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quandary
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DILEMMA/ CONDITION OF DOUBT
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RESCIND
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TO CANCEL/ TO REPEAL
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sanguine
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confident; hopeful; optimistic
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RABID
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fanatical; furious; infected with rabies
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rendezvous
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MEETING PLACE; MEETING BY ARRANGEMENT
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SIMILE
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figure of speech using as
or like
in which two different things are compared
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TERSE
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BRIEF/ TO THE POINT
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TACITURN
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SILENT/ RESERVED/ UNCOMMUNICATIVE
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SUPERFICIAL
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NOT DEEP/ ON THE SURFACE ONLY
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SPORADIC
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OCCURING AT IRREGULAR TIMES
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SLANDER
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false oral statement designed to damage a person’s reputation
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SKEPTIC
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one who doubts consistently; one who is hard to convince
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VOLATILE
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explosive; changeable
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VINDICATE
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CLEAR/ACQUIT/EXONERATE
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VACILLATE
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TO WAVER BACK AND FORTH
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VERBOSE
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WORDY/ USING MORE WORDS THAN IS NECESSARY
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TRITE
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OVERUSED/COMMONPLACE
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THWART
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TO HINDER/ TO BLOCK
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UTOPIA
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PARADISE/ A PLACE WHERE EVERYTHING IS PERFECT
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SUBSATNTIAL
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Considerable in amount, size, or importance
A considerable or significant amount or quantity
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Involuntarily
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Without conscious control or will; unintentionally
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Smoothly
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In a way that is even, without interruptions or irregularities.
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PREVAIL
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To prove more powerful or successful; to triumph.
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Succumb
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. To yield or give in to pressure, temptation, or a negative influence.
To be overpowered or overwhelmed by a force or illness.
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STRENOUSLY
In a vigorous or intense manner; with great effort or determination.
. In a way that involves physical exertion or strenuous activity.
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BENEFICIALLY
In a way that is advantageous or helpful.
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Careful
Taking care or paying attention to avoid potential harm, danger, or mistakes.
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WIDESPREAD
1. Existing or happening over a large area or among many people. Example: The flu outbreak became widespread, affecting people in multiple cities and causing widespread panic among the population.
2. Widely known or accepted; prevalent. Example: In today's digital age, social media has become a widespread means of communication, connecting people from different parts of the world.
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DISORIENTING
1. (adjective) Causing confusion, disorientation, or a loss of sense of direction. Example: The disorienting maze of narrow streets made it difficult to navigate through the old town.
2. (verb) Present participle of "disorient," meaning to confuse or cause someone to lose their bearings. Example: The rotating room in the amusement park disoriented the riders as they struggled to find their balance.
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Tenuous
1. Thin, weak, or flimsy; lacking substance or strength. Example: The tenuous thread barely held the weight of the hanging artwork.
2. Uncertain, doubtful, or vague. Example: The evidence against the suspect was tenuous at best.
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Irrelevant to
1. Not connected or applicable to the matter at hand; not relevant. Example: His comments were irrelevant to the discussion and did not contribute to the topic.
2. Lacking importance, significance, or bearing on a situation. Example: The details of her personal life were irrelevant to the decision-making process at work.
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Overshadowed by:
1. To cast a shadow over something, making it appear less significant, important, or prominent. Example: The success of the younger sibling often overshadowed the achievements of the older one.
2. To be outshone or surpassed by someone or something else. Example: The actress's performance was overshadowed by the spectacular special effects in the film.
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CONSISTENT WITH
1. In agreement or harmony with something; conforming to or matching. Example: Her actions were consistent with her principles of honesty and integrity.
2. Compatible or not conflicting with other facts or statements. Example: The witness's testimony was consistent with the evidence presented at the crime scene.
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Representative of
1. Typical or characteristic of a particular group, organization, or category. Example: The painting is representative of the artist's style, showcasing vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes.
2. Serving as a symbol or embodiment of something. Example: The national flag is representative of the country's identity and values.
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LATENT
1. Existing but not yet developed, visible, apparent, or active. Example: The artist's talent lay latent until she discovered her passion for painting during her college years.
2. A characteristic or quality that is present but not readily apparent. Example: The latent potential for success in the young entrepreneur became evident when she launched her first startup.
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Replicable
1. Capable of being replicated or reproduced; able to be repeated or copied. Example: The experiment was designed to be replicable, allowing other researchers to verify the results.
2. Corresponding to a previous outcome or finding when repeated under similar conditions. Example: The study's findings were highly replicable, as subsequent studies conducted by different researchers yielded similar results.
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Predetermined
1. Decided or established in advance; prearranged or predestined. Example: The schedule for the conference was predetermined, with each speaker allocated a specific time slot.
2. Influenced or determined beforehand by factors or circumstances. Example: The outcome of the match seemed predetermined, given the vast difference in skill levels between the two teams
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OPERATIVE
1. Having the power to produce an effect or intended result. Example: The new security measures proved to be highly operative in preventing unauthorized access to the building.
2. A person who works for an organization, especially in an undercover or secret capacity. Example: The detective sent an operative to gather information about the criminal organization.
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REQUIRE
1. To need or demand something as necessary, essential, or obligatory. Example: The job posting clearly stated that a bachelor's degree was required for the position.
2. To instruct or order someone to do something. Example: The teacher required the students to submit their assignments by the end of the week.
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ABRUPT
1. Sudden and unexpected, often involving an immediate change or shift. Example: The abrupt change in weather caught everyone by surprise, as the sunny skies turned into a heavy thunderstorm within minutes.
2. Rudely curt or brusque in manner or speech. Example: The supervisor's abrupt response to the employee's question left a negative impression on the team.
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Imminent
1. About to happen or occur very soon, typically referring to something significant or important. Example: The storm clouds gathered, and it was clear that a thunderstorm was imminent.
2. Likely to occur at any moment; impending. Example: The negotiators were on the verge of reaching an agreement, and a breakthrough seemed imminent
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WAIVE
1. To voluntarily relinquish or give up a right, claim, or privilege. Example: The athlete decided to waive his appearance fee for the charity event, choosing to contribute his time for a worthy cause.
2. To refrain from insisting on or demanding something. Example: The teacher waived the homework assignment for the day due to the unexpected school closure
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CONCEDE
1. To admit or acknowledge something is true or valid after initially denying or resisting it. Example: After a long debate, the politician finally conceded that his opponent's argument had merit.
2. To yield or surrender in a contest, competition, or conflict. Example: Realizing their defeat was inevitable, the team decided to concede the match to their formidable opponents
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REFUTE
1. To prove a statement, argument, or theory to be false or incorrect by providing evidence or logical reasoning. Example: The scientist presented a compelling study that refuted the previously accepted hypothesis.
2. To deny or reject the validity or truthfulness of something. Example: The author published a book specifically to refute the widespread misconceptions about climate change.
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