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DILEMMA/ CONDITION OF DOUBT
RESCIND
TO CANCEL/ TO REPEAL
sanguine
confident; hopeful; optimistic
RABID
fanatical; furious; infected with rabies
rendezvous
MEETING PLACE; MEETING BY ARRANGEMENT
SIMILE
figure of speech using as
or like
in which two different things are compared
TERSE
BRIEF/ TO THE POINT
TACITURN
SILENT/ RESERVED/ UNCOMMUNICATIVE
SUPERFICIAL
NOT DEEP/ ON THE SURFACE ONLY
SPORADIC
OCCURING AT IRREGULAR TIMES
SLANDER
false oral statement designed to damage a person’s reputation
SKEPTIC
one who doubts consistently; one who is hard to convince
VOLATILE
explosive; changeable
VINDICATE
CLEAR/ACQUIT/EXONERATE
VACILLATE
TO WAVER BACK AND FORTH
VERBOSE
WORDY/ USING MORE WORDS THAN IS NECESSARY
TRITE
OVERUSED/COMMONPLACE
THWART
TO HINDER/ TO BLOCK
UTOPIA
PARADISE/ A PLACE WHERE EVERYTHING IS PERFECT
SUBSATNTIAL
Considerable in amount, size, or importance
A considerable or significant amount or quantity
Involuntarily
Without conscious control or will; unintentionally
Smoothly
In a way that is even, without interruptions or irregularities.
PREVAIL
To prove more powerful or successful; to triumph.
Succumb
. To yield or give in to pressure, temptation, or a negative influence.
To be overpowered or overwhelmed by a force or illness.
STRENOUSLY
In a vigorous or intense manner; with great effort or determination.
. In a way that involves physical exertion or strenuous activity.
BENEFICIALLY
In a way that is advantageous or helpful.
Careful
Taking care or paying attention to avoid potential harm, danger, or mistakes.
WIDESPREAD
- 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.
- 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.
DISORIENTING
- (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.
- (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.
Tenuous
- Thin, weak, or flimsy; lacking substance or strength. Example: The tenuous thread barely held the weight of the hanging artwork.
- Uncertain, doubtful, or vague. Example: The evidence against the suspect was tenuous at best.
Irrelevant to
- 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.
- Lacking importance, significance, or bearing on a situation. Example: The details of her personal life were irrelevant to the decision-making process at work.
Overshadowed by:
- 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.
- 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.
CONSISTENT WITH
- In agreement or harmony with something; conforming to or matching. Example: Her actions were consistent with her principles of honesty and integrity.
- Compatible or not conflicting with other facts or statements. Example: The witness’s testimony was consistent with the evidence presented at the crime scene.
Representative of
- 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.
- Serving as a symbol or embodiment of something. Example: The national flag is representative of the country’s identity and values.
LATENT
- 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.
- 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.
Replicable
- 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.
- 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.
Predetermined
- Decided or established in advance; prearranged or predestined. Example: The schedule for the conference was predetermined, with each speaker allocated a specific time slot.
- 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
OPERATIVE
- 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.
- 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.
REQUIRE
- 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.
- To instruct or order someone to do something. Example: The teacher required the students to submit their assignments by the end of the week.
ABRUPT
- 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.
- 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.
Imminent
- 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.
- Likely to occur at any moment; impending. Example: The negotiators were on the verge of reaching an agreement, and a breakthrough seemed imminent
WAIVE
- 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.
- To refrain from insisting on or demanding something. Example: The teacher waived the homework assignment for the day due to the unexpected school closure
CONCEDE
- 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.
- 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
REFUTE
- 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.
- 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.
