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circumlocution

sur-kuhm-loh-KYOO-shuhn

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n

the use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive; redundancy.

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n

the use of many words where fewer would do, especially in a deliberate attempt to be vague or evasive; redundancy.

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circumlocution

sur-kuhm-loh-KYOO-shuhn

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His speech was not engaging due to the large amount of _.

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circumlocution

sur-kuhm-loh-KYOO-shuhn

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circumvent

sur-kuhm-VENT

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v

find a way around (an obstacle).

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find a way around (an obstacle).

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circumvent

sur-kuhm-VENT

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In order to _ the traffic, we took a side road.

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circumvent

sur-kuhm-VENT

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cogent

KOH-jent

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adjective

(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.

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adjective

(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.

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cogent

KOH-jent

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To overturn a decision, the judge requires _ evidence.

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cogent

KOH-jent

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cognizant

KOG-nuh-zuhnt

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adj

having knowledge or being aware of.

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adj

having knowledge or being aware of.

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cognizant

KOG-nuh-zuhnt

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12
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Spies must be _ of what is going on around them at all times.

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cognizant

KOG-nuh-zuhnt

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comely

KUHM-le

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adj

pleasant to look at; attractive (typically used of a woman).

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adj

pleasant to look at; attractive (typically used of a woman).

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comely

KUHM-le

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Although she was not _, she had a pleasant personality that attracted men.

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comely

KUHM-le

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commodious

kuh-MOH-dee-uhs

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adj

(especially of furniture or a building) roomy and comfortable.

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adj

(especially of furniture or a building) roomy and comfortable.

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commodious

kuh-MOH-dee-uhs

18
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The apartment was not _ enough to fit the large family

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commodious

kuh-MOH-dee-uhs

19
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compunction

kuhm-PUHNGK-shuhn

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n

a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.

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n

a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.

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compunction

kuhm-PUHNGK-shuhn

21
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I felt some _ at lying to my parents to sneak out.

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compunction

kuhm-PUHNGK-shuhn

22
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concomitant

kon-KOM-i-tuhnt

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adj

naturally accompanying or associated.

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adj

naturally accompanying or associated.

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concomitant

kon-KOM-i-tuhnt

24
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Balding is a normal _ to aging.

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concomitant

kon-KOM-i-tuhnt

25
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conduit

KON-doo-it

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n

a channel or passageway through which something travels

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n

a channel or passageway through which something travels

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conduit

KON-doo-it

27
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The pipe was used as a _ for water.

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conduit

KON-doo-it

28
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conflagration

kon-fluh-GRAY-shuhn

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noun
an extensive fire which destroys a great deal of land or property.
noun
a conflict or war

29
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noun
an extensive fire which destroys a great deal of land or property.
noun
a conflict or war

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conflagration

kon-fluh-GRAY-shuhn

30
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The _ of the 1920s destroyed most of the buildings in that part of the town.

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conflagration

kon-fluh-GRAY-shuhn

31
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Despite the growth of the _, the government did nothing

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conflagration

kon-fluh-GRAY-shuhn