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Abate

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v. to become less active, less intense, or less in amount

As I began my speech, my feelings of nervousness quickly abated.

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Abstract

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adj. existing purely in the mind; not representing actual reality

Julie had trouble understanding the appeal of the abstract painting.

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Abysmal

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adj. extremely bad

I got an abysmal grade on my research paper!

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Accordingly

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adv. in accordance with

All students must behave accordingly.

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Acquisition

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n. the act of gaining a skill or possession of sth

Language acquisition is easier for kids than it is for adults.

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Adapt (2)

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v. to make suit a new purpose

The US has adapted many foreign foods to better suit the tastes of Americans.

v. to accommodate (fit in with the wishes or needs of.) oneself to a new condition, setting, or situation

Dogs are known for their ability to quickly adapt to their environments.

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Adept

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adj. having knowledge or skill (usu. in a particular area)

Beth loves playing the piano, but she’s especially adept at the violin.

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Adequate

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adj. having sufficient qualifications to meet a specific task or purpose

Though his resume was adequate, the company doubted whether he’d be a good fit.

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Advent

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n. the arrival or creation of sth (usu. historic)

The world has never been the same since the advent of the light bulb.

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Adversarial

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adj. relating to hostile (priešiškas, nedraugiškas) opposition

An adversarial attitude will make you many enemies in life.

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Advocate

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n. someone who promotes or defends something

I am an advocate for free higher education.

v. to defend or promote sth (usu. a belief, theory, opinion, etc.)

Environmental protesters often advocate for cleaner energy practices.

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Aesthetic

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adj. relating to beauty or refined taste

The aesthetic decorations at the wedding reception made you feel as if you were a character in a fairy tale.

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Afford

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v. to be able to buy

He’s saving money so he can afford to buy a new car.

v. to be able to spare (
give (something of which one has enough) to (someone))

I can’t afford to lose any more pencils!

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Agitate

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v. to promote sth (usu. a cause)

They’re agitating for better health care.

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Allow

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v. to permit or consent (pritarti, sutikti) to

US law allows citizens to speak freely.

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Allude

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v. to make a secretive (slaptas) mention of sth

She alluded to the problem at hand (~now) but didn’t say anything more about it.

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Altercation

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n. a noisy argument or confrontation (a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties., susidūrimas)

Greg got into an altercation with a stranger at the bar.

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Ambiguous

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adj. unclear or vague (of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.) in meaning

Her ambiguous statement made me question whether she could be trusted.

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Ambitious

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adj. having a powerful desire for success or achievement

Penny is so ambitious, she wants to be president someday.

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Ambivalence

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n. the state of being uncertain or stuck between two or more options

His ambivalence prevented him from immediately signing the contract.

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Analogous

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adj. similar but not identical

Green onions are considered analogous to spring onions.

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Annihilate

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v. to destroy or cause devastating (highly destructive or damaging.) destruction

The dictator sent orders to annihilate the group of rebels.

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Anomaly

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n. something different from the norm

This result is an anomaly and very rarely happens.

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Anticipate

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v. assume to be likely to happen

The party was just as fun as I had anticipated it would be.

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Antipathy
n. a strong feeling of dislike Her antipathy toward the professor was obvious: she rolled her eyes whenever he entered the classroom.
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Apex
n. the highest point of sth The spring play was the apex of our school year.
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Apprehension
n. fearful expectation of sth Her apprehension to leave her house resulted in her missing the train.
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Articulate
v. to clearly express in words She articulated her opinion on the price of the house.
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Artificial
adj. something made; not occurring naturally Many candies use artificial flavors to make them taste fruity.
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Assertion
n. a strong declaration His assertion that sharks are mammals made everyone laugh.
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Austere
adj. extremely plain (paprastas) He lived in a small, austere cabin in the middle of the woods. adj. stern (firm, strict, or uncompromising) and forbidding (uždraudžiantis) My boss had an austere expression on her face. adj. relating to self-denial (the denial of one's own interests and needs; self-sacrifice., atsidavimas) An austere lifestyle, like that of monks, isn't for everybody.
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Authenticity
n. the quality of being real and true instead of fake and contrived (deliberately created rather than arising naturally or spontaneously., išgalvotas) The police officer doubted the authenticity of the suspect's story
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Avenue
n. an intangible (unable to be touched or grasped; not having physical presence., neaiškus, neapibrėžtas) path or approach (a way of dealing with something.) to sth The company has decided to pursue (ieškoti) other avenues.
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Avid
adj. actively interested in or enthusiastic about sth Gerald is an avid soccer fan.
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Basic
adj. relating to the foundation (pagrindas, pamatas) or basis (pagrindas, bazė, pamatas) of sth You have to start with basic Russian before you can move on the advanced level.
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Bear
v. to have as a characteristic She bears a strong resemblance to your mother. v. to have (a child) Judy will bear her first child later this year. v. to bring forth My garden is going to bear pumpkins this year. v. to put up with (taikstytis) I can't bear her complaining any longer!
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Benevolent
adj. kind (malonus, draugiškas, dėmesingas), generous Many cultures believe in benevolent spirits.
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Bias
n. a preconception (išankstinis nusistatymas) that prevents objectivity It's important to avoid bias when investigating a crime.
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Bittersweet
adj. tinged (colored slightly.) with a feeling of sadness The ending of the romance movie was bittersweet
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Bolster
v. to support, strengthen, or fortify (įtvirtinti, sutvirtinti) If we work together, we should be able to lift and then bolster the couch.
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Boost
n. an increase in growth The boost in profits was a welcome change. v. to increase or make grow In order to boost profits, you need to cater (įtikti, aptarnauti) to your customers.
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Brawl
n. an intense, loud fight A brawl broke out at school today after one student accused another of cheating. v. to fight loudly and disruptively The two students brawled for an hour.
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Brevity
n. the quality of being brief or terse (abu - glaustas, trumpas) The brevity of their time together made it all the more romantic.
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Candid
adj. direct, blunt (tiesmukas) Josh is candid about his desire to become an actor.
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Candor
n. the trait of being honest and frank (atviras, nuoširdus) I admire her candor, especially when nobody else bothers to speak up.
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Capitalize
v. to use to your advantage I'd like to capitalize on your math skills by having your work the cash register.
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Capture
v. to trap or take possession (the state of having, owning, or controlling something.) of The spy was captured by the enemy. v. to successfully represent or imitate Your painting beautifully captures the ephemerality (trumpalaikiškumas) of life. v. to captivate, mesmerize (užburti, žavėti) I was captured by her beauty v. to catch or seize (take hold of suddenly and forcibly.) The cops captured the criminal three days after the incident
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Civic
adj. relating to the city or citizens (pilietis, miesto gyventojas, civilis) Voting is a civic duty.
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Clinical
adj. emotionally unattached (usu. used in medical or scientific setting) Her clinical approach to situations allows her to handle them more effectively.
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Clout
n. special advantage or power Children of rich and famous people often believe they have a lot of clout.
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Coarse
adj. indicating a rough texture (the feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or substance.) The horse's mane (a growth of long hair on the neck of a horse, lion, or other animal.) was coarse, as if it had never been washed. adj. lacking refinement (rafinuotumas) or sophistication (rafinuotumas) The queen's coarse way of speaking surprised the other members of royalty.
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Coincide
v. to happen at the same time It wasn't until after I booked my ticket that I realized the concert coincided with my finals.
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Commission
n. the use of payment to request sth (e.g. a service or product) This painting was comissioned by a rich merchant in 1589
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Competent
adj. sufficiently qualified We need to hire a competent web developer to create a good website for our company
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Complement
v. to make perfect or complete This wine perfectly complements this platter of gourmet cheese
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Complacent
adj. satisfied, with no desire to change or improve Though he had never won any awards or even been published, he was complacent with his life as a poet.
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Concede
v. to be forced to agree or surrender With no chance of winning the battle, the army at last conceded. v. to admit to a transgression (an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense.) Dan conceded to pranking his sister
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Conceive
v. to imagine or come up with The plan to build the city was originally conceived in the early 1900s
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Condone
v. to overlook, approve, or allow She couldn't condone her daughter's rebellious behavior
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Conducive
adj. able to bring about or be suitable for The noisy students hardly made the campus library conducive to studying
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Conduct
v. to control or manage The group conducted their research abroad last year. v. to behave a certain way Be sure to conduct yourself accordingly
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Confide
v. to share sth secretive with someone She confided all of her biggest secrets in her best friend
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Confine
v. to put limits on; to restrict We are going to confine the use of this drinking fountain
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Consensus
n. overall agreement After weeks of debating, the panel finally came to consensus
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Constitute
v. to form or compose (part of) sth The desire for equality constituted the civil rights movement
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Contemplate
v. to think deeply about She contemplated telling her teacher about the cheating student
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Contend
to maintain or assert (an opinion) The president contends that the US government will not negotiate with terrorists
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Contradict
v. to be in contrast with The camera footage contradicts his alibi
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Controversial
adj. highly debatable and causing contention (heated disagreement) Millions of viewers watched the controversial debate take place
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Conventional
adj. abiding (accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation) by accepted standards She lives a conventional life in the suburbs
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Convey
v. to pass on or transfer (information) I have trouble conveying my thoughts in French
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Conviction
n. a firm belief in sth Her religious convictions prevent her from eating meat
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Corroborate
v. to provide evidence for; to back up (a claim) The note signed by her father corroborates her claim that she was absent from class that day
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Counteract
v. to work in opposition to This ingredient seems to counteract the other ones
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Counterargument
n. an argument used to criticize or dismantle another argument Make sure to include a counterargument in your essay so that you can show you've considered the topic from all perspectives
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Counterproductive
adj. hindering (create difficulties for (someone or something), resulting in delay or obstruction.) the achievement of a goal Bill's idea to take a shortcut was ultimately counterproductive: it tooks us twice as long to get to the train station
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Culmination
n. the final act or climax The culmination of the performance was unforgettable
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Cultivate
v. to foster (encourage or promote the development of) the growth of Teachers don't just pass on new information to students - they cultivate their academic potential
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Decree
v. to declare formally and with authority The president decreed that Halloween would henceforth be a national holiday
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Deference
n. respect; regard Her deference to the elderly makes her the perfect candidate for an internship at the retirement center
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Deficient
adj. not enough in degree or amount I feel as though the sources for my paper are deficient
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Demonstrate
v. to do as an example Could you demonstrate the dance move for me? v. gives evidence for This book's use of words such as "grim" and "bleak" demonstrates the author's mournful tone
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Demur
v. to object (prieštarauti) to She demurred at my request to transfer to a different department
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Deplete
v. to (over)use over time (usu. resources) The lost camper quickly depleted their supply of food.
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Desolate
adj. bare (plikas), barren( (of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation.), empty The moon is one giant, desolate landscape
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Devise
v. to come up with (a plan) Lana devised a plan to make herself famous
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Dilemma
n. a problem, usually requiring a choice between two options The main dilemma is whether to pay for a commercial or not.
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Diligence
n. conscientiousness; the quality of being committed to a task Diligence and confidence will get you far in life.
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Diminish
v. to become smaller in scope or degree The itchiness of mosquito bites usually starts to diminish after a few days.
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Dire
adj. hopeless and dangerous or fearful When the police didn't explain what was happening right away, Jane knew that the situation must be dire.
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Discord
n. disagreement Disputes over money caused intense discord in the family
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Disdain
n. lack of respect and strong dislike (toward sth or someone) He looked at me with such disdain that I immediately knew the job wouldn't work out
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Dismay
n. hopelessness, stress, or consternation (nerimas, pasibaisėjimas) To Nick's dismay, he got an F on the test. v. to fill with woe (vargas, nelaimė, graudulys) or apprehension Many were dismayed by the town's implementation of metered parking
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Disparage
to belittle (menkinti) or speak down (To speak in an insultingly condescending manner to one) to A good boss is stern but never disparages his or her employees
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Dispatch
v. to send off a message or messenger The mother dispatched her daughter to their neighbor's house.
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Diversification
n. the act of becoming diverse Lately, there's been noticeable diversification of students at higher institutions
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Doctrine
n. a principle, theory, or position, usu. advocated by a religion or government Devoutly religious people often live their lives according to their doctrines
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Dominion
n. power and authority (usu. over a territory) The country claimted to have dominion over parts of Russia. n. a legal territory Puerto Rico is a dominion of the US
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Dreary
adj. sad, gloomy (niūrus), dull The gray clouds in the sky made the day feel dreary
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Dubious
adj. doubtful, questionable The man's claims to the throne were dubious since nobody knew where he'd come from
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Eccentric
adj. peculiar (savotiškas) or odd (keistas); deviating from the norm She's a little eccentric but still fun to be around
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Egregious
adj. extremely bad After cheating on the exam, Emily began to feel as though she'd made an egregious mistake.
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Eloquent
adj. having refined or expressive communication skills (in speaking or writing) His speech was not only eloquent but also extremely compelling
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Eminent
adj. superior or distuinguished (successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect.); high in position or status Our town made news when the eminent magician came to perform at our local theather

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