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HIBERNATION
Hibernation is a state of inactivity or dormancy in animals, during which their metabolic rate slows down to conserve energy, typically during the winter months.
Prediction:
- A prediction is a statement or estimation about something that may happen in the future, based on knowledge, experience, or analysis
- Prediction can also refer to the act or process of making such statements or estimations. Example: The economist’s predictions about the stock market proved to be accurate.
Inconclusive:
- If something is inconclusive, it does not provide a definite or decisive result or outcome. Example: The experiment yielded inconclusive results, requiring further investigation.
- Inconclusive can also mean not leading to a resolution or decision. Example: The meeting ended inconclusively, with no consensus reached among the participants.
UNBIASED
Unbiased: 1. Unbiased means not having any preconceived opinions, preferences, or prejudices, and being fair and impartial. Example: The journalist reported the news in an unbiased manner, presenting multiple perspectives.
- Unbiased can also refer to something that is not influenced by personal feelings or external factors. Example: The study was conducted with unbiased data collection methods to ensure objectivity.
MODERATION
- Moderation is the quality or state of being moderate, balanced, or within reasonable limits. Example: Enjoying dessert in moderation is key to maintaining a healthy diet.
- Moderation can also refer to the act of avoiding excess or extremes. Example: The moderator of the online forum ensures that discussions are conducted with civility and moderation
REPUDIATE
- To refuse to accept or support something, or to state that something is not true: “He repudiated all accusations of wrongdoing.”
- To refuse to be connected with or to accept responsibility for something: “The company repudiated the actions of its former CEO.”
- To announce something publicly or officially, especially something important:
- To state or declare something in a firm and emphatic manner:
PROCLAIM
- To publicly withdraw or take back a previously held belief, statement, or opinion, especially under pressure:
- To renounce or disavow a previously held position or belief:
RECANT
- To predict or prophesy future events or outcomes
- To indicate or be a sign of something that will happen in the future
FORETELL
- Suitable or right for a particular purpose, person, or situation.
- To take something, especially without permission, for your own use.
APPROPRIATE
- Producing a feeling of contentment, fulfillment, or gratification.
- Meeting or fulfilling expectations, requirements, or desires. .
SATISFYING
- Serving a practical purpose; able to be used effectively.
- Providing assistance or benefit; advantageous or valuable.
USEFUL
- Considerable in quantity, size, or importance; significant or sizable.
- Having a strong or sturdy build; solid or robust.
SUBSTANTIAL
- Lacking significance, relevance, or consequence; not worthy of attention or consideration.
- Having little or no impact or influence on a particular situation or outcome.
UNIMPORTANT
- To say that something is not true or that you do not believe or accept it.
- To refuse to give or provide something to someone
DENY
- To form a concept or idea in your mind.
- To understand or interpret something as a concept or abstract idea.
Conceptualize
Neglect:
- To fail to take care of or pay attention to something or someone. Example: “The landlord neglected the maintenance of the building, leading to numerous issues.”
- To omit or disregard something that is necessary or important. Example: “He neglected to include references in his research paper.”
SELECT
- The act of choosing someone or something from a group of options. Example: The hiring manager is responsible for selecting the most qualified candidate for the job.
- The process of picking out or determining a particular option. Example: I am currently selecting the color scheme for my new living room.
OVERCOME
- To succeed in dealing with or controlling a problem, difficulty, or challenge. Example: She managed to overcome her fear of public speaking and delivered a confident presentation.
- To defeat someone or something. Example: The underdog team overcame their rivals and won the championship
- To provide visual representation or explanation of something, typically by using pictures, diagrams, or examples.
- To clarify or make something clear by giving examples or showing evidence.
ILLUSTRATE
- To say or estimate that something will happen in the future, based on available information or knowledge.
- To recognize or indicate something before it happens.
PREDICT
give careful attention to; take notice of; careful attention
HEED
UNIFY
unite; make or form into one
SUMMIT
HIGHEST POINT/TOP
amount over and above what is needed; excess, extra
SURPLUS
to consider carefully; intended; done on purpose; slow and careful, as though allowing time to decide what to do
DELIBERATE
TRAITOR
person who betrays his or her country ETC
VANDAL
person who willfully or ignorantly destroys or damages beautiful things
long period of dry weather; lack of rain; lack of water; dryness
DROUGHT
ABIDE
accept and follow out; remain faithful to; dwell; endure
HEIR
person who has a right to someone’s property after that one dies; person who inherits anything
become smaller and smaller; shrink
DWINDLE
MAJESTIC
grand; noble; dignified; kingly
go down on one’s knees; remain on the knees
KNEEL
DEJECTED
IN LOW SPIRITS/SAD
OBEDIENT
doing what one is told.; willing to obey
noise; uproar; violent* disturbance or disorder
TUMULT
group of insects flying or moving about together; crowd or great number; to fly or move about in great numbers
SWARM
wet thoroughly; soak
DRENCH
the written story of a person’s life
biography
move unsteadily from side to side
WOBBLE
RECEDE
go back; move back; slope backward; withdraw
cruel or unjust ruler; cruel master; absolute ruler
TYRANT
CHARITY
generous giving to the poor; institutions for helping the sick, the poor, or the helpless; kindness in judging people’s faults
decision of a jury
VERDICT
occupy the same place in space; occupy the same time; correspond exactly; agree
COINCIUDE
go away; leave; turn away (from); change; die
DEPART
UNEARTH
DIG UP; DISCOVER; FIND OUT
DEBTOR
person who owes something to another
cross out; mark so that it cannot be used; wipe out; call off
CANCEL
persons prepared for religious work; clergymen as a
group
CLERGY
CONTAGIOUS
spreading by contact, easily spreading from
one to another
able to be read; easy to read; plain and clear
LEGIBLE
a notice to be posted in a public place; poster
placard
pour boiling liquid over; burn with hot liquid or steam; heat almost to the boiling point
SCALD
easily seen through; clear
TRANSPARENT
USUAL
CUSTOMARY
