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quandary

KWON-deh-ree

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noun

a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation; dilemma

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noun

a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation; dilemma

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quandary

KWON-deh-ree

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When the girl was presented wth many options, she was in a _ about which university to choose.

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quandary

KWON-deh-ree

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quibble

KWIB-el

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noun
a slight objection or criticism about a trivial matter.
verb
argue or raise objections about a trivial matter.

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noun
a slight objection or criticism about a trivial matter.
verb
argue or raise objections about a trivial matter.

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quibble

KWIB-el

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They _ over where to go for lunch.

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quibble

KWIB-el

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His only _ was that the restaurant was far.

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quibble

KWIB-el

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quixotic

kwik-SOT-ik

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adjective

exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.

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adjective

exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical.

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quixotic

kwik-SOT-ik

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The teacher supports her students’ ideas even if they are _.

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quixotic

kwik-SOT-ik

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quotidian

kwo-TID-ee-en

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adjective

of or occurring every day; daily.

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adjective

of or occurring every day; daily.

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quotidian

kwo-TID-ee-en

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Brushing your teeth should be a _ task.

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quotidian

kwo-TID-ee-en

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raiment

RAY-ment

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noun

clothing.

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noun

clothing.

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raiment

RAY-ment

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She appeared in spotless _ despite the raging storm.

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raiment

RAY-ment

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recalcitrant

ree-KAL-seh-trent

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adjective
having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.
noun
a person with an obstinately uncooperative attitude.

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adjective
having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.
noun
a person with an obstinately uncooperative attitude.

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recalcitrant

ree-KAL-seh-trent

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The _ child keeps getting into trouble at school.

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recalcitrant

ree-KAL-seh-trent

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He is a _ who never seems to learn from his mistakes and is in jail again.

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recalcitrant

ree-KAL-seh-trent

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recant

ree-KANT

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verb

say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief, especially one considered heretical; take back

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verb

say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief, especially one considered heretical; take back

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recant

ree-KANT

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The witness _ her statement against the suspect since she wasn’t sure he was the thief.

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recant

ree-KANT

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recondite

REK-en-dit

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adjective

(of a subject or knowledge) little known; abstruse; arcane: esoteric

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adjective

(of a subject or knowledge) little known; abstruse; arcane: esoteric

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recondite

REK-en-dit

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The ancient report with _ language was impossible to grasp.

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recondite

REK-en-dit

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redolent

RED-el-ent

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adj

strongly reminiscent or suggestive of.

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adj

strongly reminiscent or suggestive of.

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redolent

RED-el-ent

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The album is a throwback _ of the music from the 80’s.

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redolent

RED-el-ent

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redoubtable

ree-DOWT-eh-bel

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adj

(of a person) formidable, especially as an opponent.

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adj

(of a person) formidable, especially as an opponent.

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redoubtable

ree-DOWT-eh-bel

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The boxer is facing the most _ opponent of his career.

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redoubtable

ree-DOWT-eh-bel

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relegate

REL-eh-gayt

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verb

consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position; demote

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verb

consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position; demote

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relegate

REL-eh-gayt

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In that country, women are _ to only nursing and teaching jobs.

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relegated

REL-eh-gayt

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remiss

ree-MISS

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adjective

lacking care or attention to duty; negligent; neglectful

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adjective

lacking care or attention to duty; negligent; neglectful

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remiss

ree-MISS

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He has been _ in paying child support to his ex-wife.

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remiss

ree-MISS

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