Advanced Vocab Words - Set 2 Flashcards

Question

# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. more than necessary; unnecessary

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superfluous | (suh-**per**-flu-us) ## Footnote synonyms: extra, excessive, overdone, redundant, unnecessary, surplus Her apology seemed _superfluous_, as the issue had already been resolved.

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supersede | (sue-per-**seed**) ## Footnote synonyms: usurp, succeed, replace, take over, displace The new law will _supersede_ the outdated regulations next year.

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supplant | (suh-**plant**) ## Footnote synonyms: substitute, usurp, replace, displace, supplant As technology evolves, new devices continually _supplant_ older models in the market.

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supplicate | (**sup**-lih-kate) ## Footnote synonyms: ask, pray for, desire, beseech, implore, entreat The villagers _supplicated_ for rain during the prolonged drought.

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surmount | (ser-**mount**) ## Footnote synonyms: vanquish, transcend, overcome, rise above, conquer She managed to _surmount_ all obstacles and graduate at the top of her class. The athlete's determination allowed him to _surmount_ his previous records.

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surreptitious | (ser-up-**tish**-us) ## Footnote synonyms: sneaky, secret, covert, furtive, stealthy, clandestine Their _surreptitious_ meeting was held late at night to avoid detection.

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symbiotic | (sim-bee-**ott**-ik) ## Footnote synonyms: coactive, harmonious, joining, interdependent, collaborative, mutual The _symbiotic_ relationship between the bees and flowers benefits both species.

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synapse | (**sin**-apse) ## Footnote synonyms: break, gap, divide, junction, connection, interface The _synapse_ is crucial for transmitting signals between neurons in the brain.

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synchronous | (**sing**-kruh-nuss) ## Footnote synonyms: concurrent, simultaneous, coordinated, aligned, parallel The dancers moved in _synchronous_ harmony, perfectly in sync with the music.

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tacit | (**tass**-it) ## Footnote synonyms: suggested, unsaid, understood, implicit, implied, unspoken There was a _tacit_ understanding between them, even though no words were exchanged.

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taciturn | (**tass**-ih-turn) ## Footnote synonyms: aloof, silent, mum, reserved, reticent, quiet He remained _taciturn_ throughout the meeting, preferring to listen rather than speak.

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exacerbate | (ig-**zass**-er-bate) ## Footnote synonyms: intensify, worsen, aggravate, heighten, amplify His careless remarks only _exacerbated_ the tense situation.

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exact | (ig-**zact**) ## Footnote synonyms: claim, take, demand, require, impose The conqueror _exacted_ heavy taxes from the subdued population.

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exculpate | (**ek**-skull-pate) ## Footnote synonyms: forgive, excuse, absolve, clear, vindicate New evidence helped to _exculpate_ the accused of all charges.

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exhort | (ig-**zort**) ## Footnote synonyms: warn, beseech, encourage, urge, implore The coach _exhorted_ his team to give their best performance during the final match.

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exigent | (**ek**-suh-djunt) ## Footnote synonyms: urgent, pressing, critical, imperative, demanding The _exigent_ nature of the patient's condition required immediate medical intervention.

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v. to clear of blame, guilt, or burden ## Footnote Though the defendant had clearly done something wrong, the court had no choice but to _exonerate_ her on the present charges.

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adj. beneficial for one's goal n. a hastily prepared solution to a sudden problem ## Footnote The politician tended to bring up his humble origins when it was politically _expedient_.

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v. to speed up ## Footnote For an extra fee, the post office can _expedite_ your package's delivery.

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v. to atone for ## Footnote After destroying his friend's car, Jim hoped the fruit basket he sent would _expiate_ his guilt.

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adj. made up on the spot, ad-libbed ## Footnote To be a news anchor, she would have to improve her _extemporaneous_ speaking skills.

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v. to praise ## Footnote Melinda was often heard _extolling_ her daughter's many talents.

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v. to make a guess based on facts ## Footnote Pete figured it was possible to _extrapolate_ her personality from her Facebook profile.

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v. to disentangle, to break free from ## Footnote It was heartbreaking to watch the butterfly struggle in vain to _extricate_ itself from the spider web.

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n. a rude person n. a cheap person ## Footnote I had been waiting in line for hours when some _churl_ tried to cut in front of me.

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adj. roundabout ## Footnote Because of the traffic accident, we had to take a _circuitous_ route to the bank.

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v. to draw or contain in a circle v. to limit or restrain ## Footnote I believe our government's actions are _circumscribed_ by financial interests as well as moral imperatives.

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adj. prudent; cautious ## Footnote Though her mother's boyfriend attempted to win affection with toys and treats, Elise remained _circumspect_ around him.

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v. to get around an obstacle ## Footnote She managed to _circumvent_ security and approached her favorite actor backstage.

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v. to cut off with force v. to be loyal to v. to develop an emotional bond with ## Footnote She vowed that even when tempted she would _cleave_ to her principles.

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v. to isolate n. a place for religious isolation ## Footnote The boy's parents tended to _cloister_ him from the harsher realities of the world.

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v. to clot or solidify ## Footnote The poorly-made syrup began to _coagulate_ on the pancakes after a few minutes.

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v. to come together to form a single unit ## Footnote Our county's many poverty initiatives are too different to _coalesce_ into an effective whole.

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adj. clear and convincing adj. relevant ## Footnote We won the debate because the other team was unable to mount a _cogent_ counter argument.

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v. to be logically connected to v. to stick to each other ## Footnote These short stories are quite charming when taken separately, but they will not _cohere_ if published together as a collection.

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adj. unwilling to compromise ## Footnote The government remained _intransigent_ despite the people's protest.

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exonerate | (ig-**zawn**-ih-rate) ## Footnote synonyms: absolve, acquit, vindicate, clear, exculpate, discharge The new evidence _exonerated_ the defendant, proving he had no involvement in the crime.

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expedient | (ek-**spee**-dee-unt) ## Footnote synonyms: worthwhile, advantageous; means, convenient, practical, beneficial Choosing the most _expedient_ option, he decided to postpone the meeting to meet his deadline. Using a bucket to catch the leak was only an _expedient_ until the plumber arrived.

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expedite | (**ek**-spuh-dahyt) ## Footnote synonyms: accelerate, hasten, facilitate, quicken, speed up They hired more workers to _expedite_ the construction process and finish ahead of schedule.

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expiate | (**ek**-spee-ate) ## Footnote synonyms: amend, atone, redeem, compensate, rectify He worked to _expiate_ his guilt by volunteering at the local shelter.

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extemporaneous | (ik-stem-puh-**ray**-nee-us) ## Footnote synonyms: improvised, impromptu, unprepared, spontaneous, ad-libbed Her _extemporaneous_ speech impressed the audience, despite being unplanned.

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extol | (ik-**stole**) ## Footnote synonyms: praise, celebrate, laud, commend, glorify, acclaim The teacher _extolled_ the student for her outstanding performance in the competition.

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extrapolate | (ek-**strap**-ih-late) ## Footnote synonyms: assume, hypothesize, infer, deduce, project Scientists used data from past experiments to _extrapolate_ the likely outcome of the new test.

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extricate | (**ek**-strih-kate) ## Footnote synonyms: clear, disburden, extract, free, release, liberate It took hours to _extricate_ the hiker from the thick underbrush.

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churl | (**churl**) ## Footnote synonyms: lout, oaf; miser, peasant, boor, clod, misanthrope The _churl_ refused to hold the door open for the elderly woman. Known for his stinginess, the _churl_ never tipped the waiter, no matter how good the service.

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circuitous | (sir-**cue**-ih-tuss) ## Footnote synonyms: indirect, labyrinthine, roundabout, winding, devious Their journey took a _circuitous_ route through the countryside, avoiding the main highway.

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circumscribe | (**sir**-come-skrahyb) ## Footnote synonyms: mark off, bound, confine, limit, restrict, delineate The artist _circumscribed_ the design with a fine, precise border. The new rules _circumscribe_ the amount of time employees can spend on personal tasks during work hours.

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circumspect | (**sir**-come-spekt) ## Footnote synonyms: discreet, guarded, cautious, careful, wary He was _circumspect_ in his dealings, always thinking through the consequences before making a move.

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circumvent | (sir-kum-**vent**) ## Footnote synonyms: avoid, bypass, dodge, evade, elude He found a clever way to _circumvent_ the security system and access the restricted area.

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cleave | (**kleev**) ## Footnote synonyms: divide, split; devote, join; bond, affix, sever, separate, adhere The lumberjack _cleaved_ the log in two with a single swing of his axe. He _cleaved_ to his principles even in the face of criticism.

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cloister | (**cloy**-stur) ## Footnote synonyms: secluded, monastery, convent, retreat She chose to _cloister_ herself in her room to focus on writing. The monks lived in a quiet _cloister_, far removed from the bustle of the city.

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coagulate | (koh-**ag**-yuh-late) ## Footnote synonyms: condense, concrete, thicken, clot, congeal, solidify The blood began to _coagulate_ shortly after the injury.

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coalesce | (koh-ih-**less**) ## Footnote synonyms: adhere, cling, merge, unite, combine The small towns _coalesced_ into a single city over time.

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cogent | (**koh**-djunt) ## Footnote synonyms: apt, compelling, valid, persuasive, forceful, coherent Her _cogent_ argument persuaded everyone in the room. The lawyer's points were _cogent_ to the case at hand.

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cohere | (koh-**heer**) ## Footnote synonyms: adhere, conform, stick, bond, unite The ideas in the paper _cohere_ well, making the argument easy to follow. After cooling, the molecules in the solution began to cohere and form a solid.

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intransigent | (in-**tran**-suh-junt) ## Footnote synonyms: stubborn, unwilling, bullheaded, obstinate, inflexible, unyielding The negotiators grew frustrated with the company's _intransigent_ stance on the contract terms.

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adj. courageous ## Footnote The _intrepid_ naturalist routinely braved storms and mudslides to document new species.

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adj. related to an object's essence ## Footnote Unfortunately, some degree of inefficiency is _intrinsic_ to all democracies.

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v. to become accustomed to something negative or unpleasant ## Footnote Nearby residents soon became _inured_ to the noise from the construction project.

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adj. verbally abusive n. abusive or stern language ## Footnote What this debate needs is a little less _invective_ and a little more substance

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adj. unable to be revoked; permanent ## Footnote The laws the king decreed were _irrevocable_ even after he left the throne.

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adj. related to jokes ## Footnote The boy was popular with his classmates due to his cheerful, _jocular_ nature.

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n. the central part of a situation or seed ## Footnote The _kernel_ of the matter was that she didn't even know where to begin looking for a new house.

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adj. not lively; not bright ## Footnote Tired from a long day, Susan gave a very _lackluster_ performance during the dress rehearsal.

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adj. stubborn; difficult to treat or handle ## Footnote The doctors did not know how to deal with such a _refractory_ infection.

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n. a military unit of troops v. to enforce a strict order or conformity ## Footnote Four army _regiments_ occupied the city last week.

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v. to protest ## Footnote Many special-interest groups _remonstrated_ against the new legislation.

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v. to compensate monetarily for trouble or work done ## Footnote Although they finally had to throw the computer out, Linda _remunerated_ her friend for trying to fix it anyway.

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v. to take forcibly, result in, or cause to become v. to do something for someone else ## Footnote His harsh words _rendered_ her speechless.

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n. peacefulness, rest v. to be lying or stationary ## Footnote In the summer, she would often lie under the willow trees in complete _repose_.

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v. to renounce ownership or disown v. to refuse to recognize v. to reject as true ## Footnote The scientists who discovered the fossil were shocked when it was _repudiated_ as a fake.

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adj. not wanting to talk; reluctant ## Footnote When asked about the stolen vase, the maid was _reticent_ even though she had seen the thief take it.

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adj. shy; quiet ## Footnote During high school, Mary became so _retiring_ that people sometimes didn't notice when they shared a class with her.

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v. to admire greatly; to honor ## Footnote The mayor was so _revered_ by the village that every single man, woman, and child attended his funeral.

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n. a cliché, dull, or unenlightening saying ## Footnote My father's favorite _platitude_ was, "Winners never quit, quitters never win".

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adj. easy to change or bend adj. easy to convince ## Footnote The professor needed a particularly _pliant_ mind for his brainwashing experiments.

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intrepid | (in-**trep**-id) ## Footnote synonyms: brave, heroic, fearless, dauntless, adventurous The _intrepid_ explorer ventured into the uncharted jungle without hesitation.

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intrinsic | (in-**trin**-zik) ## Footnote synonyms: basic, inborn, fundamental, essential, inherent, innate The desire to learn is _intrinsic_ to human nature.

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inure | (in-**your**) ## Footnote synonyms: desensitize, familiarize, habituate, harden, acclimate, condition After years of working in harsh conditions, he became _inured_ to the long hours and difficult tasks.

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invective | (in-**vek**-tiv) ## Footnote synonyms: berating, abuse, denunciation, vitriol, reprimand, tirade The coach's _invective_ remarks demoralized the players. The politician's speech was filled with _invective_ against his opponents.

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irrevocable | (ih-**rev**-ih-kuh-bull) ## Footnote synonyms: unchangeable, unalterable, final, binding, immutable The decision to sell the house was _irrevocable_ once the contract was signed.

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jocular | (**jock-**yuh-lur) ## Footnote synonyms: amusing, campy, jokey, humorous, witty, playful His _jocular_ personality always lightened the mood at gatherings.

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kernel | (**kur**-null) ## Footnote synonyms: core, crux, essence, nucleus, heart At the _kernel_ of the argument was a misunderstanding about expectations.

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lackluster | (**lack**-luss-tur) ## Footnote synonyms: dull, colorless, muted, uninspired, bland, mediocre The movie's _lackluster_ plot left the audience disappointed.

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refractory | (rih-**frack**-tuh-ree) ## Footnote synonyms: resistant, immune, unresponsive, obstinate, headstrong, intractable The _refractory_ patient refused to follow the doctor’s advice.

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regiment | (**redj**-ih-munt) ## Footnote synonyms: military unit, command, designate, troop, battalion, organize The _regiment_ was deployed to the front lines during the conflict. The new manager _regimented_ the office, ensuring that everyone followed the rules to the letter.

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remonstrate | (rih-**mon-**strehyt) ## Footnote synonyms: argue, challenge, complain, dispute, object The workers _remonstrated_ against the unfair treatment by organizing a strike.

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remunerate | (rih-**mew**-nuh-rehyt) ## Footnote synonyms: compensate, reimburse, pay, reward, recompense He was _remunerated_ handsomely for the extra hours he worked on the project.

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render | (**ren**-der) ## Footnote synonyms: cause, become, execute; carry out, accomplish, provide, deliver, perform The accident _rendered_ him unable to continue his athletic career. She _rendered_ assistance to the elderly man struggling with his groceries.

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repose | (rih-**poze**) ## Footnote synonyms: rest, lack of work, tranquility, calm, relaxation After a long day of work, he sought _repose_ in the quiet of his garden.

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repudiate | (rih-**pew**-dee-ehyt) ## Footnote synonyms: reject, decline, disown, renounce, deny, abandon He _repudiated_ his involvement in the scandal. The government _repudiated_ the treaty after discovering the violation. She _repudiated_ the claims made against her in court.

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reticent | (**rett**-ih-sunt) ## Footnote synonyms: not talkative, reserved, tight-lipped, taciturn, silent He was _reticent_ to share his opinions during the meeting.

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retiring | (rih-**tie**-ring) ## Footnote synonyms: bashful, unassuming, reserved, modest, introverted Despite his _retiring_ demeanor, he was well-liked by his colleagues.

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revere | (rih-**veer**) ## Footnote synonyms: adore, esteem, value, venerate, respect, honor The community _reveres_ its elders for their wisdom and experience.

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platitude | (**plat**-ih-tewd) ## Footnote synonyms: banality, cliché, triteness, overused expression, commonplace Her speech was full of empty _platitudes_ that added nothing new to the discussion.

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pliant | (**ply**-unt) ## Footnote synonyms: amenable, compliant, pliable, flexible, adaptable, yielding The material was _pliant_, making it perfect for sculpting. He was so _pliant_ that he often went along with whatever his friends suggested.

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adj. so emotionally intense as to be painful ## Footnote Watching her daughter wake up was particularly _poignant_ for her mother who had worried by her bedside the whole night.

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adj. related to opposite extremes or sides ## Footnote The two were so different their personalities could be considered _polar_ opposites.

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adj. controversial n. a controversial argument ## Footnote As soon as the graduate student obtained her doctorate, she published a _polemic_ refutation of her mentor's work.

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adj. difficult to handle due to heaviness adj. requiring a lot of work ## Footnote The _ponderous_ task was completed in no time, thanks to the large number of volunteers we had.

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v. to foretell ## Footnote The witch claimed that the stormy weather _portended_ the ruler's downfall.

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v. to assume as fact ## Footnote Some physicists _posit_ that the universe will expand forever.

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v. to assume a basic truth ## Footnote Economic theory _postulates_ limits on essential resources as the basis of human behavior.

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v. to support ## Footnote The candidate's campaign was _bolstered_ by endorsements by several former military leaders.

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adj. inflated, arrogant ## Footnote The _bombastic_ way in which the author described his new novel repulsed me.

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n. a group of offspring v. to worry over ## Footnote The hen protected her new _brood_ from the farmer's inspection.

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v. to grow ## Footnote The _burgeoning_ mass of bees was heading straight for the picnic.

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adj. making severe demands or requirements adj. requiring great care ## Footnote The _exacting_ professor wanted a 15-page paper due the next day in class.

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v. to reprimand, to scold sharply ## Footnote The child was _rebuked_ for stealing candy.

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adj. pleasant sounding or looking ## Footnote The _dulcet_ tone of the musical parody contrasted sharply with its offensive lyrics.

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n. a flatterer, a yes man ## Footnote The president was surrounded by _toadies_ rather than people with honest criticisms.

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n. audacity, impudence ## Footnote He had the _gall_ to request a raise after it was discovered that he was calling in sick in order to play golf.

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adj. unpleasant due to excess; sickeningly sweet or sentimental ## Footnote Unfortunately, _cloying_ romantic comedies are sure box-office hits, and so Hollywood continues to churn them out.

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v. to stain or tarnish the purity of ## Footnote Joe's reputation as an ethical CEO was _sullied_ by his selfish actions during his company's merger.

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v. to dirty, spoil, or dishonor v. to violate the chastity of ## Footnote The holy site was unwittingly _defiled_ when the invaders, for whom it held no special meaning, used it as a stable.

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adj. concise and relevant ## Footnote Satya's _pithy_ keynote speech was more enlightening than the endless lectures that had preceded it.

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poignant | (**poin**-yunt) ## Footnote synonyms: agonizing, bitter; sharp, keen, touching, moving, heartrending The movie’s _poignant_ ending left many in the audience in tears.

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polar | (**poe**-lur) ## Footnote synonyms: opposite, contrary, counter, diametric, conflicting, opposing Their political views were _polar_, making compromise difficult.

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polemic | (puh-**lem**-ik) ## Footnote synonyms: refutation, dispute, debate, controversy, argument The author's _polemic_ essay sparked a heated debate. He engaged in a _polemic_ with the journalist over the ethics of the new policy.

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ponderous | (**pon**-dur-us) ## Footnote synonyms: burdensome, unwieldy, heavy, cumbersome, tedious The _ponderous_ box required two people to move it. The _ponderous_ task of organizing the event took several weeks.

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portend | (pore-**tend**) ## Footnote synonyms: foreshadow, harbinger, signal, indicate, presage Dark clouds _portend_ an approaching storm.

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posit | (**poz-**it) ## Footnote synonyms: propose an explanation based upon assumptions, postulate, assume, assert, suggest, hypothesize The scientist _posited_ a theory based on the available evidence.

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postulate | (**poss**-chuh-lehyt) ## Footnote synonyms: assert, premise, suppose, hypothesize, posit, claim The philosopher _postulated_ that human beings are inherently good.

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bolster | (**bole**-stur) ## Footnote synonyms: assist, aid, help, strengthen, reinforce, uphold The new evidence helped _bolster_ his argument in court.

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bombastic | (bom-**bass**-tick) ## Footnote synonyms: grandiose, egotistical, pompous, verbose, pretentious His _bombastic_ speech was filled with grandiose claims that lacked substance.

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brood | (**brewd**) ## Footnote synonyms: cluster, breed; grieve, dwell upon, family, litter, offspring The mother hen carefully watched over her _brood_ of chicks. He sat by the window, _brooding_ over his recent failures.

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burgeon | (**burr**-djun) ## Footnote synonyms: blossom, grow, expand, flourish, thrive, multiply Her business began to _burgeon_ after she introduced a new product line.

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exacting | (ig-**zak**-ting) ## Footnote synonyms: claim, command; difficult, formidable, demanding, stringent, rigorous Her _exacting_ standards made it difficult to meet her expectations. The _exacting_ task of restoring the antique painting required precision.

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rebuke | (rih-**byook**) ## Footnote synonyms: berate, blame, condemn, scold, reprimand, admonish The teacher _rebuked_ the student for not completing his homework on time.

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dulcet | (**duhl**-sit) ## Footnote synonyms: melodious, pleasurable, sweet, harmonious, soothing The _dulcet_ tones of the violin soothed everyone in the room.

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toady | (**toh**-dee) ## Footnote synonyms: doter, brownnoser, sycophant, flatterer, fawning He surrounded himself with _toadies_ who never questioned his decisions.

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gall | (**gawl**) ## Footnote synonyms: nerve, brashness, boldness, temerity, impertinence It took a lot of _gall_ for him to make such bold demands after his recent mistakes.

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cloying | (**kloi**-ing) ## Footnote synonyms: cheesy, overly sentimental, sappy, sickly, sweet, excessive The movie’s _cloying_ romance scenes made it difficult to take the story seriously.

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sully | (**suhl**-ee) ## Footnote synonyms: stain, blot, smear, taint, defile, corrupt The scandal _sullied_ his once pristine reputation.

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defile | (dih-**fahyl**) ## Footnote synonyms: befoul, besmirch, corrupt, desecrate, degrade The vandals _defiled_ the historic monument with graffiti. The ancient tale spoke of a king who sought to _defile_ the queen, only to be punished by the gods.

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pithy | (**pith**-ee) ## Footnote synonyms: concise, cogent, precise, succinct, terse, to-the-point His _pithy_ remarks during the meeting were both insightful and brief.

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adj. untidy, disheveled; unclean in appearance or habits ## Footnote The other dinner guests held the _slovenly_ drunkard in contempt.

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adj. causing hardship; burdensome, troublesome ## Footnote The students relished making the teacher's job as _onerous_ as possible.

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n. a plague or cause of affliction n. something that causes suffering ## Footnote The _scourge_ of drugs in American society will be its downfall.

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n. the quality of being frank, sincere, or impartial in expression ## Footnote Giorgio was known for his _candor_, so it surprised no one when he began to talk at length about his love life.

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n. a crude, unmannered, or rude person ## Footnote The _boor_ upset everyone at the fancy restaurant.

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adj. dying, decaying, on the brink of extinction ## Footnote The _moribund_ customs of the indigenous culture are only practiced in a few outlying areas.

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v. to suffer from extreme desire or painful longing; to yearn deeply v. to waste away with grief ## Footnote The sailor's wife _pined_ for him all through the long, harsh winter.

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n. a beautiful, seductive, or charming woman ## Footnote The young men of the neighborhood are smitten with the _siren_ who moved in last week.

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n. a hidden place, a secret storage n. a place for valuables ## Footnote The bomb shelter had a _cache_ of resources capable of supporting the family.

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v. to treat a person as a celebrity ## Footnote When the musical sensation returned to her hometown, she was _lionized_ by everyone she knew.

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v. to lie in wait; to hide with evil intent ## Footnote The fugitive was spotted _skulking_ about the docks just past midnight.

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n. a correction or revision in a text ## Footnote Once the _emendations_ have been made, the pamphlet can be sent to the printer.

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n. a pleasant, harmonious sound ## Footnote The _euphony_ of the Italian language is unparalleled.

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adj. succinct, curt ## Footnote Your _terse_ apology does not even begin to give an adequate explanation for your behavior.

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adj. uninteresting due to overuse; hackneyed ## Footnote Though some may find Valentine's Day chocolates _trite_, I look forward to every box I get.

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n. evildoer, culprit, a violator of the law ## Footnote The Nuremberg trials brought the Nazi _malefactors_ to justice.

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adj. stupid, dull adj. slow to perceive, feel, or respond ## Footnote The _obtuse_ response lacked a great deal of sophistication.

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v. to work oneself into the favor of someone ## Footnote The intern _ingratiated_ himself to his superiors starting on the first day.

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n. a perverse or ludicrous representation ## Footnote Thom's checkered tux was a _travesty_ of good taste.

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n. the study of linguistics and literature ## Footnote The students of _philology_ were hunched over their Spanish literature texts.

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slovenly | (**sluhv**-uhn-lee) ## Footnote synonyms: dirty, careless, messy, unkempt, disorganized His _slovenly_ appearance made a poor impression during the job interview.

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onerous | (**oh**-ner-uhs) ## Footnote synonyms: arduous, cumbersome, vexatious, heavy, taxing, demanding The _onerous_ task of filing taxes each year often leaves people feeling frustrated.

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scourge | (**skurdj**) ## Footnote synonyms: torment, affliction, pestilence, curse, bane, blight The disease was a _scourge_ on the population, causing widespread suffering.

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candor | (**kan**-der) ## Footnote synonyms: honesty, directness, openness, frankness, sincerity Her _candor_ in addressing the issues at hand earned her the respect of her colleagues.

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boor | (**boor**) ## Footnote synonyms: goon, oaf, barbarian, lout, clod, ruffian The _boor_ at the party offended everyone with his rude jokes and behavior.

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moribund | (**mawr**-uh-buhnd) ## Footnote synonyms: doomed, expiring, passing, fading, declining, terminal The once-thriving industry is now _moribund_, with very few companies still operating.

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pine | (**pahyn**) ## Footnote synonyms: dream, hanker, lust, long, yearn, ache He spent months _pining_ for his lost love. She _pined_ away after the death of her beloved pet.

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siren | (**sahy**-ruhn) ## Footnote synonyms: seductress, charmer, temptress, enchantress, diva The actress played the role of a _siren_, luring men to their doom with her beauty.

Answer 165

cache | (kash) ## Footnote synonyms: secret storage place, hoard, stash, reserve They found a _cache_ of old coins hidden in the attic.

Answer 166

lionize | (**lahy**-uh-nahyz) ## Footnote synonyms: adulate, worship, celebrate, glorify, praise The young athlete was _lionized_ by the media after his impressive victory.

Answer 167

skulk | (**skuhlk**) ## Footnote synonyms: tiptoe, sneak, slither, creep, lurk, hide, prowl He _skulked_ in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to strike.

Answer 168

emendation | (ee-muhn-**dey**-shuhn) ## Footnote synonyms: editing, proofreading, revision, correction, amendment The _emendations_ made to the manuscript improved its clarity.

Answer 169

euphony | (**yoo**-fuh-nee) ## Footnote synonyms: melody, symphony, harmony, music, tune The _euphony_ of the orchestra’s performance captivated the audience.

Answer 170

terse | (**turs**) ## Footnote synonyms: brief, short, concise, succinct, to-the-point His _terse_ reply indicated he was not interested in continuing the conversation.

Answer 171

trite | (**trahyt**) ## Footnote synonyms: banal, common, stale, cliché, overused The movie’s _trite_ dialogue made it predictable and boring.

Answer 172

malefactor | (**mal**-uh-fak-ter) ## Footnote synonyms: felon, outlaw, villain, criminal, wrongdoer, perpetrator The _malefactor_ was finally caught after years of evading the authorities.

Answer 173

obtuse | (uhb-**toos**) ## Footnote synonyms: dense, dumb, insensitive, ignorant, thick-headed, slow-witted He was so _obtuse_ that he didn’t realize he had offended her with his comment.

Answer 174

ingratiate | (ing-**grey**-shee-eyt) ## Footnote synonyms: flatter, curry favor, ingratiate oneself, win over, charm She tried to _ingratiate_ herself with the boss by constantly praising his ideas.

Answer 175

travesty | (**trav**-uh-stee) ## Footnote synonyms: caricature, burlesque, parody, satire, farce The film was a _travesty_ of the original story, distorting its meaning entirely.

Answer 176

philology | (fih-**lol**-uh-djee) ## Footnote synonyms: the study of language; linguistics, and literature, linguistics, literary studies, language analysis Her passion for _philology_ led her to study ancient texts and their languages.

Advanced Vocab Words - Set 2 Flashcards

Learn to understand and effectively use 100 advanced vocabulary words. Improve your test scores, or simply be more articulate in your daily life. Each word is used in context in a sample sentence and includes synonyms and a pronunciation guide.