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What is the primary meaning of ‘fruitful’?

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Producing good or helpful results; productive.

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What is a secondary meaning of ‘fruitful’?

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(Fertile) Capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops.

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Provide a contextual usage of ‘fruitful’ in a primary sense.

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The meeting was fruitful and led to several innovative solutions.

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What are some synonyms for ‘fruitful’?

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  • Productive
  • Fertile
  • Beneficial
  • Prolific
  • Effective
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Define ‘altruistic’.

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Showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.

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Provide a contextual usage of ‘altruistic’.

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Her altruistic efforts in the community were widely recognized.

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List synonyms for ‘altruistic’.

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  • Unselfish
  • Selfless
  • Charitable
  • Benevolent
  • Generous
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What does ‘corroborate’ mean?

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Confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).

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Provide a contextual usage of ‘corroborate’.

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The witness’s testimony served to corroborate the defendant’s alibi.

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List synonyms for ‘corroborate’.

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  • Confirm
  • Verify
  • Substantiate
  • Validate
  • Support
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What is the primary meaning of ‘sound’?

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Vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a person’s or animal’s ear.

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Provide a contextual usage of ‘sound’ in a primary sense.

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The sound of the waves was soothing to her.

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List synonyms for ‘sound’ in a primary sense.

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  • Noise
  • Resonance
  • Audio
  • Echo
  • Vibration
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What does ‘churlish’ mean?

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Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.

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Provide a contextual usage of ‘churlish’.

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His churlish behavior at the dinner party was embarrassing.

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List synonyms for ‘churlish’.

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  • Rude
  • Crude
  • Surly
  • Boorish
  • Vulgar
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Define ‘analogous’.

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Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of the things compared.

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Provide a contextual usage of ‘analogous’.

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The structure of an atom is often considered analogous to the solar system.

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List synonyms for ‘analogous’.

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  • Similar
  • Comparable
  • Like
  • Parallel
  • Equivalent
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What does ‘extrapolate’ mean?

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Extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue.

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Provide a contextual usage of ‘extrapolate’.

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The scientists extrapolated future climate conditions from past data.

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List synonyms for ‘extrapolate’.

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  • Infer
  • Deduce
  • Predict
  • Project
  • Estimate
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What is the primary meaning of ‘temerarious’?

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Recklessly bold or rash.

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Provide a contextual usage of ‘temerarious’.

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His temerarious actions during the expedition put the whole team at risk.

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List synonyms for ‘temerarious’.

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  • Reckless
  • Rash
  • Bold
  • Daredevil
  • Audacious
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What does ‘perilous’ mean?

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Full of danger or risk.

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Provide a contextual usage of ‘perilous’.

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The mountain climbers faced a perilous journey ahead.

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List synonyms for ‘perilous’.

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  • Dangerous
  • Risky
  • Hazardous
  • Treacherous
  • Unsafe
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What does ‘vacuous’ mean?

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Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.

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Provide a contextual usage of ‘vacuous’.

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His speech was criticized for being vacuous and lacking in substance.

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List synonyms for ‘vacuous’.

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  • Empty-headed
  • Inane
  • Mindless
  • Vapid
  • Stupid
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Define ‘testable’.

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Capable of being tested or tried out.

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Provide a contextual usage of ‘testable’.

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The new software feature is testable in the latest beta release.

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List synonyms for ‘testable’.

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  • Verifiable
  • Experimentable
  • Triable
  • Provable
  • Examinable
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What is the primary meaning of ‘conflagration’?

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An extensive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.

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Provide a contextual usage of ‘conflagration’.

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The conflagration spread quickly through the dry forest.

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List synonyms for ‘conflagration’.

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  • Blaze
  • Inferno
  • Firestorm
  • Holocaust
  • Wildfire
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What does ‘spendthrift’ mean?

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A person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way.

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Provide a contextual usage of ‘spendthrift’.

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Despite his high salary, his spendthrift habits left him in constant debt.

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List synonyms for ‘spendthrift’.

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  • Wasteful
  • Prodigal
  • Extravagant
  • Imprudent
  • Squanderer
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What is the primary meaning of ‘convalescent’?

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(Of a person) recovering from an illness or operation.

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Provide a contextual usage of ‘convalescent’.

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The convalescent patient required additional rest and care.

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List synonyms for ‘convalescent’.

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  • Recovering
  • Recuperating
  • Healing
  • Mending
  • Improving
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What does ‘expedite’ mean?

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Make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

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Provide a contextual usage of ‘expedite’.

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She requested to expedite the shipment of her order.

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List synonyms for ‘expedite’.

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  • Hasten
  • Accelerate
  • Speed up
  • Quicken
  • Fast-track
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What does ‘ensue’ mean?

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Happen or occur afterward or as a result.

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Provide a contextual usage of ‘ensue’.

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Chaos ensued after the unexpected announcement.

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List synonyms for ‘ensue’.

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  • Follow
  • Result
  • Arise
  • Emerge
  • Occur
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Define ‘arbitrary’.

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Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system.

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Provide a contextual usage of ‘arbitrary’.

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His decision to choose a candidate seemed arbitrary.

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List synonyms for ‘arbitrary’.

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  • Capricious
  • Whimsical
  • Random
  • Unreasoned
  • Dictatorial
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What does ‘deliberate’ mean?

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Done consciously and intentionally.

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54
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Provide a contextual usage of ‘deliberate’.

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The jury concluded that the act was deliberate and premeditated.

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List synonyms for ‘deliberate’.

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  • Intentional
  • Considered
  • Calculated
  • Conscious
  • Measured
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What does ‘piquant’ mean?

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Having a pleasantly sharp taste or appetizing flavor.

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Provide a contextual usage of ‘piquant’.

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The sauce was piquant and complemented the dish well.

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List synonyms for ‘piquant’.

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  • Tangy
  • Spicy
  • Zesty
  • Flavorful
  • Peppery
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Define ‘excoriate’.

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Criticize severely and harshly.

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Provide a contextual usage of ‘excoriate’.

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The politician was excoriated by the media for his comments.

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List synonyms for ‘excoriate’.

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  • Criticize
  • Censure
  • Denounce
  • Flay
  • Lacerate
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What is the primary meaning of ‘passivity’?

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Acceptance of what happens, without active response or resistance.

63
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Provide a contextual usage of ‘passivity’.

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The team’s passivity in the face of challenges led to their downfall.

64
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List synonyms for ‘passivity’.

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  • Inaction
  • Inactivity
  • Nonresistance
  • Submissiveness
  • Acquiescence
65
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What is the primary meaning of ‘rein’?

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A long, narrow strap attached at one end to a horse’s bit, typically used in pairs to guide or check a horse while riding or driving.

66
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Provide a contextual usage of ‘rein’.

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He gently pulled on the reins to steer the horse.

67
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List synonyms for ‘rein’.

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  • Control
  • Bridle
  • Check
  • Restraint
  • Harness
68
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Define ‘normative’.

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Establishing, relating to, or deriving from a standard or norm, especially of behavior.

69
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Provide a contextual usage of ‘normative’.

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Normative guidelines for professional conduct were strictly enforced.

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List synonyms for ‘normative’.

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  • Standardizing
  • Prescriptive
  • Conventional
  • Regulatory
  • Typical
71
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What does ‘serene’ mean?

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Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.

72
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Provide a contextual usage of ‘serene’.

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She had a serene expression that belied her inner turmoil.

73
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List synonyms for ‘serene’.

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  • Peaceful
  • Calm
  • Tranquil
  • Untroubled
  • Placid
74
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What does ‘compliment’ mean?

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A polite expression of praise or admiration.

75
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Provide a contextual usage of ‘compliment’.

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He blushed when he received a compliment on his artwork.

76
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List synonyms for ‘compliment’.

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  • Praise
  • Flattery
  • Admiration
  • Commendation
  • Tribute
77
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Define ‘prurient’.

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Having or encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters.

78
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Provide a contextual usage of ‘prurient’.

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The book was criticized for its prurient content.

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List synonyms for ‘prurient’.

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  • Lewd
  • Lustful
  • Salacious
  • Obscene
  • Licentious
80
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What does ‘flattery’ mean?

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Excessive and insincere praise, especially given to further one’s own interests.

81
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Provide a contextual usage of ‘flattery’.

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His constant flattery was intended to win the manager’s favor.

82
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List synonyms for ‘flattery’.

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  • Praise
  • Adulation
  • Compliments
  • Sycophancy
  • Ingratiation
83
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What does ‘decry’ mean?

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Publicly denounce or criticize.

84
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Provide a contextual usage of ‘decry’.

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Activists decried the new policy as an infringement on civil liberties.

85
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List synonyms for ‘decry’.

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  • Denounce
  • Condemn
  • Criticize
  • Attack
  • Censure
86
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Define ‘cynical’.

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Believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.

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Provide a contextual usage of ‘cynical’.

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His cynical view of politics made him skeptical of any new promises.

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List synonyms for ‘cynical’.

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  • Skeptical
  • Doubtful
  • Distrustful
  • Pessimistic
  • Disbelieving
89
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What does ‘indolent’ mean?

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Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.

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Provide a contextual usage of ‘indolent’.

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His indolent lifestyle was a concern to his health-conscious friends.

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List synonyms for ‘indolent’.

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  • Lazy
  • Idle
  • Inactive
  • Slothful
  • Lethargic
92
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What does ‘chagrin’ mean?

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Distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.

93
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Provide a contextual usage of ‘chagrin’.

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To her chagrin, she realized she had forgotten the important documents at home.

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List synonyms for ‘chagrin’.

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  • Embarrassment
  • Mortification
  • Disappointment
  • Humiliation
  • Dismay
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What does ‘unexceptionable’ mean?

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Not open to objection; unobjectionable.

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Provide a contextual usage of ‘unexceptionable’.

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His conduct was unexceptionable and beyond reproach.

97
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List synonyms for ‘unexceptionable’.

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  • Faultless
  • Flawless
  • Impeccable
  • Perfect
  • Irreproachable
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What is the primary meaning of ‘anomaly’?

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Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.

99
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Provide a contextual usage of ‘anomaly’.

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The scientist studied the anomaly in the experiment’s results.

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List synonyms for ‘anomaly’.

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  • Irregularity
  • Aberration
  • Exception
  • Oddity
  • Deviation
101
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What does ‘gratify’ mean?

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Give (someone) pleasure or satisfaction.

102
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Provide a contextual usage of ‘gratify’.

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He was gratified by the positive response to his presentation.

103
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List synonyms for ‘gratify’.

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  • Please
  • Satisfy
  • Delight
  • Indulge
  • Fulfill
104
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What does ‘astute’ mean?

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Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage.

105
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Provide a contextual usage of ‘astute’.

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Her astute observations were invaluable during the negotiations.

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List synonyms for ‘astute’.

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  • Shrewd
  • Clever
  • Smart
  • Sharp
  • Intelligent
107
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What is the primary meaning of ‘cloak’?

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A sleeveless outdoor overgarment that hangs loosely from the shoulders.

108
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Provide a contextual usage of ‘cloak’.

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He wrapped herself in a thick cloak to ward off the cold.

109
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List synonyms for ‘cloak’.

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  • Cape
  • Mantle
  • Shawl
  • Cover
  • Disguise
110
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What does ‘lofty’ mean?

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Of imposing height.

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Provide a contextual usage of ‘lofty’.

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The castle was surrounded by lofty mountains.

112
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List synonyms for ‘lofty’.

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  • Tall
  • High
  • Elevated
  • Exalted
  • Haughty
113
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What does ‘astound’ mean?

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Shock or greatly surprise.

114
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Provide a contextual usage of ‘astound’.

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The magician’s tricks continued to astound the audience.

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List synonyms for ‘astound’.

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  • Amaze
  • Astonish
  • Shock
  • Stun
  • Surprise
116
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What does ‘haughty’ mean?

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Arrogantly superior and disdainful.

117
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Provide a contextual usage of ‘haughty’.

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His haughty demeanor was off-putting to many.

118
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List synonyms for ‘haughty’.

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  • Proud
  • Arrogant
  • Conceited
  • Snobbish
  • Supercilious
119
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What does ‘undisturbed’ mean?

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Not disturbed or affected by emotional or physical turmoil.

120
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Provide a contextual usage of ‘undisturbed’.

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The forest lay undisturbed and serene in the morning light.

121
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List synonyms for ‘undisturbed’.

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  • Unperturbed
  • Peaceful
122
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What is the primary meaning of ‘haughty’?

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Arrogantly superior and disdainful.

Contextual usage: ‘His haughty demeanor was off-putting to many.’

123
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List five synonyms for ‘haughty’.

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  • Proud
  • Arrogant
  • Conceited
  • Snobbish
  • Supercilious
124
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What does ‘undisturbed’ mean?

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Not disturbed or affected by emotional or physical turmoil.

Contextual usage: ‘The forest lay undisturbed and serene in the morning light.’

125
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List five synonyms for ‘undisturbed’.

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  • Unperturbed
  • Peaceful
  • Tranquil
  • Untroubled
  • Serene
126
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What is the primary meaning of ‘placid’?

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(Of a person or animal) Not easily upset or excited.

Contextual usage: ‘Despite the chaos around him, he remained placid and composed.’

127
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What is a secondary meaning of ‘placid’?

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(Especially of a place or stretch of water) Calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity.

Contextual usage: ‘The lake was placid, reflecting the clear blue sky.’

128
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List five synonyms for ‘placid’.

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  • Calm
  • Peaceful
  • Tranquil
  • Serene
  • Unruffled
129
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What does ‘punctilious’ mean?

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Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.

Contextual usage: ‘She was punctilious in her planning, ensuring every detail was perfect.’

130
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List five synonyms for ‘punctilious’.

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  • Meticulous
  • Careful
  • Diligent
  • Precise
  • Exact
131
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What is the primary meaning of ‘acute’?

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(Of a bad, difficult, or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) Present or experienced to a severe or intense degree.

Contextual usage: ‘The country was facing an acute economic crisis.’

132
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What is a secondary meaning of ‘acute’?

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Having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight; shrewd.

133
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What is a tertiary meaning of ‘acute’ in a medical context?

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(Of a disease or its symptoms) of short duration but typically severe.

Contextual usage: ‘He was hospitalized with acute appendicitis.’

134
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List five synonyms for ‘acute’.

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  • Severe
  • Intense
  • Sharp
  • Keen
  • Piercing
135
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What does ‘irreconcilable’ mean?

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(Of ideas, facts, or statements) Representing findings or points of view that are so different from each other that they cannot be made compatible.

Contextual usage: ‘Their differences were irreconcilable, leading to the dissolution of the partnership.’

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List five synonyms for ‘irreconcilable’.

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  • Incompatible
  • Inconsolable
  • Unreconcilable
  • Irreparable
  • Irresolvable
137
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What is the primary meaning of ‘transcend’?

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Be or go beyond the range or limits of something abstract, typically a conceptual field or division.

138
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What is a tertiary meaning of ‘transcend’ in a spiritual context?

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(Spiritually) Go beyond ordinary limits.

Contextual usage: ‘The artist sought to transcend the physical world through meditation.’

139
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List five synonyms for ‘transcend’.

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  • Surpass
  • Exceed
  • Outstrip
  • Eclipse
  • Overcome
140
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What does ‘egoism’ mean?

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An ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality.

Contextual usage: ‘His philosophy can be best described as a form of rational egoism.’

141
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List five synonyms for ‘egoism’.

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  • Selfishness
  • Self-centeredness
  • Egocentrism
  • Narcissism
  • Self-interest
142
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What is the primary meaning of ‘shrill’?

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(Of a voice or sound) High-pitched and piercing.

Contextual usage: ‘The alarm emitted a shrill beep that startled everyone.’

143
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What is a secondary meaning of ‘shrill’?

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(Figuratively) Excessively loud and forceful, especially in a way that is grating or unpleasant.

Contextual usage: ‘The debate was dominated by shrill voices drowning out reason.’

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List five synonyms for ‘shrill’.

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  • Piercing
  • High-pitched
  • Screeching
  • Ear-piercing
  • Strident
145
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What does ‘delusion’ mean?

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A belief or impression that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by what is generally accepted as reality, typically a symptom of a mental disorder.

Contextual usage: ‘He was under the delusion that he was a great writer.’

146
Q

List five synonyms for ‘delusion’.

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  • Misbelief
  • False belief
  • Hallucination
  • Fantasy
  • Illusion
147
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What is the primary meaning of ‘avarice’?

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Extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

Contextual usage: ‘His actions were motivated purely by avarice.’

148
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List five synonyms for ‘avarice’.

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  • Greed
  • Covetousness
  • Acquisitiveness
  • Cupidity
  • Materialism
149
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What does ‘erudite’ mean?

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Having or showing great knowledge or learning.

Contextual usage: ‘She was known for her erudite lectures on medieval history.’

150
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List five synonyms for ‘erudite’.

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  • Learned
  • Scholarly
  • Educated
  • Knowledgeable
  • Intellectual

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