Deck 9 Flashcards

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What is the primary meaning of ‘candid’?

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Frank, open, honest in expression.

Examples include informal photographs or remarks that are straightforward.

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Provide synonyms for ‘candid’.

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  • Forthright
  • Blunt
  • Straightforward
  • Unvarnished
  • Honest
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What is the primary meaning of ‘sordid’?

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Involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt.

Examples include tales of bribery and living in squalid conditions.

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List synonyms for ‘sordid’.

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  • Seedy
  • Sleazy
  • Corrupt
  • Degenerate
  • Unseemly
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Define ‘deportment’.

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A person’s behavior or manners.

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What is the secondary meaning of ‘deportment’?

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The way a person stands and walks, particularly as an element of etiquette.

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Provide synonyms for ‘deportment’.

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  • Demeanor
  • Conduct
  • Behavior
  • Bearing
  • Manner
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What is the primary meaning of ‘covert’?

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Not openly acknowledged or displayed.

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What is the secondary meaning of ‘covert’?

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A thicket in which game can hide.

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List synonyms for ‘covert’.

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  • Secret
  • Concealed
  • Hidden
  • Undercover
  • Clandestine
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What does ‘harmonious’ mean?

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Forming a pleasing or consistent whole.

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Provide synonyms for ‘harmonious’.

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  • Congruous
  • Compatible
  • Congenial
  • Accordant
  • Synchronized
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What is the primary meaning of ‘fret’?

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To be visibly worried or anxious.

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What is the secondary meaning of ‘fret’?

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Gradually wear away something by rubbing or gnawing.

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List synonyms for ‘fret’.

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  • Worry
  • Agonize
  • Stew
  • Chafe
  • Brood
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Define ‘antipathy’.

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A deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion.

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Provide synonyms for ‘antipathy’.

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  • Hostility
  • Aversion
  • Dislike
  • Animosity
  • Loathing
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What is the primary meaning of ‘industrious’?

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Diligent and hard-working.

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List synonyms for ‘industrious’.

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  • Hardworking
  • Diligent
  • Assiduous
  • Laborious
  • Energetic
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What does ‘construe’ mean?

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Interpret (a word or action) in a particular way.

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Provide synonyms for ‘construe’.

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  • Interpret
  • Understand
  • Decode
  • Analyze
  • Deduce
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What is the primary meaning of ‘sanction’?

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A threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule.

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What is the secondary meaning of ‘sanction’?

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Official permission or approval for an action.

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List synonyms for ‘sanction’.

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  • Penalty
  • Embargo
  • Ban
  • Authorization
  • Approval
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Define ‘bemuse’.

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Puzzle, confuse, or bewilder.

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What is the contextual usage of ‘bemuse’?

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The abstract painting bemused the viewers.

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List synonyms for ‘bemuse’.

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  • Confound
  • Perplex
  • Mystify
  • Bewilder
  • Flummox
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What is the primary meaning of ‘superfluous’?

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Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

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What is the contextual usage of ‘superfluous’?

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The report was filled with superfluous details.

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List synonyms for ‘superfluous’.

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  • Excess
  • Redundant
  • Unneeded
  • Surplus
  • Extraneous
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What does ‘ascribe’ mean?

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Attribute something to a cause.

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Provide an example of ‘ascribe’ in context.

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They ascribed the team’s success to their hard work.

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List synonyms for ‘ascribe’.

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  • Attribute
  • Assign
  • Credit
  • Impute
  • Refer
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What is the primary meaning of ‘plausible’?

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Seeming reasonable or probable.

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What is the contextual usage of ‘plausible’?

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His story sounded plausible to the police.

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List synonyms for ‘plausible’.

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  • Believable
  • Credible
  • Likely
  • Conceivable
  • Reasonable
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Define ‘underlying’.

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Fundamental; basic.

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Provide an example of ‘underlying’ in context.

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The underlying cause of the problem was poor communication.

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List synonyms for ‘underlying’.

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  • Basic
  • Fundamental
  • Root
  • Core
  • Primary
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What is the primary meaning of ‘duress’?

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Compulsion, force, or pressure to do something, often legally or morally wrong.

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Provide an example of ‘duress’ in context.

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He claimed that he signed the contract under duress.

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42
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List synonyms for ‘duress’.

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  • Coercion
  • Compulsion
  • Constraint
  • Pressure
  • Force
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What is the primary meaning of ‘malfeasance’?

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Wrongdoing, especially by a public official.

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Provide an example of ‘malfeasance’ in context.

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The mayor was investigated for malfeasance in office.

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45
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List synonyms for ‘malfeasance’.

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  • Misconduct
  • Corruption
  • Impropriety
  • Misbehavior
  • Wrongdoing
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What is the primary meaning of ‘temerity’?

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Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.

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Provide an example of ‘temerity’ in context.

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She had the temerity to challenge the senior manager’s decision.

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List synonyms for ‘temerity’.

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  • Audacity
  • Boldness
  • Nerve
  • Gall
  • Brashness
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Define ‘anecdote’.

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A short, amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

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What is the secondary meaning of ‘anecdote’?

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An account which supports an argument, but which is not supported by scientific or statistical analysis.

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Provide an example of ‘anecdote’ in context.

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He entertained the guests with an anecdote about his travels.

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List synonyms for ‘anecdote’.

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  • Story
  • Tale
  • Narrative
  • Vignette
  • Recollection
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What is the primary meaning of ‘compliance’?

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The action or fact of complying with a wish or command.

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What is the secondary meaning of ‘compliance’?

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The property of a material or system to yield under pressure or force.

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Provide an example of ‘compliance’ in context.

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The company was found to be in full compliance with environmental regulations.

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List synonyms for ‘compliance’.

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  • Conformity
  • Obedience
  • Accordance
  • Submission
  • Adherence
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What is the primary meaning of ‘ramble’?

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To walk for pleasure, especially without a definite route.

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What is the secondary meaning of ‘ramble’?

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To talk or write in a discursive, aimless way.

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Provide an example of ‘ramble’ in context.

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They went for a ramble in the countryside.

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List synonyms for ‘ramble’.

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  • Wander
  • Stroll
  • Meander
  • Drift
  • Babble
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What is the primary meaning of ‘germane’?

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Relevant to a subject under consideration.

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Provide an example of ‘germane’ in context.

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Her comments were interesting but not germane to the discussion.

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List synonyms for ‘germane’.

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  • Relevant
  • Pertinent
  • Applicable
  • Appropriate
  • Related
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What does ‘inform’ mean?

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To give information or knowledge to someone.

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What is the secondary meaning of ‘inform’?

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To inspire or influence; to saturate.

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Provide an example of ‘inform’ in context.

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Please inform us of any changes to your plans.

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List synonyms for ‘inform’.

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  • Notify
  • Tell
  • Advise
  • Enlighten
  • Educate
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What is the primary meaning of ‘obscure’?

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Not clear or hard to understand.

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What is the secondary meaning of ‘obscure’?

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Not discovered or known about; uncertain.

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What is the tertiary meaning of ‘obscure’?

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To make something less visible or unclear.

71
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Provide an example of ‘obscure’ in context.

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His explanation was so obscure that few understood.

72
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List synonyms for ‘obscure’.

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  • Unclear
  • Vague
  • Ambiguous
  • Cryptic
  • Conceal
73
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What is the primary meaning of ‘correlate’?

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Have a mutual relationship or connection, in which one thing affects or depends on another.

74
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What is the secondary meaning of ‘correlate’?

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A phenomenon that correlates with another.

75
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Provide an example of ‘correlate’ in context.

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The study found that exercise and improved mood correlate significantly.

76
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List synonyms for ‘correlate’.

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  • Correspond
  • Relate
  • Associate
  • Connect
  • Link
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What is the primary meaning of ‘banish’?

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Send someone away from a country or place as an official punishment.

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What is the secondary meaning of ‘banish’?

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Get rid of something unwanted.

79
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Provide an example of ‘banish’ in context.

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The dictator banished his rivals from the country.

80
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List synonyms for ‘banish’.

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  • Exile
  • Expel
  • Oust
  • Dismiss
  • Evict
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What is the primary meaning of ‘schism’?

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A split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief.

82
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Provide an example of ‘schism’ in context.

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The schism within the church led to the formation of new denominations.

83
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List synonyms for ‘schism’.

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  • Division
  • Split
  • Rift
  • Breach
  • Severance
84
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What is the primary meaning of ‘tedious’?

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Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.

85
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Provide an example of ‘tedious’ in context.

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Filling out these forms is a tedious task.

86
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List synonyms for ‘tedious’.

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  • Boring
  • Dull
  • Monotonous
  • Wearisome
  • Dreary
87
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What is the primary meaning of ‘premeditate’?

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Think out or plan (an action, especially a crime) beforehand.

88
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Provide an example of ‘premeditate’ in context.

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The attack had been premeditated.

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List synonyms for ‘premeditate’.

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  • Plan
  • Intend
  • Scheme
  • Design
  • Deliberate
90
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What is the primary meaning of ‘original’?

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Present or existing from the beginning; first or earliest.

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What is the secondary meaning of ‘original’?

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Created directly and personally by a particular artist; not a copy or imitation.

92
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Provide an example of ‘original’ in context.

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The original document was lost.

93
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List synonyms for ‘original’.

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  • Authentic
  • Initial
  • First
  • Novel
  • Unique
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What is the primary meaning of ‘irremediable’?

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Impossible to cure or put right.

95
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Provide an example of ‘irremediable’ in context.

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The damage to the ancient statue was irremediable.

96
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List synonyms for ‘irremediable’.

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  • Irreparable
  • Incurable
  • Irreversible
  • Unrecoverable
  • Permanent
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What is the primary meaning of ‘spurious’?

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Not being what it purports to be; false or fake.

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What is the secondary meaning of ‘spurious’?

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(Of a line of reasoning) apparently but not actually valid.

99
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Provide an example of ‘spurious’ in context.

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They had to deal with spurious claims about the product.

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List synonyms for ‘spurious’.

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  • Bogus
  • False
  • Fake
  • Fraudulent
  • Counterfeit
101
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What is the primary meaning of ‘prophetic’?

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Accurately describing or predicting what will happen in the future.

102
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Provide an example of ‘prophetic’ in context.

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Her predictions were eerily prophetic.

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List synonyms for ‘prophetic’.

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  • Predictive
  • Visionary
  • Prescient
  • Oracular
  • Divinatory
104
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What is the primary meaning of ‘compounded’?

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Made up or consisting of several parts or elements.

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What is the secondary meaning of ‘compounded’?

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Increase or add to.

106
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Provide an example of ‘compounded’ in context.

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Their difficulties were compounded by the loss of income.

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List synonyms for ‘compounded’.

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  • Combined
  • Mixed
  • Amalgamated
  • Aggregated
  • Intensified
108
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What is the primary meaning of ‘passable’?

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Just good enough to be acceptable; satisfactory.

109
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What is the secondary meaning of ‘passable’?

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Capable of being passed, traversed, or crossed.

110
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Provide an example of ‘passable’ in context.

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His performance was passable, but not outstanding.

111
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List synonyms for ‘passable’.

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  • Adequate
  • Acceptable
  • Tolerable
  • Sufficient
  • Mediocre
112
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What is the primary meaning of ‘satirical’?

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Characterized by satire; using humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to criticize people’s stupidity or vices.

113
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Provide an example of ‘satirical’ in context.

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The article was a satirical take on modern politics.

114
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List synonyms for ‘satirical’.

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  • Parodic
  • Ironic
  • Sardonic
  • Mocking
  • Humorous
115
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What is the primary meaning of ‘institutionalize’?

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To establish something as a convention or norm in an organization or culture.

116
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What is the secondary meaning of ‘institutionalize’?

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To admit (someone) to a mental hospital or similar institution.

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What is the tertiary meaning of ‘institutionalize’?

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To make a practice or activity a well-established and respected part of a system or culture.

118
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Provide an example of ‘institutionalize’ in context.

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The company institutionalized flexible working hours as part of its culture.

119
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List synonyms for ‘institutionalize’.

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  • Establish
  • Systematize
  • Formalize
  • Incorporate
  • Standardize
120
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What is the primary meaning of ‘renege’?

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To go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract.

121
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Provide an example of ‘renege’ in context.

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The company reneged on its agreement to raise salaries.

122
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List synonyms for ‘renege’.

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  • Back out
  • Retract
  • Break
  • Default
  • Withdraw
123
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What is the primary meaning of ‘fungible’?

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(Of goods) replaceable by another identical item; mutually interchangeable.

124
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What is the secondary meaning of ‘fungible’?

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(In law) able to replace or be replaced by another identical item; mutually interchangeable.

125
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Provide an example of ‘fungible’ in context.

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Money is a fungible commodity because one unit is interchangeable with another.

126
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What is the primary meaning of ‘fungible’?

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(Of goods) replaceable by another identical item; mutually interchangeable.

Contextual Usage: ‘Money is a fungible commodity because one unit is interchangeable with another.’

127
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What are some synonyms for ‘fungible’?

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  • Interchangeable
  • Replaceable
  • Substitutable
  • Exchangeable
  • Equivalent
128
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What is the primary meaning of ‘abject’?

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(Of a situation or condition) extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading.

129
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What does ‘abject’ mean when referring to a person or their behavior?

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Completely without pride or dignity; self-abasing.

130
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Provide a contextual usage example for ‘abject’.

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‘They lived in abject poverty.’

131
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What are some synonyms for ‘abject’?

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  • Miserable
  • Hopeless
  • Wretched
  • Humiliating
  • Degraded
132
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What is the primary meaning of ‘pressing’?

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Requiring immediate attention; urgent.

133
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What does ‘pressing’ imply in the context of issues?

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(Of a problem or issue) demanding quick or immediate action or attention.

134
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Provide a contextual usage example for ‘pressing’.

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‘The pressing needs of the refugees cannot be ignored.’

135
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What are some synonyms for ‘pressing’?

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  • Urgent
  • Critical
  • Immediate
  • Important
  • Imperative
136
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What is the primary meaning of ‘ambivalent’?

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Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

137
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Provide a contextual usage example for ‘ambivalent’.

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‘She felt ambivalent about her new job.’

138
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What are some synonyms for ‘ambivalent’?

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  • Undecided
  • Mixed
  • Conflicted
  • Torn
  • Uncertain
139
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What is the primary meaning of ‘demur’?

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To raise doubts or objections or show reluctance.

140
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What is the secondary meaning of ‘demur’?

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The action or process of objecting to or hesitating over something.

141
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Provide a contextual usage example for ‘demur’.

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‘She demurred at the proposal, citing various reasons.’

142
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What are some synonyms for ‘demur’?

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  • Object
  • Protest
  • Hesitate
  • Balk
  • Oppose
143
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What is the primary meaning of ‘treatise’?

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A written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject.

144
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Provide a contextual usage example for ‘treatise’.

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‘Her treatise on social justice was well-received.’

145
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What are some synonyms for ‘treatise’?

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  • Essay
  • Dissertation
  • Thesis
  • Study
  • Paper
146
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What is the primary meaning of ‘resilient’?

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Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

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What does ‘resilient’ imply when referring to a substance or object?

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(Of a substance or object) able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed.

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Provide a contextual usage example for ‘resilient’.

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‘Children are often surprisingly resilient after a trauma.’

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What are some synonyms for ‘resilient’?

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  • Tough
  • Strong
  • Hardy
  • Adaptable
  • Flexible
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What is the primary meaning of ‘wilful’?

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Showing a stubborn and determined intention to do as one wants, regardless of the consequences or effects.

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What is the secondary meaning of ‘wilful’?

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(Law) Deliberate, intentional, or done with a specific purpose.

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Provide a contextual usage example for ‘wilful’.

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‘Her wilful disregard for the rules landed her in trouble.’

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What are some synonyms for ‘wilful’?

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  • Stubborn
  • Headstrong
  • Obstinate
  • Intentional
  • Deliberate
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What is the primary meaning of ‘transgression’?

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An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense.

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What is the secondary meaning of ‘transgression’?

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The action of going beyond or overstepping some boundary or limit.

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What is the tertiary meaning of ‘transgression’?

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(In genetics) the movement of a gene from one chromosome to another.

157
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Provide a contextual usage example for ‘transgression’.

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‘The company faced a fine for its environmental transgressions.’

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What are some synonyms for ‘transgression’?

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  • Violation
  • Infringement
  • Breach
  • Offense
  • Contravention
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What is the primary meaning of ‘repudiate’?

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Refuse to accept or be associated with.

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What is the secondary meaning of ‘repudiate’?

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Deny the truth or validity of.

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What is the tertiary meaning of ‘repudiate’?

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(Law) Refuse to fulfill or discharge (an agreement, obligation, or debt).

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Provide a contextual usage example for ‘repudiate’.

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‘He repudiated the allegations made against him.’

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What are some synonyms for ‘repudiate’?

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  • Reject
  • Disown
  • Deny
  • Disavow
  • Renounce
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What is the primary meaning of ‘contemporary’?

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Living or occurring at the same time.

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What is the secondary meaning of ‘contemporary’?

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Belonging to or occurring in the present.

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What is the tertiary meaning of ‘contemporary’?

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A person or thing living or existing at the same time as another.

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Provide a contextual usage example for ‘contemporary’.

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‘The poet was a contemporary of Shakespeare.’

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What are some synonyms for ‘contemporary’?

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  • Modern
  • Current
  • Present-day
  • Up-to-date
  • Recent
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What is the primary meaning of ‘unintelligible’?

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Impossible to understand.

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What is the secondary meaning of ‘unintelligible’?

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Not able to be understood; not intelligible.

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Provide a contextual usage example for ‘unintelligible’.

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‘His handwriting was almost unintelligible.’

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What are some synonyms for ‘unintelligible’?

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  • Incomprehensible
  • Indecipherable
  • Unclear
  • Unreadable
  • Obscure