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relent

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To relent is to become less severe, to soften in attitude or temper, or to give up on an intense position. (verb)

An example of relent is when a very hard rain starts to let up a bit.
An example of relent is when a person who was sticking firmly to a harsh position eventually gives in. رجع في قراره, خفف
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Trifling

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Trifling means of little importance or worth. (adjective)

An example of trifling used as an adjective is a trifling gift card which means a gift card on which all the value has already been spent.

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Innovative

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Innovative describes someone that comes up with new ideas, concepts or methods. (adjective)

An example of innovative is the dance floor at Bar Surya in London that generates electricity as people dance to power the lights and air conditioning.

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Conventional

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Conventional is an adjective for things that are normal, ordinary, and following the accepted way. Ho-hum.

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partisan

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A partisan is a person who strongly supports a particular person, party or cause, especially in politics. (noun)

An example of a partisan is a strong Republican supporter.
Partisan describes someone or something that shows support or favoritism towards a particular cause, person or party. (adjective)

An example of partisan is a left-wing newspaper which supports the democrats.

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cosmopolitan

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Your Aunt Eleanor, who’s lived in six different countries and speaks four languages fluently, might be described as cosmopolitan, or comfortable and familiar with different cultures and people.

adj composed of people from or at home in many parts of the world; especially not provincial in attitudes or interests

adj of worldwide scope or applicability

adj growing or occurring in many parts of the world

n a sophisticated person who has travelled in many countries

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overlooked

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adj. Missed, unnoticed.

adj. not taken into account

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Improbable

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Improbable describes something unlikely to happen or unlikely to be true. (adjective)

The idea that the sun spins around the Earth is an example of something that would be described as a improbable idea.
When they are calling for a 90 percent chance of rain, this is an example of a time when sunshine is improbable.
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Multifaceted

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Multifaceted describes someone or something with many features or perspectives to consider. (adjective)

A person who has many different talents in all kinds of fields and subject areas is an example of someone who would be described as multifaceted.

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Inalienable

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Inalienable means unable to be taken away or to be given to another. (adjective)

The right to life and liberty are examples of rights that are described as inalienable.

غير قابل لأن تحول ملكيته لأحد
غير قابل للمصادرة و التمويل

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Extraneous

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Extraneous means irrelevant, not essential or coming from the outside. (adjective)

An example of extraneous is information in a research paper that is in no way related to the topic.
An example of extraneous are issues that have nothing to do with the main subject.
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Normative

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Normative means relating to a standard or that which is normal. (adjective)

An example of something normative is a rule that follows regular procedures; a normative rule.

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goosebumps

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(goosebumps) pilomotor reflex: reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation.

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Pessimism

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Pessimism means thinking the worst. It’s the opposite of optimism, which means assuming the best. Most people feel that too much pessimism is paralyzing — who will every try anything if they are always sure they will fail?

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uncultivated

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Socially unpolished, uncultured, or unrefinedغير مهذب

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makeshift

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adj done or made using whatever is available.

n something contrived to meet an urgent need or emergency

حيلة, وسيلة, ترتيب مؤقت

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resource

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Something that can be used for support or help: The local library is a valuable resource.

An available supply that can be drawn on when needed. Often used in the plural.

The ability to deal with a difficult or troublesome situation effectively; initiative: a person of resource.

Means that can be used to cope with a difficult situation. Often used in the plural:ex needed all my intellectual resources for the exam.
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impediment

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An impediment is an obstacle or something that prevents action. (noun)

An example of impediment is a rain storm for a ball game.

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Passage

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Passage describes moving through something, being granted permission to move through something or an enclosed area that you must move through to get to somewhere else. (noun)

An example of passage is when you go on a trip and someone tells you to be safe in your travels.
An example of passage is when a car moves through a restricted area with permission.
An example of passage is when time moves forward.
An example of passage is a corridor or hall in your home leading from one room to another
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Intelligible

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Intelligible describes something that makes sense and that can be understood. (adjective)

Simple and easy step-by-step instructions to help you use a new electronic product are an example of something that would be described as intelligible.

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compromise

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A compromise is a way of settling differences by everybody making concessions. If you want to stay out until 10 and your friend wants to stay out until midnight, 11 is a good compromise.

If you compromise with your lab partner over how to analyze the experimental data, you find the middle ground between your two ideas. Compromise can also mean to erode or diminish. If you never repair your brakes, you will compromise the safety of the car. If you cheat, you compromise your integrity.

an accommodation in which both sides make concessions

expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute

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mossy

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Old-fashioned; antiquated.

adj overgrown with moss

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Forgery

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Forgery is the act of making a false signature, a copy of a painting or of other document. (noun)

An example of forgery is faking your mother's signature on a note explaining your absence from school.
An example of forgery is a copied version of a Picasso that someone tries to pretend is real.
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Discrepancy

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Discrepancy means a difference or inconsistency. (noun)

An example of discrepancy is a bank statement that has a different balance than your own records of the account.

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Astonishment

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Astonishment refers to feeling dazzled or overwhelmed by something. (noun)

Learning you had just won 10 million dollars would be a shocking surprise and an example of being filled with astonishment.

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craft

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A craft is a special skill or art or an occupation that requires a special skill or art. (noun)

An example of a craft is sewing a costume.
An example of a craft is carpentry.

To craft is to make by hand. (verb)

An example of to craft is to make your own greeting cards.

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Cunning

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Cunning describes something done with ingenuity or clever deception. (adjective)

An example of cunning is the way a racoon gets into a closed garbage can.

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Vexation

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Vexation is something that causes you to be annoyed or distressed. (noun)

An example of vexation is a delayed plane when you have a connection to make.

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judiciously

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Judiciously describes something done carefully and after having thought it through. (adverb)

If you very carefully arrange the items in your kitchen cabinets after thinking through the process and how you will use the items, this is an example of arranging them judiciously.

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aspiration

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An aspiration is a a desire or ambition for which someone is motivated to work very hard. (noun)

An example of an aspiration is to be a famous singer.
An aspiration is the act of having motivation. (noun)

An example of someone exhibiting aspiration to be a famous singer is someone practicing and taking lessons daily.
Aspiration is the act of inhaling. (noun)

An example of aspiration is breathing.
Aspiration is the act of getting rid of something from the body. (noun)

An example of aspiration is removal of tissue for biopsy.

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mendacity

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Mendacity is untruthfulness or a lie. (noun)

A lie from a person prone to lie is an example of mendacity.

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recrudescent\n

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adj the revival of an unfortunate situation after a period of abatement, revived.

to break out again after a period of latency or relative inactivity; become active again, as a disease

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confound

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To confound means to confuse someone, defeat an enemy or foil a plan. (verb)

An example of confound is when you ask someone a really tough question.
An example of confound is when you act in a surprising way, leaving friends confused about your behavior.
An example of confound is when you stop a plot to overthrow the government.
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recapitulate

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To recapitulate is to restate or briefly summarize what you have said or the information presented. (verb)

When you give a long speech about global warming and you sum it up at the end with just a sentence or two, that last sentence or two is an example of when you recapitulate the information you presented.

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Judicious

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Judicious means having good judgment. (adjective)

An example of judicious is the decision to attend a particular college after researching several schools and their programs.

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Cynical

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Cynical means having a belief that people only do things to serve their own needs. (adjective)

An example of cynical is someone who believes another only gave to charity to get a date with the person asking for the donation.

ساخر, متشائم, عياب

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Laudable

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Laudable refers to something or someone who does the right thing or the morally proper action. (adjective)

An example of laudable is a person who donates to charity and wants to save the world.

جدير بالثناء

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Painstaking

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Painstaking means requiring a lot of care, effort or hard work. (adjective)

An example of something painstaking is a project requiring students to count every frame in a three hour long movie, a painstaking project.

If you notice that painstaking is composed of pains and taking, you already have a pretty clear sense of what this adjective means: to be painstaking is to be so careful—so meticulous, so thorough that it hurts.

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Construe

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Construe means to explain or give the meaning of or to analyze or figure out. (verb)

An example of construe is to put together a tale to explain missing money.
An example of construe is to look at evidence to figure out who took the money.
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anoint

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To apply oil, ointment, or a similar substance to.

To put oil on during a religious ceremony as a sign of sanctification or consecration.

To choose by or as if by divine intervention.

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disregard

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To disregard means to ignore or treat with a lack of respect. (verb)

An example of to disregard is walking by without responding to someone who has said hello.

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Collude

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Collude means to secretly work with someone on something illegal or deceitful. (verb)

A bank teller planning a bank robbery with a customer is an example of to collude.

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Startle

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Startle means to scare or surprise someone or to be scared or surprised. (verb)

An example of to startle is to sneak up behind a friend and yell “Boo!”
A startle is a quick scare or surprise. (noun)

An example of a startle is a person jumping out from behind a bush and shouting when his friend wasn’t expecting it.

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celebrated

adj

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adj widely known and esteemed

adj having an illustrious past

much spoken of; famous; renowned

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Peripheral

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Peripheral means something that is just outside of the main focus. (adjective)

An example of peripheral is the type of vision you use to see things that are on your side.

Scanners, printers, and speakers are peripheral devices for a computer because they aren’t central to the working of the computer itself. Anything peripheral is on the margin, or outside, while main things, like a computer’s processor, are not peripheral.

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odds

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خلاف	
احتمالات	
فرص	
نزاع	
أفضلية	
محاباة	
تحيز	
علاوة المساواة	
نصيب
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Erroneous

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Erroneous describes something that is incorrect or in error. (adjective)

An example of an erroneous statement is that the earth is flat.

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Counterintuitive

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Counterintuitive describes something that goes against what you believe would be logical, or something that goes against common sense. (adjective)

If something is counterintuitive it means it’s the opposite of “intuitive” — in other words it’s not easily understood in an instinctive, unconscious way. A red light for “go” and a green light for “stop” would be highly counterintuitive, for example.

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Sparing

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Sparing means not using too much or conserving. (adjective)

An example of sparing is when you use only a dime size amount of shampoo because you are running low.

scanty or meager

Forbearing; lenient.متساهل, رفيق, غافر, متسامح

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Expedient

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Expedient describes something that is appropriate and convenient, even if it isn’t the best option. (adjective)

An example of an expedient solution to forgetting your homework is to copy someone else’s work.

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Imminent

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Imminent describes something that is likely to happen very soon. (adjective)

An example of imminent is a meteorologist saying a hurricane will reach a certain area.

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Impending

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Impending means about to happen. (adjective)

An example of impending used as an adjective is in the phrase “an impending rainstorm” which means a rainstorm that is going to start at any minute.

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Remedial

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Remedial describes something provided to cure, or something designed to get a student up to speed who is behind. (adjective)

    A potion that is supposed to make you feel better when you drink it is an example of something that would be described as a remedial potion.
    A class that is supposed to catch students up on basic math concepts that they should know, is an example of something that would be described as remedial math.
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wobble

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to move unsteadily from side to side, as in walking
to rotate unevenly so as to move from side to side
to shake or tremble, as jelly does
to waver in one’s opinions, etc.; vacillate

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blighted

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to cause a blight in or on; wither
to destroy
to disappoint or frustrate

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Picturesque

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Picturesque describes something scenic and beautiful. (adjective)

The view of the sun setting over the water on a perfect summer day is an example of something that would be described as picturesque.

رائع, تصويري, مشهد متنوع الالوان

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Pristine

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Pristine describes something that is still in its original condition or still pure. (adjective)

An example of pristine is a forest that hasn’t been logged or damaged by humans.
characteristic of the earliest, or an earlier, period or condition; original

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Vulnerable

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Vulnerable means easily hurt or delicate. (adjective)

An example of vulnerable is an animal with no protection from its prey.
An example of vulnerable is a person who is easily hurt by criticism at work.
An example of vulnerable is a military base with limited defenses.
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Comprehensive

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Comprehensive means covered widely or understood fully. (adjective)

An example of comprehensive is an exam that covers all of the material from the whole school year.
An example of comprehensive is the mind of a person who understands all of the components of astrophysics.
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Inclusive

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Inclusive means something that does not leave any part or group out. (adjective)

An example of inclusive is a school that has students of all races and backgrounds.

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universal

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Knowledgeable about or constituting all or many subjects; comprehensively broad.

Universal describes something for everything or everyone. Universal design is architectural design that accommodates every person. A universal remote can change the stations on all your home entertainment systems, but hopefully not at once.

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Erstwhile

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Erstwhile describes something from an earlier time. (adjective)

An example of something erstwhile is a girl who was your best friend as a child.
In the past; at a former time; formerly.

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Self-styled

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Self-styled refers to a description that you give to yourself or a claim you make about yourself. (adjective)

An example of self styled is when you declare yourself a computer expert.

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onetime

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adj belonging to some prior time

at some past time; former
done, occurring, etc. only once

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surrogate

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A surrogate is someone who takes the place of another, particularly in a family role. (noun)

An example of a surrogate is a woman who gives birth to a baby, but gives the baby to another family.
Surrogate means taking the place of. (adjective)

An example of the use of the word surrogate as an adjective is in the phrase “surrogate teacher” which means a substitute teacher.
Surrogate means to substitute for something. (verb)

An example of to surrogate is to act as the birth mother for a friend.

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Balmy

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Balmy describes something that is moderate and pleasant. (adjective)

An example of balmy weather is a beautiful day at the beach.
Balmy describes something that is soothing and pleasant feeling, often medicinal. (adjective)

An example of something that is balmy is aloe vera.

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Finesse

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Finesse is skillful, artful or diplomatic handling of something that might be difficult for others. (noun)

An example of finesse is what you exhibit when you carefully arrange a situation to your liking.
To finesse is to do something skillfully or slyly, especially something that requires delicacy. (verb)

An example of finesse is when you diplomatically arrange a complicated situation so it turns out in your favor.

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imbroglio

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An imbroglio is an embarrassing and often complex mess or misunderstanding. (noun)

When your wife and mistress show up at the same time for a dinner date, this is an example of an imbroglio.

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Exertion

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Exertion refers to physical or mental effort, or to the use of force or influence. (noun)

Doing an extremely hard crossword puzzle that taxes your brain is an example of mental exertion.
When you exercise your authority and forbid someone from going to a party, this is an example of an exertion of your authority.
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Vocation

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Vocation means one’s calling or profession. (noun)

The hard work done by a charity worker accepting little or no money is an example of a vocation.
Vocation means a call to do something, especially regarding religious work. (noun)

The woman’s desire to become a nun is an example of vocation.

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Primeval

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Primeval describes a person or thing from the earliest times. (adjective)

An example of primeval is the “Grizzly Giant” sequoia tree in Yosemite; a primeval tree.

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imperturbation

n

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freedom from excitement; serenity; calmness

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Regurgitate

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Regurgitate means to bring back or rush back. (verb)

An example of regurgitate is to eat something and then have the food come back up the esophagus from the stomach.
An example of regurgitate is the smell of baking cookies causing the return of childhood memories.
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Dispatch

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Dispatch means to send off quickly. (verb)

An example of dispatch is to send firefighters to an emergency scene.
Dispatch means the quick send off of something or someone. (noun)

An example of dispatch is an ambulance which is sent to a car crash site.

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Scornful

adj

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Scornful describes a feeling, attitude or expression of contempt or of looking down on someone. (adjective)

An example of something that would be described as scornful is a mocking expression or a phrase making fun of someone.

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resilient

adj

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adj recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like
dj elastic; rebounds readily

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Merriment

n

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Merriment refers to fun, gaiety and enjoyable or festive activities and interactions. (noun)

General holiday cheer and holiday parties and festivities are all examples of merriment.

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hilarity

n

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the state or quality of being hilarious; noisy merriment; boisterous gaiety

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garner

v

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To garner is to collect, find or assemble something, especially information. (verb)

An example of garner is when you do research to find out information about a topic.

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imbroglio

n

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An imbroglio is an embarrassing and often complex mess or misunderstanding. (noun)

When your wife and mistress show up at the same time for a dinner date, this is an example of an imbroglio.

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presage

n

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A presage is a feeling or warning about something that’s going to happen. (noun)
An example of a presage is a bomb threat being called in.

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Mortgage

n

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Mortgage is a loan taken to purchase property and guaranteed by the same property. (noun)
An example of a mortgage is the loan you took out when you bought your house.

To mortgage is when you take a loan and use your property as collateral. (verb)
An example of mortgage is when you go to the bank and borrow money against your house.

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interpolate

v

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To interpolate is to interject or insert something between fixed points, or to insert something into text or into conversation. (verb)

When you interject your opinion into a conversation that two other people are having, this is a time when you interpolate.
When you insert words or letters into text, this is an example of a time when you interpolate.
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pressing

adj

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calling for immediate attention; urgent

persistent in request or demand; insistent

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usher

n, v

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n someone employed to conduct others
v take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
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irenic

adj

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The adjective irenic describes something that is peaceful. Although you and your sister constantly fought as young children, your relationship might become more irenic as you grow older.

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bequeath

v

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To bequeath is to leave assets for others after your death or to give someone something that you own, especially something of value. (verb)

An example of bequeath is writing a will that leaves your home to your child.
An example of bequeath is giving someone a family heirloom.
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futility

n

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When you can’t see the point in even trying, that’s the feeling of futility, the sense that no matter how much you work at it, nothing good will happen, so you might as well give up.

لا جدوى

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Folly

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Folly is an act of foolishness or a lack of good sense. (noun)

An example of folly is someone intentionally stabbing their foot with a pitch fork.
An example of folly is building a hospital on an earthquake fault line.
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maxim

n

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A maxim is a succinct formulation of a principle, rule, or basic truth about life. Usually clever, maxims are like great sayings everybody knows. Ben Franklin is the author of many, including “Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.”

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notion

n

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A notion is an idea, belief or vague knowledge of something. (noun)

An example of a notion is when you have an idea of what acceptable behavior is.
An example of a notion is when you sort of remember hearing about a particular fact.
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Charismatic

adj

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Charismatic describes someone or something with a compelling and charming personality or traits that are attractive and alluring to others. (adjective)

An example of a charismatic person is someone who everyone likes and wants to be around because of his compelling personality.

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cadre

n

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A cadre is a group of people who can lead, organize and train within an organization. (noun)

An example of a cadre is a group of trained people around which a bigger organization can be built.
An example of a cadre is a group of team leaders in a business project.
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cessation

n

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A cessation is an ending. (noun)

An example of cessation is the final episode of a long running television show.

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allusion

n

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An allusion is a statement that hints at something rather than being direct. (noun)

Saying to someone, “boy you look really tired, have you been getting enough sleep” instead of telling someone they look old because of wrinkles under their eyes is an example of an allusion.

تلميح, إشارة

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Empathy

n

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Empathy is the ability to understand the thoughts feelings or emotions of someone else. (noun)

An example of empathy is feeling the same amount of excitement as a friend, when they tell you they’re getting married.

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Stealing

adj

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Stealing the last piece of food from a starving child goes way beyond mean. It’s despicable — a vile and harmful act.

Mean, nasty, and scummy are synonyms of despicable, but they don’t fully convey the awfulness of despicable. A man who lies to get a promotion meant for his co-worker would be considered mean. But the despicable man — the one who is so awful and worthless that he deserves to be despised — is the one who burns down the office building and frames his co-worker for it.

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Dexterity

n

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Dexterity describes skill or grace when doing actions, especially using your hands and body. (noun)

An example of dexterity is when you are a skilled knitter.

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Reprehensible

adj

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Reprehensible means deserving of blame or scolding. (adjective)

An example of reprehensible is cheating on an exam.

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Plenary

adj

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Plenary describes something that is full, complete or attended by all members. (adjective)

An example of plenary is someone having an all access stage pass.
An example of plenary is a PTA meeting where all parents are there.
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Incorrigible

adj

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Incorrigible describes someone who is naughty or bad (or who engages in generally unacceptable behavior) and who cannot be corrected. (adjective)

An example of incorrigible is a child who is always getting into trouble.

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Nonchalant

adj

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Nonchalant means not showing interest. (adjective)

An example of nonchalant is the response “whatever.”

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Addle

v

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Addle is a verb meaning to confuse. When your great uncle Marvin became infirm in his later years, trying to distinguish between you and your cousins tended to addle his brain.

v mix up or confuse

become rotten

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Rotten

adj

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Rotten describes someone or something extremely bad, corrupt, spoiled, unpleasant or decaying. (adjective)

A bad attitude is an example of something that would be described as a rotten attitude.
A person who is bad at tennis is an example of someone who would be described as a rotten tennis player.
A public official who accepts bribes is an example of a rotten individual.
Food with mold growing on it is an example of something that would be described as rotten.
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delirious

adj

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If you’re delirious you’re uncontrollably excited or a bit crazy, like when you win the lottery and run screaming through the streets, delirious with happiness.

adj experiencing delirium

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Nimble

adj

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Nimble describes someone who is spry, and quick to move or understand. (adjective)

An example of someone who would be described as nimble is a gymnast who is graceful and flexible.
An example of someone who would be described as nimble is someone who grasps concepts quickly and understands things the first time they are explained.
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Hasty

adj

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Hasty means done very quickly, generally with little thought or attention. (adjective)

An example of the use of the word hasty as an adjective is in the phrase, “This project looks rather hasty,” which means that the project looks as though it had been put together in a little amount of time and without much care.

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Valiant

adj

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Valiant describes someone or something very brave or determined. (adjective)

An example of valiant is Aragorn going to battle to protect Middle Earth in The Lord of the Rings.

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onslaught

n

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An onslaught is a violent attack, or a situation where you are suddenly bombarded with a lot of things or people all at once. (noun)

When you suddenly lose your job, get sick, get evicted and have your car break down all within two days, this is an example of an onslaught of trouble.
When a restaurant gets two tour buses arriving at the same time and unloading 50 guests, this is an example of an onslaught.
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forlorn

adj

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abandoned or deserted

lonely and sad; unhappy and neglected

without hope; desperate

bereft or deprived (of)

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esurient

adj

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hungry; voracious; greedy

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patrician

n, adj

A

Wealthy nobleman

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Vanquish

v

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Vanquish means to defeat or overcome. (verb)

An example of vanquish is for a team to beat the opposing side.

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Incipient

adj

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Incipient means in the beginning stages. (adjective)

An example of incipient is a brand new idea for solving a scientific problem.

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Obedience

n

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Obedience is the willingness to obey. (noun)

An example of obedience is a dog listening to his owner.

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Accentuate

v

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Accentuate means to focus on something or make something stand out. (verb)

An example of accentuate is to put a word or phrase in all capital letters.

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Mirth

n

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Mirth refers to laughter or amusement. (noun)

An example of mirth is when you laugh at a joke.

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Marred

v

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Marred means sullied, spoiled, impaired or disfigured to make something imperfect. (verb)

A red wine stain spilled in the middle of the carpet is an example of something that marred the carpet.

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Sully

v

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Sully means to spoil or stain, or to disgrace. (verb)

An example of sully is spilling a glass of red wine on white carpet.

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Veil

v

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Veil means to cover or hide. (verb)

An example of to veil is to hide a gift under a large sheet.

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tether

n, v

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A tether is a leash or restraint that inhibits free movement or actions. (noun)

The rope that you use to tie your dog to a tree is an example of a tether.
To tether is to tie an animal up or to do something that restricts freedom. (verb)

When you tie your dog to a tree, this is an example of a situation where you tether your dog.

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pliant

adj

A

adj capable of being shaped or bent or drawn out

adj capable of being bent or flexed or twisted without breaking

adj able to adjust readily to different conditions

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Malleable

adj

A

Malleable means capable of being shaped or changed, whether physically or mentally. (adjective)

An example of malleable is a piece of wood that a hammer can reshape.
An example of malleable is a person whose decisions are constantly influenced by her peers' opinions.
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Perfunctory

adj

A

Perfunctory means done in a routine manner, without much care or attention. (adjective)

An example of perfunctory is a quick check of a car by a rental agency.
An example of perfunctory is a businessman who signs letters without reading them.
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connoisseur

n

A

A connoisseur is a person who is an expert at something or who has informed and discriminating taste. (noun)

An example of connoisseur is an art expert who only likes certain great artists.

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Inherent

adj

A

Inherent describes an essential quality that is part of a person or thing. (adjective)

An example of inherent is a bird’s ability to fly.

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Interim

n, adj

A

Interim is a period of time between one event and another. (noun)

An example of interim is Monday through Friday being the time between weekends.
Interim describes something that takes place during the time between two specified periods. (adjective)

    An example of interim is a class that takes place during the summer.
    An example of interim is a police chief who is in charge until the city hires a full-time police chief.
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Bellicose

adj

A

Bellicose describes someone or something aggressive and eager or willing to fight. (adjective)

An example of bellicose are angry rebels who storm a protest march.

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Confer

v

A

Confer means to consult or carry on a discussion. (verb)

An example of confer is for a company committee to have a discussion before deciding on a new employee.

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behest

n

A

A behest is a command or a strong request. (noun)

An example of behest is a commander’s order that soldiers march in a straight line.

131
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connoisseur

n

A

A connoisseur is a person who is an expert at something or who has informed and discriminating taste. (noun)

An example of connoisseur is an art expert who only likes certain great artists.

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Inherent

adj

A

Inherent describes an essential quality that is part of a person or thing. (adjective)

An example of inherent is a bird’s ability to fly.

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Interim

n, adj

A

Interim is a period of time between one event and another. (noun)

An example of interim is Monday through Friday being the time between weekends.
Interim describes something that takes place during the time between two specified periods. (adjective)

    An example of interim is a class that takes place during the summer.
    An example of interim is a police chief who is in charge until the city hires a full-time police chief.
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Bellicose

adj

A

Bellicose describes someone or something aggressive and eager or willing to fight. (adjective)

An example of bellicose are angry rebels who storm a protest march.

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Confer

v

A

Confer means to consult or carry on a discussion. (verb)

An example of confer is for a company committee to have a discussion before deciding on a new employee.

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behest

n

A

A behest is a command or a strong request. (noun)

An example of behest is a commander’s order that soldiers march in a straight line.

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self-centered

adj

A

A self-centered person is excessively concerned with himself and his own needs. He’s selfish.

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Jurisdiction

n

A

Jurisdiction means the power or authority to decide legal cases. (noun)

An example of jurisdiction is a court having control over legal decisions made about a certain group of towns.

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Auxiliary

adj

A

Auxiliary describes something or someone used in a supporting role or used in reserve. (adjective)

An example of an auxiliary generator is one that gives power to a building when the main generators stop working.

140
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Self-policing

n

A

Self policing is a process where individuals or groups provide their own discipline and enforce it without outside help. (noun)

An example of self policing is a community group where everyone leaves items that they want to trade or sell in a designated area and no one steals those items.

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propagate

v

A

To propagate is to breed plants or animals, to cause something to increase in number, or to spread an idea. (verb)

An example of propagate is when you breed dogs by having the male impregnate the female.
An example of propagate is when you spread an idea around until many people are aware of the idea in a wide geographic area.
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slavish

adj

A

adj abjectly submissive; characteristic of a slave or servant

adj blindly imitative

“a slavish copy of the original”

Synonyms: unoriginal

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Drudgery

n

A

Drudgery refers to hard, tiresome and boring work. (noun)

An example of drudgery is shoveling large amounts of snow.

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Laborious

adj

A

Laborious describes something that requires a lot of work and that is often tedious or difficult. (adjective)

Building a house is an example of a process that would be described as laborious.
Reading a badly written essay that lacks in fluency is an example of a task that would be described as laborious.
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cradle

n, v

A

A cradle is a small, low bed for a baby, or the earliest period of life. (noun)

An example of a cradle is what a newborn sleeps in.
An example of the cradle is the place where society started, the cradle of German society.

Cradle means to put in a low bed for an infant or to hold in a protective manner. (verb)

An example of to cradle is for a person to carry a kitten close in her arms.

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jesting

adj

A

adj characterized by jokes and good humor

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Eminent

adj

A

Eminent describes someone or something that rises above or is distinguished or outstanding. (adjective)

An example of eminent is the Space Needle in Seattle.
An example of eminent is an actor's performance in a play that was far better than the performances by the other actors.
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Erect

adj, v

A

Erect means standing straight up or stiff. (adjective)

An example of something erect is a tall building.
Erect means to raise, construct or put in an upright position. (verb)

An example of erect is to build a four-story apartment house.

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scoundrel

n

A

A scoundrel is a villain or a dishonest, wicked or mischievous person. (noun)

The town thief who is always stealing from the local stores is an example of a scoundrel.

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rogue

adj

A 
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Droll

adj

A

Droll refers to unusual, often sarcastic or dry humor. (adjective)

An example of droll is a wry and sarcastic, yet funny comment.

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Antebellum

adj

A

Antebellum refers to some time period before a war happened. It is usually used in particular with the Civil War in the US. (adjective)

Slavery in the US can be described as an antebellum practice.

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encroach

v

A

To encroach is to move into or invade someone else’s space or territory. (verb)

An example of encroach is when an army moves into another country’s space little by little.

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Teem

V

A

If your neighborhood seems to teem with cats, that means there are a lot of cats running around. Teem refers to a large number.

The verb teem for those times when you need to say that something is overflowing or crowded. Teem is almost always used with the preposition with, as when the busy streets teem with activity.

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Reflective

adj

A

Reflective describes something that produces a reflection or mirror image. It also describes someone who is often deep in thought. (adjective)

An example of something that would be described as reflective is a mirror.
An example of something that would be described as reflective is a person who is always thinking about his actions and the meaning of life.
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Alienate

v

A

Alienate is when a person turns those who once cared into people who no longer care, either by making others feel angry and/or by causing them to ignore a person. (verb)

An example of alienate is when a family member has been abusing drugs, and their behavior has caused the rest of the family to no longer be able to tolerate having them around.
An example of alienate is when someone tells all your friends that you lied to them and your friends no longer speak to you.
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converge

v

A

To converge means to move or come together at the same point from different places or directions. (verb)

An example of to converge is friends from California, Washington and Canada meeting in Oregon.

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jovial

adj

A

Use jovial to describe people who show good humor and are full of joy. Santa Claus, with his constant “ho-ho-hoing” is a jovial figure.

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Impious

adj

A

Impious describes someone or something that shows a lack of respect. (adjective)

Spitting in holy water is an example of something that would be described as an impious action.

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Profane

adj, v

A

Profane describes something that is obscene or contrary to religious teachings. (adjective)

An example of profane is pornography.
To profane is to treat someone or something disrespectfully, especially someone or something sacred. (verb)

An example of profane is when you insult the Pope.

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anglicise

v

A

v make English in appearance

“She anglicised her name after moving from Paris to London”

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Ersatz

n

A

Ersatz is an artificial substance that replaces something genuine. (noun)

An example of an ersatz is non-dairy coffee creamer used to replace real cream.
Ersatz means a substitute or synthetic. (adjective)

An example of ersatz used as an adjective is in the phrase “ersatz butter,” which means fake butter.

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simulacrum

n

A

A simulacrum is a fake version of something real. A wax museum is full of simulacrums of famous people.

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Supercilious

adj R

A

Supercilious describes someone who feels or acts like they are better than everyone else. (adjective)

An example of supercilious is a person saying nothing on the menu of a nice restaurant is good enough for them.

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tentative

adj

A

Choose the adjective, tentative to describe something you are unsure or hesitant about. On Monday, you can make tentative plans for the weekend but it’s too early to commit to one party or another.

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remark

v, n

A

To remark is to make a comment or say something. (verb)

An example of remark is to talk about a basketball game after your team loses.
A remark is a statement about something you noticed. (noun)

An example of a remark is telling your friend that his garden is really beautiful.

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remnant

n

A

A remnant is something left over or an indication of the past. (noun)

An example of a remnant is the last yard of fabric that remains after all the other fabric has been sold.
An example of a remnant of the past is rotary telephones.
168
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Corollary

n

A

Corollary describes a result that is the natural consequence of something else. You could say that your weight gain is a corollary of the recent arrival of a bakery across the street from your house.

169
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opt

v

A

v select as an alternative over another

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settle

v

A

verb – settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

verb – establish or develop as a residence

verb – get one’s revenge for a wrong or an injury

verb – become clear by the sinking of particles

verb – end a legal dispute by arriving at a settlement

verb – accept despite lack of complete satisfaction

noun – a long wooden bench with a back

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adjudicate

v

A

To adjudicate is to act like a judge. A judge might adjudicate a case in court, and you may have to adjudicate in the local talent show.

v bring to an end; settle conclusively

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reify

v

A

When you reify something abstract, you make it real. You might reify your affection for Italy by hanging posters of the Italian Riviera on your wall and cooking Italian food every night.

173
Q

Rectify

v

A

Rectify means to make something right. (verb)

An example of rectify is for a person to do something to make up for hurting a friend.

174
Q

impregnate

v

A

to fertilize (an ovum)

to make pregnant

to fertilize (land); make fruitful

to fill or saturate; cause to be permeated: clothing impregnated with smoke

to indoctrinate or imbue (with ideas, feelings, principles, etc.)

Tincture

175
Q

Roam

v

A

Roam means to wander. (verb)

An example of roam is aimlessly walking through the forest.
An example of roam is window shopping while waiting for a friend.
176
Q

dismantle

v

A

To dismantle is to take apart or take to pieces. (verb)

When you take apart a Lego castle so all you have left is individual Legos, this is an example of when you dismantle the castle.

177
Q

vista

n

A

A vista is a distant view seen through a opening or a place where a distant view is best seen. (noun)

An example of a vista is a river view from a cliff between two mountains.

178
Q

Lenient

adj R

A

Lenient describes someone who is not strict or a punishment that is not severe. (adjective)

An example of something that would be described as lenient is a jail sentence of one day for armed robbery.

179
Q

prologue

n

A

A prologue is something that comes before such as an introduction to a book or play, or may be an action or situation that leads to something else. (noun)

An introduction before a book begins is an example of a prologue.
Riots caused by dissatisfaction with the government may be a prologue to a revolution.
180
Q

quadrille

n

A

a square dance of French origin, consisting of several figures, performed by four couples

music for this dance

181
Q

snippet

n

A

A snippet is a small piece of something. (noun)

When you overhear only a small bit of information, this is an example of a snippet of information.

182
Q

disavow

v

A

To disavow is to deny any association or responsibility. (verb)

If you disinherit your child and say that he is no longer your son, this is an example of when you disavow him.

183
Q

Incarcerate

v

A

Incarcerate means to put in jail or shut inside a place. (verb)

An example of incarcerate is putting a person in prison.
An example of incarcerate is putting a lion in a cage.
184
Q

Animus

n

A

Animus is a feeling of hostility or ill will. Animus is also the motivation to do something. (noun)

When you feel a really strong dislike for your roommate's boyfriend because he always leaves your apartment a big mess, this feeling you feel is an example of animus.
When you go to the doctor and he tells you that you are in danger of getting diabetes if you don't lose weight and you then decide to go on a diet, the doctor's warning is an example of animus.
185
Q

exhumed

v, adj

A

exhumed

to dig out of the earth; disinter
to bring to light; disclose; reveal
186
Q

Orphic

adj

A

of or characteristic of Orpheus or the mystic doctrines and rites in worship of Dionysus ascribed to him
like the music attributed to Orpheus; entrancing

mystic; occult; oracular

187
Q

Sustainable

adj

A

Sustainable describes something that can be continued or a practice that maintains a condition without harming the environment. (adjective)

An example of sustainable is the practice of reduce, reuse and recycle.

188
Q

Endemic

adj

A

Endemic refers to a disease or something that is native to or commonly found within an area. (adjective)

An example of endemic is a description for an area where HIV/AIDs flourishes.

189
Q

Pandemic

adj, n

A

Pandemic means widespread, particularly a disease that affects many people. (adjective)

An example of pandemic used as an adjective is in the phrase “pandemic flu,” which means a flu that is sickening people in a large geographic area.
A pandemic is a widespread disease. (noun)

An example of a pandemic was the Black Death in 14th century Europe.

190
Q

Antisocial

adj

A

Antisocial describes someone who is unable, or chooses not, to spend time with other people, and sometimes expresses their feelings in an unkind or rude way. (adjective)

An example of an antisocial person is a hermit.
Antisocial describes some who dislikes norms in society or behavior that goes against the norms. (adjective)

An example of an antisocial person is Timothy McVeigh.

191
Q

silviculture

n

A

the art of cultivating a forest; forestry

192
Q

clear-cut

adj

A

clearly and sharply outlined

distinct; definite; not doubtful; unambiguous

having all of its trees cut down

193
Q

Inviolable

adj

A

Inviolable describes something that has to be kept sacred, or that is unable to be broken or dishonored. (adjective)

A solemn vow of love by a true gentlemen who never disappoints is an example of an inviolable vow.

194
Q

Colloquial

adj

A

Colloquial refers to words or expressions used in ordinary language by common people. (adjective)

An example of colloquial is casual conversation where some slang terms are used and where no attempt is made at being formal.

195
Q

underwhelm

v

A

to fail to make a good impression or have a significant impact on

196
Q

meek

adj

A

adjective – very docile

adjective – evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant

adjective – humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness

197
Q

Immobile

adj

A

Immobile is something that is not moving or that is incapable of being moved. (adjective)

A person who is bedridden is an example of someone who is immobile.
A huge piece of furniture that is too heavy to move is an example of something that is immobile.
198
Q

plucky

adj

A

showing courage

marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited

Synonyms: gutsy

199
Q

Enchantment

n

A

Enchantment refers to a feeling of great delight or a feeling of being captivated, or under a spell. (noun)

When you are delighted and captivated with watching the waves crash on the sea shore, this is an example of enchantment.
The magic spell cast on the prince in Beauty and the Beast that turned him into a beast was an example of enchantment.
200
Q

resound

v

A

To resound is to echo with sounds, usually loudly. When you sing in the shower, your voice resounds.

v emit a noise

201
Q

derogate

v

A

to lower in esteem; disparage

derogative

202
Q

Snide

adj R

A

Snide means insulting or contemptuous in an indirect way. If your friend is wearing too much purple eye shadow and your other friend whispers to you, “What? Was she in a car wreck?” that’s a snide comment.

203
Q

Aplomb

n

A

Aplomb is a strong belief in yourself and the ability to remain calm under pressure. (noun)

To know with certainty that you are the best person for the job and then to perform it well is an example of performing a job with aplomb.

204
Q

semblance

n

A

مظهر, مظهر خارجي

205
Q

Exude

v

A

Exude means to show a lot of a certain feeling or to slowly discharge something. (verb)

When you project or radiate confidence, this is an example of a situation where you exude confidence.
When sweat slowly comes out of your pores, this is an example of a situation where your pores exude sweat.
206
Q

thorny

adj

A

adj bristling with perplexities
“the thorny question of states’ rights”

Synonyms : difficult, hard

207
Q

bastardize

v

A

to make corrupt or inferior; debase

208
Q

artifice

n

A

An artifice is a skill or craft that is clever but often manipulative or tricky. (noun)

An example of an artifice is the story a con artist uses to convince you to give him your money.

209
Q

untrammeled

adj

A

adj not confined or limited

Synonyms: untrammelled

limitless, unlimited

210
Q

racy

adj

A

having the characteristic taste, flavor, or quality associated with the original or genuine type: racy fruit
lively; spirited; vigorous
piquant; pungent

211
Q

blushing

adj

A

adjective – having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset

212
Q

Prudish

adj

A

Prudish means overly proper or too modest. (adjective)

Someone who is very proper and cannot stand hearing any sexual reference, this is an example of someone who would be described as prudish.

213
Q

retract

v

A

To retract is to withdraw something you said or did. (verb)

When you made a statement and then realized you spoke in error and take back what you said, this is an example of a situation where you retract your statement.
When you pull your hand back because it touches a hot flame, this is an example of a situation where you retract your hand.
214
Q

lambaste

v

A

To lambaste is to beat, or to scold or berate by yelling. (verb)

An example of lambaste is for a parent to scold a child by yelling.

215
Q

Intrigue

v

A

Intrigue means to do something that gets another person interested. (verb)

An example of intrigue is a man and woman having a conversation at a bar that makes them want to know more about each other.
An intrigue is something that is done secretly through plotting. (noun)

An example of intrigue is the story of two famous lovers played out in a gossip magazine.

216
Q

Incense

n, v

A

Incense is a substance with a pleasant odor when burned, generally used for smoke or fragrance. (noun)

An example of incense is a burning gum used in a religious ceremony.

Incense means to make someone very mad. (verb)

An example of incense is to make a person very angry by cheating them on a business deal.

217
Q

Repast

n

A

Repast is the food and drink at a meal. (noun)

An example of a repast is the small meal eaten from a lunchbox during a worker’s day.

218
Q

Umbrage

n

A

Umbrage means resentment or annoyance. (noun)

An example of umbrage is what you feel when someone asks you a question that you find to be presumptuous, offensive and annoying, you take umbrage with their question.

219
Q

dander

n

A

noun – small scales from animal skins or hair or bird feathers that can cause allergic reactions in some people

noun – a feeling of anger and animosity

220
Q

vow

n

A

A vow is a formal promise, usually of love and devotion. (noun)

An example of a vow is what a groom says to his bride during their wedding ceremony.

221
Q

institute

v

A

To institute means to start, establish or set up. (verb)

An example of to institute is beginning a new nutrition meal plan at an elementary school.

222
Q

straiten

v

A

verb – squeeze together

verb – bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship

223
Q

eschew

v

A

To eschew is to purposely try to stay away from or to avoid. (verb)

An example of eschew is when you hate airplanes and never go on them.

224
Q

rambling

adj

A

adj spreading out in different directions

adj (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects

225
Q

rambling

adj

A

adj spreading out in different directions

adj (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects

226
Q

cornerstone

n

A

noun – a stone at the outer corner of two intersecting masonry walls

noun – the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

noun – a stone in the exterior of a large and important building; usually carved with a date and laid with appropriate ceremonies

227
Q

bemoan

v

A

verb – regret strongly

228
Q

defy

v

A

verb – challenge

verb – resist or confront with resistance

verb – elude تملص
راوغ, especially in a baffling way

229
Q

autodidact

n

A

An autodidact is a person who learns something without a school or a tutor and educates himself. (noun)

If you go online to learn about butterflies, then you are an example of an autodidact.

230
Q

miscreant

n

A

A miscreant is an evil person or a person who behaves badly, gets into trouble and breaks the law. (noun)

A troublemaker who is always getting arrested is an example of a miscreant.

231
Q

pundit

n

A

A pundit is someone who is an expert or authority in a specific field. (noun)

An example of someone who would be considered a pundit is a political scholar who comments on politics on TV.

232
Q

renegade

n, adj

A

A renegade is someone who rejects one religion or group for another. (noun)

An example of a renegade is someone who leaves the Republican Party and joins the Independent Party.
Renegade means disloyal or relates to leaving one group and joining another. (adjective)

An example of renegade people are those who leave one political movement and join the opposing movement.

233
Q

forsooth

adv

A

Archaic in truth; no doubt; indeed: in later use, mainly ironic

234
Q

convention

n

A

A convention is a meeting or assembly of people who share a common interest or a convention is a method, practice, rule or custom. (noun)

An example of convention is a national meeting of English teachers.
An example of convention is a rule about comma placement.
235
Q

Vagaries

n

A

Vagaries are odd or unexpected changes in behavior or actions. (noun)

When someone starts doing something unexpected or out-of-character, these actions are examples of vagaries.

236
Q

derogatory

adj

A

The definition of derogatory is making something or someone feel less than they are. (adjective)

An example of derogatory is a comment that insults someone’s abilities.

237
Q

quadruped

n

A

an animal, esp. a mammal, with four feet

238
Q

aboriginal

adj

A

The word aboriginal describes people, animals, plants, or customs that are native to an area. (adjective)

An example of people who are described by the word aboriginal are the Native Americans in the US.

239
Q

bipedal

n

A

A bipedal is an animal with two feet. (noun)

An example of a bipedal is a human.

240
Q

Intermediary

adj, n

A

Intermediary means happening between two persons or two events, or functioning as a middle person to solve a dispute between two people. (adjective)

An example of intermediary used as an adjective is in the phrase "intermediary story," which means a story that happens in between two other events.
An example of intermediary used as an adjective is in the phrase "intermediary request," which means something requested by the person who is in the position to solve a dispute between two other people.

An intermediary is a person who helps to settle a dispute between two people. (noun)

An example of an intermediary is a person who helps a couple come to the terms of their divorce.

241
Q

Amass

v

A

Amass means to gather or collect a large amount of something. (verb)

An example of amass is to hoard up 100 cans of tuna just in case you need them.
Amass means for individuals to gather together. (verb)

An example of when people have amassed is when people go to one area for a parade.

242
Q

forego

v

A

If you forego something, you choose to give it up. If you forego dessert after dinner, you are skipping dessert.

The verb forego (also spelled forgo) literally means “to go by.” In common usage it means “to abstain” or “do without.” You might forego smoking cigarettes as a New Year’s resolution. Forego can also mean “to precede,” or “go before.” This verb is often seen in its past participle form, foregone, in the phrase “foregone conclusion,” meaning a predetermined conclusion.

243
Q

Piecemeal

adj, adv

A

Piecemeal means done bit by bit or piece by piece. (adjective)

An example of something piecemeal is a sculpture put back together bit by bit; a piecemeal sculpture.
Piecemeal means made one part at a time. (adverb)

An example of something done piecemeal is a collage; piecemeal assembly.

244
Q

Outlandish

adj

A

Outlandish describes something bizarre or ridiculously out-of-the-ordinary. (adjective)

Abnormal, odd behavior is an example of behavior that would be described as outlandish.

245
Q

jeopardize

v

A

To jeopardize is to put someone or something in a dangerous situation or in peril. (verb)

An example of jeopardize is when you leave your five year old alone in the house.
An example of jeopardize is when you cheat on your spouse and cause harm to your relationship.
246
Q

Graceful

adj

A

Graceful describes something that is beautiful, well formed and moves with ease. (adjective)

An example of something that is graceful is a ballet dancer.

247
Q

Flounder

v

A

Flounder means to stumble or struggle to talk or move in a clumsy way. (verb)

An example of flounder is to have trouble speaking without hesitation or losing your train of thought.

248
Q

Bungle

v

A

Bungle is to mess up a task, or to make careless errors. (verb)

When you miscount when doing inventory, this is an example of a time when you bungle.
A bungle is a mistake or failure. (noun)

A mistake in the inventory that is made because you are confused is an example of a bungle.

249
Q

brute

n

A

A brute is a savage, insensitive or uncivilized person. (noun)

A person who is unkind and cruel is an example of a brute.
Brute describes something animal-like or someone who does not have the ability to reason. (adjective)

An example of brute used as an adjective is brute strength, which is extreme, physical strength.

250
Q

Giddy

adj

A

Giddy describes a feeling of dizziness or of excitement. (adjective)

An example of giddy is an overexcited child on Christmas morning.
An example of giddy is when you are given the title of President of your company and you are excited but a little bit nervous at the same time.
251
Q

Weary

adj

A

Weary means feeling very tired or fatigued. (adjective)

An example of weary is how a worker will feel after working for 12 hours straight on his feet.

252
Q

Saturnine

adj

A

Saturnine describes someone or someplace that is gloomy, dark, moody or mysterious. (adjective)

A shadowy haunted mansion is an example of someplace that would be described as saturnine.
Your next door neighbor who snaps at you for everything and who is always disgruntled is an example of someone who would be described as saturnine.
253
Q

Frolicsome

adj

A

Frolicsome is having a merry time of it. Picture frolicsome girls and boys playing tag, running through the meadow, laughing and rolling in the grass.

Feeling gleeful and energetic as you ice skate with your friends? So spin like an Olympic skater who’s going for the gold, suddenly start a race, or act like a clown, pretending to fall on the ice. You are feeling frolicsome — happy and lighthearted, laughing along with the people you are amusing. When you are frolicsome, you frolic, or act playfully to have fun.

254
Q

Beaming

v

A

Beaming is smiling big because you are so happy. (verb)

An example of beaming is grinning with great joy when your baby is born.

255
Q

obliging

adj

A

ready to do favors; helpful; courteous; accommodating

256
Q

Heresy

n

A

Heresy describes a belief or action at odds with what is accepted, especially when the behavior is contrary to religious doctrine or belief. (noun)

An example of heresy is a Catholic who says God does not exist.

257
Q

prevail

v

A

to gain the advantage or mastery; be victorious; triumph: often with over or against

to produce or achieve the desired effect; be effective; succeed

to be or become stronger or more widespread; predominate

to exist widely; be prevalent

258
Q

broach

v

A

To broach is to cautiously bring up a sensitive or controversial topic. (verb)

An example of broach is when you bring up a subject with your spouse that you have fought about many times before.
A broach is a large piece of women’s jewelry. (noun)

An example of a broach is a 3” pin that you wear on your winter coat.

259
Q

metamorphose

v

A

to change in form or nature; transform; subject to or undergo metamorphosis or metamorphism

260
Q

truncate

v

A

To truncate is to cut off a part of or to cut short. (verb)

When you are having a nice walk but it suddenly starts to rain and you have to run home, this is an example of a situation where the rain forces you to cut it short and truncates your walk.

261
Q

conflate

v

A

To conflate is to combine two or more things into one. (verb)

When you blend two or more different colors together, this is an example of a time when you conflate.

262
Q

undergird

v

A

to gird, strengthen, or brace from the bottom side

to supply support or a strong basis for

263
Q

Apocryphal

adj

A

Apocryphal describes something that may or may not be true or genuine. (adjective)

An unbelievable story about a baby lifting a car is an example of an apocryphal story.

264
Q

rejuvenate

v

A

To rejuvenate is to restore, or to make someone or something look younger or fresher. (verb)

When you get a face lift, this is an example of a time when you rejuvenate your appearance.

265
Q

Treacherous

adj

A

Treacherous describes someone who is guilty of dishonesty or betrayal, or something that is dangerous or hazardous. (adjective)

An example of treacherous is someone you thought was your friend who shares your secrets with everyone.
An example of treacherous is ground made slippery because of an ice storm.
266
Q

Tactful

adj

A

Tactful describes someone or something that shows a regard for other people’s feelings. (adjective)

An example of something that would be described as tactful is a suggestion that is worded very carefully so as not to offend.

267
Q

Dictum

n

A

Dictum is a statement or ruling that is from an official source or that expresses a principle. (noun)

An example of dictum is a rule found in the Constitution or a ruling issued by a judge.

رأي عابر

268
Q

Somber

adj

A

Somber means very dark or gloomy or mentally depressed or solemn. (adjective)

An example of somber is an outfit made up of all black.
An example of somber is the atmosphere at a funeral.
269
Q

pitiless

adj

A

عديم الرحمة

قاس

270
Q

Saccharine

adj

A

Saccharine describes something overly sweet or overly sentimental. (adjective)

A really sappy and over-the-top Valentine’s Day movie is an example of something that might be described as saccharine.

271
Q

indices

A

مؤشرات

272
Q

contraventions

n

A

The act of contravening; a violation.

273
Q

hoard

n, v

A

A hoard is a large supply of something that is often hidden or stored for future use. (noun)

An example of a hoard is a large collection of gold coins.
To hoard is to collect or amass large amounts of goods and money which will typically then be stored away and kept in reserve. (verb)

An example of hoard is when you collect lots of stuff and fill your house up with it even if you aren’t using all of it.

274
Q

Improvisation

n

A

Improvisation is the act of coming up with something on the spot. (noun)

An example of improvisation is a set of actors performing without a script.

بديهة

275
Q

impart

v

A

Let me impart a little bit of knowledge to you about the word impart. It means to pass on, transmit, or bestow. If you share this with your study partner, you are imparting your new wisdom.

v transmit (knowledge or skills)

276
Q

tempest

n

A

A tempest is a violent and windy storm, or an outburst or uproar. (noun)

A hurricane is an example of a tempest.
A sudden argument in a classroom is an example of a tempest.
277
Q

Quintessence

n

A

Quintessence describes someone or something that is a classic example of a characteristic or persona. (noun)

When a person is a classic example of someone who is polite, this is an example of a person who is the quintessence of good manners.

278
Q

communicated

adj

A

that can be communicated, as an idea
that can be transmitted, as a disease

Archaic talkative

279
Q

spectacle

n

A

A spectacle is something amazing, interesting or exciting to see that attracts attention. (noun)
An example of a spectacle is a great fireworks show.
An example of a spectacle is a person throwing a tantrum who all others in the room are staring at.

280
Q

layman

n

A

A layman is a person who is not a professional in a given field, or a non-ordained member of a church. (noun)

A casual handyman who does some projects at home but who is not a professional is an example of a layman.

281
Q

hub

n

A

A hub is the center of something. (noun)

An example of a hub is the center of a wheel.
An example of a hub is an intersection of roads with many popular restaurants.

a center of interest, importance, or activity

282
Q

dictate

v

A

To dictate is to command or order something to be done or to say words so they can be taped or written down. (verb)

An example of dictate is when you order someone to complete tasks on a list.
An example of dictate is when you tell your secretary what to write in a letter for you.
283
Q

Incongruous

adj

A

Incongruous describes something that doesn’t fit in or that is jarring in relation to its surroundings. (adjective)

An example of incongruous is a bright purple couch in an all white room.

284
Q

sham

n, adj

A

A sham is something or someone that is false or has a disguise. (noun)

An example of a sham is a fake diamond being advertised as a real one.
Sham means not real or fake. (adjective)

An example of sham used as an adjective is the phrase “sham intelligence” which means smarts that are not really there.
To sham means to pretend to be something you are not or to disguise something. (verb)

An example of to sham is to advertise fake gold as real.

285
Q

Atrocious

adj

A

Atrocious describes something evil, cruel or absolutely horrible. (adjective)

The actions of Pol Pot in Cambodia are an example of atrocious.

286
Q

Tutelage

n

A

Tutelage is the education or protection of someone. (noun)

An example of tutelage is when a guardian protects a child.
An example of tutelage is when a mentor teaches his young apprentice.
287
Q

tout

v

A

To tout is to try to sell something or to try to convince people of something. (verb)

When a salesman shows off his goods and tries to sell them, this is an example of a salesman who touts his goods.
An example of tout is when you try to convince everyone to come around to a specific idea you have.
288
Q

Feigned

adj

A

Feigned is an adjective that means “not genuine,” like your feigned interest in your friends’ discussion of celebrity hairstyle trends.

289
Q

flummox

v

A

To flummox is to confuse someone. (verb)

When you ask someone tough questions about a scientific theory that he is studying and he cannot understand the questions, this is an example of when you flummox.

290
Q

Protagonist

n

A

Protagonist means the main character of a story. (noun)

An example of protagonist is Alice in the story, Alice in Wonderland.

291
Q

facade

n

A

The face or front of a building

a showy misrepresentation intended to conceal something unpleasant

292
Q

Wreak

v

A

Wreak is to cause or inflict damage, harm or revenge. (verb)

When you cause significant damage, this is an example of a time when you wreak havoc.

293
Q

Ensue

v

A

Ensue means to happen directly after or as a result of something. (verb)

An example of ensue is an audience clapping after a great performance.

294
Q

endow

v

A

To endow is to provide a quality, a talent, an asset or funding. (verb)

An example of endow is when a parent passes on his intelligence to his child and the child is endowed with intelligence.
An example of endow is when you give money to a university to build a library or set up a scholarship fund.
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Havoc

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Havoc means a lot of destruction or chaos. (noun)

An example of havoc is the damage from a hurricane.

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Confluence

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Confluence is the place where two or more things merge, or the act of merging. (noun)

The location were two rivers merge is an example of a confluence.

a coming together as of people; crowd; throng

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allotment

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Say you’re stranded on an island with a group of people and you divide your limited food supply. The portion you each receive is your share, also called your allotment. No fighting over the coconuts!

n the act of distributing by allotting or apportioning; distribution according to a plan

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Schadenfreude

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Schadenfreude means feeling happy when something goes wrong for someone. (noun)

An example of schadenfreude is smiling when you find out that your ex-boyfriend’s house burnt down.

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festinate

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v act or move at high speed

hasten

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apophasis

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Allusion to something by denying that it will be mentioned, as in I will not bring up my opponent’s questionable financial dealings.

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