Regular II

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Catapult

The idea of attacking communist members in the American political world would catapult McCarthy to national fame, and eventually, disgrace

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to move or spring up suddenly, quickly, or forcibly, as if by means of a catapult

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Ineffectual

an ineffectual remedy causes dissatisfaction

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without satisfactory or decisive effect: an ineffectual remedy

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McCarthy’s extemporaneous speech about corrupting Communist senators stunned his audience

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done, spoken, performed, etc., without special advance preparation; impromptu: an

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Vituperative

As McCarthy’s fame grows, his actions become more vituperative and reckless

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to use or address with harsh or abusive language; revile.

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Slovenly

McCarthy is a slovenly politician who has an obsession in manipulating people and getting attention.

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Unclear appearance

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Nostalgia

He suffers a nostalgia of his previous life after he leaves the jail

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a wistful desire to return in thought or in fact to a former time in one’s life, to one’s home or homeland, or to one’s family and friends; a sentimental yearning for the happiness of a former place or time

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Candid

The journalist reveals his candid opinion towards the governmental shutdown with haired and concerns

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ree from reservation, disguise, or subterfuge; straightforward

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Convoluted

This is scuba convoluted way to describe the application of a simple device

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Free from reservation, disguise, or subterfuge; straightforward; twisted and coiled

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Whim

He always have random whims at night, such as going for a walk at one o’clock in the morning

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an odd or capricious notion or desire; a sudden or freakish fancy

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Capricious

Victoria is a capricious, immature girl who likes to make spontaneous changes and suggest extemporaneous ideas

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subject to, led by, or indicative of a sudden, odd notion or unpredictable change; erratic

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Mitigate

His siblings beg the court to litigate his punishment

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to lessen in force or intensity, as wrath, grief, harshness, or pain; moderate.

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Jingoism

Michael is jingoistic and always prepared for the outbreak of impromptu wars

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a person who professes his or her patriotism loudly and excessively, favoring vigilant preparedness for war and an aggressive foreign policy; bellicose chauvinist.

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Allegation

Confirmation

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Hospitality

Known for her hospitality, Marenda eagerly welcomes anyone into her home

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the friendly reception and treatment of guests or strangers.

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Derailed

Being drafted in the army derailed his careers for two years

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to cause to fail or become deflected from a purpose; reduce or delay the chances for success or development of careers

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Dictum

The Supreme Court Reasserts his dictum, which states that she is guilty

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an authoritative pronouncement; judicial assertion.

a saying; maxim.

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Respite

The situation slowly becomes better with the respite of the consequences of their failures

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a delay or cessation for a time, especially of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief: to toil without respite

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Concede

The definition from the dictionary finally allowed her friends to concede that she was right

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to acknowledge as true, just, or proper; admit

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Inept

Victoria is inept at communicating and negotiating due to her linguistic barriers

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without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit

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Supercilious

No one has desire to talk to due to her superciliousness

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haughtily disdainful or contemptuous, as a person or a facial expression.

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Fission

The nuclear fission produced by atomic bombs worries many scientists throughout the nation

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the act of cleaving or splitting into parts.

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Mingle

You mingle different ingredients together to make a smoothie

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to become mixed, blended, or united.

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Lucrative

The doctor becomes wealthy by conducting a lucrative business

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profitable; moneymaking; remunerative: a lucrative business.

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Lamentable

He made a lamentable decision that caused deaths of many innocent civilians during the world war

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That is to me lamented, regrettable, unfortunate

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Stratify

There are stratified layers in the soil

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inactive, sluggish, or dull

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Soporific

The four hour lecture is extremely soporific to elementary students

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Causing or tending to cause sleep

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Soporific 2

He is a soporific person

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Characterized by sleepiness

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Annulate

The designer arranges these houses in a unique way such that all the overall picture forms a annulate shape with concentric circle

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Ring like

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Odoriferous

perfumes are odoriferous

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Yielding or diffusing odor

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Archaic adj 1

My parents were impressed by those european archaic architectures

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marked by the characteristics of an earlier period; antiquated:

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Archaic adj 2

Thou is an archaic verbal expression that was commonly used in the 18th century

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of a linguistic form) commonly used in an earlier time but rare in present-day usage except to suggest the older time, as in religious rituals or historical novels

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Archaic adj 3

The archaic period of psychology research does not have as many restrictions as we have in now days

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forming the earliest stage; prior to full development

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Archaic adjective 3

Alex tries to return the archaic lifestyle without any physical property.

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primitive; ancient

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Aura n 1

The aura of respectability permeates the entire school

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a distinctive and pervasive quality or character; air; atmosphere

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Aural adj 1

Some children are born with aural disabilities, Which prevents them from listening clearly

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of or pertaining to the ear or to the sense of hearing.

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Rustic adj 1

Because of his mental disabilities, his parents decided to abandon him in the rustic area that is 100 miles away from where they live

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of, pertaining to, or living in the country, as distinguished from towns or cities; rural.

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Rustic adj 2

Newspaper journalists once critiqued the painting of one of the most famous abstract as rustic

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simple, artless, or unsophisticated

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Rustic adj 3

Isaiah is a rustic child who doesn’t Know what respect means

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uncouth, rude, or boorish.

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Tactile

Blind people lack visual abilities but have impressive memories on tactility.

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of, pertaining to, endowed with, or affecting the sense of touch.
perceptible to the touch; tangible.

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Discern verb 1

He’s mentally incapable of discerning right from wrong

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to distinguish mentally; recognize as distinct or different; discriminate: He is incapable of discerning right from wrong.

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Discern v 2

We discerned a boat above the horizon

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to perceive by the sight or some other sense or by the intellect; see, recognize, or apprehend

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Tenacious adj 1

Suddenly, Victoria could feel a tenacious grip on her throat

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holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold (often followed by of )

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Tenacious adj 2

She suffers from a tenacious memory of her childhood

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highly retentive

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Tenacious adj 3

He refuses to compromise any other strategies due to his tenacity and dignity

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Persistent, stubborn

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Adroit adj 1

He is an adroit debater who knows how to effectively incorporate personal opinions into factual evidences

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cleverly skillful, resourceful, or ingenious: an adroit debater.

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Adroit adj 2

The magician’s adroitness astonished us; her deft performance proved the old saying that the hand is quicker than the eye

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Expert in using one’s body

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Ignominy

The perfidy he had committed during the war was one of his notorious ignominies throughout his life

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disgrace; dishonor; public contempt.

shameful or dishonorable quality or conduct or an instance of this.

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Prestige

He achieved the prestige as a national hero

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reputation or influence arising from success, achievement, rank, or other favorable attributes.

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Finesse n 1

His ability in organizing schedules with finesse under a short period of time impresses his boss.

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extreme delicacy or subtlety in action, performance, skill, discrimination, taste, etc.

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Finesse n 2

My mommy sustains and leads the company with exceptional diplomat ice finesse for ten years

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skill in handling a difficult or highly sensitive situation; adroit and artful management

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Fervor

The president delivers his speech with fervor

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great warmth and earnestness of feeling:

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Inept adj

Victoria is inept at communicating with people

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without skill or aptitude for a particular task or assignment; maladroit

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Inept 2

This word is inept in the sentence because it does not represent the original meaning

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inappropriate; unsuitable; out of place.

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Inept adj 3

Trying to transport a glacier from Alaska to Egypt is an inept remark of the Egyptian prince

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Absurd, stupid

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Rectitude n 1

The rectitude of her motives touched many people, which increased her influence and helped her to become a nominee for the noble prize

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rightness of principle or conduct; moral virtue

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Rectitude n 2

The Supreme Court reversed the original jurisdiction with rectitude

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Correctness

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Invoke v 1

He invoked for god’s mercy as he was watching his child suffering in the hospital

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to call for with earnest desire; make supplication or pray for

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Invoke v 2

The criminal agrees to invoke to the law and promises to become a better citizen

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to declare to be binding or in effect

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Invoke v 3

She invoked for another hard copy for confirmation

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to appeal to, as for confirmation.

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Prospectus n

Never buy a new stock without reading its prospectus carefully

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a document describing the major features of a proposed literary work, project, business venture, etc., in enough detail so that prospective investors, participants, or buyers may evaluate it

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Arbitration n 1

Rather than risking a long strike, the union and the management agreed to arbitration

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the hearing and determining of a dispute or the settling of differences between parties by a person or persons chosen or agreed to by them

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Mandate n 1

The president declared a clear mandate to end the war

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a command or authorization to act in a particular way on a public issue given by the electorate to its representative:

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Mandate n 2

The superior authority declared a mandate, which commanded the Army to surrender

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a command from a superior court or official to a lower one.

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Indifference n 1

We were shocked about their indifference toward poverty

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lack of interest or concern

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Indifference n 2

Whether not to attend the conference is an indifference to him

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unimportance; little or no concern:

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Pragmatic adj 1

The way she describes the problem reveals her willingness to be pragmatic

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of or pertaining to a practical point of view or practical considerations

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Presumptuous adj

His arrogance led him to make presumptuous decisions, which ultimately derailed his political career for three years

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full of, characterized by, or showing presumption or readiness to presume in conduct or thought.

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Implicit adjective 1

She reaches an implicit agreement with her parents which stated that if she received an a in her English class, she would be able to have a boyfriend

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implied, rather than expressly stated

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Implicit adj 2

My parents and I share implicit trust and confidence upon each other

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unquestioning or unreserved; absolute

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Implicit adj 3

Please bring out the drama that implicit in the show

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potentially contained (usually followed by in )

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Exposé n

Certain cheap magazines make a fortune by being out sensational exposes

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a public exposure or revelation, as of something discreditable:

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Intuition n

She quickly understands the concept with intuition after her teacher shows her once

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direct perception of truth, fact, etc., independent of any reasoning process; immediate apprehension.

Insight

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Matriarch n

By virtue of her extensive experience and her wealth in practical knowledge, Viggo was nominated by her family in New Mexico as its advisor and matriarch

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the female head of a family or tribal line.

a woman who is the founder or dominant member of a community or group.

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Regard v 1

People regard the national hero with prestige and favor

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to look upon or think of with a particular feeling:

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Modicum n 1

He has not even a Modicum of common sense and morality

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a moderate or small amount

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Plaudit n
Castillo’s poetry has generated only enthusiastic response: praise from the general public, and plaudits from the majors critics

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an enthusiastic expression of approval:

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Pungency n 1

The pungency of fresh onions killed her sensation for a second

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sharply affecting the organs of taste or smell, as if by a penetrating power; biting; acrid

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Pungent adj

She has pungent regrets towards the crime she has committed

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acutely distressing to the feelings or mind; poignant.

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Pungent adj 2
The battle of wounded knees became a pungent remark for the dark ages of American history with the tendency of unprecedented religious persecution

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caustic, biting, or sharply expressive

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Disclosure n

The announcement that the city would raze school building was such a distressing disclosure that It provoked an outcry

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the act or an instance of disclosing; exposure; revelation.

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Exonerate v 1
Once the principal realized that the fire alarm was set off by accident, she apologized to suspected students and announced that they have being exonerated

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to clear, as of an accusation; free from guilt or blame; exculpate:

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Stipulate v 1

The minister have specifically stipulated that this operation is acceptable

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to make an express demand or arrangement as a condition of agreement (often followed by for ).

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Repeal v

The US government officially repealed his power for making decisions in the Supreme Court

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to revoke or withdraw formally or officially:

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Terminal adj

The author used a rhetorical question as a terminal flourish to conclude this section of the text

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occurring at or forming the end of a series, succession, or the like; closing; concluding.

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Disintegrate v

Rocks are disintegrated by frosting And rain

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to reduce to particles, fragments, or parts; break up or destroy the cohesion of:

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Distend v 1

viruses cause cells cultured in the laboratories to swell but produce no such distention in cells of living organisms

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to expand by stretching, as something hollow or elastic:

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Distend v 2

The sea distended about them

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o spread in all directions; expand; swell

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Hoard n

A vast hoard of silver

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a supply or accumulation that is hidden or carefully guarded for preservation, future use, etc.: a vast hoard of silver.

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Linger v 1

We lingered around after the party

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to remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave:

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Linger v 2

She lingered a few months after a heart attack

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to remain alive; continue or persist, although gradually dying, ceasing, disappearing, etc.:

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Buccaneer

The buccaneer of the Caribbean

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any of the piratical adventurers who raided Spanish colonies and ships along the American coast in the second half of the 17th century.

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Amorphous adj 1

An amorphous cloud

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lacking definite form; having no specific shape; formless:

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Amorphous adj 2

The capricious artist has an amorphous painting style

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of no particular kind or character; indeterminate; having no pattern or structure; unorganized

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Divest v

The wind divested the trees of their leaves

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to strip of clothing, ornament,

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Agnostic

He is agnostic towards the presence of god

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Nonbeliever/ doubts one subject etc

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Eclectic adj 1

The journalist finishes her paper with eclectic resources from different interviewers

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selecting or choosing from various sources.

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Eclectic adj 2

The journal is convincing and influential because she has gathered a group of eclectic evidences to support her arguments

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made up of what is selected from different sources.

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Eclectic adj 3

The CEO of the company ignored suggestions from his secretary and selected the eclectic strategy that he believed would be the most effective

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not following any one system, as of philosophy, medicine, etc., but selecting and using what are considered the best elements of all systems.

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Empirical adj 2

Some uneducated traditional village doctors do not believe in the power of technology, and make presumptuous empirical conclusion based on personal experience

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depending upon experience or observation alone, without using scientific method or theory, especially as in medicine.

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Quixotic adj 1

The pain of reality encourages the growth of quixotic philosophers who suggest the presence of romantically impractical method to solve political failures

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extravagantly chivalrous or romantic; visionary, impractical, or impracticable.

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Quixotic adj 2

Capricious

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Brevity n 1

The brevity and vulnerability of human lives

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shortness of time or duration

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Brevity n 2

Brevity is a key for journalistic writing with the principle of less is more

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the quality of expressing much in few words; terseness

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Hysteria n 1

The public hysteria that occurred after ghandi’s speech led to the international awareness of India’s determination

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an uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrationality, laughter, weeping, etc.

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Transitory adj

Many insects, such as flies, have transitory lives and cannot survive more than three weeks

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not lasting, enduring, permanent, or eternal.

lasting only a short time; brief; short-lived; temporary.

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Pliant adj 1

She skillfully manipulated the pliant clay

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bending readily; flexible; supple; adaptable:

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Pliant adj 2

Many kinsmen were not loyal to the king due to his pliant nature

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easily influenced; yielding to others; compliant

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Arboreal / arboreous adj

Orangutans are arboreal apes: they typically conduct most of their lives in the trees of tropical rain forest

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of or pertaining to trees; treelike.

Also, arboreous. living in or among trees.

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Diligence n

Achieve a goal with diligence

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constant and earnest effort to accomplish what is undertaken; persistent exertion of body or mind.

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Imperative adj 1

It’s imperative for is to leave

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absolutely necessary or required; unavoidable:

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Imperative adj 2

An imperative lieutenant

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of the nature of or expressing a command; commanding.

Question 111

His natural reticence seemed to disappear under the influence of alcohol.

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the state of being reticent, or reserved, especially with regard to speaking freely; restraint

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Groggy adj 1

The groggy boxer starts to stagger after he receives a punch on the stomach

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staggering, as from exhaustion or blows

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Groggy adj 2

Shravya is always groggy in the morning due to the lack of sleep

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dazed and weakened, as from lack of sleep

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Detonator n

Detonator of a grenade

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a device, as a percussion cap, used to make another substance explode.

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Unwitting adj

His insult, though unwitting, pained her

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inadvertent; unintentional; accidental:

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Swerve v

The car was not able to swerve when the driver intended to make a left turn

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to turn aside abruptly in movement or direction; deviate suddenly from the straight or direct course.

Question 117

Inhibit v

Cheating is absolutely inhibited on standard tests

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Prohibit; to restrain, hinder, arrest, or check

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Elude v

The deer eluded the trap

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o avoid or escape by speed, cleverness, trickery, etc.; evade

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Extol v

The author extolled the beauty of Naples after he traveled back from Italy

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to praise highly; laud; eulogize:

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Disparage v 1

Do not disparage good manners

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to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle

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Disparage v 2

Your behavior will disparage the whole family

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to bring reproach or discredit upon; lower the estimation of

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Gubernatorial adj 1

A gubernatorial governor

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of or pertaining to a state governor or the office of state governor.

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Furtive adj 1

She took a furtive glance on her neighbors test when she encountered a difficult problem

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taken, done, used, etc., surreptitiously or by stealth; secret

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Furtive adj 2

She maintains a furtive manner throughout the debate and barely expresses her own opinion due to timidity

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Shy; shifty

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Venal adj 1

The venal judge changed the original jurisdiction as a return for the bribe

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willing to sell one’s influence, especially in return for a bribe; open to bribery; mercenary:

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Venal adj 2

The Chinese government is infiltrated with venal administration

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associated with or characterized by bribery:

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Prudent adj 1

The prudent judge quickly senses the invisible tension between two conflicting groups and called the police in before the riot started

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wise or judicious in practical affairs; sagacious; discreet or circumspect; sober

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Indict v 1

The grand jury indicted him for muder

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bring a formal accusation against, as a means of bringing to trial

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Adept adj 1

Residents of the isolated island were forced to master the art of navigation, becoming the most adept sailors

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very skilled; proficient; expert

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Congenial adj 1

His personalities are congenial to others

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agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or character

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Congenial adj 2

What a congenial couple!

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suited or adapted in spirit, feeling, temper, etc.

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Reclusive adj 1

The reclusive punishment separated him from the outside world for the rest of his life

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shut off or apart from the world; living in seclusion, often for religious reasons.

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Knack n 1

The is a knack in saying the right thing

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a special skill, talent, or aptitude

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Knack n 2

The way he solve the problem is a quick knack

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a clever or adroit way of doing something

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Penchant n

She has a penchant for outdoor sports

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a strong inclination, taste, or liking for something:

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Pilfer v

The birds will enter the house to pilfer shiny objects to decorate their houses

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to steal, especially in small quantities.

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Perquisite n

Among the president’s perquisites were free use of a company car and paid membership in a country club.

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an incidental payment, benefit, privilege, or advantage over and above regular income, salary, or wages:

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Tribulation n

The tribulation, which is the accidental death of her only son, serves as a permanent scar in her heart

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Severe trials or suffering/ grievous trouble

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Irreproachable adj

The doctor is irreproachable because he was serving his duty in a different surgical room when the murder happened

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not reproachable; free from blame.

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Reprehensible

The ceo’s incorrect judgement is reprehensible for the outside world

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deserving of reproof, rebuke, or censure; blameworthy.

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Affliction n

Best fiends are those who stay next to you when you are going though an affliction

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a state of pain, distress, or grief; miser

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Commendable adj

She did a commendable job of saving. Innocent people from the trial

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worthy of praise

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Heretic

She is a heretic in her church who always expresses her contradictory religious values

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a professed believer who maintains religious opinions contrary to those accepted by his or her church or rejects doctrines prescribed by that church.

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Premise n

Needs a pride to support the conclusion

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proposition supporting or helping to support a conclusion.

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Tantalize

To tantalize a consistent mistake

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to torment with, or as if with, the sight of something desired but out of reach; tease by arousing expectations that are repeatedly disappointed.

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Ambush n

The soldier was waiting for his enemy in ambush

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an act or instance of lying concealed so as to attack by surprise

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Tentative adj 1

A tentative report of her internal feelings

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of the nature of or made or done as a trial, experiment, or attempt; experimental

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Tentative adj 2

He faked a tentative smile on his face

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unsure; uncertain; not definite or positive; hesitant

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Impassive adj

Impassive words / tone

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without emotion; apathetic; unmoved

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Affluent adjective

Affluent businessman

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having an abundance of wealth, property, or other material goods; prosperous; rich

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Erudition adj

Eruditions in nursing and medicine

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knowledge acquired by study, research, etc.; learning; scholarship.

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Obsequious adj

The knight gave the king an obsequious bow

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characterized by or showing servile complaisance or deference; fawning

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Complaisant adj

He is the most complaisant child I’ve ever met

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inclined or disposed to please; obliging; agreeable or gracious; compliant

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Deference n

The defeated country showed their deference towards the new king

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respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion, will, etc., of another.

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Entreat v

To entreat the judge for mercy

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to ask (a person) earnestly; beseech; implore; beg:

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Beseech v

They beseech him to go at once

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to implore urgently: They besought him to go at once.

to beg eagerly for; solicit.

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Implore v

They implored the assassin to stop committing crimes

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to beg urgently or piteously, as for aid or mercy; beseech; entreat:

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Trivial adj 1

Don’t bother the king with trivial matters

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of very little importance or value; insignificant

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Tumult n

The tumult reached its peak after the arrival of the army

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violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar:

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Apprehensive adj

The guide was apprehensive about the safety of those young mountain climbers

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uneasy or fearful about something that might happe

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Agitate v

The wind agitated the peaceful sea

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to move or force into violent, irregular action

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Serene adj

The serene sea

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calm, peaceful, or tranquil; unruffled:

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Considerate adj

A considerate critic pays attention to others

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showing kindly awareness or regard for another’s feelings, circumstances, etc

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Dilatory adj

A dilatory strategy

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tending to delay or procrastinate; slow; tardy.

intended to cause delay, gain time, or defer decision: a dilatory strategy.

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Dispatch v

To dispatch emergency information

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to send off or away with speed, as a messenger, telegram, body of troops, etc.

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Reverence n

He talked to the veteran with reverence

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a feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration.

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Induction n

To induce a person to buy raffle tickets

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to lead or move by persuasion or influence, as to some action or state of mind

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Amalgam n

A Piece of unique amalgam that’s used in manufacturing

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an alloy of mercury with another metal or metal

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Amalgam

His character is a strange amalgam of contradictory traits.

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mixture or combination

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Immerse

She’s totally immersed in her law practice

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to plunge into or place under a liquid; dip; sink.

to involve deeply; absorb: She is totally immersed in her law practice.

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Occlusion

The message is universally occluded by the American government

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to close, shut, or stop up

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Estrange

Their quarrel estranged the two friends

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to turn away in feeling or affection; make unfriendly or hostile; alienate the affections of

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Refute v

The student refuted the teachers mistake

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to prove to be false or erroneous, as an opinion or charge.

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Rambunctious adj

A rambunctious child

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difficult to control or handle; wildly boisterous: a rambunctious child.

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Indecent adj

Indecent jokes / behaviors

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offending against generally accepted standards of propriety or good taste; improper; vulgar:

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Scrupulous adj

A scrupulous opinion towards the definition if life

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having or showing a strict regard for what one considers right; principled.

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Scrupulous adj

Scrupulous planning I

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punctiliously or minutely careful, precise, or exact

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Dwindle

His bast fortunes have dwindled away

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to become smaller and smaller; shrink; waste away:

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Extant adj

There r only 3 extant copies of the document

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in existence; still existing; not destroyed or lost:

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Belied

His trembling fingers belied his calm voice

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to show to be false; contradict

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Belied

The newspaper belied the truth

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to misrepresent:

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Irresolute

International relationships still serves as irresolute problems for many countries

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Not firmly resolved or determined; set in purpose or opinion

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Officious adj

An officious leader

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objectionably aggressive in offering one’s unrequested and unwanted services, help, or advice; meddlesome

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Officious

An officious interference of the future

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marked by or proceeding from such forwardness: officious interference.

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Rancorous

Rancorous animosity towards ones enemy

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bitter, rankling resentment or ill will; hatred; malice.

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Punctilious

Punctilious strategies that strictly follow the rules and seek perfection

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a fine point, particular, or detail, as of conduct, ceremony, or procedure.
strictness or exactness in the observance of formalities or amenities.

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Myopic

A myopic CEO

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unable or unwilling to act prudently; shortsighted.

lacking tolerance or understanding; narrow-minded.

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Amplify

To
Amplify the reality and diminish exaggeration

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to expand in stating or describing, as by details or illustrations; clarify by expanding.

Question 189

Petulant

A petulant toss of the head

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moved to or showing sudden, impatient irritation, especially over some trifling annoyance

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Vindictive adj

The vindictive nature

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disposed or inclined to revenge; vengeful

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Venerable

A venerable member of congress

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commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity; worthy of veneration or reverence, as because of high office or noble character

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Covet

To cover for a property

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to desire wrongfully, inordinately, or without due regard for the rights of others: to covet another’s property.

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Quintessential adj

The quintessential Chinese value that every Chinese man permanently holds

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of the pure and essential essence of something:

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Experiential adj

Experiential stories that doctors share with interns

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pertaining to or derived from experience.

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Trifle n

Stop fighting over some stupid unnecessary trifles!

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an article or thing of very little value.

a matter, affair, or circumstance of trivial importance or significance.

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Jocular adj

Joe is known for his jocular personalities with constant friendly, light hearted jokes

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given to, characterized by, intended for, or suited to joking or jesting; waggish; facetious: jocular remarks about opera stars.

Question 197

Iridescent Adj

Iridescent seaweeds in the ocean attract many divers during the algae season

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displaying a play of lustrous colors like those of the rainbow.

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Esoteric adj

The speech is delivered to esoteric professors who have pursued the major

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understood by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest; recondite:

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Lucid adj

A lucid, simple explanation that cannot clarify the question

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easily understood; completely intelligible or comprehensible:

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Meander v /n

The stream meanders through the valley

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to proceed by or take a winding or indirect course

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Savvy v

To savvy the problem before providing a solution

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to know; understand.

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Opulence n

David earned his opulence with his own sweat

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wealth, riches, or affluence.

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Urbane adj 1

The city governor approaches the town governor’s questions from an urbane perspective

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having the polish and suavity regarded as characteristic of sophisticated social life in major cities

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Boorish adj

Boorish behaviors that can disparage the reputation of the family

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of or like a boor; unmannered; crude; insensitive.

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Aesthetic adj

To appreciate every object with an aesthetic manner

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pertaining to a sense of the beautiful or to the philosophy of aesthetics.

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Discern 2 v

Having he capability to discern right from wrong

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to distinguish mentally; recognize as distinct or different; discriminate:

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Indifferent adj

His indifferent attitude towards feelings of the others

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without interest or concern; not caring; apathetic

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Refute v

The result of the experiment refuted his previous hypothesis

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to prove to be false or erroneous, as an opinion or charge

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Allusion n

The title of the book is an Allusion of the name of his favorite character

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passing or casual reference; an incidental mention of something, either directly or by implication:

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Ambivalent adj

She has an ambivalent attitude towards moving to the city

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having ”mixed feelings about someone or something; being unable to choose between two (usually opposing) courses of action

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Disengage adj

To disengage oneself from the marriage

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to release from attachment or connection; loosen; unfasten: to disengage a clutch.

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Repudiate v

To repudiate an offering

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to reject as having no authority or binding force

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Anecdote n

A short anecdote of the Vietnam near in a historical documentary

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a short account of a particular incident or event, especially of an interesting or amusing nature.

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Partisan n

A partisan of the Republican Party

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an adherent or supporter of a person, group, party, or cause, especially a person who shows a biased, emotional allegiance.

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Scrutinize v

To scrutinize the current economic downfall

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to examine in detail with careful or critical attention.

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Concur v

To concur with a statement

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to accord in opinion; agree:

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Elicit v

To elicit the ugly truth

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to draw or bring out or forth; educe; evoke

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Endorse v

To endorse a politician

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to approve, support, or sustain

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Plausible adj

A plausible explanation of the incident

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having an appearance of truth or reason; seemingly worthy of approval or acceptance; credible; believable

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Substantiate v

To substantiate a conclusion with evidence

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to establish by proof or competent evidence

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Debunk v

To debunk a political slogan

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to expose or excoriate (a claim, assertion, sentiment, etc.) as being pretentious, false, or exaggerated: to debunk advertising slogans.

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Digress v

To digress the main subject

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to deviate or wander away from the main topic or purpose in speaking or writing; depart from the principal line of argument, plot, study, etc.

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Reconcile v

To reconcile one’s faith

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to cause (a person) to accept or be resigned to something not desired:

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Undermine v

To undermine one’s argument

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To weaken, sabotage

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advocate adj

To advocate higher salaries for teachers

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to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly:

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advocate adj

To advocate higher salaries for teachers

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to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument; recommend publicly:

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Cynic adj

A cynic perspective

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One who believes that only selfishness motivates human actions

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Dispute v

To dispute in a social controversy

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To engage I argument or debate

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Skepticism n

A skeptical attitude towards the new scientific research

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A questioning or doubting attitude

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Dissent adj

To conclusions dissented from two political parties

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to differ in sentiment or opinion, especially from the majority; withhold assent; disagree (often followed by from ):

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Denounce v

To denounce one’s enemy in the public

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To attack, accuse or criticize

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Plausibility n

The plausibility of the “tip”

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Credibility

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Rigor n

To launch reforms with rigorous manner

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The quality is being strict or inflexible; harshness

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Foster v

To foster the economy with additional economic incentives

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To promote the growth of or development of

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Resent/ resentful / resentment

He shows his resentment towards one’s careless mistakes

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To feel or show does pleasure

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Genuine adj

Genuine sympathy towards the victims of natural disasters

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possessing the claimed or attributed character, quality, or origin; not counterfeit; authentic; real: genuine sympathy; a genuine antique.

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Ingenious/ ingenuity

Ingenious nature of one inventor

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The quality is being cleverly inventive or resourceful

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Subtle v

A subtle argument / irony

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Difficult to perceive

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Defiance/ defiant

The defiant attitude of the revolutionist

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A bold resistance to authority or force

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Abstruse adj

An abstruse concept in biochemistry

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Difficult to understand

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Bolster v

To bolster a solution

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To support

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Eradicate/ eradication

It’s necessary to eradicate revolutionary groups before they take actions

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To eliminate as if by tearing up by the roots/ to abolish

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Contend v

To contend between moral virtues and physical benefits

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To struggle

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Conform v

To conform to one culture

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To adapt

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Conventional adj

A conventional solution that the majority can accept

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Confirming to accepted standards

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Autonomy/ autonomous

Czechoslovakia reached its political autonomy after a long period of bloodshed

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Independence

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Futile/ futility

The machine is futile

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Incapable of producing useful results

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Elitism n

Elitists promoted numerous elite leaders In each industry

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The practice or belief in rule by an elite

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Forbear/ forbearance

To forbear one’s sexual desire

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To refrain from, to be patient or self controlled

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Frivolous adj

A frivolous verbal scrimmage between two opposing celebrities

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Characterized by lack of seriousness or sense; not worthy of serious notice

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Inadequate/ inadequacy

Inadequate amount of time for preparation

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Insufficient

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Erratic adj

The new am scientific dAta is erratic with the previous one

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Inconsistent

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Exploit/ expiration

To exploit the advancement of technology

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To utilize, especially for profit

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Negligent/ negligence

He apologizes for his negligence towards the feelings of others

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Guilty or characterized by neglect

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Complacency/ complacent.

She needs complacency for the future from this relationship

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A feeling of wuiet pleasure or security

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Anachronism n

The list of events are listed in an anachronistic order

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Happened in wrong time

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Connoisseur n

A connoisseur in french cuisine

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An expert judge in an art / matters of taste

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Baffle/ baffling/ bafflement

The wording of the problem baffled me

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To bewilder, perplex

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Callous/ callousness

Her heart is hardened with callousness

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Emotionally hardened; unfeeling

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Candid / candor

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Commemorate/ commemoration/ commemorative

To commemorate their past

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To honor the memory of by some observance

To serve as a memorial of

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Duplicitous/ duplicity

The beautiful skin is duplicitous for its preys

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Deceitful/ dishonest

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Vigor / vigorous

To finish the work with vigorous effort

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active strength or force, intensity

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Reticence / reticent

Reticence is the best remedy for anger

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The quality or state of being silent/ reserve

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Rouse/ rousing

Rousing from oblivion

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To bring or come out of a state of sleep

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Somber adj

A somber den

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Gloomily dark, downcast

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Debilitate/ debilitating / debilitation

The new scandal debilitated his reputation as a religious figure

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To impair the respiration of

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Steadfast/ steadfastness

The plan is out into practice with steadfastness

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Fixed in place, position or direction/ firm in purpose, resolution or direction

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Admonish/ admonition

To admonish Obama care in the public

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To caution or advice against stg

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Anomaly n/ anomalous

The economy has entered an anomalous stage that economists are incapable of predicting future economic trends

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An odd; peculiar, or strange condition

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Reverence / reverent/ reverential

Showing reverence towards charities

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Admiration

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Enigma/ enigmatic

The disappearance of selected human beings is enigmatic

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A puzzle/ mystery

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Apathetic / apathy

Talking professionally with apathy

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Showing less emotion

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Arouse/ arousing/ arousal

A sense of hostility is arousing between the couple

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To stir up/ excite

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Atypical

The migration is atypical

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Irregular / not typical

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Dispense/ dispensable / dispensation

To dispense wisdom

To dispense the law without bias

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To deal out/ distribute

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Commend/ commendable/ commendation.

To commend the living situation of war veterans

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To mentionas woe

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Ascertain v

To ascertain the truth behind the war

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To find out through investigation or experimentation

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Ornate adj

An ornate piece of jewelry

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Beautiful

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Devoid

Empathy is devoid in his soul

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Royally lack

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Edify/ edification

To edifying dark souls

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To instruct or I prince especially morally,

To lighten

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Negate/ negation

To negate the presence of god

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To deny the existence of

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Hail v

Hail Macbeth

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To salute

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Repute/ reputable/ reputation

To repute the presence of god

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To consider/ believe

Question 284

Stringent adj

The president ‘a schedule is stringently ordered

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Rigorously binding or exacting

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Temperament/ temperamental

The temperamental side of living creatures

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He combination of emotional and mental traits of a person

Question 286

Insolent adj

Insolent verbal attacks

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Insulting in a manner of speech

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Tact/ tactful

A tactful leader

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skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situations

Question 288

Constituent/ constituency

Constituent of a compound

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Serving to make up a thing

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Arbitrary adj

Arbitrary pricing of a product

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Unreasonable or unsupported

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Urgent / urgency

The new economic problem required urgency from national economists

Answer 290

Requiring immediate action or attention

Question 291

Volatile adj 1

Water is volatile under the sun

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Evaporating rapidly

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Volatile adj2

The volatile rebellion brings out attention of the authority

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Tending or threatening to erupt in violence

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Adverse / adversity

Adverse solutions towards one problem

Answer 293

Unfavorable/ against ones interests or desire

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Disposition

A girl with pleasant disposition

Answer 294

the predominant or prevailing tendency of one’s spirits; natural mental and emotional outlook or mood; characteristic attitude:

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Personage

The spice spy is an unique personage of the conspiracy

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A person of distinction or importance

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Precursor n

Obama is the precursor of his presidency

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A person or thing. That proceeds

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Demagogue n

McCarthy is a demagogue

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An orator or political leader who’s gains power by arousing people’s emotions and prejudiced

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Captivate / captivation

Her beautiful body captivated his attention

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To attract intensely

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Congenial adj

He solution is congenial among the majority

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Agreeable or suitable in nature

Question 300

Conviction

A deep conviction of the presence of justice

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A firm belief

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Pretension n

The conflict is led by soviet’s pretension of American territory

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A claim to something

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Pretension n 2

The false pretension of Americas territory led to discussions about justice

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An unwarranted for false claim

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Detract / detractor / detraction

Honesty is detracted from his reputation

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To take away a part as from value or reputation

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Dilettante n

A pretentious dilettante of American culture

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A person who takes up an art, activity or subject for amusement

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Amass v 1

To amass taxes

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To collect

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Amass 2v

To amass wealth

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To accumulate

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Equanimity n

Despite the hysteria and panic around him, he retained his equanimity

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Composure especially under stress

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Crude adj

The art work remained crude before final polishment

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In a raw or unrefined state

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Crude adj 2

Crude, uncivilized human beings on Africa

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Lacking culture and refinement

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Forebode / foreboding

To forebode a tornado

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To predict / warn/ forecast

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Predilection n

Predilection for Bach

Answer 311

a tendency to think favorably of something in particular; partiality; preference

Question 312

Longevity n

The longevity of human life seems extremely short as time passes by

Answer 312

Long life/ length of life

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Faulty adj

Every judgement has a faulty side

Answer 313

Having faults / imperfect

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Prudent adj

Prudence of a Supreme Court judge

Answer 314

Wisely careful, showing good judgment

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Besot v

The alcohol besotted him

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to intoxicate or stupefy with drink.

to make stupid or foolish: The stories had besotted her mind with fear and superstition.

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Surreptitious

A surreptitious glance

Answer 316

obtained, done, made, etc., by stealth; secret or unauthorized; clandestine

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Imminent adj

Imminent rejection

Answer 317

likely to occur at any moment; impending: Her death is imminent.

Question 318

Frisson

The movie offered occasional frisson a when two main characters are together

Answer 318

a sudden, passing sensation of excitement; a shudder of emotion; thrill:

Question 319

Atrocity/ atrocious

An auto copy’s punishment

Answer 319

extremely or shockingly wicked, cruel, or brutal:

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Acquit v

All thought his crime is acquitted due to the lack if evidence, most juries still consider him guilty

Answer 321

to relieve from a charge of fault or crime; declare not guilty:

Question 322

Deliberate adj

Kandinsky was a particularly deliberate artist in his early career, but he became more free in later years

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carefully weighed or considered; studied; intentional

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Reclusive adj

A reclusive life style

Answer 323

a person who lives in seclusion or apart from society, often for religious meditation

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Nimble adj

Nimble feet / hands

Answer 324

quick and light in movement; moving with ease; agile; active; rapid

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Prolific adj

A prolific apple tree

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producing offspring, young, fruit, etc., abundantly; highly fruitful

Question 326

Tempestuous adj

A tempestuous sea

Answer 326

a violent windstorm, especially one with rain, hail, or snow.

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Rapt v 1

Rapt in the music

Answer 327

deeply engrossed or absorbed

Question 328

Rapt v 2

Rapt with joy

Answer 328

transported with emotion; enraptured

Question 329

Timorous adj

The noise made them timorous

Answer 329

full of fear; fearful:

Question 330

Veneration n

Veneration towards a war veteran

Answer 330

Reverence

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Desultory adj

The directors impatience towards anything outside the cocooned world of her film’s protagonist is evident in the desultoriness of the few stilted scenes depicting unrelated events in the lives of other characters

Answer 331

acking in consistency, constancy, or visible order, disconnected; fitful

Question 332

Cocoon n

The yolk is cocooned with a shell

Answer 332

any of various similar protective coverings in nature, as the silky case in which certain spiders enclose their eggs.

Question 333

Stilt n

Stilted shoes

Answer 333

one of two poles, each with a support for the foot at some distance above the bottom end, enabling the wearer to walk with his or her feet above the ground.
one of several posts supporting a structure built above the surface of land or water.

Question 334

Blithe adj 1

Talking in a Blithe tone with joy

Answer 334

joyous, merry, or gay in disposition; glad; cheerful

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Blithe adj 2

A blithe indifference to everyone’s feelings

Answer 335

without thought or regard; carefree; heedless

Question 336

Arbitrary adj

An arbitrary and selfish decision

Answer 336

subject to individual will or judgment without restriction; contingent solely upon one’s discretion

Question 337

Fretful / fret

Fretting / being fretful about a test is not helpful

Answer 337

to feel or express worry, annoyance, discontent, or the like

Question 338

Fret v 2

Acids fretted the metal

Answer 338

to cause corrosion; gnaw into something

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Ruminative adj 1

Ruminative animals

Answer 339

to chew again or over and over.

Question 340

Ruminative adj 2

Ruminative relief

Answer 340

Meditate ; ponder

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Rancorous adj

Rancorous hate towards ones enemy

Answer 341

bitter, rankling resentment or ill will; hatred; malice.

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Arcane adj

She knows a lot about arcane matters, such as ancient Egyptian symbols

Answer 342

known or understood by very few; mysterious; secret; obscure; esoteric

Question 343

Invidious adj 1

Invidious actions to aggravate their relationship

Answer 343

calculated to create ill will or resentment or give offense; hateful

Question 344

Invidious adj 2

Invidious comparison between two scholars

Answer 344

Unfair/ injustice

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Dolorous adj

Dolorous music / news

Answer 345

full of, expressing, or causing pain or sorrow; grievous; mournful

Question 346

Solicitous adj

Solicitous concerns about others

Answer 346

full of, expressing, or causing pain or sorrow; grievous; mournful

Question 347

Imperturbable adj

Imperturbable personality

Answer 347

incapable of being upset or agitated; not easily excited; calm

Question 348

Guileless / guile

His guileless respond surprised the interviewer

Answer 348

free from guile; sincere; honest; straightforward; frank.

Question 349

Interminable adj

Interminable school days

Answer 349

incapable of being terminated; unending

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Incremental adj

Incremental improvement on sat scores

Answer 350

increasing or adding on, especially in a regular series:

Question 351

Placid adj

She reached a placid state as the yoga lesson began

Answer 351

pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil; serenely quiet or undisturbed

Question 352

Perspicuous adj

Climate change is a perspicupus event

Answer 352

clearly expressed or presented; lucid

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Supple adj

Supple cookie doughs

Answer 353

bending readily without breaking or becoming deformed; pliant; flexible

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Utter v 1

To utter the words

Answer 354

o give audible expression to; speak or pronounce: unable to utter her feelings;

Question 355

Utter v 2

To utter a sign

Answer 355

to give forth (cries, notes, etc.) with the voice

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Germane adj

Please keep your statements germane to the issue

Answer 356

closely or significantly related; relevant; pertinent

Question 357

Voluminous adj

The voluminous copy of the e book

Answer 357

a collection of written or printed sheets bound together and constituting a book.

Question 358

Innate adj

Innate behaviors of a baby

Answer 358

existing in one from birth; inborn; native

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Beleaguer v

To Beleaguer a criminal

Answer 359

to surround with military forces.

to surround or beset, as with troubles.

Question 360

Enervate v

To enervate one’s spirit

Answer 360

to deprive of force or strength; destroy the vigor of; weaken

Question 361

Extricate v

To extricate someone from a dangerous situation

Answer 361

to free or release from entanglement; disengage

Question 362

Enchant v 1

Witches enchanted handsome princes

Answer 362

to subject to magical influence; bewitch

Question 363

Enchant v 2

He is enchanted by his laugh

Answer 363

to delight to a high degree

Question 364

Sullen adj

He signed sullenly after the silence

Answer 364

showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence or reserve.

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Defiance/ defiant

An defiant attitude towards the solution

Answer 365

a daring or bold resistance to authority or to any opposing force.

Question 366

Conform v 1

To conform to the rules

Answer 366

to act in accordance or harmony; comply (usually followed by to )

Question 367

Conform 2

He need to conform in order to succeed

Answer 367

to act in accord with the prevailing standards, attitudes, practices, etc., of society or a group

Question 368

Lynch v

To lynch a criminal

Answer 368

to put to death, especially by hanging, by mob action and without legal authority.

Question 369

Juxtaposing

Juxtaposing two idas

Answer 369

To combine two elements that are not n

to place close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast.

Question 370

Confine v

To confine grammar errors in a writing

Answer 370

to enclose within bounds; limit or restrict

Question 371

Confine v 2

Because of that offense, he was confined to 30 years

Answer 371

to shut or keep in; prevent from leaving a place because of imprisonment, illness, discipline, etc.:

Question 372

Scuttle v

To scuttle quickly

Answer 372

to run with quick, hasty steps; scurry.

Question 373

Scuttle n

A scuttle of coal

Answer 373

a deep bucket for carrying coal.

Question 374

Drench v

Initially only the carpeting outside a restaurant was drenched by water from the burst pipe; eventually the entire hallway flooded

Answer 374

to wet thoroughly; soak.

Question 375

Squander v

Squander away the precious time you have

Answer 375

to spend or use (money, time, etc.) extravagantly or wastefully (often followed by away ).

Question 376

Liable adj

Criminals are liable for the crimes they have committed

Answer 376

legally responsible

Question 377

Retain v 1

To obtain personal principles despite emergency situations

Answer 377

to keep possession of.

Question 378

Retain v 2

To retain an old religious custom

Answer 378

to continue to use, practice, etc

Question 379

Pathological adj

Pathological studies on the origin of cancer

Answer 379

the science or the study of the origin, nature, and course of diseases

Question 380

Orderly adj 1

And orderly desk

Answer 380

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Question 381

Orderly adj 2

An orderly assemblage of citizens

Answer 381

characterized by or observant of law, rule, or discipline; well-behaved; law-abiding

Question 382

Credulity n

Refusing to believe something in the face of scientific evidence is not skepticism, it is the height of credulity.

Answer 382

willingness to believe or trust too readily, especially without proper or adequate evidence; gullibility.

Question 383

Morbidity / morbid

A morbid interesting in death

Answer 383

suggesting an unhealthy mental state or attitude; unwholesomely gloomy, sensitive, extreme, etc

Question 384

Abate v

To abate a tax

Answer 384

to reduce in amount, degree, intensity, etc.; lessen; diminish

Question 385

Eradicate v

To eradicate smallpox throughout the world

Answer 385

to remove or destroy utterly; extirpate

Question 386

Condemn v

To condemn certain inappropriate behaviors such as masturbation

Answer 386

to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on; indicate strong disapproval of; censure.

Question 387

Innocuous adj

An innocuous home remedy for cold

Answer 387

not harmful or injurious; harmless

Question 388

Empathy n

the intellectual identification with or vicarious experiencing of the feelings, thoughts, or attitudes of another.

Answer 388

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Indomitable adj

An indomitable warrior

Answer 389

that cannot be subdued or overcome, as persons, will, or courage; unconquerable

Question 390

Expeditious adj

An expeditious answer to an Inquiry

Answer 390

characterized by promptness; quick

Question 391

Astute adj

They were astute readers, and some were good writers.

Answer 391

f keen penetration or discernment; sagacious

Question 392

Sagacious adj

A sagacious lawyer

Answer 392

having or showing acute mental discernment and keen practical sense; shrewd

Question 393

Shrewd adj

A shrewd politician

Answer 393

astute or sharp in practical matters

Question 394

Fraud n

Many income taxation reports contain frauds that most accounters cannot detect

Answer 394

deceit, trickery, sharp practice, or breach of confidence, perpetrated for profit or to gain some unfair or dishonest advantage

Question 395

Insolvent adj

Although the company entered a new professional field, the financial crisis remained insolvent

Answer 395

not solvent; unable to satisfy creditors or discharge liabilities, either because liabilities exceed assets or because of inability to pay debts as they mature.

Question 396

display v

the display shelf in the bakery

Answer 396

to show or exhibit;reveal

Question 397

accentuate v

To accentuate the importance of appropriate behaviors under all situations

Answer 397

to emphasize or accent

Question 398

derelict adj

A derelict ship that no one claims

Answer 398

abandoned

Question 399

razing/raze

To raze down a row of old buildings

Answer 399

to tear down

Question 400

salvageable/salvage

The salvage of the cruise saved millions of guests

Answer 400

the property so saved

The act of saving a ship etc.

Question 401

scouring/scour

To scour pans after cooking

Answer 401

to clean the dirt etc.

To remove something by rubbing

Question 402

grimy adj

He refuses to shake his grimy hand

Answer 402

dirty and contains grimes

Question 403

glacial adj

The glacial wind in March

Answer 403

1. related to glacier

2. cold and bitterly

Question 404

glacial adj 2

The project is preceding with a glacial speed

Answer 404

(of persons, the body, etc.) characterized by trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness.
2.
timid; timorous; fearful

Question 405

taunting/taunt

To insult someone with a taunting tone

Answer 405

Mock, ridicule

Question 406

nondescript adj

A type of nondescript fiction

Answer 406

unrecognized, unable of being clearly identified

Question 407

unyielding adj

Her unyielding, firm belief in faith

Answer 407

not apt to give away under pressure, persistent

Question 408

tremulous adj

His tremulous body betrayed his pretentious calmness

Answer 408

(of persons, the body, etc.) characterized by trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness.
2.
timid; timorous; fearful

Question 409

emphatic adj

His contribution to the establishment of social justice is emphatic

Answer 409

uttered, or to be uttered, with emphasis; strongly expressive

Question 410

lithe adj

The lithe body of a ballerina

Answer 410

pliant, flexible

Question 411

fickle adj

fickle weather

Answer 411

1. likely to change, especially due to caprice, irresolution, or instability; casually changeable
2. not constant or loyal in affections: a fickle lover

Question 412

verge n

the verge of a lake before it completely dries up

Answer 412

1. the remanent/ edge/rim / margin of something

Question 413

verge n 2

On the verge of a mental breakdown

Answer 413

likely to change, especially due to caprice, irresolution, or instability; casually changeable

Question 414

reprieve v

Due to the lack of supplies, the project is reprieved

Answer 414

re·prieved, re·priev·ing.
1.
to delay the impending punishment or sentence of (a condemned person).

Question 415

infusion/infuse

The energetic new principal infused the new school with more spirits

Answer 415

to introduce, as if by pouring; cause to penetrate; instill (usually followed by into )

Question 416

rebate v

the original price is rebated according to the discount

Answer 416

to allow as a discount.
3.
to deduct (a certain amount), as from a total

Question 418

procure/procurement

to procure helpful evidence

Answer 418

to obtain or get by care, effort, or the use of special means

Question 419

peevish adj

A peevish teenager

Answer 419

querulous, fretful as from vexation or discontent

Question 420

querulous adj

a querulous conversation

Answer 420

complaining; full of complaints

Question 421

fretful/fret

Being fretful about a test will not help you

Answer 421

worry or to show short worries

Question 422

sedate adj

A sedate party

Answer 422

quiet and calm

Question 423

disclaim v

to disclaim all participations throughout a event

Answer 423

to deny or repudiate interest in or connection with; disavow; disown

Question 424

corroborate v

The police officer corroborated every driver’s responsibility of following traffic rules

Answer 424

to confirm/ make certain

Question 425

debilitate v

The disease debilitates her completely

Answer 425

to enfeeble

Question 426

fraudulent adj

A fraudulent approach to evade taxation

Answer 426

characterized by, involving, or proceeding from fraud, as actions, enterprise, methods, or gains

Question 427

autonomous adj

a branch of the central government that functions as an autonomous unity

Answer 427

practices autonomy or independence

Question 428

obstinacy/obstinant

his obstinacy drives all of his advisers away

Answer 428

stubbornness

Question 429

charitable adj

A charitable man that donates money to feed the poor

Answer 429

showing generosity by donating money to help the less fortunate

Question 430

impetuous/impetuosity

an impetuous decision lacks long term considerations

Answer 430

of, pertaining to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive: an impetuous decision

Question 431

callous/callousness

He shows callousness towards the suffering of others

Answer 431

made hard; hardened.

insensitive; indifferent; unsympathetic

Question 432

warp/warped

They use language not to explain but to distort;each statement is like a reflection in a warped mirror

Answer 432

to bend or twist out of shape, especially from a straight or flat form, as timbers or flooring.
2.
to bend or turn from the natural or true direction or course

Question 433

converge/convergent/convergence
Colonial South Carolina was characterized by cultural convergence: Europeans, Asians and Native Americans, each absorbed some customs of the other groups

Answer 433

to tend to meet in a point or line; incline toward each other, as lines that are not parallel.
2.
to tend to a common result, conclusion, etc.

Question 434

conservatism/conservative

The difference between the conservatives and the liberalists

Answer 434

the disposition to preserve or restore what is established and traditional and to limit change

Question 435

tangential adj

The tangential evidence of one argument

Answer 435

pertaining to or of the nature of a tangent; being or moving in the direction of a tangent.
merely touching; slightly connected

Question 436

exorbitant adj

An exorbitant price for a simple cookie jar

Answer 436

exceeding the proper amount of property, customs or reasoning; an excessive amount

Question 437

indiscernible/discernible

The microscopic bacteria is indiscernible under human naked eye.

Answer 437

unable to be discerned/ imperceptible

Question 438

defy v

To defy an authority

Answer 438

to challenge the power of; resist boldly or openly

Question 439

stifle/stifling

To stifle a revolt

Answer 439

to quell, crush, or end by force

Question 440

temperance v

It is important to Maintain temperance under all situations

Answer 440

moderation or self-restraint in action, statement, etc.; self-control

Question 441

wrath n

Finally, he bursted out crying with extreme wrath

Answer 441

strong, stern, or fierce anger; deeply resentful indignation; ire

Question 442

solace n

Her mom’s visit is the crying boy’s only solace

Answer 442

comfort in sorrow, misfortune, or trouble; alleviation of distress or discomfort.

Question 443

onset n

The onset of winter

Answer 443

the beginning

Question 444

onset n 2

an unexpected onset of the enemy

Answer 444

an attack

Question 445

implement v 1

Obama failed to implement his promise on Obama Care after he entered the office

Answer 445

to full-fill, perform or carry out

Question 446

implement v 2

Surveillance technologies are implemented according to governmental procedures

Answer 446

to put into effect according to or by means of a definite plan or procedure.

Question 447

squelch v

To squelch an orange for its juice

Answer 447

to strike or press with crushing force; crush down; squash

Question 448

alacrity n

We accepted the invitation with alacrity

Answer 448

cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness

Question 449

recrimination/recriminate

The defendant recriminated the accuser in return for his mischarge

Answer 449

to bring a countercharge against an accuser

Question 450

Appalling adj

An appalling lack of manner a

Answer 450

causing dismay or horror:

Question 450

exasperate v

He was exasperated by the senseless delay

Answer 450

to irritate or provoke to a high degree; annoy extremely

Question 451

Complacent adj

The voters are too complacent to change the government

Answer 451

pleased, especially with oneself or one’s merits, advantages, situation, etc., often without awareness of some potential danger or defect; self-satisfied

Question 452

Placid adj

A placid river

Answer 452

pleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil; serenely quiet or undisturbed

Question 453

Clairvoyant n

Not being a clairvoyant,
I cannot detect the danger of ignoring her suggestions

Answer 453

having or claiming to have the power of seeing objects or actions beyond the range of natural vision

Question 454

Deferential / deference

His attitude towards elders is not deferential at all

Answer 454

respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion, will, etc., of another.

Question 455

Unrelenting adj

An unrelenting opponent of the equal rights amendment

Answer 455

not relenting; not yielding or swerving in determination or resolution, as of or from opinions, convictions, ambitions, ideals, etc.; inflexible

Question 456

insular adj

insular possessions of nearby islands

Answer 456

of or pertaining to an island or islands

Question 457

sermonize v

To sermonize dark souls

Answer 457

preach

Question 458

clamorous adj

The clamorous uproar at the gate from the crowd

Answer 458

a loud uproar, as from a crowd of people: the clamor of the crowd at the gates.
2.
a vehement expression of desire or dissatisfaction

Question 459

quench v 1

To quench someone’s appetite

Answer 459

to slake, satisfy, or allay (thirst, desires, passion, etc.)

Question 460

quench v 2

To quench a fire

Answer 460

to extinguish (flames)

Question 461

seedy/seediness

the seediness of watermelons and pomegranates

Answer 461

abounding in seeds/ nature of containing many seeds

Question 462

austerity / austere

an austere teacher

Answer 462

severe in manner or appearance; uncompromising; strict; forbidding

Question 463

austere adj 2

An austere monk

Answer 463

self-disciplined, abstinent, moral

Question 464

camaraderie n
Many soldiers continued fighting for the nation not only because of the prestige as a war veteran, but also the camaraderie they have established during the war

Answer 464

comradeship

Question 465

expatriate v

The traitor is expatriated by the government

Answer 465

To banish or withdraw from one’s native country

Question 466

Hedonistic/ hedonism

A hedonistic perspective towards the meaning of life

Answer 466

People that spend their lives in enjoyment and believe that the whole purpose of living is self-gratification

Question 467

proscribe v

Drug dealing is proscribed in this country

Answer 467

to denounce or condemn (a thing) as dangerous or harmful; prohibit.
2.
to put outside the protection of the law; outlaw

Question 468

condone v 1

The movie isn’t asking for condemn or condone

Answer 468

disregard or overlook

Question 469

condemn v

To condemn a ridiculous plan

Answer 469

to show strong disapproval

Question 470

placate v

To placate clamorous peasants

Answer 470

to pacify, especially through conciliatory gestures or concessions

Question 471

foliate v/adj

To foliate the treasure box with leaves

Answer 471

covered with or having leaves

Question 472

acclimate v

To acclimate to local weather changes

Answer 472

to adapt to a new climate or environment

Question 473

sporadic adj

Sporadic renewal of enthusiasm

Answer 473

(of similar things or occurrences) appearing or happening at irregular intervals in time; occasional

Question 474

vacuity

vacuous

Answer 474

vacuous

Question 475

accolade n

The actor received accolades from the film producer

Answer 475

any award, honor, or laudatory notice

Question 476

insinuation n

She made some inappropriate insinuations about her rival

Answer 476

an indirect or covert suggestion or hint, especially of a derogatory nature

Question 477

insinuation n

His art work serves as the most ingenious insinuation on major issues of the current society

Answer 477

covert or artful suggestion or hinting, as of something implied

Question 478

imperil v

To imperil a politician with harmful rumors

Answer 478

to endanger

Question 479

comprise v

The Soviet Union comprised couple socialist political units

Answer 479

to include or contain

To be consist of

Question 480

belittle v

The kid’s inappropriate joke belittled the reputation of his entire family

Answer 480

to disparage

Question 481

forebode v

The clouds forebode the upcoming of a storm

Answer 481

to foretell/ forecast

Question 482

avert v

To avert one’s sight

Answer 482

to turn away or aside

Question 483

conciliatory/ conciliate

To conciliate indignant citizens

Answer 483

to overcome the distrust or hostility of; placate; win over

Question 484

vanquish v

To vanquish an opponent in an argument

Answer 484

to conquer or subdue by superior force, as in battle

Question 485

inertia/ inertness

Having no inert power

Answer 485

having no inherent power of action

Question 486

wither v

The grapes are withered on the vine

Answer 486

to shrivel; fade; decay

Question 487

parch v

Walking in the desert parches his throat

Answer 487

to make extremely, excessively, or completely dry, as heat, sun, and wind do.
2.
to make dry, hot, or thirsty

Question 488

reapportion v

To reapportion surgical devises to poor countries based on new data

Answer 488

distribute anew

Question 489

perfunctory adj1

Perfunctory elegance

Answer 489

performed merely as a routine duty; hasty and superficial

Question 490

perfunctory adj 2

According to his lecture, many people view him as a perfunctory, apathetic speaker

Answer 490

lacking interest, care, or enthusiasm; indifferent or apathetic

Question 491

Overt adj

Overt hostility against someone

Answer 491

open/ blatant

Question 492

kudos n

He received kudos from the president

Answer 492

glory, honor

Question 493

reticent/ reticence

She responded his proposal with reticence

Answer 493

disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved.

Question 494

divulge v

To divulge someone’s family background

Answer 494

To reveal or disclose

Question 495

scurrilous adj

A scurrilous attack on the mayor ( w/ a shoe)

Answer 495

grossly or obscenely abusive

Question 496

chary adj

He was chary on investing in the oil industry

Answer 496

cautious or careful; wary

Question 497

consign v

He consigns his title to his successor

Answer 497

to hand over or deliver formally or officially; commit

Question 498

cataclysmic/ cataclysm

A cataclysmic revolution

Answer 498

any violent upheaval, especially one of a social or political nature

Question 499

Debase v

To debase the value of gold

Answer 499

To reduce in quality or value

Question 500

boomerang n
The argument he originally plans to use as a weapon against his opponent ultimately becomes a harmful boomerang for himself n

Answer 500

a bent or curved piece of tough wood used by the Australian Aborigines as a throwing club, one form of which can be thrown so as to return to the thrower.
2.
something, as a scheme or argument, that does injury to the originator.

Question 501

tenable adj

A tenable theory

Answer 501

capable of being held, maintained, or defended, as against attack or dispute

Question 502

impugn v

To impugne the credibility of an evidence

Answer 502

to challenge as false (another’s statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon.

Question 503

mollify v
Although easily angered by our mischievous behaviors, our mother could be immediately mollified by our expressions of remorse

Answer 503

to soften in feeling or temper, as a person; pacify; appease

Question 504

jettison v

Jettisoned space rockets

Answer 504

to cast (goods) overboard in order to lighten a vessel or aircraft or to improve its stability in an emergency.
2.
to throw off (something) as an obstacle or burden; discard.
3.
Cards. to discard (an unwanted card or cards).

Question 505

flotsam n

the flotsam of a spaceship

Answer 505

the part of the wreckage of a ship and its cargo found floating on the water. Compare jetsam, lagan.
2.
material or refuse floating on water.

Question 506

reconnaissance/ reconnoiter

To reconnoiter an opponent’s status

Answer 506

to inspect, observe, or survey (the enemy, the enemy’s strength or position, a region, etc.) in order to gain information for military purposes.

Question 507

decimation/ decimate

The Holocaust decimated the Jewish population around the world, especially in Germany

Answer 507

to destroy a great number or proportion of

Question 508

raiment n

Neat raiment

Answer 508

clothing; attire

Question 509

sustenance/ sustain

The sustenance of a family

Answer 509

sustain

Question 510

irascible adj

an irascible politician

Answer 510

easily provoked to anger; very irritable

Question 511

cantankerous adj

a cantankerous, argumentative man

Answer 511

disagreeable to deal with; peevish; contentious

Question 512

churlish/ churl

the churlish behavior can disparage the reputation of the family

Answer 512

like a churl; boorish; rude

Question 513

laconic adj

Brevity with laconic language is the key of journalism

Answer 513

Being precise with few words

Question 514

robust adj

a robust young man

Answer 514

strong and healthy; hardy; vigorous

Question 515

concise vs precise

Answer 515

1. laconic

2. fixed

Question 516

stature n

The stature of the Empire Building

Answer 516

the height of a human or animal body

Question 517

corrosive adj
The corrosive effect of poverty and marriage
a corrosive chemical

Answer 517

having the quality of corroding or eating away; erosive.

harmful or destructive; deleterious

Question 518

implacable adj

An implacable landlord

Answer 518

not to be appeased, mollified or pacified; inexorable

Question 520

phlegmatic adj

a phlegmatic professor

Answer 520

not easily excited to action or display of emotion; apathetic; sluggish

Question 521

deft adj

deft hands

Answer 521

skillful; dexterous; clever

Question 522

dexterous adj

a dexterous magician

Answer 522

skillful or adroit in the use of hands or body

Question 523

languid adj

a languid mannor/ behavior

Answer 523

lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow

Question 524

resilient adj

Aliens are tough, resilient, and flexible for different environments

Answer 524

springing back; rebounding.
2.
returning to the original form or position after being bent, compressed, or stretched

Question 525

omnipotent adj

think about Halliluja

Answer 525

almighty or infinite in power, as God

Question 526

remiss adj

She is terribly remiss during her work

Answer 526

negligent, careless, or slow in performing one’s duty, business, etc

Question 527

didactic adj

a didactic priest

Answer 527

intended for instruction; instructive

Question 528

Aggregate adj

An aggregate amount of indebted

Answer 528

formed by the conjunction or collection of particulars into a whole mass or sum; total; combined:

Question 528

impetuous adj

an impetuous decision

Answer 528

of, pertaining to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive

Question 529

Prognosis n

Prognosis of breast cancer

Answer 529

a forecast or prognostication.

Question 530

Entrenchment / entrench

Safely entrenched behind undeniable facts

Answer 530

to place in a position of strength; establish firmly or solidly

Question 531

Preeminence/ preeminent

He is preeminent in his profession

Answer 531

eminent above or before others; superior; surpassing: He is preeminent in his profession.

Question 532

Incline/ inclination

Angle of inclination

Answer 532

to deviate from the vertical or horizontal; slant

Question 533

Incline v

We incline to take a break from work

Answer 533

to have a mental tendency, preference, etc.; be disposed

Question 534

effusive adj

effusive greeting

Answer 534

unduly demonstrative; lacking reserve: effusive greetings; an effusive person.
2.
pouring out; overflowing.

Question 534

Provocative adj

His statement is provocative, which stimulates his opponent’s anger

Answer 534

to anger, enrage, exasperate, or vex.

to stir up, arouse, or call forth (feelings, desires, or activity): The mishap provoked a hearty laugh.

Question 535

unduly adv

unduly worried

Answer 535

excessively

Question 535

Ephemeral adj

Ephemeral fashion designs

Answer 535

lasting a very short time; short-lived; transitory

Question 536

Dismiss v

To let something to go

Answer 536

.

Question 536

incorrigible/corrigible adj

incorrigible behavior

Answer 536

not corrigible; bad beyond correction or reform

Question 537

tenuous adj

tenuous statement

Answer 537

thin or slender in form, as a thread.
2.
lacking a sound basis, as reasoning; unsubstantiated; weak

Question 538

ineffable

an ineffable feeling (the chemistry of love)

Answer 538

incapable of being expressed or described in words; inexpressible

Question 542

Predicament n

The research group soon entered a predicament as the new legislation passed out

Answer 542

an unpleasantly difficult, perplexing, or dangerous situation.
a class or category of logical or philosophical predication.

Question 543

Tame adj

A tame bear

Answer 543

changed from the wild or savage state; domesticated

Question 544

trawl/trawler

The trawler holds back his trawls from the sea

Answer 544

a strong fishing net for dragging along the sea bottom.

Question 544

Chastise v

They chastised him with a heavy metal chain as a punishment for Raping innocent women

Answer 544

To discipline, especially as a corporal punishment

Question 545

repentance/ repenting

He is repenting for his thoughtless act

Answer 545

to feel sorry, self-reproachful, or contrite for past conduct; regret or be conscience-stricken about a past action, attitude, etc. (often followed by of )

Question 546

jarring/jar

The sound of the alarm produces a jarring sound

Answer 546

to have a harshly unpleasant or perturbing effect on one’s nerves, feelings, thoughts, etc.: The sound of the alarm jarred.
2.
to produce a harsh, grating sound; sound discordantly.

Question 547

discordant adj

The Republicans flagrantly reveal their discordant attitude towards the Obama care

Answer 547

being at variance; disagreeing; incongruous

Question 548

ramification/ramify

The consequences of WWI ramifies as another international economic tension breaks out

Answer 548

to divide into branches or branchlike parts

2. ( intr ) to develop complicating consequences; become complex

Question 549

postulate

Angry citizens postulate a solution for consequences caused by the political turbulence

Answer 549

to ask, demand, or claim.
2.
to claim or assume the existence or truth of, especially as a basis for reasoning or arguing

Question 550

introspective adj

Psychologists argue that constant introspection accelerates maturity

Answer 550

characterized by introspection, the act or process of looking into oneself.

Question 551

parochial adj
For all his familiarity with the peoples of every continent, Landers was the most parochial of historians: he looked out upon the world, but he looked through British spectacles.

Answer 551

very limited or narrow in scope or outlook; provincial

1. relating to parish (churches)

Question 552

austere

An austere human being that never shows enthusiasm towards life and practices asceticism

Answer 552

in a severe manner

Question 553

lax adj

He lacks the ability to discipline his sexual desires with lax moral restraints

Answer 553

not strict or severe; careless or negligent

Question 554

rowdy adj

A rowdy behavior at school brings his social notoriety

Answer 554

a rough, disorderly person

Question 555

aloof adj

Garrison was austere and aloof, a man of immense reserve and dignity

Answer 555

reserved or reticent; indifferent; disinterested

Question 556

droll adj

His droll personality brings him a jocular reputation

Answer 556

amusing in an odd way; whimsically humorous; waggish

Question 557

immutable vs mutable
There are so many immutable limitations to our ability to control the sun’s bounty that using solar energy begins to seem hopelessly impractical

Answer 557

changeless, unable to change

Question 558

illusory adj

The experienced hunter creates an illusory trap that even humans can be deceived by its natural look

Answer 558

deceitful

Question 559

vitriolic/ vitriol

Rustin’s vitriolic attack was the climax of the ridicule, heaped on paintings that today seem amazingly inoffensive

Answer 559

something highly caustic or severe in effect, as criticism

Question 560

tangible

The tangible benefits of sunshine

Answer 560

1. touchable

2. real or actual, rather than imaginary or visionary

Question 561

dubious adj
Although Ms. Martin’s appraisal of the city council’s work is the most perceptive I have seen, it nonetheless contains some dubious features

Answer 561

doubtful

Question 563

Denigrate v

To denigrate someone’s character

Answer 563

to speak damagingly of; criticize in a derogatory manner; sully; defame: to denigrate someone’s character.

Question 564

Vitality n

The rhythmic variety ensures it’s continued vitality

Answer 564

Energetic p

Question 565

Impugned

Answer 565

To challenge as false

Question 566

Dispense v

To dispense wisdom

Answer 566

to deal out; distribute

Question 567

Rhetoric 1

Rhetoric exaggeration on the matter

Answer 567

the undue use of exaggeration or display; bombast.

Question 568

Rhetoric 2

Rhetoric ability in using language effectively

Answer 568

the ability to use language effectively.

Question 569

Dalliance n

Losing opportunities in Dalliance

Answer 569

a trifling away of time; dawdling.

amorous toying; flirtation.

Question 570

Infelicity n

His luck finally starts to fade away, which beings him Infelicity

Answer 570

the quality or state of being unhappy; unhappiness.

Hapless

Question 571

A petulant toss of the head

Answer 571

moved to or showing sudden, impatient irritation, especially over some trifling annoyance: a petulant toss of the head.

Question 572

Mercenary adj

Mercenary greed for money

Answer 572

working or acting merely for money or other reward; venal.

Question 573

Sedulous adj

She works sedulously and barely gives herself a break

Answer 573

diligent in application or attention; persevering; assiduous.

Question 574

Sedulous 2

Sedulous flattery

Answer 574

persistently or carefully maintained: sedulous flattery.

Question 575

Treacly/ treacle

Answer 575

.

Question 576

Contrive 1

The director contrived a clever plot!

Answer 576

to plan with ingenuity; devise; invent:

Question 577

Contrive 2

The candidate contrived to gain their votes

Answer 577

to bring about or effect by a plan, scheme, or the like; manage:

Question 578

Restrain v

To restrain one’s temper

Answer 578

to hold back from action; keep in check or under control; repress

Question 579

Prosaic

A prosaic movie line

Answer 579

commonplace or dull; matter-of-fact or unimaginative

Question 580

Consecrate 1

To consecrate a new church building

Answer 580

to make or declare sacred; set apart or dedicate to the service of a deity

Question 581

Consecrate 2

A custom consecrated by time

Answer 581

to make (something) an object of honor or veneration; hallow

Question 582

Regal

The regal power

Answer 582

of or pertaining to a king; royal: the regal power.

befitting or resembling a king.

Question 583

Dispel v

To dispel mosquito repellent

Answer 583

o drive off in various directions; disperse; dissipate

Question 584

Fathom v

To fathom the depth with sound

Answer 584

to measure the depth of by means of a sounding line; sound.

Question 585

Fathom v 2

To fathom someone’s motive

Answer 585

To penetrate the truth of

Question 586

Insolent adj

An insolent reply

Answer 586

boldly rude or disrespectful; contemptuously impertinent; insulting: an insolent reply.

Question 587

Antipodes n

New Zealand and Spain can accurately be described as antipodes because they are diametrically opposite one another on the globe

Answer 587

places diametrically opposite each other on the globe.

Question 588

Bifurcation / bifurcate

To bifurcate one main poi t I to two different branches

Answer 588

divided into two branches.

Question 589

Dichotomy

The dichotomy divides one big point into two parts

Answer 589

division into two parts, kinds, etc.; subdivision into halves or pairs.

Question 590

Dichotomy 2

A dichotomy between words and actions

Answer 590

division into two mutually exclusive, opposed, or contradictory groups

Question 591

Filial adj

Ken took is filial obligations seriously, patiently caring for his mother throughout her long recuperation

Answer 591

of, pertaining to, or befitting a son or daughter

Question 592

Recuperation

Recuperation after. A big hip surgery

Answer 592

to recover from sickness or exhaustion; regain health or strength.
to recover from financial loss.

Question 593

Avuncular adj

Avuncular affection

Answer 593

of, pertaining to, or characteristic of an uncle: avuncular affection.

Question 594

Convivial

She has a Convivial personality

Answer 594

friendly; agreeable

Question 595

Syncopate

To syncopate a difficult note in the music

Answer 595

to place (the accents) on beats that are normally unaccented.
to treat (a passage, piece, etc.) in this way.

Question 596

Mellifluous

The female singer has a mellifluous voice

Answer 596

sweetly or smoothly flowing; sweet-sounding

Question 597

Peruse v

Two peruse a financial report from the financing department

Answer 597

to read through with thoroughness or care:

Question 598

Decipher v

To decipher the author’s intention

Answer 598

to make out the meaning of (poor or partially obliterated writing, etc.): to decipher a hastily scribbled note.
to discover the meaning of (anything obscure or difficult to trace or understand): to decipher hieroglyphics.

Question 599

Panacea

He has a great economic philosophy, but unfortunately, he tried to uses as a panacea

Answer 599

a remedy for all disease or ills; cure-all.
an answer or solution for all problems or difficulties: His economic philosophy is a good one, but he tries to use it as a panacea.

Question 600

Catalyst n

The argument about personal spendings is the catalyst that causes their continuous fighting

Answer 600

something that causes activity between two or more persons or forces without itself being affected.

Question 601

Catalyst n

Popular interest in music performed by folksinger Jean Ritchey acted as a catalyst because it stirred a wider interest music of Richie’s native Kentucky

Answer 601

something that causes activity between two or more persons or forces without itself being affected.

Question 602

Conducive

Healthy eating habits are conducive to a good health

Answer 602

Tending to produce a result

Question 603

Bereft (bereave)

Oceanographers have identified more than 50 dead zones around the world, areas of sea that various forms of pollution have rendered bereft of life

Answer 603

to deprive and make desolate, especially by death (usually followed by of )

Question 604

Miscreant

Miscreant devils

Answer 604

depraved, villainous, or base.

Evil

Question 605

Fervent vs fervor

She fervently presented to appreciations

Answer 605

having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit, feeling, enthusiasm, etc.; ardent

Question 606

Unrelenting/ relenting / relent

The wind relented as spring came

Answer 606

to soften in feeling, temper, or determination; become more mild, compassionate, or forgiving.
to become less severe; slacken: The winds relented.

Question 608

Verify

Truth verifies his predictions

Answer 608

to prove the truth of, as by evidence or testimony; confirm; substantiate

Question 609

defect n

a defect in an argument

Answer 609

a shortcoming, fault, or imperfection

Question 610

defect n 2

birth defects

Answer 610

lack or want, especially of something essential to perfection or completeness; deficiency

Question 611

potent adj

A potent fighting source

Answer 611

powerful

Question 612

potent 2 adj

a potent salesman

Answer 612

persuasive

Question 613

diddle v

to diddle on a test

Answer 613

slang-cheat, swindle

Question 614

anthology n

anto= human

Answer 614

study of human origins

Question 615

anthropomorphism n

a literary device

Answer 615

personification

Question 616

reciprocate v

to reciprocate favors

Answer 616

to return to give, feel, etc., in return

Question 617

doggedness/ dogged

The doggedness of my dog challenged my patience

Answer 617

stubbornness

Question 618

infallible/ infallibility

No one is infallible

Answer 618

incapable of failing

Question 619

Fallacious adj

your reasoning must be fallacious because it leads to ridiculous conclusions

Answer 619

false; misleading

Question 620

decorum n

Even the best-mannered students have troubles on behaving with decorum on the last day of school

Answer 620

good taste in manners

Question 621

miserly adj

he is such a miserly person

Answer 621

mean

Question 622

sanction v

The report has to be sanctioned before publishing

Answer 622

ratify/ approve

Question 623

fastidious adj

Deon is a fastidious eater

Answer 623

difficult to please; squeamish

Question 624

lethargic adj

the room makes me lethargic

Answer 624

drowsy; dull

Question 625

disseminate v

to disseminate time appropriately

Answer 625

to distribute; scatter

Question 626

rectify v

You had better rectify your account before the bank cancels it

Answer 626

to correct, see right

Question 627

precocious adj

Listening to the grown-up way the child discussed serious topics, he could not help remarking how precocious she was

Answer 627

advanced in development; mature

Question 628

duplicity n 2

the duplicity of his personality

Answer 628

deceitful/ hypocrisy

Question 629

inundate v

The amount of homework inundates me

Answer 629

overwhelm

Question 630

inundate v 2

the homework inundated my table

Answer 630

flood

Question 631

prodigal adj

don’t be prodigal with my money; you can waste as much as you want when you have your own

Answer 631

wasteful

Question 632

criterion n

The criterion on grading an essay

Answer 632

criteria; standard used in judging

Question 633

cajole v

He cajoles his parents to purchase him a new dr.dre headphones

Answer 633

to persuade; coax; wheedle; induce

Question 634

profusion n

I’ve never seen this profusion of food before!

Answer 634

overabundance

Question 635

quandary n

When both Harvard and MIT accepted her, she entered a quandary on choosing which college she would attend

Answer 635

dilema

Question 636

dogmatic adj

Many advisors refuse to provide suggestions due to his dogmatic nature

Answer 636

opinionated

Question 637

deprecate v

The film director deprecated the vacuity of some popular models

Answer 637

express disapproval

Question 638

extricate adj

he extricated himself from the marriage

Answer 638

to free; release

Question 639

morose adj

He has been morose for a while due to his early retirement

Answer 639

sullen; melancholy

Question 640

disdain v

The bookish heroine disdained fashion models for their lack of intellectual interests

Answer 640

to show strong approval

Question 641

piety n

His retained piety surprised other Christian colleagues

Answer 641

religious devotion

Question 642

levity n

giggling and wriggling around in the pew are examples of improper levity in the church

Answer 642

lack of seriousness; frivolousness

Question 643

instigate v

rumors of the police corruption led the mayor to instigate an investigation into the department’s activities

Answer 643

urge; start; provoke

Question 644

coercion n

The trainer tired to use starvation as a coercion to reach the tiger’s obedience

Answer 644

use of force to get someone to obey

Question 645

cryptic adj

The cryptic remarks on the painting became a mystery for future scholars

Answer 645

mysterious; secret; hidden

Question 646

disparity n

their disparity in rank made no difference all to the prince and Cinderella

Answer 646

difference; condition of inequality

Question 647

constraint n

The feeling of constraint permeated the room because no one dared to criticize the speaker

Answer 647

compulsion; repression of feelings

Question 648

relegate v

The administrator is relegated due to his consistent mistakes and professional misbehavior

Answer 648

banish to an inferior position

Question 649

elusive adj

She is indignant about elusive responds from the selling representative

Answer 649

evasive; baffling

Question 650

vilify adj

the candidate intended to vilify his opponent campaign by divulging/ eliciting their corruption history

Answer 650

slander; scandalous remark

Question 651

inherent adj

the judge’s inherent love of justice caused him to champion anyone he considered treated unfairly by society

Answer 651

firmly established by nature or habit

Question 652

discerning adj

The judge is discerning and prudent

Answer 652

mentally quick and observant; having insight

Question 653

incite v

He encouraged his students to incite a protest against animal atrocity

Answer 653

arouse to action

Question 654

expedient adj
As a well-known politician, he was guided by what is expedient rather than by what is ethical

expedient vs expeditious

Answer 654

suitable; practical

Question 655

opaque adj

the opaque window shade kept the sunlight out of room

Answer 655

dark;not transparent

Question 656

listless adj

His friend frets about this random, anomalous listlessness

Answer 656

lacking in spirit or energy

Question 657

censorious adj

censorious delight in casting blame

Answer 657

critical

Question 658

profane v

The prohibition of freedom of speech profaned unalienable rights

Answer 658

violate

Question 659

preclude v

The fact that the band was already performing n Hollywood profaned its possibility their gig in London

Answer 659

to eliminate; make impossible

Question 660

contentious adj

The coach kicked him out of the team due to his contentiousness

Answer 660

quarrelsome

Question 661

repudiate v

After they break up, Tina announced that she would repudiate all debts incurred by her ex husband

Answer 661

disown

Question 662

servile adj

Constantly fawning on his employer; humble Uriah was a servile individual

Answer 662

slavish (slave)

Question 663

acrimonious adj

an acrimonious answer

Answer 663

caustic or bitter in nature

Question 664

meddle v

stop meddling with my personal life

Answer 664

to involve oneself in a matter without right or invitation; interfere officiously and unwantedly:

Question 665

scoff adj (at) 
If you can not do any better, don't scoff at those who can do more

Answer 665

to speak derisively; mock; jeer (often followed by at

Question 666

temporize v

The government has felt that it could not temporize with the difficulty any further

Answer 666

to gain or make time

Question 667

sedulous adj

As a sedulous worker, Marc receives numerous plaudits from his employers

Answer 667

assiduous

Question 668

deleterious adj

deleterious gasses

Answer 668

injurious to health

Question 669

consummate v

to consummate human genes in order to create an infallible human being

Answer 669

to bring to a state of perfection

Question 670

fidelity n

a servant’s fidelity

Answer 670

strict observance of promises

Question 671

concord n

There was complete concord among the delegates

Answer 671

agreement between groups and people

Question 672

propensity

the propensity to improve incrementally

Answer 672

a natural tendency or inclination

Question 673

momentous adj

The forth of July is a momentous day

Answer 673

of great or far-reahing importance or consequence

Question 674

formidable adj

The Nazis are formidable opponents

Answer 674

causing fear; apprehension

Question 675

shroud v

the white sheet shrouded the corpse

Answer 675

1. a cloth or sheet in which a corpse is wrapped for burial

2. stg that covers or conceals like a garment

Question 676

attain v

to attain one’s goal

Answer 676

to achieve

Question 677

opportune adj

an opportune phrase for the occasion

Answer 677

appropriate; favorable

Question 678

intermittent adj

an intermittent pain that made him faint

Answer 678

stopping or ceasing for a time; alternately ceasing and beginning again

Question 679

humility

being humble/ not humiliation

Answer 679

humble

Question 680

console v

to console the his anger with a cup of wine

Answer 680

to alleviate or lessen the grief, sorrow, or disappointment of

Question 681

multifarious adj

multifarious chemicals that contain different constituents

Answer 681

have different parts

Question 682

extrapolate v

It’s harder to extrapolate with little or no data

Answer 682

to infer form something that is known; conjecture

Question 683

byzantine adj
Some interactive computer games are so elaborately contrived and require such byzantine strategies that only the most adroit player can master them

Answer 683

complex or intricate

Question 684

nefarious adj

a nefarious plot

Answer 684

extremely wicked or villainous

Question 685

devious adj

a devious course

Answer 685

departing from the most direct way; indirect

Question 686

compulsive adj

He is actually a workaholic with a compulsive streak

Answer 686

compelling, obsessive

Question 687

onerous adj

onerous duties

Answer 687

burdensome, oppressive or troublesome

Question 688

slipshod adj

slipshod work

Answer 688

careless, untidy or slovenly

Question 689

forebode v

forebode a tornado

Answer 689

to indicates or forecast stg bad

Question 690

mob n

mob in the hall

Answer 690

a group of people

Question 691

sated adj

She felt sated when he sits with her even her stomach has been complaining for a hour

Answer 691

completely full

Question 692

tribute n

I volunteer as tribute

Answer 692

honor

Question 693

apolitical adj

an apolitical organization

Answer 693

not political

Question 694

seditious/ sedition

a seditious speech to stimulate rancorous hysteria

Answer 694

incitement of discontent or rebellion against a government

Question 695

subversive/ subvert

to subvert a ruler

Answer 695

to overthrow stg established or existing

to cause the downfall

Question 696

corollary n

Roosevelt corollary

Answer 696

a truth can be drive from other truth (generosity)

Question 697

subservient adj

a subservient king

Answer 697

powerless

Question 698

solicitous adj

solicitous about one’s own health

Answer 698

anxious or concerned (about)

Question 699

petty adj 1

petty grievance

Answer 699

of little or no importance or consequence

Question 700

petty 2

Mrs. Shimerda is a petty person

Answer 700

mean or ungenerous in small or trifling things

Question 701

embodiment/ embody

to embody an idea in an allegorical painting

Answer 701

to give a concrete form to; express, personify, or exemplify in concrete form

Question 702

proponent n 1

He is the proponent of the marriage proposal

Answer 702

the person who puts forward a proposition or proposal

Question 703

proponent n 2

He is a proponent of the Obama care

Answer 703

a person who argues in favor of something; an advocate

Question 704

epitome n

He is the epitome of goodness

Answer 704

a person or thing that is typical of or possesses to a high degree the features of a whole class

Question 705

curtail v

to curtail the novel before publishing

Answer 705

to cut short; abridge; diminish; reduce

Question 706

receptivity n

welcoming receptivity of knowledge

Answer 706

having the quality of receiving, taking in, or admitting

Question 707

condescending/ condescend

The author is condescending tolerant towards the emotional majority

Answer 707

something or someone that considers itself as superior than others

Question 708

witty/ wit

He is such a witty child

Answer 708

clever

Question 709

opulent/ opulence

an opulent business owner

Answer 709

wealthy, rich

Question 710

legitimate v
A scientist should not automatically reject folkways that might at first seem silly or superstitious; scientific qualifications are not a license for smugness, or do they legitimate prejudice or bias.

Answer 710

to make something acceptable

Question 711

instantaneous vs simultaneous

Answer 711

quick/ at the same time

Question 712

intermittent adj

intermittent electricity after a storm

Answer 712

goes on and off

Question 713

induct/ induce/ indict

Answer 713

1. induct = to install in an office, position
2. induce= persuade
3. indict= bring an accusation against

Question 714

induct v

The committee inducted her as president

Answer 714

to install in an office, benefice or position

Question 715

induct v 2

They inducted him into the mystic rites of the order

Answer 715

to introduce, especially to something requiring special knowledge or experience

Question 716

temperament/ temperamental

the temperamental disposition of an individual

Answer 716

the combination of mental, physical and emotional traits of a person; natural predisposition

Question 717

temperamental 2 adj

a temperamental decision made by an unique human being

Answer 717

unusual personal attitude or nature as manifested by peculiarities of feelings, temper and action; often with a disinclination to submit to conventional rules or restraints

Question 718

anachronism n

The sword in an anachronism in modern warfare

Answer 718

appropriate to the past (present) but not in today (past)

wrong historical order

Question 719

plot

the entire storyline, from the beginning to the end

Answer 719

story line

Question 720

estrange v

The rebellious daughter tried to estrange herself from her family

Answer 720

to become distant from

Question 721

universal adj

a universal rule that applies to all objects

Answer 721

happens everywhere, including nature, society etc

Question 722

recessive/ recede

As the negotiation becomes more intense, one political party finally took the recessive action and decided to compromise

Answer 722

to go or move away; retreat

Question 723

prospect n

The prospect of my getting skin cancer due to ozone depletion does

Answer 723

probability of advancement

Question 724

prospect n 2

good business prospects

Answer 724

the outlook for the future

Question 725

prospect n 3

the prospect of economic trends and stock growth

Answer 725

anticipation

Question 726

aspersion n

casting aspersions on a campaign rival

Answer 726

a damaging or derogatory remark or criticism; slander

Question 727

slander v

rumors full of slander

Answer 727

defamation; calumny

Question 728

calumny n

the speech was considered a calumny of the administration

Answer 728

a false and malicious statement designed to injure the reputation of someone or something

Question 729

parody n

parody the language used by people with certain political leanings

Answer 729

a humorous or satirical imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing

using the language that someone else uses with humor

Question 730

render v

to render someone helpless

Answer 730

to cause to be or become

Question 731

render v 2

to render a service

Answer 731

to perform

Question 732

render v 3

to render aid to a poor country

Answer 732

provide; furnish

Question 733

siege n

their philosophy is under siege on many fronts – crimes, welfare, medical care and education etc

Answer 733

the act or process of surrounding and attacking a fortified place in such a way as to isolate it form help and supplies

Question 734

siege n 2

The siege that Japan used to prolong the war

Answer 734

any prolonged or persistent effort to overcome resistance

Question 735

technical adj

technical details

Answer 735

detailed

Question 736

circumvent v

to circumvent the lake

Answer 736

to go around or bypass

Question 737

circumvent v 2

He circumvented capture by anticipating their movements

Answer 737

to avoid by artfulness or deception

Question 738

belabor v

He kept belaboring the point long after we had agreed

Answer 738

to explain, worry about, or to work at repeatedly or more than necessary

Question 739

belabor v 2

a book that belabors the provincialism of his contemporaries

Answer 739

to assail persistently as with scorn or ridicule

Question 740

assail v

to assal one political opponent

Answer 740

to attack

Question 741

gluttonous adj

She started devouring food like a gluttonous mammal after the starvation

Answer 741

voracious; eating or drinking excessively

Question 742

duration n

the duration of one historical event

Answer 742

the length of time something continues or exists

2. continuance in time

Question 743

scope n

Ms. Rivers gave a performance of noteworthy scope, her piano repertoire ranged from classical music to jazz

Answer 743

extent or range of view, outlook, application etc

Question 744

elucidate v

an explanation that elucidated his recent strange behavior

Answer 744

to make lucid or clear

Question 745

disseminates v

to disseminate information about preventive medicine

Answer 745

to disperse; scatter

Question 746

confound

Answer 746

confuse

Question 747

repertory n

a repertory of classic music

Answer 747

a type of theatrical presentation in which a company presents several works regularly or in alternate sequence in one season

Question 748

expendable adj

time is not always expendable with freedom

Answer 748

expend (use up; spend)

Question 749

paucity n

a country with a paucity of resources

Answer 749

smallness of quantity; scarcity

Question 750

barrage n

a barrage of questions

Answer 750

an overwhelming quantity or explosion, as of words, blows or criticism

Question 751

libelous adj

a libelous attempt to destroy his opponent’s reputation

Answer 751

containing a libel (defame); maliciously defamatory

Question 752

rehash v

to rehash recycled materials to produce new things

Answer 752

to work up (old materials) in a new form

Question 753

preclude v

the insufficiency of the evidence precludes a conviction

Answer 753

to prevent the presence, existence or occurrence; eliminate the possibility of

Question 754

consolidate v

They con consolidated their three companies

Answer 754

to bring together into a single or unified whole; unite

Question 755

consolidate v 2

She consolidated her home library

Answer 755

to discard the unused or unwanted items

Question 756

motley adj

The cafe attracts a motley clientele: a startling heterogeneous group of people collects here

Answer 756

exhibiting great diversity of elements

Question 757

languid v

a languid manner

Answer 757

lacking in vigor or vitality; lazy

Question 758

meager adj

a meager salary; meager amount of time

Answer 758

deficient in quantity or quality

Question 759

copious adj

copious amount of food

Answer 759

large in quantity or number

Question 760

excise n

an excise tax on liquor

Answer 760

an internal tax or duty on certain commodities

Question 761

sporadic adj

sporadic renewals of enthusiasm

Answer 761

appearing or happening at irregular intervals in time

Question 762

gratuitous adj

gratuitous volunteering is appreciated

Answer 762

given, done or obtained without charge or payment; free

Question 763

gratuitous adj 2

a gratuitous insult

Answer 763

being without apparent reason, cause or justification

Question 764

disillusioned adj

The horrible performance made audiences feel disillusioned

Answer 764

deprive from illusion; disappointing

Question 765

concordance n

the concordance of the membership

Answer 765

agreement; concord; harmony

Question 766

aberration/ aberrant

the cause of a unique revolution is aberrant

Answer 766

departing from the right, normal or usual course

Question 767

vicious adj

a vicious life

Answer 767

addicted to or characterized by vice; grossly immoral; depraved; evil

Question 768

famish v

The lack of rain famished farmers who planted corps for living

Answer 768

to suffer or cause to suffer extreme hunger

Question 769

erroneous

Answer 769

containing error

Question 770

retract/ retraction

to retract an accusation

Answer 770

to withdraw; bring back

Question 771

augment v v

His salary is augmented by a small inheritance

Answer 771

to make larger; enlarge

Question 772

disarming adj

a disarming smile

Answer 772

removing or capable of removing hostility, suspicion

Question 773

entourage n
As the charismatic speaker left he podium, she was surrounded by entourage of zealous supporters who interfered wit our attempts to approach her

Answer 773

a group of attendants or associates, as of a person of rank or importance

Question 774

dearth n

there is a dearth of good engineers

Answer 774

an inadequate supply; scarcity

Question 775

debacle n

The revolution ended in a debacle

Answer 775

a general breakup or dispersion; sudden downfall or rout

Question 776

pertain v

documents pertaining to the lawsuit

Answer 776

have reference to; relate; being germane to sth

Question 777

coalition n

the coalition of multinational organizations

Answer 777

a combination or alliance

Question 778

encompass v

he built a moat to emcompass the castle

Answer 778

to from a circle about

Question 779

encompass v 2

The folds of a great cloak encompassed her person

Answer 779

to enclose; envelope

Question 780

cloak n

The cloak concealed the real painting

Answer 780

something that conceals (wrap etc)

Question 781

affable; affability

an affable and courteous gentleman

Answer 781

pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to

Question 782

truculent adj

truculent actions during a war

Answer 782

fierce; cruel

Question 783

grate v

to grate metal gates

Answer 783

a frame of metal bars for holding fuel when burning

Question 784

supplant v

to supplant traditional food supplies with healthier options

Answer 784

to replace

Question 785

immutable adj

the dropping of the atomic bomb is immutable

Answer 785

unchangeable

Question 786

itinerant adj

Some itinerant birds migrate every season

Answer 786

traveling from place to place (journeying)

Question 787

teem adj

what a teem apple tree

Answer 787

fertile/ prolific

Question 788

interpose v

the nuclear aggression of cuba interposed the u.s to intervene in the cuban missle crisis

Answer 788

to cause to intervene

Question 789

orthodox adj

orthodox traditionalists are reluctant to approve new legislations

Answer 789

of, pertaining to, or conforming to the approved form of any doctrine, philosophy, ideology, etc.

Question 790

precarious adj

precarious livelihood of a child

Answer 790

dependent on circumstances beyond one’s control; uncertain; unstable; insecure

Question 791

rigidity n

the rigidity of old adults

Answer 791

stiff or unyielding; not pliant or flexible; hard

Question 792

mirth n

Everyone is influenced by the joy and mirth of the holiday season

Answer 792

gaiety or jollity, especially when accompanied by laughter

Question 793

solemnity n

the solemnity of a state funeral impressed many people

Answer 793

the state or character of being solemn; earnestness; gravity; impressiveness

Question 794

improvise/improvisation

to improvise an unprepared speech

Answer 794

to compose and perform or deliver without previous preparation; extemporize

Question 795

buoyancy n

the buoyancy of high school students on the graduation

Answer 795

lightness or resilience of spirit; cheerfulnes

Question 796

cordial adj

the house owner provided cordial reception

Answer 796

courteous and gracious; friendly; warm

Question 797

malleable adj

the malleable nature of young children

Answer 797

capable of being extended or shaped by hammering or by pressure from rollers.
2.
adaptable or tractable

Question 798

felicitous adj

the president’s felicitous conversation set other representatives at ease

Answer 798

well-suited for the occasion, as an action, manner, or expression; apt; appropriate

Question 799

prosaic adj

most people lack a prosaic mind

Answer 799

commonplace or dull; matter-of-fact or unimaginative

Question 800

strident adj

grasshoppers are strident insects during the summer

Answer 800

making or having a harsh sound; grating; creaking

Question 801

muddled adj

muddled words from an inexperienced journalist

Answer 801

to mix up in a confused or bungling manner; jumble.
2.
to cause to become mentally confused.

Question 802

terse adj

experienced writers prefer terse diction rather than fancy vocabulary

Answer 802

extremely concise`

Question 803

intransigence n

the traditionalists refuse to approve new laws, which launched an intransigence on both sides

Answer 803

the state or quality of being intransigent, or refusing to compromise or agree; inflexibility

Question 804

plentitude n

Answer 804

plenty

Question 805

desecration n

desecration of someone’s work

Answer 805

to divest of sacred or hallowed character or office.
2.
to divert from a sacred to a profane use or purpose.

Question 806

tenuous adj

the debater offers a tenuous argument

Answer 806

thin or slender in form, as a thread.
2.
lacking a sound basis, as reasoning; unsubstantiated; weak

Question 807

astute adj

an astute analysis

Answer 807

sagacious

Question 808

synergy n

scientists have been looking for ways to approach a synergy of unreuseable energy

Answer 808

the interaction of elements that when combined produce a total effect that is greater than the sum of the individual elements, contributions, etc.; synergism