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abate (v.)

As I began my speech, my feelings of nervousness quickly abated.

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(v.) to become less active, less intense, or less in amount

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abstract (adj.)

Julie had trouble understanding the appeal of the abstract painting.

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(adj.) existing purely in the mind; not representing actual reality

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abysmal (adj.)

I got an abysmal grade on my research paper.

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(adj.) extremely bad

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accordingly (adv.)

All students must behave accordingly.

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(adv.) in accordance with

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acquisition (n.)

Language acquisition is easier for kids than adults.

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(n.) the act of gaining a skill or possession of something

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adapt (v.)

The US has adapted many foreign foods to better suit the US people.

*this word has two (2) definitions

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(v.) to make suit a new purpose

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adapt (v.)

Dogs are known for their abiity to adapt to their surroundings.

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(v.) to accommodate oneself to a new condition, setting, or situation

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adept (adj.)

Jo loves playing the piano, but he’s adept at playing the violin.

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(adj.) having knowledge or skill (usually in a particular area)

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adequate (adj.)

His resume was adequate, but the CEO doubted if he was a good fit.

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(adj.) having sufficient qualifications to meet a specific task or purpose

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advent (n.)

The world has never been the same since the advent of the light.

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(n.) the arrival or creation of something (usually historic)

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adversarial (adj.)

An adversarial attitude will make you enemies for life.

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(adj.) relating to hostile opposition

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advocate (n.)

I am an advocate for free higher education.

*this word has two (2) definitions

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(n.) someone who promotes or defends something

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advocate (v.)

Environmental protesters advocate for cleaner energy practices.

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(v.) to defend or promote something (usually a belief theory, opinion, etc.)

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aesthetic (adj.)

The aesthetic decorations at the park were nothing short of magical.

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(adj.) relating to beauty or refined taste

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afford (v.)

He’s saving money so he can afford to buy a new car.

*this word has two (2) definitions

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(v.) to be able to buy

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afford (v.)

I can’t afford to lose more pencils!

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(v.) to be able to spare

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agitate (v.)

They’re agitating for better healthcare.

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(v.) to promote something (usually a cause)

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allow (v.)

US law allows citizens to speak freely.

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(v.) to permit or consent to

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allude (v.)

She alluded to the problem at hand but didn’t say anything about it.

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(v.) to make a secretive mention of something

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altercation (n.)

Greg got into an altercation with a stranger at the bar.

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(n.) a noisy argument or confrontation

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ambiguous (adj.)

His ambiguous statement had me question whether he could be trusted.

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(adj.) unclear or vague in meaning

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ambitious (adj.)

Penny is so ambitious, she wants to be president someday.

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(adj.) having a powerful desire for success or achievement

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ambivalence (n.)

His ambivalence prevented him from immediately signing the contract.

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(n.) the state of being uncertain or stuck between two options

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analogous (adj.)

Green onions are considered analogous to spring onions.

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(adj.) similar but not identical

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annihilate (v.)

The dictator sent out orders to annihilate the army of rebels.

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(v.) to destroy or cause devastating destruction

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anomaly (n.)

This result is an anomaly and rarely happens.

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(n.) something different from the norm

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anticipate (v.)

The party was just as fun as I had anticipated it to be.

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(v.) assume to be likely to happen

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antipathy (n.)

Her antipathy towards the professor was obvious and borderline rude.

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(n.) a strong feeling of dislike

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apex (n.)

The spring play was the apex of our school.

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(n.) the highest point of something

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apprehension (n.)

Her apprehension to leave her house caused the girl to miss prom.

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(n.) fearful expectation of something

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articulate (v.)

She articulated her opinion on the prices of houses in the big city.

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(v.) to clearly express in words

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artificial (adj.)

Many candies use artificial flavors to make them taste fruity.

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(adj.) something made; not occuring naturally

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assertion (n.)

His assertion that sharks are mammals made the class laugh wildly.

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(n.) a strong declaration

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austere (adj.)

He lived in a small, austere cabin in the middle of the woods.

*this word has three (3) definitions

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(adj.) extremely plain

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austere (adj.)

My boss had an austere expression on her face after the meeting.

*this word has three (3) definitions

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(adj.) stern and forbidding

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austere (adj.)

An austere lifestyle, like that of monks, is not for everyone.

*this word has three (3) definitions

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(adj.) relating to self-denial

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authenticity (n.)

The officer doubted the authenticity of the suspect’s alibi.

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(n.) the quality of being real and true instead of fake and contrived

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avenue (n.)

The company has decided to pursue other avenues.

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(n.) an intangible path or approach to something

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avid (adj.)

Brandon is an avid Spiderman fan.

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(adj.) actively interested in or enthusiastic about something

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basic (adj.)

You have to play the basic levels before advancing to harder ones.

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(adj.) relating to the foundation or basis of something

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bear (v.)

She bears a strong resemblance to you and your mother.

*this word has four (4) definitions

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(v.) to have as a characteristic

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bear (v.)

Judy will bear her first child later this year.

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(v.) to have a child

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bear (v.)

My garden is going to bear pumpkins this year!

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(v.) to bring forth

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bear (v.)

I can’t bear her complaining any longer.

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(v.) to put up or deal with

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benevolent (adj.)

Many cultures believe in benevolent spirits.

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(adj.) kind, generous

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bias (n.)

It’s important to avoid bias when investigating a crime.

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(n.) a preconception that prevents objectivity

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bittersweet (adj.)

The ending of the romance movie was bittersweet.

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(adj.) tinged with a feeling of sadness

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bolster (v.)

Let’s work together so we can lift and bolster the couch.

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(v.) to support or strengthen; to fortify

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boost (n.)

The boost in profits after the fair ended was a welcome change.

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(n.) an increase or growth

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boost (v.)

In order to boost profits, you need to cater to your customers.

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(v.) to increase or make grow

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brawl (n.)

A brawl broke out at the bar over a broken beer bottle.

*this word has two (2) definitions

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(n.) an intense, loud fight

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brawl (v.)

The two students brawled in the cafeteria over a girl.

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(v.) to fight loudly and disruptively

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brevity (n.)

The brevity of their love together made it all the more romantic.

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(n.) the quality of being brief or terse

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candid (adj.)

Josh is very candid about his desire to become an actor.

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(adj.) direct, blunt

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candor (n.)

I admire her candor, especially when no one else will speak up.

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(n.) the trait of being honest and frank

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capitalize (v.)

We’ll capitalize your math skills by placing you at register.

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(v.) to use to your advantage

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capture (v.)

The spy was captured by the enemy.

*this word has four (4) definitions

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(v.) to trap or take possession of

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capture (v.)

Your painting truly captures the gothic aesthetic of the church.

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(v.) to successfully represent or imitate

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capture (v.)

I was captured by the model’s beauty.

*this word has four (4) definitions

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(v.) to captivate or mesmerize

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capture (v.)

The cops captured the criminal before he could rob again.

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(v.) to catch or seize

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civic (adj.)

Voting is a civic duty.

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(adj.) relating to the city or citizens

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clinical (adj.)

Her clinical apprach to situations allows her to handle them well.

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(adj.) emotionally unattached (usually used in a medical/scientific setting)

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clout (n.)

Kids of rich people often believe they have a cloak of clout.

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(n.) a special advantage

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coarse (adj.)

The horse’s mane was tangled and coarse from not being washed.

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(adj.) indicating a rough texture

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coarse (adj.)

The queen’s coarse way of speaking surprised the rest of the guests.

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(adj.) lacking refinement or sophistication

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coincide (v.)

I cried when I realized the two sets would coincide at the festival.

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(v.) to happen at the same time

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commission (n.)

The painting was commissioned just for the man’s wife.

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(n.) the use of payment to request something, such as a service or product

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comparable (adj.)

This novel is comparable to other dystopian books like Divergent.

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(adj.) able to be compared

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competent (adj.)

We need a competent engineer for this massive project.

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(adj.) sufficiently qualified

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complacent (adj.)

The student was complacent with his B-average in high school.

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(adj.) satisfied with no desire to change or improve

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complement (v.)

The wine perfectly complemented the cheese platter offered.

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(v.) to make perfect or complete

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concede (v.)

With no chance at winning, the army conceded to the general’s power.

*this word has two (2) definitions

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(v.) to be forced to agree; to surrender

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concede (v.)

Dan conceded to pulling a fast one on Danielle in BB14 to win.

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(v.) to admit to a transgression

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conceive (v.)

The plan to build the new school was conceived a decade ago.

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(v.) to imagine or come up with

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condone (v.)

She shouldn’t condone her daughter’s rebellious behavior.

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(v.) to overlook, approve, or allow

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conducive (adj.)

The noisy library was hardly a conducive place to study anymore.

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(adj.) able to bring about or be suitable for

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conduct (v.)

The group conducted their research abroad last semester.

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(v.) to control or manage

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conduct (v.)

Be sure to conduct yourself accordingly at this event.

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(v.) to behave in a certain way

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confide (v.)

She confided all of her biggest secrets to her best friend.

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(v.) to share something secretive with someone

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confine (v.)

We are going to confine the use of plastic bags in our household.

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(v.) to put limits on; to restrict

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consensus (n.)

The jury reached a consensus on the verdict within 15 minutes.

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(n.) overall agreement

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constitute (v.)

The desire for equal rights constituted the civil rights movement.

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(v.) to form or compose (part of) something

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contemplate (v.)

She contemplated telling her teacher about the cheating student.

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(v.) to think deeply about

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contend (v.)

The president contended that he will not negotiate with terrorists.

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(v.) to maintain or assert (an opinion)

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contradict (v.)

The security footage contradicted the suspect’s alibi.

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(v.) to be in contrast with

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controversial (adj.)

The controversial debate was seen all around the country.

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(adj.) highly debatable and causing contention

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conventional (adj.)

She lives a pretty standard and conventional life in the city.

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(adj.) abiding by accepting standards

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convey (V.)

The girl had trouble conveying her frustrations to her mother.

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(v.) to pass on or transfer

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conviction (n.)

Her religious convictions prevented her from eating meat.

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(n.) a firm belief in something

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corroborate (v.)

Their was enough evidence to corroborate the boy’s claim.

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(v.) to provide evidence for; to back up (a claim)

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counteract (v.)

The king’s actions counteracted his promise, angering the people.

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(v.) to work in opposition to

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counterargument (n.)

Including counterarguments ensures you’ve explored all angles.

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(n.) an argument used to criticize or dismantle another argument

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counterproductive (adj.)

The shortcut proved counterproductive as it added time to the drive.

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(adj.) hindering the achievement of a goal

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culmination (n.)

The culmination of the festsival proved to be truly unforgettable.

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(n.) the final act or climax

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cultivate (v.)

A teacher’s goal is to cultivate students’ academic potential.

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(v.) to foster the growth of

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decree (v.)

The president decreed the day a national holiday after the victory.

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(v.) to declare formally and with authority

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deference (n.)

Her deference to children made her the perfect babysitter.

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(n.) respect; regard

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deficient (adj.)

The sources used for the research paper were deficient.

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(adj.) not enough in degree or amount

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demonstrate (v.)

Could you demonstrate the dance moves for the rest of the class?

*this word has two (2) definitions

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(v.) to do as an example

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demonstrate (v.)

The dark color demonstrated the designer’s mournful and gothic tone.

*this word has two (2) definitions

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(v.) gives evidence for

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demur (v.)

The child demurred from taking a bath at their mother’s request.

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(v.) to object to

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deplete (v.)

The energy of the runner had depleted by the end of the marathon.

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(v.) to (over)use over time (usually resources)

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desolate (adj.)

The moon is one giant, desolate landscape.

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(adj.) bare, barren, empty

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devise (v.)

Lana devised an intricate plan to win back her ex-girlfriend.

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(v.) to come up with (a plan)

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dilemma (n.)

The dilemma of either going out or studying made Ben anxious.

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(n.) a problem, usually requiring a choice between at least two options

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diligence (n.)

Confidence and diligence will often get you very far in life.

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(n.) conscientiousness; the quality of being committed to a task

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diminish (v.)

The itch of a bug bite will often diminish after a few days.

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(v.) to become smaller in scope or degree

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dire (adj.)

The situation became dire when the fire spread to the first floor.

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(adj.) hopeless and dangerous or fearful

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discord (n.)

Disputes over money caused intense discord in the family.

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(n.) disagreement

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disdain (n.)

The boy looked at the teacher with disdain when he got his grades.

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(n.) a lack of respect and strong dislike (toward something or someone)

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dismay (n.)

To Nick’s dismay, he failed the final biology examination.

*this word has two (2) definitions

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(n.) hopelessness, stress, or consternation

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dismay (v.)

Many students were dismayed by the school’s new dress code policy.

*this word has two (2) definitions

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(v.) to fill with woe or apprehension

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disparage (v.)

A good boss is stern, but will never disparage their emplyees.

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(v.) to belittle or speak down to

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dispatch (v.)

The mother dispatched her son to the market for some milk.

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(v.) to send off a message or messenger

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diversification (n.)

The diversification of the college was critical in these times.

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(n.) the act of becoming diverse

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doctrine (n.)

Religious people often live according to their religious doctrines.

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(n.) a principle, theory, or position, usually advocated by a religion or government

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dominion (n.)

The country claimed to have dominion over certain parts of Russia.

*this word has two (2) definitions

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(n.) power and authority (usually over territory)

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dominion (n.)

Puerto Rico is a dominion of the United States.

*this word has two (2) definitions

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(n.) a legal territory

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dreary (adj.)

The grey clouds brought a dreary aesthetic to the beach.

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(adj.) sad, gloomy, dull

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dubious (adj.)

The man’s claim to the throne were dubious and laughable.

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(adj.) doubtful, questionable

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eccentric (adj.)

She’s a little eccentric but still fun to be around.

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(adj.) peculiar or odd; deviating from the norm

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egregious (adj.)

The player’s egregious mistake cost his team the championship match.

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(adj.) extremely bad

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eloquent (adj.)

The president’s speech on the troops was eloquent and compelling.

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(adj.) having refined or expressive communication skills (in speaking or writing)

122
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eminent (adj.)

The UN houses eminent representatives from countries all over.

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(adj.) superior or distinguished; high in position or status

123
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emit (v.)

Plants consume carbon dioxide and emit oxygen.

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(v.) to discharge, give forth, or release

124
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emphatic (adj.)

Her emphatic smile expressed the girl’s excitement for the concert.

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(adj.) very expressive; using emphasis

125
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empirical (adj.)

You need empirical evidence to support your claim.

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(adj.) derived from experience, observation, or experimentation

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endow (v.)

Teachers often endow their students with the gift of knowledge.

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(v.) to equip or bestoe (usually a quality or ability)

127
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endure (v.)

The athlete could not endure the pain in her leg any longer.

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(v.) to withstand, sustain, or hold out against

128
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entail (v.)

AP classes entail a much heavier workload than standard classes.

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(v.) to involve or include

129
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entrenched (adj.)

The victims will have the event entrenched in their memory forever.

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(adj.) firmly established

130
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enumerate (v.)

I cannot enumerate the amount of times I told him to clean his room.

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(v.) to specify or count

131
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envy (n.)

The player’s envy of the star athlete was obvious, often scoffing.

*this word has two (2) definitions

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(n.) excessive jealousy

132
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envy (v.)

The player envied the star athete for taking all the attention.

*this word has two (2) definitions

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(v.) to admire and be jealous of

133
Q

erratic (adj.)

The driver’s erratic movements indicated to the cop he was drunk.

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(adj.) having no fixed course; deviating from the norm

134
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establish (v.)

The commitee helped write and establish the new jaywalking laws.

*this word has two (2) definitions

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(v.) to enact

135
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establish (v.)

The shop established a new location after the success of the first.

*this word has two (2) definitions

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(v.) to found (a business, group, school, etc.)

136
Q

evoke (v.)

The emotion the movie evoked on the girl was poweful and compelling.

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(v.) to draw forth or call up

137
Q

exacerbate (v.)

Resting will ensure that one does not exacerbate their injury.

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(v.) to make worse or increase the severity of

138
Q

excel (v.)

In order to excel in this course, you must put in hard work.

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(v.) to do something well or to be superior in

139
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exert (v.)

Don’t exert all of your energy at once; this event is a marathon.

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(v.) to put into use (usually as effort)

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exhilarating (adj.)

The action movie was so exhilerating, I felt my pulse increasing.

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(adj.) invigorating, stimulating, exciting

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expend (v.)

Be careful not to expend all your energy at the start of the race.

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(v.) to use up (as in energy or money)

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exploit (v.)

The boss exploited his best workers in order to maximize profits.

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(v.) to use selfishly or for profit

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facilitate (v.)

Teachers facilitate student use of school computers to esnure focus.

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(v.) to aid the progress of

144
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feasibility (n.)

The feasibility of the idea did not seem realistic given its size.

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(n.) the practicality or possibility of something

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ferocity (n.)

Lions and tigers are known for their ferocity in hunting prey.

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(n.) viciousness, violence

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fiscal (adj.)

Fiscal policy is how government uses money to influence the economy.

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(adj.) related to (government) money

147
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flourish (v.)

The plants flourished in the luscious landscape.

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(v.) to prosper, grow, or make fast progress

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fluctuate (v.)

Stocks can fluctuate on a daily basis and can be unpredictable.

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(v.) to be unstable; to rise and fall

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forment (v.)

The people accused their leader of formenting political unrest.

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(v.) to stir up

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forseeable (adj.)

I don’t see the world ending in apocalypse in the forseeable future.

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(adj.) capable of being predicted or anticipated

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frankly (adv.)

Frankly, I don’t think their pizza is actually very good.

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(adv.) directly, clearly

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freewheeling (adj.)

His freewheeling attitude often got the student into trouble.

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(adj.) carefree

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fundamental (adj.)

A thesis is arguably the most fundamental part of an essay.

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(adj.) the most essential or most basic part

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galvanizing (adj.)

The galvanizing performance left the entire audience speechless.

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(adj.) thrilling, exciting, stimulating

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geriatric (adj.)

The geriatric wing only took patients over the age of 70.

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(adj.) relating to old age

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hostile (adj.)

The hostile tone the mother used scared her children.

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(adj.) harmful, dangerous

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hypothetical (adj.)

The hypothetical question allowed students to reflect on the lesson.

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(adj.) supposed; related to a hypothesis

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igominious (adj.)

I am hopeful that Trump will lose the election in igominious defeat.

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(adj.) publicly shameful or humiliating

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impart (v.)

Parents must impart common sense into their children.

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(v.) to transmit, bestow, or disclose

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impartiality (n.)

To ensure impartiality, everyone must follow the posted guidelines.

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(n.) the equal and objective treatment of opposing views

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imposing (adj.)

The old mansion was imposing in its size and architetecture.

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(adj.) impressive (especially in size or appearance)

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imposition (n.)

Could you assist me if its not too much of an imposition for you?

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(n.) an unnecessary burden

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imprudent (adj.)

The imprudent child used all his field trip money in the first hour.

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(adj.) not cautious; rash

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incite (v.)

Her hateful words incited anger amongst the crowd.

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(v.) to encourage or stir up

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indifference (n.)

The girl’s indifference towards the situation upset her parents.

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(n.) apathy, emotional detachment

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indiscriminately (adv.)

Lottery winners are chose indiscriminately.

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(adv.) randomly; with little or no distinction

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indulge (v.)

My friend loves to indulge in lame horror movies and silly romcoms.

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(v.) to give into; to satisfy or gratify

168
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infer (v.)

You can infer a lot from the connotation and tone of the text.

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(v.) to guess, conclude, or derive by reasoning

169
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innovative (adj.)

The award-winning invention was incredibly innovative.

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(adj.) novel or new (especially as an idea or invention)

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insatiable (adj.)

A vampire’s thirst is said to be insatiable.

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(adj.) can’t be satisfied

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inversion (n.)

The culture’s norms were an inversion of our own.

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(n.) a reversal

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invoke (v.)

The shaman attempted to invoke a demon with the ancient ritual.

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(v.) to call on; to appeal to (usually a higher power)

173
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irreconcilable (adj.)

The couple’s differences were irreconcilable resulting in a divorce.

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(adj.) incapable of being in harmony or agreed upon

174
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lament (v.)

Susan lamented her missed chance to go to Europe for the class trip.

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(v.) to feel sorrow for; to mourn

175
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locomotion (n.)

Physics involves the study of locomotion.

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(n.) movement

176
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lucrative (adj.)

The information was lucrative for the success of the business.

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(adj.) capable of making a lot of money; profitable

177
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malicious (adj.)

The malicious spirit drove the inhabitants from their home.

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(adj.) harmful, spiteful

178
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malleable (adj.)

Childrens minds are only malleable for so long, so teach them young.

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(adj.) capable of being molded or changed

179
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materialistic (adj.)

Many cultures accuse Americans of being extremely materialistic.

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(adj.) superficial; a focus on material possessions

180
Q

melodramatic (adj.)

The melodramatic skit was well recieved by the audience.

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(adj.) extragavant or exaggerated

181
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modest (adj.)

The family moved into a modest home in the countryside.

*this word has two (2) definitions

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(adj.) simple and humble

182
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modest (adj.)

I recieved a modest sum of money as a reward for locating their dog.

*this word has two (2) definitions

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(adj.) small in size or amount

183
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modify (v.)

I modified the original plan to fit the new working schedule.

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(v.) to change, alter, or tweak

184
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momentous (adj.)

Her graduation was a momentous moment for the entire family.

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(adj.) historically significant

185
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novel (adj.)

We are looking for novel ways to approach studying the new material.

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(adj.) new, innovative

186
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nuance (n.)

It is important to understand the nuances of hand movements in ASL.

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(n.) a subtle difference in meaning

187
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null (adj.)

The judge declared the case null and void.

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(adj.) legally void and ineffective

188
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objectivity (n.)

In scientific research, objectivity is of utmost importance.

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(n.) judgement based on observations instead of emotions or opinions

189
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obsolete (adj.)

Instead of becoming obsolete the record player is making a comeback.

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(adj.) no longer used; rare or uncommin

190
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omnipotent (adj.)

Gods are considered omnipotent beings that control human destiny.

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(adj.) almighty and all powerful

191
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onset (n.)

Most people are still learning in the onset of their careers.

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(n.) the beginning or early stages

192
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opine (v.)

The new employees did not opine at the company meeting.

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(v.) to openly express an opinion

193
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ornate (adj.)

The ornate silverware must be worth thousands of dollars.

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(adj.) highly detailed and decorated

194
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oust (v.)

The congress voted to oust the president from his position.

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(v.) to remove or force out (usually a position or office)

195
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paramount (adj.)

The safety of all employees is the most paramount concern.

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(adj.) predominant, superior, most important

196
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peculiar (adj.)

The man experienced peculiar gusts as he walked through the house.

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(adj.) strange, bizarre

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perish (v.)

Thankfully, nobody perished in the huge traffic accident.

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(v.) to die; to pass away

English Language and Composition (4 decks)

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