Unfamiliar Word Flashcards

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Prudent

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Acting with or showing care and thought for the future; wise and cautious.
- Example: “It is prudent to save money for emergencies.”

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respite
noun formal
UK /ˈres.paɪt/ US /ˈres.pət/

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a pause or rest from something difficult or unpleasant:
We worked for hours without respite.
ယာယီခဏ ရပ်ဆဲရပ်နားသည်

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Prevalent (Adjective)

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  • Definition: Widespread in a particular area or at a particular time; commonly occurring.
  • Example: “The flu is prevalent during the winter months.”
  • Synonyms: Common, widespread, ubiquitous, rampant
    ပျံနှံသော
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delve
verb [ I ]
UK /delv/ US /delv/

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to reach into something or under the surfaceof something trying find an object:
delve into She delved into her pocket to findsome change.
နှိုက်နှိုက်ချွတ်ချွတ် အသည်းအသန်ရှာဖွေသည်

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insurmountable အင်စမောက်တေးဘလ်
adjective formal
UK /ˌɪn.səˈmaʊn.tə.bəl/ US /ˌɪn.sɚˈmaʊn.t̬ə.bəl/

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(especially of a problem or a difficulty) so great that it cannot be dealt with successfully:
insurmountable difficulties
This small country is faced with an insurmountable debt.
မကျော် လွှားနိုင်သော

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forfeit ဖောဖစ်ထ်
verb
UK /ˈfɔː.fɪt/ US /ˈfɔːr.fɪt/

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to lose the right to do or have something because you have broken a rule:
If you cancel now, you forfeit your deposit.
These people have forfeited the right to live in society.
အဆုံးခံရသည် လက်လွတ်ရသည်

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unwitting
adjective [ before noun ] formal
UK /ʌnˈwɪt.ɪŋ/ US /ʌnˈwɪt̬.ɪŋ/

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without knowing or planning:
The two women claimed they were the unwitting victims of a drug dealer who planteda large quantity of heroin in their luggage.

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Affluent (Adjective)

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  • Definition: Having a great deal of money; wealthy.
  • Example: “The affluent neighborhood was filled with large mansions.”
  • Synonyms: Wealthy, prosperous, rich, well-off, opulent
    ဥစ္စာဓန ပေါကြွယ်ဝသော
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Demure (Adjective)

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  • Definition: Reserved, modest, and shy in behavior or appearance.
  • Example: “She gave a demure smile when complimented.”
  • Synonyms: Modest, reserved, shy, unassuming

ကဣရှိသော ရှက်သလိုလို ရွံသလိုလို အမူရာရှိသော

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Contempt (Noun)

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  • Definition: The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.
  • Example: “She looked at him with contempt after discovering his betrayal.”
  • Synonyms: Scorn, disdain, disrespect, derision
    အထင်သေးခြင်း စက်စုပ်ရွံရှာခြင်း
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Detritus (Noun)

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  • Definition: Waste or debris of any kind.
  • Example: “The beach was covered in detritus after the storm.”
  • Synonyms: Debris, waste, rubbish, litter, remains
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Devoid (Adjective)

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  • Definition: Entirely lacking or free from.
  • Example: “The desert is devoid of vegetation.”
  • Synonyms: Lacking, empty, barren, bereft
    ကင်းမဲ့သော လုံးဝမရှိသော
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Evanescent (Adjective)

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  • Definition: Quickly fading or disappearing; transient.
  • Example: “The beauty of the sunset was evanescent, lasting only a few moments.”
  • Synonyms: Fleeting, transient, ephemeral, momentary
    လျင်မြန်စွာမှေးမိန်သွားသော
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Rejuvenate (Verb)

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  • Definition: To make someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively.
  • Example: “A long vacation can rejuvenate your mind and body.”
  • Synonyms: Revitalize, refresh, renew, restore
    ပြန်လည် နုပျို လန်းဆန်းစေသည်
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Denigrate (Verb)

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  • Definition: To criticize unfairly; to disparage or belittle.
  • Example: “He tried to denigrate her achievements by spreading false rumors.”
  • Synonyms: Disparage, belittle, defame, decry
    ဂုဏ်သရေဖျက်သည် သိက္ခာချသည်
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Akin (Adjective)

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  • Definition: Similar to; having the same properties or qualities.
  • Example: “Her feelings are akin to those of a mother.”
  • Synonyms: Similar, related, comparable, analogous
    ဆင်တူရိုးမှားဖြစ်သော မနီးယိုးစွဲဖြစ်သော
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Immaculate (Adjective)

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  • Definition: Perfectly clean, neat, or tidy; free from flaws or mistakes.
  • Example: “She kept her house in immaculate condition.”
  • Synonyms: Spotless, pristine, flawless, impeccable
    အလွန်သန့်ရှင်းသပ်ရပ်သော
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Placate (Verb)

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  • Definition: To make someone less angry or hostile; to calm or soothe.
  • Example: “She tried to placate the upset customer with a refund.”
  • Synonyms: Pacify, appease, soothe, mollify
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Excruciate (Verb)

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  • Definition: To cause severe pain or torment to someone.
  • Example: “The disease began to excruciate the patient.”
  • Synonyms: Torture, agonize, torment, afflict
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Prevaricate (Verb)

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  • Definition: To speak or act in an evasive way; to avoid telling the truth or to avoid giving a direct answer.
  • Example: “When asked about the company’s future, the CEO began to prevaricate.”
  • Synonyms: Evade, hedge, mislead, dodge
    အဖြေ / အမှန်တရား တိုက်ရိုက်မပြောပဲ / မလုပ်ပဲ ရှောင်လွဲသည်
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Ineffable (Adjective)

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  • Definition: Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
  • Example: “The beauty of the sunset was ineffable, leaving everyone in awe.”
  • Synonyms: Indescribable, inexpressible, beyond words, unutterable
    ပြောမပြတက်လောက်အောင်……….သော
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Tattered (Adjective)

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  • Definition: Old and torn; in poor condition.
  • Example: “He wore a tattered coat that had seen better days.”
  • Synonyms: Ragged, worn, shabby, frayed
    စုတ်ပြတ်နေသော
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Disingenuous (Adjective)

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  • Definition: Not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.
  • Example: “He was being disingenuous when he claimed he had no knowledge of the issue.”
  • Synonyms: Insincere, dishonest, deceitful, hypocritical
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Aggravate (Verb)

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  • Definition: To make a problem, injury, or offense worse or more serious.
  • Example: “Scratching the insect bite will only aggravate it.”
  • Synonyms: Worsen, exacerbate, intensify, increase
    ပို၍ဆိုးရွားစေသည်
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Condone (Verb)
- **Definition**: To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive to continue. - **Example**: "The school does not condone bullying of any kind." - **Synonyms**: Overlook, forgive, excuse, pardon မှားနေသော်လည်း ခွင့်ပြုလျစ်လျူရှုသည်
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Bustling (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Full of energetic and noisy activity; busy and lively. - **Example**: "The marketplace was bustling with shoppers and vendors." - **Synonyms**: Busy, lively, crowded, active
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Untethered (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Not tied or restricted to a particular place, person, or thing; free or unrestrained. - **Example**: "After leaving his job, he felt untethered and ready to travel the world." - **Synonyms**: Unrestricted, unbound, free, liberated
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Compassion (Noun)
- **Definition**: Sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others. - **Example**: "Her compassion for the homeless led her to volunteer at the shelter." - **Synonyms**: Empathy, kindness, mercy, pity
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Affection (Noun)
- **Definition**: A gentle feeling of fondness or liking. - **Example**: "She showed her affection for her family through small acts of kindness." - **Synonyms**: Fondness, love, tenderness, warmth
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Infatuate (Verb)
- **Definition**: To inspire or possess with a foolish or extravagant love or admiration. - **Example**: "He became infatuated with her after just one meeting." - **Synonyms**: Besotted, enamored, obsessed, captivated မွှန်သည် (အရူးအမူးစွဲလမ်းသည်)
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Permeate (Verb)
- **Definition**: To spread throughout something; to pass through or penetrate. - **Example**: "The aroma of freshly baked bread permeated the house." - **Synonyms**: Penetrate, pervade, saturate, infuse စိမ့်ဝင်ပျံနှံသည်
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Nurture (Verb)
- **Definition**: To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something. - **Example**: "Parents nurture their children to help them grow into responsible adults." - **Synonyms**: Foster, cultivate, support, nourish
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Burgeoning (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing. - **Example**: "The burgeoning tech industry is attracting a lot of investors." - **Synonyms**: Growing, expanding, developing, thriving လျင်မြန်စွာတိုးတက်သော
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Estranged (Adjective)
- **Definition**: No longer close or affectionate to someone; alienated. - **Example**: "He felt estranged from his family after years of living abroad." - **Synonyms**: Alienated, separated, distanced, isolated ခပ်တန်းတန်းဖြစ်သွားသော
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Awry (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Away from the appropriate, planned, or expected course; amiss. - **Example**: "Their plans went awry when it started to rain heavily." - **Synonyms**: Amiss, wrong, askew, off course မှန်းထားတဲ့ အတိုင်းမဖြစ်သော
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Exaggerate (Verb)
- **Definition**: To represent something as being larger, better, or worse than it really is; to overstate. - **Example**: "He tends to exaggerate his achievements to impress others." - **Synonyms**: Overstate, embellish, magnify, overemphasize ပုံကြီးချဲ့သည် တစ်စိတ်ကို တစ်အိတ်လုပ်သည်
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Accolade (Noun)
- **Definition**: An award or privilege granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgment of merit. - **Example**: "She received the highest accolade in the industry for her contributions." - **Synonyms**: Honor, award, recognition, commendation ချီးကျုးထောပနာပြုခြင်း
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Passionate (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief. - **Example**: "She is passionate about her work and always gives her best effort." - **Synonyms**: Enthusiastic, fervent, ardent, intense စိတ်ပါဝင်စားမူ့ ပြင်းပြသော
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Compassionate (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others. - **Example**: "The compassionate nurse took great care of all her patients." - **Synonyms**: Sympathetic, empathetic, caring, kind-hearted သနား ဂရုနာဖြစ်သော
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Affectionate (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Showing, indicating, or characterized by affection or love; warmly attached and caring. - **Example**: "The affectionate puppy loved to snuggle with its owner." - **Synonyms**: Loving, tender, warm, fond ကြင်နာသော ချစ်ခင်သော
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Elusive (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Difficult to find, catch, or achieve. - **Example**: "The elusive fox managed to escape the hunters once again." - **Synonyms**: Evasive, slippery, hard to pin down, intangible ရှာရ ဖမ်းရ ခက်ခဲသော
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Covet (Verb)
- **Definition**: To desire something belonging to someone else. - **Example**: "He coveted his neighbor's new car." - **Synonyms**: Envy, desire, crave, yearn for ငမ်းငမ်းတက်လိုချငိသည် ( သူတစ်ပါးပိုင်ဆိုင်တာကို)
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Vicarious (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person. - **Example**: "She lived vicariously through the adventures of the characters in her favorite books." - **Synonyms**: Indirect, secondhand, surrogate, empathetic သွယ် ဝှိုက် ၍ တစ်ဆင့်ခံ အတွေ့အကြုံရှိသော / ခံစားရသော
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Conserve (Verb)
- **Definition**: To protect something, especially an environmentally or culturally important place or thing, from harm or destruction; to use resources sparingly. - **Example**: "We need to conserve water to ensure there is enough for future generations." - **Synonyms**: Preserve, protect, save, maintain ထိန်းသိမ်းစောင့်ရှောက်သည် ( သဘာဝ သံယံဇာတ / ယဉ်ကျေးမူ့ စသည့်....)
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Reciprocal (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Given, felt, or done in return; mutual. - **Example**: "Their relationship was based on reciprocal respect and trust." - **Synonyms**: Mutual, shared, corresponding, exchanged အပြန်အလှန်ဖြစ်သော
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Exhilarate (Verb)
- **Definition**: To make someone feel very happy, animated, or elated. - **Example**: "The thrilling roller coaster ride managed to exhilarate everyone." - **Synonyms**: Thrill, excite, elate, invigorate မြူးကြွရွင်းလန်းစေသည် အလွန်ပျော်ရွင်စေသည်
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Thrill (Verb)
- **Definition**: To cause someone to have a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure. - **Example**: "The surprise party was sure to thrill her." - **Synonyms**: Excite, exhilarate, elate, stimulate ရင်ဖိုစေသည် စိတ်လှုပ်ရှားစေသည်
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Elated (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Extremely happy and excited; overjoyed. - **Example**: "She was elated when she received the news of her promotion." - **Synonyms**: Overjoyed, ecstatic, jubilant, thrilled အလွန်ပျော်ရွင်သည်
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Ecstatic (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement. - **Example**: "She was ecstatic when she found out she had won the lottery." - **Synonyms**: Overjoyed, euphoric, elated, blissful အားရကျေနပ်သော ပီတိဖြစ်သော
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Dissipate (Verb)
- **Definition**: To disappear or cause to disappear; to disperse or scatter. - **Example**: "The fog will eventually dissipate as the sun rises." - **Synonyms**: Disperse, scatter, vanish, evaporate ကွယ်ပျောက်စေသည် ပျောက်ကွယ်စေသည်
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Dignity (Noun)
- **Definition**: The state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect. - **Example**: "She conducted herself with dignity even in difficult situations." - **Synonyms**: Honor, nobility, self-respect, decorum ဂုဏ်သိက္ခာ ဣန္ဒြေ
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Elicit (Verb)
To evoke or draw out (a response, answer, or fact) from someone in reaction to one's own actions or questions. - **Example**: "The teacher's question was designed to elicit thoughtful responses from the students." - **Synonyms**: Evoke, trigger, provoke, extract အစ်ထုတ်သည်
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Ambiguous (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning. - **Example**: "The politician's answer was deliberately ambiguous, leaving everyone confused." - **Synonyms**: Unclear, vague, equivocal, uncertain အဓိပ္ပာယ်မပြတ်သားသော
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Ambivalent (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone. - **Example**: "She felt ambivalent about her new job; excited by the challenge but sad to leave her old colleagues." - **Synonyms**: Uncertain, conflicted, torn, undecided စိတ်နှစ်ခွဖြစ်သော
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Temptation (Noun)
- **Definition**: The desire to do something, especially something wrong or unwise. - **Example**: "She resisted the temptation to eat the entire cake." - **Synonyms**: Allurement, lure, enticement, seduction ဖြားယောင်းမူ့ ဆွဲဆောင်ခြင်း
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Tout (Verb)
Tout (Verb/Noun) ### Back of Flashcard - **Definitions**: - **Verb**: To attempt to sell something, typically by a direct or persistent approach. - **Verb**: To promote or praise energetically; to advertise. - **Noun**: A person who solicits business, employment, support, or customers in an aggressive or bold manner. - **Examples**: - **Verb**: "The company touts its new product as the best in the market." - **Noun**: "The tout at the stadium was selling tickets at inflated prices." - **Synonyms**: - Promote, advertise, endorse, publicize, peddle - **Word Family**: - **Touting (Verb)**: "They have been touting
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Alacrity (Noun)
Alacrity is a noun that means cheerful readiness, eagerness, or enthusiasm to do something. It implies being quick and willing to respond or take action with energy and positivity. Examples in Sentences: 1. “She accepted the job offer with alacrity, excited to start her new role.” 2. “The students cleaned the classroom with alacrity to prepare for the special event.” 3. “He responded to the invitation with alacrity, eager to attend the party.”
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Stint (Noun)
- **Definition**: A period of time spent doing a particular activity or job. - **Example**: "She did a stint as a lifeguard during the summer." - **Synonyms**: Spell, period, term, duration
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Meagre (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Lacking in quantity or quality; scanty. - **Example**: "The meagre portions of food left everyone still feeling hungry." - **Synonyms**: Insufficient, scant, sparse, paltry နည်းပါးသော မစို့မပို့ဖြစ်သော
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Trickle (Verb)
- **Definition**: To flow or fall by drops or in a small, gentle stream. - **Example**: "Tears began to trickle down her cheeks." - **Synonyms**: Drip, dribble, seep, ooze
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Conscript (Verb)
- **Definition**: To forcibly enlist someone into military service. - **Example**: "During the war, many young men were conscripted into the army." - **Synonyms**: Draft, enlist, recruit, call up အတင်းအကျပ် စစ်မူ့ထမ်းစေသည်
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Obligate (Verb)
- **Definition**: To bind or compel someone, especially legally or morally. - **Example**: "The contract obligates him to complete the work by the end of the month." - **Synonyms**: Bind, compel, require, obligate တာဝန်ရှိသည် ( ဥပဒေ လူမူ့ရေးအရ)
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Compel (Verb)
- **Definition**: To force or drive someone to do something. - **Example**: "The evidence was so strong that it compelled him to confess." - **Synonyms**: Force, coerce, drive, urge
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Compelling (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way. - **Example**: "The lawyer presented a compelling argument that swayed the jury." - **Synonyms**: Captivating, fascinating, persuasive, riveting
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Vicious (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Deliberately cruel or violent. - **Example**: "The vicious attack left the victim with serious injuries." - **Synonyms**: Brutal, savage, ruthless, ferocious ရက်စက်သော ကြောက်စရာကောင်းသော
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Peremptory (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusque or authoritative way. - **Example**: "The manager's peremptory tone left no room for discussion." - **Synonyms**: Imperious, authoritative, commanding, dictatorial
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Rueful (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Expressing sorrow or regret, especially in a slightly humorous or wry way. - **Example**: "She gave a rueful smile after realizing her mistake." - **Synonyms**: Regretful, remorseful, apologetic, sorrowful
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Scour (Verb)
- **Definition**: To clean or brighten the surface of something by rubbing it hard, typically with an abrasive or detergent; to search thoroughly. - **Example**: "She had to scour the pots and pans after the big dinner." - **Synonyms**: Scrub, clean, search, scrub
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Tingle (Verb)
- **Definition**: To experience a slight prickling or stinging sensation. - **Example**: "Her skin began to tingle as she stood in the cold breeze." - **Synonyms**: Prickle, sting, itch, tickle စပ်ဖျင်းဖျင်းခံစားရသည် တစ်စစ်စ် ခံစားရသည်
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Humdinger (Noun)
- **Definition**: An outstanding or excellent person or thing. - **Example**: "The concert was a real humdinger, with amazing performances by all the artists." - **Synonyms**: Marvel, wonder, standout, gem
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Insatiable (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Impossible to satisfy. - **Example**: "Her insatiable curiosity led her to explore every corner of the library." - **Synonyms**: Unquenchable, voracious, unappeasable, avid မတင်းတိမ်သော
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Aspire (Verb)
- **Definition**: To direct one's hopes or ambitions toward achieving something. - **Example**: "She aspires to become a successful entrepreneur." - **Synonyms**: Strive, aim, desire, long for - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Aspiration - **Adjective**: Aspirational - **Adverb**: Aspirationally - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a person looking up at a mountain peak they wish to climb, symbolizing the ambition to reach great heights.
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Gloaming (Noun)
- **Definition**: The time of day just after sunset; twilight. - **Example**: "We sat outside in the gloaming, watching the fireflies dance." - **Synonyms**: Dusk, twilight, evening, nightfall - **Word Family**: - **Adjective**: Gloaming (used rarely in this form) - **Visual Tip**: Picture the sky just after the sun has set, with hues of purple and orange fading into darkness, symbolizing the transition from day to night. နေဝင်ဖြိုးဖျ ဆည်းဆာ
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Assuage (Verb)
- **Definition**: To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to relieve. - **Example**: "He tried to assuage his guilt by doing community service." - **Synonyms**: Alleviate, soothe, relieve, ease - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Assuagement - **Adjective**: Assuaging - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a calming balm being applied to a painful wound, symbolizing the relief and soothing of discomfort. သက်သာစေသည် / ခံသာစေသည်
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Sober (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Not affected by alcohol; serious, sensible, and solemn. - **Example**: "After the party, he remained sober and drove everyone home safely." - **Synonyms**: Clear-headed, temperate, serious, solemn - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Sobriety - **Adverb**: Soberly - **Visual Tip**: Picture someone with a clear and focused expression, possibly holding a glass of water at a social gathering, symbolizing sobriety and seriousness.
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Coherent (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole. - **Example**: "Her argument was clear and coherent, making it easy to follow." - **Synonyms**: Logical, consistent, clear, intelligible - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Coherence, Cohesion - **Adverb**: Coherently - **Visual Tip**: Picture puzzle pieces fitting together perfectly, symbolizing a clear and unified whole. အဆီအငေါတည့်သော
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Implacable (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Unable to be placated; relentless and unstoppable. - **Example**: "The implacable enemy showed no signs of retreating." - **Synonyms**: Unyielding, uncompromising, relentless, unappeasable - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Implacability - **Adverb**: Implacably - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a powerful storm that cannot be stopped or calmed, symbolizing an unyielding and relentless force. မကျေမချမ်းဖြစ်သော
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Pungent (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Having a sharply strong taste or smell; having a strong effect on the mind because of being clever and direct. - **Example**: "The pungent aroma of garlic filled the kitchen." - **Synonyms**: Sharp, acrid, strong, biting - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Pungency - **Adverb**: Pungently - **Visual Tip**: Imagine cutting into an onion and the strong smell that instantly hits you, symbolizing a sharp and intense sensation. အနံရသာ စူးရှပြင်းထန်သော
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Prise (Verb)
- **Definition**: To use force to move or open something; to extract or obtain something with effort. - **Example**: "He had to prise the lid off the paint can with a screwdriver." - **Synonyms**: Pry, lever, extract, wrench - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Priser - **Adjective**: Prised (rarely used, but can be found in some contexts) - **Visual Tip**: Picture someone using a crowbar to lift a nailed-down wooden plank, symbolizing the effort to move or extract something. အားသုံး၍ဖွင့်သည် ကန့်လန့်ဖွင့်သည်
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Equivoque (Noun)
- **Definition**: An ambiguous expression or statement; a play on words with double meanings. - **Example**: "The comedian's joke was an equivoque that had everyone laughing and thinking at the same time." - **Synonyms**: Pun, double entendre, ambiguity, wordplay - **Word Family**: - **Adjective**: Equivocal - **Adverb**: Equivocally - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a phrase or sentence that can be interpreted in two different ways, symbolizing the dual meanings of an equivoque. အဓိပ္ပာယ် မပြတ်သားခြင်း / မရောရာမသေချာ Use equivoque when referring to clever or deliberate wordplay or double meanings. • Use ambiguous to describe something unclear or open to interpretation.
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Equivocate (Verb)
- **Definition**: To use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself. - **Example**: "When asked about the controversial issue, the politician tended to equivocate to avoid a direct answer." - **Synonyms**: Prevaricate, dodge, hedge, evade - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Equivocation - **Adjective**: Equivocal - **Adverb**: Equivocally - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a person standing at a crossroads, speaking in a way that makes it unclear which path they will choose, symbolizing the use of ambiguous language to avoid commitment. တမင်(ခပ်လုံးလုံးပြောသည်)
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Indignant (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment. - **Example**: "She was indignant when she discovered that her hard work was not recognized." - **Synonyms**: Outraged, resentful, angry, irate - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Indignation - **Adverb**: Indignantly - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a person with a clenched fist and a frustrated expression, symbolizing the strong feelings of anger and injustice. မမျှမတ လုပ်ခြင်းကြောင့်ခံမရပ်နိုင်ဖြစ်သော
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Hustle (Verb & Noun)
- **As a Verb:** - **Definition**: To move or act with a sense of urgency and determination; to work hard and energetically. - **Example**: "She had to hustle to meet the project deadline." - **Synonyms**: Rush, hurry, expedite, push - **As a Noun:** - **Definition**: Busy and intense activity; effort put into achieving a goal. - **Example**: "The hustle of city life can be exhausting." - **Synonyms**: Bustle, effort, drive, activity - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Hustler (someone who hustles) - **Adjective**: Hustling (describing someone who is hustling) - **Visual Tip**: Picture a bustling city street with people moving quickly, symbolizing energy, effort, and determination. အပူတပြင်းလုပ်သည် သွားသည်
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Impede (Verb)
- **Definition**: To delay or prevent someone or something by obstructing them; hinder. - **Example**: "Heavy traffic can impede the progress of emergency vehicles." - **Synonyms**: Hinder, obstruct, hamper, block - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Impediment - **Adverb**: Impedingly (less common) - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a fallen tree blocking a road, symbolizing an obstacle that delays or prevents progress. ကြန့်ကြာစေသည် နှောင်နေးစေသည်
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Scintillating (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Sparkling or shining brightly; brilliantly and excitingly clever or skillful. - **Example**: "Her scintillating performance on stage captivated the audience." - **Synonyms**: Sparkling, dazzling, brilliant, gleaming - **Word Family**: - **Verb**: Scintillate - **Noun**: Scintillation - **Visual Tip**: Picture a night sky full of twinkling stars, symbolizing something that shines brightly and captures attention. ပြတ်ပြတ်ထင်ထင်ပြောင်မြောက်သော
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Deprive (Verb)
- **Definition**: To take away or deny something from someone, often something necessary or desired. - **Example**: "The new regulations will deprive many workers of their overtime pay." - **Synonyms**: Deny, strip, dispossess, rob - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Deprivation - **Adjective**: Deprived - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a person reaching out for something essential, but it's being taken away, symbolizing the act of depriving. တစ်စုံတစ်ယောက်ကို တစ်ခုခုမရအောင် / မခံစားရအောင် ပိတ်ပင်သည် / ချုပ်ချယ်သည်
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Revel (Verb)
- **Definition**: To enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing. - **Example**: "They would revel in the celebrations that lasted all night." - **Synonyms**: Celebrate, carouse, party, frolic - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Revelry (the act of reveling) - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a group of people dancing and cheering at a vibrant festival, symbolizing the lively enjoyment of a celebration. သောက်စားမြူးတူးသည်
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Confound (Verb)
- **Definition**: To cause surprise or confusion in someone, especially by acting against their expectations. - **Example**: "The magician's tricks confound even the most skeptical audience." - **Synonyms**: Bewilder, perplex, baffle, puzzle - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Confounder - **Adjective**: Confounding - **Adverb**: Confoundingly - **Visual Tip**: Picture someone scratching their head in bewilderment after seeing an unexpected magic trick, symbolizing the act of causing surprise or confusion. ဝေခွဲမရဖြစ်သည်
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Render (Verb)
- **Definitions**: - To cause to become; make. - To provide or give (a service, help, etc.). - To represent or depict artistically. - **Examples**: - "The illness rendered him unable to work." - "The artist rendered the landscape beautifully." - **Synonyms**: Make, provide, deliver, depict - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Rendering - **Adjective**: Rendered - **Visual Tip**: Imagine an artist carefully painting a scene, symbolizing the act of depicting or representing something artistically.
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Startle (Verb)
### Back of Flashcard: - **Definition**: To cause someone to feel sudden shock or alarm. - **Example**: "The loud noise startled her out of her daydream." - **Synonyms**: Surprise, frighten, shock, alarm - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Startle, Startlement - **Adjective**: Startling - **Adverb**: Startlingly - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a person jumping or flinching suddenly, symbolizing the reaction to being startled. အလန့်တကြားဖြစ်စေသည်
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Flinch
• Definition: To make a quick, sudden movement as a reaction to fear, pain, or surprise. • Example Sentence: She flinched when the ball flew past her face. • Synonyms: Recoil, cringe, withdrawn ရုတ်တရက် တွန့်ခနဲ့ ဖြစ်သွားသည်
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Unscathed (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Without suffering any injury, damage, or harm. - **Example**: "Miraculously, she emerged from the car accident unscathed." - **Synonyms**: Unharmed, uninjured, untouched, intact - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Scathe (though less commonly used) - **Visual Tip**: Imagine someone walking away from a dangerous situation like a fire or accident without a scratch, symbolizing the state of being unharmed. မထိမရှ မပွန်းမပဲ့သော
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Momentous (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Of great importance or significance, especially in having a bearing on future events. - **Example**: "The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous occasion for both countries." - **Synonyms**: Significant, historic, pivotal, crucial - **Word Family**: - **Adverb**: Momentously - **Noun**: Momentousness - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a historic event, like the first moon landing, symbolizing something of great importance and lasting impact. အလွန် အလွန် အရေးကြီးသော
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Wary (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems. - **Example**: "She was wary of strangers offering unsolicited help." - **Synonyms**: Cautious, watchful, vigilant, alert - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Wariness - **Adverb**: Warily - **Visual Tip**: Imagine someone looking around carefully before crossing a busy street, symbolizing caution and alertness. သတိထားသော သတိရှိသော
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Weary (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep. - **Example**: "After the long journey, they were too weary to unpack their bags." - **Synonyms**: Tired, exhausted, fatigued, worn out - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Weariness - **Adverb**: Wearily - **Visual Tip**: Imagine someone sitting down heavily, eyes drooping and shoulders slumped, symbolizing extreme tiredness ခြေကုန်လက်ပန်းကျသော
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Muster (Verb)
- To gather or assemble (a number or amount). - To summon up (a feeling, attitude, or response) from within oneself. - **Examples**: - "The general mustered all the troops for inspection." - "She mustered the courage to speak in front of the large audience." - **Synonyms**: Gather, assemble, collect, summon - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Muster (as in a gathering, especially of troops) - **Adjective**: Mustered - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a group of soldiers lining up for inspection, symbolizing the act of gathering together. i) စုဆောင်းသည် ii) အားတင်းသည် အားခဲသည်
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Conscience (Noun)
- **Definition**: An inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior. - **Example**: "His conscience told him that it was wrong to lie." - **Synonyms**: Moral sense, inner voice, sense of right and wrong, ethics - **Word Family**: - **Adjective**: Conscientious - **Adverb**: Conscientiously - **Visual Tip**: Imagine an angel and a devil on someone's shoulders, each whispering into their ear, symbolizing the inner voice guiding moral decisions. အသိတရား
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Stodgy (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Dull, boring, and unimaginative; often associated with being overly formal or old-fashioned. - **Example**: "The lecture was so stodgy that many students struggled to stay awake." - **Synonyms**: Dull, boring, stuffy, uninteresting - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Stodginess - **Adverb**: Stodgily - **Visual Tip**: Imagine an old, dusty book sitting in a dimly lit library, symbolizing something dull and old-fashioned. ပျင်းရိ ငြီးငွေ့ဖွယ်ကောင်းသော
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Begrudge (Verb)
- **Definitions**: - To give or allow something reluctantly or resentfully. - To envy (someone) the possession or enjoyment of something. - **Examples**: - "She begrudged every penny spent on her brother's education." - "He begrudged her the success she had earned." - **Synonyms**: Resent, envy, grudge, be reluctant to - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Begrudgement, Begrudger - **Adjective**: Begrudging - **Adverb**: Begrudgingly - **Visual Tip**: Imagine someone reluctantly handing over money with a frown on their face, symbolizing the act of giving something grudgingly or with envy မနာလိုသည် / တွန့်တိုသည်
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Cadge (Verb)
- **Definition**: To ask for or obtain something to which one is not strictly entitled. - **Example**: "He managed to cadge a free meal from the generous host." - **Synonyms**: Beg, scrounge, sponge, mooch - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Cadger - **Adjective**: Cadged - **Visual Tip**: Imagine someone persistently asking for spare change on the street, symbolizing the act of begging or obtaining something without entitlement. ကပ်ရပ်တောင်းသည်
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Austere (Adjective)
- **Definitions**: - Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance. - Having no comforts or luxuries; harsh or ascetic. - **Examples**: - "The headmaster's austere demeanor intimidated the students." - "They lived an austere life in the mountains, with minimal comforts." - **Synonyms**: Stern, strict, harsh, ascetic, unadorned - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Austerity - **Adverb**: Austerely - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a plain, bare room with minimal furniture, symbolizing simplicity and lack of luxury. စည်းကမ်းကြီးသော ခြိုးခြံသော
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Frugal (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Sparing or economical with regard to money or food; avoiding waste. - **Example**: "She lived a frugal life, always saving money and avoiding unnecessary expenses." - **Synonyms**: Thrifty, economical, prudent, sparing - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Frugality - **Adverb**: Frugally - **Visual Tip**: Imagine someone carefully budgeting their money, choosing to cook at home instead of dining out, symbolizing the practice of being economical and avoiding waste. ချိုးခြံချွေတာသော
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Patronize (Verb)
- to speak to or behave towards someone as if they are stupid or not important: Stop patronizing me - I understand the play as well as you do. - To frequent a store, restaurant, or other establishment as a customer. - **Examples**: - "Her colleagues hated how she would patronize them during meetings." - "They often patronize the local coffee shop." - **Synonyms**: Condescend, belittle, frequent, support - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Patron, Patronage - **Adjective**: Patronizing - **Adverb**: Patronizingly - **Visual Tip**: Imagine someone speaking to another in a condescending tone, symbolizing the act of treating others as if they are inferior. အထက်စီးနင့် ဆက်ဆံသည်
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Indiscreet (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Having or showing a lack of judgment, especially in revealing secrets or confidential information. - **Example**: "His indiscreet comments at the party caused a lot of unnecessary drama." - **Synonyms**: Imprudent, careless, reckless, thoughtless - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Indiscretion - **Adverb**: Indiscreetly - **Visual Tip**: Imagine someone gossiping loudly in public, not realizing others can hear, symbolizing the lack of discretion. နှုတ်ဖွာသော နှုတ်မစောင့်စည်းသော မသိုသိပ်သော
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Glamorous (Adjective)
Having an air of allure, romance, and excitement, often through an attractive appearance or style. - **Example**: "The actress looked glamorous in her sparkling evening gown at the red carpet event." - **Synonyms**: Stylish, elegant, chic, attractive, dazzling - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Glamour - **Adverb**: Glamourously - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a Hollywood movie star walking down a red carpet, with cameras flashing and fans cheering, symbolizing a striking and captivating appearance မက်မောစွဲလမ်းဖွယ်ကောင်းသော
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Wield (Verb)
- To hold and use (a weapon or tool). - To have and exercise (power, authority, or influence). - **Examples**: - "He could wield a sword with great skill." - "She wields considerable influence in the company." - **Synonyms**: Handle, brandish, exert, exercise - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Wielder - **Adjective**: Wielded (past tense) - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a knight holding a sword with confidence, symbolizing the ability to use and control effectively.
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Squiggle (Noun/Verb)
- **Definition (Noun)**: A short, irregular curve or twist, as in a line or design. - **Definition (Verb)**: To form or move in squiggles; to write or draw in a wavy or jerky manner. - **Examples**: - (Noun) "The child's drawing was full of colorful squiggles." - (Verb) "She squiggled her signature on the form." - **Synonyms**: Scribble, doodle, swirl, zigzag - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Squiggler - **Adjective**: Squiggly - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a line on a piece of paper moving in playful, wavy patterns, symbolizing an irregular curve or twis တွန့်အိ တွန့်ခေါက်မျဉ်း / ကြောင်ခြစ်ရာ
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Culminate (Verb)
- To reach a climax or point of highest development. - To arrive at a final stage or highest point. - **Examples**: - "The festival will culminate with a spectacular fireworks display." Culminate: Focuses on the process leading to the peak or conclusion. • Climax: Focuses on the moment of greatest intensity or drama. - "Years of hard work culminated in her receiving a prestigious award." - **Synonyms**: Peak, climax, conclude, reach, finish - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Culmination - **Adjective**: Culminating - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a mountain climber reaching the summit, symbolizing the highest point or climax of a journey. ဇာတ်ရှိန်အမြင့်ဆုံးရောက်သည် / အထွတ်အထိပ်ကိုရောက်သည်
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Stern (Adjective)
- Serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and discipline. - **Examples**: - "The teacher's stern expression silenced the noisy classroom." - "His stern warning left no room for negotiation." - **Synonyms**: Strict, severe, harsh, rigid - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Sternness - **Adverb**: Sternly - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a strict teacher with a serious expression, symbolizing a no-nonsense attitude. တင်းမာသော ခက်ထန်သော
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Disparage (Verb)
To regard or represent as being of little worth; to speak about someone or something in a way that shows strong disapproval or lack of respect. - **Examples**: - "He would often disparage his colleagues' work in meetings." - "The article disparaged her achievements, undermining her hard work." - **Synonyms**: Belittle, denigrate, deprecate, devalue - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Disparagement - **Adjective**: Disparaging - **Adverb**: Disparagingly - **Visual Tip**: Imagine someone speaking dismissively about another person's ideas, symbolizing the act of making someone or something seem less important or valuable. ချိုးနိုမ်ပြောသည်
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Instil (Verb)
- To gradually but firmly establish (an idea or attitude) in a person's mind. - To introduce (a liquid, especially a medicine) drop by drop. - **Examples**: - "Her parents worked hard to instil a sense of responsibility in her." - "The nurse instilled the medicine into his eyes." - **Synonyms**: Implant, inculcate, infuse, impress - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Instillation - **Adjective**: Instilled - **Visual Tip**: Imagine planting a seed and nurturing it until it grows, symbolizing the gradual process of establishing something in someone's mind. ဖြည်းဖြည်းခြင်းသွပ်သွင်းပေးသည် (စိတ်ကူးစိတ်သန်း/ စိတ်နေစိတ်ထား)
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Exonerate (Verb)
To officially clear someone from blame or fault, especially after due consideration of the case. - **Example**: "The evidence presented in court helped to exonerate the accused from all charges." - **Synonyms**: Absolve, acquit, vindicate, clear - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Exoneration - **Adjective**: Exonerated - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a judge holding up a document that declares someone innocent, symbolizing the act of clearing someone from blame. အပြစ်မရှိကြောင်း တရားဝင်ကြေငြာသည်
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Concur (Verb)
- To be of the same opinion; to agree. - To happen or occur at the same time; to coincide. - **Examples**: - "I concur with your assessment of the situation." - "Several events will concur during the festival weekend." - **Synonyms**: Agree, coincide, correspond, align - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Concurrence - **Adjective**: Concurrent - **Adverb**: Concurrently - **Visual Tip**: Imagine two people nodding in agreement during a discussion, symbolizing the act of being in accord. သဘောထားတိုက်ဆိုင်သည်
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Acute (Adjective)
- Experiencing something intensely or sharply. - Referring to conditions or situations that are severe and sudden in onset. - Describing an angle that is less than 90 degrees. - **Examples**: - "She felt an acute pain in her side." - "The patient was diagnosed with acute bronchitis." - "The triangle has three acute angles." - **Synonyms**: Severe, intense, sharp, critical - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Acuteness - **Adverb**: Acutely - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a doctor diagnosing a patient with a sudden, severe illness, symbolizing something intense and immediate. အထူးတလည် အရေးကြီးသော
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Palaver (Noun/Verb)
- Prolonged and idle discussion. - Flattery or smooth talk. - **Definitions (Verb)**: - To talk unnecessarily at length. - To engage in flattery. - **Examples**: - (Noun) "The meeting turned into a tedious palaver that accomplished nothing." - (Verb) "They palavered for hours without reaching a decision." - **Synonyms**: Chatter, prattle, babble, flattery - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Palaverer - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a group of people engaged in a lengthy, pointless conversation, symbolizing idle and prolonged discussion. အရေမရအဖတ်မရ ဆွေးနွှေးသည်
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Tangle (Noun/Verb)
A twisted or knotted mass of something, like hair or thread. - **Definition (Verb)**: To twist or knot together in a confused mass. - **Examples**: - (Noun) "Her hair was in a tangle after the windy day." - (Verb) "He managed to tangle the cords while trying to untangle them." - **Synonyms**: Knot, twist, snarl, entangle - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Tangler - **Adjective**: Tangled - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a ball of yarn that has become a chaotic, knotted mess, symbolizing the state of being tangled.
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Animosity (Noun)
Strong hostility or antagonism toward someone or something. - **Examples**: - "There was clear animosity between the two rivals." - "Her animosity towards him was evident in every interaction." - **Synonyms**: Hostility, antagonism, enmity, resentment - **Word Family**: - **Adjective**: Animosious - **Visual Tip**: Imagine two people glaring at each other with intense dislike, symbolizing a strong feeling of hostility. မလိုမုန်းထားခြင်း
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Sceptical (Adjective)
Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations. - **Examples**: - "She was sceptical about the effectiveness of the new policy." - "He listened to the story with a sceptical expression." - **Synonyms**: Doubtful, dubious, questioning, suspicious - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Scepticism - **Adverb**: Sceptically - **Visual Tip**: Imagine someone raising an eyebrow and crossing their arms, symbolizing a doubtful or questioning attitude. အယုံအကြည်မရှိသော / သံသယရှိသော
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Advocate (Noun/Verb)
-(Noun)**: A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy. - **Definition (Verb)**: To publicly support or recommend a particular cause or policy. - **Examples**: - (Noun) "She is a strong advocate for environmental protection." - (Verb) "They advocate for better healthcare services." - **Synonyms**: Supporter, champion, proponent, backer - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Advocacy - **Adjective**: Advocative - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a person speaking passionately at a rally, symbolizing someone who supports a cause or policy. ထောက်ခံသည် /ရှေ့နေလိုက်သည်
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Prosecute (Verb)
- To institute legal proceedings against a person or organization. - To continue with a course of action with the aim of completing it. - **Examples**: - "The attorney decided to prosecute the case vigorously." - "They decided to prosecute the project despite the challenges." - **Synonyms**: Sue, litigate, indict, pursue - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Prosecution - **Adjective**: Prosecutable - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a lawyer presenting evidence in court, symbolizing the act of prosecuting a case. 1) တရားစွဲဆိုခြင်း 2) (ရှေနေ့မှ တရားလိုကို) ကိုယ်စားပြု အမူ့လိုက်ပေးသည် 3) ဆက်လက်ဆောင်ရွက်သည်
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Constipated (Adjective)
Definition**: Unable to empty the bowels as easily or as often as normal, typically associated with hard stools. - **Examples**: - "He felt constipated after not drinking enough water." - "Constipated individuals often experience discomfort and difficulty during bowel movements." - **Synonyms**: Blocked, obstructed - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Constipation - **Adjective**: Constipating - **Visual Tip**: Imagine someone struggling to use the bathroom, symbolizing the difficulty in bowel movements. ဝမ်းချုပ်သော
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Atrocious (Adjective)
Extremely bad or unpleasant; horrifyingly wicked or cruel. - **Examples**: - "The food at the restaurant was atrocious." - "The crime committed was utterly atrocious." - **Synonyms**: Horrible, dreadful, appalling, terrible - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Atrocity - **Adverb**: Atrociously - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a scene of total chaos or something extremely unpleasant, symbolizing the extreme negativity of the term. ၁)အလွန်ဆိုးရွားသော ၂) အလွန်ရက်စက်သော
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Pacifical (Adjective)
Related to promoting peace; peaceful or peaceable in nature. - **Examples**: - "The pacifical approach to resolving conflicts was appreciated by both parties." - "Her pacifical demeanor helped calm the tense situation." - **Synonyms**: Peaceful, non-violent, harmonious - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Pacifism, pacification - **Adverb**: Pacifically - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a dove, often a symbol of peace, soaring peacefully in a clear sky, symbolizing the tranquility associated with being pacifical.
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Exempt (Adjective/Verb)
(Adjective)**: Free from an obligation or liability imposed on others. - **Definition (Verb)**: To free someone from an obligation or liability imposed on others. - **Examples**: - (Adjective) "Students with medical conditions are exempt from physical education classes." - (Verb) "The new policy will exempt low-income families from the tax increase." - **Synonyms**: Excused, free, excluded, immune - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Exemption - **Adjective**: Exemptible - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a special pass or badge that grants someone the ability to bypass certain rules, symbolizing exemption. လွတ်ငြိမ်းချမ်းသာခွင့်ရသည်
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Pandiculation (Noun)
The act of stretching and yawning, especially upon waking up or when feeling tired. - **Examples**: - "Pandiculation is a common behavior seen in many mammals, including humans and cats." - "He felt a sense of relief after a good pandiculation first thing in the morning." - **Synonyms**: Stretching, yawning - **Word Family**: - **Verb**: Pandiculate - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a cat or a person stretching and yawning after waking up, symbolizing the natural act of pandiculation. အပျင်ကြောဆန့်ခြင်း
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Innocuous (Adjective) အင်နော့်ခ်ကူးရက်စ်
Not harmful or offensive; harmless. - **Examples**: - "The comment he made was innocuous and meant no offense." - "The plant may look dangerous, but it is actually innocuous." - **Synonyms**: Harmless, safe, benign, inoffensive - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Innocuousness - **Adverb**: Innocuously - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a small, gentle rabbit, symbolizing something that is completely harmless and safe. ၁) အန္တာရယ် မပေးသော ၂) သဘောရိုးဖြင့်
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Stumble (Verb/Noun)
(Verb)**: To trip or lose one's balance while walking or running. - **Definition (Noun)**: An act of tripping or losing balance. - **Examples**: - (Verb) "She stumbled over the uneven pavement." - (Noun) "He took a stumble but quickly regained his footing." - **Synonyms**: Trip, falter, slip, stagger - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Stumbler - **Adjective**: Stumbling - **Visual Tip**: Imagine someone tripping over a small rock and momentarily losing their balance, symbolizing the act of stumbling.
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Treacherous (Adjective)
Hazardous because of presenting hidden or unpredictable dangers; betraying trust, deceptive. - **Examples**: - "The mountain path was treacherous after the rain." - "He was accused of treacherous behavior for leaking confidential information." - **Synonyms**: Dangerous, perilous, deceitful, unreliable - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Treachery - **Adverb**: Treacherously - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a slippery, winding mountain trail or a person with a deceitful smile, symbolizing both the physical and metaphorical dangers. စိတ်မချရသော သစ္စာဖောက်သော
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Confiscate (Verb)
To take or seize someone's property with authority, typically as a penalty or for legal reasons. - **Examples**: - "The police had the authority to confiscate illegal items." - "The teacher will confiscate any phones that are used during the exam." - **Synonyms**: Seize, impound, commandeer, expropriate - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Confiscation - **Adjective**: Confiscatory - **Visual Tip**: Imagine an official taking away items from someone as part of enforcing the law, symbolizing the act of confiscation.
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Assail (Verb)
To attack vigorously or violently; to assault. - **Examples**: - "The soldiers were ordered to assail the fortress at dawn." - "He was assailed with questions from the media." - **Synonyms**: Attack, assault, charge, beset - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Assailant, assault - **Adjective**: Assailing - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a knight charging at a castle with full force, symbolizing a vigorous attack.
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Jeopardize (Verb)
To put someone or something into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure. - **Examples**: - "His actions could jeopardize the entire project." - "The decision to delay may jeopardize their chances of winning." - **Synonyms**: Endanger, risk, imperil, threaten - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Jeopardy - **Adjective**: Jeopardizing - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a person walking on a tightrope above a canyon, symbolizing a situation where one wrong move could lead to danger or failure.
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Coerce (Verb)
To persuade an unwilling person to do something by using force or threats. - **Examples**: - "The suspect was coerced into confessing to the crime." - "They tried to coerce him into signing the agreement." - **Synonyms**: Compel, force, pressure, intimidate - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Coercion - **Adjective**: Coercive - **Visual Tip**: Imagine someone being pressured or forced into a decision against their will, symbolizing the act of coercion. အကျပ်ကိုင်သည်
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Harangue (Noun/Verb)
A lengthy and aggressive speech. - **Definition (Verb)**: To lecture someone at length in an aggressive and critical manner. - **Examples**: - (Noun) "The politician's harangue lasted for over an hour." - (Verb) "She harangued the employees for their lack of productivity." - **Synonyms**: Tirade, diatribe, rant, lecture - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Haranguer - **Adjective**: Haranguing - **Visual Tip**: Imagine someone standing on a podium, passionately and aggressively delivering a long speech, symbolizing the act of haranguing.
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Languish (Verb)
To lose or lack vitality; to grow weak or feeble. To suffer from being forced to remain in an unpleasant situation. - **Examples**: - "Plants may languish without sufficient sunlight and water." - "Prisoners languished in the harsh conditions of the dungeon." - **Synonyms**: Weaken, deteriorate, wilt, fade - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Languishment - **Adjective**: Languishing - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a wilted flower or someone looking tired and weak, symbolizing the loss of energy and vitality. အားအင်လျော့လာသည် တိုးတက်မူ့ကျဆင်းသည်
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Sublime (Adjective)
Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe. - **Examples**: - "The view from the mountaintop was simply sublime." - "Her performance was sublime, leaving the audience in awe." - **Synonyms**: Majestic, magnificent, superb, splendid ရင်သပ်ရှုမောဖွယ်ကောင်းသော - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Sublimity, sublimation - **Adverb**: Sublimely - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a breathtaking sunset over the ocean, symbolizing something that is profoundly beautiful and awe-inspiring.
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Malingerer (Noun) မလင့်ဂရာလ်
A person who pretends to be ill or injured in order to avoid work or duty. - **Examples**: - "The company discovered that he was a malingerer who frequently faked illnesses." - "The malingerer was caught lying about his health to get out of his responsibilities." - **Synonyms**: Shirker, idler, slacker, dodger - **Word Family**: - **Verb**: Malinger - **Visual Tip**: Imagine someone pretending to be sick in bed to avoid going to work, symbolizing the act of malingering. အလုပ်မလုပ်ချင်၍နေမကောင်းချင်ယောင်ဆောင်သူ
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Dapple (Noun/Verb)
- **Definition (Noun)**: A small patch of light or color. - **Definition (Verb)**: To mark with spots or rounded patches. - **Examples**: - (Noun) "The horse had dapples all over its coat." - (Verb) "Sunlight dappled the forest floor through the leaves." - **Synonyms**: Spot, fleck, speckle, dot - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Dappling - **Adjective**: Dappled - **Visual Tip**: Imagine sunlight filtering through a tree, creating spots of light and shade on the ground, symbolizing the act of dappling.
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Exert (Verb)
- **Definition**: To apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality); to make a physical or mental effort. - **Examples**: - "He had to exert all his strength to lift the heavy box." - "She exerts a positive influence on the team." - **Synonyms**: Apply, exercise, employ, use - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Exertion - **Adjective**: Exertive - **Visual Tip**: Imagine someone pushing against a heavy object, using all their strength and effort, symbolizing the act of exerting force or effort.
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Usurp (Verb)
- **Definition**: To take a position of power or importance illegally or by force. - **Examples**: - "The general tried to usurp the throne from the king." - "He attempted to usurp her role as team leader." - **Synonyms**: Seize, take over, appropriate, commandeer - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Usurpation, usurper - **Adjective**: Usurping - **Visual Tip**: Imagine someone forcibly taking a crown from a rightful ruler, symbolizing the act of usurping power.
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Rile (Verb)
- **Definition**: To make someone annoyed or irritated. - **Examples**: - "The constant noise from the construction site began to rile the residents." - "She knew exactly how to rile him up with her comments." - **Synonyms**: Irritate, annoy, provoke, aggravate - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Riling - **Adjective**: Riled - **Visual Tip**: Imagine someone repeatedly tapping another person on the shoulder until they get visibly annoyed, symbolizing the act of riling someone.
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Irritate (Verb)
- **Definition**: To make someone annoyed, impatient, or angry. - **Examples**: - "The loud music began to irritate the neighbors." - "His constant interruptions irritated her during the meeting." - **Synonyms**: Annoy, vex, bother, aggravate - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Irritation - **Adjective**: Irritating - **Adverb**: Irritatingly - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a person tapping their fingers on a desk continuously, causing someone nearby to become increasingly annoyed, symbolizing the act of irritation.
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Derelict (Adjective/Noun)
- **Definition (Adjective)**: In a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect. - **Definition (Noun)**: A person without a home, job, or property; a piece of property, especially a ship, abandoned and in poor condition. - **Examples**: - (Adjective) "The derelict building was an eyesore in the neighborhood." - (Noun) "The derelict was found sleeping in the abandoned warehouse." - **Synonyms**: Neglected, abandoned, dilapidated, neglected - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Dereliction - **Visual Tip**: Imagine an old, crumbling house overgrown with weeds, symbolizing a state of neglect and disrepair.
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Visceral (Adjective)
Relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect; instinctive or emotional. - **Examples**: - "She had a visceral reaction to the tragic news." - "His visceral fear of heights kept him from climbing the ladder." - **Synonyms**: Instinctive, emotional, gut, intuitive - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Viscera, visceralness - **Adverb**: Viscerally - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a person reacting with a strong, instinctive emotion, such as fear or joy, without needing to think about it, symbolizing a visceral response.
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Puff (Noun/Verb)
- **Definition (Noun)**: A short, explosive burst of breath or wind. - **Definition (Verb)**: To blow in short, quick bursts; to breathe heavily or rapidly due to exertion. - **Examples**: - (Noun) "A puff of wind blew the leaves around." - (Verb) "He puffed out his cheeks and blew out the candles." - **Synonyms**: Blow, gust, exhale, pant - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Puffiness - **Adjective**: Puffy - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a person blowing out birthday candles or a small cloud of smoke, symbolizing the act of puffing.
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Renege (Verb)
- **Definition**: To go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract. - **Examples**: - "He reneged on his promise to help with the project." - "The company was criticized for reneging on its commitments." - **Synonyms**: Back out, withdraw, retract, default - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Renegation - **Visual Tip**: Imagine someone breaking a handshake, symbolizing the act of going back on a promise.
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Eloquent (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something. - **Examples**: - "Her eloquent speech moved the audience to tears." - "He was known for his eloquent writing style." - **Synonyms**: Articulate, expressive, persuasive, moving - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Eloquence - **Adverb**: Eloquently - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a skilled orator speaking passionately to a captivated audience, symbolizing the power of eloquence စကားပြောကောင်းသော
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Assuage (Verb)
- **Definition**: To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to satisfy an appetite or desire. - **Examples**: - "He tried to assuage his guilt by apologizing." - "She brought ice cream to assuage the children's disappointment." - **Synonyms**: Alleviate, soothe, ease, mitigate - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Assuagement - **Adjective**: Assuaging - **Visual Tip**: Imagine someone soothing a crying child with comforting words and a gentle hug, symbolizing the act of making an unpleasant feeling less intense.
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Soporific (Adjective/Noun)
(Adjective)**: Tending to induce drowsiness or sleep. - **Definition (Noun)**: A drug or other agent that induces sleep. - **Examples**: - (Adjective) "The soporific effect of the medication made it hard for her to stay awake." - (Noun) "He was prescribed a soporific to help with his insomnia." - **Synonyms**: Sleep-inducing, sedative, somnolent, tranquilizing - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Soporificity - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a comfortable bed with soft pillows and a cozy blanket, symbolizing the feeling of drowsiness and sleepiness. ငိုက်မျဉ်းစေသည် အိပ်ပျော်စေသည်
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Pirated (Adjective)
- **Definition**: Illegally copied and distributed without permission from the original creator or owner. - **Examples**: - "He was caught selling pirated movies online." - "The software company took legal action against those who distributed pirated versions of their product." - **Synonyms**: Illegal, unauthorized, counterfeit, bootleg - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Piracy, pirate - **Verb**: Pirate - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a person copying a DVD or software illegally, symbolizing the act of piracy.
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Counterfeit (Adjective/Noun/Verb)
- **Definition (Adjective)**: Made in exact imitation of something valuable or important with the intention to deceive or defraud. - **Definition (Noun)**: A fraudulent imitation of something else; a forgery. - **Definition (Verb)**: To make an exact imitation of something valuable or important with the intention to deceive. - **Examples**: - (Adjective) "He was arrested for using counterfeit money." - (Noun) "The painting was discovered to be a counterfeit." - (Verb) "They were caught counterfeiting the designer handbags." - **Synonyms**: Fake, forged, imitation, fraudulent - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Counterfeiter, counterfeiting - **Adjective**: Counterfeit - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a stack of fake currency notes that look almost identical to real ones, symbolizing the act of counterfeiting.
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Ideal (Adjective/Noun)
- **Definition (Adjective)**: Perfectly suitable; the best possible. - **Definition (Noun)**: A standard of perfection or excellence. - **Examples**: - (Adjective) "She found the ideal solution to the problem." - (Noun) "He strives to live up to his ideals of honesty and integrity." - **Synonyms**: Perfect, optimal, exemplary, best - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Idealist, idealism - **Adjective**: Idealistic - **Adverb**: Ideally - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a flawless diamond or a perfectly balanced scale, symbolizing the concept of ideal perfection.
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Idle (Adjective/Verb)
- **Definition (Adjective)**: Avoiding work or being lazy; without purpose or effect; pointless. - **Definition (Verb)**: To spend time doing nothing; to move or run at a slow speed, typically while disengaged from any load. - **Examples**: - (Adjective) "He spent an idle afternoon relaxing in the garden." - (Verb) "The car idled at the traffic light." - **Synonyms**: Inactive, lazy, unproductive, indolent - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Idleness, idler - **Adverb**: Idly - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a person lounging in a hammock, doing absolutely nothing, symbolizing the concept of being idle.
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Defer (Verb)
- **Definition**: To put off an action or event to a later time; postpone. - **Examples**: - "They decided to defer the meeting until next week." - "You can defer your payments if you are experiencing financial difficulties." - **Synonyms**: Postpone, delay, put off, reschedule - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Deferment, deferral - **Adjective**: Deferable - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a calendar with an appointment being moved to a later date, symbolizing the act of deferring.
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Abolish (Verb)
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution. - **Examples**: - "The government voted to abolish the outdated law." - "Slavery was abolished in many countries during the 19th century." - **Synonyms**: Eliminate, eradicate, terminate, repeal - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Abolition - **Noun (Person)**: Abolitionist - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a broken chain, symbolizing the end of a restrictive practice or system. ဖျက်သိမ်းသည် ရုပ်သိမ်းသည်
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Subside (Verb)
To become less intense, violent, or severe; to diminish or decrease. - **Examples**: - "The storm began to subside after a few hours." - "His anger finally subsided after he talked about his feelings." - **Synonyms**: Diminish, decrease, abate, lessen - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Subsidence - **Visual Tip**: Imagine waves in the ocean gradually calming down after a storm, symbolizing the act of subsiding.
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Extravagant (Adjective)
Exceeding what is reasonable or appropriate; lavish or excessive in spending or behavior. - **Examples**: - "She hosted an extravagant party with a live orchestra and gourmet food." - "His extravagant spending habits left him in debt." - **Synonyms**: Lavish, excessive, indulgent, luxurious - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Extravagance - **Adverb**: Extravagantly - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a grand, lavish event with opulent decorations and a luxurious setting, symbolizing extravagance. ၁) အလွန်အကျွံဖြစ်သော ၂) လက်ဖွာသော
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Lavish (Adjective/Verb)
- **Definition (Adjective)**: Sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious. - **Definition (Verb)**: To bestow something in generous or extravagant quantities upon. - **Examples**: - (Adjective) "The hotel room was decorated in lavish detail." - (Verb) "They lavished gifts on the newlyweds." - **Synonyms**: Luxurious, opulent, extravagant, abundant - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Lavishness - **Adverb**: Lavishly - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a grand banquet with an abundance of food and opulent decorations, symbolizing lavishness. ၁) ရက်ရောပေးကမ်းသော / အလျံပယ်ဖြစ်သော / ခမ်းနားထည်ဝါသော ၂) ရက်ရောသည် သဒ္ဒါသည်
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Accrue (Verb)
To accumulate or gather something gradually over time. - **Examples**: - "Interest will accrue on the savings account." - "She accrued a wealth of knowledge from her extensive reading." - **Synonyms**: Accumulate, gather, amass, collect - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Accrual - **Adjective**: Accruable - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a small snowball rolling down a hill, gradually gathering more snow and growing larger as it moves, symbolizing the gradual accumulation.
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Enervate (Verb)
To cause someone to feel drained of energy or vitality; to weaken. - **Examples**: - "The long, hot day enervated him." - "The tedious tasks enervated her spirit." - **Synonyms**: Weaken, exhaust, drain, debilitate - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Enervation - **Adjective**: Enervating - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a wilting flower losing its strength and vitality, symbolizing the act of being enervated. အားအင်ကုန်ခမ်းစေသည်
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Impeccable (Adjective)
Perfect and without any mistakes; flawless. - **Examples**: - "Her performance in the play was impeccable." - "The chef is known for his impeccable attention to detail." - **Synonyms**: Flawless, perfect, faultless, immaculate - **Word Family**: - **Adverb**: Impeccably - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a perfectly polished diamond with no flaws, symbolizing the idea of being impeccable. ပြောစရာမရှိအောင် ကောင်းသော
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Bum (Noun/Verb)
#A person who avoids work and spends time aimlessly or without purpose; a lazy or idle person. - **Definition (Verb)**: To ask for or obtain something (often in a casual or informal way) without paying for it or providing anything in return. - **Examples**: - (Noun) "He is a bum who spends all day on the couch." - (Verb) "Can I bum a cigarette off you?" - **Synonyms**: (Noun) Vagrant, loafer, idler; (Verb) Scrounge, beg, borrow - **Word Family**: - **Adjective**: Bum (as in "a bum deal" meaning a bad deal) - **Visual Tip**: Imagine someone lounging on a park bench with a carefree attitude, symbolizing the idea of a bum.
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Distraught (Adjective)
Deeply upset and agitated. - **Examples**: - "She was distraught after hearing the tragic news." - "The distraught parents searched frantically for their missing child." - **Synonyms**: Agitated, distressed, upset, troubled - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a person holding their head in their hands, visibly upset and overwhelmed, symbolizing the feeling of being distraught.
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Nudge (Verb/Noun)
- **Verb**: To push or prod someone or something gently, often to draw attention or encourage action. - **Noun**: A gentle push or prod. - **Examples**: - (Verb) "She nudged him to get his attention." - (Noun) "He felt a nudge on his arm." - **Synonyms**: Prod, poke, push, encourage - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a person gently pushing someone else with their elbow to get their attention, symbolizing the act of a nudge.
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Implicate (Verb)
To show or suggest that someone is involved in a crime or other wrongdoing. - **Examples**: - "The evidence implicates him in the robbery." - "She was implicated in the scandal due to her connections." - **Synonyms**: Incriminate, involve, entangle, associate - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Implication - **Adjective**: Implicative - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a detective pointing to a clue that connects someone to a crime, symbolizing the act of implicating. ပါဝင်ပတ်သက်သည် ငြိစွန်းသည်
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Prominent (Adjective)
Standing out or projecting; important, famous, or notable. - **Examples**: - "She is a prominent figure in the art community." - "The mountain's prominent peak can be seen for miles." - **Synonyms**: Notable, distinguished, eminent, renowned - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a tall, bright lighthouse standing out on a rocky coast, symbolizing something that is easily noticeable and important. ပေါ်လွင်သော ထင်ရှားသော
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Perfervid (Adjective)
Intense and impassioned; extremely passionate or fervent. - **Examples**: - "Her perfervid speeches inspired the crowd." - "He wrote perfervid letters declaring his love." - **Synonyms**: Fervent, passionate, intense, ardent - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a blazing fire representing intense emotions and passion, symbolizing the meaning of perfervid.
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Garrulous (Adjective)
Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters. - **Examples**: - "The garrulous old man at the park shared endless stories." - "She became garrulous after a few drinks, chatting non-stop." - **Synonyms**: Talkative, loquacious, verbose, chatty - **Visual Tip**: Imagine a parrot that keeps talking incessantly, symbolizing someone who is garrulous. လေပေါသော
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Invigorate (Verb)
- To give strength or energy to someone or something; to energize or stimulate. - **Examples**: - "A brisk walk in the morning can invigorate you for the day ahead." - "The fresh air invigorated their spirits." - **Synonyms**: Energize, refresh, stimulate, revitalize - **Word Family**: - **Verb**: Invigorate - **Noun**: Invigoration - **Adjective**: Invigorating - **Adverb**: Invigoratingly လန်းဆန်းစေသည် အားတိုးစေသည်
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Quandary (Noun)
- A state of uncertainty or perplexity, especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options. - **Examples**: - "She was in a quandary about whether to take the job offer or stay with her current employer." - "The committee's quandary involved choosing between two equally qualified candidates." - **Synonyms**: - Dilemma, predicament, uncertainty, puzzle - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Quandary - **Adjective**: Quandarious (Note: this is a rarely used form and might not be commonly recognized) ဝေခွဲမရခြင်း အကျပ်ရိုက်ခြင်း
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Indolent (adjective)
Word Family: • Indolence (noun): The quality of being lazy. • Indolently (adverb): In a lazy or inactive manner. Examples: 1. His indolence was the reason he missed so many opportunities. 2. She indolently stretched on the couch, unwilling to do any chores. ပျင်းရိသော
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Contretemps (noun)
An unexpected and embarrassing or awkward incident. Synonyms: Mishap, embarrassment, blunder. Examples: 1. Their romantic dinner turned into a contretemps when the waiter spilled wine on the table. 2. The politician’s speech was interrupted by a minor contretemps when the microphone stopped working. အခန့်မသင့်မူ အထစ်အငေါ့
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Prudent (Adjective)
- Acting with or showing care and thought for the future; wise and judicious in practical affairs. - **Examples**: - "It was prudent to save money for emergencies." - "She made a prudent decision by seeking advice before investing." - **Synonyms**: - Wise, judicious, cautious, careful, sensible - **Word Family**: - **Adjective**: Prudent - **Noun**: Prudence - **Adverb**: Prudently အနာဂတ်တွက် ချင့်ချိန်မြှော်မြင်သော
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**Prudential** (Adjective)
- Relating to or involving careful and sensible planning, especially to avoid unnecessary risks or to ensure financial security. ### **Examples**: - "They took prudential measures to secure their investments." - "Prudential advice is crucial when planning for retirement." ### **Synonyms**: - Cautious, careful, judicious, wise ### **Word Family**: - **Adjective**: Prudential - **Noun**: Prudence - **Adverb**: Prudently ### **Visual Tip**: Imagine a person carefully navigating a rocky path with a map in hand, symbolizing the cautious and thoughtful planning associated with "prudential." ပညာသတိရှိသော
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Conserve (Verb)
- To protect something, especially an environmentally or culturally important place or thing, from harm or destruction. - To use resources sparingly and wisely to avoid waste. - **Examples**: - "We need to conserve water during the dry season." - "Conserving energy helps reduce our carbon footprint." - **Synonyms**: - Preserve, protect, save, maintain - **Word Family**: - **Verb**: Conserve - **Noun**: Conservation - **Adjective**: Conservational - **Adjective**: Conservative (when referring to political ideology, it's related but used differently)
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Morbidity (Noun)
- The condition of being diseased or the incidence of disease within a population. - The rate of disease in a population. - **Examples**: - "The morbidity rate of influenza increases during the winter months." - "Researchers are studying the morbidity associated with chronic illnesses." - **Synonyms**: - Disease rate, illness rate, incidence of disease, sickness - **Word Family**: - **Noun**: Morbidity - **Adjective**: Morbid - **Adverb**: Morbidly ကူးစက်ပြန့်ပွားမူ့
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Tetchy (Adjective)
- Easily irritated or annoyed; touchy. - **Examples**: - "He becomes tetchy when he doesn't get enough sleep." - "She was feeling tetchy and snapped at her friend for no reason." - **Synonyms**: - Irritable, testy, peevish, grumpy, cranky ### Visual Tip: Imagine a cat with its fur standing on end, ready to scratch at the slightest provocation—symbolizing someone who is easily annoyed or touchy. ဆတ်ဆတ်ထိမခံသော
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Unfeigned (Adjective)
- Genuine; sincere; not pretended or faked. - **Examples**: - "She gave him an unfeigned smile of appreciation." - "His apology was unfeigned, showing his true remorse." - **Synonyms**: - Sincere, genuine, heartfelt, real, true ### Visual Tip: Imagine a heartfelt handshake or hug, symbolizing genuine and sincere feelings without any pretense. ဟန်မလုပ်သော ပရိယာယ် ကင်းသော
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Impeach (Verb)
- To charge a holder of public office with misconduct; to call into question the integrity or validity of something. - **Examples**: - "The legislature moved to impeach the president over allegations of corruption." - "Her testimony was impeached by evidence proving her dishonesty." - **Synonyms**: - Charge, accuse, indict, challenge, question ### Visual Tip: Imagine a courtroom where a public official is being formally accused of wrongdoing, symbolizing the process of impeachment. နိုင်ငံရေးခေါင်းဆောင် အစိုးရအရာရှိခေါင်းဆောင် တို့ကို စွပ်စွဲ ပြစ်တင်သည် အရေးယူသည်
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Redolent (Adjective)
- Having a strong, pleasant odor; fragrant. - Reminiscent or suggestive of something. - **Examples**: - "The garden was redolent with the scent of blooming roses." - "The old house was redolent of childhood memories." - **Synonyms**: - Fragrant, aromatic, reminiscent, evocative ### Visual Tip: Imagine walking through a field of lavender, with the air filled with its soothing, fragrant scent—symbolizing the essence of "redolent."
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Begrudge (Verb)
- To envy or resent the good fortune or pleasure of someone else. - To give or allow something reluctantly or with displeasure. - **Examples**: - "She did not begrudge him his success, despite her own struggles." - "He begrudged every penny spent on repairs." - **Synonyms**: - Resent, envy, grudge, covet ### Visual Tip: Imagine someone watching enviously as another person receives a reward (for the first meaning), and someone reluctantly handing over money while feeling resentful about it (for the second meaning).
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Blistering (Adjective)
- **Extremely hot**: - Example: "The blistering heat of the desert was unbearable." - **Intense or severe**: - Example: "The coach gave a blistering critique of the team's performance." - **Very fast**: - Example: "He set a blistering pace in the race." - **Synonyms**: - **Extremely hot**: Scorching, searing, burning - **Intense or severe**: Harsh, fierce, severe - **Very fast**: Rapid, swift, lightning
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Persiflage (Noun)
- Light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter; playful teasing. - **Examples**: - "Their conversation was filled with persiflage, always joking and teasing each other." - "The persiflage at the dinner table kept everyone entertained." - **Synonyms**: - Banter, mockery, raillery, jesting, teasing ### Visual Tip: Imagine friends at a casual gathering, engaging in light-hearted and playful teasing, creating an atmosphere of friendly humor and jest. စကားရွှမ်း စကားပျက်
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Catastrophe (Noun)
- A sudden and widespread disaster; an event causing great damage or suffering. - A complete failure, especially in a dramatic or distressing way. - **Examples**: - "The earthquake was a natural catastrophe that devastated the city." - "The project ended in catastrophe when the main server crashed." - **Synonyms**: - Disaster, calamity, tragedy, debacle, fiasco - **Word Family**: - Catastrophic (Adjective): "The storm caused catastrophic damage." - Catastrophically (Adverb): "The plan failed catastrophically." ရုတ်တရက် ဖြစ်ပွားသော ကပ်ဘေး
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Scrupulous (Adjective)
- Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details. - Very concerned to avoid doing wrong; having or showing a strict regard for what is morally right. - **Examples**: - "The accountant was scrupulous in keeping accurate records." - "She was known for her scrupulous honesty and integrity." - **Synonyms**: - Meticulous, careful, conscientious, precise, honest - **Word Family**: - Scrupulousness (Noun): "His scrupulousness in handling finances earned him great trust." - Scrupulously (Adverb): "She scrupulously checked every detail of the report." ### Visual Tip: Imagine a jeweler examining a diamond with a magnifying glass, ensuring every tiny facet is perfect, symbolizing the attention to detail and moral integrity of being scrupulous. စေစပ်သေချာသော တိကျမှန်ကန်သော
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Diligent (Adjective)
- Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties. - **Examples**: - "She is a diligent student, always completing her assignments on time." - "The detective was diligent in his search for the truth." - **Synonyms**: - Hardworking, industrious, meticulous, persistent, assiduous - **Word Family**: - Diligence (Noun): "His diligence paid off when he got the promotion." - Diligently (Adverb): "She diligently reviewed every detail of the contract." ### Visual Tip: Imagine a student studying late into the night, meticulously reviewing their notes and preparing for an exam, symbolizing the quality of being diligent. လုံလဝီရိယရှိသော ကြိုးစားသော
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Captious (Adjective)
- Tending to find fault or raise petty objections. - **Examples**: - "His captious comments during the meeting frustrated everyone." - "She was known for her captious nature, always nitpicking minor details." - **Synonyms**: - Critical, fault-finding, carping, quibbling, nitpicking - **Word Family**: - Captiously (Adverb): "He captiously pointed out every minor error." - Captiousness (Noun): "Her captiousness made it difficult to work with her." ### Visual Tip: Imagine someone with a magnifying glass, intensely scrutinizing every tiny detail just to find faults, symbolizing a captious attitude. ဇီဇာကြောင်သော အပြစ်ရှာသော
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Swivet (Noun)
- A state of nervous excitement, confusion, or agitation. - **Examples**: - "She was in a swivet when she realized she had missed her flight." - "The unexpected news put him in a swivet." - **Synonyms**: - Agitation, turmoil, frenzy, fluster, anxiety - **Word Family**: - Swivety (Adjective): "She felt swivety as the deadline approached." (Note: This form is very rarely used, if at all.) ### Visual Tip: Imagine someone frantically searching for their keys, moving quickly and nervously, symbolizing a state of being in a swivet. ယောက်ယက်ခတ်ခြင်း
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Colloquial (Adjective)
- Used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary. - **Examples**: - "He used colloquial expressions in his speech to make it more relatable." - "The book's dialogue is written in a colloquial style." - **Synonyms**: - Informal, conversational, everyday, vernacular, slang - **Word Family**: - Colloquialism (Noun): "The use of colloquialisms made the character's speech more authentic." - Colloquially (Adverb): "He spoke colloquially, making everyone feel comfortable." ### Visual Tip: Imagine a casual chat with friends, using everyday language and expressions, symbolizing the informal nature of colloquial speech. အရပ်သုံး ပြောလေ့ပြောထ စကား
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Pellucid (Adjective)
- Transparently clear; easily understood. - Allowing the maximum passage of light, as glass; translucent. - **Examples**: - "The water in the lake was so pellucid that you could see the pebbles at the bottom." - "His pellucid writing style made complex topics easy to understand." - **Synonyms**: - Clear, transparent, lucid, crystal-clear, limpid - **Word Family**: - Pellucidity (Noun): "The pellucidity of the explanation helped everyone grasp the concept." - Pellucidly (Adverb): "She spoke pellucidly, ensuring everyone could follow her presentation." ### Visual Tip: Imagine a crystal-clear glass window, through which everything outside is perfectly visible, symbolizing the clarity and transparency of being pellucid. ကြည်လင်ရှင်းသန့်သော / သန့်ရှင်းသော
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Confabulate (Verb)
- **To engage in conversation; talk**: Often used to describe informal or friendly chatting. - **To fabricate imaginary experiences**: Sometimes used in psychological contexts to describe the creation of false memories or experiences, often unconsciously. - **Examples**: - **Engage in conversation**: "They spent the afternoon confabulating about their childhood adventures." - **Fabricate experiences**: "The patient began to confabulate details of events that never happened." - **Synonyms**: - **Talk**: Chat, converse, discuss - **Fabricate**: Invent, fabricate, create false memories - **Word Family**: - **Confabulation (Noun)**: "His confabulation about the past was both entertaining and curious." - **Confabulatory (Adjective)**: "Her confabulatory storytelling kept everyone intrigued." ### Visual Tip: Imagine two friends sitting in a cozy café, chatting animatedly, representing the informal conversation aspect of confabulating. စကားပြောဆိုသည်
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Inconnu (Noun)
- **An unknown person; a stranger**: Someone who is not known or familiar. - **A rare fish species**: A type of fish found in Arctic and sub-Arctic waters, also known as sheefish or Stenodus leucichthys. - **Examples**: - **Unknown person**: "The letter was addressed to an inconnu, someone I had never heard of before." - **Fish species**: "The inconnu is prized by anglers for its size and strength." - **Synonyms**: - **Unknown person**: Stranger, outsider, unidentified person - **Fish species**: Sheefish - **Word Family**: - **Inconnus (Plural)**: "The town was full of inconnus, people who had just moved in and were yet to be known." ### Visual Tip: Imagine a mysterious figure standing in the shadows, symbolizing an unknown person, and a picture of a rare fish swimming in clear Arctic waters.
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Trawl (Verb/Noun)
- **(Verb)**: To fish by dragging a net along the bottom of the sea or a lake. - **(Verb)**: To search or sift through something carefully and thoroughly. - **(Noun)**: A large fishing net dragged along the sea or lake bottom to catch fish. - **Examples**: - **Fishing**: "They trawled the ocean floor for shrimp." - **Searching**: "She trawled through the archives looking for the old documents." - **Synonyms**: - **Verb**: Drag, sift, scour, search, comb - **Noun**: Dragnet, fishing net - **Word Family**: - **Trawler (Noun)**: "The trawler returned with a huge catch of fish." ### Visual Tip: Imagine a large fishing net being dragged along the sea bottom to catch fish, symbolizing the methodical and thorough nature of trawling. 1) ဆွဲပိုက်ဖြင့် တိုက်၍ ငါးဖမ်းသည် 2) ပိုက်စိပ်တိုက်ရှာသည်
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Hypocrite (Noun)
- A person who pretends to have virtues, morals, or beliefs that they do not actually possess, especially one whose actions contradict their stated beliefs or feelings. - **Examples**: - "She called him a hypocrite for preaching honesty while constantly lying." - "It's hypocritical to criticize others for things you do yourself." - **Synonyms**: - Pretender, phony, fraud, deceiver, double-dealer - **Word Family**: - Hypocrisy (Noun): "The politician was accused of hypocrisy for not following his own policies." - Hypocritical (Adjective): "It was hypocritical of him to demand punctuality when he was always late." ### Visual Tip: Imagine a person wearing two masks, one showing a virtuous face and the other hiding their true intentions, symbolizing the deceptive nature of a hypocrite. သူတော်ကောင်းဟန်ဆောင် ခြင်း / ကြောင်သူတော်
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Lust (Noun/Verb)
- **(Noun)**: Intense or uncontrolled desire, often referring to sexual desire. - **(Verb)**: To have an intense or uncontrolled desire for something, often in a sexual context. - **Examples**: - **Noun**: "His lust for power drove him to make ruthless decisions." - **Verb**: "She lusted after the luxurious lifestyle she saw in magazines." - **Synonyms**: - **Noun**: Desire, craving, yearning, passion - **Verb**: Crave, yearn, desire, covet - **Word Family**: - **Lustful (Adjective)**: "He gave her a lustful glance." - **Lustfully (Adverb)**: "She looked at the dessert lustfully, unable to resist." ### Visual Tip: Imagine a person reaching out with intense longing towards something just out of reach, symbolizing the powerful and often uncontrollable nature of lust. တပ်မက်ခြင်း (တဏှာ) တပ်မက်သည်
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Hideous (Adjective)
- Extremely unpleasant to look at; very ugly or unattractive. - Horrifying or shocking. - **Examples**: - "The monster in the movie was so hideous that it frightened the children." - "The hideous crime left the entire community in shock." - **Synonyms**: - Ugly, repulsive, grotesque, horrifying, disgusting - **Word Family**: - Hideousness (Noun): "The hideousness of the scene was unbearable." - Hideously (Adverb): "The room was hideously decorated with clashing colors." ### Visual Tip: Imagine a distorted, grotesque mask, symbolizing something extremely unpleasant and frightening to look at. ကြောက် မက်ဖွယ် ကောင်းသော ရုပ်ဆိုးအကျဉ်းတန်သော
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Ominous (Adjective)
- Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening or foreboding. - **Examples**: - "The dark clouds on the horizon looked ominous." - "There was an ominous silence before the storm hit." - **Synonyms**: - Threatening, menacing, foreboding, sinister, alarming - **Word Family**: - **Ominously (Adverb)**: "The wind howled ominously through the trees." - **Omen (Noun)**: "The sighting of a black cat was considered an ominous omen." ### Visual Tip: Imagine a dark, stormy sky with lightning in the distance, symbolizing the sense of impending danger or threat associated with the word "ominous." မကောင်းသော နိမိတ် ဆိုးရွားသောလက္ခဏာ
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Savoury (Adjective)
- **Having a pleasant taste**: Often used to describe food that is salty or spicy rather than sweet. - **Socially acceptable**: Agreeable or morally good, especially in social contexts. - **Examples**: - **Taste**: "The dish had a rich, savoury flavor that everyone enjoyed." - **Social**: "He has a very savoury reputation in the community." - **Synonyms**: - **Taste**: Salty, spicy, flavorful, appetizing - **Social**: Respectable, acceptable, commendable - **Word Family**: - **Savor (Verb)**: "She savored every bite of the savoury meal." - **Savoriness (Noun)**: "The savoriness of the stew was unforgettable." ### Visual Tip: Imagine a delicious plate of seasoned food, like roasted chicken or a hearty soup, symbolizing the rich and flavorful nature of savoury dishes.
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Maze (Noun)
- **A network of paths**: A complex system of paths or passages that are difficult to navigate and are often designed as a puzzle. - **A confusing situation**: An intricate and confusing arrangement or state of things. - **Examples**: - **Paths**: "The children enjoyed getting lost in the hedge maze at the garden." - **Situation**: "Navigating the bureaucracy felt like trying to find a way through a maze." - **Synonyms**: - Labyrinth, puzzle, network, web, tangle - **Word Family**: - **Amaze (Verb)**: "The intricate design of the maze amazed the visitors." - **Amazing (Adjective)**: "The garden maze was amazing and challenging." ဝင်္ကပါ သပွတ်အူလိုက်နေသော
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Predilection (Noun)
- A preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something. - **Examples**: - "She has a predilection for classical music." - "His predilection for spicy food is well-known among his friends." - **Synonyms**: - Preference, liking, fondness, partiality, inclination - **Word Family**: - **Predispose (Verb)**: "Her upbringing predisposed her to a love of art." - **Predisposition (Noun)**: "He has a genetic predisposition to high cholesterol." ### Visual Tip: Imagine someone always choosing the same type of book from a library, symbolizing their strong preference or liking for that particular genre. မက်မောခြင်း နှစ်ခြိုက်ခြင်း
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Languor (Noun)
### Back of Flashcard - **Definitions**: - A state of tiredness or inertia, often accompanied by a lack of energy or enthusiasm. - A pleasant feeling of weariness or relaxed inertia, often associated with a lazy, peaceful state. - **Examples**: - "The hot afternoon induced a sense of languor, making it difficult to concentrate on work." - "She enjoyed the languor of a lazy Sunday morning, lying in bed with a book." - **Synonyms**: - Lethargy, fatigue, torpor, listlessness - **Word Family**: - **Languorous (Adjective)**: "He moved with a languorous grace, as if unhurried by the demands of the day." - **Languish (Verb)**: "The plants languished in the heat without water." နွမ်းလျခြင်း နွမ်းခွေခြင်း
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Vicissitude (Noun)
- A change or variation occurring in the course of something, often referring to the ups and downs in life. - Alternation between opposite or contrasting things. - **Examples**: - "The vicissitudes of life can be challenging, but they also help us grow." - "He remained calm despite the vicissitudes of his career." - **Synonyms**: - Change, fluctuation, variation, alteration - **Word Family**: - **Vicissitudinous (Adjective)**: "Her vicissitudinous journey through the years brought both joy and hardship." ကံကြမ္မာ အပြောင်းအလဲ
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Salutary (Adjective)
- Producing a beneficial effect; promoting health or well-being. - Wholesome and favorable to health. - **Examples**: - "The salutary effects of a balanced diet and regular exercise are well-documented." - "The accident was a salutary reminder of the importance of safety regulations." - **Synonyms**: - Beneficial, advantageous, healthful, wholesome - **Word Family**: - **Salutarily (Adverb)**: "The changes were salutarily received by the community." - **Salutarian (Noun)**: "He was known as a salutarian, always promoting healthy habits." ### Visual Tip Imagine a sunny day where everything seems vibrant and full of life. The warmth and light from the sun have a positive and invigorating effect on your mood and health, symbolizing the concept of being salutary. အကျိုးပြုသော ကျန်းမာရေး အထောက်အကူပြုသော
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Imperturbable (Adjective)
- Unable to be upset or agitated; calm and composed. - Not easily disturbed or excited. - **Examples**: - "Despite the chaos around him, he remained imperturbable." - "Her imperturbable nature made her the perfect candidate for the stressful job." - **Synonyms**: - Unflappable, unruffled, serene, composed, unshakable - **Word Family**: - **Imperturbably (Adverb)**: "He faced the challenges imperturbably." - **Imperturbability (Noun)**: "Her imperturbability was admired by her colleagues." ### Visual Tip Imagine a peaceful lake with perfectly still water, unaffected by the winds and storms around it. This calm and undisturbed state symbolizes the concept of being imperturbable. တည်ကြည်သော တည်ငြိမ်သော
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Fervent (Adjective)
- Having or displaying a passionate intensity. - Showing strong feelings or enthusiasm. - **Examples**: - "She gave a fervent speech about the importance of environmental conservation." - "His fervent dedication to his work was evident in everything he did." - **Synonyms**: - Passionate, enthusiastic, ardent, zealous, intense - **Word Family**: - **Fervently (Adverb)**: "He fervently believed in the cause and worked tirelessly to promote it." - **Fervor (Noun)**: "Her fervor for art was contagious and inspired others." ထက်သန်သော (စိတ် / ယုံကြည်မူ / ဆန္ဒ စသည်)
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Contingency (Noun)
- A future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty. - A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance. - **Examples**: - "We need to plan for every contingency to ensure the project's success." - "The company has a contingency fund to cover unexpected expenses." - **Synonyms**: - Emergency, eventuality, possibility, incident, likelihood - **Word Family**: - **Contingent (Adjective)**: "The agreement is contingent upon the approval of the board." - **Contingently (Adverb)**: "They are prepared to act contingently based on the situation." ### Visual Tip Imagine a backup plan or safety net that is ready to be used in case something unexpected happens. This captures the idea of having a contingency. ဖြစ်ပေါ်လာနိုင်သော အရေးပေါ်ကိစ္စ
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Solicit (Verb)
- To ask for or try to obtain something from someone. - To seek for something by making a request or plea. - **Examples**: - "They plan to solicit donations for the charity event." - "The company is soliciting feedback from customers to improve their services." - **Synonyms**: - Request, seek, ask for, beg, petition - **Word Family**: - **Solicitation (Noun)**: "The solicitation of funds for the project was successful." - **Solicitor (Noun)**: "The solicitor approached several businesses for support." - **Solicitous (Adjective)**: "She was always solicitous of her friends' well-being." တောင်းခံသည်
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Subsume (Verb)
- **To include or absorb something into a larger or more comprehensive group, category, or concept**: Often used when a smaller, more specific idea is incorporated into a broader one. - **Examples**: - "The theory was subsumed under a more general framework." - "All the small departments were subsumed into one large division." - **Synonyms**: - Incorporate, absorb, include, integrate, assimilate - **Word Family**: - **Subsumption (Noun)**: "The subsumption of individual rights under collective welfare was debated." ### Visual Tip Imagine several small streams flowing into and being absorbed by a larger river. This visual captures the essence of "subsume."
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Placid (Adjective)
- **(of a person or animal)** Not easily upset or excited; calm and peaceful. - **(of a place or scene)** Calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity. - **Examples**: - "She has a placid demeanor, rarely showing any signs of stress." - "The lake was placid, with no ripples on its surface." - **Synonyms**: - Calm, serene, tranquil, peaceful, composed - **Word Family**: - **Placidly (Adverb)**: "He sat placidly, enjoying the quiet afternoon." - **Placidness (Noun)**: "The placidness of the scene brought a sense of tranquility to all who witnessed it."
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Tread (Verb/Noun)
- **Verb**: To walk or step on something. - **Verb**: To crush or press down with the feet. - **Noun**: The manner or sound of someone walking. - **Noun**: The part of a tire or shoe that touches the ground and provides traction. - **Examples**: - **Verb**: "Be careful not to tread on the flowers." - **Verb**: "She trod carefully through the muddy field." - **Noun**: "The tread of his boots echoed in the empty hallway." - **Noun**: "The tires need new tread for better grip on the road."
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Mischievous (Adjective)
- **(of a person, animal, or behavior)** Causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way. - **(of an action or remark)** Intended to cause harm or trouble. - **Examples**: - "The mischievous child hid his sister's shoes as a prank." - "She had a mischievous glint in her eye as she played the trick." - **Synonyms**: - Naughty, playful, impish, cheeky, roguish
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Hurl (Verb/Noun)
- **Verb**: To throw something with great force. - **Verb**: To shout out or say something forcefully. - **Noun**: An act of throwing something with great force. - **Examples**: - **Verb**: "He hurled the ball across the field." - **Verb**: "The protesters hurled insults at the speaker." - **Noun**: "With a powerful hurl, the discus flew through the air." - **Synonyms**: - Throw, fling, launch, toss, cast
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Desolate (Adjective/Verb)
- **Adjective**: (of a place) Deserted of people and in a state of bleak and dismal emptiness. - **Adjective**: Feeling or showing great unhappiness or loneliness. - **Verb**: To make a place bleakly and depressingly empty or bare. - **Verb**: To make someone feel utterly wretched and unhappy. - **Examples**: - **Adjective**: "The desolate landscape stretched out for miles with no sign of life." - **Adjective**: "She felt desolate after the loss of her pet." - **Verb**: "The war desolated the city, leaving ruins and debris everywhere." - **Verb**: "The news of the accident desolated him completely." - **Synonyms**: - **Adjective**: Bleak, barren, deserted, forlorn, abandoned - **Verb**: Devastate, ruin, wreck, destroy, depress
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Chaff
- **To have teased or mocked someone in a good-natured way**: Refers to the act of playfully making fun of someone. - **Examples**: - "They chaffed him about his new haircut, but he took it in stride." - "She was often chaffed by her friends for her quirky habits." - **Synonyms**: - Teased, mocked, jested, bantered, ribbed - **Word Family**: - **Chaff (Verb)**: "They like to chaff each other during breaks." - **Chaffing (Adjective)**: "The chaffing comments were all in good fun."
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Oblivion (Noun)
- **The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening around one**: A condition in which someone or something is not conscious or mindful of the surroundings. - **The state of being forgotten, especially by the public**: Refers to something or someone being overlooked or not remembered. - **Examples**: - "He drank himself into oblivion after the breakup." - "The once-famous actor has faded into oblivion." - **Synonyms**: - Unconsciousness, forgetfulness, obscurity, amnesia, neglect
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Thwart (Verb)
- **To prevent someone from accomplishing something**: To obstruct or hinder a plan, effort, or attempt. - **To oppose successfully**: To frustrate or defeat an effort or ambition. - **Examples**: - "The security measures thwarted the attempted robbery." - "Her plans were thwarted by unforeseen circumstances." - **Synonyms**: - Hinder, obstruct, prevent, foil, frustrate - **Word Family**: - **Thwarted (Adjective)**: "The thwarted attempts led to increased security measures." - **Thwarting (Noun)**: "His thwarting of the plan was a key factor in their failure."
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Resuscitate (Verb)
- **To revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death**: Refers to the process of bringing someone back to life or consciousness. - **To make something active or vigorous again**: Often used in a figurative sense to describe restoring something to a lively or active state. - **Examples**: - "The paramedics managed to resuscitate the man after his heart stopped." - "Efforts are being made to resuscitate the local economy." - **Synonyms**: - Revive, restore, rejuvenate, revitalize, bring back - **Word Family**: - **Resuscitation (Noun)**: "The quick resuscitation of the patient saved his life." - **Resuscitative (Adjective)**: "Resuscitative measures were taken immediately." ### Visual Tip Imagine a paramedic performing CPR to bring someone back to life, or think of reviving a withered plant with water and care. These visuals capture the essence of "resuscitate."
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Transfixed (Adjective/Verb, Past Tense of Transfix)
- **Adjective**: Rendered motionless with amazement, awe, or terror. - **Verb**: To cause someone to become motionless with wonder, astonishment, or fear. - **Examples**: - "She was transfixed by the breathtaking view from the mountaintop." - "The audience sat transfixed by the magician's performance." - **Synonyms**: - Mesmerized, captivated, spellbound, enthralled, hypnotized - **Word Family**: - **Transfix (Verb)**: "The beautiful melody seemed to transfix everyone in the room." - **Transfixing (Adjective)**: "The transfixing beauty of the artwork left everyone in awe." ### Visual Tip Imagine someone standing completely still, eyes wide open, in awe of a stunning sunset. This visual captures the essence of being "transfixed."
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Squirm (Verb)
- **To wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort**: Often used to describe the movements of someone who is uneasy or trying to escape. - **Examples**: - "The child squirmed in his seat during the long lecture." - "She squirmed uncomfortably under his intense gaze." - **Synonyms**: - Wriggle, twist, fidget, writhe, wriggle - **Word Family**: - **Squirming (Adjective)**: "The squirming baby was difficult to hold." - **Squirmy (Adjective)**: "The squirmy puppy wouldn't sit still."
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Fractious (Adjective)
- **(of a person or group)** Irritable and quarrelsome; easily angered or annoyed. - **(of a situation or period)** Difficult to control; unruly. - **Examples**: - "The fractious child was difficult to calm down." - "The meeting became fractious as tempers flared." - **Synonyms**: - Irritable, grumpy, testy, unruly, contentious - **Word Family**: - **Fractiousness (Noun)**: "His fractiousness was evident in every argument." - **Fractiously (Adverb)**: "She spoke fractiously, unwilling to listen to others."
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Stride (Verb/Noun)
- **Verb**: To walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction. - **Noun**: A long, decisive step; the length of a step or the rhythm of steps. - **Noun**: Significant progress or improvement in a particular area. - **Examples**: - **Verb**: "He strode across the room to greet his old friend." - **Noun**: "Her stride was confident as she entered the interview room." - **Noun**: "She made great strides in her research on renewable energy." - **Synonyms**: - **Verb**: Walk, march, pace, stalk - **Noun**: Step, pace, gait, tread, progress, advancement
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Falter (Verb/Noun)
- **Verb**: To start to lose strength or momentum; to hesitate or waver in action or speech. - **Noun**: An act of faltering; a pause or hesitation. - **Examples**: - **Verb**: "His confidence began to falter as the test went on." - **Verb**: "She faltered in her speech when she saw the unexpected guest." - **Noun**: "There was a noticeable falter in his step as he neared the finish line." - **Synonyms**: - **Verb**: Hesitate, waver, weaken, stumble, pause - **Noun**: Hesitation, stumble, pause, lapse ### Visual Tip Imagine someone running a race who starts to lose energy and slows down, or someone giving a speech who suddenly pauses and stumbles over their words. These visuals capture the essence of "falter."
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Wistful (Adjective)
- **Having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing**: Reflecting a sad, thoughtful, and sometimes sentimental yearning for something lost or past. - **Examples**: - "She had a wistful look in her eyes as she reminisced about her childhood." - "He felt wistful thinking about the opportunities he missed." - **Synonyms**: - Longing, yearning, nostalgic, melancholic, reflective - **Word Family**: - **Wistfulness (Noun)**: "Her wistfulness was evident as she looked through old photographs." - **Wistfully (Adverb)**: "He stared wistfully out the window, lost in thought."
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Clamour (Noun/Verb)
- **Noun**: A loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting vehemently. - **Noun**: A strongly expressed protest or demand from a large number of people. - **Verb**: To make a loud and confused noise. - **Verb**: To shout loudly and insistently. - **Examples**: - **Noun**: "The clamour of the crowd could be heard from miles away." - **Noun**: "There was a clamour for better working conditions." - **Verb**: "The protesters clamoured for justice outside the courthouse." - **Verb**: "Children clamoured excitedly around the ice cream truck." - **Synonyms**: - **Noun**: Uproar, outcry, hubbub, racket, din - **Verb**: Shout, yell, roar, demand, cry out ### Visual Tip Imagine a large crowd of people shouting and protesting loudly, or children making a lot of noise around an ice cream truck. These visuals capture the essence of "clamour."
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Oblivious (Adjective)
- **Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one**: Refers to a state of being unaware or unmindful of the surroundings. - **Examples**: - "She was completely oblivious to the noise around her as she worked." - "He seemed oblivious to the fact that he had made a mistake." - **Synonyms**: - Unaware, unmindful, ignorant, heedless, insensible - **Word Family**: - **Oblivion (Noun)**: "He was lost in oblivion, unaware of the world around him." - **Obliviously (Adverb)**: "She walked obliviously through the busy street, lost in thought."
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Weary (Adjective/Verb)
### Back of Flashcard - **Definitions**: - **Adjective**: Feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep. - **Verb**: To cause to become tired. - **Examples**: - **Adjective**: "After the long journey, they were feeling weary and needed rest." - **Verb**: "The constant noise began to weary him." - **Synonyms**: - **Adjective**: Tired, exhausted, fatigued, worn out, drained - **Verb**: Tire, exhaust, fatigue, drain, wear out - **Word Family**: - **Weariness (Noun)**: "She couldn't hide her weariness after a sleepless night." - **Wearily (Adverb)**: "He sighed wearily and sat down." ### Visual Tip Imagine someone with drooping shoulders and heavy eyelids, looking exhausted after a long day. This visual captures the essence of "weary." ခြေကုန်လက်ပန်းကျသည်
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For a Wee (Informal)
### Back of Flashcard - **Definitions**: - **To urinate; to go to the toilet**: A casual or informal way of saying that someone needs to urinate. - **Examples**: - "He left the table to go for a wee." - "She was suddenly desperate for a wee after drinking all that water." - **Synonyms**: - To urinate - To pee - To go to the toilet - To relieve oneself
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Intrigue • Part of Speech: (Verb/Noun) • Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtriːɡ/
Back: Meanings: 1. Verb (Positive): To arouse curiosity or interest. • Example: The mysterious book cover intrigued me. 2. Verb (Negative): To plot or scheme secretly. • Example: They intrigued to take control of the company. 3. Noun: • A feeling of curiosity or fascination. Example: The story was filled with intrigue and suspense. • A secret or underhanded plot. Example: The palace was a place of political intrigue. Synonyms: Fascinate, captivate, scheme, plot Antonyms: Bore, disenchant, honesty
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Incessant (Adjective)
Continuing without pause or interruption**: Refers to something that goes on and on, often to the point of being annoying or overwhelming. - **Examples**: - "The incessant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate." - "She was tired of the incessant rain that had been falling for days." - **Synonyms**: - Unceasing, constant, continuous, relentless, nonstop - **Word Family**: - **Incessantly (Adverb)**: "He talked incessantly throughout the entire movie." ### Visual Tip Imagine a dripping faucet that never stops, or rain that continues to fall without a break. These visuals capture the essence of "incessant."
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Glean (Verb)
- **To collect information, facts, or material gradually and bit by bit**: Refers to the process of gathering knowledge or data from various sources. - **To gather leftover grain or other produce after a harvest**: Historically, it means collecting what is left in the fields after the main harvest has been done. - **Examples**: - "She gleaned valuable insights from the numerous reports she read." - "Farmers allowed the poor to glean the fields after the harvest." - **Synonyms**: - Gather, collect, extract, gather information, accumulate ### Visual Tip Imagine someone carefully picking up small bits of information from various books and articles, or a person collecting leftover grains from a field. These visuals capture the essence of "glean."
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Splay (Verb/Noun/Adjective)
- **Verb**: To spread out, expand, or extend, especially in an awkward or uneven way. - **Noun**: An act or state of being spread out. - **Adjective**: Spread out or turned outward. - **Examples**: - **Verb**: "He splayed his fingers to show off his new ring." - **Noun**: "The splay of the tree branches created a wide canopy." - **Adjective**: "The splay roots of the tree gave it a unique appearance." - **Synonyms**: - **Verb**: Spread, extend, fan out, expand - **Noun**: Spread, expansion, dispersion - **Adjective**: Spread out, fanned out, extended ### Visual Tip Imagine someone spreading their fingers wide apart or a tree with branches extending out in all directions. These visuals capture the essence of "splay."
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Incessant **Part of Speech:** Adjective
--- **Back:** **Definition:** Continuing without pause or interruption. **Example Sentence:** The incessant noise of the construction work made it hard to concentrate. **Synonyms:** Unceasing, constant, relentless, uninterrupted. **Antonym:** Intermittent.
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Bicker
Part of Speech: Verb Meaning: To argue or quarrel about small, unimportant matters. Example Sentences: • The two coworkers bickered over who should refill the printer paper. • Siblings often bicker about trivial things like TV channels. • The couple kept bickering about what to eat for dinner. Word Family: • Noun: Bickering (Their constant bickering annoyed everyone.) • Verb: Bicker (They bicker over silly things.) • Adjective: Bickering (The bickering children wouldn’t stop arguing.) Synonyms: Squabble, argue, quarrel, dispute Antonyms: Agree, get along, reconcile Visual Tip: Imagine two children bickering over who gets the last cookie, pointing fingers and making exaggerated faces.
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Compulsive
Part of Speech: Adjective Meaning: Having an irresistible urge to do something, often repeatedly, even if it is unnecessary or harmful. Example Sentences: • He is a compulsive shopper who buys things he doesn’t need. • She has a compulsive habit of checking her phone every few minutes. • His compulsive lying made it hard to trust him. Word Family: • Noun: Compulsion (His compulsion to clean made him wash his hands constantly.) • Adjective: Compulsive (She’s a compulsive talker who can’t stay quiet.) • Adverb: Compulsively (He compulsively organizes his desk every morning.) Synonyms: Uncontrollable, obsessive, irresistible, habitual Antonyms: Voluntary, optional, intentional, mindful Visual Tip: Imagine someone compulsively biting their nails, even when they try to stop, because they feel an uncontrollable urge.