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Convey

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v. to pass on or transfer (information)

I have trouble conveying my thoughts in French.

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Conviction

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n. a firm belief in something

Her religious convictions prevent her from eating meat.

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Corroborate

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v. to provide evidence for; to back up (a claim)
The note signed by her father corroborates her claim that she was absent from class that day.
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Counteract

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v. to work in opposition to

This ingredient seems to counteract the other ones.

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Counterargument

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n. an argument used to criticize or dismantle another argument
Make sure to include a counterargument in your essay so that you can show you’ve considered the topic from all perspectives.

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Counterproductive

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adj. hindering the achievement of a goal

Bill’s idea to take a shortcut was ultimately counterproductive: it took us twice as long to get to the train station.

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Culmination

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n. the final act or climax

The culmination of the performance was unforgettable.

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Cultivate

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v. to foster the growth of

Teachers don’t just pass on new information to students—they cultivate their academic potential.

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Decree

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v. to declare formally and with authority

The president decreed that Halloween would henceforth be a national holiday.

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Deference

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n. respect; regard

Her deference to the elderly makes her the perfect candidate for an internship at the retirement center.

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Deficient

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adj. not enough in degree or amount

I feel as though the sources for my paper are deficient.

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Demonstrate

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v. to do as an example
v. gives evidence for
Could you demonstrate the dance move for me?
This book’s use of words such as “grim” and “bleak” demonstrates the author’s mournful tone.

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Demur

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v. to object to

She demurred at my request to transfer to a different department

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Deplete

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

The lost campers quickly depleted their supply of food.

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Desolate

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adj. bare, barren, empty

The moon is one giant, desolate landscape.

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Devise

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v. to come up with (a plan)

Lana devised a plan to make herself famous.

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Dilemma

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n. a problem, usually requiring a choice between two options

The main dilemma is whether to pay for a commercial or not.

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Diligence

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n. conscientiousness; the quality of being committed to a task
Diligence and confidence will get you far in life.

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Diminish

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v. to become smaller in scope or degree

The itchiness of mosquito bites usually starts to diminish after a few days.

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Dire

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adj. hopeless and dangerous or fearful

When the police didn’t explain what was happening right away, Jane knew that the situation must be dire.

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Discord

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n. disagreement

Disputes over money caused intense discord in the family

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Disdain

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n. a lack of respect and strong dislike (toward something or someone)
She watched me with disdain

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Dismay

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n. hopelessness, stress, or consternation
v. to fill with woe or apprehension
To Nick’s dismay, he got an F on the test.
Many were dismayed by the town’s implementation of metered parking.

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Disparage

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v. to belittle or speak down to

A good boss is stern but never disparages his or her employees.

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Dispatch

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v. to send off a message or messenger

The mother dispatched her daughter to their neighbor’s house.

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Diversification

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n. the act of becoming diverse

Lately, there’s been noticeable diversification of students at higher institutions.

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Doctrine

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n. a principle, theory, or position, usu. advocated by a religion or gov’t
Devoutly religious people often live their lives according to their doctrines

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Dominion

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n. power and authority (usu. over a territory)
n. a legal territory
The country claimed to have dominion over parts of Russia.
Puerto Rico is a dominion of the US.

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Dreary

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adj. sad, gloomy, dul

The gray clouds in the sky made the day feel dreary.

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Dubious

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adj. doubtful, questionable

The man’s claims to the throne were dubious since nobody knew where he’d come from.

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Eccentric

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adj. peculiar or odd; deviating from the norm

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

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Egregious

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adj. extremely bad

After cheating on the exam, Emily began to feel as though she’d made an egregious mistake

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Eloquent

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adj. having refined or expressive communication skills (in speaking or writing
His speech was not only eloquent but also extremely compelling.)

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Eminent

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adj. superior or distinguished; high in position or status

Our town made news when the eminent magician came to perform at our local theater.

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Emit

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v. to discharge, give forth, or release

Plants consume carbon dioxide and emit oxygen.

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Emphatic

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adj. very expressive; using emphasis

Her emphatic smile told me she was excited to ride the roller coaster.

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Empirical

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adj. derived from experience, observation, or an experiment

You need empirical evidence to support your claim.

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Endow

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v. to equip or bestow (usu. a quality or ability)

According to the myth, the gods endowed him with the gift of healing.

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Endure

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v. to withstand, sustain, or hold out against

I can’t endure this wait any longer. Will Stanford accept or reject me?

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Entail

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v. to involve or include

A doctoral program entails long nights and a heavy workload.

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Entrenched

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adj. firmly established

Her face will forever be entrenched in my memory.

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Enumerate

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v. to specify or count

I can’t enumerate how many times I’ve had to remind my students when their papers are due.

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Envy

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n. excessive jealousy
v. to admire and be jealous of
His envy of her is quite obvious.
She envies her coworker’s social skills.

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Erratic

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adj. having no fixed course; deviating from the norm
The car became erratic after slipping on ice.
Erratic breathing

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Establish

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v. to enact
v. to found (a business, group, school, etc.)
They established a law that made it illegal to drive after drinking any amount of alcohol.
Our group established a new branch in Chicago.

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Evoke

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v. to draw forth or call up

Horror movies are great at evoking fear.

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Exacerbate

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v. to make worse or increase the severity of

The doctor told me not to run as it can exacerbate my knee injury.

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Excel

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v. to do something extremely well or to be superior in

She was a well-rounded student but excelled especially in science.

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Exert

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

Don’t exert all of your energy at once.

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Exhilarating

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adj. invigorating, stimulating, or exciting

The music playing at the club was catchy and exhilarating.

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Expend

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

Be careful not to expend all your energy in the first half of a marathon.

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Exploit

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v. to use selfishly or for profit

The shoddy company exploited its workers by paying them extremely low wages.

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Facilitate

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v. to aid the progress of

In grad school, advisors facilitate students’ research and offer constructive criticism.

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Feasibility

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n. the practicality or possibility of something
The feasibility of her project was doubtful; she’d have to go all the way to Antarctica and back before the school year ended.

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Ferocity

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n. viciousness, violence

The lion is just one wild animal known for its ferocity.

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Fiscal

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adj. related to (government) money

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

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Flourish

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To develop well and be successful

After one year, the tiny plants had flourished into a breathtaking garden.

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Fluctuate

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v. to be unstable; to rise and fall

Stocks can fluctuate on a daily basis, making it difficult to determine when to buy or sell one.

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Foment

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v. to stir up

The civilians accused their leader of fomenting political unrest.

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Foreseeable

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adj. capable of being predicted or anticipated

I can’t imagine aliens visiting us in the foreseeable future.

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Frankly

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adv. directly, clearly

I frankly don’t see the point in learning to drive.

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Freewheeling

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adj. carefree

His freewheeling attitude often got him in trouble at work.

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Fundamental

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adj. the most essential or most basic part

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

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