Vocab_HS Flashcards
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Aberration
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ab-uh-rey-shuhn
A departure from what is normal or expected.
The high test scores were an aberration, not the usual performance.
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Abstain
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ab-steyn
To choose not to do something.
He decided to abstain from eating junk food.
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Adversity
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ad-vur-si-tee
A state of hardship or misfortune.
She overcame great adversity to graduate with honors.
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Abhor
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ab-HOR
To hate intensely
I can’t stand him; in fact, I absolutely abhor him
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Absolve
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ab-ZOLV
To free from blame or guilt
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Abate
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uh-BAYT
To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity
Patients should be observed in a closed ward setting until signs and symptoms abate.
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Abdicate
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AB-di-kayt
To give up a position or duty
The film picks up as George’s brother abdicates the throne, leaving George as the head of the British monarchy in 1937.
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Abstract
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AB-strakt
Existing in thought or as an idea
Looking at German games, all of them have a strong abstract base to them.
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Accentuate
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ak-SEN-choo-ayt
To emphasize
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Acquiesce
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ak-wee-ES
To agree or comply reluctantly
When her mother suggested that she stay, Alice willingly acquiesced
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Adamant
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AD-uh-muhnt
Unyielding; firm
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Aesthetic
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es-stet-ik
Concerned with beauty or artistic taste.
The room was decorated with a modern aesthetic.
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Altruistic
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al-troo-is-tik
Showing a selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer every weekend.
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Ambivalent
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am-biv-uh-luhnt
Having mixed feelings about something.
He was ambivalent about leaving home for college.
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Anecdote
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an-ik-doht
A short, amusing or interesting story.
The teacher began the lesson with a funny anecdote.
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Antithesis
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an-tith-uh-sis
A person or thing that is the direct opposite of something else.
His views are the antithesis of mine.
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Apathy
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ap-uh-thee
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
The student’s apathy toward the project was evident.
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Arbitrary
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ahr-bi-trer-ee
Based on random choice or personal whim.
The decision to cancel the meeting seemed arbitrary.
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Banish
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To expel or drive away
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Belittle
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To make someone seem unimportant
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Belligerent
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Hostile or aggressive
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Benevolent
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buh-nev-uh-luhnt
Kind and generous.
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Benign
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Harmless
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Boisterous
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boi-ster-uhs
Noisy, energetic, and cheerful.
The boisterous crowd cheered for their team.
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Brazen
BRAY-zuhn
Bold and without shame
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Brevity
BREV-uh-tee
Brief and to the point
The staff will edit manuscripts with a view to brevity and clarity
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Burgeon
BUR-juhn
To grow or increase rapidly
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Buttress
BUH-tris
To support or strengthen
she clung to her shrinking faith as a buttress against despair
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Cacophony
ka-KOFF-uh-nee
Harsh, discordant sounds
A cacophony of deafening alarm bells
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Camaraderie
kah-muh-rah-duh-ree
Mutual trust and friendship.
The camaraderie among the teammates was evident.
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Candid
kan-did
Honest and straightforward.
Her candid remarks surprised everyone.
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Capitulate
kuh-PICH-uh-layt
To surrender
The patriots had to capitulate to the enemy forces
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Capricious
kuh-prish-uhs
Given to sudden changes of mood or behavior; unpredictable
The capricious weather made planning difficult.
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Catalyst
KAT-uh-list
Something that speeds up a reaction
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Catharsis
kuh-THAR-sis
Emotional release
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Censure
sen-shur
To express strong disapproval.
The politician faced censure for his remarks.
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Chastise
chas-TIZE
To scold severely
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Circuitous
sir-KYOO-i-tuhs
Indirect or roundabout
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Clairvoyant
klair-voi-uhnt
Able to predict the future.
The psychic claimed to have clairvoyant abilities.
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Collaborate
kuh-lab-uh-reyt
To work together.
The students collaborated on the group project.
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Compassion
kuhm-pash-uhn
Sympathy for the suffering of others.
Her compassion for animals led her to adopt a rescue pet.
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Compromise
kom-pruh-mahyz
An agreement reached by mutual concessions.
They reached a compromise after hours of negotiation.
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Condescending
kon-di-send-ing
Having a superior attitude toward others.
Her condescending tone offended her colleagues.
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Conformist
kon-form-ist
A person who conforms to accepted behavior or practices.
He is a conformist who follows all the rules.
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Convergence
kuhn-vur-juhns
The merging of different elements into a unified whole.
The convergence of their ideas led to a breakthrough.
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Dauntless
DAWNT-lis
Fearless
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Debilitate
duh-BIL-uh-tayt
To weaken
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Debunk
dee-bunk
To expose falseness
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Decree
dih-KREE
An authoritative order
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Deferential
deh-FER-en-shuhl
Respectful and considerate
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Deleterious
del-i-teer-ee-uhs
Harmful or damaging.
Smoking has deleterious effects on health.
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Delineate
dih-LIN-ee-ayt
To describe in detail
The report clearly delineates the steps that must be taken
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Demagogue
dem-uh-gog
A leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires.
The demagogue appealed to the crowd's emotions.
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Denounce
dih-NOUNS
To publicly declare as wrong
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Deplete
dih-PLEET
To use up resources
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Deride
dih-RIDE
To mock or ridicule
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Detrimental
deh-TRIM-uhn-tl
Harmful
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Diligent
dil-i-juhnt
Hardworking and careful.
She was diligent in completing her assignments.
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Discredit
dis-kred-it
To harm the reputation of someone or something.
The article sought to discredit his reputation.
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Disdain
dis-deyn
Contempt or scorn.
He looked at the messy room with disdain.
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Divergent
dih-vur-juhnt
Tending to be different or develop in different directions.
The divergent paths showed their differences in values.
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Eccentric
ik-SEN-trik
Unconventional or slightly strange
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Eclectic
ih-KLEK-tik
Composed of different sources
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Efficacy
EFF-ih-kah-see
Effectiveness
the efficacy of this drug has yet to be tested
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Eloquent
EL-uh-kwuhnt
Fluent and persuasive in speech
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Elucidate
ih-LOO-si-dayt
To explain clearly
Work such as theirs will help to elucidate this matter
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Embellish
em-BEL-ish
To beautify with details
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Eminent
EM-uh-nuhnt
Famous and respected
one of the world's most eminent statistician
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Empathy
em-puh-thee
The ability to understand and share others' feelings.
Empathy is key to understanding others.
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Emulate
em-yuh-layt
To imitate with the intent to match or surpass.
He tried to emulate his mentor's success.
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Enervating
en-er-vay-ting
Causing one to feel drained of energy.
The heat was enervating during the hike.
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Enigma
eh-NIG-muh
A mystery
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Ephemeral
eh-fem-er-uhl
Lasting for a very short time.
Their happiness was ephemeral, lasting only a day.
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Evanescent
ev-uh-nes-uhnt
Quickly fading or disappearing.
The fog was evanescent, disappearing by noon.
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Exemplary
eg-zem-pluh-ree
Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.
Her exemplary behavior earned her an award.
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Extenuating
ik-sten-yoo-eyt-ing
Making a fault or offense seem less serious.
His apology did not extenuate his mistake.
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Fabricate
FAB-ri-kayt
To make up a lie
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Facetious
fuh-SEE-shus
Humorous, often inappropriately
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Fallacy
FAL-uh-see
A false belief
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Fastidious
fuh-STID-ee-uhs
Very attentive to detail
he's very fastidious about the way things are done
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Feasible
FEE-zuh-bul
Possible or practical
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Fervent
FUR-vuhnt
Passionate or intense
It's my fervent wish that it will be closed at some point
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Flagrant
FLAY-gruhnt
Obviously offensive
she showed a flagrant disregard for our feelings
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Florid
flor-id
Elaborately or excessively intricate or decorated.
The room was decorated in a florid style.
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Fluctuate
FLUK-choo-ayt
To change or vary
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Formidable
FOR-mi-duh-bul
Causing fear or respect
He has mastered a formidable amount of material.
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Fortuitous
for-too-i-tuhs
Happening by chance, often in a positive way.
It was a fortuitous meeting that changed their lives.
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Frivolous
FRIV-uh-luhs
Lacking seriousness
There are those who scoff at the school boy, calling him frivolous and shallow.
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Frugal
froo-guhl
Economical with resources; thrifty.
The frugal shopper found great deals.
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Garrulous
GAR-uh-luhs
Excessively talkative
He is the type not of the charmingly nutty but of the exhaustingly garrulous professor.
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Genial
JEE-nee-uhl
Friendly and cheerful
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Germane
JER-mane
Relevant
I think they're germane and they help explain what's going on here.
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Goad
GODE
To provoke or stimulate
he was trying to goad her into a fight
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Grandiose
GRAN-dee-ohs
Impressive or ambitious
grandiose plans to reform the world
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Gratuitous
GRUH-too-uh-tuhs
Unnecessary or uncalled for
his action was a blatant and gratuitous insult to the people of this town
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Gregarious
gri-GAYR-ee-uhs
Sociable and outgoing
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Gullible
GUHL-uh-bul
Easily deceived
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Gumption
GUMP-shun
Courage and initiative
Her friends say she's crazy but admire her gumption
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Hackneyed
hak-need
Overused and lacking originality.
The expression 'time flies' is hackneyed.
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Haughty
haw-tee
Arrogantly superior and disdainful.
Her haughty attitude alienated her peers.
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Hedonistic
HEE-dun-is-tik
Pursuing pleasure
His love of partying and hedonistic lifestyle was taking its toll on his health
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Heed
HEED
To pay attention
why don't you take heed of the doctor's advice?
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Hiatus
HIGH-ay-tuhs
A break or pause
the first album they recorded after a five-year hiatus
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Hinder
HIN-der
To create difficulties
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Homogeneous
hoh-muh-JEE-nee-uhs
Of the same kind
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Humility
hyoo-MIL-i-tee
Modesty
he needs the humility to accept that their way may be better
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Hybrid
HIGH-brid
A mix of elements
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Hypothesis
hy-poth-uh-sis
A proposed explanation made on the basis of evidence.
The hypothesis was tested in the lab.
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Hypothetical
high-puh-THET-uh-kl
Based on assumption
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Idiosyncratic
id-ee-oh-SIN-krat-ik
Peculiar or unique
she emerged as one of the great, idiosyncratic talents of the nineties
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Illustrious
ih-LUS-tree-uhs
Highly distinguished
he followed in the footsteps of his illustrious predecessor
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Imminent
IM-uh-nuhnt
About to happen
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Impartial
im-PAR-shuhl
Fair and unbiased
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Impasse
IM-pass
A deadlock
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Imperative
IM-puh-ruh-tiv
Absolutely necessary
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Impetuous
im-pet-yoo-uhs
Acting quickly and without thought.
His impetuous actions often got him into trouble.
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Implacable
im-PLAK-uh-bul
Unable to be calmed
he is implacable until he gets what he wants
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Implicit
im-PLIS-it
Implied but not stated
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Impute
im-pyoot
To attribute or credit something to someone.
The success was imputed to their hard work.
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Incongruous
in-KON-groo-us
Not in harmony
it seems incongruous to be sitting here in the sun with a fur coat on
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Incompatible
in-kom-pat-uh-buhl
Unable to exist or work together in harmony.
Their views were incompatible with each other.
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Inconsequential
in-kon-si-kwen-shuhl
Not important or significant.
The delay was inconsequential in the long run.
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Inevitable
in-ev-i-tuh-buhl
Certain to happen.
Victory seemed inevitable as they approached the finish.
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Integrity
in-teg-ri-tee
Adherence to moral principles.
Integrity is vital for building trust.
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Intrepid
in-trep-id
Fearless and adventurous.
The intrepid explorer climbed the highest peak.
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Intuitive
in-too-i-tiv
Based on instinct rather than reasoning.
Her intuitive decision-making saved the project.
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Jaded
JAY-did
Worn out or exhausted
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Jargon
JAR-guhn
Specialized language
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Jeopardize
JEP-er-dyz
To put at risk
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Jettison
JET-uh-suhn
To discard
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Jingoistic
JING-go-is-tik
Extremely patriotic
I didn't want this to be a recruitment ad or anything jingoistic
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Jocular
JOK-yuh-ler
Playful or humorous
her comments were intended to be taken in a light-hearted and jocular fashion
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Jostle
JOS-uhl
To push or shove
There are a lot of people jostling for position and clubs are flexing their muscles
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Jubilant
JOO-buh-luhnt
Extremely happy
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Jubilation
joo-bi-lay-shuhn
A feeling of great happiness and triumph.
Their jubilation was evident after the win.
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Judicious
JOO-di-shus
Wise and careful
it would be judicious to ensure that the plans are still valid
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Juxtapose
JUK-stuh-pohz
To place side by side for contrast
By looking at my old diary, I can juxtapose my past with my current life
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Kaleidoscopic
kuh-LIE-duh-SKOP-ik
Colorful and ever-changing
It's all so dazzling as to be kaleidoscopic in its beauty and swirling confusion.
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Keen
KEEN
Highly developed or sharp
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Keen-witted
KEEN-WIT-ed
Intelligent and quick-thinking
The keen-witted detective quickly noticed the subtle inconsistencies in the suspect's alibi, leading to a crucial breakthrough in the case.
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Kindle
KIN-dl
To ignite or excite
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Kinetic
KI-net-ik
Relating to motion
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Knack
NAK
A special talent
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Knavery
NAY-vuh-ree
Dishonesty
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Knead
NEED
To mix or massage
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Kowtow
KOW-tow
To bow down
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Kudos
KOO-dos
Praise or honor
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Lament
Luh-MENT
To express sorrow
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Languid
LANG-gwid
Slow and relaxed
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Latent
LAY-tuhnt
Hidden potential
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Laud
LAWD
To praise
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Lavish
LAV-ish
Extravagant
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Lethargic
LETH-er-jik
Lacking energy
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Lobbyist
lob-ee-ist
Someone who seeks to influence political decisions.
The lobbyist met with lawmakers to discuss the issue.
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Longevity
lon-jev-i-tee
A long life or existence.
Longevity is often linked to healthy habits.
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Loquacious
loh-KWAY-shuhs
Talkative
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Lucid
LOO-sid
Clear and easy to understand
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Lucrative
LOO-kruh-tiv
Profitable
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Ludicrous
LOO-di-krus
Ridiculous
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Magnanimous
MAG-NAN-uh-muhs
Generous in forgiving
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Malicious
muh-LISH-uhs
Intending harm
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Malleable
MAL-ee-uh-bul
Easily shaped
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Mandate
MAN-date
An official order
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Meander
mee-AN-der
To wander aimlessly
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Mediocre
mee-dee-OH-kur
Ordinary
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Melancholy
MEL-uhn-kol-ee
Deep sadness
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Meticulous
muh-TIK-yoo-luhs
Extremely detailed
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Misconstrue
mis-KON-stroo
To misunderstand
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Mitigate
MIT-i-gayt
To lessen severity
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Mundane
mun-deyn
Lacking interest or excitement.
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Nefarious
nuh-FAIR-ee-uhs
Wicked or criminal
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Negligent
NEG-li-juhnt
Careless
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Nomadic
noh-MAD-ik
Wandering
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Nonchalant
non-shuh-lahnt
Calm and relaxed; unconcerned.
She remained nonchalant despite the pressure.
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Nostalgia
nah-STAHL-juh
Longing for the past
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Notorious
noh-TOHR-ee-uhs
Well-known for bad reasons
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Novel
NAH-vul
New or original
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Novice
nov-is
A beginner or someone new to a field.
The novice quickly learned the ropes.
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Nuance
NOO-ahnss
A subtle difference
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Nullify
NULL-uh-fy
To cancel out
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Obfuscate
OB-fuh-skayt
To confuse or obscure
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Oblivious
uh-BLIV-ee-uhs
Unaware
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Obsolete
OB-suh-leet
Outdated
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Obstinate
OB-stuh-nit
Stubborn
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Omnipotent
om-NIP-uh-tuhnt
All-powerful
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Onerous
OH-nuh-rus
Burdensome
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Opulent
op-yuh-luhnt
Luxurious and wealthy.
Their opulent lifestyle impressed their guests.
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Orator
awr-uh-tor
A public speaker, especially one who is skilled.
The orator captivated the audience with his speech.
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Ornate
OR-nayt
Highly decorated
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Ostentatious
os-ten-tay-shuhs
Showy and pretentious
Her ostentatious jewelry caught everyone's attention.
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Overt
OH-vurt
Obvious
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Pacify
PAS-i-fy
To soothe
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Palpable
PAL-puh-bul
Able to be touched
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Paradox
PAIR-uh-doks
A self-contradictory statement
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Paragon
PAIR-uh-gon
A perfect example
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Parched
parcht
Extremely dry.
The parched land needed rain desperately.
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Partisan
PART-uh-zuhn
A strong supporter
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Pensive
PEN-siv
Deep in thought
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Perfidious
pur-fid-ee-uhs
Deceitful and untrustworthy.
The perfidious friend betrayed her trust.
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Perfunctory
per-FUNK-tuh-ree
Done without care
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Perspicacious
per-spi-KAY-shus
Insightful
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Placate
play-kate
To calm
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Precarious
pre-KAIR-ee-uhs
Dangerously unstable
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Precocious
pri-koh-shuhs
Having developed abilities earlier than usual.
The precocious child solved the puzzle easily.
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Pretentious
pri-ten-shuhs
Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance.
His pretentious mannerisms were annoying.
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Procrastinate
proh-kras-tuh-neyt
To delay unnecessarily.
She tends to procrastinate on important tasks.
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Prosaic
proh-zay-ik
Dull and lacking originality.
The prosaic writing lacked creativity.
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Prosperity
pross-per-i-tee
Wealth and success.
They enjoyed a period of prosperity after the boom.
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Prudent
prood-nt
Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
The prudent investor avoided risky ventures.
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Qualitative
Relating to quality
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Quandary
KWON-duh-ree
A difficult situation
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Quarantine
KWOR-uhn-teen
To isolate
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Quell
KWEL
To suppress
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Querulous
kwer-yuh-luhs
Complaining in a whining manner.
He was querulous about the minor inconvenience.
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Quintessential
kwin-tuh-SEN-shuhl
The most typical example
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Quirk
KWURK
A peculiar trait
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Quixotic
kwik-SAHT-ik
Unrealistically idealistic
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Quizzical
KWIZ-i-kuhl
Puzzled or questioning
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Ramification
ram-uh-fuh-KAY-shun
A consequence
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Rancor
RANG-kor
Bitter resentment
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Rancorous
rang-ker-uhs
Full of bitterness and resentment.
Her rancorous remarks upset the group.
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Rapport
RAH-por
A close relationship
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Rational
RASH-uh-nl
Logical and reasonable
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Rebuke
REE-byook
To criticize sharply
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Recalcitrant
ri-KAL-si-truhnt
Resisting authority
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Reciprocal
ree-SIP-ruh-kuhl
Mutual
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Reclusive
ri-kloo-siv
Avoiding the company of others.
The reclusive author rarely made public appearances.
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Reconciliation
rek-uhn-sil-ee-ay-shuhn
The restoration of friendly relations.
Their reconciliation brought peace to the family.
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Redundant
ri-DUN-duhnt
Unnecessary repetition
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Refute
ri-FYOOT
To disprove
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Renegade
REN-uh-gayd
a person who deserts and betrays an organization, country, or set of principles
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Resilient
ri-zil-yuhnt
Able to recover quickly from difficulty.
The resilient athlete recovered quickly from the injury.
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Restrained
ri-straynd
Characterized by moderation or self-control.
He was restrained in expressing his opinions.
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Reverence
rev-er-uhns
Deep respect for someone or something.
The monks were treated with great reverence.
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Sagacious
suh-GAY-shuhs
Wise
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Sagacity
suh-gas-i-tee
The quality of being wise or having good judgment.
Her sagacity helped solve the complex issue.
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Scrupulous
SKROO-pyuh-luhs
Very attentive to details
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Scrutinize
skroo-tin-ahyz
To examine closely and critically.
She scrutinized the fine print before signing.
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Slander
SLAN-der
A false spoken statement
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Spontaneity
spon-tey-nee-uh-tee
The condition of being impulsive or unplanned.
The spontaneity of the trip made it exciting.
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Spontaneous
spon-TAY-nee-uhs
Acting on impulse
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Stoic
STOH-ik
a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.
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Submissive
suhb-mis-iv
Willing to obey or submit.
The submissive student followed instructions without question.
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Substantiate
suhb-stan-shee-ayt
To provide evidence to support or prove.
The evidence substantiated the theory.
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Subtle
suht-l
Delicate and understated.
The subtle changes improved the design.
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Superficial
soo-pur-fish-uhl
Concerned with only what is obvious.
His superficial explanation failed to address the problem.
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Superfluous
soo-pur-floo-uhs
More than is necessary.
The superfluous details were removed.
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Suppress
suh-pres
To put an end to forcibly.
The police suppressed the protest.
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Surreptitious
suh-rep-tish-uhs
Kept secret because it would not be approved of.
Their surreptitious meeting was revealed later.
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Sycophant
SIK-uh-fuhnt
A flatterer
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Symbiotic
SIM-by-AH-tik
Mutually beneficial
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Tactful
takt-fuhl
Having a sense of what is considerate or appropriate; considerate
Her tactful reply eased the tension.
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Tedious
TEE-dee-uhs
Boring
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Tenacious
tuh-ney-shuhs
Persistent and determined.
Her tenacious spirit ensured her success.
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Terse
TURS
Brief
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Tirade
TIE-rayd
A long angry speech
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Transient
tran-shuhnt
Lasting for only a short time.
The transient storm passed quickly.
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Trepidation
Fear or anxiety
trep-i-DAY-shun
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Truncate
TRUN-kayt
To shorten
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Tumultuous
too-MUL-choo-us
Chaotic
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Turbulent
TUR-byuh-luhnt
Unstable
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Venerable
ven-er-uh-buhl
Accorded great respect due to age or character.
The venerable professor was respected by all.
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Vindicate
vin-di-keyt
To clear someone of blame or suspicion.
The evidence vindicated him of the accusations.
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Wary
wair-ee
Feeling or showing caution.
She was wary of the stranger’s intentions.
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Zeal
zeel
Great enthusiasm or energy.
His zeal for the cause inspired others.
