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futile (adj)

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incapable of producing any useful result, completely ineffective
Syn: vain, fruitless

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contentious (adj)

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controversial, likely to cause argument and disagreement

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insofar (adv)

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to the extent that

We agree only insofar as the budget is concerned

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preclude ____(v)

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someone from verb-ing
1) to prevent someone from doing something
Ex: His difficulties preclude him from leading a normal life

2) make impossible by necessary consequence
Ex: The secret nature of his work precluded official recognition

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construe ____ (v)

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ST as ST
interpret in a particular way.
i.e: Her frustration was construed as anger.

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lucrative (adj)

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producing great deal of profits

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entrench (v)

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1) establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely.
i.e: a father who entrenched in our minds the belief that hard work pays off

2) establish firmly or solidly
i.e: entrenched themselves in the business

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muddle (n)

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disorganized and confused state

Ex: The finances were in a muddle

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maxim (n)

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a concise expression or proverb of a general truth or fundamental principle

Mother’s favorite maxim was “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.”

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proprietor (n)

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the owner of a business or a holder of a property

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encompass (v)

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embrace, encircle
to surround, to include comprehensively

A work that encompasses the entire range of the world’s religious beliefs.

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abate (v)

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**Intransitive verb: **
1) to decrease in force or intensity
i.e: waiting for the storm to abate
2) to reduce in value or amount

Transitive verb:
1) to put an end to (nullify/void)
2) moderate
3) to deduct, omit
The mechanic consultant already abated part of the cost

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Aberration/ Anomaly (n)

Aberrant (adj)
Aberrant (n)

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something that stands out or deviates from normal

Atypical, abnormal
Outliers

Winning this Super Bowl with those average players is an aberration

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acclaim (v) (n)

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to praise enthusiastically and publicly

She has won acclaim for her commitment to democracy

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acquisitiveness (n)

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desire to acquire more, especially an excessive desire (wealth, material things)

He was known for his acquisitiveness, buying any art work that caught his eye

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acreage (n)

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land measured in acres

Our property is large, but much of the acreage is swampland not suitable for building

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adherent (n)

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a person who sticks to a belief or a cause

She has long been an adherent of the Communist Party.

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ad-lib (adj) (adv)

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(Adj) spoken, composed, or performed without preparation

(Adv) without restraint or limit
in accordance with one’s wishes

Ex: There apparently were an ad lib remark that Vladimir Putin just can’t remain in power

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adopt (v)

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to accept or begin to use something new
take and make one’s own.
to accept formally and put into effect

To adopt a plan implies that you didn’t come up with it yourself

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advent (n)

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arrival

Transportation was transformed by the advent of the internal combustion engine.

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adverse (adj)

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1) acting against or in a contrary direction (hostile)
- The forecasters are expecting adverse weather for the next few days.

2) opposed to one’s interest or position (in an unfavorable or harmful way)
- They received a lot of adverse publicity/criticism about the changes.

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agency (beside its traditional meaning)

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the ability to use power or influence

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aggravate (v)

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make worse

Road repair work has aggravated the problem of traffic congestion.

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altogether (adv)

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completely, overall

It was an altogether stunning new design

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amortize (v)

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gradually pay off a debt or gradually write off an asset

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write off (n)

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a reduction of the recognized value of something.

In accounting, this is a recognition of the reduced or zero value of an asset.

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annul (v)

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to declare or make legally invalid (often used in marriage context)

to reduce to nothing - obliterate
to make ineffective or inoperative - neutralize

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anoint (v)

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In religion: to make someone holy in a religious ceremony by putting holy water or oil on them

to smear or rub with oil or an oily substance

to choose someone to do a particular job, usually by a person in authority

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antithetical (adj)

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directly opposite or opposed

Ex: spiritual concerns and ideals that are antithetical to the materialism embraced by modern society

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arbiter (n)

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judge, umpire, person empowered to decide matters at hand.

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rollback (n)
roll back (v)

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(n) reduction or decrease (in prices, wages, taxes) to a previous level on national scale

1) to reduce or decrease to a previous level on national scale
2) to rescind, annull, invalidate
i.e: Trump also wants to roll back Biden’s climate-change policies
3) to retreat or withdraw or push back

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albatross (n)

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psychological burden/ anxiety

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invariably (adv)

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in every case / always

Syn: consistently, constantly

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___ accord (n) ___

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in accord with

Meaning: in agreement

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analogous (adj)

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similar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail

A town council and a government body that serves an analogous function

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archaic (adj)

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ancient, antiquated, old-fashioned, primitive

The school’s archaic computer system predated even floppy disks.

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aristocracy (n)

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a class or group of people believed to be superior (rank, wealth & intellectual)

nobility, a hereditary ruling class

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ascribe ___ (v)

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ascribe ST to ST: to give credit
Syn: attribute, credit with

He ascribed his good grades to diligent studying

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assimilation (n)

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the process by which a minority group adopts the customs and way of life of a larger group

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baldly (adv)

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plainly, explicitly, to be blunt

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befall (v)

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to happen by fate (in negative way)

Disaster befell the company once again when the CEO was thrown from a horse

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belie (v)

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to give a false impression
to show (something) to be false or wrong
to contradict
to disguise

An air of rural charm belies the community’s industrial activity.

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blight (n) (v)

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disease that kills plants rapidly, or any cause of decay or destruction

to impair the quality or effect
to ruin

The apple trees were blighted by fungus

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brook (v) - often used with the word ‘no’

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Suffer or tolerate

The dictator will brook no dissent

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buffer (v)

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to lessen the shock

Syn: cushion

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canon (n)

canonical (adj)

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an accepted principle or rule
conforming to a general rule or acceptable procedure
Syn: orthodox

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keep/hold in check

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restrain, held back

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clamor (n)
clamor (v)

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1) noisy uproar or shouting (as from a crowd)
- loud continuous noise
2) insistent public expression (as of support or protest)

(v) shout loudly and insistently (as from a crowd)
Ex: clamored for his impeachment

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cloak __ (n)
cloak __ (v)

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OF Noun
Ex: Their plans were shrouded in a cloak of secrecy.

(v) - often used as cloaked in
- to hide, to cover or conceal
Ex: Part of the great tomb was once cloaked in granite blocks rather than limestone.

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coalesce (v)

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1) to grow together
2) to come together into a whole
Syn: fuse, unite

Members of the group first met in online gun forums and coalesced around Second Amendment activism.

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cogent (adj)

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very convincing, logical

Most GMAT CR arguments are not terribly cogent - they depend on unspoken and reasoning

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collude (v)

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to work together secretly especially in order to do something illegal or dishonest

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concede (v)

concession (n)

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give in, admit, yield, grant or give up

Quebec was a French concession to Britain in the Treaty of Paris in 1763

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condone (v)

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tolerate, overlook

I do not condone his behaviors

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confer ___ (v)

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on - grant or bestow (a title, degree, benefit, or right)
with - consult or exchange views

I can’t buy this car until I confer with my spouse

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contemplative (adj)

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expressing or involving prolonged thought
Syn: pensive, meditative

she regarded me with a contemplative eye

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conversely (adv)

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on the other hand, in an opposite way

Im not here to argue that lack of education causes poverty. Conversely, Im here to argue that poverty causes lack of education

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copious (adj)

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abundant, plentiful, bountiful

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corroborate (v)

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confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).

the witness had corroborated the boy’s account of the attac

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countenance (n) (v)

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a person face or facial expression

tolerate, allow

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culminate (v)

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reach the highest point or final stage

A PhD program generally culminates in a written dissertation and a defense of that dissertation to a committee.

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currency (n) - beside ‘money’ meaning

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something to become a general use, acceptance, or prevalence

a story gaining currency

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cynical (adj)

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thinking of the worst of other’s motivations

bitterly pessimistic

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debase (v)

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degrade; lower in quality, value, rank; lower in moral quality

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debunk (v)

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expose, disprove false or exaggerated claims

The show Mythbusters debunks pseudoscientific claims

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decry (v)

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condemn openly

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deem (v)

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1) regard or consider in a specified way (deem + noun/adj)
Syn: believe, judge
i.e: They would take any action they deemed necessary.
Successful economic development was deemed the key to national survival.

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delimit (v)

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to fix or define the limits of

Strict guidelines delimit his responsibilities

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denote (v)

denotation (n)

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1) indicate/ represent
Ex: the swollen bellies that denote starvation
2) (linguistic) mean/ to stand for the notion of (a name or symbol)
i.e: An epiphany is, literally, a showing. In Christian terminology it denotes the showing of the infant Jesus to the three Magi

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deride (v)

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to laugh at or insult contemptuously
Syn: mock, ridicule

i.e: Politicians deride their opponents

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deterrent (adj)

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serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit

The ads had a deterrent effect on youth smoking.

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dichotomy (n)

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a division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities
Syn: Bifurcation (biology diverge branching)

The amusing spectacle of the recent presidential vote in Florida should remind us of the persistence of the federal-state dichotomy

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discount (v)

To discount an idea

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disregard, to view with doubt, to underestimate

to not count it is as important

Ex: Michael’s boss shouldn’t discount his contributions

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discrepancy (n)

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contrast, difference, disagreement, disparateness, disparity

Researchers may also struggle to explain away the discrepancy with new theories, such as some new quantum particle that flits between the electron and positron.

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discreet (adj)

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1) having or showing discernment or good judgment in conduct and especially in speech
Syn: prudent, astute, cautious

2) not readily seen or noticed
Syn: unobtrusive
i.e: with a discreet gesture, she signalled to her husband that she was ready to leave the party

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discrete (adj)

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separate, distinct, detached
existing as individual parts

The advertising agency pitched us not on one campaign, but on three discrete ideas

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discretionary (adj)

discretion (n)

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subject to someone’s discretion or judgement

individual choice or judgment within legal boundaries

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disinterested (adj)

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impartial, unbiased

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disparate (adj)

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distinct, different

A strategic marketing leader spots trends in disparate places, and sees patterns to better understand the big picture.

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disseminate (v)

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scatter, spread out, broadcast, to disperse

Syn: disperse

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divest (v) ___

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divest of: deprive or strip of a rank, title, clothing or gear

to sell off holdings

Once his deception was exposed, he was divested of his position on the board

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dovetail (v)

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join or fit together

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echelon (n)

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a level, rank or grade in an organization or field of activity

the upper echelons of management

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eclectic (adj)

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selecting the best of everything or coming from many diverse sources

Her witty, mordant and splendidly vinegary observations were informed by broad and eclectic reading.

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eclipse (v)

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to obscure, darken
to make less important

Her performance was eclipsed by the director talent.

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effectively (adj)

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1) in effective manner
2) virtually

By withholding further funds they effectively killed the project

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efficacy (n)

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the power to produce an intended effect (often used in reference to medicines)
Syn: effectiveness

Extensive trials will be necessary to determine whether the drug’s efficacy outweighs the side effects.

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Egalitarian (adj)

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Relating to belief in the equality of all people

I maybe egalitarian but I don’t favor communism

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egregious (adj)

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extremely bad in a noticeable way:
Syn: glaring, flagrant, obvious, striking

The student’s theme was marred by a number of egregious errors in spelling

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empirical (adj)

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coming from, based on or able to be verified by experiment; not purely based on theory

The statistical models were flawed, the defense maintained, noting that none had been empirically tested.

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enigma (n)

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puzzle, mystery, riddle

an obscure speech or writing

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enjoy (v) - beside its cliche meaning

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to benefit from

The college has long enjoyed the support of wealthy alumni

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ensure (v)

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to guarantee, to make sure, certain or safe

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equivocate (v) ___

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equivocate on: use unclear language to deceive or avoid committing to a position

Both López-Gatell and López Obrador equivocate on the effectiveness of wearing face masks.

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enumerate (v)

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count or list; specify one-by-one

The Bill of Rights enumerates the basic rights held by every citizen of USA

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erstwhile (adv) (adj)

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former, previous

my erstwhile friend ignored me when I ran into her at the mall

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ethos (n)

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the distinguishing character or personality
set of beliefs, attitudes, habits that are particular to a group

At the prep school, the young man happily settled in an ethos of hard work and rigorous athletic competition

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exacting (adj)

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requiring careful attention and precision

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exhaustive (adj) (not as exhausted)

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comprehensive, thorough
accounting for all possibilities

After an exhaustive search of our house, we still hadn’t found the cat

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expedient (adj)

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suitable, proper for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance
Syn: tactical, advisable

When invited to a wedding you cannot attend, it is expedient to send a gift

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extraneous (adj)

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irrelevant, not belonging
foreign, coming from outside

You need to remove extraneous information: the paragraph about the author’s life doesn’t happen to be relevant to your thesis

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extrapolate (v)

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predict by projecting the past experience

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faculty (n)

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an particular ability, often a mental ability

She has a faculty for inspiring confidence in people.

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fashion (n)
fashion (v)

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(n) a manner of doing something/ a mode of action or operation
i.e: the work is done in a rather casual fashion

(v) make into a particular or the required form.
i.e a figure fashioned from clay

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converge (v)

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move toward one another or toward a point
Syn: unite

Economic forces converged to bring the country out of the recession.

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counterpoint (v)
counterpoint (n) - often used as a noun than verb

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1) to set off or emphasize contrast by juxtaposition
2) a complimenting or contrasting item (positive tone)
Syn: opposite
The primary colors here are white and gray, which offer a pleasing counterpoint to the red oak floor

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counterproductive (adj)

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defeating the purpose.
preventing the intended goal.

Improved safety measures in cars can be counterproductive as they encourage people to drive faster.

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deflect (v)

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1) turn (something) aside from a straight course or fixed direction
Syn: deviate

2) avoid criticism, blame or a question
i.e: The president deflected criticism of his economic record by focusing on crime.

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fledgling (adj) (n)

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1) young bird that has grown feathers and is learning to fly
2) an immature or inexperienced person
i.e: fledgling medical students

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fleeting (adj)

A

passing quickly, transitory
Syn: short-lived, momentary
i.e: fleeting desire/moment

111
Q

forestall (v)

A

delay, hinder, prevent by taking action beforehand
Syn: intercept, preclude

Our research has been forestalled by a lack of funding

112
Q

glacial (adj)

A

snow, cold, icy
unsympathetic (figuratively)

113
Q

grade (n) - unusual meaning

A

sloping road

114
Q

grade (v) - unusual meaning

A

to blend

Notice that the mud and the sand grade into each other along the sandbar.

115
Q

graft (n) (v)

A

(politics) the acquisition of gain (such as money) in dishonest or questionable ways

join together plant parts or skin so that two living things grow together

116
Q

grandstand (v)

grandstanding (n)

A

to play or act so as to impress onlookers
acting or speaking in a way intended to attract the good opinion of other people who are watching

Experts criticized the program as mere grandstanding by corporations and local officials.

117
Q

guesswork (n)

A

the act or process of finding an answer by guessing

Calculating the drug’s long-term effects is pure guesswork.

118
Q

guile (n)

A

the practice of misleading/deceiving others through lies or trickery to achieve your aims

Syn: slyness, deviousness

A person so full of guile he can’t even be trusted to give you the correct time of day

119
Q

hallmark (n)

A

any distinguishing characteristic, trait or feature

Independent press is a hallmark of a free society

120
Q

handpick (v)

A

to select personally

The retiring CEO handpicked the successor

121
Q

hardy (adj)

A

1) bold, brave
i.e: most of the soldiers were hardy young men
2) capable of withstanding hardship or adverse conditions
I.e: hardy outdoor furniture

122
Q

hearken or hark (same thing) - verb

hearken back to

A

listen, pay attention to

evoke (an older style or genre).

This place caters to Americans and hearkens back to days when the town attracted famous celebrities.

123
Q

hedge (v)

A

protect a bet by also betting on the other side

124
Q

hegemony (n)

A

1) influence or authority over others
Syn: domination, supremacy

2) the social, cultural, economic and ideological influence exerted by a dominant group

Ex: The two countries went to war fighting for hegemony over the entire region.

125
Q

heterogenous (adj)

A

different in type, composed of different types of elements

Syn: mixed, assorted

126
Q

hierarchy (n)

A

a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked accordingly to status or authority.

127
Q

a host of (n)

A

a large amount of something

Syn: multitude

128
Q

hyperbole (n)

A

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

( I’ve told you to clean your room a million times! or It was so cold, I saw polar bears wearing hats and jackets.)

129
Q

underpin (v)

A

1) to support/ substantiate
2) to form part of, strengthen, or provide the basis of
Syn: bolster

Avaloq provides software for financial institutions that helps underpin digital banking and wealth management platforms.

130
Q

for better or for worse

A

it means that you are not sure whether the consequences will be good or bad, but they will have to be accepted because the action cannot be changed.

For better or worse nature has designed honey bees to work themselves to death in the pursuit of sweet productivity.

131
Q

Armageddon (n)

A

a dramatic and catastrophic conflict, typically seen as likely to destroy the world or the human race

132
Q

prescience (n)

A

foreknowledge of events
Syn: foresight

i.e: If the postwar boom made Marx seem obsolete, recent decades have confirmed his prescience

133
Q

assail (v)

A

1) attack violently, assault
2) to oppose, challenge, or criticize harshly and forcefully
i.e: Such assumptions are assailed as idealistic and static.

3) to cause someone to experience a lot of unpleasant things: to be assailed by doubts/fears/problems
i.e: She was assailed by doubts and regrets

134
Q

jaundiced (adj)

A

showing a state or an attitude influenced by envy, distaste, or hostility
Syn: animosity, bitter
She has a very jaundiced view of politics and politicians

135
Q

tacit (adj)

A

1) expressed or carried on without words or speech
i.e: The leader has plenty of tacit supporters worldwide, including a number in Europe.

2) understood or implied but not actually expressed
i.e: Your silence may be taken to mean tacit agreement

136
Q

inordinate (adj)
- inordinate amount

A

1) excessive, unreasonable
Syn: extreme
The Wall Street displayed an inordinate desire to get rich quickly with a minimum of physical effort.

2) much more than usual or expected
I waited an inordinate amount of time

137
Q

indispensable (adj)

A

absolutely necessary

Syn: essential, crucial, vital, necessary

An indispensable member of the staff

138
Q

repugnant (adj)

A

extremely distasteful; unacceptable
Syn: awful, abhorrent

The thought of going back into the fog was repugnant to him

139
Q

take a beating

A

to be beaten badly in a game or contest
to suggest a setback or loss (figuratively)

i.e: Our plans took a real beating from the review committee

140
Q

intractable (adj)

A

1) not easily governed, managed, or solve (problems)
i.e: The near term future will see complex discussions about intractable privacy issues.

2) not easily relieved or cured
3) not easily manipulated or shaped (of things: metal, physical form)
4) stubborn, obstinate (person)

141
Q

unprepossessing (adj)

A

not tending to create a favorable impression
i.e: We were disappointed at the unprepossessing exterior of the hotel.

142
Q

jarring (adj)

A
  • incongruous (not harmonious) in a striking or shocking way
  • having a disagreeable, or discordant effect

… an aroma that I found jarringly distracting

143
Q

even-handed (adj)

A

fair, impartial

144
Q

Iconoclast (n)

A

a person who attacks settled/cherished beliefs or institutions

145
Q

imminent (adj)

A

about to happen, ready to take place (often used of something bad or dangerous coming near)
i.e: But most no longer see an imminent risk of an economic or market crash.

Syn: impending, looming

146
Q

impasse (n)

A

a predicament allowing no obvious escape
Syn: deadlock, stalemate

If the union wont budge on its demands and the transit authority wont raise salaries, then we are at an impasse

147
Q

impede (v)

A

to interfere with or slow the progress of
Syn: hinder, handicap

The soldiers could not impede the enemy’s advance.

148
Q

impinge ____(v)

A

1) Upon: have an effect/impact
2) on: trespass on, violate
Syn: infringe, encroach
Ex: Impinge on other people’s rights.

to strike or dash especially with a sharp collision
i.e: I heard the rain impinge upon the earth

149
Q

implode (v)

A

to burst inward

to break down or fall apart from within
Syn: self-destruct

A controlled demolition during which the entire building imploded in a matter of seconds

150
Q

impute (v)

A

to lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly

credit, attribute
Syn: ascribe to

People often impute his silence to unfriendliness and not to the shyness it really represents

151
Q

inadvertently (adv)

A

accidentally, unintentionally

152
Q

Inasmuch ___ (conjunction)

A

as

1) to the extent/degree that
2) in view of the fact that (since, because)
Syn: insofar as

153
Q

incidentally (adv)

A

unintentionally, accidentally
Syn: inadvertently

by the way

I think we should rent the new office space. Incidentally, there’s a great Mexican restaurant opening up right across the street from it

154
Q

incinerate (v)

A

burn, reduce to ashes

Syn: cremate

155
Q

inconsequential (adj)

A

unimportant, insignificant

156
Q

incorporate (v)

A

combine, unite
embody, give physical form to

Local legend has it that ghosts can incorporate on one night of the year and walk among the living

157
Q

indeterminate (adj)

A

not fixed/established or determined

not leading to a definite ending or result
Syn: indefinite, vague, undetermined

We can’t sign this contract because the conditions of the sale are indeterminate

158
Q

undetermined (adj)

A

1) not determined (known)
Ex: His fate as yet undetermined, he anxiously awaited the test results.

2) not definitely or authoritatively decided or settled.
Ex: The full details, including the development’s financing, will be presented to city council for approval at an undetermined date.

159
Q

indicative ____ (adj)

A

OF noun
indicating, suggestive of

Ex: Your symptoms are indicative of the common cold

160
Q

induce ____ (v)

A

someone TO __verb__
1) succeed in persuading or influencing (someone) to do something.
2) cause
Syn: bring about, give rise

Ex: None of these measures induced a change of policy

161
Q

inert (adj)

A

lacking the ability or strength to move.
inactive

All of the missiles at the military museum are inert - they’re not going to blow up

162
Q

inevitable (adj)

A

Certain to happen/ incapable to be avoided, or escaped

not same thing as impending/imminent

163
Q

inexplicable (adj)

A

not able to be explained

164
Q

inextricable (adv)

A

in a way that is impossible to disentangle or separate.

He argues that there is an inextricable link between poverty and poor health.

165
Q

inform (v) - not the cliche meaning

A

to give character or essence to
Syn: inspire, animate

The principles which inform modern teaching

166
Q

ingenuity (n)

ingenious (adj)

A

skill or cleverness in devising or combining

clever, skillful, innovative
an ingenious idea/method/solution
not same as ingenuous

167
Q

ingenuous (adj)

A

(of a person or action) innocent and unsuspecting.

Syn: candid, sincere

168
Q

ingrained (adj)

A

Firmly fixed or established/ difficult to change
Syn: hardwired, deep-seated

Her deeply ingrained distrust of all authority

169
Q

instrumental (adj)

A

serving as a means of pursuing an aim or policy.
Syn: essential, crucial

He was instrumental in the restructuring

170
Q

insular (adj)

A

(of people) ignorant or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one’s own experience.

Syn: small-minded, narrow-minded

Doing so, he highlighted the degree to which creationism is a decidedly incurious, insular worldview.

171
Q

Interplay (n)

A

interaction

Our personalities result from the complex interplay between our genes and our environment.

172
Q

intrepid (adj)

A

fearless, brave, enduring in the fate of adversity
Syn: dauntless, fearless

Intrepid Explorers

173
Q

inundate (v)

Transitive verb ____

A

flood, overflow with water

inundated with (overwhelmed)

We’ve been inundated with complaints from listeners

174
Q

investiture (n)

A

the action of formally investing a person with honors or rank.

Syn: inauguration

175
Q

involved (adj) - not the cliche meaning

A

needless or excessive complexed
Ex: A long and involved story

Syn: tangled, intricate

176
Q

invulnerable (adj)

A

1) immune to or proof against attack
2) incapable of being wounded, injured, or harmed

Syn: bulletproof, impregnable, invincible

177
Q

jettison (v)

A

1a) to get rid of ST as unnecessary or encumbering
Ex: Individuals are often forced to jettison certain attitudes and behaviors

1b) to decide not to use an idea or plan:
Ex: They jettisoned plans for a vacation.

2) throw items overboard in order to lighten a ship in an emergency

178
Q

jumbo (adj)

A

unusually large, supersized

179
Q

juncture (n)

A

critical point in time, such as a crisis or a time when a decision is necessary

Negotiations are at a critical juncture.

180
Q

juxtapose (v)

A

Place side-by-side either physically or in metaphorical way so as to make comparison

181
Q

lackluster (adj)

A

lacking in brilliance and vitality
not shiny, dull
Syn: mediocre

That is a lackluster endorsement in light of so much recent glowing research.

182
Q

landmark (n) - not the cliche meaning

A

an important stage in something’s development

The birth of a child is an important landmark in the lives of all concerned

183
Q

latent (adj)

A

potential, existing but not visible or active
Syn: dormant, inert

The isolation imposed by the coronavirus has awakened a latent homesteading spirit within many of us.

184
Q

lax (adj)

A

not strict, careless
loose, slack

My parents were really lax about homework

185
Q

layperson (n)

Plural form?

A

regular people, non-specialists
laypeople
Syn: layman

Can you explain in layman’s terms exactly what your job involves?

186
Q

levy ____ (n) (v)

A

on ___ (something)
the imposition or collection of an assessment (tax..)
the enlistment or conscription of men for military service

to impose or collect by legal authority

187
Q

lift (v) - not cliche meaning

A

improve or lighten (such as person’s mood)

188
Q

likewise (adj)

A

Also, in addition to,
similarly, in the same way

I.e: A painter who is likewise a sculptor

189
Q

machination (n)

machinate (v)

A

a crafty scheme or plots (to do harm)
Syn: conspire, collude, constrive

The hackers machinated a way to steal credit numbers from the company’s Web site

190
Q

magnate (n)

A

a person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area

A studio magnate who had the biggest stars in Hollywood at his beck and call

191
Q

makeshift (adj) (n)

A

serving as a temporary substitute
Syn: expedient

A temporary replacement

We used boxes as a makeshift while the kitchen chairs were being painted.

192
Q

malleable (adj)

A

able to be bent, shaped or adapted (materials)
Syn: pliable, plastic

pliable, easily influenced or shaped by others.
Anna was shaken enough to be malleable

193
Q

manifest (v)
manifest (adj)

A

1) display or show (a quality or feeling) by one’s acts or appearance;
Ex: Ray manifested signs of severe depression

2) clear or obvious to the eye or mind
Ex: Their sadness was manifest in their faces.

194
Q

manifestation (n)

A
  • a sign showing the existence of a particular condition

Syn: display, demonstration, exhibition, sign, indication

i.e: Unlike acid rain of deforestation, global warming has no visible manifestation

195
Q

mediate (v)

A

to reconcile
to form a connection link between
Ex: structures that mediate gender divisions

to act as intermediary agent

196
Q

mercurial (adj)

A

characterized by rapid and unpredictable changes of mood or mind

Syn: fickle, flighty
his mercurial temperament

197
Q

mire ____ (n)

A

mire of: a troublesome or intractable situation
They found themselves in a mire of debt

deep mud

198
Q

mire (v)

A

stuck, entangle in mud or swamp area

199
Q

muck around with/ about (v)

A

: to spend time doing things that are not useful or seriousShe spent the evening mucking around with the computer.
: to waste time
We just mucked about all afternoon.

200
Q

galvanize (v)

A

1a)- to subject to the action of an electric current (medical)
b) - to stimulate or excite as if by an electric shock
Syn: provoke, arouse

The group is hoping to galvanize public opinion against the proposed law.

2) to coat (iron or steel) with zinc

201
Q

head off (v)

A

to turn back or turn aside
Syn: block, prevent

The ruling heads off—at least for the next year and a half—a long-running threat by Transport for London

202
Q

detractor (n)

A

a person who criticizes something or someone
Syn: disparager, critic

Even her detractors had to admit that she had made the company successful.

203
Q

preemptively (adv)

A

taken as a measure against something anticipated or feared (usually a preventive or deterrent measure)

This means the Fed will effectively abandon its prior approach of raising rates PRE-EMPTIVELY, before inflation reaches 2%.

204
Q

pre-emptive action/measure/move (adj)

A

taken as a measure against something anticipated or feared (usually a preventive or deterrent measure)

The prime minister authorized a pre-emptive air strike against the rebels.

205
Q

pre-empt (v)

A

to do or say something before someone so that you make their words or actions unnecessary or not effective

to replace with something considered to be of greater value or priority
Ex: The program did not appear, having been preempted by a baseball game

to prevent from happening or taking place
Syn: preclude, forestall

206
Q

allude (v)

A

make indirect reference
Syn: hint, touch on

mention without discussing at length

The Fed’s subsequent Sept. 16 rate guidance alluded obliquely to financial bubbles

207
Q

obliquely (adv)

A

not in a direct way; indirectly

In her speech she made only oblique references to the scandal.

208
Q

falter (v)

A

1) to walk unsteadily - syn: stumble
e.g : She walked up to the platform without faltering.

2) to speak brokenly or weakly - syn: stammer
e.g: His voice faltered as he began his speech.

3) to become weak or less effective - to start to loose strength/momentum
e.g: Her courage never faltered.
The economy is beginning to falter.

209
Q

require (v)

A

Syn: need
Ex: This project will require (need) massive investment.

to make it officially necessary for someone do something
The law requires that you place recyclables in the appropriate bin.

210
Q

veracity (n)

A

Syn: truthfulness, honesty, accuracy
Adj: veracious

i.e: Editors must ensure the veracity of photos that were taken in uncertain circumstances

211
Q

conformity (n)

A

1) correspondence in form, manner, or character
i.e: the simple lifestyle of the Amish is in conformity with their ascetic religious beliefs

2) action in accordance with some specified standard or authority

212
Q

conform (v)

A

1) + noun to noun
to give the same shape, outline, or contour to : bring into harmony or accord

2) to be similar or identical (to be in agreement or harmony)
3) to be obedient or compliant
to act in accordance with prevailing standards or customs

213
Q

admonish (v)

A

to caution, advise, or counsel against something in earnest and friendly way
to reprove or scold, especially in a mild and good-willed manner:
i.e: My physician is always admonishing me to eat more healthy foods

214
Q

heed (V)

A

pay attention to
take notice of
i.e: The airline has been criticized for failing to heed advice/warnings about lack of safety routines.

215
Q

pariah (n)

A

outcast
i.e: Russia has become a pariah to the G7 because of [its] invasion.

216
Q

approriate (v)

A

to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep/use
Syn: steal, seize

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