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bombastic

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given to pompous speech or writing

The principal’s bombastic speech bombed in the eyes of the students; it only furthered their impression of him as a pompous jerk.

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ebullience

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intense enthusiasm

A sense of ebullience swept over the lacrosse fans when their team won the game.

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exorbitant

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exceeding all bounds, as of custom or fairness

I wanted to buy a Porsche, but the price was exorbitant; instead, i purchased a used Honda.

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exuberant

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full of unrestrained enthusiasm or joy

William was exuberant when he found out that he’d gotten into the college of his choice.

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embellish

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to ornament or decorate; to exaggerate

One can never trust the Anwar’s stories are realistic; his details were almost always embellished so that his experiences sound more interesting than they are in reality.

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flagrant

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extremely or deliberately shocking or noticeable

Burning the flags show flagrant disrespect for the country

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gratuitous

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given freely; unearned; unnecessary

The film was full of gratuitous sex and violence not essential to the story

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lavish

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extravagant

Laura’s wedding was a lavish affair.

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lugubrious

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mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially to an exaggerated or ludicrous degree

Lucas’s lugubrious eulogy for his pet lobster quickly became ridiculous

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opulent

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displaying great wealth

The software engineer’s opulent home was the envy of his friends; the crystal chandeliers, marble floors, and teak furniture must have cost a fortune.

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ornate

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elaborately decorated

The wood carvings were so ornate that you should examin them many times and stil notice things you hand not seen before

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penchant

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a strong inclination or liking

Penny’s penchant for chocolate-covered ants led her to munch on them all day

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redundant

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needlessly repetitive

The author’s speech was terribly redudant, repeating the same phrases, saying the same thing over and over, and constantlyh reiterating the same point.

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ubiquitous

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being or seeming to be everywhere at the same time; omnipresent

Kenny had a ubiquitous little sister; wherever he turned, there she was

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vicarious

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felt or undergone as if one were taking part in the experience or feelings of another

Stan, who was never athletic but loved sports, lived vicariously through his brother, a professional basketball player.

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vignette

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a short scene or story

The poodle vignette in my new film expresses the true meaning of Valentine’s Day.

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amalgam

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a combination of diverse elements; a mixture

The song was an amalgam of many different styles, from blues to hip-hop to folk.

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inundate

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to overwhelm as if with a flood; to swamp

The day after the ad ran, Martha was inundated with phone calls.

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multifarious

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diverse; various

The multifarious achievements of DaVinci–which range from architecture and painting to philosophy and science–are unparalleled in our century.

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multiplicity

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state of being various or manifold; a great number

A multiplicity of views is essential to a healthy multicultural democracy

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alleviate

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to ease a pain or burden

Alvin meditated to alleivate the pain from the headache he got after taking the SAT

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beneficial

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producing or promoting a favorable result; helpful

According to my doctor, tea’s beneficial effects may include reducing anxiety.

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cathartic

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relaxing after an emotional outburst

Cathy found that yelling at her idiotic coworkers for a while had a cathartic effect, and she was able to calmly go back to work

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curative

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able to heal or cure

The aloe had a curative effect on my sunburn; within hours, the flaking had stopped.

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palliative

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relieving or soothing the symptoms of a disease or disorder without effecting a cure

Watching professional polo on TV became a palliative for the screaming child; it was the only thing that would quiet him

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therapeutic

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having or exhibiting healing powers

The therapeutic air of the Mediterranean Sea cured Thomas of his asthma

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complement

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something that completes, goes with, or brings to perfection

The lovely computer is the perfect complement to the modern furnishings in Abby’s apartment

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epitome

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a representative or example of a type

She is the epitome of selflessness; no matter how much or little she as, she always gives to others

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felicitous

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admiralby suited; apt

Jamie Foxx made a felicitous speech when he won his Oscar

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belie

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to misrepresent

He smiled in order to belie his hostility

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debunk

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to expose untruths, shams, or exaggerated claims

The university administration debunked the myth that bunk beds are only for children by installing them in every dorm on campus

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dubious

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doubtful; of unlikely authenticity

Jerry’s dubious claim that he could fly like Superman didn’t win him any summer job offers.

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duplicitous

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deliberately deceptive

The duplicitous man duplicated dollars and gave the counterfeits to unsuspecting vendors.

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fabricate

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to make up in order to deceive

Fabio fabricated the story that he used to play drums for Metallica; he has never actually held a drumstick in his life.

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fallacy

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a false notion

The idea that there is only one college for you is a fallacy

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mendacious

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lying; untruthful

John’s mendacious statements on the stand sealed his fate; he was found guilty of lying to the court about his role in the crime

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specious

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having the ring of truth or plausibility but actually false

Susie’s specious argument seemed to make sense, but when I looked more closely, it was clearly illogical

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ambiguous

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open to more than one interpretation

Big’s eyes were an ambiguous color; in some lights, brown, and in others, green.

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ambivalent

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simultaneously feeling opposing feelings; uncertain

Amy felt ambivalent about her dance class: on one hand, she enjoyed the exercise; but on the other, the choice of dances bore her.

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apathetic

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feeling or showing little emotion

The apathetic students didn’t even bother to vote for class president

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capricious

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The referee’s capricious behavior angered the players; he would call a foul for minor contact, but ignore elbowing and kicking

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equivocal

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open to two ore more interpretations and often intended to mislead; ambiguous

The politician made so many equivocal statements during the scandal that no one could be sure of what, if anything, he had admitted to having done.

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erratic

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markedly inconsistent

Erroll’s erratic behavior made it difficult for his friends to predict what he would do in a given moment

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impetuous

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suddenly and forcefully energetic or emotioned; impulsive and passionate

Mr. Limpet was so impetuous that we never knew what he would do next

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impetus

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an impelling force or stimulus

A looming deadline provided Imelda with the impetus she needed to finish her research paper

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sporadic

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occuring at irregular intervals; having no pattern or order in time

Storms in Florida are sporadic; it’s hard to predict when they’re going to occur

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vacillate

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to sway from one side to the other; oscillate

The cook vacillated between favoring chicken and preferring fish; he just couldn’t diecide which to prepare

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whimsical

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characterized by whim; unpredictable

Egbert rarely behaved as expected; indeed, he was a whimsical soul whose every decision was anybody’s guess

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flag

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to decline in vigor or strength; to tire; to droop

After several few days climbing mountains in pouring rain, our enthusiasm for the hiking trip began to flag.

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jaded

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worn out; wearied

Jade’s experiences had jaded her; she no longer believed tha the junk stacked in her garage was going to make her rich.

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