GRE Vocabulary Flashcards: 300 Words with Definitions & Examples

Study 300 GRE-level words with concise definitions, parts of speech, and original example sentences in one installable flashcard deck.

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  1. Κάρτα 1

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    analogous (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Similar in important ways that allow a useful comparison.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The cell membrane is sometimes described as analogous to a selective gate.

  2. Κάρτα 2

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    analyze (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To examine something closely by considering its parts and relationships.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Researchers analyzed how income and location affected the results.

  3. Κάρτα 3

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    corroborate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To confirm a statement by providing independent supporting evidence.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Phone records corroborated the witness's timeline.

  4. Κάρτα 4

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    concurrent (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Happening or existing at the same time.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The lab ran three concurrent trials.

  5. Κάρτα 5

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    conciliatory (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Intended to reduce conflict and restore friendly relations.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Her conciliatory response helped reopen the negotiations.

  6. Κάρτα 6

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    concise (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Brief while still clear and complete.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Her concise summary captured the main finding in two sentences.

  7. Κάρτα 7

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    abstain (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To deliberately refrain from doing or taking part in something.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Two members abstained from voting because of a conflict of interest.

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    assess (verb, evaluation) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To judge the quality, importance, amount, or likely effect of something.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Engineers assessed the building before recommending repairs.

  9. Κάρτα 9

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    augment (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To make something larger, stronger, or more effective by adding to it.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The library augmented its collection with digital archives.

  10. Κάρτα 10

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    arbitrary (adjective, a decision) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Based on personal choice or chance rather than a consistent reason or rule.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The cutoff seemed arbitrary because no evidence supported it.

  11. Κάρτα 11

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    candor (noun) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    The quality of being honest, open, and direct.

    Part of speech: noun

    Example: Her candor about the project's failures earned the team's trust.

  12. Κάρτα 12

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    admonish (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To warn or reprimand someone firmly.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The editor admonished the reporter for ignoring a key source.

  13. Κάρτα 13

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    bolster (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To support or strengthen something.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: New archaeological evidence bolstered the original theory.

  14. Κάρτα 14

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    adapt (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To adjust to new conditions or modify something for a new use.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The plants adapted to the region's dry summers.

  15. Κάρτα 15

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    acquiesce (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To accept something reluctantly but without protest.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: After a long debate, the board acquiesced to the revised schedule.

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    abstract (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Existing as an idea rather than as a physical or concrete thing.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Justice is an abstract concept, but court rulings have practical effects.

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    assert (verb, a claim) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To state something confidently and forcefully.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The authors assert that the policy widened access.

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    censure (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To express strong, often formal, disapproval of someone or something.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The committee censured the member for violating its ethics rules.

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    accommodate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To provide enough space for someone or something, or adapt to meet a need.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The revised schedule accommodates students in several time zones.

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    abate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To become or make less intense or severe.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The wind finally abated after sunset.

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    concede (verb, an argument) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To admit that a point is true, often reluctantly.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: He conceded that the rival proposal would cost less.

  22. Κάρτα 22

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    context (noun) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    The surrounding circumstances that help explain an event, statement, or idea.

    Part of speech: noun

    Example: The quotation sounds harsher when removed from its context.

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    debunk (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To expose a belief or claim as false or exaggerated.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The experiment debunked a popular myth about memory.

  24. Κάρτα 24

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    advocate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To publicly support or argue for a cause or policy.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Local doctors advocated for cleaner drinking water.

  25. Κάρτα 25

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    allude (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To refer to something indirectly rather than naming it plainly.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The speaker alluded to an earlier dispute but gave no details.

  26. Κάρτα 26

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    ambiguous (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Open to more than one interpretation or lacking a clear meaning.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The ambiguous instruction left both options defensible.

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    acknowledge (verb, a fact) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To accept or admit that something exists or is true.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The report acknowledged several limits in the data.

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    anticipate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To expect something in advance and often prepare for it.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The planners anticipated heavier traffic during the festival.

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    cite (verb, evidence) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To mention a source, fact, or example as support.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The report cites three studies that reached similar conclusions.

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    cogent (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Clear, logical, and convincing.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: She offered a cogent explanation for the unexpected result.

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    concur (verb, an opinion) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To agree with an opinion, decision, or finding.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Most reviewers concurred with the final recommendation.

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    allocate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To assign money, time, or resources to a particular purpose.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The council allocated more funds to bridge repairs.

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    apparent (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Easy to notice or understand; in some contexts, seeming true without being certain.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The calculation error became apparent during the final review.

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    austere (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Severe, plain, and lacking comfort or decoration.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The monastery's rooms were clean but austere.

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    aggregate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To gather separate items or amounts into a whole.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The dashboard aggregates results from all twelve surveys.

  36. Κάρτα 36

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    alter (verb, general change) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To change something, usually without replacing it completely.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: One new assumption could alter the model's conclusion.

  37. Κάρτα 37

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    articulate (adjective, a speaker) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Able to express ideas clearly and effectively.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: She was an articulate advocate for the new policy.

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    allege (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To claim that something is true without yet proving it.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Residents alleged that the factory had concealed the leak.

  39. Κάρτα 39

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    benevolent (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Kind, generous, and concerned with others' welfare.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: A benevolent donor paid for the clinic's new equipment.

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    capricious (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Changing suddenly and unpredictably.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The region's capricious weather frustrated even experienced farmers.

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    assuage (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To make an unpleasant feeling less intense.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Clear safety data helped assuage residents' fears.

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    comprehensive (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Including nearly all the relevant parts or details.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The review offers a comprehensive survey of the field.

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    conventional (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Following generally accepted customs, ideas, or methods.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The architect combined conventional materials with an unusual layout.

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    accelerate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To increase the speed or rate of something.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Better tools accelerated the team's analysis.

  45. Κάρτα 45

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    contend (verb, a claim) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To maintain that a claim or position is true.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Critics contend that the rule places an unfair burden on small firms.

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    ameliorate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To make a bad or difficult situation better.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The subsidy was intended to ameliorate the effects of rising food prices.

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    inherent (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Existing as a natural or essential part of something.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Any forecast carries inherent uncertainty.

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    complacent (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Too satisfied with the current situation to notice danger or the need to improve.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Early success made the team complacent about quality checks.

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    constrain (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To limit someone's choices or restrict what can happen.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: A small budget constrained the scope of the study.

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    critique (noun) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    A careful evaluation that discusses strengths and weaknesses.

    Part of speech: noun

    Example: The essay offers a detailed critique of the prevailing model.

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    coherent (adjective, an account) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Logical, consistent, and easy to understand as a whole.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The evidence supports a coherent account of what happened.

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    empirical (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Based on observation or experiment rather than theory alone.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The claim needs empirical support before it can guide policy.

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    diminish (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To become or make something smaller, weaker, or less important.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The medicine diminished the pain without causing drowsiness.

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    derive (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To obtain something from a particular source.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The researchers derived their estimates from census data.

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    conform (verb, a standard) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To behave according to an accepted standard, rule, or pattern.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: All samples must conform to the laboratory's safety rules.

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    dubious (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Doubtful, questionable, or not likely to be trustworthy.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The article rests on a dubious assumption about voter behavior.

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    expound (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To explain an idea or theory in detail.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The lecturer expounded her theory for nearly an hour.

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    mitigate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To reduce the severity, harm, or unpleasantness of something.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Shade trees can mitigate extreme heat in dense neighborhoods.

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    hypothesis (noun) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    A proposed explanation that can be tested against evidence.

    Part of speech: noun

    Example: The experiment was designed to test the new hypothesis.

  60. Κάρτα 60

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    fundamental (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Basic and essential to the nature or foundation of something.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Trust is fundamental to a productive partnership.

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    equivocal (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Open to multiple interpretations, often because it avoids a clear commitment.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The minister's equivocal reply satisfied neither side.

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    defer (verb, a decision) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To postpone an action or decision until a later time.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The committee deferred the vote until it had more evidence.

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    substantiate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To support a claim with evidence or proof.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The available records did not substantiate the allegation.

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    decline (verb, an amount) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To become smaller, weaker, or less common.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Demand declined after the initial surge.

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    refine (verb, an idea) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To improve something through small, careful changes.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The authors refined their argument after receiving feedback.

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    interpret (verb, meaning) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To explain or decide the meaning of information, words, or events.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Two historians interpreted the same letter differently.

  67. Κάρτα 67

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    dogmatic (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Expressing beliefs as unquestionably true and resisting other views.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: A dogmatic approach left little room for new evidence.

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    fallacious (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Based on faulty reasoning or a mistaken belief.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The conclusion is fallacious because it confuses correlation with cause.

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    reconcile (verb, conflicting accounts) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To make ideas, facts, or accounts compatible with one another.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The team struggled to reconcile the two conflicting estimates.

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    fluctuate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To rise and fall irregularly in amount, level, or value.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Energy prices fluctuate throughout the year.

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    infer (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To reach a conclusion from evidence rather than from a direct statement.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: From the pollen records, scientists inferred that the climate had changed.

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    exacerbate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To make a problem, condition, or negative feeling worse.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: A prolonged drought exacerbated the water shortage.

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    lucid (adjective, an explanation) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Expressed clearly and easy to understand.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Her lucid explanation made the complex process seem manageable.

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    crucial (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Extremely important to the outcome of something.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Reliable measurements are crucial to the experiment.

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    justify (verb, a decision) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To show that an action, belief, or claim is reasonable or right.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The expected benefit did not justify the high cost.

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    inhibit (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Fear of criticism can inhibit honest discussion.

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    delineate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To describe or mark the exact features or limits of something.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The agreement delineates each partner's responsibilities.

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    feasible (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Possible and practical to carry out successfully.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: A shorter route is feasible if the weather remains calm.

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    impugn (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To challenge the honesty, integrity, or truth of someone or something.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The accusation impugned the scientist's professional integrity.

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    diligent (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Careful and persistent in one's work or duties.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: A diligent archivist found the missing document.

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    explicit (adjective, a statement or instruction) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Stated clearly and directly, with no need for inference.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The contract contains an explicit ban on hidden fees.

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    discrete (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Separate and distinct from other things.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The survey divides the process into five discrete stages.

    Usage: Unlike discreet, discrete means separate.

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    dispute (verb, a claim) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To question the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Several scholars dispute the traditional account of the event.

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    prevalent (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Common or widespread in a particular place or period.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The custom was prevalent across the coastal region.

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    elucidate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To make a difficult idea clearer by explaining it.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The diagram helps elucidate how the two systems interact.

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    frugal (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Careful to avoid wasting money or resources.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Their frugal plan reused existing equipment.

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    invalidate (verb, an argument) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To show that an argument or conclusion is unsound or not valid.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: One faulty measurement does not necessarily invalidate the entire study.

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    elated (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Extremely happy and excited.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The rescue team was elated when it found the missing hikers.

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    denigrate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To criticize someone or something unfairly and damage its reputation.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: A fair comparison need not denigrate the competing design.

  90. Κάρτα 90

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    exaggerate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To represent something as greater, worse, or more important than it is.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Headlines sometimes exaggerate the certainty of early findings.

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    cumulative (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Growing or increasing through a series of additions.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The cumulative effect of many small delays was substantial.

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    cultivate (verb, a quality) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To develop a skill, quality, or relationship through sustained effort.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The program helps young researchers cultivate strong writing habits.

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    credible (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Believable and worthy of trust.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The witness gave a detailed and credible account.

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    empathetic (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Able to understand and share another person's feelings.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The counselor gave an empathetic response without making assumptions.

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    deliberate (adjective, an action) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Done consciously and after careful thought.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The slow rollout was a deliberate attempt to limit risk.

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    disdain (noun) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    A feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect.

    Part of speech: noun

    Example: She regarded the dishonest tactic with disdain.

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    gainsay (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To deny or contradict a fact or statement.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: No one could gainsay the importance of clean water.

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    objective (adjective, judgment) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Not influenced by personal feelings or preferences.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The panel used objective criteria to rank the proposals.

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    enhance (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To improve the quality, value, or effectiveness of something.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Clear labels enhanced the chart's readability.

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    preliminary (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Done or occurring before the main or final stage.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Preliminary results suggest that the treatment is safe.

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    paradox (noun) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    A statement or situation that seems contradictory but may reveal a truth.

    Part of speech: noun

    Example: The efficiency paradox is that faster tools sometimes create more work.

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    meticulous (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Extremely careful about small details.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The conservator kept meticulous records of every repair.

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    temperate (adjective, behavior) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Moderate and restrained rather than extreme.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The chair took a temperate approach to the heated dispute.

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    reticent (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Unwilling to speak freely or reveal one's thoughts.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The witness was reticent about her role in the meeting.

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    tenuous (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Very weak, slight, or poorly supported.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The article draws a tenuous link between the two events.

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    prudent (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Careful and sensible about future risks or consequences.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Keeping an emergency reserve was a prudent decision.

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    avarice (noun) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    An extreme desire to acquire and keep wealth.

    Part of speech: noun

    Example: The fable portrays avarice as a force that isolates the ruler.

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    misrepresent (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To describe something falsely or in a misleading way.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The summary misrepresented the study by omitting its main limitation.

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    warrant (verb, an action) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To justify or make a particular action necessary.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The minor discrepancy does not warrant a full investigation.

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    audacious (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Bold and willing to take striking risks.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The rescue team proposed an audacious route through the canyon.

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    resilient (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Able to recover quickly from difficulty, damage, or change.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The resilient community rebuilt its market after the flood.

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    scrupulous (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Very careful to act honestly, correctly, and according to principle.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The auditor was scrupulous about documenting every expense.

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    vindicate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To clear someone of blame or show that a decision was justified.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The new evidence vindicated the engineer who had warned about the flaw.

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    submissive (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Ready to obey or yield to another person's authority.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The novel's protagonist appears submissive at first but later resists.

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    verbose (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Using more words than necessary.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The verbose introduction delayed the paper's main point.

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    clandestine (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Kept secret, usually to conceal an improper or unauthorized activity.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The group held clandestine meetings in an unused warehouse.

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    belie (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To give a false impression of something or show a claim to be untrue.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Her calm voice belied the urgency of the situation.

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    gregarious (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Sociable and fond of being with other people.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The gregarious host introduced every guest to someone new.

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    stoic (adjective, hardship) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Enduring pain or hardship without showing much complaint or emotion.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: He remained stoic while doctors treated the injury.

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    nuanced (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Showing subtle differences or careful distinctions.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The historian gives a nuanced account of both leaders' motives.

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    plausible (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Seeming reasonable or likely to be true.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Investigators considered several plausible explanations for the outage.

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    antipathy (noun) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    A strong feeling of dislike or aversion.

    Part of speech: noun

    Example: His antipathy toward bureaucracy shaped his political views.

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    malleable (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Able to be shaped, changed, or influenced easily.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Copper is malleable enough to be formed into thin sheets.

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    anomaly (noun) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Something that differs from the normal pattern or expected result.

    Part of speech: noun

    Example: The sudden temperature spike was an anomaly in an otherwise stable record.

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    refute (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To prove that a claim or argument is wrong.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Later evidence refuted the original explanation.

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    indifferent (adjective, level of concern) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Having no particular interest, concern, or preference.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Many voters seemed indifferent to the minor procedural change.

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    rhetoric (noun) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Language designed to persuade or impress an audience.

    Part of speech: noun

    Example: The campaign's rhetoric became sharper as the election approached.

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    benign (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Harmless, gentle, or unlikely to cause damage.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Tests confirmed that the growth was benign.

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    impetuous (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Acting quickly without enough thought about the consequences.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: His impetuous decision to resign surprised the entire team.

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    unequivocal (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Completely clear and leaving no room for doubt.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The court issued an unequivocal rejection of the claim.

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    polemical (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Strongly critical and intended to provoke debate or controversy.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The author's polemical essay attacked the entire school of thought.

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    aberrant (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Departing from what is normal, expected, or typical.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: One aberrant reading prompted the technician to recalibrate the sensor.

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    placid (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Calm, peaceful, and not easily disturbed.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The lake looked placid after the storm passed.

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    qualify (verb, a claim) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To limit or modify a statement so that it is more precise.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The researchers qualified their conclusion by noting the small sample.

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    persuasive (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Able to convince someone through effective reasoning or appeal.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The proposal was persuasive because it paired evidence with a practical plan.

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    obscure (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Not well known or difficult to understand.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The footnote refers to an obscure legal precedent.

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    steadfast (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Firm, loyal, and unlikely to change under pressure.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: She remained steadfast in her support for the reform.

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    didactic (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Intended to teach, especially in an overly instructive or moralizing way.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The novel is engaging even when its dialogue becomes didactic.

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    skeptical (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Doubtful and unwilling to accept a claim without evidence.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Reviewers remained skeptical until the results were replicated.

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    stringent (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Very strict and demanding.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The laboratory follows stringent contamination controls.

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    judicious (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Showing careful thought and good judgment.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: A judicious compromise preserved the strongest parts of both plans.

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    apathy (noun) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    A lack of interest, concern, or emotion.

    Part of speech: noun

    Example: Public apathy made it difficult to recruit volunteers.

  143. Κάρτα 143

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    validate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To confirm that something is sound, accurate, or acceptable.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: A second laboratory validated the initial result.

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    magnanimous (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or defeated opponent.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The winner was magnanimous and praised her opponent's campaign.

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    banal (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    So ordinary or overused that it has become dull and unoriginal.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The speech relied on banal slogans instead of concrete proposals.

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    impartial (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Fair and not favoring one side over another.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Both parties asked an impartial mediator to hear the dispute.

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    tenacious (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Persistent and unwilling to give up.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: A tenacious investigator traced the error to its source.

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    stipulate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To specify a condition or requirement as part of an agreement.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The contract stipulates that both parties must approve any changes.

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    specious (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Seeming convincing at first but actually false or misleading.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The argument sounds neat, but it rests on a specious comparison.

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    absolve (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The new evidence did not absolve the company of negligence.

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    obstinate (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Stubbornly refusing to change an opinion or course of action.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: He remained obstinate even after the evidence contradicted him.

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    parsimonious (adjective, spending) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Extremely unwilling to spend money or use resources.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The parsimonious owner delayed essential repairs.

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    iconoclast (noun) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    A person who challenges established beliefs, customs, or institutions.

    Part of speech: noun

    Example: The iconoclast questioned assumptions that the field had accepted for decades.

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    whimsical (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Playfully unusual or guided by sudden, fanciful ideas.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The garden's whimsical sculptures delighted younger visitors.

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    appease (verb, someone upset) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To calm someone by meeting a demand or making a concession.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The small refund did little to appease angry customers.

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    insipid (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Lacking flavor, interest, or distinctive character.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The adaptation turned a lively novel into an insipid drama.

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    wary (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Cautious because something may be dangerous or unreliable.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Residents were wary of promises that lacked funding.

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    despondent (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Deeply discouraged and without much hope.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: After months of rejection, the applicant became despondent.

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    laconic (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Using very few words.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: His laconic reply contained only the date and location.

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    hackneyed (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Used so often that it seems dull and unoriginal.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The reviewer criticized the film's hackneyed plot.

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    lethargic (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Sluggish, lacking energy, or unusually inactive.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The heat left the hikers lethargic by midday.

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    tentative (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Not fully decided or certain; provisional.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: They reached a tentative agreement pending legal review.

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    disparate (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Fundamentally different in kind and difficult to compare.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The coalition united groups with disparate political goals.

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    accede (verb, a request) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To agree to a request, proposal, or demand.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The council acceded to residents' request for a public hearing.

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    zealous (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Showing intense enthusiasm and devotion to a cause or goal.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: A zealous volunteer recruited dozens of new members.

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    immutable (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Unable to be changed.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The rules are longstanding, but they are not immutable.

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    cursory (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Quick and not thorough or detailed.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: A cursory inspection failed to reveal the crack.

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    tolerant (adjective, different views) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Willing to accept beliefs, behavior, or conditions that differ from one's own.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: A tolerant workplace can still enforce clear standards.

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    egregious (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Outstandingly and shockingly bad.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The audit uncovered an egregious misuse of public funds.

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    mercurial (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Changing mood or behavior suddenly and unpredictably.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The mercurial director could be charming one moment and furious the next.

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    abridge (verb, a text) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To shorten a text while preserving its main ideas.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The editor abridged the memoir for a younger audience.

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    transient (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Lasting only a short time.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The medication caused a transient feeling of dizziness.

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    abdicate (verb, a throne) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To formally give up a throne or sovereign position.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The king abdicated in favor of his daughter.

    Usage: Abdicate responsibility means to fail or refuse to perform a duty.

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    castigate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To criticize or reprimand someone harshly.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Commentators castigated the agency for its slow response.

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    coerce (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To force someone to act through threats or strong pressure.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: A valid agreement cannot be obtained by coercing either party.

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    contrite (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Genuinely sorry and remorseful for wrongdoing.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The contrite official apologized and returned the money.

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    loquacious (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Tending to talk a great deal.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The loquacious guide filled the journey with stories.

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    vigilant (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Watchful and alert to possible danger or problems.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Inspectors remained vigilant for signs of structural damage.

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    arbitrate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To settle a dispute by acting as a neutral decision-maker.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: An independent panel will arbitrate the labor dispute.

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    abhor (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To hate or regard something with deep disgust.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: She abhors cruelty in any form.

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    altruistic (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Concerned with helping others without seeking personal gain.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Her altruistic decision gave the scholarship fund a strong start.

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    undermine (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To weaken something gradually or indirectly.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Repeated delays undermined public confidence in the project.

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    decorum (noun) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Proper, polite behavior suited to a formal situation.

    Part of speech: noun

    Example: The chair asked everyone to maintain decorum during the hearing.

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    eclectic (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Drawing ideas, styles, or tastes from a wide variety of sources.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The festival presented an eclectic mix of jazz, folk, and electronic music.

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    volatile (adjective, conditions) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Likely to change suddenly and unpredictably, often for the worse.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Investors avoided the volatile market.

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    enigmatic (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Mysterious and difficult to understand or explain.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The artist gave an enigmatic answer about the empty frame.

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    circumvent (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To find a way around a rule, restriction, or obstacle.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The company used shell accounts to circumvent the spending limit.

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    ostentatious (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Designed to attract attention and display wealth or importance.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The office was luxurious without being ostentatious.

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    tractable (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Easy to control, manage, or solve.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The problem became tractable once the team divided it into smaller parts.

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    orthodox (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Following established, traditional, or generally accepted beliefs and methods.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: His interpretation departs from orthodox economic theory.

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    nonchalant (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Appearing calmly unconcerned.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: She sounded nonchalant despite the approaching deadline.

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    intrepid (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Fearless and willing to face danger or difficulty.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: An intrepid reporter crossed the flooded valley to reach the village.

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    discreet (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Careful in speech or behavior to avoid attention or embarrassment.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The doctor made a discreet inquiry about the patient's safety.

    Usage: Unlike discrete, discreet means tactful or unobtrusive.

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    mundane (adjective, daily life) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Ordinary, routine, and lacking excitement.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The memoir finds humor in mundane household tasks.

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    ingenuous (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Innocent, sincere, and lacking deliberate deception.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: His ingenuous question exposed a flaw the experts had overlooked.

    Usage: Ingenuous means innocent or candid; ingenious means cleverly inventive.

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    aggrandize (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To increase someone's power or status, or make something seem greater than it is.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The biography aggrandizes its subject while ignoring his failures.

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    taciturn (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Habitually quiet and unwilling to speak much.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The taciturn mechanic answered every question with a nod.

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    fastidious (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Very attentive to detail, cleanliness, or accuracy and often hard to satisfy.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The fastidious editor checked every citation twice.

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    instigate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To cause an event or action to begin, especially a troublesome one.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: A false rumor instigated the confrontation.

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    provincial (adjective, outlook) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Narrow in outlook and limited by local experience or convention.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The essay criticized the capital's provincial view of rural life.

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    proliferate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To increase or spread rapidly in number.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Small delivery services proliferated across the city.

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    fortuitous (adjective, chance occurrence) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Happening by chance rather than by design.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: A fortuitous encounter at the station led to their collaboration.

    Usage: Fortuitous means accidental; a chance event may be favorable, but the word does not simply mean fortunate.

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    acerbic (adjective, tone) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Sharp, bitter, or cutting in tone.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: His acerbic review mocked both the play and its audience.

  204. Κάρτα 204

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    efface (verb, a mark) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To erase, remove, or make something less noticeable.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Centuries of rain had effaced the inscription.

  205. Κάρτα 205

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    compel (verb, action) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To force or strongly drive someone to act.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: A court order compelled the agency to release the records.

  206. Κάρτα 206

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    erratic (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Irregular, inconsistent, or unpredictable.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Erratic rainfall reduced the harvest.

  207. Κάρτα 207

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    rebuke (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The judge rebuked the attorney for withholding evidence.

  208. Κάρτα 208

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    anachronistic (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Belonging to a different time and seeming out of place or outdated.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The film's modern wristwatch looked anachronistic in a medieval scene.

  209. Κάρτα 209

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    esoteric (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Likely to be understood only by a small group with specialized knowledge.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The manual assumes familiarity with esoteric legal terminology.

  210. Κάρτα 210

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    evade (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To avoid or escape from someone, something, or a responsibility.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The witness repeatedly evaded the central question.

  211. Κάρτα 211

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    extol (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To praise someone or something enthusiastically.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The review extolled the novel's precise language.

  212. Κάρτα 212

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    apocryphal (adjective, a story) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Widely repeated but of doubtful truth or authenticity.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The apocryphal tale has never been confirmed by contemporary records.

  213. Κάρτα 213

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    depose (verb, a leader) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To remove a ruler or leader from power.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The generals deposed the president after months of unrest.

  214. Κάρτα 214

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    codify (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To arrange laws, rules, or ideas into a systematic written form.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The new statute codified practices that courts had followed for years.

  215. Κάρτα 215

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    condone (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To accept or allow behavior that is considered wrong.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Silence can appear to condone misconduct.

  216. Κάρτα 216

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    pedantic (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Too concerned with minor rules, details, or displays of learning.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: His pedantic corrections interrupted the useful discussion.

  217. Κάρτα 217

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    preclude (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To prevent something from happening or make it impossible.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The early deadline may preclude a thorough review.

  218. Κάρτα 218

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    mollify (verb, anger) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To calm someone's anger or anxiety.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: A direct apology helped mollify the disappointed client.

  219. Κάρτα 219

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    decry (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To publicly and strongly condemn something.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Civil rights groups decried the discriminatory rule.

  220. Κάρτα 220

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    alacrity (noun) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Cheerful readiness and promptness.

    Part of speech: noun

    Example: She accepted the difficult assignment with alacrity.

  221. Κάρτα 221

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    eradicate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To destroy or remove something completely.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Vaccination has eradicated the disease in many regions.

  222. Κάρτα 222

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    prescient (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Showing knowledge of an event before it happens.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Her prescient warning anticipated the supply shortage.

  223. Κάρτα 223

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    approbation (noun) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Strong approval or praise.

    Part of speech: noun

    Example: The proposal received the approbation of the ethics committee.

  224. Κάρτα 224

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    perfunctory (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Done routinely with little care, interest, or effort.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The manager offered a perfunctory apology and changed nothing.

  225. Κάρτα 225

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    abstemious (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Moderate and restrained, especially in eating or drinking.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Despite the lavish meal, she remained abstemious.

  226. Κάρτα 226

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    promulgate (verb, a law or rule) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To officially and publicly announce a law or rule.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The agency promulgated new safety standards.

  227. Κάρτα 227

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    trenchant (adjective, expression) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Expressed sharply, clearly, and effectively.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Her trenchant critique exposed the proposal's central weakness.

  228. Κάρτα 228

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    assiduous (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Showing persistent, careful effort.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Her assiduous research uncovered letters that others had missed.

  229. Κάρτα 229

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    forgo (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To choose to go without something.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: They decided to forgo bonuses during the difficult year.

  230. Κάρτα 230

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    impede (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To delay, obstruct, or make progress more difficult.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Heavy snow impeded the rescue effort.

  231. Κάρτα 231

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    arcane (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Known or understood by only a small number of specialists.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The clerk helped applicants navigate the agency's arcane rules.

  232. Κάρτα 232

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    quixotic (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Extremely idealistic but impractical.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The plan to eliminate all traffic in a week was quixotic.

  233. Κάρτα 233

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    curtail (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To reduce or limit something.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Water shortages forced farmers to curtail production.

  234. Κάρτα 234

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    repudiate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To reject a claim, belief, agreement, or connection emphatically.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The candidate repudiated the group's endorsement.

  235. Κάρτα 235

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    sardonic (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Mocking in a grim, scornful, or cynical way.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: He gave a sardonic smile when the promised reform was delayed again.

  236. Κάρτα 236

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    ostracize (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To deliberately exclude someone from a group or society.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Classmates ostracized him after the accusation spread.

  237. Κάρτα 237

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    emulate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To imitate someone or something in an effort to match or surpass it.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Smaller cities tried to emulate the program's success.

  238. Κάρτα 238

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    ubiquitous (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Present or appearing almost everywhere.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Smartphones have become ubiquitous in urban life.

  239. Κάρτα 239

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    engender (verb, a condition) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To cause a feeling, condition, or situation to develop.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Transparent decisions can engender public trust.

  240. Κάρτα 240

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    consolidate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To combine separate parts into a stronger or more effective whole.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The university consolidated three small departments.

  241. Κάρτα 241

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    confiscate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To take property under official authority.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Customs officers confiscated the undeclared goods.

  242. Κάρτα 242

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    vociferous (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Expressing opinions loudly and forcefully.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Vociferous opponents disrupted the meeting.

  243. Κάρτα 243

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    foster (verb, growth) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To encourage the growth or development of something.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The workshop fostered collaboration between the two departments.

  244. Κάρτα 244

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    disseminate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To spread information or ideas widely.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The health department disseminated the guidance in six languages.

  245. Κάρτα 245

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    indict (verb, a criminal charge) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To formally charge someone with a serious crime.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: A grand jury indicted the executive on three counts of fraud.

  246. Κάρτα 246

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    ascetic (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Practicing severe self-discipline and avoiding physical comforts or pleasures.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The philosopher followed an ascetic routine of simple meals and long study.

  247. Κάρτα 247

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    placate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To make an angry person calmer.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The mayor promised an inquiry to placate the protesters.

  248. Κάρτα 248

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    obfuscate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To make an idea or situation harder to understand.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Dense jargon obfuscated the report's simple conclusion.

  249. Κάρτα 249

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    diffident (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Shy and lacking confidence in one's abilities.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The diffident student rarely volunteered an answer.

  250. Κάρτα 250

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    abjure (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To formally and publicly renounce a belief, claim, or practice.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: To receive the pardon, the rebel had to abjure violence.

  251. Κάρτα 251

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    vilify (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To speak or write about someone as if they were evil or contemptible.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The campaign tried to vilify anyone who questioned its policy.

  252. Κάρτα 252

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    transcend (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To go beyond the usual limits of something.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The music transcended linguistic and cultural boundaries.

  253. Κάρτα 253

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    circumspect (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Careful to consider risks and consequences before acting.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The diplomat was circumspect when discussing the fragile alliance.

  254. Κάρτα 254

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    incite (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To encourage or stir people to take action, often harmful action.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The post was intended to incite violence against the minority group.

  255. Κάρτα 255

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    mendacious (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Dishonest and given to lying.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The witness's mendacious account collapsed under cross-examination.

  256. Κάρτα 256

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    hegemony (noun) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Dominance by one state, group, or idea over others.

    Part of speech: noun

    Example: The alliance challenged the empire's regional hegemony.

  257. Κάρτα 257

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    venerate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To regard someone or something with deep respect.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Many residents venerate the poet as a national figure.

  258. Κάρτα 258

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    vacillate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To repeatedly waver between different choices or opinions.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The committee vacillated between renovation and replacement.

  259. Κάρτα 259

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    chicanery (noun) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    The use of deception or clever tricks to achieve a goal.

    Part of speech: noun

    Example: Accounting chicanery concealed the firm's losses for years.

  260. Κάρτα 260

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    cacophony (noun) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    A harsh, unpleasant mixture of sounds.

    Part of speech: noun

    Example: A cacophony of horns and alarms filled the tunnel.

  261. Κάρτα 261

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    enervate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To weaken or drain energy from someone or something.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Weeks of extreme heat enervated the workers.

    Usage: Enervate means weaken, despite sounding similar to energize.

  262. Κάρτα 262

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    recalcitrant (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Stubbornly resisting authority, control, or guidance.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The recalcitrant contractor ignored repeated safety warnings.

  263. Κάρτα 263

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    exonerate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To officially clear someone of blame or wrongdoing.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: DNA evidence exonerated the man after twelve years in prison.

  264. Κάρτα 264

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    inchoate (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Only partly formed and not yet clear or organized.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The committee turned an inchoate idea into a workable proposal.

  265. Κάρτα 265

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    fecund (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Highly fertile or productive.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The river valley's fecund soil supported several harvests each year.

  266. Κάρτα 266

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    credulous (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Too ready to believe claims without enough evidence.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Credulous investors accepted the impossible promise of risk-free returns.

  267. Κάρτα 267

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    sycophant (noun) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    A person who flatters someone powerful to gain an advantage.

    Part of speech: noun

    Example: The ruler surrounded himself with sycophants who never challenged him.

  268. Κάρτα 268

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    munificent (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Extremely generous, especially in giving money or gifts.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: A munificent grant allowed the museum to waive admission fees.

  269. Κάρτα 269

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    deleterious (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Causing harm or damage.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Chronic sleep loss can have deleterious effects on judgment.

  270. Κάρτα 270

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    facetious (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Treating a serious subject with deliberately inappropriate humor.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Her facetious comment was poorly timed during the emergency briefing.

  271. Κάρτα 271

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    opprobrium (noun) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Harsh public criticism, disgrace, or shame.

    Part of speech: noun

    Example: The fraudulent scheme brought opprobrium on the entire organization.

  272. Κάρτα 272

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    torpor (noun) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    A state of physical or mental inactivity and sluggishness.

    Part of speech: noun

    Example: The long heat wave left the town in a state of torpor.

  273. Κάρτα 273

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    garrulous (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Excessively talkative, especially about unimportant matters.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The garrulous passenger narrated his entire journey.

  274. Κάρτα 274

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    scrutinize (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To examine something very closely and carefully.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Reviewers scrutinized the data for signs of bias.

  275. Κάρτα 275

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    demur (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To raise an objection or show reluctance.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: She agreed to the budget but demurred at the proposed deadline.

  276. Κάρτα 276

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    calumny (noun) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    A false and malicious statement intended to damage someone's reputation.

    Part of speech: noun

    Example: The court found that the accusation was a deliberate calumny.

  277. Κάρτα 277

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    usurp (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To take power or a position without legal right.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The general usurped the throne while the heir was abroad.

  278. Κάρτα 278

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    equanimity (noun) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Calmness and emotional balance, especially under stress.

    Part of speech: noun

    Example: She handled the hostile questions with equanimity.

  279. Κάρτα 279

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    bucolic (adjective, rural life) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Relating to an idealized, pleasant rural life or landscape.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The painter's bucolic scenes omit the hardship of farm labor.

  280. Κάρτα 280

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    suppress (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To prevent an activity, expression, or process from continuing or becoming known.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The regime tried to suppress reports of the protest.

  281. Κάρτα 281

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    impecunious (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Having little or no money.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The impecunious student repaired the old bicycle instead of replacing it.

  282. Κάρτα 282

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    lacuna (noun) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    A gap or missing part in a text, argument, or body of knowledge.

    Part of speech: noun

    Example: The missing decade is a major lacuna in the archive.

  283. Κάρτα 283

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    exigent (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Urgent and demanding immediate attention or action.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The hospital reserved extra staff for exigent cases.

  284. Κάρτα 284

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    diatribe (noun) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    A long, bitter verbal or written attack.

    Part of speech: noun

    Example: The editorial became a diatribe against anyone who favored compromise.

  285. Κάρτα 285

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    sanction (verb, approval) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To give official permission or approval.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The governing body sanctioned the new competition format.

    Usage: Sanction can also mean to impose a penalty; as a noun, it can mean either approval or a penalty.

  286. Κάρτα 286

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    commensurate (adjective, degree) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Matching something else in size, degree, or importance.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The salary should be commensurate with the role's responsibilities.

  287. Κάρτα 287

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    onerous (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Requiring great effort or imposing a heavy burden.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Small clinics struggled with the onerous reporting requirement.

  288. Κάρτα 288

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    yield (verb, resistance) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To give way, surrender, or stop resisting.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: After hours of debate, the minority finally yielded.

  289. Κάρτα 289

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    bombastic (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Using grand, inflated language with little real meaning.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The candidate's bombastic speech offered no practical plan.

  290. Κάρτα 290

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    obsequious (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Excessively obedient or flattering toward someone powerful.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The aide's obsequious praise made the director uncomfortable.

  291. Κάρτα 291

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    paucity (noun) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    A shortage or insufficient amount of something.

    Part of speech: noun

    Example: A paucity of reliable records limits what historians can conclude.

  292. Κάρτα 292

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    pernicious (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Causing serious harm, often gradually or in a way that is hard to notice.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The study examined the pernicious effects of persistent misinformation.

  293. Κάρτα 293

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    convivial (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Friendly, lively, and enjoyable in company.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The formal meeting ended with a convivial dinner.

  294. Κάρτα 294

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    temerity (noun) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Excessive confidence or boldness that may seem reckless or rude.

    Part of speech: noun

    Example: He had the temerity to blame the volunteers for his own error.

  295. Κάρτα 295

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    intransigent (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Unwilling to compromise or change one's position.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Both sides remained intransigent, so the talks collapsed.

  296. Κάρτα 296

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    ephemeral (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Existing or popular for only a short time.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The artist built an ephemeral sculpture from snow.

  297. Κάρτα 297

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    desiccate (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To remove moisture from something or cause it to dry out completely.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Hot winds desiccated the unprotected seedlings.

  298. Κάρτα 298

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    sagacious (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Showing wise judgment and practical insight.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: Her sagacious advice prevented an expensive mistake.

  299. Κάρτα 299

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    rescind (verb) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    To officially cancel or revoke a decision, law, or agreement.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The university rescinded the offer after discovering false records.

  300. Κάρτα 300

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    implacable (adjective) — meaning?

    Απάντηση

    Unable to be calmed, satisfied, or persuaded to change.

    Part of speech: adjective

    Example: The prosecutor remained an implacable opponent of the pardon.

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