GRE Vocabulary Flashcards: 300 Words with Definitions & Examples

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   analogous (adjective) — meaning?

   Réponse

   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.

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   analyze (verb) — meaning?

   Réponse

   To examine something closely by considering its parts and relationships.

   Part of speech: verb

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

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   corroborate (verb) — meaning?

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   To confirm a statement by providing independent supporting evidence.

   Part of speech: verb

   Example: Phone records corroborated the witness's timeline.

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   concurrent (adjective) — meaning?

   Réponse

   Happening or existing at the same time.

   Part of speech: adjective

   Example: The lab ran three concurrent trials.

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   conciliatory (adjective) — meaning?

   Réponse

   Intended to reduce conflict and restore friendly relations.

   Part of speech: adjective

   Example: Her conciliatory response helped reopen the negotiations.

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   concise (adjective) — meaning?

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   Brief while still clear and complete.

   Part of speech: adjective

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

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   abstain (verb) — meaning?

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   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?

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

   Part of speech: verb

   Example: Engineers assessed the building before recommending repairs.

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   augment (verb) — meaning?

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   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.

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    arbitrary (adjective, a decision) — meaning?

    Réponse

    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.

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    candor (noun) — meaning?

    Réponse

    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.

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    admonish (verb) — meaning?

    Réponse

    To warn or reprimand someone firmly.

    Part of speech: verb

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

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    bolster (verb) — meaning?

    Réponse

    To support or strengthen something.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: New archaeological evidence bolstered the original theory.

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    adapt (verb) — meaning?

    Réponse

    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.

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    acquiesce (verb) — meaning?

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    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    To admit that a point is true, often reluctantly.

    Part of speech: verb

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

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    context (noun) — meaning?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    To expose a belief or claim as false or exaggerated.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The experiment debunked a popular myth about memory.

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    advocate (verb) — meaning?

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    To publicly support or argue for a cause or policy.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Local doctors advocated for cleaner drinking water.

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    allude (verb) — meaning?

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    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.

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    ambiguous (adjective) — meaning?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    To gather separate items or amounts into a whole.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: The dashboard aggregates results from all twelve surveys.

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    alter (verb, general change) — meaning?

    Réponse

    To change something, usually without replacing it completely.

    Part of speech: verb

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

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    articulate (adjective, a speaker) — meaning?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    To claim that something is true without yet proving it.

    Part of speech: verb

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

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    benevolent (adjective) — meaning?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    To increase the speed or rate of something.

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Better tools accelerated the team's analysis.

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    contend (verb, a claim) — meaning?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    A proposed explanation that can be tested against evidence.

    Part of speech: noun

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

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    fundamental (adjective) — meaning?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

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

    Part of speech: verb

    Example: Two historians interpreted the same letter differently.

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    dogmatic (adjective) — meaning?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    To criticize someone or something unfairly and damage its reputation.

    Part of speech: verb

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

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    exaggerate (verb) — meaning?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

    Réponse

    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?

     Réponse

     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?

     Réponse

     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?

     Réponse

     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?

     Réponse

     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?

     Réponse

     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?

     Réponse

     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?

     Réponse

     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?

     Réponse

     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?

     Réponse

     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?

     Réponse

     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?

     Réponse

     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?

     Réponse

     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?

     Réponse

     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?

     Réponse

     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?

     Réponse

     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?

     Réponse

     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?

     Réponse

     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?

     Réponse

     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?

     Réponse

     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?

     Réponse

     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?

     Réponse

     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?

     Réponse

     Seeming reasonable or likely to be true.

     Part of speech: adjective

     Example: Investigators considered several plausible explanations for the outage.

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     Question

     antipathy (noun) — meaning?

     Réponse

     A strong feeling of dislike or aversion.

     Part of speech: noun

     Example: His antipathy toward bureaucracy shaped his political views.

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     Question

     malleable (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     anomaly (noun) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     refute (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     To prove that a claim or argument is wrong.

     Part of speech: verb

     Example: Later evidence refuted the original explanation.

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     Question

     indifferent (adjective, level of concern) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     rhetoric (noun) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     benign (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Harmless, gentle, or unlikely to cause damage.

     Part of speech: adjective

     Example: Tests confirmed that the growth was benign.

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     Question

     impetuous (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     unequivocal (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     polemical (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     aberrant (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     placid (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Calm, peaceful, and not easily disturbed.

     Part of speech: adjective

     Example: The lake looked placid after the storm passed.

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     Question

     qualify (verb, a claim) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     persuasive (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     obscure (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Not well known or difficult to understand.

     Part of speech: adjective

     Example: The footnote refers to an obscure legal precedent.

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     Question

     steadfast (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     didactic (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     skeptical (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     stringent (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Very strict and demanding.

     Part of speech: adjective

     Example: The laboratory follows stringent contamination controls.

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     Question

     judicious (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     apathy (noun) — meaning?

     Réponse

     A lack of interest, concern, or emotion.

     Part of speech: noun

     Example: Public apathy made it difficult to recruit volunteers.

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     Question

     validate (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     magnanimous (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     banal (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     impartial (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     tenacious (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Persistent and unwilling to give up.

     Part of speech: adjective

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

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     Question

     stipulate (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     specious (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     absolve (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     obstinate (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     parsimonious (adjective, spending) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Extremely unwilling to spend money or use resources.

     Part of speech: adjective

     Example: The parsimonious owner delayed essential repairs.

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     Question

     iconoclast (noun) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     whimsical (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     appease (verb, someone upset) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     insipid (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     wary (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     despondent (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Deeply discouraged and without much hope.

     Part of speech: adjective

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

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     Question

     laconic (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Using very few words.

     Part of speech: adjective

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

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     Question

     hackneyed (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     lethargic (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Sluggish, lacking energy, or unusually inactive.

     Part of speech: adjective

     Example: The heat left the hikers lethargic by midday.

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     Question

     tentative (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Not fully decided or certain; provisional.

     Part of speech: adjective

     Example: They reached a tentative agreement pending legal review.

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     Question

     disparate (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     accede (verb, a request) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     zealous (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     immutable (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Unable to be changed.

     Part of speech: adjective

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

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     Question

     cursory (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Quick and not thorough or detailed.

     Part of speech: adjective

     Example: A cursory inspection failed to reveal the crack.

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     Question

     tolerant (adjective, different views) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     egregious (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Outstandingly and shockingly bad.

     Part of speech: adjective

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

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     Question

     mercurial (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     abridge (verb, a text) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     transient (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Lasting only a short time.

     Part of speech: adjective

     Example: The medication caused a transient feeling of dizziness.

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     Question

     abdicate (verb, a throne) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     castigate (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     To criticize or reprimand someone harshly.

     Part of speech: verb

     Example: Commentators castigated the agency for its slow response.

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     Question

     coerce (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     contrite (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Genuinely sorry and remorseful for wrongdoing.

     Part of speech: adjective

     Example: The contrite official apologized and returned the money.

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     Question

     loquacious (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Tending to talk a great deal.

     Part of speech: adjective

     Example: The loquacious guide filled the journey with stories.

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     Question

     vigilant (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     arbitrate (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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?

     Réponse

     To hate or regard something with deep disgust.

     Part of speech: verb

     Example: She abhors cruelty in any form.

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     Question

     altruistic (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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?

     Réponse

     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?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     eclectic (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     volatile (adjective, conditions) — meaning?

     Réponse

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

     Part of speech: adjective

     Example: Investors avoided the volatile market.

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     Question

     enigmatic (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     circumvent (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     ostentatious (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     tractable (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     orthodox (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     nonchalant (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Appearing calmly unconcerned.

     Part of speech: adjective

     Example: She sounded nonchalant despite the approaching deadline.

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     Question

     intrepid (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     discreet (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     mundane (adjective, daily life) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Ordinary, routine, and lacking excitement.

     Part of speech: adjective

     Example: The memoir finds humor in mundane household tasks.

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     Question

     ingenuous (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     aggrandize (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     taciturn (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     fastidious (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     instigate (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     provincial (adjective, outlook) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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?

     Réponse

     To increase or spread rapidly in number.

     Part of speech: verb

     Example: Small delivery services proliferated across the city.

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     Question

     fortuitous (adjective, chance occurrence) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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     Question

     acerbic (adjective, tone) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Sharp, bitter, or cutting in tone.

     Part of speech: adjective

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

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     Question

     efface (verb, a mark) — meaning?

     Réponse

     To erase, remove, or make something less noticeable.

     Part of speech: verb

     Example: Centuries of rain had effaced the inscription.

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     Question

     compel (verb, action) — meaning?

     Réponse

     To force or strongly drive someone to act.

     Part of speech: verb

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

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     Question

     erratic (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Irregular, inconsistent, or unpredictable.

     Part of speech: adjective

     Example: Erratic rainfall reduced the harvest.

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     Question

     rebuke (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     To express sharp disapproval or criticism of someone.

     Part of speech: verb

     Example: The judge rebuked the attorney for withholding evidence.

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     Question

     anachronistic (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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.

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     Question

     esoteric (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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.

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     Question

     evade (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

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

     Part of speech: verb

     Example: The witness repeatedly evaded the central question.

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     Question

     extol (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     To praise someone or something enthusiastically.

     Part of speech: verb

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

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     Question

     apocryphal (adjective, a story) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Widely repeated but of doubtful truth or authenticity.

     Part of speech: adjective

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

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     Question

     depose (verb, a leader) — meaning?

     Réponse

     To remove a ruler or leader from power.

     Part of speech: verb

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

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     Question

     codify (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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.

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     Question

     condone (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     To accept or allow behavior that is considered wrong.

     Part of speech: verb

     Example: Silence can appear to condone misconduct.

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     Question

     pedantic (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

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

     Part of speech: adjective

     Example: His pedantic corrections interrupted the useful discussion.

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     Question

     preclude (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     To prevent something from happening or make it impossible.

     Part of speech: verb

     Example: The early deadline may preclude a thorough review.

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     Question

     mollify (verb, anger) — meaning?

     Réponse

     To calm someone's anger or anxiety.

     Part of speech: verb

     Example: A direct apology helped mollify the disappointed client.

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     Question

     decry (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     To publicly and strongly condemn something.

     Part of speech: verb

     Example: Civil rights groups decried the discriminatory rule.

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     alacrity (noun) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Cheerful readiness and promptness.

     Part of speech: noun

     Example: She accepted the difficult assignment with alacrity.

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     Question

     eradicate (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     To destroy or remove something completely.

     Part of speech: verb

     Example: Vaccination has eradicated the disease in many regions.

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     Question

     prescient (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Showing knowledge of an event before it happens.

     Part of speech: adjective

     Example: Her prescient warning anticipated the supply shortage.

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     approbation (noun) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Strong approval or praise.

     Part of speech: noun

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

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     Question

     perfunctory (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Done routinely with little care, interest, or effort.

     Part of speech: adjective

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

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     Question

     abstemious (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Moderate and restrained, especially in eating or drinking.

     Part of speech: adjective

     Example: Despite the lavish meal, she remained abstemious.

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     Question

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

     Réponse

     To officially and publicly announce a law or rule.

     Part of speech: verb

     Example: The agency promulgated new safety standards.

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     Question

     trenchant (adjective, expression) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Expressed sharply, clearly, and effectively.

     Part of speech: adjective

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

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     Question

     assiduous (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Showing persistent, careful effort.

     Part of speech: adjective

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

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     Question

     forgo (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     To choose to go without something.

     Part of speech: verb

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

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     impede (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     To delay, obstruct, or make progress more difficult.

     Part of speech: verb

     Example: Heavy snow impeded the rescue effort.

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     arcane (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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.

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     Question

     quixotic (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Extremely idealistic but impractical.

     Part of speech: adjective

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

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     Question

     curtail (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     To reduce or limit something.

     Part of speech: verb

     Example: Water shortages forced farmers to curtail production.

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     Question

     repudiate (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

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

     Part of speech: verb

     Example: The candidate repudiated the group's endorsement.

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     Question

     sardonic (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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.

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     Question

     ostracize (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     To deliberately exclude someone from a group or society.

     Part of speech: verb

     Example: Classmates ostracized him after the accusation spread.

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     Question

     emulate (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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.

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     Question

     ubiquitous (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Present or appearing almost everywhere.

     Part of speech: adjective

     Example: Smartphones have become ubiquitous in urban life.

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     Question

     engender (verb, a condition) — meaning?

     Réponse

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

     Part of speech: verb

     Example: Transparent decisions can engender public trust.

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     consolidate (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

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

     Part of speech: verb

     Example: The university consolidated three small departments.

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     confiscate (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     To take property under official authority.

     Part of speech: verb

     Example: Customs officers confiscated the undeclared goods.

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     vociferous (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Expressing opinions loudly and forcefully.

     Part of speech: adjective

     Example: Vociferous opponents disrupted the meeting.

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     foster (verb, growth) — meaning?

     Réponse

     To encourage the growth or development of something.

     Part of speech: verb

     Example: The workshop fostered collaboration between the two departments.

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     disseminate (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     To spread information or ideas widely.

     Part of speech: verb

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

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     indict (verb, a criminal charge) — meaning?

     Réponse

     To formally charge someone with a serious crime.

     Part of speech: verb

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

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     ascetic (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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.

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     placate (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     To make an angry person calmer.

     Part of speech: verb

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

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     obfuscate (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     To make an idea or situation harder to understand.

     Part of speech: verb

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

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     diffident (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Shy and lacking confidence in one's abilities.

     Part of speech: adjective

     Example: The diffident student rarely volunteered an answer.

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     abjure (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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.

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     vilify (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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.

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     transcend (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     To go beyond the usual limits of something.

     Part of speech: verb

     Example: The music transcended linguistic and cultural boundaries.

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     circumspect (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Careful to consider risks and consequences before acting.

     Part of speech: adjective

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

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     incite (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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.

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     mendacious (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Dishonest and given to lying.

     Part of speech: adjective

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

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     hegemony (noun) — meaning?

     Réponse

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

     Part of speech: noun

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

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     venerate (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     To regard someone or something with deep respect.

     Part of speech: verb

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

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     vacillate (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     To repeatedly waver between different choices or opinions.

     Part of speech: verb

     Example: The committee vacillated between renovation and replacement.

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     chicanery (noun) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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.

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     cacophony (noun) — meaning?

     Réponse

     A harsh, unpleasant mixture of sounds.

     Part of speech: noun

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

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     enervate (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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.

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     recalcitrant (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Stubbornly resisting authority, control, or guidance.

     Part of speech: adjective

     Example: The recalcitrant contractor ignored repeated safety warnings.

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     exonerate (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     To officially clear someone of blame or wrongdoing.

     Part of speech: verb

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

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     inchoate (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Only partly formed and not yet clear or organized.

     Part of speech: adjective

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

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     fecund (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Highly fertile or productive.

     Part of speech: adjective

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

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     credulous (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Too ready to believe claims without enough evidence.

     Part of speech: adjective

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

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     sycophant (noun) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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.

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     munificent (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Extremely generous, especially in giving money or gifts.

     Part of speech: adjective

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

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     deleterious (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Causing harm or damage.

     Part of speech: adjective

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

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     facetious (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Treating a serious subject with deliberately inappropriate humor.

     Part of speech: adjective

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

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     opprobrium (noun) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Harsh public criticism, disgrace, or shame.

     Part of speech: noun

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

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     torpor (noun) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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.

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     garrulous (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Excessively talkative, especially about unimportant matters.

     Part of speech: adjective

     Example: The garrulous passenger narrated his entire journey.

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     scrutinize (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     To examine something very closely and carefully.

     Part of speech: verb

     Example: Reviewers scrutinized the data for signs of bias.

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     demur (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     To raise an objection or show reluctance.

     Part of speech: verb

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

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     calumny (noun) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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.

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     usurp (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     To take power or a position without legal right.

     Part of speech: verb

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

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     equanimity (noun) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Calmness and emotional balance, especially under stress.

     Part of speech: noun

     Example: She handled the hostile questions with equanimity.

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     bucolic (adjective, rural life) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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.

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     suppress (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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.

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     impecunious (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Having little or no money.

     Part of speech: adjective

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

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     lacuna (noun) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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.

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     exigent (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Urgent and demanding immediate attention or action.

     Part of speech: adjective

     Example: The hospital reserved extra staff for exigent cases.

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     diatribe (noun) — meaning?

     Réponse

     A long, bitter verbal or written attack.

     Part of speech: noun

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

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     sanction (verb, approval) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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.

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     commensurate (adjective, degree) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Matching something else in size, degree, or importance.

     Part of speech: adjective

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

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     onerous (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Requiring great effort or imposing a heavy burden.

     Part of speech: adjective

     Example: Small clinics struggled with the onerous reporting requirement.

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     yield (verb, resistance) — meaning?

     Réponse

     To give way, surrender, or stop resisting.

     Part of speech: verb

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

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     bombastic (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Using grand, inflated language with little real meaning.

     Part of speech: adjective

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

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     obsequious (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Excessively obedient or flattering toward someone powerful.

     Part of speech: adjective

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

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     paucity (noun) — meaning?

     Réponse

     A shortage or insufficient amount of something.

     Part of speech: noun

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

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     pernicious (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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.

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     convivial (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Friendly, lively, and enjoyable in company.

     Part of speech: adjective

     Example: The formal meeting ended with a convivial dinner.

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     temerity (noun) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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.

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     intransigent (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Unwilling to compromise or change one's position.

     Part of speech: adjective

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

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     ephemeral (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Existing or popular for only a short time.

     Part of speech: adjective

     Example: The artist built an ephemeral sculpture from snow.

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     desiccate (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

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

     Part of speech: verb

     Example: Hot winds desiccated the unprotected seedlings.

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     sagacious (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     Showing wise judgment and practical insight.

     Part of speech: adjective

     Example: Her sagacious advice prevented an expensive mistake.

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     rescind (verb) — meaning?

     Réponse

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

     Part of speech: verb

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

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     implacable (adjective) — meaning?

     Réponse

     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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