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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Study 300 independently selected GRE-level English words. Each front gives the word and intended part of speech. When that still leaves a common alternate meaning, a short plain-English label points to the target sense. The back starts with a concise primary definition, then gives the part of speech and one original example sentence. Compact usage notes appear only when they prevent a misleading answer.
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analogous (adjective) — meaning?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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To support or strengthen something.
Part of speech: verb
Example: New archaeological evidence bolstered the original theory.
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adapt (verb) — meaning?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
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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?
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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?
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Very strict and demanding.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The laboratory follows stringent contamination controls.
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judicious (adjective) — meaning?
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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?
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A lack of interest, concern, or emotion.
Part of speech: noun
Example: Public apathy made it difficult to recruit volunteers.
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validate (verb) — meaning?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
Risposta
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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
Risposta
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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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Appearing calmly unconcerned.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: She sounded nonchalant despite the approaching deadline.
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intrepid (adjective) — meaning?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
Risposta
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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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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efface (verb, a mark) — meaning?
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To erase, remove, or make something less noticeable.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Centuries of rain had effaced the inscription.
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compel (verb, action) — meaning?
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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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erratic (adjective) — meaning?
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Irregular, inconsistent, or unpredictable.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Erratic rainfall reduced the harvest.
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rebuke (verb) — meaning?
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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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anachronistic (adjective) — meaning?
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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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esoteric (adjective) — meaning?
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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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evade (verb) — meaning?
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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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extol (verb) — meaning?
Risposta
To praise someone or something enthusiastically.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The review extolled the novel's precise language.
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apocryphal (adjective, a story) — meaning?
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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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depose (verb, a leader) — meaning?
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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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codify (verb) — meaning?
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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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condone (verb) — meaning?
Risposta
To accept or allow behavior that is considered wrong.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Silence can appear to condone misconduct.
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pedantic (adjective) — meaning?
Risposta
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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preclude (verb) — meaning?
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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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mollify (verb, anger) — meaning?
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To calm someone's anger or anxiety.
Part of speech: verb
Example: A direct apology helped mollify the disappointed client.
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decry (verb) — meaning?
Risposta
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?
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Cheerful readiness and promptness.
Part of speech: noun
Example: She accepted the difficult assignment with alacrity.
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eradicate (verb) — meaning?
Risposta
To destroy or remove something completely.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Vaccination has eradicated the disease in many regions.
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prescient (adjective) — meaning?
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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?
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Strong approval or praise.
Part of speech: noun
Example: The proposal received the approbation of the ethics committee.
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perfunctory (adjective) — meaning?
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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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abstemious (adjective) — meaning?
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Moderate and restrained, especially in eating or drinking.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Despite the lavish meal, she remained abstemious.
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promulgate (verb, a law or rule) — meaning?
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To officially and publicly announce a law or rule.
Part of speech: verb
Example: The agency promulgated new safety standards.
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trenchant (adjective, expression) — meaning?
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Expressed sharply, clearly, and effectively.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Her trenchant critique exposed the proposal's central weakness.
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assiduous (adjective) — meaning?
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Showing persistent, careful effort.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Her assiduous research uncovered letters that others had missed.
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forgo (verb) — meaning?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
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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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quixotic (adjective) — meaning?
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Extremely idealistic but impractical.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: The plan to eliminate all traffic in a week was quixotic.
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curtail (verb) — meaning?
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To reduce or limit something.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Water shortages forced farmers to curtail production.
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repudiate (verb) — meaning?
Risposta
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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sardonic (adjective) — meaning?
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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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ostracize (verb) — meaning?
Risposta
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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emulate (verb) — meaning?
Risposta
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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ubiquitous (adjective) — meaning?
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Present or appearing almost everywhere.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Smartphones have become ubiquitous in urban life.
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engender (verb, a condition) — meaning?
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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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
To take property under official authority.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Customs officers confiscated the undeclared goods.
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vociferous (adjective) — meaning?
Risposta
Expressing opinions loudly and forcefully.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Vociferous opponents disrupted the meeting.
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foster (verb, growth) — meaning?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
To remove moisture from something or cause it to dry out completely.
Part of speech: verb
Example: Hot winds desiccated the unprotected seedlings.
Carta 298
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sagacious (adjective) — meaning?
Risposta
Showing wise judgment and practical insight.
Part of speech: adjective
Example: Her sagacious advice prevented an expensive mistake.
Carta 299
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rescind (verb) — meaning?
Risposta
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?
Risposta
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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GRE Vocabulary Flashcards: 300 Words with Definitions & Examples
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