Barron's words for TOEFL [6th edition] Flashcards
(212 cards)
1
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Abrupt
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quick, with our warning
“I was surprised by the abrupt change of subject”
“After the incident everyone left abruptly”
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Acclaim
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enthusiastic approval; applause
“Issac Stern has won acclaim abroad”
“The conference was acclaimed as a considerable success”
Synonyms: Praise, Applause, Cheers, Accolade, Tribute
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Adverse
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preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable.
“Adverse weather condition made it difficult to play the game”
“His indecision adversely affected his job performance”
4
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Disruption
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problems that interrupt an event, activity, or process.
“the schedule was planned to minimize disruption”
“Frequent questions during lectures can be disruptive”
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Haphazardly
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having no order or pattern; by chance
“It was obvious that the house was built haphazardly”
“Susan completed the assignment in a haphazard way”
Synonyms: Random, Unplanned, Unsystematic, Unmethodical, Disorganized, Disorderly
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Advent
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the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.
“With the advent of computers, many tasks have been made easier”
“The newspapers announced the advent of the concert season”
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Agile
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able to move in a quick and easy way
“Deer are very agile animals”
“She move agilely across the stage”
“An agile leap”
Synonyms: Nimber, Lithe, Supple, Limber, Acrobactic
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Albeit
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although.
“he was making progress, albeit rather slowly”
9
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Appealing
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attractive or interesting.
“The rural life is somehow more appealing”
“Through his sppeches, the candidate appealed to the voters”
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Circumvent
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find a way around (an obstacle).
“THe hacker attempted to circumvent the computer;s security system”
“Circumvention of the freshman math requirement is possible”
Synonyms: Evade, Avoid
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Frail
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(of a person) weak and delicate.
“A frail voice”
“The frail wings of the newborn bird could not lift it off the ground”
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Heyday
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the stage or period of greatest vigor, strength, success, etc.; prime
“The heyday of the vaudeville stars”
“We are liveing in the heyday of digital communicaions”
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Refine
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to make pure, to improve
“Sugar was refined by boiling it in huge iron vats”
“A squirt of lime juice is the perfect refinement to cola”
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Ascertain
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find (something) out for certain; make sure of.
“An attempt to ascertain the cause of the accident”
“I tried to ascertain if hs was telling the truth”
synonyms: Find out, Discover, Get to know
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Conform
A
comply with rules, standards, or laws.
“The kitchen does not conform to hygiene regulations”
“She has always been a conformist”
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Intensify
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to make stronger in feeling or quality
“The importance of the test will sometimes intensify the nervousncess of the students”
“The chess match was played with great intensity”
Synonyms: Escalate, Increase, Boost, Raise, Strengthen, Augment
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Intolerable
A
difficult or painful to experience,
not able to accept different ways of thought or behavior
“Any opposition to the rules is intolerable”
“His boss was intolerant of his tardiness”
Synonyms: Unbearable
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Staple
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a fundamental element or principal part of something
“Milk, bread, and eggs are staples of most American grocery store”
“The main staple of Asian diets is rice”
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Astounding
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surprisingly impressive or notable.
“the summit offers astounding views”
“The fans were astounded by their team’s success”
“The scientists made an astounding discovery”
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Astute
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Very intelligent, smart, clever
“He was an astute worker, finishing in half the time it took the others to finish”
“They astutely determined that there would be no chance to finish on time”
Synonyms: Shrewd, Sharp, Acute, Adroit, Crafty
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Concur
A
be of the same opinion; agree.
“the authors concurred with the majority”
happen or occur at the same time; coincide.
“in tests, cytogenetic determination has been found to concur with enzymatic determination”
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Deceptively
A
making something appear true or good when it is false or bad
“Don’t be fooled by the slick advertising and deceptively impressive hardware and launch titles.”
“The magician deceptively made the rabbit disapper”
“Richard deceived Joe about the cost of the coat”
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Designate
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to select to do a task
“The president designated the vice president to represent him at the meeting”
“The designated driver drove every one home after the party”
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Elicit
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to get the fact or draw out the truth
“A lawyer will elicit all the facts necessaty to proe her case”
“Elicitation of the truth can be difficult at times”
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**Embody**
to be a good example of a concept or idea
"A team that **embodies** competitive spirit and skill"
"Charlotte **embodies** all of the qualities of a good leader"
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**Instigate**
to cause a conflict or argument
"Dissatisfaction with government policies **instigated** the revolution"
"After all, the goal is to address issues, **instigate** debate and implement change"
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**Mundane**
common or routine
"The student's **mundane** summer job frustrated her"
"His mother asked him to do all the **mundane** household chores"
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**Petition**
to make a request
"Canada **petitioned** the United Nations to consier its case"
"The student's **petition** was denied"
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**Relinquish**
voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up.
"He **relinquished** his managerial role to become chief executive"
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**Resilient**
(of a substance or object) able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed.
"Foam is **resilient**, keeps its shape and comes in a range of densities."
strong enough to recover from difficulty or disease
"She has **resilent** personality and will soon feel better"
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**Tempt**
to make ot attractive to do something, usually something not good
"The idea of getting rich quickly **tempted** him to invest his life savings"
"Desserts are more **tempting** when one is on a diet"
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**Baffle**
to confuse to a point at which no progress can be made
"The caused of many harmful diseases have **baffled** doctors for centuries"
restrain or regulate (a fluid, sound, etc.).
"to **baffle** the noise further, I pad the gunwales"
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**Delicate**
needing careful treatment; sensitive, easily broken
"Because of its controversial nature, it was a challenge to discuss such a **delicate** issue in public"
"You must handle the antique **delicately**"
Synonyms: Fragile
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**Enhance**
to increase in a positive way, such as in value, power, or beauty
"Passing the exam should **enhance** your chances of being admitted to college"
Synonyms: Strengthen
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**Incessant**
(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption.
"The woman's **incessant** talking disturbed everyone watching the movie"
"The dogs' **incessant** barking kept the whole neighborhood up all night"
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**Intrigue**
to interest greatly
"He was **intrigued** by the acclaim that he received."
"The **intriguing** question baffled historians"
Synonyms: Fascinate
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**Recompense**
a repayment or reward for a deed
"The kight received gold as **recompense** for saving the kingdom"
"His boss assured him that he'd be **recompensed** for his extra efforts"
Synonyms: Compensation
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**Shed**
to throw off naturally; to give out
"In order to grow, crabs must **shed** their shells"
"The experiments **shed** no new information on the cause of the disease"
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**Chiefly**
the most important or most common
"Houses are made **chiefly** of wood products"
"Corn is the **chief** crop of the Midwest"
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**Coarse**
Not fine or smooth; not delicate
"Sandpaper is an extremely **coarse** material"
"Wool clothing has a certain **coarseness** in texture"
Synonyms: Rough
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**Exclusively**
No one else; nothing else; not shared with others
"This room is used **exclusively** by the faculty"
"They **excluded** everyone under 21 from the contest"
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**Extinguish**
To bring about the end of something
"The firefighters quickly **extinguished** the flames"
"Modern medicine has **extinguished** many previously serious illnesses"
Synonyms: Terminate
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**Immense**
extremely large or great, especially in scale or degree.
"The cost of restoration has been **immense**"
"She was **immensely** interested in the idea of teaching a foreign language"
Synonyms: Massive
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**Brash**
Confident or aggressive; lacking regard for consequences
"The **brash** young man made many poor business decisions"
"Luey's **brashness** often got her into trouble at school"
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**Discrepancy**
a difference between things that should be similar or equal
"The **discrepancy** in her experiment data led her to believe that she had made a mistake"
"There is usually a **discrepancy** between how coffee smells and how it tastes"
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**Diverse**
Variousl distinct from others
"Freud had many **diverse** interests in psychology"
"The **diversity** of life forms on the earth makes zoology an interresting area of study"
Synonyms: Different
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**Prosperous**
successful in material terms; flourishing financially.
"In the rarly 1900s, San Francisco was a **prosperous** city"
"Bacteria **prosper** under the proper conditions"
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**Purposefully**
done for a special reason
"The course sullabus was designed **purposefully** to be easy to follow"
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**Scarcely**
only just; almost not.
"her voice is so low I can **scarcely** hear what she is saying"
"Due to a **scarcity** of water, rationing plan was established"
Synonyms: Hardly
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**Creep**
slow movement, especially at a steady but almost imperceptible pace.
"An attempt to prevent this slow **creep** of costs"
move slowly and carefully, especially in order to avoid being heard or noticed.
"He **crept** downstairs, hardly making any noise"
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**Dictate**
To state demands with the power to enforce
"The workers were not in a position to **dictate** demands to management"
"His boss resembled a **dictator**"
Synonyms: Impose
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**Docile**
easy to control or train
"The moose is typically a very **docile** animal"
"Many rebellious young people see **docility** as a weakness"
Synonyms: Manageable
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**Engender**
To cause something new to exist; to create
"The issue **engendered** continuing controversy"
"Economic conditions in the 1950s **engendered** an era of inustrial growth"
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**Engross**
to occupy completely, as the mind or attention; absorb:
"Their discussion **engrossed** his attention"
"The teacher's lecture **engrossed** the entire class"
"O. Henry's short stories **engross** readers all the way to their surprise endings"
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**Settle**
to establish a home; to resolve a disagreement
"People arriving from the South **settled** in California"
"The lawyers **settled** their differences and came to an agreement"
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**Acute**
having a sudden consequence or severe effect
"The president was **acutely** aware of the fact that her decision would be unpopular"
Synonyms: Intense
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**Jargon**
language specific to a profession or activity
"The legal **jargor** in the contract was confusing"
"Science fiction **jargon** used in television shows and movies oftern comes from real science"
Synonyms: Terminology
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**Vibrant**
lively; powerful; full of action; bright
"His **vibrant** personality made him well liked by everyone"
"The **vibrance** of the city is attractive to many individuals
Synonyms: Brilliant
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**Distinct**
clearly noticed; different
"There was a **distinct** aroma of coffee in the restaurant"
"The two theories are **distincty** different from each other"
Synonyms: Definite
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**Dormant**
not growing or producing; asleep
"The volcano had been **dormant** for hundreds of tears before the eruption last month"
Synonyms: Inactive
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**Drab**
lacking color; uninteresting, boring
"Their clothing was quite **drab**"
"The **drabness** of the desert made driving less intereting"
Synonyms: Coloress
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**Eclectic**
to select or represent something chosen from many sources or places
"He has an **eclectic** taste in music, from hard rock to classical"
"The **eclectic** group of students came from fifteen different countries"
Synonyms: Diverse
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**Elaborate**
something with a large number of parts; full of details
"An **elaborate** head dress indicated rank within the Aztec community"
"His **elaboration** of the issue was quite thorough"
Synonyms: Complex
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**Genuine**
honest or true; real
"She was **genuinely** concerned about world hunger"
"This is a **genuine** artifact from the american Civil War"
Synonyms: Authentic
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**Minuscule**
of little consequencel; very small
"The sale of the building had a **minuscule** effect on the profits of the corporation"
"Some leaves are covered with **minute** hairs"
Synonyms: Tiny
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**Prime**
to make ready; first in importance or in time
"The directors **primed** the actors before the performance"
"Mozart passed away in the **prime** of his life"
Synonyms: Prepare
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**Rudimentary**
simple; not complex
"He has a **rudimentary** knowledge of computers"
"The **rudiments** of grammar are taught in all English classes"
Synonyms: Basic
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**Superficial**
simple; not deer; near the surface
"The inspector determined that the crack in the bridge was only **superficial**"
"You should not try to answer the question **superficially**"
Synonyms: Shallow
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**Vigorous**
powerful, full of action
"His **vigorous** defense of the issues impressed everyone"
"He approached his work with **vigor**"
Synonyms: Strong
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**Amenity**
somthing that makes life easier or more enjoyable
"She missed all the **amenities** of home whn she went campling"
"One expects many **amenities** at a five -star hotel"
Synonyms: Convenience
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**Disperse**
to cause to move in many different directions
"The high winds and rain **dispersed** the crowd"
"After the hurricane, **dispersed** belongings cluttered the street"
Synonyms: Circulate
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**Dwelling**
where people live
"Cavelike **dwelling** have been discovered throughout the world"
"City **dwellers** often have trouble adjusting to life in the country"
Synonyms: House
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**Encircle**
to make a circle around
"The players encircleed their coach after winning the big game"
"The encircled celebrity actually became afraid of her fans"
Synonyms: Surround
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**Erratic**
no regular pattern in thinking or movement; changeable without reason
"The artist's paintings have an **erratic** quality, some being excellent, and others mediocre"
"The unstable chemical reacted **erratically**"
Synonyms: Inconsistent
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**Exaggerate**
to make something more than what it is
"The federal government **exaggerated** the success of its programs"
"To say that his business is successful would be a slight **exaggeration**"
Synonyms: Overstate
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**Mortify**
to embarrass
"He was **mortified** upon forgetting his lines during the play"
"She **mortified** her son by showing Alice his baby pictures"
Synonyms: Humiliate
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**Prevalent**
Existing widely or commonly
"Comfortable trade winds are **prevalent** in the Caribbean islands"
"There is a **prevalence** of disease where poor sanitation condition exist"
Synonyms: Commonplace
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**Burgeon**
growing at a fast pace
"The **burgeoning** population of major cities is creating a demand for more services"
"His talent as a piantist **burgeoned** at the age o f 14"
Synonyms: Thrive
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**Conspicuously**
attracting attention
"His name was **conspicuously** absent from the list of winners"
"The attorneys were **conspicuous** for their aggressive manner in the courtroom"
Synonyms: Noticeably
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**Deficient**
Not having enough of something
"A diet **deficient** in calcium can lead to bad health"
"There is a **deficiency** of qualified engineers in the country"
Synonyms: Lacking
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**Eloquent**
expressing clearly, effectively, and convincingly
"Successful politicians are usually **eloquent** speaker"
"That student's essay is **eloquently** written"
Synonyms: Articulate
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**Endorse**
to express apprival
"The union **endorsed** the new contract"
"The president's **endorsement** of the project guaranteed its funding"
Synonyms: Support
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**Noteworthy**
deserving positive recognition or attention
"The university has a **noteworthy** collection of ancient text"
"There was a **noteworthy** increase in the amount of money the school raised"
Synonyms: Remarkable
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**Reportedly**
to know by report; unconfirmed; supposedly
"The students **reportedly** sent a representative, but she has not yet arrived"
"The **reported** tornado has not been confirmed"
Synonyms: Rumored
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**Susceptible**
to be subject to influence; capable of being affected by a person or thing
"When traveling in tropical climated, travelers are **susceptible** to malaria"
"Adolescents are especially **susceptible** to the influence of their friends"
Synonyms: Vulnerable
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**Dignitary**
a very important of famous person, usually associated with a high position in government
"Every **dignitary** in Washington was invited to the wedding"
"All of the high-ranking **dignitaries** attended the economic summit"
Synonyms: Celebrity
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**Exhaust**
to use completely; to expend all energy; very thorough
"They **exhausted** their energy in ten minutes"
"The **exhaustive** report was acclaimed by everyone"
Synonyms: Deplete
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**Facet**
element or component
"The proposal had many beneficail **facets**"
"It was a **multifaceted** problem that challenged the entire student body"
Synonyms: Aspect
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**Oblivious**
to be unaware of or forgetful
"The students were **oblivious** to the fact that the test would cover the entire chapter"
"The coastal inhabitants were **oblivious** to the dangers of the approaching hurricane"
Synonyms: Ignorant
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**Uphold**
to support or maintain
"The tree house was **upheld** by three thick tree branches"
"Each president of the United States must promise to **uphold** the constitution"
Synonyms: Sustain
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**Ample**
more than enough
"There is **ample** evidence that the young man was speeding when the accident occurred"
"She was **amply** paid for the work she completed"
Synonyms: Sufficient
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**Arduous**
very dificult or challenging; requiring hard work
"The mountain tour guides climbed the mountain at an **arduous** pace"
"The farmer's crops survived despite the **arduous** summer heat"
Synonyms: Demanding
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**Arid**
being of little rain or water
"The area known as the Sahara Desert is one of the most **arid** places in the world"
"The valley on the leeward side of the mountain was extremely **arid**"
Synonyms: Dry
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**Avert**
to stop from occurring; to turn away or aside
"She could have **averted** the accident if she had not been texting while driving"
"The citizens packed sandbags along the river bank to **avert** the flooding of their streets"
Synonyms: Prevent
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**Defy**
to litter fear or ragard for rules or established norms; to challenge
"I **defy** you to find that book in the library's collection"
"The circus performer demonstrated her death-**defying** routine"
Synonyms: Resist
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**Enact**
to pass a law
"Congress **enacted** the legislation during its last session"
"The **enactment** of the laws was in the hands of the senate"
Synonyms: Legislate
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**Feign**
to pretend; make believe
"She **feigned** illness when it was time to visit the dentist"
"The athlete **feigned** his injury"
Synonyms: Simulate
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**Fertile**
able to produce abundantly
"The delta areas of rivers are known for their **fertile** soil"
"**Fertilizers** are used on crop to increse yields"
Synonyms: Rich
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**Indiscriminate**
not chosen carefully; unplanned
"The **indiscriminate** arrangement of the products made the store confusing"
"The book's chapters seem to be organized **indiscriminately**"
Synonyms: Arbitrary
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**Pinpoint**
to find or describe something with precision
"The engineers were immediately able to **pinpoint** the problem with the bridge"
"The new, advance thermomenter measures the temperature with **pinpoint** accuracy"
Synonyms: Locate
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**Spacious**
having a lot of room
"The **spacious** plains of the midwest make up the nation's breadbasket"
Synonyms: Expansive
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**Foster**
to promote growth or development
"The industrial revolution **fostered** the rise of the middle class"
"Parents usually **foster** the development of good habits in their children"
Synonyms: Stimulate
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**Halt**
to stop or discontinue
"Bus service to the city was **halted** due to poor road conditions"
"The supervisor put a **halt** to the tardiness of the employees"
Synonyms: Stop
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**Harbor**
to give protection; to not express a desire or opinion, usually bad
"He **harbors** ill feeling for her"
"They **harbored** the political refugee in their home"
Synonyms: Shelter
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**Perilous**
threatening or risky; harmful
"It is **perilous** to exceed the speed limit"
"There are ample **perils** in the sport of mountain climbing"
Synonyms: Dangerous
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**Substantial**
important; strongly made; of value
"The discovery of a vaccine for smallpox was a **substantial** medical achievement"
"This **substantive** article will change your opinion of rock music"
Synonyms: Significant
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**Trait**
specific qualities that distinguish one from another
"Her sense of humor and cheerful personality are some of her most impressive **traits**"
"Alma's blonde hair is a **trait** inherited from her father"
Synonyms: Characteristic
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**Conscientious**
showing serious purpose; one who works carefully an with enthusiasm
"She is a **conscientious** representative of the student body"
"They approached the task **conscientiously**"
Synonyms: Meticulous
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**Encompassing**
to surround completely; to envelop
"Her plan of study **encompasses** every aspect of computer science"
"The course **encompasses** all the literature of the nineteenth century"
synonyms: Include
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**Inadvertently**
by accident; without paying attention; unexpectedly
"The reporters had **inadvertently** failed to include the name of one of the digniteries"
"HIs **inadvertently** calculation caused him to derive the wrong answer"
Synonyms: Carelessly
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**Inevitable**
something that cannot be prevented from happpening
"When two weather systems meet, unsettled weather conditions are **inevitable**"
"The **inevitability** of the outcome made the challenge less exciting"
synonyms: Unavoidable
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**Infancy**
in the beginning stages of development
"The new theory is in its infancy and will be thoroughly tested by its critics"
"The author's infantile writing style appeals to young readers"
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**Paramount**
to be of highest importance
"The club's **paramount** goal is to raise awareness of the importance of community service"
"Being quiet is of **paramount** importance while watching a movie at the theater"
Synonyms: Foremost
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**Unwarranted**
without good reason or cause; inappropriate
"His negative reaction was **unwarranted**"
"The motorist felt that the ticket for the infraction was **unwarranted**"
Synonyms: Unjustified
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**Zenith**
the highest point
"He reached the **zenith** of his profession at a very young age"
"The publication of the book represented the **zenith** of his career"
Synonyms: Apex
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**Agitate**
to shake or move; to cause worry
"The fact that she had not arrived by midnight **agitated** her parents"
"He was known as a political **agitator**"
Synonyms: Disturb
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**Comply**
to agree to follow a request or command; to adhere to specific standards
"A well-trained dog will **comply** when told to sit"
"Students must maintain a B average to remain in **compliance** with the scholarship's rules"
Synonyms: Acquiesce
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**Delighted**
to be satisfied; very happy
"He was **delighted** with the results of the experiment"
"It was a **delightful** afternoon"
Synonyms: Elated
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**Discreet**
in a careful, polite manner
"The teacher **discreetly** told the parents about their 's inappropriate behavior"
"You can count on me to **discreet**"
Synonyms: Cautiously
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**Evoke**
to call up or produce memories or feelings; to cause to remember
"Hearing her favorite song **evoked** fond memories of her high school years"
"Most sounds **evoke** hints of time and place"
Synonyms: Remind
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**Gradual**
slowly, but surely
"The bay has **gradually** deteriorated over the years"
"There has been a **gradual** change in the climate over the past decade"
Synonysm: Steadily
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**Impartial**
showing no favoritism; being fair or just
"Teachers must be **impartial** judges of their student's work"
"Judges are known for their **impartiality**"
Synonyms: Objective
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**Inordinated**
a large amount or quantity; more than reasonable
"The airlines had to cancel an **inordinate** number of flights due to the fog"
"There was an **inordinated** large number of whales off the coast"
Synonyms: Excessive
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**Inundate**
to flood
"The radio stations were **inundated** with reports of a severe traffic"
"The foundation experienced ad **inundated** of request for money"
Synonyms: Overwhelm
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**Nominal**
very small; in form, but not in substance
"The office building was sold at **nominal** price"
"She was **nominally** successful as an actress"
Synonyms: Moderate
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**Presumably**
reported, but not confirmed
"The old wreck was **presumably** located southwest of Florida"
"I **presume** that you have been camping before"
Synonyms: Supposedly
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**Absurd**
clearly false; without reason
"Confidentially, I think his suggestion is **absurd**"
"They are **absurdly** irrational about the issue"
Synonyms: Ridiculous
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**Culminated**
to finish; to reach a climax or the hight point
"The rock song **culminated** in a loud guitar solo"
"After four years of diligent study, the student's hard work **culminated** in several offers of full scholarships for college"
Synonyms: Conclude
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**Demeanor**
someone's outward appearance or behavior
"The old woman had a pleasant **demeanor**"
"The dog was huge, but its friendly **demeanor** eased my fears"
Synonyms: Conduct
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**Exert**
to put into use; to put forth an effort
"He had to **exert** all of his strength to move the heavy box"
"Your body will be better prepared for physical **exertion** if you exercise daily"
Synonyms: Apply
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**Limber**
to be stretched; easily shaped
"The dancer has a **limber** body"
"She was able to make the **limber** movements that are required of gymnasts"
Synonyms: Flexible
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**Preconceived**
an opinion formed in advance without experience or knowledge of something
"It is difficult to overcome **preconceptions** if we are not open to new ideas"
"HIs **preconceived** notions about Los Angeles disappeared after he visited the city"
Synonyms: Bias
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**Robust**
showing good health; in good shape
"The **robust** economy is expected to continue growing quickly"
"The new product is selling **robustly**"
Synonyms: Energetic
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**Fabricate**
to make up, usually with an intent to fool or trick; to lie
"The executive **fabricated** the story about the merger"
"His alibi is the weakest **fabrication** I have ever heard"
Synonyms: Invent
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**Nurture**
to support and encourage the development of something
"The owner of the vineyard carefully **nurture** the grapevines in order to produce the best grapes"
"That school is well-known for having a **nurturing** learning environment"
Synonyms: Cultivate
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**Accentuate**
to highlight; to give more importance to
"The colorful dress **accentuate** the joy of th occasion"
"The supervisor **accentuate** her preference for hard-working employees during the performance appraisal"
Synonyms: Emphasize
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**Devise**
to brainstrom; to come up with an idea
"The firefighters **devised** a plan to safety bring the cat down form the tree"
"The scientist had to **devise** an entirely new experiment after the first one failed"
Synonyms: Formulate
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**Indifferent**
being uninterested or not caring about something
"The teacher was **indifferent** to student requests to extend the project's deadline"
"The player's **indifference** about his error on the field upset the coach"
Synonyms: Apathetic
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**Omit**
to leave out; not include
"She inadvertently **omitted** some important data from the report"
"His paper had several notable **omissions**"
Synonyms: Neglect
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**Outlandish**
strange and unpleasant; beyond accepted norms
"His **outlandish** ideas demonstrated his creativity"
"Rebellious youth in many countries dress **outlandishly**"
Synonyms: Bizarre
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**Streamline**
to update; to make more efficient or concise
"The planning process must be **streamlined** in order for it to be more reliable"
"Internet stores have **streamlined** the process of finding, buying, and selling merchandise"
Synonyms: Simplify
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**Outburst**
a sudden and intense release of something
"An **outburst** of tears"
"The joke caused an **outburst** of laughter from the audience"
"There was an **outburst** of complains from the students when the teacher moved the test to Monday"
Synonyms: Eruption
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**Partisan**
Strongly supporting a group or point of view
"**Partisan** political infighting cause Congress's influence to decline"
"His view reflected his **partisan** bias"
Synonyms: Biased
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**Philanthropic**
a feeling of love for people, usually resulting in financial aid to worthy causes
"The **philanthropic** work of the foundation benefits all sectors of society"
"His **philanthropy** is recognized around the world"
Synonyms: Humanitarian
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**Placid**
quiet; not easily upset
"The **pracid** nature of her personality made her easy to work with"
"The waves moved **placidly** toward shore"
Synonyms: Calm
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**Scenic**
concerning pleasant natural surroundings
"The **scenic** route to the sumit is much more interesting than the fastest route"
"The **scenery** in rural Japan is impressive"
Synonyms: Picturesque
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**Sheltered**
protected from harmful element; isolated from reality
"She has led a **sheltered** life, her parent having done everything for her"
"Everyone looker for **shelter** from the blazing sun"
Synonyms: Protected
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**Archaic**
very old; old-fashioned; no longer used
"Theses **archaic** methods of farming must be brought up-to-date"
"His speech was full of **archaic** expressions"
Synonyms: Ancient
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**Enlighten**
to give information or understanding to someone
"Books often **enlighten** readers to different ways of thinking"
"The speaker **enlightened** the audience on how to succeed in college"
Synonyms: Instruct
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**Hue**
color
"The **hue** of the sunset was beautiful"
"The **hue** of the room gave it a warm feeling"
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**Intricate**
having many parts; finely detailed
"The **intricate** design of the vase made it a valuable price for her collection"
"I cannot begin to understand all of the **intricacies** of modren automobile motors"
Synonyms: Complex
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**Oblige**
to have to do something
"She **obliged** her frined to choose a new lab parter"
"Payment of the student activity fee was **obligatory**"
Synonyms: Require
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**Provoke**
to cause or produce negative behavior
"The installation of speed cameras **provoked** an angry response from the public"
"The manager did not deliberately **provoke** the argument among his workers"
Synonyms: Trigger
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**Compel**
to make something happen by necessity or force
"The representatives were **compelled** to vote in favor of the legislation despite their personal opposition to it"
"The lawyer's plea was made in a **compelling** manner"
Synonyms: Obliged
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**Compile**
to collect
"The film club asked each of its members to **compile** a list of his or her favorite movies"
"The book is a **compilation** of Shakespeare's play"
Synonyms: Assemble
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**Formidable**
difficult; causing worry or fear
"Their **formidable** opponents gave no sign of weakness"
"The man's voice echoed **formidably** throughout the hall way"
Synonyms: Overwhelming
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**Intrusive**
the state of being inside when not desired to be there by other
"The **intrusive** bacteria cause his condition to worsen"
"The **intrusive** of the hazardous gas made it difficult to live in the house"
Synonyms: Annoying
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**Periodic**
occurring at specific, determined periods of time
"**Periodic** payments must be made on home loans"
"Some people need **periodic** doses of medicine"
Synonyms: Regularly
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**Prone**
likely to do something
"Most liquids are **prone** to contract when frozen"
"She is **prone** to study hard the night before her test"
Synonyms: Inclined to
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**Prophetic**
correctly telling about future events
"His **prophetic** power were investigated by a team of psychologists"
"The brilliant student fulfilled his teacher's **prophecy** that he would be a successful doctor"
Synonyms: Predictive
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**Renown**
fame
"This school is of great **renown**"
"The **renowned** conductor made a guest appearance at the concert"
Synonyms: Prominence
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**Triumph**
a victory; a success
"His career was characterized by one **triumph** after another"
"He **triumphed** over all of his diffiulties"
Synonyms: Achievement
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**Discernible**
noticeable; easily seen
"A feeling of anxiety was **discernible** among the member of the team"
"The new student was unable to **discern** the humor of the teacher's joke"
Synonyms: Detectable
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**Flourishing**
active and growing; healthy
"Small **flourishing** companies would be harmed by an increase in the minimum wage"
"A young mind will **flourish** with the proper guidance"
Synonyms: Thriving
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**Mediocre**
of average quality; not good or bad
"This is a **mediocre** research report"
"The **mediocrity** of his work was disapointing"
Synonyms: Average
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**Peculiar**
unusual; uncommon
"This plastic has a **peculiar** texture"
"The puffin has many **peculiarities** not shared by other birds"
Synonyms: Strange
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**Stem from**
to emerge or develop from something
"The author's talent in wirting **stems from** his love of reading books"
"Many oppunities have **stem from** his decision to attend the university"
Synonyms: Originate
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**Tedious**
long and tiring
"The **tedious** lecture bored most of the audience"
"Some people become frustrated by the **tedium** of daily living"
Synonyms: Monotonous
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**Circulate**
to cause to move along a fixed path; move freely
"The news of the president's visit **circulated** quickly throughout the city"
"A dollar bill remains in **circulation** for approximately one and a half years"
Synonyms: Distribute
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**Exhibit**
to show or demonstrate
"The compound **exhibits** the qualities of an acid"
"it was the best **exhibition** of talent that I have ever seen"
Synonyms: Display
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**Improperly**
not following established rules; not desirable
"The disappointing outcome was a result of an **improperly** prepared petri dish"
"There was an **impropriety** with the way the funds were spent"
Synonyms: Inappropriately
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**Impulsively**
acting without thinking
"She reacted **impulsively** to the loud noise"
"Many shoppers buy items on **impulse**"
Synonyms: Capriciously
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**Overtly**
in a way clearly seen; not done secretly
"He **overtly** disregarded the regulations"
"Her **overtly** attempt to take control of the discussion failed"
Synonyms: Openly
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**Profoundly**
in a deep way; showing deep knowledge of a subject
"Everyone was **profoundly** impressed by the news reports"
"The nobel prize is a **profound** recognition of outstanding achievement"
Synonyms: Significantly
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**Subsequently**
following; coming after something
"The public applauded the president's actions and **subsequently** his rating in the polls improved"
"This report, and all **subsequent** reports, must be writing in the appropriate style"
Synonyms: Afterward
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**Upstanding**
marked by integrity; good, honest
"The school only accepts **upstanding** young adults"
"The neighborhood has been kept clean and beautiful thanks to its **upstanding** residents"
Synonyms: Moral
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**Controversial**
causing disagreement or argument
"The governor made a **contrversial** decision to raise taxes"
"The **controversy** was caused by the proposal to build an airport in the area"
Synonyms: Divisive
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**Exemplify**
to give an example
"The recent downturn in the housing industry **exemplifies** the poor economic conditions"
"Her **exemplary** academic achievement is representative of most students at this institution"
Synonyms: Symbolize
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**Factor in**
to account for something while making a decision or analysis
"The family had to **factor in** the price of gasoline as they planned their road trip"
"The architect did not **factor in** the required distance from the sidewalk in his design"
Synonyms: Consider
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**Gratifying**
giving pleasure or a feeling of accomplishment; showing thanks
"Studying abroad can be a very **gratifying** experience"
"She was **grateful** for all the work he had done for her"
Synonyms: Satisfying
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**Ridge**
the top of a mountain range; a raised part of any surface
"A bald eagle stood on the **ridge** of the tall office building"
"The mountain **ridge** was heavily forested"
Synonyms: Crest
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**Span**
the length of time or distance from one limit to the other; to cross
"The old man's life **spanned** two centuries"
"The **span** of the bridge is three miles"
Synonyms: Cover
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**Striking**
drawing special attenion to
"His **striking** proposal save the company from bankruptcy"
"That was a **strikingly** convincing argument that the speaker delivered"
Synonyms: Remarkable
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**Aptly**
having a tendency to do something; likely
"It was an **aptly** time remark"
"Emotional problems are **apt** to damage personal relationships"
Synonyms: Appropriately
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**Involuntarily**
in an unthinking manner; not chosen
"He **involuntarily** work overtime"
"Reflexes are **involuntary** reaction to external stimuli"
Synonyms: Automatically
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**Profuse**
to be very generous, often in excess
"The company apologized **profusely** for the defects in its product"
"She deserved the **profuse** praise from her teacher"
Synonyms: Abundant
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**Tangible**
real; that which can be felt
"The work of a teacher seldom produces **tangible** results until years after a student has graduated"
"The solution to this problem can be **tangibly** demonstrated"
Synonyms: Concrete
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**Aggravating**
making worse; annoying
"The **aggravating** deley was caused by road repairs"
"The shortage of work **aggravated** the crisis in the small town"
Synonyms: Irritating
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**Conceivably**
feasibly; believably
"They could **conceivably** earn first place with their science project"
"It is **conceivable** that humans will travel to distant planets one day"
Synonyms: Possibly
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**Curative**
being able to restore to good condition
"The **curative** properties of certain plants have been well documented"
"There is no simple **cure** for the ills of society"
Synonyms: Healing
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**Debilitating**
weakening
"The lack of investment savings has a **debilitating** effect on the economy"
"The patient's **debility** limited his mobility"
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**Tranquility**
calm; quietness
"The **tranquility** of the lake at sunrise inspired a profound sense of well-being"
"His **tranquil** manner of expression made us all feel more secure"
Synonyms: Pracefulness
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**Assimilate**
to become a part of
"The United States of America has **assimilated** people from all parts of the world"
"**Assimilation** of a new cultural environment can be difficult"
Synonyms: Incorporate
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**Assortment**
a variety
"You have an **assortment** of elective courses from which to choose"
"He bought a box of **assorted** books at the book fair"
Synonyms: Selection
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**Caliber**
the standard of; the degree of goodness
"The high **caliber** of her work earned her a raise in pay"
"Only parts of the highest **caliber** can be used to make repairs on the spacecraft"
Synonyms: Quality
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**Condensed**
made smaller; shortened; merge
"This is a **condensed** version of the original research report"
"Try to **condense** the two chapters into one"
Synonyms: Summarize
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**Contradictory**
not agreeing with the facts or previous statements made on the subject; declared wrong
"It is **contradictory** to say that you know French after studying it for only three months"
"The expert **contradicted** himself during his presentation"
Synonyms: Inconsistent
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**Disregard**
to pay no attention
"They **disregarded** the no parking sign and were ticketed by the police"
"His **disregard** of the lab instruction caused him to make many error"
Synonyms: Ignore
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**Prominent**
famous; having a high position
"Their talent for locating oit deposits made them **prominent** geologists in the corporation"
"He gained **prominence** through his telelvision appearances"
Synonyms: Renowned
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**Requisite**
needed for a specific purpose; a formal request
"Here is the list of **requisite** courses for the master's degree in biology"
"The project team made a **requisition** for a new set of reference books"
Synonyms: Demanded
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**Unravel**
to organize; make clear
"The detective was not able to **unravel** the mystery of the missing money"
"The **unraveling** of the Soviet Union took place in the span of a few months"
Synonyms: Separate
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**Vague**
not clear; ambiguous
"She has only **vague** memories of her childhood"
"The **vagueness** of his directions caused us to get lost"
Synonyms: Unclear
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**Forfeit**
to give up; have something taken away; usually by rule or regulation
"Usually you must **forfeit** your native country's citizenship to become citizen of another country"
"The **forfeit** occurred because not enough players showed up"
Synonyms: Relinquish
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**Precarious**
not safe, firm, or steady
"The diver put himself in a **precarious** situation among the sharks"
"The cup was positioned **precariously** on the edge of the table"
Synonyms: Hazardous
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**Truncate**
to shorten; to end something suddenly
"The television program was **truncated** because the soccer match went into extra time"
"The publishers of the newspaper asked the writer to **truncate** her report"
Synonyms: Cut
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**Wanton**
done without thought or consideration
"Her **wanton** disregard of rules was enexplainable"
"The jealous man was **wantonly** impolite to the winner"
Synonyms: Senseless
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**Witticism**
a joke; a funny story
"His **witticisms** captivated the audience"
"Mark Twain was famous for his sharp **wit**"
Synonyms: Humor
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**Woo**
to make efforts to attain or gain something
"The directors tried to **woo** the support of the union"
"The opponents of the proposed highway **wooed** nearby residents to defend their position"
Synonyms: Attract
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**Stoic**
showing no emotion; appearing disinterested
"His **stoicism** was unusual, since he is normally an emotional boy"
"His **stoic** reaction to the event surprised his friends"
Synonyms: Indifferent
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**Legitimate**
reasonable; lawful
"The engineer had a **legitimate** reason for changing the design of the building"
"The **legitimacy** of the theory has yet to be determined"
Synonyms: Authentic
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**Lethargy**
a lack of energy or commitment; lazy; indifferent
"The hippopotamus basking in the sun displayed almost total **lethargy**"
"Whne it is time to do homework assignment, many students become **lethargic**"
Synonyms: Sluggishness
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**Spontaneous**
unplanned; uncontrolled
"The **spontaneous** combustion inside the cylinder creates the power of the motor"
"The crowd reacted **sopntaneously** to the danger"
Synonyms: Instinctive
