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What is the primary meaning of malleable?

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Able to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking or cracking

Also means easily influenced or changed.

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What are synonyms for malleable?

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  • Pliable
  • Flexible
  • Workable
  • Ductile
  • Moldable
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What is the primary meaning of allegorical?

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Relating to or using allegory, a symbolic representation

Also refers to having a hidden or symbolic meaning beyond the literal interpretation.

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What is a narrative?

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A spoken or written account of connected events; a story

Also refers to the practice or art of telling stories.

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What is the primary meaning of showcase?

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A glass case used for displaying articles in a store or museum

Also means to display something in a conspicuous place to attract attention.

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What is the primary meaning of heady?

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Having a strong or exhilarating effect

Can also mean intoxicating or rash.

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What does peripheral mean?

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Relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something

Also refers to being of secondary or minor importance.

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What is the primary meaning of foolhardy?

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Recklessly bold or rash

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What is the primary meaning of taciturn?

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(of a person) Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little

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What is affinity?

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A natural liking for and understanding of someone or something

Also refers to a similarity of characteristics suggesting a relationship.

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What is the primary meaning of exposition?

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A comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory

Also refers to the part of a literary work that provides necessary background information.

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What does soporific mean?

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Tending to induce drowsiness or sleep

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What is the primary meaning of prolix?

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(of speech or writing) Using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy

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What does loquacious mean?

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Tending to talk a great deal; talkative

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What is the primary meaning of abide?

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Accept or act in accordance with (a rule, decision, or recommendation)

Also means to tolerate or endure.

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What is the primary meaning of sullen?

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Bad-tempered and sulky; gloomy

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What does disseminate mean?

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Spread or disperse (something, especially information) widely

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What is the primary meaning of materialize?

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Become actual fact; happen

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What does compelling mean?

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Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way

Also means not able to be refuted; inspiring conviction.

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What is the primary meaning of invidious?

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Likely to arouse resentment or anger in others; unfairly discriminating

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What is the primary meaning of unresolved?

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Not solved or concluded; ongoing

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What does skittish mean?

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Nervous or excitable; easily scared

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What is a skeptic?

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A person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions

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What is a row?

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A noisy dispute or quarrel

Also refers to a linear arrangement of people or things.

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What does meticulous mean?
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise
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What is the primary meaning of ornamental?
Serving as a decoration
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What does impenetrable mean?
Impossible to pass through or enter ## Footnote Can also mean impossible to understand; incomprehensible.
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What is the primary meaning of commiserate?
Express or feel sympathy or pity; sympathize
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What does quibble mean?
Argue or raise objections about a trivial matter
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What is the primary meaning of conspicuous?
Clearly visible or attracting attention; easily seen
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What does conventional mean?
Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed
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What is the primary meaning of quantifiable?
Able to be measured or quantified
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What does truculent mean?
Eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant
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What is the primary meaning of indiscretion?
Lack of good judgment or care in behavior and speech; imprudence
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What is the primary meaning of hidebound?
Unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention
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What does plaintive mean?
Sounding sad and mournful
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What is the primary meaning of disapprobation?
Strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds
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What does vapid mean?
Offering nothing stimulating or challenging; bland
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What is the primary meaning of vitiate?
To spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of
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What does 'disapprobation' mean?
Disapproval, Condemnation, Censure, Criticism, Denunciation ## Footnote Contextual usage: 'He faced the disapprobation of his peers after his controversial decision.'
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Define 'vapid'.
Offering nothing stimulating or challenging; bland ## Footnote Contextual usage: 'The conversation was so vapid that she quickly lost interest.'
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What are synonyms for 'vapid'?
* Insipid * Uninteresting * Dull * Boring * Flat
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What does 'vitiate' mean?
To spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of something ## Footnote Contextual usage: 'The contract was vitiated due to the fraudulent information provided.'
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What are the synonyms for 'vitiate'?
* Corrupt * Debase * Invalidate * Spoil * Impair
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What is the primary meaning of 'temper'?
To moderate or soften something
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What is the secondary meaning of 'temper'?
A person's state of mind seen in terms of their being angry or calm
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Provide a contextual usage for 'temper'.
'She tempered her criticism with a smile.'
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Define 'amalgamate'.
To combine or unite to form one organization or structure ## Footnote Contextual usage: 'The companies decided to amalgamate to improve their market position.'
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What are synonyms for 'amalgamate'?
* Merge * Combine * Unite * Blend * Integrate
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What does 'pellucid' mean?
Transparently clear in style or meaning ## Footnote Contextual usage: 'Her explanation was pellucid, leaving no room for confusion.'
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What are synonyms for 'pellucid'?
* Clear * Transparent * Lucid * Crystal clear * Limpid
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Define 'equitable'.
Fair and impartial ## Footnote Contextual usage: 'The judge made an equitable decision that satisfied both parties.'
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What are synonyms for 'equitable'?
* Fair * Just * Impartial * Unbiased * Balanced
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What does 'canny' mean?
Having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters
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Provide a contextual usage for 'canny'.
'Her canny investments paid off handsomely.'
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What does 'complimentary' mean?
Expressing praise or admiration ## Footnote Contextual usage: 'The reviewer gave the performance a complimentary review.'
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What are synonyms for 'complimentary'?
* Flattering * Praising * Commendatory * Free * Gratis
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What is the primary meaning of 'propitiate'?
To win or regain the favor of a god, spirit, or person by doing something that pleases them
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Provide a contextual usage for 'propitiate'.
'The villagers offered gifts to propitiate the deity.'
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Define 'encroach'.
To intrude on a person's territory or a thing considered to be a right
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What are synonyms for 'encroach'?
* Intrude * Trespass * Infringe * Invade * Overstep
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What does 'pragmatism' mean?
A philosophical approach that assesses the truth of meaning of theories or beliefs in terms of the success of their practical application
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Provide a contextual usage for 'pragmatism'.
'Her decision was guided by pragmatism rather than theory.'
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Define 'patent'.
A government authority or license conferring a right or title for a set period
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What are synonyms for 'patent'?
* License * Trademark * Obvious * Clear * Exclusive right
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What does 'self-indulgence' mean?
Excessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims ## Footnote Contextual usage: 'His weekend was a spree of self-indulgence.'
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What are synonyms for 'self-indulgence'?
* Indulgence * Gratification * Excess * Hedonism * Luxury
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What does 'prodigal' mean?
Spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant
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What are synonyms for 'prodigal'?
* Extravagant * Wasteful * Spendthrift * Lavish * Imprudent

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