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What is the primary meaning of ‘overly’?

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Excessively or to an excessive degree; too much or more than necessary.

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Provide a synonym for ‘overly’.

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  • Excessively
  • Too
  • Overabundantly
  • Overmuch
  • Extremely
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What does ‘felicitous’ mean?

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Well-suited or appropriate in a particular situation; marked by happiness or good fortune.

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What is a synonym for ‘felicitous’?

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  • Appropriate
  • Apt
  • Suitable
  • Well-chosen
  • Happy
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Define ‘soliloquy’.

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A speech or discourse in which a character reveals their thoughts and feelings to the audience, often when alone on stage.

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What is a secondary meaning of ‘soliloquy’?

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A long, introspective speech or monologue by a person who is talking to themselves.

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Provide a synonym for ‘soliloquy’.

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  • Monologue
  • Speech
  • Discourse
  • Self-talk
  • Reflection
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What is the primary meaning of ‘oblige’?

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To do a favor for someone; to accommodate or help someone by fulfilling their request or meeting their needs.

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What is a secondary meaning of ‘oblige’?

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To legally or morally bind or compel someone to do something.

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Provide a synonym for ‘oblige’.

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  • Accommodate
  • Assist
  • Help
  • Serve
  • Aid
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What does ‘underreport’ mean?

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To report or record something as less than it actually is, often deliberately.

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Provide a synonym for ‘underreport’.

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  • Minimize
  • Downplay
  • Understate
  • Misrepresent
  • Deceive
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Define ‘puerile’.

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Childish, immature, or juvenile in behavior, attitude, or speech.

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Provide a synonym for ‘puerile’.

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  • Childish
  • Immature
  • Juvenile
  • Infantile
  • Adolescent
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What does it mean to ‘stigmatize’?

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To mark or characterize someone or something with disgrace, shame, or a negative label.

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Provide a synonym for ‘stigmatize’.

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  • Brand
  • Label
  • Disgrace
  • Shame
  • Tarnish
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What is the primary meaning of ‘implicit’?

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Implied though not plainly expressed; understood without being stated directly.

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What is a secondary meaning of ‘implicit’?

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Contained or inherent in something as a necessary consequence.

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Provide a synonym for ‘implicit’.

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  • Implied
  • Indirect
  • Inferred
  • Suggested
  • Tacit
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What is the primary meaning of ‘miserly’?

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Stingy, extremely frugal, or reluctant to spend money.

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Provide a synonym for ‘miserly’.

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  • Stingy
  • Tightfisted
  • Penny-pinching
  • Avaricious
  • Greedy
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Define ‘abound’.

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To exist in large quantities or numbers; to be plentiful or overflowing.

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Provide a synonym for ‘abound’.

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  • Overflow
  • Teem
  • Thrive
  • Flourish
  • Burst
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What does ‘dismantle’ mean?

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To take apart or disassemble something, especially a structure, system, or device.

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What is a secondary meaning of 'dismantle'?
To gradually break down or destroy the components of an organization or system.
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Provide a synonym for 'dismantle'.
* Disassemble * Deconstruct * Take apart * Break down * Demolish
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Define 'desiccate'.
To remove moisture from something; to dry out or dehydrate.
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Provide a synonym for 'desiccate'.
* Dehydrate * Dry * Drain * Parch * Wither
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What is the primary meaning of 'palpable'?
Capable of being touched or felt; tangible or physically perceptible.
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Provide a synonym for 'palpable'.
* Tangible * Touchable * Perceptible * Noticeable * Concrete
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Define 'blithe'.
Carefree and lighthearted in attitude or disposition; showing a cheerful indifference.
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Provide a synonym for 'blithe'.
* Carefree * Cheerful * Merry * Happy-go-lucky * Untroubled
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What does 'deceptive' mean?
Giving a false or misleading impression; intending to deceive or mislead.
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Provide a synonym for 'deceptive'.
* Misleading * False * Dishonest * Fraudulent * Illusory
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Define 'ostentatious'.
Characterized by a vulgar or pretentious display, often to impress or attract attention.
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Provide a synonym for 'ostentatious'.
* Showy * Flashy * Pretentious * Extravagant * Flamboyant
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What is the primary meaning of 'feasible'?
Capable of being done, achieved, or accomplished; possible or practical.
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Provide a synonym for 'feasible'.
* Possible * Practical * Achievable * Doable * Realistic
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What does 'incontrovertible' mean?
Impossible to dispute or deny; unquestionable and beyond doubt.
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Provide a synonym for 'incontrovertible'.
* Undeniable * Indisputable * Irrefutable * Unquestionable * Indubitable
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Define 'check' in its primary meaning.
To examine or inspect something closely; to verify, control, or restrain.
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What is a secondary meaning of 'check'?
A mark, symbol, or action indicating a choice, endorsement, or verification.
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Provide a synonym for 'check' in the context of inspection.
* Inspect * Examine * Review * Verify * Control
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What does 'pious' mean?
Devoutly religious; exhibiting a deep reverence for religion and religious practices.
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What is a secondary meaning of 'pious'?
Exhibiting moral and ethical behavior, often with a sense of self-righteousness.
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Provide a synonym for 'pious'.
* Devout * Religious * Reverent * God-fearing * Faithful
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Define 'beguile'.
To charm, enchant, or deceive someone, often through flattery, persuasion, or cunning.
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What is a secondary meaning of 'beguile'?
To pass the time pleasantly, especially in a deceptive or distracting manner.
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Provide a synonym for 'beguile'.
* Charm * Enchant * Deceive * Seduce * Entice
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What does 'novel' mean in its primary sense?
New and original; not previously known or experienced.
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What is a secondary meaning of 'novel'?
A fictional book, often of moderate length, that tells a story or narrative.
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Provide a synonym for 'novel'.
* New * Original * Innovative * Fresh * Unique
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Define 'diatribe'.
A forceful and bitter verbal attack or criticism against someone or something.
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Provide a synonym for 'diatribe'.
* Tirade * Rant * Harangue * Invective * Vitriol
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What does 'immaculate' mean?
Perfectly clean, pure, or free from flaws; spotless or unblemished.
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Provide a synonym for 'immaculate'.
* Spotless * Clean * Pure * Flawless * Unblemished
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Define 'slander'.
The action of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.
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Provide a synonym for 'slander'.
* Defamation * Libel * Character assassination * Calumny * Vilification
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What does 'renounce' mean?
To formally declare one's abandonment or rejection of something, such as a belief, claim, or allegiance.
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What is a secondary meaning of 'renounce'?
To give up or relinquish a right, title, or possession voluntarily.
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Provide a synonym for 'renounce'.
* Reject * Abandon * Denounce * Repudiate * Forsake
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What does 'aghast' mean?
Filled with shock, terror, or amazement, often to the point of being speechless or unable to react.
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Provide a synonym for 'aghast'.
* Shocked * Horrified * Stunned * Appalled * Dumbfounded
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Define 'mundane'.
Lacking interest or excitement; dull, ordinary, or commonplace.
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Provide a synonym for 'mundane'.
* Ordinary * Dull * Boring * Routine * Commonplace
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What does 'comprehensive' mean?
Covering or including all aspects, elements, or subjects; complete and thorough.
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Provide a synonym for 'comprehensive'.
* Complete * Thorough * Exhaustive * In-depth * Full
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Define 'inimical'.
Tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly, hostile, or adverse in nature.
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Provide a synonym for 'inimical'.
* Hostile * Unfriendly * Harmful * Adverse * Detrimental
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What does 'autonomous' mean?
Having the freedom or capability to act independently; self-governing or self-regulating.
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Provide a synonym for 'autonomous'.
* Independent * Self-governing * Self-regulating * Self-sufficient * Self-contained
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Define 'caustic'.
Able to burn, corrode, or dissolve by chemical action; capable of causing irritation or sarcasm.
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Provide a synonym for 'caustic'.
* Corrosive * Acidic * Burning * Irritant * Astringent
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What is a secondary meaning of 'caustic'?
Sarcastic, cutting, biting, harsh, or sardonic.
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Define 'nettlesome'.
Causing annoyance or irritation; troublesome, bothersome, or vexing.
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Provide a synonym for 'nettlesome'.
* Annoying * Irritating * Troublesome * Vexing * Bothering
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What does 'belie' mean?
To fail to give a true impression of something; to misrepresent or contradict the reality or appearance of.
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Provide a synonym for 'belie'.
* Contradict * Misrepresent * Disguise * Mask * Falsify
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Define 'aphorism'.
A concise and often witty or insightful statement or observation that expresses a general truth or principle.
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Provide a synonym for 'aphorism'.
* Maxim * Saying * Proverb * Adage * Epigram
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What does 'unalloyed' mean?
Pure and complete; not mixed or diluted with anything else; undiluted or unadulterated.
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Provide a synonym for 'unalloyed'.
* Pure * Complete * Undiluted * Unadulterated * Absolute
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What is the primary meaning of 'aphorism'?
A concise statement or principle that expresses a general truth or observation. ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'He often quoted aphorisms from famous philosophers to illustrate his point.'
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List synonyms for 'aphorism'.
* Maxim * Saying * Proverb * Adage * Epigram
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What does 'unalloyed' mean?
Pure and complete; not mixed or diluted with anything else; undiluted or unadulterated. ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'Her unalloyed joy at receiving the award was evident in her smile.'
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List synonyms for 'unalloyed'.
* Pure * Complete * Undiluted * Unadulterated * Absolute
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Define 'rhapsody'.
An effusively enthusiastic or ecstatic expression of feeling; a state of elated emotion. ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'Her rhapsody of happiness was contagious, and everyone around her smiled.'
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What is a secondary meaning of 'rhapsody'?
A musical composition characterized by irregular, episodic form and an emotional and imaginative style. ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'The pianist played a beautiful rhapsody that moved the audience to tears.'
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List synonyms for 'rhapsody' (primary meaning).
* Ecstasy * Elation * Enthusiasm * Delight * Joy
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List synonyms for 'rhapsody' (secondary meaning).
* Composition * Piece * Work * Opus * Sonata
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What does 'ironclad' mean?
Extremely strong and resistant to damage; often used metaphorically to describe something that is very secure or well-protected. ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'The contract had an ironclad guarantee that ensured the product's quality.'
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What is a secondary meaning of 'ironclad'?
A type of warship protected by iron or steel armor. ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'The ironclad sailed into battle, its armor protecting it from enemy fire.'
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List synonyms for 'ironclad' (primary meaning).
* Impenetrable * Unbreakable * Secure * Strong * Indestructible
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List synonyms for 'ironclad' (secondary meaning).
* Warship * Battleship * Naval vessel * Armored ship * Iron-plated ship
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Define 'sham'.
Something that is fake, false, or intended to deceive; a counterfeit or imitation. ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'The antique vase turned out to be a sham, not an original.'
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List synonyms for 'sham'.
* Fake * Fraud * Counterfeit * Imitation * Pretend
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What is the primary meaning of 'sophist'?
A person who uses clever but deceptive arguments to persuade or deceive others; often associated with the practice of sophistry. ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'He was known as a cunning sophist, always finding ways to win debates regardless of the truth.'
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List synonyms for 'sophist'.
* Deceiver * Manipulator * Casuist * Disingenuous arguer * Fallacy user
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What does 'abrasive' mean?
Having a rough, harsh, or abrasive texture; causing friction or irritation when rubbed against something. ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'The abrasive surface of the sandpaper is used for smoothing wood.'
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List synonyms for 'abrasive'.
* Rough * Coarse * Gritty * Scratchy * Harsh
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Define 'refute'.
To prove a statement or argument to be false or incorrect by providing evidence or valid reasons; to disprove. ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'He was able to refute the accusations against him with concrete evidence.'
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List synonyms for 'refute'.
* Disprove * Dispute * Contradict * Invalidate * Challenge
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What does 'swindle' mean?
To deceive or cheat someone, often by using fraudulent schemes or false promises, to obtain money, goods, or services dishonestly. ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'He swindled investors out of millions of dollars with a Ponzi scheme.'
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List synonyms for 'swindle'.
* Deceive * Cheat * Defraud * Scam * Trick
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Define 'decipher'.
To convert a code, message, or other encoded information into ordinary language; to decode or interpret. ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'The cryptanalyst was able to decipher the enemy's secret code.'
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What is a secondary meaning of 'decipher'?
To understand or interpret something that is difficult or mysterious. ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'It took him a while to decipher the meaning of the ancient hieroglyphics.'
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List synonyms for 'decipher' (primary meaning).
* Decode * Decrypt * Translate * Interpret * Figure out
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List synonyms for 'decipher' (secondary meaning).
* Understand * Interpret * Solve * Decypher * Make sense of
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What does 'farsighted' mean?
Able to see distant objects more clearly than those nearby; having good vision for objects at a distance. ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'His farsightedness allowed him to spot the ship on the horizon long before others could.'
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What is a secondary meaning of 'farsighted'?
Able to anticipate or plan for the future; having the ability to make wise and forward-thinking decisions. ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'As a farsighted leader, he invested in technology that would benefit the company in the long run.'
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List synonyms for 'farsighted' (primary meaning).
* Hyperopic * Long-sighted * Visionary * Future-oriented * Anticipatory
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List synonyms for 'farsighted' (secondary meaning).
* Forward-thinking * Prescient * Strategic * Forward-looking * Insightful
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Define 'immure'.
To enclose or confine someone against their will, often within a wall or structure; to imprison or isolate. ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'The king decided to immure the traitor in the dungeon for life.'
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What is a secondary meaning of 'immure'?
To become enclosed or confined within a space or structure. ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'The explorers accidentally immured themselves in the ancient tomb.'
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List synonyms for 'immure'.
* Imprison * Confine * Incarcerate * Lock up * Isolate
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What does 'painstaking' mean?
Involving great care, effort, and attention to detail; meticulous and thorough. ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'The artist's painstaking work on the portrait resulted in a masterpiece.'
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List synonyms for 'painstaking'.
* Meticulous * Thorough * Careful * Diligent * Attentive
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Define 'attainment'.
The act of achieving or reaching a goal, objective, or level of success; the result of one's efforts. ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'Her attainment of a PhD was the culmination of years of hard work and dedication.'
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List synonyms for 'attainment'.
* Achievement * Accomplishment * Realization * Success * Fulfillment
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What does 'opaque' mean?
Not allowing light to pass through; not transparent or translucent; difficult to see through or understand. ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'The windows were opaque, providing privacy from the outside.'
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What is a secondary meaning of 'opaque'?
Difficult to understand. ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'The meaning of his poem was so opaque that no one could decipher it.'
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List synonyms for 'opaque'.
* Non-transparent * Cloudy * Hazy * Impenetrable * Obscure

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