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What is the primary meaning of ‘fulcrum’?

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The point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots; a thing that plays a central or essential role in an activity or situation.

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What are synonyms for ‘fulcrum’?

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  • Pivot
  • Center
  • Support
  • Anchor
  • Base
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What is the primary meaning of ‘miscreant’?

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A person who has done something wrong or unlawful; a villain or criminal.

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What are synonyms for ‘miscreant’?

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  • Criminal
  • Wrongdoer
  • Offender
  • Delinquent
  • Malefactor
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What does ‘apropos’ mean in a primary context?

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With regard to; concerning; relevant or appropriate to the subject being discussed.

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What are synonyms for ‘apropos’?

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  • Relevant
  • Pertinent
  • Appropriate
  • Related
  • Suitable
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What is the primary meaning of ‘mounting’?

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The action or process of mounting or climbing something; increasing; rising; becoming more intense or significant.

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What are synonyms for ‘mounting’?

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  • Climbing
  • Ascent
  • Scaling
  • Clambering
  • Ascension
  • Increasing
  • Rising
  • Escalating
  • Growing
  • Intensifying
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What is the primary meaning of ‘tacit’?

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Understood or implied without being explicitly stated; unspoken; implicit.

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What are synonyms for ‘tacit’?

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  • Implicit
  • Unspoken
  • Implied
  • Unsaid
  • Inferred
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What is the primary meaning of ‘conjecture’?

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An opinion or conclusion based on incomplete information; speculation; guesswork.

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What are synonyms for ‘conjecture’?

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  • Speculation
  • Guesswork
  • Surmise
  • Hypothesis
  • Supposition
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What is the primary meaning of ‘enervate’?

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To cause someone to feel drained of energy or vitality; to weaken or debilitate.

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What are synonyms for ‘enervate’?

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  • Weaken
  • Debilitate
  • Exhaust
  • Drain
  • Sap
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What is the primary meaning of ‘mellow’?

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(Of a person’s character) Pleasantly gentle and agreeable; relaxed and easygoing.

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What are synonyms for ‘mellow’?

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  • Easygoing
  • Relaxed
  • Gentle
  • Amiable
  • Pleasant
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What is the primary meaning of ‘ravage’?

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Cause severe and extensive damage to; destroy or devastate.

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What are synonyms for ‘ravage’?

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  • Destroy
  • Devastate
  • Ruin
  • Wreck
  • Lay waste to
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What is the primary meaning of ‘perfidy’?

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Deceitfulness; untrustworthiness; betrayal of trust, especially in matters of loyalty and faith.

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What are synonyms for ‘perfidy’?

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  • Betrayal
  • Treachery
  • Deceit
  • Disloyalty
  • Infidelity
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What is the primary meaning of ‘code’?

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A system of words, letters, figures, or other symbols used to represent others, especially for the purposes of secrecy.

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What are synonyms for ‘code’?

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  • Cipher
  • Cryptogram
  • Key
  • Symbol
  • Secret language
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What is the primary meaning of ‘fluster’?

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To agitate or confuse someone; to make someone nervous or flustered.

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What are synonyms for ‘fluster’?

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  • Agitate
  • Confuse
  • Rattle
  • Upset
  • Disconcert
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What is the primary meaning of 'zeal'?
Great energy, enthusiasm, or passion in pursuit of a cause or an objective.
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What are synonyms for 'zeal'?
* Enthusiasm * Passion * Eagerness * Fervor * Devotion
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What is the primary meaning of 'aesthetic'?
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; visually pleasing.
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What are synonyms for 'aesthetic'?
* Beautiful * Artistic * Attractive * Lovely * Pleasing
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What is the primary meaning of 'elitist'?
Belonging to or characteristic of a select group, especially one with high standards or superior abilities; favoring or practicing elitism.
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What are synonyms for 'elitist'?
* Exclusive * Select * Privileged * Superior * Snobbish
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What is the primary meaning of 'extol'?
Praise enthusiastically; to laud or acclaim.
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What are synonyms for 'extol'?
* Praise * Laud * Applaud * Celebrate * Commend
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What is the primary meaning of 'turpitude'?
Depravity; wickedness; a corrupt act or behavior.
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What are synonyms for 'turpitude'?
* Depravity * Wickedness * Evil * Corruption * Immorality
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What is the primary meaning of 'exegesis'?
Critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious one.
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What are synonyms for 'exegesis'?
* Interpretation * Explanation * Commentary * Analysis * Commentary
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What is the primary meaning of 'recourse'?
The act of seeking help, assistance, or protection from someone or something; a source of help or solution.
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What are synonyms for 'recourse'?
* Assistance * Help * Aid * Support * Solution
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What is the primary meaning of 'economical'?
Giving good value or return in relation to the resources used; efficient; cost-effective.
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What are synonyms for 'economical'?
* Cost-effective * Efficient * Thrifty * Frugal * Budget-friendly
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What is the primary meaning of 'supplant'?
To take the place of another, typically by force or scheming; to replace or displace.
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What are synonyms for 'supplant'?
* Replace * Displace * Override * Oust * Usurp
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What is the primary meaning of 'forbear'?
To refrain or abstain from; to exercise restraint or patience.
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What are synonyms for 'forbear'?
* Refrain * Abstain * Avoid * Hold back * Restrain
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What is the primary meaning of 'economy'?
The wealth and resources of a country or region, especially in terms of production and consumption of goods and services.
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What are synonyms for 'economy'?
* Financial system * Monetary system * Economic system * Fiscal system * Trade
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What is the primary meaning of 'oust'?
To expel or remove someone from a position or place, often forcibly.
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What are synonyms for 'oust'?
* Expel * Remove * Eject * Displace * Overthrow
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What is the primary meaning of 'obsolete'?
No longer in use or no longer relevant; outdated; antiquated.
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What are synonyms for 'obsolete'?
* Outdated * Outmoded * Antiquated * Extinct * Old-fashioned
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What is the primary meaning of 'voluble'?
Speaking or expressing oneself readily, fluently, and with ease; talkative.
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What are synonyms for 'voluble'?
* Talkative * Chatty * Loquacious * Glib * Fluent
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What is the primary meaning of 'synthesize'?
To combine or blend different elements or components to create a coherent whole; to integrate or amalgamate.
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What are synonyms for 'synthesize'?
* Combine * Blend * Fuse * Integrate * Amalgamate
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What is the primary meaning of 'thoroughgoing'?
Complete and comprehensive; carried out to the fullest extent; thorough and exhaustive.
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What are synonyms for 'thoroughgoing'?
* Comprehensive * Exhaustive * In-depth * Complete * Rigorous
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What is the primary meaning of 'perseverance'?
Steadfastness in doing something despite difficulties or delays in achieving success; persistence.
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What are synonyms for 'perseverance'?
* Persistence * Tenacity * Determination * Resolve * Grit
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What is the primary meaning of 'ideology'?
A system of ideas, beliefs, or principles, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
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What are synonyms for 'ideology'?
* Belief system * Philosophy * Doctrine * Creed * Weltanschauung
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What is the primary meaning of 'aspersion'?
An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something; a damaging or disparaging remark.
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What are synonyms for 'aspersion'?
* Slander * Defamation * Libel * Insinuation * Calumny
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What is the primary meaning of 'abrogate'?
To repeal or abolish a law, custom, or agreement formally or officially.
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What are synonyms for 'abrogate'?
* Repeal * Annul * Revoke * Nullify * Cancel
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What is the primary meaning of 'risible'?
Capable of causing laughter; laughable or amusing.
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What are synonyms for 'risible'?
* Laughable * Amusing * Funny * Comical * Hilarious
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What is the primary meaning of 'eradicate'?
To completely destroy or eliminate something; to remove or erase entirely.
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What are synonyms for 'eradicate'?
* Eliminate * Exterminate * Wipe out * Obliterate * Annihilate
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What is the primary meaning of 'fanciful'?
Overly imaginative or whimsical; based on fancy rather than reality.
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What are synonyms for 'fanciful'?
* Imaginative * Whimsical * Unrealistic * Dreamy * Fantastical
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What is the primary meaning of 'coalesce'?
To come together and form a single group, mass, or whole; to unite or merge.
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What are synonyms for 'coalesce'?
* Unite * Merge * Combine * Fuse * Integrate
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What is the primary meaning of 'partisan'?
A strong supporter of a particular party, cause, or person; someone who is biased or prejudiced in favor of a specific group.
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What are synonyms for 'partisan'?
* Supporter * Advocate * Devotee * Follower * Fanatic
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What is the primary meaning of 'tractable'?
Easily controlled or managed; obedient and willing to cooperate.
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What are synonyms for 'tractable'?
* Obedient * Compliant * Cooperative * Docile * Amenable
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What is the primary meaning of 'venerate'?
To regard or treat with deep respect, reverence, or admiration.
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What are synonyms for 'venerate'?
* Revere * Worship * Idolize * Admire * Honor
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What is the primary meaning of 'extraneous'?
Irrelevant or unrelated to the subject or matter at hand; not essential or necessary.
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What are synonyms for 'extraneous'?
* Irrelevant * Unnecessary * Superfluous * Unrelated * Inapplicable
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What is the primary meaning of 'frivolous'?
Lacking in seriousness or importance; not worth serious consideration; trivial or silly.
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What are synonyms for 'frivolous'?
* Trivial * Silly * Light-hearted * Inconsequential * Petty
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What is the primary meaning of 'spurn'?
To reject or refuse something, often with disdain or contempt; to scornfully disregard.
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What are synonyms for 'spurn'?
* Reject * Dismiss * Decline * Repudiate * Refuse
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What is the primary meaning of 'antithesis'?
The direct opposite of something; a contrast or opposition between two things.
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What are synonyms for 'antithesis'?
* Opposite * Contrast * Contradiction * Counterpart * Reverse
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What is the primary meaning of 'inveigle'?
To persuade or entice someone to do something through flattery or deceit; to coax or seduce.
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What are synonyms for 'inveigle'?
* Persuade * Entice
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What is the primary meaning of 'antithesis'?
A striking difference between two things ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'His optimism was the antithesis of her pessimism, creating a striking difference in their outlooks.'
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List synonyms for 'antithesis'.
* Opposite * Contrast * Contradiction * Counterpart * Reverse
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What does 'inveigle' mean?
To persuade or entice someone to do something through flattery or deceit ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'He tried to inveigle her into joining his business venture by promising great success.'
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List synonyms for 'inveigle'.
* Persuade * Entice * Coax * Seduce * Tempt
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Define 'potent'.
Having great power, influence, or effectiveness; strong or mighty ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'The medicine proved to be potent in curing the patient's illness, bringing rapid improvement.'
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List synonyms for 'potent'.
* Powerful * Strong * Mighty * Effective * Influential
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What does 'contrite' mean?
Feeling remorseful or guilty for one's actions; deeply sorry and repentant ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'His contrite apology showed that he genuinely regretted his hurtful words and actions.'
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List synonyms for 'contrite'.
* Remorseful * Penitent * Sorry * Repentant * Regretful
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Define 'dissent'.
To hold or express opinions that differ from those officially held or commonly accepted; disagreement or opposition ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'The members of the committee had a dissenting view on the proposed policy, leading to a lively debate.'
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List synonyms for 'dissent'.
* Disagreement * Opposition * Disapproval * Discord * Conflict
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What is the primary meaning of 'apathy'?
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern; indifference or emotional detachment ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'His apathy towards the social issues of the community surprised everyone, as he rarely showed any interest.'
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List synonyms for 'apathy'.
* Indifference * Detachment * Unconcern * Apathetic * Lack of interest
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Define 'languid'.
Lacking in energy or vitality; slow, relaxed, and lethargic in manner or movement ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'After a long day at work, she felt languid and just wanted to rest on the couch.'
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List synonyms for 'languid'.
* Lethargic * Listless * Slow * Relaxed * Sluggish
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What does 'portend' mean?
To be a sign or warning that something significant is likely to happen; to foreshadow or presage ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'The dark clouds and thunderstorm portended a severe weather event that evening.'
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List synonyms for 'portend'.
* Foreshadow * Presage * Predict * Foretell * Herald

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