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What does it mean to be optimistic?

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Having a positive outlook on life or a situation; expecting the best possible outcome.

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What is a synonym for optimistic?

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Positive
Hopeful
Upbeat
Confident
Favorable

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Define infelicity.

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Unhappiness, inappropriateness, or a lack of fitness or suitability in a situation, expression, or choice.

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What is a synonym for infelicity?

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Inappropriateness
Unsuitability
Unhappiness
Unpleasantness
Misfortune

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What is an accolade?

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An award, honor, or expression of praise or approval, often given for outstanding achievements or contributions.

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Provide a contextual usage of the term accolade.

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The actor received the highest accolade of the evening for his exceptional performance.

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What does stolid mean?

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Having or showing little or no emotion; calm and unemotional, especially in difficult situations.

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What is a synonym for stolid?

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Calm
Unemotional
Impassive
Stoic
Indifferent

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Define tenable.

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Capable of being defended or maintained; reasonable and valid.

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What is a synonym for tenable?

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Defensible
Valid
Reasonable
Sound
Justifiable

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What does pliant mean?

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Easily bent, flexible, or adaptable; capable of being shaped or influenced.

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Provide a contextual usage of the term pliant.

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The pliant material was ideal for creating intricate sculptures.

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What is a synonym for pliant?

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Flexible
Adaptable
Supple
Malleable
Bendable

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Define provocative.

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Causing a strong reaction, often of a sexual or emotional nature; arousing interest, attention, or controversy.

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What is a synonym for provocative?

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Arousing
Sensual
Stimulating
Seductive
Alluring

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What does tyrannical mean?

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Exercising oppressive and cruel power or authority over others; dictatorial and unjust.

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What is a synonym for tyrannical?

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Oppressive
Dictatorial
Authoritarian
Autocratic
Despotic

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Define dirge.

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A mournful song, poem, or piece of music, often associated with funerals or expressing grief and sorrow.

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What is a synonym for dirge?

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Lament
Requiem
Elegy
Funeral song
Threnody

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What does duplicitous mean?

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Deceitful, dishonest, or intentionally misleading, often by saying one thing while meaning another.

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What is a synonym for duplicitous?

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Deceitful
Dishonest
Two-faced
Double-dealing
Cunning

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Define aloof.

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Distant or reserved in manner or behavior; emotionally detached or uninvolved.

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What is a synonym for aloof?

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Reserved
Distant
Remote
Detached
Uninvolved

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What does quotidian mean?

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Relating to or characteristic of everyday life; ordinary, mundane, or commonplace.

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What is a synonym for quotidian?
*Everyday* *Ordinary* *Routine* *Commonplace* *Mundane*
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Define morbid.
Characterized by an abnormal or unhealthy interest in disturbing or gruesome subjects, often related to death or disease.
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What is a synonym for morbid?
*Macabre* *Gruesome* *Unhealthy* *Disturbing* *Dark*
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What does counterintuitive mean?
Contrary to what one would intuitively expect or consider obvious; defying common sense or logic.
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What is a synonym for counterintuitive?
*Contradictory* *Unintuitive* *Illogical* *Paradoxical* *Unexpected*
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Define circumspect.
Wary and unwilling to take risks; cautious and attentive to potential consequences.
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What is a synonym for circumspect?
*Cautious* *Prudent* *Wary* *Careful* *Vigilant*
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What does extempore mean?
Spoken or performed without preparation; impromptu or improvised.
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What is a synonym for extempore?
*Impromptu* *Improvised* *Unrehearsed* *Unprepared* *Spontaneous*
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Define enfeeble.
To weaken or make feeble; to reduce strength or vitality.
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What is a synonym for enfeeble?
*Weaken* *Debilitate* *Impair* *Diminish* *Sap*
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What does gloom mean?
A state of darkness, sadness, or despondency; a feeling of being low-spirited and unhappy.
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What is a synonym for gloom?
*Darkness* *Sadness* *Despondency* *Melancholy* *Depression*
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Define unsettle.
To disturb, make uneasy, or create a sense of insecurity or instability.
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What is a synonym for unsettle?
*Disturb* *Upset* *Disquiet* *Perturb* *Agitate*
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What does peccadillo mean?
A minor or trivial fault or sin; a small, often harmless wrongdoing.
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What is a synonym for peccadillo?
*Fault* *Flaw* *Misdemeanor* *Indiscretion* *Foible*
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Define uninformed.
Lacking knowledge or awareness; not having sufficient information or education.
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What is a synonym for uninformed?
*Ignorant* *Uneducated* *Ill-informed* *Clueless* *Unaware*
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Define scant.
Insufficient or limited in quantity, extent, or degree; not enough.
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What is a synonym for scant?
*Insufficient* *Limited* *Inadequate* *Sparse* *Deficient*
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What does undiminished mean?
Not reduced or decreased in size, quantity, or intensity; remaining at full strength.
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What is a synonym for undiminished?
*Unchanged* *Unaltered* *Unabated* *Intact* *Unaffected*
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Define pastoral.
Relating to the countryside or rural life, often characterized by a peaceful and idyllic setting.
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What is a synonym for pastoral?
*Rural* *Countryside* *Rustic* *Idyllic* *Agrarian*
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What does outmoded mean?
No longer in fashion, use, or production; outdated or obsolete.
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What is a synonym for outmoded?
*Obsolete* *Outdated* *Antiquated* *Old-fashioned* *Archaic*
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Define disingenuous.
Not candid or sincere; pretending to be honest or straightforward while actually hiding one's true motives or feelings.
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What is a synonym for disingenuous?
*Insincere* *Deceptive* *Hypocritical* *False* *Two-faced*
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What does imperious mean?
Assuming authority or commanding in a haughty and arrogant manner; domineering.
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What is a synonym for imperious?
*Authoritative* *Domineering* *Arrogant* *Haughty* *Dictatorial*
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Define dissimilar.
Not alike; different in characteristics, appearance, or nature.
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What is a synonym for dissimilar?
*Different* *Unlike* *Unalike* *Divergent* *Heterogeneous*
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What does lassitude mean?
A state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy or enthusiasm.
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What is a synonym for lassitude?
*Weariness* *Fatigue* *Exhaustion* *Tiredness* *Listlessness*
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Define evade.
To escape or avoid, especially through cleverness or deceit.
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What is a synonym for evade?
*Elude* *Circumvent* *Escape* *Avoid* *Dodge*
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What does incidental mean?
Occurring as a minor or unintended part of something more significant; secondary or minor.
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What is a synonym for incidental?
*Minor* *Secondary* *Unintentional* *Accidental* *Subsidiary*
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What does detached mean?
Not emotionally involved or connected; showing a lack of interest or concern.
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What is a synonym for detached?
*Unemotional* *Indifferent* *Aloof* *Disinterested* *Distant*
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What is the primary meaning of 'detached'?
Not emotionally involved or connected; showing a lack of interest or concern. ## Footnote Examples: 'He remained detached from the argument, refusing to take sides.'
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List some synonyms for 'detached'.
* Unemotional * Indifferent * Aloof * Disinterested * Distant
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What does 'disgorge' mean?
To expel or discharge something rapidly and violently, often in large quantities. ## Footnote Examples: 'The volcano began to disgorge lava and ash.'
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Provide synonyms for 'disgorge'.
* Spew * Eject * Vomit * Erupt * Gush
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What is the primary meaning of 'evade'?
To avoid or escape from something. ## Footnote Examples: 'The fugitive managed to evade capture.'
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List synonyms for 'evade'.
* Avoid * Escape * Dodge * Elude
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Define 'fusion'.
The process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity; the merging or blending of elements. ## Footnote Examples: 'The fusion of different cultures in the city created a unique community.'
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What does 'derivative' mean?
Derived from something else; not original but based on a source. ## Footnote Examples: 'The artwork was criticized for being derivative of famous paintings.'
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What is the primary meaning of 'copious'?
Abundant in quantity or number; plentiful or overflowing. ## Footnote Examples: 'She took copious notes during the lecture.'
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What is a 'penchant'?
A strong liking or preference for something. ## Footnote Examples: 'He had a penchant for collecting rare coins.'
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What does 'serendipitous' mean?
Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way; fortuitous. ## Footnote Examples: 'Their serendipitous meeting led to a lifelong friendship.'
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Define 'bravado'.
A bold or swaggering display of courage or confidence, often intended to impress or intimidate. ## Footnote Examples: 'His bravado on the battlefield inspired his fellow soldiers.'
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What is the primary meaning of 'compromise'?
An agreement or settlement reached through mutual concessions or by finding a middle ground.
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List synonyms for 'compromise'.
* Agreement * Settlement * Resolution * Accord * Bargain
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What does 'unpropitious' mean?
Not favorable or likely to lead to success; unfavorable or unlucky. ## Footnote Examples: 'The unpropitious weather conditions forced the cancellation of the event.'
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What is the primary meaning of 'fawn'?
To exhibit excessive affection, flattery, or admiration, often to gain favor or approval. ## Footnote Examples: 'She would often fawn over her boss.'
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Define 'curmudgeon'.
A person, typically an older one, who is grumpy, ill-tempered, and often critical or irritable. ## Footnote Examples: 'The old curmudgeon next door always complained.'
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What does 'inept' mean?
Lacking skill, ability, or competence; not capable of performing a task effectively. ## Footnote Examples: 'His inept handling of the project resulted in mistakes.'

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