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What is the primary meaning of ‘advert’?

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To refer to or mention something.

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What is a secondary meaning of ‘advert’?

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To draw attention to something, often indirectly.

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Provide a contextual usage example of ‘advert’ in its primary meaning.

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‘He adverted to the main issue during the discussion.’

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Provide a contextual usage example of ‘advert’ in its secondary meaning.

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‘She adverted the crowd’s attention to the ongoing performance.’

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List synonyms for ‘advert’.

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  • Refer
  • Mention
  • Allude
  • Note
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What is the primary meaning of ‘idyll’?

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A peaceful, picturesque scene or experience.

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What is a secondary meaning of ‘idyll’?

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A poem or prose describing a rural or pastoral scene.

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Provide a contextual usage example of ‘idyll’ in its primary meaning.

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‘The vacation was an idyllic escape from city life.’

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Provide a contextual usage example of ‘idyll’ in its secondary meaning.

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‘The poet wrote an idyll about the countryside.’

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List synonyms for ‘idyll’.

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  • Paradise
  • Bliss
  • Serenity
  • Arcadia
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What is the primary meaning of ‘philately’?

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The collection and study of postage stamps.

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Provide a contextual usage example of ‘philately’.

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‘His interest in philately began when he inherited his grandfather’s stamp collection.’

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List synonyms for ‘philately’.

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  • Stamp collecting
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What is the primary meaning of ‘inimitable’?

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So unique or exceptional that it cannot be imitated.

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Provide a contextual usage example of ‘inimitable’.

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‘Her inimitable style made her a fashion icon.’

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List synonyms for ‘inimitable’.

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  • Unique
  • Matchless
  • Peerless
  • Exceptional
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What is the primary meaning of ‘picayune’?

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Of little value or importance; trivial.

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What is a secondary meaning of ‘picayune’?

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Petty or small-minded.

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Provide a contextual usage example of ‘picayune’ in its primary meaning.

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‘They argued over picayune details that didn’t matter.’

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Provide a contextual usage example of ‘picayune’ in its secondary meaning.

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‘His picayune behavior annoyed his colleagues.’

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List synonyms for ‘picayune’.

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  • Trivial
  • Insignificant
  • Petty
  • Inconsequential
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What is the primary meaning of ‘variegated’?

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Having different colors or patterns.

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What is a secondary meaning of ‘variegated’?

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Diverse or varied in nature.

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Provide a contextual usage example of ‘variegated’ in its primary meaning.

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‘The garden was filled with variegated leaves and flowers.’

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Provide a contextual usage example of 'variegated' in its secondary meaning.
'The company offered a variegated range of services.'
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List synonyms for 'variegated'.
* Multicolored * Diverse * Varied * Assorted
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What is the primary meaning of 'effervescent'?
Bubbly, lively, or enthusiastic.
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What is a secondary meaning of 'effervescent'?
Giving off bubbles or fizz (in liquids).
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'effervescent' in its primary meaning.
'Her effervescent personality lit up the room.'
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'effervescent' in its secondary meaning.
'The effervescent soda fizzed in the glass.'
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List synonyms for 'effervescent'.
* Vivacious * Lively * Sparkling * Bubbly
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What is the primary meaning of 'satiate'?
To satisfy fully or to excess.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'satiate'.
'The meal was enough to satiate their hunger.'
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List synonyms for 'satiate'.
* Satisfy * Quench * Fill * Overindulge
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What is the primary meaning of 'vicissitude'?
A change or variation, often unexpected.
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What is a secondary meaning of 'vicissitude'?
The ups and downs of life.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'vicissitude' in its primary meaning.
'They adapted well to the vicissitudes of life abroad.'
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'vicissitude' in its secondary meaning.
'The vicissitude of fortune brought sudden wealth and fame.'
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List synonyms for 'vicissitude'.
* Change * Fluctuation * Shift * Variability
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What is the primary meaning of 'credence'?
Belief in or acceptance of something as true.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'credence'.
'The scientist’s research lent credence to the theory.'
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List synonyms for 'credence'.
* Belief * Trust * Confidence * Faith
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What is the primary meaning of 'gambol'?
To run or jump about playfully.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'gambol'.
'The lambs gambolled in the meadow.'
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List synonyms for 'gambol'.
* Frolic * Skip * Prance * Romp
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What is the primary meaning of 'fulminate'?
To criticize or protest vehemently.
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What is a secondary meaning of 'fulminate'?
To explode violently or flash like lightning.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'fulminate' in its primary meaning.
'He fulminated against the unfair policies.'
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'fulminate' in its secondary meaning.
'The chemicals began to fulminate unexpectedly.'
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List synonyms for 'fulminate'.
* Rail * Denounce * Protest * Explode
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What is the primary meaning of 'factitious'?
Artificially created or contrived.
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What is a secondary meaning of 'factitious'?
Not genuine or natural.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'factitious' in its primary meaning.
'The excitement was factitious, designed to promote sales.'
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'factitious' in its secondary meaning.
'The smile seemed factitious and insincere.'
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List synonyms for 'factitious'.
* Artificial * False * Contrived * Fake
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What is the primary meaning of 'enjoin'?
To direct or order someone to do something.
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What is a secondary meaning of 'enjoin'?
To prohibit someone from doing something.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'enjoin' in its primary meaning.
'The teacher enjoined the students to focus on their studies.'
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'enjoin' in its secondary meaning.
'The court enjoined him from contacting the witness.'
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List synonyms for 'enjoin'.
* Command * Direct * Prohibit * Instruct
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What is the primary meaning of 'rail'?
To criticize or complain angrily.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'rail'.
'She railed against the injustice of the system.'
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List synonyms for 'rail'.
* Complain * Protest * Criticize * Denounce
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What is the primary meaning of 'coterie'?
A small, exclusive group of people with shared interests.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'coterie'.
'The author’s coterie of loyal fans attended every book signing.'
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List synonyms for 'coterie'.
* Clique * Circle * Group * Club
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What is the primary meaning of 'iniquitous'?
Morally wrong, wicked, or unjust.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'iniquitous'.
'The iniquitous actions of the dictator shocked the world.'
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List synonyms for 'iniquitous'.
* Evil * Unjust * Sinful * Immoral
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What is the primary meaning of 'guy'?
A rope, cable, or cord used to steady or guide something.
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What is a secondary meaning of 'guy'?
To ridicule or make fun of someone.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'guy' in its primary meaning.
'The tent was secured with a guy rope.'
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'guy' in its secondary meaning.
'He was guyed mercilessly for his outdated fashion sense.'
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List synonyms for 'guy'.
* Rope * Guide * Ridicule * Mock
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What is the primary meaning of 'luminous'?
Emitting or reflecting light; bright or shining.
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What is a secondary meaning of 'luminous'?
Clear or intellectually enlightening.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'luminous' in its primary meaning.
'The moon was luminous in the night sky.'
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'luminous' in its secondary meaning.
'Her luminous ideas inspired the team.'
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List synonyms for 'luminous'.
* Bright * Shining * Radiant * Enlightening
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What is the primary meaning of 'belabor'?
To argue or elaborate on something excessively.
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What is a secondary meaning of 'belabor'?
To attack or criticize harshly.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'belabor' in its primary meaning.
'He belabored the point until everyone lost interest.'
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'belabor' in its secondary meaning.
'The critics belabored her performance without justification.'
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List synonyms for 'belabor'.
* Overemphasize * Dwell on * Harp on * Criticize
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What is the primary meaning of 'wend'?
To proceed or go in a specific direction, often slowly or indirectly.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'wend'.
'We wended our way through the forest trails.'
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List synonyms for 'wend'.
* Meander * Proceed * Traverse * Journey
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What is the primary meaning of 'apostate'?
A person who renounces a religious or political belief.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'apostate'.
'He was labeled an apostate for leaving the faith.'
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List synonyms for 'apostate'.
* Defector * Traitor * Renegade * Dissenter
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What is the primary meaning of 'vug'?
A small cavity in rock, often lined with crystals.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'vug'.
'The vug in the rock contained sparkling quartz crystals.'
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List synonyms for 'vug'.
* Cavity * Hole * Void * Hollow
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What is the primary meaning of 'synchronous'?
Occurring at the same time or operating in unison.
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What is a secondary meaning of 'synchronous'?
Relating to simultaneous events or operations.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'synchronous' in its primary meaning.
'The dancers moved in synchronous harmony.'
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'synchronous' in its secondary meaning.
'The satellites were placed in synchronous orbit.'
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List synonyms for 'synchronous'.
* Simultaneous * Concurrent * Coordinated
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What is the primary meaning of 'demure'?
Reserved, modest, or shy in behavior or appearance.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'demure'.
'She gave a demure smile during the interview.'
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List synonyms for 'demure'.
* Modest * Reserved * Reticent * Shy
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What is the primary meaning of 'progeny'?
Offspring or descendants.
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What is a secondary meaning of 'progeny'?
A result or product of something.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'progeny' in its primary meaning.
'The lioness protected her progeny fiercely.'
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'progeny' in its secondary meaning.
'The artist’s work was the progeny of years of practice.'
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List synonyms for 'progeny'.
* Offspring * Descendants * Issue * Children
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What is the primary meaning of 'allude'?
To refer to something indirectly or casually.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'allude'.
'He alluded to his past achievements without being boastful.'
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List synonyms for 'allude'.
* Refer * Hint * Imply * Mention
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What is the primary meaning of 'refulgent'?
Shining brightly or radiantly.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'refulgent'.
'The refulgent glow of the sunset captivated everyone.'
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List synonyms for 'refulgent'.
* Radiant * Glowing * Shining * Lustrous
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What is the primary meaning of 'lachrymose'?
Tearful or prone to weeping.
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What is a secondary meaning of 'lachrymose'?
Inducing tears or sadness.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'lachrymose' in its primary meaning.
'She became lachrymose during the emotional speech.'
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'lachrymose' in its secondary meaning.
'The movie’s lachrymose ending left the audience in tears.'
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List synonyms for 'lachrymose'.
* Tearful * Weepy * Mournful * Sorrowful
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What is the primary meaning of 'perfectly'?
In a flawless or ideal manner.
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What is a secondary meaning of 'perfectly'?
Completely or absolutely.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'perfectly' in its primary meaning.
'She executed the routine perfectly.'
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'perfectly' in its secondary meaning.
'He was perfectly satisfied with the outcome.'
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List synonyms for 'perfectly'.
* Flawlessly * Completely * Entirely * Absolutely
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What is the primary meaning of 'moribund'?
At the point of death or in terminal decline.
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What is a secondary meaning of 'moribund'?
In a state of inactivity or stagnation.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'moribund' in its primary meaning.
'The patient was moribund and required immediate care.'
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'moribund' in its secondary meaning.
'The moribund economy needed significant reforms.'
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List synonyms for 'moribund'.
* Dying * Declining * Stagnant * Failing
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What is the primary meaning of 'redolent'?
Having a strong smell; fragrant.
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What is a secondary meaning of 'redolent'?
Reminiscent or suggestive of something.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'redolent' in its primary meaning.
'The kitchen was redolent with the aroma of baking bread.'
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'redolent' in its secondary meaning.
'The poem was redolent of her childhood memories.'
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List synonyms for 'redolent'.
* Fragrant * Aromatic * Suggestive * Evocative
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What is the primary meaning of 'lackluster'?
Lacking vitality, energy, or brightness.
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What is a secondary meaning of 'lackluster'?
Mediocre or uninspiring.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'lackluster' in its primary meaning.
'The athlete’s lackluster performance disappointed his fans.'
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'lackluster' in its secondary meaning.
'The lackluster sales report worried the managers.'
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List synonyms for 'lackluster'.
* Dull * Uninspired * Lifeless * Mediocre
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What is the primary meaning of 'debonair'?
Charming, confident, and stylish.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'debonair'.
'The debonair gentleman impressed everyone at the party.'
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List synonyms for 'debonair'.
* Suave * Elegant * Sophisticated * Polished
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What is the primary meaning of 'odium'?
Widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone.
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What is a secondary meaning of 'odium'?
Disgrace or infamy resulting from hateful actions.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'odium' in its primary meaning.
'His betrayal brought odium from all his colleagues.'
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List synonyms for 'odium'.
* Hatred * Disgrace * Contempt * Infamy
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What is the primary meaning of 'augury'?
A sign or omen of what will happen in the future.
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What is a secondary meaning of 'augury'?
The practice of interpreting omens.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'augury' in its primary meaning.
'The dark clouds were an augury of an impending storm.'
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'augury' in its secondary meaning.
'In ancient times, augury was often used to guide decisions.'
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List synonyms for 'augury'.
* Omen * Sign * Prophecy * Forewarning
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What is the primary meaning of 'propound'?
To put forward an idea or theory for consideration.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'propound'.
'The scientist propounded a new theory on climate change.'
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List synonyms for 'propound'.
* Propose * Suggest * Advocate * Postulate
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What is the primary meaning of 'rebus'?
A puzzle using pictures, symbols, or letters to represent words or phrases.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'rebus'.
'The rebus on the card was challenging to decipher.'
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List synonyms for 'rebus'.
* Puzzle * Riddle
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What is the primary meaning of 'tamp'?
To press or pack something down firmly.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'tamp'.
'He tamped the soil around the base of the plant.'
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List synonyms for 'tamp'.
* Pack * Press * Compress * Compact
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What is the primary meaning of 'epistle'?
A letter or written communication, often formal or literary.
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What is a secondary meaning of 'epistle'?
A book of the New Testament in the form of a letter.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'epistle' in its primary meaning.
'He wrote a heartfelt epistle to his old friend.'
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'epistle' in its secondary meaning.
'The Epistles of Paul are studied in theology classes.'
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List synonyms for 'epistle'.
* Letter * Missive * Message
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What is the primary meaning of 'extirpate'?
To destroy completely or root out.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'extirpate'.
'The invasive species was extirpated from the region.'
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List synonyms for 'extirpate'.
* Eradicate * Eliminate * Uproot * Exterminate
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What is the primary meaning of 'rigmarole'?
A lengthy and complicated process or story.
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What is a secondary meaning of 'rigmarole'?
Nonsense or foolish talk.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'rigmarole' in its primary meaning.
'The bureaucratic rigmarole delayed the project for months.'
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'rigmarole' in its secondary meaning.
'He went on with a rigmarole about his weekend plans.'
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List synonyms for 'rigmarole'.
* Fuss * Complexity * Nonsense
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What is the primary meaning of 'remonstrate'?
To protest or argue against something.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'remonstrate'.
'She remonstrated with the manager about the unfair policy.'
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List synonyms for 'remonstrate'.
* Protest * Object * Complain * Oppose
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What is the primary meaning of 'denouement'?
The final outcome or resolution of a story or situation.
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What is a secondary meaning of 'denouement'?
The clarification of a plot's climax.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'denouement' in its primary meaning.
'The movie’s denouement tied up all the loose ends.'
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'denouement' in its secondary meaning.
'The novel’s denouement revealed the true villain.'
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List synonyms for 'denouement'.
* Resolution * Conclusion * Climax * Outcome
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What is the primary meaning of 'tautology'?
The unnecessary repetition of an idea in different words.
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What is a secondary meaning of 'tautology'?
A redundant statement or expression.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'tautology' in its primary meaning.
'The phrase 'free gift' is a classic example of tautology.'
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List synonyms for 'tautology'.
* Redundancy * Repetition * Circularity
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What is the primary meaning of 'fortuity'?
A chance occurrence or accident.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'fortuity'.
'Meeting her old friend at the airport was a fortuity.'
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List synonyms for 'fortuity'.
* Accident * Chance * Coincidence * Serendipity
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What is the primary meaning of 'vainglorious'?
Excessively proud of oneself or one’s achievements.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'vainglorious'.
'His vainglorious boasting annoyed everyone at the party.'
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List synonyms for 'vainglorious'.
* Boastful * Arrogant * Conceited * Egotistical
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What is the primary meaning of 'recess'?
A break or pause in activity.
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What is a secondary meaning of 'recess'?
A hollow space or indentation in a surface.
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'recess' in its primary meaning.
'The judge called for a brief recess during the trial.'
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Provide a contextual usage example of 'recess' in its secondary meaning.
'The sculpture was displayed in a recess in the wall.'
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List synonyms for 'recess'.
* Break * Pause * Interval * Intermission
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What is the primary meaning of vainglorious?
Excessively proud of oneself or one’s achievements ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'His vainglorious boasting annoyed everyone at the party.'
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What are synonyms for vainglorious?
* Boastful * Arrogant * Conceited * Egotistical ## Footnote These terms reflect similar meanings related to excessive pride.
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What is the primary meaning of recess?
A break or pause in activity ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'The judge called for a brief recess during the trial.'
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What is a secondary meaning of recess?
A hollow space or indentation in a surface ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'The sculpture was displayed in a recess in the wall.'
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What are synonyms for recess?
* Break * Pause * Niche * Alcove ## Footnote These terms relate to the concept of a break or an indentation.
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What is the primary meaning of inveigh?
To speak or write with great hostility or protest ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'The politician inveighed against the new tax policy.'
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What are synonyms for inveigh?
* Criticize * Condemn * Rail * Protest ## Footnote These terms convey similar sentiments of strong disapproval.
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What is the primary meaning of cache?
A hidden store of goods, supplies, or information ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'The hikers discovered a cache of supplies in the cave.'
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What is a secondary meaning of cache?
Storage for frequently used computer data ## Footnote Contextual Usage: 'The browser’s cache stores data for quicker access.'
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What are synonyms for cache?
* Hoard * Stockpile * Reserve ## Footnote These terms relate to the idea of storing items for future use.

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