Deck 9 Flashcards
(172 cards)
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What is the primary meaning of ‘candid’?
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Frank, open, honest in expression.
Examples include informal photographs or remarks that are straightforward.
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Provide synonyms for ‘candid’.
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- Forthright
- Blunt
- Straightforward
- Unvarnished
- Honest
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What is the primary meaning of ‘sordid’?
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Involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt.
Examples include tales of bribery and living in squalid conditions.
4
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List synonyms for ‘sordid’.
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- Seedy
- Sleazy
- Corrupt
- Degenerate
- Unseemly
5
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Define ‘deportment’.
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A person’s behavior or manners.
6
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What is the secondary meaning of ‘deportment’?
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The way a person stands and walks, particularly as an element of etiquette.
7
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Provide synonyms for ‘deportment’.
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- Demeanor
- Conduct
- Behavior
- Bearing
- Manner
8
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What is the primary meaning of ‘covert’?
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Not openly acknowledged or displayed.
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What is the secondary meaning of ‘covert’?
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A thicket in which game can hide.
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List synonyms for ‘covert’.
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- Secret
- Concealed
- Hidden
- Undercover
- Clandestine
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What does ‘harmonious’ mean?
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Forming a pleasing or consistent whole.
12
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Provide synonyms for ‘harmonious’.
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- Congruous
- Compatible
- Congenial
- Accordant
- Synchronized
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What is the primary meaning of ‘fret’?
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To be visibly worried or anxious.
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What is the secondary meaning of ‘fret’?
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Gradually wear away something by rubbing or gnawing.
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List synonyms for ‘fret’.
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- Worry
- Agonize
- Stew
- Chafe
- Brood
16
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Define ‘antipathy’.
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A deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion.
17
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Provide synonyms for ‘antipathy’.
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- Hostility
- Aversion
- Dislike
- Animosity
- Loathing
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What is the primary meaning of ‘industrious’?
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Diligent and hard-working.
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List synonyms for ‘industrious’.
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- Hardworking
- Diligent
- Assiduous
- Laborious
- Energetic
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What does ‘construe’ mean?
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Interpret (a word or action) in a particular way.
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Provide synonyms for ‘construe’.
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- Interpret
- Understand
- Decode
- Analyze
- Deduce
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What is the primary meaning of ‘sanction’?
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A threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule.
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What is the secondary meaning of ‘sanction’?
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Official permission or approval for an action.
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List synonyms for ‘sanction’.
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- Penalty
- Embargo
- Ban
- Authorization
- Approval
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Define 'bemuse'.
Puzzle, confuse, or bewilder.
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What is the contextual usage of 'bemuse'?
The abstract painting bemused the viewers.
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List synonyms for 'bemuse'.
* Confound
* Perplex
* Mystify
* Bewilder
* Flummox
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What is the primary meaning of 'superfluous'?
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
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What is the contextual usage of 'superfluous'?
The report was filled with superfluous details.
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List synonyms for 'superfluous'.
* Excess
* Redundant
* Unneeded
* Surplus
* Extraneous
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What does 'ascribe' mean?
Attribute something to a cause.
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Provide an example of 'ascribe' in context.
They ascribed the team's success to their hard work.
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List synonyms for 'ascribe'.
* Attribute
* Assign
* Credit
* Impute
* Refer
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What is the primary meaning of 'plausible'?
Seeming reasonable or probable.
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What is the contextual usage of 'plausible'?
His story sounded plausible to the police.
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List synonyms for 'plausible'.
* Believable
* Credible
* Likely
* Conceivable
* Reasonable
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Define 'underlying'.
Fundamental; basic.
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Provide an example of 'underlying' in context.
The underlying cause of the problem was poor communication.
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List synonyms for 'underlying'.
* Basic
* Fundamental
* Root
* Core
* Primary
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What is the primary meaning of 'duress'?
Compulsion, force, or pressure to do something, often legally or morally wrong.
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Provide an example of 'duress' in context.
He claimed that he signed the contract under duress.
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List synonyms for 'duress'.
* Coercion
* Compulsion
* Constraint
* Pressure
* Force
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What is the primary meaning of 'malfeasance'?
Wrongdoing, especially by a public official.
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Provide an example of 'malfeasance' in context.
The mayor was investigated for malfeasance in office.
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List synonyms for 'malfeasance'.
* Misconduct
* Corruption
* Impropriety
* Misbehavior
* Wrongdoing
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What is the primary meaning of 'temerity'?
Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.
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Provide an example of 'temerity' in context.
She had the temerity to challenge the senior manager's decision.
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List synonyms for 'temerity'.
* Audacity
* Boldness
* Nerve
* Gall
* Brashness
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Define 'anecdote'.
A short, amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
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What is the secondary meaning of 'anecdote'?
An account which supports an argument, but which is not supported by scientific or statistical analysis.
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Provide an example of 'anecdote' in context.
He entertained the guests with an anecdote about his travels.
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List synonyms for 'anecdote'.
* Story
* Tale
* Narrative
* Vignette
* Recollection
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What is the primary meaning of 'compliance'?
The action or fact of complying with a wish or command.
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What is the secondary meaning of 'compliance'?
The property of a material or system to yield under pressure or force.
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Provide an example of 'compliance' in context.
The company was found to be in full compliance with environmental regulations.
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List synonyms for 'compliance'.
* Conformity
* Obedience
* Accordance
* Submission
* Adherence
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What is the primary meaning of 'ramble'?
To walk for pleasure, especially without a definite route.
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What is the secondary meaning of 'ramble'?
To talk or write in a discursive, aimless way.
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Provide an example of 'ramble' in context.
They went for a ramble in the countryside.
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List synonyms for 'ramble'.
* Wander
* Stroll
* Meander
* Drift
* Babble
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What is the primary meaning of 'germane'?
Relevant to a subject under consideration.
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Provide an example of 'germane' in context.
Her comments were interesting but not germane to the discussion.
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List synonyms for 'germane'.
* Relevant
* Pertinent
* Applicable
* Appropriate
* Related
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What does 'inform' mean?
To give information or knowledge to someone.
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What is the secondary meaning of 'inform'?
To inspire or influence; to saturate.
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Provide an example of 'inform' in context.
Please inform us of any changes to your plans.
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List synonyms for 'inform'.
* Notify
* Tell
* Advise
* Enlighten
* Educate
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What is the primary meaning of 'obscure'?
Not clear or hard to understand.
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What is the secondary meaning of 'obscure'?
Not discovered or known about; uncertain.
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What is the tertiary meaning of 'obscure'?
To make something less visible or unclear.
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Provide an example of 'obscure' in context.
His explanation was so obscure that few understood.
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List synonyms for 'obscure'.
* Unclear
* Vague
* Ambiguous
* Cryptic
* Conceal
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What is the primary meaning of 'correlate'?
Have a mutual relationship or connection, in which one thing affects or depends on another.
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What is the secondary meaning of 'correlate'?
A phenomenon that correlates with another.
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Provide an example of 'correlate' in context.
The study found that exercise and improved mood correlate significantly.
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List synonyms for 'correlate'.
* Correspond
* Relate
* Associate
* Connect
* Link
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What is the primary meaning of 'banish'?
Send someone away from a country or place as an official punishment.
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What is the secondary meaning of 'banish'?
Get rid of something unwanted.
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Provide an example of 'banish' in context.
The dictator banished his rivals from the country.
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List synonyms for 'banish'.
* Exile
* Expel
* Oust
* Dismiss
* Evict
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What is the primary meaning of 'schism'?
A split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief.
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Provide an example of 'schism' in context.
The schism within the church led to the formation of new denominations.
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List synonyms for 'schism'.
* Division
* Split
* Rift
* Breach
* Severance
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What is the primary meaning of 'tedious'?
Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
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Provide an example of 'tedious' in context.
Filling out these forms is a tedious task.
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List synonyms for 'tedious'.
* Boring
* Dull
* Monotonous
* Wearisome
* Dreary
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What is the primary meaning of 'premeditate'?
Think out or plan (an action, especially a crime) beforehand.
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Provide an example of 'premeditate' in context.
The attack had been premeditated.
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List synonyms for 'premeditate'.
* Plan
* Intend
* Scheme
* Design
* Deliberate
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What is the primary meaning of 'original'?
Present or existing from the beginning; first or earliest.
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What is the secondary meaning of 'original'?
Created directly and personally by a particular artist; not a copy or imitation.
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Provide an example of 'original' in context.
The original document was lost.
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List synonyms for 'original'.
* Authentic
* Initial
* First
* Novel
* Unique
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What is the primary meaning of 'irremediable'?
Impossible to cure or put right.
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Provide an example of 'irremediable' in context.
The damage to the ancient statue was irremediable.
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List synonyms for 'irremediable'.
* Irreparable
* Incurable
* Irreversible
* Unrecoverable
* Permanent
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What is the primary meaning of 'spurious'?
Not being what it purports to be; false or fake.
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What is the secondary meaning of 'spurious'?
(Of a line of reasoning) apparently but not actually valid.
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Provide an example of 'spurious' in context.
They had to deal with spurious claims about the product.
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List synonyms for 'spurious'.
* Bogus
* False
* Fake
* Fraudulent
* Counterfeit
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What is the primary meaning of 'prophetic'?
Accurately describing or predicting what will happen in the future.
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Provide an example of 'prophetic' in context.
Her predictions were eerily prophetic.
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List synonyms for 'prophetic'.
* Predictive
* Visionary
* Prescient
* Oracular
* Divinatory
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What is the primary meaning of 'compounded'?
Made up or consisting of several parts or elements.
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What is the secondary meaning of 'compounded'?
Increase or add to.
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Provide an example of 'compounded' in context.
Their difficulties were compounded by the loss of income.
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List synonyms for 'compounded'.
* Combined
* Mixed
* Amalgamated
* Aggregated
* Intensified
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What is the primary meaning of 'passable'?
Just good enough to be acceptable; satisfactory.
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What is the secondary meaning of 'passable'?
Capable of being passed, traversed, or crossed.
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Provide an example of 'passable' in context.
His performance was passable, but not outstanding.
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List synonyms for 'passable'.
* Adequate
* Acceptable
* Tolerable
* Sufficient
* Mediocre
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What is the primary meaning of 'satirical'?
Characterized by satire; using humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to criticize people's stupidity or vices.
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Provide an example of 'satirical' in context.
The article was a satirical take on modern politics.
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List synonyms for 'satirical'.
* Parodic
* Ironic
* Sardonic
* Mocking
* Humorous
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What is the primary meaning of 'institutionalize'?
To establish something as a convention or norm in an organization or culture.
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What is the secondary meaning of 'institutionalize'?
To admit (someone) to a mental hospital or similar institution.
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What is the tertiary meaning of 'institutionalize'?
To make a practice or activity a well-established and respected part of a system or culture.
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Provide an example of 'institutionalize' in context.
The company institutionalized flexible working hours as part of its culture.
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List synonyms for 'institutionalize'.
* Establish
* Systematize
* Formalize
* Incorporate
* Standardize
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What is the primary meaning of 'renege'?
To go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract.
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Provide an example of 'renege' in context.
The company reneged on its agreement to raise salaries.
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List synonyms for 'renege'.
* Back out
* Retract
* Break
* Default
* Withdraw
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What is the primary meaning of 'fungible'?
(Of goods) replaceable by another identical item; mutually interchangeable.
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What is the secondary meaning of 'fungible'?
(In law) able to replace or be replaced by another identical item; mutually interchangeable.
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Provide an example of 'fungible' in context.
Money is a fungible commodity because one unit is interchangeable with another.
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What is the primary meaning of 'fungible'?
(Of goods) replaceable by another identical item; mutually interchangeable.
## Footnote
Contextual Usage: 'Money is a fungible commodity because one unit is interchangeable with another.'
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What are some synonyms for 'fungible'?
* Interchangeable
* Replaceable
* Substitutable
* Exchangeable
* Equivalent
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What is the primary meaning of 'abject'?
(Of a situation or condition) extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading.
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What does 'abject' mean when referring to a person or their behavior?
Completely without pride or dignity; self-abasing.
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Provide a contextual usage example for 'abject'.
'They lived in abject poverty.'
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What are some synonyms for 'abject'?
* Miserable
* Hopeless
* Wretched
* Humiliating
* Degraded
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What is the primary meaning of 'pressing'?
Requiring immediate attention; urgent.
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What does 'pressing' imply in the context of issues?
(Of a problem or issue) demanding quick or immediate action or attention.
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Provide a contextual usage example for 'pressing'.
'The pressing needs of the refugees cannot be ignored.'
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What are some synonyms for 'pressing'?
* Urgent
* Critical
* Immediate
* Important
* Imperative
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What is the primary meaning of 'ambivalent'?
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
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Provide a contextual usage example for 'ambivalent'.
'She felt ambivalent about her new job.'
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What are some synonyms for 'ambivalent'?
* Undecided
* Mixed
* Conflicted
* Torn
* Uncertain
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What is the primary meaning of 'demur'?
To raise doubts or objections or show reluctance.
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What is the secondary meaning of 'demur'?
The action or process of objecting to or hesitating over something.
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Provide a contextual usage example for 'demur'.
'She demurred at the proposal, citing various reasons.'
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What are some synonyms for 'demur'?
* Object
* Protest
* Hesitate
* Balk
* Oppose
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What is the primary meaning of 'treatise'?
A written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject.
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Provide a contextual usage example for 'treatise'.
'Her treatise on social justice was well-received.'
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What are some synonyms for 'treatise'?
* Essay
* Dissertation
* Thesis
* Study
* Paper
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What is the primary meaning of 'resilient'?
Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
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What does 'resilient' imply when referring to a substance or object?
(Of a substance or object) able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed.
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Provide a contextual usage example for 'resilient'.
'Children are often surprisingly resilient after a trauma.'
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What are some synonyms for 'resilient'?
* Tough
* Strong
* Hardy
* Adaptable
* Flexible
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What is the primary meaning of 'wilful'?
Showing a stubborn and determined intention to do as one wants, regardless of the consequences or effects.
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What is the secondary meaning of 'wilful'?
(Law) Deliberate, intentional, or done with a specific purpose.
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Provide a contextual usage example for 'wilful'.
'Her wilful disregard for the rules landed her in trouble.'
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What are some synonyms for 'wilful'?
* Stubborn
* Headstrong
* Obstinate
* Intentional
* Deliberate
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What is the primary meaning of 'transgression'?
An act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense.
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What is the secondary meaning of 'transgression'?
The action of going beyond or overstepping some boundary or limit.
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What is the tertiary meaning of 'transgression'?
(In genetics) the movement of a gene from one chromosome to another.
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Provide a contextual usage example for 'transgression'.
'The company faced a fine for its environmental transgressions.'
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What are some synonyms for 'transgression'?
* Violation
* Infringement
* Breach
* Offense
* Contravention
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What is the primary meaning of 'repudiate'?
Refuse to accept or be associated with.
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What is the secondary meaning of 'repudiate'?
Deny the truth or validity of.
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What is the tertiary meaning of 'repudiate'?
(Law) Refuse to fulfill or discharge (an agreement, obligation, or debt).
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Provide a contextual usage example for 'repudiate'.
'He repudiated the allegations made against him.'
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What are some synonyms for 'repudiate'?
* Reject
* Disown
* Deny
* Disavow
* Renounce
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What is the primary meaning of 'contemporary'?
Living or occurring at the same time.
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What is the secondary meaning of 'contemporary'?
Belonging to or occurring in the present.
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What is the tertiary meaning of 'contemporary'?
A person or thing living or existing at the same time as another.
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Provide a contextual usage example for 'contemporary'.
'The poet was a contemporary of Shakespeare.'
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What are some synonyms for 'contemporary'?
* Modern
* Current
* Present-day
* Up-to-date
* Recent
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What is the primary meaning of 'unintelligible'?
Impossible to understand.
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What is the secondary meaning of 'unintelligible'?
Not able to be understood; not intelligible.
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Provide a contextual usage example for 'unintelligible'.
'His handwriting was almost unintelligible.'
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What are some synonyms for 'unintelligible'?
* Incomprehensible
* Indecipherable
* Unclear
* Unreadable
* Obscure
