ENGLISH VOCABULARY #3 (A2 COURSE) Flashcards

Question 1

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definition:

the state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect.
If someone behaves or moves with _____, they are calm, controlled, and admirable.
If you talk about the _____ of people or their lives or activities, you mean that they are valuable and worthy of respect.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

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(n)

If someone has _____, it means they are worthy of respect. If you really want the lead role in a play and you try to bribe the director to give it to you, she might say, “Have you no _____?”

Someone with _____ carries herself well. If you lose an election, and you say nasty things about your opponent and try to undermine her, you are acting without _____. But if you graciously congratulate her and accept the results, then you are behaving in a _____d manner. We also talk about human _____, which is an idea of what separates humans from animals. Human Rights activists believe that everyone has the right to live with _____.

d_____y

Answer

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dignity

dignified

definition:

the state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect.
If someone behaves or moves with _____, they are calm, controlled, and admirable.
If you talk about the _____ of people or their lives or activities, you mean that they are valuable and worthy of respect.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

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Question 2

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definition:

(n)
permission to do something
permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.
If you give your _____ to something, you give someone permission to do it.
(v)
give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
give permission for something to happen.
If you _____ to something, you agree to do it or to allow it to be done.

Before you have surgery, you’d better give your _____, because the surgeon can’t get his scalpel anywhere near your skin without first getting this permission from you.

_____ is permission that can be given or taken away. On the night of the school dance, your parents might _____ to extend your curfew by an hour. A homeowner who won’t give a developer _____ to tear down her house and build a shopping mall might finally _____ after receiving a very large check from the developer.

c____nt

Answer

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consent

consentiual

definition:

(n)
permission to do something
permission for something to happen or agreement to do something.
If you give your _____ to something, you give someone permission to do it.
(v)
give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
give permission for something to happen.
If you _____ to something, you agree to do it or to allow it to be done.

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Question 3

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definition:

(adj)

not settling an issue.
characterized by lack of decision and firmness
(of a person) not having or showing the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
If you say that someone is _____, you mean that they find it very difficult to make decisions.

If you’re _____, you have a hard time making decisions. When you finally do make a decision, you may not be confident about it, or you might change your mind.

Another definition for _____ is not definitely settling something, like when election results are too close to call or some result has been called into question. Several historic American elections have had this happen in the recent past, and in that case, the election result remains _____ until a recount has been finished or until one party gives a concession speech.

in______ve

Answer

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indecisive
indecision

definition:

(adj)

not settling an issue.
characterized by lack of decision and firmness
(of a person) not having or showing the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
If you say that someone is _____, you mean that they find it very difficult to make decisions.

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Question 4

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definition:

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
a condition in which a person or community is doing well financially.
the condition of having good fortune

(n)

Use _____ to refer to the state of being successful. In the US, the decades following World War II were characterized by rising _____, with large numbers moving into the middle class.

_____ usually means the type of success that comes from having a lot of money. Our modern English word derives from Middle English word borrowed through Old French from Latin word that means “favorable.” The Latin word also means “fortunate,” and the word _____ does have an element of good luck.

pr______ty

Answer

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prosperity
prosperous

definition:

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
a condition in which a person or community is doing well financially.
the condition of having good fortune

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Question 5

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definition:

opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
a combination of statements, ideas, or features of a situation that are opposed to one another.

(n)

A _____ is a situation or ideas in opposition to one another. Declaring publicly that you are an environmentalist but never remembering to take out the recycling is an example of a _____.

A “_____ in terms” is a common phrase used to describe a statement that contains opposing ideas. Examples of a _____ in terms include, “the gentle torturer,” “the towering midget,” or “a snowy summer’s day.” A person can also express a _____, like the person who professes atheism, yet goes to church every Sunday.

co______on

Answer

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contradiction

conradict

definition:

opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
a combination of statements, ideas, or features of a situation that are opposed to one another.

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Question 6

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definition:

all future generations of people.
You can refer to everyone who will be alive in the future as _____.
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
all future generations

(n)

_____ is a noun meaning “future generations.” These people of the future could be your children and great-great grandchildren, or any people who are born after you.

If you save something “for _____,” you’re hoping that years later people will appreciate it, like a time capsule you bury in the yard. The word comes from the Latin word for “post, after.” It’s also related to the word which means “behind, to come after in time.” In legal terms, _____ refers to the offspring of a person and it often has to do with inheriting property and who is entitled to do so.

po_____y

Answer

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posterity

definition:

all future generations of people.
You can refer to everyone who will be alive in the future as _____.
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
all future generations

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Question 7

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definition:

a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process.
a pause in which nothing happens, or a gap where something is missing.
an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

(n)

A temporary gap, pause, break, or absence can be called a ____. When your favorite TV show is on ____, that means there are no new episodes, not forever, just for a little while.

Even things that go on for a long time take a break once in a while: one kind of break is a ____. If someone has to leave her job for a time, she’s going on ____. A touring band will need to take a ____ if the lead singer gets in an accident. The key thing about a ____ is that it’s an interruption of something that was happening, but it’s not a permanent break.

hi_____s

Answer

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hiatus

definition:

a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process.
a pause in which nothing happens, or a gap where something is missing.
an interruption in the intensity or amount of something

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Question 8

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its hard to phatham, unpathamable

Answer

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its hard to phatham, unpathamable

Question 9

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definition:

eternity
a bond or other security with no fixed maturity date.
the property of being perpetual (seemingly ceaseless)
the state or quality of lasting forever.

(n)

The word _____ means “the property of lasting forever.” The _____ of an eternal flame means that it will burn endlessly, while an ordinary candle flame will eventually extinguish.

Anything in _____ keeps on going and going and going. If you crash the family car and your parents ban you from driving it in _____, you’re never driving that car again. First appearing in the 15th century, the noun _____ derives from the Latin word meaning “continuing throughout.”

pe_____ty

Answer

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perpetuity

definition:

eternity
a bond or other security with no fixed maturity date.
the property of being perpetual (seemingly ceaseless)
the state or quality of lasting forever.

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Question 10

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definition:

the condition of being enslaved or of being completely under the control of someone else.
the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful.
state of subjection to an owner or master or forced labor imposed as punishment

(n)

If you’re free-spirited you won’t enjoy _____, mainly because _____ means you have to answer to a master, like a servant does.

Slavery, a brutal form of _____, existed in the United States until the ratification of the Thirteenth Amendment in 1865. Before this, thousands upon thousands of African Americans were forced into _____, where they were forced to perform labor for their masters. A key to remembering the meaning of _____ is the fact that it resembles servant. If your friend rear-ends you but doesn’t have insurance, let him pay for the damage in _____. Make him your personal assistant for a month!

ser_____de

Answer

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servitude

definition:

the condition of being enslaved or of being completely under the control of someone else.
the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful.
state of subjection to an owner or master or forced labor imposed as punishment

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Question 11

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definition:

attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.
making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction
someone or something that tries to seem important or significant, but you do not think that they are.

(adj)

Use the adjective ______ as a way to criticize people who try to act like they are more important or knowledgeable than they really are.

You might not be surprised to learn that ______ is related to the word pretend, and it is an adjective that fits the bill for describing someone who’s only concerned with making an impressive appearance. If you don’t want to be accused of being ______, just act naturally and don’t put on airs!

pr________s

Answer

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pretentious (adj)

definition:

attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.
making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction
someone or something that tries to seem important or significant, but you do not think that they are.

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Question 12

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definition:

(n)
an act of moving back or withdrawing.
an act of withdrawing or going backward (especially to escape something hazardous or unpleasant)
(military) a withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy’s superior forces or after a defeat
(v)
to move back
to pull back or move away or backward
to move away from something or someone.

The noun _____ means a place you can go to be alone, to get away from it all. A spot under a shady tree might be your favorite _____ from the sun, or your bedroom in the basement may serve as a retreat from your siblings.

In the military sense, the noun _____ means the withdrawal of troops. The British _____ after the Battles of Lexington and Concord gave the American colonists an early taste of victory during the American Revolution. As a verb, _____ means to back out of something — like a lawyer who is forced to _____ from his argument when the opposing evidence is too convincing.

r______t

Answer

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retreat (v) (n)

(n)
an act of moving back or withdrawing.
an act of withdrawing or going backward (especially to escape something hazardous or unpleasant)
(military) a withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy’s superior forces or after a defeat
(v)
to move back
to pull back or move away or backward
to move away from something or someone.

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Question 13

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definition:

to demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of a bargain or agreement.
to specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
to specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

(v)

To _____ something means to demand that it be part of an agreement. So when you make a contract or deal, you can _____ that a certain condition must be met.

Anytime you draw up a legal agreement, you can _____ a requirement that has to be met for that agreement to be complete. This _____ion might put some sort of limit on the agreement. For example, if you run a fencing company and offer a sale, you can _____ that to get the sale price, the fence must be ordered by a certain date. Your customer, in turn, might _____ that the work must be finished before the ground freezes.

st_____te

Answer

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stipulate (v)

stipulation (n)

definition:

to demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of a bargain or agreement.
to specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
to specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

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Question 14

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defintion:

intended to deceive
deliberately deceitful, dishonest, or untrue.
obtained, done by, or involving deception (especially criminal deception)

(adj)

Something _____ is intentionally false and meant to harm or deceive. That email message from the Sultan of Brunei offering you millions of dollars just might be _____.

From the fact that the word _____ is frequently teamed with the word scheme, you can get the idea that something _____ is sneaky, snarky, and just plain wrong. A _____ scheme is one designed to gain something at the expense of someone else. It might be small — trying to use an expired coupon (or bigger) lying on your taxes. Whatever its form, planning something _____ is cheating, and it’s wrong.

fr_______nt

Answer

A

*fraudulent** (adj)
*fraudulence** (n) fraud (n)

defintion:

intended to deceive
deliberately deceitful, dishonest, or untrue.
obtained, done by, or involving deception (especially criminal deception)

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Question 15

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defintion:

to enlarge or increase
to grow or intensify
to make it larger, stronger, or more effective by adding something to it.
to make (something) greater by adding to it; to increase.

(v)

Do you need to make something bigger, better, or stronger? Then you need to ____ it. To ____ is to increase the amount or strength of something.

Maybe your bike isn’t getting around very well on hills: the bike needs to be ____ed with a better set of tires. People ____ their computers and phones all the time, adding new gadgets and apps. They ____ the storage space in their cars by buying roof racks. If the President decides to ____ taxes, taxes are going up. When you see the word augment, think “More!”

a_____nt

Answer

A

augment (v)

augmentation (n)

defintion:

to enlarge or increase
to grow or intensify
to make it larger, stronger, or more effective by adding something to it.
to make (something) greater by adding to it; to increase.

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Question 16

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definition:

to cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender.
to surrender under agreed conditions

(v)

To ____ means to give in to something. If your parents refuse to raise your allowance, you might try to argue until they ____. Good luck!

To ____ is to surrender outright or to give in under certain terms. Either way, you’re agreeing to something you don’t really want. The word comes from the Latin roots, a reference to the official agreement drawn up when someone formally surrendered.

c_____te

Answer

A

capitulate (v)

capitulation (n)

definition:

to cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender.
to surrender under agreed conditions
to surrender under agreed conditions

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Question 17

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definition:

1. to exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence
beyond and outside the ordinary range of human experience or understanding
beyond or above the range of normal or merely physical human experience.
something that goes beyond normal limits or boundaries, because it is more significant than them.
to surpass the ordinary; exceptional.
2. (of God) existing apart from and not subject to the limitations of the material universe. (supernatural)

(adj)

_____ describes something so excellent that it’s beyond the range of human understanding.

_____ shares the prefix trans, meaning “across,” with many familiar words such as transport (“carry across”), transcontinental ( across a continent”), and transparent (“allowing light to shine across”). _____al meditation carries people across to a higher consciousness. So something _____ goes across boring reality into super awesomeness in a world all its own. It moves you. Angels are _____, and even your favorite novel can be _____.

tr_______nt

Answer

A

transcendent (adj)

trancendental (adj)

trancendence (n)

trancend (v)

definition:

1. to exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence
beyond and outside the ordinary range of human experience or understanding
beyond or above the range of normal or merely physical human experience.
something that goes beyond normal limits or boundaries, because it is more significant than them.
to surpass the ordinary; exceptional.
2. (of God) existing apart from and not subject to the limitations of the material universe. (supernatural)

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Question 18

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definition:

a firmly held belief or opinion.
a strong belief or opinion
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
the quality of showing that one is firmly convinced of what one believes or says.

(n)

A ____ is something certain: a judgment of guilty in court and a strong belief are both ____s.

In the legal world, when a judge or jury ____s someone of a crime — finding them guilty, this is called a ____. Prosecutors try to get ____s, and defense attorneys try to prevent them. Also, ____s are beliefs, principles. The United States was founded on many ____s, such as the belief in free speech and separation of church and state. When you have a ____, you’re certain of something.

co_____t

Answer

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conviction (n)

convict (v) (n)

convicted (adj)

ex: “convicted in the court of public opinion”*
—*
definition:*
a firmly held belief or opinion.
a strong belief or opinion
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
the quality of showing that one is firmly convinced of what one believes or says.

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Question 19

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definition:

an effort to minimize or curtail damage or loss
an action that is taken to make the bad results of something as small as possible, when it is impossible to avoid bad results completely.
action taken to limit the damaging effects of an accident or error.

(idiom)

Answer

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idiom: “damage control’

definition:

an effort to minimize or curtail damage or loss
an action that is taken to make the bad results of something as small as possible, when it is impossible to avoid bad results completely.
action taken to limit the damaging effects of an accident or error.

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Question 20

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definition:

spreading or spread throughout
something present or felt throughout a place or thing.
(especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.

When something is ______, it’s everywhere. Common things are ______, like greed and cheap perfume.

Ever notice how certain trends seem to spread all over the place? When something — like a hairstyle — is super-common, it’s ______. ______ things can’t be escaped. Playing video games is ______ among kids. Talking about the weather is ______ among adults. Ideas, diseases, habits, and all sorts of things can be ______. If you’re sick of seeing something because you’re seeing it again and again, it must be ______.

pe_____ve

Answer

A

pervasive (adj)

pervasiveness (n)

definition:

spreading or spread throughout
something present or felt throughout a place or thing.
(especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.

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Question 21

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definition:

to remove the testicles of (a male animal or man).
to remove the testicles of a male animal

(v)

To _____ a male animal is to surgically remove its testicles. A veterinarian _____s a male dog to ensure that it can’t mate with a female and produce unwanted puppies.

People often choose to _____ pets or farm animals to keep them from reproducing. _____ is one of several words used to refer to this process; most pet owners prefer terms such as neuter or fix. _____ comes from a Latin root which means not just “to _____,” but also “to prune.” The word has also come to mean “to take away strength.”

ca_____e

Answer

A

castrate (v)

castration (n)

similar words: neuter, geld

definition:

to remove the testicles of (a male animal or man).
to remove the testicles of a male animal

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Question 22

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definition:

(v)
to bring into being
to cause (a process or action) to begin.
you start or cause something to happen.
to set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for
(n)
a person who has been initiated into an organization or activity, typically recently.

If you want to end the feud between your siblings, you might need to _____ peace talks, and come up with a fair way to decide who gets the top bunk. As a verb, _____ means to start. As a noun, _____ refers to someone who has been inducted into a group.

_____ is tricky because you pronounce the last bit one way as a verb (i-ni-she-ate) and another when it’s a noun (i-ni-she-at). If you’re an _____, you’ve been introduced to a field of study, an activity, a club, etc. As a verb, to _____ is to begin, pioneer, or broach a topic. You might say, “Let’s _____ the swearing-in ceremony so our new _____s can join the Rule-Breakers’ Club and still get home without missing their curfews.”

in______te

Answer

A

initiate (v) (n)

initiation (n)

definition:

(v)
to bring into being
to cause (a process or action) to begin.
you start or cause something to happen.
to set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for
(n)
a person who has been initiated into an organization or activity, typically recently.

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Question 23

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definition:

(n)
(Greek mythology) a box that Zeus gave to _____ with instructions that she not open it; she gave in to her curiosity and opened it; all the miseries and evils flew out to afflict mankind
- the box which _____, the first woman, was forbidden to open, and which released from all the ills that beset humankind
- a process that generates many complicated problems as the result of unwise interference in something.

Answer

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Pandora’s box (n)

definition:

(n)
(Greek mythology) a box that Zeus gave to _____ with instructions that she not open it; she gave in to her curiosity and opened it; all the miseries and evils flew out to afflict mankind
- the box which _____, the first woman, was forbidden to open, and which released from all the ills that beset humankind
- a process that generates many complicated problems as the result of unwise interference in something.

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Question 24

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definition:

without a clearly defined shape or form.
lacking a clear structure or focus.
something that has no clear shape or structure.
having no definite form or distinct shape

(adj)

_____ means without a clearly defined form, like the moon’s _____ reflection in a lake. Figuratively, something _____ lacks focus, be it a work of art, a political movement, or even someone’s life plans.

The Greek roots of this word are clear: morphē means “form,” and a- means “lacking or without.” When creative works or ideas are described as _____, it means they suffer from a lack of organization. An _____ object lacks a well-defined outline or structure, like _____ jellyfish drifting on the surface of the ocean. And scientifically, this adjective simply describes something without a crystalline form, like an _____ metal or _____ ice.

am_______s

Answer

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amorphous (adj)

definition:

without a clearly defined shape or form.
lacking a clear structure or focus.
something that has no clear shape or structure.
having no definite form or distinct shape

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Question 25

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definition:

(n)
a person who engages in dishonest and fraudulent business dealings.
someone who makes money from illegal activities such as threatening people or selling worthless, immoral, or illegal goods or services.
someone who commits crimes for profit (especially one who obtains money by fraud or extortion)
(v)
to carry on illegal business activities involving crime

A _____ is a criminal, especially one who’s involved in organized white collar crime or dishonest business dealings. If a lawyer embezzles money from her clients, she is a _____.

_____s commit crimes in order to make money for themselves. In many cases, a _____ is a business owner or professional who falsifies financial records to hide income or bills clients for more than they owe. A —— is a scam or fake service that’s run by a _____, and the crime itself, if the _____ is caught, is called _____ing. The source of all three words is thought to be racquet, and the idea of a scam as a “game.”

ra______er

Answer

A

racketeer (v) (n)

racketerring (v)

definition:

(n)
a person who engages in dishonest and fraudulent business dealings.
someone who makes money from illegal activities such as threatening people or selling worthless, immoral, or illegal goods or services.
someone who commits crimes for profit (especially one who obtains money by fraud or extortion)
(v)
to carry on illegal business activities involving crime

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Question 26

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definition:

having a good reputation.
a company or person is reliable and can be trusted.

(adj)

Want the real scoop on your favorite singer’s latest romance? Then you should probably find a more _____ source than the tabloids, meaning someone with a better reputation, in this case for telling the truth.

That’s the thing with _____ reputations. People know you can be trusted, that you’re honest and not trying to pull one over on anybody. _____ institutions usually have a history of excellent service or outstanding work, and always come highly recommended. Reputable used car salesmen may seem scarce. The word _____ actually has a good deal of reputability itself, since it’s been in standard use since the 17th century.

re_______le

Answer

A

reputable (adj)

reputation (n)

definition:

having a good reputation.
a company or person is reliable and can be trusted.

reputation (n):

definition:

the general estimation that the public has for a person
the beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something.
a widespread belief that someone or something has a particular habit or characteristic.

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Question 27

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definition:

a hollow wooden statue of a horse in which the Greeks concealed themselves in order to enter Troy.
a person or thing intended secretly to undermine or bring about the downfall of an enemy or opponent.
a person of thing that are being used to hide someone’s true purpose or intentions.
a program that appears desirable but actually contains something harmful

(n)

Answer

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Trojan horse (n)

definition:

a hollow wooden statue of a horse in which the Greeks concealed themselves in order to enter Troy.
a person or thing intended secretly to undermine or bring about the downfall of an enemy or opponent.
a person of thing that are being used to hide someone’s true purpose or intentions.
a program that appears desirable but actually contains something harmful

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Question 28

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definition:

(v)

to subject to some form of punishment.
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on

—

When you _____ someone, you punish them. A traffic cop will usually _____ a speeder with an expensive ticket.

A court might _____ a criminal with fines or time in prison, while a frustrated teacher is more likely to _____ the class clown with detention. Sports referees frequently _____ players by allowing the opposing team an advantage of some sort, like a penalty kick in soccer or a free throw in basketball. _____ is rooted in penal, or “pertaining to punishment.” The Greek root is poine, “penalty, punishment, or blood money.”

pe______e

Answer

A

penalize (v)

penalty (n)

definition:

(v)

to subject to some form of punishment.
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on

—

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Question 29

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definition:

(n)
the action of providing or supplying something for use.
the activity of supplying or providing something
- (v)
supply with food, drink, or equipment, especially for a journey.
If you make ____ for something that might happen or that might need to be done, you make arrangements to deal with it.

A ____ is a store or supply of something, like food or clothing. This noun can also describe the planning you do for “when something happens.”

We often use this word when we talk about outdoor activities like hiking or camping, or when we talk about outfitting an army in the field, but it basically means “supply.” And since ____ comes from the Latin word that means to “attend to,” you can pretty much guess what the verb form of this word describes: the act of supplying someone else with ____s. In a legal or contractual sense, a ____ is a stipulated condition or proviso.

pr_______n

Answer

A

provision (n)

definition:

(n)
the action of providing or supplying something for use.
the activity of supplying or providing something
- (v)
supply with food, drink, or equipment, especially for a journey.
If you make ____ for something that might happen or that might need to be done, you make arrangements to deal with it.

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Question 30

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definition:

a weakness or vulnerable point.
a seemingly small but actual mortal weakness
Someone’s _____ ___ is the weakest point in their character or nature, where it is easiest for other people to attack or criticize them.

An ______ ___ is a specific weakness or vulnerability that might lead to failure. An otherwise excellent basketball player might consider her ______ ___ to be the fact that she’s short.

In Greek mythology, ______ was protected from a curse by being immersed in magical water as a baby. His mother held his heel as she dipped him, leaving it unwashed by the protective water. His ______ ___ was literally his heel, the one part of him vulnerable to the poison arrow which eventually killed him. Your ______ ___ might be your lack of upper body strength, your laziness, or your shyness, anything that’s a particular weak spot.

Ac______ ____l

Answer

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Achilles’ heel (n)

definition:

a weakness or vulnerable point.
a seemingly small but actual mortal weakness
Someone’s _____ ___ is the weakest point in their character or nature, where it is easiest for other people to attack or criticize them.

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Question 31

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definition:

easily handled or managed
ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.
A person or animal that is docile is quiet, not aggressive, and easily controlled.

(adj)

If someone is _____, he is easily taught or handled. If you suddenly became a trouble-maker in class, your teachers would long for the days when you were sweet and _____.

_____ comes from Latin root for teaching, docere, so someone _____ is easy to teach. A _____ student is willing to be taught. A _____ animal is easy to handle. If you behave well and do what people tell you to do, you’re a _____ person. _____ might be a word of praise, but it can also be a criticism of someone

d_____e

Answer

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docile (adj)

definition:

easily handled or managed
ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.
A person or animal that is docile is quiet, not aggressive, and easily controlled.

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Question 32

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definition:

to change something so that it is more effective or appropriate.
to alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
to alter or move (something) slightly in order to achieve the desired fit, appearance, or result.

(v)

When you _____ to something, you change so that you can fit in, conform, or keep on going. Arriving at a new school almost always requires that you _____ a little. Once you _____, you’ll find you’re as happy as you were in your old school.

To _____ doesn’t mean to transform in a major way. It implies small but important changes that make a big difference. If you _____ your speed by just ten miles per hour, you’ll get more than fifty more miles per fill-up. You can _____ your hair to make it fancier, you can _____ your lifestyle to make it more sober, or you can _____ your attitude to make yourself less annoying. You used to have to _____ your TV antenna to get a better picture. Ask your mom.

a____t

Answer

A

adjust (v)

adjustment (n)

definition:

to change something so that it is more effective or appropriate.
to alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
to alter or move (something) slightly in order to achieve the desired fit, appearance, or result.

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Question 33

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definition:

susceptible to attack
capable of being wounded or hurt
to be susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm.
(of a person) in need of special care, support, or protection because of age, disability, or risk of abuse or neglect.
Someone who is weak and without protection, with the result that they are easily hurt physically or emotionally.

(adj)

Use the adjective ____ to describe something or someone open to being physically or emotionally wounded, like a newborn chick or an overly sensitive teenager.

____ is from Latin and is based on vulnus, “wound.” From its literal meaning, it has come to be more often used for someone who is easily hurt or likely to succumb to temptation. It’s best used for a person whose feelings are so delicate that they can’t withstand any criticism or pressure: “Don’t speak harshly to her, she’s very ____ today.”

v______le

Answer

A

vulnerable

vulnerability

definition:

susceptible to attack
capable of being wounded or hurt
to be susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm.
(of a person) in need of special care, support, or protection because of age, disability, or risk of abuse or neglect.
Someone who is weak and without protection, with the result that they are easily hurt physically or emotionally.

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Question 34

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definition:

having or showing no skill; (clumsy)
generally incompetent and ineffectual
someone who does something with a complete lack of skill.

(adj)

A clumsy, incompetent person, or an ineffective action, is ______. When you’re ______, you don’t know what you’re doing or just can’t get it done.

Someone ______ is bumbling, clueless, and ineffective. ______ people are dumb or clueless; they don’t understand things. More than that, ______ people are bad at what they do. An ______ lawyer always loses cases. An ______ figure skater wipes out on the ice. An ______ postal worker loses mail and puts it in the wrong box. An ______ person is downright bad at something. The opposite of ______ is competent.

i____t

Answer

A

inept (adj)

ineptitude (n)

definition:

having or showing no skill; (clumsy)
generally incompetent and ineffectual
someone who does something with a complete lack of skill.

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Question 35

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definition:

to make less severe or harsh
to make it less unpleasant, serious, or painful.
lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
to make less severe, serious, or painful.
to lessen the gravity of (an offense or mistake).

(v)

Choose the verb ______ when something lessens the unpleasantness of a situation. You can ______ your parents’ anger by telling them you were late to dinner because you were helping your elderly neighbor.

The somewhat formal verb ______ comes from the Latin roots. It is often used with words that indicate an outcome or something harmful. When you buy car insurance, you are trying to ______ the risks involved with driving. Sunscreen is used to ______ the effects of the sun on your skin.

m_____te

Answer

A

mitigate (v)

mitigation (n)

definition:

to make less severe or harsh
to make it less unpleasant, serious, or painful.
lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
to make less severe, serious, or painful.
to lessen the gravity of (an offense or mistake).

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Question 36

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definition:

to interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem.
something that causes difficulties that prevent an event, system, or process from continuing or operating in a normal way.

(v)

To ______ is to interrupt or throw something into disorder. If you don’t turn your phone off before a play, it might ring and ______ the actors and the audience.

______ goes back to the Latin root disrumpere, “to break apart.” When you ______, you break someone’s concentration, break up a routine, or break apart a system or order, as when bad weather ______s the travel plans of people in airports. Even if your headphones keep the music in your ears only, singing out loud can ______ those around you. A larger interruption would be if a war were to erupt. That would ______ the peace of an entire region and its people.

d____t

Answer

A

disrupt (v)

disruption (n)

definition:

to interrupt (an event, activity, or process) by causing a disturbance or problem.
something that causes difficulties that prevent an event, system, or process from continuing or operating in a normal way.

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Question 37

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definition:

occurrences of something happen at irregular intervals
occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.
recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances

(adj)

_______ is an adjective that you can use to refer to something that happens or appears often, but not constantly or regularly. The mail carrier comes every day but the plumber’s visits are _______, he comes as needed.

A specialized use of _______ is to describe a disease that appears only occasionally in random cases, and is therefore not an epidemic. Mostly, though, you’ll hear this word used to describe anything that happens occasionally, like your family’s _______ trips to visit your distant cousins in Ohio or the _______ bake sales your science club sponsors when it’s low on funds. English borrowed the word _______ from the Greek word meaning “scattered.”

s_____ic

Answer

A

sporadic (adj)

definition:

occurrences of something happen at irregular intervals
occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated.
recurring in scattered and irregular or unpredictable instances

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Question 38

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definition:

the exact opposite
the _______ of something is its exact opposite.
a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else.

(n)

An _______ is the complete opposite of something. Though the counterculture was strong in America in 1968, voters elected Richard Nixon, the _______ of a hippie.

The noun _______ comes from a Greek root meaning “opposition” and “set against.” It’s often used today when describing two ideas or terms that are placed in strong contrast to each other. We might come across _______ in school if we learn about the “Hegelian dialectic.” There, the thesis, or main idea put forward in an argument, is countered with its opposite idea, the _______, and the two are finally reconciled in a third proposition, the synthesis. An _______ wouldn’t exist without a thesis because it works as a comparison.

a_______is

Answer

A

antithesis (n)

antithetical (adj)

definition:

the exact opposite
the _______ of something is its exact opposite.
a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else.

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Question 39

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defintion:

to discuss the terms of an arrangement
to obtain or bring about by discussion.
to try to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion with others.
when people talk about a problem or a situation such as a business arrangement in order to solve the problem or complete the arrangement.

(v)

To ______ is to try to work out an agreement between parties that each want something out of the deal. You might ______ with your mom — offering to do more chores for a raise in your allowance. Good luck.

______tion is all about give and take. Governments are always ______ing with unions, trying to define the terms of new contracts. The government might offer the teachers union a raise, if they agree to work 200 days a year instead of 180. The verb ______ can also mean to successfully pass through or travel along. You may have to ______ a hazardous road, or a tricky path through sticker bushes.

n_____te

Answer

A

negotiate (v)

negotiator (n)

negotiation (n)

defintion:

to discuss the terms of an arrangement
to obtain or bring about by discussion.
to try to reach an agreement or compromise by discussion with others.
when people talk about a problem or a situation such as a business arrangement in order to solve the problem or complete the arrangement.

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Question 40

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definition:

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
fitting in well with a person’s needs, activities, and plans.
involving little trouble or effort.
occurring in a place or at a time that is useful.

If something is ______, it adds to your comfort, causes little trouble, or is easy to use, do, or reach. If you live close to your job, that’s ______, it’s very easy to get there and get home.

This adjective descends from Middle English, from Latin word “to be suitable, fit.” The basic meaning of Latin word “to agree, meet, come together.” The opposite of convenient is in———, meaning making trouble or annoyance for you. The corresponding nouns are ______ and in______.

co______nt

Answer

A

convenient (adj)

convenience (n)

antonym: inconvenient, inconvenience

definition:

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
fitting in well with a person’s needs, activities, and plans.
involving little trouble or effort.
occurring in a place or at a time that is useful.

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Question 41

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definition:

a movement by two separate bodies of troops converging on the enemy.
a military maneuver in which simultaneous flank movements are used to converge upon an enemy force or stronghold and cut it off from support and supplies

(phrase) (n)

Answer

A

pincer move (n)

(pincers movement,in American English)

definition:

a movement by two separate bodies of troops converging on the enemy.
a military maneuver in which simultaneous flank movements are used to converge upon an enemy force or stronghold and cut it off from support and supplies

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Question 42

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definition:

1. something that is small and beautifully shaped.
marked by great skill especially in meticulous technique
very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality.
2. easily broken or damaged; fragile.

(adj)

_____ things, like a flower, a necklace, or someone’s feelings are fragile, easily broken, and often quite beautiful.

A _____ situation. A _____ balance. A _____ child. A _____ lace design. A delicate taste. Sometimes the word implies intricate beauty and at other times fragility. Delicate can have negative overtones: A _____ situation is a tricky one. A _____ balance describes an agreement that might turn sour any moment. A _____ child may cry easily. But _____ can also refer to things that are very lovely and hard to reproduce: a _____ lace collar on a dress stands out. A _____ flavor, like pomegranate peach mint sauce, makes salad, or vanilla ice cream, much more delicious.

de_____te

Answer

A

delicate (adj)

delicacy (n)

definition:

1. something that is small and beautifully shaped.
marked by great skill especially in meticulous technique
very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality.
2. easily broken or damaged; fragile.

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Question 43

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definition:

a final test or confrontation intended to settle a dispute.
a hostile disagreement face-to-face
a big argument or conflict which is intended to settle a dispute that has lasted for a long time.

(n)

Answer

A

showdown (n)

definition:

a final test or confrontation intended to settle a dispute.
a hostile disagreement face-to-face
a big argument or conflict which is intended to settle a dispute that has lasted for a long time.

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Question 44

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definition:

a stalemate or deadlock between two equally matched opponents in a dispute or conflict.
a situation in which neither of two opposing groups or forces will make a move until the other one does something, so nothing can happen until one of them gives way.

(n)

A _____ happens when two people or groups can’t move forward or proceed because of a disagreement, or when two teams have a tied score.

In chess, a stalemate is a kind of _____, when there’s no way for a player to move without putting herself in check. Another example of a _____ is when two governments are bargaining or negotiating but can’t reach an agreement, and so make no progress. You might see protesters and police officers in a _____, or witness friends argue about politics and reach a _____, where neither one will change their mind.

st____f

Answer

A

standoff (n)

definition:

a stalemate or deadlock between two equally matched opponents in a dispute or conflict.
a situation in which neither of two opposing groups or forces will make a move until the other one does something, so nothing can happen until one of them gives way.

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Question 45

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definition:

to make (something) physically stronger or more solid.
to reinforce or strengthen (one’s position or power).

(v)

_____ means to bring together. If you _____ student loans, you put them all together into one big loan. If you _____ your childhood toys, you grab them all up and put them in one place. Preferably a toy box.

_____ comes from the Latin roots com- (“together”) and solidare (“to make solid”). So, _____ is to bring things together to make something solid, stronger, or easier to handle. A general might _____ his troops, a librarian might _____ his grammar books, and someone with credit-card debt might _____ the debt from different cards onto one.

co_______te

Answer

A

consolidate (v)

consolidation (n)

definition:

to make (something) physically stronger or more solid.
to reinforce or strengthen (one’s position or power).

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Question 46

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definition:

the belief that life and the world are pointless
a belief which rejects all political and religious authority and current ideas in favour of the individual.

(n)

If you’re one of those people who believe there’s nothing worth believing in, your doctrine is _____. In philosophy, _____ is the complete rejection of moral values and religious beliefs.

It is such a negative outlook that it denies any meaning or purpose in life. In political theory, _____ is carried to an even greater extreme, arguing for the destruction of all existing political and social institutions. The term _____ was borrowed from German Nihilismus, since the doctrine was developed by the German philosopher Friedrich Jacobi. The German word is formed from Latin nihil “nothing” plus the suffix –ismus “a doctrine or theory.”

n_______m

Answer

A

nihilism (n)

nihilist (adj)

definition:

the belief that life and the world are pointless
a belief which rejects all political and religious authority and current ideas in favour of the individual.

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Question 47

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definition:

wind up the affairs of (a company or firm) by ascertaining liabilities and apportioning assets.
to pay off debts using assets
to eliminate by paying off (debts)
to _______ a company is to close it down and sell all its assets, usually because it is in debt.

(v)

If you ______ something, you get rid of it. When a huge retailer has to close all of its stores, it ______s everything, meaning the inventory and even the shelves and display cases are sold to bargain-hunters, to raise money for the company to pay its debts.

______ comes from the Latin word meaning “to melt,” or “to clarify.” A recipe might ask you to liquefy the butter, not ______ it, because ______ has to do with assets. To ______ is to convert stocks or goods into cash by selling them, to finish business neatly, and to clear debts. If you ______ your old baseball card collection, you will have money to put in your college fund.

li_____e

Answer

A

liquidate (v)

liquidation (n)

definition:

wind up the affairs of (a company or firm) by ascertaining liabilities and apportioning assets.
to pay off debts using assets
to eliminate by paying off (debts)
to _______ a company is to close it down and sell all its assets, usually because it is in debt.

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Question 48

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definition:

remote in manner
not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
someone who is not very friendly and does not like to spend time with other people.

(adj)

Someone who’s _____ isn’t warm and friendly, instead being distant and reserved. That emotionally cold and detached fellow who keeps to himself, drinking espresso and reading French philosophy, would best be described as _____.

In Middle English, _____ was originally a nautical term; the loof (now spelled luff) is the windward side of a ship. Smart sailors wanting to avoid a hazard on the leeward side would give the order, “A loof!” From this command we get the idea of steering clear of something (or someone). In modern usage the word has taken on a negative connotation: an _____ person is often considered cold or snobby.

a____f

Answer

A

aloof (adj)

definition:

remote in manner
not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
someone who is not very friendly and does not like to spend time with other people.

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Question 49

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definition:

easily upset or likely to become angry
subject to sharply varying moods
(of a person) liable to unreasonable changes of mood.

(adj)

If your moods change quickly and dramatically, people might describe you as _____. If you weren’t so _____, maybe your friends would open up to you more. Did I say something wrong?

The adjective _____ can also be used to describe objects that behave unpredictably. A _____ air conditioner can make for a long, hot summer. Fortunately, you’re not _____ or you might have smashed it to bits by now. The second “e” in _____ gets swallowed so that it sounds like “temp-ra-MENT-al” (four syllables).

tem_____al

Answer

A

temperamental (adj)

definition:

easily upset or likely to become angry
subject to sharply varying moods
(of a person) liable to unreasonable changes of mood.

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Question 50

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definition:

to appease or pacify
to make (someone) less angry or hostile.
If you ______ someone, you do or say something to make them stop feeling angry.
to cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

If you _____ someone, you stop them from being angry by giving them something or doing something that pleases them. If your dad is annoyed that you forgot to take out the trash, you might be able to _____ him by doing the dishes.

If your little sister is mad that the dog ate her favorite teddy bear, you could _____ her by buying her an ice cream cone. A near synonym for _____ is appease. The origin of _____ is Latin placare, “to calm or soothe.” The related Latin verb placere is the source of English please.

p_____te

Answer

A

placate (v)

mollify (v)

definition:

to appease or pacify
to make (someone) less angry or hostile.
If you ______ someone, you do or say something to make them stop feeling angry.
to cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of

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Question 51

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definition:

the act of confronting or challenging another especially face to face
a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties.
a dispute, fight, or battle between two groups of people.
a hostile disagreement face-to-face

(n)

A ______ is an angry disagreement. You might become so irritated about your upstairs neighbor’s loud, awful music that a ______ is unavoidable.

______ implies hostility, although like a fight, a ______ can involve actual violence, or just a clash of words. A ______ often refers to a military encounter involving opposing armies. This meaning became popular after the Cuban missile crisis in 1963. Before that, ______ was used to mean “bringing two opposing parties face to face,” from the Latin word ______.

co_______ion

Answer

A

confrontation (n)

confrontational (adj)

confront (v)

definition:

the act of confronting or challenging another especially face to face
a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties.
a dispute, fight, or battle between two groups of people.
a hostile disagreement face-to-face

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Question 52

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definition:

a traveler on a public or private conveyance other than the driver, pilot, or crew.
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) but not operating it
a person who is travelling in a car, boat or plane, but who is not driving it or working on it.

(n)

A ______ is a person who rides in a vehicle. If you grab a ride home from school with your best friend, you are a ______ in her car.

Everyone riding in a train, plane, bus, or any other vehicle is a ______, except the driver, pilot, or crew. A ______’s only job is to ride along. In the fourteenth century, a ______ was simply a “passer-by,” from the Old French passagier, “passing, fleeting, or traveling.” The first instance of the modern use was recorded in the early 1500s.

pa__________r

Answer

A

passenger (n)

definition:

a traveler on a public or private conveyance other than the driver, pilot, or crew.
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) but not operating it
a person who is travelling in a car, boat or plane, but who is not driving it or working on it.

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Question 53

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definition:

(v)
speak about (someone) in a spitefully critical manner.
If you _____ someone, you say unpleasant and untrue things about them.
- (adj)
evil in nature or effect; malevolent.
If something is _____, it causes harm.
dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)

(v)

For something that’s very harmful, especially a tumor that’s cancerous, use the term malignant.

Malignant and its opposite benign are medical terms used to describe a tumor or growth as either cancerous or not respectively. The gn part of both words comes from the Latin word for born, but the word root mal means “evil,” while bene means “kind.” A malignant tumor grows uncontrollably and spreads to other parts of the body. Less commonly, malignant can also be used to mean “evil or malicious,” like when someone has a malignant imagination.

m______n

Answer

A

malign (v)

malignant (adj)

similar word: impugn*
—*
definition:*
(v)
speak about (someone) in a spitefully critical manner.
If you _____ someone, you say unpleasant and untrue things about them.
- (adj)
evil in nature or effect; malevolent.
If something is _____, it causes harm.
dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)

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Question 54

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definition:

1.
the skillful and effective interaction of movements
the organization of the different elements of a complex body or activity so as to enable them to work together effectively.
2.
the ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently.

(n)

_____ is the act of arranging, putting things in order, or making things run smoothly together. Fencing might seem like a breeze, but it actually takes the graceful _____ of your hands, eyes, feet and mind.

_____ has to do with _____ing things, whether it’s pulling all the elements together for a fabulous party or just getting your hands and eyes to work together during batting practice. If you’re looking for more _____ in your life, try organizing your calendar, doing some yoga, or getting a personal assistant.

co______on

Answer

A

coordination (n)

coordinate (v)

definition:

1.
the skillful and effective interaction of movements
the organization of the different elements of a complex body or activity so as to enable them to work together effectively.
2.
the ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently.

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Question 55

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definition:

(n)
a person who travels by foot
a person walking along a road or in a developed area.
a person who is walking, especially in a town or city, rather than travelling in a vehicle.
(adj)
lacking wit or imagination
lacking inspiration or excitement; dull.
something that is ordinary and not at all interesting.

(n)

A ______ is someone traveling by foot. If you’re a ______, you will likely get annoyed at the drivers who don’t stop so you can cross the street.

______ comes from the Latin word meaning “going on foot” but also “plain.” As a noun, it’s someone walking around, sidewalks are for ______s. As an adjective it means “lacking wit or imagination.” If someone calls your new poem ______, they mean it’s dull. If you want to impress your friends while also making them feel worthless, mutter “these people are SO ______,” at a party, loud enough for everyone to hear.

pe______an

Answer

A

pedestrian (n) (adj)

definition:

(n)
a person who travels by foot
a person walking along a road or in a developed area.
a person who is walking, especially in a town or city, rather than travelling in a vehicle.
(adj)
lacking wit or imagination
lacking inspiration or excitement; dull.
something that is ordinary and not at all interesting.

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Question 56

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definition:

to take apart into its constituent pieces
to take (a machine or structure) to pieces.
if you _____ a machine or structure, you carefully separate it into its different parts.

(v)

To take something apart or down is to ______ it. If you ______ a computer to see what it looks like inside, you better know how to put it back together, or you might be looking at the inside of your room for awhile.

______ is a verb used for both physical things and ideas. You can ______ a campground by taking down the tents and breaking apart the fire logs, or you can ______ a government by going against its leadership and bringing down its rule. Often when you ______ something, you take away its ability to work, as with a nuclear warhead, but you can also take apart decorative or non-working things, as when you ______ a science-fair display or a city made of blocks.

di_____le

Answer

A

dismantle (v)

similar word: deconstruct

definition:

to take apart into its constituent pieces
to take (a machine or structure) to pieces.
if you _____ a machine or structure, you carefully separate it into its different parts.

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Question 57

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definition:

(v)
compel observance of or compliance with (a law, rule, or obligation).
to cause (something) to happen by necessity or force.
to force or cause something to be done or to happen.
to compel to behave in a certain way
to ensure observance of laws and rules

(v)

To ____ means to make sure the laws and rules are being followed. So those guys wearing striped outfits and whistles? They’re in charge of ____ing the rules of the game.

See the word force inside of ____? It can help you remember that ____ is all about forcing others to follow the rules. The traffic police ____ the driving laws by handing out speeding tickets. Your parents hopefully ____ good behavior by grounding you when you stay out too late. It would be wonderful if everyone just followed the rules on their own, but it seems the temptation to be bad is just too strong. So thank goodness for all the ____rs that keep us in line.

en_____e

Answer

A

enforce (v)

enforcement (n)

definition:

(v)
compel observance of or compliance with (a law, rule, or obligation).
to cause (something) to happen by necessity or force.
to force or cause something to be done or to happen.
to compel to behave in a certain way
to ensure observance of laws and rules

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Question 58

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definition:

marked by or capable of arousing controversy
giving rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement.
If you describe something or someone as ____, you mean that they are the subject of intense public argument, disagreement, or disapproval.

(adj)

If a politician ran for office on the platform that children should be put to work from age six, his platform is likely to be _______, meaning it will cause ————-, or a long discussion among people with opposing opinions.

_______ies are usually public disagreements about important matters. The adjective controversial is from the Latin word formed from the prefix contra- “against” plus versus, from vertere “to turn.” The Latin suffix –ialis, corresponding to the English suffixes –ial and –al, means “relating to or characterized by.”

con________al

Answer

A

controversial (adj)

controversy (n)

definition:

marked by or capable of arousing controversy
giving rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement.
If you describe something or someone as ____, you mean that they are the subject of intense public argument, disagreement, or disapproval.

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Question 59

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definition:

a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features.
used to refer to an area of land or a type of land when you are considering its physical features.
a piece of ground having specific characteristics or military potential

(n)

An ATV, or all-_____ vehicle, is useful for people who drive on lots of different _____, hence the name. _____ is a noun used to talk about the ground, when you’re specifically interested in how it appears or is shaped.

In times of war, you’ll often hear the term “hostile _____” used to describe a region with lots of mountains, vast stretches of desert, or impenetrable jungles. These are all areas of difficult _____ that are hard to pass. Much of humankind’s history can be traced by its effort to alter the _____. We’ve made mountains into meadows, rivers into lakes, and prairies into roads, all to make the _____ more livable for us. You could even go so far as to say that a person’s psyche is mysterious _____.

te_____n

Answer

A

terrain (n)

definition:

a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features.
used to refer to an area of land or a type of land when you are considering its physical features.
a piece of ground having specific characteristics or military potential

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Question 60

Q

definition:

1.
malevolent.
2.
a tumour or disease that is out of control and likely to cause death.
(of a tumor) tending to invade normal tissue or to recur after removal; cancerous.
dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)

(adj)

For something that’s very harmful, especially a tumor that’s cancerous, use the term _____.

_____ and its opposite benign are medical terms used to describe a tumor or growth as either cancerous or not respectively. The gn part of both words comes from the Latin word for born, but the word root mal means “evil,” while bene means “kind.” A _____ tumor grows uncontrollably and spreads to other parts of the body. Less commonly, _____ can also be used to mean “evil or malicious,” like when someone has a _____ imagination.

ma______nt

Answer

A

malignant (adj)

definition:

1.
malevolent.
2.
a tumour or disease that is out of control and likely to cause death.
(of a tumor) tending to invade normal tissue or to recur after removal; cancerous.
dangerous to health; characterized by progressive and uncontrolled growth (especially of a tumor)

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Question 61

Q

definition:

the intention or desire to do evil; ill will.
a behaviour that is intended to harm people or their reputations, or cause them embarrassment and upset.
feeling a need to see others suffer

(n)

_____ is the intention to cause harm. If someone feels _____ toward you, look out! They’ve got bad intentions.

Just like the Spanish mal, this is a word for badness or evil. _____ isn’t just any evil, though: it’s evil done intentionally by someone seeking to do harm. People feel _____ for people they hate. _____ is even stronger than spite. Out of all the emotions and thoughts you can have, malice is one of the most dangerous. Just about every villain in every movie and TV show is full of _____.

m____e

Answer

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malice (n)

malicious (adj)

definition:

the intention or desire to do evil; ill will.
a behaviour that is intended to harm people or their reputations, or cause them embarrassment and upset.
feeling a need to see others suffer

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Question 62

Q

definition:

“mor_____ con_______”

Answer

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moral conviction

similar: moral courage

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Question 63

Q

definition:

involving marriage to one person at a time.
having a sexual relationship with only one partner at a time.
(zoology) having only one mate at a time.

(adj)

Use the adjective _____ to describe a person or animal who has only one mate. Beavers are one of only a few mammals that are truly _____, raising their young and living with a single mate.

There are many cultures in the world that aren’t typically _____, meaning that men may have more than one wife or women more than one husband. However, most western, industrialized countries have made being _____ the only culturally acceptable choice, and most American kids grow up imagining they’ll marry one person and stay with that husband or wife until death. _____ comes from the Greek word for “marrying only once.”

mo_______s

Answer

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monogamous (adj)

*monogyny** (n)
–

definition:

involving marriage to one person at a time.
having a sexual relationship with only one partner at a time.
(zoology) having only one mate at a time.

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Question 64

Q

definition:

1.
being or operating under the surface of the earth
existing, occurring, or done under the earth’s surface.
a river or tunnel is under the ground.
lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed (especially being kept in the background or deliberately concealed)
2.
secret; concealed.

(adj)

_____ is an adjective that describes something just below what can be seen, like the _____ jealousy you hide under a smile and kind words for the actor who got the part you wanted.

_____ feelings and intentions are those you keep “on the down low.” In fact, real things that are _____ really are down low, underground, in fact. A _____ worm lives under the earth’s surface. A _____ lair is a secret hideout dug under the dirt, or maybe it’s just your basement. The word comes from the Latin word from sub meaning “under” and terra meaning “earth.”

su_______an

Answer

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subterranean (adj)

definition:

1.
being or operating under the surface of the earth
existing, occurring, or done under the earth’s surface.
a river or tunnel is under the ground.
lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed (especially being kept in the background or deliberately concealed)
2.
secret; concealed.

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Answer 65

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hierarchy (n)

hierarchical (adj)

“the hierarchy”: the upper echelons of a hierarchical system; those in authority.

definition:

a series of ordered groupings of people or things within a system
the organization of people at different ranks in an administrative body
a system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.
a system of organizing people into different ranks or levels of importance, for example in society or in a company.

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Answer 66

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paralysis (n)

definition:

the loss of the ability to move (and sometimes to feel anything) in part or most of the body, typically as a result of illness, poison, or injury.
loss of the ability to move and feel in all or part of one’s body.
inability to act or function (in a person, organization, or place).

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Answer 67

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misanthropy (hatred of mankind)

misandry (hatred of men)

misogyny (hatred of women)

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Answer 68

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patriarchy (n)

patriarchal (adj)

matriarchy (n)

matriarchal (adj)

definition:

a system of society or government in which the father or eldest male is head of the family and descent is traced through the male line.
a system of society or government in which men hold the power and women are largely excluded from it.
a society or community organized on patriarchal lines.

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Answer 69

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receptive (adj)

receptivity (n)

definition:

ready or willing to receive favorably
open to arguments, ideas, or change
willing to consider or accept new suggestions and ideas.
Someone who is _____ to new ideas or suggestions is prepared to consider them or accept them.

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Answer 70

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conceptualize (v)

concept (n)

conception (n)

definition:*
to form an idea of something

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Answer 71

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foil (v) (n)

similar: thwart

definition:

to hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
to prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding.
If you ____ someone’s plan or attempt to do something, for example to commit a crime, you succeed in stopping them from doing what they want.

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Answer 72

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treachery (n)

treacherous (adj)

related words: treason, traitor

definition:

betrayal of a trust
an act of deliberate betrayal
betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature.
behaviour or an action in which someone betrays their country or betrays a person who trusts them.

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Answer 73

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predation (n)

predator (n)

predatory (adj)

prey (n)

definition:

the act of preying by a predator who kills and eats the prey
a relationship between two species of animal in a community, in which one (the predator) hunts, kills, and eats the other (the prey)
an act of plundering and pillaging and marauding

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Answer 74

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complicit (adj)

complicity (n)

definition:

involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing.
if someone is _____ in a crime or unfair activity, they are involved in it.
culpably involved

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Answer 75

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legitimacy (n)

legitimate (adj)

legit (adj)

definition:

the ability to be defended with logic or justification; validity.
undisputed credibility

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Answer 76

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illegitimate (adj)

illegitimacy (n)

definition:

contrary to or forbidden by law
not authorized by the law; not in accordance with accepted standards or rules.
(of a child) born of parents not lawfully married to each other. (caution: considered offensive)
used to describe activities and institutions that are not in accordance with the law or with accepted standards of what is right.

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Answer 77

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provocative (adj)

provocation (n)

provoke (v)

definition:

1.
causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately.
serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controvers
something that it is intended to make people react angrily or argue against it.
2.
exciting sexual desire
arousing sexual desire or interest, especially deliberately.

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Answer 78

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decoy (v) (n)

definition:

(v)
to lure or entice (a person or animal) away from an intended course, typically into a trap.
(n)
a bird or mammal, or an imitation of one, used by hunters to attract other birds or mammals.
something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
a person or thing used to mislead or lure an animal or person into a trap.

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Answer 79

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indefinitely (adv)

definition:

for an unlimited or unspecified period of time.
to an unlimited or unspecified degree or extent.
to an undetermined extent; for an unspecified length of time

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Answer 80

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scenario (n)

definition:

(n)

a postulated sequence of possible events
If you talk about a likely or possible _____, you are talking about the way in which a situation may develop.

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Answer 81

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infidelity (n):

the action or state of being unfaithful to a spouse or other sexual partner.

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extramarital (adj):

occurring outside marriage (especially sexual relations)

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Answer 82

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idealism (n)

idealistic (adj)

ideal (adj)

idyllic (adj)

definition:

the practice of forming or pursuing ideals, especially unrealistically.
elevated ideals or conduct; the quality of believing that ideals should be pursued
the beliefs and behaviour of someone who has ideals and who tries to base their behaviour on these ideals.
(in art or literature) the representation of things in ideal or idealized form.

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Answer 83

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defunct (adj)

definition:

no longer in force or use; inactive
no longer exists or has stopped functioning or operating.

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Answer 84

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comply (v)

compliance (n)

definition:

(v)
act in accordance with someone’s rules, commands, or wishes
(of a person or group) act in accordance with a wish or command.
someone or something that is in accordance with what is required or expected.

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Answer 85

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mediate (v)

mediation (n)

definition:

to act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
to intervene between people in a dispute in order to bring about an agreement or reconciliation.

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Answer 86

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volatile (adj)

definition:

a person or situation that is likely to change suddenly and unexpectedly
liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.

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Answer 87

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violate (v)

violation (n)

definition:

when someone breaks an agreement, law, or promise
to break or fail to comply with (a rule or formal agreement).
fail to respect (someone’s peace, privacy, or rights).
fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns
to act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

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Answer 88

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acronym (n)

definition:

a word composed of the first letters of the words in a phrase, especially when this is used as a name.
An example would be ‘NATO’, which is made up of the first letters of the ‘North Atlantic Treaty Organization’.

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Answer 89

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vintage (adj) (n)

definition:

1.
old but having enduring appeal or importance; classic
something that is old but admired because it is considered the best of its kind.
denoting something of high quality, especially something from the past or characteristic of the best period of a person’s work.
something which is the best and most typical of its kind; classic, old, veteran, historic
2.
the period or time when something was produced

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Answer 90

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manifest (v)

manifestation (n)

manifestly (adv)

definition:

(v)
to reveal its presence or make an appearance
display or show (a quality or feeling) by one’s acts or appearance; demonstrate.
If you _____ a particular quality, feeling, or illness, or if it manifests itself, it becomes visible or obvious.
(adj)
clear or obvious to the eye or mind.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
If you say that something is _____, you mean that it is clearly true and that nobody would disagree with it if they saw it or considered it.

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Answer 91

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copycat (n) (adj)

definition:

1.
someone who copies the words or behavior of another
(especially in children’s use) a person who copies another’s behavior, dress, or ideas.
2.
denoting an action, typically a crime, carried out in imitation of another.
a crime is committed by someone who is copying someone else.

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Answer 92

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forensic anthropologist (n)

forensic anthropology (n)

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Answer 93

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paleontologist (n)

definition:

a science dealing with the life of past geologic periods as known from fossil remains
a specialist in _______

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Answer 94

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crux (n)

definition:

the most important point
the decisive or most important point at issue.
a problem or argument is the most important or difficult part of it which affects everything else.

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Answer 95

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equestrian (n)

definition:

(adj)
relating to horse riding.
(n)
a rider or performer on horseback.

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Answer 96

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modernity (n)

modern (adj)

definition:

something modern
the quality or state of being modern

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Answer 97

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pulmonary (adj)

definition:

relating to the lungs.
means relating to your lungs.
relating to or affecting the lungs

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Answer 98

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*nomad** (n)
*nomadic** (adj)

definition:

a person who does not stay long in the same place; a wanderer.
a member of a people who have no permanent home but move about according to the seasons
a member of a group of people who travel from place to place rather than living in one place all the time.
a member of a people having no permanent abode, and who travel from place to place to find fresh pasture for their livestock.

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Answer 99

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country bumpkin (n)

definition:

an unsophisticated person from the rural area of a particular country.
an awkward, simple, rustic person.

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Answer 100

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disingenuous (adj)

definition:

someone who is slightly dishonest and insincere in what they say.
not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness
not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.

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Answer 101

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five o’clock shadow (n)

definition:

(n)

a dark appearance on a man’s chin and face caused by the slight growth of beard that has occurred since he shaved in the morning.

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Answer 102

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detour (n) (v)

definition:

(n)
a long or roundabout route that is taken to avoid something or to visit somewhere along the way.
a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked)
He did not take the direct route home, but made a ____ around the outskirts of the city.
If you make a ____ on a journey, you go by a route which is not the shortest way, because you want to avoid something such as a traffic jam, or because there is something you want to do on the way.
(v)
travel via a ____
take a long or roundabout route.

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Answer 103

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elusive (adj)

definition:

(adj)
1.
skillful at eluding capture
difficult to find, catch, decsribe, or achieve.
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
something or someone that is _____ is difficult to find, describe, remember, or achieve.
making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
2.
difficult to remember or recall.

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Answer 104

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deleterious (adj)

definition:

causing harm or damage.
harmful to living things
something that has a harmful effect

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Answer 105

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nominal (adj)

nominally (adv)

definition:

1.
(of a role or status) existing in name only.
someone or something that is supposed to have a particular identity or status, but in reality does not have it.
2.
(of a price or amount of money) very small; far below the real value or cost.

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Answer 106

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pedantic (adj) = pedant (n) (purist)

definition:

marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects
someone who is too concerned with unimportant rules, especially in connection with academic subjects

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Answer 107

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cognition (n)

cognitive (adj)

cognitive function (n)

definition:

the mental process involved in knowing, learning, and understanding things.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning; knowledge
the mental courses by which one obtains knowledge through experiences and thoughts

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Answer 108

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exhume (v)

definition:

dig out (something buried, especially a corpse) from the ground.
dig up for reburial or for medical investigation; of dead bodies
to bring something forth, often a body from the ground
a body taken out of the ground where it is buried, especially so that it can be examined in order to find out how the person died.

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Answer 109

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excavate (v)

excavation (n)

definition:

to recover through digging
to make (a hole or channel) by digging — to dig a pit or empty space
to remove earth carefully and systematically from (an area) in order to find buried remains.
When archaeologists or other people _____ a piece of land, they remove earth carefully from it and look for things such as pots, bones, or buildings which are buried there, in order to discover information about the past.

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Answer 110

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deceit (n)

deceitful (adj)

definition:

the quality of being fraudulent
a misleading falsehood
the act of ____ing
the action or practice of ____ing someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.
behaviour that is deliberately intended to make people believe something which is not true.

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Answer 111

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underhanded (adj)

definition:

acting or done in a secret or dishonest way.
marked by deception

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Answer 112

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brandish (v) (n)

definition:

(v)
holding something in a threatening way, especially a weapon
exhibit aggressively
move or swing back and forth
wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement.
If you brandish something, especially a weapon, you hold it in a threatening way.
wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement.
(n)
the act of waving

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Answer 113

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degenerate (adj) (n) (v)

degeneracy (n)

definition:

(adj)
unrestrained by convention or morality
having lost the physical, mental, or moral qualities considered normal and desirable; showing evidence of decline.
(n)
an immoral or corrupt person.
a person whose behavior deviates from what is acceptable especially in sexual behavior
If you describe a person or their behaviour as _____, you disapprove of them because you think they have low standards of behaviour or morality.
(v)
to grow worse

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Answer 114

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rural (adj)

definition:

of the countryside rather than the town.
places that are far away from large towns or cities.
living in or characteristic of farming or country life

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Answer 115

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agony (n)

agonize (v)

agonizing (adj)

definition:

extreme physical or mental suffering.
intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain

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Answer 116

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suffice (v)

sufficient (adj)

definition:

to be enough or adequate.
to meet the needs of.
something that will be enough to achieve a purpose or to fulfil a need.
to be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

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Answer 117

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aquatic (adj)

definition:

(adj)
relating to water.
operating or living or growing in water
relating to or consisting of or being in water
to be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
(n)
a plant that lives in or on water
an ____ animal or plant that lives or grows on or in water.
an ____ plant or animal suitable for a pond or aquarium.

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Answer 118

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catatonic (adj)

definition:

characterized by catatonia especially either rigidity or extreme laxness of limbs
If you describe someone as being in a _____ state, you mean that they are not moving or responding at all, usually as a result of illness, shock, or drugs.
PSYCHIATRY: relating to or characterized by catatonia.

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Answer 119

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residual (adj) (n)

definition:

(adj)
relating to or indicating a remainder
remaining after the greater part or quantity has gone.
used to describe what remains of something when most of it has gone.
(n)
something left after other parts have been taken away
a quantity remaining after other things have been subtracted or allowed for.

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Answer 120

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interrogate (v)

interrogation (n)

interrogator (n)

definition:

to pose a series of questions to
to ask questions of (someone, especially a suspect or a prisoner) closely, aggressively, or formally.
If someone (especially a police officer) _____s someone, they question them thoroughly for a long time in order to get some information from them.

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Answer 121

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torrential (adj) —- “torrential rain”

torrent (n)

definition:

pouring in abundance
(of rain) falling rapidly and in copious quantities.
heavy rain that pours down very rapidly and in great quantities.

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Answer 122

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erratic (adj)

definition:

likely to perform unpredictably
liable to sudden unpredictable change
not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
something that does not follow a regular pattern, but happens at unexpected times or moves along in an irregular way.

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Answer 123

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speaks volumes (phrase)

definition:*
to provide a lot of information about something : to show something very clearly

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Answer 124

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convoluted (adj)

definition:

very complicated and difficult to understand
a sentence, isea, or structure that is complicated & difficult to understand.
highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious

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Answer 125

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suspenseful (adj)

suspense (n)

definition:

pleasant excitement as to a decision or outcome
something that makes you feel excited or anxious about what is going to happen next.

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Answer 126

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fragile (adj)

fragility (n)

definition:

1.
vulnerably delicate
easily broken or destroyed
something that is easily broken or damaged.
2.
a situation that is weak or uncertain, and unlikely to be able to resist strong pressure or attack.

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Answer 127

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gradient (n)

definition:

a slope, or the degree to which the ground slopes.
a graded change in the magnitude of some physical quantity or dimension
a change in the value of a quantity (such as temperature, pressure, or concentration) with change in a given variable and especially per unit distance in a specified direction

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Answer 128

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crossover (n)

definition:

(n)

a combination of the two different styles.
an instance of breaking into another category
a point or place of crossing from one side to the other.
the process of achieving success in a different field or style, especially in popular music.

Examples:

“…the contemporary crossover of pop, jazz and funk.”

“…dance/rock crossover bands.”

“I can see why Laura said it seems like a scifi film to her. There is some crossover there, for sure…”

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Answer 129

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metaphor (n)

metaphorical (adj)

definition:

a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity
- a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
- a thing regarded as representative or symbolic of something else, especially something abstract.
- a figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)

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Answer 130

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hyperbole (n)

hyperbolic (adj)

definition:

extravagant exaggeration
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
language that describes something as better or worse than it really is

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Answer 131

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sugarcoat (v)

definition:

(v)

to make superficially attractive or palatable
to cause to appear more pleasant or appealing
to make (something disagreeable) seem more acceptable or less unpleasant, as by using flattery, euphemism, etc.

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Answer 132

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encapsulate (v)

encapsulation (n)

definition:

to put in a short or concise form; reduce in volume
to enclose in or as if in a capsule
to enclose in a capsule or other small container

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Answer 133

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rudimentary (adj)

definition:

1.
being or involving basic facts or principles (“rudiemntary truths”)
being in the earliest stages of development
involving or limited to basic principles.
things that are very basic or simple and are therefore unsatisfactory.
consisting in first principles : FUNDAMENTAL
2.
relating to an immature, undeveloped, or basic form.
not fully developed in mature animals (“rudimentary wings”)
3.
of a primitive kind

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Answer 134

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axiom (n)

(synonym: maxim)

accepted truth, general truth, dictum, truism, principle. proposition, postulate. maxim, saying, adage, aphorism.
a statement or idea which people accept as being true.
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
a statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference
a statement or proposition which is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true.

An axiom is a statement that everyone believes is true, such as “the only constant is change.” Mathematicians use the word axiom to refer to an established proof.

The word axiom comes from a Greek word meaning “worthy.” An axiom is a worthy, established fact. For philosophers, an axiom is a statement like “something can’t be true and not be true at the same time.” An example of a mathematical axiom is “a number is equal to itself.” In everyday usage, an axiom is just a common saying, but it’s one that pretty much everyone agrees on.

Example:

“…the long-held axiom that education leads to higher income.”

Answer 135

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fetish (n)

definition:

1.
a form of sexual desire in which gratification is linked to an abnormal degree to a particular object, item of clothing, part of the body, etc.
If someone has a ____, they have an unusually strong liking or need for a particular object or activity, as a way of getting sexual pleasure.
a form of sexual desire in which gratification depends to an abnormal degree on some object or item of clothing or part of the body
2.
excessive or irrational devotion to some activity

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Answer 136

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talisman (n)

synonym: talisman, amulet, (charm)

definition:

an object which you believe has magic powers to protect you or bring you luck.
an object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.
a trinket or piece of jewelry usually hung about the neck and thought to be a magical protection against evil or disease

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Answer 137

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onslaught (n)

definition:

1.
an especially fierce attack
a fierce or destructive attack.
a very violent, forceful attack against them.
2.
a large quantity of people or things that is difficult to cope with.

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Answer 138

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Venus flytrap (n)

definition:

a white-flowered swamp plant (Dionaea muscipula) of the sundew family, native to the Carolinas, having sensitive leaves with two hinged blades that snap shut, often trapping insects
—*

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Answer 139

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circuitous (adj)

definition:

1.
deviating from a straight course
having a circular or winding course
(of a route or journey) longer than the most direct way.
a route that is long and complicated rather than simple and direct.
2.
not being forthright or direct in language or action
marked by obliqueness or indirection in speech or conduct

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Answer 140

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deduce (v)

definition:

to arrive at (a fact or a conclusion) by reasoning; to draw as a logical conclusion.
to reach a conclusion that something is true because of other things that you know to be true.
to reason by deduction; establish by deduction
to conclude by reasoning; in logic

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Answer 141

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labyrinthine (adj)

labyrinth (n) (definition): a complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one’s way; a maze.

definition:

1.
like a labyrinth
resembling a labyrinth in form or complexity
(of a network) like a labyrinth; irregular and twisting.
2.
(of a system) intricate and confusing.
If you describe a situation, process, or field of knowledge as _____, you mean that it is very complicated and difficult to understand.

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Answer 142

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device (n)

definition:

1.
A ____ is an object that has been invented for a particular purpose, for example for recording or measuring something.
An instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
2.
a piece of portable electronic equipment that can connect to the internet, such as a smartphone, tablet, or laptop computer.

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Answer 143

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reverberate (v)

reverberation (n)

definition:

1.
to ring or echo with sound
When a loud sound ______s through a place, it echoes through it.
(of a loud noise) be repeated several times as an echo.
2.
to have a long or continuing effect
have continuing and serious effects.
You can say that an event or idea _____s when it has a powerful effect which lasts a long time.

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Answer 144

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entrapment (n)

definition:

the state of being caught in or as in a trap.
the action of tricking someone into committing a crime in order to secure their prosecution.
a defense that claims the defendant would not have broken the law if not tricked into doing it by law enforcement officials

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Answer 145

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utopia (n)

utopian (adj)

definition:

an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect.
a place of ideal perfection especially in laws, government, and social conditions
ideally perfect state; especially in its social and political and moral aspects

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Answer 146

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dystopia (n)

dystopian (adj)

definition:

an imaginary place where everything is as bad as it can be
a state in which the conditions of life are extremely bad as from deprivation or oppression or terror
an imagined world or society in which people lead wretched, dehumanized, fearful lives
an imagined state or society in which there is great suffering or injustice, typically one that is totalitarian or post-apocalyptic.

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apocalyptic (adj)

apocalypse (n)

definition:

describing or prophesying the complete destruction of the world.
relating to the total destruction of something, especially of the world.
resembling the end of the world; momentous or catastrophic.

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seduction (n)

seduce (v)

definition:

1.
to entice (someone) into sexual activity.
to use one’s charm to persuade another person to have sex with them.
induce to have sex
2.
to lead astray usually by persuasion or false promises
something that is so attractive that it makes you do something that you would not otherwise do.

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resonate (v)

resonance (n)

definition:

the quality in a sound of being deep, full, and reverberating.
You say that something _____s when it has a special meaning or when it is particularly important to someone.
to strike a chord within someone

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solitude (n)

solitary (adj)

definition:

a state of social isolation
the state or situation of being alone.
the state of being alone, especially when this is peaceful and pleasant.
a state or situation in which you are alone usually because you want to be

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rendition (n)

definition:

a performance or interpretation of something
A “_____ of” a play, poem, or piece of music is a performance of it.
a performance or interpretation, especially of a dramatic role or piece of music.
a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.
the act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance

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Answer 152

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secluded (adj)

seclusion (n)

seclude (v)

definition:

a place that is quiet & private.
hidden from general view or use
providing privacy or seclusion
(of a place) not seen or visited by many people; sheltered and private.

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pretense (n)

“under the guise of” (idiom): saying or acting as if something is other than what it really is

definition:

the act of giving a false appearance
pretending with intention to deceive
an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true.
an action or way of behaving that is intended to make people believe something that is not true.
a false show of something

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Answer 154

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anatomically correct (adj)

definition:

(adj)

having body parts like those of actual people
having representations of the sexual organs
having representations of the sexual organs

Examples:

“an anatomically correct replica of the human brain”

Dissectible Anatomically Correct Heart Model

“anatomically correct mannequin.”

“An anatomically correct doll was shown to the witness in the courtroom.”

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self-righteous (adj)

santicimonious (adj) pretending to be better than others on a moral level

holier-than-thou (adj) characterized by an attitude of moral superiority.

definition:

excessively or hypocritically pious
- having or characterized by a certainty, especially an unfounded one, that one is totally correct or morally superior.
- convinced of one’s own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
- If you describe someone as ___-______, you disapprove of them because they are convinced that they are right in their beliefs, attitudes, and behaviour and that other people are wrong.

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Answer 156

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“the prodigal son”

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Answer 157

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degrade (v)

degrading (adj)

definition:

1.
to bring to low esteem or into disrepute
to drag down in moral or intellectual character
2.
to treat or regard (someone) with contempt or disrespect.
3.
break down or deteriorate chemically.

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Answer 158

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palidrome

Answer 159

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evangelize (v)

evangelism (n)

evangelical (n)

definition:

to preach the gospel (to)
convert or seek to convert (someone) to Christianity.
to try to convert people to their religion, especially Christianity.
to preach the Christian gospel.

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Answer 160

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commandeer (v)

definition:

to take arbitrarily or by force
to seize for military purposes
to take possession of (something) without authority.
to take arbitrary or forcible possession of something
If the armed forces ____ a vehicle or building owned by someone else, they officially take charge of it so that they can use it.

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Answer 161

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heist (n)

exmaple: “bank heist” (n)

definition:

a robbery.
the act of stealing
armed robbery : HOLDUP
a ____ is a robbery, especially one in which money, jewellery, or art is stolen.

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Answer 162

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prodigy (n)

definition:

1.
a person, especially a young one, endowed with exceptional qualities or abilities.
an impressive or outstanding example of a particular quality.
an amazing or unusual thing, especially one out of the ordinary course of nature.
- 2.
a highly talented child or youth
A ____ is someone young who has a great natural ability for something such as music, mathematics, or sport.
An unusually gifted or intelligent (young) person; someone whose talents excite wonder and admiration

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intrigue (v) (n)

definition:

(v)
1. arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate.
1. make secret plans to do something illicit or detrimental to someone.
(n)
1. the secret planning of something illicit or detrimental.
1. a mysterious or fascinating quality.

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Answer 164

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harangue (v) (n)

definition:

(n)
a lengthy and aggressive speech.
(v)
lecture (someone) at length in an aggressive and critical manner.
trying to persuade someone to accept one’s opinions or ideas in a forceful way.

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Answer 165

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diatribe (n)

definition:

a thunderous verbal attack
a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
an angry speech or article which is extremely critical of someone’s ideas or activities.

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carnage (n)

definition:

the killing of a large number of people.
the savage and excessive killing of many people
the violent killing of large numbers of people, especially in a war.

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collateral damage (n)

definition:

(n)

(euphemism) inadvertent casualties and destruction inflicted on civilians in the course of military operations
- accidental injury to civilians or damage to civilian buildings which occurs during a military operation.

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to pay homage (v)

tribute (n): a way to honor a person

definition:

(v)
to honor
(n)
respectful deference

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Answer 169

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verbose (adj)

verbosity (n)

definition:

given to wordiness
containing more words than necessary
using or containing too many words
described as using an excessive amount of words
when someone uses more words than necessary, making th listener feel bored or annoyed.

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Answer 170

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long-winded (adj)

long-windedness (n)

ramble (v): to talk aimlessly

definition:

tediously long in speaking or writing
using or containing too many words
If you describe something that is written or said as ____-____, you are critical of it because it is longer than necessary.

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Answer 171

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motormouth (n)

definition:

(informal)

someone who talks incessantly
a person who talks excessively
a person who talks quickly and incessantly.
If you describe someone as a “______,” you mean that they talk a lot, especially in a loud or aggressive way.

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Answer 172

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accommodation (n)

accommodating (adj)

definition:

a place for someone to live, stay, or work
temporary lodgings, sometimes also including board.
a convenient arrangement; a settlement or compromise.
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
something supplied for convenience or to satisfy a need: such as
a: lodging, food, and services or traveling space and related services —usually used in plural

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Answer 173

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vacancy (n)

vacant (adj)

definition:

(n)
an unoccupied position or job.
an empty space.
a job or position which has not been filled.
an empty/avaiable office, post, or tenancy
If there is a ______ at a building such as a hotel, one of the rooms is available to rent.

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as opposed to (idiom)

definition:

(idiom)

used to refer to something that is different from what has just been mentioned

Example sentences:*
“The car gets 30 miles per gallon, as opposed to last year’s model, which got only 25.”*
“They use fresh fish, as opposed to fish that has been frozen.”*
“I’d say she is a good player, as opposed to a great one.”*

Answer 175

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euphemism (n)

definition:

an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh
a word or expression used to talk about something unpleasant, blunt or offensive without mentioning the thing itself
a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

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Answer 176

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apparition (n)

definiton:

(n)
1.
a ghostly appearing figure
the appearance of a ghostlike figure
a ghost or ghostlike image of a person.
someone you see or think you see but who is not really there as a physical being.
2.
an unusual or unexpected sight : PHENOMENON

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Answer 177

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imitation (n)

imitate (v)

definition:

1.
a copy of something
copying someone else’s actions
2.
something produced as a copy : COUNTERFEIT

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Answer 178

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inadvertently (adv)

definition:

unintentionally
without intention; accidentally.
without knowledge or intention; unknowingly, unwittingly
An action that you do without realizing what you are doing.

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clandestine (adj) “clandestine operation”

synonyms: surreptitious, stealthy

definition:

done in a private place or way : done secretly
kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.
conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
something hidden or kept secret, often because it is illegal.

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Answer 180

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clairvoyant (n) (adj)

clairvoyance (n)

similar words: psychic, fortune teller, crystal gazer

definition:

(n)
a person who claims to have a supernatural ability to perceive events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact.
(adj)
foreseeing the future
perceiving things beyond the natural range of the senses
someone who is believed to know about future events or able to communicate with dead people
having or exhibiting an ability to perceive events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact.

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Answer 181

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crystallize (v)

crystallization (

to make or become definite, solid, and clear.

“vague feelings of unrest crystallized into something more concrete”

distill (v)

distillation (n)

to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects of.

“my travel notes were distilled into a book”

Note:

What is the major difference between crystallization and distillation?

Crystallization is the process by which a chemical is converted from soluble liquid solution into a solid crystalline state.
Distillation is a process of separating the component or substances from a mixture of liquid by selective evaporation and condensation.

Example sentences:

He tried to crystallize his thoughts”

Now my thoughts really began to crystallize.

“vague feelings of unrest crystallized into something more concrete”

He has managed to crystallize the feelings of millions of ordinary people.

“encouraging the crystallization of new values.”

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Answer 182

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cardiovascular (adj)

definition:

(adj)

relating to the heart and blood vessels.
of or pertaining to or involving the heart and blood vessels
of, relating to, or involving the heart and blood vessels
relating to the heart and blood vessels.

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Answer 183

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paranormal (adj)

definition:

not scientifically explainable : SUPERNATURAL
not in accordance with scientific laws
seemingly outside normal sensory channels
A ____ event or power that cannot be explained by scientific laws and is thought to involve strange, unknown forces; for example the appearance of a ghost
denoting events or phenomena such as telekinesis or clairvoyance that are beyond the scope of normal scientific understanding.

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Answer 184

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sever (v)

“sever ties”

severance pay (n): an amount paid to an employee upon dismissal or discharge from employment.

definition:

(v)

to set or keep apart
to cut off from a whole
to put or keep apart : DIVIDE
to remove (something, such as a part) by or as if by cutting
to put an end to (a connection or relationship); break off.
divide by cutting or slicing, especially suddenly and forcibly.
to cut completely through it or to cut it completely off.
to suddenly and completely end a relationship with another person

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Answer 185

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categorically (adv)

categorical (adj)

category (n)

definition:*
in a way that is unambiguously explicit and direct.

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Answer 186

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flamboyant (adj)

flamboyance (n)

definition:

marked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior
(of a person or their behavior) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness.
If you say that someone or something is _____, you mean that they are very noticeable, stylish, and exciting.

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Answer 187

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categorize (v)

category (n)

definition:

place in a particular class or group.
to put into (or assign) people or things into a category
divide people or things into sets or you say which set they belong to.

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Answer 188

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synergy (n)

synergetic (adj)

synergistically (adv)

definition:

The combining of different groups, processes, objects, or people to increase success.
- the interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.
- when two or more organizations/groups are more successful when they work together than when they work separately.

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succession (n)

definition:

1.
the act or process of following in order : SEQUENCE
a group of people or things arranged or following in order
the same kind is a number of them that exist or happen one after the other.
the action of following in order
- 2.
the right or sequence of inheriting a position, title, etc.
the fact or right of being the next person to have an important job or position.
the process of taking over the duties and privileges of another person

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Answer 190

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polydactyl (adj)

definition:

a condition in which a baby is born with one or more extra fingers.
(of humans and other vertebrates) having more than the normal number of digits
a human or other vertebrate having more than the normal number of digits
of or relating to a person (or other vertebrate) having more than the normal number of digits

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Answer 191

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heterochromia (n)

definition:

a person or animal with two different eye colors
a difference in coloration in two anatomical structures or two parts of the same structure which are normally alike in color

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Answer 192

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mend (v) (n)

definition:

to heal or recover
to fix something; the act of putting something in working order again
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)
to make amends or atonement for

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Answer 193

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amends (n)

definition:

(v)
“to make ______”
for someone to try to “make it right” with another person they had a falling out with
to do something to correct a mistake that one has made or a bad situation that one has caused

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Answer 194

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telekinesis (n)

telekinetic (adj) (ex: “telekinetic powers”)

synonym: psychokinesis (n)*
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definition:*
the power to move something with your mind
the supposed ability to move objects by mental effort alone.
the ability, which some people believe exists, to move objects using the power of your mind.

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Answer 195

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kinetic (adj)

definition:

1.
involving or producing movement:
relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces associated therewith
characterized by motion
(in phsyics) used to describe something that is concerned with movement
2.
(of a work of art) depending on movement for its effect.

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sacred (adj)

definition:

something that is believed to be holy and to have a special connection with God.
considered to be holy and deserving respect, especially because of a connection with a god
made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use
connected with God (or the gods) or dedicated to a religious purpose and so deserving veneration.
worthy of religious veneration

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Answer 197

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camaraderie (n)

alt spelling: comradery

definition:

mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
- a feeling of friendliness toward people that you work or share an experience with
- the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability: chumminess
- a feeling of trust and friendship among a group of people who have usually known each other for a long time or gone through some kind of experience together.

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Answer 198

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mischievous (adj)

Note: Keep in mind that the word has only three syllables: MIS-chuh-vuhs.*
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definition:*
naughtily or annoyingly playful
- (of a person, animal, or their behavior) causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way.
- a person who likes to have fun by playing harmless tricks on people or doing things they are not supposed to do.
- behaving in a way, or describing behavior, that is slightly bad but is not intended to cause serious harm or damage:

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annihilation (n)

annihilate (v)

definition:

total destruction
complete destruction or obliteration.
complete destruction, so that nothing or no one is left:

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Answer 200

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cheeky (adj)

definition:

(British) impudent or irreverent, typically in an endearing or amusing way.
If you describe a person or their behaviour as ____, you think that they are slightly rude or disrespectful but in a charming or amusing way.

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Answer 201

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precocious (adj)

definition:

(of a child) having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual.
- (especially of children) showing mental development or achievement much earlier than usual
- A child who is very clever, mature, or good at something, often in a way that you usually only expect to find in an adult.
- characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude)
- appearing or developing early

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Answer 202

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cognizant (adj)

definition:

to be aware of
having knowledge or being aware of
understanding or realizing something
knowledgeable of something, especially through personal experience

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Answer 203

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misconception (n)

definition:

a view or opinion that is incorrect because it’s based on faulty thinking or misunderstanding.

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Answer 204

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backhanded compliment (n)

definition:

a compliment that implies it is not really a compliment at all
The most obvious _______ _____ is one that doesn’t even attempt to disguise the insult. It more or less simply pairs the two together.

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Answer 205

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interface (n) (v)

definition:

(n)
the place at which independent and often unrelated systems meet and act on or communicate with each other
- a point where two systems, subjects, organizations, etc. meet and ____.
- the place at which independent and often unrelated systems meet and act on or communicate with each other
- (v)
____ with (another system, person, organization, etc.).
“his goal is to get people ____ing with each other”

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Answer 206

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level-headed (adj)

definition:

calm and sensible.
exercising or showing good judgment
having or showing sound judgment : SENSIBLE
calm and able to deal easily with difficult situations
someone that is calm and sensible even in difficult situations.

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Answer 207

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chokepoint (n)

definition:

a point of congestion or blockage.
a narrowing that reduces the flow through a channel; bottleneck, constriction
a place of greatest congestion and often hazard; bottleneck

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ambidextrous (adj)

definition:

equally skillfull with each hand
(of a person) able to use the right and left hands equally well.

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Answer 209

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deduct (v)

deduction (n)

definition:

to make a subtraction
to subtract or take away (an amount or part) from a total.

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emotional intelligence (i.e., EQ = “emotional quotient”)

definition:

(n)
- the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one’s emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically.
- the ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict.

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According to Daniel Goleman , an American psychologist who helped to popularize emotional intelligence, there are five key elements to it:

Self-awareness.
Self-regulation.
Motivation.
Empathy.
Social skills.

Answer 211

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unflappable (adj)

definition:

having or showing calmness in a crisis.
not easily perturbed, excited, or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure
not likely to get worried, nervous, or angry even in difficult situations
Someone who is _____ is always calm and never panics or gets upset or angry.
marked by assurance and self-control

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