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Sanguine

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Adj. Optimistic and positive, especially in bad or difficult situations "Despite the challenges, she remained _sanguine_ about the future."

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V. Ask and seek information from someone "you should _consult_ a financial advisor"

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Adv. Unintentionally, accidentally "his name had been _inadvertently_ omitted from the list"

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V. to attempt to repair or improve something in an unskilled way "He likes to _tinker_ with old radios in his spare time."

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Adj. Changing frequently, especially one's loyalties, interests, or affection "His _fickle_ nature made it difficult to predict how he would react."

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V. to take advantage of something or someone, often unfairly or selfishly "The manager was accused of _exploiting_his employees by giving them unreasonable tasks."

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Adj. Strong and healthy "the Caplans are a _robust_, healthy lot"

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Adj. Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant "He had a _noxious_ attitude that made it hard for others to work with him."

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Adv. intense or heavy, especially in context of rain "It rained _torrentially_ all night, flooding the streets."

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V. Take away something’s coverings/make something exposed "The construction project denuded the hillside of trees."

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Adj. Revealing clothes/less than what is needed "a _skimpy_ dress"

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Adj. Clothes worn and torn/disorganized "a rough-looking man wearing _ragged_ clothes"

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Adv. Until now, up to this point "His actions had been noble _hitherto_, but now they seemed questionable."

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V. cause or give rise to "His speech _engendered_ a sense of unity among the audience."

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V. Spread through in every part of, especially of smell "a smell of stale cabbage _pervaded_ the air"

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Adj. showing confidence and a forceful personality "patients should be more _assertive_ with their doctors"

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Adj. deep, intense, or highly significant "Her speech had a _profound_ effect on the audience."

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Adj. selfless, willing to help without expecting a return "Her _altruistic_ nature led her to volunteer at the shelter every weekend."

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N. a special right, advantage "Growing up in a wealthy family gave him certain _privileges_ that others did not have."

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N. people represented by a leader/parts that make up a whole "The senator listened to the concerns of her _constituents_ before voting on the bill." "Water is made up of two _constituents_: hydrogen and oxygen."

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V. Worsen something "the exorbitant cost of land in urban areas only _exacerbated_ the problem"

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Adj. A place too dry to support vegetation/lacking excitement or interest "The desert’s _arid_ climate makes it difficult for plants to grow." "The professor’s lecture was so _arid_ that many students struggled to stay awake."

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Adv. excessively, to an unwarranted degree "there is no need to be _unduly_ alarmed"

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N. High lands/ state of little or no change "the chemical reaction had reached a plateau"

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N. A general agreement "a _consensus_ view"

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Adj. primitive, basic "he received a _rudimentary_ education"

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Adj. Simultaneous "there are three _concurrent_ art fairs around the city"

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V. Make more prominent or noticeable "his jacket unfortunately _accentuated_ his belly"

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V. To correct something "mistakes made now cannot be _rectified_ later"

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Adj. Unclear "_nebulous_ concepts like quality of life"

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Adj. Never done or known before "The pandemic led to _unprecedented_ changes in daily life."

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N. Visually striking performance or display "The fireworks show was a breathtaking _spectacle_ that lit up the night sky."

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N. an inclination towards a particular characteristic or type of behavior "for students, there is a _tendency_ to socialize in the evenings"

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Adj. 超越, overcome "With determination and effort, any obstacle is _superable_."

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V. Spread widely, especially information "health authorities should foster good practice by _disseminating_ information"

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Adj. Ambiguous, open to multiple interpretations "His response was _equivocal_, leaving us unsure of his true opinion."

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Adj. Inevitable, inescapable "the _ineluctable_ facts of history"

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Adj. easily seen, obvious, or attracting attention "Her bright red coat was _conspicuous_ in the crowd."

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N./V. Speculation, hypothesis without complete evidence "His theory was based on pure _conjecture_, with no real evidence to support it."

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N. a person authorized to act for another "Since she was out of town, she sent a _proxy_ to vote in her place at the meeting."

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N. Difficult choice between two or more options "She faced a _dilemma_: accept the high-paying job she disliked or pursue her passion with lower pay."

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N. the fact of appearing everywhere or being very common "the _ubiquity_ of mobile phones means you don't really need a watch"

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Adj. common or widespread "the _omnipresent_ threat of natural disasters"

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V. Replace "another discovery could _supplant_ the original finding"

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V. regard with great respect "Many cultures _venerate_ their elders for their wisdom and experience."

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V. fully satisfy or fill, especially in terms of hunger or desire "The large meal was enough to _satiate_ his hunger after a long day."

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Adj. Traditional, accepted, or following established rules of beliefs "She follows an _orthodox_ approach to medicine, relying on proven treatments."

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Adj. 鲁莽，草率 "it would be extremely _rash_ to make such an assumption"

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V./N./Adj. To cause or bring about/quick or immediate "The teacher’s question _prompted_ a thoughtful discussion." "She gave a _prompt_ response to the email."

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V. to cause something to happen "The scientist’s experiment _induced_ a chemical reaction."

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V. Clear something of blame "The new evidence _vindicated_ the wrongly accused suspect."

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N. 轻蔑，看不起 "he showed his _contempt_ for his job by doing it very badly"

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V. 阻碍 "the slap causes swelling that can _impede_ breathing"

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V. 逐渐减少 "traffic has _dwindled_ to a trickle"

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Adj. showing a desire to help others, altruistic "The billionaire was known for his _philanthropic_ efforts, donating millions to education programs."

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Adj. not qualified or not allowed to do something "He was _ineligible_ to vote because he had not registered in time."

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Adj. 不稳固的, insecure "a _precarious_ ladder"

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Adj. not clearly visible or attracting attention "She tried to remain _inconspicuous_ by wearing neutral colors."

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V. Bring together for a meeting or activity "The board of directors _convened_ for an emergency meeting to discuss the crisis."

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Adj. Made greater in size or value "The company _augmented_ its workforce to meet the growing demand."

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N. Widespread respect "She gained _prestige_ as a scientist after publishing groundbreaking research."

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Adj. Slight, very weak "The connection between the two theories was _tenuous_, and more evidence was needed."

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