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Archipelago

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group of islands

Example sentence: The Hawaiian Islands form a beautiful archipelago.

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Assiduous

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hard-working

Example sentence: The assiduous student always completes assignments on time.

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Bay

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water surrounded by land on 3 sides

Example sentence: The bay provided a peaceful setting for the town.

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Callow

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immature and inexperienced

Example sentence: His callow behavior showed his lack of life experience.

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Carnivore

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meat eater

Example sentence: Lions are known for being carnivores.

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Circuitous

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indirect

Example sentence: The circuitous route took longer but avoided traffic.

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Cipher

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code

Example sentence: The spy used a cipher to send secret messages.

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Competence

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skill and knowledge

Example sentence: His competence in the subject impressed the professor.

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Composure

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poise

Example sentence: She maintained her composure during the stressful presentation.

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Connoisseur

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appreciator & judge of art

Example sentence: The connoisseur could identify the artist of each painting.

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Corpulent

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fat

Example sentence: The corpulent man struggled to climb the stairs.

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Daunt

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to frighten and intimidate

Example sentence: The challenging task did not daunt her.

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Decibel

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measure of sound

Example sentence: The concert reached a decibel level that required ear protection.

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Decrepit

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worn out & broken down

Example sentence: The decrepit building was scheduled for demolition.

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Derision

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mockery

Example sentence: His derision towards others revealed his lack of empathy.

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Disconsolate

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unhappy

Example sentence: The disconsolate child needed comforting.

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Drab

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dull & colorless

Example sentence: The drab room needed some bright decorations.

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Effusive

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emotionally unrestrained

Example sentence: Her effusive praise made him feel appreciated.

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Entrepreneur

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businessman

Example sentence: The entrepreneur started several successful companies.

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Erudition

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knowledge acquired by study

Example sentence: His erudition on the topic impressed the audience.

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Foolhardy

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unthinking & rash

Example sentence: His foolhardy decision led to negative consequences.

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Fragile

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easily broken

Example sentence: The fragile vase required careful handling.

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Gauche

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clumsy

Example sentence: His gauche movements made others uncomfortable.

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Gustatory

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pertaining to the sense of taste

Example sentence: The chef’s gustatory skills created delicious dishes.

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Herbivore
plant eater ## Footnote Example sentence: Deer are herbivores that feed on plants.
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Hobble
to walk with difficulty ## Footnote Example sentence: The injured runner hobbled to the finish line.
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Hone
to improve (ex: skills) ## Footnote Example sentence: She honed her presentation skills through practice.
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Humdrum
dull ## Footnote Example sentence: The humdrum routine of daily tasks became monotonous.
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Impeccable
flawless ## Footnote Example sentence: Her impeccable attention to detail ensured a perfect outcome.
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Impecunious
poor ## Footnote Example sentence: The impecunious family struggled to make ends meet.
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Impromptu
improvised ## Footnote Example sentence: The impromptu speech captivated the audience.
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Inadvertent
unintentional ## Footnote Example sentence: His inadvertent mistake caused confusion.
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Industrious
hard-working ## Footnote Example sentence: The industrious worker completed the project ahead of schedule.
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Ingenuity
cleverness ## Footnote Example sentence: The inventor's ingenuity led to groundbreaking inventions.
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Insipid
bland, lacking in flavor ## Footnote Example sentence: The insipid soup failed to excite the diners.
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Laryngitis
inflammation of the larynx ## Footnote Example sentence: The singer had to cancel the concert due to laryngitis.
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Magnanimity
generosity ## Footnote Example sentence: Her magnanimity towards others earned her respect.
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Muffled
lower volume ## Footnote Example sentence: He muffled his voice to avoid waking the baby.
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Pork
meat of a pig ## Footnote Example sentence: The pork roast was a delicious dinner choice.
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Beef
meat of a cow ## Footnote Example sentence: The beef stew simmered on the stove for hours.
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Mutton
meat of a sheep ## Footnote Example sentence: The shepherd prepared a hearty mutton stew.
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Venison
meat of a deer ## Footnote Example sentence: The restaurant offered a venison special on the menu.
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Eulogy
speech of praise at a funeral ## Footnote Example sentence: The heartfelt eulogy honored the memory of the deceased.
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Panegyric
speech of praise ## Footnote Example sentence: The panegyric highlighted the achievements of the award recipient.
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Patron
supporter ## Footnote Example sentence: The generous patron funded the local art gallery.
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Peninsula
land surrounded by water on 3 sides ## Footnote Example sentence: The peninsula jutted out into the ocean.
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Penury
poverty ## Footnote Example sentence: The charity aimed to alleviate the penury in the community.
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Pride
group of lions ## Footnote Example sentence: The pride of lions rested in the shade.
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Regiment
military unit ## Footnote Example sentence: The regiment trained diligently for the upcoming mission.
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Ruse
trick ## Footnote Example sentence: The clever ruse deceived the unsuspecting victim.
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School
group of fish ## Footnote Example sentence: The school of fish swam gracefully in unison.
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Sever
to cut or separate ## Footnote Example sentence: The surgeon had to sever the damaged tissue.
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Silo
something that provides mass storage space ## Footnote Example sentence: The silo stored grains for the winter.
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Static
unmoving ## Footnote Example sentence: The static image remained unchanged.
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Stickler
person who insists on something ## Footnote Example sentence: He was a stickler for punctuality.
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Tiff
minor argument ## Footnote Example sentence: The couple had a tiff over the weekend plans.
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Tirade
harangue, bitter speech ## Footnote Example sentence: The tirade against the government sparked controversy.
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Valor
bravery ## Footnote Example sentence: The soldier demonstrated valor in the face of danger.
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Vex
to annoy ## Footnote Example sentence: The constant noise began to vex the neighbors.
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Abstruse
Difficult to understand
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Objective
Unbiased
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Access
Able to be accessed
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Acclaim
To applaud or announce with great approval
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Braggart
Person who brags
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Brevity
Consciousness
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Buttress
Support/ something that provides support
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Capricious
Hard to please
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Censorious
To criticize
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Censure
To criticize harshly
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Coalesce
To combine or fuse
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Coercion
Use of force to get someone to obey
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Delineate
To portray, to show
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Deplore/ Debounce
To criticize and belittle
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Eloquence
Persuasive speech
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Elusive
Hard to grasp
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Embellish
To adorn in ornaments
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Fastidious
Hard to please
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Feasible
Practical
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Fervor
Lots of feeling
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Gratuitous
Given freely
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Gregarious
Sociable
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Gullible
Easily fooled
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Rebuttal
Response with opposite
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Recluse
A hermit
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Recount
To count again
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Saturate
To soak thoroughly
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Scanty
Insufficiently
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Scanty
Insufficiently
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Scrupulous
Very careful
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Tranquility
Peace
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Transient
Temporary, fleeting
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Trite
Cliche
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Usurp
Seize power or rank
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Vigor
Strength and energy
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Vilify
To ruin someone’s reputation
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Abduction
Kidnapping
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Absolve
Pardon
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Advent
Arrival
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Aggressor
Attacker
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Annul
Make void
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Annihilate
Destroy
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Annotate
Write explanator notes
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Baffle
Frustrate, complex
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Browse
Skim
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Breach
Breaking a contrzct
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Cache
Hiding place
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Caliber
Quality
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Cantankerous
Irritable
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Demean/degrade
Humiliate
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Elucidate
To clarify
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Dexterous
Skillful
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Forgo
To give up, go without
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Immaculate
Spotless
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Neophyte
Beginner
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Preamble
Introductory statement
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Retrospective
Looking back at the past
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Subsequent
Following
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Stealth
Sneakiness

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