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Vocab Junkie - Set 4 Flashcards

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Define:

veracity

(vur-rass-ih-tee)

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n. truthfulness

In order to have her article published, Susan needed to prove the veracity of her claims.

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verbiage

(ver-bee-idge)

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n. an overabundance of words

n. one’s manner of speaking

The elderly speaker’s verbiage tended toward the formal.

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vestige

(ves-tidge)

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n. a small remnant

That abandoned well is a vestige of the manor that once stood here.

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vex

(vex)

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v. to annoy or bother

v. to confound

v. to talk about extensively

It was when they were allowed to horse around the house that the children vexed her the most.

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vigilant

(vidge-ih-lunt)

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adj. watchful

Our new dog is very vigilant when it comes to guarding the house.

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vigor

(vig-er)

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n. energy, vitality

n. strength; forcefulness

After she broke her hip dancing, Kate realized that she had lost the youthful vigor she once had.

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virtuoso

(vur-chew-owe-so)

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n. a highly-skilled artist

Even at a young age, it was clear that Beethoven was a virtuoso in the making.

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viscous

(viss-kuss)

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adj. thick and syrup-like

They slathered a viscous glue over the pieces to make sure they would stick.

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vituperate

(vahy-too-puh-rehyt)

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v. to scold

The old man vituperated the neighborhood boys who were trespassing on his lawn.

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vivacious

(vih-vey-shuss)

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adj. energetic; full of life

At ninety years old, Melinda was known for being particularly vivacious for her age.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. truthfulness

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veracity

(vur-rass-ih-tee)

synonyms: certainty, truth, fact

The witness’s veracity was crucial in determining the outcome of the trial.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. an overabundance of words

n. one’s manner of speaking

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verbiage

(ver-bee-idge)

synonyms: wordiness, verbosity; delivery

The report was filled with so much verbiage that the main points were lost.

His verbiage revealed his eloquence and command of language.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. a small remnant

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vestige

(ves-tidge)

synonyms: remainder, hint

The ruins were the last vestige of the once-great civilization.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

v. to annoy or bother

v. to confound

v. to talk about extensively

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vex

(vex)

synonyms: distress, agitate; confuse

Her constant questions began to vex the teacher during the lecture.

The unexpected turn of events continued to vex the detectives, leaving them puzzled.

The author chose to vex the theme of resilience throughout her novel.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. watchful

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vigilant

(vidge-ih-lunt)

synonyms: attentive, aware, on the lookout

The security team remained vigilant during the event to ensure everyone’s safety.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. energy, vitality

n. strength; forcefulness

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vigor

(vig-er)

synonyms: power, intensity

She approached her workouts with remarkable vigor and enthusiasm.

The speech was delivered with such vigor that it inspired the entire audience.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

n. a highly-skilled artist

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virtuoso

(vur-chew-owe-so)

synonyms: ace, artist, professional

The concert featured a virtuoso on the violin, captivating the audience with his talent.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. thick and syrup-like

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viscous

(viss-kuss)

synonyms: slow-flowing, syrupy

The viscous syrup clung to the spoon as she poured it over the pancakes.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

v. to scold

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vituperate

(vahy-too-puh-rehyt)

synonyms: abuse, berate, yell at

The manager did not hesitate to vituperate the employee for repeated mistakes.

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Which of your vocabulary words means the following?

adj. energetic; full of life

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vivacious

(vih-vey-shuss)

synonyms: lively, spirited

Her vivacious personality lit up the room and lifted everyone’s spirits.

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meticulous

(muh-tick-yuh-luss)

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adj. paying great attention to detail

He was a meticulous sculptor, sometimes spending hours perfecting a single fingernail on one of his figures.

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mimicry

(mim-ih-kree)

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n. a close imitation of something else

Mimicry is common in the animal kingdom, such as when harmless species assume the aspect of poisonous ones to avoid being eaten.

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minuet

(min-you-et)

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n. a slow, stately, pattern dance in 3/4 time

n. the music to accompany the dance of the same name

A minuet is always danced with three beats per measure.

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minute

(my-newt)

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adj. tiny

adj. attentive to the smallest details

The chances of such a slow horse actually winning the race are minute.

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# Define: mirth | (**murth**)
n. glee; joy ## Footnote The house was always full of happy laughter and other signs of _mirth_.
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# Define: dissipated | (dis-uh-**pey**-tid)
adj. devoted to the pursuit of pleasure; hedonistic ## Footnote His life quickly became _dissipated_ and unstructured after he won the lottery.
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# Define: misanthrope | (**miss**-un-throwp)
n. hater of humanity ## Footnote The old man was a notorious _misanthrope_ who loathed even his own children.
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# Define: invidious | (in-**vid**-ee-uhs)
adj. offensive, provoking resentment or ill-will ## Footnote The teacher's _invidious_ practice of playing favorites led to several parent conferences.
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# Define: misconstrue | (miss-kun-**strew**)
v. to misunderstand ## Footnote Eva has a habit of _misconstruing_ compliments, reading amorous designs into the most innocent remarks.
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# Define: remit | (rih-**mit**)
v. to transmit payment v. to refrain from exacting v. to pardon v. to desist, postpone or give up ## Footnote The transaction was completed after the buyer _remitted_ the money.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. paying great attention to detail
meticulous | (muh-**tick**-yuh-luss) ## Footnote synonyms: perfectionist, painstaking The artist was _meticulous_ in her work, ensuring every detail was perfect.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. a close imitation of something else
mimicry | (**mim**-ih-kree) ## Footnote synonyms: mime, imitation The butterfly's _mimicry_ of the leaves helped it evade predators.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. a slow, stately, pattern dance in 3/4 time n. the music to accompany the dance of the same name
minuet | (min-you-**et**) ## Footnote synonyms: dance, waltz; music, piece The couple gracefully performed a _minuet_ at the formal ball. The orchestra played a beautiful _minuet_, setting the perfect mood for the dance.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. tiny adj. attentive to the smallest details
minute | (my-**newt**) ## Footnote synonyms: very small, miniature; exact, precise The scientist examined the _minute_ details of the specimen under a microscope. Her _minute_ attention to detail ensured that the project was flawless.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. glee; joy
mirth | (**murth**) ## Footnote synonyms: cheer, amusement The children's _mirth_ was evident as they played in the sunny park.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. devoted to the pursuit of pleasure; hedonistic
dissipated | (dis-uh-**pey**-tid) ## Footnote synonyms: self-indulgent, spoiled, debauched His _dissipated_ lifestyle left him with few meaningful relationships.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. hater of humanity
misanthrope | (**miss**-un-throwp) ## Footnote synonyms: cynic, curmudgeon The _misanthrope_ rarely left his house, preferring solitude over social interaction.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. offensive, provoking resentment or ill-will
invidious | (in-**vid**-ee-uhs) ## Footnote synonyms: abominable, repugnant The manager's _invidious_ remarks about his employees created a hostile work environment.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to misunderstand
misconstrue | (miss-kun-**strew**) ## Footnote synonyms: distort, mistake, misread She feared her tone might _misconstrue_ her intentions during the conversation.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to transmit payment v. to refrain from exacting v. to pardon v. to desist, postpone or give up
remit | (rih-**mit**) ## Footnote synonyms: transfer; stop, postpone; alleviate, pardon Please _remit_ payment by the due date to avoid any late fees. The judge decided to _remit_ the penalty, showing leniency in her ruling. The governor chose to remit the sentences of several non-violent offenders. After careful consideration, they decided to _remit_ their claim for damages.
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# Define: mitigate | (**mit**-ih-gate)
v. to make smaller or less problematic ## Footnote The hurricane's effect was _mitigated_ by the quick response from the national guard.
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# Define: opprobrium | (uh-**proh**-bree-uhm)
n. the disgrace felt by someone who has acted in an outrageously shameful manner; contempt ## Footnote Oedipus Rex experienced great _opprobrium_ after learning the true extent of his crimes.
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# Define: mollify | (**mohl**-ih-fahy)
v. to decrease the strength of v. to make softer ## Footnote His rage was _mollified_ by his wife's soothing words.
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# Define: momentum | (moh-**men**-tum)
n. strength built up by continued movement or development ## Footnote The protest gained _momentum_ as it passed through the city and gained new supporters.
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# Define: prodigious | (pruh-**didj**-us)
adj. having great power or size adj. extreme ## Footnote The building of the new dam is a _prodigious_ project requiring thousands of men and millions of dollars.
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# Define: asperity | (uh-**sper**-ih-tee)
n. severity, rigor n. acrimony, irritability ## Footnote The _asperity_ of a northern winter can lead to depression.
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# Define: profligate | (**prof**-lih-git)
adj. immoral adj. recklessly extravagant ## Footnote She criticized her spoiled son for his _profligate_ lifestyle.
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# Define: profuse | (pruh-**fewss**)
adj. abundant adj. freely giving or spending ## Footnote Horrified by the consequences of her actions, Joyce offered _profuse_ apologies to her friends.
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# Define: hapless | (**hap**-liss)
adj. unlucky, unfortunate, luckless ## Footnote The _hapless_, accident-prone child managed to break his leg for the third time.
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# Define: prognostic | (prog-**noss**-tick)
n. a prediction adj. indicating future events ## Footnote Climate scientists presented a chilling _prognostic_ of what will happen to our planet in the near future.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to make smaller or less problematic
mitigate | (**mit**-ih-gate) ## Footnote synonyms: diminish, lighten The organization implemented new policies to _mitigate_ the impact of climate change.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. the disgrace felt by someone who has acted in an outrageously shameful manner, contempt
opprobrium | (uh-**proh**-bree-uhm) ## Footnote synonyms: dishonor, infamy, humiliation The politician faced _opprobrium_ after the scandal was revealed.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to decrease the strength of v. to make softer
mollify | (**mohl**-ih-fahy) ## Footnote synonyms: disarm, smooth over, soften She tried to _mollify_ her angry friend with a sincere apology. The new policies aim to _mollify_ the concerns of employees regarding job security.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. strength built up by continued movement or development
momentum | (moh-**men**-tum) ## Footnote synonyms: drive, energy, propulsion The team gained _momentum_ as they won consecutive games, boosting their confidence.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. having great power or size adj. extreme
prodigious | (pruh-**didj**-us) ## Footnote synonyms: massive, colossal, monumental, extraordinary The _prodigious_ waves during the storm amazed onlookers at the beach. Her _prodigious_ talent for music set her apart from her peers.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. severity, rigor n. acrimony, irritability
asperity | (uh-**sper**-ih-tee) ## Footnote synonyms: harshness, bad temper The teacher's _asperity_ during the exam review surprised the students. The meeting was filled with _asperity_, as the team members argued over project details.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. immoral adj. recklessly extravagant
profligate | (**prof**-lih-git) ## Footnote synonyms: corrupt, degenerate; immoderate, lavish His _profligate_ spending habits eventually led to financial ruin. The _profligate_ lifestyle of the celebrities often overshadowed their charitable efforts.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. abundant adj. freely giving or spending
profuse | (pruh-**fewss**) ## Footnote synonyms: excessive, extravagant, plentiful The garden was filled with _profuse_ blooms in vibrant colors during spring. His _profuse_ compliments made everyone feel appreciated and valued.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. unlucky, unfortunate, luckless
hapless | (**hap**-liss) ## Footnote synonyms: luckless, jinxed The _hapless_ traveler lost his wallet on the first day of his vacation.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. a prediction adj. indicating future events
prognostic | (prog-**noss**-tick) ## Footnote synonyms: omen, foreboding, warning, prophecy The doctor’s _prognostic_ suggested that the patient would recover fully within six months. The dark clouds were _prognostic_ of an impending storm.
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# Define: proliferate | (pruh-**lif**-er-ehyt)
v. to grow and spread quickly ## Footnote Tensions in the area _proliferate_d after the civilian casualties.
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# Define: puissant | (**pyoo**-uh-suhnt)
adj. powerful, mighty ## Footnote A _puissant_ leader can secure the success of an entire team.
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# Define: prone | (**prone**)
adj. lying face or front downward adj. tending to behave or act a certain way ## Footnote Lucy was _prone_ to cheat on tests, so the teachers placed her in a separate room.
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# Define: propitiate | (proh-**pish**-ee-ehyt)
v. to appease ## Footnote The custom was to _propitiate_ the angry gods with a sacrifice.
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# Define: ineffable | (in-**eff**-uh-buhl)
adj. incapable of being described in words ## Footnote After a long day you can find _ineffable_ pleasure in a hot bath.
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# Define: propitious | (pruh-**pish**-us)
adj. favorable ## Footnote The rainy weather was not _propitious_ for the picnic they had planned.
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# Define: propound | (pruh-**pound**)
v. to propose or offer for consideration ## Footnote To make her point about the dangers of sunburns, Kate _propounded_ various theories about skin cancer and its links to ultraviolet radiation.
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# Define: propriety | (pruh-**pry**-ih-tee)
n. proper behavior ## Footnote A model housewife, Mary valued _propriety_ and manners over everything else.
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# Define: precipitate | (prih-**sip**-ih-teyt)
adj. acting with haste or on impulse v. to cause or hasten an event ## Footnote The officer took _precipitate_ action and wound up making the situation even worse.
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# Define: prosaic | (pro-**zay**-ik)
adj. common; unimaginative ## Footnote Kate's realistic paintings of household objects were criticized as being too _prosaic_.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to grow and spread quickly
proliferate | (pruh-**lif**-er-ehyt) ## Footnote synonyms: expand, develop The use of smartphones has _proliferated_ in recent years, transforming communication.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. powerful, mighty
puissant | (**pyoo**-uh-suhnt) ## Footnote synonyms: strong, formidable The king was known for his _puissant_ reign, commanding respect from all his subjects.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. lying face or front downward adj. tending to behave or act a certain way
prone | (**prone**) ## Footnote synonyms: face down, flat, horizontal; likely, susceptible He was found _prone_ on the ground after tripping during the race. Her _prone_ nature to overthink often led to unnecessary stress.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to appease
propitiate | (proh-**pish**-ee-ehyt) ## Footnote synonyms: assuage, satisfy He offered gifts to _propitiate_ the angry spirits of the forest.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. incapable of being described in words
ineffable | (in-**eff**-uh-buhl) ## Footnote synonyms: beyond words, indescribable The beauty of the sunset was _ineffable_, leaving everyone speechless.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. favorable
propitious | (pruh-**pish**-us) ## Footnote synonyms: good, beneficial The clear skies and gentle breeze made for a _propitious_ day for sailing.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to propose or offer for consideration
propound | (pruh-**pound**) ## Footnote synonyms: counsel, advise, set forth The scientist decided to _propound_ a new theory to explain the phenomenon.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. proper behavior
propriety | (pruh-**pry**-ih-tee) ## Footnote synonyms: correctness, accordance, courtesy The committee emphasized the importance of _propriety_ during formal events.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. acting with haste or on impulse v. to cause or hasten an event
precipitate | (prih-**sip**-ih-teyt) ## Footnote synonyms: expedite, advance His _precipitate_ decision to quit his job left everyone in shock. The heavy rains may _precipitate_ flooding in low-lying areas.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. common; unimaginative
prosaic | (pro-**zay**-ik) ## Footnote synonyms: everyday, drab, dull Her _prosaic_ writing style failed to engage the readers’ interest.
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# Define: prudent | (**proo-**dent)
adj. practical; careful ## Footnote His assistant was particularly _prudent_ when it came to keeping the company's secrets.
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# Define: advert | (ad-**vurt**)
v. to call or direct attention towards ## Footnote As soon as Jim saw the unsafe guardrail, he _adverted_ everyone to the problem.
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# Define: excoriate | (ik-**skawr**-ee-eyt)
v. to condemn scathingly ## Footnote After the student's repetitive acts of bullying, the principal _excoriated_ him.
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# Define: insipid | (in-**sip**-id)
adj. bland, trite ## Footnote The film's _insipid_ plot, like that of hundreds of others, centered on American agents thwarting a Russian spy ring.
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# Define: sublimate | (**suhb**-luh-meyt)
v. to change state of matter between solid and gaseous form without passing through a liquid stage v. to modify the expression of an instinctual impulse in a socially acceptable manner ## Footnote Dry ice _sublimates_ directly from its solid ice form to the gas you see rising off of it. She _sublimated_ her intense anger into a subtle tapping of her foot.
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# Define: expatiate | (ik-**spey**-shee-eyt)
v. to discuss or write about at great length ## Footnote Margie _expatiated_ about her misfortunes until early in the morning.
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# Define: precipitous | (prih-**sip**-ih-tuhs)
adj. dangerously high or steep adj. done hastily and without care ## Footnote The economy suffered a _precipitous_ decline in exports.
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# Define: necromancy | (**nek**-ruh-man-see)
n. the practice of communicating with the spirits of the dead n. black magic, black arts, or sorcery ## Footnote Aunt Pam claimed that _necromancy_ was a way you could speak to your ancestors.
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# Define: truculent | (**truhk**-yuh-luhnt)
adj. cruel, ferocious, savage, brutal ## Footnote The _truculent_ dictator did not care about the well-being of his people.
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# Define: depravity | (dih-**prav**-ih-tee)
n. moral corruption or degradation ## Footnote The various _depravities_ of modern society include an unhealthy obsession with the lives and deaths of celebrities.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. practical; careful
prudent | (**proo-**dent) ## Footnote synonyms: canny, sagacious It is _prudent_ to save a portion of your income for emergencies.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to call or direct attention towards
advert | (ad-**vurt**) ## Footnote synonyms: observe, attend, point to The speaker chose to _advert_ to the recent changes in policy during his presentation.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to condemn scathingly
excoriate | (ik-**skawr**-ee-eyt) ## Footnote synonyms: berate, scathe, chastise The critic did not hesitate to _excoriate_ the film for its poor storyline and acting.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. bland, trite
insipid | (in-**sip**-id) ## Footnote synonyms: dull, uninteresting The _insipid_ meal left everyone unsatisfied and longing for more flavor.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to change state of matter between solid and gaseous form without passing through a liquid stage v. to modify the expression of an instinctual impulse in a socially acceptable manner
sublimate | (**suhb**-luh-meyt) ## Footnote synonyms: refine, transfer, redirect Dry ice _sublimate_ at room temperature, turning directly from solid to gas. He chose to _sublimate_ his aggressive instincts by channeling them into competitive sports.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? v. to discuss or write about at great length
expatiate | (ik-**spey**-shee-eyt) ## Footnote synonyms: elaborate, expound The professor _expatiated_ on the topic, providing extensive details and examples.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. dangerously high or steep adj. done hastily and without care
precipitous | (prih-**sip**-ih-tuhs) ## Footnote synonyms: steep, arduous, high; impulsive, abrupt The hiker carefully navigated the _precipitous_ cliff to avoid falling. His _precipitous_ actions led to several mistakes that could have been avoided.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. the practice of allegedly communicating with the spirits of the dead n. black magic, black arts, or sorcery
necromancy | (**nek**-ruh-man-see) ## Footnote synonyms: sorcery, occultism The ancient text detailed rituals of _necromancy_ used to summon the spirits of the deceased. The villagers whispered about the sorcerer's _necromancy_, fearing his dark powers.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? adj. cruel, ferocious, savage, brutal
truculent | (**truhk**-yuh-luhnt) ## Footnote synonyms: abusive, aggressive, hostile The _truculent_ dog barked menacingly at anyone who approached its territory.
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# Which of your vocabulary words means the following? n. moral corruption or degradation
depravity | (dih-**prav**-ih-tee) ## Footnote synonyms: immorality, criminality The novel explores the _depravity_ of society through its characters' unethical choices.

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