Words idk from practice tests or lists

Question 1

Underscore

Answer 1

To make evident; EMPHASIZE, STRESS
To draw a line under; UNDERLINE

From: “It can most reasonable be inferred [that (evidence)] underscores a potential disconnect between

Question 2

tactile

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adj. perceptible by touch; TANGIBLE

from: verbal expression and tactile sensation

Question 3

ubiquitous

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adj. existing or being everywhere at the same time; constantly encountered; WIDESPREAD

from: “…it is an extremely widespread, if not ubiquitous, part of the symbiosis”
“He grew up in northwest Montana, where the shrubby, rubbery organisms are a ubiquitous part of the natural landscape”
ex: It was as though the mindflayer was a ubiquitous part of Hawkins

Question 4

distemper

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v. to throw out of order
n. bad humor or temper
n. ailment; disorder

from: They are the distempers of elections that have destroyed all free states

Question 5

canvass

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trans v. to go through (a district) or to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support
trans v. to examine in detail (usu. to examine votes officially for authenticity)
tans v. DISCUSS, DEBATE

from: “as real publick counsellors, not as canvassers at a perpetual election…” => “Not to be constantly trying to obtain political support at perpetual elections” (I think)

Question 6

Augment

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trans v. To make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense; SUPPLEMENT

From: to augment the already overgrown influence of the Crown [the British monarch.]

Question 7

specious

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adj. having a false look of truth or genuiness; SOPHISTIC
adj. having deceptive attraction or allure

From: They are certainly the most specious

Question 8

Disposition

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n. prevailing tendency, mood, or inclination; acting in a certain manner under given circumstances;
n. The act or power of disposing

from: Many have not that eager disposition to vice
[Many don’t get corrupted very quickly]

Question 9

titular

Answer 9

adj. having the title and honors belonging to an office w/o the duties, functions, or responsibilities; existing in title only
adj. of, relating to, or constituting a title

from: T’Challa is the titular hero and heir to the throne of the fictional African nation of Wakanda

Question 10

laud

Answer 10

trans v. PRAISE, EXTOL

from: Critics lauded [Black Panther’s] predominantly Black cast

Question 11

disjointed

Answer 11

adj. Lacking a coherent sequence or connection

Question 12

impugned

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v. dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of a (statement or motive)
from: As though her very identity were impugned by the existence of two Rachel Dearnes.

Question 13

condescend

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v. show feelings of superiority; to be patronizing

v. to do something in a taught way, as though it is below one’s dignity or level of importance

Question 14

ruminate

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v. to go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
v. to chew repeatedly

Question 15

veneration

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n. respect or awe inspired by the dignity, wisdom, dedication, or talent of a person; REVERENCE

Question 16

Advent

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def: n. the arrival or creation of something (usu. historic)
Ex: The advent of the gate changed Hawkins forever

Question 17

adversarial

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def: adj. relating to hostile opposition
Ex: At first, Medea and Psyche had an adversarial relationship, but they quickly learned to work together.

Question 18

Aesthetic

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Def: adj. relating to beauty or refined taste
Ex: I loved the aesthetic of the cat cafe, it was very warm and welcoming.

Question 19

Ambivalence

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def: n. the state of being uncertain or stuck between two or more options
ex: My ambivalence as to whether I wanted to attend caused me to miss the sign up deadline

Question 20

Analagous

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Def: adj. similar but not identical
comparable in certain respects
ex: Blitz and Stolas’s relationship is analogous to that between Medea and Helio

Question 21

apex

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Def: n. the highest point of something
Ex: Finishing Stranger Things was the apex of my summer

Question 22

Austere

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Def: adj. extremely plain
adj. stern and forbidding
adj. relating to self-denial
Ex: He makes an austere face whenever I annoy him too much

Question 23

Candid

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adj. direct, blunt
adj. (of a photograph of a person) taken informally, especially without the subject’s knowledge
ex: One of the traits I like about him most is that he is candid, so I’m never afraid that he is hiding something from me

Question 24

Candor

Answer 24

n. the trait of being honest and frank

Ex: Robin’s candor makes her a funny character

Question 25

concieve

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v. to imagine or come up with | ex: When Kurapika conceived his power, he had to spend a lot of time studying chains.

Question 26

conducive

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adj. able to bring about or be suitable for | ex: Studying for the SAT is conducive to sleeping

Question 27

conduct

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v. to control or manage v. to behave a certain way Ijin conducts himself professionally when he works as a bodyguard

Question 28

Contend

Answer 28

v. to maintain or assert (an opinion) Ex: Kayden contends that he is one of the strongest awakened ones in the world`

Question 29

avuncular

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adj. suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality; of or relating to an uncle from: Bishu was avuncular in his kindness.

Question 30

rapacious

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adj. especially grasping, COVETOUS, living on prey, RAVENOUS | from: This mischief has been increased by rapacious usury

Question 31

usury

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n. the lending of money with interest charge for its use; an unconscionable or exorbitant rate or amount of interest from: This mischief has been increased by rapacious usury

Question 32

covetous

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adj. marked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions (often possessions of another); having a craving for possession; GRASPING from: Practiced by coveting and grasping men

Question 33

emphatically

Answer 33

adj. uttered or marked by emphasis; tending to express oneself in forceful speech or with decisive action; attractive special attention from: They are, moreover, emphatically unust, for they would rob the lawful possesor.

Question 34

remunerate

Answer 34

v. to pay an equivalent for; to pay an equivalent for a service, loss, or expense RECOMPENSE; remunerative: serving to remunerate or providing remuneration; PROFITABLE from: It is surely undeniable that, when a man engages in remunerative labor, the impelling reason and motive of his work is to obtain property.... to acquire a right full and real, not only to the remuneration, but also to the disposal of such remuneration, just as he pleases.

Question 35

corroberate

Answer 35

v. to provide evidence for; to back up (a claim); to support with evidence or authority; to make more certain ex: The government used a fake body to corroborate that Will died, but Joyce and Hopper didn't buy it.

Question 36

deference

Answer 36

n. respect; regard

Question 37

demur

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v. to object to; OBJECT | ex: I demurred Wechee's demand to watch Stranger Things tomorrow

Question 38

desolate

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adj. bare, barren, empty | ex: The desolate tree hadn't born fruit in a long, long time.

Question 39

dire

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adj. hopeless and dangerous or fearful | ex: The situation seemed dire, but killua had a plan.

Question 40

Disparage

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v. to belittle or speak down to | ex: Nancy hates it when the men at the Hawkins post disparage her for being a woman.

Question 41

doctrine

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n. a principle, theory, or position, usu. advocated by a religion or gov’t ex: I don't want to live a life dictated by religious doctrines

Question 42

Dominion

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n. power and authority (usu. over a territory) n. a legal territory ex: The Raiden Shogun has complete dominion over her domain

Question 43

fiscal

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adj. related to (government) money | ex: Killua and Gon joined the Battle Tower for the fiscal benefits of winning fights

Question 44

foment

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Foment | Ex: Jiwoo doesn't like to foment others, but still finds himself in duels often

Question 45

Galvanizing

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adj. thrilling, exciting, stimulating | Ex: I couldn't decide whether going on rollar coasters or watching stranger things was more galvanizing

Question 46

Geriatric

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adj. a branch of medicine that deals with problems and diseases relating to old age; an aged person ex: Leorio's studies include geratrics The geriatrics in the government are too conservative.

Question 47

Ignominious

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adj. publicly shameful or humiliating The APD's failure to shut down the Phantom scythe after so many years was ignominious, and caused outrage among the people.

Question 48

Impartiality

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n. the equal and objective treatment of opposing views | Ex: To determine the winner of Ink Master, the judges must display impartiality

Question 49

Imposition

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n. an unnecessary burden | Ex: [Someone is entering a home] I hope I'm not causing too much of an imposition = I hope I'm not imposing too much

Question 50

irreconcilable

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adj. incapable of being in harmony or agreed upon | ex: While Emma, Norma, and Ray have irreconcilable differences, they still work together very well

Question 51

lucrative

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adj. capable of making a lot of money; profitable | ex: Leorio wanted to choose a lucrative career

Question 52

Malleable

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adj. capable of being molded or changed | ex: It is important that the dough is malleable

Question 53

concerted

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adj. Mutually contrived or agreed on; performed in unison | Ex: Lauren and Kieran had a concerted agreement to stop the shipments of nitroglycerin, no matter the cost.

Question 54

collegial

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adj. marked by power or authority vested equally in each of a number of colleagues; characterized by equal sharing of authority especially by Roman Catholic bishops ex: Decision making in the party was collegial. Everyone had to agree

Question 55

Opine

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v. to openly express an opinion | ex: Lauren opined that Kieran needed to recover more before their next dangerous mission

Question 56

Oust

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v. to remove or force out of (usu. a position or office) | EX: Owens was ousted from his position studying El at the Lab

Question 57

Persecute

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v. to cause suffering to; to harass or puish | ex: Lauren was persecuted for her previous mistake, years ago, as a detective

Question 58

Petulant

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adj. cranky, pouty, irritable | Ex: Lauren is often petulant because of how sleep deprived she is, but Kieran breaks through it with his flirty jokes.

Question 59

postulate

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v. to assert; DEMAND, CLAIM | ex: Zero postulates that he exists to fix all the diseased souls of humans

Question 60

Promulgate

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v. to put into law or formally declare | Ex: The Hawkins Police and APD promulgated curfews to protect their citizens

Question 61

Prosecute

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v. to bring criminal action against someone (in a trial) | Ex: Tim Sake was finally prosecuted, and the wife was set free, thanks to Lauren's relentless work.

Question 62

Ramify

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v. to split into two or more branches | Ex: Gray's initial fights ramified into him accumulating many powerful enemies

Question 63

Renounce

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v. to give up (usu. power or a position) v. to cast off ex: Lauren renounced her role in Lune, but soon found herself working with Kieran again.

Question 64

Reproach

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v. to criticize | Ex: Wechee reproached me for never working on my pull ups

Question 65

Repudiate

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v. to refuse to recognize as true v. to cast off Ex: The mother repudiated her son's APWH score of 3 ex: The mother decided to repudiate her son once she accepted the score

Question 66

Scorn

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v. to look down on with disdain | Ex: The Tatto artists in Ink Master often scorn each other when they have the same flaws.

Question 67

scrupulous

Answer 67

adj. paying great attention to detail | ex: Kayden is a great mentor because of how scrupulous he is to Jiwoo's progress

Question 68

Sheer

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adj. so thin that light can shine through adj. Unqualified, utter, pure, unmixed, ex: The fabric is too sheer to make a good mask! ex: The sheer insolence of the servant to talk back like that!

Question 69

Solidarity

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n. the joining of commonalities or common purposes among a group Ex: People must join in solidarity for their rights and to fight against discrimination.

Question 70

Solitary

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adj. being, living, or going alone; saddened by isolation; isolated, kept apart from others ex: Kazuha lived a solitary life after formalling disbanding his clan.

Question 71

Squalid

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adj. run-down, sordid, or sleazy | ex: El and Hopper had to fix up his squalid cabin so that they could properly live in it.

Question 72

Stark

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adj. very plain; devoid of any details or features adj. Rigid, conforming, ABSOLUTE adj. UTTER, SHEER Ex: After seeing nothing but stark ocean for days, Kurapika was glad to finally land and be able to take the Hunter test

Question 73

Substantiate

Answer 73

v. to strengthen with new evidence or facts | EX: Dustin used all the information they discovered before to substantiate his theories about vecna

Question 74

Surly

Answer 74

adj. unfriendly; inclined to anger | Ex: billy was very surly to Max

Question 75

surmount

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v. to get on top of or overcome | Ex: El managed to surmount the trauma of her hidden memories of one.

Question 76

Tactful

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adj. skilled at dealing with people | Ex: Paahil was tactful in getting his teachers to improve his final quarter grades

Question 77

Temperament

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n. usual mood or feelings | Kurapika originally had a hostile temperament, making him difficult to befriend.

Question 78

Undulate

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v. to move as ripples or in a wavy pattern adj. having a wavy surface, edge, or markings ex: The water undulated with each skip of the stone

Question 79

Unilateral

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adj. one-sided; done or undertaken by one person or party; | The Leader's unilateral decision was inconsiderate of all the team members :sob: