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Chaotic - chaos / Sy; disorganized |
Being in complete disorder and confusion |
The traffic in Riyadh is often chaotic. There was complete chaos when the world champions arrived at the airport |
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Characteristic - characteristically. - characterize - characteristic - characterization / Sy; typical |
An easily recognized quality of something |
The markings on the butterfly are characteristic of the monarch butterfly. I would characterize his as a diligent professional. |
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Controversial - controversy - controversially / Sy; debatable |
Something that causes disagreement or arguments |
The governor made a controversial decision to raise taxes. The controversy was caused by the proposal to build an airport in the area. |
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Exemplify - exemplary/ Sy; symbolize |
To give an example |
The recent downturn in the housing industry exemplifies the poor economic conditions. Her exemplary academic achievement is representative of most students at this institution. |
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Gratifying- gratefully - grateful - gratify - gratification - gratefulness / Sy; satisfying |
Giving pleasure or a feeling of accomplishment; showing thanks |
Studying abroad can be a very gratifying experience. She was grateful for all the work he had done for me. |
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Interpret - interpreter - interpretation- interpreting \ Sy; clearify |
To understand the meaning of something |
The ambiguous speech was difficult to interpret. Their interpretation of the story generated some interesting discussions. |
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Lunch - lunch - lunching /Sy; initiate |
to cause something to begin |
The company launched a new program to attract more client. The lunching of the first soviet satellite, created concern among the American public. |
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Legitimate - legitimately - legitimacy/ Sy; authentic |
Reasonable ; lawful |
The engineer had a legitimate reason for changing the design of the building. The legitimacy of the theory has yet to be determined. |
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Particular- particularly / Sy; specific |
A certain way or thing ; unusual; hard to please |
The speaker has a particular way of persuading his audience. That group of worker is particularly difficult to satisfy. |
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Radiant - radiantly - radiance - radiation - radiator / Sy; bright |
Sending out in all directions, specially heat or light |
The actor's radiant captivate the audience. The radiance of the fire prevented the firefighters from entering he house. |
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Ridge - / Sy; crest |
The top of mountain range; a raised part of any surface |
A bald eagle stood on the ridge of the tall office building. The mountain ridge was heavily forested. |
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Span - Span / Sy; cover |
The length of time or distance from one limit to the other ; to cross |
The old man'S life spanned two centuries. The span of the bridge is three miles. |
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Spontaneous- spontaneously - spontaneity/ Sy; instinctive |
Unplanned / uncontrolled |
The spontaneous combustion inside the cylinder creates the power of motor. The crowed reacted spontaneously to the danger. |
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Stream - stream / Sy; river |
A natural flow of something: a pouring out |
There was a constant stream of information coming from the White House. Water steamed from the dam as workers attempted to make the repairs. |
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Striking- stinkingly / Sy; remarkable |
Drawing special attention to |
His striking proposal saved the company from bankruptcy. That was a strikingly convincing argument that the speaker delivered. |
