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GILDED |
(Adj)- covered with a thin layer of gold, or deceptively attractive |
When gold paint started to wear off, the bird abandoned its gilded cage |
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CONCOCT |
(V)- to make up invent |
Dalton concocted a delicious pizza recipe |
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INDIGNATION |
(N)-Anger due to an unfair situation |
When tej old factory closed, the workers felt indignation about their new unemployment |
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INEXTRICABLE |
(Adj)-Inseparable, hopelessly tangled |
The past and future are inextricable |
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SURREPTITIOUS |
(Adj)- done in a secret or sneaky way |
He observed a surreptitious meeting between two women wearing dark sunglasses |
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MANIFEST |
(V)- to show clearly |
The librarians love of reading was manifest in his vast book collection |
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ERECT |
(V)- to construct, to raise |
I wonder sometimes how ancient people erected columns without modern equipment |
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GRANDIOSE |
(Adj)- extraordinary, grand in scope |
The Statue of Liberty stand proud and grandiose |
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MEAGER |
(Adj)- lacking in quality or stature |
Wanda was so busy she barely lad time to eat meager lunch |
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MAGNANIMOUS |
(adj.) generous, noble Magnanimous |
Magnanimous Penelope gave money to the poor street musician. |
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AMIABLE |
Friendly, likable |
The amiable guy had the most friends |
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CONCILIATORY |
Adj - agreeable |
The company was hardly conciliatory si its workers picked |
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LINCHPIN |
N- something that holds separates things together |
The clever CEO is the linchpin in the company |
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INCLEMENT |
Adj stormy, bad, severe |
The beach day was spoiled due to inclement weather |
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JUBILANT |
Adj joyful, happy |
The happy girls sprang into a jubilant jump |
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ALLEVIATE |
V to relieve |
Tyrell took a nap to alleviate his headache |
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CHASTISE |
V to criticize, to scold |
Kaia was chastised for dropping the eggs |
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ELUCIDATE |
V to clarify |
The teacher made his students a study to guide to elucidate the important points of the lesson |
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EXTOL |
V yo praise highly |
The professor extolled her students for their careful lab work |
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SPECTRAL |
Adj ghostly |
Spectral creatures lurk in the graveyard |
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LETHARGIC |
Adj lazy, apathetic |
The fat, lazy cat led a lethargic life |
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BENIGN |
Adj harmless, non threatening |
The mushroom looks benign, but is actually poisonous |
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SLANDER |
N a false statement to damage the reputation of another |
Celebrity tv station sometimes slander stars in the spotlight |
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IMPUDENT |
Adj rude, improper |
Some day consider it impudent yo ask about age |
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CAMARADERIE |
N cheerful unity among a gropu |
The horses were raised together and had a touching camaraderie |
