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abrupt
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sudden
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There was an abrupt change in the weather.
After the incident everyone left abruptly. |
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acclaim
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praise
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Isaac Stem has won acclaim abroad.
Acclaimed authors often win Pulitzer Prizes |
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adverse
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unfavorable
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Adverse weather conditions made it difficult to play the game.
His indecision adversely affected his job performance. |
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autonomous
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independent
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Mexico became an autonomous state in 1817.
Although working closely with the government, all businesses function autonomously. |
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disruptive
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disturbing
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Frequent questions during lectures can be disruptive.
The storm caused a disruption in bus service. |
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haphazardly
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arbitrarily, carelessly
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It was obvious that the house was built haphazardly.
Susan completed the assignment in a haphazard way. |
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advent
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arrival
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With the advent of computers, many tasks have been made easier.
The newspapers announced the advent of the concert season. |
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agile
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nimble
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Deer are very agile animals.
She moved agilely across the stage. |
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albeit
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although
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His trip was successful, albeit tiring.
Albeit difficult at times, speaking another language is rewarding. |
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appealing
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alluring
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Working abroad is appealing to many people.
Through his speeches, the candidate appealed to the voters. |
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contemporary
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current
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Contemporary architecture makes very good use of space.
Cervantes was a contemporary of Shakespeare. |
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celebrated
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renown
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The celebrated pianist will give a concert this weekend.
San Francisco is celebrated for its multicultural makeup. |
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distribute
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dispense
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Many publishers distribute their newspapers directly to homes in their area.
The distribution of seeds is very quick with this new machine. |
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energetic
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vigorous
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Sam hasn't been as energetic as he usually is.
There's a lot of energy in these batteries. |
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frail
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fragile
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The frail wings of the newborn bird could not lift it off the ground.
One of the frailties of human beings is laziness. |
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refine
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perfect
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Factories must to refine oil before it can be used as fuel.
A squirt of lime juice is the perfect refinement to cola. |
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worthwhile
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rewarding
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It was worthwhile waiting 10 hours in line for the tickets.
It's worthwhile to prepare for the TOEFL. |
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alter
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modify
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Will the starlit alter its course and miss the coast?
Gloria hasn't altered her plans to return to school. |
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analyze
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examine
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Scientists must analyze problems thoroughly.
Analysis of the substance confirms the presence of nitrogen. |
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annoying
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bothersome
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Mosquitoes can be an annoying part of a vacation at the beach.
She annoyed her parents by coming home late. |
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anticipate
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predict
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No one can anticipate the results of the games.
They planned their vacation with anticipation. |
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conform
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adapt
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Yon must conform to the rules or leave the club.
She has always been a conformist. |
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intensify
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heighten
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The importance of the test will sometimes intensify the nervousness of the students.
The chess match was played with great intensity. |
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intolerable
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unbearable
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Any opposition to the rules is intolerable.
His boss was intolerant of his tardiness. |
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observe
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notice
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Human beings like to observe the behavior of monkeys.
I made the observation that you are not happy. |
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ongoing
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current
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The tutoring project is an ongoing program of the school.
Maintaining roads is an ongoing job. |
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restore
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revitalize
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He restored my confidence in hint.
It is a beautiful restoration of the old table. |
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vital
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indispensable
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Money is vital to the success of the program.
His intense vitality was easily observable. |
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ambiguous
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vague
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The men received an ambiguous message from their boss.
His letter was full of ambiguities. |
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apparent
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visible
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It was apparent that he needed to rest.
No one apparently knew to solve the problem. |
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arbitrary
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haphazard
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Her choice of clothing seemed arbitrary.
The teacher arbitrarily decided to give the class a test. |
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assert
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declare
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The government asserted its control over the banking system.
The company president is an assertive individual. |
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astounding
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astonishing
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The scientists made an astounding discovery.
The fans were astounded by their team's success. |
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astute
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perceptive
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He was an astute worker, finishing in half the time it took the others to finish.
They astutely determined that there would be no chance to finish on time. |
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authorize
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empower
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Only authorized employees are allowed in the laboratory.
The dean has the authority to resolve academic problem of students. |
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deceptively
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misleadingly
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The magician deceptively made the rabbit disappear.
Richard deceived Joe about the cost of the coat. |
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determined
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resolute
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They were determined to go to graduate school.
The judge determined that the man was lying. |
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elicit
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extract
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A lawyer will elicit all the facts necessary to prove her case.
Elicitation of the truth can be difficult at times. |
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forbid
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ban
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His father will forbid him to use the car.
The cave looks forbidding let's not go in. |
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petition
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appeal
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Canada petitioned the United Nations to consider its case.
The student's petition was denied. |
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relinquish
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to give up control; abdicate
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The troubled executive relinquished his control of the company.
The relinquishment of his claim to the building will allow the building to be sold. |
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resilient
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strong enough to recover from difficulty or disease; tenacious
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She has a resilient personality and will soon feel better.
The doctor was surprised by his patient's resilience. |
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tempt
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entice
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The idea of getting rich quickly tempted him to invest his life savings.
Desserts are more tempting when one is on a diet. |
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amaze
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astonish
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I was amazed that I received an A on the calculus test.
The actor gave an amazing performance. |
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baffle
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puzzle
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The causes of many harmful diseases have baffled doctors for centuries.
That was a baffling question. |
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bear
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yield
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This orchard bears many fine harvests of apples.
Although stock prices declined, losses have been bearable for most investors. |
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block
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obstruct
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The government blocked the sale of the airline.
The streets were flooded due to a blockage in the pipes. |
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blur
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cloud
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The rain blurred everyone's view of the valley.
The whole accident is just a blur in my mind. |
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brilliant
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radiant
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Einstein was a brilliant thinker.
She brilliantly produced a solution to the problem. |
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caution
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warn
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The office cautioned the motorist to slow down.
They entered into the negotiations cautiously. |
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challenge
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dare
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Finishing the 26-mile race was a challenge for most of the participants.
It was a challenging math problem. |
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delicate
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fragile
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Because of its controversial nature, it was a challenge to discuss such a delicate issue
in public. You must handle the antique delicately. |
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enhance
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strengthen
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Passing the exam should enhance your chances of being, admitted to college.
The computer enhanced our productivity. |
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intrigue
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fascinate
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He was intrigued by the acclaim that he received.
The intriguing question baffled historians. |
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shed
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discard
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In order to grow, crabs must shed their shells.
The experiments shed no new information on the cause of the disease. |
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chiefly
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mostly
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Houses are made chiefly of wood products.
Corn is the chief crop of the Midwest. |
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coarse
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rough
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Sandpaper is an extremely coarse material.
Wool clothing has certain coarseness in texture. |
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commonplace
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ordinary; frequent
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Soon it will be commonplace to see the person to whom you are talking on the phone.
Female lawyers are commonplace in the United States. |
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comparatively
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relatively
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It was comparatively easy for him to learn baseball because he had been a cricket
player. If you compare algebra and trigonometry, you'll discover that algebra is less complex. |
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conventional
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traditional
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Professor Canfield agreed with the conventional theory about the origin of the
Basque language. To become integrated into a society, you must learn the conventions of that society. |
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curious
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peculiar
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A curious object was discovered in the remains.
Sally was curiously interested in the history of Alaska. |
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exceedingly
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extremely
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In tropical zones, it is exceedingly hot and humid.
It is not safe to exceed the speed limit. |
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exclusively
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restrictively
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This room is used exclusively by the faculty.
They excluded everyone under age 21 from the contest. |
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immense
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massive
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From the mountaintop you can see the immense valley.
She was immensely interested in the idea of teaching a foreign language. |
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rigid
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stiff
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The teacher was very rigid in his ideas about class attendance.
He adhered rigidly to his opinions about marriage. |
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routinely
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ordinarily
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She routinely gets a physical examination.
It is routine for students to become homesick at times. |
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sufficiently
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adequately
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Jenny is sufficiently mature to make her own decisions.
Her income is sufficient for her needs. |
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visibly
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noticeably
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Ken was visibly upset about his performance evaluation.
Stars are more visible on a clear fall evening. |
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appropriate
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proper
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It is not appropriate to cheat on tests.
She was dressed appropriately in a suit for the job interview. |
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clarify
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explain
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Chapter 2 in the textbook clarifies the process of osmosis.
A clarification of the government's position on this matter is necessary. |
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conceal
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hide
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The students concealed their feelings about the course.
His concealment of the evidence made his case more difficult to prove. |
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confirm
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prove
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The director confirmed that the meeting would be on the tenth.
We have just received confirmation of your reservation on the flight to Los Angeles. |
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constantly
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continually
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Philosophy constantly questions the nature of human existence.
The speed of light is constant at 186,000 miles a second. |
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convenient
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practical
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The student union is convenient to the physical sciences building.
For the convenience of the student body, the library is located in a central location. |
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core
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chief
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The core of the curriculum consists of courses that are required of all students.
They are loyal to the core. |
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critical
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dangerous
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It is critical to follow the directions for the experiment exactly as the instructor
indicates. The runner accepted criticism from his coach very well. |
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distort
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deform
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Time and space are distorted when traveling at the speed of light.
Distortion of the image from a microscope can be caused by low light. |
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prosperous
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thriving
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In the early 1900s, San Francisco was a prosperous city.
Bacteria prosper under the proper conditions. |
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purposefully
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deliberately
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The course syllabus was designed purposefully to be easy to follow.
He was authorized to spend the money for business purposes. |
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reveal
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disclose
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The president revealed some of his ideas before he gave his speech.
The report made some revelations about the nature of the conflict. |
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scarcely
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hardly
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The woman scarcely spoke a word of English.
Due to a scarcity of water, a rationing plan was established. |
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accelerate
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hasten
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The action of molecules accelerates when they are heated.
The poor condition of the motor made acceleration difficult. |
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crack
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fracture
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Cracks in the ice allowed for fishing.
The wall cracked due to poor construction. |
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creep
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crawl
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Some mistakes are beginning to creep into his work.
Ivy is a creeping variety of plant. |
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crush
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grind
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The machine crushes corn to produce corn meal.
Passage of the legislation was a crushing blow to the president's program. |
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cultivate
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grow
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The professionals had common interests that allowed them to cultivate a working
relationship with each other. The cultivation of diverse crops in pre-Columbian America is well documented. |
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dictate
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impose
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The workers were not in a position to dictate demands to management.
His boss resembled a dictator. |
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distinguish
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discriminate
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Some people cannot distinguish colors well.
Anteaters are distinguished by their long noses. |
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flaw
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defect
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There is a flaw in his theory.
They noticed that the contract was flawed. |
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harvest
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gather
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The United States had a comparatively good grain harvest this year.
They were able to harvest the crop before the rain. |
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mirror
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reflect
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The results of the study mirror public opinion.
The strength of the economy is mirrored in the standard of living of the people. |
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particle
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fragment
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Particles of dust can destroy electronic instruments.
Small particles of matter hold the keys to understanding the origin of life. |
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settle
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colonize
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People arriving from the south settled in California.
The lawyers settled their differences and came to an agreement. |
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accurate
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precise
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She was able to make accurate observations with the new telescope.
Experiments must be conducted with accuracy. |
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classify
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arrange
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Biologists classify life forms into many phyla.
The library's catalog is a classification of books in the library. |
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currency
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money
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The purchase must be paid for in the national currency.
The French currency is gaining strength. |
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dense
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thick
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The boating accident was caused by the dense fog.
Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated cities in the world. |
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depend on
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trust
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The farmers depend on rain to produce a good harvest.
His dependency on alcohol destroyed his marriage. |
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dim
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faint
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The light was too dim for studying.
The stars dimly lit the evening sky. |
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display
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exhibit
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The model displayed the details of the human hand.
The candidate's display of anger was unfortunate. |
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exports
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foreign sales
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Until recently the United States' exports exceeded its imports.
Exported goods are usually high in qualify. |
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gigantic
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enormous
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Reaching the Moon was a gigantic step in space exploration for mankind.
New methods of farming offer gigantic advantages over the old methods. |
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impressive
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imposing
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Lincoln's power of persuasion was impressive.
Everyone left with a good impression of the play. |
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lasting
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enduring
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Kennedy left a lasting impression on the people who heard his inaugural address.
The introduction of robots will have a lasting effect on industry. |
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treasury
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bank
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The treasury was under pressure to lower interest rates.
Encyclopedias are a treasury of information. |
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uniform
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consistent
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Bread has a uniform texture.
The grades on the test were uniformly poor. |
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vibrant
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brilliant
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His vibrant personality made him well liked by everyone.
The vibrancy of the city is attractive to many individuals. |
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distinct
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definite
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There was a distinct aroma of coffee in the restaurant.
The two theories are distinctly different from each other. |
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dominant
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major
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The dominant life forms of the paleozoic era lived in the water.
The skyscraper dominated the skyline. |
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dormant
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inactive
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The volcano had been dormant for hundreds of years before the eruption last month.
The seniors live in the new dormitory. |
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drab
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colorless
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Their clothing was quite drab.
The drabness of the desert made driving less interesting. |
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dramatic
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emotional
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The dramatic finish to the game left us speechless.
The hurricane dramatically changed the coastline. |
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elaborate
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complex
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An elaborate headdress indicated rank within the Aztec community.
His elaboration of the issue was quite thorough. |
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exceptional
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phenomenal
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The orchestra's performance was exceptional.
The North Star is exceptionally bright. |
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hazardous
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dangerous
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Handling flammable liquids is hazardous.
There are many hazards involved with starting a business. |
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minuscule (minute, minitia)
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tiny
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The sale of the building had a minuscule effect on the profits of the corporation.
Some leaves are covered with minute hairs. |
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prime
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prepare
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The directors primed the actors before the performance.
Mozart passed away in the prime of his life. |
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rudimentary
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basic
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He has a rudimentary knowledge of computers.
The rudiments of grammar are taught in all English classes. |
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sensitive
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delicate
|
Film varies according to its sensitivity to light.
This equipment is very sensitive to changes in temperature. |
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superficial
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shallow
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The inspector determined that the crack in the bridge was only superficial.
You should not try to answer the question superficially. |
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terrifying
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frightening
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To be in a violent storm is a terrifying experience.
They are terrified by dogs. |
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vigorous
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strong
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His vigorous defense of the issues impressed everyone.
He approached his work with vigor. |
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amenity
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convenience
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She had all the amenities of home when she went camping.
One expects many amenities at a five-star hotel. |
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destroy
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ruin
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The factory was destroyed by the fire.
The destruction of the old landmark was opposed by a concerned group of citizens. |
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disperse
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to cause to move in many different directions; circulate
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The high winds and rain dispersed the crowd.
After the hurricane, dispersed belongings cluttered the street. |
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elementary
|
primary
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The solution to the problem was actually quite elementary.
You must take Elementary Physics before you can enroll in the advanced course. |
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eliminate
|
delete
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Mistakes must be eliminated before you hand in a term paper.
The elimination of the runner from the race was decided by the judge. |
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emphasize
|
highlight
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The professor emphasized certain aspects of the historical period.
When asked if they would like to leave class early, the students answered with an emphatic "yes". |
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encircle
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surround
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The players encircled their coach after winning the big game.
The encircled celebrity actually became afraid of her fans. |
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erratic
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no regular pattern in thinking or movement; changeable without reason; inconsistent
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The artist's paintings have an erratic qualify, some being excellent, and others
mediocre. The unstable chemical reacted erratically. |
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exaggerate
|
overstate
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The federal government exaggerated the success of its programs.
To say that his business is successful would be an exaggeration. |
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mention
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remark
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Theater-goers often mention that they enjoy watching movies on a large screen.
The book mentioned today was included in the bibliography that was handed out in class last week. |
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pier
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dock
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The submarine arrived at the pier on time.
The goods were unloaded onto the pier. |
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prevalent
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commonplace
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Comfortable trade winds are prevalent in the Caribbean islands.
There is a prevalence of disease where poor sanitation conditions exist. |
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release
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free
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A new movie was just released.
The release of the records was expected today. |
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benefit
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assist
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Use of solar power will benefit all mankind.
It is extremely beneficial to prepare for a test. |
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blind
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unaware
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They were blind to the fact that they had little chance to succeed.
He went into the job blindly, with no previous experience. |
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broaden
|
enlarge
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Education will broaden your opportunities to land a good job.
The breadth of his knowledge is impressive. |
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burgeon
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grow at a fast pace; thrive
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The burgeoning population of major cities is creating a demand for more services.
His talent as a pianist burgeoned at the age of 14. |
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conspicuously
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attracting attention; noticeably
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His name was conspicuously absent from the list of winners.
The attorneys were conspicuous for their aggressive manner in the courtroom. |
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demand
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insist
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She demanded to know the truth.
The employees' demands for better working conditions caused the work stoppage. |
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endorse
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support
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The union endorsed the new contract.
The president's endorsement of the project guaranteed its funding. |
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enormous
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Tremendous
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His enormous wealth allows him to contribute to many charities.
A diet with many fruits and vegetables is enormously beneficial to the body. |
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entirely
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Thoroughly
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They are entirely right about the economy.
The president released the speech in its entirety before the news conference. |
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erode
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to wear away, disappear slowly; deteriorate
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The senator's support is eroding because of his unpopular positions on the major
issues. It took millions of years of erosion for nature to form the Grand Canyon. |
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evaporate
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to vanish; disappear
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The chances of the two sides reaching an agreement have evaporated.
The evaporation of the funds was unexplainable. |
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recover
|
retrieve
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The NASA team was unable to recover the space capsule.
The recovered objects had not been damaged. |
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reportedly
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Rumored
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The students reportedly sent a representative, but she has not arrived yet.
The reported tornado has not been confirmed. |
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shift
|
Switch
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The shift in the wind was helpful to the sailors.
Earthquakes are caused by shifting in layers of earth along faults. |
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Suffer
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endure
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The old man suffers from loss of memory.
Many families experience the suffering of difficult economic times. |
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dignitary
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a very important or famous person, usually associated with a high position in government; notable
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Every dignitary in Washington was invited to the wedding.
All of the high ranking dignitaries attended the economic summit. |
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crucial
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critical
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Favorable weather is crucial to a good harvest.
Having all the information necessary to make a good decision is crucially important. |
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elude
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to escape in a tricky way; evade
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The criminal has eluded the police for months.
Success has been elusive for the team. |
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Evident
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apparent
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exhaust
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deplete
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They exhausted their energy in 10 minutes.
The exhaustive report was acclaimed by everyone. |
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extensive
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comprehensive
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The extensive snowfall caused problems throughout the city.
The professor extended a warm welcome to the new student. |
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extremely
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highly
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When the concert was canceled, some customers became extremely upset.
He will go to any extreme to get what he wants. |
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face
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confront
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The mountain climbers faced grave danger on the cliff.
He finds it difficult to face his problems. |
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Facet
|
element or component; aspect
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The proposal had many beneficial facets.
It was a multi faceted problem that challenged the entire student body. |
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inaccessible
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remote
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The summit of the mountain was inaccessible.
The dignitary's inaccessibility frustrated the reporter. |
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obviously
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evidently
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It had obviously rained.
It was obvious that he had not practiced his oral report. |
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Solve
|
resolve
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They solved the problem in a way that benefited the entire neighborhood.
The solution to the problem was elusive. |
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Suitable
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appropriate
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Her dress was not suitable for the occasion.
The agreement suits all the members of the negotiating team. |
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ample
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more than enough; sufficient
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There is ample evidence that the young man was speeding when the accident
occurred. She was amply paid for the work she completed. |
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arid
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dry
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The area known as the Sahara Desert is one of the most arid place in the world.
The valley on the leeward side of the mountain was extremely arid. |
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avoid
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avert
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She could not avoid letting her feelings show.
The incident would have been avoidable if he had told the truth. |
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defy
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resist
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I defy you to find that book in the library's collection.
The circus performer demonstrated her death - defying routine. |
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enact
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Legislate
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Congress enacted the legislation during its last session.
The enactment of the laws was in the hands of the Senate. |
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even
|
regular, smooth; in equal parts; Equitable
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The sound isn't even turn up the left speaker.
The profits were divided evenly among the investors. |
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feign
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simulate
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She feigned illness when it was time to visit the dentist.
Her unhappiness was feigned. |
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fertile
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Rich
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The delta areas of rivers are known for their fertile soil.
Fertilizers are used on crops to increase yields. |
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freshly
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recently
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Freshly harvested produce is hard to find in the winter months.
The product's freshness depends on an efficient transportation system to bring it to market. |
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fundamental
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essential
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The student government promised fundamental changes in the registration process.
He is fundamentally strong in his area of expertise. |
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indiscriminate
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arbitrary
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The indiscriminate arrangement of the products made the store confusing.
The book's chapters seem to be organized indiscriminately. |
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selective
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discriminating
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They were very selective when they chose the members of the academic team.
He selected Spanish as his language class. |
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spacious
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expansive
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The spacious plains of the Midwest make up the nation's breadbasket.
A vacuum is an empty space. |
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withstand
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survive
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She cannot withstand the pressures of her job.
The old building withstood the terrible storm. |
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durable
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sturdy
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It was a durable refrigerator, but it finally broke.
The durability of tires is a key factor in determining their quality. |
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favor
|
to prefer; support
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The supervisor favored the first of the two plans.
The weather was favorable for the contest. |
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gain
|
attain
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He gained a lot of experience working as a volunteer.
His gain in knowledge was impressive. |
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generate
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to produce; create
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The appearance of the dance troupe generated a lot of excitement.
The generator provides power to the building during a blackout. |
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halt
|
stop
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Bus service to the city was halted due to poor road conditions.
The supervisor put a halt to the tardiness of the employees. |
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handle
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manage
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They handled themselves very well given the circumstances.
They president's handling of the crisis was widely applauded. |
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harbor
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shelter
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He harbors ill feelings for her.
They harbored the political refugee in their home. |
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harmful
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unhealthy
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Excessive radiation is harmful to the body.
Bleach harms certain fabrics. |
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insignificant
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Meaningless
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The amount of rainfall this summer has been insignificantly.
The insignificance of his comment became apparent with the passing of time. |
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mysterious
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baffling
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He had a mysterious effect on everyone who heard him speak.
The man's disappearance was a mystery. |
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perilous
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Dangerous
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It is perilous to exceed the speed limit.
There are ample perils in the sport of mountain climbing. |
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promote
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boost
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Many nations promote tourism to lure foreign currency.
The customers responded favorably to the half-price promotion. |
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substantial
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significant
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The discovery of a vaccine for smallpox was a substantial medical achievement.
This substantive article will change your opinion of rock music. |
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conscientious
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showing serious purpose; one who works carefully and with enthusiasm; meticulous
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She is a conscientious representative of the student body.
They approached the task conscientiously. |
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convey
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communicate
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The manager of the store conveyed his displeasure directly to the workers.
He was able to convey his message to the audience with ease. |
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encompass
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include
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Her plan of the study encompasses every aspect of computer science.
The course encompasses all the literature of the nineteenth century. |
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expansion
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growth
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Expansion occurs when matter is heated.
The laboratory is expanding its capacity to produce computer chips. |
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heighten
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intensify
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A very successful interview can heighten a candidate's chances to get a job.
The public teas in a heightened state of nervousness as the hurricane approached. |
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inadvertently
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carelessly
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The reporters had inadvertently failed to include the name of one of the dignitaries.
His inadvertent calculation caused him to derive the wrong answer. |
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infancy
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beginning
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The new theory is in its infancy and will be thoroughly tested by its critics.
Certain head injuries can cause infantile behavior. |
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miraculously
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astonishingly
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Miraculously, he was unharmed after being hit by lightning.
Given the extent of her injuries, it is almost a miracle that she is still alive. |
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systematically
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methodically
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The plan was developed systematically by a team of experts.
Systematic changes in foreign policy have been proposed. |
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unlikely
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doubtful
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Rain is unlikely during the summer.
It is unlikely that he will want to attend the conference. |
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unwarranted
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without good reason or cause; inappropriate; unjustified
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His negative reaction was unwarranted.
The motorist felt that the ticket for the infraction was unwarranted. |
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zenith
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the highest point; apex
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He reached the zenith of his profession at a very young age.
The publication of the book represented the zenith of his career. |