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Enunciate |
To pronounce or articulate |
The spelling bee contestant was asked to enunciate so that the judge could understand what she was saying. |
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Renounce |
To reject by declaration |
In order to become a member of the fraternity, Jeff had to renounce his membership in other organizations. |
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Pronouncement |
A declaration of opinion; judgment |
Fred's pronouncement that the party was a disaster Drew agreement from the whole group. |
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Invoke |
To call on for support |
Amy invoked the First Amendment when bill tried to silence her. |
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Provocative |
Causing disturbance or excitement |
The films proactive ending had people talking for months. |
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Revoke |
To make invalid;deactivate |
If you don't pay your traffic tickets, the state May revoke your driver license |
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Ineffable |
Unutterable, indescribable |
Many religious writers speak of the ineffable wisdom of the divine being. |
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Infantile |
Childish; immature |
Although some people find practical jokes funny, Didi finds them infantile. |
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Affable |
Easy to converse with; friendly |
The principal was an affable fellow who got along well with all the children. |
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Edict |
An official order |
The palace issued an edict forbidding the rebel prince from entering the country. |
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Indict |
To charge with a crime; accuse |
The jury indicted Richard on seven counts of burglary. |
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Dictum |
A formal or authoritative statement |
When asked to defend his argument, Luther cited a dictum of his favorite poet |
