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disperse |
distribute or spread over a wide area ex: Camping sites could be dispersed among trees so as to be out of sight. |
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mere, merest |
that is solely or no more or better than what is specified ex: Some questions seem to be questions that cannot be answered by mere mortals. |
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inherently |
existing in someone or something as a permanent and inseparable element, quality, or attribute ex: The dog inherently distrusted strangers. |
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barrenness |
the state of being unproductive or unfruitful ex: The land's barrenness cloaked the life that was thriving just below the hot desert sands. |
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inanimate |
not alive, especially not in the manner of animals and humans ex: Children often pass the time by giving life to inanimate objects in their environment. |
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implies |
strongly suggest the truth or existence of (something not expressly stated) ex: The report implies that two million jobs might be lost |
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phenomena |
a fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question ex: Glaciers are unique and interesting natural phenomena |
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imposing |
grand and impressive in appearance ex: The governor's ball took place at an imposing 17th-century manor house. |
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illuminates |
to brighten with light or to make clear ex: The young boy's radiant smile illuminates his face. |
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Pervasive |
spreading through every part of either a physical area or a group of people ex: Ageism is pervasive, widespread issue in our society |
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Elegiac |
pertaining to an elegy, a lament for one who is dead ex: The tone of his speech about me departed aunt was elegiac. |
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Apathetic |
feeling or showing little interest; Indifferent ex: Their unenthusiastic response to the assignment was apathetic. |
