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Acquiesce (v.)
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to accept or consent without protest
Even though I hate dogs, I acquiesced with the other students that the dog was cute. |
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Anecdote (n.)
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an account of something humorous or interesting
John found the anecdote very interesting. |
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Cogitate (v.)
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to ponder
The teacher cogitated before answering the student’s trick question. |
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Confound (v.)
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to become confused or perplexed
The detective became confounded when he heard the case of the missing child. |
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Copious (adj.)
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plentiful or abundant
The farmer had a copious harvest that year. |
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Expeditious (adj.)
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done with speed and efficiency
Packing companies are known for being expeditious. |
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Imperceptible (adj.)
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impossible or difficult to perceive
Due to the haze in the sky, the stars were imperceptible. |
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Irrevocably (adv.)
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impossible to retract or take back
In the United States, the law is irrevocable unless the courts change it. |
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Paroxysm (n.)
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a sudden outburst of emotion or action
When Jen dropped her ice cream, she had a paroxysm of anger. |
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Peremptory (adj.)
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putting an end to all debate or action
The president's peremptory comment put an end to the protest. |
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Physiognomy (n.)
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facial features
His physiognomy proved the spectators' assumptions correct. |
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Ruffian (n.)
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a rough or rowdy person
The referee was like a ruffian beause of his intimdating voice and looks. |
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Skirmish (n.)
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a minor dispute
The father is tired of breaking up the skirmishes between his two daughters. |
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Vexation (n.)
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annoyance
The bug buzzing above my head was a vexation to my studies. |
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Virulence (n.)
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extremely infectious, malignant
The disease of smallpox was virulent to the Native Americans. |
