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Elaborate
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=to explain/describe with details (v.)
=marked with complexity and details (adj.) -”Can you elaborate what happened the night of the accident?”asked the lawyer in court. (v.) -The sculpture has elaborate lines and marks that makes it seem almost real. (adj.) |
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Conspicuous
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=obvious to the eye or mind (adj.)
-He was trying to be sneaky about the surprise party, but he didn't realize he was being very conspicuous. |
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Exasperate
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=irritate (adj.)
-I always feel exasperated when I have to stand in long lines. |
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Insinuate
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=to hint; to give a clue
-Every time he looks at his watch, he is insinuating that he’s bored. |
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Aversion
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=a feeling of intense dislike (n.)
-I have an aversion for people who mistreat animals. |
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Audacity
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=bravery; capability of taking risks (n.)
-The rebels have the audacity to stand up to the leaders even though they know the consequences. |
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Interminable
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=without end; tiresomely long (adj.)
-He was grounded for 2 days in his room, but that was an interminable amount of time to him. |
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Stupendous
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=amazing; great (adj.)-The dance crew put on a stupendous show that amazed the audience from beginning to end.
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