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Elaborate
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= to explain/describe with details (v.)
= marked with complexity and details (adj.) Ex: “Can you elaborate what happened the night of the accident?” asked the lawyer in court. (v.) Ex: 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.)
Ex: 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.) |
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Insinuate
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= to hint; to give a clue (v.)
Ex: Every time he looks at his watch, he is insinuating that he is bored. |
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Aversion
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= a feeling of intense dislike (n.)
Ex: I have an aversion for people who mistreat animals. |
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Audacity
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= bravery; capability of taking risks (n.)
Ex: 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.)
Ex: 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.)Ex: The dance crew put on a stupendous show that amazed the audience from beginning to end.
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