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Reprove
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to criticize mildly
The teacher reproved the student for being late. |
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Uniform
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unchanging; the same everywhere
The museum is kept at a uniform temperature to protect the artifacts. |
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Prolong
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to lengthen in extent or duration
Additives are used to prolong the shelf life of packaged food. |
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Viable
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workable; capable of living
He could not suggest a viable alternative. |
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Enlighten
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to inform; to explain
I don't understand what's going on; can someone please enlighten me? |
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Inquisitive
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curious
An inquisitive woman who tends to everybody's business but her own is a wise woman. |
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Exposition
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expounding or explaining; explanatory treatise
The subject requires some exposition. |
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Consensus
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unanimity or near unanimity
Everyone on the council seems to understand the need for consensus. |
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Comprehensive
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covering or including everything
<a comprehensive overview of European history since the French Revolution> |
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Sagacious
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wise; possessing wisdom derived from experience of learning
<a sagacious critique of the current social climate in our nation> |
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Precipitate
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to cause to happen abruptly
Her death precipitated a family crisis. |
