My Vocabulary2 Japar, Naif05

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serving no useful purpose : completely ineffective

2: occupied with trifles : FRIVOLOUS

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Futile ˈfyü-ˌtī(-ə)l (adjective)

//All our efforts proved futile.

//A futile and foolish gesture

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to move by persuasion or influence

b: to call forth or bring about by influence or stimulation

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Induced in-ˈdüs (verb)

//The advertisement is meant to induce people to eat more fruit.

//No one knows what induced him to leave.

//Her illness was induced by overwork.

//They will induce labor to avoid complications.

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: to cause to take place : EFFECT

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Bring about

//I promise: making one mistake will not bring about the apocalypse.

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distorted or unshapely in form : MISSHAPEN

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Deformed di-ˈfȯrmd (adjective)

//his first sculpture looked more like a deformed rabbit than a galloping horse

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the quality or state of being faithful

b: accuracy in details: EXACTNESS

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Fidelity fə-ˈde-lə-tē (noun)

//music with much higher fidelity than on cassettes

//they have never wavered in their fidelity to the cause of freedom

//The movie's director insisted on total fidelity to the book.

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of, relating to, or characterized by perfidy

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per​fid​i​ous (ˌ)pər-ˈfi-dē-əs (adjective)

//We were betrayed by a perfidious ally.

//a perfidious campaign worker revealed the senator's strategy to his leading rival for the nomination

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1: a very steep or overhanging place

2: a hazardous situation

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prec​i​pice ˈpre-s(ə-)pəs (noun)

//He stood on the edge of the precipice.

//scaled the steep precipice with the ease of an experienced climber

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: very thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness

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ema​ci​at​ed i-ˈmā-shē-ˌā-təd (adjective)

//He was deadly pale and terribly emaciated, with the protruding, brilliant eyes of a man whose spirit was greater than his strength.— Arthur Conan Doyle

//My cheek had grown pale with study, and my person had become emaciated with confinement.— Mary Shelley

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a: DESCENDANT, CHILD especially : a descendant of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential familyb: HEIR sense 1

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sci​on ˈsī-ən (noun)

//He's a scion of a powerful family

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A _____ is a principle, belief, or doctrine that is held to be true by members of an organization, movement, or profession.

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Tenet TEN-ut (noun)

// On her first day at the fashion institute, Marta learned the basic tenets of the fashion industry.

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-after that

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there​af​ter t͟her-ˈaf-tər (adverb)

//Thereafter, the two companies operated in full partnership.

//gave his farewell speech and left the room shortly thereafter.

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: very satisfactory

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Co​pa​cet​ic ˌkō-pə-ˈse-tik (adjective)

//don't worry, because I assure you that everything's copacetic.

//And his smile told him that everything was copacetic

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1:to criticize severely : find fault with

2:to reproach severely : scold vehemently

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Up​braid (əp-ˈbrād) (verb)

//his wife upbraided him for his irresponsible handling of the family finances

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: to make dark, dim, or indistinct

2: to conceal or hide by or as if by covering.

: to reduce (a vowel) to the value \ə\

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Ob​scure äb-ˈskyur (verb)

//The true history has been obscured by legends about what happened.

//They accused the company of trying to obscure the fact that the product poses a health risk.

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lacking in candor also : giving a false appearance of simple frankness : CALCULATING

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Disingenuous ˌdis-in-ˈjen-yə-wəs (adjective)

//Her recent expressions of concern are self-serving and disingenuous.

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1: one who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes

2: PHARMACY

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apoth​e​cary ə-ˈpä-thə-ˌker-ē (noun)

//in olden days the apothecary had few drugs that actually cured anything, most substances being little more than pain relievers

//the historic village boasts an old-fashioned apothecary that's been there for almost a century and a half

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To ____ is to recover health and strength gradually after sickness, injury, or weakness.

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Convalesce ˌkän-və-ˈles (verb)

According to the article, the athlete is still convalescing from her recent injury but expects to resume her training schedule by the end ofthe month.

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a: the place where something is situated or occurs : SITE, LOCATION: a center of activity, attention, or concentration

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Locus ˈlō-kəs (noun)

//The area became a locus of resistance to the government.

//an area of the Southwest that has been the locus of a number of New Agey movements

//was the culture of medicine in the beginning dispersed from a single focus or did it arise in several loci?— S. C. Harveyb

//in democracy the locus of power is in the people— H. G. Rickover

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____ is a formal adjective used to describe someone or something that has or shows great skill or cleverness.

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Dexterous ˈdek-st(ə-)rəs (adjective)

She was praised for her dexterous handling of the crisis.The movie is a dexterous retelling of a classic love story.

As a shortstop, Alex is a dexterous fielder who is adept at catching any ground ball or line drive hit at him.

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____ is synonymous with weight and heaviness, especially as related to the body. It also refers to the series of units of weight based on the pound of 16 ounces and the Ounce of 16 DRAMS.

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Avoirdupois ˌa-vər-də-ˈpȯiz (noun)

The coach limited his recruiting to line backers of a certain avoirdupois.

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____ is a synonym of PENETRABLE that is used especially to describe things that have pores or openings that permit liquids or gases to pass through.

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Permeable ˈpər-mē-ə-bəl (adjective)

The new housing project will include a permeable parking lot to help mitigate stormwater runoff.

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____ is a formal adjective that describes something—usually a statement—that is understood as obviously true, such that it is or should be taken for granted.

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Axiomatic ˌak-sē-ə-ˈma-tik (adjective)

// It is axiomatic that successful athletes are not just talented, but have put in years of dedicated training.

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// Anyone expecting a light, romantic story will be quickly disabused of that notion by the opening chapter of the novel.

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Disabuse (verb)

To disabuse someone of something, such as a belief, is to show or convince them that the belief is incorrect.

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To ____ someone of something, such as a belief, is to show or convince them that the belief is incorrect.

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Disabuse ˌdis-ə-ˈbyüz (verb)

// Anyone expecting a light, romantic story will be quickly disabused of that notion by the opening chapter of the novel.

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// The warrantless search of the property was permitted because of exigent circumstances.// He struggled to satisfy the needs of the exigent client.

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Exigent (adjective)

Exigent is a formal word that describes things that need to be dealt with immediately, as well as people who expect significant time, attention, effort, etc. from other people.

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____ is a formal word that describes things that need to be dealt with immediately, as well as people who expect significant time, attention, effort, etc. from other people.

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Exigent ˈek-sə-jənt (adjective)

// The warrantless search of the property was permitted because of exigent circumstances.

// He struggled to satisfy the needs of the exigent client.

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To ____ is to move, tend to move, or be attracted to or toward someone or something.

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Gravitate ˈgra-və-ˌtāt (verb)

// Many young people now gravitate toward careers on social media.

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// The biggest bugbear of the skiing business is a winter with no snow.

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Bugbear (noun)

A bugbear is a source of dread or irritation; in other words, something that causes problems or annoys people.

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A ____ is a source of dread or irritation; in other words, something that causes problems or annoys people.

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Bugbear ˈbəg-ˌber (noun)

// The biggest bugbear of the skiing business is a winter with no snow.

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Someone or something described as ____ is marked by courage or heroism.

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Valorous ˈva-lə-rəs (adjective)

// For carrying three wounded members of his squadron out of harm's way, the lieutenant was presented with an award that recognized his valorous actions in the heat of battle.

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To ____ something is to spread over it or fill it, either literally or figuratively. The word suffuse is usually encountered in literary contexts.

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Suffuse sə-ˈfyüz (verb)

// Natural sunlight suffused the room as she opened the blinds.

// The novel tells a difficult story, but it is suffused with hope.

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// She made the audacious decision to quit her job.// The band has been making original and creative music for well over ten years, but their latest album is their most audacious to date.

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Audacious (adjective)

Audacious is an adjective used to describe people, or things that people make or do, that are confident and daring, or bold and surprising.

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____ is an adjective used to describe people, or things that people make or do, that are confident and daring, or bold and surprising.

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Audacious ȯ-ˈdā-shəs (adjective)

// She made the audacious decision to quit her job.

// The band has been making original and creative music for well over ten years, but their latest album is their most audacious to date.

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// The minister projected a stern and serious mien from the pulpit, but we found him to be friendly and welcoming when we spoke with him in the social hall after the service.

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Mien (noun)

Mien is a literary word that refers to a person's demeanor or appearance, especially as expressive of their attitude or personality.

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____ is a literary word that refers to a person's demeanor or appearance, especially as expressive of their attitude or personality.

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Mien ˈmēn (noun)

// The minister projected a stern and serious mien from the pulpit, but we found him to be friendly and welcoming when we spoke with him in the social hall after the service.

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// Instead of being honest, he came up with a cockamamie excuse about why he didn't turn in his assignment.

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Cockamamie (adjective)

Cockamamie is an adjective used to describe something ridiculous, silly, or incredible.

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____ is an adjective used to describe something ridiculous, silly, or incredible.

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Cockamamie ˌkä-kə-ˈmā-mē (adjective)

// Instead of being honest, he came up with a cockamamie excuse about why he didn't turn in his assignment.

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___ is a synonym of necessary and essential that describes something needed for a particular purpose.

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Requisite ˈre-kwə-zət (adjective)

// It's clear from her application materials that Leona has the requisite knowledge and experience for the job.

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____ describes things that are strange or unnatural, especially in a way that inspires fear.

The word is often used as a synonym for eerie.

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Eldritch ˈel-drich (adjective)

// She's afraid to visit haunted houses because the eldritch decor and sound effects are too realistic for her liking.

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// A small but influential cadre of students ultimately persuaded their peers and then the administration to change the school’s mascot.// The company was able to stay afloat through the downturn thanks largely to a highly-skilled cadre of workers and technicians with deep institutional memory.

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Cadre (noun)

Broadly, cadre can refer to any group of people with a unifying relationship, as in “a cadre of lawyers,” or “a cadre of sportswriters.” More specifically, cadre can also be used for a group of people who are trained in a role or task, and who in turn can train others.

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Broadly, ____ can refer to any group of people with a unifying relationship, as in “a ____ of lawyers,” or “a ____ of sportswriters.” More specifically, cadre can also be used for a group of people who are trained in a role or task, and who in turn can train others.

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Cadre ˈka-ˌdrā (noun)

// A small but influential cadre of students ultimately persuaded their peers and then the administration to change the school’s mascot.

// The company was able to stay afloat through the downturn thanks largely to a highly-skilled cadre of workers and technicians with deep institutional memory.

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Something described as ____ does not form a necessary part of something else, and may also therefore be considered irrelevant or unimportant (as in “____ details”).

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Extraneous ek-ˈstrā-nē-əs (adjective)

// The woman who reported the robbery kept bringing up extraneous facts, such as what she'd had for lunch.

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____ is a somewhat formal word that means “to entertain or amuse by telling stories, describing experiences, etc.” It is often followed by with.

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Regale ri-ˈgāl (verb)

// He regaled his party guests with stories of his adventures abroad.

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// She works for herself, and so is beholden to no one.// Many believe the government is overfull with politicians who are beholden to special interest groups

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Beholden (adjective)

Beholden is a formal adjective that describes someone as having obligations to someone or something else, often (but not always) to return a favor or gift. Beholden is usually followed by to.

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____ is a formal adjective that describes someone as having obligations to someone or something else, often (but not always) to return a favor or gift. ____ is usually followed by to.

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Beholden bi-ˈhōl-dən (adjective)

// She works for herself, and so is beholden to no one.

// Many believe the government is overfull with politicians who are beholden to special interest groups

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___ is a formal word that has to do with teaching and persuading especially by frequent repetition. If you ____ someone, you gradually cause the person to fully understand something. If you _____ an ideal, practice, or behavior in someone, you IMPRESS it upon them.

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Inculcate in-ˈkəl-ˌkāt (verb)

// The teacher inculcated in her students the importance of good study habits.

// The students were inculcated with a sense of responsibility

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A ____ person lacks a definite opinion or is doubtful about something; this sense of the word is usually used with about.____ can also describe something that causes doubt, uncertainty, or suspicion. In phrases like “____ honor” and “____ distinction” it functions ironically to describe something bad or undesirable as if it were an honor or achievement.

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Dubious ˈdü-bē-əs (adjective)

// I was dubious about the chances that our gamble would pay off.

// Jesse made the dubious claim that he could eat a whole watermelon in one sitting; then we sat in awe and watched him do it.

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Someone described as ____ is cheerful and pleasant; a thing described as ___ suggests or expresses friendliness and cheer.

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Genial ˈjēn-yəl (adjective)

Omar was a most genial host,making sure to spend time with each and every one of the guests at the reception.

Omar was a most genial host,making sure to spend time with each and every one of the guests at the reception.

Though I knew no one at the conference, the genial atmosphere immediately put me at ease.

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Someone who is ____ is easily angered and annoyed.

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Irascible i-ˈra-sə-bəl (adjective)

// That tidy little house belongs to an irascible crank who never has a kind word for any of his neighbors.

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____ refers to something that is similar to something else in design, origin, use, etc. In other words, an _____ is ____ to something else.

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Analogue ˈa-nə-ˌlȯg (noun)

// There are many historical analogues to our current political situation that we can learn from in order not to repeat the mistakes of the past.

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To ____ something is to study it by looking closely at its parts. In grammar and linguistics, ____ means "to divide (a sentence) into grammatical parts and identify the parts and their relations to each other."

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Parse ˈpärs (verb)

// The lawyer meticulously parsed the wording of the final contract to be sure that her client would get all that he was asking for.

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: to influence and dominate by some special charm, art, or trait and with an irresistible appeal.

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Captivate ˈkap-tə-ˌvāt (verb)

//The play has been captivating audiences for years.

//the clown captivated the toddlers with his balloon tricks

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To ____ someone is to try to strongly urge them to do something.

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Exhort ig-ˈzȯrt (verb)

The volunteers exhorted the young adults to register to vote before the upcoming election.

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_____ describes people and ideas that are foolishly impractical, especially as they pursue or relate to the pursuit of ideals. A _____ person is often known for lofty romantic ideas or extravagantly chivalrous action.

_____ can also describe things that are unpredictable.

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Quixotic kwik-ˈsä-tik (adjective)

Although they lived on oppositeends of the world, they shared quixotic dreams about the future.

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____ means "fearless, bold, and brave."

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Intrepid in-ˈtre-pəd (adjective)

Her college semester abroad sparked a series of intrepid travel saround the world.

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____ refers to a solution made by mixing a medicinal substance in an alcoholic solvent. It can also refer to a slight trace of something, as in "atincture of doubt."

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Tincture ˈtiŋ(k)-chər (noun)

The shelves behind the APOTHECARY counter were lined with dozens of jars and vials containing tinctures of every color of the rainbow.

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____ means "to hit someone or something very hard." Other uses of the word include "to severely injure,kill, or attack someone" (as in"___ by disease") and "to captivate or take" (as in "___ by her beauty").

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Smite ˈsmīt (verb)

He smote the ball mightily, which helped us win the game.

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____ refers to debris-that is, the pieces that remain when something breaks, falls apart, or is destroyed.

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Detritus di-ˈtrī-təs (noun)

// On her trip to Central America, she was fascinated by how much people have learned from the detritus of ancient civilizations.

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___ has several meanings that all have to do with movement. In physics, ___ means "of or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces associated with them":___ energy, for example, is energy associated with motion. More generally, ____ can be used synonymously with Active and Lively as well as DYNAMIC and ENERGIZING. And KINETIC ART İS art (such as sculpture or assemblage) that has mechanical parts which can be set in motion.

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Kinetic kə-ˈne-tik (adjective)

The novel's plot is kinetic and fast-paced, and its effect on the reader is much like that of caffeine. The loft district is the locus of the city's kinetic arts scene.

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____ describes things that have to do with the sense of smell.

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Olfactory äl-ˈfak-t(ə-)rē (adjective)

Few can deny the olfactory pleasures of fresh-baked bread, seabreezes, and apple blossoms--allscents with the power to triggerintense nostalgia.

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___ is a formal word that is most often used to mean "to DENY Or RENOUNCE" in contexts relating to responsibility: if you ___ your responsibilities, you deny them and refuse to do what those responsibilities require. ___ can also mean "to SURRENDER Or RELINQUISH," especially in contexts in which someone is abandoning their own desires or interests.

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Abnegate ˈab-ni-ˌgāt (verb)

/ /The letter outlined ways in which the mayor had abnegated his responsibilities to the city's employees.

// Their spiritual practice teaches that the self must be abnegated in order to achieve deep inner peace.

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___ refers to a timid, meek, or ineffectual person.

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Nebbish ˈne-bish (noun)

// Considered a bit of a nebbish by her colleagues, she surprised everyone by speaking up boldly against the proposed changes at the meeting.

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To ___ a place is to search it for something in a way that causes disorder or damage.

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Ransack ˈran-ˌsak (verb)

// My sister ransacked my room looking for the shoes I had borrowed and returned.

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refers to an economic policy or doctrine that allows businesses to operate with very little interference from the government.

also used as an adjective, as in "_____ capitalism," and often figuratively used to mean "hands-off," as in "she took a _____ approach to managing her employees."

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Laissez-faire ˌle-ˌsā-ˈfer (noun)

// The newly-announced candidate is a strong advocate of laissez-faire.

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A ___ is a group of friends, or a group of people who are gathered together for a particular purpose.

___ also refers to a group of people who were gathered together by a sheriff in the past to help search for a criminal.

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Posse PAH-see (noun)

// He and his posse met after school to catch the newly released sequel to their favorite movie.

// A posse of photographers waited outside the restaurant when they heard that the actress was spotted inside.

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1: full of excessive talk : WORDY2: given to fluent or excessive talk : GARRULOUS

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lo​qua​cious lō-ˈkwā-shəs (adjective)

//a loquacious and glib politician

//the loquacious host of a radio talk show

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To _____ something is to ruin it due to carelessness or a lack of skill. It can also mean “to injure or damage something or someone severely by cutting, tearing, or crushing.”

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Mangle (verb)

// Half-remembering a joke from her favorite sitcom, Ally mangled the punch line, but honestly this made it even funnier.

“A small tornado with 90 mph winds ripped through Calaveras County early Tuesday morning, uprooting and mangling trees in its wake, the National Weather Service Sacramento office said.”

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Someone described as ____ is careful to consider all circumstances and risks before doing or saying something.

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Circumspect SER-kum-spekt (adjective)

// They are circumspect in all their business dealings.

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____ refers to an award or expression of praise. It is often used in the plural form.

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Accolade AK-uh-layd (noun)

// The movie's special effects have drawn accolades from both fans and critics.

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To ___ is to move around or hide in a stealthy or secretive way. A person or animal that is said to be ____ is often assumed or considered to be up to some form of wrong doing or mischief.

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Skulk SKULK (verb)

// The cat often skulks around the entryway, waiting for someone to open the front door so it can sneak out.

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_____ refers to the ability to stay calm in difficult or dangerous situations.

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Sangfroid SAHNG-FRWAH (noun)

// He displayed remarkable sangfroid when everyone else was panicking during the crisis.

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___ refers to an area within which someone or something has authority, influence, or knowledge. It can also refer to a range of vision, understanding, or awareness

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Purview PER-vyoo (noun)

// I’ll do my best to answer your questions, but please note that my field is linguistics, and topics relating to economics are beyond my purview.

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made in imitation of something else with intent to deceive : FORGED

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coun​ter​feit ˈkau̇n-tər-ˌfit (adjective)

//The concert ticket is counterfeit.

//counterfeit currency that had been passed all over town

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: the tendency to perceive a specific, often meaningful image in a random or ambiguous visual pattern

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Par​ei​do​lia ˌper-ˌī-ˈdō-lē-ə (noun)

//The scientific explanation for some people is pareidolia, or the human ability to see shapes or make pictures out of randomness. Think of the Rorschach inkblot test.— Pamela Ferdinand

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____ is an adjective most often used in formal speech and writing to describe something that is very well expressed or suited for some purpose or situation. It can also be used as a synonym for pleasant or delightful.

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Felicitous fi-ˈli-sə-təs (adjective)

// She had not been asked ahead of time to speak at the event, but she managed some felicitous remarks nonetheless.

//That the cousins happened to be on the same flight was a felicitous coincidence-they had no idea the other would even be traveling at that time.

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1:: the remains of something broken down or destroyed

2:geology : an accumulation of fragments of rock

3: something discarded : RUBBISH

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Debris də-ˈbrē (noun)

//After the earthquake, rescuers began digging through the debris in search of survivors.

//Everything was covered by dust and debris.

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When something ____, it divides into two branches or parts;to ____ something is to divide it into two branches or parts.

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Bifurcates ˈbī-(ˌ)fər-ˌkāt (verb)

// The stream bifurcated into two narrow winding channels.

// When a highway bifurcates a forest, it also splits the habitats of animal populations that may have adifficult time making it across safelyto the other side.

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To ____ means to find something, such as information, by careful searching. It is usually followed by the word out.

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Ferret FAIR-ut (verb)

// We love having her in our study group because she's good at ferreting out the answers to the study guide.