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intricate
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detailed (adj)
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Her wedding dress was covered with intricate lace.
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conspicuous
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obvious, easy to see or know (adj)
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The football player had a conspicuous scar across his face.
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catastrophe
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a disaster; a huge, tragic event;(n)
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Hurrican Katrina was one of the worst catastrophes in uS history.
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preposterous
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ridiculous, contrary to reason or common sense (adj)
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Before Columbus, people thought the idea that the earth was round was preposterous.
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demeanor
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a person's conduct or attitude toward others (n)
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Because the principal's demeanor was so formal, most of the students were nervous around him.
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alluded to, allusion
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to imply or say something indirectly (v)
an implication or indirect reference (n) |
Mary alluded to her accident when she explained that she could not play soccer this year because of an injury.
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