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Implausible

Definition: Difficult to believe; unlikely; lacking credibility

Sample sentence: The detective found the suspect's alibi to be implausible and continued to investigate his involvement in the crime.

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Enigmatic

Definition: Difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious or puzzling

Sample sentence: The enigmatic smile of the Mona Lisa has fascinated art lovers for centuries.

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Recondite

Definition: Difficult to understand; abstruse or obscure; known or understood by only a few with specialized knowledge

Sample sentence: The research paper delved into a recondite subject that was beyond the grasp of most of its readers.

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Scrupulous

Definition: Diligent, thorough, and attentive in performing a task or adhering to standards; exhibiting careful consideration, honesty, or moral principles

Sample sentence: The scientist maintained a scrupulous approach to data analysis, ensuring that her conclusions were based on accurate information.

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Fawning

Definition: Displaying excessive affection or flattery, often with the intent to gain favor or advantage; obsequious

Sample sentence: The fawning employee constantly complimented his boss on her wardrobe to gain her approval.

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Fervent

Definition: Displaying passionate intensity or enthusiasm; having a warm or glowing feeling; ardent

Sample sentence: The speaker's fervent delivery captivated the audience and made them believe in his cause.

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Licentious

Definition: Disregarding accepted rules or standards, especially in morals or sexual behavior; unrestrained; promiscuous

Sample sentence: The author's licentious lifestyle was often a subject of scandal in the small town.

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Eminent

Definition: Distinguished, prominent, or renowned within a particular sphere or profession; highly respected or esteemed

Sample sentence: The eminent scientist received numerous awards for his groundbreaking research.

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Bifurcated

Definition: Divided into or having two branches, parts, or aspects; split or forked in two; separated or distinguished

Sample sentence: The river bifurcated into two distinct channels, each leading to a different destination.

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Hegemony

Definition: Dominance or control, often by one group, nation, or social class over another; a position of leadership or influence within a hierarchy

Sample sentence: The struggle for political hegemony between the two parties led to frequent policy changes and contested elections.

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Clandestine

Definition: Done in secret, usually to hide or conceal an illicit or forbidden activity; surreptitious or covert

Sample sentence: The spies held their clandestine meetings in an abandoned warehouse, making sure to avoid any detection by the authorities.

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Unilateral

Definition: Done or undertaken by one person, group, or country without the cooperation or agreement of others; affecting one side only

Sample sentence: The country's unilateral decision to withdraw from the treaty caused tension within the alliance.

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Perfunctory

Definition: Done with little interest, care, or enthusiasm; carried out with a lack of effort, merely as routine or habit

Sample sentence: Her perfunctory cleaning of the room only served to spread the dust around, rather than truly eliminating it.

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Perfunctory

Definition: Done with little interest, care, or enthusiasm; cursory or superficial

Sample sentence: The employee's perfunctory performance of his tasks led to his dismissal.

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Furtive

Definition: Done with stealth or in a secretive, sly manner to avoid detection or attention; evasive

Sample sentence: He cast a furtive glance around the room, making sure no one was watching before he slipped the document into his briefcase.

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Indiscriminate

Definition: Done without care, judgment, or consideration; random or haphazard

Sample sentence: The indiscriminate use of pesticides has caused unintended damage to the ecosystem.

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Surreptitious

Definition: Done, made, or acquired by stealth or in a secret or underhanded manner; discreet or covert

Sample sentence: The spy took a surreptitious glance at the top-secret documents when no one was looking.

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Prosaic

Definition: Dull, unimaginative, or lacking in interest or excitement; commonplace or ordinary

Sample sentence: His prosaic speech failed to engage the audience, many of whom were checking their phones within minutes.

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Truculent

Definition: Eager or quick to argue, fight, or engage in conflict; aggressively defiant or belligerent

Sample sentence: The truculent leader's confrontational approach often led to arguments and disputes with his allies and opponents alike.

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Pugnacious

Definition: Eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight; combative or aggressive

Sample sentence: His pugnacious attitude often led to conflicts with his colleagues.

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Irascible

Definition: Easily angered or provoked; having a bad temper or prone to outbursts of anger

Sample sentence: The irascible shopkeeper was known to berate customers for the smallest of offenses.

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Irascible

Definition: Easily angered; having a short temper or being prone to irritation

Sample sentence: The irascible manager was known for his outbursts whenever something went wrong.

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Pliant

Definition: Easily bent or flexibly; adaptable or yielding to influence

Sample sentence: The pliant branches of the willow tree gracefully swayed in the breeze.

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Gullible

Definition: Easily deceived or tricked; credulous and overly trusting

Sample sentence: He was often the target of pranks due to his gullible nature.

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Irascible

Definition: Easily irritated or angered; hot-tempered; short-fused

Sample sentence: The irascible old man would yell at children for simply walking past his house.

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Docile

Definition: Easily managed, controlled, or taught; submissive or compliant

Sample sentence: The well-trained dog was docile and obedient to its owner.

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Accessible

Definition: Easy to approach, reach, use, or understand; open or available to quality or suitable for a certain purpose

Sample sentence: The museum made the exhibit more accessible by providing audio guides and wheelchair ramps.

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Ornate

Definition: Elaborately or excessively decorated; having intricate, complex, or elaborate details

Sample sentence: The church's ornate artwork featured beautiful gold leaf and intricate carvings.

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Florid

Definition: Elaborately or excessively ornamented or complicated, especially in language or writing; flushed or rosy in complexion

Sample sentence: The author's florid prose made it difficult for some readers to follow the story's plot.

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Convivial

Definition: Enjoying or relating to social activities, lively or festive; having a friendly and welcoming atmosphere

Sample sentence: The holiday party had a convivial atmosphere, with guests mingling and enjoying festive drinks and dishes together.

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Tantamount

Definition: Equivalent in significance, effect, or value; virtually the same as

Sample sentence: In their eyes, his refusal to participate in the protest was tantamount to supporting the opposition.

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Integral

Definition: Essential or necessary for completeness or wholeness; forming an intrinsic part of something

Sample sentence: Regular exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.

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Poignant

Definition: Evoking a strong sense of sadness, pity, or regret; deeply moving or affecting

Sample sentence: The movie's poignant ending brought tears to the entire audience's eyes.

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Hyperbole

Definition: Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally; an exaggerated expression of thoughts or feelings

Sample sentence: The athlete's claim of being able to run a marathon in under two hours was clearly hyperbole.

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Exorbitant

Definition: Exceeding the bounds of what is reasonable, fair, or customary; excessive or immoderate

Sample sentence: The artist's popularity caused the prices of his paintings to become exorbitant.

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Superfluous

Definition: Exceeding what is necessary or sufficient; unnecessary or redundant; surplus

Sample sentence: The editor suggested removing the superfluous details from the story to make it more concise and focused.

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Quixotic

Definition: Exceedingly idealistic, unrealistic, or impractical; caught up in the pursuit of unreachable or noble goals

Sample sentence: His quixotic dream of building a utopian city in the middle of the desert ultimately proved to be too costly and ambitious.

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Avarice

Definition: Excessive or insatiable greed for wealth or material gain; rapaciousness or cupidity

Sample sentence: The villain's avarice led him to commit numerous crimes in his quest for riches.

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Opulence

Definition: Excessive or ostentatious wealth, luxury, or display; great richness or abundance

Sample sentence: The mansion's opulence was evident in its lavish furnishings and expansive gardens.

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Hubris

Definition: Excessive pride or self-confidence, often leading to one's downfall; arrogance

Sample sentence: The CEO's hubris blinded him to the potential risks of the company's aggressive expansion.

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Narcissism

Definition: Excessive self-love or self-centeredness; a personality disorder characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance and a need for admiration

Sample sentence: Her obsessive selfies and constant need for validation were signs of her troubling narcissism.

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Overwrought

Definition: Excessively emotional or agitated; overly elaborate or complicated in design or construction

Sample sentence: The artist's overwrought sculptures were a jumble of twisted metal and tangled wires.

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Unctuous

Definition: Excessively flattering, ingratiating, or insincerely earnest; oily in texture or appearance.

Sample sentence: The salesman had an unctuous manner that made customers feel uneasy.

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Unctuous

Definition: Excessively flattering, oily, or ingratiating; insincerely earnest or smug

Sample sentence: The salesperson's unctuous demeanor made the customers uneasy and suspicious.

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Grandiose

Definition: Excessively grand or ambitious; characterized by lofty, extravagant, or pretentious style

Sample sentence: The director's grandiose vision for the film was ultimately too expensive for the budget.

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Rapacious

Definition: Excessively greedy or grasping, especially for wealth or resources; aggressively predatory

Sample sentence: The rapacious developers were eager to tear down the historic building in pursuit of profit.

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Obsequious

Definition: Excessively submissive or eager to please; overly obedient or attentive to an authority figure

Sample sentence: The assistant's obsequious behavior was off-putting, as he constantly praised his boss and anticipated his every need.

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Garrulous

Definition: Excessively talkative, chatty, or loquacious, often about trivial matters; inclined to ramble on

Sample sentence: The garrulous old man would tell anyone who would listen about his wild adventures in his youth.

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Garrulous

Definition: Excessively talkative, particularly on trivial matters; loquacious

Sample sentence: The garrulous stranger bored everyone at the party with his endless chatter.

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Variegated

Definition: Exhibiting different colors, especially as irregular patches or streaks; diverse or varied

Sample sentence: The garden was filled with variegated plants, creating a lively and colorful display.

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Quiz 1

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Vocab quiz 12

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1. The wary traveler was always on the lookout for danger.

a) wary

b) contrite

c) jubilant

d) wistful

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2. The jubilant crowd celebrated the victory.

a) jubilant

b) wistful

c) intrepid

d) daunted

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3. The antediluvian machine was from a bygone er

a) antediluvian

b) stentorian

c) quixotic

d) munificent

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4. The munificent donation was very generous.

a) munificent

b) parsimonious

c) ethereal

d) meticulous

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5. The parsimonious man was very stingy.

a) parsimonious

b) ethereal

c) meticulous

d) incensed

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6. The vicarious experience was enjoyed by someone who was not directly involve

a) vicarious

b) contemporaneous

c) superficial

d) inherent

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7. The inherent qualities of the diamond made it valuable.

a) inherent

b) innate

c) variegated

d) benign

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8. The rapacious businessman was always looking for ways to make a profit.

a) rapacious

b) grandiose

c) unctuous

d) overwrought

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9. The grandiose man had a very inflated sense of self-importance.

a) grandiose

b) unctuous

c) overwrought

d) narcissism

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10. The narcissist was only interested in himself.

a) narcissist

b) hubris

c) opulence

d) avarice

Your score is

Quiz 2

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1. The lethargic student was always tired and unmotivate

a) lethargic

b) wary

c) contrite

d) jubilant

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2. The intrepid explorer was not afraid to face danger.

a) intrepid

b) daunted

c) eminent

d) fidelity

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3. The fidelity of the dog was unquestione

a) fidelity

b) negligent

c) odious

d) gaunt

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4. The odious man was disliked by everyone who knew him.

a) odious

b) gaunt

c) penurious

d) flagrant

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5. The meticulous worker was very careful and exacting.

a) meticulous

b) incensed

c) parsimony

d) penury

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6. The vociferous crowd was very noisy.

a) vociferous

b) dogmatic

c) pejorative

d) succinct

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7. The pejorative remark was insulting.

a) pejorative

b) succinct

c) vicarious

d) contemporaneous

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8. The succinct answer was to the point.

a) succinct

b) vicarious

c) contemporaneous

d) superficial

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9. The garrulous man talked nonstop.

a) garrulous

b) obsequious

c) rapacious

d) grandiose

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10. The obsequious servant was always fawning over the master.

a) obsequious

b) rapacious

c) grandiose

d) unctuous

Your score is

Quiz 3

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1 / 10

1. The wary traveler was always on the lookout for danger.

a) wary

b) contrite

c) jubilant

d) wistful

2 / 10

2. The jubilant crowd celebrated the victory.

a) jubilant

b) wistful

c) intrepid

d) daunted

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3. The wistful child looked out the window, longing for adventure.

a) wistful

b) intrepid

c) daunted

d) intrepid

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4. The negligent employee was always making mistakes.

a) negligent

b) odious

c) gaunt

d) penurious

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5. The penurious man was very poor and did not have much money.

a) penurious

b) flagrant

c) antediluvian

d) stentorian

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6. The munificent donation was very generous.

a) munificent

b) parsimonious

c) ethereal

d) meticulous

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7. The parsimonious man was very stingy.

a) parsimonious

b) ethereal

c) meticulous

d) incensed

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8. The meticulous worker was very careful and exacting.

a) meticulous

b) incensed

c) parsimony

d) penury

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9. The pejorative remark was insulting.

a) pejorative

b) succinct

c) vicarious

d) contemporaneous

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10. The superficial beauty of the woman was not matched by her inner beauty.

a) superficial

b) inherent

c) innate

d) variegated

Your score is

Quiz 4

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1. The vitriolic attack was full of insults and abuse.

a) vitriolic

b) lethargic

c) wary

d) contrite

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2. The wistful child looked out the window, longing for adventure.

a) wistful

b) intrepid

c) daunted

d) intrepid

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3. The fidelity of the dog was unquestione

a) fidelity

b) negligent

c) odious

d) gaunt

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4. The negligent employee was always making mistakes.

a) negligent

b) odious

c) gaunt

d) penurious

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5. The odious man was disliked by everyone who knew him.

a) odious

b) gaunt

c) penurious

d) flagrant

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6. The avarice of the man was evident in his desire for money.

a) avarice

b) vociferous

c) dogmatic

d) pejorative

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7. The pejorative remark was insulting.

a) pejorative

b) succinct

c) vicarious

d) contemporaneous

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8. The innate ability of the child to speak multiple languages was remarkable.

a) innate

b) variegated

c) benign

d) magnanimous

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9. The garrulous man talked nonstop.

a) garrulous

b) obsequious

c) rapacious

d) grandiose

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10. The overwrought speech was full of emotion and exaggeration.

a) overwrought

b) narcissism

c) hubris

d) opulence

Your score is

Quiz 5

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Vocab quiz 12

1 / 10

1. The wary traveler was always on the lookout for danger.

a) wary

b) contrite

c) jubilant

d) wistful

2 / 10

2. The intrepid explorer was not afraid to face danger.

a) intrepid

b) daunted

c) eminent

d) fidelity

3 / 10

3. The negligent employee was always making mistakes.

a) negligent

b) odious

c) gaunt

d) penurious

4 / 10

4. The munificent donation was very generous.

a) munificent

b) parsimonious

c) ethereal

d) meticulous

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5. The parsimony of the man was evident in his spending habits.

a) parsimony

b) penury

c) avarice

d) vociferous

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6. The obsequious servant was always fawning over the master.

a) obsequious

b) rapacious

c) grandiose

d) unctuous

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7. The grandiose man had a very inflated sense of self-importance.

a) grandiose

b) unctuous

c) overwrought

d) narcissism

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8. The unctuous politician was always using flattery to get what he wante

a) unctuous

b) overwrought

c) narcissism

d) hubris

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9. The overwrought speech was full of emotion and exaggeration.

a) overwrought

b) narcissism

c) hubris

d) opulence

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10. The opulence of the palace was evident in the gold and jewels that were everywhere.

a) opulence

b) avarice

c) quixotic

d) superfluous

Your score is

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