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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| auspicious - The track runner has an auspicious start to their run. | noteworthy or celebratory start, characterized by success, conductive to success; favorable |
| aberration - In a moment of aberration, she agreed to go to the party. | a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome |
| imprudent - Jem made an imprudent decision to go into the Radley's' yard. | not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash |
| arbitrated - A marriage counselor will have to arbitrate heated discussions between the couples. | reach an authoritative judgment or settlement (2) |
| obstreperous - My brother is obstreperous, so he often gets in trouble at school. | noisy and difficult to control |
| articulate - The speaker was articulate while giving his speech | having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently |
| jubilantly - When the runner crossed the finish line she jubilantly threw her arms up. | feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph |
| passé - Nobody listens to the singer anymore because his music is so passé. | no longer fashionable; out of date |
| cantankerous - Our grandpa was getting a little cantankerous in his old age. | bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative |
| assuage - Jem's fears of never playing football again were assuaged. | make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense |
| malevolenceCo - People believed Mr. Radley was a malevolent man. | having or showing a wish to do evil to others |
| persevere - The student persevered in her studies and graduated at the top of her class. | continue in a course of action even in the face of difficulty or with little or no prospect of success. |
| asinine - The parents tolerated their child's asinine behavior. | extremely stupid or foolish |
| edification - They built the museum for the edification of the locals. | the instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually |
| analogous - The telescope's lenses are analogous to a person's glasses. | comparable in certain aspects, typically in a way that makes clear the nature of things compared |
| invective - A woman hurled racist invectives at the family. | insulting, abusive, or highly critical language |
| Contentious - As a rule, I tend to avoid contentious topics of conversation which might lead to arguments. | causing or likely to an argument; Controversial |
| Infallible - While you may think your infallible, you make mistakes like everyone else. | incapable of making mistakes or being wrong |
| Venerable - The pope is venerable leader who is recognized for his commitment to helping others. | accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character |
| Uncouth - My mother banished my brother from the table for his uncouth behavior. | laking manners, refinement, or grace |
| Squalid - Many prisons, even today, are overcrowded and squalid places. | extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty of neglect |
| Feral - There were three feral cats in my barn, so I called animal control. | in a wild state, especially after escape form captivity or domestication |
| Wryly - The standup comedian wryly makes jokes about his family. | in a way that expresses dry, especially mocking, humor |
| Martyred - Jesus was martyred because of his religious beliefs. | a person killed because of their (religious) beliefs |
| Recluse - My coworker has become a recluse and only focuses on his work. | a person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people. |
| Repertoire - The bands repertoire includes both classic and modern jazz. | a stock of plays, dances, or peices that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to preform |
| Rustic - The house had a rustic charm. | relating to the countryside; rural / made in a plain and simple fashion |
| Gait - The old man walked with a slow stiff gait. | a person's manner of walking |
| Connived - The theifs connived to steal the jewels that night | secretly allow, illegal, wrong to occur |
| Garishly - the tourists traveled in a garishly painted tour bus. | in a very brightly coloured, unpleasant way. |
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