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Term | Definition |
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Absurd | Silly, ridiculous |
Anxious | Worried, nervous |
Avalanche | Landslide, snowslide |
Cease | Stop, end |
Confident | Sure of yourself, not shy |
Debate | Argument, discussion |
Drowsy | Sleepy, tired |
Exhibit | Show, display |
Heroic | Brave, selfless |
Impressive | Amazing, extraordinary |
Minor | Small, unimportant |
Oasis | Haven, Paradise |
Portable | Easy to carry |
Require | Need |
Seldom | Not often |
Summarize | Briefly tell the main points |
Vertical | Up and down |
Agile | Nimble, nimble, adaptable |
Avail | Utilize, employ, make use of |
Chastise | Rebuke, reprimand, scold |
Encourage | Support, motivate, hearten |
Former | Previous, prior, earlier |
Hazardous | Dangerous, risky, perilous |
Ingenious | Clever, inventive, resourceful |
Likeness | Resemblance, similarity, image |
Massive | Huge, enormous, colossal |
Oblivious | Unaware, unconscious, ignorant |
Peculiar | Strange, unusual, odd |
Priority | Importance, urgency, top concern |
Reluctant | Hesitant, unwilling, disinclined |
Sanctuary | Refuge, safe haven, asylum |
Subsequent | Following, ensuing, later |
Transfer | Convey, shift, move, relocate |
Verdict | Judgment, decision, ruling, outcome |
Abode | Home, Dwelling |
Approximate | Close to, Around |
Anarchy | Lawlessness |
Avid | Eager, Enthusiastic |
Burden | Load, Something that is difficult to deal with |
collaborate | cooperate, work together, team up |
confiscate | seize, take possession of, impound |
controversy | debate, disagreement, dispute |
depict | portray, represent, illustrate |
devour | consume, eat up, gobble up |
drone | buzz, hum, whirr |
embark | begin, commence, set out |
erupt | explode, outburst, outbreak |
extinct | nonexistent, vanished, wiped out |
Formidable | Intimidating, daunting, impressive |
Haggle | Bargain, barter, negotiate |
Illiterate | unlettered, uneducated, unlearned |
Insinuate | hint, suggest, imply, intimate |
Legitimate | lawful, legal, rightful, authorized |
Melancholy | sad, gloomy, depressed, dejected |
Naive | innocent, inexperienced, artless, credulous |
Nurture | cherish, care for, cultivate, foster |
Pelt | bombard, throw at, assail, batter |
Pique | Irritate, provoke, offend |
Prior | Previous, before, earlier |
Recede | Retreat, withdraw, ebb |
Sham | Fake, fraud, counterfeit |
Substantial | Significant, considerable, important |
Trickle | Drip, seep, flow slowly |
Accumulate | Gather, collect, amass |
Amiss | Wrong, out of order, incorrect |
Assimilate | Absorb, integrate, incorporate |
Benefit | Advantage, gain, profit |
Bystander | Onlooker, observer, witness, spectator |
Cause | Reason, motive, factor, influence |
Commemorate | Celebrate, honor, remember, observe |
Condemn | Denounce, censure, criticize, disapprove |
Conventional | Traditional, customary, ordinary, commonplace |
Customary | Habitual, usual, normal, typical |
Dependent | Reliant, relying on, subordinate, contingent |
Dire | dreadful, terrible, awful, frightful |
Docile | tame, gentle, submissive, compliant, obedient |
Emphasize | stress, underline, highlight, accentuate |
Exceptional | outstanding, remarkable, extraordinary, superb |
Feasible | possible, practicable, workable, doable |
Gaunt | thin, bony, skinny, haggard |
Hindrance | obstacle, barrier, impediment, obstruction |
Inhabitants | residents, dwellers, occupants |
Irascible | irritable, hot tempered, short fused |
Merge | combine, blend, coalesce |
Pang | twinge, stab, ache |
Prediction | forecast, prophecy, anticipation |
Quote | passage, excerpt, citation |
Renown | fame, prestige, reputation, glory |
Significant | important, meaningful, substantial |
Staple | essential, basic, fundamental |
Tedious | Monotonous, tiresome, long |
Tycoon | Mogul, magnate, industrialist, billionaire |
Wrangle | Argue, wrestle, control with difficulty |
Digress | Stray from the topic, wander off course |
Explicit | Clear, direct, unambiguous |
Implication | Suggestion, meaning implied |
Niche | Specialized market, specialized area, specific role |
Respective | Individual, particular, belonging to each |
Vulnerable | Susceptible, defenseless, open to attack |
banter | teasing, joking, playful talk |
disuse | neglect, abandonment, disrepair |
hinder | obstruct, impede, hamper |
inquisitive | curious, inquiring, investigative |
obedient | compliant, submissive, dutiful |
urgent | pressing, imperative, critical |
reckless | careless, rash, impulsive |
sentimental | emotional, romantic, nostalgic |