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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accurate | Correct, right |
| Approval | Permission, okay |
| Beverage | Drink |
| Claim | Say that something is yours, right |
| Context | The situation that something happens in |
| Dedicate | Devote, give your time and effort to something |
| Effortless | Easy, requires no effort |
| Frigid | Cold, icy |
| Horizontal | Level, flat |
| Intercept | Stop something before it happens |
| Moral | Having to do with what is right or wrong |
| Ordinary | Common, Usual |
| Protagonist | Main character |
| Retire | Stop working |
| Slither | Slide |
| Taunt | Make fun of |
| Vivid | Bright, Clear |
| Analogy | Simile, metaphor, comparison |
| Barter | Exchange, trade, swap |
| Consequence | Outcome, result, effect |
| Exhaust | Deplete, drain, tire |
| Frequent | Common, regular, habitual |
| Hypothesis | Theory, proposition, assumption |
| Irrigate | Water, flood, sprinkle |
| Loathe | Despise, hate, detest |
| Mere | Simply, only, just |
| Onset | Beginning, start, outbreak |
| Plummet | Plunge, drop sharply, nosedive |
| Prosper | Thrive, flourish, succeed |
| Resolution | Determination, resolve, decision |
| Solution | Answer, resolution, way out |
| Supplement | Add to, complement, enhance |
| Treacherous | Deceitful, treacherous, treacherous, unreliable |
| Violate | Break, infringe, transgress, breach |
| Access | Enter, Reach |
| Agony | Great pain |
| Absurd | Ridiculous, Silly |
| Beneficial | Helpful, Good |
| Candor | Honesty, Frankness |
| commentary | analysis, critique, explanation |
| consecutive | continuous, sequential, successive |
| copious | abundant, plentiful, profuse |
| derogatory | belittling, disparaging, insulting |
| diminish | decrease, lessen, reduce |
| dwell | inhabit, live in, reside |
| endeavor | attempt, strive, try |
| evaluate | appraise, judge, measure |
| feud | bitter quarrel, disagreement, rivalry |
| Geography | Earth science, cartography |
| Homage | Tribute, respect, admiration |
| Impede | hinder, obstruct, hamper, block |
| Intimidate | frighten, threaten, bully, cow |
| Libel | defamation, slander, calumny, character assassination |
| Mitigate | lessen, alleviate, moderate, soothe |
| Negligent | careless, inattentive, remiss, neglectful |
| Oppress | burden, weigh down, subjugate, tyrannize |
| Perish | die, succumb, expire, cease to exist |
| Ponder | Contemplate, mull over, consider |
| Proprietor | Owner, manager, operator |
| Resume | Restart, begin again, continue |
| Simulate | Copy, imitate, mimic |
| Supervise | Oversee, manage, direct |
| Unscathed | Unharmed, uninjured, untouched |
| Adjacent | Next to, bordering, close |
| Anonymous | Nameless, unknown, unidentified |
| Attribute | Credit, assign, ascribe |
| Bewilder | Confuse, baffle, perplex, mystify |
| Canny | Shrewd, astute, cunning, wily |
| Citadel | Fortress, stronghold, bastion, keep |
| Competent | Capable, skilled, qualified, proficient |
| Conjecture | Guess, speculate, surmise, hypothesize |
| Corroborate | Confirm, substantiate, verify, support |
| Deceitful | Dishonest, untruthful, misleading, deceptive |
| Derive | Obtain, get, acquire |
| Disgruntled | dissatisfied, unhappy, annoyed, displeased |
| Dub | name, christen, title, call |
| Enhance | improve, increase, strengthen, elevate |
| Exemplify | illustrate, demonstrate, show, embody, typify |
| Flair | talent, knack, ability, aptitude |
| Glut | surplus, excess, overabundance |
| Imperative | essential, crucial, necessary, vital |
| Institute | establish, set up, found |
| Liberal | generous, open minded, progressive |
| Muster | gather, assemble, summon |
| Phenomenon | marvel, wonder, extraordinary event |
| Procedure | method, process, course of action |
| Rebel | insurgent, revolutionary, dissenter |
| Rubble | debris, wreckage, ruins |
| Sleek | smooth, streamlined, elegant |
| Sublime | magnificent, glorious, awe |
| Theme | Topic, subject, motif |
| Universal | General, widespread, all |
| Cursory | Superficial, hasty, brief |
| Diversion | Distraction, entertainment, pastime |
| Familiar | Well known, accustomed to, acquainted with |
| Incoherent | Rambling, unintelligible, unclear |
| Pertinent | Relevant, applicable, to the point |
| Squander | Waste, misuse, fritter away |
| allege | claim, assert, declare |
| console | comfort, solace, soothe |
| equilibrium | balance, stability, evenness |
| immune | resistant, protected, exempt |
| memoir | autobiography, recollection, narrative, chronicle, reminiscence |
| obstinate | stubborn, determined, inflexible |
| wrath | anger, fury, rage |
| remorse | guilt, regret, sorrow, contrition |
| stronghold | fortress, bastion, citadel |