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Stack #4544969
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 1. Procatalepsis | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: prebuttal, anticipation, counterargument | |
| 2. Distinctio | |
| 📘 Definition: A rhetorical device that clarifies a term to avoid ambiguity. | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: clarification, definition, specification | |
| 3. Simile | |
| 📘 Definition: A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using “like” or “as.” | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: comparison, analogy | |
| 4. Ecclesiastic | |
| 📘 Definition: Relating to the Christian Church or clergy. | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: clerical, religious, ministerial | |
| 5. Esoteric | |
| 📘 Definition: Intended for or understood by only a small group with specialized knowledge. | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: obscure, cryptic, arcane | |
| 6. Cleric | |
| 📘 Definition: A member of the clergy; a religious leader. | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: priest, minister, pastor | |
| 7. Layperson | |
| 📘 Definition: A non-expert; someone not ordained or professionally trained. | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: nonprofessional, amateur, outsider | |
| 8. Didactic | |
| 📘 Definition: Intended to teach, often in a moralizing way. | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: instructive, educational, moralistic | |
| 9. Disseminate | |
| 📘 Definition: To spread widely (especially information or ideas). | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: distribute, circulate, broadcast | |
| 10. Edict | |
| 📘 Definition: An official order issued by a person in authority. | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: decree, mandate, proclamation | |
| 11. Penance | |
| 📘 Definition: Voluntary self-punishment to show repentance for wrongdoing. | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: atonement, repentance, remorse | |
| 12. Apathy | |
| 📘 Definition: Lack of interest or emotion. | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: indifference, unconcern, detachment | |
| 13. Ambiguous | |
| 📘 Definition: Open to more than one interpretation; unclear. | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: vague, equivocal, uncertain | |
| 14. Fervent | |
| 📘 Definition: Having or showing intense passion or enthusiasm. | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: passionate, ardent, zealous | |
| 15. Vagrant | |
| 📘 Definition: A person who wanders without a home or job. | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: drifter, wanderer, vagabond | |
| 16. Undermine | |
| 📘 Definition: To weaken or damage something (especially authority or confidence). | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: sabotage, weaken, erode | |
| 17. Oblivious | |
| 📘 Definition: Unaware or unconcerned about what is happening. | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: ignorant, unaware, heedless | |
| 18. Indifferent | |
| 📘 Definition: Having no particular interest or concern. | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: apathetic, unconcerned, detached | |
| 19. Obscure | |
| 📘 Definition: Not easily understood or seen; unclear. | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: hidden, ambiguous, cryptic | |
| 20. Objective | |
| 📘 Definition: Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions. | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: impartial, unbiased, neutral | |
| 21. Revere | |
| 📘 Definition: To feel deep respect or admiration for. | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: venerate, honor, admire | |
| 22. Embellish | |
| 📘 Definition: To decorate or make more attractive, often by adding details. | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: adorn, enhance, exaggerate | |
| 23. Innovate | |
| 📘 Definition: To introduce new ideas, methods, or products. | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: invent, pioneer, modernize | |
| 24. Denounce | |
| 📘 Definition: To publicly condemn or criticize. | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: condemn, censure, accuse | |
| 25. Stagnant | |
| 📘 Definition: Not flowing or moving; inactive or dull. | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: motionless, sluggish, inactive | |
| 26. Candid | |
| 📘 Definition: Honest and straightforward; frank. | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: frank, sincere, open | |
| 27. Impartial | |
| 📘 Definition: Treating all rivals or disputants equally. | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: unbiased, neutral, fair-minded | |
| 28. Discern | |
| 📘 Definition: To recognize or distinguish something with difficulty. | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: perceive, detect, identify | |
| 29. Ostentatious | |
| 📘 Definition: Designed to impress or attract notice; showy. | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: flamboyant, pretentious, flashy | |
| 30. Contentious | |
| 📘 Definition: Causing or likely to cause disagreement. | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: argumentative, combative, quarrelsome | |
| 31. Reprove | |
| 📘 Definition: To express disapproval of someone’s behavior. | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: reprimand, scold, admonish | |
| 32. Pessimism | |
| 📘 Definition: The tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen. | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: negativity, cynicism, gloom | |
| 33. Cursory | |
| 📘 Definition: Done quickly and without attention to detail. | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: superficial, hasty, perfunctory | |
| 34. Profligate | |
| 📘 Definition: Recklessly wasteful or extravagant. | |
| 🗣️ Synonyms: spendthrift, wasteful, immoral |
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