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Word Within A Word
Word Within A Word Deca-List #1
| word | definition | sentence |
|---|---|---|
| equivocate | to hedge | The equivocating politician praised both groups. |
| superfluous | unnecessary | A superfluous comment is a waste of time. |
| bilateral | two-sided | The two nations formed a bilateral agreement. |
| circumspect | cautious | A circumspect reply is safer. |
| discursive | rambling | That preacher is too discursive, and I fall asleep. |
| condescend | lower oneself | She thinks she's superior, and tries to be condescending to me. |
| misanthropist | a people hater | The grouchy misanthropist wouldn't contribute. |
| intercede | mediate | Mom always tries to intercede when my siblings argue. |
| subordinate | lower | He resented his subordinate rank in the military. |
| syndrome | complex of symptoms | Down's syndrome has some well-known symptoms. |