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Vocabulary_30
Vocabulary 30
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| largesse | SYN: generosity POS:noun DEFN: the generous bestowal of gifts, favours, or money SENTENCE: The largesse is very clear at the school auction. |
| obsolete | SYN: no longer valid POS: adj DEFN: no longer in general use; fallen into disuse SENTENCE: typewritters have become obsolete. |
| pontificate | SYN: speak pompously, dogmatically POS: (1) noun, (2-3) verb DEFN: (1)the office of a pontiff (2) to perform the office or duties of a pontiff. (3) to speak in a pompous or dogmatic manner pontiff SENTENCE: The teacher would pontificate on every subje |
| reticent | SYN: restrained, holding something back, uncommunicative. POS:adj DEFN: disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved. reluct or restrain SENTENCE: Some kids are reticent to try new things. |
| tirade | SYN: stream of verbal abuse POS:noun DEFN:a prolonged outburst of bitter, outspoken denunciation. a long, vehment speech SENTENCE: Her mom continued her tirade even after she agreed to stop. |