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Shangrila
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1. SHANGRI-LA (NOUN)
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utopia
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Synonyms
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heaven, paradise
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Antonyms
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hell,
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Example Sentence
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Still, many
Africans see it as a Shangri-La, and the borders are porous.
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2. BRUMMAGEM (ADJECTIVE)
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gaudy
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Synonyms
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flashy, glaring
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Antonyms
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sober, modest
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Example Sentence
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She toned down
his brummagem taste in jewelry and introduced him to the finest tailored
suits.
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3. FLUTING (NOUN)
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pathway, usually containing water
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Synonyms
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carrier, tunnel
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Antonyms
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closure, denial
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Example Sentence
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It was never completed,
for the fluting of its columns still remains unfinished.
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4. RECHERCHÉ (NOUN)
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overly planned
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Synonyms
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phony, overdone
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Antonyms
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genuine, real
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Example Sentence
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They were the
best we had found anywhere, and the most ‘ recherché ‘.
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5. BEATITUDE (ADJECTIVE)
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blessedness
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Synonyms
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agitation, happiness
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Antonyms
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trouble, upset
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Example Sentence
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Although her eyes
were so glorious, and beaming with eternity, this distant sort of beatitude
was not much to my liking.
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6. FLOUT (VERB)
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show contempt for
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Synonyms
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defy, mock
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Antonyms
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approve, commend
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Example Sentence
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The youthful
driver flouted all traffic laws and drove through red lights, knocked down
pedestrians and finally stopped only to buy more alcohol.
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7. SNIDE (ADJECTIVE)
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hateful, nasty
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Synonyms
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sarcastic, sneering
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Antonyms
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lovable, nice
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Example Sentence
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I will not
tolerate her snide comments about my friend.
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8. SABLE (ADJECTIVE)
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very dark in color
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Synonyms
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ebony, black
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Antonyms
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hopeful, white
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Example Sentence
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A weasel-like
mammal of the cold regions of Eurasia has very sable, valuable fur.
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9. PUERILE (ADJECTIVE)
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childish
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Synonyms
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callow, infantile
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Antonyms
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mature, adult
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Example Sentence
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The fireman was
scolded for playing puerile pranks on his coworkers.
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10. BELLWETHER (NOUN)
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one that takes the lead or initiative,
leader
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Synonyms
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forerunner, guide
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Antonyms
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follower
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Example Sentence
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The company has
long been viewed as a bellwether for the tech market, so analysts are
watching it closely.
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