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Nuance
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1. NUANCE (NOUN)
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a subtle distinction or variation
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Synonyms
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gradation, distinction
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Antonyms
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even, uniform
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Example Sentence
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A nuance of color
could be seen in her blue cap, if seen closely.
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2. MOTLEY (ADJECTIVE)
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made up of strikingly different components
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Synonyms
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assorted, disparate
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Antonyms
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homogenous, uniform
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Example Sentence
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Since the team
was a motley group, none of the students recognized each other.
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3. MELLIFLUOUS (ADJECTIVE)
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having a smooth, flowing sound
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Synonyms
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euphonic, honeyed
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Antonyms
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discordant, cacophonous
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Example Sentence
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My mother has a
mellifluous voice that could lull anyone into a deep slumber.
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4. LEEWAY (NOUN)
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freedom to act and change
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Synonyms
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space, freedom
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Antonyms
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restrictions, control
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Example Sentence
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My parents grant
me leeway to make my own decisions.
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5. INCANTATION (NOUN)
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magical words
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Synonyms
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enchantment, hymn
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Antonyms
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reality, actuality
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Example Sentence
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As the evil witch
made her incantation, the white clouds in the sky turned black.
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6. JITTERS (NOUN)
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nervousness
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Synonyms
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anxiety, nerves
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Antonyms
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calmness, ease
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Example Sentence
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The jitters left
her when she stepped on the stage.
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7. PEDIGREE (NOUN)
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line of ancestors
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Synonyms
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lineage, genealogy
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Antonyms
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base-born, lowly
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Example Sentence
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The pedigree of
this unusual fruit was traced back to several different species of fruits.
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8. PUNITIVE (ADJECTIVE)
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punishing
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Synonyms
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disciplinary, vindictive
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Antonyms
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beneficial, rewarding
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Example Sentence
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The company is
taking punitive actions against the employee who indulged in the forgery.
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9. PALPABLE (ADJECTIVE)
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obvious, clear
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Synonyms
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apparent, conspicuous
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Antonyms
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concealed, dubious
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Example sentence
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The tension
between the two competitors was palpable and seemed to fill the entire room.
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10. SUNDRY (ADJECTIVE)
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a group of unrelated things
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Synonyms
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miscellaneous, assorted
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Antonyms
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individual, same
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Example Sentence
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Because he was
unsure of the Indian weather, he packed a sundry of clothes to wear.
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