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Gawk
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1. GAWK (VERB)
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stare at in amazement
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Synonyms
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glare, ogle
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Antonyms
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overlook, ignore
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Example Sentence
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She gave him the
letter, and a fee that made him gawk.
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2. VERIDICAL (ADJECTIVE)
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accurate
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Synonyms
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authentic, definite
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Antonyms
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imprecise, fake
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Example Sentence
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Teachers showed
reasonably veridical perceptions of memory development, especially in the area
of memory strategies.
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3. CONTEMPLATE (VERB)
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think about seriously
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Synonyms
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consider, ponder
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Antonyms
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neglect, reject
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Example Sentence
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Our busy schedule
does not allow much time to contemplate about the pleasant surroundings.
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4. GRAPPLE (VERB)
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grab / wrestle
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Synonyms
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confront, contend
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Antonyms
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agree, avoid
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Example Sentence
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Many companies
are starting to grapple with this new technology’s limitations.
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5. IMPORTUNATE (ADJECTIVE)
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whining person
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Synonyms
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appealing, pleading
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Antonyms
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satisfied, content
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Example Sentence
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His secretary
shielded him from importunate visitors.
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6. IRREDUCIBLE (ADJECTIVE)
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profiting
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Synonyms
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exclusive, final
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Antonyms
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unprofitable, fruitless
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Example Sentence
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We know that this
form of association is not primary and irreducible.
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7. IMPERTURBABLE (ADJECTIVE)
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not easily excited or upset
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Synonyms
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complacent, composed
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Antonyms
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jittery, irritable
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Example Sentence
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Ram says that he
likes me because of my imperturbable nature.
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8. HOARSE (ADJECTIVE)
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raspy in voice
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Synonyms
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harsh, gruff
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Antonyms
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polite, smooth
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Example Sentence
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His voice turned
hoarse because he addressed several public gatherings.
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9. WINSOME (ADJECTIVE)
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charming
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Synonyms
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captivating, delightful
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Antonyms
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repulsive, unattractive
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Example Sentence
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She gave her
sister, her most winsome smile.
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10. EXPONENTIAL (ADJECTIVE)
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rapidly changing
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Synonyms
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aggressive, epidemic
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Antonyms
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planned, schematic
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Example Sentence
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Too many
exponential experiments may hamper the growth of a company.
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11. Trumps (noun)
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(in bridge, whist, and similar card games) a
playing card of the suit chosen to rank above the others, which can win a
trick where a card of a different suit has been led
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Synonyms
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eminence, leeway
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Antonyms
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hindrance, obstruction
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Ex
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Because the Grey God's orders trump your
better judgment every time.
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12. Marred (verb)
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impair the quality or appearance of, spoil
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Synonyms
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tarnish, taint
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Antonyms
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adorn, mend
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Ex
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There were at least three different
footprints but they were marred and nearly indistinguishable.
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13.Revamp (verb)
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give new and improved form, structure, or
appearance to
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Synonyms
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revitalize, refurbish
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Antonyms
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ruin, destroy
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Ex
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Currently, there are proposals to revamp
some provider payments to ensure that fees paid to physicians reward value
and health outcomes, rather than volume of care.
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14. Fiefdoms(noun)
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a territory or sphere of operation
controlled by a particular person or group
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Synonyms
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arena, province
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Ex
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Sometimes he treats the place like a
personal fiefdom.
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15. Patronage (noun)
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the support given by a patron
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Synonyms
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aegis, subsidy
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Antonyms
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blockage, detraction
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Ex
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There was a shade of condescension and
patronage in his treatment of Berg and Vera.
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16. Unfettered (adjective)
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not confined or restricted
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Synonyms
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free, loose
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Antonyms
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fettered, restricted
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Ex
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The measure was taken to give him unfettered
access to her visions.
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17. Infusion (noun)
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a drink, remedy, or extract prepared by
soaking tea leaves or herbs in liquid
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Synonyms
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admixture, strain
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Ex
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Claim to an infusion of the blood.
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18. Assortment (noun)
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a miscellaneous collection of things or
people
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Synonyms
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array, mixture
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Ex
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Deidre ran back up to her room and looked
over the assortment of shoes.
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19. Unsavoury (adjective)
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disagreeable to taste, smell, or look at
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Synonyms
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uninviting,
unappetizing
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Ex
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But incidentally the scandals of the palace
had a large and unsavoury part in the political troubles of Spain.
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20. Proponents (noun)
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a person who advocates a theory, proposal,
or course of action
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Synonyms
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protector,
vindicator
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Antonyms
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detractor, opponent
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Ex
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He is a proponent of teaching students to
inquire and think.
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