Digital SAT

VOCABULARY for 800 ( source: real tests )

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1. **Abundant**

- **Explanation**: Existing or available in large quantities.

- **Synonyms**: Plentiful, ample, copious

- **Example**: The garden was abundant with flowers of every color.

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2. **Accent**

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- **Explanation**: A distinctive mode of pronunciation of a language.

- **Synonyms**: Pronunciation, intonation, stress

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- **Example**: Her British accent made her speech charming and distinct.

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3. **Accentuate**

- **Explanation**: Make more noticeable or prominent.

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- **Synonyms**: Emphasize, highlight, underscore

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- **Example**: The bright colors of the painting accentuate its vibrant energy.
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4. **Ameliorate**
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- **Explanation**: Make something bad or unsatisfactory better.

- **Synonyms**: Improve, enhance, better

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- **Example**: Measures were taken to ameliorate the working conditions of the factory.
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5. **Amorphous**

- **Explanation**: Lacking a clear structure or focus.

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 - **Synonyms**: Shapeless, formless, indeterminate

- **Example**: The project remained amorphous and lacked a definite direction.

6. **Appraising**

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- **Explanation**: Assessing the value or quality of something.

- **Synonyms**: Evaluating, assessing, judging

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- **Example**: She gave an appraising look at the painting, considering its worth.

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7. **Arduous**

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- **Explanation**: Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
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- **Synonyms**: Difficult, strenuous, laborious

- **Example**: Climbing the mountain was an arduous task that tested their endurance.
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8. **Articulate**

- **Explanation**: Having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.

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- **Synonyms**: Eloquent, fluent, expressive

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- **Example**: He was very articulate, making it easy to understand his complex ideas.
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9. **Assertive**
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- **Explanation**: Having a confident and forceful personality.

- **Synonyms**: Confident, self-assured, firm

- **Example**: Her assertive nature made her a strong leader.

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10. **Attempting**

- **Explanation**: Making an effort to achieve or complete something.

- **Synonyms**: Trying, endeavoring, striving

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- **Example**: He was attempting to solve the puzzle but found it quite challenging.

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11. **Austere**

- **Explanation**: Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance.

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- **Synonyms**: Stern, strict, harsh

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- **Example**: The teacher’s austere demeanor intimidated the students.
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12. **Augment**
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- **Explanation**: Make something greater by adding to it.

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- **Synonyms**: Increase, enlarge, expand

- **Example**: He decided to augment his income by taking on a part-time job.

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13. **Ban**

- **Explanation**: Officially or legally prohibit something.

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- **Synonyms**: Prohibit, forbid, outlaw

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- **Example**: The city council decided to ban smoking in public places.

14. **Behold**

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 - **Explanation**: See or observe (someone or something, especially of remarkable or
impressive nature).

- **Synonyms**: Observe, witness, see

- **Example**: The sight was a wonder to behold.

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15. **Benevolent**

- **Explanation**: Well-meaning and kindly.

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- **Synonyms**: Kind, good-hearted, compassionate

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- **Example**: The benevolent king was loved by all his subjects.

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- **Explanation**: Gentle and kindly.
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- **Synonyms**: Kind, gentle, harmless

- **Example**: The tumor was found to be benign, much to everyone’s relief.

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17. **Bypass**

- **Explanation**: Go past or around.

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- **Synonyms**: Avoid, circumvent, evade

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- **Example**: They decided to bypass the traffic by taking an alternative route.

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18. **Captivated by**

- **Explanation**: Attract and hold the interest and attention of; charm.

- **Synonyms**: Fascinated, enchanted, enthralled

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 - **Example**: She was captivated by the beautiful scenery.

19. **Cherish**

- **Explanation**: Protect and care for (someone) lovingly.

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- **Synonyms**: Treasure, hold dear, value

- **Example**: They cherish their time together as a family.

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20. **Coalesce**

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- **Explanation**: Come together to form one mass or whole.

- **Synonyms**: Unite, merge, combine

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- **Example**: The two groups decided to coalesce to form a stronger alliance.
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21. **Coarseness**
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- **Explanation**: The quality of being rough or harsh.

- **Synonyms**: Roughness, crudity, vulgarity

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- **Example**: The coarseness of the fabric made it uncomfortable to wear.

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22. **Common**
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- **Explanation**: Occurring, found, or done often; prevalent.

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- **Synonyms**: Widespread, usual, frequent

- **Example**: It’s common to see people using smartphones nowadays.

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23. **Comparison**

- **Explanation**: The act or instance of comparing.

- **Synonyms**: Contrast, juxtaposition, correlation

- **Example**: The comparison between the two products showed clear differences in
quality.

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24. **Conflate with**

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- **Explanation**: Combine (two or more texts, ideas, etc.) into one.

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- **Synonyms**: Merge, blend, fuse

- **Example**: It’s easy to conflate his ideas with those of his mentor.

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25. **Constrict**
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- **Explanation**: Make narrower, especially by encircling pressure.

- **Synonyms**: Tighten, squeeze, compress

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- **Example**: The snake began to constrict its prey tightly.

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26. **Controversy in**

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- **Explanation**: Disagreement, typically when prolonged, public, and heated.

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- **Synonyms**: Dispute, debate, argument

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- **Example**: There was much controversy in the community over the new policy.

27. **Conventional**

- **Explanation**: Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed.

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 - **Synonyms**: Traditional, standard, usual

- **Example**: His views were very conventional, reflecting the norms of his upbringing.

28. **Copious**

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- **Explanation**: Abundant in supply or quantity.

- **Synonyms**: Abundant, plentiful, ample

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- **Example**: The students took copious notes during the lecture.

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29. **Counteract**

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- **Explanation**: Act against (something) in order to reduce its force or neutralize it.
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- **Synonyms**: Offset, counterbalance, neutralize

- **Example**: Measures were taken to counteract the effects of the drug.

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30. **Courageous**

- **Explanation**: Not deterred by danger or pain; brave.

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- **Synonyms**: Brave, valiant, fearless

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- **Example**: The firefighters were very courageous in their efforts to save the building.
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31. **Craft**
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- **Explanation**: An activity involving skill in making things by hand.

- **Synonyms**: Skill, art, handiwork

- **Example**: She enjoyed the craft of pottery, creating beautiful pieces.

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32. **Credible**

- **Explanation**: Able to be believed; convincing.

- **Synonyms**: Believable, plausible, reliable

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- **Example**: The witness provided a credible account of the events.

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33. **Cynical**

- **Explanation**: Believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of

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human sincerity or integrity.

- **Synonyms**: Skeptical, distrustful, pessimistic

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- **Example**: He had a cynical view of politics, believing that all politicians were corrupt.
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34. **Demanded of**

- **Explanation**: Ask authoritatively or brusquely.

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- **Synonyms**: Require, insist, ask

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- **Example**: The project demanded a lot of effort and time from everyone involved.
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35. **Deserve**
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- **Explanation**: Do something or have or show qualities worthy of (a reaction which

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- **Synonyms**: Merit, earn, warrant

- **Example**: She worked hard and deserved the promotion.

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36. **Deserving**

- **Explanation**: Worthy of being treated in a particular way, typically of being given

assistance.

- **Synonyms**: Worthy, meritorious, commendable

- **Example**: He is a deserving candidate for the scholarship.

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37. **Disguise**

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- **Explanation**: Give (someone or oneself) a different appearance in order to conceal
one's identity.

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- **Synonyms**: Camouflage, mask, conceal

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- **Example**: She wore a disguise to avoid being recognized.
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**Disingenuous**

- **Explanation**: Not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about
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something than one really does.

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- **Synonyms**: Insincere, deceitful, dishonest

- **Example**: His apology seemed disingenuous, as if he didn’t really mean it.

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39. **Distrusted**

- **Explanation**: Regard with suspicion or lack of trust.

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- **Synonyms**: Mistrust, suspect, doubt

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- **Example**: The new policy was distrusted by many of the employees.

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 - **Explanation**: Distribute or spread over a wide area.

- **Synonyms**: Scatter, distribute, diffuse

- **Example**: The crowd dispersed quickly after the concert ended.

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41. **Dogmatic**

- **Explanation**: Inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true.

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- **Synonyms**: Opinionated, assertive, inflexible

- **Example**: His dogmatic approach to politics made it difficult to have a discussion with

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42. **Drawn to**

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- **Explanation**: Attracted to someone or something.
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- **Synonyms**: Attracted, interested, captivated

- **Example**: She was drawn to his charismatic personality.

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43. **Enduring**

- **Explanation**: Continuing or long-lasting.

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- **Synonyms**: Lasting, enduring, perennial

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- **Example**: Their enduring friendship has lasted over two decades.

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44. **Engender**

- **Explanation**: Cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition).

- **Synonyms**: Cause, generate, provoke

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 - **Example**: His speech engendered a lot of enthusiasm among the audience.

45. **Entail**

- **Explanation**: Involve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence.

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- **Synonyms**: Involve, require, necessitate

- **Example**: This job entails a lot of hard work and dedication.

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46. **Equitable**

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- **Explanation**: Fair and impartial.

- **Synonyms**: Fair, just, unbiased

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- **Example**: The company aims to provide equitable treatment for all employees.
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47. **Equivocal**
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- **Explanation**: Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.

- **Synonyms**: Ambiguous, unclear, vague

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- **Example**: His answer was equivocal, leaving everyone uncertain of his true position.
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48. **Erratic**
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- **Explanation**: Not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.

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- **Synonyms**: Unpredictable, inconsistent, irregular

- **Example**: The weather has been very erratic lately, changing from sunny to rainy in
minutes.

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49. **Evince**

- **Explanation**: Reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling); indicate.

- **Synonyms**: Show, reveal, indicate

- **Example**: His speech evinced a strong sense of compassion.

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50. **Exploiting**

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- **Explanation**: Make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource).

- **Synonyms**: Utilize, harness, capitalize on

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- **Example**: The company was accused of exploiting its workers by paying them low
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51. **Genuine**
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- **Explanation**: Truly what something is said to be; authentic.

- **Synonyms**: Authentic, real, true

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- **Example**: The painting was confirmed to be a genuine Picasso.

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52. **Held up**

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- **Explanation**: To remain strong or successful.

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- **Synonyms**: Maintain, sustain, endure

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- **Example**: Despite the challenges, his argument held up under scrutiny.

53. **Heterogeneous**

- **Explanation**: Diverse in character or content.

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 - **Synonyms**: Diverse, varied, mixed

- **Example**: The neighborhood is a heterogeneous mix of different cultures and traditions.

54. **Homogeneous**

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- **Explanation**: Of the same kind; alike.

- **Synonyms**: Uniform, consistent, similar

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- **Example**: The population of the small town was quite homogeneous.

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55. **Idealize**

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- **Explanation**: Regard or represent as perfect or better than in reality.
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- **Synonyms**: Glorify, romanticize, exalt

- **Example**: It’s easy to idealize the past when looking back with nostalgia.
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56. **Idealistic**

- **Explanation**: Characterized by idealism; unrealistically aiming for perfection.

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- **Synonyms**: Utopian, visionary, unrealistic

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- **Example**: His idealistic views often clashed with the harsh realities of the world.
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57. **Idiosyncratic**
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- **Explanation**: Peculiar or individual.

- **Synonyms**: Unique, distinctive, quirky

- **Example**: Her idiosyncratic style of dress made her stand out in a crowd.

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58. **Imaginary**

- **Explanation**: Existing only in the imagination.

- **Synonyms**: Fictitious, unreal, fictional

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- **Example**: The characters in the book are entirely imaginary.

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59. **Imperative**

- **Explanation**: Of vital importance; crucial.

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- **Synonyms**: Essential, urgent, necessary

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- **Example**: It is imperative that we act immediately to address the issue.
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60. **Impedius**
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- **Explanation**: Incorrect or unclear spelling, assumed to mean "impediment" which

refers to something that obstructs progress.
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- **Synonyms**: Obstacle, hindrance, barrier

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- **Example**: His speech impediment made public speaking challenging.

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61. **Indistinct**
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- **Explanation**: Not clear or sharply defined.

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- **Synonyms**: Blurry, unclear, vague

- **Example**: The photograph was so indistinct that it was hard to tell who was in it.

62. **Induce**

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 - **Explanation**: Succeed in persuading or leading (someone) to do something.

- **Synonyms**: Persuade, encourage, provoke

- **Example**: Nothing would induce him to change his mind.

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63. **Individualistic**

- **Explanation**: Characterized by individualism; independent and self-reliant.

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- **Synonyms**: Independent, unique, self-reliant

- **Example**: His individualistic approach to problem-solving often led to innovative

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solutions.

64. **Indulgently**
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- **Explanation**: Having or indicating a tendency to be overly generous to or lenient with
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- **Synonyms**: Leniently, permissively, tolerantly

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- **Example**: She smiled indulgently at the child's antics.

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65. **Inconsequential**
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- **Explanation**: Not important or significant.

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- **Synonyms**: Trivial, insignificant, unimportant

- **Example**: The mistake was inconsequential and didn’t affect the overall results.
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66. **Ineluctable**

- **Explanation**: Unable to be resisted or avoided; inescapable.

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 - **Synonyms**: Inevitable, unavoidable, certain

- **Example**: The ineluctable conclusion of the experiment was that the hypothesis was
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67. **Ineffectual**

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- **Explanation**: Not producing the desired effect.

- **Synonyms**: Ineffective, useless, futile

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- **Example**: His efforts to fix the car were ineffectual, so he had to call a mechanic.

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68. **Insuperable**

- **Explanation**: Impossible to overcome.

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- **Synonyms**: Insurmountable, unconquerable, invincible
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- **Example**: The challenges ahead seemed insuperable, but they were determined to
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69. **Intricate**
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- **Explanation**: Very complicated or detailed.

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- **Synonyms**: Complex, elaborate, detailed

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- **Example**: The intricate design of the jewelry made it a prized possession.

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70. **Intrigued by**

- **Explanation**: Arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate.

- **Synonyms**: Fascinated, captivated, interested

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71. **Intrinsic to**

- **Explanation**: Belonging naturally; essential.

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- **Synonyms**: Inherent, innate, fundamental

- **Example**: The ability to learn from mistakes is intrinsic to human nature.

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72. **Irreproachable**

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- **Explanation**: Beyond criticism; faultless.

- **Synonyms**: Blameless, impeccable, flawless

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- **Example**: Her conduct was irreproachable, earning her the respect of her peers.
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73. **Lament**
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- **Explanation**: A passionate expression of grief or sorrow.

- **Synonyms**: Mourn, grieve, sorrow

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- **Example**: They lament the loss of their beloved leader.

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74. **Manifestations**
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- **Explanation**: An event, action, or object that clearly shows or embodies something,

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especially a theory or an abstract idea.

- **Synonyms**: Display, demonstration, indication

- **Example**: The manifestations of her illness were evident to everyone around her.

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75. **Mediocre**

- **Explanation**: Of only moderate quality; not very good.

- **Synonyms**: Average, ordinary, middling

- **Example**: The movie was mediocre at best, with nothing particularly memorable about
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76. **Menacing**

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- **Explanation**: Suggesting the presence of danger; threatening.

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- **Synonyms**: Threatening, intimidating, ominous

- **Example**: The menacing clouds signaled an approaching storm.

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77. **Muddied**
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- **Explanation**: Make (something) unclear or less intelligible.

- **Synonyms**: Confused, clouded, obscured

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- **Example**: His unclear explanation muddied the understanding of the topic.

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- **Explanation**: A countless or extremely great number.

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- **Synonyms**: Multitude, plethora, abundance

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- **Example**: There are a myriad of stars in the sky on a clear night.

79. **Obsolete**

- **Explanation**: No longer produced or used; out of date.

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 - **Synonyms**: Outdated, outmoded, archaic

- **Example**: The use of floppy disks has become obsolete with the advent of modern
storage solutions.

80. **Pervasive**

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- **Explanation**: (Especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely
throughout an area or a group of people.

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- **Synonyms**: Widespread, prevalent, omnipresent

- **Example**: The influence of social media is pervasive in today's society.

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81. **Petitioned**
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- **Explanation**: Make or present a formal request to (an authority) with respect to a
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- **Synonyms**: Requested, appealed, entreated

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- **Example**: The citizens petitioned the government for better healthcare facilities.
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82. **Precursors**
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- **Explanation**: A person or thing that comes before another of the same kind; a
forerunner.
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- **Synonyms**: Forerunner, predecessor, antecedent

- **Example**: The radio was a precursor to modern communication technology.

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83. **Preclude**

- **Explanation**: Prevent from happening; make impossible.

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 - **Synonyms**: Prevent, hinder, impede

- **Example**: His injury will preclude him from participating in the competition.

84. **Pretentiousness**

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- **Explanation**: Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture,
etc., than is actually possessed.

- **Synonyms**: Ostentation, showiness, affectation

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- **Example**: The pretentiousness of the art critic was evident in his over-the-top reviews.

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85. **Recollect**

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- **Explanation**: Remember (something); call to mind.
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- **Synonyms**: Remember, recall, reminisce
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- **Example**: I can’t recollect the exact details of the story.

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86. **Resolute**
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- **Explanation**: Admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.

- **Synonyms**: Determined, steadfast, unwavering

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- **Example**: She was resolute in her decision to pursue a career in medicine.

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87. **Shattered**

- **Explanation**: Break or cause to break suddenly and violently into pieces.

- **Synonyms**: Broken, smashed, fractured

- **Example**: The glass vase shattered into a thousand pieces when it hit the floor.

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88. **Shrewd**

- **Explanation**: Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.

- **Synonyms**: Astute, sharp, clever

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- **Example**: He was shrewd enough to recognize the potential of the new technology.

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89. **Soothing**

- **Explanation**: Having a gently calming effect.

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- **Synonyms**: Calming, comforting, relaxing

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- **Example**: The soothing music helped her to relax after a stressful day.
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90. **Spectacle**
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- **Explanation**: A visually striking performance or display.

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- **Synonyms**: Display, show, exhibition

- **Example**: The fireworks were a magnificent spectacle.

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91. **Subdued**

- **Explanation**: (Of a person or their manner) quiet and rather reflective or depressed.
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- **Synonyms**: Quiet, low-key, muted

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- **Example**: The mood at the funeral was subdued.

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 - **Explanation**: Lower in rank or position.

- **Synonyms**: Inferior, junior, secondary

- **Example**: In the military, a lieutenant is subordinate to a captain.

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93. **Suppress**

- **Explanation**: Forcibly put an end to.

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- **Synonyms**: Quash, repress, subdue

- **Example**: The government attempted to suppress the uprising.

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94. **Supposition**

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- **Explanation**: An uncertain belief.

- **Synonyms**: Assumption, hypothesis, conjecture

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- **Example**: His theory was based on mere supposition, without any solid evidence.
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95. **Supplant**
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- **Explanation**: Supersede and replace.

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- **Synonyms**: Replace, displace, override

- **Example**: The internet has largely supplanted traditional newspapers.

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96. **Surrendered**

- **Explanation**: Stop resisting to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority.

- **Synonyms**: Yielded, capitulated, submitted

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97. **Taxing (adj)**

- **Explanation**: Physically or mentally demanding.

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- **Synonyms**: Demanding, challenging, strenuous

- **Example**: The exam was very taxing, requiring a lot of concentration and effort.

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98. **Tenderly**

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- **Explanation**: With gentleness, kindness, and affection.

- **Synonyms**: Gently, lovingly, softly

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- **Example**: She held the baby tenderly in her arms.
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99. **Timeworn**
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- **Explanation**: Damaged or impaired, or made less striking or attractive, as a result of age

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- **Synonyms**: Aged, old, worn

- **Example**: The timeworn building had a lot of historical charm.

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100. **Traced**
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- **Explanation**: Find or discover by investigation.

- **Synonyms**: Track, follow, discover

- **Example**: The detective traced the missing person's last known movements.

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101. **Unassuming**

- **Explanation**: Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.

- **Synonyms**: Modest, humble, unpretentious

- **Example**: Despite his fame, he remained unassuming and down-to-earth.

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102. **Unprecedented**

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- **Explanation**: Never done or known before.

- **Synonyms**: Unmatched, unparalleled, extraordinary

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- **Example**: The technology has advanced at an unprecedented rate.

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103. **Usurp**

- **Explanation**: Take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force.

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- **Synonyms**: Seize, take over, commandeer

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- **Example**: The general tried to usurp power from the king.

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104. **Vacillating**
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- **Explanation**: Wavering between different opinions or actions; irresolute.

- **Synonyms**: Hesitant, wavering, indecisive

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- **Example**: He was vacillating between accepting the job offer and staying in his current
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105. **Vigilance**

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 - **Explanation**: The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or
difficulties.

- **Synonyms**: Alertness, watchfulness, caution

- **Example**: The guards maintained their vigilance throughout the night.

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106. **Vindicate**

- **Explanation**: Clear (someone) of blame or suspicion.

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- **Synonyms**: Justify, exonerate, absolve

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- **Example**: The new evidence served to vindicate the accused.

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- **Explanation**: A sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or
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- **Synonyms**: Impulse, caprice, fancy

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- **Example**: She bought the dress on a whim, without thinking about the cost.
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