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Reckless
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"Reckless" means uncareful; Prudent means careful; Destructive means causing damage; Disabled means injured; and Crimson is a shade of red.
"Reckless" means uncareful; Prudent means careful; Destructive means causing damage; Disabled means injured; and Crimson is a shade of red.
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GRUESOME
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Something that is "gruesome" is grotesque and horrible. For clarification, mediocre, middling and average are all synonyms that mean in the middle.
Something that is "gruesome" is grotesque and horrible. For clarification, mediocre, middling and average are all synonyms that mean in the middle.
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EGOTIST
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An "egotist" is a selfish and conceited person. For clarification, "conceited" means self-obsessed and arrogant.
An "egotist" is a selfish and conceited person. For clarification, "conceited" means self-obsessed and arrogant.
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LISTLESS
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"Listless" means lacking energy and enthusiasm and is therefore most similar in meaning to "lethargic." For clarification, the other four answer choice are all loosely synonyms of one another and antonyms of "listless" and "lethargic."
"Listless" means lacking energy and enthusiasm and is therefore most similar in meaning to "lethargic." For clarification, the other four answer choice are all loosely synonyms of one another and antonyms of "listless" and "lethargic."
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CAVITY
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CAVITY
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A cavity is a hole.
A cavity is a hole.
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PACIFY
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PACIFY
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"Pacify" means to soothe or ease.
"Pacify" means to soothe or ease.
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FORTIFY
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FORTIFY
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Fortify most nearly means strengthen as in "After the attack, the governor elected to fortify the city".
Fortify most nearly means strengthen as in "After the attack, the governor elected to fortify the city".
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Parity
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Parity
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"Parity" means equality.
"Parity" means equality.
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Dependable
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Dependable
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"Reliable" means dependable.
"Reliable" means dependable.
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Unify
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Unify
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"Unify" means to bring together.
"Unify" means to bring together.
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Reasonable
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Reasonable
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"Reasonable" means logical, rational, or possessing reason.
"Reasonable" means logical, rational, or possessing reason.
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Vendor
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Vendor
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A "vendor" is a seller.
A "vendor" is a seller.
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GULLIBLE
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GULLIBLE
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If you are "gullible" then you are easily tricked and naïve. For clarification, "plausible" means believable; "malleable" means able to be bent easily; "portly" means fat; "comely" means cute.
If you are "gullible" then you are easily tricked and naïve. For clarification, "plausible" means believable; "malleable" means able to be bent easily; "portly" means fat; "comely" means cute.
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FELICITY
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FELICITY
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"Felicity" is a noun used to describe happiness and contentment or something that creates happiness and contentment. For clarification, "despondency" is a feeling of hopelessness.
"Felicity" is a noun used to describe happiness and contentment or something that creates happiness and contentment. For clarification, "despondency" is a feeling of hopelessness.
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ILLUMINATE
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ILLUMINATE
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To illuminate something means to shed light on it, to make it clear. The part of the word -lum- generally refers to light or clarity as in illuminate, luminous, illumination, etc.
To illuminate something means to shed light on it, to make it clear. The part of the word -lum- generally refers to light or clarity as in illuminate, luminous, illumination, etc.
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AMIABLE
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AMIABLE
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"Amiable" means good-natured. "Ill-tempered" means cantankerous, so it is an antonym of "amiable," not a "synonym." For clarification, "erratic" means unpredictable or devoid of a pattern, "recalcitrant" means unruly and disobedient, and "radical" means favoring major changes.
"Amiable" means good-natured. "Ill-tempered" means cantankerous, so it is an antonym of "amiable," not a "synonym." For clarification, "erratic" means unpredictable or devoid of a pattern, "recalcitrant" means unruly and disobedient, and "radical" means favoring major changes.
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AILMENT
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AILMENT
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An "ailment" is an affliction or a sickness. For clarification, "clandestine" means secret or underground, "dogma" refers to a system of belief or a doctrine, and "obstinate" means stubborn.
An "ailment" is an affliction or a sickness. For clarification, "clandestine" means secret or underground, "dogma" refers to a system of belief or a doctrine, and "obstinate" means stubborn.
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NULLIFY
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NULLIFY
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"Nullify" means to make something invalid or to cancel something, so the correct answer is “invalidate.” For clarification, "supplant" means replace.
"Nullify" means to make something invalid or to cancel something, so the correct answer is “invalidate.” For clarification, "supplant" means replace.
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ANTAGONIZE
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ANTAGONIZE
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"Antagonize" means alienate or provoke, so "provoke" is the correct answer. "Undermine" means weaken. "Ajar" is an adjective that means slightly open. "Barter" is a verb that means trade or negotiate the price of an item. "Retreat" means withdraw or move back to a previous location.
"Antagonize" means alienate or provoke, so "provoke" is the correct answer. "Undermine" means weaken. "Ajar" is an adjective that means slightly open. "Barter" is a verb that means trade or negotiate the price of an item. "Retreat" means withdraw or move back to a previous location.
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COUNSELOR
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COUNSELOR
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"Counselor" is a person who serves as an "adviser_,"_ or in other words, someone who helps guide those who seek assistance. An "enemy" is an opponent or a person who works against someone. "Principal" refers to the chief administrator who manages and directs a school. "Athlete" is a person who plays sports. "Forger" is a person who makes illegal copies of something and passes them off as legitimate.
"Counselor" is a person who serves as an "adviser_,"_ or in other words, someone who helps guide those who seek assistance. An "enemy" is an opponent or a person who works against someone. "Principal" refers to the chief administrator who manages and directs a school. "Athlete" is a person who plays sports. "Forger" is a person who makes illegal copies of something and passes them off as legitimate.