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What does 'abruptly' mean?
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What is the meaning of 'derision'?
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Vocabulary Words and Definitions
- Abruptly: Suddenly or unexpectedly occurring without warning.
- Blatantly: Refers to something done in a flagrant or glaring manner.
- Derision: The expression of mockery or ridicule directed towards someone or something.
- Entreat: To implore or beseech someone earnestly to do something.
- Abstract: Relating to theoretical or conceptual ideas rather than physical objects.
- Boisterous: Describes lively and active behavior or noise.
- Deserve: To merit or earn something due to one's actions or qualities.
- Estrangement: A condition of alienation or turning away from a previously close relationship.
- Admonitions: Expressions of reprimand or rebuke aimed at someone.
- Brazen: Shows boldness or shamelessness in behavior.
- Desist: To abstain or refrain from doing something.
- Ethereal: Describes something delicate or exquisite in nature.
- Adverse: Indicates unfavorable or disadvantageous conditions.
- Cacophony: A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds; a loud or discordant noise.
- Despotic: Characterized by autocratic or dictatorial rule.
- Ethos: Represents the spirit or character of a culture, community, or era.
- Advocate: One who champions or upholds a particular cause or policy.
- Capricious: Describes someone or something that is fickle or inconstant.
- Destitute: Refers to being penniless or impoverished, lacking basic necessities.
- Evoke: To bring something to mind or call it forth from memory.
- Aesthetic: Associated with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; decorative in nature.
- Caricatures: Distorted or exaggerated drawings, often used in humor or satire.
- Devastation: Describes severe destruction or ruin.
- Exaggerate: To overstate or overemphasize a particular point or fact.
- Affected: Refers to something pretentious or high-flown in manner.
- Cohort: A group or unit with shared characteristics or a common purpose.
- Devious: Indicates underhanded or deceitful behavior.
- Exigent: Urgent or requiring immediate action; imperative.
- Affronted: Feeling insulted or offended due to a disrespectful remark or action.
- Competent: Capable or sufficiently qualified to carry out a task.
- Diligent: Describes a person who is industrious and hard-working.
- Explain: To describe something or clarify it with details.
- Aggravated: Feeling annoyed or irritated, typically due to ongoing issues.
- Complacent: A person who is smug or self-satisfied, often unaware of potential dangers or defects.
- Discernible: Something that is visible or can be detected easily.
- Extol: To praise something enthusiastically or to go into raptures about it.
- Ail: To trouble or afflict someone in a negative way.
- Conciliatory: Exhibiting a willingness to reconcile or appease; placatory in nature.
- Dismal: Describes something that is dingy or dim, often in a depressing way.
- Fallacious: Relating to something that is erroneous or false in nature.
- Ailment: Indicates an illness or disease, often of a minor nature.
- Confidential: Pertains to information that is private or personal.
- Disperse: To scatter or disseminate widely.
- Aliens: Refers to foreigners or foreign nationals.
- Congregate: To assemble or gather in a group.
- Dissect: To anatomize or cut up for detailed examination.
- Famished: Describes a state of being very hungry or ravenous.
- Alter: To change something or make modifications to it.
- Contaminate: To pollute or adulterate something, making it impure.
- Diverse: Illustrates a variety or an abundance of different elements.
- Fascinated: To be engrossed or captivated by something.
- Amnesty: Refers to a pardon or act of pardoning.
- Copious: Describes something that is abundant or superabundant.
- Diversity: Indicates a variety or mix of different elements.
- Fatigued: To tire someone out or cause exhaustion.
- Analyze: The act of examining or inspecting something in detail.
- Cordon: A barrier or line representing a separation.
- Dogmatic: Describes a person who is opinionated or peremptory in their beliefs.
- Fearless: Illustrates someone who is bold or brave in nature.
- Annotate: To comment on a text or add notes for clarification.
- Countenance: Refers to a person's face or features.
- Dolt: A term for someone who is foolish or a nincompoop.
- Feckless: Describes someone who is useless or worthless in some context.
- Apathetically: Indicates a lack of interest or indifference.
- Covert: Pertains to something secret or concealed.
- Drudgery: Refers to hard, menial work requiring little skill.
- Flippant: Describes a frivolous or superficial attitude.
- Apothecary: A historical term for a chemist or druggist, often responsible for dispensing medications.
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