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Here is the formatted list of words and their definitions from your message: **Word**: Abate *v.* to become less active, less intense, or less in amount **Example Sentence**: As I began my speech, my feelings of nervousness quickly **abated**. **Word**: Abstract *adj.* existing purely in the mi...

Here is the formatted list of words and their definitions from your message: **Word**: Abate *v.* to become less active, less intense, or less in amount **Example Sentence**: As I began my speech, my feelings of nervousness quickly **abated**. **Word**: Abstract *adj.* existing purely in the mind; not representing actual reality **Example Sentence**: Julie had trouble understanding the appeal of the **abstract** painting. **Word**: Abysmal *adj.* extremely bad **Example Sentence**: I got an **abysmal** grade on my research paper! **Word**: Accordingly *adv.* in accordance with **Example Sentence**: All students must behave **accordingly**. **Word**: Acquisition *n.* the act of gaining a skill or possession of something **Example Sentence**: Language **acquisition** is easier for kids than it is for adults. **Word**: Adapt *v.* to make suit a new purpose *v.* to accommodate oneself to a new condition, setting, or situation **Example Sentence**: The US has **adapted** many foreign foods to better suit the tastes of Americans. Dogs are known for their ability to quickly **adapt** to their environments. **Word**: Adept *adj.* having knowledge or skill (usu. in a particular area) *adj.* having knowledge or skill (usu. in a particular area) **Example Sentence**: Beth loves playing the piano, but she’s especially **adept** at the violin. **Word**: Adequate *adj.* having sufficient qualifications to meet a specific task or purpose **Example Sentence**: Though his resume was **adequate**, the company doubted whether he’d be a good t. **Word**: Advent *n.* the arrival or creation of something (usu. historic) **Example Sentence**: The world has never been the same since the **advent** of the light bulb. **Word**: Adversarial *adj.* relating to hostile opposition **Example Sentence**: An **adversarial** attitude will make you many enemies in life. **Word**: Advocate *n.* someone who promotes or defends something *v.* to defend or promote something (usu. a belief, theory, opinion, etc.) **Example Sentence**: I am an **advocate** for free higher education. Environmental protesters often **advocate** for cleaner energy practices. **Word**: Aesthetic *adj.* relating to beauty or refined taste **Example Sentence**: The **aesthetic** decorations at the wedding reception made you feel as if you were a character in a fairy tale. **Word**: Afford *v.* to be able to buy *v.* to be able to spare **Example Sentence**: He’s saving money so he can **afford** to buy a new car. I can’t **afford** to lose any more pencils! fi **Example Sentence**: He’s saving money so he can **afford** to buy a new car. I can’t **afford** to lose any more pencils! **Word**: Agitate *v.* to promote something (usu. a cause) **Example Sentence**: They’re **agitating** for better health care. **Word**: Allow *v.* to permit or consent to **Example Sentence**: US law **allows** citizens to speak freely. **Word**: Allude *v.* to make a secretive mention of something **Example Sentence**: She **alluded** to the problem at hand but didn’t say anything more about it. **Word**: Altercation *n.* a noisy argument or confrontation **Example Sentence**: Greg got into an **altercation** with a stranger at the bar. **Word**: Ambiguous *adj.* unclear or vague in meaning **Example Sentence**: Her **ambiguous** statement made me question whether she could be trusted. **Word**: Ambitious *adj.* having a powerful desire for success or achievement **Example Sentence**: Penny is so **ambitious**, she wants to be president someday. **Word**: Ambivalence *n.* the state of being uncertain or stuck between two or more options **Example Sentence**: His **ambivalence** prevented him from immediately signing the contract. **Word**: Analogous **Word**: Analogous *adj.* similar but not identical **Example Sentence**: Green onions are considered **analogous** to spring onions. **Word**: Annihilate *v.* to destroy or cause devastating destruction **Example Sentence**: The dictator sent orders to **annihilate** the group of rebels. **Word**: Anomaly *n.* something different from the norm **Example Sentence**: This result is an **anomaly** and very rarely happens. **Word**: Anticipate *v.* assume to be likely to happen **Example Sentence**: The party was just as fun as I had **anticipated** it would be. **Word**: Antipathy *n.* a strong feeling of dislike **Example Sentence**: Her **antipathy** toward the professor was obvious: she rolled her eyes whenever he entered the classroom. **Word**: Apex *n.* the highest point of something **Example Sentence**: The spring play was the **apex** of our school year. **Word**: Apprehension *n.* fearful expectation of something **Example Sentence**: Her **apprehension** to leave her house resulted in her missing the train. **Word**: Articulate *v.* to clearly express in words *v.* to clearly express in words **Example Sentence**: She **articulated** her opinion on the price of the house. **Word**: Artificial *adj.* something made; not occurring naturally **Example Sentence**: Many candies use **artificial** flavors to make them taste fruity. **Word**: Assertion *n.* a strong declaration **Example Sentence**: His **assertion** that sharks are mammals made everyone laugh. **Word**: Austere *adj.* extremely plain *adj.* stern and forbidding *adj.* relating to self-denial **Example Sentence**: He lived in a small, **austere** cabin in the middle of the woods. My boss had an **austere** expression on her face. An **austere** lifestyle, like that of monks, isn’t for everybody. **Word**: Authenticity *n.* the quality of being real and true instead of fake and contrived **Example Sentence**: The police of cer doubted the **authenticity** of the suspect’s story. **Word**: Avenue *n.* an intangible path or approach to something **Example Sentence**: The company has decided to pursue other **avenues**. **Word**: Avid *adj.* actively interested in or enthusiastic about something **Example Sentence**: Gerald is an **avid** soccer fan. **Word**: Basic fi  **Word**: Basic *adj.* relating to the foundation or basis of something **Example Sentence**: You have to start with **basic** Russian before you can move on to the advanced level. **Word**: Bear *v.* to have as a characteristic *v.* to have (a child) *v.* to bring forth *v.* to put up with **Example Sentence**: She **bears** a strong resemblance to your mother. Judy will **bear** her rst child later this year. My garden is going to **bear** pumpkins this year. I can’t **bear** her complaining any longer! **Word**: Benevolent *adj.* kind, generous **Example Sentence**: Many cultures believe in **benevolent** spirits. **Word**: Bias *n.* a preconception that prevents objectivity **Example Sentence**: It’s important to avoid **bias** when investigating a crime. **Word**: Bittersweet *adj.* tinged with a feeling of sadness **Example Sentence**: The ending of the romance movie was **bittersweet**. **Word**: Bolster *v.* to support, strengthen, or fortify **Example Sentence**: If we work together, we should be able to lift and then **bolster** the couch. **Word**: Boost fi  **Word**: Boost *n.* an increase or growth *v.* to increase or make grow **Example Sentence**: The **boost** in pro ts was a welcome change. In order to **boost** pro ts, you need to cater to your customers. **Word**: Brawl *n.* an intense, loud fight *v.* to fight loudly and disruptively **Example Sentence**: A **brawl** broke out at school today after one student accused another of cheating. The two students **brawled** for an hour. **Word**: Brevity *n.* the quality of being brief or terse **Example Sentence**: The **brevity** of their time together made it all the more romantic. **Word**: Candid *adj.* direct, blunt **Example Sentence**: Josh is **candid** about his desire to become an actor. **Word**: Candor *n.* the trait of being honest and frank **Example Sentence**: I admire her **candor**, especially when nobody else bothers to speak up. **Word**: Capitalize *v.* to use to your advantage **Example Sentence**: I’d like to **capitalize** on your math skills by having you work the cash register. **Word**: Capture *v.* to trap or take possession of fi fi *v.* to trap or take possession of *v.* to successfully represent or imitate *v.* to captivate, mesmerize *v.* to catch or seize **Example Sentence**: The spy was **captured** by the enemy. Your painting beautifully **captures** the ephemerality of life. I was **captured** by her beauty. The cops **captured** the criminal three days after the incident. **Word**: Civic *adj.* relating to the city or citizens **Example Sentence**: Voting is a **civic** duty. **Word**: Clinical *adj.* emotionally unattached (usu. used in medical or scientific setting) **Example Sentence**: Her **clinical** approach to situations allows her to handle them more effectively. **Word**: Clout *n.* special advantage or power **Example Sentence**: Children of rich and famous people often believe they have a lot of **clout**. **Word**: Coarse *adj.* indicating a rough texture *adj.* lacking refinement or sophistication **Example Sentence**: The horse’s mane was **coarse**, as if it had never been washed. The queen’s **coarse** way of speaking surprised the other members of royalty. **Word**: Coincide *v.* to happen at the same time **Example Sentence**: It wasn’t until after I booked my ticket that I realized the concert **coincided** with my nals. fi **Example Sentence**: It wasn’t until after I booked my ticket that I realized the concert **coincided** with my nals. **Word**: Commission *n.* the use of payment to request something (e.g., a service or product) **Example Sentence**: This painting was **commissioned** by a rich merchant in 1589. **Word**: Comparable *adj.* able to be compared **Example Sentence**: This novel is **comparable** to *Huckleberry Finn*. **Word**: Competent *adj.* sufficiently qualified **Example Sentence**: We need to hire a **competent** web developer to create a good website for our company. **Word**: Complacent *adj.* satisfied, with no desire to change or improve **Example Sentence**: Though he had never won any awards or even been published, he was **complacent** with his life as a poet.**Word**: Complement