Define it
Anomaly
Deviation from the norm.
Advocate
My aunt is a major advocate for women’s’ rights.
My aunt advocates for women’s’ rights.
Benefit
Advantage, value, perk
Hostile
Friendly; kind
Ambiguous
Ambi - Latin prefix for "both"
ambos - Spanish for "both"
Feasible
Possible to do.
Clarify
I didn’t understand the instructions, so I asked the teacher to clarify them.
Hindrance
Inconvenience, obstacle
Ludicrous
Plausible; logical; serious
Contradict
contra - opposite, against
dict - say
Lecture
A talk given to an audience - NOT a reading!
Convey
I’ve conveyed my interest in working for that company.
Intricate
Elaborate, detailed
Pragmatic
Impractical, unrealistic, idealistic
Finite
fin = end
Permeate
To penetrate or pass through.
Integral
You can’t quit. You’re an integral part of this team.
Knack
Skill, talent
Severe
Minor, mild, gentle, slight, lenient
Misleading
lead - guide
Retract
1. To draw back in.
2. To withdraw something after it’s found to be untrue.
Prestigious
Harvard is one of the most prestigious colleges in the United States.
Negligent
Lazy, neglectful, careless
Subtle
Obvious
Proximity
próximo - next (Spanish