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200

Existing or happening in many places and/or among many people.

Widespread

200

to take or move out or back, or to remove.

withdraw

200

a natural ability or skill.

Aptitude

200

a comparison using 'like' or 'as'

Simile
200

in the sentence, 'The arid desert is extremely dry and hot', the word 'arid' most likely means this.

Dry

400

an unofficial, interesting story or piece of news that might be true or invented, and that is communicated quickly from person to person

rumors

400

extremely tiring and difficult, and demanding great effort and determination.

Grueling

400

a formal written statement about the qualities of a product or service.

Testimonial

400

an expression that means something other than the literal meaning of its words.

Idiom

400

in the sentence, 'After the hurricane, the town was left in a state of disarray and chaos', the word 'disarray' most likely means this.

Disorder

600

large in size, value, or importance.

Substantial

600

to outshine, overshadow, or obscure something.

Eclipse(d)

600

brave, or without fear.

Bold

600

an extreme exaggeration used for effect.

Hyperbole

600

in the sentence, 'The jubilant crowd cheered loudly after the team's victory', the word 'jubilant' most likely means this.

Joyful
800

losing strength or purpose and stopping, or almost stopping.

Faltering

800

in a way that is careful and avoids risks.

Prudently

800

a feeling of energetic interest in a particular subject or activity and a desire to be involved in it, or a subject that produces such a feeling.

Enthusiasm

800

a figure of speech in which objects are given human qualities.

Personification

800

in the sentence, 'The student was meticulous about her notes, organizing everything with precise detail', the word 'meticulous' most likely means this.

Careful or detailed

1000

growing, developing, or being successful.

Thriving

1000

extremely and uncomfortably hot.

Sweltering

1000

the ability to control fear and to be willing to deal with something that is dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant.

Courage

1000

a statement that seems contradictory but actually reveals a truth.

Paradox

1000

in the sentence, 'The ubiquitous smartphones have become an integral part of modern life', the word 'ubiquitous' most likely means this.

Widespread