I (Inference)
As the storm grew stronger, the hikers decided to abandon their campsite and head for shelter before the winds became too dangerous.
Based on the context of a storm growing stronger and hikers seeking shelter, abandon likely means to leave behind or give up
Hurricane Milton was a catastrophe, a devastating event that left the entire community in ruins.
Catastrophe means a disastrous event that causes widespread damage or suffering
The forest was dense, with trees packed closely together and the underbrush thick with vines and bushes.
Dense means closely packed together, or thick, with little space in between
While Jason always left the lights on, his brother, Tom, preferred to conserve energy, turning off everything when not in use.
Conserve means to save or use something carefully to avoid waste
Before making a decision, the team needed to evaluate all the options, carefully assessing the pros and cons of each.
Evaluate means to examine something carefully
Despite all their efforts to stop the flood, the rising waters were inevitable, and soon the town was submerged.
The word inevitable suggests something that couldn't be stopped, so it likely means unavoidable or certain to happen
He loved to mimic his teachers, copying their gestures and speech, was something that made everyone laugh.
Mimic means to copy or imitate someone
The artist used vibrant colors in her painting, like bright red, electric blue and sunny yellow, to create a lively and eye-catching masterpiece.
Vibrant means full of life or energy, and is often used to describe bright, striking colors
Unlike his friendly and approachable manager, Greg's old boss used to intimidate his employees, making them feel nervous and afraid to speak up.
Intimidate means to frighten or make someone feel afraid
She was eager to acquire new skills, hoping to gain knowledge and expertise in her field.
Acquire means to obtain or gain something
He coveted his neighbor's brand-new sports car, often imagining how it would feel to drive it around town.
The desire to have something that belongs to someone else suggests covet means to strongly desire, yearn or want for something
Water is vital for survival - it's absolutely necessary for the proper functioning of our bodies to stay alive.
Vital means something that is essential or necessary for life.
Even the finest diamonds have a flaw, like a tiny imperfection that can be seen under a magnifying glass.
Flaw means a small mistake or imperfection, that detracts from perfection
She included all the important details in her report, unlike her colleague, who chose to omit key information.
Omit means to leave out or fail to include something
The team has seen consecutive wins in the last three seasons, with each year being a success, one after the other.
Consecutive means following one after another in uninterrupted order
She loathed the idea of working late on a Friday, preferring to relax and enjoy her weekend instead.
The strong negative reaction to working late suggests loathe means to feel intense dislike or hatred for something
In his report, he chose to omit certain details, leaving them out because they were irrelevant.
Omit means to leave out or exclude something
The water in the pond was murky, filled with algae and dirt, making it hard to see anything below the surface.
While I yearn for a warm beach vacation, my brother is content staying home and enjoying the peace and quiet.
Yearn means to feel a deep longing or desire for something
In ancient markets, people would often barter, exchanging goods and services without using money, much like trading one item for another.
Barter means to exchange good and services without using money, often by negotiating
As the sun set, the crew prepared to embark on their long voyage across the ocean, gathering their supplies and saying their goodbyes.
The soldiers worked to fortify the castle walls, reinforcing them with extra layers of stone and barricades.
Fortify means to strengthen or make something more secure
She was so gullible that she believed every story her friends told her, even the most outrageous ones like winning the lottery.
Gullible means to be easily tricked or deceived
Though she was a novice at cooking, her sister was a seasoned chef with years of experience.
Novice means someone who is new or inexperienced at something
The smell of the cheese was pungent, strong and sharp, much like the scent of garlic or onions that fills the air when they are cut.
Pungent means having a strong, sharp, and often unpleasant odor or taste