Adjective
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The sudden disappearance of the ancient artifact remains inexplicable.
unexplainable, mysterious, baffling, incomprehensible, puzzling
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The teacher had to admonish the student for talking during the exam.
reprimand, scold, rebuke, chastise, warn
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The ubiquity of smartphones has transformed how we communicate.
omnipresence, pervasiveness, prevalence, universality, everywhereness
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The cheetah swiftly chased its prey across the savanna, leaving a cloud of dust in its wake.
rapidly, quickly, speedily, promptly, fleetly
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She didn’t apologize for the mistake, nor did she offer to fix it.
And not, Or not, Neither, Similarly not, No more
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The scientist discovered an anomalous result that contradicted her hypothesis.
abnormal, irregular, atypical, unusual, deviant
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The morning fog began to dissipate as the sun rose higher.
disperse, scatter, vanish, dissolve, evaporate
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The fecundity of the soil made the valley ideal for farming.
fertility, productivity, richness, fruitfulness, abundance
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She walked briskly to the bus stop, her breath visible in the cold morning air.
energetically, vigorously, lively, hurriedly, animatedly
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Investment in renewable energy has risen; correspondingly, carbon emissions have dropped
Similarly, Likewise, Accordingly, In the same way, Consequently
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His facetious remark about the serious topic annoyed the audience.
joking, flippant, playful, sarcastic, unserious
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Activists decry the government’s failure to address climate change.
condemn, criticize, denounce, censure, disparage
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As a proponent of renewable energy, he campaigned for solar farms.
advocate, supporter, champion, defender, endorser
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He glared resentfully at his sibling after being blamed for the broken vase.
bitterly, begrudgingly, angrily, indignantly, spitefully
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The results were inconclusive—that is**, the experiment needs to be repeated.
In other words, Specifically, To clarify, Namely, Put differently
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The team faced insurmountable odds but refused to give up.
unbeatable, impossible, overwhelming, unconquerable, hopeless
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The lawyer struggled to substantiate her client’s alibi with evidence.
verify, confirm, validate, corroborate, prove
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National parks rely on rangers to act as stewards of the environment.
guardian, custodian, caretaker, protector, manager
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Their opinions on the issue were diametrically opposed, leading to heated debates.
Completely, entirely, utterly, opposite, antithetically
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Owing to** the heavy rainfall, the hiking trail was closed indefinitely.
Due to, Because of, On account of, As a result of, Thanks to
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The cabin was secluded deep in the mountains, miles from the nearest road.
isolated, remote, hidden, private, solitary
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Small protests began to coalesce into a nationwide movement.
unite, merge, combine, fuse, integrate
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The first snowfall is often seen as a harbinger of winter.
precursor, sign, omen, indicator, forerunner
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The trip was ostensibly a team-building exercise, but everyone knew it was a vacation for the CEO.
apparently, seemingly, supposedly, outwardly, superficially
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Granted**, the plan is risky, but the potential rewards outweigh the dangers."
Admittedly, Certainly, True, Obviously, Conceding that