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this word means "faked" or "not genuine or sincere."
What is the word feigned? Sample sentence: Surely he couldn't have feigned the surprise on his face.
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Jenny's __________ and wordy writing style was not appreciated by her professor; although it sounded sophisticated to the untrained eye, he was well aware of her lack of knowledge of the topic.
What is the word bombastic? def:Characterized by language that is elevated and sometimes pompous in style. high-sounding but with little meaning. synonyms: flowery, overblown, pretentious
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this word means something that is causing or capable of causing harm
What is the word deleterious?
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synonym for facetious and disrespectful
What is the word flippant? more syn: frivolous, irreverent, cheeky remember this word:???
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opaque
What is not able to be seen through; not transparent?
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This word means "entirely lacking"
What is the word devoid? sample sentence: He glanced up at her; the sun darkened face with its thin lips completely devoid of emotion.
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Despite his mother's placid demeanor, Randy was a _________ child, always whining and complaining about everything.
What is the word querulous?
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extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources.
What is the definition for the word parsimony? NOUN sentence: ?? Remember: ???
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synonym for sumptuous and lavish
What is the word opulent? syn: luxurious
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recluse
one who lives in solitude
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This word means "having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way."
What is the word pernicious? Sample Sentence: She had pernicious anemia, which is a decrease in red blood cells that occurs when your intestines cannot properly absorb vitamin B12. Synonyms: deadly, harmful, damaging
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Debbie's ________ gift to the charity was a direct reflection of her philanthropic personality; everyone was pleased by her kindness.
What is the word munificent? def: ??? how can we remember this word?
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inborn; natural
What is the definition for the word innate? ADJ Sample sent: Her innate capacity for organization came in handy during her academic training.
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synonym for impede, obstruct, or prevent
What is the word foiled? more syn: thwarted, hinder, nullify, frustrate (note: different from frustrated)
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munificence
What is generosity?
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this word is used to describe "someone who feels or acts like they are better than everyone else."
What is the word supercilious? sample sentence: Everyone was sick of Jerry's supercilious ways: claiming that none of the items on the menu were "good enough" for him was insulting to the restaurant, and embarrassing for all of his friends. synonyms: arrogant
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If it wasn't for the ship's _________ power source, the passenger's would have gone the rest of the cruise without any power.
What is the word auxiliary? def: providing supplementary or additional help and support or something or someone used in a supporting role or used in reserve. syn: supplementary
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To describe, portray, or set forth with accuracy or in detail; synonym: describe?
What is delineate?
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synonym for insincere, dishonest
What is the word disingenuous? other syns: hypocritical, deceitful bonus question: Which one of the words on your list would be a synonym for disingenuous?
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erudite
What is having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarly, educated?
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this word means "impossible to understand or interpret."
What is the word inscrutable? (adj) sample sentence: (student sentence) synonyms: mysterious, inexplicable inscrutable=impossible to interpret (III)
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Most celebrities hate tabloids because of their ___________ nature: the have a tendency to deceive the public with false information.
What is the word mendacious? def: not telling the truth; lying. how can we remember this word?
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instinctively or temperamentally seeking and enjoying the company of others
What is the definition for gregarious? SYN: sociable, amiable (friendly), outgoing How can we remember this one??
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synonym for appease, pacify, or soothe
What is the word mollify? VERB other syns: calmed
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perfunctory
What is (of an action or gesture) carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection?