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anomaly - noun - something that is unusual or unexpected
The student’s poor performance on the latest test was an anomaly since she had previously earned excellent grades.
equivocal - adj. - not easily understood or explained
Politicians have been known to provide equivocal answers to reporters’ questions.
lucid - adj. - very clear and easy to understand
The lecture was lucid and straightforward, allowing the students to fully grasp the concepts presented.
precipitate - verb - to cause (something) to happen quickly or suddenly
Unforeseen costs can precipitate a budget crisis.
assuage - verb - to make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
A massage can assuage the soreness in your muscles.
erudite - adj. - having or showing great knowledge
High school students often struggle with novels that are more erudite than they are entertaining.
opaque - adj. - not able to be seen through; not easily understood
Medical jargon includes many opaque terms like macrosomic, which describes a newborn who weighs more than 4,000 grams.
prodigal - adj. - wastefully extravagant
The prodigal prince bought lavish gifts and planned expensive events.
fervid - adj. - intensely enthusiastic or passionate
The child showed a fervid fascination for superheroes, pouring over comic books for hours.
placate - verb - to make (someone) less angry or hostile
A parent may decide to placate a baby with a pacifier.
zeal - noun - a strong feel of interest and enthusiasm that makes someone very eager or determined to do something
The great emperor’s crusading zeal led him to conquer many lands.
abstain - verb - to restrain oneself for doing or enjoying something
Doctors encourage their patients to abstain from smoking cigarettes.
audacious - adj. - a willingness to take bold risks / adj. - showing a lack of respect
The new CEO pursued audacious initiatives to save the company from bankruptcy. / The student’s audacious remark earned her a seat in afternoon detention.
desiccate - verb - remove the moisture from (something)
The heat and energy from the sun can desiccate even the most hearty plants.
gullible - adj. - easily persuaded to believe something
The gullible little boy gave his older sister all of his allowance because she told him she would buy a pony for him.
laudable - adj. - deserving praise and commendation
Providing affordable healthcare for all citizens is a laudable goal.
pedant - noun - a person who makes an excessive display of learning
Professor Blackwell, a well-known pedant, required his pre-med students to speak in Latin throughout the entire semester.
vacillate - verb - to waver between different opinions or actions
Undergraduate students often vacillate among various majors before deciding which degree to pursue.
adulterate - verb - to make (something) impure or weaker by adding something of inferior quality
capricious - adj. - given to sudden changes of mood or behavior
The capricious supervisor would hand out raises one day and fire his entire staff the next.
engender - verb - to produce, cause, or give rise to (something)
Political debates can engender controversy regarding the subjects discussed.
homogenous - adj. - of the same or similar kind
There are very few truly homogenous cultures since social diversity is increasingly widespread.
loquacious - adj. - tending to talk a great deal
The loquacious professor was known for his five-hour lectures.
pragmatic - adj. - dealing with the problems that exist in a reasonable and logical way instead of depending on theories
A pragmatic approach to legislation can be difficult given the complexities of politics.
volatile - adj. - likely to change rapidly and unpredictably
It is possible for a country’s political climate to remain volatile for decades.
apathy - noun - lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
corroborate - verb - to confirm or make more certain
The scientist was able to corroborate his hypothesis with data gathered from multiple sources.
ephemeral - adj. - lasting for a very short time
laconic - adj. - using few words
The student’s laconic response suggested that she did not know very much about the topic the professor was discussing.
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