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precedeprecede → preceded:were before in time Stone tools preceded bronze tools.more Show sample from book As usual, the smell of Wild Turkey preceded Daddy.†2 more precede → preceded:went or was before Show general definition to go or do before
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tauntintentionally anger, challenge, or upset someone She used Twitter to taunt the opposing candidate.more Show sample from book Not to say I won't taunt fate just a little.†4 more (verb) to intentionally anger, challenge, or upset someone -- especially by mocking them or hurling insults OR (noun) an insult or other action intended to anger, challenge, or upset someone Show general definition to intentionally anger, challenge, or upset someone -- especially by mocking them or hurling insults or (as a noun): an insult or other action intended to anger, challenge, or upset someone
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motivereason (for doing something) She believes the profit motive encourages people to satisfy other people's needs.more Show sample from book Love, I know, isn't something to secondguess, but in my world, love is always defined by ulterior motive.†2 more Show general definition for motive (as in: What is her motive?) a reason for doing something
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irrelevantnot relevant The sentence should be deleted because it introduces information that is irrelevant to the passage.more Show sample from book Eyes squeezed tight, Kaeleigh and I are not irrelevant.†1 more not relevant (not related to the subject being considered, or not important enough to want to consider) Show general definition not relevant (not related to the subject being considered, or not important enough to want to consider)
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discernnotice or see (something that is not obvious) The second picture has more pixels, but the human eye can't discern the difference.more Show sample from book For no discernible reason, my arms sprout goose bumps and my forehead leaks sweat.†3 more discern → discernible:possible to notice or understand Show general definition to notice or understand something -- often something that is not obvious
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coaxgently persuade Although she has retired from public life, we are going to try to coax her to accept the award.more Show sample from book And I kissed him back, but only for a second because suddenly all I could see was a featureless face, with a wide, sour mouth coaxing, Please, baby.†3 more coax → coaxing:trying to obtain a result through gentle and careful effort -- often gently persuading Show general definition for coax (as in: coax her to join us) try to obtain a result through gentle and careful effort -- often gentle persuasion
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feignedpretended to She feigned sleep.more Show sample from book I give a silent prayer that he'll believe I'm asleep, take pity, leave me to my feigned dreams, all the while preparing to give myself away.†2 more pretended (made a pretense of) Show general definition pretended -- usually pretending to feel something
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complacentunworried and satisfied She had become complacent after years of success.more Show sample from book As I start toward them, he sees me, and his demeanor shifts from complacency to sheer panic.†1 more complacent → complacency:contentment (often unworried to a fault) Show general definition contented (unworried and satisfied) -- often to a fault
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erraticirregular or unpredictable Her behavior became erratic and often argumentative.more Show sample from book Only this time, Mick's erratic driving draws unwanted attention.†1 more Show general definition irregular or unpredictable
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indulgeindulge → indulges:allows them to get their way She indulges her children more than is good for them.more Show sample from book Has it only been a few days since I last indulged this not-so-bad habit?†1 more indulge → indulged:enjoyed to excess Show general definition to give in to a desire or allow someone to enjoy or experience something -- especially something pleasurable
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purgerid She thinks fasting once a month helps purge her body of impurities.more Show sample from book Kaeleigh's disgusting food binge made me want to purge.†3 more get rid of Show general definition get rid of things thought undesirable The exact meaning of purge can depend upon its context. For example: "purge the government of our enemies" -- get rid of people for political reasons "purge my closet of everything I haven't worn in a year" -- get rid of undesired things "To purge yourself of crippling sorrow, you'll need to express it." -- get rid of unwanted feelings "I'm doing a 24-hour purge and then starting a new diet." -- emptying the intestinal tract
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deceptiondeceiving or misleading The law is intended to defeat denial and deception strategies.more Show sample from book Yeah, sure, she says, and she does, apparently used to such deception.†1 more the act of lying to or misleading someone; or something that misleads Show general definition the act of lying to or misleading someone; or something that misleads
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acquiescereluctantly accept She is opposed, but she will ultimately acquiesce to the will of the majority.more Show sample from book But my brain, the part that understands my daddy, makes me acquiesce.†2 more reluctantly comply Show general definition reluctant or unenthusiastic compliance, consent, or agreement
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dissipatedissipate → dissipates:gradually disappears Airborne radiation dissipates over time and distance.more Show sample from book But as quickly as his anger flared, it dissipated, smoke.†2 more dissipate → dissipated:gradually disappeared; or gradually wasted Show general definition to gradually disappear; or to gradually waste
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extricatefree She was caught in the wreckage and could not extricate herself without help.more Show sample from book I asked her who, but she was lost in reverie, stuck in some horrible memory, unable to extricate herself.†3 more free or remove from constraint or difficulty Show general definition free or remove from constraint or difficulty
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ostentatiousshowy (trying to attract notice and impress others in a manner seen as in bad taste) Although wealthy, the family is not ostentatious.more Show sample from book Some, like Mick, wear it puffed up, peacocks strutting ostentation in lieu of real substance.†1 more ostentatious → ostentation:actions intended to attract notice and impress others Show general definition intended to attract notice and impress others -- especially with wealth in a vulgar way
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contritesorry She apologized, but she didn't seem genuinely contrite.more Show sample from book I had expected contriteness.†1 more contrite → contriteness:the feeling of sorrow or regret for a fault or offense Show general definition feeling sorrow or regret for a fault or offense
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covertsecret The spy was involved in a covert operation to gather intelligence on the enemy’s plans.more Show sample from book Unless she's been spying, completely covertly, for a very long time.†1 more covert → covertly:done in a secret or hidden way Show general definition for covert (as in: a covert plan) done in a secret or hidden way
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mediocreabout average The caliber of the students has gone from mediocre to above averagemore Show sample from book And still a mediocre ride.†1 more average or a bit below average in quality Show general definition average or a bit below average in quality
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genealogythe study of family ancestry (parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, etc.) The world wide web is making genealogy easier than ever.more Show sample from book A few years ago I tracked Grandpa down, told him we were studying family genealogy in school.†1 more family ancestry or its study Show general definition family ancestry or its study