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1. Abound:
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Meaning: To exist in large quantities or to be present in great numbers.
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Synonyms: Overflow, teem, swarm.
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Examples: a. The forest abounds with wildlife. b. Opportunities for learning abound
in this city.
2. Amorphous:
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Meaning: Lacking a definite form or shape, vague or shapeless.
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Synonyms: Shapeless, formless, undefined.
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Examples: a. The amorphous blob of jelly wobbled on the plate. b. Her thoughts
were so amorphous that she couldn't articulate them.
3. Austere:
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Meaning: Severe or strict in appearance or demeanor, lacking luxury or
extravagance.
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Synonyms: Stern, harsh, ascetic.
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Examples: a. The austere monastery had plain, simple furnishings. b. His austere
personality made it difficult for others to approach him.
4. Belie:
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Meaning: To give a false impression of something, to contradict or misrepresent.
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Synonyms: Contradict, falsify, debunk.
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Examples: a. His cheerful demeanor belied the pain he was feeling inside. b. The
sunny weather belied the approaching storm.
5. Capricious:
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Meaning: Subject to sudden and unpredictable changes in mood or behavior.
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Synonyms: Whimsical, fickle, erratic.
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Examples: a. Her capricious decisions made it challenging to work with her. b. The
weather in this region is notoriously capricious.
6. Cerebral:
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Meaning: Related to the intellect or brain, intellectual or thoughtful.
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Synonyms: Intellectual, brainy, cognitive.
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Examples: a. He had a cerebral approach to problem-solving. b. The lecture was
highly cerebral, appealing to the audience's intellectual side.
7. Congenial:
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Meaning: Pleasant and friendly, suited to one's personality or preferences.
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Synonyms: Friendly, agreeable, likable.
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Examples: a. The congenial atmosphere at the party made everyone feel welcome. b.
Sarah found her new job to be quite congenial with her interests.
8. Conspicuous:
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Meaning: Easily noticeable or standing out, attracting attention.
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Synonyms: Noticeable, prominent, striking.
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Examples: a. The bright red car was conspicuous among the sea of black and white
vehicles. b. Her absence at the meeting was conspicuous, as she rarely missed one.
9. Cursory:
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Meaning: Hasty and superficial, done quickly with little attention to detail.
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Synonyms: Superficial, perfunctory, casual.
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Examples: a. He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting. b. The
cursory examination of the document failed to uncover the errors.
10. Daunting:
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Meaning: Intimidating or discouraging due to its difficulty or enormity.
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Synonyms: Intimidating, formidable, challenging.
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Examples: a. The prospect of climbing the mountain was daunting, but they were
determined. b. The daunting task of writing a novel seemed overwhelming at first.
11. Deify:
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Meaning: To treat someone or something as a god, to worship or idolize.
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Synonyms: Idolize, worship, venerate.
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Examples: a. Some people deify celebrities, viewing them as infallible. b. In certain
cultures, nature is deified and revered as sacred.
12. Didactic:
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Meaning: Intended to teach or instruct, often in a moral or preachy manner.
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Synonyms: Instructive, educational, pedagogical.
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Examples: a. The didactic novel aimed to impart important life lessons to young
readers. b. His speeches were overly didactic, often sounding like lectures.
13. Disseminate:
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Meaning: To spread or distribute information, knowledge, or ideas widely.
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Synonyms: Spread, circulate, propagate.
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Examples: a. The organization's goal is to disseminate scientific research to the
public. b. Social media platforms are powerful tools to disseminate news quickly.
14. Feasible:
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Meaning: Possible or capable of being achieved or realized.
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Synonyms: Achievable, attainable, doable.
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Examples: a. After careful planning, the project was deemed feasible within the
budget. b. It's not feasible to complete the entire task in one day, but we can make
progress.
15. Flout:
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Meaning: To openly disregard or disobey a rule, law, or convention.
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Synonyms: Defy, disregard, violate.
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Examples: a. He chose to flout the dress code by wearing casual attire to the formal
event. b. Some individuals flout traffic laws and drive recklessly.
16. Homogeneous:
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Meaning: Consisting of elements that are similar or of the same kind.
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Synonyms: Uniform, identical, consistent.
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Examples: a. The classroom was homogeneous in terms of student abilities. b. The
neighborhood had a homogeneous architectural style.
17. Humdrum:
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Meaning: Dull, monotonous, lacking in excitement or variety.
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Synonyms: Monotonous, routine, mundane.
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Examples: a. His humdrum job involved data entry and paperwork all day. b. She
longed for adventure to break the monotony of her humdrum life.
18. Insipid:
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Meaning: Lacking flavor, taste, or interest; dull or unexciting.
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Synonyms: Bland, tasteless, uninteresting.
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Examples: a. The insipid soup needed more seasoning to be palatable. b. His insipid
jokes failed to make anyone laugh.
19. Loquacious:
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Meaning: Very talkative, chatty, or excessively verbose.
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Synonyms: Talkative, chatty, verbose.
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Examples: a. She was so loquacious that her friends couldn't get a word in edgewise.
b. The loquacious speaker held the audience's attention for hours.
20. Misanthropic:
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Meaning: Having a general distrust or dislike of humanity, being pessimistic about
human nature.
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Synonyms: Cynical, pessimistic, distrustful.
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Examples: a. His misanthropic views on society led him to live in seclusion. b. The
character in the novel became misanthropic after experiencing betrayal.
21. Misnomer:
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Meaning: A name or term that is misleading or incorrectly describes something.
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Synonyms: Misnaming, misdesignation, inaccuracy.
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Examples: a. Calling that small pond a "lake" is a misnomer. b. "Funny bone" is a
misnomer because hitting it isn't funny at all.
22. Negligent:
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Meaning: Failing to take proper care or attention, showing a lack of concern or
responsibility.
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Synonyms: Careless, neglectful, inattentive.
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Examples: a. The negligent driver caused a serious accident by texting while driving.
b. The company was sued for its negligent handling of customer data.
23. Obsequious:
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Meaning: Excessively obedient or attentive to someone in a servile manner, often to
gain favor.
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Synonyms: Fawning, sycophantic, servile.
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Examples: a. The obsequious assistant constantly flattered the boss to secure
promotions. b. Her obsequious behavior towards the celebrity was transparently
insincere.
24. Placate:
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Meaning: To appease or pacify someone by making concessions or soothing their
anger.
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Synonyms: Pacify, calm, soothe.
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Examples: a. The manager tried to placate the irate customer by offering a refund. b.
His apology was meant to placate her after their argument.
25. Proclivity:
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Meaning: A natural tendency or inclination towards a particular behavior or activity.
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Synonyms: Inclination, tendency, predisposition.
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Examples: a. She had a proclivity for music from a young age and became a talented
musician. b. His proclivity for risk-taking often led to adventurous decisions.
26. Puerile:
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Meaning: Childish, immature, or silly in a way that is not appropriate for one's age.
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Synonyms: Childish, juvenile, immature.
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Examples: a. His puerile pranks annoyed his coworkers. b. The puerile humor in the
movie appealed to a younger audience.
27. Quixotic:
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Meaning: Extremely idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical in pursuit of noble goals.
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Synonyms: Idealistic, impractical, visionary.
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Examples: a. His quixotic quest to eradicate poverty worldwide faced numerous
challenges. b. Pursuing a career in acting can be seen as a quixotic endeavor due to
its unpredictability.
28. Spendthrift:
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Meaning: Someone who spends money recklessly and extravagantly.
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Synonyms: Wasteful, prodigal, extravagant.
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Examples: a. His spendthrift habits left him in financial ruin. b. She needed to curb
her spendthrift tendencies and start saving.
29. Taciturn:
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Meaning: Reserved or uncommunicative in speech; inclined to silence.
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Synonyms: Silent, reticent, reserved.
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Examples: a. The taciturn man rarely spoke at social gatherings. b. Her taciturn
demeanor made it difficult to gauge her feelings.
30. Wary:
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Meaning: Cautious, watchful, and alert due to suspicion or potential danger.
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Synonyms: Cautious, vigilant, suspicious.
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Examples: a. She was wary of strangers who approached her in the park. b. The
company remained wary of competitors trying to steal their ideas.
31. In a bustling Indian town named Chandrapur, where traditions abound, there
lived a man named Rajesh. He was known for his austere lifestyle and his
taciturn nature, often sitting alone by the tranquil Ganges River, lost in his
thoughts.
32. Chandrapur was a place of congenial people who celebrated life with vibrant
festivals and colorful traditions. But Rajesh, by nature, was quite the opposite.
He was often regarded as misanthropic, as he preferred solitude and found
the town's lively atmosphere humdrum and insipid.
33. One day, a capricious idea struck Rajesh. He decided to embark on a quixotic
quest to change the town's perception of him and, in doing so, challenge his
own personality. He wanted to show that beneath his taciturn exterior, he
could be a part of the lively, congenial community.
34. Rajesh began with a plan to make the town's annual festival even more grand
and conspicuous than ever before. He started by proposing a series of
cultural events and workshIn a bustling Indian town named Chandrapur,
where traditions abound, there lived a man named Rajesh. He was known for
his austere lifestyle and his taciturn nature, often sitting alone by the tranquil
Ganges River, lost in his thoughts.
35. Chandrapur was a place of congenial people who celebrated life with vibrant
festivals and colorful traditions. But Rajesh, by nature, was quite the opposite.
He was often regarded as misanthropic, as he preferred solitude and found
the town's lively atmosphere humdrum and insipid.
36. One day, a capricious idea struck Rajesh. He decided to embark on a quixotic
quest to change the town's perception of him and, in doing so, challenge his
own personality. He wanted to show that beneath his taciturn exterior, he
could be a part of the lively, congenial community.
37. Rajesh began with a plan to make the town's annual festival even more grand
and conspicuous than ever before. He started by proposing a series of
cultural events and workshops to disseminate traditional knowledge among
the youth, hoping to revive their interest in their heritage.
38. At first, his proposal was met with cursory attention, as many found it too
ambitious and doubted its feasibility. Nevertheless, Rajesh persisted, using
his persuasive and didactic skills to garner support for his vision. Slowly but
surely, the townspeople started to see his sincerity.
39. As Rajesh worked tirelessly to organise workshops and performances, he
realized that he had a proclivity for event planning. He was no longer the
austere man who once sat alone by the river; he had transformed into a
vibrant, loquacious leader. The festival arrived, and Chandrapur witnessed a
spectacle unlike any other. The town's atmosphere was no longer
homogeneous but a beautiful blend of tradition and modernity. Rajesh's
efforts had turned the once insipid festival into a joyful, lively celebration.In
the end, Rajesh's quest to change himself and the town was a resounding
success. He proved that even a seemingly misanthropic soul could find a
place in a congenial community. His actions had debunked the misnomer
that had surrounded him for years.From that day on, Rajesh was no longer
considered a recluse. He had become a beloved figure in Chandrapur, known
for his austere wisdom, his didactic teachings, and his ability to bring life and
color to even the most austere of places.Ops to disseminate traditional
knowledge among the youth, hoping to revive their interest in their heritage.
At first, his proposal was met with cursory attention, as many found it too ambitious
and doubted its feasibility. Nevertheless, Rajesh persisted, using his persuasive and
didactic skills to garner support for his vision. Slowly but surely, the townspeople
started to see his sincerity.As Rajesh worked tirelessly to organize workshops and
performances, he realized that he had a proclivity for event planning. He was no
longer the austere man who once sat alone by the river; he had transformed into a
vibrant, loquacious leader.The festival arrived, and Chandrapur witnessed a spectacle
unlike any other. The town's atmosphere was no longer homogeneous but a
beautiful blend of tradition and modernity. Rajesh's efforts had turned the once
insipid festival into a joyful, lively celebration.In the end, Rajesh's quest to change
himself and the town was a resounding success. He proved that even a seemingly
misanthropic soul could find a place in a congenial community. His actions had
debunked the misnomer that had surrounded him for years.From that day on,
Rajesh was no longer considered a recluse. He had become a beloved figure in
Chandrapur, known for his austere wisdom, his didactic teachings, and his ability to
bring life and color to even the most austere of places.
Day 2
Adulterate
Meaning: To make something impure or inferior by adding foreign substances.
Example: The chef was accused of adulterating the expensive olive oil with cheaper alternatives.
Synonyms: dilute, contaminate, corrupt, taint
Advocate
Meaning: To support or recommend a particular cause, policy, or idea.
Example: She is a strong advocate for environmental conservation.
Synonyms: champion, promote, support, endorse
Aggrandize
Meaning: To increase the power, status, or importance of something or someone, often through
exaggeration.
Example: He tends to aggrandize his achievements when talking to others.
Synonyms: amplify, magnify, enhance, inflate
Alacrity
Meaning: Eagerness, willingness, or cheerful readiness to do something.
Example: She accepted the new project with great alacrity.
Synonyms: enthusiasm, promptness, briskness, zeal
Ambivalent
Meaning: Having mixed feelings or conflicting emotions about something or someone.
Example: She felt ambivalent about accepting the job offer, as it required her to relocate.
Synonyms: conflicted, uncertain, hesitant, undecided
Ameliorate
Meaning: To make a situation or condition better or more tolerable.
Example: The new policies were implemented to ameliorate the living conditions of the citizens.
Synonyms: improve, enhance, upgrade, alleviate
Amenable
Meaning: Willing to cooperate or easily influenced.
Example: He is amenable to suggestions for improving the project.
Synonyms: compliant, agreeable, responsive, adaptable
Anachronistic
Meaning: Out of its proper time or place; something that doesn't fit in the current time period.
Example: The use of typewriters in the office seemed anachronistic in the age of computers.
Synonyms: outdated, antiquated, outmoded, out-of-date
Audacious
Meaning: Showing a willingness to take bold risks or be daring.
Example: His audacious plan to start a business paid off in the end.
Synonyms: daring, bold, fearless, adventurous
Avaricious
Meaning: Having an extreme desire for wealth or material gain; greed.
Example: His avaricious behavior led him to exploit others for financial gain.
Synonyms: greedy, covetous, rapacious, acquisitive
Banal
Meaning: Lacking originality or freshness; commonplace.
Example: The movie's plot was so banal that it failed to captivate the audience.
Synonyms: clichéd, trite, mundane, predictable
Benign
Meaning: Gentle, kind, or harmless in nature.
Example: The tumor turned out to be benign, much to everyone's relief.
Synonyms: gentle, kind, mild, non-threatening
Brazen
Meaning: Bold and without shame; showing a lack of respect for social norms.
Example: Her brazen attitude often got her into trouble with authorities.
Synonyms: audacious, shameless, bold, impudent
Calumny
Meaning: A false and malicious statement designed to damage someone's reputation.
Example: He filed a lawsuit against the newspaper for publishing calumnies about him.
Synonyms: slander, defamation, libel, smear
Candid
Meaning: Honest, straightforward, and truthful.
Example: She appreciated his candid feedback on her performance.
Synonyms: frank, open, sincere, forthright
Castigate
Meaning: To reprimand or criticize severely.
Example: The coach castigated the players for their lack of effort during the game.
Synonyms: chastise, admonish, rebuke, scold
Caustic
Meaning: Sarcastic, biting, or severely critical in a way that can be hurtful.
Example: Her caustic remarks offended many people at the party.
Synonyms: sarcastic, cutting, acerbic, mordant
Construe
Meaning: To interpret or understand the meaning of something.
Example: His comments could be construed as an apology.
Synonyms: interpret, analyze, decipher, explain
Contrite
Meaning: Feeling remorseful and sorry for one's wrongdoing.
Example: She was contrite and apologized for her mistake.
Synonyms: remorseful, repentant, regretful, penitent
Convoluted
Meaning: Complicated, intricate, or difficult to understand due to its complexity.
Example: The legal document's language was so convoluted that few could comprehend it.
Synonyms: complex, intricate, complicated, labyrinthine
Covet
Meaning: To desire or wish for something, often enviously.
Example: She couldn't help but covet her friend's luxurious car.
Synonyms: desire, envy, crave, long for
Craven
Meaning: Lacking courage; cowardly.
Example: His craven behavior prevented him from standing up for his beliefs.
Synonyms: cowardly, timid, fearful, spineless
Decorum
Meaning: Proper and appropriate behavior or etiquette in a particular setting.
Example: The wedding ceremony was conducted with great decorum and elegance.
Synonyms: propriety, etiquette, manners, protocol
Deft
Meaning: Skillful and quick in one's movements or actions.
Example: The chef's deft hands effortlessly prepared the intricate dish.
Synonyms: skillful, adept, proficient, dexterous
Demur
Meaning: To raise objections or express doubts.
Example: She did not demur when asked to take on the challenging project.
Synonyms: object, protest, dissent, dispute
Derivative
Meaning: Lacking originality and derived from something else.
Example: The film felt derivative, as it borrowed heavily from other successful movies.
Synonyms: unoriginal, imitativeDesiccate
Meaning: To dry out or remove moisture from something, often rendering it lifeless or dull.
Example: The hot desert sun can quickly desiccate plants and soil.
Synonyms: dry, dehydrate, wither, parch
Diatribe
Meaning: A bitter and abusive verbal attack or criticism.
Example: His diatribe against the government's policies was both lengthy and passionate.
Synonyms: tirade, rant, harangue, invective
Incredulous
Meaning: Unable or unwilling to believe something; skeptical.
Example: She gave him an incredulous look when he claimed to have seen a UFO.
Synonyms: skeptical, doubtful, disbelieving, suspicious
Ingenuous
Meaning: Innocent, naive, and candid; lacking cunning or deception.
Example: Her ingenuous nature made it easy for others to take advantage of her.
Synonyms: innocent, naive, guileless, unsophisticated, copied, uninspired
Once upon a time in a small, benign village, there lived a young and ingenuous girl
named Lily. She was known for her alacrity and willingness to help others. However,
the village had been facing a severe drought that threatened to desiccate their
precious crops.One day, Lily decided to take matters into her own hands. She
became an advocate for a solution to the water shortage. With her candid and
heartfelt plea, she urged the villagers to dig a well to ameliorate their situation. Her
words were not caustic but filled with hope and sincerity.Despite facing initial
skepticism from some incredulous villagers who thought her idea was
anachronistic, Lily's determination was unwavering. She worked tirelessly, rallying
the community with her audacious vision.As the villagers began to see the benefits
of her plan, their ambivalence turned into wholehearted support. They put aside
their avaricious desires for personal gain and worked together with a sense of
decorum and unity.With deft coordination and hard work, they successfully dug a
deep well, providing fresh water to nourish their once desiccated fields. The village
flourished, and Lily's name became synonymous with amazing change.In the end, it
was Lily's altruism and ingenuous spirit that brought amazing improvements to her
village, teaching everyone the value of community and cooperation. And so, they all
lived benignly ever after.
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