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23 Words

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analogous
1.
a
na
lo
gous
Adjective

able to be compared with another thing due to sharing a similar feature, nature, etc.

The structure of a bird's wing is analogous to that of a bat's wing, despite their evolutionary differences.

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disparate
2.
dis
pa
rate
Adjective

not sharing any form of similarity

The class discussed the disparate theories proposed by different philosophers on the topic.

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evanescent
3.
e
va
nesc
ent
Adjective

fading out of existence, mind, or sight quickly

The beauty of the sunset was evanescent, with its vibrant colors vanishing as night fell.

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gawky
4.
gaw
ky
Adjective

awkward or ungraceful in movement or appearance, particularly due to being tall

The teenager’s gawky movements were evident as he stumbled over his long legs during the game.

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hoary
5.
hoa
ry
Adjective

(of people) having gray or white hair, particularly due to age

The hoary professor had decades of wisdom etched into his gray hair and deep-set wrinkles.

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indeterminate
6.
in
de
ter
mi
nate
Adjective

not known, measured, or specified precisely

The future of the project remains indeterminate, as the team is still evaluating various factors.

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inimitable
7.
i
ni
mi
ta
ble
Adjective

beyond imitation due to being unique and of high quality

Her inimitable style of singing, with its soulful tone and impeccable technique, set her apart from other artists.

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malleable
8.
ma
llea
ble
Adjective

capable of being hammered or manipulated into different forms without cracking or breaking

Gold is a highly malleable metal that can be hammered into thin sheets or shaped into intricate designs.

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meteoric
9.
me
teo
ric
Adjective

pertaining to or consisting of meteors or meteoroids

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pellucid
10.
pe
llu
cid
Adjective

expressed with exceptional clarity and transparency

The author's pellucid prose captivated readers, making even the most intricate ideas accessible to a wide audience.

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protean
11.
pro
tean
Adjective

inclined to change in form, nature, etc. frequently

His protean personality made him both intriguing and unpredictable, never staying the same for long.

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sartorial
12.
sar
to
rial
Adjective

referring to clothing, particularly men's clothing, or the manner in which it is tailored or worn

His sartorial choices reflected his impeccable taste and attention to detail, always opting for tailored suits and polished shoes.

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13.
scin
ti
lla
ting
Adjective

gleaming and full of flashes of light, like sparks or twinkling stars

The neon signs downtown put on a scintillating display, their vibrant colors twinkling against the dark street.

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stark
14.
stark
Adjective

harsh and often causing discomfort or shock

The stark reality of death hit him hard after the loss of a loved one.

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telltale
15.
tell
tale
Adjective

suggesting or indicating something, particularly something unnoticeable or secret

The telltale odor of smoke suggested that a fire had occurred in the building.

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tractable
16.
trac
ta
ble
Adjective

(of people or animals) easily controlled or influenced by external factors or authority

The dog was so tractable that it followed every command without hesitation.

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unprepossessing
17.
unprepossessing
Adjective

lacking appeal or noticeability

Despite his unprepossessing appearance, he had a warm and engaging personality that won people over.

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dissemble
18.
di
ssem
ble
Verb

to conceal one's true emotions, beliefs, or intentions

She tried to dissemble her disappointment with a forced smile.

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embellish
19.
em
be
llish
Verb

to improve the appearance of something by adding things such as decorative pieces, colors, etc. to it

She decided to embellish her dress with intricate lace and beading for a more elegant look.

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stultify
20.
stul
ti
fy
Verb

to make someone lose interest or motivation, typically due to a boring or restrictive routine

The monotonous job stultified his creativity.

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acme
21.
ac
me
Noun

the highest point in development or achievement

Winning the Nobel Prize marked the acme of her scientific career.

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hodgepodge
22.
hodge
podge
Noun

a dish or mixture of various ingredients or elements, typically a diverse and chaotic assortment of things

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23.
si
mu
lac
rum
Noun

a thing or person that represents or resembles something or someone

The theme park's replica of a medieval castle was a perfect simulacrum of the real thing.

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