Lingo

Lesson 25

19 Words

10m

adjudge
1.
a
djudge
Verb

to declare something true or to be the case according to facts

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adjudicate
2.
ad
ju
di
cate
Verb

to make a formal decision or judgment about who is right in an argument or dispute

The judge will adjudicate the case and determine the appropriate legal resolution.

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treachery
3.
trea
che
ry
Noun

the act of showing disloyalty to someone's trust

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treacherous
4.
trea
che
rous
Adjective

inclined to deceive or betray others for personal gain or advantage

He proved to be treacherous when he leaked sensitive information to their competitors.

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allay
5.
a
llay
Verb

to satisfy a need such as thirst or hunger

A glass of water allayed his thirst.

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alleviate
6.
a
lle
viate
Verb

to reduce from the difficulty or intensity of a problem, issue, etc.

Ongoing support programs are currently alleviating the challenges faced by the community.

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alliance
7.
a
lliance
Noun

an organization or group of people, countries, or entities united by a formal agreement for mutual benefit

The military alliance was formed to deter external threats.

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detriment
8.
det
ri
ment
Noun

a damage, injury, or loss

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detrimental
9.
det
ri
ment
al
Adjective

causing harm or damage

Smoking is detrimental to your health, increasing the risk of lung cancer and heart disease.

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detritus
10.
det
ri
tus
Noun

waste or debris produced by the disintegration or decomposition of organic or inorganic matter

The forest floor was covered in detritus, including fallen leaves, twigs, and decaying plant matter.

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11.
pe
da
go
gics
Noun

the theories and techniques of teaching a concept or an academic topic

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pedagogy
12.
pe
da
go
gy
Noun

the profession or practice of teaching

The field of pedagogy involves studying various teaching methods and strategies to enhance educational outcomes.

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scruple
13.
scru
ple
Noun

a principle that makes one doubtful or reluctant toward a morally wrong action

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scrupulous
14.
scrup
u
lous
Adjective

paying great attention to details in order to do things right

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haste
15.
haste
Noun

a great amount of speed in an activity, mostly because of a shortage in time

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hasten
16.
hast
en
Verb

to accelerate one's movement with a sense of speed or urgency

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equine
17.
eq
uine
Noun

a hoofed mammal, typically with slender legs, a short coat, and a narrow mane along the neck such as horse, donkey, and zebra

The equine grazed peacefully in the pasture.

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18.
pe
da
gog
Noun

a person who teaches young people, often with a formal or traditional approach to instruction

The old pedagog insisted on discipline and memorization in his classroom.

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equestrian
19.
eq
uest
rian
Adjective

related to the action of riding a horse

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