apathetic

/apTHetik/ Adjective Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern. Synonyms apathetical - listless - indifferent - unconcerned

catalysed past participle, past tense ofcatalyze (Verb)

Verb 1. Cause or accelerate (a reaction) by acting as a catalyst. 2. Cause (an action or process) to begin.
(Can initiate start the essay with this word)

coalition
/kliSHn/ Noun An alliance for combined action, especially a temporary alliance of political parties forming a government or of states. Synonyms union - alliance - fusion - bloc

embed
/embed/ Verb Fix (an object) firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass: "he had an operation to remove a nail embedded in his chest". Noun An embedded journalist. Synonyms imbed

euphoria
/ / Noun A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.

capitalism
/kaptlizm/ Noun An economic and political system in which a country's trade and industry are controlled by private owners for profit.

narrative
/na tiv/ Noun A spoken or written account of connected events; a story: "a bare narrative of the details". Adjective In the form of or concerned with narration. Synonyms tale - story - narration - relation - recital - account

latter
/lat / Adjective 1. Situated or occurring nearer to the end of something than to the beginning. 2. Belonging to the final stages of something. Synonyms last - final - late - ultimate - recent (Can use this word for ending the writing paragraph)

prevalent
/p evlnt/

Adjective 1. Widespread in a particular area at a particular time. 2. Predominant; powerful. Synonyms prevailing - predominant - ruling - regnant - dominant

fungible
/ njbl/ Adjective Able to replace or be replaced by another identical item

illuminate
/il mn t/ Verb 1. Light up: "illuminated by a single bulb". 2. Decorate (a page or initial letter in a manuscript) with gold, silver, or colored designs. Synonyms illumine - lighten - light up - light - enlighten

uptake
/pt k/ Noun 1. The action of taking up or making use of something that is available. 2. The taking in or absorption of a substance by a living organism or bodily organ. Synonyms understanding - apprehension - comprehension - grasp

discourse
/disk s/

Noun Written or spoken communication or debate. Verb Speak or write authoritatively about a topic: "she discoursed on the history of Europe".

(Can use as to initiate writing or speaking IELTS Essay)

discursive

(d -skr s v) adj. 2. Proceeding to a conclusion through reason rather than intuition.

[Medieval Latin discurs vus, from Latin discursus, running about; see discourse.]

discur sively adv. discur siveness n.

interrogate
/inte g t/ Verb 1. Ask questions of (someone, esp. a suspect or a prisoner) closely, aggressively, or formally. 2. Obtain data from (a database or other computer file, storage device, or terminal). Synonyms question - examine - ask - query - quiz - inquire

notion
/nSHn/ Noun 1. A conception of or belief about something. 2. A vague awareness or understanding of the nature of something. Synonyms idea - concept - conception - thought - mind - opinion

vague
/v g/ Adjective 1. Of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning: "patients with vague symptoms". 2. Thinking or communicating in an unfocused or imprecise way: "he had been vague about his activities". Synonyms hazy - indistinct - obscure - nebulous - dim - indefinite

viral
/v l/ Adjective Of the nature of, caused by, or relating to a virus or viruses. Noun An image, video, advertisement, etc. that is circulated rapidly on the Internet. Synonyms virus

pertinent
/p tn-nt/ Adjective Relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite. Synonyms relevant - apposite - appropriate - suitable - proper

inertia
/in SH/ Noun 1. A tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged: "bureaucratic inertia".

2. A property of matter by which it continues in its existing state of rest or uniform motion in a straight line, unless that state is... Synonyms inertness - inactivity - inaction - sluggishness

mitigate
/mitg t/ Verb 1. Make less severe, serious, or painful: "he wanted to mitigate misery in the world". 2. Lessen the gravity of (an offense or mistake). Synonyms palliate - alleviate - allay - relieve - ease - soothe

realm
/relm/ Noun 1. A kingdom: "the peers of the realm". 2. A field or domain of activity or interest: "the realm of applied chemistry"; "it is beyond the realms of possibility". Synonyms kingdom - region - sphere - domain - area - field

bemusement
Web definitions bewilderment: confusion resulting from failure to understand.

pivotal
/pivtl/ Adjective 1. Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else. 2. Fixed on or as if on a pivot.

Synonyms central - cardinal - axial

onus
/ns/ Noun Used to refer to something that is one's duty or responsibility: "the onus is on you to show that you have suffered". Synonyms burden - charge - responsibility - weight - liability

ambiguity
/ambig -it / Noun 1. Uncertainty or inexactness of meaning in language. 2. A lack of decisiveness or commitment resulting from a failure to make a choice between alternatives. Synonyms equivocation - double entendre

double entendre
/ntnd / Noun 1. A word or phrase open to two interpretations, one of which is usually risqu or indecent. 2. Humor using such words or phrases. Synonyms ambiguity - double meaning

conceive
/kns v/ Verb 1. Become pregnant with (a child). 2. (of a woman) Become pregnant.

Synonyms imagine - think - see - fancy - understand

albeit
/ lb -it/ Conjunction Although: "he was making progress, albeit rather slowly". Synonyms although - though - while - as - notwithstanding

twofold
/t ld/ Adjective Twice as great or as numerous: "a twofold increase in the risk". (can use for writing session in comparison essay) Adverb So as to double; to twice the number or amount. Synonyms adjective. double - dual - duplicate - duplex - twin - two-ply adverb. double - doubly - twice

striking
/st kiNG/ Adjective Attracting attention by reason of being unusual, extreme, or prominent. Noun The action of striking. Synonyms adjective. remarkable - surprising

noun. beating

moulded past participle, past tense of mold(Verb)

Verb 1. Form (an object with a particular shape) out of easily manipulated material. 2. Give a shape to (a malleable substance).

1. akin
/kin/ Adjective 1. Of similar character: "genius and madness are akin". 2. Related by blood. Synonyms related - kindred - similar - cognate - affined - alike

1. muddle
/mdl/ Verb Bring into a disordered or confusing state: "they were muddling up the cards". Noun An untidy and disorganized state or collection. Synonyms verb. confuse - mix up - confound - jumble - tangle noun. confusion - mess - disorder - jumble - clutter - muss

haphazard
/haphaz d/ Adjective Lacking any obvious principle of organization.

Synonyms random - chance - accidental - incidental - fortuitous

conjoint

(k n-joint ) adj. 1. Joined together; combined: "social order and prosperity, the conjoint aims of government" (John K. Fairbank). 2. Of, consisting of, or involving two or more combined or associated entities; joint. [Middle English, from Old French, past participle of conjoindre, to conjoin; see conjoin.]

conjoint ly adv.

paramount
/pa m unt/ Adjective 1. More important than anything else; supreme. 2. Having supreme power. Synonyms supreme - sovereign - chief - top - uppermost - topmost

agenda
/jend/ Noun 1. A list of items of business to be considered and discussed at a meeting. 2. A list or program of things to be done or problems to be addressed. Synonyms order pape

exploratory
/ikspl t /

Adjective Relating to or involving exploration or investigation. Synonyms explorative - research - investigative

empirical
/empi ikl/ Adjective Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic. Synonyms empiric - experiential - experimenta

integrating present participle of integrate(Verb)

Verb 1. Combine (parts) with another so that they become a whole. 2. Bring into equal participation in; give equal consideration to: "integrating children with special needs".

exert
/igz t/ Verb 1. Apply or bring to bear (a force, influence, or quality). 2. Make a physical or mental effort. Synonyms exercise - use - employ - apply

embracing present participle of embrace(Verb)

Verb 1. Hold (someone) closely in one's arms, esp. as a sign of affection: "Aunt Sophie embraced her warmly". 2. Accept or support (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically.

jeopardize
/jep dz/ Verb Put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure. Synonyms jeopard - endanger - imperil - risk - hazard - adventure

depletion

(d -pl sh n) n. 1. The act or process of depleting. 2. The state of being depleted; exhaustion. 3. The use or consumption of a resource, especially a natural resource, faster than it is replenished

endeavour
Web definitions endeavor: attempt by employing effort; "we endeavor to make our customers happy". wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

foster
/ st / Verb Encourage or promote the development of (something, typically something regarded as good). Adjective Denoting someone that has a specified family connection through fostering rather than birth. Synonyms verb. raise - cherish - bring up - nurture - nurse - cultivate adjective. adopted

delusion
/dil Hn/ Noun 1. An idiosyncratic belief or impression that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by what is generally accepted as reality,... 2. The action of deluding someone or the state of being deluded: "what a capacity television has for delusion". Synonyms illusion - deception - hallucination - deceit - fallacy

exploit
/ikspl it/ Verb Make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource): "500 companies sprang up to exploit this new technology". Noun A bold or daring feat: "the most heroic and secretive exploits of the war". Synonyms verb. use - utilize - operate - milk noun. feat - deed - achievement

locus
/lks/ Noun 1. A particular position, point, or place. 2. The effective or perceived location of something abstract: "the real locus of power is the informal council". Synonyms place - spot - position - location - locality - space

comprehensive
/kmp ihensiv/ Adjective 1. Complete; including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something: "a comprehensive list of sources". 2. Of large content or scope; wide-ranging. Synonyms extensive - large

compare
/kmpe() / Verb 1. Estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between. 2. Point out the resemblances to; liken to. Synonyms liken - collate - contrast - parallel - confront

collate
/kl t/ Verb 1. Collect and combine (texts, information, or sets of figures) in proper order. 2. Compare and analyze (texts or other data). Synonyms compare - contrast - confront

oxymoron
/ksm n/ Noun A figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction (e.g.,faith unfaithful kept him falsely true).

overarching
/v CHiNG/ Adjective 1. Forming an arch over something. 2. Comprehensive; all-embracing: "a single overarching principle".

fanciful
/ ans l/ Adjective 1. (of a person or their thoughts and ideas) Overimaginative and unrealistic. 2. Existing only in the imagination or fancy. Synonyms fantastic - fantastical - whimsical - imaginary

ominous
/mns/ Adjective Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen. Synonyms sinister - portentous - inauspicious - threatening

behest
/bihest/ Noun A person's orders or command: "they had assembled at his behest". Synonyms command - order - bidding - injunction - dictate

accede
/aks d/

Verb 1. Assent or agree to a demand, request, or treaty. 2. Assume an office or position. Synonyms assent - agree - consent - comply - accept - acquiesce

plaudits plural of plaudits (Noun)

Noun 1. Praise. 2. The applause of an audience. Synonyms applause

acclaim
/kl m/ Verb Praise enthusiastically and publicly. Noun Enthusiastic and public praise. Synonyms verb. cheer - applaud noun. acclamation - applause

balkanized
Web definitions (balkanize) divide a territory into small, hostile states.

1. hostile

/hstl/ Adjective 1. Unfriendly; antagonistic. 2. Of or belonging to a military enemy. Synonyms inimical - unfriendly - adverse - enemy - antagonistic

vulnerable
/vln() bl/ Adjective 1. Exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally: "we were in a vulnerable position". 2. (of a partnership) Liable to higher penalties, either by convention or through having won one game toward a rubber.

diverge
/div j/ Verb 1. (of a road, route, or line) Separate from another route, esp. a main one, and go in a different direction. 2. Develop in a different direction: "howler and spider monkeys diverged from a common ancestor". Synonyms deviate - differ - digress - vary

ploy
/ploi/ Noun A cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage. Synonyms trick

preclude
/p ikl d/ Verb 1. Prevent from happening; make impossible. 2. (of a situation or condition) Prevent someone from doing something. Synonyms prevent - debar - hinder - exclude - avert - prohibi

brevity
/b evit / Noun 1. Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech. 2. Shortness of time. Synonyms briefness - conciseness - shortness - concision - short

commend
/kmend/ Verb 1. Praise formally or officially. 2. Present as suitable for approval or acceptance; recommend: "I commend her to you without reservation". Synonyms praise - laud - eulogize - recommend - glorify - extol

encompass
/enkmps/ Verb 1. Surround and have or hold within: "a vast halo encompassing the galaxy". 2. Include comprehensively.

Synonyms surround - enclose - encircle - inclose - embrace

customary
/kstme / Adjective 1. According to the customs or usual practices associated with a particular society, place, or set of circumstances. 2. According to a person's habitual practice. Synonyms usual - habitual - ordinary - wonted - accustomed

imitate
/imit t/ Verb 1. Take or follow as a model: "his style was imitated". 2. Copy (a person's speech or mannerisms), esp. for comic effect: "she imitated my accent". Synonyms mimic - copy - ape - simulate - emulate - mime - mock

optimal
/ptml/ Adjective Best or most favorable; optimum. Synonyms optimum - best

1. suboptimal
Web definitions

less than optimal. en.wiktionary.org/wiki/suboptimal

scrambling present participle of scramble(Verb)

Verb 1. Make one's way quickly or awkwardly up a steep gradient or over rough ground by using one's hands as well as one's feet. 2. Move hurriedly or clumsily from or into a particular place or position.

negated past participle, past tense of negate(Verb)

Verb 1. Nullify; make ineffective: "alcohol negates the effects of the drug". 2. Make (a clause, sentence, or proposition) negative in meaning

generic
/jne ik/ Adjective Characteristic of or relating to a class or group; not specific: "chvre is a generic term for all goat's milk cheese". Noun A product having no brand name or registered trademark. Synonyms general - common - universal

emergence
/im jns/ Noun 1. The process of coming into being, or of becoming important or prominent. 2. The process of coming into view or becoming exposed after being concealed.

1. deterioration
Web definitions a symptom of reduced quality or strength. wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

1. accelerate
/aksel t/ Verb 1. (of a vehicle or other physical object) Begin to move more quickly: "the car accelerated toward her". 2. Increase in amount or extent. Synonyms quicken - speed up - hasten - precipitate - expedite

coherent
/khi() nt/ Adjective 1. (of an argument, theory, or policy) Logical and consistent. 2. (of a person) Able to speak clearly and logically: "after one beer, he is not coherent". Synonyms connected - consistent

waffle
/w l/ Verb Fail to make up one's mind: "Joseph had been waffling over where to go". Noun 1. A failure to make up one's mind. 2. A small crisp batter cake, baked in a waffle iron and eaten hot with butter or syrup. Adjective Denoting a style of fine honeycomb weaving or a fabric woven to give a honeycomb effect. Synonyms verb. gab - prate - twaddle

noun. wafer

verdict
/v dikt/ Noun 1. A decision on a disputed issue in a civil or criminal case or an inquest. 2. An opinion or judgment. Synonyms judgment - judgement - sentence - decision - opinion

kinder comparative of kind (Adjective)

Adjective 1. Having or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature: "a kind woman". 2. Used in a polite request: "would you be kind enough to repeat what you said?".

1. winsome
/winsm/ Adjective Attractive or appealing in appearance or character. Synonyms engaging - attractive - fetching - charming - winning

1. deem
/d m/ Verb Regard or consider in a specified way. Synonyms think - consider - reckon - suppose - regard - believe

entice
/ents/ Verb Attract or tempt by offering pleasure or advantage. Synonyms tempt - lure - allure - seduce - inveigle - attract

avert
/v t/ Verb 1. Turn away (one's eyes or thoughts): "she averted her eyes during the more violent scenes". 2. Prevent or ward off (an undesirable occurrence): "talks failed to avert a rail strike". Synonyms prevent - divert - avoid - head off - stave off

partisan
/p tzn/ Noun A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person. Adjective Prejudiced in favor of a particular cause. Synonyms noun. follower - adherent - supporter - guerrilla - partizan adjective. partial

paucity
/p sit / Noun The presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amounts; scarcity.

Synonyms scarcity - shortage - dearth - lack - want - deficiency

acquaintance

1. 1. a person's knowledge or experience of something. "the students had little acquaintance with the language" synonyms: familiarity with, knowledge of, experience with/of, awareness of,understanding of, comprehension of, grasp of More
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2. 2. a person one knows slightly, but who is not a close friend. "a wide circle of friends and acquaintances" synonyms: contact, associate, ally, connection, colleague More

apparent 1. 1. clearly visible or understood; obvious. "it became apparent that he was talented" evident, plain, obvious, clear, manifest, visibl synonyms: e, discernible, perceptible;More

Definition of BELLWETHER

: one that takes the lead or initiative : LEADER; also : an indicator of trends
Examples of BELLWETHER

1. She is a bellwether of fashion. 2. High-tech bellwethers led the decline in the stock market. 3. a county that is a bellwether in national elections

Definition of CONSCIENCE

: conformity to what one considers to be correct, right, or morally good : CONSCIENTIOUSNESS : sensitive regard for fairness or justice : SCRUPLE
conscienceless adjective in all conscience or in conscience Examples of CONSCIENCE

1. The thief must have had an attack of conscience, because he returned the wallet with nothing missing from it.

Definition of CONSCIENTIOUS

1. : METICULOUS, CAREFUL <a conscientious listener>

conscientiously adverb conscientiousness noun

See conscientious defined for English-language learners See conscientious defined for kids
Examples of CONSCIENTIOUS

1. She has always been a very conscientious worker. 2. He was conscientious about following the doctor's orders.

Definition of EXHILARATE

1 : to make cheerful and excited : ENLIVEN, ELATE <wasexhilarated by her success> 2 : REFRESH, STIMULATE

 exhilaratingly adverb exhilarative adjective Examples of EXHILARATE

1. <the exhilarating feeling of flying that hang gliding offers> 2. <the climactic moment of commencement ceremonies usually exhilarates graduates and proud parents alike>

Definition of INDISPENSABLE

: absolutely necessary : ESSENTIAL <an indispensable member of the staff>

indispensability noun indispensable noun indispensableness noun indispensably adverb Examples of INDISPENSABLE

1. <fully aware that he was an indispensable assistant, he decided that it was high time that he be paid what he was worth>

Definition of LIAISON

2 a : a close bond or connection : INTERRELATIONSHIP b : an illicit sexual relationship : AFFAIR 3a 3 a : communication for establishing and maintaining mutual understanding and cooperation (as between parts of an armed force) b : one that establishes and maintains communication for mutual understanding and cooperation

Examples of LIAISON

1. She acts as a liaison between the police department and city schools. 2. Administrators need to maintain better liaison with employees. 3. Administrators need to establish a close liaison with employees. 4. He regretted his liaison with a woman from the office.

manoeuvre
The definition of maneuver is a careful and skillful move or series of moves or a scheme or plot that requires skill to carry out.noun 1. An example of a maneuver is parallel parking. 2. An example of a maneuver is a scheme to hide money losses that involves tricky financial maneuvers.

Definition of MEDIEVAL

1 : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Middle Ages 2 : having a quality (as cruelty) associated with the Middle Ages 3 : extremely outmoded or antiquated
medievally adverb Examples of MEDIEVAL

1. They're using a computer system that seems positivelymedieval by today's standards. 2. <get rid of that medieval kerosene stoveit stinks and it's dangerous>

Memento
The definition of a memento is something that reminds someone of a person, place, event, etc.noun An example of memento is a postcard from a favorite trip to Paris

Definition of MINIATURE

1 a : a copy on a much reduced scale b : something small of its kind

pastime
The definition of a pastime is a hobby or an enjoyable way that you pass the time.noun Spending your leisure time reading books for pleasure is an example of a pastime.

Definition of PERSEVERANCE

: continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition : the action or condition or an instance of persevering : STEADFASTNESS
Examples of PERSEVERANCE

1. His perseverance was rewarded: after many rejections, he finally found a job. 2. Perseverance is required to perfect just about any skill

lucid 1. 1. expressed clearly; easy to understand. "a lucid account"

Definition of OUTRAGEOUS

1 a : exceeding the limits of what is usual b : not conventional or matter-of-fact : FANTASTIC 2 : VIOLENT, UNRESTRAINED 3 a : going beyond all standards of what is right or decent <anoutrageous disregard of human rights>
outrageously adverb outrageousness noun Examples of OUTRAGEOUS

1. They will be punished for their outrageous behavior. 2. This is outrageous! I will not put up with such treatment. 3. She's known for her wild hairdos and outrageous costumes. 4. At first it seemed like an outrageous idea, but then we realized that it wasn't so crazy after all. 5. The article makes some outrageous claims about her personal life.

Definition of FROWN

: to show displeasure with or disapproval of especially by facial expression

frowner noun frowningly adverb Examples of FROWN

1. She was frowning when she entered the room, so I knew that she was annoyed about something. 2. <the boss just stood there and frowned at his assistant who, once again, was in trouble>

Full Definition of VIGILANT

: alertly watchful especially to avoid danger

Examples of VIGILANT

1. When traveling through the city, tourists should be extravigilant. 2. They were vigilant about protecting their children. 3. We remain vigilant against theft

Full Definition of OBSOLETE

1 a : no longer in use or no longer useful <an obsolete word> b : of a kind or style no longer current : OLD-FASHIONED <anobsolete technology>
Examples of OBSOLETE

1. The system was made obsolete by their invention. 2. <I was told my old printer is obsolete and I can't get replacement parts.>

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idiosyncrasy
noun \i-d--si-kr-s\

: an unusual way in which a particular person behaves or thinks : an unusual part or feature of something plural idiosyncrasies
idiosyncratic adjective idiosyncratically adverb Examples of IDIOSYNCRASY

1. Her habit of using like in every sentence was just one of her idiosyncrasies. 2. The current system has a few idiosyncracies. Synonyms crotchet, curiosity, eccentricity, erraticism, individualism,kink, mannerism, oddity, peculiarity, quiddity, quip, quirk,singularity, tic, trick, twist

anecdote
noun \a-nik-dt\

: a short story about an interesting or funny event or occurrence

Full Definition of ANECDOTE

: a usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident

Examples of ANECDOTE

1. He told us all sorts of humorous anecdotes about his childhood. 2. <told us once again that anecdote about the dog and the bike> 3. Like many Jesuits who then ate most of their meals in refectories, McKenzie was a master raconteur with endlessanecdotes, stories, and one-liners. Margaret O'Brien Steinfels, Commonweal, 11 Sept. 2009
Related to ANECDOTE

Synonyms story, tale, yarn

antidote
noun \an-ti-dt\

: a substance that stops the harmful effects of a poison : something that corrects or improves the bad effects of something
Full Definition of ANTIDOTE

1 : a remedy to counteract the effects of poison 2 : something that relieves, prevents, or counteracts <anantidote to boredom>
Examples of ANTIDOTE

1. There is no antidote to this poison. 2. For him, racing motorcycles is a great antidote to boredom.
Related to ANTIDOTE

Synonyms

cure, corrective, curative, rectifier, remedy, therapeutic,therapy

plateau
noun \pla-t, pla-\

: a period when something does not increase or advance any further plural plateaus or plateaux
Full Definition of PLATEAU

a : a region of little or no change in a graphic representation b : a relatively stable level, period, or condition
Examples of PLATEAU

1. The price of gas seems to have reached a plateau. Synonyms altiplano, mesa, table, tableland

volatile
adjective \v-l-tl, especially British-t(-)l\

: likely to change in a very sudden or extreme way : having or showing extreme or sudden changes of emotion

b : characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change <a volatile market>

volatileness noun volatility noun Examples of VOLATILE

1. The stock market can be very volatile.

Related to VOLATILE

Synonyms

capricious, changeable, changeful, flickery, fluctuating,fluid, inconsistent, i nconstant, mercurial, mutable, skittish,temperamental, uncertain, unpredic table, unsettled,unstable, unsteady, variable, fickle

volume
: an amount of something

a (1) : AMOUNT; also : BULK, MASS (2) : a considerable quantity

Examples of VOLUME

1. a high volume of sales 2. Huge volumes of park visitors come through every weekend. 3. an increase in traffic volume 4. The box has a volume of three cubic meters. 5. We measure the items by weight, not by volume.
Related to VOLUME

Synonyms

abundance, barrel, basketful, boatload, bucket, bunch, bundle,bushel, carlo ad, chunk, deal, dozen, fistful, gobs, good

deal,heap, hundred, lashings (also lashins) [chiefly British], loads,mass, mess, mountain, much, multiplicity, myriad, oodles,pa ck, passel, peck, pile, plateful, plenitude, plentitude, plenty,pot, potful, prof usion, quantity, raft, reams, scads, sheaf,shipload, sight, slew, spate, stack , store, ton, truckload, lot,wad, wealth, yard

correlate
noun \k r--lt, kr-, -lt\

: either one of two things that are closely connected or correlated with each other
Full Definition of CORRELATE

1 : either of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (as husband and wife) 2 : a phenomenon that accompanies another phenomenon, is usually parallel to it, and is related in some way to it <precise electrical correlates of conscious thinking in the human brain Bayard Webster>
correlate adjective

See correlate defined for English-language learners

Examples of CORRELATE

1. brain size as a correlate of intelligence 2. <the often uneasy relationship between the employer and his correlate, the employee>
Related to CORRELATE

Synonyms complement, supplement

wellnigh
adverb \-n\

: almost or nearly

Full Definition of WELL-NIGH

: ALMOST, NEARLY <wellnigh impossible>

hover
: to stay very close to a person or place : to stay near a specified point or level
hover noun hoverer noun Examples of HOVER

1. Paper cup were produced to hover 1 Million in June.

Related to HOVER

Synonyms drift, glide, hang, float, poise, ride, sail, swim, waft

GAZILLIONAIRE 1. 1. an extremely rich person. "it's really not hard to look fabulous when you're a gazillionaire in your early 20s"

GAZILLION a very large number or quantity (used jocularly or for emphasis). "I'd like to sell gazillions of books"

iterate

Definition of ITERATE

: to say or do again or again and again : REITERATE

Examples of ITERATE

1. <no matter how many times I iterate that this so-called prank is a bad idea, no one listens>

acumen
: the ability to think clearly and make good decisions
Examples of ACUMEN

1. Her political acumen won her the election. 2. a lack of business acumen

cohesion
noun \k-h-zhn\

: a condition in which people or things are closely united

Full Definition of COHESION

1 : the act or state of sticking together tightly; especially : UNITY <the lack of cohesion in the Party Times Literary Supplement>
Examples of COHESION

1. There was a lack of cohesion in the rebel army.

dynasty
noun \d-n-st also -nas-t,especially British di-n-st\

: a family of rulers who rule over a country for a long period of time; also : the period of time when a particular dynasty is in power : a family, team, etc., that is very powerful or successful for a long period of time plural dynasties

Full Definition of DYNASTY

1 : a succession of rulers of the same line of descent 2 : a powerful group or family that maintains its position for a considerable time
Examples of DYNASTY

1. a dynasty that ruled China for nearly 300 years 2. There was a civil war during the dynasty. 3. She was born into a powerful political dynasty.

emulate
transitive verb \em-y-lt, -y-\

: to try to be like (someone or something you admire)

emulatedemulating
Examples of EMULATE

1. She grew up emulating her sports heroes. 2. artists emulating the style of their teachers

genteel
adjective \jen-tl\

: of or relating to people who have high social status : pretending or trying to have the qualities and manners of people who have high social status : having a quietly appealing or polite quality

wellbred (synonym of polite)

adjective \-bred\

: having or showing good manners

pedigree
noun \pe-d-gr\

: the history of the family members in a person's or animal's past especially when it is good or impressive : the origin and history of something especially when it is good or impressive
Examples of PEDIGREE

1. That horse has an impressive pedigree. 2. What is the dog's pedigree? 3. The puppy came with papers proving its pedigree. 4. Democracy is an idea with a pedigree stretching back to ancient Greece. 5. The company has an excellent pedigree with over a century in the business.

stunner
noun \st-nr\

: a very attractive person : something that amazes or shocks people

Full Definition of STUNNER

: one that stuns or is stunning

Examples of STUNNER

1. His wife is a real stunner. 2. The jury's decision was a stunner

sturdy
adjective \str-d\

: strongly made : strong and healthy : having or showing mental or emotional strength sturdiersturdiest
Examples of STURDY

1. a dog with a strong sturdy build 2. <it took a sturdy person to endure the life of a pioneer>

clumsy
adjective \klm-z\

: moving or doing things in a very awkward way and tending to drop or break things : badly or awkwardly made or done : hard to use : awkward to handle clumsierclumsiest
Examples of CLUMSY

1. I'm sorry about spilling your winethat was very clumsy of me. 2. I have very clumsy hands and tend to drop things. 3. She made a clumsy attempt at a joke.

robust
adjective \r-bst, r-()bst\

: strong and healthy : strongly formed or built : successful or impressive and not likely to fail or weaken

Examples of ROBUST

1. robust young men and women 2. He is in robust health. 3. The sauce has a robust flavor.

inferior
adjective \in-fir--r\

: of poor quality : low or lower in quality : of little or less importance or value : low or lower in rank
Examples of INFERIOR

1. These pearls are of inferior quality. 2. They were considered a socially inferior group. 3. He always felt inferior around his brother. 4. The judges voted to overturn a ruling made by an inferiorcourt.

excerpt
transitive verb \ek-srpt, eg-zrpt,ek-, eg-\

: to include (part of a longer written work) in something else

Full Definition of EXCERPT

1 : to select (a passage) for quoting : EXTRACT 2 : to take or publish extracts from (as a book)