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What does the word abscond(verb) mean

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To leave in a sudden secret manner;typically to avoid capture or arrest
Sentence: We were shocked to hear that our coworker Greg had absconded with $50,000 from the companies bank account

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What does the word archaic(adjective)mean

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Very old or old-fashioned; not commonly used in the present day
Sentence: He has a habit of using archaic words like,”hither”, “thither”, and “thenceforth” in casual conversations.

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What do the words Baader Meinhof(noun) phenomenon mean

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The experience of using a new piece of information, often a word, and then noticing it used repeatedly. Sometimes also called the frequency illusion.
Sentence: You know when you learn and a new phrase or word and it seems to pop up everywhere? There’s a word for that the Baader Meinhof phenomenon.

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What does the word cacophony(noun)mean

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A harsh mixture of sounds

Sentence: The cacophony of the construction work was giving Jim a headache.

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What do the words carte blanche(noun) mean

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Complete freedom to act as one wishes or thinks best

Sentence:Jill gave her secretary carte blanche in planning Susan’s retirement party

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What does the word debunk(verb) mean?

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To expose the falseness of an idea or belief; to disprove

Sentence: The miasma theory of disease was debunked in the 1800’s.

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What does the word docile(noun) mean?

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Easily trained or taught compliant or obedient
Sentence: The substitute teacher was nervous about her first day in a kindergarten classroom but the children were docile and pleasant.

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What does the word eclectic(adj) mean?

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Made up of styles and ideas from many different sources Sentence: The menu was very eclectic and had food from many different cultures.

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What does the word egregious(adj) mean?

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Extremely bad; shocking

Sentence:Peter’s friend could not believe he had committed such an egregious crime.

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What does the word en route(adv) mean?

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On the way; in the course of a journey

Sentence:My uncle called and told us he was en route and would probably arrive at our house by noon.

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What does the word euphemism(n) mean?

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A mild word or phrase that is substituted for something considered too blunt or harsh to say
Sentence: Saying we had to let him go is a euphemism for we fired him. Saying passed away is another common euphemism.

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What do the words faux pas(n) mean?

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A tactless or embarrassing action (or remark) in a social situation .
Sentence: A second too late, I realized that I had committed a terrible faux pas.

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What does the word gregarious(adj) mean?

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Fond of company; sociable

Sentence: As an introvert, Kevin found it hard to be paired with such a gregarious roommate.

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What does the word infinitesimal(adj) mean?

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Extremely small

Sentence: He stood completely still, knowing that even an infinitesimal movement would give away his presence.

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What does the word magnanimous(adj) mean?

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Very generous or forgiving,especially toward someone less powerful than ones self
Sentence: Leo magnanimously allowed his brother to defeat him in a game of chess.

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What does the word mellifluous(Adj) mean

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Smoothly or sweetly flowing; pleasant to hear

Sentence:Her voice was mellifluous; it was enchanting to hear.

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What does the word mundane(adj) mean?

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Lacking interest or excitement; dull

Sentence: Before he could leave for vacation, he had a list of mundane tasks to complete.

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What does the word non sequitur(n) mean?

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A statement or conclusion that does not logically follow the previous statement
Sentence: Sam baffled everyone at the dinner party with his odd non sequiturs.

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What does the word obsequious(adj) mean?

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Obedient or attentive to an excessive degree; servile

Sentence:Fred’s obsequious behavior towards the boss made everyone else in the office dislike him.

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What does the word pariah(n) mean?

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An outcast; a person who is generally despised or avoided

Sentence: When everyone discovered the online bully was Elizabeth, she became an overnight pariah.

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What does the word pejorative(adj) mean?

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Expressing disapproval or contempt

Sentence: Tree hugger is a pejorative word for environmentalist.

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What does the word penultimate(adj) mean?

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The second to last in a series of items

Sentence: The penultimate book in a series is the second to last book of the series.

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What does the word pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcaniconiosis (n) mean?
This is not a mandatory word but it may be a bonus

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A lung disease caused by the inhalation of very fine silica or quartz dust.

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What does the word quagmire(n) mean?

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A complex or hazardous situation; a situation that is very difficult to get ones self out of
Sentence: She has always thought that her parent were financially secure but, it turned out they were in a quagmire of debt.

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What does the word quintessential (adj) mean?

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Representing the most perfect example of a certain quality.

Sentence: Biff from back to the future is the quintessential bully.

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What does the word schadenfreude (n) mean?

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A feeling of pleasure derived from another persons misfortune
Sentence: When Martin Shkreli the man who increased the price of a life saving aids drug was arreested, many people felt schadenfreude.

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What does the word sesquipedalian (adj) mean?

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Tending to use long words; polysyllabic( “It comes from a Latin word meaning a foot and a half long”)
Sentence: His sequapedalian speaking tendencies may serve him well in the college classrom, but they only confused his audience of preschoolers.

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What does the word spoonerism (n) mean?

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A verbal error in which the speaker- either accidentally or as a play on words- transposes the initial sounds of two words, often to humorous effect
Sentence: Is the bean dizzy? Is the dean busy?

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What does the word tacit (adj) mean?

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Understood or implied without being spoken

Sentence: By remianing silent about the bullying you witnessed, you gave your tacit approval.

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What does the word ubiquitous (adj) mean?

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Appearing or found everywhere

Sentence: Steve job wildly exceeded his own expectations, now apple products are unbiquitous across the U.S.

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What does the word vacillate (v) mean?

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To alternate or waiver between different opinions; to be indecisive
Sentence: I spent most of my day vacillating between going to the party and staying home.

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What does the word virtuoso (n) mean?

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A person highly skilled in music or another form of art

Sentence: The orchestra teacher was ecstatic when one of his new students turned out to be a cello virtuoso.