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His penchant for classical music was unusual among his peers, who preferred modern pop.
Penchant – a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
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The detective noticed a subtle discrepancy between the two witness statements.
Discrepancy – a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts
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The politician’s speech was full of platitudes that offered no real solutions to the crisis.
Platitude – a remark or statement, especially one with moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful
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After a long summer of solitude, Marcus felt a sense of dissonance walking through the noisy, crowded halls on the first day of school.
Dissonance = lack of harmony; clash between two things (can be sound, mood, or ideas)
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The CEO's capricious decisions often left employees confused and frustrated.
Capricious – given to sudden and unaccountable changes in mood or behavior
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The teacher’s expectations were clearly delineated in the opening lecture, leaving no room for confusion about class policies.
Delineated = clearly described or outlined
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Mr. Tran’s syllabus was so replete with academic jargon that many students had to ask for clarification just to understand the assignments.
Replete = full of or filled with
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The teacher tried to mollify the angry student by listening to his concerns with patience and empathy.
Mollify – to soothe or calm someone’s anger or anxiety
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While most students chatted before the bell, Amira sat alone, exuding an air of imperturbability that made her seem mysterious.
Imperturbability = calmness; unable to be upset or disturbed
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The student's explanation was so tangential that the teacher gently guided him back to the main topic of discussion.
Tangential = only slightly related or off-topic
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thief
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boom
Lose 50 points!
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seesaw
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fairy
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thief
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The debate team's captain delivered a cogent argument, weaving facts and logic together in a way that silenced her opponents.
Cogent = forceful and convincing
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Despite the teacher's laconic greeting on the first day, her calm demeanor and slight smile made students feel welcome.
Laconic = using few words, often in a cool or reserved way
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Despite his affable demeanor, Marcus could be surprisingly shrewd when it came to business negotiations.
Affable – friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to
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heart
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star
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gift
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lifesaver
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