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assent
to express agreement
chronological
Arranged in order of time of occurrence
colloquial
characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation
Connotation
All the meanings, associations, or emotions that a word suggests
commemorate
honor the memory of
credulous
too trusting, gullible
Denotation
the literal meaning of a word
discrepancy
a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts
hypocrisy
Pretending to have feelings, beliefs, or virtues that one does not have
Inference
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
Introspection
examination of one's own thoughts and feelings
intrinsic
belonging naturally; essential
Juxtaposition
placing two elements side by side to present a comparison or contrast
Mentorship
the guidance provided by a mentor, especially an experienced person in a company or educational institution
optimistic
hopeful, cheerful
pessimist
a person who expects the worst
protege
a person under the guidance or training of another
precedent
How similar cases have been decided in the past.
ridicule
to make fun of, to mock
resolute
determined
Soliloquy
A long speech expressing the thoughts of a character alone on stage
stoic
A person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.
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