English Grammatical jargon

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Emphasises
By repeating the phrase "never again" throughout the speech, the speaker ______ the urgency of the issue.
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Highlights
The bright spotlight on the lone performer ______ her importance in the scene.
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Underscores
The tragic ending ______ the consequences of the protagonist's earlier choices.
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Signifies
In many cultures, a white flag ______ a desire for peace.
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Implies
Although she never said she was unhappy, her constant complaints ______ dissatisfaction.
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Symbolises
The broken chain ______ freedom from oppression.
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Represents
The dove ______ hope and reconciliation in the painting.
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Illustrates
The author's anecdote about his childhood ______ the difficulties faced by poor families.
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Indicates
A sudden drop in sales ______ that customer demand may be weakening.
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Demonstrates
The experiment clearly ______ that the new method is more efficient.
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Pristine
The mountain lake remained ______, untouched by pollution or development.
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Serene
Despite the storm the previous night, the garden looked calm and ______ at sunrise.
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Immaculate
The hotel room was ______; not a single item seemed out of place.
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Divine
The choir's performance sounded almost ______, as though it came from another world.
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Innocent
The child gave an ______ explanation, unaware of the trouble he had caused.
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Innocuous
What appeared to be an ______ comment unexpectedly sparked a heated debate.
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Omnipresent
Smartphones have become almost ______ in modern society.
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Abundant
Fresh fruit was ______ at the market during the summer season.
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Ubiquitous
Coffee shops are so ______ in the city that you can find one on nearly every street.
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Detrimental
Excessive stress can be ______ to both physical and mental health.
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Cope with
After losing her job, she struggled to ______ the sudden change in her circumstances.
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Grapple with
The committee had to ______ a complex ethical dilemma before making a decision.
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Embezzle
The accountant was arrested after attempting to ______ funds from the company.
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Bewilder
The complicated instructions were enough to ______ even experienced users.
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Reminisce
Old friends gathered to ______ about their school days.
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Suggests
The author's use of dark imagery ______ that danger is approaching.
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Implies
His refusal to answer the question ______ that he may be hiding something.
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Through the use of
______ vivid descriptions and sensory details, the writer creates a realistic atmosphere.
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Author's intent
The ______ appears to be encouraging readers to question social norms.
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Effectively
The speaker ______ persuaded the audience by supporting every claim with evidence.
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Successfully
After months of preparation, the team ______ launched the project.
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Adaptively
The species responded ______ to environmental changes, ensuring its survival.
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Suggest
The statistics ______ a strong connection between exercise and improved health.
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Imply
Her tone seemed to ______ that she disagreed with the proposal.
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Elate
Winning the scholarship was enough to ______ her after months of disappointment.
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Ephemeral
The beauty of the cherry blossoms is ______, lasting only a few days each year.
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Morbid
His ______ fascination with death made others uncomfortable during conversations.
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Prevalent
Anxiety has become increasingly ______ among teenagers in recent years.
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Germane
The professor reminded students to keep their comments ______ to the topic being discussed.
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Ambiguous
The politician’s response was so ______ that nobody understood his true position.
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Exemplifies
Her dedication to helping others ______ the values the organisation stands for.