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Intricate (adj)

With many complicated details that make something difficult to understand.

Ex. Society is conceived as a huge and intricate clockwork that functions automatically and predictably once it has been set in motion.

Ingenious (adj)

Very intelligent and skilful, or skilfully made or planned and involving new ideas and methods.

Ex. There are many clever ones, though: cute, thoughtful, creative, ingenious, whimsical, stunningly inventive.

Meticulous (adj)

Very careful and with great attention to every detail.

Ex. The second, more meticulous examination, by dissecting the microscope, added around 4 % to the prevalence estimate.

Pristine (adj)

Original and pure, not spoiled or worn from use.

Ex. It contains a high concentration of flora and fauna and pristine beaches, but its infrastructure, services and facilities are limited.

Repudiate (v)

To refuse to accept or obey something or someone; reject. Ex. The evidence presented at the trial has since been repudiated.

Assertive (adj)

Behaving confidently and able to say in a direct way what you want or believe.

Ex. It is clear, however, that the more determined and assertive students were able to overcome such obstacles by asking and negotiating.

Indefatigably (adv)

In an always determined and energetic way, never willing to admit defeat.

Ex. I remember how indefatigably he mowed the lawn, even on a hot summer's day.

Homogeneous (adj)

Consisting of parts of people that are similar to each other or are of the same type.

Ex. Previous research has shown that plant species with a narrow geographical range tend to be more genetically homogeneous than plant species with extensive ranges are.

Arbiter (n)

Someone who makes a judgement, solves an argument, or decides what will be done.

Ex. Today, the Michelin Guide is widely known as the arbiter of fine dining, but when it was created in 1889, it was little more than a marketing gimmick.

Compilation (n)

The act of collecting information from a variety of places to arrange it in a book, report, or list.

Ex. A compilation of ratings for 1,600 insurers is published in the March/April issue of the newsletter.

Longitudinal (adj)

Lengthwise.

Ex. Information of that type can best be obtained through continuing longitudinal study of highly stressed samples such as the present one.

Buttress (n)

I. To build buttresses to support a building or structure.

Ex. It was decided to buttress the crumbling walls.

2. To give support to or strengthen something.

Ex. He looked for things that would buttress the prosecution case and win a conviction.

Corroborate (v)

To add information in support of an idea, opinion, or statement. Ex. Since making these observations, one research group has recently corroborated the finding that bilingual children may not be delayed in their achievement of linguistic milestones.

Palpable (adj)

That is easily noticed by the mind or the senses.

Ex. The tension in the room was palpable during the exam.

Scrupulous (adj)

Extremely honest.

Ex. She managed to get a copy of the report through a friend who wasn't so scrupulous about sharing information.

Evince (v)

To make something obvious or show something clearly.

Ex. While a social network is defined by its structural parameters, social support is evinced by forms of behaviour and actions that help a third party.

Preclude (v)

To prevent something or make it impossible, or prevent someone from doing something.

Ex. The fact that your application was not successful this time does not preclude the possibility of you applying again next time.