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The word MINIMIZE
MOST NEARLY means:

(v.) To reduce to the smallest possible amount; To downplay or de-emphasize

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The word LEGENDARY MOST NEARLY means:

(adj.) Extremely well known, famous or renowned

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The word VEER
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(v.) To change direction suddenly

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The word DURABLE
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adj.) Capable of withstanding wear and tear or decay; Lasting, stable

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The word GLUT
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(n.) An excessive supply or amount; (v.) To fill beyond capacity, to overfeed

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The word MAIM
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(v.) To disable or disfigure; To make defective, impair

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The word BOUNTIFUL
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(adj.) Showing abundance; Graciously generous

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The word INCOGNITO
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(n.) A person in disguise; (adj.) Having one's identity concealed or under disguise; (adv.) With the real identity concealed

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The word AVOWED
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(adj.) Acknowledged or declared openly in public

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The word GINGERLY
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(adj.) Cautious or careful; (adv.) With great care or caution

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The word VENERATE
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(v.) To feel or show deep respect for, especially due to age or tradition; To honor

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The word OBLIQUE
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(adj.) Slanting or angled; Not done in a direct or straightforward way

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The word INVALIDATE
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(v.) To disprove an argument; To void, nullify, or overturn

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The word CONGESTED
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(adj.) Overcrowded to the point where traffic or people can't move well

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The word FRUGAL
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(adj.) Careful with money; Thrifty; Not costly

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The word ENTERPRISING
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(adj.) Having or showing initiative and resourcefulness

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The word DETRIMENT
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(n.) Harm, loss, something that causes damage, depreciation, or loss

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The word WANTON
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(n.) One who is immoral; One who is undisciplined or spoiled; (adj.) Done in an unjust, cruel or malicious manner, uncalled-for

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The word BANTER
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(n.) Good-humored, playful conversation; (v.) To speak to in a playful or teasing way

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The word ANTICS
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(n.) Ridiculous, foolish, or outrageous behavior

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How do you pronounce MINIMIZE

MI ⋅ NI ⋅ MIZE

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How do you pronounce LEGENDARY

LE ⋅ GEN ⋅ DARY

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How do you pronounce VEER

VE ⋅ ER

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How do you pronounce DURABLE

DU ⋅ RA ⋅ BLE

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How do you pronounce GLUT

GL ⋅ UT

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How do you pronounce MAIM

MA ⋅ IM

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How do you pronounce BOUNTIFUL

BOUNT ⋅ TI ⋅ FUL

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How do you pronounce INCOGNITO

IN ⋅ COG ⋅ NI ⋅ TO

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How do you pronounce AVOWED

A ⋅ VOWED

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How do you pronounce GINGERLY

GIN ⋅ GER ⋅ LY

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How do you pronounce VENERATE

VEN ⋅ ER ⋅ ATE

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How do you pronounce OBLIQUE

OB ⋅ LIQUE

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How do you pronounce INVALIDATE

IN ⋅ VAL ⋅ I ⋅ DATE

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How do you pronounce CONGESTED

CON ⋅ GES ⋅ TED

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How do you pronounce FRUGAL

FRU ⋅ GAL

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How do you pronounce ENTERPRISE

EN ⋅ TER ⋅ PRISE

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How do you pronounce INCOGNITO

IN ⋅ COG ⋅ NI ⋅ TO

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How do you pronounce INVALIDATE

IN ⋅ VAL ⋅ I ⋅ DATE

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How do you pronounce WANTON

WAN ⋅ TON

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How do you pronounce ANTICS

AN ⋅ TICS

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How do you pronounce BANTER

BAN ⋅ TER

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How do you pronounce BOUNTIFUL

BOUN ⋅ TI FUL

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How do you pronounce CONGESTED

CON⋅ GES ⋅ TED

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How do you pronounce DETRIMENT

DE ⋅ TRI ⋅ MENT

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How do you pronounce DURABLE

DU⋅ RAB ⋅ BLE

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Adage

(N) A wise old saying expressing a general truth

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Bonanza

(N) A situation that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits.

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Churlish

(adj) Rude, vulgar, or ill-mannered behavior.

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Citadel

(N) A stronghold or fortress that serves as a place of safety or protection, often used in military contexts.

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Collaborate

(V) To work jointly with others or together, especially in an intellectual endeavor.

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Decree

(N) An official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority.

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Discordant

(Adj) An unpleasant sound.

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Evolve

(V) To develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form.

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Excerpt

(N) A portion or extract from a text.

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Grope

(V) To feel about or search blindly or uncertainly with the hands.

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Hover

(V) To remain suspended in one place in the air

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Jostle

(V) To bump, push, or shove against someone or something, often in a crowded situation.

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Laggard

(N) A person who falls behind, especially in progress or achievement.

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Allot

(V) To distribute or allocate a portion of something to each person or group.

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Amass

(V) To gather or collect a large amount of something over time.

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Audacious

(Adj) Showing a willingness to take bold risks; daring or fearless.

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Comply

(V) To act in accordance with a wish or command; to obey or adhere to a rule.

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Devoid

(Adj) Entirely lacking; without.

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Elite

(Adj) A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.

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Grapple

(V) To engage in a struggle or struggle for a solution or outcome.

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Incapacitate

(V) To deprive of strength or ability; to disable.

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Instigate

(V) To initiate or provoke an action or event, often with the intention of causing a reaction.

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Longevity

(N) The length of time that something lasts or continues, especially in relation to life or existence.

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Myriad

(N) A countless or extremely great number of people or things.

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Perspective

(N) A particular attitude or way of considering something, often influencing how a situation is understood.

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Perturb

(V) To disturb or unsettle someone, causing anxiety or concern.

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Prodigious

(Adj) Remarkably great in extent, size, or degree; enormous.

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Relevant

(Adj) Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.

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Skittish

(Adj) Easily startled or excitable; anxious and nervous.

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Tether

(Noun) A rope, chain, or similar restraint used to secure an animal or object to prevent it from moving freely.

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Unison

(Noun) The simultaneous performance or utterance of action or speech; harmony among voices or actions.

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Vie

(Verb) To compete eagerly with someone in order to achieve something.

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Willful

(Adjective) Intentionally; determined to do as one wants regardless of the consequences.

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How do you pronounce ALLOT

AL ⋅ LOT

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How do you pronounce AMASS

A MASS

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How do you pronounce AUDACIOUS

AU DA ⋅ CIOUS

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How do you pronounce COMPLY

COM PLY

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How do you pronounce DEVOID

DE VOID

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How do you pronounce ELITE

EL ITE

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How do you pronounce GRAPPLE

GRA PPLE

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How do you pronounce INCAPACITATE

IN ⋅ CA ⋅ PAC ⋅ I ⋅ TATE

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How do you pronounce INSTIGATE

IN ⋅ STI ⋅ GATE

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How do you pronounce LONGEVITY

LON GEV ⋅ ITY

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How do you pronounce MYRIAD

MYR ⋅ I ⋅ AD

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How do you pronounce PERSPECTIVE

PER ⋅ SPECT ⋅ IVE

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How do you pronounce PERTURB

PER ⋅ TURB

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How do you pronounce PRODIGIOUS

PRO ⋅ DI ⋅ GIOUS

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How do you pronounce RELEVANT

RE ⋅ LE VANT

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How do you pronounce skittish

SKI ⋅ TTISH

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How do you pronounce TETHER

TE ⋅ THER

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How do you pronounce UNISON

U ⋅ NI SON

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How do you pronounce VIE

VIE

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How do you pronounce WILLFUL

WILL ⋅ FUL

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She would _____ with the idea that she would be limited to only one hour of computer time but she was sure she would finish.
Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

GRAPPLE

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We wanted her to join the group's discussion because of her _____ experience in the field of science.
Which word BEST COMPLETES this sentence?

RELEVANT