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Expunge
________- To erase, obliterate, destroy.
Scrupulous
________- Exact, careful, attending to details.
Omniscient
________- Knowing everything.
Bequeath
________- To give or pass on inheritance.
Malevolent
________- Spiteful; showing ill will.
Nonchalant
________- Cool and confident.
Panacea
________- A remedy for all ills; cure- all.
Supercilious
________- Proud and contemptuous.
Attainment
________- An accomplishment.
Uncanny
________- Strange, mysterious, weird.
Affiliated
Associated, connected
Being affiliated with a well-known law firm is often an important first step on the way to a successful political career
Ascertain
To find out
We need to ascertain what it will cost to remodel our kitchen
Attainment
An accomplishment
In addition to his abilities as a leader, Abraham Lincoln was a man of high literary attainment
Bequeath
To give or pass on inheritance
Few people will make enough money in their lifetime to be in a position to bequeath a fortune to their heirs
Cogent
Forceful, convincing; relevant
A group of legal scholars held a press conference to present a cogent plea for reform of the states prison system
Converge
To move toward one point together
The television coverage resumed as soon as the delegates converged on the hall to hear the keynote speakers address
Disperse
To scatter, spread far and wide
When a scuffle broke out, the commissioner ordered the police to disperse the crowd
Esteem
To regard highly; opinion/judgment
In many of the worlds cultures, young people are taught to esteem their ancestors
Expunge
To erase, obliterate, destroy
The judge ordered the remarks expunged from the court record
Finite
Having limits; lasting for a limited time
There are only a finite number of possible answers to a multiple-choice question
Invulnerable
Not able to be wounded or hurt
Medieval lords did everything possible to make their castles invulnerable fortresses
Malevolent
Spiteful; showing ill will
While pretending to be a loyal friend, Iago told Othello malevolent lies
Nonchalant
Cool and confident
The elegantly dressed couple strolled down the boulevard with a nonchalant air
Omniscient
Knowing everything
Scientists today have so much specialized knowledge that they sometimes seem omniscient
Panacea
A remedy for all ills; cure-all
You are mistaken if you think that getting more money will be a panacea for all your troubles
Scrupulous
Exact, careful, attending to details
Scientists are trained to record their observations will scrupulous accuracy
Skulk
To move about stealthily
The burglar skulked in the alley looking for a way to get into the darkened jewelry store without the attention of anyone who might be nearby
Supercilious
Proud and contemptuous
Their supercilious attitude toward their servants was extremely offensive
Uncanny
Strange, mysterious, weird
It is highly usual for a beginner to display such an uncanny skill at playing bridge
Venial
Easily excused; pardonable
Someone whose offense is deemed by the judge to be venial may be ordered to perform community service
Affiliated
Associated, connected
Ascertain
To find out
Attainment
An accomplishment
Bequeath
To give or pass on inheritance
Cogent
Forceful, convincing; relevant
Converge
To move toward one point together
Disperse
To scatter, spread far and wide
Esteem
To regard highly; opinion/judgment
Expunge
To erase, obliterate, destroy
Finite
Having limits; lasting for a limited time
Invulnerable
Not able to be wounded or hurt
Malevolent
Spiteful; showing ill will
Nonchalant
Cool and confident. unconcerned
Omniscient
Knowing everything
Panacea
A remedy for all ills; cure-all
Scrupulous
Exact, careful, attending to details
Skulk
To move about stealthily
Supercilious
Proud and contemptuous
Uncanny
Strange, mysterious, weird
Venial
Easily excused; pardonable
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