Untitled Flashcards Set

Culminate Verb Peak Reach a climax or point of highest development The concert culminated in a stunning fireworks display.

2 Disperse Verb Scatter Distribute or spread over a wide area The protesters were asked to disperse peacefully.

3 Refugee Noun Exile A person who has been forced to leave their home

country due to war, persecution, or disaster

The country provided shelter for refugees fleeing the war.

4 Oblige Verb Require Make legally or morally bound to do something The contract obliged him to complete the project by the deadline.

5 Constitute Verb Comprise Be a part of a whole The students constitute the majority of the class.

6 Laudatory Adjective Praiseworthy Expressing praise and commendation The laudatory review praised the actor's brilliant performance.

7 Rebut Verb Refute Offers arguments or evidence in response to a claim or

accusation, contradicting or disproving it

The defense attorney skillfully rebuts the prosecution's case.

8 Progressive Adjective Forward-Thinking Characterized by or advocating progress, change, or

improvement

The politician's progressive policies appealed to younger voters.

9 Protagonist Noun Hero The main character or hero in a story or play Harry Potter is the protagonist of J.K. Rowling's popular book

series.

10 Immutable Adjective Unchangeable Unchanging over time or unable to be changed The law of gravity is an immutable scientific principle.

11 Assurance Noun Guarantee A positive declaration intended to give confidence The mechanic gave her assurance that the car was fixed.

12 Credence Noun Credibility Acceptance or belief in the truth, validity, or reliability of

something

The witness's testimony gave credence to the defendant's story.

13 Anguish Noun Sorrow Severe mental or physical pain or suffering The mother's heart filled with anguish when her child fell ill.

14 Fabricate Verb Construct Invent or concoct, typically with deceitful intent He tried to fabricate an alibi for his absence.

15 Conceptual Adjective Theoretical Based on ideas or concepts The artist explored conceptual themes in her paintings.

16 Benign Adjective Harmless Not causing harm or injury; not malignant or dangerous The tumor turned out to be benign, which was a relief.

17 Diminish Verb Reduce To lessen or lower in value, quality, or degree The importance of the issue should not be diminished.

18 Civilian Adjective

/Noun

Nonmilitary A person not in the armed services The organization provided support to war-torn civilians.

19 Nebulous Adjective Vague In the form of a cloud or haze; hazy The concept of happiness can be nebulous and subjective.

20 Enigma Noun Mystery A person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to

understand

The disappearance of the ship remains an enigma.