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# Word Form Synonym Definition Example Sentence

1 Concede Verb Admit Admit that something is true after first denying or resisting it After a long debate, he had to concede defeat.

2 Disengage Verb Detach Separate or release from something to which they are

attached

The emergency button will disengage the machinery.

3 Decipher Verb Interpret Convert a text written in code into normal language The cryptographer was skilled at deciphering secret codes.

4 Ambivalent Adjective Conflicted Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas I feel ambivalent about accepting the job offer.

5 Arid Adjective Dry Having little or no rain; too dry or barren The desert is known for its arid climate and sparse vegetation.

6 Diligent Adjective Industrious Having or showing care in one's work or duties The diligent student always submitted assignments on time.

7 Surmise Verb Speculate To make an educated guess or inference based on limited

evidence or intuition

Based on the available information, the detective could only

surmise what happened.

8 Hybrid Noun Mixed Made by combining two different elements; a mixture The car is a hybrid, running on both electricity and gas.

9 Institution Noun Establishment An established organization, society, or establishment,

typically with a specific purpose

The university is an institution of higher education.

10 Indigenous Adjective Native Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place The tribe has deep connections to the indigenous culture.

11 Prevail Verb Triumph Prove more powerful or superior; predominate Despite challenges, determination allowed them to prevail.

12 Cognitive Adjective Mental Relating to mental processes or activities involved in knowing,

understanding, and perceiving

The study aimed to understand the cognitive development of

children.

13 Assess Verb Evaluate Evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality The teacher will assess our understanding through a test.

14 Thwart Verb Hinder To prevent or hinder the accomplishment of something The security in place helped thwart the attempted robbery.

15 Adulation Noun Flattery Excessive admiration or praise The actor was overwhelmed by the adulation of his fans.

16 Repudiate Verb Reject To reject, disown, or refuse to accept something, often due to

disagreement or disapproval

The politician repudiated his former party and joined a new

one.

17 Altruistic Adjective Selfless Acting or behaving in a manner that seeks to benefit others She devoted her time to altruistic acts of charity.

18 Intrepid Adjective Fearless Fearless or courageous in the face of danger, challenges, or

difficult situations

The intrepid explorer ventured into the uncharted wilderness.

19 Hierarchical Adjective Ranked Arranged in order of rank The company had a hierarchical structure with clear roles.

20 Passive Adjective Inactive Not actively participating or involved in a particular activity The student took a passive approach and didn't participate in

the discussion.