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to strongly advise a person to take a particular action

The coach admonished the players to adhere to fair play and sportsmanship during the game.

to pronounce or utter something in a clear and precise way

It's important for public speakers to articulate their words effectively to engage the audience.

to be reluctant to do something or allow it to happen, particularly because it is dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant

He balked at the idea of taking on such a risky project.

to severely criticize, often with the intention of correcting someone's behavior or actions

The teacher chastised the student for disrupting the class with loud behavior.

to do something that stops someone's anger or dissatisfaction, usually by being friendly or giving them what they want

She conciliated the upset customer by offering a full refund.

to give an official degree, title, right, etc. to someone

The university will confer degrees upon the graduating students during the commencement ceremony.

to openly express one's extreme disapproval or criticism

The activist decried the new policy as harmful to the community.

to express one's disagreement, refusal, or reluctance

When asked to work overtime, Sarah demurred, citing family commitments.

to indicate or make something known

A sudden change in behavior can denote underlying emotional distress that may not be immediately apparent.

to understand and make sense of something after giving it a lot of thought

The novel's intricate plot required readers to fathom the characters' motivations.

small and round balls of ice falling from the sky like rain

She watched the hail bounce off the window during the storm.

(of people) having a very close relationship

They shared an intimate moment under the stars, revealing their deepest thoughts.

to make something not effective by balancing or counteracting its effects

Adding a negative review can negate the positive impact of previous feedback.

to come to a conclusion without enough evidence

Unable to find the missing document, he could only surmise that it might have been misplaced.

to stress something's importance or value

The president's speech underscored the importance of unity in challenging times.

criticizing or insulting in a hurtful and angry manner

His vituperative remarks about the new policy shocked everyone in the meeting.

to state that something is incorrect or false based on evidence

The scientist refuted the hypothesis with empirical data.

a device on a vehicle that flashes to signal the intention of the driver to change lanes or make a turn

He activated the blinker to signal his intention to merge into the right lane.

any chemical substance that burns or destroys living tissue

(of sentences, explanations, arguments, etc.) long and difficult to understand, often due to complexity or excessive detail

The lawyer's convoluted argument confused the jury rather than clarifying the case.

aiming to teach a moral lesson

The professor's lectures were highly didactic, providing students with valuable insights into the subject matter.

to involve someone in an argument, conflict, or complex situation

He inadvertently embroiled himself in a heated debate at the family gathering by expressing a controversial opinion.

mistaken or inaccurate due to flaws in reasoning, evidence, or factual support

The report contained several erroneous conclusions based on faulty data.

able to be understood without difficulty

The professor's lecture was intelligible, with clear explanations and examples.

seeming believable or reasonable enough to be considered true

The detective found his alibi to be plausible, as several witnesses corroborated his story.

suggested or understood without being verbally expressed

His tacit approval was evident from his nod, even though he said nothing.

used to indicate that despite a previous statement or situation, something else remains true

The evidence was weak; the jury convicted him nonetheless.

used to show that separate items correspond to separate others in the order listed

Tom and Jerry are 5 and 3 years old, respectively.

used to introduce a statement that is true for one thing and false for another

James is outgoing and talkative, whereas his brother is reserved and quiet.

a problem or question that is confusing and needs a lot of skill or effort to solve or answer

The meaning of life has always been a conundrum that philosophers have pondered for centuries.

a lack of similarity between facts, reports, claims, or other things that are supposed to be alike

The audit revealed a significant discrepancy between the reported revenue and the actual sales figures.

unpleasant composition of sounds

She winced at the dissonance in the music, which clashed with the otherwise harmonious melody.

the practice of pretending to feel or act one way while actually pursuing another

The spy was skilled in duplicity.

a person or thing that serves as an excellent model or example of a particular quality or type

The student's essay was an exemplar of clear and persuasive writing.

something's main or overall meaning

The gist of the conversation was about improving team collaboration.

a possible consequence that something can bring about

His decision to cut costs has serious implications for employee morale.

a logically contradictory statement that might actually be true

It's a paradox that the more choices we have, the harder it becomes to make a decision.

the characteristic of being truthful or right

criticism or comments that are severely cruel and hurtful

Critics unleashed a storm of vitriol towards the artist's new, provocative work.