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 Day 49: Advance Vocabulary Practice Flashcards 10 Flashcards |
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Zoophagous (adjective) |
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Meaning: Feeding on other animals Example: The zoophagous species play a crucial role in their ecosystem. Synonyms: carnivorous, predatory, meat-eating Antonyms: herbivorous, vegetarian, plant-eating |
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Ascetic (adjective) |
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Meaning: Practicing severe self-discipline and abstention Example: The ascetic lifestyle of the monk focused on simplicity and meditation. Synonyms: austere, self-denying, disciplined Antonyms: indulgent, lavish, hedonistic |
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Blandishment (noun) |
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Meaning: Flattering speech or actions intended to persuade Example: She used blandishments to convince her boss to consider her proposal. Synonyms: flattery, coaxing, persuasion Antonyms: criticism, rebuke, admonition |
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Caterwaul (verb) |
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Meaning: To make a shrill, wailing noise Example: The cats caterwauled outside, disturbing the neighborhood. Synonyms: wail, howl, screech Antonyms: hush, quiet, silence |
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Doyen (noun) |
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Meaning: The most respected or prominent person in a particular field Example: As the doyen of the art world, her opinion carried great weight. Synonyms: leader, authority, veteran Antonyms: novice, newcomer, amateur |
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