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Explore Complex Vocabulary: Definitions, Context, and Usage

Dive into an enriching exploration of advanced vocabulary with our curated list of words including terms like "atrophy," "authoritarian," "aviary," and more. Each word is presented alongside its part of speech, definition, and contextual clues that illustrate its usage in sentences. Expand your linguistic skills and comprehension while enhancing your essay writing with diverse vocabulary. This resource is perfect for students, educators, and language enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of nuanced English words.

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Explore Complex Vocabulary: Definitions, Context, and Usage

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  1. SAT List #35 on front, 5 on back. • barren • belated • belittle • bemused • blandishment atrophy authoritarian aviary avow bane

  2. Context Clues: Guess the: P.O.S. & definition • Over time, your muscles can atrophy from lack of use. (v) waste away from lack of use; degenerate • Hitler was known as an authoritarian of the Nazi Party. (n) person who acts like a dictator; tyrant • The aviary held several species of parrots and toucans. (n) large enclosure confining birds

  3. Goodbye "A", Hello "B"! • After his sister disappeared, Bob avow(ed) to find out what happened to her. (v)affirm; assert; declare; acknowledge 5. Writing this 100 page essay has become the bane of my existence. (n) deadly affliction; curse; plague 6. The desert’s barren landscape was unable to sustain any form of plant life. (adj) infertile; impotent

  4. Beeeeeeeee Happy! • Emma sent her a belated birthday card and apologized for her forgetfulness. (adj) tardy; overdue • The evil leader loved to belittle the ideas of his followers, laughing at the incompetence he believed they possessed. (v) humiliate; tease; diminish in importance • The brilliant professor often had a bemused look on his face (adj) preoccupied by thought; bewildered; perplexed

  5. Last one! 10. His obvious blandishment was an unsuccessful attempt at adulating the teacher. (n) flattery; cajolery; enticement

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