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This engaging exploration covers a selection of vocabulary words including "atone," "devoid," "replete," "mammoth," "baleful," "diminution," "purblind," "ethereal," "lackadaisical," and "bland." Each term is defined with context-rich examples showcasing their usage in unique situations. Whether it’s understanding the enormity of a "mammoth" structure or the subtlety of being "lackadaisical," this guide serves to enrich your vocabulary and appreciation for the nuances of the English language.
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ATONE (verb) To make amends Nothing the convicted murderer said could ATONE for his crime.
DEVOID (adj.) Entirely without; lacking Our football team is totally DEVOID of an offense; we haven’t scored a touchdown in the last four games.
REPLETE (adj.) Full or supplied to the utmost; gorge The students loveThe True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle because it is REPLETE with adventure.
MAMMOTH (adj.) huge; gigantic Until I visited New York City, I could not imagine the MAMMOTH size of the Empire State Building.
BALEFUL (adj.) Threatening; hurtful; malignant; ominous Bethcast a BALEFUL glance at her boyfriend when he said she had gained a lot of weight.
DIMINUTION (noun) The act or process of diminishing; reduction The crew of the crippled submarine was concerned with the DIMINUTION of their air supply.
PURBLIND (adj.) Having poor vision; nearly or partly blind The PURBLIND man was undergoing surgery to restore his sight.
ETHEREAL (adj.) Very light; airy; delicate; heavenly An ETHEREAL mist covered the hill in the morning.
LACKADAISICAL (adj.) Showing lack of interest; listless Her LACKADAISICAL attitude will hurt her chances of getting into college.
BLAND (adj.) Lacking flavor or zest; dull The doctor putHunteron a BLAND diet to soothe his stomach problems.