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Understanding Advanced Vocabulary: Magnanimous, Mandatory, and More

Enhance your vocabulary with definitions, synonyms, and examples of advanced words such as "magnanimous," "mandatory," "negotiate," and more. Discover the meanings of these terms, ranging from traits of generosity to the importance of requirements in graduation. Explore usage in sentences like "Antonia was magnanimous" and "passing speech is mandatory." Broaden your understanding while boosting your language skills with engaging content that includes relevant synonyms and contexts. Perfect for students and enthusiasts alike!

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Understanding Advanced Vocabulary: Magnanimous, Mandatory, and More

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  1. Vocabulary10B magnanimous – wield

  2. magnanimous adjective high-minded, lofty, or generous, as in forgiving an insult or injury synonyms:benevolent, kindhearted Antonia was magnanimous and took Carlos back.

  3. mandatory adjective containing a command synonyms:required, compulsory If you want to graduate from Thornton High, passing speech is mandatory.

  4. negotiate verb arrange for or bring something about through discussion or compromise synonyms:deal, bargain After some tense negotiating, the terrorists agreed to release their hostages.

  5. palatable adjective Agreeable to one’s taste or mind synonyms:acceptable, satisfactory tasty, appetizing Most people would find a snow day palatable, but they would be wrong.

  6. profuse adjective Giving out in great abundance synonyms:extravagant, generous The teacher was so profuse with his swearing that most of the students just found it funny.

  7. rancor noun Bitter resentment or ill-will synonyms:hatred, malice, animosity Teacher movies stir up Mr. Donka’srancor.

  8. snub verb Treat with disdain or contempt synonyms:slight, insult, rebuff The Academy snubbed Ben Affleck for directing Argo, but he won an Oscar anyway.

  9. superfluous adjective More than is sufficient or necessary synonyms:extra, redundant, unnecessary You need one #2 pencil for the ACT, any more are superfluous.

  10. synthetic adjective Formed by chemical reactions in a laboratory, rather than by nature synonyms:artificial Many of the ingredients in cheap, fast food are synthetic.

  11. wield verb Have at one’s command or disposal synonyms:exercise, use, exert Barack Obamawielded all his influence to change health care in America.

  12. Don’t get confused! • soar • verb • to fly • Eagles soar, but weasels never get sucked into jet engines. • sore • adjective • hurt as a result of an activity • Being sore sucks, but it’s better than the heart attack you get from not exercising.

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