proud
- adjective feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
- proud parents
- proud of his accomplishments
- a proud moment
- proud to serve his country
- a proud name
- proud princes
- adjective satellite having or displaying great dignity or nobility
gallant; majestic; lofty.
- a gallant pageant
- lofty ships
- majestic cities
- proud alpine peaks
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outshine
- verb shine brighter than
- What star outshines the sun?
- verb attract more attention and praise than others
- This film outshone all the others in quality
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trailblazing
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belittled
- adjective satellite made to seem smaller or less (especially in worth)
small; diminished.
- her comments made me feel small
- verb cause to seem less serious; play down
minimize; derogate; denigrate; belittle.
- Don't belittle his influence
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cricket
- noun leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
- noun a game played with a ball and bat by two teams of 11 players; teams take turns trying to score runs
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pal
- noun a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
crony; sidekick; buddy; chum; brother.
- verb become friends; act friendly towards
chum up; pal up.
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valorous
- adjective satellite having or showing valor
valiant.
- a valiant attempt to prevent the hijack
- a valiant soldier
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surpass
- verb distinguish oneself
stand out; excel.
- verb be or do something to a greater degree
exceed; outperform; outgo; outstrip; outmatch; surmount; outdo.
- her performance surpasses that of any other student I know
- She outdoes all other athletes
- This exceeds all my expectations
- This car outperforms all others in its class
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crowning
- adjective satellite representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment
- the crowning accomplishment of his career
- verb invest with regal power; enthrone
coronate; crown.
- The prince was crowned in Westminster Abbey
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entitle
- verb give the right to
- The Freedom of Information Act entitles you to request your FBI file
- verb give a title to
title.
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groundbreaking
- noun the ceremonial breaking of the ground to formally begin a construction project
groundbreaking ceremony.
- adjective satellite being or producing something like nothing done or experienced or created before
innovational; innovative.
- stylistically innovative works
- innovative members of the artistic community
- a mind so innovational, so original
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merited
- adjective properly deserved
deserved.
- verb be worthy or deserving
deserve; merit.
- You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done
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exaggerate
- verb to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
overdraw; magnify; overstate; hyperbolize; hyperbolise; amplify.
- tended to romanticize and exaggerate this `gracious Old South' imagery
- verb do something to an excessive degree
overdo.
- He overdid it last night when he did 100 pushups
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score
- noun a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
grade; mark.
- she made good marks in algebra
- grade A milk
- what was your score on your homework?
- noun a written form of a musical composition; parts for different instruments appear on separate staves on large pages
musical score.
- he studied the score of the sonata
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attained
- adjective satellite achieved or reached
- the actual attained achievement test score
- verb to gain with effort
accomplish; reach; attain; achieve.
- she achieved her goal despite setbacks
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nonacademic
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rival
- noun the contestant you hope to defeat
contender; competitor; competition; challenger.
- he had respect for his rivals
- he wanted to know what the competition was doing
- verb be equal to in quality or ability
touch; equal; match.
- Nothing can rival cotton for durability
- Your performance doesn't even touch that of your colleagues
- Her persistence and ambition only matches that of her parents
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scholastic
- noun a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit
pedant; bookworm.
- noun a Scholastic philosopher or theologian
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belie
- verb be in contradiction with
negate; contradict.
- verb represent falsely
misrepresent.
- This statement misrepresents my intentions
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outshine
- verb shine brighter than
- What star outshines the sun?
- verb attract more attention and praise than others
- This film outshone all the others in quality
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outweigh
- verb be heavier than
- verb weigh more heavily
overbalance; outbalance; preponderate.
- these considerations outweigh our wishes
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grand
- noun the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
yard; G; thou; thousand; M; chiliad; one thousand; K; 1000.
- noun a piano with the strings on a horizontal harp-shaped frame; usually supported by three legs
grand piano.
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exemplify
- verb be characteristic of
represent.
- This compositional style is exemplified by this fugue
- verb clarify by giving an example of
instance; illustrate.
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epochal
- adjective satellite highly significant or important especially bringing about or marking the beginning of a new development or era
epoch-making.
- epochal decisions made by Roosevelt and Churchill
- an epoch-making discovery
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deserve
- verb be worthy or deserving
merit.
- You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done
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stemmed
- adjective having a stem or stems or having a stem as specified; often used in combination
- stemmed goblets
- long-stemmed roses
- verb grow out of, have roots in, originate in
stem.
- The increase in the national debt stems from the last war
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unsung
- adjective satellite not famous or acclaimed
unknown; obscure.
- an obscure family
- unsung heroes of the war
- adjective satellite having value that is not acknowledged
unappreciated; unvalued.
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overshadow
- verb be greater in significance than
eclipse; dominate.
- the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness
- verb make appear small by comparison
shadow; dwarf.
- This year's debt dwarfs that of last year
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spectacular
- noun a lavishly produced performance
- they put on a Christmas spectacular
- adjective satellite sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
dramatic; striking.
- a dramatic sunset
- a dramatic pause
- a spectacular display of northern lights
- it was a spectacular play
- his striking good looks always created a sensation
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surpass
- verb distinguish oneself
stand out; excel.
- verb be or do something to a greater degree
exceed; outperform; outgo; outstrip; outmatch; surmount; outdo.
- her performance surpasses that of any other student I know
- She outdoes all other athletes
- This exceeds all my expectations
- This car outperforms all others in its class
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notable
- noun a celebrity who is an inspiration to others
luminary; guiding light; leading light; notability.
- he was host to a large gathering of luminaries
- adjective satellite worthy of notice
noteworthy.
- a noteworthy advance in cancer research
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include
- verb have as a part, be made up out of
- The list includes the names of many famous writers
- verb consider as part of something
- I include you in the list of culprits
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heraldic
- adjective satellite indicative of or announcing something to come
- the Beatles were heraldic of a new style of music
- adjective of or relating to heraldry
heraldist.
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dwarf
- noun a person who is markedly small
midget; nanus.
- noun a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure
gnome.
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sporting
- adjective satellite exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
sporty; clean; sportsmanlike.
- a clean fight
- a sporting solution of the disagreement
- sportsmanlike conduct
- verb wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
sport; feature; boast.
- she was sporting a new hat
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included
- adjective satellite enclosed in the same envelope or package
- verb have as a part, be made up out of
include.
- The list includes the names of many famous writers
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outstanding
- adjective satellite distinguished from others in excellence
- did outstanding work in human relations
- an outstanding war record
- adjective satellite having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
striking; salient; prominent; spectacular.
- an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own freedom
- a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book
- salient traits
- a spectacular rise in prices
- a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros in the center
- a striking resemblance between parent and child
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transcend
- verb be greater in scope or size than some standard
exceed; surpass.
- Their loyalty exceeds their national bonds
- verb be superior or better than some standard
exceed; top; overstep; go past; pass.
- She exceeded our expectations
- She topped her performance of last year
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athletic
- adjective relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
- adjective satellite vigorously active
gymnastic; acrobatic.
- an acrobatic dance
- an athletic child
- athletic playing
- gymnastic exercises
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earned
- adjective gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
- a well-earned reputation for honesty
- earned income
- an earned run in baseball
- verb earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
earn; bring in; clear; pull in; take in; gain; realise; realize; make.
- How much do you make a month in your new job?
- She earns a lot in her new job
- this merger brought in lots of money
- He clears $5,000 each month
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technological
- adjective satellite based in scientific and industrial progress
- a technological civilization
- adjective of or relating to a practical subject that is organized according to scientific principles
technical.
- technical college
- technological development
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overshadow
- verb be greater in significance than
eclipse; dominate.
- the tragedy overshadowed the couple's happiness
- verb make appear small by comparison
shadow; dwarf.
- This year's debt dwarfs that of last year
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artistic
- adjective relating to or characteristic of art or artists
- adjective satellite satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities
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gain
- noun a quantity that is added
addition; increase.
- there was an addition to property taxes this year
- they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks
- noun the advantageous quality of being beneficial
profit.
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pioneer
- noun someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
trailblazer; groundbreaker; innovator.
- noun one the first colonists or settlers in a new territory
- they went west as pioneers with only the possessions they could carry with them
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notwithstanding
- adverb despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
nonetheless; nevertheless; however; all the same; withal; even so; still; yet.
- although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it
- while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed
- he was a stern yet fair master
- granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go
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stupendous
- adjective satellite so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
colossal; prodigious.
- colossal crumbling ruins of an ancient temple
- has a colossal nerve
- a prodigious storm
- a stupendous field of grass
- stupendous demand
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attest
- verb provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
certify; demonstrate; evidence; manifest.
- His high fever attested to his illness
- The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication
- This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness
- verb authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity
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civilise
- verb teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment
educate; school; train; cultivate; civilize.
- Cultivate your musical taste
- Train your tastebuds
- She is well schooled in poetry
- verb raise from a barbaric to a civilized state
civilize.
- The wild child found wandering in the forest was gradually civilized
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credited
- adjective satellite (usually followed by `to') given credit for
- an invention credited to Edison
- verb give someone credit for something
credit.
- We credited her for saving our jobs
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laudable
- adjective satellite worthy of high praise
commendable; applaudable; praiseworthy.
- applaudable efforts to save the environment
- a commendable sense of purpose
- laudable motives of improving housing conditions
- a significant and praiseworthy increase in computer intelligence
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recorded
- adjective set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
- verb make a record of; set down in permanent form
record; put down; enter.
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during
In the time of; as long as the action or existence of; as, during life; during the space of a year.
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biotechnological
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outweigh
- verb be heavier than
- verb weigh more heavily
overbalance; outbalance; preponderate.
- these considerations outweigh our wishes
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accomplished
- adjective satellite highly skilled
complete.
- an accomplished pianist
- a complete musician
- verb put in effect
fulfil; execute; accomplish; carry out; carry through; action; fulfill.
- carry out a task
- execute the decision of the people
- He actioned the operation
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impressive
- adjective making a strong or vivid impression
- adjective satellite producing a strong effect
telling.
- gave an impressive performance as Othello
- a telling gesture
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extol
- verb praise, glorify, or honor
exalt; glorify; laud; proclaim.
- extol the virtues of one's children
- glorify one's spouse's cooking
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unheralded
- adjective satellite without warning or announcement
unannounced; unpredicted.
- they arrived unannounced
- a totally unheralded telegram that his daughter...died last night"- M.A.D.Howe
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commensurate
- adjective corresponding in size or degree or extent
- pay should be commensurate with the time worked
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scholarly
- adjective characteristic of scholars or scholarship
- scholarly pursuits
- a scholarly treatise
- a scholarly attitude
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wrought
- adjective satellite shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
molded; shaped.
- a shaped handgrip
- the molded steel plates
- the wrought silver bracelet
- verb exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
work.
- I will work hard to improve my grades
- she worked hard for better living conditions for the poor
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monumental
- adjective relating or belonging to or serving as a monument
- the use of the arch in monumental architecture
- monumental sculptures
- adjective satellite of outstanding significance
- Einstein's monumental contributions to physics
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highlight
- noun the most interesting or memorable part
high spot.
- the highlight of the tour was our visit to the Vatican
- noun an area of lightness in a picture
highlighting.
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equal
- noun a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
peer; compeer; match.
- verb be identical or equivalent to
be.
- One dollar equals 1,000 rubles these days!
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owe
- verb be obliged to pay or repay
- verb be indebted to, in an abstract or intellectual sense
- This new theory owes much to Einstein's Relativity Theory
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meritorious
- adjective satellite deserving reward or praise
meritable.
- a lifetime of meritorious service
- meritorious conduct
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chronicle
- noun a record or narrative description of past events
account; story; history.
- a history of France
- he gave an inaccurate account of the plot to kill the president
- the story of exposure to lead
- verb record in chronological order; make a historical record
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stunning
- adjective satellite commanding attention
arresting; sensational.
- an arresting drawing of people turning into animals
- a sensational concert--one never to be forgotten
- a stunning performance
- verb make senseless or dizzy by or as if by a blow
stun; stupefy.
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deserved
- adjective properly deserved
merited.
- verb be worthy or deserving
deserve; merit.
- You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done
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vaunt
- noun extravagant self-praise
- verb show off
blow; boast; gasconade; gas; brag; tout; swash; bluster; shoot a line.
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won
- noun the basic unit of money in South Korea
South Korean won.
- noun the basic unit of money in North Korea
North Korean won.
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fine
- noun money extracted as a penalty
amercement; mulct.
- verb issue a ticket or a fine to as a penalty
ticket.
- I was fined for parking on the wrong side of the street
- Move your car or else you will be ticketed!
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culminate
- verb end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage
climax.
- The meeting culminated in a tearful embrace
- verb bring to a head or to the highest point
- Seurat culminated pointillism
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commendable
- adjective satellite worthy of high praise
applaudable; praiseworthy; laudable.
- applaudable efforts to save the environment
- a commendable sense of purpose
- laudable motives of improving housing conditions
- a significant and praiseworthy increase in computer intelligence
- adverb in an admirable manner
admirably; laudably; praiseworthily.
- the children's responses were admirably normal
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vi
- noun the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
sixer; sestet; Captain Hicks; hexad; sise; six; sextet; half a dozen; 6; sextuplet.
- noun more than 130 southeastern Virgin Islands; a dependent territory of the United States
United States Virgin Islands; American Virgin Islands.
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milestone
- noun stone post at side of a road to show distances
milepost.
- noun a significant event in your life (or in a project)
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depend
- verb be contingent upon (something that is elided)
- verb have faith or confidence in
count; look; reckon; bet; calculate.
- you can count on me to help you any time
- Look to your friends for support
- You can bet on that!
- Depend on your family in times of crisis
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golfing
- noun playing golf
- he goes south every winter for the golfing
- verb play golf
golf.
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abroad
- adjective satellite in a foreign country
overseas.
- markets abroad
- overseas markets
- adverb to or in a foreign country
- they had never travelled abroad
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noteworthy
- adjective satellite worthy of notice
notable.
- a noteworthy advance in cancer research
- adjective satellite worthy of notice
remarkable.
- a noteworthy fact is that her students rarely complain
- a remarkable achievement
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undoubted
Not doubted; not called in question; indubitable; indisputable; as, undoubted proof; undoubted hero. --
Un*doubt"ed*ly, adv.
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reflect
- verb manifest or bring back
- This action reflects his true beliefs
- verb reflect deeply on a subject
ponder; ruminate; mull; muse; think over; contemplate; meditate; chew over; mull over; excogitate; speculate.
- I mulled over the events of the afternoon
- philosophers have speculated on the question of God for thousands of years
- The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate
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architectural
- adjective of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture
- architectural history
- architectural design
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rested
- adjective not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
- came back rested from her vacation
- verb not move; be in a resting position
rest.
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astounding
- adjective satellite bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
dumbfounding; dumfounding.
- verb affect with wonder
amaze; astonish; astound.
- Your ability to speak six languages amazes me!
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stem
- noun (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
root word; radical; theme; base; root.
- thematic vowels are part of the stem
- noun a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant or fungus or a plant part or plant organ
stalk.
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unparalleled
- adjective satellite radically distinctive and without equal
alone; unequaled; unequalled; unique.
- he is alone in the field of microbiology
- this theory is altogether alone in its penetration of the problem
- Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint
- craftsmen whose skill is unequaled
- unparalleled athletic ability
- a breakdown of law unparalleled in our history
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testify
- verb give testimony in a court of law
bear witness; attest; take the stand.
- verb provide evidence for
show; evidence; bear witness; prove.
- The blood test showed that he was the father
- Her behavior testified to her incompetence
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unsurpassable
- adjective satellite not to be exceeded
- unsurpassable skill
- unsurpassable standards of workmanship
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worthy
- noun an important, honorable person (word is often used humorously)
- he told his story to some conservative worthies
- local worthies rarely challenged the chief constable
- adjective having worth or merit or value; being honorable or admirable
- a worthy fellow
- a worthy cause
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creditable
- adjective satellite worthy of often limited commendation
- the student's effort on the essay--though not outstanding--was creditable
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surpassing
- adjective satellite exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence
transcendent.
- verb distinguish oneself
stand out; excel; surpass.
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tragicomic
- adjective of or relating to or characteristic of tragicomedy
- a playwright specializing in tragicomic drama
- adjective satellite manifesting both tragic and comic aspects
tragicomical.
- the tragicomic disparity...between's man's aspirations and his accomplishments"- B.R.Redman
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attribute
- noun a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
property; dimension.
- self-confidence is not an endearing property
- noun an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity
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superhuman
- adjective above or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance
- superhuman beings
- superhuman strength
- soldiers driven mad by superhuman misery
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presuppose
- verb take for granted or as a given; suppose beforehand
suppose.
- I presuppose that you have done your work
- verb require as a necessary antecedent or precondition
suppose.
- This step presupposes two prior ones
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depend
- verb be contingent upon (something that is elided)
- verb have faith or confidence in
count; look; reckon; bet; calculate.
- you can count on me to help you any time
- Look to your friends for support
- You can bet on that!
- Depend on your family in times of crisis
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warlike
- adjective satellite disposed to warfare or hard-line policies
militant; hawkish.
- militant nations
- hawkish congressman
- warlike policies
- adjective satellite suggesting war or military life
martial.
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heralded
- adjective satellite publicly announced
- the royal couple's much heralded world tour
- verb foreshadow or presage
herald; announce; foretell; harbinger; annunciate.
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result
- noun a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
effect; consequence; upshot; outcome; issue; event.
- the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise
- his decision had depressing consequences for business
- he acted very wise after the event
- noun a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem
answer; solvent; resolution; solution.
- they were trying to find a peaceful solution
- the answers were in the back of the book
- he computed the result to four decimal places
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lofty
- adjective satellite of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
idealistic; exalted; noble-minded; elevated; rarefied; rarified; grand; high-flown; high-minded; sublime.
- an exalted ideal
- argue in terms of high-flown ideals"- Oliver Franks
- a noble and lofty concept
- a grand purpose
- adjective satellite of imposing height; especially standing out above others
towering; soaring; eminent.
- an eminent peak
- lofty mountains
- the soaring spires of the cathedral
- towering icebergs
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culminate
- verb end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage
climax.
- The meeting culminated in a tearful embrace
- verb bring to a head or to the highest point
- Seurat culminated pointillism
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paved
- adjective covered with a firm surface
- verb cover with a material such as stone or concrete to make suitable for vehicle traffic
pave.
- pave the roads in the village
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seem
- verb give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
look; appear.
- She seems to be sleeping
- This appears to be a very difficult problem
- This project looks fishy
- They appeared like people who had not eaten or slept for a long time
- verb seem to be true, probable, or apparent
appear.
- It seems that he is very gifted
- It appears that the weather in California is very bad
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