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"Prescribe" (verb): "Prescribe" means to recommend or order the use of a particular treatment,
medication, or course of action, often by a medical professional or an authority figure.

Example: The doctor will prescribe antibiotics to treat the infection.

2. "Proscribed" (verb): "Proscribed" means to forbid, ban, or make something illegal or unacceptable by
law, rule, or authority.

Example: The government proscribed the use of certain chemicals due to environmental concerns.

1. "Ingenious" (adjective): "Ingenious" describes someone or something that is clever, creative, and
inventive in a way that shows intelligence and resourcefulness.

Example: Her ingenious solution to the problem saved the company a lot of time and money.

2. "Ingenuous" (adjective): "Ingenuous" describes someone who is innocent, straightforward, and open
in their actions, thoughts, or demeanor. It can also imply a lack of deception or artifice.

Example: His ingenuous honesty made it easy for people to trust him.

1. "Pendant" (noun): A "pendant" is a piece of jewelry that typically hangs from a chain around the
neck. It can be in various shapes and sizes, often featuring decorative or meaningful designs.

Example: She wore a beautiful diamond pendant around her neck.

2. "Pendent" (adjective): "Pendent" is used to describe something that is hanging or suspended, often
in a way that is not firmly attached and can sway or dangle.

Example: The pendent chandelier swayed gently in the breeze.

A "stimulant" is a substance or agent that increases physiological or nervous system activity, often
leading to heightened alertness, energy, or arousal. Common examples include caffeine and certain
medications.

A "stimulus" is something that triggers a response or reaction, whether physical, emotional, or


psychological. It can be an event, situation, or object that elicits a specific reaction.

1. "The strong coffee served as a powerful stimulant, keeping him awake during the long night of
studying."

2. "The unexpected praise from her boss acted as a positive stimulus, motivating her to work even
harder."
3. "Exercise can serve as a natural stimulant, releasing endorphins that boost mood and energy levels."

4. "In the experiment, the researchers presented a visual stimulus to measure participants' reaction
times."

1. "Spacious" (adjective): "Spacious" describes something that has a lot of space, roomy, or ample in
size. It implies that there is plenty of physical area or capacity.

Example: The living room in their new house was incredibly spacious, with plenty of room for furniture
and activities.

2. "Specious" (adjective): "Specious" describes something that appears to be true or reasonable on the
surface but is actually misleading, deceptive, or false. It often implies that something is designed to be
misleading.

Example: The salesman's specious claims about the product's miraculous benefits were later revealed
to be untrue.

1. "Sanguine" (adjective): "Sanguine" describes a person who is optimistic, cheerful, and hopeful,
especially in challenging situations.

Example: Despite the difficulties, he remained sanguine about the company's future.

2. "Sanguinary" (adjective): "Sanguinary" is used to describe something that is characterized by


bloodshed, violence, or extreme brutality.

Example: The sanguinary conflict resulted in a high number of casualties.

1. **Mendacity** (noun): "Mendacity" refers to the quality of being untruthful or deceitful. It is the
tendency to lie or tell falsehoods.

- Example: Her constant mendacity eventually eroded the trust others had in her.

2. **Mendicity** (noun): "Mendicity" is the act or condition of begging or seeking alms, often
associated with individuals who are homeless or impoverished.

- Example: The city's park had become a center of mendicity, with many homeless individuals seeking
assistance from passersby.

1. **Depositary** (noun): A "depositary" is a person or entity that receives and holds something in
custody or safekeeping, often for a specific purpose or on behalf of others. It can also refer to a place
where something is deposited.
- Example 1: The bank acted as the depositary for their valuable documents.

- Example 2: The museum served as the depositary of the rare artifacts.

2. **Depository** (noun): A "depository" is a place or institution where things are deposited, stored, or
kept for safekeeping, typically in a more general sense.

- Example 1: The library is a depository of knowledge, housing countless books and documents.

- Example 2: The company uses a depository to store its important financial records.

1. **Womanly** (adjective): "Womanly" is a positive and typically neutral term used to describe
qualities or characteristics that are traditionally associated with women. It often implies traits such as
maturity, grace, and dignity.

- Example: Her womanly wisdom and nurturing nature made her a beloved figure in the community.

2. **Womanish** (adjective): "Womanish" can have a more negative or derogatory connotation. It is


used to describe someone, typically a man, who displays behaviors or characteristics that are considered
effeminate or lacking in strength or maturity, often in a way that is seen as undesirable or weak.

- Example: Some people unfairly criticized his gentle and sensitive demeanor as womanish.

1. **Reverend** (noun or adjective): "Reverend" is a title or form of address used for certain clergy
members, such as ministers, priests, or pastors. It is a respectful title given to those in religious
positions.

- Example: The Reverend Smith delivered a heartfelt sermon at the church.

2. **Reverent** (adjective): "Reverent" describes a deep and respectful attitude or behavior towards
something sacred, divine, or worthy of admiration. It is not a title but rather an expression of respect.

- Example: The congregation listened in reverent silence during the religious ceremony.

- Persecute: To subject someone to harassment, punishment, or ill-treatment, typically due to their


beliefs, race, religion, or other characteristics.

- Prosecute: To initiate legal proceedings against someone, usually in a court of law, to hold them
accountable for a crime or wrongdoing.

Sentence: The government decided to prosecute the individuals who were found to persecute members
of the minority community, ensuring justice for the victims.

1. The authoritarian regime in that country continues to persecute political activists who dare to voice
dissenting opinions.
2. The district attorney is determined to prosecute the suspect for their involvement in the recent
robbery, gathering evidence to build a strong case.

- Eminent: This word refers to someone or something that is prominent, distinguished, or highly
respected in a particular field or society. For example, an eminent scientist is a highly respected and
notable figure in the field of science.

- Imminent: Imminent is used to describe something that is about to happen or occur very soon, often
with a sense of urgency or inevitability. For instance, if a storm is approaching and the sky is darkening,
you might say that a thunderstorm is imminent.

Elusive:

Meaning: Something that is difficult to find, capture, understand, or achieve. It suggests that the subject
is elusive because it is evasive, fleeting, or hard to pin down.

Example 1: The elusive thief managed to escape from the police yet again, leaving no trace behind

Illusive:

Meaning: Something that is deceptive or misleading, often creating a false impression or illusion. It
implies that the subject appears to be one thing but is actually something else.

Example 1: The oasis in the distance turned out to be illusive; it was just a trick of the light, and there
was no water there.

Corporal:

Meaning: "Corporal" typically refers to something related to the human body or physical punishment,
especially in a military context.

Example Sentence: The corporal instructed the soldiers in proper physical conditioning exercises to keep
them in top shape.

Corporeal:

Meaning: "Corporeal" pertains to anything that has a physical or bodily form, contrasting with the
spiritual or immaterial.

Example Sentence: In the realm of philosophy, some argue that consciousness is inherently tied to the
corporeal nature of the body, while others explore the idea of consciousness existing independently of
the corporeal world.
1. Corps:

Meaning: A "corps" (pronounced like "core") refers to a group or organization, typically within a
military context. It can also be used more broadly to describe a group of people with a common purpose
or function.

Example sentence: The Marine Corps is known for its discipline and commitment to service.

2. Corpse:

Meaning: A "corpse" (pronounced like "kawrps") is the lifeless body of a deceased person.

Example sentence: The detective carefully examined the crime scene, where the lifeless corpse of the
victim lay on the floor.

3. Combined sentence:

The elite special forces unit, often referred to as the "Green Berets," is part of the United States Army
Special Forces Corps. When they received a distress call, they arrived at the scene to find a gruesome
sight: a corpse hidden in the dense forest.

1. Proceed:

Meaning: "Proceed" means to continue or move forward, often in a planned or orderly manner. It
implies taking action or progressing from one point to another.

Example sentence: After the safety briefing, the hikers were ready to proceed with their trek up the
mountain.

2. Precede:

Meaning: "Precede" means to come before in time or order, to go ahead of, or to be earlier in
sequence or occurrence.

Example sentence: The opening remarks will precede the main presentation at the conference.

Combined sentence:

The conference organizers decided that the opening keynote speech would precede the panel
discussions, and once the keynote was finished, they would proceed with the scheduled program.

1. **Agitate** (verb):

- **Meaning**: To disturb, stir up, or cause restlessness or unease, often as a result of strong
emotions, opinions, or actions.
2. **Cogitate** (verb):

- **Meaning**: To think deeply or carefully about something, to ponder or reflect on a subject.

**Sentence using "Agitate"**:

The controversial decision by the government to cut funding for public schools agitated parents and
teachers alike, leading to widespread protests and calls for reconsideration.

**Sentence using "Cogitate"**:

After hours of trying to solve the complex math problem, John sat down to cogitate on different
approaches, hoping to find a creative solution before the deadline.

- **Enviable**: "Enviable" is an adjective that describes something that is desirable or worthy of being
admired or coveted by others. It typically implies that the object or quality in question is something that
many people would like to have or experience.

**Sentence**: Sarah's enviable collection of vintage cars made her the envy of all her friends, who
couldn't help but wish they had such a remarkable assortment of automobiles.

- **Envious**: "Envious" is also an adjective, but it describes a feeling of jealousy or resentment


towards someone else's possessions, qualities, or achievements. When someone is envious, they covet
or desire what someone else has.

**Sentence**: Despite her own success, Jane couldn't help but feel envious of her coworker's
promotion, as she had been working just as hard for it and felt she deserved it just as much.

Allude : to speak of or mention something or someone in an indirect way .

In her speech, the politician carefully alluded to the economic challenges facing the
nation, without explicitly mentioning the recent recession, in order to avoid causing
unnecessary alarm among the audience.

Elude : to avoid or escape someone or something by being quick , skillful or clever.

Despite his best efforts, the clever and elusive fox continued to elude the hunters as it darted through
the dense forest, leaving them frustrated and empty-handed.

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