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Delve into the depths of language with this comprehensive guide to expanding your vocabulary. Learn about anomalies, flagrant violations, and ways to disperse confusion while avoiding undermining your linguistic prowess. With thorough explanations and examples, this resource will help you develop a more nuanced understanding of words and their usage.
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Anomaly – Noun • Irregularity • An anomaly in a person’s heartbeat should be investigated by a physician.
Comprehensive - ADJ • Thorough; inclusive • A good dictionary must have a comprehensive list of the words used in a language.
Disperse - Verb • Scatter • Tear gas was used to disperse the large crowd of angry protesters that had gathered outside the government offices.
Flagrant - ADJ • Conspicuously wicked; blatant; outrageous • In a flagrant violation of the school dress code, Sally wore a halter-top to school yesterday.
Linger – Verb • Loiter or dawdle; continue or persist • After the funeral, the old woman lingered a while at her husband’s grave, recalling their long life.
Undermine – Verb • Weaken; sap • It’s very important that a teacher’s authority over his or her class not be undermined.