Vocabulary List

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Word: Abate

Meaning: To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity.


Example: The storm finally began to abate, allowing the rescue teams to proceed.

Word: Benevolent
Meaning: Well-meaning and kindly.
Example: She was known for her benevolent nature, always volunteering her time to
help those in need.

Word: Cacophony
Meaning: A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example: The cacophony of honking horns and shouting pedestrians filled the busy
streets.

Word: Debilitate
Meaning: To make (someone) weak and infirm.
Example: The illness had debilitated him to the point where he could barely walk.

Word: Ebullient
Meaning: Cheerful and full of energy.
Example: Her ebullient personality made her the life of the party.

Word: Facetious
Meaning: Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor.
Example: His facetious remarks during the serious meeting were not well received.

Word: Garrulous
Meaning: Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
Example: The garrulous man at the coffee shop talked endlessly about his pets.

Word: Hapless
Meaning: Unfortunate or unlucky.
Example: The hapless traveler missed his flight due to a traffic jam.

Word: Ineffable
Meaning: Too great or extreme to be expressed in words.
Example: The beauty of the sunset was ineffable, leaving us speechless.

Word: Juxtaposition
Meaning: The fact of two things being seen or placed close together for contrasting
effect.
Example: The juxtaposition of the modern skyscraper next to the ancient temple was
striking.

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