1. Analogous: Similar in function but not in origin or structure.
    • Example: “The wings of a bird and the fins of a whale are analogous structures.”
  2. Ambiguous: Open to more than one interpretation; unclear or inexact.
    • Example: “Her instructions were ambiguous, leaving us unsure of what to do.”
  3. Aspire: To have a strong desire or hope to achieve something.
    • Example: “She aspires to become a doctor and help underserved communities.”
  4. Circumvent: To find a way around an obstacle; to bypass.
    • Example: “They circumvented the regulations by taking a different route.”
  5. Debilitate: To weaken someone physically or mentally.
    • Example: “The illness debilitated him, leaving him unable to work.”
  6. Eloquent: Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.
    • Example: “His eloquent speech moved the audience to tears.”
  7. Inadvertent: Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning.
    • Example: “The damage to the painting was inadvertent, caused by a falling object.”
  8. Inevitable: Certain to happen; unavoidable.
    • Example: “Change is inevitable, and we must learn to adapt.”
  9. Meticulous: Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
    • Example: “She did a meticulous job of organizing the files.”
  10. Mitigate: To make less severe, serious, or painful.
    • Example: “Planting trees can help mitigate the effects of climate change.”
  11. Accord (noun): There was a remarkable accord among the committee members on the new policy.
  12. Belligerent (adjective): The belligerent crowd refused to disperse despite repeated warnings.
  13. Cacophony (noun): The classroom was filled with a deafening cacophony of voices before the teacher arrived.
  14. Debilitate (verb): The illness began to debilitate his strength, making daily tasks difficult.
  15. Ephemeral (adjective): His fame in the music industry was ephemeral, lasting only a few months.
  16. Felicitous (adjective): Her felicitous choice of words eased the tension in the room.
  17. Garrulous (adjective): The garrulous old man loved to share stories of his youth.
  18. Hapless (adjective): The hapless traveler lost his way in the unfamiliar city.
  19. Impervious (adjective): Her confidence was impervious to criticism from others.
  20. Juxtapose (verb): The artist decided to juxtapose light and dark colors in her painting.
  21. Knell (noun): The sound of the church bells served as a solemn knell for the departed soul.
  22. Languid (adjective): The hot weather made everyone feel languid and sluggish.
  23. Mellifluous (adjective): The singer’s mellifluous voice captivated the audience.
  24. Nadir (noun): His resignation marked the nadir of his career in politics.
  25. Obfuscate (verb): The politician tried to obfuscate the issue with confusing statements.
  26. Pernicious (adjective): The pernicious effects of smoking are well-documented.
  27. Quintessential (adjective): Paris is often seen as the quintessential city of romance.
  28. Reticent (adjective): She was reticent about discussing her personal life with colleagues.
  29. Sycophant (noun): The CEO surrounded herself with sycophants who always praised her decisions.
  30. Tantamount (adjective): His actions were tantamount to admitting guilt.

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