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"Apprehensive"- http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apprehensive
Definition- afraid that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen
Sentence- She was apprehensive about the whole thing
Original sentence- She was apprehensive to join her friends at the edge of the cliff because of the fear of falling.
Definition- afraid that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen
Sentence- She was apprehensive about the whole thing
Original sentence- She was apprehensive to join her friends at the edge of the cliff because of the fear of falling.
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Deride - http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deride
Definition: to subject to usually bitter or contemptuous ridicule
Sentence: My brothers derided our efforts, but were forced to eat their words when we won first place.
Original Sentence: My friend is a sore loser, always deriding failures in a way that peers should not.
Definition: to subject to usually bitter or contemptuous ridicule
Sentence: My brothers derided our efforts, but were forced to eat their words when we won first place.
Original Sentence: My friend is a sore loser, always deriding failures in a way that peers should not.
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Dilapidated - http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dilapidated
Definition: (of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.
Sentence: A dilapidated car that had seen better days
Original Sentence: The house was so dilapidated because the owner never cared for it.
Definition: (of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.
Sentence: A dilapidated car that had seen better days
Original Sentence: The house was so dilapidated because the owner never cared for it.
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Frivolous - http://www.thefreedictionary.com/frivolous
Definition: Not having any serious purpose or value
Sentence: Rules to stop frivolous lawsuits
Original Sentence: Alexis went on a frivolous shopping spree.
Definition: Not having any serious purpose or value
Sentence: Rules to stop frivolous lawsuits
Original Sentence: Alexis went on a frivolous shopping spree.
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Ostentatious- http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ostentatious
Definition: marked by or fond of some conspicuous or vainglorious and sometimes pretentious display
Sentence: The stranger flaunted his wealth ostentatiously throughout the evening.
Original sentence: Richie does not like to be ostentatious about his wealth.
Definition: marked by or fond of some conspicuous or vainglorious and sometimes pretentious display
Sentence: The stranger flaunted his wealth ostentatiously throughout the evening.
Original sentence: Richie does not like to be ostentatious about his wealth.
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Quirky - http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quirky
Definition - different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
Sentence - He was a scientist with a brilliant mind and a quirky sense of humor.
Original Sentence - Mr. Weissner has a very quirky way of thinking.
Definition - different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
Sentence - He was a scientist with a brilliant mind and a quirky sense of humor.
Original Sentence - Mr. Weissner has a very quirky way of thinking.
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Salient - http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/salient
Definition - something (as a promontory) that projects outward or upward from its surroundings; especially : an outwardly projecting part of a fortification, trench system, or line of defense
Sentence - It's a salient feature of modern media that being thought to be popular can make you more popular.
Original Sentence - It's a salient thought of many people that once poor, always poor.
Definition - something (as a promontory) that projects outward or upward from its surroundings; especially : an outwardly projecting part of a fortification, trench system, or line of defense
Sentence - It's a salient feature of modern media that being thought to be popular can make you more popular.
Original Sentence - It's a salient thought of many people that once poor, always poor.
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Trenchant - http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dilapidated
Definition: Vigorously and effective and articulate
Sentence: Trenchant critique, and made a big splash.
Original Sentence: Evans speech left an trenchant impact on the audience.
Definition: Vigorously and effective and articulate
Sentence: Trenchant critique, and made a big splash.
Original Sentence: Evans speech left an trenchant impact on the audience.
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Vanguard - http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vanguard
Definiton - the group of people who are the leaders of an action or movement in society, politics, art, etc.
Sentence - At this Congress is represented the vanguard, ready for battle, of workers from all over the world.
Original Sentence -Martin Luther King Jr. represented the vanguard for the civil rights moments.
Definiton - the group of people who are the leaders of an action or movement in society, politics, art, etc.
Sentence - At this Congress is represented the vanguard, ready for battle, of workers from all over the world.
Original Sentence -Martin Luther King Jr. represented the vanguard for the civil rights moments.
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Verve - http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/verve
Definition: The spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance
Sentence: Kollo sings with supreme verve and flexibility
Original Sentence: He finished the dance with verve.
Definition: The spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance
Sentence: Kollo sings with supreme verve and flexibility
Original Sentence: He finished the dance with verve.