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Arduous-http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arduous?show=0&t=1389648193
Definition: very difficult.
Sentence: He went through a long and arduous training program.
Original Sentence: After his dad died he went through a sad and arduous time.
Definition: very difficult.
Sentence: He went through a long and arduous training program.
Original Sentence: After his dad died he went through a sad and arduous time.
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Eschew: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eschew
Definition:to avoid (something) especially because you do not think it is right, proper, etc.
Sentence:They now eschew the violence of their past.
Original Sentence: Jim eschew his responsibility's and went out with his friends instead of cleaning his room.
Definition:to avoid (something) especially because you do not think it is right, proper, etc.
Sentence:They now eschew the violence of their past.
Original Sentence: Jim eschew his responsibility's and went out with his friends instead of cleaning his room.
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Estrange- http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/estrange
Definition: to cause someone to no longer be friendly or close to another person or group
Sentence: She estranged several of her coworkers when she let her promotion go to her head.
Original Sentence: He has estranged many of his friends because he was always with his new girlfriend.
Definition: to cause someone to no longer be friendly or close to another person or group
Sentence: She estranged several of her coworkers when she let her promotion go to her head.
Original Sentence: He has estranged many of his friends because he was always with his new girlfriend.
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Gregarious- http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gregarious
Definition: Enjoying the company of other people
Sentence: The gregarious child ran up to every person on the playground and wanted to be their friend.
Original Sentence: The couple was very gregarious, going out with their friends whenever they could.
Definition: Enjoying the company of other people
Sentence: The gregarious child ran up to every person on the playground and wanted to be their friend.
Original Sentence: The couple was very gregarious, going out with their friends whenever they could.
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Impasse-http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impasse
Definition: a situation in which no progress seems possible.
Sentence: She had reached an impasse in her career.
Original Sentence: Steve's GPS wasn't working and stopped at an impasse in the road
Definition: a situation in which no progress seems possible.
Sentence: She had reached an impasse in her career.
Original Sentence: Steve's GPS wasn't working and stopped at an impasse in the road
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Impetus- http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impetus
Definition: a driving force; impulse; motivation
Sentence: His discoveries have given impetus to further research.
Original Sentence: He passed the test and was given impetus to pass the class.
Definition: a driving force; impulse; motivation
Sentence: His discoveries have given impetus to further research.
Original Sentence: He passed the test and was given impetus to pass the class.
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Litany- http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/litany
Definition: a long list of complaints, problems, etc.
Sentence: He has a litany of grievances against his former employer.
Original Sentence: She missed class often because of her litany of medical issues.
Definition: a long list of complaints, problems, etc.
Sentence: He has a litany of grievances against his former employer.
Original Sentence: She missed class often because of her litany of medical issues.
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Posthumous- http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/posthumous
Definition: following or occurring after death
Sentence: She received a posthumous award for her life of philanthropy
Original Sentence: This is a posthumous portrait of the president, painted in 1951.
Definition: following or occurring after death
Sentence: She received a posthumous award for her life of philanthropy
Original Sentence: This is a posthumous portrait of the president, painted in 1951.
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Preclude- http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/preclude
Definition: to make (something) impossible; to prevent (something) from happening
Sentence: Bad weather precluded any further attempts to reach the summit.
Original Sentence: The flat tire precluded his chances of making it to the meeting on time.
Definition: to make (something) impossible; to prevent (something) from happening
Sentence: Bad weather precluded any further attempts to reach the summit.
Original Sentence: The flat tire precluded his chances of making it to the meeting on time.
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Pristine- http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pristine
Definition: in perfect condition; completely clean, fresh, neat, etc.
Sentence: My office is a mess but her office is always pristine.
Original Sentence: His comic book collection was in pristine condition.
Definition: in perfect condition; completely clean, fresh, neat, etc.
Sentence: My office is a mess but her office is always pristine.
Original Sentence: His comic book collection was in pristine condition.