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There is, Richard says, a _________ but no less powerful influence at work too.
subtler
sutler
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From the basic knots through to pulley systems and ________ rescue.
crevice
crevasse
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It was a ______ experience for them to be in the minority.
salutary
salubrious
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Salutary (Adj) means: Having a good effect on someone or something because a salutary experience cause improvement in someone’s behavior or character. A salutary experience is good for us even though it may seem unpleasant or difficult at first. Synonyms of “Salutary” are: Beneficial, useful, valuable, helpful, profitable, practical, good, advantageous, etc. Whereas, “Salubrious” (Adj) means: Health-giving or clean and healthy. If a place is salubrious, it means it is healthy and pleasant. Synonyms of “Salubrious” are: Healthful, salutary, invigorative, invigorating, wholesome, healthy, etc.
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Her aristocratic ________ and smart clothes singled her out.
mean
mien
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Mean (Verb) means: To express or represent something such as an idea, thought, or fact, which one has in the mind as a purpose. Whereas, “Mien” (Noun) means: A person’s appearance, especially the typical expression on their face. Mien is the general appearance and manner of someone, especially the expression on their face, which shows what they are feeling or thinking.
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The exercise enthusiast was filled with a ________ for working out that could only be filled by going to the gym every day.
voracity
veracity
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Voracity (Noun) means: Excessive desire to eat or an excessive desire to store or have a lot of something. Whereas, “Veracity” (Noun) means: The quality of being true, honest, accurate or the habit of telling the truth.
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You know how everyone ________ surprise when you tell them how old ill, tired etc.
fain
feign
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Fain (Adv) means: The word describe the manner in which someone Gladly or Willingly does something. Voluntarily, first, preferably, rather, readily, soon, or willingly. (We use the word with “Would”) Whereas, Feign (Verb) means: To pretend or imitate. In simple words, if somebody feigns a particular feeling, behavior, attitude, or physical condition, it means they try to make others think that they have it or experiencing it; however, they don’t have it in real; they only make up a false story or act fictitiously to pretend a false appearance. Synonyms of “Feign” are: Pretend, dissemble, act, affect, assume, bluff, counterfeit, fake, profess, put on, sham, simulate, etc. Hence, the correct answer is “Feign”.
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I take it as a __________ when people say I look like my father.
compliment
complement
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Compliment (Noun) means: A remark that expresses approval, admiration or respect. In simple words, a compliment is a polite remark, which we say to somebody to show that we like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done or said. Whereas, “Complement” (Verb + Noun) means: To make something else seems better or more attractive when combining with it. In simple words, If one thing complements another, it goes well with the other thing and makes its good qualities more noticeable.
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I have frequently been squeezed into the ________ by car drivers who think that two wheels plus four, will fit.
curb
kerb
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The small ______ on her forehead distinguishes her from her twin sister.
moat
mote
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Moat (Noun) means: A deep, wide channel that was dug around a castle and usually filled with water. Whereas, “Mote” (Noun) means: A small particle of dust, which is impossible to see.
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He smiled and some of his natural ________ melted.
retenue
retinue
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