Build contextual inference skills with 20 intermediate-level words, featuring definitions, example sentences, and etymology hints.
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Ambiguous
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Open to more than one interpretation; unclear or inexact. Example: The politician's ambiguous response left voters unsure about his actual position on the issue. Etymology: From Latin 'amb-' (both) + 'agere' (to drive), suggesting going in two directions at once.
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Scrutinize
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To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly. *Example:* The detective will **scrutinize** the evidence looking for fingerprints. *Etymology:* From Latin *scrutari* (“to search, rummage”), related to *scruta* (“trash/rags”), originally meaning to search through trash or rummage carefully.
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Vindicate
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To clear of blame or suspicion; to justify or prove right. Example: New DNA evidence vindicated the prisoner after twenty years of wrongful incarceration. Etymology: From Latin 'vim' (force) + 'dicare' (to proclaim), meaning to claim forcefully.
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Pragmatic
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Dealing with things sensibly and realistically rather than theoretically. Example: Her pragmatic approach to budget cuts focused on preserving essential services rather than protecting pet projects. Etymology: From Greek 'pragmatikos' (relating to fact), from 'pragma' (deed, act).
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Resilient
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Able to recover quickly from difficulties; tough and adaptable. Example: Despite losing everything in the flood, the resilient community rebuilt their homes within a year. Etymology: From Latin 'resilire' (to jump back, rebound), from 're-' (back) + 'salire' (to leap).
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