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Construe (verb):
o Meaning: Interpret (a word or action) in a particular way.
o Example: From her arguments, I construe she wants to turn the world into a place
of chaos1.
2. Peruse (verb):
o Meaning: Read (something), typically thoroughly or carefully.
o Example: He carefully perused the dusty bookshelves of the forgotten library1.
3. Condone (verb):
o Meaning: Accept (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive).
o Example: For the last time, she condoned their egregious mistake1.
4. Latent (adjective):
o Meaning: (Of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest;
hidden or concealed.
o Example: There was a latent threat in his words1.
5. Acrimonious (adjective):
o Meaning: (Typically of speech or discussion) angry and bitter.
o Example: She rejected his offer with an acrimonious sneer1.
6. Indubitable (adjective):
o Meaning: Impossible to doubt; unquestionable.
o Example: His version of the account was indubitable1.
7. Propitious (adjective):
o Meaning: Giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable.
o Example: He received a propitious message1.
8. Tremulous (adjective):
o Meaning: a) Shaking or quivering slightly. b) Timid; nervous.
o Example: She was tremulous with fear1.
9. Masquerade (noun/verb):
o Noun: A false show or pretense.
o Verb: Pretend to be someone one is not.
o Example: The whole grand reception was a masquerade1.
10. Salient (adjective):
o Meaning: Most noticeable or important.
o Example: The nose was the most salient feature of his face
11. Construe (verb):
o Interpret
o Understand
o Decipher
o Read
o Analyze
12. Peruse (verb):
o Read
o Examine
o Study
o Scan
o Review
13. Condone (verb):
o Overlook
o Pardon
o Excuse
o Tolerate
o Forgive
14. Latent (adjective):
o Hidden
o Dormant
o Concealed
o Unexpressed
o Inactive
15. Acrimonious (adjective):
o Bitter
o Hostile
o Contentious
o Spiteful
o Irritated
16. Indubitable (adjective):
o Undeniable
o Unquestionable
o Incontestable
o Certain
o Infallible
17. Propitious (adjective):
o Favorable
o Auspicious
o Promising
o Fortunate
o Advantageous
18. Tremulous (adjective):
o Shaky
o Nervous
o Quivering
o Timid
o Apprehensive
19. Masquerade (noun/verb):
o Noun: Charade
o Noun: Pretense
o Verb: Pretend
o Verb: Disguise
o Verb: Act
20. Salient (adjective):
o Prominent
o Noticeable
o Striking
o Conspicuous
o Important

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