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 Disparate - essentially different in kind; not able to be
compared. Contrasting, different

 Pluralistic - relating to or advocating a system in which

two or more states, groups, principles, sources of
authority, etc., coexist.
"a multicultural pluralistic society where people's values are
respected“

 Diversity - the state of being diverse; variety.

"there was considerable diversity in the style of the reports“
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 Discordant – disagreement
used to describe something that is not in agreement with something else:
“Discordant opinions prevail even among good judges.”
to look or sound different or wrong compared with everything else:
“The contemporary dialogue struck a slightly discordant note.”

 Interwoven – blend closely

 Coalescing - come together to form one mass or whole.

"the puddles had coalesced into shallow streams"
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 Think of some examples ….
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 distant: stand “apart”
 dissimilar: “apart” from being similar.
 distract: draw “apart”
 disrupt: burst “apart”
 disorder: “apart” from orderliness.
 disquiet: “apart” from quiet.
 disappear: “apart” from being present.
 Authors Style
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 Using Vivid Language
 Strong precise words
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 Bemoan: express discontent or sorrow over
(something).
= mourn
 Splintered
= cracked, split
 Vanilla pudding
= boring
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