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Anomaly (n.)
✓✓ something that is unusual or unexpected
The student's poor performance on the latest test
was an anomaly since she had precious earned
excellent grades.
Equivocal (adj.)
✓✓ not easily understood or explained
Politicians have been known to provide equivocal
answers to reporters' questions.
Lucid (adj.)
✓✓ very clear and easy to understand
The lecture was lucid and straightforward, allowing
the students to fully grasp the concepts presented.
,Precipitate (vb.)
✓✓ to cause (something) to happen quickly or
suddenly
Unforeseen costs can precipitate a budget crisis.
Assuage (vb.)
✓✓ to make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
A massage can assuage the soreness in your
muscles.
Erudite (adj.)
✓✓ having or showing great knowledge or learning
High school students can often struggle with novels
that are more erudite than they are entertaining.
Opaque (adj.)
✓✓ not able to be seen through; not easily
understood
, Medical jargon includes many opaque terms.
Prodigal (adj.)
✓✓ wastefully extravagant
The prodigal prince bought lavish gifts and planned
expensive events.
Enigma (n.)
✓✓ a person or thing that is mysterious, puling, or
difficult to understand
Scientists continue to research cancer to solve the
enigma of its primary cause, which will hopefully lead to a
cure.zz
Fervid (adj.)
✓✓ intensely enthusiastic or passionate