Vocabulary in Context

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What does 'abdicate' mean?

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to give up or resign from a position of power or responsibility.

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What does 'inundate' mean?

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to overwhelm with things to be done.

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What does 'abate' mean?

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to become less intense or widespread.

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What does 'mandate' mean?

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an official order to do something.

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What does 'acrid' mean?

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having a strong, unpleasant taste or smell.

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What is the meaning of 'context'?

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the circumstances or setting surrounding a word or event that help clarify its meaning.

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What does 'vocabulary' refer to?

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the set of words known and used by a person or group.

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What does 'synonym' mean?

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a word that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.

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What does 'antonym' mean?

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a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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What is a 'figurative' meaning?

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a meaning that is not literal, often used to convey a particular idea or feeling.