Flashcard #20

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spurious

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false, not genuine

Sentence: The spurious claim was quickly debunked by experts.

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straightforward

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direct, clear, unambiguous

Sentence: His straightforward approach to solving problems made him a great leader.

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subjective

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not objective, personal

Sentence: The review was highly subjective, focusing more on personal taste than on the quality of the product.

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subvert

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to undermine or corrupt

Sentence: Their efforts to subvert the government were met with swift resistance.

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superficial

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limited to surface, shallow, not profound

Sentence: The superficial nature of their conversation made it hard to connect on a deeper level.

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supplant

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to replace, supersede

• Sentence: The new technology began to supplant older methods of communication.

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suppress

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to subdue, restrain, keep back

Sentence: She tried to suppress her excitement about the upcoming trip.

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surfeit

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excess, too great a supply

Sentence: The party had a surfeit of food, leaving much of it uneaten.

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susceptible

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easily affected or emotionally moved

Sentence: He was susceptible to the persuasive arguments of his peers.

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sustain

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to keep up, maintain

Sentence: The team worked hard to sustain their lead in the final minutes of the game.