Vocabulary Adv. Set 4

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Purported

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(Adj) Claimed as true, though not proven. Ex- The escaped convict is purported to be in the Dallas area, though no one can be certain.

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Defer

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(Verb) To yield respectfully. Ex- When the time came to talk about the forensics of the case, the police would defer to the scientists, who were more knowledgeable in the subject matter.

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Inference

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(Noun) A conclusion drawn based on clues. Ex- One glance at the swirling clouds allowed Bethany to make an inference that a tornado was forming.

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Comportment

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(Noun) Behaviour; the way one conducts oneself. Ex- The candidate had the comportment of a natural leader, and thus received many votes.

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Viaduct

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(Noun) A bridge that carries a road or railroad. Ex- The view from the train atop the viaduct offered spectacular views of the valley.

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Obviate

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(Verb) To make unnecessary; prevent. Ex- An airbag can obviate serious injury in the case of an automobile accident.

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Deviate

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(Verb) To change direction from a set course. Ex- The sudden storm caused the ship to deviate from its original path.

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Impervious

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(Adj) Not affected or influenced by something. Ex- The singer was impervious to critics, and he continued to make the music he preferred.

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Deference

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(Noun) Respectful submission to another's opinion. Ex- The subjects were expected to show deference to their king and queen.

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Confer

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(Verb) To consult or share ideas with someone. Ex- The student council met to confer and decide on a homecoming theme.