Vocab Set 4

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aptitude

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aptitude (n) The ability to learn or understand something quickly; natural ability.

syn: tendency, ability

ant: inaptitudeaptitude

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conspicuous

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(adj) Easily seen; obvious.

Syn: noticeable, visible, obvious

Ant: hidden, invisible

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diminish

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(v) To make or become smaller or less.
Syn: reduce, decrease, lessen
Ant: extend, grow, enlarge, strengthen

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egregious

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(adj) Well beyond the bounds of what is right or proper.
syn: outrageous, extreme, scandalous
ant: mild, good, minor

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contort

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(v) To distort, disfigure, bend.
Syn: deform, bend, twist
Ant: straighten, smooth

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attentive

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(adj) Paying careful attention (to surroundings, a situation, a person's feelings, etc); considerate.
syn: aware, observant, watchful, considerate
ant: careless, unaware