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5 Minutes, 5 Words - #161

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Exonerate /ɪɡˈzɒnəreɪt/ (v.) - (of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing.

The investigating board exonerated Vanessa after she was accused of cheating during a running race by a rival's coach.

Contumacious /ˌkɒntjʊˈmeɪʃəs/ (adj.) - (especially of a defendant's behaviour) stubbornly or wilfully disobedient to authority.

Mark was contumacious in co-operating with the police after being accused of stealing $50,000 from his employer's house.

Ignominious /ˌɪɡnəʊˈmɪnɪəs/ (adj.) - deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.

The teenagers' terribly immature behavior was ignominious to their families.

Perfunctory /pəˈfʌŋktəri/ (adj.) - (of an action) carried out without real interest, feeling, or effort.

Maya attended the event as a perfunctory obligation.

Sagacious /səˈɡeɪʃəs/ (adj.) - having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement; wise or shrewd.

The sagacious hiking leader sensed danger in the journey ahead and turned everyone back to their starting point, saving everyone from a deadly landslide that occurred an hour later.

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5 Minutes, 5 Words - #173

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Acrimony /ˈækrɪməni/ (n.) - bitterness or ill feeling.

The acrimony that led the debate into chaos still remains unsolved.

Acumen /əˈkjuːmɛn/ (n.) - the ability to make good judgements and take quick decisions.

Iris will be the leader of this project - her acumen was made for the business world.

Arrogate /ˈærəʊɡeɪt/ (v.) - take or claim (something) without justification.

Richard's farmland was arrogated by his scheming rival.

Impervious /ɪmˈpɜːviəs/ (adj.) - unable to be affected by.

Mrs. Wick is the epitome of resilience, with her determination impervious to any challenge that approaches her.

Implacable /ɪmˈplækəbᵊl/ (adj.) - unable to be appeased or placated.

The customers were implacable despite the best efforts of the restaurant management.

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5 Minutes, 5 Words - #176

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Discursive /dɪsˈkɜːsɪv/ (adj.) - digressing from subject to subject.

Rachel's speech was discursive, making it difficult for her audience to grasp the message behind it.

Dissemble /dɪˈsɛmbᵊl/ (v.) - conceal or disguise one's true feelings or beliefs.

Cara's dissembled her bitterness over Laurie getting together with Derek with a fake smile.

Effulgent* /ɛˈfʌlʤənt/ (adj.) - shining brightly; radiant.

The effulgent stars scattered across the navy-blue sky were a beautiful sight to enjoy.

Exculpate** /ˈɛkskʌlpeɪt/ (v.) - show or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing.

Becky was allowed to commence her duties as committee president again after she was exculpated from the false accusations pinned against her by her rivals.

Jubilant /ˈʤuːbɪlənt/ (adj.) - feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.

Jubilant yet humble, the Pink Ponies team lifted their first prize trophy.

*Used in literary settings.

**Used in formal settings.

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5 Minutes, 5 Words - #175

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Ingenuous /ɪnˈʤɛnjuəs/ (adj.) - (of a person or action) innocent and unsuspecting.

The baby's ingenuous eyes melted my heart.

Iniquity /ɪˈnɪkwəti/ (n.) - immoral or grossly unfair behaviour.

The principal rightfully dismissed Larry and Mike for the iniquity they had committed.

Nascent /ˈnæsnt/ (adj.) - (especially of a process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.

The nascent Onion Club already has many investors interested in it.

Manifold* /ˈmænɪfəʊld/ (adj.) - many and various.

The committee understands that their risky decision could result in manifold consequences.

Primeval /praɪˈmiːvəl/ (adj.) - of the earliest time in history.

There are still many primeval aspects of our world that remain undiscovered.

*Usually used in formal and literary settings.

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5 Minutes, 5 Words - #165

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Ablaze /əˈbleɪz/ (adj.) - burning fiercely.

The forest was ablaze, putting a sad end to years of conservation efforts.

Ameliorate* /əˈmiːliəreɪt/ (v.) - make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.

Sara's attempts to ameliorate her customers' disappointing dining experience were ultimately unsuccessful.

Archaic /ɑːˈkeɪɪk/ (adj.) - very old or old-fashioned.

I am interested in buying archaic paintings from Maya's Luxury House next month.

Disgruntled /dɪsˈɡrʌntld/ (adj.) - angry or dissatisfied.

The continuous losses Red Rock's football team suffered left their fans disgruntled.

Quell /kwɛl/ (v.) - put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force.

The unruly trouble-makers at Think Square were quelled by the police.

*This word is used in formal settings.

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5 Minutes, 5 Words - #171

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Abjure* /əbˈʤʊə/ (v.) - solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim).

Mrs. Rebecca has taken to the stage to publicly abjure her political stance.

Rancor /ˈræŋkə/ (n.) - bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long standing.

The rancor between the rival football teams could be felt throughout the stadium.

Feral /ˈfɪərəl/ (adj.) - (especially of an animal) in a wild state, especially after escape from captivity or domestication.

The feral tiger does not look like it will be calming down anytime soon.

Hapless /ˈhæpləs/ (adj.) - (especially of a person) unfortunate.

Children are hapless victims of conflicts.

Pathos /ˈpeɪθɒs/ (n.) - a quality that evokes pity or sadness.

Rosa's emotional performance in the climax had all the pathos needed to bring almost everyone to tears.

*Used in formal settings.

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5 Minutes, 5 Words - #164

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Instigate /ˈɪnstɪɡeɪt/ (v.) - bring about or initiate (an action or event).

The immature rivalry between Maria and Daisy instigated a huge fight during Zack's party.

Rapport /ræˈpɔː/ (n.) - a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well.

I took time to build rapport with my mentee because I truly wanted to help her during our attachment.

Debauch /dɪˈbɔːʧ/ (v.) - destroy or debase the moral purity of; corrupt.

Some influencers on the internet truly do debauch impressionable and vulnerable youths.

Aloof /əˈluːf/ (adj.) - not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

I think it is perfectly acceptable for some people to be aloof when you meet them for the first time - not everyone is the same.

Admonish /ədˈmɒnɪʃ/ (v.) - warn or reprimand someone firmly.

Mrs. Becky rightfully admonishes her students when they are disrespectful to her or her students.

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5 Minutes, 5 Words - #163

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Cogent /ˈkəʊʤənt/ (adj.) - (of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.

Erica's cogent replies to the opponent team helped her team win the debate match.

Crystalline /ˈkrɪstəlaɪn/ (adj.) - having the structure and form of a crystal; composed of crystals.

I will buy the crystalline chandelier displayed at Harry's Luxury Goods soon.

Idiosyncratic /ˌɪdɪəsɪŋˈkrætɪk/ (adj.) - relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual.

Maya's idiosyncratic poetry performances can amaze anyone and everyone.

Malediction /ˌmælɪˈdɪkʃᵊn/ (n.) - a magical word or phrase uttered with the intention of bringing about evil; a curse.

The angry witch brought upon misery to the town with her maledictions.

Enmity /ˈɛnməti/ (n.) - a state or feeling of active opposition or hostility.

The enmity between Manchester United and Liverpool has inspired many memes online.

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5 Minutes, 5 Words - #162

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Revel /ˈrɛvl/ (v.) - enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing.

I will revel with my friends in town this weekend after completing my final project for the year.

Exacerbate /ɪɡˈzæsəbeɪt/ (v.) - make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.

Lara's petty complaints only exacerbated the frustration felt by everyone in the room.

Chirpy* /ˈʧɜːpi/ (adj.) - cheerful and lively.

Zack's chirpy and kind mannerisms are hard not to admire.

Bequeath /bɪˈkwiːð/ (v.) - leave (property) to a person or other beneficiary by a will.

Mr. Lawrence did not bequeath his assets to his greedy and heartless children, choosing instead to donate all of them to charity.

Stoic /ˈstəʊɪk/ (n.) - a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.

Too many people label themselves as stoics without truly understanding the concept behind the word.

*This word is used informally.

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5 Minutes, 5 Words - #166

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Delectable /dɪˈlɛktəbᵊl/ (adj.) - (of food or drink) delicious.

The delectable dishes my mother made for dinner instantly cheered me up after a bad day at school.

Tantamount /ˈtæntəmaʊnt/ (adj.) - equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as.

If I am being very honest, the first prize of this competition is tantamount to the second and third.

Ignoble /ɪɡˈnəʊbᵊl/ (adj.) - not honourable in character or purpose.

I do not want to hang out with Eric - he is ignoble but puts on an innocent front.

Audacious /ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/ (adj.) - showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.

Derek really was audacious to shout insults at the guest of the programme.

Confer /kənˈfɜː/ (v.) - grant (a title, degree, benefit, or right).

Becky was conferred as a Environmental Advocacy Leader last week.

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