ambiguous
Having more than one possible meaning, making it unclear or confusing
The teacher's instructions were ambiguous, so the students did not know what to do.
apathy
A lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern about something
The students showed complete apathy during the lecture, and many fell asleep.
candid
Honest and direct in what you say, even if it may upset some people
The doctor was candid with her patient and explained exactly how serious the illness was.
contentious
Likely to cause disagreement or argument between people
The new immigration policy was a contentious issue that divided the country into two strong opinions.
denounce
To publicly criticize or condemn someone or something strongly
World leaders gathered to denounce the attacks and call for peace.
discern
To recognize or understand something clearly, especially something that is not obvious
A skilled teacher can quickly discern which students are struggling and need extra help.
discriminate
To treat a person or group unfairly because of their race, gender, age, or other characteristics
It is illegal to discriminate against employees because of their religion or nationality.
embellish
To add extra details to a story or statement, often to make it more interesting but less accurate
He always embellishes his travel stories, making his trips sound much more exciting than they really were.
fervent
Showing very strong and sincere feelings or beliefs about something
She is a fervent supporter of environmental protection and volunteers every weekend.
impartial
Treating all people equally and not favoring one side over another; fair
The referee must be impartial and apply the rules equally to both teams.
indifferent
Having no interest in or feeling neither good nor bad about something or someone
She seemed indifferent to the news about her promotion, which surprised her manager.
innovate
To introduce new ideas, methods, or products that are original and useful
Successful companies must constantly innovate to stay ahead of their competitors.
objective
Based on facts rather than personal feelings or opinions; fair and not biased
A good judge must remain objective and not let personal feelings affect their decisions.
oblivious
Not aware of or not noticing what is happening around you
He was so focused on his phone that he was completely oblivious to the noise around him.
obscure
Not well known, or difficult to understand
The professor quoted an obscure poet that none of the students had ever heard of.
ostentatious
Showing off wealth or success in a way that is meant to impress others and seems unnecessary
His ostentatious lifestyle, with five cars and a huge mansion, made his neighbors uncomfortable.
revere
To have very deep respect and admiration for someone or something
People around the world revere Mahatma Gandhi for his peaceful fight for justice.
stagnant
Not moving, developing, or growing; remaining in an unchanged and often unhealthy condition
The economy became stagnant after the factory closed and many people lost their jobs.
undermine
To gradually weaken or damage someone or something, often in a secret or indirect way
Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence and make them afraid to try new things.
vagrant
A person who has no permanent home and moves from place to place, often without a job
The city opened a new shelter to help vagrants find food and a safe place to sleep.
Match the vocabulary word with its correct definition.
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Complete each sentence with the correct word from the word bank.
Synonyms are word pairs whose meanings are the same or nearly the same. Big and large are synonyms. From each group of four words below, click the two that are synonyms.