20 difficult words

20 unfamiliar/ difficult words from the first 8 chapters

By Antoine Ruel

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index of words

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Bemused

Galvanized

Denouement

Assiduous

Conspicuous

Fraught

Enigmatic

Elicit

Tenacity

Spurious

Camaraderie

Replete

Imbued

Reticent

Clandestine

Lauded

Flagrant

Circumspection

Evasive

Ineffable

Cajole

Bemused

"The judge looked at Ike, feeling a bit bemused."

CONTEXT

Adjective

part of speech

Confused or bewildered.

dEFINITION

Confounded

synonym

Galvanized

"The news about Woody had galvanized the town."

CONTEXT

Verb

part of speech

To stimulate or excite into action.

dEFINITION

Energize

synonym

Denouement

"The trial's denouement left everyone in suspense."

CONTEXT

part of speech

Noun

The final resolution or outcome of a complex situation.

dEFINITION

Conclusion

synonym

Assiduous

"Theo was assiduous in his research on the case.''

CONTEXT

part of speech

Adjective

Showing great care and dedication in one's work or duties.

dEFINITION

Diligent

synonym

Conspicuous

"The fugitive's disguise was so conspicuous that he was easily spotted."

CONTEXT

part of speech

Abjective

Easily noticeable or standing out.

dEFINITION

Obvious

synonym

Fraught

"Theo's investigation was fraught with danger."

CONTEXT

part of speech

Adjective

Filled with, or likely to result in, something undesirable or disastrous.

dEFINITION

Hazardous

synonym

Enigmatic

"The fugitive's behavior was enigmatic."

CONTEXT

part of speech

Adjective

Mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.

dEFINITION

Cryptic

synonym

Elicit

"Theo hoped to elicit information from potential witnesses."

CONTEXT

Verb

part of speech

To draw out or obtain a response, information, or reaction from someone.

dEFINITION

Extract

synonym

Tenacity

"Theo's tenacity in pursuing the truth was admirable."

CONTEXT

Noun

part of speech

The quality of being persistent and determined in achieving a goal.

dEFINITION

Perseverance

synonym

Spurious

"The fugitive's alibi seemed spurious."

CONTEXT

Adjective

part of speech

False or not genuine, usually in the context of an excuse or explanation.

dEFINITION

Bogus

synonym

Camaraderie

"Theo's friends provided him with invaluable camaraderie."

CONTEXT

Noun

part of speech

The mutual trust and friendship among people who spend time together.

dEFINITION

Companionship

synonym

Replete

"The fugitive's confession was replete with details."

CONTEXT

Adjective

part of speech

Filled or well-supplied with something.

dEFINITION

Abundant

synonym

Imbued

"Theo's actions were imbued with a sense of purpose."

CONTEXT

Verb

part of speech

To inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality.

dEFINITION

Infuse

synonym

Clandestine

"The fugitive's whereabouts remained clandestine."

CONTEXT

Adjective

part of speech

Kept secret or hidden, often for a specific purpose.

dEFINITION

Covert

synonym

Reticent

"Theo was reticent about sharing his findings with others."

CONTEXT

Adjective

part of speech

Reserved, not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily.

dEFINITION

Taciturn

synonym

Lauded

"Theo's analytical skills were lauded by his parents."

CONTEXT

Verb

part of speech

To praise or applaud a person's achievements or qualities.

dEFINITION

Applauded

synonym

Flagrant

"The fugitive's actions were flagrant violations of the law."

CONTEXT

Adjective

part of speech

Extremely and deliberately conspicuous or offensive, often in violation of rules.

dEFINITION

Blatant

synonym

Circumspection

"Theo approached the case with circumspection."

CONTEXT

Noun

part of speech

Careful thought and consideration of potential consequences.

dEFINITION

Caution

synonym

evasive

"The fugitive's evasive answers aroused suspicion."

CONTEXT

Adjective

part of speech

Tending to avoid giving direct answers or to escape from a situation.

dEFINITION

Elusive

synonym

Ineffable

"The beauty of the sunset was so ineffable that it left everyone in awe."

CONTEXT

Adjective

part of speech

Too great, powerful, or beautiful to be described or expressed in words.

dEFINITION

Indescribable

synonym

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