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1.credulous  /ˈkredjʊləs/ adjective
ready to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
ex: Few people are credulous enough to believe such nonsense.

2.superfluous /suːˈpɜː(r)fluəs
/ adjective
not needed or wanted
ex: We may have already reached the point where pilots have become superfluous.

3.implement 
/ˈɪmplɪˌment/ verb[T]
to give practical effect to and ensure of actual fulfillment by concrete measures
ex: I wondered how I might best implement his plan.
 
4.granite 
/ˈɡrænɪt/ noun[UC]
a very hard natural igneous rock formation of visibly crystalline texture formed essentially of quartz and orthoclase or microcline and used especially for building and for monuments
ex: In case of rain, the alternative venue is Carpenters Union Hall, 156W. Granite.

5.fidelity /fɪˈdeləti
/ noun[UC]
the quality or state of being faithful
ex: They have never wavered in their fidelity to the cause of freedom.

 

1.conductive  /kənˈdʌktɪv/ adjective
having conductivity: relating to conduction (as of electricity)
ex: The necklace has LEDs added with the use of conductive thread.

2.astronaut 
/ˈæstrəˌnɔːt/ noun[C]
a person who travels beyond the earth's atmosphere; also: a trainee for spaceflight
ex: Neil Armstrong is the first astronaut to walk on the moon.

3.acute 
/əˈkjuːt/ adjective
 having a sudden onset, sharp rise, and short course
ex: He fell ill with acute appendicitis.

4.guru /ˈɡʊruː
/ noun[C]
 a teacher and especially intellectual guide in matters of fundamental concern
ex: He has been a guru to many young writers.

5.pedestrian /pəˈdestriən
/ noun[C]
a person going on foot
ex: The car slid off the road and almost hit a group of pedestrians.

 

1.arbitrary /ˈɑː(r)bɪtrəri/ adjective
based on or determined by individual preference or convenience rather than by necessity or the intrinstic nature of something
ex: I don't know why I chose that one; it was a completely arbitrary decision.

2.mock /mɒk
/ adjective
of, relating to, or having the character of an imitation
ex: Every summer, our history club performs mock battles to relive our country's greatest war.

3.phony /ˈfō-nē/ adjective
not genuine or real
ex: The phony glamour of night clubs soon became stale and boring.

4.counterfeit /ˈkaʊntə(r)fɪt
/ adjective
made in imitation of something else with intent to deceive
ex: It is a crime to counterfeit money.

5.sordid 
 /ˈsɔː(r)dɪd/ adjective
immoral, dishonest, or unpleasant
ex: He shared the sordid details of his past.
dirty and ugly
ex: They lived in a sordid apartment.

 

1.incentive  /ɪnˈsentɪv/ noun[C/UC]
something that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
ex: The rising cost of electricity provides a strong incentive to conserve energy.

2.rehearse 
 /rɪˈhɜː(r)s/ verb[T/IT]
 to present an account of
ex: The orchestra is rehearsing a piece by Schumann.
to train or make proficient by rehearsal
ex: We were allowed to watch the director rehearse the dancers.
 to perform or practice as if in a rehearsal
ex: He rehearsed his dance moves in front of the mirror.

3.kitchenware 
 /ˈkɪtʃənˌweə(r)/ noun[UC]
utensils and appliances for use in a kitchen
ex: Monica's place is much lighter, brighter and adorned with keepsakes, kitchenware and art.
 

4.bristly /ˈbrɪsli
/ adjective
consisting of or resembling bristles
ex: Although pigs look hairless, they're actually bristly creatures.


5.spindly 
 /ˈspɪndli/ adjective
of a disproportionately tall or long and thin appearance that often suggests physical weakness
ex: I was spindly when I was a child

 

1.coordinate /kō-ˈrd-nət; -ˈr-də-nət, -də-ˌnāt/ adjective
equal in rank, quality, or significance
ex: The army, navy and air force are coordinate branches of the armed services.

2.biographical 
/ˌbaɪəˈɡræfɪk(ə)l/ adjective
of, relating to, or constituting biography
ex: The exhibition includes biographical information about the artist.

3.geographical  /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪk(ə)l/ adjective
of or relating to geography
ex: The unit changing hands is in some ways a product of geographical quirks.
 
4.chronological /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪk(ə)l
/ adjective
of, relating to, or arranged in or according to the order of time
ex: His art is displayed in roughly chronological order.

5.theoretical  /ˌθɪəˈretɪk(ə)l/ adjective
 relating to or having the character of theory
ex: These discoveries confront astronomers with a new theoretical challenge.

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