Word |
Phonetic Pronunciation |
Part of Speech |
Definition |
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con-FAB-u-late |
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1. to talk informally; CHAT
2. to fill in gaps in memory by fabrication |
Ex.
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Dad is in the parlor confabulating with a prospective customer
Complex Words For Simple Things | Likely Literary | Little-known Synonyms for Well-known Words
chat, converse, talk?
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eleemosynary
Late Latin |
e-li-MAW-sin-air-ee |
adjective |
of, relating to, or supported by charity; CHARITABLE |
Ex.
Ex. 2.
Etym.
Rel. Themes:
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Victims of large natural disasters frequently
depend on eleemosynary relief
from private individuals.
The church is supported by donations from
an anonymous, eleemosynary benefactor.
From the Late Latin eleemosyna, “alms.”
Complex Words for Simple
Things | Little-known
Synonyms for Well-known Words
charitable?
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le-BID-i-nus |
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having or exhibiting lustful desires |
Ex.
Rel. Themes:
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It is perhaps every young man’s dream to
find a libidinous mate and her
like-minded circle of friends.
Complex Words For Simple Things
lusty, horny, sexually forward?
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aub-NOO-bi-late |
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to becloud or obscure |
Ex.
Rel. Themes:
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The judge’s ruling included excessive amounts
of dicta, which did nothing but obnubilate his main points.
Complex Words For Simple
Things | Little-known
Synonyms for Well-known Words | Words
That Impress
obscure?
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pres-tuh-dij-i-TAY-shun |
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sleight of hand, esp. when performing magic tricks |
Ex.
Re. Themes:
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Had I not dealt the cards myself, I would have
sworn my friend had engaged in prestidigitation to win the hand.
Complex
Words For Simple Things | Words
That Impress
sleight of hand, trickery?
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PUL-kri-tood |
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physical beauty |
Ex.
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He was a dashing figure of great pulchritude,
sculpted as from a stone by the gods.
Complex Words For Simple
Things | High-Falutin' Praises | Likely Literary | Little-known Synonyms for Well-known Words
beauty?
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re-BAR-buh-tiv |
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extremely unattractive; repellant; irritating |
Ex.
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Her rebarbative demeanor made it difficult for me to maintain my composure.
Complex Words For Simple
Things | High-Falutin' Insults
irritating, offensive, annoying?
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