
Explanation of wily (adjective) concealing; sly; cunning; deceptive; tricky
Sample of wily The wily explanation was meant to confuse the investigator.
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Explanation of neutral (adjective) impartial; unbiased
Sample of neutral The mother remained neutral regarding the argument between her two children.
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Explanation of obfuscate (verb) to darken; to confuse; to bewilder; to obscure
Sample of obfuscate The lunar eclipse will obfuscate the light of the sun.
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Explanation of benefactor (noun) person who helps others; donor; patron; sponsor
Sample of benefactor An anonymous benefactor donated USD 10,000 to the children's hospital.
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Explanation of spendthrift (noun) person who spends money extravagantly
Sample of spendthrift The spendthrift bought two new necklaces and three pairs of shoes.
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Explanation of mendacious (adjective) not truthful; dishonest; lying; deceptive
Sample of mendacious The couple was swindled out of their life's savings by the mendacious con men.
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Explanation of cohesion (noun) act of holding together; union
Sample of cohesion The cohesion of the group increased as friendships were formed. The cohesion of different molecules forms different substances.
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Explanation of innuendo (noun) indirect remark; insinuation; suggestion; intimation; hint
Sample of innuendo The student made an innuendo referring to the professor. The office was rife with innuendo that a takeover was in the works.
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Explanation of manifest (verb) to show clearly; to appear; to prove; to reveal
Sample of manifest The image should manifest itself as the building when the fog lifts. When the missing document suddenly manifested, the search for the person that buried it began.
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Explanation of reprobate (verb) to condemn; to reject; to denounce
Sample of reprobate The teacher will reprobate the actions of the delinquent student. His assertions were reprobated as inappropriate.
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