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  Word Explanations cant, conspicuous, relevant, static, penchant, diverse, lascivious, idiosyncrasy, affable, burnish


   
Explanation of cant (noun)
insincere or hypocritical statements of high ideals; jargon of a particular group or occupations

Sample of cant
The theater majors had difficulty understanding the cant of the computer scientists.
The remarks by the doctor were cant and meant only for his associates.



   
Explanation of conspicuous (adjective)
easy to see; noticeable; obvious

Sample of conspicuous
The diligent and hardworking editor thought the obvious mistake was conspicuous.



   
Explanation of relevant (adjective)
of concern; significant; pertinent; related

Sample of relevant
Asking applicants about their general health is relevant since much of the job requires physical strength.



   
Explanation of static (adjective)
inactive; changeless; stationary; motionless

Sample of static
The view while riding in the train across the endless, flat landscape remained static for days.
The static water of the lake reflected the image of the trees.



   
Explanation of penchant (noun)
liking for; attraction; affinity

Sample of penchant
I have a penchant for all flavors of ice cream.



   
Explanation of diverse (adjective)
different; varied

Sample of diverse
The course offerings were so diverse I had a tough time choosing.



   
Explanation of lascivious (adjective)
indecent; immoral; lecherous

Sample of lascivious
He said it was a harmless pin-up poster, but his mother called it lascivious.
Known as a skirt-chaser, his lascivious ways seemed to all but preclude a stable marriage.



   
Explanation of idiosyncrasy (noun)
personal peculiarity; mannerism; eccentricity

Sample of idiosyncrasy
Her tendency to bite her lip is an idiosyncrasy.



   
Explanation of affable (adjective)
friendly; good-natured; easy to talk to

Sample of affable
Her affable puppy loved to play with children.



   
Explanation of burnish (verb)
to polish by rubbing; to make shiny

Sample of burnish
The vase needed to be burnished to restore its beauty.



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