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Explanation of caustic (adjective)
eating away at; sarcastic words; corrosive

Sample of caustic
The caustic chemicals are dangerous.
The girl harmed her mother with her caustic remarks.
His caustic sense of humor doesn't go over so well when people don't know what they're in for.



   
Explanation of insinuate (verb)
to work into gradually and indirectly; to allude to; to hint; to gain favor through indirect means

Sample of insinuate
He will insinuate his need for a vacation by saying how tired he has been lately.



   
Explanation of resilient (adjective)
flexible; capable of withstanding stress; buoyant; elastic

Sample of resilient
The elderly man attributed his resilient health to a good diet and frequent exercise.



   
Explanation of altruistic (adjective)
unselfish; generous

Sample of altruistic
The altruistic volunteer donated much time and energy in an effort to raise funds for the children's hospital.



   
Explanation of resolution (noun)
proposal; promise; determination; decision

Sample of resolution
Former U.S. Senator George Mitchell journeyed to Ireland to help bring about a peaceful resolution to years of strife.



   
Explanation of jaded (adjective)
worn-out; fatigued; tired

Sample of jaded
A person may become jaded if forced to work too many hours.



   
Explanation of biennial (adjective)
happening every two years

Sample of biennial
The biennial journal's influence seemed only magnified by its infrequent publication.



   
Explanation of contusion (noun)
bruise; injury where the skin is not broken; swelling

Sample of contusion
The man was fortunate to receive only contusions from the crash.



   
Explanation of unobtrusive (adjective)
out of the way; remaining quietly in the background; inconspicuous

Sample of unobtrusive
The shy man found an unobtrusive seat in the far corner of the room.
It was easy to miss the unobtrusive plaque above the fireplace.



   
Explanation of prosaic (adjective)
tiresome; ordinary; common; tedious; regular; dull

Sample of prosaic
He wanted to do something new; he was tired of the prosaic activities his parents suggested each day.
The only entertainment would be a prosaic game of cards.



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