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Explanation of arbitrary (adjective)
based on one's preference or judgment; unrestricted

Sample of arbitrary
Rick admitted his decision had been arbitrary, as he claimed no expertise on the matter.



   
Explanation of flaccid (adjective)
lacking firmness; loose; limp; drooping; soft

Sample of flaccid
The old dog's flaccid tail refused to wag.



   
Explanation of anoint (verb)
to crown; to ordain

Sample of anoint
A member of the monarchy was anointed by the king.



   
Explanation of conglomeration (noun)
collection or mixture of various things; aggregate; cluster; mass; assortment

Sample of conglomeration
The conglomeration is made up of four different interest groups.
The soup was a conglomeration of meats and vegetables.



   
Explanation of elusive (adjective)
hard to catch; difficult to understand or grasp; evasive; tending to escape

Sample of elusive
Even the experienced, old fisherman admitted that the trout in the river were quite elusive.



   
Explanation of bemuse (verb)
to preoccupy in thought; to confuse; to baffle

Sample of bemuse
The girl was bemused by her troubles.



   
Explanation of epitaph (noun)
inscription on a monument; in honor or memory of a dead person; commemoration

Sample of epitaph
The epitaph described the actions of a brave man.



   
Explanation of generic (adjective)
common; general; universal

Sample of generic
While generic drugs are often a better value, it always a good idea to consult your doctor before purchasing them.



   
Explanation of ennui (noun)
boredom; apathy; lethargy; tedium

Sample of ennui
Ennui set in when the children realized they had already played with all the toys.



   
Explanation of chastise (verb)
to punish; to discipline; to admonish; to criticize harshly

Sample of chastise
The dean chastised the first-year student for cheating on the exam.



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