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  Word Explanations goad, caprice, compromise, cogitate, doughty, malleable, cabal, consort, solace, finesse


   
Explanation of goad (verb)
to push into action; to urge; to tease; to drive

Sample of goad
Thinking about money will goad him into getting a job.



   
Explanation of caprice (noun)
sudden, unpredictable or whimsical change; impulse

Sample of caprice
The caprice with which the couple approached the change of plans was evidence to their young age.
The king ruled by caprice as much as law.



   
Explanation of compromise (verb)
to settle by mutual adjustment

Sample of compromise
Labor leaders and the automakers compromised by agreeing to a starting wage of USD 16 an hour in exchange for concessions on health-care premiums.



   
Explanation of cogitate (verb)
to think hard; to ponder; to meditate; to contemplate; to ruminate

Sample of cogitate
It is necessary to cogitate on decisions which affect life goals.
The room was quiet while every student cogitated during the calculus exam.



   
Explanation of doughty (adjective)
brave and strong; courageous; fearless

Sample of doughty
The doughty fireman saved the woman's life.



   
Explanation of malleable (adjective)
easy to shape or bend; pliable; flexible; adaptable

Sample of malleable
The malleable material was formed into a U shape.
The sculptor uses malleable substances to create complex masterpieces.



   
Explanation of cabal (noun)
group of people joined by a secret; group of conspirators

Sample of cabal
The very idea that there could be a cabal cast suspicion on the whole operation.



   
Explanation of consort (verb)
to associate; to join; to be in agreement

Sample of consort
They waited until dark to consort under the moonlight.



   
Explanation of solace (noun)
hope; comfort during a time of grief; consolation; relief

Sample of solace
When her father passed away, she found solace amongst her friends and family.



   
Explanation of finesse (noun)
ability to handle situations with skill and diplomacy; grace; delicacy

Sample of finesse
The executor with the most finesse was chosen to meet with the diplomats.



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