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Definition of spurious (adjective)
not genuine; false; bogus; phony; artificial

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Spurious claims by the importer hid the fact that prison labor had been used in the garments' fabrication.
The newspaper was notorious for spurious information.

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Definition of apathy (noun)
lack of emotion or interest; indifference; disinterest

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He showed apathy when his relative was injured.
The disheartened peasants expressed apathy toward the new law which promised new hope and prosperity for all.

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Definition of penitent (adjective)
feeling sorry for what one has done; ascetic; repentant

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The burglar expressed his penitent feelings during his confession.

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Definition of ineluctable (adjective)
something inevitable; inescapable

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They were prepared for the ineluctable disaster.

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Definition of dither (verb)
to act indecisively; to tremble; to vacillate

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She dithered every time she had to make a decision.

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Definition of contumacious (adjective)
resisting authority; rebellious; headstrong

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The man was put in jail for contumacious actions.

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Definition of profound (adjective)
deep; knowledgeable; thorough; intense; serious

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It was with profound regret and sorrow that the family had to leave their homeland for a more prosperous country.

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Definition of abjure (verb)
to give up

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The losing team may abjure to the team that is winning.

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Definition of dissent (verb)
differ in opinion; to dispute; to differ; to oppose

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They agreed that something had to be done, but dissented on how to do it.

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Definition of dormant (adjective)
as if asleep; inert; sluggish; inactive

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The animals lay dormant until the spring thaw.

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