Academic Word List Set 31

🌟 Academic Word List Set 31 🌟

Amalgamate Verb: To combine or unite into a single entity. – The two companies decided to amalgamate to increase efficiency.

Contrive Verb: To plan or devise skillfully or cleverly. – She contrived an innovative solution to the problem.

Deprecate Verb: To express disapproval of something. – The manager deprecated the team’s approach to the project.

Elicit Verb: To draw out a response, answer, or fact from someone. – The teacher’s question elicited a thoughtful response from the class.

Gratify Verb: To give satisfaction or pleasure to someone. – It gratified her to know her efforts were appreciated.

Iterate Verb: To perform or utter repeatedly. – The programmer iterated the testing process to ensure accuracy.

Moderation Noun: The avoidance of excess or extremes. – Moderation in all aspects of life can lead to a balanced lifestyle.

Nullify Verb: To make something legally null and void; invalidate. – The court nullified the contract due to procedural errors.

Rectify Verb: To correct or make right. – The company worked quickly to rectify the errors in the report.

Subvert Verb: To undermine the authority or power of an established system. – The activist aimed to subvert the unjust policies.

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