International - Quizzes (S/P) - Part 33

Meaning: To keep possession of something; to continue to have something. Synonyms: maintain, keep, hold, preserve, save, reserve, conserve, withhold, detain. Example sentences: > I will retain this book as a souvenir. > The company will retain its top employees. > The government will retain control of the public utilities.

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Meaning: To keep possession of something; to continue to have something. Synonyms: maintain, keep, hold, preserve, save, reserve, conserve, withhold, detain. Example sentences: > I will retain this book as a souvenir. > The company will retain its top employees. > The government will retain control of the public utilities.

Meaning: To stop something from happening; to keep something from occurring. Synonyms: avert, stop, hinder, impede, obstruct, prohibit, block, preclude. Example sentences: > We must prevent accidents by following safety rules. > The rain prevented us from going on a picnic. > The new regulations will preclude any further illegal activity.

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Meaning: To stop something from happening; to keep something from occurring. Synonyms: avert, stop, hinder, impede, obstruct, prohibit, block, preclude. Example sentences: > We must prevent accidents by following safety rules. > The rain prevented us from going on a picnic. > The new regulations will preclude any further illegal activity.

# Deserving or inciting pity: This sense often refers to something or someone that is sad, unfortunate, or helpless. # Inspiring mixed contempt and pity: This sense often refers to something that is so inadequate or feeble as to be ridiculous. Synonyms: Deserving or inciting pity: Pitiful, Piteous, Miserable, Unfortunate, Lamentable. Inspiring mixed contempt and pity: Contemptible, Misbegotten, Ridiculous. Example Sentences: > The sight of the starving child was truly pathetic. > Her pathetic attempts to hide her tears were heartbreaking. > His attempts at humor were pathetically weak. > The team's performance was pathetic, even by their own low standards.

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# Deserving or inciting pity: This sense often refers to something or someone that is sad, unfortunate, or helpless. # Inspiring mixed contempt and pity: This sense often refers to something that is so inadequate or feeble as to be ridiculous. Synonyms: Deserving or inciting pity: Pitiful, Piteous, Miserable, Unfortunate, Lamentable. Inspiring mixed contempt and pity: Contemptible, Misbegotten, Ridiculous. Example Sentences: > The sight of the starving child was truly pathetic. > Her pathetic attempts to hide her tears were heartbreaking. > His attempts at humor were pathetically weak. > The team's performance was pathetic, even by their own low standards.

Meaning: Lacking in skill or ability; clumsy or awkward. Synonyms: clumsy, incompetent, unskilled, awkward, unqualified, unskillful. Example sentences: > The new employee was quite inept at his job, making many mistakes. > Her inept handling of the delicate situation only made matters worse. > He was so inept at cooking that he burned water.

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Meaning: Lacking in skill or ability; clumsy or awkward. Synonyms: clumsy, incompetent, unskilled, awkward, unqualified, unskillful. Example sentences: > The new employee was quite inept at his job, making many mistakes. > Her inept handling of the delicate situation only made matters worse. > He was so inept at cooking that he burned water.

Mandatory or compulsory. It refers to something that is required or demanded. Synonyms: Mandatory, Compulsory, Required, Indispensable, Essential, Necessary. Example Sentences: > It is obligatory to wear a uniform to school. > Attending the meeting is obligatory for all employees.

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Mandatory or compulsory. It refers to something that is required or demanded. Synonyms: Mandatory, Compulsory, Required, Indispensable, Essential, Necessary. Example Sentences: > It is obligatory to wear a uniform to school. > Attending the meeting is obligatory for all employees.

# To follow or comply with rules, principles, or agreements: This is the more common figurative meaning. # To stick fast to a surface: This is the literal meaning, often used in physical contexts. Synonyms: Comply, Follow, Stick. Example Sentences: > We must adhere to the company's dress code. > She adheres to a strict vegan diet. > The team adheres to a rigorous training schedule. > The sticker didn't adhere to the wall, so it fell off.

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# To follow or comply with rules, principles, or agreements: This is the more common figurative meaning. # To stick fast to a surface: This is the literal meaning, often used in physical contexts. Synonyms: Comply, Follow, Stick. Example Sentences: > We must adhere to the company's dress code. > She adheres to a strict vegan diet. > The team adheres to a rigorous training schedule. > The sticker didn't adhere to the wall, so it fell off.

A substitute is a person or thing that takes the place of another. Synonyms: As a verb: Replace, Exchange, Swap, Change. As a noun: Replacement, Alternate. Example Sentences: > She found a substitute teacher for her class. > The substitute player scored the winning goal. > You can substitute sugar with honey in this recipe. > The old system will be substituted by a new one.

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A substitute is a person or thing that takes the place of another. Synonyms: As a verb: Replace, Exchange, Swap, Change. As a noun: Replacement, Alternate. Example Sentences: > She found a substitute teacher for her class. > The substitute player scored the winning goal. > You can substitute sugar with honey in this recipe. > The old system will be substituted by a new one.

Insult means to speak to or treat with disrespect or scorn. Synonyms of Insult: Offend, Disrespect, Humiliate, Mortify, Abuse, Scorn, Taunt. Example Sentences: > She was deeply insulted by his rude remarks. > The comedian's jokes were insulting and hurtful. > He insulted her intelligence by questioning her abilities.

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Insult means to speak to or treat with disrespect or scorn. Synonyms of Insult: Offend, Disrespect, Humiliate, Mortify, Abuse, Scorn, Taunt. Example Sentences: > She was deeply insulted by his rude remarks. > The comedian's jokes were insulting and hurtful. > He insulted her intelligence by questioning her abilities.

Intricate means having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate. Synonyms of Intricate: Complex, Complicated, Elaborate, Tangled, Involved. Example Sentences: > The intricate design of the tapestry took years to complete. > Solving the intricate puzzle required patience and logic. > Their relationship was intricate and often confusing.

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Intricate means having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate. Synonyms of Intricate: Complex, Complicated, Elaborate, Tangled, Involved. Example Sentences: > The intricate design of the tapestry took years to complete. > Solving the intricate puzzle required patience and logic. > Their relationship was intricate and often confusing.

Fuse can have two main meanings. One is 'To melt or cause to melt, especially under heat'. Another is 'To blend or combine two or more things'. Synonyms of Fuse: To melt or cause to melt: Melt, Liquefy, Dissolve. To blend or combine: Blend, Combine, Merge, Amalgamate, Unite. Example Sentences: > The fuse in the electrical circuit fused due to overload. > The two companies fused to form a larger corporation.

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Fuse can have two main meanings. One is 'To melt or cause to melt, especially under heat'. Another is 'To blend or combine two or more things'. Synonyms of Fuse: To melt or cause to melt: Melt, Liquefy, Dissolve. To blend or combine: Blend, Combine, Merge, Amalgamate, Unite. Example Sentences: > The fuse in the electrical circuit fused due to overload. > The two companies fused to form a larger corporation.