International - Quizzes (S/P) - Part 37

Meaning: > Lacking grace or skill in movement or action. > Causing shame or distress. > Hard to handle or manage. Synonyms: Clumsy, Inept, Gauche, Graceless, Maladroit, Embarrassing, Uncomfortable. Example Sentences: > He made an awkward attempt to catch the ball. > The silence after her joke was awkward. > It's an awkward situation to be in. > The box was too large and awkward to carry.

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Meaning: > Lacking grace or skill in movement or action. > Causing shame or distress. > Hard to handle or manage. Synonyms: Clumsy, Inept, Gauche, Graceless, Maladroit, Embarrassing, Uncomfortable. Example Sentences: > He made an awkward attempt to catch the ball. > The silence after her joke was awkward. > It's an awkward situation to be in. > The box was too large and awkward to carry.

To proclaim means to announce something officially or publicly. Synonyms: Announce, Declare, Publish, Herald, Broadcast, Assert, Avow. Example Sentences: > The king proclaimed himself the ruler of the land. > The news anchor proclaimed the election results. > The company proclaimed its new product launch.

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To proclaim means to announce something officially or publicly. Synonyms: Announce, Declare, Publish, Herald, Broadcast, Assert, Avow. Example Sentences: > The king proclaimed himself the ruler of the land. > The news anchor proclaimed the election results. > The company proclaimed its new product launch.

An altruist is a person who is selfless and concerned with the well-being of others. They act out of a genuine desire to help others, even if it means sacrificing their own interests. Synonyms: Philanthropist, Humanitarian, Benefactor, Patron. Example Sentences: > Mother Teresa was an altruist who dedicated her life to helping the poor and sick. > John volunteered his time at the homeless shelter, demonstrating his altruistic nature. > The altruistic doctor worked tirelessly to provide free healthcare to those in need.

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An altruist is a person who is selfless and concerned with the well-being of others. They act out of a genuine desire to help others, even if it means sacrificing their own interests. Synonyms: Philanthropist, Humanitarian, Benefactor, Patron. Example Sentences: > Mother Teresa was an altruist who dedicated her life to helping the poor and sick. > John volunteered his time at the homeless shelter, demonstrating his altruistic nature. > The altruistic doctor worked tirelessly to provide free healthcare to those in need.

Meaning: A hidden danger, difficulty, or problem. Synonyms: hazard, trap, danger, peril. Example sentences: > The project is full of potential pitfalls. > One of the pitfalls of online shopping is the risk of fraud. > He navigated the pitfalls of life with grace and resilience.

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Meaning: A hidden danger, difficulty, or problem. Synonyms: hazard, trap, danger, peril. Example sentences: > The project is full of potential pitfalls. > One of the pitfalls of online shopping is the risk of fraud. > He navigated the pitfalls of life with grace and resilience.

# Moderate, especially in regard to temperature. # Showing self-control; not extreme or excessive. Synonyms: Moderate, Mild, Balanced. Example sentences: > The temperate climate of the region makes it ideal for agriculture. > She maintained a temperate tone throughout the argument. > He was a temperate man who rarely drank alcohol.

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# Moderate, especially in regard to temperature. # Showing self-control; not extreme or excessive. Synonyms: Moderate, Mild, Balanced. Example sentences: > The temperate climate of the region makes it ideal for agriculture. > She maintained a temperate tone throughout the argument. > He was a temperate man who rarely drank alcohol.

Meaning: A feeling of great surprise or wonder. Synonyms: surprise, amazement, wonder, awe, bewilderment, consternation, stupefaction, incredulity. Example sentences: > He expressed astonishment at the news. > Her astonishment was palpable when she saw the unexpected gift. > The sudden appearance of the ghost filled them with astonishment.

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Meaning: A feeling of great surprise or wonder. Synonyms: surprise, amazement, wonder, awe, bewilderment, consternation, stupefaction, incredulity. Example sentences: > He expressed astonishment at the news. > Her astonishment was palpable when she saw the unexpected gift. > The sudden appearance of the ghost filled them with astonishment.

Meaning: Disastrous on a large scale. Synonyms: disastrous, calamitous, tragic, ruinous, devastating, destructive, apocalyptic, cataclysmic. Example sentences: > The earthquake was a catastrophic event. > The economic downturn had a catastrophic impact on the country. > The volcanic eruption was a cataclysmic event that reshaped the landscape.

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Meaning: Disastrous on a large scale. Synonyms: disastrous, calamitous, tragic, ruinous, devastating, destructive, apocalyptic, cataclysmic. Example sentences: > The earthquake was a catastrophic event. > The economic downturn had a catastrophic impact on the country. > The volcanic eruption was a cataclysmic event that reshaped the landscape.

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.