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Cacophony

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds Synonym: discordance Sentence:The classroom was filled with a cacophony of students talking loudly.

Dispassionate

Not influenced from strong emotion Synonym :unbiased Sentence :The doctor gave a dispassionate diagnosis, unaffected by emotions.

Obfuscate

Render obscure Synonym :confuse Sentence: The instructions were obfuscated by the complex language, leaving many confused about what to do.

zephyr

a gentle breeze Synonym :gust Sentence:The zephyr gently rustled the leaves on the trees, creating a soothing melody in the summer afternoon.

Dearth

a lack, scarcity Synonym:insufficiency Sentence :There was a dearth of food in the pantry, so we went grocery shopping.

Catalyst

a person or thing that precipitates an event Synonym :accelerator Sentence: The discovery of electricity was a catalyst for numerous technological advancements.

Flippant

not showing a serious attitude Synonym :frivolous Sentence:The student's flippant remark during the serious discussion earned them a stern look from the teacher.

Expound

to explain in detail Synonym : elaborate Sentence : The teacher asked the students to expound upon their ideas during the class discussion.

Abate

to lessen(of something perceived as hostile, threatening, or negative) become less intense or widespread Synonym :decrease

epochal

very significant or influential; defining an epoch or time-period Synonym :historic Sentence :The moon landing was an epochal event in human history.


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