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ardent
adjective Intensely eager; passionate. In spite of Miriam's ardent praise of Walter, I was not convinced of his ability. ardor noun Passionate intensity of feeling Romeo's ardor led him to take great risks to see his beloved Juliet. |
barter
verb To exchange goods or services without the use of money. Money was of little use in Plymouth Colony so the Pilgrims bartered with the Native Americans for the things they need. noun The exchange of goods or services without the use of money. Commerce was conducted by barter when Iraq's currency collapsed after the 2003 invasion. |
contagious
adjective Able to be passed easily from one person to another. They say that laughter is contagious. |
contemplate
verb 1. To give careful thought to; to ponder. Einstein contemplated the relationship between matter and energy. 2. To have plans to; to intend. While still playing basketball, Michael Jordan contemplated becoming a professional baseball player. |
deter
verb To discourage or prevent from taking action. Yesterday’s rough seas deterred the divers from exploring the sunken ship. deterrent noun Anything that prevents or discourages. A “Keep Off” sign acts as a deterrent against trespassers. |
forfeit
verb To be forced to give up or lose. If you leave the stadium before the end of the concert, you forfeit the right to return. noun Something lost or given up as a result of an error or failing. You have to pay a forfeit if you can’t answer the question. |
innovation
noun Something new; a new way of doing something. Adding sound to movies was an innovation that transformed the film industry. innovative adjective Marked by freshness or originality; willing to try new things. Companies succeed by being innovative and keeping up with the latest technology. |
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mania
noun An intense or extreme enthusiasm or excitement. The trendy new video game system caused a mania in toy stores. |
synonymous
adjective Alike or close in meaning; closely related. The company boasts that its name is synonymous with quality. |