IBA High-Frequency Word List #3 (51-75)

#51 | elusive 🏃♀️
IBA DU BBA 1998-99, 2019-20; MBA June 2013
(adjective)- difficult to find, catch, achieve, understand, or define; hard to pin down; evasive; slippery; incomprehensible; indefinable; mysterious
It often refers to abstract concepts, goals, or people that are hard to pin down. It can imply mystery or unattainability, sometimes causing frustration or fascination.
True happiness can sometimes feel elusive, slipping away just when you think you have found it.
The team worked hard to reach the elusive championship title after years of near misses.
The cat was so elusive that no one could catch it when it escaped from the house.
The meaning of the poem remained elusive despite hours of analysis.
The verb form of "elusive" is elude.
The thief managed to elude the police for weeks.
The meaning of the poem continues to elude me.
The noun form of “elusive” is elusiveness.
The elusiveness of the particle makes it difficult to study.
Elusive vs. Illusive
Illusive refers to something deceptive or based on an illusion, while elusive means hard to attain or understand.
The mirage created an illusive lake, while real water was elusive in the desert.
Elusive vs. Evasive
Both refer to something hard to catch or understand, but evasive implies deliberate avoidance, while elusive refers to something naturally difficult to grasp.
The suspect gave evasive answers, but the truth remained elusive.
বাংলা: ছলনাময়, যাকে সহজে ধরা বা পাওয়া যায় না, যা সহজে মনে করা যায় না, স্মৃতিতে ধরে রাখা কঠিন, অস্পষ্ট (স্মৃতির ক্ষেত্রে)
"Elusive" শব্দটি এমন কিছুকে বর্ণনা করে যা আঁকড়ে ধরা, ধরে রাখা বা নির্দিষ্ট করা কঠিন।
বাস্তব অর্থে: এটি এমন কোনো ব্যক্তি বা প্রাণীকে বোঝাতে পারে যে লুকানো বা পালানোতে দক্ষ, যার ফলে তাকে ধরা কঠিন (যেমন একজন পলাতক অপরাধী বা একটি বিরল প্রজাপতি)। এটি এমন কোনো লক্ষ্য বা অর্জনকেও বোঝাতে পারে যা লাভ করা কঠিন (যেমন অধরা সাফল্য)।
মানসিক/বিমূর্ত অর্থে: এটি ধারণা, স্মৃতি বা শব্দের মতো বিমূর্ত জিনিসও বর্ণনা করতে পারে যা বোঝা বা মনে রাখা কঠিন। আপনি হয়তো জানেন আপনি কী বলতে চান, কিন্তু সঠিক শব্দটি অধরা (elusive) হতে পারে। ঘুম থেকে ওঠার কিছুক্ষণ পরেই একটি স্বপ্নের পরিষ্কার স্মৃতি অধরা (elusive) হয়ে যেতে পারে।
মূল ধারণা হলো নাগালের ঠিক বাইরে থাকা, তা শারীরিকভাবে হোক বা মানসিকভাবে।
মনে রাখার সহজ উপায়
"ইলিশ (ilish) মাছের মতো।" – ইলিশ মাছ যেমন পিচ্ছিল এবং ধরা কঠিন, তেমনি "elusive" জিনিসও ধরা বা বোঝা কঠিন।
বাংলা বাক্যে প্রয়োগ
অনেক শিল্পীর জন্য, প্রকৃত সুখ একটি elusive goal (অধরা লক্ষ্য)।
চোরটি কয়েক সপ্তাহ ধরে পুলিশকে elude করতে সক্ষম হয়েছিল।
কবিতাটির অর্থ এখনও আমার elude হচ্ছে না।
কণাটির elusiveness এটিকে নিয়ে গবেষণা করা কঠিন করে তোলে।
#52 | obscure 🐒 👥 (+)
IBA DU BBA 2019-20; Digital SAT Official Practice Test 6
(adjective + verb)- something that is not well-known, unclear, difficult to understand, or hidden; ambiguous; to hide, block, or make something unclear or difficult to perceive; mask; overshadow
The professor explained an obscure theory that very few scholars had studied.
The origin of the artefact remains obscure, with no definitive records to trace its history.
He rose to fame from an obscure village that no one had heard of before.
The thick fog obscured the view of the mountains.
Her true intentions were obscured by vague and misleading statements.
Clouds obscured the moonlight, leaving the path in darkness.
The state of being unknown or obscure is called obscurity.
She is too good a player to slide into obscurity.
The cabin was located obscurely in the woods, far from any main roads.
Three Core Meanings: 3 main ideas: 1. Not known, 2. Not clear, 3. Not seen (dark). This helps categorize its usage.
Verb is the "Action" Form: "To obscure" is the action of making something obscure (unclear, unknown, or unseen).
বাংলা: অস্পষ্ট, দুর্বোধ্য, ঝাপসা, অনাবিষ্কৃত, অন্ধকারাচ্ছন্ন, আড়াল করা, লুকিয়ে রাখা, ঢেকে ফেলা, অস্পষ্ট করে তোলা, দুর্বোধ্য করা, ম্লান করে দেওয়া, ছাপিয়ে যাওয়া
"Obscure" শব্দটি কোনো কিছু স্পষ্ট বা পরিচিত না হওয়ার ধারণাকে কেন্দ্র করে আবর্তিত হয়।
বিশেষণ হিসেবে: এর বিভিন্ন অর্থ হতে পারে:
অখ্যাত: একজন "obscure writer" হলেন এমন একজন লেখক যার নাম বেশিরভাগ মানুষ শোনেনি। একটি "obscure village" বিখ্যাত নয়।
অস্পষ্ট/দুর্বোধ্য: একটি বইয়ের "obscure reference" হলো এমন একটি প্রসঙ্গ যা বিশেষ জ্ঞান ছাড়া বোঝা কঠিন। একটি "obscure sentence" খারাপভাবে লেখা এবং বিভ্রান্তিকর।
অন্ধকার/অনুজ্জ্বল: একটি ঘরের "obscure corner" হলো অন্ধকার এবং যা ভালোভাবে দেখা যায় না।
ক্রিয়াপদ হিসেবে: কোনো কিছুকে "to obscure" করা মানে তাকে অস্পষ্ট বা অখ্যাত করে তোলা।
আড়াল করা: মেঘ সূর্যকে "obscure" করতে পারে (দৃষ্টির আড়ালে নিয়ে যেতে পারে)।
অস্পষ্ট করে তোলা: অতিরিক্ত জটিল ভাষা ব্যবহার করলে আপনার বক্তব্যের অর্থ "obscure" বা অস্পষ্ট হয়ে যেতে পারে।
ম্লান করে দেওয়া: একটি নতুন আবিষ্কার পুরোনো আবিষ্কারের গুরুত্বকে "obscure" বা ম্লান করে দিতে পারে সমস্ত মনোযোগ আকর্ষণ করে।
মূল ধারণা হলো দৃশ্যমানতার অভাব, তা আক্ষরিক অর্থেই হোক (কিছু দেখতে না পারা), বুদ্ধিবৃত্তিকভাবে হোক (কিছু বুঝতে না পারা), অথবা সামাজিকভাবে হোক (সুপরিচিত না হওয়া)।
মনে রাখার সহজ উপায়
"অব (ôb - bad/down) + শিয়োর (sure - certain) নয়।" – অর্থাৎ, যে বিষয়ে নিশ্চিত (sure) হওয়া যায় না, যা অস্পষ্ট বা অনিশ্চিত, সেটাই obscure।
বাংলা বাক্যে প্রয়োগ
তিনি একজন obscure কবি ছিলেন যার লেখাগুলো তার মৃত্যুর পরেই কেবল আবিষ্কৃত হয়েছিল।
কুয়াশা বন্দরের দৃশ্যকে obscure করে দিয়েছিল।
#53 | adept 🎯 (+)
IBA DU BBA 2019-20; MBA 2007-08, 2010-11; Bangladesh Bank AD 2013; JU H 2018-19
(adjective + noun)- being highly skilled, proficient, or talented at something, often through experience or practice; capable
She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems quickly and accurately.
The young chess player was an adept at anticipating his opponent's next move.
The surgeon adeptly performed the complex operation.
His adeptness in diplomacy helped prevent a major conflict.
The word “adept” is usually followed by "at" for a specific skill or "in" for a broader art or discipline.
The word comes from Latin adeptus, meaning "attained." An adept person has attained a high level of skill.
"A + dept" -> "A head of a dept (department) must be adept." (An English mnemonic)
বাংলা: দক্ষ, পারদর্শী, বিশেষজ্ঞ, নিপুণ
"Adept" শব্দটি একটি উচ্চ স্তরের দক্ষতা বা পারদর্শিতাকে বর্ণনা করে। এটি কোনো কিছুতে শুধু "ভালো" হওয়ার চেয়েও বেশি কিছু; এটি এমন একটি পাণ্ডিত্যকে বোঝায় যা প্রায়শই অনুশীলন, অভিজ্ঞতা এবং গভীর বোঝার মাধ্যমে অর্জিত হয়। যখন আপনি কাউকে "adept" বলেন, তখন আপনি বোঝান যে তিনি ওই নির্দিষ্ট ক্ষেত্রে একজন বিশেষজ্ঞ বা অত্যন্ত দক্ষ।
মনে রাখার সহজ উপায়
“অ্যাড (ad) + এ (e) + পটু (pôṭu)" – "যে বিজ্ঞাপনে (ad) বা যেকোনো বিষয়ে 'এ' গ্রেডের মতো পটু, সে-ই adept।
বাংলা বাক্যে প্রয়োগ
বছরের পর বছর অনুশীলনের পর তিনি জনসমক্ষে বক্তৃতা দেওয়ার কলায় adept হয়ে উঠেছিলেন।
#54 | instigate 🔥 (-)
IBA DU BBA 1999-2000, 2008-09
(verb)- to provoke, incite, or initiate something, often in a negative sense; stir up; agitate
It typically refers to starting an action, event, or conflict, especially one that causes trouble or involves agitation.
Instigate is a negative word. It is different from the word “initiate.” While both mean “to begin,” “initiate” is neutral (e.g., “initiate a conversation,” “initiate a project”).
The rebel leader was accused of trying to instigate violence among the citizens.
His comments only served to instigate further debate on the controversial topic.
Spreading false rumors can instigate unnecessary panic.
The riot began at the instigation of a few known troublemakers.
The police are trying to identify the main instigators of the violence.
বাংলা: উস্কানি দেওয়া, প্ররোচিত করা, কোনো খারাপ কিছু শুরু করা, ঝামেলা বাধানো, উত্তেজিত করে তোলা
"Instigate" মানে হলো কোনো ঝামেলা শুরু করার মূল কারণ বা উস্কানিদাতা হওয়া। এটি কোনো কিছুকে উত্তেজিত করে একটি নেতিবাচক ঘটনাকে গতিশীল করার কাজ। যদিও এর আক্ষরিক অর্থ "শুরু করা", এটি প্রায় একচেটিয়াভাবে নেতিবাচক পরিস্থিতির জন্য ব্যবহৃত হয়। আপনি বলবেন না যে কেউ একটি শান্তিচুক্তি "instigate" করেছে; আপনি বলবেন তারা একটি দাঙ্গা "instigate" করেছে। যে ব্যক্তি instigate করে, সে-ই সেই ধাক্কা বা উৎসাহ দেয় যা সমস্যা শুরু করে।
মনে রাখার সহজ উপায়
"ইনস্টল (install) + গেট (gate)" -> ঝামেলা "ইনস্টল" করা বা স্থাপন করা।
বাংলা বাক্যে প্রয়োগ
কর্তৃপক্ষ কর্মীদের বিরুদ্ধে দাঙ্গায় instigate করার অভিযোগ এনেছিল।
#55 | profess 📢
IBA DU BBA 2012-13, 2019-20; MBA June 2017

Gif by pudgypenguins on Giphy
(verb)
1. To declare or claim something openly, often in a way that may not be entirely genuine or proven; to claim that one has (a quality or feeling), especially when this is not the case or is not sincere.
2. to affirm one's faith in or allegiance to (a religion, a principle, a person, etc.); to declare openly.
It can also mean to affirm or express belief, skill, or knowledge.
"Profess" means to make an open declaration or claim. However, its meaning changes based on context.
Claiming (often insincerely): In this sense, "profess" suggests saying something is true about your feelings or qualities, but there might be doubt about your sincerity. It's about the outward declaration, which may not match the inner reality.
For example, to "profess love" might imply that the love isn't genuine.Affirming (formally and openly): In this sense, "profess" is a more formal and serious way of stating your beliefs, faith, or loyalty. It is a public affirmation.
He professed great admiration for his rival, but everyone knew it wasn't sincere.
She professed her love for him in front of the entire crowd. (Declaration - neutral context)
He professed to be an expert in ancient history, though his knowledge seemed questionable.
Although he professed innocence, the evidence suggested otherwise.
Profess Ignorance: To declare that you don't know something.
He professed ignorance about the missing documents.
Profess One's Faith: A person who “professes their faith” is openly declaring what they believe.
During the gathering, many people stood to profess their faith.
Professed (adjective)
His professed love of art didn't stop him from selling the priceless painting.
Profession (noun)
A declaration of belief or faith:
Despite his repeated professions of loyalty, his actions proved he could not be trusted.
Her public profession of faith inspired many in the community.
His profession of innocence was not convincing to the jury.A paid occupation: This is the most common meaning of "profession," but it comes from the same root of declaring one's expertise.
Professor (noun)
A professor is one who "professes" or openly declares their knowledge in a subject.
বাংলা:
১) ভান করা, জাহির করা, (মিথ্যা) দাবি করা (কোনো গুণ বা অনুভূতির)।
২) প্রকাশ্যে স্বীকার করা, ঘোষণা করা, মত প্রকাশ করা (ধর্ম, নীতি বা কারো প্রতি আনুগত্যের ক্ষেত্রে)
"Profess" মানে হলো একটি প্রকাশ্য ঘোষণা বা দাবি করা। তবে, প্রেক্ষাপটের উপর ভিত্তি করে এর অর্থ পরিবর্তিত হয়।
দাবি করা (প্রায়শই আন্তরিকতাহীন): এই অর্থে, "profess" বোঝায় যে আপনি আপনার অনুভূতি বা গুণাবলী সম্পর্কে কিছু বলছেন, কিন্তু আপনার আন্তরিকতা নিয়ে সন্দেহ থাকতে পারে। এটি বাহ্যিক ঘোষণার বিষয়, যা ভেতরের বাস্তবতার সাথে নাও মিলতে পারে। উদাহরণস্বরূপ, "to profess love" বা ভালবাসা জাহির করা বোঝাতে পারে যে ভালবাসাটি আসল নয়।
স্বীকার বা ঘোষণা করা (আনুষ্ঠানিকভাবে এবং প্রকাশ্যে): এই অর্থে, "profess" হলো আপনার বিশ্বাস, ধর্ম বা আনুগত্য প্রকাশ করার একটি আরও আনুষ্ঠানিক এবং গুরুতর উপায়। এটি একটি প্রকাশ্য স্বীকারোক্তি। যে ব্যক্তি তার ধর্ম "profess" করে, সে প্রকাশ্যে ঘোষণা করে যে সে কী বিশ্বাস করে।
মনে রাখার সহজ উপায়
প্রফেসার (professor) যেমন ক্লাসে এসে জ্ঞান জাহির (profess) করেন।
বাংলা বাক্যে প্রয়োগ
সে তার প্রতিদ্বন্দ্বীর প্রতি গভীর প্রশংসা profess করেছিল, কিন্তু সবাই জানত যে এটি আন্তরিক ছিল না।
পদে আসীন হওয়ার আগে, কর্মকর্তাদের সংবিধানের প্রতি তাদের আনুগত্য profess করতে হবে।
বিপদ সত্ত্বেও, তারা প্রকাশ্যে তাদের ধর্মীয় বিশ্বাস profess করতে থাকল।
#56 | reticent 🤐
IBA DU MBA 2005-06, Dec 2011; BBA 2019-20; Official SAT Oct 2014

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(adjective)- someone who is reserved, quiet, or unwilling to share their thoughts or feelings; inclined to be silent or uncommunicative; quite; restrained; reluctant to speak, especially about oneself; taciturn; withdrawn
It implies a tendency to avoid speaking freely or openly.
She was reticent about her plans, preferring to keep them to herself until they were finalized.
He remained reticent during the meeting, listening carefully but offering no comments.
The witness seemed reticent to provide more details about the incident.
In some cultures, people are more reticent about discussing personal matters with strangers.
To be reticent is to be characterized by reticence.
Lou’s natural reticence made him an ideal guest speaker: his speeches never lasted more than a few minutes.
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#57 | disparate ⚖️
IBA DU BBA 2008-09; Official SAT Oct 2013

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(adjective)- different; distinct; incompatible; unequal; unrelated
The two candidates offered disparate views on how to solve the issue.
The research paper draws on disparate fields, including physics, sociology, and literature.
He has a talent for combining disparate musical genres into a cohesive sound.
The noun form of disparate is disparity. Disparity
means inequality. The opposite of disparity is parity.
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#58 | fulsome 🗣️
IBA DU BBA 2009-10; Official SAT Oct 2013

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(adjective)- excessive, insincere, or over-the-top praise, flattery, or behavior; abundant; generous; comprehensive
In modern contexts, it typically carries a negative tone, implying that praise or compliments are insincere or exaggerated. However, it can still occasionally be used in a positive sense to describe something ample or complete, though this usage is rare.
The CEO's speech was filled with fulsome praise that felt insincere. (Negative)
The report offers a fulsome analysis of the issue, covering every angle. (Positive)
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#59 | erode 🪨 (-)
IBA DU Dec 2016; Official SAT Oct 2013

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(verb)- to wear away, gradually weaken, or diminish something over time, often due to natural forces such as wind, water, or friction; deteriorate; corrode
It can also refer to the gradual decline of something abstract, like trust or confidence.
The river slowly eroded the riverbank over the years.
Constant criticism can erode a person's self-confidence.
The noun of erode is erosion.
The problem of soil erosion.
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#60 | meager 🥄
IBA DU MBA May 2018; Official SAT Oct 2013
(adjective)- something that is small in quantity or quality, often implying that it is insufficient or inadequate; scanty; sparse; paltry
They survived on a meager income, barely making ends meet.
The organization offered meager support for the victims.
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#61 | sparse 🌾
IBA DU MBA Dec 2016; Digital SAT Official Practice Test 6
(adjective)- something that is thinly spread, scattered, or not dense; scanty; thin; infrequent; limited
It describes something that is present in small amounts or spread out over a large area. It is often used to describe things such as vegetation (plants considered collectively), population, or resources that are thinly distributed or inadequate. It emphasizes that there isn't much of whatever is being referred to. Opposite of this word is dense or abundant.
The vegetation was sparse in the desert, with only a few small bushes scattered around.
Attendance at the event was sparse due to bad weather.
His sparse beard made him look even younger.
Resources were sparse in the remote village, making life difficult for residents.
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#62 | conspicuous 👀
IBA DU BBA 2013-14; IBA JU 2019-20; Digital SAT Official Practice Test 6
(adjective)- something that is easy to notice or clearly visible, often because it stands out from its surroundings; visible; noticeable; prominent; eye-catching; obvious; obtrusive
It implies that the object, person, or behavior draws attention due to its prominence. It is often used to describe things that are prominent, either in a positive way (like a conspicuous achievement) or a negative way (like a conspicuous mistake). The opposite of conspicuous is inconspicuous.
Her bright red coat made her conspicuous in the crowd.
There was a conspicuous absence of important guests at the meeting.
He made a conspicuous effort to impress his boss during the presentation.
The warning sign was placed in a conspicuous spot so everyone would see it.
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#63 | tenuous 🧵 (-)
IBA DU BBA 2010-11; Official SAT Oct 2014, Digital SAT Official Practice Test 6
(adjective)- something that is weak, thin, or uncertain; insubstantial; fragile; flimsy
It describes things that are lacking in strength, solidity, or substance - whether physically, like a weak thread, or abstractly, like a weak argument or connection. It implies instability, weakness, or fragility. It is often used to describe things such as relationships, arguments, connections, or evidence that are weak or barely holding together. It suggests that the subject is unlikely to withstand pressure or scrutiny.
Their relationship became more tenuous over time, with little effort to maintain it.
The rope was too tenuous to support his weight.
His argument was tenuous and lacked supporting evidence.
The connection between the two incidents is tenuous at best.
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#64 | contentious 🔥
IBA DU MBA May 2018; Digital SAT Official Practice Test 6
(adjective)- something or someone likely to cause disagreement, conflict, or argument
It describes issues or behavior that provoke debate or dispute. It can describe topics that are hotly debated (like politics or legal matters) or people who are argumentative and prone to disputes.
The new policy on immigration is a contentious issue in the upcoming election.
He became contentious during the meeting, disagreeing with every suggestion.
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#65 | concurrent 📅
IBA DU MBA May 2018; IBA JU 2016-17; Digital SAT Official Practice Test 6
(adjective)- happening or existing at the same time; simultaneous; coinciding; synchronous; overlapping; parallel
It can refer to events, actions, or conditions that occur simultaneously or overlap in time. It is often used in legal, scheduling, or technical contexts to describe activities or tasks that are happening at the same time. It can also apply to conditions, processes, or experiences occurring together.
The war and economic depression were concurrent events that shaped history.
The two meetings were scheduled to be concurrent, forcing participants to choose between them.
The athlete received concurrent penalties, which were served at the same time.
The company faced concurrent challenges in both logistics and marketing.
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#66 | pertinent ✅
IBA DU MBA June 2015
(adjective)- relevant; appropriate or directly related to the matter at hand; fitting; applicable
The lawyer presented pertinent evidence that strengthened the case.
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#67 | impertinent 🙄 (-)
IBA DU MBA 2010-11
(adjective)- disrespectful, rude, or inappropriate behavior or remarks; insolent; impudent; not pertinent to a particular matter - irrelevant
It has two meanings. The most important meaning to remember is impertinent typically suggests disrespect toward someone or a disregard for what is socially appropriate. Another meaning is irrelevant. Simply put, it is often used to criticize someone's words or actions that are seen as out of place or unnecessarily bold.
The student was sent to the principal's office for his impertinent remarks to the teacher.
It was impertinent of him to ask such a personal question.
Talk of rhetoric and strategy is impertinent to this process.
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#68 | impede 🚧
IBA DU MBA 2010-11, June 2017; Digital SAT Official Practice Test 6
(verb)- hinder; obstruct; block; hamper; interfere
It suggests that something is standing in the way or making it difficult for someone or something to move forward or achieve a goal.
Bad weather impeded the delivery of supplies to the remote village.
Her lack of experience impeded her ability to secure the promotion.
Road construction will impede traffic for the next few weeks.
Fear of failure often impedes people from pursuing their dreams.
Something that impedes is an impediment.
Irene's inability to learn a foreign language was a definite impediment in her study of French.
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#69 | insidious 🕸️ (-)
IBA DU MBA 2010-11
(adjective)- treacherous; sneaky; something that precedes gradually and subtly but causes harmful effects; deceptive
It often refers to things that appear harmless or unthreatening at first but gradually lead to negative consequences, especially by deceitful or sneaky means. It is typically used for threats or dangers that develop gradually and are difficult to detect at first, such as insidious diseases, insidious lies, or insidious influences.
The virus had an insidious onset, showing no symptoms until it was well advanced.
Advertising can have an insidious influence on young people, shaping their desires without them realizing it.
He used insidious methods to undermine his colleague's reputation, slowly spreading rumors and false information.
The problem was insidious, growing slowly over time until it became impossible to ignore.
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#70 | precarious ⚠️
IBA DU MBA 2007-08; Official SAT Oct 2014
(adjective)- unstable, insecure, or in a dangerous position, where there is a risk of collapse, failure, or harm
It suggests that something is in a position or condition that is not secure or reliable. It may collapse, fail, or cause harm if not handled carefully or if conditions change. This term can apply to physical objects, financial situations, or personal circumstances.
The ladder was placed in a precarious position, and it looked like it could tip over at any moment.
Their financial situation became precarious after losing their primary source of income.
He found himself in a precarious situation, with little room for error.
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#71 | inadvertent 🤷♂️
EMBA DU Mar 2014; IBA DU MBA Nov 2014
(adjective)- unintentional or accidental, referring to something that happens without planning or deliberate action; heedless; unwitting (unwitting has 2 meanings: unintentional and unknowing)
It describes something that occurs by mistake or oversight. While the word itself is neutral, it often implies a lack of care or attention that led to a mistake or unintended outcome.
He made an inadvertent mistake by sending the email to the wrong person.
While ironing a shirt, Steven inadvertently scorched one sleeve; it was really the collar that he had meant to scorch (burn).
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#72 | copious 💧💧
IBA DU MBA May 2018
(adjective)- abundant or plentiful, referring to a large quantity of something. It can describe both tangible items, like food or resources, as well as intangible things, like information or ideas; profuse; ample
She took copious notes during the lecture to make sure she didn’t miss anything.
The garden produced a copious amount of vegetables this year.
His speech was filled with copious amounts of praise for his team.
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#73 | specious 🦊
IBA DU BBA 2015-16
(adjective)- something that appears to be true or valid on the surface but is actually misleading or false; misleading; deceptive; spurious
It often refers to arguments or reasoning that seem plausible but lack real substance or truth. It implies deception or superficiality, suggesting that something is misleading or intended to trick others into believing it's valid.
The lawyer's specious argument seemed convincing at first but fell apart under scrutiny.
His explanation was specious, designed to distract from the real issue.
The product's specious claims about its benefits misled many customers.
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#74 | spacious 🏢
(adjective)- having a lot of open space, being large or wide, and not cramped; roomy
It’s commonly used to describe rooms, houses, or areas that offer plenty of room to move around.
The spacious living room had enough room for all the furniture and still felt open.
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#75 | spurious 🚫
DU D 2019-20

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(adjective)- false, fake, or not genuine; something that is deceitful or not based on valid reasoning, often used to describe arguments, claims, or information that appear to be true but are actually incorrect or misleading
The researcher dismissed the spurious data that had no basis in fact.
An apocryphal story is one whose truth is uncertain. A spurious story, however, is out-and-out (in every respect; absolute) false, no doubt about it.
The political candidate attributed his loss to numerous spurious rumors that hounded him throughout his campaign.
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