1. Accessible (adj)- Easy to reach or to approach- The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.

2. Accommodate (v)

- To give consideration to- The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.- Synonyms: oblige, abet

3. Accentuate (verb)

- To emphasize- Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.- Synonyms: highlight, stress

4. Antidote (noun)

- Something that relieves or counteracts- Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.- Synonyms: cure, remedy

5. Appraise (verb)

- To evaluate the worth of- Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.- Synonyms: assess, review

6. Authoritarian (adj)

- Favoring absolute obedience to authority- Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.- Synonyms: strict, despotic

7. Catastrophe- disaster or misfortune

- The catastrophe that hit Leyte orphaned a lot of innocent children.

8. Commemorate (verb)

- To mark by a ceremony- Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.- Synonyms: observe, remember

9. Corroborate (verb)

- To support with evidence- "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.- Synonyms: verify, prove

10. Demeanor (noun)

- Behavior towards others- Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.- Synonyms: disposition, comportment

11. connoisseur (n)

- an expert or a specialist

- The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.

12. Epitaph (noun)

- Brief statement honoring a dead person- "Beloved by all," was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.- Synonyms: inscription, eulogy

13. Exception (noun)

- A case to which the rule does not apply- The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.- Synonyms: anomaly, deviation

14. facade n

- false or superficial appearance- Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.- Synonyms: mask, deceit

15. Heinous (adj)

- Shockingly evil- Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.- Synonyms: odious, villainous

16. Inauspicious (adj)

- Not favorable- Gary believed the black threatening sky was an inauspicious sign.- Synonyms: ominous, portentous

17. Meticulous (adj)

- Extremely careful regarding details- The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.- Synonyms: fastidious, painstaking

18. Oblivious (adj)

- Lacking awareness- Love-struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.- Synonyms: careless, heedless

19. Obnoxious (adj)

- Highly offensive- The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.- Synonyms: objectionable, repugnant

20. Pantomime (noun)

- Telling a story through gestures- The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.- Synonyms: charade

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22. Placebo (noun)

- An inactive substance used in medical testing- Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.

23. Enthusiasm eagerness or interest- The leaders enthusiasm influenced the members to feel hopeful.

24. Pretentious (adj)

- Making unjustified claims- The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.- Synonyms: pompous, showy

25. Unscrupulous (adj)

- Lacking principles- The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.- Synonyms: corrupt, immoral