English Vocabulary

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buttress
Meaning - To support or strengthen an argument, idea, or structure. | Synonym: Support, reinforce, strengthen | Antonym: Undermine, weaken, oppose | Example: The student used statistical evidence to buttress her argument during the debate.
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refute
Meaning - To prove that a statement or argument is wrong. | Synonym: Disprove, contradict, debunk | Antonym: Confirm, prove, support | Example: The researcher presented evidence to refute the popular theory.
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vindicated
Meaning - Proved to be right or cleared of blame after being suspected. | Synonym: Justified, cleared, exonerated | Antonym: Blamed, condemned, incriminated | Example: After the CCTV footage was examined, the innocent employee was vindicated.
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disavow
Meaning - To publicly deny responsibility for or connection with something. | Synonym: Deny, reject, renounce | Antonym: Accept, acknowledge, endorse | Example: The politician decided to disavow the controversial statement made by his supporter.
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onerous
Meaning - Very difficult, tiring, or burdensome to deal with. | Synonym: Demanding, burdensome, exhausting | Antonym: Easy, manageable, effortless | Example: Managing college assignments alongside entrance preparation can be an onerous task.
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flout
Meaning - To openly disobey a rule, law, or convention. | Synonym: Disobey, defy, disregard | Antonym: Obey, follow, respect | Example: Students who flout examination rules may face strict disciplinary action.
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abet
Meaning - To help or encourage someone to do something wrong or illegal. | Synonym: Encourage, assist, facilitate | Antonym: Prevent, discourage, hinder | Example: The company was accused of abetting corruption by hiding financial records.
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bolster
Meaning - To support, strengthen, or improve something. | Synonym: Strengthen, reinforce, boost | Antonym: Weaken, undermine, diminish | Example: Regular mock tests can bolster your confidence before the entrance examination.
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smothered
Meaning - Completely covered, suppressed, or prevented from developing or expressing something. | Synonym: Suppressed, suffocated, stifled | Antonym: Encouraged, released, nurtured | Example: Her creativity was smothered by an environment where nobody encouraged new ideas.
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