Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Words to Ponder 7

Crux (noun) = the basic point of something (such as problems, issues and so on).

Avaricious (adj) = greedy

The crux of every war is people's avaricious nature.

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Obviate (verb)  = to make something no longer necessary; to prevent something

Affluent (adj)  = rich; wealthy

The advancement of medical science in affluent countries like the US obviates many risks associated with a serious surgical operation.

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Miscreant (noun) = a person who does something immoral or illegal

Vitiate (verb) = to ruin something; to make something less effective; to lower the quality

The actress's poor portrayal of a miscreant vitiated the quality of the film.

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Ravenous (adj) = very hungry

Delectable (adj) = delicious

I was ravenous that time that even the foods, which do not interest me, became so delectable.

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Blanch (verb) = to put food items in boiling water or steam in a very short period of time

Scrumptious (adj) = delicious

I only blanch vegetables to retain its nutrients while making sure that it's still scrumptious.

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