Underscore Vital Subsequently

- Underscore
v. to emphasize or give additional weight to
This sentence seems to underscore the overall meaning of the passage.

- Vital
adj. urgently necessary
It is vital that you respond by the deadline.

- Subsequently
adv. happening later or after something
I subsequently went home.

Antipathy Lucrative Deficient

- Antipathy
n. a strong feeling of dislike
Her antipathy toward the professor was obvious: she rolled her eyes whenever he entered the classroom.

- Lucrative
adj. capable of making a lot of money; profitable
Writing books isn't a particularly lucrativecareer, unless you're J.K. Rowling.

- Deficient
adj. not enough in degree or amount
I feel as though the sources for my paper are deficient.

Omnipotent Scrupulous Basic

- Omnipotent
adj. almighty and all powerful
Gods are omnipotent beings who can control human destiny.

- Scrupulous
adj. paying great attention to detail
I am a scrupulous proofreader and never miss an error.

- Basic
adj. relating to the foundation or basis of something
You have to start with basic Russian before you can move on to the advanced level.

Contemplate Entail Simple

- Contemplate
v. to think deeply about
She contemplated telling her teacher about the cheating student.

- Entail
v. to involve or include
A doctoral program entails long nights and a heavy workload.

- Simple
adj. easy; not complex adj. undecorated
This math problem is so simple even a first grader can solve it. The simple beauty of the ocean is what makes it memorable.

Unadorned Provocative Raw

- Unadorned
adj. undecorated, plain
Though the dress was cheap and unadorned, it was by far her favorite one on the rack.

- Provocative
adj. intending to provoke, inspire, or arouse
Her nude paintings are considered quite provocative.

- Raw
adj. unrefined adj. not processed; uncooked (as in food)
He's got raw talent as a singer, but he needs to work on his performance skills. In some countries, such as Japan, it is normal to eat raw fish.

Malicious Null Frankly

- Malicious
adj. harmful, spiteful
The malicious spirit drove out the inhabitants from their home.

- Null
adj. legally void and ineffective
The government declared their marriage null.

- Frankly
adv. directly, clearly
I frankly don't see the point in learning to drive.

Secrete Contradict Surmount

- Secrete
v. to produce or release (a substance)
Trees secrete a sticky substance called sap.

- Contradict
v. to be in contrast with
The camera footage contradicts his alibi.

- Surmount
v. to get on top of or overcome
They managed to surmount the language barrier by using a translation app.

Quirk Predecessor Objectivity

- Quirk
n. a strange habit
His biggest quirk is his love of old marbles.

- Predecessor
n. someone who comes before you (usu. in position or office)
My predecessor gave me many tips for running the office.

- Objectivity
n. judgment based on observations instead of emotions or opinions
In scientific research, objectivity is of utmost importance.

Demur Adept Nuance

- Demur
v. to object to
She demurred at my request to transfer to a different department.

- Adept
adj. having knowledge or skill (usu. in a particular area)
Beth loves playing the piano, but she's especially adept at the violin.

- Nuance
n. a subtle difference in meaning
Body-language experts even understand the nuances of facial expressions.

Conventional Surmount Precedent

- Conventional
adj. abiding by accepted standards
She lives a conventional life in the suburbs.

- Surmount
v. to get on top of or overcome
They managed to surmount the language barrier by using a translation app.

- Precedent
n. an example or subject from earlier in time
This change in law is without historical precedent.