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1. ideal
           Pronunciation: /___d__l, ___di__l/
           Satisfying one's conception of what is perfect/most suitable:
           The swimming pool is ideal for a quick dip.

2. Splutter
           Pronunciation: spl_t_/
           [Reporting verb] say something rapidly, indistinctly, and with a spitting sound, as a result of anger,
           embarrassment, or another strong emotion:
           [With object]
           He began to splutter excuses

3. Taunt
           Pronunciation: t__nt/
           Verb
           [With object]
           Provoke or challenge (someone) with insulting remarks:
           Pupils began taunting her about her weight.

4. Deliberately
           Pronunciation: d__l_b(_)r_tli/
           Adverb
           Consciously and intentionally; on purpose:
           The fire was started deliberately

5. Sanity
           Pronunciation: san_ti/
           Noun
           [Mass noun]
           The ability to think and behave in a normal and rational manner; sound mental health:
           I began to doubt my own sanity.
           Reasonable and rational behaviour.

6. Unceremoniously
           Pronunciation:__ns_r__m__n__s/
           Adjective
           Having or showing a lack of courtesy; rough or abrupt:
           He was known for his strong views and unceremonious manners

7. Reverberate
           Pronunciation: reverberate (-b_ r_t_; for adj., -b_ rit)
           Transitive verb reverberated -at_ed, reverberating -at_ing
           To cause (a sound) to re-echo
Word Power : Increase your vocabulary!
Improve your vocabulary by testing your knowledge of the proper meaning of these words.

1. Agnostic
    a.Religious
    b.Non-believer
    c.Godly

2. Accolade
    a.Warranty
    b.Insult
    c.Honour
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5. Constraint
    a.freedom
    b.act
    c.limitation

6. Brash
    a.overconfident
    b.timid
    c.colourful
7. Curtail
    a.permit
    b.limit
    c.stop

8. Jubilation
    a.elation
    b.sorrow
    c.regret
3. Mandatory
    a.Required
    b.Harsh
    c.Voluntary

4. Succumb
    a.Conquer
    b.Submit
    c.Search
9. Ingenious
    a.resourceful
    b.unimaginative
    c.incredible

10. Antagonistic
     a.friendly
     b.moderate
     c.hostile
 
Word challenge

We have nine words that can be made from the letters in the
square, each of which uses the letter in the middle and
contains at least four letters. We challenge you to beat this.

You can't use plurals, abbreviations, initials or foreign words unless they form words in everyday use. 

5- good
7- very good
9- congratulations, you have met the challenge.
 
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Word challenge:
Elect      
Ethyl      
Eyelet     
Leech
Lent       
Lycee     
Lychee    
Heel      
Lynch

Word quiz:
1a, 2c, 3a, 4b, 5c, 6a, 7b, 8a, 9a, 10c