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Each week, we bring you ten new words to study to increase your vocabulary. In order to truly “learn” these words, make sure to do the following exercises each week:

• Create a flashcard with the word and the definition for each word.
• Write three sentences that showcase the meaning of each word.
• Write at least two synonyms for each word.
• Write at least two antonyms for each word.
• Try to use the words in your daily conversations as much as possible.
• Study your flashcards for a few minutes each day.
• Set up an online quiz with your words and take it at the end of the week.

Here are this week’s words…

appalling
(adj.) inspiring shock, horror, disgust

concede
(v.) to accept as valid

despot
(n.) one who has total power and rules brutally

emend
(v.) to correct or revise a written text

fastidious
(adj.) meticulous, demanding, having high and often unattainable standards

inquisitor
(n.) one who inquires, especially in a hostile manner

odious
(adj.) instilling hatred or intense displeasure

perfunctory
(adj.) showing little interest or enthusiasm

rectitude
(n.) uprightness, extreme morality

repentant
(adj.) penitent, sorry