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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…

abdicate
(v.) to give up a position, usually one of leadership

altercation
(n.) a dispute, fight

arbitration
(n.) the process or act of resolving a dispute

congeal
(v.) to thicken into a solid

connive
(v.) to plot, scheme

gregarious
(adj.) drawn to the company of others, sociable

stringy
(adj.) not generous, not inclined to spend or give

rash
(adj.) hasty, incautious

respite
(n.) a break, rest

zenith
(n.) the highest point, culminating point