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Preamble
DEFINITION:A preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document that serves to explain its purpose. An introductory occurrence or fact; a preliminary.
EXAMPLE: The preamble to the Constitution begins with the famous words "we the people of the United States
SYNONYMS:
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Benevolent
DEFINITION: (adjective) wishing or doing good.
EXAMPLE: In old age, Carnegie used his wealth for benevolent purposes, donating large sums to found libraries and schools.
SYNONYMS: altruistic, generous
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Ostentatious
DEFINITION: (adjective) overly showy, pretentious.
EXAMPLE: To show off his wealth, the millionaire threw an ostentatious party featuring a full orchestra, a famous singer, and tens of thousands of dollars worth of food.
SYNONYMS: boastful, flashy
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Anomaly
DEFINITION: (noun) something different or irregular.
EXAMPLE: The tiny planet Pluto, orbiting next to the giants Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune, has long appeared to be an anomaly. SYNONYMS: atypical, uncustomary
Preamble
DEFINITION:A preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document that serves to explain its purpose. An introductory occurrence or fact; a preliminary.
EXAMPLE: The preamble to the Constitution begins with the famous words "we the people of the United States
SYNONYMS:
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Benevolent
DEFINITION: (adjective) wishing or doing good.
EXAMPLE: In old age, Carnegie used his wealth for benevolent purposes, donating large sums to found libraries and schools.
SYNONYMS: altruistic, generous
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Ostentatious
DEFINITION: (adjective) overly showy, pretentious.
EXAMPLE: To show off his wealth, the millionaire threw an ostentatious party featuring a full orchestra, a famous singer, and tens of thousands of dollars worth of food.
SYNONYMS: boastful, flashy
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Anomaly
DEFINITION: (noun) something different or irregular.
EXAMPLE: The tiny planet Pluto, orbiting next to the giants Jupiter, Saturn, and Neptune, has long appeared to be an anomaly. SYNONYMS: atypical, uncustomary