The Definition Of Words You (Might Have) Never Heard Of[PG.2]

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  1. Whilst(Noun)
  2. Arbitrary(Adjective)
  3. Counter-intuitive(Adjective)
  4. Auspicious(Adjective)

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    Whilst

    (W-il-st) NOUN- British variation of "while," usually used formally or in old/british English.

    EX:"The boy jumps whilst his mother works on her laptop."

    Synonyms Antonyms
    While Whearas

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    Works sited: dictionary.cambridge.org

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    Arbitrary

    (Ar-bi-tra-ree) ADJECTIVE- The quality of something being determined purely by chance, and not any other specific parameters.

    EX:"The prize wheel was not rigged; the outcome of winning or not was completely arbitrary."

    Synonyms Antonyms
    Random Pre-determined
    Capricious Predictable

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    Works sited: merriam-webster.com

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    Counterintuitive

    (Cown-ter-in-too-eh-tive) ADJECTIVE- Of an idea or plan: to be so poorly structured that it contradicts itself or the laws of common sense.

    EX:"The scientist's failed experiment proved to be conspicuously counterintuitive, as it didn't provide a solid outcome."

    Synonyms Antonyms
    Nonsense Sensible
    Impractical Common sense

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    Works sited: merriam-webster.com

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    Auspicious

    (Aooh-spi-shous) ADJECTIVE- Relating to prosperity and good luck, especially in the chinese culture.

    EX:"The auspicious jade rabbit is a sign of good luck in Chinese New Year."

    Synonyms Antonyms
    Lucky Unlucky
    Prosperous Faulty

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    Works sited: thewordcounter.com

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