Sure! Here are the definitions, parts of speech, model sentences, original sentences, synonyms, and antonyms for each of the words you've provided.
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Laudable
- Part of Speech: Adjective
- Definition: Deserving praise; commendable.
- Model Sentence: The volunteer’s laudable efforts to help the community were recognized at the annual awards ceremony.
- Original Sentence: Her laudable dedication to environmental conservation inspired many to join her cause.
- Synonyms: Praiseworthy, commendable, admirable
- Antonyms: Blameworthy, shameful, reprehensible
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Insidious
- Part of Speech: Adjective
- Definition: Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.
- Model Sentence: The insidious rumors spread through the office, damaging reputations without anyone realizing it.
- Original Sentence: The insidious nature of the disease made it difficult for doctors to diagnose it in its early stages.
- Synonyms: Sneaky, treacherous, deceptive
- Antonyms: Open, honest, straightforward
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Meretricious
- Part of Speech: Adjective
- Definition: Apparently attractive but having in reality no value or integrity.
- Model Sentence: The meretricious decorations in the restaurant only served to distract patrons from the lackluster food quality.
- Original Sentence: She found the meretricious trinkets at the fair to be overpriced and lacking in genuine craftsmanship.
- Synonyms: Gaudy, flashy, deceitful
- Antonyms: Genuine, authentic, valuable
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Ineffable
- Part of Speech: Adjective
- Definition: Too great or extreme to be expressed in words; indescribable.
- Model Sentence: The beauty of the sunset over the mountains was ineffable, leaving the hikers in stunned silence.
- Original Sentence: The joy she felt when holding her newborn for the first time was ineffable and beyond description.
- Synonyms: Unutterable, inexpressible, indescribable
- Antonyms: Describable, expressible, definable
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Ingratiate
- Part of Speech: Verb
- Definition: To bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them.
- Model Sentence: He tried to ingratiate himself with his boss by volunteering for extra work and praising her ideas.
- Original Sentence: She sought to ingratiate herself with her classmates by always agreeing with their opinions.
- Synonyms: Flatter, brownnose, curry favor
- Antonyms: Alienate, offend, estrange
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Haughtily
- Part of Speech: Adverb
- Definition: In a way that shows arrogance or superiority.
- Model Sentence: She haughtily dismissed their suggestions, believing her approach to be far superior.
- Original Sentence: He walked haughtily through the crowd, confident that everyone was admiring his new suit.
- Synonyms: Arrogantly, disdainfully, smugly
- Antonyms: Humble, modestly, unassumingly
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Obtrusively
- Part of Speech: Adverb
- Definition: In a way that is noticeable or prominent in an unwelcome or intrusive manner.
- Model Sentence: The advertisement was obtrusively placed in the center of the content, distracting readers from the article.
- Original Sentence: The obtrusively bright colors of the car made it impossible to miss as it drove down the street.
- Synonyms: Intrusively, conspicuously, noticeably
- Antonyms: Discreetly, unobtrusively, subtly
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Elusive
- Part of Speech: Adjective
- Definition: Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to grasp or comprehend.
- Model Sentence: The elusive concept of happiness can mean different things to different people.
- Original Sentence: Despite his best efforts, the solution to the complex problem remained elusive.
- Synonyms: Evasive, slippery, intangible
- Antonyms: Understandable, attainable, clear
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