Question

define all these words

Divest:

Contention:

Precariousness:

Sycophant:

Repugnant:

Perpetually:

Inveterate:

Folly:

Unalterable:

Answer 1

Here are concise definitions for each word, with part of speech, a brief synonym, and a short example sentence.

- Divest (verb) — to strip or deprive someone of property, rights, or possessions; or to sell off assets. (syn: rid, strip, sell)
Example: The company decided to divest its noncore businesses.

- Contention (noun) — a point asserted in an argument; also a disagreement or dispute. (syn: claim, dispute)
Example: Her main contention is that the policy will harm small businesses.

- Precariousness (noun) — the state of being unstable, uncertain, or risky. (syn: instability, insecurity)
Example: The precariousness of his financial situation kept him awake at night.

- Sycophant (noun) — a person who flatters or fawns over someone important to gain favor. (syn: toady, flatterer)
Example: Managers ignored the sycophants and listened to honest feedback.

- Repugnant (adjective) — extremely distasteful, offensive, or morally objectionable; also incompatible. (syn: revolting, abhorrent)
Example: Many people found the proposal morally repugnant.

- Perpetually (adverb) — continuously or constantly; without stopping. (syn: continually, forever)
Example: She seemed perpetually busy.

- Inveterate (adjective) — long-established and unlikely to change; habitual (often describes a negative habit). (syn: ingrained, habitual)
Example: He was an inveterate smoker.

- Folly (noun) — foolishness or a foolish action/idea; (also: a costly, decorative building with no practical purpose). (syn: foolishness, mistake)
Example: Investing all their savings in one risky startup was a folly.

- Unalterable (adjective) — not able to be changed or modified; fixed. (syn: immutable, permanent)
Example: The terms of the contract were unalterable.