Lesson 158
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#4711
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insouciance
/ɪnˈsuːsiəns/
noun
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Casual lack of concern; indifference.
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She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead.

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nonchalance, indifference, unconcern, carefreeness, calmness
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anxiety, concern, worry
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air of insouciance, insouciance about rules, remarkable insouciance
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#4712
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instructive
/ɪnˈstrʌktɪv/
adjective
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useful and informative; providing knowledge or instruction
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The lecture was highly instructive and engaging.

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educational, enlightening, informative, didactic
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uninformative, unhelpful
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instructive lesson, instructive example, highly instructive, instructive experience
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#4713
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institutionalize
/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlaɪz/
verb
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institutionalized
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institutionalized
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institutionalizes
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institutionalizing
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to establish something as a formal institution, custom, or practice
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The government seeks to institutionalize environmental protection.

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formalize, establish, legitimize, entrench
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abolish, dismantle
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institutionalize practices, institutionalize reforms, institutionalize policies
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#4714
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institution
/ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/
noun
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an established organization, especially one dedicated to education, public service, or a particular purpose
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The hospital is a respected institution in the community.

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an institution

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something or someone long established and respected
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organization, establishment, foundation, facility, entity
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individual, person
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financial institution, educational institution, public institution, government institution
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#4715
🏛️
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institute
/ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/
noun, verb
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instituted
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instituted
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institutes
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instituting
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as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate
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The university decided to institute new rules for the library.

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organization, establishment, foundation, initiate, set up
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abolish, disband, dissolve
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research institute, technical institute, institute reforms, institute measures
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#4716
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instill
/ɪnˈstɪl/
verb
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instilled
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instilled
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instills
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instilling
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to gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or habit in someone's mind
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Parents try to instill good values in their children.

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impart, implant, inculcate, introduce, nurture
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eradicate, remove, eliminate
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instill confidence, instill discipline, instill values, instill hope
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#4717
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instigator
/ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪtər/
noun
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A person who brings about or initiates something, usually something bad.
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The police identified him as the instigator of the violence.

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provoker, agitator, troublemaker, inciter, instigant
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peacemaker, mediator
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chief instigator, instigator of violence, instigator of unrest
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#4718
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instigate
/ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪt/
verb
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instigated
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instigated
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instigates
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instigating
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To bring about or initiate an action, often something negative.
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He was accused of instigating the riot.

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instigate trouble

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to cause problems or provoke conflict
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provoke, incite, start, stir up, foment
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deter, prevent
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instigate violence, instigate a conflict, instigate reform
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#4719
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instate
/ɪnˈsteɪt/
verb
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instated
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instated
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instates
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instating
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To set up in position, office, or authority.
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The board decided to instate her as the new director.

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appoint, establish, install, assign, designate
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remove, dismiss
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instate as, instate new policy, instate position
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#4720
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instantaneous
/ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəs/
adjective
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Happening immediately, without any delay.
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The change in temperature was almost instantaneous.

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immediate, prompt, quick, rapid, sudden
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delayed, slow
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instantaneous reaction, instantaneous effect, almost instantaneous
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instant
/ˈɪnstənt/
noun/adjective
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A very short period of time; happening immediately.
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He replied in an instant without hesitation.

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in an instant

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very quickly; immediately
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moment, second, flash, immediate, prompt
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delay, wait
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instant coffee, instant reply, instant success, in an instant
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#4722
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instance
/ˈɪnstəns/
noun
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An example or single occurrence of something.
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This is just one instance of his generosity.

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for instance

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As an example.
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example, case, occurrence, illustration, situation
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generalization, whole
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in this instance, one instance, rare instance, for instance
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#4723
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inspire
/ɪnˈspaɪər/
verb
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inspired
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inspired
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inspires
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inspiring
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To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something.
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The teacher's words inspired the students to work harder.

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inspire confidence

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To cause someone to feel confident or assured.
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motivate, encourage, uplift, stimulate, influence
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discourage, dishearten, depress
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inspire others, inspire change, inspire confidence, truly inspire
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#4724
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inspector
/ɪnˈspɛktər/
noun
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An official employed to ensure regulations are obeyed or standards are met.
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The inspector carefully checked the restaurant's kitchen for hygiene standards.

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under the inspector's eye

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Closely monitored or supervised by an authority.
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examiner, officer, auditor, overseer, supervisor
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worker, employee
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police inspector, health inspector, building inspector
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#4725
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insouciant
/ɪnˈsuːsiənt/
adjective
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Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree.
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He gave an insouciant shrug and walked away.

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carefree, unconcerned, nonchalant, indifferent, easygoing
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anxious, worried, concerned
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insouciant attitude, insouciant style, insouciant response
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#4726
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insight
/ˈɪnˌsaɪt/
noun
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The ability to understand the true nature of something; deep understanding.
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Her insight into human behavior made her a successful psychologist.

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gain insight

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to develop a clear understanding of something
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understanding, perception, awareness, intuition, comprehension
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ignorance, misunderstanding
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gain insight, valuable insight, deep insight, provide insight
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#4727
➡️
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insomuch
/ˌɪnsəʊˈmʌtʃ/
adverb
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to such an extent
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He was insomuch tired that he could hardly stand.

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insomuch as

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insofar as; to the extent that
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so much, to such an extent, thus, therefore
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little, scarcely
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insomuch as, insomuch tired
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#4728
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insomnia
/ɪnˈsɒmniə/
noun
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the condition of being unable to sleep
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She suffered from insomnia due to stress at work.

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sleeplessness, wakefulness, restlessness
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sleep, slumber
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chronic insomnia, suffer from insomnia, insomnia treatment
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#4729
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insolvent
/ɪnˈsɒlvənt/
adjective
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unable to pay debts owed
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The insolvent firm could not meet its financial obligations.

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bankrupt, broke, indebted, ruined
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solvent, wealthy, stable
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insolvent company, insolvent firm, insolvent debtor
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#4730
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insolvency
/ɪnˈsɒlvənsi/
noun
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the state of being unable to pay money owed; bankruptcy
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The company declared insolvency after years of financial struggles.

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bankruptcy, liquidation, collapse, failure
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solvency, stability
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declare insolvency, file for insolvency, corporate insolvency
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#4731
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insolent
/ˈɪnsələnt/
adjective
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showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
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The insolent student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.

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rude, disrespectful, arrogant, impudent, cheeky
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respectful, polite, humble
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insolent behavior, insolent remark, insolent tone
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#4732
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insolence
/ˈɪnsələns/
noun
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rude or disrespectful behavior
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The teacher was shocked by the student's insolence.

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rudeness, disrespect, impudence, arrogance
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politeness, respect
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act of insolence, sheer insolence, show insolence, punished for insolence
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#4733
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insistent
/ɪnˈsɪstənt/
adjective
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demanding something firmly and refusing to accept no
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The child was insistent on getting a new toy.

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persistent, demanding, assertive, determined
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yielding, lenient
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insistent voice, insistent demand, insistent tone, insistent pressure
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#4734
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insistence
/ɪnˈsɪstəns/
noun
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the act of demanding something firmly or repeatedly
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At his insistence, we stayed longer.

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demand, urging, persistence, assertion
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submission, yielding
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firm insistence, insistence on, strong insistence, parental insistence
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#4735
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insist
/ɪnˈsɪst/
verb
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insisted
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insisted
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insists
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insisting
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to demand something forcefully or firmly
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She insisted on paying the bill.

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insist on

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to demand firmly that something be done
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demand, maintain, assert, press, urge
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yield, accept, give up
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insist on, insist that, strongly insist, politely insist
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#4736
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insipid
/ɪnˈsɪpɪd/
adjective
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lacking flavor, interest, or excitement; dull
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The soup was insipid and needed more seasoning.

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bland, tasteless, dull, boring, flat
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flavorful, exciting, lively
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insipid taste, insipid conversation, insipid food, insipid performance
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#4737
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insinuate
/ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/
verb
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insinuated
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insinuated
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insinuates
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insinuating
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To suggest or hint something indirectly and often unpleasantly.
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He insinuated that she had lied about her qualifications.

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insinuate oneself

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to gradually and subtly gain favor or acceptance
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imply, suggest, hint, intimate, indicate
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declare, state, assert
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insinuate doubt, insinuate guilt, insinuate oneself into
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#4738
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insignificant
/ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
adjective
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Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.
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The cost was so insignificant that nobody noticed it.

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an insignificant detail

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a very small or unimportant piece of information
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trivial, minor, negligible, unimportant, petty
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important, significant, meaningful
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insignificant amount, insignificant role, almost insignificant
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#4739
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insignificance
/ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
noun
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The quality of being unimportant or trivial.
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He felt a sense of insignificance in the vast universe.

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triviality, unimportance, smallness, pettiness
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importance, significance, value
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utter insignificance, sense of insignificance, feeling of insignificance
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#4740
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insightful
/ˈɪnˌsaɪtfəl/
adjective
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Showing deep understanding or perceptiveness.
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The professor gave an insightful lecture on global economics.

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perceptive, astute, shrewd, knowledgeable, wise
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shallow, ignorant, superficial
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insightful comment, insightful analysis, insightful observation, insightful book
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