Advanced Vocabulary List 23

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agony
(noun) intense suffering and pain

Max cried in agony when he broke his leg.

allege
(verb) assert or claim wrongdoing by someone (typically without proof)

The teacher alleged that Max cheated on the exam.

caricature
(noun) a picture or description of a person or thing with comically exaggerated characteristics

Max drew a caricature of his teacher.

disperse
(verb) cause to go in different directions

The crowd dispersed as soon as the concert was over.

incite
(verb) to stir up or encourage (violent or unlawful behavior)

Max incited the other students to rebel against the teacher.

polarize
(verb) to divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups

The issue polarized the public.

precipitate
(verb) to cause to happen suddenly or sooner than expected

Extremely high gas prices precipitated the demise of the SUV.

sanction
(noun) official authorization, approval or ratification of a law

Max received the official sanction of the Federal Darts Association to hold a tournament in the school.

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