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1. contradiction (n.) [͵kɑntrəˋdɪkʃən]
a difference in two or more statements, ideas, stories etc that makes it impossible for both or all of them to be true
EX: No one was surprised by the defendant's contradiction of the plaintiff's accusations.
2. justify (v.) [ˋdʒʌstə͵faɪ]
to show that there is a good reason for something, especially something that other people think is wrong
to make the left or right edges of writing form a sraight line when typing or printing
EX: He tried to justify his behavior by saying that he was being pressured unfairly by his boss.
3. asymmetry (n.) [eˋsɪmɪtrɪ]
something that is asymmetrical does not have the same shape and size on both sides
4. luminous(a.) [ˋlumənəs]
very bright
very intelligent or beautiful
EX: I saw the cat's luminous eyes in my car's headlights.
5. aplenty(adj.) [əˋplɛntɪ]
more than enough
EX: We found mistakes aplenty in their story.
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