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to move repeatedly from one position to another oscillate /ˈɑː.səl.eɪt/ The needle on the dial oscillated between full and empty.
showing no interest or energy and unwilling to take action, especially over something important apathetic /ˌæp.əˈθet̬.ɪk/ Young people today are so apathetic about politics.
famous, well respected, and admired illustrious /ɪˈlʌs.tri.əs/ She comes from an illustrious political family that includes two former Cabinet ministers.
to pretend to be ill in order to avoid having to work malinger /məˈlɪŋ.ɡɚ/ As private investigators, we can help businesses identify dishonest and malingering employees.
having no personal involvement or receiving no personal advantage, and therefore free to act fairly disinterested /dɪˈsɪn.trə.stɪd/ a disinterested observer/judgment
increasing again, or becoming popular again resurgent /rɪˈsɝː.dʒənt/ Many people were critical of the resurgent militarism in the country.
someone who tries to appear smart or who answers questions in a funny way that annoys other people smart aleck /ˌsmɑːt ˈæl.ɪk/ That kid’s a real smart-aleck.
to cause something to continue perpetuate /pɚˈpetʃ.u.eɪt/ Increasing the supply of weapons will only perpetuate the violence and anarchy.
to put a date on a document that is earlier than the date it is signed antedate /ˈæn.t̬i.deɪt/ Harry was so unknowledgeable that he was unaware the Egyptian Pharaohs antedated the American Revolution.
very important of (great) moment /ˈmoʊ.mənt/ e.g. A decision of great moment e.g. Despite the initial hullabaloo, the play was of no great moment in Hampton's writing career, and within a few years the public quickly forgot his foray in to theater arts.
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