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to probe

Verb

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to examine or look for something, particularly using a small long instrument

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Engineers probed the structure of the bridge to identify any weaknesses or signs of deterioration.

Scientists probed the depths of the ocean with specialized submersibles to study marine life in unexplored regions.

Grammatical Information:

transitive

probate

noun

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a process in which the validity of a will is legally proved

probity

noun

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the quality of abiding by the highest moral principles

to augment

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to add to something's value, effect, size, or amount

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august

Adjective

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impressive and worthy of respect

similitude

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resemblance between people or things

unlikeness

to simulate

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to match the same qualities as someone or something

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simile

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a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'

What is a "simile"?

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words "like" or "as" to highlight a similarity between them. For example, saying "Her smile was like sunshine" compares the warmth and brightness of her smile to the sun, making the description more vivid and expressive. Similes are used to create clearer or more imaginative descriptions by drawing parallels between familiar concepts and the subject being described.

simultaneous

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taking place at precisely the same time

to discombobulate

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Humorous

to confuse someone, causing them to feel disoriented or unable to think clearly

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to disconcert

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to unsettle someone, causing them to become stressed or lose their confidence

disconsolate

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so sad that makes comforting very difficult

consolable

discontinuance

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the act of stopping something

continuance

discreet

Adjective

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careful and modest in behavior, showing wise self-restraint and avoiding unnecessary attention

indiscreet

discrepant

Adjective

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having no agreement with something

asunder

Adverb

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into separate pieces

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interrogative adverb

astute

Adjective

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having a clever and practical ability to make wise and effective decisions

to assuage

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Formal

to satisfy the feeling of thirst or hunger

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