didactic
/daɪˈdæktɪk/
Intended to teach, especially in a way that can seem overly instructive.
Example
The novel is entertaining without becoming excessively didactic.
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Understand each item before testing yourself. Choose honestly whether it already feels familiar or needs practice.
/daɪˈdæktɪk/
Intended to teach, especially in a way that can seem overly instructive.
Example
The novel is entertaining without becoming excessively didactic.
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/daɪˈdæktɪk/
Intended to teach, especially in a way that can seem overly instructive.
The novel is entertaining without becoming excessively didactic.
/ˈsæŋɡwɪn/
Optimistic or confident, especially in a difficult situation.
Despite the setback, the researchers remained sanguine about the project's prospects.
/ˈpɛtʃələnt/
Childishly irritable or bad-tempered.
His petulant response undermined an otherwise reasonable argument.
/ˌdɛləˈtɪriəs/
Causing harm or damage.
Prolonged sleep deprivation can have deleterious effects on concentration.
/ˈkoʊdʒənt/
Clear, logical and convincing.
She presented a cogent argument for changing the admissions policy.
/əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk/
Belonging to a different period and therefore seeming out of place.
The policy now seems anachronistic in a digital economy.
/fɔːrˈtuːɪtəs/
Happening by chance, often with a beneficial result.
A fortuitous meeting at the conference led to a long-term collaboration.
/fəˈleɪʃəs/
Based on a mistaken belief or invalid reasoning.
The conclusion rests on the fallacious assumption that correlation proves causation.
/ˈrɛtɪsənt/
Unwilling to speak freely about thoughts or feelings.
The witness was reticent about discussing events that occurred before the accident.
/mæɡˈnænəməs/
Generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person.
She was magnanimous in victory and praised her opponent's campaign.