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Unexplained Enigmas: A Collection of Inexplicable Stories and Phenomena

Explore the world of the unexplained with this intriguing collection of stories and phenomena that defy explanation. From prodigies to quixotic adventures, delve into the realm of the inexplicable.

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Unexplained Enigmas: A Collection of Inexplicable Stories and Phenomena

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  1. English III Vocab Week 4

  2. Inexplicable • (adj) incapable of being accounted for • Synonyms: unexplainable, incomprehensible, enigmatic • Example: The creation of the Earth is inexplicable

  3. Noncommittal • (adj) not committing oneself • Synonyms: indefinite, vague, equivocal • Example: The senator gave us a noncommittal answer

  4. Proboscis • (n) a nose • Synonyms: trunk, snout, beak • Example: The proboscis of the elephant grabbed the peanut

  5. Quixotic • (adj) extravagantly chivalrous • Synonyms: fanciful, fantastic, imaginary • Example: She is a quixotic mixture of illusion and reality

  6. Surmise • (v) to infer without strong evidence • Synonyms: conjecture, guess, suspect • Example: Man lives in a world of surmise, of mystery, of uncertainties.

  7. Anecdote • (n) a short account of an event • Synonyms: story, yarn, reminiscence • Example: She seems to always have an anecdote about something

  8. Climactic • (adj) pertaining to a climax • Synonyms: acute, critical, peak • Example: It was the climactic scene of the play

  9. Epilogue • (n) a concluding part to a novel • Synonyms: afterword, conclusion, finale • Example: There seems to at least be a happy epilogue at the end of the book

  10. Extemporaneous • (adj) performed without special preparation • Synonyms: improvised, impromptu, casual • Example: The piano piece was performed extemporaneously

  11. Fidelity • (n) strict observance of promises • Synonyms: loyalty, accuracy, precision • Example: I expect you to keep this secret because of your fidelity

  12. Forte • (n) a person’s strong suit • Synonyms: talent, skill, strength • Example: I don’t know what her forte is, but it’s not music

  13. Hypochondriac • (adj) an excessive preoccupation with worrying about one’s health • Synonyms: neurotic, imagining, valetudinarian • Example: Hypochondriac feelings overwhelmed her

  14. Prodigy • (n) a person having extraordinary talent • Synonyms: marvel, natural, phenomenon • Example: He was a prodigy on the piano

  15. Staunch • (v) to be unwavering • Synonyms: steadfast, unswerving, halt • Example: He was a staunch Republican

  16. Stigma • (n) a mark of disgrace • Synonyms: stain, reproach, blemish • Example: He had the stigma of being a cheater

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