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#1

What is the definition of 'ephemeral'?

Short-lived
Explanation

Lasting for a very short time.

#2

What is the meaning of 'ubiquitous'?

Everywhere
Explanation

Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

#3

What is the meaning of 'ostentatious'?

Showy
Explanation

Designed to impress or attract attention; showy and flashy.

#4

What does 'pervasive' mean?

Wide-ranging
Explanation

Spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.

#5

What does 'serendipity' refer to?

A fortunate coincidence
Explanation

The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

#6

What does 'perplex' mean?

To confuse
Explanation

To cause someone to feel completely baffled or puzzled.

#7

What is the definition of 'quixotic'?

Idealistic but impractical
Explanation

Extremely idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical.

#8

What is the definition of 'ersatz'?

Fake or artificial
Explanation

Serving as a substitute, usually inferior or artificial.

#9

What does 'lackadaisical' mean?

Careless
Explanation

Lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy.

#10

What is the definition of 'capricious'?

Subject to whims
Explanation

Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.

#11

What does 'vicissitude' mean?

Change or variation
Explanation

A change or variation in circumstances, typically unwelcome or unpleasant.

#12

What does 'equivocate' mean?

To use ambiguous language
Explanation

To use language that is unclear and intentionally misleading.

#13

What is the meaning of 'abstruse'?

Difficult to understand
Explanation

Difficult to understand; obscure.

#14

What is the definition of 'panacea'?

A universal remedy
Explanation

A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases; a cure-all.

#15

What does 'intransigent' mean?

Uncompromising
Explanation

Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.

#16

What does 'obfuscate' mean?

To confuse
Explanation

To deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand.

#17

What is the meaning of 'pulchritudinous'?

Beautiful
Explanation

Physically beautiful; comely.

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