Omnipotent, Preposterous, Amiable, Ambiguous - Advanced vocabulary

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Omnipotent (adj.)

/ɒmˈnɪpətənt/

Synonyms: All-powerful, almighty, supreme

Meaning: Having unlimited or infinite power.

Common collocations: omnipotent deity, omnipotent ruler, omnipotent force

Example sentence: The king believed he was omnipotent, thinking he could control everything in his kingdom.

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Preposterous (adj.)

/prɪˈpɒstərəs/

Synonyms: Absurd, ridiculous, nonsensical

Meaning: Very silly or stupid.

Common collocations: preposterous idea, preposterous claim, preposterous suggestion

Example sentence: It seemed preposterous at first, but their friendship blossomed into a beautiful bond that filled their hearts with joy and gratitude.

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Amiable (adj.)

/ˈeɪmiəbl/

Synonyms: Friendly, affable, pleasant

Meaning: Having a kind and agreeable manner.

Common collocations: amiable personality, amiable smile, amiable conversation

Example sentence: Despite the tense situation, he remained amiable and greeted everyone with a warm smile.

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Ambiguous (adj.)

/æmˈbɪɡjuəs/

Synonyms: Unclear, vague, uncertain

Meaning: Having a double or unclear meaning.

Common collocations: ambiguous statement, ambiguous language, ambiguous meaning, ambiguous situation

Example sentence: The instructions he gave were ambiguous, leaving us unsure about what exactly he wanted us to do.

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