1. Disparate, adjective: two things are fundamentally different
With the advent of machines capable of looking inside the brain, fields as disparate as religion and biology have been brought together by scientists trying to understand what happens in the brain when people have a religious.
2. Banish, verb: expel from a community, residence, or location; drive away
The most difficult part of the fast was banishing thoughts of food.
3. Debunk, verb: expose as false ideas and claims, especially while ridiculing
Richard Dawkins tries to debunk religious belief, but his ridicule tends to push people away from his points rather than convince them.
4. Humdrum, adjective: dull and lacking excitement
Having grown up in a humdrum suburb, Jacob relished life in New York City after moving.
5. Quandary, noun: state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
Steve certainly is in a quandary: if he doesn’t call Mary, she will blame him for everything but if he does call her, the evidence of where he currently is could cost him his job.
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