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wraith

wraith is a synonym of ghost

noun [ reyth ]

wraith is another word for ghost

Ghost means the spirit of a dead person that is believed to appear to the living (She felt a chill and thought she saw a ghost).

Wraith means a ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially one seen shortly before or after their death (The wraith of the old man haunted the castle).

✅ Both words refer to supernatural apparitions of the dead.

Ghosts are often tied to unfinished business or lingering emotions and can evoke a sense of mystery, fear, or melancholy. Wraiths have a more ominous and eerie reputation, often suggesting a darker, more foreboding presence. Wraiths are typically seen as more malevolent or haunting figures compared to general ghosts.

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perspicacious

perspicacious is a synonym of perceptive

adjective [ pur-spi-key-shuhs ]

perspicacious is another word for perceptive

✅ A perceptive person has sensitive insight or understanding (The professor's perceptive comments revealed a deep understanding of the issue).

✅ A perspicacious person also has keen insight but goes a bit further to notice and understand things that are not always as obvious (The senator's perspicacious observations about the economy were impressive).

✅ Both words describe someone who is very good at noticing and understanding things.

Perceptive often implies a general sensitivity to details and emotions, while perspicacious suggests a sharper, deeper insight, often with an intellectual or analytical focus.

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capitulate

capitulate is a synonym of surrender

verb [ kuh-pich-uh-leyt ]

capitulate is another word for surrender

Surrender means to give up or yield to the power, control, or possession of another (The army decided to surrender after a long battle).

Capitulate means to cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand, often under agreed conditions (After weeks of negotiations, the company finally decided to capitulate to the union's demands).

✅ Both words describe the act of giving up to a stronger force.

Surrender is commonly used in both personal and military contexts, while capitulate is often used in more formal or diplomatic situations (He surrendered his position; One country capitulated to the demands of another).

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