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Exitto extract a metal from its ore by a process involving heating and melting
The factory will smelt copper from the ore to make wires.
Set 6 of Proficient Plus covers 5 words: smelt, conciliate, permeate, opine, desecrate. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
to extract a metal from its ore by a process involving heating and melting
The factory will smelt copper from the ore to make wires.
to restore friendly relations or settle a disagreement
She tried to conciliate her friend after their argument by apologizing and offering to help with her homework.
to spread or diffuse through something
The smell of freshly baked bread began to permeate the whole house.
to express an opinion or belief
Many people opine that exercise is important for good health.
to deliberately violate or destroy the sacredness of something
They decided to desecrate the old church by painting graffiti on its walls.