Set 54 · Study 1 / 5
Exitcause to lose enthusiasm and initiative, especially as a result of a tedious or restrictive routine
He found ways of gently subverting the class system that stultified 1950s English society.
Set 54 of Proficient covers 5 words: stultify, revile, jostle, obfuscate, edify. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
cause to lose enthusiasm and initiative, especially as a result of a tedious or restrictive routine
He found ways of gently subverting the class system that stultified 1950s English society.
to criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner
The angry crowd began to revile the speaker for his lies.
to push or bump against someone or something in a crowd or to compete for an advantage
In the crowded train, people jostle for space to stand comfortably without bumping into each other.
to deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand
The teacher tried to obfuscate the lesson so the students would pay more attention.
to instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually
Reading good books can edify us about different cultures and ideas.