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Exita mournful poem or song typically lamenting the loss of someone or something
The poet wrote an elegy for his friend who passed away, expressing his deep sadness.
Set 72 of Proficient covers 5 words: elegy, clairvoyant, impudence, parsimony, corroboration. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
a mournful poem or song typically lamenting the loss of someone or something
The poet wrote an elegy for his friend who passed away, expressing his deep sadness.
a person who claims to have the ability to see events in the future or perceive things not visible to the senses
The clairvoyant told me about my future and gave me helpful advice.
bold disrespect or rudeness
His impudence shocked everyone in the room when he interrupted the teacher.
the quality of being extremely careful with resources or spending
Her parsimony helped her save money for a new car.
evidence that confirms or supports a statement or theory
The police found corroboration for the witness's story in the security video.