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veracity

veracity is a synonym of accuracy

noun [ vuh-ras-i-tee ]

veracity is another word for accuracy

Accuracy refers to the quality of being true, precise, or exact (I could trust the accuracy of his research).

Veracity refers to the quality of being true, factual, or correct (The veracity of his statement was never questioned).

Accuracy and veracity both refer to correctness or truthfulness.

Accuracy emphasizes that something is precisely true, whereas veracity emphasizes that something is factual and believable (I doubted the veracity of her alien abduction story).

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sheepish

sheepish is a synonym of shy

adjective [ shee-pish ]

sheepish is another word for shy

Shy describes someone who is easily embarrassed, timid, or reserved (She felt shy after their mean comments).

Sheepish describes someone who is easily embarrassed, as if or due to having made a foolish mistake (He apologized with a sheepish smile) .

✅ Both of these words refer to people who are sensitive to embarrassment.

✅ Usually, shy suggests a personality trait, whereas sheepish suggests a temporary feeling or attitude.

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pedagogue

pedagogue is a synonym of teacher

noun [ ped-uh-gog ]

pedagogue is another word for teacher

✅ A teacher is someone who instructs or shares their knowledge with other people (The teacher of the pottery class was enthusiastic and helpful).

✅ A pedagogue is someone who teaches, particularly in a school (The conference room was full of pedagogues).

✅ Both of these terms refer to people whose profession is teaching others.

Pedagogue is more formal and can also refer to a person who is especially pedantic or formal (I tend to be a bit of a pedagogue).

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