PROMPT: Define imperious in 'an imperious necessity drove him forward on his quest'

imperious (adj) — Formal

DEFINITION:
Having a commanding or domineering character; asserting one's will with authority and arrogance.

GENERAL TONE:
The necessity was so strong that it pushed him forward, regardless of his own wishes or the opinions of others.
SYNONYMS:
urgent, pressing, compelling.

EXAMPLES:
1. The imperious necessity pushed him to finish his project ahead of schedule.
2. His imperious nature made it hard for others to disagree with him.

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PROMPT: Define despondency in 'he fell into a state of deep, uninterrupted despondency'

despondency (noun) — Formal

DEFINITION:
deep and persistent melancholy or hopelessness.

GENERAL TONE:
The tone is somber, reflecting a profound sense of despair.

SYNONYMS:
dejection, gloom, melancholy

EXAMPLES:
1. He fell into a state of deep, uninterrupted despondency.
2. Her friends tried to lift her out of the long period of despondency.

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PROMPT: Define arduous in 'the long and arduous journey through the frozen mountains'

arduous (adjective) — Formal

DEFINITION:
Challenging or difficult to endure, especially physically.

GENERAL TONE:
The journey was tough and required a lot of effort.
SYNONYMS:
Difficult, strenuous, taxing, grueling

EXAMPLES:
1. The expedition through the dense jungle was an arduous task.
2. Climbing Mount Everest is an arduous challenge for mountaineers.

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PROMPT: Define ephemeral in 'human history appeared as a brief and ephemeral flash in cosmic time'

ephemeral (adj) — Formal

DEFINITION:
lasting only a very short time; transient.

GENERAL TONE:
The phrase suggests that human history is insignificant compared to the vastness of cosmic time.

SYNONYMS:
transient, fleeting, momentary, brief.

EXAMPLES:
1. The sunset was an ephemeral display in the sky.
2. His fame is just an ephemeral memory now.

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PROMPT: Define austere in 'they lived under the austere discipline of their new order'

austere (adj) — Formal

DEFINITION:
Strictly simple or plain; unadorned.

GENERAL TONE:
The tone is formal and precise, emphasizing the starkness of their living conditions.

SYNONYMS:
plain, simple, austonian, severe

EXAMPLES:
1. They lived under the austere discipline of their new order.
2. The monastery was known for its austere lifestyle.

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