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

imperious (adj) - Formal

DEFINITION:
Having a commanding or domineering attitude; asserting one's will over others.

GENERAL TONE:
The necessity was so strong that it commanded him to move forward on his journey.
SYNONYMS:
urgent, pressing, compelling, urgent.

EXAMPLES:
1. The imperious necessity pushed him towards the goal.
2. His imperious need compelled him to continue his research.

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

despondency (noun) - Formal

DEFINITION:
deep and prolonged state of depression or hopelessness.

GENERAL TONE:
The tone is somber, reflecting the heavy emotional state described.

SYNONYMS:
dejection, melancholy, gloominess

EXAMPLES:
1. He fell into a state of deep, uninterrupted despondency.
2. After the loss of his job, he sank into a 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 accomplish, especially over a long period of time.

GENERAL TONE:
The journey through the frozen mountains was tough and took much effort.

SYNONYMS:
Difficult, strenuous, laborious, taxing

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; fleeting.

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

SYNONYMS:
transient, fleeting, momentary.

EXAMPLES:
1. The sunset was an ephemeral display in the sky.
2. His fame is just an ephemeral glow on the internet.

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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 in style, manner, or appearance; severe and unadorned.

GENERAL TONE:
The tone is formal, emphasizing the strictness and simplicity of their lifestyle under a new order.

SYNONYMS:
rigid, severe, plain, stark

EXAMPLES:
1. The monastery was built in austere simplicity.
2. His speech was delivered with an austere dignity.

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