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Word:
exoteric

Pronunciation:
\ek-suh-TAIR-ik\

POS:
Adjective

Meanings:
1 : suitable to be imparted to the public

2 : belonging to the outer or less initiate circle

3 : external


Example sentence:
As specialist writing for a broader audience, Annette faces the challenge of producing an exoteric synthesis of complex information.



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Word:
muckrake

Pronunciation:
\MUCK-rayk\

POS:
verb

Meanings:
to search out and publicly expose real or apparent misconduct of a prominent individual or business


Example sentence:
Arn is an aggressive reporter, never afraid to ask difficult questions, hound evasive sources, or muckrake when things appear suspect.

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