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Discrepancy N Lack Consistency Contradiction Difference Observe Watson

Word discrepancy
Part of Speech N.
Definition lack of consistency; contradiction; difference.
Sentence "Observe, Watson, the significant discrepancies between Sir Percy's original description of the crime and his most recent testimony.  What do these contradictions suggest?"

Tags: psat, hf

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