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"Hypothetical" refers to something that is based on a proposed idea or a situation that is not real, often used to explore outcomes or theories.

"Imaginary" is the correct synonym as it also means something that exists only in the mind or as an idea, not in reality.

Similar words: Imagined, Suppositional.

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Hurl
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To "hurl" means to throw something with great force or intensity.

"Throw" is the best synonym because it directly refers to the act of tossing something, though "hurl" implies doing it with more force.

Similar words: Flip, Catapult, Throw, Cast.

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Envy
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"Envy" refers to feeling resentment or jealousy toward someone else's possessions or achievements. "Spite" fits as a synonym because it also refers to a desire to hurt or offend someone out of malice or resentment.

Similar words: Resentfulness, Discontent, Spite, Resentment, Grudge.

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Pensive
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"Pensive" refers to being deeply thoughtful, often with a sense of sadness or seriousness. "Contemplative" is the correct synonym because it also means being engaged in deep thought or reflection.

Similar words: Musing, Contemplative, Introspective, Ruminative, Rapt, Engrossed.

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Homily
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"Homily" refers to a sermon or religious discourse, often delivered as a moral lesson.

"Sermon" is the most appropriate synonym since it also refers to a speech or discourse on a religious or moral topic.

Similar words: Oration, Spiel, Preaching, Harangue, Peroration, Declamation. 

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Indigent
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"Indigent" refers to someone who is poor or lacking the basic necessities of life.

"Impecunious" is the correct synonym because it also means having little or no money.

Similar words: Destitute, Impecunious, Pauperized, Insolvent, Impoverished. 

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Erratic
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"Erratic" refers to something that is unpredictable or irregular in pattern, behavior, or movement.

"Irregular" is the most appropriate synonym as it also describes something that does not follow a consistent or normal pattern.

Similar words: Erratic, Fickle, Irregular, Volatile, Fitful, Wavering

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Despise
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"Despise" means to feel strong contempt or disgust for someone or something.

"Abhor" is a synonym because it also means to regard with hatred or disgust.

Similar words: Detest, Loathe, Abhor, Abominate, Deplore, Execrate.

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Reprimand
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"Reprimand" means to scold or criticize someone officially or severely, often for a wrongdoing. "Rebuke" is the most fitting synonym as it also means to express sharp disapproval or criticism.

Similar words: Reproof, Admonish, Scold, Reproach, Chide, Berate.

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Notion
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"Notion" refers to an idea, belief, or impression about something.

"Impression" fits as a synonym because it also refers to a person's perception or belief about something, often without full knowledge or certainty.

Similar words: Overview, Impression, Concept, Opinion, Perception.