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to decrease in force or intensity; to decrease in value or amount
ABATE
ADAGE
a proverb
defense; sponsorship, a shield
AEGIS
ACCLIMATE
to adapt, to adjust
abhor
to regard with extreme distaste
a noisy angry argument
altercation
alleviate
relieve; lessen; make more bearable
rich; having material wealth
affluent
extremely sarcastic; corrosive
caustic
honest, or sincere expression
candor
bizarre
fantastically out of the ordinary; odd
to persuade with flattery; to coax
CAJOLE
favorable; good-hearted; kind
BENIGN
BENEVOLENT
disposed to doing good; generous; charitable
extremely eager, enthusiastic
AVIF
ATHEIST
a person who denies the existence of God `
opposite; contrast
ANTITHESIS
a fighting attitude; warlike
BELLIGERENT
not openly shown; secret; clandestine
COVERT
CORPULENT
having a large bulky body;obese;fat
to excuse;pardon;overlook
CONDONE
to conspire;to cooperate secretly to perform a wrong act
CONNIVE
logical;consistent;understandable
COHERENT
to restrain or dominate by force
COERCE
an expression that has become overly familiar or commonplace
CLICHE
secret; undercover
CLANDESTINE
CHRONOLOGICAL
arranged in the order of time
A strong belief in and support for a particular cause or idea.
Intense excitement or eager interest in something
A strong belief in and support for a particular cause or idea.
ENTHUSIASM
conform
To behave according to socially accepted standards, rules, or expectations.
To respond or behave in a particular way in response to something.
REACT
A sentence or phrase used to inquire, ask for information, or express doubt.
QUESTION
PERCEIVE
- To become aware of, comprehend, or recognize something through the senses or mental processes
An unexpected or astonishing event, fact, or thing.
SURPRISE
Concern
Worry, anxiety, or unease about something.
To interpret or understand something in a particular way.
PERCEIVE
A feeling of astonishment or amazement.
SURPRISE
Interest or involvement in something, typically due to its importance or relevance.
CONCERN
The act or process of explaining, translating, or making sense of something, especially in terms of its meaning or significance.
Interpretation
The way in which a character is depicted or developed in a literary work, play, film, or other artistic medium
Characterization `
mastery
The comprehensive knowledge, understanding, or skill in a particular subject or activity.
A particular understanding or perspective on something, often influenced by personal experiences, beliefs, or biases.
INTERPRETATION
Characterization (noun):
- The act or process of describing or portraying the qualities, traits, or features of a person, character, or thing.
The act of formally rejecting, abandoning, or giving up a claim, right, belief, or possession.
RENUNCIATION
The state of having mixed feelings or contradictory attitudes towards something or someone.
ambivalence
The quality or state of being responsive or reacting quickly and positively to something.
RESPONSIVENESS
