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Reprisal n.

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to punish someone who has hurt you

Ex. The country threatened harsh economic reprisals against any one who didn’t pay their taxes

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Potent adj.

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powerful

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Ebullient adj.

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lively, enthusiastic

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Palpable adj.

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obvious and noticeable

Ex. When the boy is revving up to have a behavior the indicators are palpable

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Disconcert v.

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to make someone upset or embarrased

It was disconcerting to hear the news that I performed the comedy sketch very poorly

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Resolute adj.

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very determined

Ex. It takes a resolute mind to become a psychologist

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Allay

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to make less severe

Ex. Pain meds allay the discomfort

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Garrulous

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excessively talkative

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Repudiate v.

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to refuse to accept or support

Ex. Democrats repudiate Trumps farfetched claims

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Eclectic

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including things taken from many different sources

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Recapitulate

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to give a brief summary

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Arcane

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secretive, quiet

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Laud v.

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to praise or acclaim

Ex. Those who love unconditionally often dont feel a need to be lauded

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Staid adj.

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serious, boring, old fashioned

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Brood

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to think about something in a pessimistic way

the children in a family

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Ardent

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showing or having strong feelings

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Intrinsic

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belonging as a natural part of something

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Quixotic

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impractically hopeful/romantic

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Stultification

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to cause dullness or slowness

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Premium

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high value

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Genteel

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of high social status

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Blasé

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showing lack of excitement because something is familiar

Ex. The reporter got blasé about the violent events

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Rote

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mechanical or routine, without thinking

After walking for so long it becomes a rote action for those who dont see the opportunity to be present

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Ostensible

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seems to be true at face value but may not be

Ex. The ostensible purpose for the trip to asia is to study meditation but the real reason is to purify the mind

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Cotton v.

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to take a liking to

Ex. he cottoned onto the fact that the students were working ardently

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Insipid

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dull and boring

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Jaded

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showing lack of interest or excitement

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Tenuous

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flimsy or weak

The tenuous beam looked like it was going to break under the pressure of the bridge

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Congenial

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warm, cordial

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Paradoxical

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unusual, abnormal

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Quicksilver

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changing quickly and often

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Inordinate

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going beyond the norm

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Vain

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no value

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Ubiquitous

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seeming to be everywhere

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Reconcile

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to restore friendship or harmony

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Acquiesce v.

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to accept or agree by staying silent

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Adrift

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without guidance or support

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Cloistered

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separated or sheltered from the rest of the world

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Ratify

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to officially approve