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abandon

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complete lack of inhibition or restraint

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abrasive

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showing little concern for the feelings of others; harsh.

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abreast

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up to date with the latest news, ideas, or information

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abridge

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shorten (a piece of writing) without losing the sense.

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abstruse

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difficult to understand; obscure

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accentuate

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to make (something) more prominent or noticeable

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accord

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an official agreement or treaty

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acerbic

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sharply or bitingly critical, sarcastic, or ironic in temper, mood, or tone

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acquisitive

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excessively interested in acquiring money or material things

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activism

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the policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change

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acumen

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superior insight; quickness and shrewdness of judgment, especially in practical matters
Ability to make quick judgement

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acute (2 definitions)

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  1. present or experienced to a severe or intense degree

2. having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight; shrewd

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adroit

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clever or skillful in using the hands or mind

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adulation

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obsequious flattery; excessive admiration or praise

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aesthetic

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concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty

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affable

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friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to

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affectation

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behavior, speech, or writing that is artificial and designed to impress

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aghast

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filled with horror or shock

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alacrity

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brisk and cheerful readiness

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alienate

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cause (someone) to feel isolated or estranged

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aloof

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conspicuously uninvolved and uninterested, typically through distaste

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ambiguity

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the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness

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ambivalent

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having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone

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ameliorate

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make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better, improve

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amiable

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having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner

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amuse

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cause (someone) to find something funny; entertain

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anachronism

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belonging to a period other than that being portrayed

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antagonistic

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showing or feeling active opposition or hostility toward someone or something

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antedate

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precede in time; come before (smthn) in date

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antiquity

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the ancient past, especially the period before the middle ages

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antithesis

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a contrast or opposition between two things.

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apathy

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lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

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aplomb

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complete and confident composure or self-assurance

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apologist

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a person who offers an argument in defense of something controversial

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apposite

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apt (appropriate) in the circumstances or in relation to something

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appropriate

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take (something) for one’s own use, typically without the owner’s permission

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arbitrary

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based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system

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arcane

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understood by few; mysterious or secret

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arduous

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involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.

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articulate

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(of a person or a person’s words) having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently.

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assertive

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having or showing a confident and forceful personality

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assiduous

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showing great care and perseverance

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astonish

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surprise or impress (someone) greatly

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astound

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shock or greatly surprise

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attainment

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a thing achieved, especially a skill or educational achievement

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attribute

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regard something as being caused by (someone or something)

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augment

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make (something) greater by adding to it; increase

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austerity

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extreme plainness and simplicity of style or appearance

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aversion

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a strong dislike or disinclination

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avert

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prevent or ward off (an undesirable occurrence)

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banal

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so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring

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banish

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send (someone) away from a country or place as an official punishment

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bearing

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relation; relevance

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befriend

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act as a friend to (someone) by offering help or support

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beguile (3 def)

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  1. charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way
  2. trick (someone) into doing something
  3. help (time) pass pleasantly
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beholden

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owing thanks or having a duty to someone in return for help or a service

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belie

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(of an appearance) fail to give a true notion or impression of (something); disguise or contradict

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bemuse

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puzzle, confuse, or bewilder (someone)

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benign

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harmless, kind, gentle

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betray

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unintentionally reveal; be evidence of.

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bias

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prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair

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blemish

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spoil the appearance of (something) that is otherwise aesthetically perfect.

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blight

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have a severely detrimental effect on

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blithe

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showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper

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blunt

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(of a person or remark) uncompromisingly forthright

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bogus

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not genuine or true; fake

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bolster

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support or strengthen; prop up

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boon

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a thing that is helpful or beneficial

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braggart

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a person who boasts about achievements or possessions

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brandish

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wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement

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brazen

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bold and without shame. endure an embarrassing or difficult situation by behaving with apparent confidence and lack of shame

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brevity

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concise and exact use of words in writing or speech

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bridle

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bring (smthn) under control; curb

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bucolic

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relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life

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buoyancy

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an optimistic and cheerful disposition

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calamitous

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involving calamity; catastrophic or disastrous

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callous

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feeling or showing no sympathy for others

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calumny

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a false and slanderous statement.

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canny

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having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters.

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canonize

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treat or regard as being above reproach or of great significance

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caprice

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a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior

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catastrophe

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an event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering; a disaster

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cerebral

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intellectual rather than emotional or physical

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check

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stop or slow down the progress of (something undesirable)

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cherish

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protect and care for (someone) lovingly

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circumscribe

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restrict (something) within limits

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circumstantial

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pointing indirectly toward someone’s guilt but not conclusively proving it

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clangor

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a continuous loud banging or ringing sound.

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clearheaded

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alert and thinking logically and coherently

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clerical (2 def)

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  1. (of a job or person) concerned with or relating to work in an office, especially routine documentation and administrative tasks
  2. relating to the clergy
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cloak

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hide, cover, or disguise (smthn)

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clumsy

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done awkwardly or without skill or elegance

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coalesce

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come together to form one mass or whole

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cogent

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(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing

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coherent

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(of an argument, theory, or policy) logical and consistent

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collusion

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secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others

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commensurate

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corresponding in size or degree; in proportion

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commonplace

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a trite saying or topic; a platitude, a usual or ordinary thing

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compel

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force or oblige (someone) to do something

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complacent

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showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements

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complementary

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acting or serving to complete; completing

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compliance

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unworthy or excessive acquiescence

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conditional

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subject to one or more conditions or requirements being met; made or granted on certain terms

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condone

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accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue

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confound

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cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by acting against their expectations

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consensus

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a general agreement

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conspicuous

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standing out so as to be clearly visible

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contemporary

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living or occurring at the same time

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contemptuous

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feeling or expressing angry disgust, as at something unworthy or wicked; scornful

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contend (2 def)

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  1. struggle to surmount (a difficulty or danger)

2. assert something as a position in an argument

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contentment

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a state of happiness and satisfaction

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conundrum

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a confusing and difficult problem or question

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convoluted

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(especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow

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cope

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(of a person) deal effectively with something difficult

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copious

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abundant in supply or quantity

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corroborate

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confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding)

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counterfeit

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a fraudulent imitation of something else; a forgery

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counterintuitive

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contrary to intuition or to common-sense expectation (but often nevertheless true)

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counterproductive

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having the opposite of the desired effect

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cow

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cause (someone) to submit to one’s wishes by intimidation

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crafty

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clever at achieving one’s aims by indirect or deceitful methods

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crestfallen

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sad and disappointed

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cunning

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having or showing skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit or evasion

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cursory

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hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed

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curtail

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to make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part

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cynical

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believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity

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daunt

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make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive

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debacle

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a sudden collapse into disaster; downfall

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debase

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to reduce in value, quality, esteem, or character

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debunk

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to expose or ridicule the falseness or exaggerations of (a claim, theory, or the like)

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deceit

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the act or practice of misleading, tricking, or cheating

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deceptive

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able or tending to trick or mislead

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defamatory

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causing or tending to cause injury to another’s reputation; libelous or slanderous

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deferential

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respectfully submissive to the desires, opinions, or judgments of others

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deft

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capable, quick, and clever in action; skillful; dexterous

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defy

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to resist or challenge openly; act against the wishes or decrees of

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deleterious

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harmful or injurious, as to health

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delineate

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to describe or portray in precise or vivid detail

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demur

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raise doubts or objections or show reluctance

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denigrate

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criticize unfairly; disparage

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derivative

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copied, modeled on, or extracted from something else

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detrimental

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causing harm, disadvantage, or deterioration

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devious

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not the straightest, most direct way; winding; roundabout

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devolve

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(of duties or responsibility) pass to (a body or person at a lower level)

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didactic

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in the manner of a teacher, particularly so as to treat someone in a patronizing way

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diffident

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modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence

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diffuse

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spread out over a large area; not concentrated

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disaffection

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a state or feeling of being dissatisfied with the people in authority and no longer willing to support them

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disapprobation

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strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds.

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discern

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to perceive, make out, or detect

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discomfit

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make (someone) feel uneasy or embarrassed

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discount

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regard (a possibility, fact, or person) as being unworthy of consideration because it lacks credibility

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discredit

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to harm the reputation of

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discrepancy

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lack of agreement; difference; inconsistency

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disentangle

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to free or become free from entanglement or involvement; extricate

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disgruntle

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to make irritably dissatisfied or discontent

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disintegrate

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to come apart; break down into component parts or fragments

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disinterested

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having or feeling no interest in something

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dislocation

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disturbance from a proper, original, or usual place or state

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dismantle

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to tear down; take apart

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disparate

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essentially different and distinct

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dispassionate

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without strong feeling or bias; calm; impartial

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dispense

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to give out or distribute

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disquiet

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lack of mental calm or peace; anxiety; uneasiness

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dissemble

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to disguise or hide behind a false semblance; conceal the true nature or state of

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disseminate

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to spread widely, as though scattering seed

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dissimilar

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not alike; different

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dissolution

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debauched living; dissipation

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distill

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extract the essential meaning or most important aspects of

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distort

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give a misleading or false account or impression of

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divergent

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deviating, differing, or diverging

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doctrinaire

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dogmatically adhering to a theory or a school of thought, regardless of its practicality

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dogmatic

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asserting beliefs and opinions as though they were proven facts

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dubious

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having or showing doubt; skeptical

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duplicity

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deceitful speech or action

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dynamism

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the quality of being characterized by vigorous activity and progress

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eclectic

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deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources

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eclipse

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outshadow, outshine

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ecstatic

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in a condition of extreme delight, overpowering emotion, or religious trance; enraptured

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efficacy

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the ability to produce desired results; effectiveness

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egoism

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the ability to produce desired results; effectiveness

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egotist

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a conceited person; braggart

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elate

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to make extremely happy or proud; cause to be in elevated spirits

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elevate

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to raise or lift up to a higher physical position

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eloquence

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skill or ability to use language that impresses or persuades

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elusive

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hard to perceive, understand, or remember

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empathy

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the ability to understand and share the feelings of another

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emulate

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to try to be the same as or better than (another person), especially by imitating

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enchant

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to put under a magic spell, or as if under a magic spell; bewitch

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endanger

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to cause to be exposed to danger

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endorse

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to approve or give support to

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enfeeble

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to take away the strength of; make feeble, as from age or disease

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engage

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occupy, attract, or involve (someone’s interest or attention)

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enigmatic

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puzzling, mysterious, or inexplicable

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entail

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involve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence

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entreaty

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an earnest or humble request

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entrench

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establish (an attitude, habit, or belief) so firmly that change is very difficult or unlikely

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ephemeral

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lasting for only a short period

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equitable

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characterized by fairness; just

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equivocal

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open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous

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erode

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gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed

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erratic

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not occurring predictably or consistently; unpredictable.

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erroneous

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containing or based on a mistake; incorrect

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erstwhile

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of an earlier time; former

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estrange

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cause (someone) to be no longer close or affectionate to someone; alienate

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euphoric

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having or exhibiting a strong feeling of well-being or elation

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evanescent

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tending to disappear like vapor; vanishing; fleeting

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evasive

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ambiguous, tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly

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exacerbate

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make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse

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exacting

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making great demands on one’s skill, attention, or other resources

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exigent

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requiring immediate attention; urgent or critical

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exotic

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attractive or striking because colorful or out of the ordinary

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expedient

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a means of attaining an end, especially one that is convenient but considered improper or immoral

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explicit

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stated fully, clearly, and without equivocation

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exploit

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make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource)

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exposition

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a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory

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extant

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still in existence; current; not extinct, destroyed, or lost

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extraneous

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coming from outside; foreign

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extravagance

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the act or an instance of spending excessively or imprudently

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factual

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containing or based upon real or true things

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fastidious

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very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail

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feckless

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weak or incompetent; ineffective

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feeble

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without strength or vigor, physically, mentally, or morally

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fester

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(of a negative feeling or a problem) becoming worse or more intense, especially through long-term neglect or indifference

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fickle

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quickly changing without reason or warning, especially in affection or allegiance; variable or capricious

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fixate

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cause (someone) to acquire an obsessive attachment to someone or something

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fleeting

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lasting for a very short time

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florid

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elaborately or excessively intricate or complicated

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flourish

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to make bold and sweeping gestures

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flout

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openly disregard (a rule, law or convention)

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foreground

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make (something) the most prominent or important feature

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foresight

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the ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future

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forestall

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to prevent or hinder by taking action beforehand

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forgo

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omit or decline to take (something pleasant or valuable); go without

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forsake

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to abandon or desert

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fortuitous

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happening or appearing by chance, as a coincidence

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fractious

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(typically of children) irritable and quarrelsome

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fringe

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not part of the mainstream; unconventional, peripheral, or extreme

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frivolous

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unworthy of serious consideration or merit; trivial or silly

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frugality

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prudent or sparing use of resources, especially money.

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futile

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unlikely to produce or incapable of producing a desired result; ineffective; useless

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galvanize

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to stimulate into awareness or activity.

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gawky

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ungainly; awkward; clumsy

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germane

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having relevance to a given matter; pertinent; significant

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global

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relating to or embracing the whole of something, or of a group of things

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gloom

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to look, feel, or act sullen or despondent (in low spirits from loss of hope or courage)

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goosebumps

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a state of the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement, in which small bumps appear on the surface as the hairs become erect

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gracious

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inclined to do what is polite, kind, right, or considerate

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gratify

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to give pleasure or satisfaction to (someone)

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hackneyed

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made trite or commonplace by overuse, as an expression or phrase

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harbinger

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a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another

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harmonious

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characterized by agreement or accord

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heed

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to give one’s attention to; take notice of

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herald

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be a sign that (something) is about to happen

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heterodox

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deviating from an officially approved belief or doctrine, especially in religion

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hidebound

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unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention

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hindrance

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someone or something that acts as an obstacle, as to an action or goal

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homogeneity

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the quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind

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hortatory

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urging or exciting to some course of action with strong arguments, appeals, or advice

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humdrum

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lacking variety; dull, monotonous, and commonplace

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hyperbole

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exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

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hypocrite

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one who states or pretends to hold beliefs or principles he or she does not actually practice

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iconoclastic

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attacking or breaking away from established traditions, beliefs, or values

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illiberal

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lacking tolerance; bigoted

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illuminate

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help to clarify or explain

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imitate

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to follow the manner or pattern of; attempt to resemble; mimic

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imminent

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about to happen or likely to happen very soon

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immunity

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protection or exemption from something, especially an obligation or penalty

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immure

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to confine within or as though within walls; shut in

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immutable

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not subject to change; unchanging or unchangeable

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impair

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to weaken, damage, or cause to diminish in value or quality

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impartial

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not biased or prejudiced; even-handed or objective

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impecunious

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having little or no money

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impediment

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an obstacle or hindrance

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impenetrable

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impossible to understand

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imperative

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extremely important; urgent; unavoidable.

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impetuous

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acting or done quickly and without thought or care

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impetus

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something that urges or impels; a driving force

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implicit

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essentially or very closely connected with; always to be found in

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impolitic

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not showing good sense or judgment; unwise or injudicious

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improvisation

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produce or make (something) from whatever is available

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imprudent

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not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash

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impudence

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the act or condition of being boldly disrespectful; insolence

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impulsive

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motivated by spontaneous wishes and needs rather than careful thought

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inalienable

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not subject to transfer, surrender, or removal, especially one’s rights as a citizen

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inarticulate

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unable to speak distinctly or express oneself clearly

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incendiary

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tending to stir up conflict

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incensed

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very angry; enranged

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incongruous

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not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something

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inconsequential

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having no significant effect or result; not important

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inconsiderable

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unimportant or insignificant

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indebted

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obligated to another person or persons, as for money or favors

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indecision

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inability or unwillingness to make a decision

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indecorous

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not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper

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indefatigable

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(of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly

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indemnify

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to make compensation to for loss, damage, or expense incurred

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indifferent

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lacking interest or concern; not caring.

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indiscernible

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impossible to see or clearly distinguish

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indolent

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wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy

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industrious

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diligent and hard-working

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inestimable

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too great to calculate

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infallible

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incapable of error

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informed

A

having or showing knowledge of a particular subject or situation

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ingenious

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(of a person) clever, original, and inventive

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inhibit

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to hold back, restrain, prevent, or tend to do so

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inimical

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unfriendly; hostile

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injudicious

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lacking in or poor in judgment; rash or unwise

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innocuous

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not capable of causing damage; harmless

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inscrutable

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impossible to comprehend or interpret; mysterious

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insightful

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having or showing an accurate and deep understanding; perceptive

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insipid

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having a bland or uninteresting flavor; tasteless

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insolence

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rude or impudent (not showing due respect) behavior or speech

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integrate

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to bring together and blend into a whole

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intelligible

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capable of being clearly understood; comprehensible

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interchangeable

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of two things, able to be put or used in place of each other

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intermediary

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a person who acts as an agent or mediator between persons, groups, or the like; go-between

317
Q

interminable

A

endless or seemingly endless; monotonously long

318
Q

interweave

A

blend closely

319
Q

intimiately

A

in a way that involves detailed knowledge

320
Q

intractable

A

not easily controlled, managed, or persuaded

321
Q

intransigent

A

refusing to alter an idea or a position in response to others’ wishes; uncompromising

322
Q

intrigue

A

to strongly draw the interest of; puzzle; fascinate

323
Q

intrinsic

A

to strongly draw the interest of; puzzle; fascinate

324
Q

invaluable

A

having a worth too great to estimate or measure; priceless

325
Q

inveigle

A

to entice or ensnare by clever talk or flattery

326
Q

invigorate

A

to fill with energy, strength, or life

327
Q

involved

A

difficult to comprehend; complicated

328
Q

irascible

A

easily angered or irritated; short-tempered

329
Q

irksome

A

causing annoyance; bothersome or tiresome

330
Q

ironic

A

happening in the opposite way to what is expected, and typically causing wry amusement because of this

331
Q

irrefutable

A

impossible to disprove; indisputable

332
Q

irremediable

A

impossible to cure, repair, or correct

333
Q

irresolute

A

showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain

334
Q

jettison

A

throw or drop (something) from an aircraft or ship

335
Q

judicious

A

characterized by or using sound judgment; wise; prudent

336
Q

juxtaposition

A

the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect

337
Q

keen

A

extremely sharp; able to cut readily and finely.

338
Q

kindred

A

similar in kind; related

339
Q

laborious

A

requiring considerable effort or perseverance

340
Q

lament

A

a passionate expression of grief or sorrow

341
Q

latitude

A

scope for freedom of action or thought

342
Q

laudable

A

worthy of praise

343
Q

lax

A

not rigorous, strict, or careful; loose; lenient

344
Q

layperson

A

a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject

345
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lionize

A

to view or treat (someone) as a celebrity or extraordinary person

346
Q

long-winded

A

speaking or writing at too great a length, especially in a dull or tiresome way; verbose

347
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loquacious

A

given to talking much or excessively; garrulous (excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters)

348
Q

lucid

A

easy to understand; articulate; clear

349
Q

lucrative

A

producing monetary gain; profitable

350
Q

lure

A

to attract, as by a desirable quality

351
Q

lurid

A

sensational; shocking or dramatic

352
Q

magnanimity

A

generosity or willingness to forgive

353
Q

makeshift

A

a temporary or improvised arrangement

354
Q

maladroit

A

not skillful; clumsy; tactless

355
Q

malign

A

to speak badly of; defame; slander

356
Q

malignant

A

evil or injurious in intent, effect, or character

357
Q

malleable

A

easily influenced; pliable

358
Q

manacle

A

restrain, hinder

359
Q

manipulate

A

control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly, unfairly, or unscrupulously (having or showing no moral principles)

360
Q

marginalize

A

to exclude or treat as being of no importance, especially so as to divert attention from

361
Q

mask

A

conceal (smthn) from view

362
Q

materialize

A

become actual fact; happen

363
Q

meager

A

low in quantity, extent, strength, or richness; scanty or feeble

364
Q

melding

A

blend; combine

365
Q

menace

A

that which poses a danger or threatens injury or harm; threat

366
Q

mercurial

A

volatile in temper; changeable; fickle

367
Q

meticulous

A

carefully attentive to every small detail; painstaking

368
Q

mimic

A

to copy or imitate, often playfully or as part of a learning proces

369
Q

misnomer

A

an incorrect or inappropriate name

370
Q

mitigate

A

to lessen the force, severity, or impact of

371
Q

modish

A

being in or according to current fashion or style; fashionable

372
Q

monotony

A

lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine

373
Q

morbid

A

in an unhealthy, gloomy mental state; preoccupied with sickness, abnormality, or death

374
Q

mortify

A

to subject (someone) to extreme embarrassment, shame, or humiliation

375
Q

mounting

A

grow larger or more numerous

376
Q

multifaceted

A

having several aspects or stages; complex or various

377
Q

mundane

A

of or pertaining to what is common and everyday; ordinary; commonplace

378
Q

murky

A

not fully explained or understood, especially with concealed dishonesty or immorality

379
Q

naive

A

(of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment

380
Q

narcissism

A

excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one’s physical appearance

381
Q

narrative

A

an account, description, or story, or the oral or written work containing such material

382
Q

nascent

A

coming into being or starting to develop

383
Q

nettles

A

irritate or annoy (someone)

384
Q

nonchalant

A

not showing excitement or anxiety; coolly confident, unflustered, or unworried; casually indifferent

385
Q

normative

A

establishing, relating to, or deriving from a standard or norm, especially of behavior

386
Q

novel

A

new or unusual in an interesting way

387
Q

noxious

A

harmful, dangerous, or destructive, especially to health

388
Q

obdurate

A

stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action

389
Q

obligate

A

to bind legally or morally; constrain

390
Q

objurgate

A

to criticize sharply; rebuke vehemently; berate

391
Q

obscure

A

not important or well known

392
Q

obsequious

A

obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree, fawning

393
Q

obselete

A

no longer produced or used; out of date

394
Q

obstinate

A

holding stubbornly to one’s own ideas or purposes; unwilling to change

395
Q

obviate

A

avoid; prevent

396
Q

omnipresent

A

existing in all places at any given time

397
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omniscient

A

infinite in knowledge; all-knowing

398
Q

opportunism

A

the taking of opportunities as and when they arise, regardless of planning or principle

399
Q

optimistic

A

expecting or tending to expect favorable outcomes

400
Q

opulent

A

having or displaying wealth or richness

401
Q

original

A

created directly and personally by a particular artist; not a copy or imitation

402
Q

outmoded

A

no longer in keeping with current standards or practices; obsolete

403
Q

overly

A

excessively

404
Q

overshadow

A

appear much more prominent or important than

405
Q

overstate

A

to inflate the importance of; exagerate

406
Q

panacea

A

a remedy or solution for all disease, ills or difficulties; cure-all

407
Q

panache

A

a confidently stylish, dashing, or flamboyant manner

408
Q

partial

A

favoring one side in a dispute above the other; biased

409
Q

partiality

A

unfair bias in favor of one thing or person compared with another; favoritism

410
Q

partisan

A

devoted to or favoring a particular cause, group, political party, or the like

411
Q

passable

A

just good enough to be acceptable; satisfactory.

412
Q

pastoral

A

of or relating to the country or country life; rural

413
Q

patent

A

easily recognizable; obvious

414
Q

peculiarity

A

the state or fact of being odd or strange

415
Q

pedestrian

A

lacking inspiration or excitement; dull

416
Q

pejorative

A

expressing contempt or disapproval

417
Q

pellucidity

A

lucid in style or meaning; easily understood

418
Q

penchant

A

a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something

419
Q

penetrate

A

be fully understood or realized by someone

420
Q

penitent

A

feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong; repentant

421
Q

perfunctory

A

done quickly and as a matter of routine; performed without care

422
Q

peripheral

A

of secondary or minor importance; marginal

423
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pernicious

A

having a very harmful or fatal effect; injurious, deadly, or destructive

424
Q

perseverance

A

persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

425
Q

persistence

A

firm or obstinate continuance in a course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition

426
Q

personify

A

to be a perfect or typical example of; embody

427
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perspicacity

A

keenness of mental perception or grasp; astuteness

428
Q

pessimism

A

the belief that events will turn out badly; tendency to expect the worst

429
Q

phlegmatic

A

not given to shows of emotion or interest; slow to excite

430
Q

picturesque

A

visually pleasing, enchanting, or unusual; suggestive of a painting

431
Q

pithy

A

exactly and concisely appropriate; effective; forceful

432
Q

pivotal

A

critically important or crucial; on which something is contingent

433
Q

placid

A

calm, smooth, or tranquil

434
Q

plastic

A

not genuine; artificial or unnatural

435
Q

plod

A

to move slowly or heavily, as if with weariness or reluctance; trudge

436
Q

polemic

A

a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something

437
Q

portend

A

be a sign or warning that (something, especially something momentous or calamitous) is likely to happen

438
Q

pragmatism

A

a practical approach to problems and issues

439
Q

precarious

A

dependent on chance; uncertain

440
Q

precedence

A

priority in importance, order, or rank

441
Q

precocious

A

(of a child) having developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than is usual or expected

442
Q

predicament

A

a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation

443
Q

predominant

A

having or exerting control or power

444
Q

preeminent

A

surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way

445
Q

premonition

A

a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant

446
Q

presage

A

be a sign or warning of (an imminent event, typically an unwelcome one)

447
Q

prescience

A

the fact of knowing something in advance; foreknowledge

448
Q

pressing

A

requiring quick or immediate action or attention

449
Q

presume

A

take for granted that something exists or is the case

450
Q

pretension

A

the use of affectation to impress; ostentatiousness

451
Q

pretentious

A

attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed

452
Q

prevalent

A

widespread in a particular area or at a particular time

453
Q

prevaricate

A

speak or act in an evasive way

454
Q

pristine

A

in its original condition; unspoilt

455
Q

probity

A

the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency

456
Q

prodigal

A

spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant

457
Q

profligate

A

recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources

458
Q

profound

A

(of a subject or idea) demanding deep study or thought

459
Q

prolix

A

(of speech or writing) using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy

460
Q

promulgate

A

promote or make widely known (an idea or cause)

461
Q

propagate

A

spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely

462
Q

prophetic

A

accurately predicting what will happen in the future

463
Q

propped

A

support or keep in position

464
Q

prosaic

A

commonplace

465
Q

provincial

A

limited in outlook; narrow-minded

466
Q

provoke

A

stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone

467
Q

proxy

A

a person authorized to act on behalf of another person

468
Q

prudent

A

acting with or showing care and thought for the future

469
Q

pugnacious

A

eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight

470
Q

punctilious

A

showing great attention to detail or correct behaviour

471
Q

puzzle

A

cause (someone) to feel confused because they cannot understand something

472
Q

quandary

A

a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation

473
Q

quirky

A

characterized by peculiar or unexpected traits

474
Q

quixotic

A

exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical

475
Q

quotidian

A

of or occurring every day; daily

476
Q

rallying

A

the action or process of coming together to support a person or cause

477
Q

ramble

A

talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way

478
Q

rationalize

A

attempt to explain or justify (behaviour or an attitude) with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate

479
Q

recondite

A

(of a subject or knowledge) little known; abstruse (difficult to understand, obscure)

480
Q

recrudesce

A

to break out or appear again after a period of dormancy

481
Q

redemption

A

the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil

482
Q

redouble

A

make or become much greater, more intense, or more numerous

483
Q

redundant

A

unnecessarily repetitive

484
Q

refuge

A

the state of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or difficulty

485
Q

rein

A

keep under control; restrain

486
Q

rejuvenate

A

give new energy or vigour to; revitalize

487
Q

relish

A

great enjoyment

488
Q

remedial

A

giving or intended as a remedy or cure

489
Q

replicate

A

make an exact copy of; reproduce

490
Q

repudiate

A

refuse to accept; reject

491
Q

residual

A

remaining after the greater part or quantity has gone

492
Q

resolute

A

admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering

493
Q

restive

A

(of a person) unable to remain still, silent, or submissive, especially because of boredom or dissatisfaction

494
Q

restrain

A

prevent (someone or something) from doing something; keep under control or within limits

495
Q

resurgent

A

increasing or reviving after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence

496
Q

reverence

A

deep respect for someone or something

497
Q

rhapsody

A

an effusively enthusiastic or ecstatic expression of feeling

498
Q

ridicule

A

subject to contemptuous and dismissive language or behaviour

499
Q

row

A

dispute

500
Q

ruinous

A

disastrous or destructive

501
Q

ruminate

A

think deeply about something

502
Q

salubrious

A

health-giving; healthy

503
Q

sanguine

A

optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation

504
Q

sartorial

A

relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress

505
Q

scanty

A

small or insufficient in quantity or amount

506
Q

scathe

A

harm; injure

507
Q

schism

A

a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief

508
Q

scintillating

A

brilliantly and excitingly clever or skillful

509
Q

scrupulous

A

feeling or expressing contempt or derision

510
Q

scrutinize

A

adhering strictly to standards of ethics or morality; punctilious (showing great attention to detail or correct behavior)

511
Q

scuffle

A

to take part in a brief, confused fight among a few people

512
Q

flattery

A

excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one’s own interests

513
Q

self-righteous

A

having or characterized by a certainty, especially an unfounded one, that one is totally correct or morally superior

514
Q

serendipity

A

the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way

515
Q

sham

A

an imitation that is passed as genuine; counterfeit

516
Q

shirk

A

avoid or neglect (a duty or responsibility)

517
Q

shrewd

A

having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute

518
Q

sinister

A

giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen

519
Q

skeptic

A

a person inclined to question or doubt accepted opinions

520
Q

skittish

A

nervous or excitable; easily scared

521
Q

slighted

A

insult (someone) by treating or speaking of them without proper respect or attention

522
Q

snare

A

catch or trap (someone)

523
Q

sparing

A

moderate; economical

524
Q

sporadic

A

occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated

525
Q

spurious

A

not being what it purports to be; false or fake

526
Q

stanched

A

stop or restrict (a flow of blood) from a wound

527
Q

staple

A

main or important, especially in terms of consumption

528
Q

startling

A

very surprising, astonishing, or remarkable

529
Q

stigmatize

A

describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval

530
Q

stimulate

A

encourage or arouse interest or enthusiasm in

531
Q

stingy

A

ungenerous

532
Q

stun

A

astonish or shock (someone) so that they are temporarily unable to react

533
Q

substantiate

A

provide evidence to support or prove the truth of

534
Q

subtle

A

especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyse or describe

535
Q

subvesion

A

the undermining of the power and authority of an established system or institution

536
Q

sullen

A

a sulky or depressed mood

537
Q

superfluous

A

unnecessary, especially through being more than enough

538
Q

supersede

A

take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); supplant

539
Q

supplement

A

a thing added to something else in order to complete or enhance it

540
Q

supplication

A

the action of asking or begging for something earnestly or humbly

541
Q

surly

A

bad-tempered and unfriendly

542
Q

surrogate

A

substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office

543
Q

susceptible

A

likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing

544
Q

sycophant

A

a person who acts obsequiously towards someone important in order to gain advantage

545
Q

synoptic

A

of or forming a general summary or synopsis

546
Q

syntactical

A

of or relating to or conforming to the rules of syntax

547
Q

synthesize

A

to bring together or combine (separate elements) to form a whole

548
Q

taciturn

A

(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little

549
Q

tactless

A

having or showing a lack of skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.

550
Q

temperate

A

showing moderation or self-restraint

551
Q

tendentious

A

expressing or intending to promote a particular cause or point of view, especially a controversial one

552
Q

tepid

A

showing little enthusiasm

553
Q

thrift

A

the quality of using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully

554
Q

timorous

A

showing or suffering from nervousness or a lack of confidence

555
Q

tranquil

A

free from disturbance; calm.

556
Q

transcend

A

surpass (a person or achievement)

557
Q

transgression

A

an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offence

558
Q

transitory

A

not permanent

559
Q

trifle

A

a thing of little value or importance

560
Q

trite

A

lacking originality or freshness; dull on account of overuse

561
Q

trivial

A

of little value or importance.

562
Q

ubiquitous

A

present, appearing, or found everywhere

563
Q

uncultivated

A

(of a person) not highly educated or socially adept.

564
Q

undemonstrative

A

(of a person) not tending to express feelings, especially of affection, openly

565
Q

undermine

A

lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously

566
Q

underscore

A

emphasize

567
Q

understate

A

describe or represent (something) as being smaller or less good or important than it really is

568
Q

undo

A

unfasten, untie, or loosen (something)

569
Q

unintelligible

A

impossible to understand

570
Q

unmistakable

A

not able to be mistaken for anything else; very distinctive

571
Q

unprecedented

A

never done or known before

572
Q

unpremeditated

A

(of an act, remark, or state) not thought out or planned beforehand

573
Q

unpretentious

A

not attempting to impress others with an appearance of greater importance, talent, or culture than is actually possessed

574
Q

unpropitious

A

(of a circumstance) not giving or indicating a good chance of success; unfavourable

575
Q

unseemly

A

(of behaviour or actions) not proper or appropriate

576
Q

unsound

A

not safe or robust; in poor condition

577
Q

untapped

A

(of a resource) not yet exploited or used

578
Q

utterly

A

completely and without qualification; absolutel

579
Q

venal

A

showing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery; corrupt

580
Q

veracious

A

speaking or representing the truth

581
Q

vestigial

A

forming a very small remnant of something that was once greater or more noticeable, remaining, surviving

582
Q

viable

A

capable of working successfully; feasible

583
Q

vigilance

A

the action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties

584
Q

vindicate

A

clear (someone) of blame or suspicion

585
Q

virulence

A

the severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison

586
Q

vociferous

A

expressing or characterized by vehement opinions; loud and forceful

587
Q

voluble

A

(of a person) talking fluently, readily, or incessantly

588
Q

wanting

A

lacking in a required or necessary quality.

589
Q

wary

A

feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems

590
Q

wilful

A

(of a bad or harmful act) intentional; deliberate

591
Q

witty

A

showing or characterized by quick and inventive verbal humour

592
Q

woo

A

seek the favour, support, or custom of

593
Q

zealot

A

a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals

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