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caper

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to leap and prance about in a playful manner; an illegal act; a capricious escapade

Dogs caper about outside as children play with them.

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ad nauseam

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to a disgusting and ridiculous degree; to the point of nausea

Every pause is dissected ad nauseam by pundits (social critics).

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gaffe

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a social bumbling that gives embarrassment

She experienced deep regret for her gaffe.

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gauche

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socially awkward and lacks grace

Nerds are stereotyped as gauche individuals, who socially interact better online rather than in person.

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gaucherie

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describes the awkward ways of a gauche person

My gaucherie amuses me even more when I see people baffled by it.

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adroit

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skillful

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maladroit

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clumsy; usually relates to physically clumsy

Bruises blotched all over her body; no one is as maladroit as she is.

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solecism

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any breach in social etiquette; an ungrammatical combination of words in a sentence; also : a minor blunder in speech

The solecism of asking one’s hosts how much something in their house cost them…

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infelicitous

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ill-chosen words; describes inappropriate behavior

An infelicitous phrase, on the other hand, makes people in the room cringe, and the person guilty of the verbal gaffe blush.

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marooned

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: to put ashore on a desolate island or coast and leave to one’s fate; to place or leave in isolation or without hope of ready escape

The uninhabited island was named for a marooned eighteenth-century adventurer who likely inspired the first English novel.

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ingenious

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marked by originality, resourcefulness, and cleverness in invention or execution; shows an unusual aptitude for creating, inventing or contriving; clever

Though eccentric, he is quite an ingenious detective.

A chair that won’t tip over is an ingenious invention.

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inveterate

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firmly established by long persistence; habitual

He was an inveterate do it yourselfer.

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boreal

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located, related to or in the northern regions

The boreal waters.

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obsolescent

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becoming obsolete

I had Tom’s obsolescent red Gerry backpack.

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gorge

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to consume in great amounts

I am gorging books so quickly that I fear these books are not enough.

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turbid

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muddy; foggy; opaque; characterized by or producing obscurity (as of mind or emotions)

She gave an emotionally turbid response.

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surfeit

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overabundant supply; excess; an intemperate or immoderate abundance of something

Having surfeited ourselves on raw oysters, we had to decline the rest of the restaurant’s offerings.

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penumbra

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something that covers, surrounds, or obscures : shroud

a penumbra of secrecy

A penumbra of somber dignity has descended over his reputation — James Atlas

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somber

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dark and gloomy; of a serious mien

The movie is a somber portrait of life in the streets.

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pertly

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flippantly cocky and assured; lively and vivacious; piquantly stimulating

Her pert reply irritated the teacher.

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piquant

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engagingly stimulating; spicy

A piquant piece of gossip

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inexorable

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Not to be moved, persuaded or stopped

The inexorable progression of AB deposits engulf most of the cerebral cortex.

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Proclivity

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: an inclination or predisposition toward something; especially : a strong inherent inclination toward something objectionable

AB proteins’ proclivity to alter the forms of neighboring like molecules.

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impinge

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encroach; to make an impression; to strike or dash as in a collision

I heard the rain impinge upon the earth — James Joyce

Waiting for the germ of a new idea to impinge upon my mind — Phyllis Bentley>

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maraud

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to roam about and raid in search of plunder; despoil

Just for kicks, bored teenagers marauded neighborhood houses while their owners were away.

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picaresque

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of or relating to rogues or rascals; also : of, relating to, suggesting, or being a type of fiction dealing with the episodic adventures of a usually roguish protagonist

I prefer picaresque novels.

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paragon

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model of excellence or perfection

David considered her to be the “paragon of womanhood.”

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capitulation

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a set of terms or articles constituting an agreement
a : the act of surrendering or yielding
b : the terms of surrender

Her sudden capitulation surprised everyone; she usually debated for hours.

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trope

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a word or expression used in a figurative sense : figure of speech
a common or overused theme or device
:cliché

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interstice

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a : a space between things; especially : one between closely spaced things

b : a gap or break in something generally continuous

: a short space of time between events

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bamboozle

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dupe, hoodwink; to confuse, frustrate, or throw off thoroughly or completely

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teleology

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the study of the design or purpose of nature or natural processes

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vertiginous

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inclined to frequent and often pointless change; inconstant; causing or tending to cause dizziness

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nondescript

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lacks interesting qualities; dull; does not belong to a certain class or kind

I work in one of the nondescript office buildings downtown.

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Conflate

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1 a : to bring together : fuse
b : confuse

2 : to combine (as two readings of a text) into a composite whole

The movie conflates documentary footage and dramatized reenactments so seamlessly and ingeniously that viewers may not know what is real and what is not.

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Threadbare

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1 a : having the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby
b : wearing threadbare clothing : very poor
c : barely adequate because of cheapness or shabbiness <a>
2 : exhausted of interest or freshness</a>

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Impetuous

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1 : marked by impulsive vehemence or passion

2 : marked by force and violence of movement or action

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hidebound

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inflexible and ultra conservative in character

Oncology has become a hidebound field.

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prophylactic

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preventative

Taking a prophylactic approach

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foisted

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to insert, introduce surreptitiously or without warrant;t to force another to accept especially by stealth or deceit
: to pass off as genuine or worthy

He foisted the unproven drugs on the cancer patients.

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indubitable

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too evident to be doubted

The empire of cancer is indubitably vast.

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languid

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drooping or flagging from or as if from exhaustion : weak
: sluggish in character or disposition : listless
: lacking force or quickness of movement : slow

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slavish

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of or characteristic of a slave; especially : basely or abjectly servile
b archaic : despicable, low
2
archaic : oppressive, tyrannical
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: copying obsequiously or without originality : imitative

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cri de coeur

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a passionate appeal, complaint or protest

in French means: cry from the heart

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squeamish

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easily made to feel sick, faint or disgusted esp by unpleasant images : He was a bit squeamish at the sight of giant needles.

having strong moral views; scrupulous: She was not squeamish about using her social influence in support of her son.

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sotto voce

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under the breath : in an undertone; also : in a private manner; very softly —used as a direction in music

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phalanx

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a body of troops or polic officers, standing or moving in close formation; a group of people of a similar type grouped together in a compact body

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sonorous

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a deep and full voice or sound; using imposing language: We expected the lawyers to use sonorous lamentations.

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lynch

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to put to death (as by hanging) by mob action without legal sanction

The accused killer was lynched by an angry mob.

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proselytize

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to induce someone to convert to one’s faith

: to recruit someone to join one’s party, institution, or cause

He uses his position to proselytize for the causes that he supports.

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schism

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division, separation; also : discord, disharmony <a></a>

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dais

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a raised platform (as in a hall or large room)

The speaker took his place on the dais.

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wearing glasses

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bespectacled

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gravitas

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high seriousness (as in a person’s bearing or in the treatment of a subject)

The new leader has an air of gravitas that commands respect.

A comic actress who lacks the gravitas for dramatic roles.

The new leader has a certain gravitas.

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ether

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the upper regions of space: heavens

The balloon disappeared into the ether.

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trounce

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to thrash or punish severely; especially : to defeat decisively

Our candidate trounced her opponent in the election, winning with 76% of the vote.

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ensconce

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shelter; conceal; settle or establish

The artwork is safely ensconced inside the glass.

He ensconced himself in front of the television.

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kowtow

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to show obsequious deference : fawn

: to kneel and touch the forehead to the ground in token of homage, worship, or deep respect

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communique

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a brief news item intended for immediate publication or broadcast

What communiques they are sending out on their phones

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specter

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a visible disembodied spirit : ghost

: something that haunts or perturbs the mind : phantasm

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fraught

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well supplied or provided

: full of or accompanied by something specified —used with with <a></a>

: causing or characterized by emotional distress or tension : uneasy <a></a>

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privations

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an act or instance of depriving : deprivation

: the state of being deprived; especially : lack of what is needed for existence

The constant privation of sleep was starting to affect my work.

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dingy

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dirty, unclean; shabby, squalid

He’s been living in a dingy motel.

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unprepossessing

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not attractive

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parlance

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in the parlance of psychologists

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wily

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full of wiles : crafty <a></a>

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clout

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pull, influence ; piece of cloth; to hit forcefully

He’ll clout me around the head if he finds out what I’ve done.

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caroused

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to drink liquor freely or excessively

to take part in a carouse : engage in dissolute behavior

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beset

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to set or stud with or as if with ornaments
trouble, harass

a : to set upon : assail

b : to hem in : surround

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savoir faire

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capacity for appropriate action; especially : a polished sureness in social behavior

I admire her sophistication and savoir faire.

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dispossessed

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deprived of homes, possessions, and security

The org helps dispossessed people rebuild their lives.

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sally

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an action of rushing or bursting forth; especially : a sortie of troops from a defensive position to attack the enemy

a brief outbreak : outburst
a witty or imaginative saying : quip

: a venture or excursion usually off the beaten track : jaunt

The final sally made her laugh, and that ended the argument.

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acclimated

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become accustomed to a new climate or new conditions

It may take a few days to get acclimated to the altitude.

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aping

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imitating

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deference

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humble submission and respect

He addressed her with the deference due to age.

“in deference to” - out of respect for; in consideration of

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cowed

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cause to submit to one’s wishes by intimidation: The intellectuals have been cowed into silence.

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vaudevillian

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of or relating to stage entertainment consisting of various acts (as performing animals, comedians, or singers)

The vaudevillian speaker..

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enfant terrible

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a person whose unconventional or controversial behavior or ideas shock, embarrass or annoy others

He’s the kind of enfant terrible whose antics are a favorable topic of conversation.

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largesse

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generosity in bestowing gifts or money; money or gifts given in generously

Dispensing his money with such largesse…

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ebullient

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cheerful and full of energy; boiling or agitated as if boiling: ebullient seas

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iatrogenic

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of or relating to illness caused by medical procedures or examination

This is a perfect example of an ‘iatrogenic’ problem.

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bridle

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to bring under control; curb; show one’s resentment or anger esp. by throwing one’s head and drawing in the chin

I want to bridle and say, “Too bad.”

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chimera

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grotesque product of the imagination

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spurned

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rejected with contempt

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malfeasance

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misconduct or wrongdoing esp by a public official

The investigation has uncovered evidence of corporate malfeasance.

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institute

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put into motion

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promulgate

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announce and make known

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dispensation

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a general state or ordering of things; specifically : a system of revealed commands and promises regulating human affairs; an exemption from a law or from an impediment, vow, or oath; a formal authorization

The state gave the town a special dispensation, allowing it to ignore the law in this case.

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august

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marked by majestic dignity or grandeur

We visited their august mansion and expansive grounds.

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solipsism

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a theory holding that the self can know nothing but its own modifications and that the self is the only existent thing; extreme egocentrism

At first, it’s a solipsistic fantasy—the secret sharer you can tell your troubles to, or that only you understand.

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interiority

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interior quality or character; inner life or substance : psychological existence

Later, it’s rooted in a more philosophical curiosity, the longing to experience the ineffable interiority of some very different being.

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glum

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morose; looking or feeling dejected

They looked glum but later cheered up.

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omnibus

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a volume containing several novels or other times previously published separately: an omnibus of her first trilogy

comprising several items: The older actors provide an omnibus of the varieties of adult awfulness.

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passel

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a large group of people or things of indeterminate number; a pack

A passel of mean girls…

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buoy

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keep someone or something afloat: I let the water buoy up my weight.

cause to become cheerful or confident: The party was buoyed by an election victory.

marked with a buoy: a buoyed channel

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peppery

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irritable and sharp-tongued: Retired generals are expected to be peppery.

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diorama

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a model representing a scene with three-dimensional figures either in miniature or as a large-scale museum exhibit

The shot continues, in a sinuous crane, to a boy (Mason Elston Cook) who gazes into a life-size diorama featuring a statue-like rendering of “The Noble Savage.”

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render

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provide or give service; submit or present for inspection; cause to be or become; depict or represent artistically; translate; covertly send for interrogation abroad; melt down fat, process; cover with a coat or plaster

The rendered down remains of sheep

The rain rendered his escape impossible.

The eyes and the cheeks are exceptionally well-rendered.

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triumphalist

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excessive exultation over one’s success or achievements used esp in a political context

This story replaces the triumphalist legend of the westward expansion with a troubled and guilt-ridden tale that reflects its guilt forward, into the present day.

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tether

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a rope or chain used to restrict movement; to tie as to restrict movement; the limit of one’s strength or resources: at the end of my tether

to fasten or restrain by or as if by a tether: felt tethered to her desk until the work was done

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genteel

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elegant or graceful in manner, appearance, or shape (relates to the upper class); marked by false delicacy, prudery, or affectation : conventionally or insipidly pretty (timid and genteel artistic style)

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triumphalist

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excessive exultation over one’s success or achievements used esp in a political context

This story replaces the triumphalist legend of the westward expansion with a troubled and guilt-ridden tale that reflects its guilt forward, into the present day.

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avert

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prevent or ward off; turn away from

Talks failed to avert rail strikes.

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genteel

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elegant or graceful in manner, appearance, or shape (relates to the upper class); marked by false delicacy, prudery, or affectation : conventionally or insipidly pretty (timid and genteel artistic style)

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vestige

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a trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost : the smallest quantity or trace

A few strange words carved on a tree were the only vestige of the lost colony of Roanoke.

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avert

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prevent or ward off; turn away from

Talks failed to avert rail strikes.

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wasp

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a member of the dominant and the most privileged class of people in the United States

Armie Hammer, who specializes in the soul of the Wasp.

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insoluble

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: having or admitting of no solution or explanation

The seemingly insoluble mystery concerning the identity of the people who built these ancient structures.

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culminate

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to rise to or form a summit; to reach the highest or a climactic or decisive point; to bring to a head or to the highest point

culminated the school year with a trip to New York

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simulacrum

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image, representation <a></a>

an insubstantial form or semblance of something : trace

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congeries

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collection, aggregation

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consilience

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linking of principles across disciplines esp in creating a comparative theory

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couch

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to phrase or express in a specified manner

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homeopathic

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of or relating to homeopathy: system of treating diseases in small doses because the meds would be harmful in large amounts

of a diluted or insipid nature <a></a>

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contrive

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devise, plan

to form or create in an artistic or ingenious manner

to bring about by stratagem or with difficulty : manage

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protracted

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drawn out, lengthened

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protract

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to lengthen in time or space; continue; to extend forward; dragged out or lengthened

The highway project was protracted by years of litigation.

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deign

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to condescend to give or grant reluctantly in rel to one’s superiority; stoop

The king deigned to speak to the peasant.

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incumbent

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one who holds a position or place

Voters will have the chance to see the incumbent and her opponent in a series of three debates.

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isolated, infrequent

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sporadic

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confluence

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coming together

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iteration

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incarnation; repetition; iterative approach

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debunk

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to expose the sham or falseness of

The results of the study debunk his theory.

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repugnate

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to oppose or fight against

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enigma

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mysterious, inscrutable person; a mystery

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vassal

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loyal to a feudal lord

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bromide

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a boring, dull person

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jejune

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may also mean dull, uninteresting

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rogue

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an unprincipled or dishonest person

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accord

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an agreement; treaty; to be in harmony; voluntary or spontaneous impulse to act;o grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned

He was accorded certain favors because of his age.

The two sides were able to reach an accord.

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flagitious

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villainous and vile

132
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otiose

A

lazy

133
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quietus

A 
\: final settlement (as of a debt)
2
\: removal from activity; especially : death
3
\: something that quiets or represses 
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Examples of QUIETUS
134
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gauge

A

a measure

135
Q

diachronic

A

occurring across time

136
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saturnalian

A

unrestrained in revelry, orgiastic; excess, extravagance

137
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plutonian

A

of pertaining to the lower world; infernal

The rows of abandoned, boarded-up tenement houses made for a rather plutonian landscape.

138
Q

inviolate

A

not violated or profaned; pure

These rights must remain inviolate.

139
Q

madcap

A

marked by capriciousness, recklessness, or foolishness

She had one inviolate rule when hosting her famous madcap revelries.

140
Q

dastardly

A

cowardly; characterized by treachery and underhandedness

A dastardly attack on innocent civilians.

His dastardly conduct in a critical moment haunted him for the rest of his life.

141
Q

effete

A

no longer fertile; having lost character, vitality, or strength

marked by weakness or decadence

soft or delicate from or as if from a pampered existence ; also : characteristic of an effete person <a>
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The Western ranch takes effete youths from comfortable suburbs and turns them into rugged wranglers.

The governor is too effete to take on the powerful special interests that really run this state.

142
Q

slapdash

A

done in a careless manner

His resume was done in a slapdash manner, failing to account gaps in his job record.

143
Q

immure

A

to confine against one’s will

144
Q

abrogate

A

overturn, repeal

145
Q

parious

A

dangerous, precarious

146
Q

upstart

A

person who gains wealth suddenly and acts arrogantly

147
Q

ilk

A

type; kind

The club attracts punk rockers and others of that ilk.

148
Q

marked by vacillation, indecision, or uncertainty

A

pendulous

149
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elegiac

A

of, relating to, or comprising elegy or an elegy; especially : expressing sorrow often for something now past

The sight of an old ruined church or castle can be a pleasantly elegiac experience.

150
Q

gauntlet

A

a line, series, or assemblage; especially : one that poses some sort of ordeal

: a severe trial : ordeal

151
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portentous

A

eliciting amazement or wonder : prodigious

being a grave or serious matter

self-consciously solemn or important : pompous

ponderously excessive

relating to a portent

152
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portent

A

omen, sign; marvel, prodigy

A red sky in the morning can be a portent of a coming storm.

A scout was sent to have a look at this teenage pitcher who was supposed to be the latest portent of the baseball world.

153
Q

cadre

A

group; nucleus core group; a cell of a revolutionary party

Claims that the problem will never be solved within the existing cadre of the state bureaucracy.

154
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scrupulous

A

thorough, diligent, attentive to detail : they did the research with scrupulous attention

keen to avoid doing wrong : She’s too scrupulous to have an affair with a married man.

155
Q

deplore

A

express strong disapproval of

Violence should be deplored.

156
Q

scourge

A

a person or thing that causes great suffering or trouble: Sepsis - infection - was the other great scourge of surgery.

to whip, punish; cause suffering : … political methods used to scourge and oppress workers

157
Q

suppurate

A

undergo the formation of pus; fester

158
Q

bleat

A

v. make a characteristic wavering cry: The silence was broken by the plaintinve bleating of sheep.

speak or complain in a weak, querulous, foolish way: He bleated incoherently about the report.

n. wavering cry by sheep, goat; the plaintive cry of a person: His despairing bleat touched her heart
complaint: They’re hoping that I’ll bow to their idiotic arrangements without a bleat.

159
Q

voluminous

A

contains a great volume; (of clothing) loose and drapery;

(of writing) very lengthy and full; (of a writer) producing many books

160
Q

veneer

A

something that covers a person’s true nature or feelings

She hid behind a veneer of composure.

161
Q

visage

A

person’s face; facial expression; surface of something presented to view

The moonlit visage of the whitewashed building

162
Q

vivify

A

enliven or animate

Outings vivify children’s learning.

163
Q

torrid

A

extremely hot; ardent or passionate

dry, torrid summer heat

164
Q

inclement

A

stormy; physically harsh, severe; lacking mildness

The game was postponed due to inclement weather.

165
Q

clime

A

climate; climate of a city

A nonconformist moved from the jerkwater climes of his hometown to the warmer clime of the big city,

166
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stonewall

A

hinder; be obstructive, uncooperative; not comply

They’re stonewalling.

167
Q

germane

A

relevant and appropriate; apposite

168
Q

contrapuntal

A

pertain to a counterpoint

169
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spurious

A

falsified or forged; bastard; deceptive

170
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derelict

A

negligent of one’s duty; rundown; abandoned

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