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verbatim

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adverb, adjective

in exactly the same words as were used originally
[as adv.]
• subjects were instructed to recall the passage verbatim
• a verbatim account.

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rumple

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I. verb — [with obj.] (usu. as adj. rumpled)
1. give a creased, ruffled, or dishevelled appearance to
• a rumpled bed.

II. noun — [in sing.]
1. an untidy state.
• she left her clothes in a rumple on the floor.

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saunter

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I. verb — [no obj., with adverbial of direction]
1. walk in a slow, relaxed manner
• Adam sauntered into the room.

II. noun
a leisurely stroll
• a quiet saunter down the road.

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evangelize

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I. verb — [with obj.]
convert or seek to convert (someone) to Christianity.
• some small groups have been evangelized by Protestant missionaries.

  1. [no obj.] —
    preach the gospel.
    • the Church has a mission to evangelize and declare the faith.
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cynical

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adjective

  1. believing that people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity
    • he was brutally cynical and hardened to every sob story under the sun.
  2. doubtful as to whether something will happen or whether it is worthwhile
    • most residents are cynical about efforts to clean mobsters out of their city.
  3. contemptuous; mocking
    • he gave a cynical laugh.
  4. concerned only with one’s own interests and typically disregarding accepted standards in order to achieve them
    • a cynical manipulation of public opinion.
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contemptuous

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adjective

showing contempt; scornful
• she was intolerant and contemptuous of the majority of the human race.

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contempt

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I. noun — [ mass noun]

  1. the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration
    • Pam stared at the girl with total contempt
    • he wouldn’t answer a woman he held in such contempt.
  2. disregard for something that should be considered
    • this action displays an arrogant contempt for the wishes of the majority.
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fruition

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I. noun — [ mass noun]

  1. the realization or fulfilment of a plan or project
    • the plans have come to fruition rather sooner than expected.
  2. ‹literary› the state or action of producing fruit.
    • the apples
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dubious

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adjective

  1. hesitating or doubting
    • I was rather dubious about the whole idea.
  2. not to be relied upon; suspect
    • extremely dubious assumptions.
  3. morally suspect
    • timeshare has been brought into disrepute by dubious sales methods.
  4. of questionable value
    • he holds the dubious distinction of being relegated with every club he has played for.
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demeanour

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noun

outward behaviour or bearing
• his happy demeanour.

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squander

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verb — [with obj.]

  1. waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner
    • £100m of taxpayers’ money has been squandered on administering the tax.
  2. allow (an opportunity) to pass or be lost
    • the team squandered several good scoring chances.
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jettison

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I. verb — [with obj.]

  1. throw or drop (something) from an aircraft or ship
    • six aircraft jettisoned their loads in the sea.
  2. abandon or discard (someone or something that is no longer wanted)
    • the scheme was jettisoned.
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obstinate

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adjective

  1. stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so
    • her obstinate determination to pursue a career in radio.
  2. (of an unwelcome situation) very difficult to change or overcome
    • the obstinate problem of unemployment.
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parlance

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noun — [ mass noun]

  1. a particular way of speaking or using words, especially a way common to those with a particular job or interest
    • dated terms that were once in common parlance
    • medical parlance.
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rudimentary

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adjective

  1. involving or limited to basic principles
    • he received a rudimentary education.
  2. relating to an immature, undeveloped, or basic form
    • a rudimentary stage of evolution.
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severance

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noun — [ mass noun]

  1. the action of ending a connection or relationship
    • the severance and disestablishment of the Irish Church
    • [ count noun] a complete severance of links with the Republic.
  2. the state of being separated or cut off.
  3. dismissal or discharge from employment [as modifier]
    • employees were offered severance terms.
  4. short for severance pay.
  5. division by cutting or slicing.
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ubiquitous

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adjective

present, appearing, or found everywhere
• his ubiquitous influence was felt by all the family
• cowboy hats are ubiquitous among the male singers.

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ominous

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adjective

giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen; threateningly inauspicious
• there were ominous dark clouds gathering overhead.

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disdain

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noun — [ mass noun]

  1. the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one’s consideration or respect
    • her upper lip curled in disdain
    • an aristocratic disdain for manual labour.

II. verb — [with obj.]

  1. consider to be unworthy of one’s consideration
    • he disdained his patients as an inferior rabble.
  2. refuse to do (something) from feelings of pride or superiority
    • she remained standing, pointedly disdaining his invitation to sit down
    • [with infinitive] he disdained to discuss the matter further.
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dossier

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noun

a collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject
• we have a dossier on him
• a dossier of complaints.

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espionage

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noun — [ mass noun]

  1. the practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information.
    • the camouflage and secrecy of espionage.
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banter

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I. noun — [ mass noun]
1. the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
• there was much good-natured banter.

II. verb — [no obj.]
1. exchange remarks in a good-humoured teasing way
• the men bantered with the waitresses
• (as adj. bantering) a bantering tone.

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simmer

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verb — [no obj.]
1. (of water or food that is being heated) stay just below boiling point while bubbling gently
• the goulash was simmering slowly in the oven.
2. [with obj.] — keep (food) just below boiling point when cooking or heating it
• simmer the sauce gently until thickened.
3. exist in a suppressed state
• the disagreement simmered for years and eventually boiled over.
4. show or feel barely suppressed anger or other strong emotion
• she was simmering with resentment.
5. ( simmer down) — become calmer and quieter.
• she gave him time to simmer down after their argument.

II. noun — [in sing.]
1. a state or temperature just below boiling point
• bring the water to a simmer.

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haggard

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adjective

  1. looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering
    • she was pale and haggard • Alex’s haggard face.
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glum

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adjective

looking or feeling dejected; morose
• the princess looked glum but later cheered up.

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deject

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verb — [with obj.]

  1. ‹archaic› make sad or dispirited; depress
    • nothing dejects a trader like the interruption of his profits.
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morose

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adjective

sullen and ill-tempered
• she was morose and silent when she got home.

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sullen

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adjective

  1. bad-tempered and sulky
    • a sullen pout.
  2. (of the sky) full of dark clouds
    • a sullen sunless sky.

II. noun — ( the sullens)
1. ‹archaic› a sulky or depressed mood.

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sulky

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adjective

  1. morose, bad-tempered, and resentful; refusing to be cooperative or cheerful
    • disappointment was making her sulky.
  2. expressing or suggesting gloom and bad temper
    • she had a sultry, sulky mouth.
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nuance

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noun
a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound
• he was familiar with the nuances of the local dialect.

II. verb — [with obj.]
1. give nuances to
• the effect of the music is nuanced by the social situation of listeners.

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protracted

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I. adjective

lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual
• a protracted and bitter dispute.

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chicanery

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I. noun — [ mass noun]

  1. the use of deception or subterfuge to achieve one’s purpose
    • storylines packed with political chicanery.
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subterfuge

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noun — [ mass noun]

  1. deceit used in order to achieve one’s goal
    • he had to use subterfuge and bluff on many occasions
    • [ count noun] I hated all the subterfuges, I hated lying to you.
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corroborate

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verb — [with obj.]

  1. confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding)
    • the witness had corroborated the boy’s account of the attack.
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ample

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I. adjective

  1. enough or more than enough; plentiful
    • there is ample time for discussion
    • an ample supply of consumer goods.
  2. large and accommodating
    • he leaned back in his ample chair.
  3. (of a person’s figure) full or broad
    • she stood with her hands on her ample hips.
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vindicate

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verb — [with obj.]

  1. clear (someone) of blame or suspicion
    • hospital staff were vindicated by the inquest verdict.
  2. show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified
    • more sober views were vindicated by events.
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irk

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verb — [with obj.]

  1. irritate; annoy
    • it irks her to think of the runaround she received.
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foe

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noun ‹literary› ‹formal›

an enemy or opponent
• his work was praised by friends and foes alike.

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vendetta

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noun

  1. a blood feud in which the family of a murdered person seeks vengeance on the murderer or the murderer’s family.
  2. a prolonged bitter quarrel with or campaign against someone
    • he has accused the British media of pursuing a vendetta against him.
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purport

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I. verb — [with infinitive] purport /pəˈpɔːt /

  1. appear to be or do something, especially falsely
    • she is not the person she purports to be
    • (as adj. purported) the purported marriage was void.

II. noun — [ mass noun] purport /ˈpəːpɔːt /

  1. the meaning or sense of something, typically a document or speech
    • I do not understand the purport of your remarks.
  2. the purpose or intention of something
    • the purport of existence.
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exasperate

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verb — [with obj.]

  1. irritate intensely; infuriate
    • this futile process exasperates prison officers.
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fervently

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adverb

very enthusiastically or passionately
• he fervently believes he’s doing the right thing
• I fervently opposed the change.

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diminutive

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adjective

  1. extremely or unusually small
    • a diminutive figure dressed in black.
  2. (of a word, name, or suffix) implying smallness, either actual or imputed to convey affection, scorn, etc. (e.g. teeny, -let, -kins).
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haughty

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adjective

arrogantly superior and disdainful
• a look of haughty disdain
• a haughty British aristocrat.

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deference

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I. noun — [ mass noun]

  1. polite submission and respect
    • he addressed her with the deference due to age.

II. phrases
in deference to

out of respect for; in consideration of.
• in deference to her wishes we spent two weeks on the coast.

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preposterous

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adjective

contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous
• a preposterous suggestion.

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elusive

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adjective

  1. difficult to find, catch, or achieve
    • success will become ever more elusive.
  2. difficult to remember
    • the elusive thought he had had moments before.
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glean

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verb — [with obj.]

  1. obtain (information) from various sources, often with difficulty
    • the information is gleaned from press cuttings.
  2. collect gradually
    • objects gleaned from local markets.
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appal

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I. verb — [with obj.]

  1. greatly dismay or horrify
    • bankers are appalled at the economic incompetence of some ministers
    • (as adj. appalled) Alison looked at me, appalled.
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dismay

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I. noun — [ mass noun]

  1. concern and distress caused by something unexpected • to his dismay, she left him.

II. verb — [with obj.]

  1. cause (someone) to feel concern and distress
    • they were dismayed by the U-turn in policy
    • (as adj. dismaying) to most experts, such findings have been somewhat dismaying.
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purveyor

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noun

  1. a person who sells or deals in particular goods
    • a purveyor of large luxury vehicles.
  2. a person or group who spreads or promotes an idea, view, etc.
    • a purveyor of traditional Christian values.
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nepotism

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noun — [ mass noun]

  1. the practice among those with power or influence of favouring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.
    • his years in office were marked by corruption and nepotism.
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disenchantment

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noun — [ mass noun]

  1. a feeling of disappointment about someone or something you previously respected or admired; disillusionment
    • their growing disenchantment with the leadership.
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rebuke

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I. verb — [with obj.]

  1. express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behaviour or actions
    • she had rebuked him for drinking too much
    • the judge publicly rebuked the jury.

II. noun

an expression of sharp disapproval or criticism
• he hadn’t meant it as a rebuke, but Neil flinched.

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thrall

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noun

  1. [ mass noun] — ‹literary› the state of being in someone’s power, or of having great power over someone • she was in thrall to her abusive husband.
  2. ‹archaic› a slave, servant, or captive.
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enumerate

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verb — [with obj.]

  1. mention (a number of things) one by one
    • there is not space to enumerate all his works.
  2. ‹formal› establish the number of
    • 6,079 residents were enumerated in 241 establishments.
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impromptu

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adjective, adverb

done without being planned or rehearsed
[as adj.]
• an impromptu press conference
• [as adv.] he spoke impromptu.

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impasse

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noun

a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock
• the current political impasse.

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obviate

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verb — [with obj.]

  1. remove (a need or difficulty)
    • the presence of roller blinds obviated the need for curtains.
  2. avoid or prevent (something undesirable)
    • a parachute can be used to obviate disaster.
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frivolous

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adjective

  1. not having any serious purpose or value
    • frivolous ribbons and lacy frills
    • rules to stop frivolous lawsuits.
  2. (of a person) carefree and superficial
    • the frivolous, fun-loving flappers of the twenties.
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garrulous

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adjective

excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters
• a garrulous cab driver.

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copious

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adjective

  1. abundant in supply or quantity
    • she took copious notes.
  2. ‹archaic› profuse in speech or ideas.
    • I had been a little too copious in talking of my country.
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mothball

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I. noun — (usu. mothballs)

  1. a small pellet of a pungent substance, typically naphthalene, put in among stored garments to keep away clothes moths.

II. verb — [with obj.]

  1. store (clothes) with mothballs.
  2. stop using (a piece of equipment or a building) but keep it in good condition so that it can readily be used again.
    • it would cost the company a lot of money just to mothball the mine.
    • (as adj. mothballed) mothballed ships from World War II.
  3. cancel or postpone work on (a plan or project)
    • plans to invest in four superstores have been mothballed.
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subpoena

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I. noun
(in full subpoena ad testificandum) — a writ ordering a person to attend a court
• a subpoena may be issued to compel their attendance
• [ mass noun] they were all under subpoena to appear.

II. verb — [with obj.]
1. summon (someone) with a subpoena
• the Queen is above the law and cannot be subpoenaed. 2. require (a document or other evidence) to be submitted to a court of law
• the decision to subpoena government records.

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tantamount

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adjective — ( tantamount to)

  1. equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as
    • the resignations were tantamount to an admission of guilt.
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nettlesome

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adjective

(chiefly US) causing annoyance or difficulty
• nettlesome regional disputes.

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inscrutable

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adjective

impossible to understand or interpret
• Guy looked blankly inscrutable.

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tremulous

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adjective

  1. shaking or quivering slightly
    • Barbara’s voice was tremulous.
  2. timid; nervous
    • he gave a tremulous smile.
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intricate

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I. adjective

very complicated or detailed
• an intricate network of canals.

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jovial

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adjective

cheerful and friendly
• she was in a jovial mood.

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withering

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adjective

  1. intended to make someone feel humiliated; scornful
    • a withering look.
  2. (of heat) intense; scorching.
    • protective cover to escape withering heat.
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ebullient

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adjective

  1. cheerful and full of energy
    • she sounded ebullient and happy.
  2. ‹archaic› (of liquid or matter) boiling or agitated as if boiling
    • misted and ebullient seas.
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accolade

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noun

  1. an award or privilege granted as a special honour or as an acknowledgement of merit
    • the hotel has won numerous accolades.
  2. an expression of praise or admiration.
    • poignant accolades and urgent testimonials of thanks.
  3. a touch on a person’s shoulders with a sword at the bestowing of a knighthood.
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ubiquitous

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adjective

present, appearing, or found everywhere
• his ubiquitous influence was felt by all the family • cowboy hats are ubiquitous among the male singers.

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poignant

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adjective

  1. evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret
    • a poignant reminder of the passing of time.
  2. ‹archaic› sharp or pungent in taste or smell.
    • the poignant scent of her powder.
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shenanigans

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plural noun

  1. ‹informal› secret or dishonest activity or manoeuvring
    • the chairman was accused of financial shenanigans.
  2. ‹informal› silly or high-spirited behaviour; mischief.
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affidavit

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noun

[Law] a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court.
• a former employee swore an affidavit relating to his claim for unfair dismissal.

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perjury

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noun — [ mass noun]

  1. [Law] the offence of wilfully telling an untruth or making a misrepresentation under oath.
    • he claimed two witnesses at his trial had committed perjury.
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catatonic

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adjective

  1. [Psychiatry] relating to or characterized by catatonia
    • catatonic schizophrenia.
  2. ‹informal› of or in an immobile or unresponsive stupor.
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flimsy

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adjective

  1. insubstantial and easily damaged
    • a flimsy barrier.
  2. (of clothing) very light and thin
    • the flimsy garment fell from her.
  3. (of a pretext or account) weak and unconvincing
    • a pretty flimsy excuse.
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leery

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adjective
‹informal› cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions
• a city leery of gang violence.

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rebut

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verb — [with obj.]

  1. claim or prove that (evidence or an accusation) is false
    • he had to rebut charges of acting for the convenience of his political friends.
  2. ‹archaic› drive back or repel (a person or attack).
    • but he … their sharp assault right boldly did rebut.
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interlude

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noun

  1. an intervening period of time; an interval
    • enjoying a lunchtime interlude.
  2. a pause between the acts of a play.
  3. a thing occurring or done during an interval.
  4. something performed during a theatre interval
    • an orchestral interlude.
  5. a piece of music played between other pieces or between the verses of a hymn.
    • short instrumental interludes between songs.
  6. a temporary amusement or diversion that contrasts with what goes before or after
    • the romantic interlude palled rapidly once he was back in town.
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placate

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verb — [with obj.]

  1. make (someone) less angry or hostile
    • they attempted to placate the students with promises.
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misogynist

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misogynist /mɪˈsɒdʒ(ə)nɪst/

I. noun a person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.
• a bachelor and renowned misogynist.

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