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1
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Sycophantic

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Easy

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Cynosure of all eyes

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Centre of attention

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Tie down someone

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Restrict someone’s freedom

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Apostate

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A person who abandons his religious belief

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Encomium

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A speech made in praise

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Laudatory

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Praising

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Insolent

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Rude

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Critique

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Not always rude

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Prologue

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Introduction

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Glossary

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Small collection of words

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Lexicon

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Large universal collection of words

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Sonnet

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A poem with 14 lines

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Sift

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Function of sieve

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Cynic

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A person who constantly doubts the intentions of others around him

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Dialectics

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Method of reasoning in philosophy to reach conclusions by considering theories and ideas together with one that contradict them.

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Curator

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A person who takes care of the museum

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Scales

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Symbol of Justice

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Torch

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Symbol of liberty

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Limpid

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Clarity - used to describe water, place and writing

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Dainty

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A dainty object is small, delicate and pretty

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Battalion

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Large body of troops ready for battle

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Fastidious

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Someone who pays great attention to details

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Colt

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Young horse

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Stallion

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Uncasterated Adult male horse

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Innocuous

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Harmless or inoffensive

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Lament

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Repent

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Refulgent

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Bright

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Salubrious

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Health giving

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Spume

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Bubbles that form on ocean waves

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Exonerate

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Declared free from blame

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31
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Fanaticism

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Madness especially in religious or political matter

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Vacillate

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To move from one place another

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Anachronistic

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Something that belongs past

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Inclement

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Bitter nasty or harsh

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Conundrum

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A confusing and difficult problem or question

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36
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Vestments

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Dress worn by priests

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Mane

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Long hair on neck of lion

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Rout

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Terrible defeat

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Leash

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A dog is chained by a leash

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Alienated

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feeling withdrawn or separated from others or from society as a whole

Example:
A person gets alienated who you treat with pinching sarcasm

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Factotum

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An employee who does all kinds of work

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Extricated

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Freed

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Debility

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Physical disability as a result of weakness

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44
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Wanton

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An action done in order to hurt someone

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45
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Plutocracy

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Government by wealthy

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Pillage

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Stealing by force or violence

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47
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Doggerel

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Verse or words that are badly written

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48
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Verbatim

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Exactly as it was spoken or written

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49
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Tie down someone

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Restrict someone’s freedom

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50
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Platitudes

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Boring and commonly heard statements

(Ghisi piti baatein)

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51
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Potentate

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Monarch or ruler

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52
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Trowel

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Small curved garden tool or a tool used spread cement or building material

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Tirade

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Form of writing which criticises and is abusive

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Impute

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Holding someone responsible for something in a negative sense.

Ex: Americans imputed their defeat to sloppy fielding.

Attribute- used in positive sense
Indians attributed their success to their batsmen

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Morass

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1) An area of muddy or boggy ground
2) A complicated or confused situation

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Incessant

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Constant

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Gelid

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Icy, extremely cold

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58
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Frigid

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Very cold in temperature

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Moribund

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At the point of death or decline

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Caret

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The cap mark used in writing to insert something in a sentence.

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Awl

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A small pointed tool used for piercing holes especially leather

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Bale

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A large bundle of paper, hay or cotton.

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63
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Bate

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An angry mood

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64
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Bard

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Poet

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Barred

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Forbidden

Or

marked with bands of colour or light.
“he spotted a barred owl”
Or
closed or secured with a long rigid piece of wood, metal, or similar material.
“he sits by a barred window”

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Berth

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a ship’s allotted place at a wharf or dock.

a fixed bunk on a ship, train, or other means of transport.
“I’ll sleep in the upper berth”

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Bight

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A curve in the coastline, river or other geographical features.

Or
A loop of rope

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Bridle

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The headgear used to control a house having buckled straps.

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show one’s resentment or anger, especially by throwing up one’s head and drawing in one’s chin.
She bridled at his tone.

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69
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Fowl

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Any domestic word used for food
Like chickens

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Discreet

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careful and prudent in one’s speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment.

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Fore

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Situated or placed in front

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preposition

non-standard form of before.

“‘fore you know it, you’re in trouble”

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Gait

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A person’s manner of walking.

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Hale

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Very strong and healthy

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Hew

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chop or cut (something, especially wood or coal) with an axe, pick, or other tool.

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75
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Hoard

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Noun
a stock or store of money or valued objects, typically one that is secret or carefully guarded.

Verb
accumulate (money or valued objects) and hide or store away.

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Horde

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: a large unorganized group of individuals (derogatory)

Example:
Horde of peasants.

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Raze

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Completely destroy

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78
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Marshal

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an officer of the highest rank in the armed forces of some countries.

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Assemble or arrange in order (especially troops)

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Pail

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a usually cylindrical container with a handle : bucket. a milk pail

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Pane

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A door window having a single sheet of glass
Or
A sheet or page of stamps

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Ode

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Lyric poetry in ancient Greece used to praise individuals or events.

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82
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Peke

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A pekinese dog
(Small and furry)

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83
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Pique

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Noun
a feeling of irritation or resentment

Verb
1) Arouse
with his scientific curiosity piqued, he was looking forward to being able to analyse his find”

2)feel irritated or resentful.( चिढ़ना)
“she was piqued by his curtness”

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Foment

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Agitate or provoke

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85
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Adroit

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Skillful

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Brainwave

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Having a clever idea (informal usage) or electrical impulse in brain

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Olive leaf

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Symbol of peace

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Maroon

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The colour maroon or being left or abandoned.

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Stranded

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Stuck and helpless

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Postscript

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an additional remark at the end of a letter, after the signature and introduced by ‘PS’.

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Blare

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Noun
Loud harsh sound
Verb
Making loud harsh sounds
Example
The siren was blaring.

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Vociferous

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Loud person with intense opinions

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Intransigence

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refusal to change one’s views or to agree about something.

कट्टरता

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Nonplussed

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so surprised and confused that one is unsure how to react.
Or
When used informally: not concerned

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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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Penchant

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

Example:
he has a penchant for adopting stray dogs

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Abeyance

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a state of temporary disuse or suspension.

“matters were held in abeyance pending further enquiries”

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Eclectic

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deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
“universities offering an eclectic mix of courses”

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Convoluted

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extremely complex and difficult to follow.

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Avaricious

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Greediness

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Magnanimity

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Altruism, selflessness, charitable

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Cacophonous

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Harsh sounding

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103
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Comrade

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A colleague or a fellow member of an organisation

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Transgressor

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Law breaker

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Beseech

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Ask someone urgently to do something, Beg

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Deportment

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Behaviour

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Demeanour

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Behaviour

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Intrepid

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Brave

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Valiant

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Brave

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Frail

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Brittle

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Brigand

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Thief or Bandit

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Reckon

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Calculate

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Censure

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Blame, condemn or reprimand

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114
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Disposition

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Character

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115
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Benevolence

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Act of kindness

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116
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Immaculate

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Chaste

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Discourse

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Written or spoken communication or debate

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Ramble

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Walk for pleasure in the countryside
or talk or write at length in a confused way.

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Dupe

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Trick or deceive

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120
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Gull

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Trick or deceive someone

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121
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Defraud

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illegally obtain money from (someone) by deception.

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122
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Adduce

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cite as evidence

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Garb

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clothing, especially of a distinctive or special kind.

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Apparel

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Clothes

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Colossal

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Huge

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Commenstruate

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Equivalent or suitable

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127
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Treason

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Conspiracy

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Felon

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A person who committed a felony

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129
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Dastardly

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Cowardly

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Poltroon

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Coward

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131
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Adroit

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Skillful

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132
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Dexetrous

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showing or having skill, especially with the hands

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133
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Credence

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Belief

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134
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Touchstone

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Criterion

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Yardstick

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A standard for comparison

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Stricture

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Criticism

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137
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Dearth

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A lack of something

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Dastardly

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Wicked, cruel and coward

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Morose

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Bad tempered and not saying much to other people.

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Incredulous

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Not willing to or not able to believe something.

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Captious

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Tending to find fault or raise petty objections.

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Peril

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Great danger.

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Debase

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Degrade

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Decree

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An official order given by a government, ruler etc, ordinance, mandate

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Calumny

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False statements made about somebody to damage their reputation.

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Dejected

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Depressed

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Delectable

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Charming, delightful, pleasant

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Annihilate

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Destroy

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Demure

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Shy,quite and polite

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Appellation

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Name, designation, title

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Malign

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Criticise,
Denounce defame, accuse

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Disavow

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Deny, contradict, refuse

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Descant

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A tune that is played or sung at the same time, and is usually higher than the main tune

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Expatiate

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Speak or write in detail about.

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Covet

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Strong desire to have something, crave

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Solitary

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Lonely and deserted

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Desolate

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Lonely unhappy and hopeless

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Despondency

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Despair, dejection

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Ravage

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Destruction, demolition

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Depose

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To remove a ruler or leader from power

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Despotic

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Cruel or harsh or tyrannical

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Destitute

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Needy, poor or miserable

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Devout

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Religious

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Reverent

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Religious or showing great awe and respect for something

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Dexterity

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Clever, adroit or skilled

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Diabolical

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Devilish and wicked

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Fiendish

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Cruel, wicked or unpleasant, diabolical

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Denunciation

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Tirade, open condemnation

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Diatribe

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Tirade, harangue, bitter verbal attack against someone

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Diffident

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Hesitating, doubtful, distrusting.

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Excursion

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A short journey or pleasure trip

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Digression

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The act of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought

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Disconsolate

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Sad, cheerless, miserable

174
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Dismay

A

Disappointment, discouragement

175
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Altercation

A

Dispute, controversy, argument

176
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Dispose

A

Adjust, arrange, incline

177
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Disparage

A

Debase, decry, defame

178
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Lax

A

Not having highest standards or not strict

179
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Licentious

A

Showing a complete lack of moral discipline and standards especially in relation to sex

180
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Dissolute

A

Over indulgence in sensual pleasures

181
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Imebcility

A

Showing stupid behaviour

182
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Comatose

A

Deeply asleep or deeply unconscious

183
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Dotage

A

Mental infirmity as a consequence of old age

184
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Dullard

A

Stupid, fool, idiot

185
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Docile

A

Submissive and easy to control

186
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Amenable

A

Having a showing willingness to agree or to accept something that is wanted or asked for

187
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Tractable

A

Easy to deal with or manageable

188
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Dogmatic

A

Being certain that you are beliefs are right and that others should accept them without considering other opinions or evidence

189
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Dolt

A

A stupid person

190
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Dolt

A

A stupid person

191
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Domicile

A

Home or residence

192
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Senility

A

A decrease in the ability to think concentrate or remember

सठियाना

193
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Downright

A

Blunt or Frank or unquestionable

194
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Dubious

A

Doubtful or unsure

195
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Dupe

A

Cheat or befool or steal

196
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Dwindle

A

Diminished, decrease or shrink

197
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Retrench

A

Economise or to reduce cause of spending or save

198
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Ecstasy

A

A state of extreme happiness especially when feeling pleasure

199
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Rapture

A

A feeling of extreme happiness, ecstasy

200
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Ardent

A

Showing extreme liking for someone or something

201
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Abject

A

Miserable

202
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Sue

A

institute legal proceedings against

203
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Elicit

A

evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer, or fact) from someone

204
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Bequest

A

Heritage

205
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Espionage

A

the practice of spying or of using spies, typically by governments to obtain political and military information.

206
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Beneficiary

A

a person who derives advantage from something, especially a trust, will, or life insurance policy.

207
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Recuperate

A

Recover

208
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Discomfit

A

Frustate

209
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Torrential

A

flowing rapidly and with force

210
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Gluttony

A

habitual greed or excess in eating

211
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Taciturnity

A

Being reserved in a conversation

212
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Niggardly

A

ungenerous with money, time,

213
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Nimbus

A

a luminous cloud or a halo surrounding a supernatural being or a saint.

214
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Blithe

A

Cheerful

215
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Somnolent

A

Sleepy or drowsy

216
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Subjugate

A

bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.

217
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Affable

A

friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.

218
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Savant

A

Learned or scholarly

219
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Revoke

A

Cancel or repeal

220
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Repudiate

A

Reject

221
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Magnate

A

Tycoon

222
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Paradigm

A

Model

223
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Contenplate

A

look thoughtfully for a long time at.

224
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Sagacious

A

Wise

225
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Reticent

A

Quiet or secretive

226
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Cocative

A

Acting in congruence or together

227
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Wriggling

A

Twist and turn with quick movements

228
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Pageantry

A

Elaborate display or ceremony

229
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Amenities

A

Pleasing acts

230
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Courtesies

A

Polite behaviour

231
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Roost

A

To have the most control or authority in the group

232
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Forfeit

A

To lose or be deprived of as a penalty of wrongdoing.

233
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Expedite

A

make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

234
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Malaise

A

a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify.

235
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Innocuous

A

not harmful or offensive.

236
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Affectation

A

behaviour, speech, or writing that is pretentious and designed to impress.

237
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Affluent

A
  1. (especially of a group or area) having a great deal of money; wealthy.
  2. flowing freely or in great quantity
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Ludicrous

A

so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing.

239
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Allegiance

A

loyalty or commitment to a superior or to a group or cause.

240
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Treachery

A

Betrayal of trust

241
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Spurn

A

reject with disdain or contempt.

242
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Flagitious

A

criminal; villainous.

243
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Dexterity

A

skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.

244
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Knack

A

an acquired or natural skill at doing something

245
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Ruinous

A

Disastrous or in ruins

246
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Laceration

A

a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh.

Or
the act of criticizing someone severely.

247
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Crestfallen

A

sad and disappointed

248
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Inclement

A

unpleasantly cold or wet weather

249
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Subdued

A

Dull, dim, low, depressed

250
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Boisterous

A

Lively and active

251
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Apostate

A

abandoning a religious or political belief or principle.

252
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Apostate

A

abandoning a religious or political belief or principle.

253
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Vixen

A

A female fox

254
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Gander

A

Male goose

255
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Tepid

A

Slightly warm or lukewarm

256
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Aster

A

A flowering plant occuring in different colours like purple, pink, white, magenta

257
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Complacency

A

a feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements.

258
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Cordiality

A

Quality of being friendly and polite

259
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Usher

A

Guide someone or mark the start of

260
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Malodorous

A

Smelling unpleasant

261
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Bete noire

A

a person or thing that one particularly dislikes.

262
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Peccadilo

A

a relatively minor fault or sin.

263
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Par excellence

A

better or more than all others of the same kind.

264
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Inscrutable

A

impossible to understand or interpret

265
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Archipelago

A

an area that contains a chain or group of islands scattered in lakes, rivers, or the ocean.

266
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Tugs

A

special boats that assist other vessels into and out of port

267
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Officious

A

Assertive of authority in a domineering way

268
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Interloper

A

a person who becomes involved in a place or situation where they are not wanted or are considered not to belong.

269
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Gadfly

A

a fly that bites livestock

270
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Gosssamer

A

a fine, filmy substance consisting of cobwebs spun by small spiders, seen especially in autumn

271
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Graffiti

A

writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place.

272
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Hieroglyphics

A

Writing in pictorial characters like that in ancient Egyptian monuments

273
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Filibuster

A

1.Action that leads to delay or procrastination

2.a person engaging in unauthorized warfare against a foreign state

274
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Valediction

A

Farewell or saying goodbye

275
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Harangue

A

Lengthy and critical speech

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Juggernaut

A

A large moving entity

277
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Horology

A

Study of time measuring and making clocks

278
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Serendipity

A

an aptitude for making desirable discoveries by accident.

279
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Prevarication

A

Act of not telling the truth

280
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Witticism

A

a witty remark

281
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Platitudes

A

A commonplace and unoriginal statement

282
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Dirge

A

A mournful song for the dead

283
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Limerick

A

a humorous five-line poem with a rhyme scheme aabba.

284
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Epitaph

A

Inscription on a grave

285
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Obituary

A

A notice of death in the newspaper

286
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Epigram

A

a short, pithy saying, usually in verse, often with a quick, satirical twist at the end.

Satire- humour to ridicule or criticise a person’s stupidity especially in politics

287
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Aviary

A

A place where living birds wre kept for exhibition

288
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Diadem

A

A type of crown or software application

289
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Artifice

A

Clever or cunning devices used to trick others

290
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Ephemeral

A

Something short lived

291
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Epicurean

A
  1. A disciple of greek philosopher epicurean
  2. A person devoted to sensual enjoyment derived from fine food and drink
292
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Interim

A

Temporary

293
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Mercenary

A

Interested only in money

294
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Munificent

A

Extremely generous

295
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Mordant

A
  1. Having or showing a critical quality
  2. A substance that combines with a dye or stain and fixes it in a material
  3. A corrosive liquid used to etch the lines on a printing table
296
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Marmoreal

A

Smooth and white or characteristic of marble

297
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Ornithology

A

Scientific study of birds

298
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Aviation

A

Development and operation of heavier than air aircraft

299
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Poultice

A

A soft substance that you spread on a cloth and put on the skin to reduce pain or swelling

300
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Coterie

A

People with common interest who do things together in a small group and do not like to include others

301
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Gazelle

A

Asian and African antelopes(deer like animal)

302
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Apoplexy

A

Bleeding into an organ or loss of blood flow to an organ

303
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Euthanasia

A

Practice of ending the life of a patient to limit the patient’s sufferings.

304
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Circumspection

A

Careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences

305
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Benediction

A

Utterance of a blessing especially at the end of a religious service

306
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Emancipation

A

Art of freeing a person from another person’s control

307
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Investiture

A

Ceremony at which honours or ranks are formally given to a particular person

308
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Amnesty

A
  1. A time when a government forgive political crimes

A time when people can give in illegal weapons without being arrested

309
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Gorge

A

A narrow valley with steep sides and a river running through it

310
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Inundation

A

An overwhelming abundance of people or things

311
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Lagoon

A

A lake of salt water separated from the sea by sand or rock.

312
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Aneroid

A

relating to or denoting a barometer that measures air pressure by the action of the air in deforming the elastic lid of an evacuated box.

313
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Maverick

A

An independent minded person

314
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Neophyte

A

a person who is new to a subject or activity.

315
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Hypochondriac

A

a person who is abnormally anxious about their health.

316
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Inquest

A

Inquiry or investigation of something bad that has recently happened

317
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Instigate

A

Incite someone to do something bad

318
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Miasma

A

Unpleasant or stinking odour

319
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Jamboree

A

a large celebration or party, typically a lavish and boisterous one

320
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Fait-accompli

A

A happening that can’t be altered

321
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Conoisseur

A

A person with good artistic taste

322
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Gourmand

A

A person who enjoys eating and often eats too much

323
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Gourmet

A

High quality exquisite food

324
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Coquette

A

A flirting woman

325
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Martinet

A

a person who demands complete obedience

326
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Virago

A

a domineering, violent, or bad-tempered woman

327
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Shrew

A

A small insectivorous animal resembling a mouse with a pointed face

328
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Commandeering

A

Forcefully enlisting private property for military purposes

329
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Trespass

A

Enter someone’s land or property without permission

330
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Encroachment

A

intrusion on a person’s territory, rights

331
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Condominium

A

a building or complex of buildings containing a number of individually owned apartments or houses.

332
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Icicle

A

a hanging, tapering piece of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water.

333
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Garbadine

A

a thick cloth that is especially used for making coats

334
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Guinea

A

1.05 euro

335
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Zephyr

A

A gentle breeze

336
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Facsimile

A

an exact copy, especially of written or printed material

337
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Forgery

A

imitation of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art.

338
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Praximo

A

Next month

339
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Pronto

A

Promptly or quickly

340
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Ultimo

A

Last

341
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Raconteur

A

Interesting narrator of stories

342
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Rationcination

A

Exact and methodical thinking

343
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Non sequitur

A

a conclusion or statement that does not logically follow from the previous argument or statement

344
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Requiem

A

A Christian mass in memory of a dead person.

345
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Cornucopia

A

A container shaped like goat’s horn

346
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Plethora

A

Excessive amount of something

347
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Pogrom

A

An organized massacre of a particular ethnic group

348
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Pogrom

A

An organized massacre of a particular ethnic group

349
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Animism

A

the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence

350
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Animism

A

the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence

351
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Apartheid

A

Racial segregation system in which one race is deprived of political and civil rights.

352
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Pyrotechnics

A

Fireworks display for amusement

353
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Pyrotechnics

A

Fireworks display for amusement

354
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Obsequies

A

Funeral rites

355
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Litany

A

Prayer or invocation

356
Q

Gastronome

A

Gourmet

357
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Elocution

A

the skill of clear and expressive speech,

358
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Declaimation

A

a rhetorical exercise

359
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Ruffian

A

a violent criminal or troublemaker

360
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Dirigible

A

capable of being steered, guided, or directed

361
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Inflationary

A

tending to cause monetary inflation.

362
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Pneumatic

A

operated by air or gas under pressure.

363
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Lapse

A

Temporary failure or interval of time

364
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Pigeonholding

A

assign to a particular category, typically an overly restrictive one.

365
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Somniloquist

A

One who habitually yaha in sleep

366
Q

Somnambulist

A

Sleepwalker

367
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Truism

A

a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting.

368
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Misogamist

A

One who hates or opposes marriage

369
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Misanthrope

A

a person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society

370
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Alimony

A

financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to their spouse during separation or following divorce;

371
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Irrepresible

A

not able to be controlled

372
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Agnostic

A

who doesn’t believe it’s possible to know for sure that a god exists

373
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Ethicist

A

A person who specialises in ethics

374
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Oligarchy

A

a small group of people having control of a country or organization.

375
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Aristocracy

A

Highest class in certain societies

376
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Mundane

A

lacking interest or excitement;

377
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Pagan

A

a person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main or recognized religions.

378
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Epicure

A

a person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink.

379
Q

Hedonist

A

a person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life

380
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Vendetta

A

a blood feud in which the family of a murdered person seeks vengeance on the murderer or the murderer’s family.

381
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Yokel

A

an uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside.

382
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Yodel

A

to sing with frequent changes from the ordinary voice to falsetto

383
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Bison

A

Wild ox

384
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Cervine

A

Relating to deer

385
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Feline

A

Relating to cats

386
Q

Lupine

A

Relating to wolf

387
Q

Oculist

A

Optician

388
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Rouble

A

Russian currency

1 Rouble = 0.96 Indian rupee

389
Q

Yen

A

Japanese currency
1 Yen = 0.53 Rupee

390
Q

Whittle

A

carve (wood) into an object by repeatedly cutting small slices from it.

391
Q

Waspish

A

readily expressing anger or irritation

392
Q

Mackerel

A

A type of fish used as a food

393
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Piranhas

A

Aggressive flesh eater fishes

394
Q

Trout

A

A carnivorous freshwater fish eaten by humans

395
Q

Herring

A

One of the most abundant fish species in the world is eaten by humans. It is a silver coloured fish

396
Q

Iguana

A

Herbivorous lizard native to America

397
Q

Swarthy

A

Dark complexion

398
Q

Squall

A

A sudden storm bringing rain, snow or sleet.

399
Q

Titter

A

Giggle

400
Q

Flunky

A

Derogatory remark

A person who does small jobs for someone who is important or powerful.

401
Q

Junky

A

Trashy or someone who is addicted to narcotics especially heroin

402
Q

Vassal

A

a man who entered into a personal relationship with a lord to whom he paid homage and fealty in return for protection and often a fief

403
Q

Tempestuous

A

characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion.

404
Q

Exculpate

A

show or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing

405
Q

Chastise

A

Rebuke or reprimand severely and sometimes by beating.

406
Q

Castigate

A

Reprimand severely

407
Q

Censure

A

Express severe disapproval or condemn

408
Q

Sprawl

A

sit, lie, or fall with one’s arms and legs spread out

409
Q

Chide

A

Scold or rebuke

410
Q

Swindle

A

Doing fraud of money

411
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Plumb

A

Exactly vertical or true

412
Q

Cajole

A

Persuading someone to do something by constant flattery

413
Q

Wheedle

A

Persuading someone by flattering them or coax

414
Q

Laconic

A

Using very few words

415
Q

Motley

A

Miscellaneous, diverse, incongrous

416
Q

Frugal

A

Saving, cautious, careful,thrifty

417
Q

Terse

A

Abrupt

418
Q

Succinct

A

briefly and clearly expressed.

419
Q

Bat

A

hit at (someone or something) with the flat of one’s hand.
“he batted the flies away

420
Q

Nihilistic

A

Belief that nothing exists

421
Q

Anarchy

A

State of disorder due to absence of authority

422
Q

Pandemonium

A

Wild and noisy disorder or confusion

423
Q

Cavalier

A

Noun
1. Supporter of king charles I
2. A small breed of dog with long nose

Adjective
Showing a lack of proper concern

424
Q

Excruciate

A

Torture

425
Q

Propitiate

A

win or regain the favour of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing something that pleases them

426
Q

Malign

A

Saying unpleasant things

427
Q

Purgation

A

Cleansing or purification.

Evacuation of bowels brought by taking laxatives

428
Q

Detrition

A

the action of wearing something away by friction

429
Q

Trituration

A

A process used to purify crude chemical compounds containing solid impurities

430
Q

Pulverisation

A

Grinding

431
Q

Crusade

A

take part in a vigorous campaign for social, political, or religious change

Or
each of a series of medieval military expeditions made by Europeans to the Holy Land

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