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Connotation Flashcards

Vocabulary from Connotation game in Elevate

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abdicate

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to resign or fail to fulfill a duty

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abjection

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downcast or depressed state

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adroit

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skillful in action

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aggravate

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to anger through presistent irritation

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antiquated

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so old as seeming to belong to an earlier period

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alacrity

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cheerful readiness of enthusiasm

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altruistic

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showing unselfishness concern for the welfare of others

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anachronism

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something old-fashioned or out of date

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anoint

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to choose as if by divine intervention

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astute

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marked by clever intelligence

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atrophy

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to decline, weaken or degenerate

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auspicious

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suggesting that future success and prosperity is likely

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benevolence

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kindness

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bungle

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to make a mess of, destroy or ruin something

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cabal

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a group involved in a secret underground plot

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coherent

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lucid, orderly, logically consistent

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condign

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fitting, deserved, appropriate

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conflagration

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large, destructive fire

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demented

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unbalanced or disturbed

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deplete

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to use up resources or materials

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diabolical

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fiendish or devilish

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dowdy

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unfashionable in style or appearance

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dupe

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to trick or someone who has been tricked

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effusive

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expressing great enthusiasm

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felicitous

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pleasant or well suited

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flustered

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thrown into a state of agitated confusion

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frivolous

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not serious in content, attitude or behaviour

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gallant

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brave, courageous, chivalrous

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incorrigible

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unable to be reformed or managed

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insolent

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showing arrogant lack of respect

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laudatory

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highly complementary or congratulatory

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longueur

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period of dullness or boredom

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mastery

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skilled in something

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narcissist

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someone overly admiring of themselves

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oppression

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unjust exercise of power or control

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pathetic

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instilling pity or sorrow

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pedantic

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stodgy and overly concerned with small details

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petulant

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irritable and childishly sulky

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placatory

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intended to make someone less angry

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precarious

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not secure of safe

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preeminence

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the state of beeing superior

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prolix

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using more words than necessary to express an idea

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scrumptious

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delicious

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smirch

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to disgrace or discredit

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succour

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to provide help of relief

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tawdry

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tastelessly showy

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unctuous

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unpleasantly suave or ingratiating in manner or speech

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vapid

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dull or lacking interest

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vitiate

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to ruin or spoil

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winsome

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pleasingly charming and innocent

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attenuate

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to make thinner or less effective

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beleaguer

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to besiege, trouble, or harass

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bucolic

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relating to idyllic and pleasant aspects of country life

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capitulate

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to surrender and admit defeat

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debase

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to lower in value

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enrapture

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intense pleasure or joy

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imprecise

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lacking exactness and accuracy

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janissary

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loyal supporter

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aggrieve

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to inflict pain or unhappiness

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dejected

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downcast and depressed

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duplicity

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deceitfulness or deceptiveness

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ethereal

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heavenly or celestial

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ingrate

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ungrateful person

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jaunty

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lively in appearance

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miscreant

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someone who breaks laws or behaves badly

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repellent

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causing disgust

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accolade

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an award or expression of distinction

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contemptuous

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feeling or showing hatred or disapproval

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opprobrium

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harsh criticism or censure

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raze

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to destroy or demolish

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reprobate

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person without morals

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upbraid

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to scold or criticise harshly

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veracity

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truth or honesty

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adept

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skilled or proficient at something

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exultant

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triumphantly happy

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illicit

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contrary to or forbidden by law

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meritorious

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commendable and deserving praise

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mollified

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calmed down

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serendipity

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happy occurence

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skrimish

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to clash or engage in a minor argument

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affable

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exhibiting warmth and friendliness

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alleviate

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to make easier or less severe

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antithetical

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sharply opposed in character or purpose

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coruscate

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to gleam or sparkle

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deplorable

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deserving of scorn or contempt

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invigorate

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to give life and energy

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pejorative

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showing disapproval or contempt

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radiant

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shining or glowing brightly

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timorous

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shy or cowardly

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abhor

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to regard with hate

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bedizen

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to decorate gaudily or tastelessly

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coercion

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act of achieving by force or intimidation

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defective

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faulty or imperfect

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jubilant

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thrilled and overjoyed

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malignant

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evil, hurtful, harmful

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rejuvenate

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to make new or youthful again

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sophic

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full of wisdom

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venerate

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to worship or respect greatly

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abase

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to humiliate or cause to feel shame

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adulate

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to praise, admire, or flatter

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aporcryphal

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being of questionnable authenticity

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genteel

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well-mannered or aristocratic

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monstrous

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hideous or frightening

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palliate

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to ease symptoms and make less severe

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repugnant

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extremely distasteful or offensive

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saporous

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full of flavour

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calumny

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act of making false, hurtful statements

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captivating

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charming and able to attract and hold interest

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chivalrous

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coureous and honourable

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delectable

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flavouful and delicious

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expiate

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to make amends for

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fiendish

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wicked, cruel, or unpleasant

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munificence

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generosity in bestowing gifts

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murky

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dark, gloomy, or cloudy

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prestige

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having widespread respect and admiration

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querulous

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habitually whining and complaining

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sapid

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having a strong, pleasant taste

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unblemished

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flawless or undamaged

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callow

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immature, and inexperienced

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exemplary

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faultless, ideal, serving as a desirable model

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misgiving

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fealing of doubt or that something might not be right

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sunder

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to split or break apart violently

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bane

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something causing misery or death

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impressive

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magnificent and evoking admiration

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accentuate

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to emphasise or single out as important

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efficacy

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capacity or power to produce a desired effect

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indigent

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poor or needy

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largesse

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generosity in giving gifts or money

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lucrative

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producing a sizeable profit

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paucity

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insufficient quantity or number

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propitious

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showing a good chance of success

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repentant

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feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds

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reputable

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well-regarded and trusted

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usurp

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to seize by force or without right

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acrimonious

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bitter and angry

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assiduous

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careful and attentive

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cynical

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distrustful of cincerity and integrity

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estimable

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worthy of great respect and praise

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recreant

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cowardly

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acumen

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ability to use reason to make good decisions

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austere

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cold, strict, stern in manner and appearance

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bullish

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hopeful or confident that someone or something will be successful

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congenial

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agreeable, personable or pleasant

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dilapidated

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run-down or in a state of disrepair

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listless

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showing no energy or spirit

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savvy

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clever with common sense and good judgment

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unpardonable

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unforgivable

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noisome

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having an offensive smell

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aberrant

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abnormal or irregular

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enticing

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highly attractive and able to arouse hope

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larking

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engaging in harmless fun or adventure

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rumpled

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messy or wrinkled

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hauteur

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disdainful arrogance or pride

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panegyrise

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to speak or write in praise of

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unpropitious

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unlikely to produce a good result

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denigrate

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to belittle or infairly criticise

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discernment

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good judgment

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lassitude

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fatigue and lacking interest or energy

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abysmal

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extremely bad or awful

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debilitating

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making something weak or sick

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ostentatious

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showy and intended to impress others

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prodigious

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enormous in size or quantity

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squalid

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filthy, run-down, and repulsive

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transgress

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to misbehave or commit and offence

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unsullied

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spotless or not soiled

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vexing

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causing irritation or frustration

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aversion

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strong dislike or hatred

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earnest

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showing sincerity in conviction

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endow

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to give freely

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invidious

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causing discontent or hostility

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vitriol

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cruel and bitter criticism

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baleful

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menacing or threatening harm

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creditable

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praiseworthy and deserving public acknowledgment

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fatuous

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foolish or silly

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principled

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ethical and acting in accordance with morality

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stamina

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enduring strength and staying power

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venerable

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profoundly honoured

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beatify

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to bless or sanctify

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beleaguered

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troubled wiht difficulties

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execrable

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intensely awful

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feign

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to pretend or try to give a false impression

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grovel

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to beg or crawl in a way that lowers oneself

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joviality

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merriment or joyfulness

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omniscient

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all-wise or all-knowing

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sanctimonious

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self-righteous

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supple

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nimble or moving gracefully

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untarnished

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clean or undamaged

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intransigent

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refusing to compromise

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obfuscate

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to confuse or make something unclear

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quintessential

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the ideal example

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stalwart

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loyal and reliable

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repudiate

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to reject or refuse to support

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suborn

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to convince someone to do something bad

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vilify

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to slander or verbally abuse

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commodious

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spacious and comfortable

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decimation

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destroying or killing a large part of something

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excruciating

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extremely painful

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wizen

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to become dry and wrinkled

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contumelious

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abusive and humiliating

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emancipate

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to set free

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maudlin

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effusively or insincerely emotional

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restful

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having a soothing or relaxing quality

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arrant

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extreme, without moderation, or of the worst kind

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chastise

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to reprimand severely

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etiolate

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to weaken by somehow stunting development

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immaculate

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perfect or flawless

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morose

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sullen and ill-tempered

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obsequious

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attempting to win favour by flattery

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panache

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distinctive and stylish elegance

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purloin

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to steal or control wrongfully

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rescind

A

to take back or cancell officially

212
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unimpaired

A

not weakened or damaged

213
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intrepidity

A

incredible courage and boldness

214
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salubrious

A

promoting health

215
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bungle

A

to make a mess of, destroy, or ruin something

216
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dross

A

something regarded as worthless

217
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enervated

A

lacking energy or vitality

218
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equanimous

A

calm and composed

219
Q

grimy

A

dirty and unclean

220
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martinet

A

a person who is strict disciplinarian

221
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rancour

A

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

222
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serenity

A

absence of mental stress or anxiety

223
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sumptuous

A

luxurious and splendid

224
Q

brouhaha

A

loud confused noise from many sources

225
Q

mischievous

A

playfully naughty

226
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rhapsodise

A

to write in an excited manner

227
Q

unfetter

A

to free from restraint or inhibition

228
Q

august

A

majestically dignified

229
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bounteous

A

generously giving

230
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concordant

A

harmonious or agreeing

231
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contempt

A

disdain or lack of respect

232
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cretinous

A

vulgar or offensive

233
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maladroit

A

inept or unskilled

234
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mettle

A

courage or fortitude

235
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perspicacious

A

having great insight or understanding

236
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prowess

A

bravery or skilfulness

237
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quagmire

A

a difficult or precarious situation

238
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endearing

A

lovable or adorable

239
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equivocate

A

to avoid giving a cleare answer

240
Q

laudatory

A

highly complementary

241
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peevish

A

habitually complaining or easily irritated

242
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preeminence

A

the state of being superior

243
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restorative

A

bringing something back to health or well-being

244
Q

flout

A

to treat with contemptuous disregard

245
Q

fortuitous

A

occuring by happy chance

246
Q

succour

A

to provide help or relief

247
Q

obloquy

A

public criticism or verbal abuse

248
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pugnacious

A

ready and able to resort to force or violence

249
Q

sterling

A

outstanding or extremely valuable

250
Q

unsavoury

A

distastefull or unpleasant

251
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validate

A

to support or prove

252
Q

curmudgeon

A

an irritable person

253
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esprit

A

cleverness or liveliness

254
Q

penitent

A

feeling or expressing remorse for misdeeds

255
Q

rant

A

to shout or scold wildly

256
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repute

A

the condition of being highly thought of

257
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retrograde

A

movign backwards or to a worse position

258
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slapdash

A

done quickly and carelessly

259
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flustered

A

thrown in a state of agitated confusion

260
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poseur

A

someone who pretends they’re being something they’re not

261
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redemption

A

saving from error or evil

262
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hubris

A

arrogance and excessive pride

263
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gregarious

A

sociable and fond of company

264
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slipshod

A

sloppy and marked by great carelessnes

265
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sullied

A

damaged or ruined

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