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rhetoric

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noun
/ˈrɛtərɪk/
language designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect, but which is often regarded as lacking in sincerity or meaningful content.

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genocide

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/ˈdʒɛnəsʌɪd/ noun
the deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular nation or ethnic group.

synonym
massacre annihilation extermination elimination butchery holocaust slaying eradication

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annihilation

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/ənʌɪɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/

complete destruction or obliteration.

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acclaim

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/əˈkleɪm/
enthusiastic and public praise.
she has won acclaim for her commitment to democracy.

synonym
praise applause cheers tribute accolade salutes compliment

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magenta

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/məˈdʒɛntə/

Magenta (/məˈdʒɛntə/) is a colour that is variously defined as purplish-red, reddish-purple or mauvish-crimson.

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crimson

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/ˈkrɪmz(ə)n/

Crimson is a strong, red color, inclining to purple.

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turquoise

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/ˈtəːkwɔɪz,ˈtəːkwɑːz/
a greenish-blue colour.
“the turquoise waters of the bay”

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boggy

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too wet and muddy to be easily walked on; marshy.

“the shrub grows naturally in boggy ground”

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blister

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/ˈblɪstə/
a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage.
“his heels were covered in blisters”

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hasty

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done with excessive speed or urgency; hurried.

a hasty attempt to defuse the situation

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dumb down

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to lower the level of difficulty and the intellectual content of (something, such as a textbook) also : to lower the general level of intelligence in the dumbing down of society

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demise

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/dɪˈmʌɪz/ noun
the end of something that was previously considered to be powerful, such as a business, industry, or system: The demise of the company was sudden and unexpected.

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stammering

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/ˈstamərɪŋ/
noun: stammering; plural noun: stammerings
the action or fact of speaking with a stammer.
“if you speak slowly, the stammering goes away”

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flurry

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a small swirling mass of something, especially snow or leaves, moved by sudden gusts of wind.
“a flurry of snow”

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earmarked

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To earmark something is to set it aside for a specific purpose. If you’re saving money to spend it in a particular way — whether it’s for college or a fancy new pair of shoes — you have earmarked that money. Originally, an earmark was a mark on the ear of an animal — such as a sheep — that indicated ownership.

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intriguing

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/ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/
adjective
arousing one’s curiosity or interest; fascinating.
very interesting because of being unusual or mysterious:
She has a really intriguing personality.
Synonyms - interesting, absorbing, gripping, riveting, compelling, fascinating,

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intricately

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in a way that has a lot of small parts that are arranged in a complicated or delicate way:
an intricately engraved pendant

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bloated

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swollen with fluid or gas.

“he had a bloated, unshaven face”

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reconcile

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restore friendly relations between.
“the king and the archbishop were publicly reconciled”
settle (a quarrel).

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exodus

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/ˈɛksədəs/
a mass departure of people.
“the annual exodus of sun-seeking Canadians to Florida”

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farce

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an event or situation that is absurd or disorganized.

“the debate turned into a drunken farce”

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resent

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/rɪˈzɛnt/
feel bitterness or indignation at (a circumstance, action, or person).
“she resented the fact that I had children”

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niggling

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adjective
causing slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or anxiety.
“niggling aches and pains”

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compassionate

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/kəmˈpaʃ(ə)nət/
adjective
feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others.
“I allowed him to go home on compassionate grounds”
Synonyms: sympathetic, caring, warm-hearted, gentle, tender, empathetic, merciful, lenient, considerate, thoughtful, kind, benevolent,
antonyms: indifferent, heartless

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epitomize

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/ɪˈpɪtəmʌɪz,ɛˈpɪtəmʌɪz/
verb
be a perfect example of.
“the company epitomized the problems faced by British industry”

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binge watch

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Binge-watching, otherwise known as the act of streaming many television episodes in one sitting, is more common and doable than ever.

Binge-watching, also called binge-viewing or marathon-viewing, is the practice of watching content (TV, streaming services, etc.) … For example, 61% of the Netflix survey participants said they binge-watch regularly.

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perilous

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adjective
full of danger or risk.
“a perilous journey south”
Dangerous, hazardous, risky, unsafe,

cardiac arrest

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in limbo

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Definition of in limbo
1 : in a forgotten or ignored place, state, or situation orphaned children left in limbo in foster homes and institutions
2 : in an uncertain or undecided state or condition After graduating from college, he was in limbo for a while, trying to decide what to do next.

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limp

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walk limped

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exacerbate

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to make more violent, bitter, or severe The new law only exacerbates the problem.
Closing at 10pm (as anyone with an ounce of sense knew) was only going exacerbate the problem!

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shambles

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informal noun
a state of total disorder
My career was in a shambles

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trajectory

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/trəˈdʒɛkt(ə)ri,ˈtradʒɪkt(ə)ri/
noun: trajectory; plural noun: trajectories
the path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.
“the missile’s trajectory was preset”

syndrome /ˈsɪndrəʊm/
noun: syndrome; plural noun: syndromes
a group of symptoms which consistently occur together, or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms.
“a rare syndrome in which the production of white blood cells is damaged”
a characteristic combination of opinions, emotions, or behaviour.
“the ‘Not In My Back Yard’ syndrome”

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bolster

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support or strengthen.

“the fall in interest rates is starting to bolster confidence”