English 1.0 Flashcards
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Appalling
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Provoking feelings of shock, horror, or revulsion.
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To have a good moan about
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The act of expressing dissatisfaction or complaints in detail.
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Hackneyed
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Something that has become overused to the point of losing its original meaning or impact.
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Mundane
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Pertains to the commonplace, ordinary, or banal aspects of life.
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Corny
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Characterizes something as overly sentimental, clichéd, or predictable.
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Atrocious
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Describes something as exceptionally heinous, cruel, or of extremely poor quality.
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Topical
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Concerns subjects that are currently relevant or of public interest.
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Far-fetched
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Indicates an idea or concept that seems improbable or difficult to believe.
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Contrived
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Refers to something that appears artificially planned or forced, rather than naturally occurring.
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Undulating
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Describes a smooth, wave-like motion or pattern.
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To mooch
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The act of obtaining something, often without giving anything in return, typically by requesting or begging.
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Laid-back
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Characterizes a person or atmosphere as relaxed, casual, or easygoing.
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Languorous
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Mentally or physically tired or not active, in a way that feels or looks pleasant:
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Haphazard
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Indicates a lack of order, planning, or direction.
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Meanderings
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Refers to a winding or indirect path or journey, often used metaphorically for thoughts or conversations.
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Quaint
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Describes something as charmingly old-fashioned, unique, or unusual in an endearing way.
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Vociferous
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Characterizes a loud and passionate expression of feelings or opinions.
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Deleterious
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Describes something as harmful or damaging.
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Trawl
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The act of conducting a comprehensive or exhaustive search.
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Laborious
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Describes a task or process that requires significant effort and time.
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Conductive
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Describes a material or medium’s ability to transmit heat, sound, or electricity.
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Disseminate
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The act of spreading or distributing information widely.
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Unfounded
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Describes a belief or statement lacking a solid basis, evidence, or justification.
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Conjectural
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Refers to statements or conclusions based on incomplete information or speculation.
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Suggestive of
Implies or hints at something
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Evocative
Brings strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
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Reminiscent
Tends to remind one of something
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Derelict
In a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect
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Take heed
Pay attention to
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Lorries
Large, heavy motor vehicles for transporting goods or troops
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Stranded
Left without the means to move from somewhere
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Believe or accept something completely
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Beaten track
A route frequently traveled; not novel or original
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Inducing emotions
Causing feelings or emotions to occur
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Help yourself to
Take something without needing permission
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Heinous
Very bad and shocking
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Listlesness
No energy, enthusiasm, unwilling to do anything requiring effort
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Derogatory
Expressing a low opinion or showing a lack of respect for someone or something.
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Hierarchical
Arranged in order of rank or level of importance.
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Gruesome
Causing shock or horror; grisly.
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Solitary confinement
The isolation of a prisoner in a separate cell as a punishment.
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Emaciated
Abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or lack of food.
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Gaunt
Lean and haggard, especially due to suffering, hunger, or age.
*After weeks of illness, he looked gaunt and pale, with his cheekbones more pronounced than ever."*
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Ruthless
Having or showing no pity or compassion for others.
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Upheaval
A violent or sudden change or disruption.
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To heave
- to lift or haul something with great effort or throw it forcefully
- to feel as if you're going to puke or be close to that but probably not vomiting eventually
- [heaving] busy, full of people (eg bar)
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A mare
A female horse.
*In old English: An evil spirit choking sleeping people*
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To mar
To impair the quality or appearance of; to spoil.
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Mere
Being nothing more than; only.
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Marred
Damaged or spoiled.
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Make the way
To pave a path or create an opportunity.
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Innumerable
Too many to be counted.
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Dispossessed
To deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions.
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Champion against
To fight or stand up against.
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Implausible
Not seeming reasonable or probable; unlikely.
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Disjoined
Being separated or disconnected.
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Reverent
Feeling or showing deep and solemn respect.
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Auspicious
Conducive to success; favorable.
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Cultivate
To prepare and use land for crops or gardening.
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Assaible
Capable of being attacked or assaulted.
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Unassaible
Not susceptible to attack; impregnable.
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Cluttered
Filled or covered in a disorderly manner.
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Apt
Appropriate or suitable in the circumstances.
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Inept
Having or showing no skill; clumsy.
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Over-play
To give too much importance to or to exaggerate.
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The emergence of
The process of coming into view or becoming exposed.
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Kissing cousins who never married
Two or more things that are closely related or similar in some way.
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Nit-picking
Looking for small or unimportant errors or faults, especially in order to criticize unnecessarily.
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Fraught
Filled with or likely to result in something undesirable.
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Acronym
an abbreviation consisting of the first letters of each word in the name of something, pronounced as a word:
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On a par with
Equivalent to; equal in quality or level.
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To cloak
To hide, cover, or disguise something.
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Humble (referring to the object)
Not large or special in any way; ordinary.
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Hence (connecting)
As a consequence; for this reason.
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Suggestive of
Tending to suggest or imply something.
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Evocative
Bringing strong memories, images, or feelings to mind.
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Reminiscent
Deeply nostalgic
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Derelict
In a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect.
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Take heed
To pay careful attention to.
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Lorries
Large, heavy motor vehicles for transporting goods or troops; trucks.
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Stranded
Left without the means to move from somewhere.
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Fall hook, line and sinker
To be completely deceived or tricked.
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Beaten track
A frequently traveled route or path.
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Inducing emotions
Causing or bringing about certain feelings.
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Help yourself to
Take whatever you want without needing to ask.
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Breach of
A violation or infraction of a law, obligation, tie, or standard.
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Embark on
To start or begin a journey or project.
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Resigned to
Having accepted something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about.
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Provoking feelings of shock, horror, or revulsion.
Appalling
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The act of expressing dissatisfaction or complaints in detail.
To have a good moan about
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Something that has become overused to the point of losing its original meaning or impact.
Hackneyed
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Pertains to the commonplace, ordinary, or banal aspects of life.
Mundane
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Characterizes something as overly sentimental, clichéd, or predictable.
Corny
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Describes something as exceptionally heinous, cruel, or of extremely poor quality.
Atrocious
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Concerns subjects that are currently relevant or of public interest.
Topical
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Indicates an idea or concept that seems improbable or difficult to believe.
Far-fetched
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Refers to something that appears artificially planned or forced, rather than naturally occurring.
Contrived
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Describes a smooth, wave-like motion or pattern.
Undulating
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* The act of obtaining something, often without giving anything in return, typically by requesting or begging. (US slang)
* To walk around with no purpose
To mooch
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Characterizes a person or atmosphere as relaxed, casual, or easygoing.
Laid-back
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Pleasantly tired
Languorous
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Indicates a lack of order, planning, or direction.
Haphazard
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Refers to a winding or indirect path or journey, often used metaphorically for thoughts or conversations.
Meanderings
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Describes something as charmingly old-fashioned, unique, or unusual in an endearing way.
Quaint
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Characterizes a loud and passionate expression of feelings or opinions.
Vociferous
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Describes something as harmful or damaging.
Deleterious
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The act of conducting a comprehensive or exhaustive search.
Trawl
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Describes a task or process that requires significant effort and time.
Laborious
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Describes a material or medium's ability to transmit heat, sound, or electricity.
Conductive
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The act of spreading or distributing information widely.
Disseminate
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Describes a belief or statement lacking a solid basis, evidence, or justification.
Unfounded
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Refers to statements or conclusions based on incomplete information or speculation.
Conjectural
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Implies or hints at something
Suggestive of
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Brings strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
Evocative
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Deeply nostalgic
Reminiscent
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In a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect
Derelict
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Pay attention to
Take heed (of)
Pay heed (to)
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Large, heavy motor vehicles for transporting from place to place
Lorries
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Left without the means to move from somewhere
Stranded
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Believe or accept something completely
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A route frequently traveled; not novel or original
Beaten track
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Causing feelings or emotions to occur
Inducing emotions
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Take something without needing permission
Help yourself to
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Very bad and shocking
Heinous
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No energy, enthusiasm, unwilling to do anything requiring effort
Listless
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Expressing a low opinion or showing a lack of respect for someone or something.
Derogatory
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Arranged in order of rank or level of importance.
Hierarchical
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Causing shock or horror; grisly.
Gruesome
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The isolation of a prisoner in a separate cell as a punishment.
Solitary confinement
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Abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or lack of food.
Emaciated
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Lean and haggard, especially due to suffering, hunger, or age.
Gaunt
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Having or showing no pity or compassion for others.
Ruthless
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A violent or sudden change or disruption.
Upheaval
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To lift or haul something with great effort.
To heave
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A female horse.
A mare
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To impair the quality or appearance of; to spoil.
To mar
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Being nothing more than; only.
Mere
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Damaged or spoiled.
Marred
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To pave a path or create an opportunity.
Make the way
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Too many to be counted.
Innumerable
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To deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions.
Dispossest
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To fight or stand up against.
Champion against
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Not seeming reasonable or probable; unlikely.
Implausible
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Being separated or disconnected.
Disjoined
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Feeling or showing deep and solemn respect.
Reverent
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Conducive to success; favorable.
Auspicious
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To prepare and use land for crops or gardening.
Also relations or things
Cultivate
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Capable of being attacked or assaulted.
Assaible
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Not susceptible to attack; impregnable.
Unassaible
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Filled or covered in a disorderly manner.
Cluttered
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Appropriate or suitable in the circumstances.
Apt
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Having or showing no skill; clumsy.
Inept
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To give too much importance to or to exaggerate.
Over-play
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The process of coming into view or becoming exposed.
The emergence of
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Two or more things that are closely related or similar in some way.
Kissing cousins who never married
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Looking for small or unimportant errors or faults, especially in order to criticize unnecessarily.
Nit-picking
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Filled with or likely to result in something undesirable.
Fraught
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an abbreviation consisting of the first letters of each word in the name of something, pronounced as a word:
Acronym
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Equivalent to; equal in quality or level.
On a par with
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To hide, cover, or disguise something.
Cloaking
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Not large or special in any way; ordinary.
Humble (referring to the object)
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As a consequence; for this reason.
Hence (connecting)
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Tending to suggest or imply something.
Suggestive of
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Bringing strong memories, images, or feelings to mind.
Evocative
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Nostalgic
Reminiscent
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In a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect.
Derelict
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To pay careful attention to.
Take heed of
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Large, heavy motor vehicles for transporting goods or troops; trucks.
Lorries
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Left without the means to move from somewhere.
Stranded
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To be completely deceived or tricked.
Fall hook, line and sinker
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A frequently traveled route or path.
Beaten track
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Causing or bringing about certain feelings.
Inducing emotions
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Take whatever you want without needing to ask.
Help yourself to
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break promise, oblitation, law (law term)
Breach of (eg. contract)
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To start or begin a journey or project.
Embark on
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Having accepted something unpleasant that one cannot do anything about.
Resigned to
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Voluptuous
* having large breasts and hips in a way that is sexually attractive - [**buxom**](https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/buxom)
* giving you physical pleasure - [**sensual**](https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/sensual)
| *a voluptuous woman* or *voluptuous perfume*
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Ghastly
Causing great horror or fear.
| *The accident scene was a ghastly sight to behold.*
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Causing great horror or fear.
Ghastly
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Abominable
Causing moral revultion *or* detestable, umpleasent (e.g weather)
| *His actions were simply abominable to all*
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Causing moral revultion *or* detestable, umpleasent (e.g weather)
Abominable
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