English vocab words

Question 1

Epitome

Answer 1

(Noun) a person/thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type

Question 2

Temporize

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(Verb) To be indecisive or evasive to delay action; to put something off; to delay in order to buy time

Question 3

Belligerence

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(Noun) aggressive or warlike behavior

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Reverential

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(Adj) Characterized by a feeling of deep respect or awe

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Abjure

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(Verb) To reject formally, to resist the temptation of

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Imperturbable

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(Adj) Incapable of being upset or disturbed

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Incarnate

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(Adj) Embodied or represented (deity or spirit) in human form

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Rectitude

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(Noun) Morally correct behavior or thinking: righteousness

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Augment

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(Verb) Make (something) greater by adding to it; increase

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Irreverent

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(Adj) Disrespectful of someone or something that is usually treated very seriously

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Specter

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(Noun) A terrifying ghost or phantom OR a looming threat

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Tenable

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(Adj) Capable of being defended, as against an attack or a dispute

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Rectify

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(Verb) put right; correct

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Retribution

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(Noun) punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act

Question 15

Compel

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(Verb) To force, especially into a course of action