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congenial

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We studied in the congenial atmosphere of the library
(of a person) pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one’s own.

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cursory

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“a cursory glance at the figures
Only a cursory inspection of the building’s electrical wiring was done
not thorough or detailed

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deify

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The Romans used to deify their emperors
worship

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Didactic

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Didactic stories in moral science book
intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction

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flout

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If you flout law, you could land in jail
openly disregard, go against
Defy, scorn

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insipid

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many artists continued to churn out insipid, shallow works
lacking vigor or interest

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loquacious

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After drinking four beers, my normally quiet wife becomes quite loquacious
talkative

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Misnomer

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Dry cleaning is a misnomer, since the clothes are cleaned in a fluid.
a name or description that is incorrect

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negligent

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You’re negligent in your duties
failing to take proper care in doing something

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proclivity

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a proclivity for hard work
tendency to choose or do something regularly

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puerile

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you’re making puerile excuses
childishly silly

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quixotic

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a vast and perhaps quixotic project
exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical

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wary

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Be wary of strangers who offer you a ride
showing caution

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avaricious

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having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

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brazen

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bold and without shame.

There were instances of brazen cheating in the exams

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candid

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truthful and straightforward; frank.

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construe

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interpret (a word or action) in a particular way.

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contrite vs trite

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feeling or expressing remorse at the recognition that one has done wrong. (Regret)

lacking originality or freshness; dull on account of overuse.

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covet

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yearn to possess (something, especially something belonging to another).
Poor covet money

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craven

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contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly.

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deft

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neatly skilful and quick in one’s movements.

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demur

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raise objections or show reluctance.

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desiccate

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remove the moisture from (something); cause to become completely dry.

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diatribe

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a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.

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incredulous
(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something. The lottery winner was incredulous and could not believe his good fortune.
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ingenuous
(of a person or action) innocent and unsuspecting.
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abjure
Relinquish, reject, give up, forgo He was arrested, had to spend several months in prison and was forced to abjure his professorship.
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contend
struggle to surmount (a difficulty). cope with "she had to contend with his uncertain temper assert something as a position in an argument. "he contends that the judge was wrong
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desultory
lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm. She made a desultory attempt at conversation
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abate
(of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or widespread.
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arduous
involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
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artless
without effort or pretentiousness; natural and simple.
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ascetic
characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.
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burgeon
begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish.
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cacophonous
involving or producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
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canonize
1. place in or regard as belonging to a canon of literary or artistic works. 2. (in the Roman Catholic Church) officially declare (a dead person) to be a saint.
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chicanery
the use of deception or subterfuge to achieve one's purpose. Politicians use chicanery to win election
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coalesce
come together to form one mass or whole.
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cogent
(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing. Homebuilder did not provide me with a cogent answer to my question
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diffident
modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence. He was diffident about his own success
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approbation
approval or praise.
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corroborate
confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).
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disparate
essentially different in kind; not able to be compared. disparate thoughts oddly disparate facts
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emulate
match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation. most rulers wished to emulate Alexander the Great
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enervate
make (someone) feel drained of energy or vitality.
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fervid or fervor
intensely enthusiastic or passionate, especially to an excessive degree. politician spoke with a fervid intensity that made people want to vote for him.
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incendiary
1. tending to stir up conflict. 2. (of a device or attack) designed to cause fires. incendiary moods
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intimate
1. closely acquainted; familiar. 2. state or make known. (announce, hint) Mr Hutchison has intimated his decision to retire
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invigorate
give strength or energy to. the shower had invigorated her
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paradigmatic or paradigm
pattern or example his biography is paradigmatic of the experiences of this generation
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pedantic
excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overscrupulous.
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placid vs placate
1. not easily upset or excited. 2. calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity. Placid surface of the sea
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precipitate
cause (an event or situation, typically one that is undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely. the incident precipitated a political crisis
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profundity
great depth of insight or knowledge. profundity of the message
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prudent
acting with or showing care and thought for the future. no prudent money manager would authorize a loan without first knowing its purpose
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punctilious
showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.
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tranquil
free from disturbance; calm.
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vacillate
waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive.
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aloof
not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant. He is unapproachable, remote, aloof, and austere; but he is not shady
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clangor vs clamorous
a continuous loud banging or ringing sound. clangor of industry Vs making a loud and confused noise Clamorous mob
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discernible
Visible the scandal had no discernible effect on his career
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enigmatic
difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious. I viewed my father as an enigmatic man who rarely spent time with me.
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estranged
(of a person) no longer close or affectionate to someone; alienated.
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fanciful
1. over-imaginative and unrealistic. 2. highly ornamental or imaginative in design.
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imperious
arrogant and domineering. imperial, commanding
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invasive
tending to spread very quickly and undesirably or harmfully.
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irresolute
showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain. she stood irresolute outside his door
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prosaic
having or using the style or diction of prose as opposed to poetry; lacking imaginativeness or originality.
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stigmatize
describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval.
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utterly
completely and without qualification; absolutely.
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weary
feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion.
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zealous vs zealot
having or showing zeal. Vs person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals

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