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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

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(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

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(of a person or action) innocent and unsuspecting.

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abjure

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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

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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

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lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm.
She made a desultory attempt at conversation

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abate

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(of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or widespread.

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arduous

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involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.

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artless

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without effort or pretentiousness; natural and simple.

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ascetic

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characterized by severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.

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burgeon

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begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish.

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cacophonous

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involving or producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

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canonize

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  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.
37
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chicanery

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the use of deception or subterfuge to achieve one’s purpose.
Politicians use chicanery to win election

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coalesce

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come together to form one mass or whole.

39
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cogent

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(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

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modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.
He was diffident about his own success

41
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approbation

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approval or praise.

42
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corroborate

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confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).

43
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disparate

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essentially different in kind; not able to be compared.
disparate thoughts
oddly disparate facts

44
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emulate

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match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.
most rulers wished to emulate Alexander the Great

45
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enervate

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make (someone) feel drained of energy or vitality.

46
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fervid or fervor

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intensely enthusiastic or passionate, especially to an excessive degree.

politician spoke with a fervid intensity that made people want to vote for him.

47
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incendiary

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  1. tending to stir up conflict.
  2. (of a device or attack) designed to cause fires.
    incendiary moods
48
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intimate

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  1. closely acquainted; familiar.
  2. state or make known. (announce, hint)
    Mr Hutchison has intimated his decision to retire
49
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invigorate

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give strength or energy to.
the shower had invigorated her

50
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paradigmatic or paradigm

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pattern or example

his biography is paradigmatic of the experiences of this generation

51
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pedantic

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excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overscrupulous.

52
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placid vs placate

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  1. not easily upset or excited.
  2. calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity.
    Placid surface of the sea
53
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precipitate

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cause (an event or situation, typically one that is undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely.

the incident precipitated a political crisis

54
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profundity

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great depth of insight or knowledge.
profundity of the message

55
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prudent

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acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

no prudent money manager would authorize a loan without first knowing its purpose

56
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punctilious

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showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.

57
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tranquil

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free from disturbance; calm.

58
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vacillate

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waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive.

59
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aloof

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not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
He is unapproachable, remote, aloof, and austere; but he is not shady

60
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clangor vs clamorous

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a continuous loud banging or ringing sound.
clangor of industry
Vs
making a loud and confused noise
Clamorous mob

61
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discernible

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Visible
the scandal had no discernible effect on his career

62
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enigmatic

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difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious.
I viewed my father as an enigmatic man who rarely spent time with me.

63
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estranged

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(of a person) no longer close or affectionate to someone; alienated.

64
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fanciful

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  1. over-imaginative and unrealistic.
  2. highly ornamental or imaginative in design.
65
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imperious

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arrogant and domineering.

imperial, commanding

66
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invasive

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tending to spread very quickly and undesirably or harmfully.

67
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irresolute

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showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain.
she stood irresolute outside his door

68
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prosaic

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having or using the style or diction of prose as opposed to poetry; lacking imaginativeness or originality.

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stigmatize

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describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval.

70
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utterly

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completely and without qualification; absolutely.

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weary

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feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion.

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zealous vs zealot

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having or showing zeal.
Vs
person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals

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