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Define Abound

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Be present in large quantities. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Proliferate, Flourish.

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Abound - Be present in large quantities. adj.

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Define Amorphous

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Lacking in structure; unclear. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Nebulous, Vague.

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Amorphous - Lacking in structure; unclear. adj.

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Define Belie

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Give a false impression; disprove/contradict. verb.

to show something to be false, or to hide something such as an emotion

The facts belie this claim, so they lost the case.

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Synonyms of this word are: Disguise, Negate.

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Belie - Give a false impression; disprove/contradict. verb.

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Define Capricious

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Having varying moods; fickle. adj.

Fickle = changing frequently, regard loyalties, interests, or affection

This battle between cold and hot is why Easter weather is so capricious.

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Synonyms of this word are: Mercurial, Erratic.

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Capricious - Having varying moods; fickle. adj.

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Define Congenial

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Friendly and likable; agreeable/enjoyable. adj

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Synonyms of this word are: Amiable, Pleasant, Convivial.

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Congenial - Friendly and likable; agreeable/enjoyable. adj.

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Define Conspicuous

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Easily noticed; obvious. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Apparent, Evident.

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Conspicuous - Easily noticed; obvious. adj.

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Define Cursory

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Lacking effort; without care; quick. adj.

A cursory glance at his notes caused him to not do well on the test.

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Synonyms of this word are: Casual, Token, Perfunctory.

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Cursory - Lacking effort; without care; quick. adj.

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Define Daunting

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Scary; seeming impossible. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Intimidating, Formidable.

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Daunting - Scary; seeming impossible. adj.

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Define Deify

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Look up to someone or something as a God. verb.

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Synonyms of this word are: Revere, Venerate, Worship.

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Deify - Look up to someone or something as a Gob. verb.

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Define Didactic

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Meant for teaching, educational. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Instructional, Pedagogic.

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Didactic - Meant for teaching, education. adj.

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Define Disseminate

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Distribute or circulate broadly. verb.

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Synonyms of this word are: Disperse, Spread, Propagate.

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Disseminate - Distribute or circulate broadly. verb.

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Define Feasible

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Likely to be achieved; practical. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Realizable, Viable.

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Feasible - Likely to be achieved; practical. adj.

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Define Flout

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Break a rule without guilt. verb.

The Government needs to bring in more stringent punishments for drivers who flout the law

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Synonyms of this word are: Defy, Disdain, Disregard.

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Flout - Break a rule without guilt. verb.

to treat with contemptuous disregard : SCORN

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Define Homogeneous

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Composed of similar part; alike. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Equivalent, Uniform.

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Homogeneous - Composed of similar part. alike; adj.

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Define Humdrum

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Boring; unlikely to excite. adj.

He wanted to escape from the humdrum of his life. So he moved to Europe.

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Synonyms of this word are: Dull, Banal, Mundane.

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Humdrum - Boring; unlikely to excite. adj.

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Define Insipid

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Without flavor; lacking energy. adj.

Airline food used to be bland and insipid.

The clown’s performace was boring and insipid.

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Synonyms of this word are: Bland, Dull, Anemic

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Insipid - Without flavor; lacking energy. adj.

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Define Loquacious

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Likely to talk a lot; wordy. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Voluble, Garrulous

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Loquacious - Likely to talk a lot; wordy. adj.

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Define Misanthropic

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Having a distaste for humans and society. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Reclusive, Antisocial

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Misanthropic - Having a distaste for humans and society. adj.

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Define Misnomer

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A misleading or inaccurate name. noun.

It’s a bit of a misnomer to call nachos “fine dining.”

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Define Negligent

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Lacking care or attention. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Remiss, Lax, Sloppy

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Negligent - Lacking care or attention. adj.

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Define Obsequious

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Excessively submissive to authority. adj.

Obsequious people are usually not being genuine; they resort to flattery and other fawning ways to stay in the good graces of authority figures.

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Synonyms of this word are: Sycophantic, Servile, Obedient

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Obsequious - Excessively submissive to authority. adj.

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Define Placate

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Decrease someones anger. verb.

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Synonyms of this word are: Sooth, Appease, Mollify

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Placate - Decrease someones anger. verb.

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Define Proclivity

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A fondness or liking for something. noun.

A tendency to choose or do something regularly

A proclivity is a natural tendency to like something, such as your sister’s proclivity for restaurants that serve hot, spicy food.

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Synonyms of this word are: Tendency, Propensity

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Proclivity - A fondness or liking for something. A tendency to choose or do something regularly noun.

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Define Puerile

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Immature and childish. adj.

It is usual for children to act puerile, but in adults it seems ridiculous.

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Synonyms of this word are: Juvenile, Infantile, Babyish

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Puerile - Immature and childish. adj.

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Define Quixotic

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Excessively visionary; Unfeasible. adj.

He had a quixotic dream to build a spaceship in a day.

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Synonyms of this word are: Idealistic, Nonviable

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Quixotic - Excessively visionary; unfeasible. adj.

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Define Spendthrift

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Someone who spends money recklessly. noun.

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Synonyms of this word are: Profligate, Squanderer

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Spendthrift - Someone who spends money recklessly. noun.

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Define Taciturn

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Of few words; speaking little. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Quiet, Untalkative, Laconic

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Taciturn - Of few words; speaking little. adj.

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Define Wary

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Exercising caution; careful. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Circumspect; Chary

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Wary - Exercising caution; careful. adj.

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Define Adulterate

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Damage the quality of; Corrupt. verb

Chemical runoff regularly adulterates our water supply.

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Synonyms of this word are: Degrade, Debase, Spoil

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Adulterate - Damage the quality of; Corrupt. verb

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Define Advocate

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Support; Be in favor of. noun & verb.

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Synonyms of this word are: Champion, Recommend, Back

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Advocate - Support; Be in favor of. noun & verb.

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Define Aggrandize

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Enhance one’s power or standing. verb.

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Synonyms of this word are: Augment, Magnify

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Aggrandize - Enhance one’s power or standing. verb.

Augment - make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.

Magnify - increase or exaggerate the importance or effect of.

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Define Alacrity

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Eagerness to do something. noun.

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Synonyms of this word are: Willingness, Fervor

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Alacrity - Eagerness to do something. noun.

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Define Ambivalent

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Having conflicting emotions; unsure. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Equivocal, Wavering

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Ambivalent - Having conflicting emotions; unsure. adj.

Equivocal - subject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse

Wavering - be undecided between two opinions or courses of action; be irresolute.

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Define Ameliorate

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Improve a bad feeling or bad situation. verb.

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Synonyms of this word are: Mitigate, Ease, Remedy

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Ameliorate - Improve a bad feeling or bad situation. verb.

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Define Amenable

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Receptive to change; open. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Compliant; Acquiescent

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Amenable - Receptive to change; open. adj.

Acquiescent - ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants.

Compliant - obeying, obliging, or yielding, especially in a submissive way.

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Define Anachronistic

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Of the wrong time or era. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Out-of-date, Outmoded

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Anachronistic - Of the wrong time or era. adj.

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Define Audacious

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Bold; unafraid of risks. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Daring, Fearless, Unfliching

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Audacious - Bold; unafraid of risks. adj.

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Define Avaricious

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Greedy; Always wanting more. Having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Acquisitive, Rapacious

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Avaricious - Greedy; Always wanting more. Having or Showing extreme greed or wealth or material gains. adj.

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Define Boorish

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Rude or unrefined in manners or behaviors. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Coarse, Uncouth, Discourteous

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Boorish - Rude or unrefined in manners or behaviors. adj.

Coarse - rude, crude, or vulgar.
Uncouth - lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.
Discourteous - showing rudeness and a lack of consideration for other people.

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Define Brook

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Tolerate or endure something. verb.

Mary would brook no critism of Mathew’s remarks.

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Synonyms of this word are: Abide, Stand, Stomach

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Brook - Tolerate or endure something. verb.

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Define Circumspect

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Cautious or wary; exhibiting care. adj.

They handle the vase with much circumspect so they don’t break it.

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Synonyms of this word are: Wary, Chary, Guarded

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Circumspect - Cautious or wary; exhibiting care. adj.

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Define Comity

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Mutual respect or a courteous harmony. noun.

It is about state comity and cooperation, and mutual respect.

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Synonyms of this word are: Amicability, Civility, Goodwill

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Comity - Mutual respect or a courteous harmony. noun

Amicability - characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable.

Civility - formal politeness and courtesy in behavior or speech.

Goodwill - friendly, helpful, or cooperative feelings or attitude.

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Define Commensurate

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Comparable in size, extent, or degree; equal to. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Equivalent, Corresponding, Proportional to

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Commensurate - Comparable in size, extent, degree; equal to. adj.

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Define Cordial

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Characterized by warmth and sincerity; warm and friendly. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Amiable, Affectionate, Genial

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Cordial - Characterized by warmth and sincerity; warm and friendly. adj.

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Define Deleterious

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Having a harmful effect; dangerous. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Inimical, Adverse, Injurious

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Deleterious - Having a harmful effect; dangerous. adj.

Inimical - tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile. adj.

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Define Dichotomy

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A split into two contrasting parts. noun.

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Synonyms of this word are: Chasm, Disjunction, Polarity

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Dichotomy - A split into two contrasting parts. noun.

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Define Edify

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Enlighten or uplift through knowledge. verb.

Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may EDIFY another. ( Romans 14:19 )

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Synonyms of this word are: Educate, Cultivate, Indoctrinate

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Edify - Enlighten or uplift through knowledge. verb.

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Define Elicit

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Extract a reply or action; Provoke. verb.

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Synonyms of this word are: Evoke, Draw out, Induce, Prompt

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Elicit - Extract a reply or action; Provoke. verb.

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Define Erudite

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Possessing great knowledge. adj.

He is one of the most erudite scholars of Islam in modern times.

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Define Fecund

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Fertile or highly productive. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Learned, Scholarly, Intellectual

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Erudite - Possessing great knowledge. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Fruitful, Prolific, Thriving

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Fecund - Fertile or highly productive. adj.

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Define Feeble

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Weak; Deficient in strength. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Frail, Sickly, Enfeebled, Debilitating

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Feeble - Weak; Deficient in strength. adj.

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Define Felicitous

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Well-suited or apt; causing delight. adj.

felicity (noun)

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Synonyms of this word are: Germane, Pertinent, Favorable, Suitable

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Felicitous - Well-suited or apt; causing delight. adj.

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Define Forbear

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Refrain from doing something. verb.

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Synonyms of this word are: Eschew, Desist, Shun

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Forbear - Refrain from doing something. verb.

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Synonyms of this word are: Learned, Scholarly, Intellectual

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Erudite - Possessing great knowledge. adj.

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Define Haphazrd

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Lacking precise plan, order, or direction. Lacking any obvious principle of organization. adj.

The books had been placed on the shelves in a haphazard fashion, so the librain fixed them.

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Synonyms of this word are: Unsystematic, Indiscriminate, Arbitrary

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Haphazard - Lacking precise plan, order, or direction. adj.

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Define Hodgepodge

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A mixture of different things. noun.

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Synonyms of this word are: Melange, Jumble, Medley

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Hodgepodge - A mixture of different things.

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Define Impede

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Obstruct or hinder progress. verb.

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Synonyms of this word are: Curb, Hamper, Check

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Impede - Obstruct or hinder progress. adj.

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Define Impetuous

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Rash or hasty in action or decision. adj.

His impetuous behavior at work caused him to get fired.

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Synonyms of this word are: Impulsive, Reckless, Foolhardy

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Impetuous - Rash or hasty in action or decision. adj.

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Define Irascible

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Easily angered or irritated. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Snappish, Waspish, Surly

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Irascible - Easily angered or irritated. adj.

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Define Mercenary

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Motivated mainly by desire for monetary gain. adj or noun.

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Define Meticulous

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Exhibiting great care to detail. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Grasping, Avaricious, Rapacious

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Mercenary - Motivate mainly by desire for monetary gain. adj or noun.

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Synonyms of this word are: Scrupulous, Punctilious, Painstaking

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Meticulous - Exhibiting great care to detail. adj.

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Define Mordant

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Biting or sharply critical in thought; Sarcastic. adj, verb, noun.

He scouffed mordantly at the cat because he does not like cats.

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Synonyms of this word are: Trenchant, Caustic, Acerbic

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Mordant - Biting or sharply critical in thought; Sarcastic. adj.

Trenchant - sharply perceptive : penetrating

Caustic - marked by incisive sarcasm

Acerbic - sharp and forthright.

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Define Outstrip

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Surpass or do better than. verb.

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Synonyms of this word are: Outpace, Overshadow, Eclipse

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Outstrip - Surpass or do better than. verb.

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Define Precarious

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Uncertain and likely to cause danger. adj.

She was nervous going up the precarious ladder because it was old.

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Synonyms of this word are: Insecure, Perilous, Treacherous

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Precarious - Uncertain and likely to cause danger. adj.

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Define Quirky

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Unusual in an endearing way. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Eccentric, Unorthodox, Idiosyncratic

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Quirky - Unusual in an endearing way. adj

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Define Repudiate

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Reject or refute to accept something. verb.

She has repudiated the idea of having to wearing a a long skirt in public.

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Synonyms of this word are: Forswear, Rebut, Disvow

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Repudiate - Reject or refute to accept something. verb.

Forswear - agree to give up or do without (something).

Rebut -
claim or prove that (evidence or an accusation) is false.

Disvow - to deny responsibility for : REPUDIATE

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Define Tact

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Skill in handling situations politely. noun.

a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offensea keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense

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Synonyms of this word are: Delicacy, Diplomacy, Discretion

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Tact - Skill in handling situations politely. noun.

Delicacy - tact and consideration.
Diplomacy - the art of dealing with people in a sensitive and effective way.
Discretion - the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.

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Define Trifling

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Lacking significance or importance adj.

It was something trifling; in fact, I didn’t even remember what triggered it. It was in significant.

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Synonyms of this word are: Trivial, Frivolous, Incidental

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Trifling - Lacking significane or importance. adj.

Frivolous - not having any serious purpose or value.

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Define Turbulent

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Full of conflit or chaos. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Tempestuous, Tumultuous, Anarchi

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Turbulent - Ful of conflict or chaos. adk

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Define Acumen

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Quickness and keenness in understanding. noun

the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain.

She possessed a sharp business acumen and an ability to crunch numbers.

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Synonyms of this word are: Shrewdness, Acuity, Sharpness

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Acumen - Quickness and keenness in understanding. noun

Shrewdness - the quality of having or showing good powers of judgement.
Acuity - sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.
Sharpness - the quality or state of being sharp.

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Define Antithesis

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The direct opposite or contrast. noun

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Synonyms of this word are: Converse, Reverse, Inverse

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Antithesis - The direct opposite or contract. noun.

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Define Ascribe

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Attribute something to a particular cause. (giving credit) verb.

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Synonyms of this word are: Assign, Accredit, Imput

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Ascribe - Attribute something to a particular cause. (giving credit) verb.

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Define Befuddled

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Confused, bewildered, or perplexed. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Baffled, Stumped, Nonplussed

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Befuddled - Confused, bewildered, or perplexed. adj.

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Define Eschew

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Intentionally avoid or abstain from. verb.

He appealed to the crowd to eschew violence.

He eschewed chewing gum in class.

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Synonyms of this word are: Forgo, Abjure, Renounce

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Eschew - Intentionally avoid or abstain from. verb.

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Define Esoteric

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Understood by few or a small group of people. adj.

Only amine watchers attended the esoteric seminar.

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Synonyms of this word are: Recondite, Arcane, Abstruse

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Esoteric - Requiring or exhibiting knowledge that is restricted to a small group; limited to a small circle. adj.

abstrue - difficult to understand
recondite - little known; abstruse
arcane - understood by few; mysterious or secret

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Define Evasive

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Indirect; Avoiding confrontation. adj.

She was evasive about talking to her supervisor about leaving.

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Synonyms of this word are: Prevaricating, Equivocal, Vague

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Evasive - Indirect; avoding confrontation. adj.

Prevaricating - be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information

Equivocal - having two or more possible meanings : ambiguous.

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Define Exculpate

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Clear from blame or guilt. Show or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing. verb.

The court exculpated him after a thorough investigation.

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Synonyms of this word are: Acquit, Absolve, Exonerate

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Exculpate - Clear from blame or guilt. verb.

Acquit - to set free as from an obligation, burden, or accusation.

Absolve - set or declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, or responsibility.

Exonerate -
(especially of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing, especially after due consideration of the case.

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Define Expedite

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Accelerate or speed up a process or action. verb.

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Synonyms of this word are: Hasten, Quicken, Facilitate

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Expedite - Accelerate or speed up a process or action. verb.

Hasten - Be quick to do something

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Define Fastidious

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Showing great attention to detail; Hard to please. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Scrupulous, Punctilious, Painstaking

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Fastidious - Showing great attention to detail; Hard to please. adj.

Scrupulous - (of a person or process) diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details.

Punctilious - showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.

Painstaking - done with or employing great care and thoroughness.

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Define Feign

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Pretend or simulate; Mislead. verb.

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Synonyms of this word are: Affect, Posture, Masquerade

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Feign - Pretend or simulate; Mislead. verb.

Posture - behave in a way that is intended to impress or mislead.

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Define Furtive

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Sneaky or secretive; Especially due to guilt. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Surreptitious, Covert, Clandestine

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Furtive - Sneak or secretive; Especially due to guilt. adj.

Surreptitious - kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.
Covert - not openly acknowledged or displayed.
Clandestine - kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.

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Define Hamper

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Obstruct or hinder progress. verb.

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Synonyms of this word are: Inhibit, Curb, Foil

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Hamper - Obstruct or hinder progress. verb.

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Define Indispensable

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Completely necessary; Essential. adj.

(positive)

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Synonyms of this word are: Crucial, Requisite, Imparative

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Indispensable - Completely necessary; Essential. adj.

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Define Lament

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Express deep sorrow or regret. verb.

he was lamenting the death of his infant daughter.

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Synonyms of this word are: Mourn, Wail, Weep

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Lament - Express deep sorrow or regret. verb.

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Define Myopic

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Short-sighted; Lacking creativity. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Narrow-minded, Insular, Parochial

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Myopic - Short-sighted; Lacking creativity. adj.

Insular - ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or peoples outside one’s own experience.
Parochial - having a limited or narrow outlook or scope

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Define Nonchalant

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Appearing casually, calm, or indifferent. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Collected, Blasé, Insouciant

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Nonchalant - Appearing casually, calm, or indifferent. adj.

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Define Partial

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Prejudiced or biased toward one side. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Partisan, Skewed, Disciminatory

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Partial - Prejudiced or biased toward one side. adj.

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Define Pensive

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Deep in thought. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Reflective, Introspective, Ruminative

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Pensive - Deep in thought. adj.

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Define Portend

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Warn that something, often unpleasant, is going to happen. verb.

If you’re superstitious, a black cat portends trouble.

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Synonyms of this word are: Presage, Augur, Foreshadow

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Portend - Warn that something, often unpleasant, is going to happen. verb.

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Define Provincial

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Narrow in perspective; Not sophisticated. adj.

“he is very narrow-minded and provincial”

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Synonyms of this word are: Insular, Parochial, Myopic

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Provincial - Narrow in perspective; Not sophisticated. adj.

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Define Rudimentary

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Basic or elementary; in the earliest stages of development. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Primitive, Crude, Embryonic

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Rudimentary - Basic or elementary; in the earliest stages of development. adj.

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Define Salutary

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Beneficial, Especially in promoting health. adj.

The tea has a salutary affect on your stomach.

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Synonyms of this word are: Productive, Valuable, Salubrious

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Salutary - Beneficial, Especially in promoting health. adj.

Productive - achieving or producing a significant amount or result.

Valuable - extremely useful or important.

Salubrious - health-giving; healthy.

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Define Sever

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Cut off or put an end to. verb.

(negative)

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Synonyms of this word are: Cleave, Suspend, Rupture

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Sever - Cut off or put an end to. verb.

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Define slight

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Treat with disrespect or neglect; Insult. verb or noun.

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Synonyms of this word are: Snub, Disregard, Rebuff

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Slight - Treat with disrespect or neglect; Insult. verb or noun.

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Define Somnolent

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Sleepy or drowsy; Needing rest. adj.

The somnolent child had a hard tiem staying awake.

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Synonyms of this word are: Soporific, Enervated, Languorous

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Somnolent - Sleepy or drowsy; Needing rest. adj.

Soporific - tending to induce drowsiness or sleep.
Enervated - drained of energy or vitality.
Languorous - characterized by tiredness or inactivity, especially of a pleasurable kind.

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Define Stoic

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Unaffected by pain; Showing no emotion. noun or verb.

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Synonyms of this word are: Phlegmatic, Resigned, Impassive

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Stoic - Unaffected by pain; showing no emotion. noun or verb.

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Define Supersede

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Replace or take the place of. verb.

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Synonyms of this word are: Displace, Supplant, Succeed

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Supersede - Replace or take the place of. verb.

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Define Tout

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Promote or praise energetically. verb.

Attempt to sell (something), typically by pestering people in an aggressive or bold manner.

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Synonyms of this word are: Commend, Endorse, Urge

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Tout - Promote or praise energetically. verb,

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Define Wane.

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Decrease in power, size, or intensity. verb.

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Synonyms of this word are: Dwindle, Subside, Ebb

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Wane - Decrease in power, size, or intensity. verb.

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Define Abhor

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Detest or regard with deep hatred. verb.

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Synonyms of this word are: Loathe, Despise, Abominate

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Abhor - Detest or regard with deep hatred. verb.

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Define Boisterous

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Energetic, Noisy, and Lively. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Animated, Exuberant, Ebullient

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Boisterous - Energetic, Noisy, and Lively. adj.

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Define Chivalrous

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Honorable or polite towards women. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Gallant, Courteous, Gentle

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Chivalrous - Honorable or polite toward women. adj.

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Define Churlish

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Rude or lacking good manners. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Boorish, Ungracious, Loutish

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Churlish - Rude or lacking good manners. adj.

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Define Clandestine

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Secretive; Avoiding attention. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Covert, Furtive, Stealthy.

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Clandestine - Secretive; Avoiding attention. adj.

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Define Complacent

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Smug or self-satisfied. adj.

showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements.

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Synonyms of this word are: Proud, Self-congratulatory, Gloating

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Complacent - Smug or self-satisfied. adj.

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Define Cumbersome

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Large, heavy, slow, or complicated. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Unwieldy, Ungainly, Hefty

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Cumbersome - Large, heavy, slow, or complicated. adj.

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Define Debilitating

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Weakening or impairing strength. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Enervating, Enfeebling, Devitalizing

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Debilitating - Weakening or impairing strength. adj.

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Define Deliberate

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Think over or discuss carefully. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Ponder, Contemplate, Brood over

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Deliberate - Think over or discuss carefully. verb.

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Define Droll

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Amusing in quirky or unusual way. adj.

“he was a droll little man in a tall purple hat.

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Synonyms of this word are: Mirthful, Hilarious, Humorous

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Droll - Amusing in a quirky or unusual way. adj.

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Define Eccentric

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Deviating from normal behavior. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Abnormal, Aberrant, Anomalous

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Eccentric - Deviating from normal behavior. adj.

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Define Fractious

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Quarrelsome and irritable; Unruly. adj.

“they fight and squabble like fractious children”

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Define Limpid

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Transparent or easy to understand. adj.

Her tone of voice was limpid and easy to hear.

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Synonyms of this word are: Grouchy, Irascible, Intractable

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Fractious - Quarrelsome and irritable; Unruly. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Lucid, Coherent, Comprehensible

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Limpid - Transparent or easy to understand. adj.

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Define Mawkish

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Showing emotion overly sentimental. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Cloying, Saccharine, Sickly.

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Mawkish - Showing emotion overly sentimental. adj.

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Define Obeisance

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Reverence or respect for an individual. noun.

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Synonyms of this word are: Homage, Adoration, Veneration.

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Obeisance - Reverence or respect for an individual. noun.

Homage - special honor or respect shown publicly.

Adoration - deep love and respect.

Veneration - great respect; reverence.

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Define Ostentatious

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Showy or designed to impress. adj.

Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.

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Synonyms of this word are: Pretentious, Flamboyant, Affected

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Ostentatious - Showy or designed to impress. adj.

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Define Panacea

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A perfect cure for something. noun.

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Synonyms of this word are: Cure-all, Elixir, Nostrum

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Panacea - A perfect cure for something. noun.

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Define Perfunctory

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Done without enthusiasm. adj.

He walked in a perfunctory way to his least favorite class.

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Synonyms of this word are: Cursory, Desultory, Superficial

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Perfunctory - Done without enthusiasm. adj.

Cursory - hasty (acting with with excessive speed or insufficient consideration.) and therefore not thorough or detailed.

Desultory - lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm.

Superficial - not thorough, deep, or complete; cursory.

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Define Perilous

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Risky and hazardous. adj.

They had a perilous journey going up the mtn in the dark.

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Synonyms of this word are: Treacherous, Precarious, Insecure

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Perilous - Risky and hazardous. adj.

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Define Pervasive

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Spreading quickly in great numbers. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Prevalent, Rife, Ubiquitous

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Pervasive - Spreading quickly in great numbers. adj.

Ubiquitous - existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread

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Define Preclude

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Prevent something from occurring. verb.

A rider must be visible at all times in order to preclude collisions from happening.

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Synonyms of this word are: Block, Impede, Hinder

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Preclude - Prevent something from occurring. verb.

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Define Predilection

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Preference or bias towards something. noun.

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Synonyms of this word are: Fondness, Partiality, Penchant

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Predilection - Preference or bias towards something. noun.

Penchant - a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something.

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Define Rapacious

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Excessively greedy, or grasping. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Grasping, Avaricious, Acquisitive

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Rapacious - Excessively greedy or grasping. adj.

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Define Relish

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Take great pleasure or delight in. noun or verb.

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Synonyms of this word are: Adore, Savor, Rejoice in.

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Relish - Take great pleasure or delight in. noun or verb.

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Define Satirical

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Using humor or irony to criticize. adj/

(Sarcastic, critical, and mocking another’s weaknesses.)

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Synonyms of this word are: Sarcastic, Sardonic, Scornful

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Satirical - Using humor or irony to criticize. adj.

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Define Sham

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False, fake, or not genuine. noun, verb, adj.

(bad)

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Synonyms of this word are: Bogus, Spurious, Fraudulent

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Sham - False, Fake, or not genuine. noun, verb, adj.

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Define Skirt

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Go around or avoid something. verb.

(neutral)

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Synonyms of this word are: Evade, Sidestep, Circumvent

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Skirt - Go around or avoid something.

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Define Sluggish

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Lacking energy; Slow and listless. adj.

(negative)

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Synonyms of this word are: Inert, Torpid, Lethargic

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Sluggish - Lacking energy; slow and listless. adj.

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Define Spartan

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Marked by simplicity or frugality. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Austere, Stringent, Ascetic

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Spartan - Marked by simplicity or frugality. adj.

Austere - having an extremely plain and simple style or appearance; unadorned.
Stringent - strict, precise, and exacting.

Ascetic - characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons.

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Define Truculent

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Aggressively combative. adj.

His truculent behavior got him kicked out of the bar.

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Define Acrimonious

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Bitter and sharp in language. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Caustic, Scathing, Astringent

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Acrimonious - Bitter and sharp (intended or intending to criticize or hurt.) in language. adj.

Caustic - sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way.

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Define Belligerent

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Argumentative, hostile, or threatening. adj.

(negative)

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Synonyms of this word are: Pugnacious, Bellicose, Truculent

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Belligerent - Argumentative, hostile, or threatening. adj.

Bellicose - demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.

Pugnacious - eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.

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Define Beneficent

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Charitable, producing good results. adj.

generous or doing good.

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Synonyms of this word are: Altruistic, Humanitarian, Benevolent

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Beneficent - Charitable, producing good results. adj.

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Define Canny

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Shrewd (having good judgement) and cautious; clever. adj.

Having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters.

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Synonyms of this word are: Astute, Discerning, Acute

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Canny - Shrewd (having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.) and cautious; clever. adj.

Astute - having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage.

Discerning - having or showing good judgment.

Acute -
having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight; shrewd.

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Define Cavalier

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Exhibiting a casual attitude; Unconcerned. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Offhand, Insouciant, Dismissive

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Cavalier - Exhibiting a casual attitude; Unconcerned. adj.

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Define Distressed

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Experiencing irritation or sadness. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Tormented, Perturbed, Afflicted

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Distressed - Experiencing irritation or sadness. adj.

suffering from anxiety, sorrow, or pain.

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Define Dwindling

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Decreasing steadily in size or quantity. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Diminishing, Shrinking, Contracting

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Dwindling - Decreasing steadily in size or quantity. adj.

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Define Eclipse

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Overshadow or surpass. noun or verb.

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Synonyms of this word are: Outshine, outstrip, upstage

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Eclipse - Overshadow or surpass. noun or verb.

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Define Encyclopedic

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Thorough; Comprehensive. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Exhaustive, Wide-ranging, All-inclusive

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Encyclopedic - Thorough; Comprehensive. adj.

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Define Exacerbate

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Make a situation or condition worse. verb.

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Synonyms of this word are: Inflame, Compound, Aggravate

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Exacerbate - Make a situation or condition worse. verb.

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Define Exasperated

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Severely irritated or angry. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Infuriated, Enraged, Vexed

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Exasperated - Severely irritated or angry. adj.

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Define Fungible

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Interchangeable for another item. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Exchangeable, Equivalent, Indistinguishable

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Fungible - Interchangeable for another item. adj.

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Define Hackneyed

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Lacking creativity; lacking significance through having been overused. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Trite, Banal, Pedestrain

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Hackneyed - Lacking creativity; lacking significance through having been overused. adj.

Trite - overused and consequently of little import; lacking originality or freshness

Banal - so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.

Pedestrain - lacking inspiration or excitement; dull.

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Define Incongruous

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Out of place or lacking harmony. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Clashing, Jarring, Discordant

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Incongruous - Out of place or lacking harmony. adj.

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Define Interchangeable

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Capable of being used in place of each other. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Fungible, Uniform, Homogeneous

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Interchangeable - Capable or being used in place or each other. adj.

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Define Laconic

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Using very few words.; quiet. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Terse, Pithy, Taciturn

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Laconic - Using very few words; quiet. adj.

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Define Lucrative

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Producing a significant amount of money. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Gainful, Remunerative, Fruitful

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Lucrative - Producing a significant amount of money. adj.

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Define Magisterial

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Possessing great authority. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Masterful, Authoritative, Lordly.

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Magisterial - Possessing great authority. adj.

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Define Onerous

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Onerous - Involving a heavy burden; Challenging. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Formidable, Taxing, Herculean

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Onerous - Involving a heavy burden; challenging. adj

291
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Define Opprobrium

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Severe criticism or public shame. noun.

She received public opprobrium for sleeping with her brother.

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Synonyms of this word are: Vilification, Vituperation, Obloquy

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Opprobrium - Severe criticism or public shame. noun.

Vilification - the act of vilifying : abuse
Vituperation - Bitter or abusive lanuage
Obloquy - strong public criticism or verbal abuse.

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Define Parsimonious

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Extremely frugal or stingy. adj.

His parsimonious behavior allowed him to have a lot of money in his savings.

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Synonyms of this word are: Miserly, Stinting, Penurious.

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Parsimonious - Extremely frugal or stingy. adj.

Miserly - Being extremely stingy with money

Stinting - giving or sharing as little as possible

Penurious - as in selfish; giving or sharing as little as possible

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Define Peripheral

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Of marginal importance; Minor. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Subsidiary, Tangential, Trivial

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Peripheral - Of marginal importance; minor. adj.

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Define Provocative

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Causing Irritation; Often intentionally. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Goading, Affronting, Galling

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Provocative - Causing Irritation; Often intentionally. Causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately. adj.

Goading - provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate some action or reaction.

Affronting - offend the modesty or values of.

Galling - annoying; humiliating.

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Define Renounce

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Firmly reject or give up. verb.

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Synonyms of this word are: Forswear, Abjure, Disavow

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Renounce - Firmly reject or give up. verb.

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Define Tempestuous

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Unrestrained and turbulent. adj. can refer to a storm.

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Synonyms of this word are: Heated, Hysterical, Feverish

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Tempestuous - Unrestrained and turbulent. adj. can refer to a storm.

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Define Tenable

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Justifiable and rational (of an idea or method). adj.

I don’t believe his theory is tenable.

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Synonyms of this word are: Sound, Plausible, Sustainable

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Tenable - Justifiable and rational (of an idea or method). adj.

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Define Transgression

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A violation of a law, rule, or social norm. noun.

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Synonyms of this word are: Peccadillo, Misdemeanor, Indiscretion

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Transgression - A violation or a law, rule, or social norm. noun.

Peccadillo - a small, relatively unimportant offense or sin.
Misdemeanor - a nonindictable offense, regarded in the US (and formerly in the UK) as less serious than a felony.
Indiscretion - behavior or speech that is indiscreet or displays a lack of good judgment.

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Define Urbane

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Refined, Sophisticated, and Courteous in manner. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Suave, Debonair, Cultivated

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Urbane - Refined, sophisticated, and courteous. adj.

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Define Verisimilitude

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The appearance of being true or real. believability. noun.

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Synonyms of this word are: Authenticity, Credibility, and Lifelikeness

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Verisimilitude - The appearance of being true or real. believability. noun.

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Define Vitiate

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Impair or corrupt the quality or something. verb.

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Synonyms of this word are: Taint, Contaminate, Sully

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Vitiate - Impair or corrupt the quality of something. verb.

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Define Affinity

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A natural liking for a person, thing, idea. noun.

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Synonyms of this word are: Penchant, Accord, Inclination Toward

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Affinity - A natural liking for a person, thing, idea. noun.

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Define Altruistic

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Unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Noble, Benevolent, Magnanimous

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Altruistic - Unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others. adj.

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Define Baroque

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Overly detailed or ornamental. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Ornate, Extravagant, Rococo

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Baroque - Overly detailed or ornamental. adj.

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Define Byzantine

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Excessively complicated. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Convoluted, Involved, Serpentine

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Byzantine - Excessively complicated adj.

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Define Compromise

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Weaken or diminish in quality or value. verb.

Her dancing on the table will compromise her job.

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Synonyms of this word are: Undermine, Jeopardize, Imperil

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Compromise - Weaken or diminish in quality or value. verb.

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Define Conciliatory

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Intended to appease or calm someone. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Placatory, Pacifying, Mollifying.

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Conciliatory - Intended to appease or calm someone. adj.

324
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Define Countenance

A

Accept or permit something. verb.

(noun means face)

The school will not countenance bad behavior

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Synonyms of this word are: Tolerate, Endure, Brook.

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Countenance - Accept or permit something. verb.

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Define Covert

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Hidden or not openly practiced, acknowledged or displayed,. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Furtive, Surreptitious, Clandestine

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Covert - Hidden or not openly practiced, acknowledged or displayed. adj

328
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Define Credible

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Able to be trusted; persuasive. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Valid, Tenable, Compelling.

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Credible - Able to be trusted; persuasive. adj.

330
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Define Diffuse

A

Spread or disperse widely. adj or verb.

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Synonyms of this word are: Scatter, Disseminate, Promulgate

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Diffuse - Spread or disperse widely. adj or verb.

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Define Documentary

A

Based on real events or facts. adj or noun.

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Synonyms of this word are: Recorded, Chronicled, Archived

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Documentary - Based on real events or facts. adj or noun.

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Define Exhaustive

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Thorough and comprehensive. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: All-inclusive, Encyclopedic, All-encompassing.

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Exhaustive - Thorough and comprehensive. adj

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Define Exhilarating

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Intensely exciting and happy. verb.

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Synonyms of this word are: Thrilling, Intoxicating, Invigorating

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Exhilarating - Intensely exciting and happy. verb.

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Define Extraneous

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Lacking relevance; Unnecessary. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Immaterial, Inapposite, Incidental

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Extraneous - Lacking relevance; Unnecessary. adj.

Immaterial -
unimportant under the circumstances; irrelevant.

Inapposite - out of place; inappropriate.

Incidental - minor items (as of expense) that are not particularized

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Define Fervor

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Intense enthusiasm toward something. noun.

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Synonyms of this word are: Ardor, Zeal, Keenness

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Fervor - Intense enthusiasm toward something. noun.

Ardor - enthusiasm or passion.
Zeal - great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.
Keenness - the quality of being eager or enthusiastic; eagerness.

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Define Futile

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Incapable of achieving anything. adj.

incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.

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Synonyms of this word are: Fruitless, Ineffectual, Vain

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Futile - Incapable of achieving anything. adj.

Vain - (can also mean) producing no result; useless.

344
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Define Illusory

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Unreal or based on illusion. adj.

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Synonyms of this word are: Delusional, Bogus, Sham

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Illusory - Unreal or based on illusion. adj.

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Define Invidious

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Likely to cause resentment; unfair. adj.

likely to arouse or incur resentment or anger in others; unfairly discriminating; unjust

347
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Synonyms of this word are: Awkward, Unpleasant, Undesirable

A

Invidious - Likely to cause resentment; unfair. adj.

Awkward - causing or feeling embarrassment or inconvenience.

Unpleasant - causing discomfort, unhappiness, or revulsion; disagreeable.

Undesirable - not wanted or desirable because harmful, objectionable, or unpleasant.

348
Q

Define Lethargic

A

Sluggish; tired or having little energy. adj.

349
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Torpid, Inert, Languid

A

Lethargic - Sluggish; tired or having little energy. adj.

Torpid - sluggish in functioning or acting

Inert - lacking the power to move. 2. : very slow to move or act : sluggish.

Languid - displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed.

350
Q

Define Metaphorical

A

Symbolic rather than literal. adj.

351
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Figurative, Allegorical, Allusive

A

Metaphorical - Symbolic rather than literal. adj.

352
Q

Define Mimic

A

Imitate or copy someone. adj, verb, noun.

353
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Emulate, Caricature, Satirize

A

Mimic - Imitate or copy someone. adj, verb, noun.

354
Q

Define Numinous

A

Having a spiritual or divine quality. adj.

355
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Sacred, Otherworldly, Transcendent

A

Numinous - Having a spiritual or divine quality. adj.

356
Q

Define Obscure

A

Making something unclear and vague. verb and adj.

357
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Cloud, Muddy, Obfuscate

A

Obscure - Making something unclear and vague. verb and adj.

358
Q

Define Overt

A

Obvious, observable; not hidden or secret. adj.

359
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Plain, Manifest, Patent

A

Overt - Obvious, observable; not hidden or secret. adj.

360
Q

Define Pellucid

A

Transparent; Clear and understandable. adj.

361
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Limpid, Translucent, Unambiguous

A

Pellucid - Transparent; Clear and understandable. adj.

362
Q

Define Perpetuate

A

Make something to continue. verb.

363
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Sustain, Maintain, Prolong.

A

Perpetuate - Make something to continue. verb.

364
Q

Define Rational

A

Based on clear thought or reason. adj.

365
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Cogent, Coherent, Judicious

A

Rational - Based on clear thought or reason. adj.

366
Q

Define Scathing

A

Harshly or bitterly critical; Vitriolic (filled with bitter criticism or malice.). adj.

367
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Mordant, Blistering, Caustic

A

Scathing - Harshly or bitterly critical; vitriolic. adj.

368
Q

Define Subtle

A

Delicate or slight; not obvious. adj.

369
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Minute, Understand, Subdued

A

Subtle - Delicate or slight; not obvious. adj.

370
Q

Define Superficial

A

Not profound or thorough. adj.

371
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Cursory, Desultory, Perfunctory

A

Superficial - Not profound or thorough. adj.

372
Q

Define Acquiesce

A

Agree quietly without objection. verb.

accept something reluctantly but without protest.

373
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Abide by, Countenance, Brook

A

Acquiesce - Agree quietly without objection. verb.

374
Q

Define Adroit

A

Deft, Dexterous, or Skillful. adj.

375
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Agile, Nimble, Quick-witted.

A

Adroit - Deft Dexterous, or Skillful. adj.

376
Q

Define Amend

A

Change a document, law, or statement. verb.

377
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Revise, Alter, Revamp

A

Amend - Change a document, law or statement. verb.

378
Q

Define Animus

A

Strong dislike or enmity (the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.). noun.

379
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Animosity, Malice, Enmity

A

Animus - Strong dislike or enmity (the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.). noun.

380
Q

Define Apologist

A

A person who defends or supports something. noun.

381
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Advocate, Proponent, Apostle

A

Apologist - A person who defends or supports something. noun.

382
Q

Define Astringent

A

Sharp or harsh in demeanor or style. adj.

383
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Trenchant, Acerbic, Caustic

A

Astringent - Sharp or hard in demeanor or style. adj.

Trenchant - vigorous or incisive in expression or style.

Acerbic - sharp and forthright.

Caustic -
sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way.

384
Q

Define Collaborate

A

Work together on a project. verb.

385
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Ally, Integrate, Cooperate.

A

Collaborate - Work together on a project. verb.

386
Q

Define Competent

A

Having sufficient skill, or qualifications. adj.

387
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Adept, Capable, Adroit.

A

Competent - Having sufficient skill or qualifications. adj.

388
Q

Define Correlate

A

Show a mutual relationship.

389
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Correspond, Harmonize, Square.

A

Correlate - Show a mutual relationship.

390
Q

Define Deride

A

Ridicule or mock; make fun of. verb.

391
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Jeer at, Pillory, Disparage

A

Deride - Ridicule or mock; make fun of. verb.

Jeer at - to say or shout rude and insulting things to them to show that you do not like or respect them

Pillory - attack or ridicule publicly.

Disparage - regard or represent as being of little worth.

392
Q

Define Dictate

A

Give orders or commands. verb.

393
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Domineer, Lord Over, Browbeat

A

Dictate - Give orders or commands. Verb.

394
Q

Define Discreet

A

Respectful of privacy or secrecy. adj

395
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Chary, Circumspect, Unobtrusive.

A

Discreet - Respectful of privacy or secrecy. adj.

396
Q

Define Divorced

A

Separate from something. verb.

397
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Disjointed, Severed, Alienated

A

Divorced - Separate from something. verb.

398
Q

Define Elitist

A

A person who believes in the rule of an elite. adj.

399
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Snob, Aristocrat, Supremacist

A

Elitist - A person who believes in the rule of an elite. adj.

400
Q

Define Exacting

A

Requiring a lot of effort or attention. adj.

401
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Stringent, Demanding, Onerous

A

Exacting - Requiring a lot of effort or attention. adj.

402
Q

Define Flummoxed

A

Completely unable to understand. adj.

403
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Baffled, Bemused, Nonplussed

A

Flummoxed - Completely unable to understand. adj.

404
Q

Define Fruitful

A

Producing good or abundant results. adj.

405
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Productive, Gainful, Effectual

A

Fruitful - Producing good or abundant results. adj.

406
Q

Define Inborn

A

Present from birth; innate. Born with it. adj.

407
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Congenital, Inherent, Ingrained.

A

Inborn - Present from birth; innate. Born with it. adj.

408
Q

Define Polymath

A

A person with broad knowledge. noun.

409
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Savant, Multi-disciplinarian, Erudite.

A

Polymath - A person with broad knowledge. noun.

410
Q

Define Reticent

A

Keeping one’s opinions to oneself; reserved; shy. adj.

411
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Inhibited, Diffident, Unassuming.

A

Reticent - Keeping one’s opinions to oneself; reserved; shy. adj.

412
Q

Define Stringent.

A

Strict or severe; tight. adj.

413
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Rigid, Exacting, Draconian.

A

Stringent - Strict or severe, tight. adj.

414
Q

Define Subservient

A

Obedient to other people; minor or unimportant. adj.

415
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Submissive; Deferential; Serville.

A

Subservient - Obedient to other people; minor or unimportant. adj.

416
Q

Define Surreptitious

A

Done secretly or stealthily. adj.

417
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Clandestine, Furtive, Covert.

A

Surreptitious - Done secretly or stealthily.

418
Q

Define Tantalizing

A

Tormenting or teasing with the sight or promise of something unobtainable. adj.

419
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Teasing, Tormenting, Enticing.

A

Tantalizing - tormenting or teasing with the sight or promise of something unobtainable. adj.

420
Q

Define Tantamount

A

Equivalent in effect or value. adj.

421
Q

Synonyms of this word are: On par with, Amounting to, Commensurate with.

A

Tantamount - Equivalent in effect or value. adj.

422
Q

Define Torpor

A

A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy. noun

In the heat, they sank into a state of torpor.

423
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Inertia, Languor, Idleness

A

Torpor - A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy. noun.

424
Q

Define Trenchant

A

Keen or biting; Vigorously articulate. adj.

425
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Cutting, Penetrating, Mordant.

A

Trenchant - Keen or biting; Vigorously articulate. adj.

426
Q

Define Umbrage

A

A feeling of anger or annoyance. noun.

427
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Indignation, Vexation, Chagrin.

A

Umbrage - A feeling of anger or annoyance. noun.

Indignation - anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.

Vexation - the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried.

Chagrin - distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.

428
Q

Define Versatile

A

Capable of doing many things. adj.

429
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Adaptable, Multifaceted, Protean.

A

Versatile - Capable of doing many things. adj.

430
Q

Define Wayward

A

difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior. adj.

431
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Bullhead, Dogged, Incalcitrant.

A

Wayward - difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior. adj.

Dogged - having or showing tenacity and grim persistence.

Incalcitrant - Marked by stubborn resistance to authority.

432
Q

Define Alienate

A

Make someone feel isolated. verb

433
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Sever, Drive a wedge, Disunite

A

Alienate - Make someone feel isolated. verb.

434
Q

Define Apathy

A

Lack of interest towards something. noun

Feeling indifferent or lacking emotion.

435
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Indifference, Passivity, Phlegm

A

Apathy - Lack of interest towards something. noun

lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.

436
Q

Define Apropos

A

Appropriate to the situation. adj.

437
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Pertinent, Apt, Apposite

A

Apropos - Appropriate to the situation. adj.

438
Q

Define Apt

A

1) Suitable 2) Skilled 3) Likely to do. adj

439
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Applicable, Adept, Liable

A

Apt -1) Suitable 2) Skilled 3) Likely to do. adj

440
Q

Define Cloak

A

Hide something; Conceal or disguise. verb.

441
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Veil, Shroud, Mask.

A

Cloak - Hide something; Conceal or disguise. verb.

442
Q

Define Consensus

A

General agreement among a group. noun.

443
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Concord, Accord, Harmony

A

Consensus - General agreement among a group. noun.

444
Q

Define Distort

A

Give a false or misleading account. verb.

445
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Manipulate, Skew, Warp.

A

Distort - Give a false or misleading account. verb.

446
Q

Define Divergent

A

Growing further apart; Disagreeing. adj.

447
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Disparate, Antithetical, Clashing.

A

Divergent - Growing further apart; Disagreeing. adj.

448
Q

Define Elated

A

Immensely happy or proud. adj.

449
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Ecstatic, Jubilant, Euphoric

A

Elated - Immensely happy or proud. adj.

450
Q

Define Enchant

A

Capture the attention; to charm. verb.

451
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Captivate, Dazzle, Beguile.

A

Enchant - Capture the attention; to charm. verb.

452
Q

Define Entrenched

A

Firmly ingrained; unlikely to change. adj.

453
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Rooted, Indelible, Immutable

A

Entrenched - Firmly ingrained; unlikely to change. adj.

454
Q

Define Exotic

A

Foreign, especially in an exciting way. Different, but in a good way. adj,

455
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Striking, Unconventional, Peculiar

A

Exotic - Foreign (in an exciting way). Different, but in a good way. adj.

456
Q

Define Exploitative

A

Take advantage of someone unfairly. adj.

457
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Predatory, Opportunistic, Extortionate

A

Exploitative - Take advantage of someone unfairly. adj.

458
Q

Define - Foreseeable

A

Able to be predicted or expected. verb,

459
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Anticipated, Projected, Presumable

A

Foreseeable - able to be predicted or expected. verb.

460
Q

Define - Forsake

A

Abandon or give up completely. verb.

461
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Shun, Renounce, Forgo

A

Forsake - Abandon or give up completely. verb.

462
Q

Define Gratify

A

Please or satisfy; Make content (happy). verb

463
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Gladden, Indulge, Quench

A

Gratify - Please or satisfy; Make content (happy). verb.

464
Q

Define Heed

A

Mind or regard with care (n); Pay attention (v).

465
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Mind, Follow, Consider

A

Heed - Mind or regard with care (n); Pay attention (v).

466
Q

Define Judicious

A

Characterized by good judgement. adj.

467
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Prudent, Shrewd, Canny

A

Judicious - Characterized by good judgement. adj.

468
Q
A
469
Q

Define Lucid

A

Clear and easy to understand. adj.

470
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Intelligible, Cogent, Articulate

A

Lucid - Clear and easy to understand. adj.

471
Q

Define Pertinent

A

Important with; pertaining; relevant. adj.

472
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Material, Apt, Germane

A

Pertinent - Important with; pertaining; relevant. adj.

Material - important; essential; relevant.

Apt - appropriate or suitable in the circumstances.

Germane - relevant to a subject under consideration.

473
Q

Define Propriety

A

Conformity to proper behavior. noun.

474
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Decorum, Etiquette, Discretion

A

Propriety - Conformity to proper behavior. noun.

475
Q

Define Scintillating

A

Impressively clever, Exciting, Amusing. adj.

476
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Vivacious, Dazzling, Coruscating

A

Scintillating - Impressively clever, Exciting, amusing. adj.

Vivacious - attractively lively and animated (typically used of a woman).
Dazzling - extremely impressive, beautiful, or skillful.
Coruscating - brilliant or striking in content or style.

477
Q

Define Sensational

A

Exaggerated for effect. adj.

478
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Overdramatized, Lurid, Melodramatic

A

Sensational - Exaggerated for effect. adj.

479
Q

Define Sophisticated

A

Experience, worldly, cultured. adj.

480
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Cosmopolitan, Cultivated, Urbane

A

Sophisticated - Experience, worldly, cultured. adj.

481
Q

Define Strife

A

Conflict, struggle, or fighting. noun.

482
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Friction, Discord, Dissension.

A

Strife - Conflict, struggle, or fighting. noun.

483
Q

Define Understated

A

Expressed in subtle, restrained manners. adj.

484
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Reserved, Modest, Discreet

A

Understated - Expressed in subtle, restrained manners. adj.

485
Q

Define Unscrupulous

A

Without moral principles. adj.

486
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Amoral, Reprobate, Shameless

A

Unscrupulous - Without moral principles. adj.

487
Q

Define Veracity

A

Conformity to truth or accuracy. noun.

“Is this a genuine reference, or are there doubts about its veracity?”

488
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Exactness, Authenticity, Fidelity

A

Veracity - Conformity to truth or accuracy. noun.

489
Q

Define Virulent

A

Extremely hostile or malicious. adj.

490
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Vitriolic, Malevolent, Spiteful

A

Virulent - Extremely hostile or malicious. adj.

Vitriolic - filled with bitter criticism or malice.
Malevolent - having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Spiteful - showing or caused by malice.

491
Q

Define Volatile

A

liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse. adj.

492
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Explosive, Fraught, Turbulent

A

Volatile - liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse. adj.

493
Q

Define Antedate

A

Occur before (something) in time. verb.

494
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Precede, Predate, Come before

A

Antedate - Occur before (something) in time. verb.

495
Q

Define Banish

A

Expel from a place; get rid of. verb.

496
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Extradite, Exile, Dispel

A

Banish - Expel from a place; get rid of. verb.

497
Q

Define Bridle

A

Control or restrain something. verb.

498
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Curb, Check, Stifle

A

Bridle - control or restrain something. verb.

Curb - restrain or keep in check.
Check - stop or slow down the progress of (something undesirable).
Stifle - restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting on (an emotion).

499
Q

Define Comply

A

Obey someone’s rules or wishes. verb.

500
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Abide by, Adhere to, consent to.

A

Comply - Obey someone’s rules or wishes. verb.

501
Q

Define Crestfallen

A

Disappointed, Dispirited, or Depressed. adj.

502
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Downhearted, Dejected, Glum

A

Crestfallen - Disappointed, dejected, or depressed. adj.

503
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Curb, Rein in, Truncate

A

Curtail - Restrict or limit; decrease in quantity. verb.

504
Q

Define Curtail

A

Restrict or limit; decrease in quantity. verb.

505
Q

Define Elucidate

A

Make clear; Clarify or shed light on. verb.

506
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Illuminate, Explicate, Unravel

A

Elucidate - Make clear; Clarify or shed light on. verb.

507
Q

Define Evade

A

Avoid or escape from someone. verb.

508
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Elude, Dodge, Sidestep

A

Evade - Avoid or Escape from someone. verb.

509
Q

Define Feckless

A

Without skill, ineffective, incompetent. adj.

510
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Hopeless, Ineffectual, inept

A

Feckless - Without skill, ineffective, incompetent. adj.

511
Q

Define Fester

A

Worsen, especially due to lack of attention. verb.

“the cut began to fester, so they went to the hospital.”

512
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Rankle, Chafe, Smolder

A

Fester - Worsen, especially due to lack of attention. verb.

Rankle - (of a wound or sore) continue to be painful; fester.

Chafe - wear or damage caused by rubbing.

Smolder - exist in a suppressed or concealed state.

513
Q

Define Iconoclastic

A

Challenging or overthrowing beliefs. adj.

514
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Renegade, Heretical, Nonconformist.

A

Iconoclastic - Challenging or overthrowing beliefs. adj.

515
Q

Define Immure

A

Imprison or isolate someone. verb.

516
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Confine, Incarcerate, Detain

A

Immure - Imprison or isolate someone. verb.

517
Q

Define Improvise

A

Create something spontaneously. verb/

518
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Extemporize, Ad Lib, Contrive

A

Improvise - Create something spontaneously. verb.

519
Q

Define Inhibit

A

Make difficult to accomplish verb.

519
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Impede, Hamper, Check

A

Inhibit - Make difficult to accomplish/ cerb.

520
Q

Define Inscrutable

A

Not easily understood; mysterious. adj.

521
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Enigmatic, Impenetrable, Cryptic.

A

Inscrutable - Not easily understood; mysterious. adj.

Enigmatic - difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious.
Impenetrable - impossible to understand.
Cryptic - having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.

522
Q

Define Lionize

A

Treat someone as a celebrity or hero. verb.

523
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Fete, Exalt, Venerate

A

Lionize - Treat someone as a celebrity or hero. verb.

524
Q

Define Monotonous

A

Lacking in variety, repetitively dull. adj.

525
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Tedious, Wearisome, Humdrum

A

Monotonous - Lacking in variety, repetitively dull. adj.

526
Q

Define Peculiar

A

Strange, unusual, or surprising. adj.

527
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Uncanny, anomalous, idiosyncratic

A

Peculiar - Strange, unusual, or surprising. adj.

528
Q

Define premeditate

A

Consider or plan beforehand. adj.

529
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Conspire, Scheme, Orchestrate.

A

Premeditate - Consider or plan beforehand. adj.

530
Q

Define Profligate

A

Inclined to waste resources. adj.

“She is well-known for her profligate spending habits”.

531
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Improvident, Prodigal, Thriftless

A

Profligate - Inclined to waste resources. adj.

532
Q

Define Reconcile

A

Bring back or return to harmony. verb.

533
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Harmonize, Square, Syncretize

A

Reconcile - Bring back or return to harmony. verb.

534
Q

Define Refine

A

Bring to a pure state; improve in accuracy. verb.

535
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Purify, Distill, Hone

A

Refine - Bring to a pure state; improve in accuracy. verb.

536
Q

Define Relinquish

A

Give up or release a claim or possession. verb.

537
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Renounce, Cede, Forsake

A

Relinquish - Give up or release a claim or possession. verb.

538
Q

Define Remuniate

A

Meditate or reflect; ponder over. verb.

539
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Contemplate, Mull Over, Deliberate About

A

Ruminate - Meditate or reflect; ponder over. verb.

540
Q

Define Skittish

A

Easily scared; timid; difficult to control. adj.

541
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Restive, Fidgety, Anxious

A

Skittish - Easily scared, timid, difficult to control. adj.

542
Q

Define Superfluous

A

More than is necessary. Excessive. adj.

543
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Redundant, Expendable, Surplus

A

Superfluous - More than is necessary, excessive. adj.

544
Q

Define Synoptic

A

Providing a general overview or summary. adj.

545
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Abridged, Condensed, Epitomized

A

Synoptic - Providing a general overview or summary. adj.

546
Q

Define Thorough

A

Careful, concerning, every detail. adj.

547
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Rigorous, Exhaustive, Scrupulous

A

Thorough - Careful, concerning every detail. adj.

548
Q

Define Visionary

A

Showing foresight or imagination. adj or noun.

549
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Inventive, Utopian, Quixotic

A

Visionary - Showing foresight or imagination. adj. or noun.

550
Q

Define Vociferous

A

Expressing opinions or feelings forcefully. adj.

551
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Vehement, Inhibited, Outspoken

A

Vociferous - Expressing opinions or feelings forcefully. adj.

552
Q

Define Acclaim

A

Zealous approval (noun), Praise with approval (verb)

553
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Tribute, Approbation, Ovation

A

Acclaim - Zealous approval (noun), Praise with approval (verb)

554
Q

Define Ascertain

A

Find out or learn with certainty. (verb)

555
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Determine, Deduce, Intuit

A

Ascertain - Find out or learn with certainty. (verb)

556
Q

Define Assertive

A

Confident in expressing ideas. (adj)

557
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Decisive, Assured, Authoritative

A

Assertive - Confident in expressing ideas. (adj)

558
Q

Define Bogus

A

Fake, Fraudulent, or Not genuine. adj.

559
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Spurious, Sham, Ersatz

A

Bogus - Fake, Fraudulent, or not genuine. adj.

560
Q

Define Cataclysmic

A

Relating to or denoting a violent natural event. adj

561
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Disastrous, Catastrophic, Calamitous

A

Cataclysmic - Relating to or denoting a violent natural event. adj.

562
Q

Define Circumscribe

A

Narrowly limit or restrict something. verb.

563
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Confine, Curb, Bound

A

Circumscribe - Narrowly limit or restrict something. verb.

564
Q

Define Complementary

A

Enhancing when combined together. adj.

565
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Harmonious, Reciprocal, Compatible

A

Complementary - Enhancing when combined together. adj.

566
Q

Define Contentious

A

Causing provoke disagreement. adj.

567
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Vehement, Quarrelsome, Heated

A

Contentious - Causing provoke disagreement. adj.

568
Q

Define Disingenuous

A

Pretending to be sincere. adj.

569
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Deceitful, Duplicitous, Dissembling

A

Disingenuous - Pretending to be sincere. adj.

570
Q

Define Divulge

A

Disclose or reveal information. verb.

571
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Broadcast, Promulgate, Impart

A

Divulge - Disclose or reveal information. verb.

572
Q

Define Dogmatic

A

Insist on one’s ideas without being open. adj.

573
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Emphatic, Adamant, Peremptory

A

Dogmatic - Insist on one’s ideas without being open. adj.

574
Q

Define Fallacious

A

Characterized by fallacy or mistaken. adj.

575
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Erroneous, Spurious, Specious

A

Fallacious - Characterized by fallacy or mistaken. adj.

576
Q

Define Foolhardy

A

Recklessly daring, Careless. adj.

577
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Rash, Heedless, Imprudent

A

Foolhardy - Recklessly daring; careless. adj.

578
Q

Define Hinder

A

Obstruct or delay progress. verb.

579
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Hamper, Inhibit, Thwart

A

Hinder - Obstruct or delay progress. verb.

580
Q

Define Impair

A

Weaken or affect negatively. verb.

581
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Diminish, Blunt, Mar

A

Impair - Weaken or affect negatively

582
Q

Define Impugn

A

Challenge the truth or honesty. verb.

583
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Dispute, Take issue, Contest

A

Impugn - Challenge the truth or honesty. Verb.

584
Q

Define Incessant

A

Constant (of something bad). adj.

585
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Ceaseless, Unabating, Perpetual

A

Incessant - Constant (of something bad). adj.

586
Q

Define Inclined

A

Feeling a tendency; preference towards. adj.

587
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Disposed, Biased toward, Liable.

A

Inclined - Feeling a tendency; preference towards. adj.

588
Q

Define Inveterate

A

Deep-rooted or long-established. adj.

589
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Ingrained, entrenched, hardened.

A

Inveterate - Deep-rooted or long-established. adj.

590
Q

Define Miserly

A

Reluctant to spend or share; Greedy. adj.

591
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Parsimonious, Stingy, Avaricious

A

Miserly - Reluctant to spend or share; Greedy. adj.

592
Q

Define Patent

A

Clear; obvious or self-explanatory. adj.

593
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Plain, Manifest, Self-evident

A

Patent - Clear; Obvious or self-explanatory. adj.

594
Q

Define - Petulant

A

Impatient especially over minor issues. adj.

595
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Peevish, Cross, Irascible.

A

Petulant - Impatient especially over minor issues.

596
Q

Define Pithy

A

Expressing ideas in a concise manner. adj.

597
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Terse, Succinct, Trenchant

A

Pithy - Expressing ideas in a concise manner. adj.

598
Q

Define Pliant

A

Flexible or easily influenced. adj

599
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Elastic, Malleable, Docile

A

Pliant - Flexible or easily influenced. adj.

600
Q

Define Sanctimonious

A

Make a show or being morally superior. adj.

601
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Self-righteous, Unctuous, Smug

A

Sanctimonious - Make a show or being morally superior. adj.

602
Q

Define Sound

A

Based on reason, sense, or judgement. verb

603
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Valid, Weighty, Cogent

A

Sound - Based on reason, sense, or judgement. verb

604
Q

Define Tarnish

A

Compromise, damage, or sully. verb.

605
Q

Synonyms of this word are: smirch, Taint, Befoul

A

Tarnish - Compromise, damage, or sully. verb.

606
Q

Define Tepid

A

Exhibiting little passion; lukewarm. adj.

607
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Apathetic, Halfhearted, Desultory

A

Tepid - Exhibiting little passion; lukewarm. adj.

608
Q

Define Upbraid

A

Criticize or scold severely. verb

609
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Reprimand, Rebuke, Admonish

A

Upbraid - Criticize or scold severely. verb

610
Q

Define Vexation

A

The state of being irritated, incensed. noun

611
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Wrath, Exasperation, Chagrin

A

Vexation - The state of being irritated , incensed. noun.

612
Q

Define Abet

A

Assist, usually in wrongdoing. Verb.

613
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Back, Collude with, Connive with

A

Abet - Assist, usually in wrongdoing. Verb

614
Q

Define Accessible

A

Clear; Capable of being understood. adj.

615
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Comprehensible, Penetrable, Fathomable

A

Accessible - Clear; Capable of being understood. adj.

616
Q

Define Acquisitive

A

Eager to acquire and possess things (money or material things.)

617
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Greedy, Covetous, Avaricious

A

Acquisitive - Eager to acquire and possess things (money or material things).

618
Q

Define Amalgamate

A

Merge or combine two or more things. verb.

619
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Fuse, Coalesce, Meld

A

Amalgamate - Merger or combine two or more things. verb.

620
Q

Define Attenuate

A

Weaken or lessen in force or thickness. verb.

621
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Diminish, Dampen, Erode

A

Attenuate - weaken or lessen in force or thickness. verb.

622
Q

Define Augment

A

Increase or make larger. verb.

623
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Supplement, Swell, Amplify

A

Augment - Increase or make larger. verb

624
Q

Define Aversion

A

An intense or definite dislike. noun.

625
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Abhorrence, Loathing, Antipathy

A

Aversion - An intense or definite dislike. noun.

626
Q

Define Blithe

A

Showing indifference and not to care. adj.

627
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Heedless, Nonchalant, Blase

A

Blithe - Showing indifference and not to care. adj.

628
Q

Define Contempt

A

the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn. noun.

629
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Scorn, Denigration, Opprobrium

A

Contempt -the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn. noun.

630
Q

Define Dawdle

A

Move slowly and without purpose. verb.

631
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Linger, Amble, Dally

A

Dawdle - Move slowly and without purpose. verb.

632
Q

Define Deflect

A

Change the direction; make someone deviate. verb.

633
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Sidetrack, Divert, Swerve

A

Deflect - Change the direction; make someone deviate. verb.

634
Q

Define Discount

A

Regard something as being unimportant. verb.

635
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Disregard, Overlook, give no credence

A

Discount - Regard something as being unimportant. verb.

636
Q

Define Dissident

A

One who disagrees or opposes authority. noun.

637
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Nonconformist, Renegade, Subversive.

A

Dissident - One who disagrees or opposes authority. noun.

638
Q

Define Efficacious

A

Producing the desired effect; Successful. adj.

639
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Effectual, Fruitful, Constructive

A

Efficacious - Producing the desired effect; Successful. adj.

640
Q

Define Equitable

A

Characterized by fairness and justice. adj.

641
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Just, Impartial, Egalitarian

A

Equitable - Characterized by fairness and justice. adj.

642
Q

Define Erratic

A

Unpredictable and inconsistent. adj.

643
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Turbulent, Volatile, Wayward

A

Erratic - Unpredictable and inconsistent. adj.

644
Q

Define Industrious

A

Hard-working and persistent. adj.

645
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Diligent, Sedulous, Assiduous

A

Industrious - Hard-working and persistent. adj.

646
Q

Define Inform

A

Give form or character. verb.

647
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Characterize, Imbue, Infuse

A

Inform - Give form or character. verb.

648
Q

Define Irksome

A

Causing annoyance or irritation. adj.

649
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Vexing, Exasperating, Grating.

A

Irksome - Causing annoyance or irritation. adj.

650
Q

Define Manacle

A

Restrain, limit, or secure something. verb.

651
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Stifle, Impede, Hamper

A

Manacle - Restrain, limit, or secure something. verb.

652
Q

Define Modest

A

Shy or Not boastful; limited in quantity or amount. adj.

653
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Self-Effacing, Humble, scanty

A

Modest - Shy or Not boastful; limited in quantity or amount.

654
Q

Define Noxious

A

Harmful or hazardous; Injurious. adj.

655
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Virulent, Pernicious, Vile

A

Noxious - Harmful or hazardous; injurious. adj.

656
Q

Define Pernicious

A

Causing harm in a subtle way or overtime; deadly. adj.

657
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Injurious, Detrimental, Deleterious

A

Pernicious - Causing harm in a subtle way or overtime; deadly. adj.

658
Q

Define Predicament

A

A challenging or awkward situation. noun.

659
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Plight, Quandary, Pickle

A

Predicament - A challenging or awkward situation. noun.

660
Q

Define Proficient

A

Good at something; skilled. adj.

661
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Seasoned, Adroit, Dexterous

A

Proficient - Good at something; Skilled. adj.

662
Q

Define Prolix

A

Using to many words; long-winded. adj.

663
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Protracted, Verbose, Ponderous

A

Prolix - Using too many words; long-winded. adj

664
Q

Define Scorn

A

Look down on someone; Express strong disapproval. adj.

665
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Deride, Disdain, Disparage

A

Scorn - Look down on someone; Express strong disapproval. adj.

666
Q

Define Subordinate

A

Having a lower rank; less important. adj, noun, verb.

667
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Inferior, Peripheral, Ancillary

A

Subordinate - Having a lower rank; less important. adj, noun, verb.

668
Q

Define Unseemly

A

Not proper or good taste. adj.

669
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Indecorous, Unbecoming, Coarse

A

Unseemly - Not proper or in good taste. adj.

670
Q

Define Veritable

A

Used to emphasize true, Genuine. adj.

671
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Legitimate, Undeniable, Indisputable

A

Veritable - Used to emphasize true; Genuine. adj.

672
Q

Define Acolyte

A

A person who assists another person. noun.

673
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Lackey, Disciple, Minion

A

Acolyte - A person who assists another person. noun.

674
Q

Define Anoint

A

Appoint or designate for a particular role. verb.

675
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Ordain, Install, Crown

A

Anoint -Appoint or designate for a particular role. verb.

676
Q

Define Base

A

Lacking principles; Morally wrong. adj

677
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Sordid, Wicked, Iniquitous

A

Base - Lacking principles; Morally wrong. adj.

678
Q

Define Coercion

A

Force someone to do something violently or against their own will. noun.

679
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Oppression, Duress, Compulsion.

A

Coercion - Force someone to do something violently or against their own will. noun.

680
Q

Define Coin.

A

Invent or devise a new word or phrase. verb.

681
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Conceive of, Originate, Formulate

A

Coin - invent or devise a new word or phrase. verb.

682
Q

Define Cunning

A

Skillful deceit to achieve one’s goal. adj.

683
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Devious, Guileful, Crafty

A

Cunning - Skillful deceit to achieve one’s goals.

684
Q

Define Discomfit

A

Make someone feel embarrassed. verb.

685
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Discompase, fluster, agitate

A

Discomfit - Make someone feel embarrassed.

686
Q

Define Dissent

A

Disagreement; Express different opinion.

687
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Dispute, Defiance, Demular

A

Dissent - Disagreement; Express different ipopoini

688
Q

Define Distill

A

Extract the key information. verb.

689
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Glean, Consolidate, synthesize

A

Distill - Extract the key information. verb.

690
Q

Define Dubious

A

Not to be relied upon; Suspicious of

691
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Doubtful,l Unreliable, Indeterminate,

A

Dubious - Not to be relied upon; ssu=ip

692
Q

Define Ebullient

A

High- spirited; cheerful and joyful

693
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Buoyant, Exuberant, Jauniy

A

Ebullient - High- spirited; cheerful and joyful

694
Q

Define Facetious

A

Being funny in a joking way; Use improper humor for serious issues.

695
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Flippant, Glib, Waggish

A

Facetious = Use improper humor for serious issues.

696
Q

Define Fallible

A

Capable of making an error or mistake.

697
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Errant, Flawed, Error-prone

A

Fallible - Capable of making an error or mistake.

698
Q

Define Florid

A

Complicated with excessive details.

699
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Ornate, Embellished, Flamboyant

A

Florid - Complicated with excessive details,

700
Q

Define Gawy

A

Lacking grace; awkward or clumsy

701
Q

Synonyms of this word are: Ungainly, Bumbling, Graceless

A

Gawky - Lacking grace; awkward or clumsy

702
Q
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