GRE Words Flashcards
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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
Break a rule without guilt. verb.
## Footnote
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.
Flout - Break a rule without guilt. verb.
## Footnote
to treat with contemptuous disregard : SCORN
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Define Homogeneous
Composed of similar part; alike. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Equivalent, Uniform.
Homogeneous - Composed of similar part. alike; adj.
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Define Humdrum
Boring; unlikely to excite. adj.
## Footnote
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.
Humdrum - Boring; unlikely to excite. adj.
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Define Insipid
Without flavor; lacking energy. adj.
## Footnote
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
Insipid - Without flavor; lacking energy. adj.
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Define Loquacious
Likely to talk a lot; wordy. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Voluble, Garrulous
Loquacious - Likely to talk a lot; wordy. adj.
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Define Misanthropic
Having a distaste for humans and society. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Reclusive, Antisocial
Misanthropic - Having a distaste for humans and society. adj.
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Define Misnomer
A misleading or inaccurate name. noun.
## Footnote
It's a bit of a misnomer to call nachos “fine dining.”
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Define Negligent
Lacking care or attention. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Remiss, Lax, Sloppy
Negligent - Lacking care or attention. adj.
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Define Obsequious
Excessively submissive to authority. adj.
## Footnote
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
Obsequious - Excessively submissive to authority. adj.
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Define Placate
Decrease someones anger. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Sooth, Appease, Mollify
Placate - Decrease someones anger. verb.
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Define Proclivity
A fondness or liking for something. noun.
| A tendency to choose or do something regularly
## Footnote
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
Proclivity - A fondness or liking for something. A tendency to choose or do something regularly noun.
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Define Puerile
Immature and childish. adj.
## Footnote
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
Puerile - Immature and childish. adj.
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Define Quixotic
Excessively visionary; Unfeasible. adj.
## Footnote
He had a quixotic dream to build a spaceship in a day.
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Synonyms of this word are: Idealistic, Nonviable
Quixotic - Excessively visionary; unfeasible. adj.
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Define Spendthrift
Someone who spends money recklessly. noun.
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Synonyms of this word are: Profligate, Squanderer
Spendthrift - Someone who spends money recklessly. noun.
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Define Taciturn
Of few words; speaking little. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Quiet, Untalkative, Laconic
Taciturn - Of few words; speaking little. adj.
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Define Wary
Exercising caution; careful. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Circumspect; Chary
Wary - Exercising caution; careful. adj.
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Define Adulterate
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
Adulterate - Damage the quality of; Corrupt. verb
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Define Advocate
Support; Be in favor of. noun & verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Champion, Recommend, Back
Advocate - Support; Be in favor of. noun & verb.
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Define Aggrandize
Enhance one's power or standing. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Augment, Magnify
Aggrandize - Enhance one's power or standing. verb.
## Footnote
Augment - make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.
Magnify - increase or exaggerate the importance or effect of.
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Define Alacrity
Eagerness to do something. noun.
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Synonyms of this word are: Willingness, Fervor
Alacrity - Eagerness to do something. noun.
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Define Ambivalent
Having conflicting emotions; unsure. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Equivocal, Wavering
Ambivalent - Having conflicting emotions; unsure. adj.
## Footnote
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
Improve a bad feeling or bad situation. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Mitigate, Ease, Remedy
Ameliorate - Improve a bad feeling or bad situation. verb.
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Define Amenable
Receptive to change; open. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Compliant; Acquiescent
Amenable - Receptive to change; open. adj.
## Footnote
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
Of the wrong time or era. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Out-of-date, Outmoded
Anachronistic - Of the wrong time or era. adj.
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Define Audacious
Bold; unafraid of risks. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Daring, Fearless, Unfliching
Audacious - Bold; unafraid of risks. adj.
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Define Avaricious
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
Avaricious - Greedy; Always wanting more. Having or Showing extreme greed or wealth or material gains. adj.
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Define Boorish
Rude or unrefined in manners or behaviors. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Coarse, Uncouth, Discourteous
Boorish - Rude or unrefined in manners or behaviors. adj.
## Footnote
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
Tolerate or endure something. verb.
## Footnote
Mary would brook no critism of Mathew's remarks.
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Synonyms of this word are: Abide, Stand, Stomach
Brook - Tolerate or endure something. verb.
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Define Circumspect
Cautious or wary; exhibiting care. adj.
## Footnote
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
Circumspect - Cautious or wary; exhibiting care. adj.
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Define Comity
Mutual respect or a courteous harmony. noun.
## Footnote
It is about state comity and cooperation, and mutual respect.
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Synonyms of this word are: Amicability, Civility, Goodwill
Comity - Mutual respect or a courteous harmony. noun
## Footnote
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
Comparable in size, extent, or degree; equal to. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Equivalent, Corresponding, Proportional to
Commensurate - Comparable in size, extent, degree; equal to. adj.
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Define Cordial
Characterized by warmth and sincerity; warm and friendly. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Amiable, Affectionate, Genial
Cordial - Characterized by warmth and sincerity; warm and friendly. adj.
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Define Deleterious
Having a harmful effect; dangerous. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Inimical, Adverse, Injurious
Deleterious - Having a harmful effect; dangerous. adj.
| Inimical - tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile. adj.
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Define Dichotomy
A split into two contrasting parts. noun.
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Synonyms of this word are: Chasm, Disjunction, Polarity
Dichotomy - A split into two contrasting parts. noun.
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Define Edify
Enlighten or uplift through knowledge. verb.
## Footnote
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
Edify - Enlighten or uplift through knowledge. verb.
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Define Elicit
Extract a reply or action; Provoke. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Evoke, Draw out, Induce, Prompt
Elicit - Extract a reply or action; Provoke. verb.
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Define Erudite
Possessing great knowledge. adj.
## Footnote
He is one of the most erudite scholars of Islam in modern times.
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Define Fecund
Fertile or highly productive. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Learned, Scholarly, Intellectual
Erudite - Possessing great knowledge. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Fruitful, Prolific, Thriving
Fecund - Fertile or highly productive. adj.
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Define Feeble
Weak; Deficient in strength. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Frail, Sickly, Enfeebled, Debilitating
Feeble - Weak; Deficient in strength. adj.
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Define Felicitous
Well-suited or apt; causing delight. adj.
| felicity (noun)
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Synonyms of this word are: Germane, Pertinent, Favorable, Suitable
Felicitous - Well-suited or apt; causing delight. adj.
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Define Forbear
Refrain from doing something. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Eschew, Desist, Shun
Forbear - Refrain from doing something. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Learned, Scholarly, Intellectual
Erudite - Possessing great knowledge. adj.
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Define Haphazrd
Lacking precise plan, order, or direction. Lacking any obvious principle of organization. adj.
## Footnote
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
Haphazard - Lacking precise plan, order, or direction. adj.
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Define Hodgepodge
A mixture of different things. noun.
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Synonyms of this word are: Melange, Jumble, Medley
Hodgepodge - A mixture of different things.
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Define Impede
Obstruct or hinder progress. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Curb, Hamper, Check
Impede - Obstruct or hinder progress. adj.
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Define Impetuous
Rash or hasty in action or decision. adj.
## Footnote
His impetuous behavior at work caused him to get fired.
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Synonyms of this word are: Impulsive, Reckless, Foolhardy
Impetuous - Rash or hasty in action or decision. adj.
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Define Irascible
Easily angered or irritated. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Snappish, Waspish, Surly
Irascible - Easily angered or irritated. adj.
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Define Mercenary
Motivated mainly by desire for monetary gain. adj or noun.
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Define Meticulous
Exhibiting great care to detail. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Grasping, Avaricious, Rapacious
Mercenary - Motivate mainly by desire for monetary gain. adj or noun.
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Synonyms of this word are: Scrupulous, Punctilious, Painstaking
Meticulous - Exhibiting great care to detail. adj.
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Define Mordant
Biting or sharply critical in thought; Sarcastic. adj, verb, noun.
## Footnote
He scouffed mordantly at the cat because he does not like cats.
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Synonyms of this word are: Trenchant, Caustic, Acerbic
Mordant - Biting or sharply critical in thought; Sarcastic. adj.
## Footnote
Trenchant - sharply perceptive : penetrating
Caustic - marked by incisive sarcasm
Acerbic - sharp and forthright.
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Define Outstrip
Surpass or do better than. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Outpace, Overshadow, Eclipse
Outstrip - Surpass or do better than. verb.
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Define Precarious
Uncertain and likely to cause danger. adj.
## Footnote
She was nervous going up the precarious ladder because it was old.
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Synonyms of this word are: Insecure, Perilous, Treacherous
Precarious - Uncertain and likely to cause danger. adj.
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Define Quirky
Unusual in an endearing way. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Eccentric, Unorthodox, Idiosyncratic
Quirky - Unusual in an endearing way. adj
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Define Repudiate
Reject or refute to accept something. verb.
## Footnote
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
Repudiate - Reject or refute to accept something. verb.
## Footnote
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
Skill in handling situations politely. noun.
## Footnote
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
Tact - Skill in handling situations politely. noun.
## Footnote
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
Lacking significance or importance adj.
## Footnote
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
Trifling - Lacking significane or importance. adj.
## Footnote
Frivolous - not having any serious purpose or value.
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Define Turbulent
Full of conflit or chaos. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Tempestuous, Tumultuous, Anarchi
Turbulent - Ful of conflict or chaos. adk
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Define Acumen
Quickness and keenness in understanding. noun
## Footnote
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
Acumen - Quickness and keenness in understanding. noun
## Footnote
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
The direct opposite or contrast. noun
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Synonyms of this word are: Converse, Reverse, Inverse
Antithesis - The direct opposite or contract. noun.
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Define Ascribe
Attribute something to a particular cause. (giving credit) verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Assign, Accredit, Imput
Ascribe - Attribute something to a particular cause. (giving credit) verb.
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Define Befuddled
Confused, bewildered, or perplexed. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Baffled, Stumped, Nonplussed
Befuddled - Confused, bewildered, or perplexed. adj.
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Define Eschew
Intentionally avoid or abstain from. verb.
## Footnote
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
Eschew - Intentionally avoid or abstain from. verb.
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Define Esoteric
Understood by few or a small group of people. adj.
## Footnote
Only amine watchers attended the esoteric seminar.
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Synonyms of this word are: Recondite, Arcane, Abstruse
Esoteric - Requiring or exhibiting knowledge that is restricted to a small group; limited to a small circle. adj.
## Footnote
abstrue - difficult to understand
recondite - little known; abstruse
arcane - understood by few; mysterious or secret
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Define Evasive
Indirect; Avoiding confrontation. adj.
## Footnote
She was evasive about talking to her supervisor about leaving.
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Synonyms of this word are: Prevaricating, Equivocal, Vague
Evasive - Indirect; avoding confrontation. adj.
## Footnote
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
Clear from blame or guilt. Show or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing. verb.
## Footnote
The court exculpated him after a thorough investigation.
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Synonyms of this word are: Acquit, Absolve, Exonerate
Exculpate - Clear from blame or guilt. verb.
## Footnote
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
Accelerate or speed up a process or action. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Hasten, Quicken, Facilitate
Expedite - Accelerate or speed up a process or action. verb.
## Footnote
Hasten - Be quick to do something
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Define Fastidious
Showing great attention to detail; Hard to please. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Scrupulous, Punctilious, Painstaking
Fastidious - Showing great attention to detail; Hard to please. adj.
## Footnote
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
Pretend or simulate; Mislead. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Affect, Posture, Masquerade
Feign - Pretend or simulate; Mislead. verb.
## Footnote
Posture - behave in a way that is intended to impress or mislead.
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Define Furtive
Sneaky or secretive; Especially due to guilt. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Surreptitious, Covert, Clandestine
Furtive - Sneak or secretive; Especially due to guilt. adj.
## Footnote
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
Obstruct or hinder progress. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Inhibit, Curb, Foil
Hamper - Obstruct or hinder progress. verb.
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Define Indispensable
Completely necessary; Essential. adj.
| (positive)
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Synonyms of this word are: Crucial, Requisite, Imparative
Indispensable - Completely necessary; Essential. adj.
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Define Lament
Express deep sorrow or regret. verb.
## Footnote
he was lamenting the death of his infant daughter.
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Synonyms of this word are: Mourn, Wail, Weep
Lament - Express deep sorrow or regret. verb.
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Define Myopic
Short-sighted; Lacking creativity. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Narrow-minded, Insular, Parochial
Myopic - Short-sighted; Lacking creativity. adj.
## Footnote
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
Appearing casually, calm, or indifferent. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Collected, Blasé, Insouciant
Nonchalant - Appearing casually, calm, or indifferent. adj.
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Define Partial
Prejudiced or biased toward one side. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Partisan, Skewed, Disciminatory
Partial - Prejudiced or biased toward one side. adj.
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Define Pensive
Deep in thought. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Reflective, Introspective, Ruminative
Pensive - Deep in thought. adj.
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Define Portend
Warn that something, often unpleasant, is going to happen. verb.
## Footnote
If you're superstitious, a black cat portends trouble.
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Synonyms of this word are: Presage, Augur, Foreshadow
Portend - Warn that something, often unpleasant, is going to happen. verb.
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Define Provincial
Narrow in perspective; Not sophisticated. adj.
## Footnote
"he is very narrow-minded and provincial"
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Synonyms of this word are: Insular, Parochial, Myopic
Provincial - Narrow in perspective; Not sophisticated. adj.
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Define Rudimentary
Basic or elementary; in the earliest stages of development. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Primitive, Crude, Embryonic
Rudimentary - Basic or elementary; in the earliest stages of development. adj.
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Define Salutary
Beneficial, Especially in promoting health. adj.
## Footnote
The tea has a salutary affect on your stomach.
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Synonyms of this word are: Productive, Valuable, Salubrious
Salutary - Beneficial, Especially in promoting health. adj.
## Footnote
Productive - achieving or producing a significant amount or result.
Valuable - extremely useful or important.
Salubrious - health-giving; healthy.
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Define Sever
Cut off or put an end to. verb.
| (negative)
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Synonyms of this word are: Cleave, Suspend, Rupture
Sever - Cut off or put an end to. verb.
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Define slight
Treat with disrespect or neglect; Insult. verb or noun.
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Synonyms of this word are: Snub, Disregard, Rebuff
Slight - Treat with disrespect or neglect; Insult. verb or noun.
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Define Somnolent
Sleepy or drowsy; Needing rest. adj.
## Footnote
The somnolent child had a hard tiem staying awake.
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Synonyms of this word are: Soporific, Enervated, Languorous
Somnolent - Sleepy or drowsy; Needing rest. adj.
## Footnote
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
Unaffected by pain; Showing no emotion. noun or verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Phlegmatic, Resigned, Impassive
Stoic - Unaffected by pain; showing no emotion. noun or verb.
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Define Supersede
Replace or take the place of. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Displace, Supplant, Succeed
Supersede - Replace or take the place of. verb.
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Define Tout
Promote or praise energetically. verb.
## Footnote
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
Tout - Promote or praise energetically. verb,
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Define Wane.
Decrease in power, size, or intensity. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Dwindle, Subside, Ebb
Wane - Decrease in power, size, or intensity. verb.
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Define Abhor
Detest or regard with deep hatred. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Loathe, Despise, Abominate
Abhor - Detest or regard with deep hatred. verb.
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Define Boisterous
Energetic, Noisy, and Lively. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Animated, Exuberant, Ebullient
Boisterous - Energetic, Noisy, and Lively. adj.
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Define Chivalrous
Honorable or polite towards women. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Gallant, Courteous, Gentle
Chivalrous - Honorable or polite toward women. adj.
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Define Churlish
Rude or lacking good manners. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Boorish, Ungracious, Loutish
Churlish - Rude or lacking good manners. adj.
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Define Clandestine
Secretive; Avoiding attention. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Covert, Furtive, Stealthy.
Clandestine - Secretive; Avoiding attention. adj.
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Define Complacent
Smug or self-satisfied. adj.
## Footnote
showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.
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Synonyms of this word are: Proud, Self-congratulatory, Gloating
Complacent - Smug or self-satisfied. adj.
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Define Cumbersome
Large, heavy, slow, or complicated. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Unwieldy, Ungainly, Hefty
Cumbersome - Large, heavy, slow, or complicated. adj.
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Define Debilitating
Weakening or impairing strength. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Enervating, Enfeebling, Devitalizing
Debilitating - Weakening or impairing strength. adj.
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Define Deliberate
Think over or discuss carefully. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Ponder, Contemplate, Brood over
Deliberate - Think over or discuss carefully. verb.
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Define Droll
Amusing in quirky or unusual way. adj.
## Footnote
"he was a droll little man in a tall purple hat.
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Synonyms of this word are: Mirthful, Hilarious, Humorous
Droll - Amusing in a quirky or unusual way. adj.
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Define Eccentric
Deviating from normal behavior. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Abnormal, Aberrant, Anomalous
Eccentric - Deviating from normal behavior. adj.
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Define Fractious
Quarrelsome and irritable; Unruly. adj.
## Footnote
"they fight and squabble like fractious children"
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Define Limpid
Transparent or easy to understand. adj.
## Footnote
Her tone of voice was limpid and easy to hear.
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Synonyms of this word are: Grouchy, Irascible, Intractable
Fractious - Quarrelsome and irritable; Unruly. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Lucid, Coherent, Comprehensible
Limpid - Transparent or easy to understand. adj.
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Define Mawkish
Showing emotion overly sentimental. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Cloying, Saccharine, Sickly.
Mawkish - Showing emotion overly sentimental. adj.
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Define Obeisance
Reverence or respect for an individual. noun.
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Synonyms of this word are: Homage, Adoration, Veneration.
Obeisance - Reverence or respect for an individual. noun.
## Footnote
Homage - special honor or respect shown publicly.
Adoration - deep love and respect.
Veneration - great respect; reverence.
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Define Ostentatious
Showy or designed to impress. adj.
## Footnote
Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.
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Synonyms of this word are: Pretentious, Flamboyant, Affected
Ostentatious - Showy or designed to impress. adj.
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Define Panacea
A perfect cure for something. noun.
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Synonyms of this word are: Cure-all, Elixir, Nostrum
Panacea - A perfect cure for something. noun.
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Define Perfunctory
Done without enthusiasm. adj.
## Footnote
He walked in a perfunctory way to his least favorite class.
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Synonyms of this word are: Cursory, Desultory, Superficial
Perfunctory - Done without enthusiasm. adj.
## Footnote
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
Risky and hazardous. adj.
## Footnote
They had a perilous journey going up the mtn in the dark.
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Synonyms of this word are: Treacherous, Precarious, Insecure
Perilous - Risky and hazardous. adj.
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Define Pervasive
Spreading quickly in great numbers. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Prevalent, Rife, Ubiquitous
Pervasive - Spreading quickly in great numbers. adj.
## Footnote
Ubiquitous - existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
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Define Preclude
Prevent something from occurring. verb.
## Footnote
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
Preclude - Prevent something from occurring. verb.
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Define Predilection
Preference or bias towards something. noun.
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Synonyms of this word are: Fondness, Partiality, Penchant
Predilection - Preference or bias towards something. noun.
## Footnote
Penchant - a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something.
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Define Rapacious
Excessively greedy, or grasping. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Grasping, Avaricious, Acquisitive
Rapacious - Excessively greedy or grasping. adj.
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Define Relish
Take great pleasure or delight in. noun or verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Adore, Savor, Rejoice in.
Relish - Take great pleasure or delight in. noun or verb.
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Define Satirical
Using humor or irony to criticize. adj/
## Footnote
(Sarcastic, critical, and mocking another's weaknesses.)
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Synonyms of this word are: Sarcastic, Sardonic, Scornful
Satirical - Using humor or irony to criticize. adj.
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Define Sham
False, fake, or not genuine. noun, verb, adj.
| (bad)
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Synonyms of this word are: Bogus, Spurious, Fraudulent
Sham - False, Fake, or not genuine. noun, verb, adj.
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Define Skirt
Go around or avoid something. verb.
| (neutral)
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Synonyms of this word are: Evade, Sidestep, Circumvent
Skirt - Go around or avoid something.
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Define Sluggish
Lacking energy; Slow and listless. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Inert, Torpid, Lethargic
Sluggish - Lacking energy; slow and listless. adj.
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Define Spartan
Marked by simplicity or frugality. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Austere, Stringent, Ascetic
Spartan - Marked by simplicity or frugality. adj.
## Footnote
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
Aggressively combative. adj.
## Footnote
His truculent behavior got him kicked out of the bar.
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Define Acrimonious
Bitter and sharp in language. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Caustic, Scathing, Astringent
Acrimonious - Bitter and sharp (intended or intending to criticize or hurt.) in language. adj.
## Footnote
Caustic - sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way.
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Define Belligerent
Argumentative, hostile, or threatening. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Pugnacious, Bellicose, Truculent
Belligerent - Argumentative, hostile, or threatening. adj.
## Footnote
Bellicose - demonstrating aggression and willingness to fight.
Pugnacious - eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.
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Define Beneficent
Charitable, producing good results. adj.
## Footnote
generous or doing good.
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Synonyms of this word are: Altruistic, Humanitarian, Benevolent
Beneficent - Charitable, producing good results. adj.
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Define Canny
Shrewd (having good judgement) and cautious; clever. adj.
## Footnote
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
Canny - Shrewd (having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute.) and cautious; clever. adj.
## Footnote
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
Exhibiting a casual attitude; Unconcerned. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Offhand, Insouciant, Dismissive
Cavalier - Exhibiting a casual attitude; Unconcerned. adj.
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Define Distressed
Experiencing irritation or sadness. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Tormented, Perturbed, Afflicted
Distressed - Experiencing irritation or sadness. adj.
## Footnote
suffering from anxiety, sorrow, or pain.
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Define Dwindling
Decreasing steadily in size or quantity. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Diminishing, Shrinking, Contracting
Dwindling - Decreasing steadily in size or quantity. adj.
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Define Eclipse
Overshadow or surpass. noun or verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Outshine, outstrip, upstage
Eclipse - Overshadow or surpass. noun or verb.
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Define Encyclopedic
Thorough; Comprehensive. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Exhaustive, Wide-ranging, All-inclusive
Encyclopedic - Thorough; Comprehensive. adj.
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Define Exacerbate
Make a situation or condition worse. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Inflame, Compound, Aggravate
Exacerbate - Make a situation or condition worse. verb.
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Define Exasperated
Severely irritated or angry. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Infuriated, Enraged, Vexed
Exasperated - Severely irritated or angry. adj.
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Define Fungible
Interchangeable for another item. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Exchangeable, Equivalent, Indistinguishable
Fungible - Interchangeable for another item. adj.
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Define Hackneyed
Lacking creativity; lacking significance through having been overused. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Trite, Banal, Pedestrain
Hackneyed - Lacking creativity; lacking significance through having been overused. adj.
## Footnote
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
Out of place or lacking harmony. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Clashing, Jarring, Discordant
Incongruous - Out of place or lacking harmony. adj.
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Define Interchangeable
Capable of being used in place of each other. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Fungible, Uniform, Homogeneous
Interchangeable - Capable or being used in place or each other. adj.
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Define Laconic
Using very few words.; quiet. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Terse, Pithy, Taciturn
Laconic - Using very few words; quiet. adj.
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Define Lucrative
Producing a significant amount of money. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Gainful, Remunerative, Fruitful
Lucrative - Producing a significant amount of money. adj.
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Define Magisterial
Possessing great authority. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Masterful, Authoritative, Lordly.
Magisterial - Possessing great authority. adj.
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Define Onerous
Onerous - Involving a heavy burden; Challenging. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Formidable, Taxing, Herculean
Onerous - Involving a heavy burden; challenging. adj
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Define Opprobrium
Severe criticism or public shame. noun.
## Footnote
She received public opprobrium for sleeping with her brother.
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Synonyms of this word are: Vilification, Vituperation, Obloquy
Opprobrium - Severe criticism or public shame. noun.
## Footnote
Vilification - the act of vilifying : abuse
Vituperation - Bitter or abusive lanuage
Obloquy - strong public criticism or verbal abuse.
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Define Parsimonious
Extremely frugal or stingy. adj.
## Footnote
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.
Parsimonious - Extremely frugal or stingy. adj.
## Footnote
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
Of marginal importance; Minor. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Subsidiary, Tangential, Trivial
Peripheral - Of marginal importance; minor. adj.
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Define Provocative
Causing Irritation; Often intentionally. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Goading, Affronting, Galling
Provocative - Causing Irritation; Often intentionally. Causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately. adj.
## Footnote
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
Firmly reject or give up. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Forswear, Abjure, Disavow
Renounce - Firmly reject or give up. verb.
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Define Tempestuous
Unrestrained and turbulent. adj. can refer to a storm.
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Synonyms of this word are: Heated, Hysterical, Feverish
Tempestuous - Unrestrained and turbulent. adj. can refer to a storm.
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Define Tenable
Justifiable and rational (of an idea or method). adj.
## Footnote
I don't believe his theory is tenable.
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Synonyms of this word are: Sound, Plausible, Sustainable
Tenable - Justifiable and rational (of an idea or method). adj.
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Define Transgression
A violation of a law, rule, or social norm. noun.
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Synonyms of this word are: Peccadillo, Misdemeanor, Indiscretion
Transgression - A violation or a law, rule, or social norm. noun.
## Footnote
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
Refined, Sophisticated, and Courteous in manner. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Suave, Debonair, Cultivated
Urbane - Refined, sophisticated, and courteous. adj.
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Define Verisimilitude
The appearance of being true or real. believability. noun.
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Synonyms of this word are: Authenticity, Credibility, and Lifelikeness
Verisimilitude - The appearance of being true or real. believability. noun.
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Define Vitiate
Impair or corrupt the quality or something. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Taint, Contaminate, Sully
Vitiate - Impair or corrupt the quality of something. verb.
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Define Affinity
A natural liking for a person, thing, idea. noun.
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Synonyms of this word are: Penchant, Accord, Inclination Toward
Affinity - A natural liking for a person, thing, idea. noun.
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Define Altruistic
Unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Noble, Benevolent, Magnanimous
Altruistic - Unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others. adj.
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Define Baroque
Overly detailed or ornamental. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Ornate, Extravagant, Rococo
Baroque - Overly detailed or ornamental. adj.
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Define Byzantine
Excessively complicated. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Convoluted, Involved, Serpentine
Byzantine - Excessively complicated adj.
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Define Compromise
Weaken or diminish in quality or value. verb.
## Footnote
Her dancing on the table will compromise her job.
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Synonyms of this word are: Undermine, Jeopardize, Imperil
Compromise - Weaken or diminish in quality or value. verb.
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Define Conciliatory
Intended to appease or calm someone. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Placatory, Pacifying, Mollifying.
Conciliatory - Intended to appease or calm someone. adj.
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Define Countenance
Accept or permit something. verb.
(noun means face)
## Footnote
The school will not countenance bad behavior
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Synonyms of this word are: Tolerate, Endure, Brook.
Countenance - Accept or permit something. verb.
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Define Covert
Hidden or not openly practiced, acknowledged or displayed,. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Furtive, Surreptitious, Clandestine
Covert - Hidden or not openly practiced, acknowledged or displayed. adj
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Define Credible
Able to be trusted; persuasive. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Valid, Tenable, Compelling.
Credible - Able to be trusted; persuasive. adj.
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Define Diffuse
Spread or disperse widely. adj or verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Scatter, Disseminate, Promulgate
Diffuse - Spread or disperse widely. adj or verb.
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Define Documentary
Based on real events or facts. adj or noun.
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Synonyms of this word are: Recorded, Chronicled, Archived
Documentary - Based on real events or facts. adj or noun.
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Define Exhaustive
Thorough and comprehensive. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: All-inclusive, Encyclopedic, All-encompassing.
Exhaustive - Thorough and comprehensive. adj
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Define Exhilarating
Intensely exciting and happy. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Thrilling, Intoxicating, Invigorating
Exhilarating - Intensely exciting and happy. verb.
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Define Extraneous
Lacking relevance; Unnecessary. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Immaterial, Inapposite, Incidental
Extraneous - Lacking relevance; Unnecessary. adj.
## Footnote
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
Intense enthusiasm toward something. noun.
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Synonyms of this word are: Ardor, Zeal, Keenness
Fervor - Intense enthusiasm toward something. noun.
## Footnote
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
Incapable of achieving anything. adj.
## Footnote
incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
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Synonyms of this word are: Fruitless, Ineffectual, Vain
Futile - Incapable of achieving anything. adj.
## Footnote
Vain - (can also mean) producing no result; useless.
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Define Illusory
Unreal or based on illusion. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Delusional, Bogus, Sham
Illusory - Unreal or based on illusion. adj.
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Define Invidious
Likely to cause resentment; unfair. adj.
## Footnote
likely to arouse or incur resentment or anger in others; unfairly discriminating; unjust
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Synonyms of this word are: Awkward, Unpleasant, Undesirable
Invidious - Likely to cause resentment; unfair. adj.
## Footnote
Awkward - causing or feeling embarrassment or inconvenience.
Unpleasant - causing discomfort, unhappiness, or revulsion; disagreeable.
Undesirable - not wanted or desirable because harmful, objectionable, or unpleasant.
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Define Lethargic
Sluggish; tired or having little energy. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Torpid, Inert, Languid
Lethargic - Sluggish; tired or having little energy. adj.
## Footnote
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.
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Define Metaphorical
Symbolic rather than literal. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Figurative, Allegorical, Allusive
Metaphorical - Symbolic rather than literal. adj.
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Define Mimic
Imitate or copy someone. adj, verb, noun.
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Synonyms of this word are: Emulate, Caricature, Satirize
Mimic - Imitate or copy someone. adj, verb, noun.
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Define Numinous
Having a spiritual or divine quality. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Sacred, Otherworldly, Transcendent
Numinous - Having a spiritual or divine quality. adj.
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Define Obscure
Making something unclear and vague. verb and adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Cloud, Muddy, Obfuscate
Obscure - Making something unclear and vague. verb and adj.
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Define Overt
Obvious, observable; not hidden or secret. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Plain, Manifest, Patent
Overt - Obvious, observable; not hidden or secret. adj.
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Define Pellucid
Transparent; Clear and understandable. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Limpid, Translucent, Unambiguous
Pellucid - Transparent; Clear and understandable. adj.
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Define Perpetuate
Make something to continue. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Sustain, Maintain, Prolong.
Perpetuate - Make something to continue. verb.
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Define Rational
Based on clear thought or reason. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Cogent, Coherent, Judicious
Rational - Based on clear thought or reason. adj.
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Define Scathing
Harshly or bitterly critical; Vitriolic (filled with bitter criticism or malice.). adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Mordant, Blistering, Caustic
Scathing - Harshly or bitterly critical; vitriolic. adj.
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Define Subtle
Delicate or slight; not obvious. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Minute, Understand, Subdued
Subtle - Delicate or slight; not obvious. adj.
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Define Superficial
Not profound or thorough. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Cursory, Desultory, Perfunctory
Superficial - Not profound or thorough. adj.
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Define Acquiesce
Agree quietly without objection. verb.
## Footnote
accept something reluctantly but without protest.
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Synonyms of this word are: Abide by, Countenance, Brook
Acquiesce - Agree quietly without objection. verb.
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Define Adroit
Deft, Dexterous, or Skillful. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Agile, Nimble, Quick-witted.
Adroit - Deft Dexterous, or Skillful. adj.
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Define Amend
Change a document, law, or statement. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Revise, Alter, Revamp
Amend - Change a document, law or statement. verb.
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Define Animus
Strong dislike or enmity (the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.). noun.
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Synonyms of this word are: Animosity, Malice, Enmity
Animus - Strong dislike or enmity (the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.). noun.
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Define Apologist
A person who defends or supports something. noun.
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Synonyms of this word are: Advocate, Proponent, Apostle
Apologist - A person who defends or supports something. noun.
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Define Astringent
Sharp or harsh in demeanor or style. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Trenchant, Acerbic, Caustic
Astringent - Sharp or hard in demeanor or style. adj.
## Footnote
Trenchant - vigorous or incisive in expression or style.
Acerbic - sharp and forthright.
Caustic -
sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way.
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Define Collaborate
Work together on a project. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Ally, Integrate, Cooperate.
Collaborate - Work together on a project. verb.
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Define Competent
Having sufficient skill, or qualifications. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Adept, Capable, Adroit.
Competent - Having sufficient skill or qualifications. adj.
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Define Correlate
Show a mutual relationship.
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Synonyms of this word are: Correspond, Harmonize, Square.
Correlate - Show a mutual relationship.
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Define Deride
Ridicule or mock; make fun of. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Jeer at, Pillory, Disparage
Deride - Ridicule or mock; make fun of. verb.
## Footnote
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.
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Define Dictate
Give orders or commands. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Domineer, Lord Over, Browbeat
Dictate - Give orders or commands. Verb.
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Define Discreet
Respectful of privacy or secrecy. adj
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Synonyms of this word are: Chary, Circumspect, Unobtrusive.
Discreet - Respectful of privacy or secrecy. adj.
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Define Divorced
Separate from something. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Disjointed, Severed, Alienated
Divorced - Separate from something. verb.
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Define Elitist
A person who believes in the rule of an elite. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Snob, Aristocrat, Supremacist
Elitist - A person who believes in the rule of an elite. adj.
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Define Exacting
Requiring a lot of effort or attention. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Stringent, Demanding, Onerous
Exacting - Requiring a lot of effort or attention. adj.
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Define Flummoxed
Completely unable to understand. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Baffled, Bemused, Nonplussed
Flummoxed - Completely unable to understand. adj.
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Define Fruitful
Producing good or abundant results. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Productive, Gainful, Effectual
Fruitful - Producing good or abundant results. adj.
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Define Inborn
Present from birth; innate. Born with it. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Congenital, Inherent, Ingrained.
Inborn - Present from birth; innate. Born with it. adj.
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Define Polymath
A person with broad knowledge. noun.
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Synonyms of this word are: Savant, Multi-disciplinarian, Erudite.
Polymath - A person with broad knowledge. noun.
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Define Reticent
Keeping one's opinions to oneself; reserved; shy. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Inhibited, Diffident, Unassuming.
Reticent - Keeping one's opinions to oneself; reserved; shy. adj.
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Define Stringent.
Strict or severe; tight. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Rigid, Exacting, Draconian.
Stringent - Strict or severe, tight. adj.
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Define Subservient
Obedient to other people; minor or unimportant. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Submissive; Deferential; Serville.
Subservient - Obedient to other people; minor or unimportant. adj.
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Define Surreptitious
Done secretly or stealthily. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Clandestine, Furtive, Covert.
Surreptitious - Done secretly or stealthily.
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Define Tantalizing
Tormenting or teasing with the sight or promise of something unobtainable. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Teasing, Tormenting, Enticing.
Tantalizing - tormenting or teasing with the sight or promise of something unobtainable. adj.
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Define Tantamount
Equivalent in effect or value. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: On par with, Amounting to, Commensurate with.
Tantamount - Equivalent in effect or value. adj.
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Define Torpor
A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy. noun
## Footnote
In the heat, they sank into a state of torpor.
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Synonyms of this word are: Inertia, Languor, Idleness
Torpor - A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy. noun.
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Define Trenchant
Keen or biting; Vigorously articulate. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Cutting, Penetrating, Mordant.
Trenchant - Keen or biting; Vigorously articulate. adj.
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Define Umbrage
A feeling of anger or annoyance. noun.
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Synonyms of this word are: Indignation, Vexation, Chagrin.
Umbrage - A feeling of anger or annoyance. noun.
## Footnote
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.
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Define Versatile
Capable of doing many things. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Adaptable, Multifaceted, Protean.
Versatile - Capable of doing many things. adj.
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Define Wayward
difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Bullhead, Dogged, Incalcitrant.
Wayward - difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior. adj.
## Footnote
Dogged - having or showing tenacity and grim persistence.
Incalcitrant - Marked by stubborn resistance to authority.
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Define Alienate
Make someone feel isolated. verb
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Synonyms of this word are: Sever, Drive a wedge, Disunite
Alienate - Make someone feel isolated. verb.
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Define Apathy
Lack of interest towards something. noun
## Footnote
Feeling indifferent or lacking emotion.
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Synonyms of this word are: Indifference, Passivity, Phlegm
Apathy - Lack of interest towards something. noun
## Footnote
lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
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Define Apropos
Appropriate to the situation. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Pertinent, Apt, Apposite
Apropos - Appropriate to the situation. adj.
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Define Apt
1) Suitable 2) Skilled 3) Likely to do. adj
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Synonyms of this word are: Applicable, Adept, Liable
Apt -1) Suitable 2) Skilled 3) Likely to do. adj
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Define Cloak
Hide something; Conceal or disguise. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Veil, Shroud, Mask.
Cloak - Hide something; Conceal or disguise. verb.
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Define Consensus
General agreement among a group. noun.
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Synonyms of this word are: Concord, Accord, Harmony
Consensus - General agreement among a group. noun.
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Define Distort
Give a false or misleading account. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Manipulate, Skew, Warp.
Distort - Give a false or misleading account. verb.
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Define Divergent
Growing further apart; Disagreeing. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Disparate, Antithetical, Clashing.
Divergent - Growing further apart; Disagreeing. adj.
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Define Elated
Immensely happy or proud. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Ecstatic, Jubilant, Euphoric
Elated - Immensely happy or proud. adj.
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Define Enchant
Capture the attention; to charm. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Captivate, Dazzle, Beguile.
Enchant - Capture the attention; to charm. verb.
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Define Entrenched
Firmly ingrained; unlikely to change. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Rooted, Indelible, Immutable
Entrenched - Firmly ingrained; unlikely to change. adj.
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Define Exotic
Foreign, especially in an exciting way. Different, but in a good way. adj,
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Synonyms of this word are: Striking, Unconventional, Peculiar
Exotic - Foreign (in an exciting way). Different, but in a good way. adj.
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Define Exploitative
Take advantage of someone unfairly. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Predatory, Opportunistic, Extortionate
Exploitative - Take advantage of someone unfairly. adj.
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Define - Foreseeable
Able to be predicted or expected. verb,
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Synonyms of this word are: Anticipated, Projected, Presumable
Foreseeable - able to be predicted or expected. verb.
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Define - Forsake
Abandon or give up completely. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Shun, Renounce, Forgo
Forsake - Abandon or give up completely. verb.
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Define Gratify
Please or satisfy; Make content (happy). verb
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Synonyms of this word are: Gladden, Indulge, Quench
Gratify - Please or satisfy; Make content (happy). verb.
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Define Heed
Mind or regard with care (n); Pay attention (v).
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Synonyms of this word are: Mind, Follow, Consider
Heed - Mind or regard with care (n); Pay attention (v).
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Define Judicious
Characterized by good judgement. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Prudent, Shrewd, Canny
Judicious - Characterized by good judgement. adj.
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Define Lucid
Clear and easy to understand. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Intelligible, Cogent, Articulate
Lucid - Clear and easy to understand. adj.
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Define Pertinent
Important with; pertaining; relevant. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Material, Apt, Germane
Pertinent - Important with; pertaining; relevant. adj.
## Footnote
Material - important; essential; relevant.
Apt - appropriate or suitable in the circumstances.
Germane - relevant to a subject under consideration.
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Define Propriety
Conformity to proper behavior. noun.
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Synonyms of this word are: Decorum, Etiquette, Discretion
Propriety - Conformity to proper behavior. noun.
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Define Scintillating
Impressively clever, Exciting, Amusing. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Vivacious, Dazzling, Coruscating
Scintillating - Impressively clever, Exciting, amusing. adj.
## Footnote
Vivacious - attractively lively and animated (typically used of a woman).
Dazzling - extremely impressive, beautiful, or skillful.
Coruscating - brilliant or striking in content or style.
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Define Sensational
Exaggerated for effect. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Overdramatized, Lurid, Melodramatic
Sensational - Exaggerated for effect. adj.
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Define Sophisticated
Experience, worldly, cultured. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Cosmopolitan, Cultivated, Urbane
Sophisticated - Experience, worldly, cultured. adj.
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Define Strife
Conflict, struggle, or fighting. noun.
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Synonyms of this word are: Friction, Discord, Dissension.
Strife - Conflict, struggle, or fighting. noun.
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Define Understated
Expressed in subtle, restrained manners. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Reserved, Modest, Discreet
Understated - Expressed in subtle, restrained manners. adj.
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Define Unscrupulous
Without moral principles. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Amoral, Reprobate, Shameless
Unscrupulous - Without moral principles. adj.
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Define Veracity
Conformity to truth or accuracy. noun.
## Footnote
"Is this a genuine reference, or are there doubts about its veracity?"
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Synonyms of this word are: Exactness, Authenticity, Fidelity
Veracity - Conformity to truth or accuracy. noun.
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Define Virulent
Extremely hostile or malicious. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Vitriolic, Malevolent, Spiteful
Virulent - Extremely hostile or malicious. adj.
## Footnote
Vitriolic - filled with bitter criticism or malice.
Malevolent - having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Spiteful - showing or caused by malice.
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Define Volatile
liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Explosive, Fraught, Turbulent
Volatile - liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse. adj.
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Define Antedate
Occur before (something) in time. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Precede, Predate, Come before
Antedate - Occur before (something) in time. verb.
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Define Banish
Expel from a place; get rid of. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Extradite, Exile, Dispel
Banish - Expel from a place; get rid of. verb.
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Define Bridle
Control or restrain something. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Curb, Check, Stifle
Bridle - control or restrain something. verb.
## Footnote
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).
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Define Comply
Obey someone's rules or wishes. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Abide by, Adhere to, consent to.
Comply - Obey someone's rules or wishes. verb.
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Define Crestfallen
Disappointed, Dispirited, or Depressed. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Downhearted, Dejected, Glum
Crestfallen - Disappointed, dejected, or depressed. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Curb, Rein in, Truncate
Curtail - Restrict or limit; decrease in quantity. verb.
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Define Curtail
Restrict or limit; decrease in quantity. verb.
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Define Elucidate
Make clear; Clarify or shed light on. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Illuminate, Explicate, Unravel
Elucidate - Make clear; Clarify or shed light on. verb.
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Define Evade
Avoid or escape from someone. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Elude, Dodge, Sidestep
Evade - Avoid or Escape from someone. verb.
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Define Feckless
Without skill, ineffective, incompetent. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Hopeless, Ineffectual, inept
Feckless - Without skill, ineffective, incompetent. adj.
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Define Fester
Worsen, especially due to lack of attention. verb.
## Footnote
"the cut began to fester, so they went to the hospital."
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Synonyms of this word are: Rankle, Chafe, Smolder
Fester - Worsen, especially due to lack of attention. verb.
## Footnote
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.
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Define Iconoclastic
Challenging or overthrowing beliefs. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Renegade, Heretical, Nonconformist.
Iconoclastic - Challenging or overthrowing beliefs. adj.
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Define Immure
Imprison or isolate someone. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Confine, Incarcerate, Detain
Immure - Imprison or isolate someone. verb.
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Define Improvise
Create something spontaneously. verb/
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Synonyms of this word are: Extemporize, Ad Lib, Contrive
Improvise - Create something spontaneously. verb.
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Define Inhibit
Make difficult to accomplish verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Impede, Hamper, Check
Inhibit - Make difficult to accomplish/ cerb.
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Define Inscrutable
Not easily understood; mysterious. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Enigmatic, Impenetrable, Cryptic.
Inscrutable - Not easily understood; mysterious. adj.
## Footnote
Enigmatic - difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious.
Impenetrable - impossible to understand.
Cryptic - having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.
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Define Lionize
Treat someone as a celebrity or hero. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Fete, Exalt, Venerate
Lionize - Treat someone as a celebrity or hero. verb.
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Define Monotonous
Lacking in variety, repetitively dull. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Tedious, Wearisome, Humdrum
Monotonous - Lacking in variety, repetitively dull. adj.
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Define Peculiar
Strange, unusual, or surprising. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Uncanny, anomalous, idiosyncratic
Peculiar - Strange, unusual, or surprising. adj.
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Define premeditate
Consider or plan beforehand. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Conspire, Scheme, Orchestrate.
Premeditate - Consider or plan beforehand. adj.
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Define Profligate
Inclined to waste resources. adj.
## Footnote
"She is well-known for her profligate spending habits".
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Synonyms of this word are: Improvident, Prodigal, Thriftless
Profligate - Inclined to waste resources. adj.
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Define Reconcile
Bring back or return to harmony. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Harmonize, Square, Syncretize
Reconcile - Bring back or return to harmony. verb.
534
Define Refine
Bring to a pure state; improve in accuracy. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Purify, Distill, Hone
Refine - Bring to a pure state; improve in accuracy. verb.
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Define Relinquish
Give up or release a claim or possession. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Renounce, Cede, Forsake
Relinquish - Give up or release a claim or possession. verb.
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Define Remuniate
Meditate or reflect; ponder over. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Contemplate, Mull Over, Deliberate About
Ruminate - Meditate or reflect; ponder over. verb.
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Define Skittish
Easily scared; timid; difficult to control. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Restive, Fidgety, Anxious
Skittish - Easily scared, timid, difficult to control. adj.
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Define Superfluous
More than is necessary. Excessive. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Redundant, Expendable, Surplus
Superfluous - More than is necessary, excessive. adj.
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Define Synoptic
Providing a general overview or summary. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Abridged, Condensed, Epitomized
Synoptic - Providing a general overview or summary. adj.
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Define Thorough
Careful, concerning, every detail. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Rigorous, Exhaustive, Scrupulous
Thorough - Careful, concerning every detail. adj.
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Define Visionary
Showing foresight or imagination. adj or noun.
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Synonyms of this word are: Inventive, Utopian, Quixotic
Visionary - Showing foresight or imagination. adj. or noun.
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Define Vociferous
Expressing opinions or feelings forcefully. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Vehement, Inhibited, Outspoken
Vociferous - Expressing opinions or feelings forcefully. adj.
552
Define Acclaim
Zealous approval (noun), Praise with approval (verb)
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Synonyms of this word are: Tribute, Approbation, Ovation
Acclaim - Zealous approval (noun), Praise with approval (verb)
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Define Ascertain
Find out or learn with certainty. (verb)
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Synonyms of this word are: Determine, Deduce, Intuit
Ascertain - Find out or learn with certainty. (verb)
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Define Assertive
Confident in expressing ideas. (adj)
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Synonyms of this word are: Decisive, Assured, Authoritative
Assertive - Confident in expressing ideas. (adj)
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Define Bogus
Fake, Fraudulent, or Not genuine. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Spurious, Sham, Ersatz
Bogus - Fake, Fraudulent, or not genuine. adj.
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Define Cataclysmic
Relating to or denoting a violent natural event. adj
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Synonyms of this word are: Disastrous, Catastrophic, Calamitous
Cataclysmic - Relating to or denoting a violent natural event. adj.
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Define Circumscribe
Narrowly limit or restrict something. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Confine, Curb, Bound
Circumscribe - Narrowly limit or restrict something. verb.
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Define Complementary
Enhancing when combined together. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Harmonious, Reciprocal, Compatible
Complementary - Enhancing when combined together. adj.
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Define Contentious
Causing provoke disagreement. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Vehement, Quarrelsome, Heated
Contentious - Causing provoke disagreement. adj.
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Define Disingenuous
Pretending to be sincere. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Deceitful, Duplicitous, Dissembling
Disingenuous - Pretending to be sincere. adj.
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Define Divulge
Disclose or reveal information. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Broadcast, Promulgate, Impart
Divulge - Disclose or reveal information. verb.
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Define Dogmatic
Insist on one's ideas without being open. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Emphatic, Adamant, Peremptory
Dogmatic - Insist on one's ideas without being open. adj.
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Define Fallacious
Characterized by fallacy or mistaken. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Erroneous, Spurious, Specious
Fallacious - Characterized by fallacy or mistaken. adj.
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Define Foolhardy
Recklessly daring, Careless. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Rash, Heedless, Imprudent
Foolhardy - Recklessly daring; careless. adj.
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Define Hinder
Obstruct or delay progress. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Hamper, Inhibit, Thwart
Hinder - Obstruct or delay progress. verb.
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Define Impair
Weaken or affect negatively. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Diminish, Blunt, Mar
Impair - Weaken or affect negatively
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Define Impugn
Challenge the truth or honesty. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Dispute, Take issue, Contest
Impugn - Challenge the truth or honesty. Verb.
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Define Incessant
Constant (of something bad). adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Ceaseless, Unabating, Perpetual
Incessant - Constant (of something bad). adj.
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Define Inclined
Feeling a tendency; preference towards. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Disposed, Biased toward, Liable.
Inclined - Feeling a tendency; preference towards. adj.
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Define Inveterate
Deep-rooted or long-established. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Ingrained, entrenched, hardened.
Inveterate - Deep-rooted or long-established. adj.
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Define Miserly
Reluctant to spend or share; Greedy. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Parsimonious, Stingy, Avaricious
Miserly - Reluctant to spend or share; Greedy. adj.
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Define Patent
Clear; obvious or self-explanatory. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Plain, Manifest, Self-evident
Patent - Clear; Obvious or self-explanatory. adj.
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Define - Petulant
Impatient especially over minor issues. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Peevish, Cross, Irascible.
Petulant - Impatient especially over minor issues.
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Define Pithy
Expressing ideas in a concise manner. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Terse, Succinct, Trenchant
Pithy - Expressing ideas in a concise manner. adj.
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Define Pliant
Flexible or easily influenced. adj
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Synonyms of this word are: Elastic, Malleable, Docile
Pliant - Flexible or easily influenced. adj.
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Define Sanctimonious
Make a show or being morally superior. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Self-righteous, Unctuous, Smug
Sanctimonious - Make a show or being morally superior. adj.
602
Define Sound
Based on reason, sense, or judgement. verb
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Synonyms of this word are: Valid, Weighty, Cogent
Sound - Based on reason, sense, or judgement. verb
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Define Tarnish
Compromise, damage, or sully. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: smirch, Taint, Befoul
Tarnish - Compromise, damage, or sully. verb.
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Define Tepid
Exhibiting little passion; lukewarm. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Apathetic, Halfhearted, Desultory
Tepid - Exhibiting little passion; lukewarm. adj.
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Define Upbraid
Criticize or scold severely. verb
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Synonyms of this word are: Reprimand, Rebuke, Admonish
Upbraid - Criticize or scold severely. verb
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Define Vexation
The state of being irritated, incensed. noun
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Synonyms of this word are: Wrath, Exasperation, Chagrin
Vexation - The state of being irritated , incensed. noun.
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Define Abet
Assist, usually in wrongdoing. Verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Back, Collude with, Connive with
Abet - Assist, usually in wrongdoing. Verb
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Define Accessible
Clear; Capable of being understood. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Comprehensible, Penetrable, Fathomable
Accessible - Clear; Capable of being understood. adj.
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Define Acquisitive
Eager to acquire and possess things (money or material things.)
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Synonyms of this word are: Greedy, Covetous, Avaricious
Acquisitive - Eager to acquire and possess things (money or material things).
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Define Amalgamate
Merge or combine two or more things. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Fuse, Coalesce, Meld
Amalgamate - Merger or combine two or more things. verb.
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Define Attenuate
Weaken or lessen in force or thickness. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Diminish, Dampen, Erode
Attenuate - weaken or lessen in force or thickness. verb.
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Define Augment
Increase or make larger. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Supplement, Swell, Amplify
Augment - Increase or make larger. verb
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Define Aversion
An intense or definite dislike. noun.
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Synonyms of this word are: Abhorrence, Loathing, Antipathy
Aversion - An intense or definite dislike. noun.
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Define Blithe
Showing indifference and not to care. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Heedless, Nonchalant, Blase
Blithe - Showing indifference and not to care. adj.
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Define Contempt
the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn. noun.
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Synonyms of this word are: Scorn, Denigration, Opprobrium
Contempt -the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn. noun.
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Define Dawdle
Move slowly and without purpose. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Linger, Amble, Dally
Dawdle - Move slowly and without purpose. verb.
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Define Deflect
Change the direction; make someone deviate. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Sidetrack, Divert, Swerve
Deflect - Change the direction; make someone deviate. verb.
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Define Discount
Regard something as being unimportant. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Disregard, Overlook, give no credence
Discount - Regard something as being unimportant. verb.
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Define Dissident
One who disagrees or opposes authority. noun.
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Synonyms of this word are: Nonconformist, Renegade, Subversive.
Dissident - One who disagrees or opposes authority. noun.
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Define Efficacious
Producing the desired effect; Successful. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Effectual, Fruitful, Constructive
Efficacious - Producing the desired effect; Successful. adj.
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Define Equitable
Characterized by fairness and justice. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Just, Impartial, Egalitarian
Equitable - Characterized by fairness and justice. adj.
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Define Erratic
Unpredictable and inconsistent. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Turbulent, Volatile, Wayward
Erratic - Unpredictable and inconsistent. adj.
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Define Industrious
Hard-working and persistent. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Diligent, Sedulous, Assiduous
Industrious - Hard-working and persistent. adj.
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Define Inform
Give form or character. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Characterize, Imbue, Infuse
Inform - Give form or character. verb.
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Define Irksome
Causing annoyance or irritation. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Vexing, Exasperating, Grating.
Irksome - Causing annoyance or irritation. adj.
650
Define Manacle
Restrain, limit, or secure something. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Stifle, Impede, Hamper
Manacle - Restrain, limit, or secure something. verb.
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Define Modest
Shy or Not boastful; limited in quantity or amount. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Self-Effacing, Humble, scanty
Modest - Shy or Not boastful; limited in quantity or amount.
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Define Noxious
Harmful or hazardous; Injurious. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Virulent, Pernicious, Vile
Noxious - Harmful or hazardous; injurious. adj.
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Define Pernicious
Causing harm in a subtle way or overtime; deadly. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Injurious, Detrimental, Deleterious
Pernicious - Causing harm in a subtle way or overtime; deadly. adj.
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Define Predicament
A challenging or awkward situation. noun.
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Synonyms of this word are: Plight, Quandary, Pickle
Predicament - A challenging or awkward situation. noun.
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Define Proficient
Good at something; skilled. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Seasoned, Adroit, Dexterous
Proficient - Good at something; Skilled. adj.
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Define Prolix
Using to many words; long-winded. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Protracted, Verbose, Ponderous
Prolix - Using too many words; long-winded. adj
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Define Scorn
Look down on someone; Express strong disapproval. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Deride, Disdain, Disparage
Scorn - Look down on someone; Express strong disapproval. adj.
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Define Subordinate
Having a lower rank; less important. adj, noun, verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Inferior, Peripheral, Ancillary
Subordinate - Having a lower rank; less important. adj, noun, verb.
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Define Unseemly
Not proper or good taste. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Indecorous, Unbecoming, Coarse
Unseemly - Not proper or in good taste. adj.
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Define Veritable
Used to emphasize true, Genuine. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Legitimate, Undeniable, Indisputable
Veritable - Used to emphasize true; Genuine. adj.
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Define Acolyte
A person who assists another person. noun.
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Synonyms of this word are: Lackey, Disciple, Minion
Acolyte - A person who assists another person. noun.
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Define Anoint
Appoint or designate for a particular role. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Ordain, Install, Crown
Anoint -Appoint or designate for a particular role. verb.
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Define Base
Lacking principles; Morally wrong. adj
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Synonyms of this word are: Sordid, Wicked, Iniquitous
Base - Lacking principles; Morally wrong. adj.
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Define Coercion
Force someone to do something violently or against their own will. noun.
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Synonyms of this word are: Oppression, Duress, Compulsion.
Coercion - Force someone to do something violently or against their own will. noun.
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Define Coin.
Invent or devise a new word or phrase. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Conceive of, Originate, Formulate
Coin - invent or devise a new word or phrase. verb.
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Define Cunning
Skillful deceit to achieve one's goal. adj.
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Synonyms of this word are: Devious, Guileful, Crafty
Cunning - Skillful deceit to achieve one's goals.
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Define Discomfit
Make someone feel embarrassed. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Discompase, fluster, agitate
Discomfit - Make someone feel embarrassed.
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Define Dissent
Disagreement; Express different opinion.
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Synonyms of this word are: Dispute, Defiance, Demular
Dissent - Disagreement; Express different ipopoini
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Define Distill
Extract the key information. verb.
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Synonyms of this word are: Glean, Consolidate, synthesize
Distill - Extract the key information. verb.
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Define Dubious
Not to be relied upon; Suspicious of
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Synonyms of this word are: Doubtful,l Unreliable, Indeterminate,
Dubious - Not to be relied upon; ssu=ip
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Define Ebullient
High- spirited; cheerful and joyful
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Synonyms of this word are: Buoyant, Exuberant, Jauniy
Ebullient - High- spirited; cheerful and joyful
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Define Facetious
Being funny in a joking way; Use improper humor for serious issues.
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Synonyms of this word are: Flippant, Glib, Waggish
Facetious = Use improper humor for serious issues.
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Define Fallible
Capable of making an error or mistake.
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Synonyms of this word are: Errant, Flawed, Error-prone
Fallible - Capable of making an error or mistake.
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Define Florid
Complicated with excessive details.
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Synonyms of this word are: Ornate, Embellished, Flamboyant
Florid - Complicated with excessive details,
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Define Gawy
Lacking grace; awkward or clumsy
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Synonyms of this word are: Ungainly, Bumbling, Graceless
Gawky - Lacking grace; awkward or clumsy
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