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capricious

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given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

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amorphous

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without a clearly defined shape or form

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cerebral

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1) of the cerebrum of the brain<div><br></br></div><div>2) intellectual rather than emotional or physical</div>

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austere

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1) strict manner<div><br></br></div><div>2) lack of comforts or luxuries</div>

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congenial

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CD: pleasant and friendly; producing a feeling of comfort or satisfaction

1) (of a person) pleasing or liked on account of having qualities or interests that are similar to ones own.<div><br></br></div><div>2) (of a thing) pleasant or agreeable because suited to ones taste or inclination</div>

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belie

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1) (of an appearance) fail to give a true impression of something.<div><br></br></div><div>2) fail to fulfull or justify (a claim or expectation).</div>

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conspicuous

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1) clearly visible<div><br></br></div><div>2) attracting to notice or attention</div>

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cursory

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done quickly with little attention to detail

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disseminate

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spread (something, especially information) widely

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daunting

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seeming difficult to deal with in prospect; intimidating

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feasible

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possible to do easily or conveniently

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deify

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worship or regard as a god

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flout

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to intentionally disobey a rule or law, or to intentionally avoid behavior that is usual or expected

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didactic

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in the manner of a teacher, particularly so as to appear patronizing

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homogeneous

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of the same kind; alike

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humdrum

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lacking excitement or variety; boringly monotonous

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misanthropic

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having or showing a dislike of other people; unsociable

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insipid

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1) lacking flavor; weak or tasteless<div><br></br></div><div>2) lacking vigot or interest</div>

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misnomer

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a wrong or inaccurate name or designation

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loquacious

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tending to talk a great deal; talkative

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negligent

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failing to take proper care over something

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obsequious

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obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree

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placate

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make (someone) less angry or hostile

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spendthrift

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a person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way

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proclivity

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the fact that someone likes something or likes to do something, especially something considered morally wrong

a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing

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taciturn

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(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little

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puerile

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childishly silly and immature

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wary

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careful because you do not completely trust someone or something or are not certain about what you should do

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quixotic

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having intentions or ideas that are admirable but not practical

extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical

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adulterate

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to make something weaker or of worse quality by adding something else to it

render (something) poorer in quality by adding another substance

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ambivalent

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having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone

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advocate

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a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy

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ameliorate

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make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better

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aggrandize

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increase the power, status, or wealth of

vergrößern, vermehren

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amenable

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open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled

zugänglich, offen

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alacrity

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speed and interest

brisk and cheerful readiness

Eifer, Bereitwilligkeit

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anachronistic

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belonging to a period other than that being portrayed

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audacious

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1) showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks<div><br></br></div><div>2) showing an impudent lack of respect</div>

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brazen

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bold and without shame

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avaricious

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having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain

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calumny

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the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation; slander

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banal

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so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring

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candid

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truthful and straightforward; frank

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benign

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1) gentle and kind<div><br></br></div><div>2) not harmful to the environment</div>

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castigate

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to criticize someone or something severely

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caustic

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1) sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way<div><br></br></div><div>2) able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action</div>

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convoluted

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1) (especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow<div><br></br></div><div>2) intricately folded, twisted, or coiled</div>

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construe

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interpret (a word or action) in a particular way

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covet

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yearn to possess (something, especially something belonging to another)

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contrite

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feeling or expressing remorse at the recognition that one has done wrong

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craven

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contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly

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decorum

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behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety

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derivative

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1) something which is based on another source<div><br></br></div><div>2) imitative of the work of another artist, writer, etc., and usually disapproved of for that reason</div>

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deft

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neatly skilful and quick in ones movements

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desiccate

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

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demur

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to express disagreement or refusal to do something

raise objections or show reluctance

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diatribe

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an angry speech or piece of writing that severely criticizes something or someone

a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something

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incredulous

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(of a person or their manner) unwilling or unable to believe something

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ingenuous

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(of a person or action) innocent and unsuspecting

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abate

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to become less strong, or to make something less strong

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

abklingen, nachlassen

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arduous

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involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring

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abjure

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to say formally or publicly that you no longer agree with a belief or way of behaving

solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim)

abschwören

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artless

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without effort or pretentiousness; natural and simple

schlicht, naiv, natürlich

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anomalous

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deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected

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ascetic

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

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arcane

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understood by few, mysterious or secret

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assauge

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make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense

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betray

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1) unintentionally reveal; be evidence of<div><br></br></div><div>2) expose (ones country, a group, or a person) to danger by treacherously giving information to an enemy</div>

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canonize

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1) place in or regard as belonging to a canon of literary or artistic works<div><br></br></div><div>2) (in the roman catholic church) officially declare (a dead person) to be a saint</div>

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bucolic

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relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life

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burgeon

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begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish

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censure

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express severe disapproval of (someone or something) especially in a formal statement

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cacophonous

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involving or producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

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coalesce

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to combine into a single group or thing

come together to form one mass or whole

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cogent

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(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing

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cosmopolitan

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1) including people from many different countries<div><br></br></div><div>2) (of a plant or animal) found all over the world</div>

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compelling

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evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way

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deference

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polite submission and respect

Rücksicht

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contend

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1) complete with others in a struggle to achieve (something)<div><br></br></div><div>2) assert something as a position in an argument</div>

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desultory

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lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm

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copious

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abundant in supply or quantity

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diffident

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modest or shy because of lack of self-confidence

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dilatory

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1) slow to act<div><br></br></div><div>2) intended to cause delay</div>

aufschiebend

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verbose

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using or expressed in more words than are needed

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equivocate

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use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself

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polarize

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divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs

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prodigal

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1) spending money or using resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant<div><br></br></div><div>2) having or giving something on a lavish scale</div>

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abstain

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1) restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something<div><br></br></div><div>2) formally decline to vote either for or against a proposal or motion</div>

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corroborate

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

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approbation

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approval or praise

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disparate

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essentially different in kind; not able to be compared

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emulate

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match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation

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cherish

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1) protect and care for (someone) lovingly<div><br></br></div><div>2) keep (a hope or ambition) in ones mind</div>

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enervate

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to make someone feel weak and without energy

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ephemeral

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lasting for a very short time

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inimical

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tending to obstruct or harm

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fervid

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intensely enthusiastic or passionate, especially to an excessive degree

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intimate

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1) closely acquainted; familiar<div><br></br></div><div>2) state or make known</div>

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garrulous

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excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters

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invigorate

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give strength or energy to

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incendiary

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1) tending to stir up conflict<div><br></br></div><div>2) (of a device or attack) designed to cause fires</div>

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mitigate

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make (something bad) less severe, serious, or painful

mildern

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obsolete

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no longer produced or used; out of date

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placid

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1) not easily upset or excited<div><br></br></div><div>2) calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity</div>

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opaque

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1) not able to be seen through, not transparent<div><br></br></div><div>2) (especially of language) hard or impossible to understand</div>

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polemical

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of or involving strongly critical or disputatious writing or speech

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paradigmatic

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1) serving as a typical example of something<div><br></br></div><div>2) of or denoting the relationship between a set of linguistic items that form mutually exclusive choices in particular syntactic roles</div>

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precipitate

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

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pedantic

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excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overscrupulous

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profundity

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great depth of insight or knowledge

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prophetic

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“accurately predicting what will happen in the future”

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scrupulous

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(of a person or process) careful, thorough, and extremely attentive to details

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prudent

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showing good judgment in avoiding risks and uncertainties; careful

besonnen, vernünftig

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tranquil

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free from disturbance; calm

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vacillate

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waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive

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punctilious

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showing great attention to detail or correct behavior

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recondite

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(of a subject or knowledge) little known; abstruse

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aloof

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not friendly or forthcoming, cool and distant

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diminutive

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1) extremely or unusually small<div><br></br></div><div>2) (of a word, name, or suffix) implying smallness, either actual or imputed to convey affection, scorn, etc.</div>

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clangor

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a continuous loud banging or ringing sound

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discernible

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able to be seen, recognized, or understood

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conventional

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1) based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed<div><br></br></div><div>2) (of a bid) intended to convey a particular meaning according to an agreed convention</div>

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enigmatic

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difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious

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debunk

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expose the falseness or hollowness of (an idea or belief)

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estranged

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

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extravagant

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lacking restraint in spending money or using resources

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imperious

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arrogant and domineering

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fanciful

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1) over-imaginative and unrealistic<div><br></br></div><div>2) highly ornamental or imaginative in design</div>

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impertinent

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1) not showing proper respect; rude<div><br></br></div><div>2) not pertinent to a particular matter, irrelevant</div>

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frivolous

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not having any serious purpose or value

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invasive

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tending to spread very quickly and undesirably or harmfully

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heterogeneous

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diverse in character or content

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irresolute

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showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain

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laudable

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(of an action, idea, or aim) deserving praise and commendation

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plodding

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slow-moving and unexciting

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lax

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1) not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful<div><br></br></div><div>2) (of the limbs or muscles) relaxed</div>

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prosaic

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

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marginalize

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treat (as a person, group, or concept) as insignificant or peripheral

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remedial

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(of an activity) intended to correct or improve something, esp. skills

giving or intended as a remedy or cure

abhelfend

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panache

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flamboyant confidence of style or manner

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restive

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(of a person) unable to remain still, silent, or submissive, especially because of boredom or dissatisfaction

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sporadic

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occuring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated

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utterly

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completely and without qualification; absolutely

absolut

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stigmatize

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to treat someone unfairly

describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval

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weary

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

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undermine

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1) lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously<div><br></br></div><div>2) erode the base or foundation of (a rock formation)</div>

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zealous

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enthusiastic and eager

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admonish

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warn or reprimand someone firmly

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alleviate

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make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe

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aesthetic

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concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty

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analogous

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comparable in certain respects, typically in a way which makes clearer the nature of things compared

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affectation

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speech or behavior that is not natural or sincere and is used to produce a certain effect

behavior, speech, or writing that is pretentious and designed to impress

heuchlerische Rede

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bolster

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support or strengthen

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chauvinistic

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feeling or displaying aggressive or exaggerated patriotism

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dupe

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deceive, trick

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connoisseur

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an expert judge in matters of taste

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engender

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cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition)

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dissemble

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conceal or disguise ones true feelings or beliefs

vortäuschen

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entitled

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believing oneself to be inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment

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dogged

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determined to do something, even if it is very difficult:

having or showing tenacity and grim persistence

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pertinacious

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holding firmly to an opinion or a course of action

hartnäckig, durchhaltend

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presumptuous

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rude because of doing something although you know you do not have a right to do it

(of a person or their behavior) failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate/overconfident

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specious

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superficially plausible, but actually wrong

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spurious

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based on false reasoning or information that is not true, and therefore not to be trusted

not being what it purports to be; false or fake

fadenscheinig

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subjective

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based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions

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probity

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the quality of having strong moral principles, honesty and decency

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subvert

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undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution)

untergraben

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proliferate

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increase rapidly in number, multiply

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timorous

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showing or suffering from nervousness or lack of confidence

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tortuous

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1) full of twists and turns<div><br></br></div><div>2) excessively lengthy and complex</div>

gewunden, verworren

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underscore

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emphasize

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venal

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showing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery; corrupt

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tractable

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easy to control or influence

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venerate

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regard with great respect; revere

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transient

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lasting only for a short time, impermanent

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ubiquitous

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present, appearing, or found everywhere

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appease

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1) pacify or placate (someone) by acceding to their demands<div><br></br></div><div>2) assuage or satisfy (a demand or a feeling)</div>

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arbitrary

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1) based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system<div><br></br></div><div>2) (of power or a ruling body) unrestrained and autocratic in the use of authority</div>

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dearth

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a scarcity or lack of something

Mangel

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explicable

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able to be accounted for or understood

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archaic

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very old or old-fashioned

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hyperbole

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exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally

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clamorous

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1) making a loud and confused noise<div><br></br></div><div>2) expressing or characterized by vehement protests or demands</div>

laut, lärmend

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immutable

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unchanging over time or unable to be changed

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indefatigable

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(of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly

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intrepid

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fearless, adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect)

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indolent

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1) wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy<div><br></br></div><div>2) (of a disease or condition) causeing little or no pain</div>

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irreverent

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showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously

ehrfurchtslos

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insular

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ignorant of or uninterested in cultures, ideas, or people outside ones own experience

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loathe

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feel intense dislike or disgust for

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intransigent

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unwilling or refusing to change ones views or to agree about something

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malign

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1) evil in nature or effect<div><br></br></div><div>2) speak about (someone) in a spitefully critical manner</div>

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malleable

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easily influenced; pliable

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prescient

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having or showing knowledge of events before they take place

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neophyte

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1) a person who is new to a subject or activity<div><br></br></div><div>2) a new convert to a religion</div>

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pristine

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in its original condition, unspoilt

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plastic

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1) not genuine, artificial, or unnatural<div><br></br></div><div>2) (of a substance or material) easily shaped or moulded</div>

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reproach

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express to (someone) ones disapproval of or disappointment in their actions

Vorwurf, Tadel

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platitude

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a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful

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robust

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1) strong and healthy; vigorous<div><br></br></div><div>2) (of wine or food) strong and rich in flavor or smell</div>

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salubrious

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1) health-giving, healthy<div><br></br></div><div>2) (of a place) pleasant, not run-down</div>

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stern

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(of a person or their manner) serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline

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sanction

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1) a threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule<div><br></br></div><div>2) official permission or approval for an action</div>

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tendentious

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expressing or intending to promote a particular cause or point of view, especially a controversial one

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sedulous

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(of a person or action) showing dedication and diligence

unverdrossen, fleißig

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soporific

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tending to induce drowsiness or sleep

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accentuate

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make more noticeable or priminent

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flamboyant

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1) (of a person or their behavior) tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness<div><br></br></div><div>2) bright, colorful, and very noticeable</div>

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conjectural

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based on how something seems and not on proof

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forestall

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prevent or obstruct (an anticipated event or action) by taking advance action

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convivial

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friendly, lively, and enjoyable

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decadent

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A decadent person or group has low moral standards

characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline

verfallend, niedrige Moral

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egregious

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outstandingly bad; shocking

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gainsay

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deny or contradict (a fact or statement)

widersprechen, leugnen

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evanescent

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soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing

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galvanize

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1) shock or excite (someone) into taking action<div><br></br></div><div>2) coat (iron or steel) with a protective layer of zinc</div>

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indiscriminate

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done at random or without careful judgement

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nettlesome

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causing annoyance or difficulty

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innocuous

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not harmful or offensive

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nullify

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to cause an agreement or result to be no longer effective or consider it as not existing

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momentary

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lasting for a very short time; brief

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obviate

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1) remove (a need or difficulty)<div><br></br></div><div>2) avoid or prevent (something undesirable)</div>

vorbeugen, zuvorkommen

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mundane

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1) lacking interest or excitement, dull<div><br></br></div><div>2) of this earthly world rather than a heavenly or spiritual one</div>

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omnipresent

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widely or constantly encountered; widespread

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oust

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drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place

verdrängen, vertreiben (zb aus dem Amt)

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profuse

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(especially of something offered or discharged) very plentiful, abundant

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palpable

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1) (of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible<div><br></br></div><div>2) able to be touched or felt</div>

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pugnacious

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eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight

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perfidy

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the state of being deceitful and untrustworthy

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sagacious

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having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement, wise or shrewd

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sanguine

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(of someone or someone’s character) positive and hopeful

optomistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation

zuversichtlich

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utilitarian

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1) designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive<div><br></br></div><div>2) relating to or adhering to the doctrine of utilitarianism</div>

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scant

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barely sufficient or adequate

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vapid

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showing no intelligence or imagination

offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging, bland

geistlos, fad

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skulduggery

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secret and dishonest behaviour

underhand, unscrupulous, or dishonest behavior or activities

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trivial

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of little value or importance

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boorish

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rough and bad-mannered, coarse

rüpelhaft

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commensurate

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corresponding in size or degree, in proportion

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brook

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a small stream

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cordial

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1) warm and friendly<div><br></br></div><div>2) strongly felt</div>

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deleterious

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causing harm or damage

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circumspect

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careful not to take risks

wary and unwilling to take risks

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dichotomy

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a division or contrast between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different

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comity

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1) an association of nations for their mutual benefit<div><br></br></div><div>2) courtesy and considerate behavior towards others</div>

Höflichkeit

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edify

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instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually

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feeble

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1) lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness<div><br></br></div><div>2) lacking strength of character</div><div><br></br></div><div>3) failing to convince or impress</div>

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elicit

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to obtain something, esp. information or a reaction

evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer, or fact) from someone

entlocken, hervorrufen

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felicitous

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1) well chosen or suited to the circumstances<div><br></br></div><div>2) pleasing and fortunate</div>

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erudite

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having or showing great knowledge or learning

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forbear

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politely or patiently restrain an impulse to do something, refrain

unterlassen

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fecund

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producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth, highly fertile

fruchtbar

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haphazard

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lacking any obvious principle of organization

willkürlich, planlos

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hodgepodge

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a confused mixture, a hotchpotch

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mercenary

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1) primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics<div><br></br></div><div>2) a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army</div>

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impede

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delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them, hinder

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meticulous

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showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

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impetuous

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acting or done quickly and without thought or care

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mordant

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(especially of humour) cruel and criticizing in a humorous way

especially of humor, having or showing a sharp or critical quality; biting

beißender Sarkasmus

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irascible

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(of a person) easily made angry

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outstrip

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move faster than and overtake (someone else)/exceed

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precarious

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in danger because not firmly fixed; likely to fall or suffer harm

not securely held or in position, dangerously likely to fall or collapse

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turbulent

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characterized by confluct, disorder, or confusion, not stable or calm

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quirky

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unusual in an attractive and interesting way

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repudiate

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1) refuse to accept, reject<div><br></br></div><div>2) deny the truth or validity of</div>

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tact

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skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues

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trifling

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unimportant or trivial

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acumen

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the ability to make good judgements and take quick decisions

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antithesis

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1) a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else<div><br></br></div><div>2) (in Hegelian philosophy) the negation of the thesis as the second stage in the process of dialectical reasoning</div>

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esoteric

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intended for or likely to be understood by only small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest

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ascribe

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regard something as being due to (a cause)/assign

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evasive

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done in order to avoid something

tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation especially by responding only indirectly

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befuddled

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cause to become unable to think clearly

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exculpate

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show or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing

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eschew

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deliberately avoid using, abstain from

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expedite

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make (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly

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fastidious

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having high standards and giving a lot of attention to details

very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail

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indispensable

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absolutely necessary

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feign

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pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury)

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lament

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to express sadness and regret about something

a passionate expression of grief or sorrow

beklagen, jammern

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furtive

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attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble, secretive

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myopic

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1) short-sighted<div><br></br></div><div>2) lacking foresight or intellectual insight</div>

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hamper

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1) hinder or impede the movement or progress of<div><br></br></div><div>2) a basket with a carrying handle and a hinged lid, used for food, cutlery, and plates on a picnic</div>

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nonchalant

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(of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed, not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm

284
Q

partial

A

1) existing only in part, incomplete<div><br></br></div><div>2) favoring one side in a dispute above the other, biased</div><div><br></br></div><div>3) have a liking for</div>

285
Q

rudimentary

A

involving or limited to basic principles

286
Q

pensive

A

quiet and thinking seriously

287
Q

salutary

A

(especially with reference to something unwelcome or unpleasant) producing good effects, beneficial

288
Q

portend

A

be a sign of warning that (something, especially something momentous or calamitous) is likley to happen

289
Q

sever

A

1) divide by cutting or slicing, especially suddenly and forcibly<div><br></br></div><div>2) put an end to (a connection or relationship) break off</div>

290
Q

slight

A

1) insult (someone) by treating or speaking of them without proper respect or attention<div><br></br></div><div>2) small in degree, inconsiderable</div><div><br></br></div><div>3) (of a person or their build) not sturdy, thin or slender</div>

291
Q

supersede

A

take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); supplant

292
Q

somnolent

A

sleepy; drowsy

293
Q

tout

A

1) attempt to sell (something) typically by a direct or persistant approach<div><br></br></div><div>2) attempt to persuade people of the merits of</div>

294
Q

stoic

A

1) a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining<div><br></br></div><div>2) a member of the ancient philosophical school of stoicism</div>

295
Q

wane

A

1) (of a state or feeling) decrease in vigor or extent, become weaker<div><br></br></div><div>2) (of the moon) have a progressively smaller part of its visible surface illuminated, so that it appears to decrease in size</div>

nachlassen

296
Q

abhor

A

regard with disgust and hatred

297
Q

clandestine

A

planned or done in secret

298
Q

boisterous

A

1) noisy, energetic, and cheerful<div><br></br></div><div>2) (of weather or water) wild or stormy</div>

299
Q

complacent

A

feeling so satisfied with your own abilities or situation that you feel you do not need to try any harder

300
Q

chivalrous

A

1) (of a man or his behavior) courteous and gallant, especially towards women<div><br></br></div><div>2) relating to the historical concept of chivalry</div>

301
Q

cumbersome

A

1) large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use, unwieldy<div><br></br></div><div>2) slow or complicated and therefore inefficient</div>

schwerfällig, mühselig, sperrig

302
Q

churlish

A

rude in a mean-spirited and surly way

303
Q

debilitating

A

make (someone) very weak and infirm

304
Q

deliberate

A

intentional or planned

done consciously and intentionally

305
Q

limpid

A

1) completely clear and transparent<div><br></br></div><div>2) (especially of writing or music) clear and accessible or meodious</div>

306
Q

droll

A

curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement

307
Q

mawkish

A

showing emotion or love in an awkward or silly way

308
Q

eccentric

A

(of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange

309
Q

obeisance

A

a gesture expressing deferential respect, such as a bow or curtsy

310
Q

fractious

A

1) (typically of children) tending to argue, fight, or complain, and hard to control<div><br></br></div><div>2) (of a group or organization) difficult to control, unruly</div>

311
Q

ostentatious

A

characterized by pretentious or showy display, designed to impress

312
Q

panacea

A

a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases

313
Q

preclude

A

prevent from happening; making impossible

314
Q

perfunctory

A

(of an action) carried out without real interest, feeling, or effort

315
Q

predilection

A

a strong liking or preference

316
Q

perilous

A

full of danger or risk

317
Q

rapacious

A

aggressively greedy or grasping

318
Q

pervasive

A

(especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or group of people

319
Q

relish

A

1) enjoy greatly<div><br></br></div><div>2) anticipate with pleasure</div>

320
Q

satirical

A

sarcastic, critical, and mocking anothers weaknesses

321
Q

truculent

A

having a bad state of mind, or behaving in a threatening manner

eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant

aufsässig

322
Q

sham

A

falsely present something as the truth

pretend, not real

323
Q

skirt

A

1) attempt to ignore, avoid dealing with<div><br></br></div><div>2) go round or past the edge of</div>

324
Q

sluggish

A

1) slow-moving or inactive<div><br></br></div><div>2) lacking energy or alertness</div>

325
Q

spartan

A

showing or characterized by austerity or a lack of comfort or luxury

326
Q

acrimonious

A

(typically of speech or discussion) angry and bitter

327
Q

cavalier

A

1) showing a lack of proper concern; offhand<div><br></br></div><div>2) a dashing and attentive man, especially one acting as a ladys escort</div><div><br></br></div><div>3) a small spaniel of a breed with a long snout</div>

328
Q

belligerent

A

eager to fight or argue

hostile and aggressive

streitlustig

329
Q

distressed

A

1) suffering from extreme anxiety, aorrow, or pain<div><br></br></div><div>2) (of furniture or clothing) having simulated marks of age and wear</div>

330
Q

beneficent

A

(of a person) generous or doing good

331
Q

canny

A

having or showing shrewdness and good judgement, especially in money or business matters

332
Q

dwindling

A

gradually diminishing in size, amount, or strength

333
Q

eclipse

A

1) an obscuring of the light from one celestial body by the passage of another between it and the observer or between it and its source of illumination<div><br></br></div><div>2) a loss of significance or power in relation to another person or thing</div>

334
Q

encyclopedic

A

comprehensive in terms of information

335
Q

hackneyed

A

(of a phase or idea) having been overused, unoriginal and trite

336
Q

exacerbate

A

make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse

337
Q

incongruous

A

not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something

338
Q

exasperated

A

annoyed, especially because you can do nothing to solve a problem

339
Q

interchangeable

A

1) apparently identical, very similar<div><br></br></div><div>2) (of two things) able to be interchanged</div>

340
Q

fungible

A

(of goods contracted for without an individual specimen being specified) replaceable by another identicle item; mutually interchangeable

341
Q

laconic

A

(of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words

342
Q

lucrative

A

producing a great deal of profit

343
Q

parsimonious

A

very unwilling to spend money or use resources

344
Q

peripheral

A

1) relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something<div><br></br></div><div>2) of secondary or minor importance; marginal</div>

345
Q

magisterial

A

having or showing great authority/domineering; dictatorial

346
Q

provocative

A

causing anger or another strong reaction, especially deliberately

347
Q

onerous

A

(of a task or responsibility) involving a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty

mühsam

348
Q

renounce

A

formally declare ones abandonment of (a claim, right, or possession)

abschwören

349
Q

opprobrium

A

harsh criticism or censure

350
Q

tempestuous

A

1) characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion<div><br></br></div><div>2) very stormy</div>

stürmisch, leidenschaftlich

351
Q

verisimilitude

A

the appearance of being true or real

352
Q

tenable

A

1) able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection<div><br></br></div><div>2) (of an office, position, scholarship, etc) able to be held or used</div>

353
Q

transgression

A

an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct, an offence

354
Q

urbane

A

having an understanding of the world and showing experience and confidence

355
Q

affinity

A

a natural liking for and understanding of someone or something

356
Q

compromise

A

1) settle a dispute by mutual concession<div><br></br></div><div>2) weaken or harm by accepting standards that are lower than is desirable</div>

357
Q

altruistic

A

showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish

358
Q

conciliatory

A

intended to show that you care about the feelings or opinions of someone who is angry or upset with you

359
Q

baroque

A

highly ornate and extravagant in style

grotesk

360
Q

byzantine

A

(of a system or situation) excessively complicated, and typically involving a great deal of administrative detail

361
Q

countenance

A

1) admit as acceptable or possible<div><br></br></div><div>2) a persons face or facial expression</div>

billigen, gutheißen

362
Q

covert

A

hidden or secret

363
Q

credible

A

able to be believed; convincing

364
Q

diffuse

A

1) spread out over a large area; not concentrated<div><br></br></div><div>2) lacking clarity or conciseness</div>

365
Q

fervor

A

strong, sincere feelings

366
Q

documentary

A

1) consisting of or based on official documents<div><br></br></div><div>2) using pictures or interviews with people involved in real events to provide a factual report on a particular subject</div>

367
Q

exhaustive

A

including or considering all elements or aspects; fully comprehensive

368
Q

futile

A

incapable of producing any useful result; pointless

nutzlos

369
Q

illusory

A

based on illusion; not real

370
Q

exhilarating

A

making one feel very happy, animated or elated, thrilling

371
Q

extraneous

A

1) irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with<div><br></br></div><div>2) of external origin</div>

irrelevant, fremden ursprungs

372
Q

invidious

A

1) (of an action or situation) likely to arouse or incur resentment or anger in others<div><br></br></div><div>2) (of a comparison or distinction) unfairly discriminating; unjust</div>

373
Q

lethargic

A

affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic

374
Q

obscure

A

1) not discovered or known about; uncertain<div><br></br></div><div>2) not clearly expressed or easily understood</div>

375
Q

metaphorical

A

characteristic of or relating to metaphor, figurative

376
Q

overt

A

done or shown openly; plainly apparent

377
Q

mimic

A

imitate (someone or their actions or words), especially in order to entertain or ridicule

378
Q

pellucid

A

easily understood; lucid

379
Q

numinous

A

having a strong religious or spiritual quality; indicating or suggesting the presence of a divinity

380
Q

perpetuate

A

make (something) continue indefinitely

381
Q

rational

A

based on or in accordance with reason or logic

382
Q

scathing

A

witheringly scornful; severely critical

verletzend, beleidigend

383
Q

subtle

A

1) (especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe<div><br></br></div><div>2) making use of clever and indirect methods to achieve something</div>

384
Q

superficial

A

1) existing or occuring at or on the surface<div><br></br></div><div>2) appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely</div><div><br></br></div><div>3) not thorough, deep, or complete, cursory</div>

385
Q

acquiesce

A

accept something reluctantly but without protest

386
Q

apologist

A

a person who offers an argument in defence of something controversial

Verfechter, Fürsprecher

387
Q

adroit

A

clever or skilful

388
Q

astringent

A

1) causing the contraction of skin cells and other body tissues<div><br></br></div><div>2) (of taste or smell) slightly acidic or bitter</div><div><br></br></div><div>3) sharp or severe in manner or style</div>

389
Q

amend

A

1) make minor changes to (a text, piece of legislation, etc.) in order to make it fairer or more accurate, or to reflect changing circumstances<div><br></br></div><div>2) improve the texture or fertility of soil</div>

390
Q

animus

A

1) hostility or ill feeling<div><br></br></div><div>2) motivation to do something</div>

391
Q

collaborate

A

produced by or involving two or more parties working together

392
Q

competent

A

having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully

393
Q

discreet

A

careful and prudent in ones speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment

394
Q

correlate

A

having a mutual relationship or connection, in which one thing affects or depends on another

395
Q

deride

A

express contempt for; ridicule

396
Q

dictate

A

1) state or order authoritatively<div><br></br></div><div>2) say or read aloud (words to be typed, written down, or recorded on tape)</div>

397
Q

divorced

A

separate or dissociate (something) from something else, typically with an undesirable effect

398
Q

elitist

A

relating to or supporting the view that a society or system should be led by an elite

399
Q

exacting

A

making great demands on ones skill, attention, or other resources

anspruchsvoll

400
Q

polymath

A

a person of wide knowledge or learning

401
Q

flummoxed

A

so confused that you do not know what to do

bewildered or perplexed

402
Q

reticent

A

not revealing ones thoughts or feelings readily

403
Q

stringent

A

(of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting

404
Q

fruitful

A

producing good or helpful results, productive

405
Q

subservient

A

prepared to obey others unquestioningly

406
Q

inborn

A

existing from birth

407
Q

surreptitious

A

kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of

408
Q

umbrage

A

offence or annoyance

Anstoß

409
Q

versatile

A

able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities

vielseitig

410
Q

tantalizing

A

causing excitement, interest, and desire:

tormenting or teasing with the sight or promise of something unobtainable

411
Q

wayward

A

difficult to control or predict because of wilful or perverse behavior

412
Q

tantamount

A

equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as

413
Q

torpor

A

a state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy

414
Q

trenchant

A

(of something said or written) forcefully and effectively expressed, and often in few words

vigorous or incisive in expression or style

treffende, messerscharfe Sprache

415
Q

alienate

A

make (someone) feel isolated or estranged

416
Q

cloak

A

1) a sleeveless outdoor overgarment that hangs loosly from the shoulders<div><br></br></div><div>2) something serving to hide or disguise something</div>

417
Q

apathy

A

lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

418
Q

consensus

A

a general agreement

419
Q

apropos

A

1) with reference to; concerning<div><br></br></div><div>2) very appropriate to a particular situation</div>

420
Q

apt

A

1) appropriate or suitable in the circumstances<div><br></br></div><div>2) having a tendency to do something</div><div><br></br></div><div>3) quick to learn</div>

421
Q

distort

A

1) pull or twist out of shape<div><br></br></div><div>2) give a misleading or false account or impression of</div><div><br></br></div><div>3) change the form of (an electrical signal or sound wave) during transmission, amplification, or other processing</div>

422
Q

divergent

A

tending to be different or develop in different directions

423
Q

exotic

A

1) originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country<div><br></br></div><div>2) attractive or striking because colorful or out of the ordinary</div>

424
Q

elated

A

make (someone) ecstatically happy

beschwingt

425
Q

enchant

A

1) fill (someone) with great delight, charm<div><br></br></div><div>2) put (someone or something) under a spell, bewitch</div>

verzaubern

426
Q

exploitative

A

making use of a situation or treating others unfairly in order to gain an advantage or benefit

427
Q

entrenched

A

established firmly so that it cannot be changed

(of an attitude, habit, or belief) firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change; ingrained

428
Q

foreseeable

A

able to be forseen or predicted

429
Q

forsake

A

abandon or leave / renounce or give up (something valued or pleasant)

430
Q

judicious

A

having, showing, or done with good judgement or sense

431
Q

gratify

A

give (someone) pleasure or satisfaction

432
Q

lucid

A

expressed clearly; easy to understand

433
Q

heed

A

pay attention to; take notice of

beachten, beherzigen

434
Q

pertinent

A

relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite

435
Q

propriety

A

1) conformity to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals<div><br></br></div><div>2) the condition of being right, appropriate, or fitting</div>

436
Q

strife

A

angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict

437
Q

scintillating

A

1) sparkling or shining brightly<div><br></br></div><div>2) brilliantly and excitingly clever or skilful</div>

438
Q

understated

A

not intended to be obvious

presented or expressed in a subtle and effective way

439
Q

sensational

A

causing great public interest and excitement

440
Q

unscrupulous

A

having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair

441
Q

sophisticated

A

1) having, revealing, or involving a great deal of worldly experience and knowledege of fashion and culture<div><br></br></div><div>2) (of a machine, system, or technique) developed to a high degree of complexity</div>

442
Q

veracity

A

conformity to facts, accuracy / habitual truthfulness

443
Q

virulent

A

1) (of a disease or poison) extremelt severe or harmful in its effects<div><br></br></div><div>2) bitterly hostile</div>

444
Q

volatile

A

1) (of a substance) easily evaporated at normal temperatures<div><br></br></div><div>2) liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse</div>

445
Q

antedate

A

precede in time, come before (something) in date

446
Q

crestfallen

A

sad and disappointed

447
Q

banish

A

1) send (someone) away from a country or place as an official punishment<div><br></br></div><div>2) get rid of (something unwanted)</div>

448
Q

curtail

A

reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on

kürzen, beschränken

449
Q

bridle

A

1) show ones resentment or anger, especially by throwing up ones head and drawing in ones chin<div><br></br></div><div>2) put a bridle on (a horse)</div>

450
Q

elucidate

A

make (something) clear, explain

451
Q

comply

A

act in accordance with a wish or command

452
Q

evade

A

escape or avoid (someone or something) espeically by guile or trickery

453
Q

feckless

A

lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

454
Q

immure

A

enclose or confine (someone) against their will

455
Q

fester

A

1) (of a wound or sore) become septic, suppurate<div><br></br></div><div>2) (of a negative feeling or a problem) become worse or more intense, especially through long term neglect or indifference</div>

456
Q

improvise

A

1) create and perform (music, drama, or verse) spontaneously or without preparation<div><br></br></div><div>2) produce or make (something) from whatever is availible</div>

457
Q

inhibit

A

1) hinder, restrain, or prevent (an action or process)<div><br></br></div><div>2) make (someone) self-conscious and unable to act in a relaxed and natural way</div><div><br></br></div><div>3) (in ecclesiastical law) forbid (a member of the clergy) to exercise clerical functions</div>

458
Q

iconoclastic

A

criticizing or attacking cherished beliefs or institutions

459
Q

inscrutable

A

impossible to understand or interpret

unergründlich

460
Q

lionize

A

give a lot of public attention and approval to (someone); treat as a celebrity

461
Q

monotonous

A

dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest

462
Q

reconcile

A

1) restore friendly relations between<div><br></br></div><div>2) make (one account) consistent with another, especially by allowing for transactions begun but not yet completed</div>

463
Q

peculiar

A

1) different to what is normal or expected, strange<div><br></br></div><div>2) particular; special</div>

464
Q

premeditate

A

think out or plan (an action, especially a crime) beforehand

465
Q

refine

A

remove impurities or unwanted elements from (a substance), typically as part of an industrial process

466
Q

profligate

A

1) recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources<div><br></br></div><div>2) licentious, dissolute</div>

verschwenderisch

467
Q

relinquish

A

to give up something, such as a responsibility or claim

468
Q

ruminate

A

1) think deeply about something<div><br></br></div><div>2) (of a ruminant) chew the cud</div>

469
Q

synoptic

A

taking or involving a comprehensive mental view

470
Q

thorough

A

complete with regard to every detail, not superficial or partial

471
Q

skittish

A

1) (of a person) playfully frivolous or unpredictable<div><br></br></div><div>2) (of an animal, especially a horse) nervous or excitable, easily scared</div>

472
Q

visionary

A

1) thinking about or planning the future with imagination or wisdom<div><br></br></div><div>2) relating to or having the ability to see visions in a dream or trance, or as a supernatural apparition</div>

473
Q

superfluous

A

unnecessary, especially through being more than enough

474
Q

vociferous

A

expressing or characterized by vehement opinions; loud and forceful

475
Q

acclaim

A

praise enthusiastically and publicly

applaudieren

476
Q

cataclysmic

A

(of a natural event) large-scale and violent

477
Q

circumscribe

A

restrict (something) within limits

einschränken, begrenzen

478
Q

ascertain

A

find (something) out for certain, make sure of

479
Q

complementary

A

combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other or another

480
Q

assertive

A

having or showing a confident and foreceful personality

481
Q

contentious

A

causing or likely to cause an argument, controversial

umstritten, kontrovers

482
Q

bogus

A

not genuine or true (used in a disapproving manner when deception has been attempted)

483
Q

disingenuous

A

slightly dishonest; not speaking the complete truth

484
Q

foolhardy

A

taking unnecessary or foolish risks

485
Q

divulge

A

make known (private or sensitive information)

486
Q

hinder

A

make it diffiuclt for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen

487
Q

dogmatic

A

(of a person or a group) strongly expressing your beliefs as if they were facts

inclined to lay down principles as undeniably true/opinionated

rechthaberisch

488
Q

impair

A

weaken or damage (something, especially a faculty or function)

489
Q

fallacious

A

not correct, based on a mistaken belief

490
Q

impugn

A

dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive) call into question

491
Q

incessant

A

(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption

492
Q

patent

A

1) a government authority or licence conferring a right or title for a set period, especially the sole right to exclude others from making, using, or selling an invention<div><br></br></div><div>2) easily recognizable, obvious</div>

493
Q

inclined

A

1) be favorably disposed towards or willing to do something<div><br></br></div><div>2) have a tendency to do something</div><div><br></br></div><div>3) lean or turn away from a given plane or direction, especially the vertical or horizontal</div>

494
Q

petulant

A

(of a person or their manner) childishly sulky or bad tempered

495
Q

inveterate

A

having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change

496
Q

pithy

A

(of speech or writing) brief and full of meaning

1) (of language or style) terse and vigorously expressive<div><br></br></div><div>2) (of a fruit or plant) containing much pith</div>

497
Q

miserly

A

1) of or characteristic of a miser<div><br></br></div><div>2) (of a quantity) pitably small or inadequate</div>

498
Q

pliant

A

1) easily bent<div><br></br></div><div>2) easily influenced or directed; yielding</div>

499
Q

sanctimonious

A

making a show of being morally superior to other people

scheinheilig

500
Q

tepid

A

1) (especially of a liquid) only slightly warm; lukewarm<div><br></br></div><div>2) showing little enthusiasm</div>

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