Greg Vocab 2 Flashcards
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tepid
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1) (especially of a liquid) only slightly warm; lukewarm<div><br></br></div><div>2) showing little enthusiasm</div>
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sound
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1) vibrations that travel through the air or another medium and can be heard when they reach a persons or animals ear<div><br></br></div><div>2) an idea or impression conveyed by words</div><div><br></br></div><div>3) in good condition, not damaged, injured, or diseased</div>
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upbraid
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find fault with (someone); scold
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tarnish
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1) damage or harm done to something<div><br></br></div><div>2) dullness of color; loss of brightness</div>
trüben, beeinträchtigen
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vexation
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the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried
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abet
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encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular to commit a crime
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amalgamate
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combine or unite to form one organization or structure
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accessible
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1) (of a place) able to be reached or entered<div><br></br></div><div>2) (of a person, especially one in a position of authority) friendly and easy to talk to; approachable</div>
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attenuate
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to make something less or weaker
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acquisitive
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excessively interested in acquiring money or material things
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augment
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make (something) greater by adding to it, increase
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aversion
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a strong dislike or disinclination
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blithe
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satisfied and without worry
showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper
unbekümmert
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discount
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1) deduct an amount from (the usual price of something)<div><br></br></div><div>2) regard (a possibility or fact) as being unworthy of consideration because it lacks credibility</div>
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contempt
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a strong feeling of lack of respect for someone or something
the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration
Verachtung
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dissident
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a person who opposes offical policy, especially that of an authoritarian state
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dawdle
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waste time; be slow
trödeln
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deflect
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1) cause (something) to change direction; turn aside from a straight course<div><br></br></div><div>2) cause (someone) to deviate from an intended purpose</div>
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efficacious
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(of something inanimate or abstract) successful in producing a desired or intended result, effective
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equitable
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fair and impartial
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erratic
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changing suddenly and unexpectedly
not even or regular in pattern or movement, unpredictable
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manacle
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one of two metal bands joined by a chain, for fastening a persons hands or ankles/shackles
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industrious
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dilligent and hard working
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modest
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1) unassuming in the estimation of ones abilities or achievements<div><br></br></div><div>2) (of an amount, rate, or level) relatively moderate, limited, or small</div>
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inform
1) give (someone) facts or information, tell
2) give an essential or formative principle or quality to
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noxious
harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant
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irksome
irritating, annoying
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pernicious
having a harmful effect, especailly in a gradual or subtle way
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scorn
a strong feeling that someone or something is of little or no worth and deserves no respect
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predicament
a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation
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subordinate
of less or secondary importance
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proficient
cometent or skilled in doing or using something
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prolix
(of speech or writing) using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy
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unseemly
(of behavior or actions) not proper or appropriate
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veritable
used for emphasis, often to qualify a metaphor
wahrhaftig
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acolyte
a person assisting a priest in a religious service or procession
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coin
1) invent
2) a flat disc or piece of metal with an official stamp, used as money
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anoint
1) smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony
2) nominate or choose (someone) as successor to or leading candidate for a position
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cunning
having or showing skill in achieving ones ends by deceit or evasion
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discomfit
make (someone) feel uneasy or embarrassed
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base
1) use (something specified) as the foundation or starting point for something
2) (adjective) without moral principles; ignoble
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coercion
the action or practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats
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dissent
hold or express opinions that are at variance with those commonlu or officially held
strong difference of opinion; disagreement esp. about official decisions
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distill
1) purify (a liquid) by heating it so that it vaporizes, then cooling and condensing the vapor and collecting the resulting liquid
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fallible
capable of making mistakes or being wrong
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dubious
1) hesitating or doubting
2) not to be relied upon, suspect
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florid
1) with too much decoration or detail
2) having a red or flushed complexion
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ebullient
cheerful and full of energy
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gawky
nervously awkward and ungainly
schlaksig, unbeholfen
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facetious
not seriously meaning what you say, usually in an attempt to be humorous or to trick someone
treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humour, flippant
sarkastisch, scherzhaft, spöttisch
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inveigle
to persuade someone to do something the person may not want to do
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jettison
abandon or discard (someone or something that is no longer wanted)
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noble
1) belonging by rank, title, or birth to the aristocracy
2) having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles
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mendacity
untruthfulness
the act of not telling the truth
Verlogenheit
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parochial
having a limited or narrow outlook or scope
beschränkt, provinziel, engstirnig
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munificent
characterized by or displaying great generosity
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pedestrian
1) a person walking rather than travelling in a vehicle
2) lacking inspiration or excitement, dull
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naive
(of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement
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prevaricate
speak or act in an evasive way
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prime
1) of first importance, main
2) the state or time of greatest vigor or success in a persons life
3) make (something) ready for use or action
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viable
capable of working successfully; feasible
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radical
1) (especially of change or action) relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something, far-reaching or thorough
2) advocating or based on thorough or complete political or social change
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recrudescent
break out again; recur
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temporal
1) relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs, secular
2) relating to time
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transitory
not permanent
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abreast
1) side by side and facing the same way
2) alongside or level with something
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confound
1) cause surprise or confusion in (someone) especially by not according with their expectations
2) mix up (something) with something else
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duplicitous
dishonest or hiding the truth
deceitful
heuchlerisch
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digression
a temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing
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discrepancy
an illogical or surprising lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts
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expedient
(of an action) convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral
zweckmäßig
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fabricate
1) invent (something) in order to decieve
2) construct or manufacture (an industrial product), especially from prepared components
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glum
sad and discouraged
looking or feeling dejected, morose
deprimiert, bedrückt
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harbinger
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another/indicator
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malfeasance
wrongdoing, especially (US) by a public official
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intrinsic
belonging naturally, essential
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manifest
1) show (a quality or feeling) by ones acts or appearance, demonstrate
2) a document listing a ships contents, cargo, passengers, and crew, for the use of customs officers
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largesse
generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others
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minute
1) so small as to be insignificant
2) (of an investigation or account) taking the smallest points into consideration; precise and meticulous
3) a summarizd record of the proceedings at a meeting
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libertine
1) a person, especially a man, who freely indulges in sensual pleasures without regard to moral principles
2) a freethinker in matters of religion
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modish
conforming to or following what is currently popular or fashionable
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nascent
(especially of a process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential
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prowess
1) skill or expertise in a particular activity or field
2) bravery in battle
Fähigkeiten, Tüchtigkeit
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perennial
lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time, enduring or continually recurring
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schism
a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief
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pious
1) devoutly religious
2) (of a hope) sincere but unlikely to be fulfilled
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slander
make false and damaging statements about (someone)
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providential
1) occuring at a favorable time, opportune
2) involving divine foresight or providence
günstig, glücklich (Schicksal)
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stalwart
loyal, reliable, and hard-working
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supplicate
ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly
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terse
sparing in the use of words, abrupt
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tirade
a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation
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woeful
1) characterized by, expressive of, or causing sorrow or misery
2) very bad, deplorable
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universal
relating to or done by all people or things in the world or in a particular gorup; applicable to all cases/ubiquitous
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vanquish
defeat thoroughly/conquer
überwältigen, besiegen
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abject
extreme and without hope
1) (of something bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree
2) (of a person or their behavior) completely without pride or dignitiy, self-abasing
erbärmlich
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aver
to say that something is certainly true
state or assert to be the case
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barrage
1) bombard (someone) with questions, criticisms, complaints, etc.
2) an artificial barrier across a river or estuary to prevent flooding, aid irrigation or navigation, or to generate electricity by tidal power
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amicable
characterized by friendliness and absence of discord
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animosity
strong hostility
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cathartic
involving the release of strong emotions through a particular activity or experience
providing psychological relief through the oepn expression of strong emotions; causing catharsis
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decipher
to discover the meaning of something hard to understand or which contains a hidden message
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delusion
1) an idiosyncratic belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality or rational argument
2) the action of deluding or the state of being deluded/deception
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enthrall
to keep someone completely interested
capture the fascinated attention of
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eradicate
destroy completely, put an end to
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dispense
1) distribute or provide (a service or information) to a number of people
2) manage without or get rid of
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fledgling
a person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped
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eloquent
fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing
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fortitude
courage in pain or adversity
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fortuitous
happening by chance rather than intention/happening by a lucky chance; fortunate
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itinerant
travelling from place to place
wandernd, umherziehend
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goad
1) provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate an action or reaction
2) drive (an animal) with a spiked stick
reizen
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magnanimous
generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person
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imminent
about to happen
bevorstehend
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meritorious
deserving reward or praise
Anerkennung verdienend
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incontrovertible
not able to be denied or disputed
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mutiny
an open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers
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paradoxical
seemingly absurd or self-contradictory
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repertoire
1) a stock of plays, dances, or items that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform
2) a stock of skills or types of behavior that a person habitually uses
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perseverance
persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving sucess
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resilient
1) (of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions
2) (of a substance or object) able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed
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render
1) provide or give (a service, help, etc)
2) cause to be or become, make
3) represent or depict artistically
4) covertly send (a foreign criminal or terrorist suspect) for interrogation abroad; subject to extraordinary rendition
5) melt down (fat) in order to clarify it
6) cover (stone or brick) with a coat of plaster
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resolute
determined in character, action, or ideas
admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering
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supple
bending and moving easily and gracefully, flexible
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valor
great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle
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arresting
1) striking, eye-catching
2) denoting a person or agency that seizes and detains someone by legal authority
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economy
1) the state of a country or region in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services and the supply of money
2) careful management of availible resources
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chastise
to punish or criticize someone strongly
rebuke or reprimand severely/scold
züchtigen, strafen
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elementary
1) relating to the rudiments of a subject
2) not decomposable into elements or other primary constituents
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embellish
make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features
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euphoric
characterized by or feeling intesne excitement and happiness
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falter
lose strength or momentum
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exonerate
1) (of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing
2) release someone from (a duty or obligation)
entlasten (Gericht)
entbinden (vom Dienst)
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fervent
showing strong and sincere feelings or beliefs
having or displaying a passionate intensity
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foment
instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action)
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extrapolate
extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or similar methods will be applicable
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gaffe
an unintentional act or remark causing embarassment to its originator, a blunder
Ausrutscher, Entgleisung
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heterodox
not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs
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liability
1) the state of being legally responsible for something
2) a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to put one at a disadvantage
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histrionic
excessively theatrical or dramatic in character or style
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implicit
1) suggested though not directly expressed
2) always to be found in, essentially connected with
3) with no qualification or question, absolute
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obstinate
stubbornly refusing to change ones opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so
hartnäckig, sturr
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painstaking
done with or employing great care and thoroughness
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inviolate
(that must be) not harmed or damaged
free or safe from injury or violation
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phlegmatic
(of a person) having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition
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prodigious
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
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stinting
supply a very ungenerous or inadequate amount of (something)
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propensity
an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way
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temper
1) a persons state of mind seen in terms of their being angry or calm
2) the degree of hardness and elasticity in steel or other metal
3) act as a neutralizing or counterbalancing force to (something)
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qualm
an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about ones own conduct, a misgiving
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tentative
1) not certain or fixed, provisional
2) done without confidence, hesitant
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renege
to not do what you previously agreed to do; to fail to keep a promise or agreement
go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract
sein Wort brechen
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unprecedented
never done or known before
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vivacious
(especially of a woman) attractively lively and animated
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allusive
using or containing suggestion rather than explicit mention
verblümt, voller Anspielungen
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curb
1) a check or restraint on something
2) a type of bit with a strap or chain attached which passes under a horses lower jaw, used as a check
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astute
quick to see how to use a situation to your advantage
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decry
publicly denounce
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duress
threats, violence, constraints, or other action used to coerce someone into doing something against their will or better judgement
Nötigung, Zwang
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commence
begin
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convalescent
(of a person) recovering from an illness or medical treatment
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evoke
1) bring or recall (a feeling, memory, or image) to the conscious mind
2) invoke (a spirit or deity)
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fawn
1) (of a person) give a servile display of exaggerated flattery or affection, typically in order to gain favor
2) (of a deer) produce young
schleimen
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headstrong
energetically willful and determined
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intermittent
occuring at irregular intervals, not continuous or steady
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fret
1) be constantly or visibly anxious
2) gradually wear away (something) by rubbing or gnawing
3) flow or move in small waves
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ire
anger
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glib
(of words or a speaker) fluent but insincere and shallow
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languid
lacking energy, or causing a lack of energy or enthusiasm
1) (of a person, manner, or gesture) having or showing a disinclination for physical exertion or effort
2) weak or faint from illness or fatigue
träge, schwach
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lull
1) make (someone) feel deceptively secure or confident
2) calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements
3) a temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity
einlullen, beschwichtigen
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nonplussed
so surprised and confused that one is unsure how to react
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precipitous
1) (of an action) done suddenly and without careful consideration
2) dangerously high or steep
überstürzt etwas getan
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mettlesome
(of a person or animal) full of spirit and courage; lively
couragiert
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mollify
appease the anger or anxiety of (someone)
besänftigen
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neutralize
make (something) ineffective by applying an opposite force or effect
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pretentious
attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed
angeberisch
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profound
1) (of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense
2) (of a person or statement) having or showing great knoeldge or insight
tiefgreifend (Emotionen, Wissen etc)
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regress
return to a former or less developed state
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propagate
1) spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely
2) breed specimens of (a plant or animal) by natural processes from the parent stock
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repercussion
an unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one
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recourse
a source of help in a difficult situation
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replenish
restore (a stock or supply) to a former level or condition
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refute
prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false, disprove
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vigilant
keeping careful wathc for possible danger or difficulties
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assail
make a concerted or violent attack on/criticize strongly
bestürmen
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benevolent
kind and helpful
well meaning and kindly/ (of an organization) serving a chartiable rather than a profit-making purpose
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buttress
1) provide (a building or structure) with buttresses
2) increase the strength of or justification for, reinforce
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condone
accept (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive)
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berate
scold or criticize (someone) angrily
beschimpfen
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buoyant
1) able or tending to keep afloat or rise to the top of a liquid or gas
2) cheerful and optomistic
3) (of an economy, business, or market) involving or engaged inmuch successful trade or activity
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contravene
to not obey a rule or law, or to not do what you promised
offended against the prohibition or order of (a law, treaty, or code of conduct) / conflict with (a right, principle, etc.) especially to its detriment
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denounce
publicly declare to be wrong or evil / inform against
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despotic
of or typical of a despot; tyrannical
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exorcise
1) completely remove (something unpleasant) from ones mind or memory
2) rid (a person or place) of a supposed evil spirit
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deviate
depart from usual or accepted standards
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finicky
(of a person) fussy about their needs or requirements / showing or requiring great attention to detail
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disinterested
1) not influenced by considerations of personal advantage
2) having or feeling no interest in something; uninterested
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escalate
increase rapidly / make or become more intense or serious
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foil
1) prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding
2) frustrate the efforts or plans of
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intertwined
twist or twine together / connect or link (two or more things) closely
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mercurial
1) subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind
2) of or containing the element of mercury
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inundate
1) overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with
2) flood
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oblivious
not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one
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ironclad
impossible to contradict, weaken, or change
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perpetrate
carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action)
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jeopardize
put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure
jdn./etw. in Gefahr bringen
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plaintive
sounding sad and mournful
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subside
1) become less intense, violent, or severe
2) (of water) go down to a lower than normal level
nachlassen, abklingen
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poignant
causing or having a very sharp feeling of sadness
evoking a keen sense of sadness or regre
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subsume
include or absorb (something) in something else
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quiescent
in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy
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surmount
1) overcome (a difficulty or obstacle)
2) stand or be placed on top of
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reiterate
say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity
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tangential
1) diverging from a previous course or line; erratic
2) hardly touching a matter, peripheral
3) relating to or along a tangent
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adept
very skilled or proficient at something
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articulate
having or showing the ability to speak fluently and coherently
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adverse
preventing success or development; harmful, unfavorable
nachteilig
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auspicious
conducive to success; favorable / giving or being a sign of future success
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appropriate
1) take (something) for ones own use, typically without the owners permission
2) devote (money or assets) to a special purpose
3) suitable or proper in the circumstances
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bereft
1) deprived of or lacking (something)
2) (of a person) sad and lonely, especially through someones death or departure
beraubt
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archetype
1) a very typical example of a certain person or thing
2) an original which has been imitated, a prototype
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captious
tending to find fault or raise petty objections
often expressing criticisms about matters that are not important
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conclusive
(of facts, proof, or arguments) ending any doubt or uncertainty about a situation
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disentangle
free (something or someone) from something that they are entangled with
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conspire
1) make secret plans jointly to commit an unlaful or harmful act
2) (of events or circumstances) seem to be working together to bring about a particular negative result
aushecken, sich verschwören
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exhort
strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something
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delineate
1) describe or portray (something) precisely
2) indicate the exact position of (a border or boundary)
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frailty
the condition of being weak and delicate / weakness in character or morals
Schwachheit
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grievance
a real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment
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pomposity
the quality of being too serious and showing that you think you are very important
the quality of being pompous, self-importance
Wichtigtuerei
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harangue
a lengthy and aggressive speech
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proxy
1) the authority to represent someone else, especially in voting
2) a figure that can be used to represent the value of something in a calculation
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ploy
"a cunning plan or action designed to turn a situation to one's own advantage "
something that is done or said, often dishonestly, in order to get an advantage; a trick
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poise
behavior or a way of moving that shows calm confidence
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relent
to do something you had refused to do before, or to allow someone to do something that you had refused to allow before
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rhetoric
the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, espeically the exploitation of figures of speech and other compositional techniques
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suspect
1) have an idea or impression of the existence, presence, or truth of (something) without certain proof
2) doubt the genuineness or truth of
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rigor
1) the quality of being extremely thorough and careful
2) severity or strictness
3) harsh and demanding conditions
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tedious
boring and tiring, esp. because long or often repeated
too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous
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sparse
small in number or amount and not dense or close together
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vitality
the state of being strong and active, energy
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steadfast
staying the same for a long time; not changing or losing purpose
resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering
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whimsical
1) playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way
2) acting or behaving in a capricious manner
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yield
1) produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product)
2) give way to arguments, demands, or pressure
3) (of a mass or structure) give way under force or pressure
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apprehension
1) anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen
2) understanding; grasp
3) the action of arresting someone
Ahnung, Befürchtung, Begreifen
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conducive
having the property of conducting something (especially heat or electricity)
providing the right conditions for something good to happen or exist
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corporeal
relating to a persons body, especially as opposed to their spirit
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ardent
very enthusiastic or passionate
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indoctrinate
seeking to impose a doctrine in all circumstances without regard to practical considerations
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axiomatic
self-evident or unquestionable
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eclectic
deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources
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cease
to stop an action or condition
come or bring to an end
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equanimity
calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation
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gullible
easily persuaded to believe something; credulous
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exorbitant
(of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high
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idiosyncratic
having strange or unusual habits, ways of behaving, or features
relating to idiosyncrasy, peculiar or individual
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fickle
"changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties or affections "
wankelmütig
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figurative
1) departing from a literal use of words; metaphorical
2) (of an artist or work of art) representing forms that are recognizably derived from life
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incidental
1) happening as a minor accompaniment to something else
2) occuring by chance in connection with something else
3) happening as a result of (an activity)
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flustered
make (someone) agitated or confused
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ingrained
1) (of a habit, belief, or attitude) firmly fixed or established; difficult to change
2) (of dirt or a stain) deeply embedded and thus difficult to remove
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insolent
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
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macabre
disturbing because concerned with or causing a fear of death
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lampoon
publicly criticize (someone or something) by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm
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morose
sullen and ill-tempered
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officious
too eager to tell people what to do and having too high an opinion of your own importance
assertive of authority in a domineering way, especially with regard to trivial matters
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lavish
spending, giving, or using more than is necessary or reasonable; more than enough
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lugubrious
looking or sounding sad and dismal
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ramification
a complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event
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serene
calm, peaceful, and untroubled, tranquil
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treatise
a written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject
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supplant
to take the place of (something or someone
273
tacit
understood or implied without being stated
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transcend
be or go beyond the range or limits of (a field of activity or conceptual sphere)
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antagonize
cause (someone) to become hostile
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barren
1) (of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation
2) (of a place or building) bleak and lifeless
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chary
uncertain and frightened to take risks, or unwilling to take action
cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something
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curmudgeon
a bad-tempered person, especially an old one
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bombastic
high-sounding but with little meaning; inflated
aufgeblasen
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dirge
a lament for the dead, especially one forming part of a funeral rite
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cajole
persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery
jem. schmeicheln um ihn zu überreden
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estimable
considered with respect
worthy of great respect
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euphemism
a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing / polite term
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heady
1) having a strong or exhilerating effect
2) (of alcoholic drink) potent; intoxicating
285
excoriate
1) criticize (someone) severely
2) damage or remove part of the surface of (the skin)
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imperturbable
unable to be upset or excited, calm
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exigent
needing urgent attention, or demanding too much from other people
pressing; demanding
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implacable
unable to be appeased or placated
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haughty
arrogantly superior and disdainful
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lambaste
criticize (someone or something) harshly
jmd fertig machen
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miscreant
a person who has done something wrong or unlawful
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repugnant
1) extremely distasteful, unacceptable
2) in conflict or incompatible with
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peccadillo
a relatively minor fault or sin
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sentimental
of or prompted by feelings of tenderness, sadness, or nostalgia
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philistine
a person who is hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts
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relegate
assign an inferior rank or position to
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squander
1) waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner
2) allow (an opportunity) to pass or be lost
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swindle
use deception to deprive (someone) of money or posessions
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tangible
perceptible by touch / clear and definite; real
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turpitude
evil
depraved or wicked behavior or character
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unalloyed
1) (of metal) not alloyed; pure
2) (chiefly of emotions) complete and unreserved
reine, pure (Emotion)
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wheedle
to try to persuade someone to do something or to give you something by using your charm and by repeatedly asking in a way that would make refusal embarrassing
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xenophobic
having or showing a dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries
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undercut
1) offer goods or services at a lower price than (a competitor)
2) cut or wear away the part below or under (something, especially a cliff)
3) weaken; undermine
