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acclaim

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  1. praise with great approval 2. enthusiastic approval
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ascertain

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find out or learn with certainty

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assertive

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confident and direct in claiming one’s rights or expressing ideas

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bogus

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fake or fraudulent

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cataclysmic

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causing great disruption or upheaval

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circumscribe

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limit or restrict something narrowly

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complementary

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enhancing or perfecting when combined with something else

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contentious

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causing or likely to provoke disagreement

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disingenuous

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pretending to be sincere or straightforward

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divulge

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disclose or reveal information

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dogmatic

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insisting on one’s ideas without being open to others’

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fallacious

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false or mistaken

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foolhardy

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recklessly daring; careless

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hinder

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obstruct or delay progress

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impair

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weaken or affect negatively

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impugn

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challenge the truth or honesty of something

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incessant

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constant or unending (of something bad or unpleasant)

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inclined

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feeling a tendency or preference towards

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inveterate (adj)

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deep-rooted or long-established

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miserly

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reluctant to spend or share; greedy

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patent

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clear or obvious

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petulant

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irritable or impatient, especially over minor issues

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pithy

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expressing ideas in a concise, meaningful manner

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pliant

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flexible or easily influenced

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sanctimonious

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giving the impression that one is morally superior

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sound

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based on reason, sense, or judgment

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tarnish

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compromise, damage, or sully

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tepid

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exhibiting little passion or eagerness; lukewarm

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upbraid

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criticize or scold severely

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vexation

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the state of being irritated or incensed

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abet

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assist or encourage, usually in wrongdoing

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accessible

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clear; capable of being understood

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acquisitive

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eager to acquire and possess things

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amalgamate

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merge or combine two or more things

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attenuate

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weaken or lessen in force or thickness

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augment

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increase or make larger

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aversion

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an intense or definite dislike

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blithe

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showing indifference

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contempt

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the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior

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dawdle

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move slowly and without purpose

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deflect

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change the direction or course of something; make someone deviate

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discount

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regard something as being unimportant or incorrect - dismiss

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dissident

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one who disagrees or opposes authority

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efficacious

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producing the desired effect; successful

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equitable

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characterized by fairness and justice

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erratic

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unpredictable and inconsistent

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industrious

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hard-working and persistent

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inform

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give form or character to something or someone

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irksome

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causing annoyance or irritation

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manacle

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(used figuratively) restrain, limit, or secure something

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modest

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  1. unassuming about one’s abilities or not boastful 2. limited in quantity or amount
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noxious

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harmful; injurious

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pernicious

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causing harm in a subtle way; deadly

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predicament

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a challenging or awkward situation

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proficient

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good at something; skilled

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prolix

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using an excessive amount of words; long-winded

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scorn

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  1. express strong disapproval or contempt for 2. a feeling or display of contempt or disdain
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subordinate

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  1. having a lower rank; less important
  2. treat as of less value or importance
  3. a person who is under or less important than another
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unseemly

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not proper or in good taste

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veritable

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(used to emphasize something) true; genuine

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acolyte

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a person who assists or follows another person or cause

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anoint

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appoint or designate for a particular role or purpose

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base

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lacking principles; morally wrong

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coercion

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the act of persuading or forcing someone to do something using threats or violence

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coin

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invent or devise a new word or phrase

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cunning

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showing skill in achieving one’s ends through deceit or evasion

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discomfit

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make someone feel uneasy or embarrassed

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dissent

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  1. hold or express an opinion that varies from a prevailing or official position 2. difference of opinion or disagreement
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distill

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extract the most important information from something

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dubious

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  1. (of a person’s feeling) suspicious of
  2. (of a thing or concept) not to be relied upon
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ebullient

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cheerful and joyful

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facetious

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treating serious issues with inappropriate humor

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fallible

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capable of making an error

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florid

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excessively complicated; including too many details

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gawky

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awkward or clumsy

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inveigle

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persuade someone to do something using flattery or deception

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jettison

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abandon or discard (something that is no longer needed)

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mendacity

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dishonesty

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munificent

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more generous than is usual or necessary

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naive

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showing a lack of experience or judgment

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noble

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having high moral qualities or principles

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parochial

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having a limited perspective; narrow-minded

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pedestrian

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lacking imagination or excitement; ordinary

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prevaricate

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evade or dodge the truth by being evasive

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prime

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  1. prepare something for use or action 2. of primary importance; major
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radical

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  1. far-reaching; major
  2. a person advocating thorough or complete social or political reform
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recrudescent

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breaking out again; reviving

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temporal

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  1. relating to time
  2. relating to worldly rather than spiritual matters
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transitory

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not permanent; temporary

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viable

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capable of working or succeeding; feasible

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abreast

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informed or familiar about a particular topic

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confound

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perplex or puzzle someone

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digression

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an aside that strays from the main subject

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discrepancy

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a difference between two or more things that should be the same

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duplicitous

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deceptive in speech or action

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expedient

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affording short-term benefits, often at the expense of the long-term

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fabricate

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invent in order to deceive

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glum

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appearing or feeling sad or despondent

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harbinger

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a person or thing that foreshadows or foretells the coming of someone or something

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intrinsic

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belonging to the essential nature of a thing

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largesse

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the trait of being willing to donate money or resources; generosity

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libertine

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someone loose in morals; a pleasure-seeker

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malfeasance

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wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official

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manifest (also adj)

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  1. be revealed; show plainly
  2. obvious; not obscure or hidden
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minute

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very small

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modish

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in the current fashion or style

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nascent

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in the process of emerging, being born, or starting to develop

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perennial

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lasting or remaining active throughout the year, or all the time

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pious

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  1. deeply devout; exhibiting religious devotion 2. making a show of one’s own virtue
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providential

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happening at a fortunate or opportune time

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prowess

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skillfulness and dexterity

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schism

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a split or separation within a group or organization

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slander

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baselessly speak ill of someone or something

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stalwart

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determined; staunch

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supplicate

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make a humble request; beg or beseech

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terse

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brief and to the point

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tirade

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a prolonged, vehement speech or criticism

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universal

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applicable or common to all purposes, conditions, or situations

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vanquish

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defeat completely

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woeful

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  1. very sad
  2. very bad; awful
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abject

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most unfortunate or miserable

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amicable

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characterized by goodwill and friendliness

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animosity

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strong hostility or resentment

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aver

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assert with confidence

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barrage

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an overwhelming concentration of something, typically hostile words

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cathartic

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that which releases emotional tension

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decipher

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decode or determine the meaning of something that is difficult to understand

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delusion

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a belief that is not true or is founded on false premises

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dispense

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  1. issue, distribute, or give out 2. do without or get rid of
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eloquent

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fluently persuasive and articulate

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enthrall

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captivate or charm

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eradicate

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eliminate or destroy completely

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fledgling

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untried or inexperienced; emergent or rising

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fortitude

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mental strength and courage that allows one to face challenges

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fortuitous

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happening by chance, especially a lucky chance

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goad

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incite or provoke

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imminent

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about to happen soon

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incontrovertible

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undeniable; impossible to dispute

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itinerant

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habitually traveling from place to place

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magnanimous

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noble and generous in spirit

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meritorious

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deserving of merit or commendation; deserving reward

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mutiny

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a rebellion against authority; violent strife

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paradoxical

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seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true

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perseverance

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persistence in an action or belief despite difficulties or opposition

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render

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make or provide

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repertoire

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the collection of skills, methods, or performances that one is ready to use

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resilient

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able to recover quickly from difficult situations

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resolute

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firmly determined or unwavering

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supple

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pliant, flexible, or easy to bend

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valor

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strength of mind in the face of danger; bravery

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arresting

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attracting attention or striking

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chastise

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criticize harshly

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cumbersome

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large, heavy, slow or complicated

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economy

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frugal or effective use of resources or word
- to make economy (save)
- a false economy

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elementary

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basic and fundamental

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embellish

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  1. make more beautiful or attractive by adding ornamentation 2. making something sound or look better than it is in reality
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euphoric

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intensely happy or excited

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exonerate

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clear from accusation or blame

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extrapolate

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predict by projecting past experience or data

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falter

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weaken or waver, especially in the face of difficulty; hesitate

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fervent

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exhibiting enthusiasm and zeal

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foment

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incite or cause troublesome acts; encourage

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gaffe

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a foolish and embarrassing error, especially a public one

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heterodox

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deviating from what is acceptable or commonly believed

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histrionic

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overly dramatic or emotional

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implicit

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suggested though not directly expressed

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inviolate

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not violated; free from hurt of any kind

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liability

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something or someone that creates a risk or disadvantage

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obstinate

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stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or cause

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painstaking

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done with careful attention to detail

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phlegmatic

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calm and unemotional disposition

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prodigious

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impressively large in size or extent

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propensity

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an inclination or tendency to behave or think in a certain way

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qualm

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a feeling of apprehension when in doubt of doing the right thing
no qualms about lying

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renege

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fail to fulfill a promise or obligation

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stint

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  1. supply an insufficient amount of something
    don’t stint on the champagne
  2. allotted period of work
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temper

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to moderate or neutralize something

try to temper your energy

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tentative

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uncertain; subject to future change
tentatively agreed

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unprecedented

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never before seen, done or experienced

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vivacious

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lively and animated in spirit

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allusive

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making indirect references or hints

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astute

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having the ability to notice and understand things clearly
sharp

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commence

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begin or start

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convalescent

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recovering from illness or treatment

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curb

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restrict or control

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decry

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publicly criticize or condemn

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duress

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compulsion by threat or force
it was signed under duress

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evoke

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bring to mind or produce a reaction

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fawn

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display exaggerated affection or flattery, usually to gain favor

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fret

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be constantly or visibly worried or anxious

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glib

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fluent but insincere and shallow

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headstrong

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determined to have one’s own way; stubborn

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intermittent

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occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous

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ire

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anger or wrath

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languid

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  1. casual and relaxed; slow
  2. weak from disease or weariness
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lull

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  1. make someone feel sleepy
  2. a brief pause or delay in activity - a lull in the conversation
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mettlesome

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spirited and brave

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mollify

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calm or reduce the anger or anxiety of someone

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neutralize

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counteract or cancel the effect of something

200
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nonplussed

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unsure about what to say or do; confused

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precipitous

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  1. extremely steep
  2. (of an action) done quickly and without care
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pretentious

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attempting to impress by affecting greater importance than is actually possessed

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profound

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(of a person or idea) having deep insight or knowledge

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propagate

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spread or promote widely

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recourse

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a source of help or strategies used in a difficult situation

206
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refute

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prove to be wrong or false

207
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regress

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prove to be wrong or false

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repercussion

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an unintended consequence of an event or action

209
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replenish

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fill something up again

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vigilant

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keeping careful watch for dangers or difficulties

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assail

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attack physically or verbally

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benevolent

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showing kindness or goodwill

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berate

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scold or criticize harshly

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buoyant

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lighthearted and lively; having a cheerful attitude

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buttress

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support or reinforce

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condone

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forgive, excuse, or overlook

217
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contravene

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go against or violate a rule, law, or convention

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denounce

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criticize or speak out against

219
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despotic

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of a ruler with absolute power; tyrannical

220
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deviate

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go off course from; stray from some norm

221
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disinterested

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escalate

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increase or intensify

223
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exorcize

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drive out (such as an evil spirit or some other thing) from a person, place, or thing

224
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finicky

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fussy or hard to please

225
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foil

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prevent (something) from being accomplished

226
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intertwined

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twisted or linked closely together

227
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inundate

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flood or overwhelm

228
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ironclad

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unbreakable or extremely strong

229
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jeopardize

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put in danger; threaten

230
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mercurial

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having a volatile character; fickle

231
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oblivious

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not aware of or not noticing something

232
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perpetrate

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commit something (often a crime); carry out

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plaintive

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expressing sorrow or melancholy
vs plaintiff (that is the one accusing of wrongdoing)

234
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poignant

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emotionally moving

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quiescent

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being at rest; inactive or quiet

236
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reiterate

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say or do again, multiple times

237
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subside

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become lower; decrease; become less intense

238
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subsume

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include or contain something else

239
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surmount

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overcome something, typically a challenge

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tangential

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only superficially relevant

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adept

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well skilled; completely versed

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adverse

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unfavorable or opposed to one’s interests or desire

243
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appropriate

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  1. take something forcefully, usually without the owner’s agreement 2. suitable or fit for a situation
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archetype

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a typical example of something

245
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articulate

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able to express ideas or feelings fluently and clearly

246
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auspicious

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favorable and indicative of good luck

247
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bereft

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lacking or mourning something or someone
bereft of time

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captious

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fault-finding (especially petty ones)

249
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conclusive

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without doubt

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conspire

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secretly work together for something bad

251
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delineate

A

describe or depict precisely; outline

252
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disentangle

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free from entanglement or confusion; make clear

253
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exhort

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strongly persuade, encourage, or urge

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frailty

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quality or state of being weak; weakness

255
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grievance

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an issue or problem

256
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harangue

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a long angry rant

257
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ploy

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a strategy or tactic used to gain an advantage

258
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poise

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a state of balance, equilibrium or stability

259
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pomposity

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the quality of being pompous; self-importance

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proxy

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a substitute (usually for a person) that is compatible

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relent

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  1. abandon a harsh intention or attitude by giving in 2. reduce in intensity
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rhetoric

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persuasive speech or writing

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rigor

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thoroughness and strictness

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sparse

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not dense and meager; having widely spaced intervals

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steadfast

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fixed or unchanging; steady

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suspect

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viewed with suspicion

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tedious

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boring and slow, without variety

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vitality

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strength and energy

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whimsical

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  1. playful or silly 2. unpredictable
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yield

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  1. produce or generate a result, product, or amount 2. give up or surrender
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apprehension

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fearful anticipation or worry

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ardent

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full of passion and enthusiasm

273
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axiomatic

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evident without proof or argument; self-evident

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cease

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to stop happening or continuing

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conducive

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helping to bring about or promote a particular outcome

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corporeal

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associated with the physical body, not the spirit or soul

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doctrinaire

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rigidly sticking to theoretical ideas, rather than being practical

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eclectic

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derived from a diverse range of sources or styles

279
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equanimity

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evenness of mind, especially under stress

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exorbitant

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going far beyond what is fair, reasonable, or expected

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fickle

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quick to change one’s opinion or allegiance

282
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figurative

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symbolic rather than literal

283
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flustered

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agitated or confused

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gullible

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easily deceived or tricked

285
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idiosyncratic

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peculiar to an individual or group; unique

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incidental

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secondary or non-essential part of something

287
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ingrained

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deeply rooted or established

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insolent

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boldly disrespectful or rude

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lampoon

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satirize or poke fun at

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lavish

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  1. extravagant, luxurious, or abundant 2. give out extremely generously
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lugubrious

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appearing sad or gloomy

292
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macabre

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having a quality of horror or grimness

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morose

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sullen and gloomy

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officious

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overbearingly assertive, especially in offering unwanted advice or help

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ramification

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a consequence or resulting action of a previous event

296
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serene

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calm, quiet, and peaceful

297
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supplant

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replace or take the place of

298
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tacit

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implied without being directly expressed

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transcend

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pass beyond the limits of something

300
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treatise

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a written work that provides a systematic and detailed examination of a subject

301
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antagonize

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act in opposition to or provoke hostility from

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barren

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incapable of producing offspring or fruit; unproductive

303
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bombastic

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high-sounding but with little meaning; overfilled
bombastic rethoric

304
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cajole

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persuade through flattery or gentle urging

305
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chary

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being wary or cautiously reluctant

306
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curmudgeon

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an ill-tempered person full of stubborn opinions

307
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dirge

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a mournful song, especially for a funeral or mourning

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estimable

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deserving of respect or admiration

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euphemism

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a mild or polite term used to substitute a harsh or offensive one

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excoriate

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criticize strongly; condemn

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exigent

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requiring immediate action or aid; urgent

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haughty

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exhibiting arrogant and condescending pride

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heady

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intoxicating or stupefying

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imperturbable

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not easily annoyed, upset, or excited; calm

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implacable

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not able to be appeased

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lambaste

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scold, reprimand, or criticize harshly

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miscreant

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one who has behaved badly, or illegally

318
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peccadillo

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a small flaw or sin

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philistine

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a person who is ignorant or uneducated

320
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relegate

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consign to a place or position of insignificance, lower rank, or inferiority

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repugnant

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offensive or repulsive; arousing disgust or aversion

322
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sentimental

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characterized by feelings or nostalgia

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squander

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spend profusely or recklessly

324
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swindle

A

obtain money by fraudulent or deceitful methods

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tangible

A

capable of being touched; real or actual

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turpitude

A

wickedness or moral corruption

327
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unalloyed

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pure; without any adulterations

328
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undercut

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undermine; weaken

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wheedle

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attempt to persuade by flattery

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xenophobic

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showing a fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners

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abeyance

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suspension; temporary suppression

332
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abstract

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  1. present in thought or concept but lacking physical existence 2. removing something or considering something separate
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affront

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an open or intentional offense, slight, or insult

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agitate

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make someone disturbed or excited

335
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august

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noble and respected; awe-inspiring

336
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burnish

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improve or enhance

337
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coy

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being bashful, shy, or retiring

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deprecate

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belittle or express disapproval of

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disdain

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the state of being despised; shame

340
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disperse

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scatter in different directions

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distend

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extend or expand, as from internal pressure; swell

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endemic

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regularly found and restricted to a particular area or population

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enmity

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the quality of being an enemy; hostility

344
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gauche

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awkward or lacking in social graces

345
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hysterical

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wildly emotional or exaggerated in reaction

346
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impudent

A

not showing due respect; bold-faced, impertinent

347
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inchoate

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recently started but not fully formed yet

348
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penchant

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taste, liking, or inclination

349
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quandary

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a dilemma; a difficult decision or situation

350
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quarantine

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place into isolation to prevent the spread of any contagious disease

351
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quash

A

void or suppress

352
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quibble

A

complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner

353
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ravage

A

devastate, destroy, or lay waste to something

354
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recant

A

withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly

355
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redoubtable

A

eliciting respect or fear; notably formidable

356
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retiring

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introverted and shy; liking privacy

357
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shrill

A

high-pitched and piercing in sound quality

358
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sophistry

A

plausible yet fallacious argumentations or reasoning

359
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substantiate

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verify something by supplying evidence

360
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wily

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sly, cunning, full of tricks

361
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abscond

A

leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid capture

362
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apogee

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the peak or highest point of something

363
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aspersion

A

a critical or damaging remark or criticism

364
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bawdy

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humorously dealing with sexual subjects; risqué in a comedic way

365
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chagrin

A

a feeling of frustration, annoyance, or anger

366
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collude

A

secretly cooperate for deceitful or fraudulent purposes

367
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commiserate

A

express sympathy or sorrow with someone who has experienced misfortune

368
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conflagration

A

a large, destructive fire

369
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contretemps

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a small disagreement or mishap

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conviction

A

a strong belief or principle held with confidence

371
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croon

A

sing softly, typically in a sentimental manner

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depose

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forcibly remove someone from office or power

373
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detente

A

a period of improved relations between countries, especially when tensions have been high

374
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dowdy

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lacking style or elegance; out of fashion

375
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echelon

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a level or tier within a system or organization

376
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ennui

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a feeling of boredom and dissatisfaction due to a lack of excitement or interest

377
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expatiate

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talk or write in great detail about a topic

378
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fraught

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filled with tension, stress, or negative emotions

379
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fulcrum

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the main factor or element that plays a pivotal role in a situation

380
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imbroglio

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a complex and confusing situation, often of a messy or controversial nature

381
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jocund

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merry and in high spirits; exhibiting happiness

382
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languish

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become weak or feeble, often from neglect or lack of attention

383
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nadir

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the absolute lowest point or worst moment

384
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nimble

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quick and agile in movement or thinking

385
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ominous

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indicating that something unfavorable is likely to happen

386
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outlandish

A

strange, unusual, or bizarre in appearance or style

387
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propitious

A

favorable; advantageous

388
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prurient

A

displaying or prompting an undue interest in sexual matters

389
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sadistic

A

taking pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others

390
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zenith

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the point at which something attains its maximum strength or power

391
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aberrant

A

deviating from what is normal or expected

392
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abide

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tolerate, follow, or accept

393
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bravado

A

a display of boldness or confidence, often feigned

394
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callow

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young and inexperienced; immature

395
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capitulate

A

surrender or give up resistance

396
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cogitate

A

think deeply; ponder or reflect

397
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deportment

A

behavior or manners

398
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extemporize

A

improvise, especially in speech or performance

399
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factious

A

causing division or disagreement

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fallow

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  1. (of farmland) not cultivated; barren 2. (of a period of time) inactive
401
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feint

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a deceptive movement or action

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flagrant

A

noticeably offensive; blatant

403
Q

gratuitous

A

unwarranted; without justification

404
Q

grovel

A

show submission or fear; beg for favor

405
Q

indecorous

A

not in good taste; inappropriate or unseemly

406
Q

intrigue

A
  1. a secret scheme or plot 2. provoke interest in
407
Q

nominal

A
  1. in name only
  2. insubstantial; insignificant
408
Q

obdurate

A

stubborn; unyielding

409
Q

obstreperous

A

noisy, unruly, or hard to control

410
Q

odious

A

highly offensive; repugnant

411
Q

plucky

A

showing courage or determination

412
Q

precocious

A

showing advanced skills or development earlier than usual

413
Q

remuneration

A

payment or compensation for services or work

414
Q

slovenly

A
  1. untidy, especially in personal appearance 2. without care; neglectful
415
Q

soliloquy

A

a speech in a drama where a character talks to themselves, expressing inner thoughts

416
Q

spurn

A

reject or refuse disdainfully

417
Q

stolid

A

not easily moved or emotional

418
Q

temerity

A

reckless boldness or audacity

419
Q

tenuous

A

thin or weak

420
Q

verve

A

energy, enthusiasm, or vigor

421
Q

abrogate

A

formally cancel or do away with

422
Q

aghast

A

shocked or horrified; struck with amazement

423
Q

apprise

A

inform, notify, or advise

424
Q

beguile

A

charm or deceive in a captivating way

425
Q

boon

A

a good thing; a blessing or a benefit

426
Q

callous

A

emotionally unfeeling or insensitive

427
Q

coddle

A

pamper or treat with excessive care

428
Q

crescendo

A

the loudest or highest point of something

429
Q

extenuating

A

lessening the seriousness by providing excuses

430
Q

frenetic

A

fast-paced or wildly energetic

431
Q

fringe

A

unconventional, extreme, or marginal

432
Q

hapless

A

unlucky or unfortunate

433
Q

immaculate

A

spotlessly clean or free from errors

434
Q

obfuscate

A

obscure or confuse

435
Q

ossify

A

harden or become unchanging

436
Q

pastiche

A

a work that either imitates the style of multiple other works or combines elements from various works

437
Q

perspicacious

A

keenly perceptive or understanding

438
Q

ponderous

A

heavy or slow-moving, often due to weight; extremely dull

439
Q

recluse

A

a person who lives in self-imposed isolation

440
Q

retaliate

A

take revenge or counteract

441
Q

rhapsody

A

an ecstatic expression of feeling or enthusiasm

442
Q

serendipitous

A

occurring by chance in a fortunate way

443
Q

shirk

A

avoid or neglect a responsibility or duty

444
Q

sinecure

A

a job requiring minimal effort but offering a salary

445
Q

sinuous

A

winding or having many smooth turns

446
Q

sordid

A

involving ignoble actions and motives

447
Q

stanch

A

stop or reduce the flow of

448
Q

surfeit

A

an excessive amount of something

449
Q

ulterior

A

concealed, typically with a hidden motive

450
Q

voluble

A

speaking a lot, with great ease, often about unimportant matters

451
Q

abstruse

A

difficult to comprehend or understand

452
Q

auxiliary

A

supplementary or additional, often in support

453
Q

caricature

A

exaggerate features for comedic or satirical effect

454
Q

depravity

A

the state or condition of being depraved or morally corrupted

455
Q

dilettante

A

a person with an amateur interest in the arts or a particular field

456
Q

effrontery

A

insolent or bold behavior

457
Q

encroach

A

intrude or trespass, especially on another’s territory or rights

458
Q

endow

A

enrich or furnish with some faculty or quality

459
Q

entreat

A

ask earnestly or anxiously; beg

460
Q

gregarious

A

sociable and enjoying the company of others

461
Q

indictment

A

an official formal accusation for a criminal offense

462
Q

indignant

A

feeling or expressing strong displeasure at something unjust or offensive

463
Q

ineluctable

A

inescapable or inevitable

464
Q

inquisitive

A

curious or eager to acquire knowledge

465
Q

latitude

A

scope to do something; relative freedom from restrictions

466
Q

levity

A

humor or lightness, especially when inappropriate

467
Q

malevolent

A

showing ill will or wishing harm to others

468
Q

mediate

A

intervene between parties to bring about a resolution

469
Q

occlude

A

block or stop up; cover

470
Q

pacify

A

bring peace to or calm someone down

471
Q

paragon

A

a model of excellence or perfection

472
Q

patronize

A
  1. treat with an apparent kindness that is condescending 2. be a regular customer of a store or other establishment
473
Q

penurious

A

extremely poor or stingy

474
Q

piquant

A

stimulating to the senses; engaging; charming

475
Q

rampant

A

unrestrained or unchecked, usually in a negative manner

476
Q

remote

A

not likely to happen

477
Q

reprobate

A

a person who is immoral or who lacks principles

478
Q

turbid

A
  1. (of water) muddy or opaque due to suspended particles 2. unclear; confused; obscure
479
Q

turgid

A
  1. swollen or bloated
  2. overly complex and difficult to understand
480
Q

vacuous

A

lacking intelligence or thought

481
Q

gaffe

482
Q

transgressor

A

violator of rules

483
Q

wag (noun)

A

joker - person who makes jokes or is witty and mischievous

484
Q

sartorial

A

something related to clothing or style, eg) sartorial choices

485
Q

wry

A
  1. Expressing dry, mocking, or ironic humor
  2. distorted, bend out of shape
486
Q

chide

A

scold or reprimand someone mildly

487
Q

savage

A

fierce, violent, cruel, brutal,

488
Q

tether

A

rope, chain - noun: the limit of one’s strength, edurance or patience - verb: to tie or secure or connect

489
Q

interred

A

placed in a grave or tomb

490
Q

exitirpate

A

eradicate, destroy, wipe out - take out of its root lit

491
Q

hallow

A

regarded as holy, sacret

492
Q

myriad

A

a countless or extremely great number of people or things

493
Q

reviled

A

criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting mannera

494
Q

adventitious

A

happening as a result of an external factor or chance rather than design or inherent nature.

495
Q

voracious

A

devouring a great quantity of food - deVORare

496
Q

vicissitudes

A

changes that happen at different times during the life or development of someone or something, especially those that result in conditions being worse

497
Q

bifurcation

A

division into two parts

GRE Vocab (5 decks)

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