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Aver

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to declare positively; state or assert to be the case

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Incontrovertible

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not able to be denied or disputed; indisputable

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Itinerant

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1) (adj.) travelling from place to place

2) (n.) a person who travels from place to place

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Magnanimous

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generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or less powerful person

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Stinting

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giving or sharing as little as possible

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Heterodox

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deviating from commonly accepted beliefs or practices; unorthodox, unconventional

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Gaffe

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a social or diplomatic blunder; a noticeable mistake

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Phlegmatic

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having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition

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Foment

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to promote the growth or development of; rouse, incite

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Inviolate

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not violated or profaned; pure

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Obstinate

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stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion; not easily subdued, remedied, or removed

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Histrionic

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deliberately affected; overly dramatic or emotional, theatrical

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Glib

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1) showing little forethought or preparation; offhand
2) marked by ease and informality; nonchalant
3) lacking depth and substance; superficial
4) marked by ease and fluency in speaking or writing often to the point of being insincere or deceitful

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Mettlesome

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full of vigor and strength; spirited

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Precipitous

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(of an action) done suddenly and without careful consideration

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Languid

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1) displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed
2) weak or faint from illness or fatigue

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Mollify

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appease the anger or anxiety of; placate, pacify, soothe

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Convalescent

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recovering from an illness or operation; recuperating

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Plaintive

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sounding sad and mournful

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Buoyant

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cheerful and optimistic; engaged in much activity

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Quiescent

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in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy

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Mercurial

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subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind; volatile, capricious

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Subsume

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include or place within someone larger or more comprehensive; encompass as a subordinate or component element

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Buttress

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a source of defense, support, or strength

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Harangue

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lecture at length in an aggressive and critical manner

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Auspicious

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conducive to success; favorable, propitious

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Exhort

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strongly encourage or urge to do something

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Captious

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(of a person) tending to find fault or raise petty objections

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Lugubrious

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looking or sounding sad and dismal; mournful, gloomy

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Eclectic

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deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources

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Doctrinaire

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seeking to impose a doctrine in all circumstances without regard to practical considerations

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Officious

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assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to petty or trivial matters

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Equianimity

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mental calmness, composure, and evenness or temper, especially in a difficult situation

34
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Lampoon

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publicly criticize by using ridicule, irony, or sarcasm

35
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Turpitude

A

depravity; wickedness

36
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Peccadillo

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small, relatively unimportant offense or sin; misdemeanor

37
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Philistine

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hostile or indifferent to culture and the arts; crass, uncultured

38
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Dirge

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a lament for the dead; a mournful song, music, or poem; elegy

39
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Excoriate

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censure or criticize severely

40
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Curmudgeon

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a bad-tempered person, especially an old one; grouch, crank

41
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Chary

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cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something; wary

42
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Unalloyed

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1) (chiefly of emotions) complete and unreserved

2) not alloyed; unmixed, unqualified, pure

43
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Heady

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having a strong or exhilarating effect; potent, intoxicating

44
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Exigent

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pressing, demanding

45
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August

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respected and impressive; distinguished

46
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Inchoate

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just begun and so not fully formed or developed; rudimentary

47
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Abeyance

A

a state of temporary disuse or suspension

48
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Redoubtable

A

formidable, especially as an opponent

49
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Burnish

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enhance or perfect (something such as a reputation or a skill)

50
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Distend

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swell or cause to swell by pressure from inside; to enlarge, expand, or stretch out

51
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Sophistry

A

the use of fallacious arguments, especially with the intention of deceiving; casuistry

52
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Gauche

A

lacking ease or grace; unsophisticated and socially awkward

53
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Affront

A

an action or remark that causes outrage or offense

54
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Detente

A

the easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries

55
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Abscond

A

leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of or arrest for an unlawful action

56
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Imbroglio

A

an extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation

57
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Prurient

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having or encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters; salacious

58
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Bawdy

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dealing with sexual matters in a comical way; humorously indecent

59
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Croon

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hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental manner

60
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Aspersion

A

an attacking on the reputation or integrity of someone or something

61
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Dowdy

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(of a person or their clothes) unfashionable and without style in appearance

62
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Apogee

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the highest point in the development of something; a climax or culmination

63
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Ennui

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a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction from a lack of occupation or excitement; tedium

64
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Chagrin

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distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated; annoyance, irritation

65
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Contretemps

A

1) a minor dispute or disagreement

2) an unexpected and unfortunate occurence

66
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Commiserate

A

express of feel sympathy or pity; sympathize

67
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Expatiate

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speak or write at length or in detail

68
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Jocund

A

cheerful and lighthearted

69
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Factious

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of, pertaining to, or caused by factions; given to or characterized by discordance or insubordination; dissentious, seditious

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Spurn

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reject with disdain or contempt

71
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Callow

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(of a young person) inexperienced and immature

72
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Obstreperous

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noisy and difficult to control; unruly

73
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Temerity

A

excessive confidence or boldness; audacity

74
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Odious

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extremely unpleasant; repulsive, revolting

75
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Deportment

A

a person’s behavior or manners; conduct

76
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Verve

A

vigor and spirit of enthusiasm

77
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Fallow

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inactive, dormant

78
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Obdurate

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stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action; obstinate

79
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Stolid

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(of a person) calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation; impassive, phlegmatic

80
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Extemporize

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compose, perform, or produce something such as music or speech without preparation; improvise, ad lib

81
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Cogitate

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think deeply about something; meditate or reflect, contemplate

82
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Plucky

A

having or showing determined courage in the face of difficulties

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