Hit 1 Flashcards
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Abscond
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to depart clandestinely; to steal and hide
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Aberrant
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deviating from the norm
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Alacrity
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eager and enthusiastic willingness to learn
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Anomaly
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deviation from the normal order, form, or rule; abnormality
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Approbation
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An expresssion of approval or praise
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Ardeous
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strenuous; taxing; require significant effort
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Assuage
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to ease or lesson; to appease or pacify
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Adacious
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daring and fearless; recklessly bold
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Austere
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without adornment; bare; severly simple
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Axiomatic
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taking as a given; possessing self-evident truth
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Canonical
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following or in agreement with accepted traditional standards
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Capricious
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inclined to change one’s mind impulsively; erratic; unpredictable;
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Censure
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to criticize severely; to officially rebuke
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Chicanery
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trickery or subterfuge
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Connoisseur
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an informed or astute judge in matters of taste; expert
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Convuluted
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Complex or Complicated
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Disabuse
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to undecieve; to set right
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Disordant
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confusing; dissonant or harsh in sound
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Disparate
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fundamentaly distinct or dissimilar
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Effrontery
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extreme boldness or presumptous
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Eloquent
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well spoken; expressive; articulate
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Enervate
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to weaken; to reduce in vitality
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Ennui
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dissatisfaction and restlessness resulting from boredom or apathy
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Equivocate
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to use ambiguous language with a deceptive intent (adj. form: equivocal)
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Erudite
very learned; scholarly (noun form: erudition)
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exculpate
exonerate; to clear of blame
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exigent
urgent, pressing; requiring immediate action or attention
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Extemporaneous
improvised; done without preparation
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Filibuster
intentional obstruction, esp. using prolonged speechmaking to delay
legislative action
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Fulminate
to loudly attack or denounce
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Ingenuous
artless; frank and candid; lacking in sophistication
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Inured
accustomed to accepting something undesirable
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Irascible
easily angered; prone to temperamental outbursts
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Laud
to praise highly (adj. form: laudatory)
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Lucid
clear; easily understood
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Magnanimity
the quality of being generously noble in mind and heart, esp. in forgiving
(adj. form: magnanimous
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Martial
associated with war and the armed forces
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Mundane
of the world; typical of or concerned with the ordinary
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Nascent
coming into being; in early developmental stages
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Nebulous
vague; cloudy; lacking clearly defined form
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Neologism
a new word, expression, or usage; the creation or use of new words or senses
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Noxious
harmful, injurious
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Obtuse
lacking sharpness of intellect; not clear or precise in thought or expression
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Obviate
to anticipate and make unnecessary
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Onerous
troubling; burdensome
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Paean
a song or hymn of praise and thanksgiving
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Parody
a humorous imitation intended for ridicule or comic effect, esp. in literature
and art
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Perennial
recurrent through the year or many years; happening repeatedly
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Perfidy
intentional breach of faith; treachery (adj. form: perfidious)
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Perfunctory
cursory; done without care or interest
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Perspicacious
acutely perceptive; having keen discernment (noun form: perspicacity)
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Prattle
to babble meaninglessly; to talk in an empty and idle manner
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Precipitate (adj.)
acting with excessive haste or impulse
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Precipitate (verb)
to cause or happen before anticipated or required
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Predilection
a disposition in favor of something; preference
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Prescience
foreknowledge of events; knowing of events prior to their occurring (adj.
form: prescient)
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Prevaricate
to deliberately avoid the truth; to mislead
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Qualms
misgivings; reservations; causes for hesitancy
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Recant
to retract, esp. a previously held belief
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Refute
to disprove; to successfully argue agains
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Relegate
to forcibly assign, esp. to a lower place or positio
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Reticent
quiet; reserved; reluctant to express thoughts and feelings
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Solicitous
concerned and attentive; eager
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Sordid
characterized by filth, grime, or squalor; foul
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Sporadic
occurring only occasionally, or in scattered instances
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Squander
to waste by spending or using irresponsibly
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Static
not moving, active, or in motion; at rest
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Stupefy
to stun, baffle, or amaze
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Stymie
to block; to thwart
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Synthesize
the combination of parts to make a whole (verb form: synthesize)
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Torque
a force that causes rotation
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Tortuous
winding, twisting; excessively complicated
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Truculent
fierce and cruel; eager to fight
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Veracity
truthfulness, honesty
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Virulent
extremely harmful or poisonous; bitterly hostile or antagonistic
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Voracious
having an insatiable appetite for an activity or pursuit; ravenous
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Waver
to move to and fro; to sway; to be unsettled in opinion
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diffidence
lack of self-confidence or a feeling of insecurity about one's abilities, judgments, or actions
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Cynical
a negative outlook or attitude towards people, events, or situations
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Moderation
When someone practices moderation, they exercise restraint and avoid excessive behavior or actions. It involves finding a middle ground between two extremes, avoiding excesses or deficiencies in various aspects of life.
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Candid
describes someone who is honest, straightforward, and open in expressing their thoughts, feelings, and opinions
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Facetious
a kind of speech or behavior that is meant to be humorous, playful, or joking, especially at a time or in a context where such behavior might be inappropriate or perceived as insincere.
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Disingenuous
behavior or communication that is not entirely sincere, honest, or straightforward.
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Token
An object
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Token
A mere formality
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residual
something that remains or is left behind after a process or event
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Undercut
to cut from the bottom
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undercut
to undermine or weaken someone's position
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Inducement
something that is offered, promised, or provided to persuade or influence someone to do something
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conciliatory
describes an approach or attitude aimed at reconciling differences, reducing conflicts, or making peace between parties
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idiosyncrasies
distinctive or peculiar traits, habits, or behaviors that are unique to a particular individual or group.
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inauspicious
something that is unfavorable or not promising, often suggesting a negative or unlucky outcome
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Recapitulates
to summarize or review the main points or events of something, often in a concise or condensed manner.
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Repudiates
to reject, disown, or refuse to accept something
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Cosmopolitan
inclusive and accepting of diversity
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imperturbable
someone who remains calm, composed, and unruffled even in the face of difficult or challenging situations
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abate
to lessen in intensity or degree
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Accolade
an expression of praise
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Adulation
excessive praise; intense adoration
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Asthetic
dealing with, appreciative of, or responsive to art or the beautiful
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Ameliorate
to make better or more tolerable
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Ascetic
one who practices rigid self-denial, esp. as an act of religious devotion
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Avarice
greed, esp. for wealth (adj. form: avaricious)
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Axiom
a universally recognized principle
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patrionizing
apparently kind or helpful but not really
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condescending
apparently kind or helpful but not really
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vexation
the state of being annoyed; frustrated; or worried
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indolence
laziness
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self-flattery
narcissism
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shirk
neglect
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rapproachment
an establishment or resumption of harmonious relations
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treatise
a written work dealing formally and systematically with a subject
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ebulliant
cheerful and full of energy
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garrulous
excessively talkative, especially on talkative matters
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laconic
using very few words
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taciturn
saying little
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innocuous
not harmful or offensive
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uninformative
inscrutable
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obfuscation
the act of making something obscure
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elucidation
clarification
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serendipidous
accidental
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raillery
bantor
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pertinent question
relevant matter; apposite
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commensurate with
in proportion to
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surfeit
An excessive amount of
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penchant for
a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something.
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presage
forewarn of something
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portend
a sign or a warning
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insolence
rude or disrespectful behavior
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entreaty
an earnest attempt
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supplication
the action of asking or begging something earnestly
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deft
neatly skilled
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spurned
reject with disdain or contempt
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spurious
fake
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staid
unadventurous
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trifling
unimport
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preeminent
surpassing
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insular
isolated;limited
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fortuitous
an event, occurrence, or outcome that happens by chance or by accident, rather than being planned or expected.
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uncultivated
something that is not cultivated, developed, or improved by human intervention or care
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unpropitious
something that is not favorable or likely to result in success. It suggests that the circumstances or conditions are unfavorable, and there is a high chance of negative outcomes.
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superflous
something that is excessive, unnecessary, or more than what is required.
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propagate
to reproduce; advance; spread
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caricatured
action of creating a caricature or the state of being represented in a caricature.
A caricature is a picture, description, or imitation of a person or thing that exaggerates certain features or characteristics for comic or satirical effect. It often involves distorting or exaggerating the subject's physical features, personality traits, or mannerisms to create a humorous or exaggerated representation.
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Deceptions
refers to the act of deceiving or misleading others through dishonest or misleading practices.
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omniscience
refers to the state of having complete or unlimited knowledge, awareness, and understanding of all things. An omniscient being is considered to be all-knowing, possessing knowledge of everything that has happened, is happening, and will happen.
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zeal
strong and enthusiastic passion or fervor for a cause, belief, or pursuit. It is characterized by intense dedication, eagerness, and a wholehearted commitment to achieving a particular goal or objective.
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deftness
quality or skill of being quick, skillful, and adept in handling tasks or situations, especially those that require precision or finesse.
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Monotony
quality or state of being monotonous, which means lacking in variety, interest, or excitement. It describes a situation or experience that is dull, repetitive, and unvarying, leading to a sense of tediousness or boredom.
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Beguile
to charm, deceive, or trick someone through cunning or artful persuasion. It involves using flattery, allure, or misleading tactics to influence or captivate others.
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Maladroitness
someone who is clumsy, awkward, or inept in their movements or actions. It suggests a lack of skill, coordination, or finesse, leading to frequent mistakes or awkwardness in various activities.
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Preeminence
state or quality of being superior, outstanding, or surpassing others in a particular field, position, or attribute. When something or someone holds preeminence, they are considered to be at the highest level or rank in comparison to others.
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attributable to
something that can be attributed or assigned to a specific cause, source, or reason. When an event or outcome is attributable to something, it means that it can be traced back to that particular factor as the cause or explanation.
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Propitiate
to win or regain favor, goodwill, or forgiveness from a person, deity, or supernatural being. It involves taking actions or making offerings to appease or pacify them, especially when they are believed to be displeased or offended.
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occlude
to block, close, or obstruct a passage, opening, or flow of something. When something is occluded, it is prevented from passing through or is blocked from continuing in its natural course.
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presage
to predict, foretell, or be a sign or indication of a future event, typically something negative or ominous. It involves using omens, signs, or clues to anticipate what may happen in the future.
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Dilatory
someone or something that tends to cause delay, procrastination, or sluggishness in progress or action. It refers to actions or behaviors that are intended to postpone or defer tasks, leading to a slowdown or inefficiency.
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Despair
to a feeling of utter hopelessness, sadness, or loss of all hope. It is a state of deep discouragement or resignation that arises when a person believes that there is no way to overcome or improve a difficult or distressing situation.
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arcane
something that is mysterious, secret, or understood or known only by a select few. It often refers to knowledge, practices, or concepts that are obscure or hidden from the general public and require specialized expertise or understanding to comprehend.
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inscrutability
the quality or state of being inscrutable, meaning difficult or impossible to understand, interpret, or fathom. Something that is inscrutable is mysterious, enigmatic, or beyond the comprehension of others.
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insolent
behavior or attitude that is disrespectful, rude, and showing a lack of respect for others. It often involves an arrogant or contemptuous disregard for authority, rules, or social norms.
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Banal
acking originality, freshness, or novelty. It refers to ideas, expressions, or experiences that are ordinary, commonplace, or trite, often to the point of being predictable or uninteresting.
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circumstancial
evidence or information that is based on circumstances, indirect evidence, or inference rather than direct observation or eyewitness accounts. It implies that the evidence is not conclusive and may be subject to interpretation.
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Pejorative
a word, expression, or phrase that is used to convey a negative or derogatory connotation or to belittle or criticize someone or something. It is often used to express disapproval, contempt, or disrespect.
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misnomer
he use of a wrong or inaccurate name or term to describe something or someone. It is the act of applying a name that is misleading or inappropriate in describing the actual nature or characteristics of the person, thing, or concept.
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aplomb
self-confidence, composure, or assurance, especially in demanding or challenging situations. It is the ability to handle difficult circumstances with poise, elegance, and grace, showing calmness and self-assurance.
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disquietude
state of uneasiness, anxiety, or restlessness. It describes a feeling of mental or emotional discomfort, often caused by uncertainty, apprehension, or worry.
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deft
skillful, nimble, and adept at performing tasks with precision and ease. It suggests a high level of competence and proficiency in handling various activities or situations.
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Pretentious
describes someone or something that claims or appears to be more important, sophisticated, or impressive than it actually is. It involves the act of pretending to have qualities, achievements, or status that may not be genuine or deserved, often with the intention of gaining admiration, attention, or respect.
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Germane
relevant, appropriate, or closely related to the subject or topic at hand. It describes something that is directly related to the matter being discussed or considered.
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Tantamount
means equivalent in effect, value, significance, or importance. It is used to describe something that is virtually the same or has a similar impact as something else, even though it might be expressed or presented differently.
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sophist
historically used to describe a group of ancient Greek philosophers and rhetoricians who were skilled in the art of persuasion and argumentation. Sophists were prominent during the 5th and 4th centuries BCE in Greece.
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martinet
a person who is strict, demanding, and uncompromising in enforcing rules, discipline, or order. It is often used to describe someone who insists on strict adherence to regulations or practices and can be excessively rigid or inflexible in their approach.
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disembler
refers to a person who conceals their true intentions, feelings, or beliefs by presenting a false appearance or pretending to be someone they are not. It is someone who engages in deceit or deception by pretending to be sincere or genuine when they are actually being insincere or dishonest.
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pastiche
a creative work or artistic composition that imitates the style, form, or characteristics of various sources, artists, or periods. It involves combining elements from different sources to create a new piece that pays homage or parodies the original works. Pastiche is often done in a way that showcases the artist's skill in emulating various styles or evoking a specific era or genre.
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torpid
a state of inactivity, sluggishness, or lethargy. It refers to a condition in which there is a lack of energy or responsiveness, often due to physical or mental inertia.
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temerarious
recklessly or rashly daring, characterized by a lack of caution or prudence. It describes someone who acts in a bold or adventurous manner without considering the potential risks or consequences.
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Debased
something that has been lowered in quality, value, or moral standards. It refers to the process of deteriorating or reducing the original or desired state of something, often resulting in a less desirable or degraded condition.
