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depict (v.)

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to represent by drawing, portray; to characterize in words, describe

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controversy (n.)

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a usually prolonged public dispute; an argument

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undermine (v.)

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to weaken, sabotage, subvert, debilitate, destabilize

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advocate (v.)

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to support or urge by argument, especially publicly

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arrogant (adj.)

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having exaggerated self-opinion; egotistical or overproud

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cynic (n.)

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one who believes that only selfishness motivates human actions

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dispute (v.)

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to engage in argument or debate; to argue vehemently, quarrel

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provoke (v.)

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to anger or vex; to stir up or call forth (feelings, desires, or activity)

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contradict (v.)

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to challenge, confront, counter, deny, or oppose

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empathy (n.)

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identification with and understanding of another’s situation, feelings, and motives

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perceive (v.)

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to become aware of by means of the senses; to recognize or understand

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phenomenon (n.)

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a fact, occurrence, or circumstance observed or observable; something remarkable or extraordinary

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contempt (n.)

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a feeling of disdain for anything considered mean or worthless

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resolve (v.)

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to come to a firm decision about, determine; to settle or solve

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speculate (v.)

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to engage in thought, especially conjectural thought

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intricate (adj.)

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having many interrelated parts or facets; hard to understand, work, or make

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skepticism (n.)

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a questioning or doubting attitude; doubt regarding religion

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assert (v.)

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to state positively; declare

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distinct (adj.)

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not identical, separate; different in nature or quality, dissimilar

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divisive (adj.)

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dissenting, at odds with, alienating; creating dissension or discord

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consume (v.)

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to expend by use; to use up

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digress (v.)

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to wander away from the main topic or argument in speaking or writing

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innovate (v.)

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to introduce (something new)

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diminish (v.)

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to make or become smaller, less, or less important

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nostalgia (n.)

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a sentimental longing for something in the past

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practical (adj.)

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of, involving, or resulting from practice or action; adapted or suited for actual use

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versatile (adj.)

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capable of turning easily from one thing to another; having many uses or applications

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profound (adj.)

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showing deep insight or understanding; originating in the depths of one’s being

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tenacity (n.)

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persistence, strong character, perseverance

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insight (n.)

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intuitiveness, awareness, observation, understanding, wisdom

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endure (v.)

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to tolerate, withstand, sustain, undergo, bear hardship

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perplex (v.)

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to cause to be puzzled or bewildered; to confuse

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denounce (v.)

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to condemn openly; to attack, accuse, or criticize

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plausibility (n.)

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credibility, believability

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vulnerable (adj.)

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capable of or susceptible to being wounded; open to or defenseless against criticism or attack

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pragmatic (adj.)

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practical, sensible, logical

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rigor (n.)

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the quality of being strict or inflexible; harshness, as of attitude, severity; hardship

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adept (adj.)

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very skilled; expert

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disparage (v.)

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to speak of negatively; to belittle

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aesthetic (n., adj.)

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having to do with the appreciation of beauty

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superficial (adj.)

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being at, on, or near the surface; apparent rather than real

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foster (v.)

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to promote the growth or development of; to bring up

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ambivalent (adj.)

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simultaneously experiencing opposing feelings; uncertain

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elaborate (adj.)

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worked out in great detail, painstaking; ornate, showy, or gaudy

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beneficial (adj.)

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producing or promoting a favorable result; helpful

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embellish (v.)

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to ornament or decorate; to exaggerate

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imply (v.)

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to indicate, suggest, refer, hint

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esoteric (adj.)

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intended for or understood by only a small group

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inevitable (adj.)

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unable to be avoided or escaped

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resent (v.)

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to feel or show displeasure or indignation at

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scarce (adj.)

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insufficient to satisfy a need or demand; rarely encountered

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ingenuity (n.)

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the quality of being cleverly inventive or resourceful

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substantiate (v.)

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to support with proof or evidence; to verify

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isolated (adj.)

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detached or separated, alone

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subtle (adj.)

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difficult to perceive; fine or delicate; characterized by or requiring mental acuteness

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presume (v.)

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to take for granted, assume, or suppose; to undertake (do something) without right or permission

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sentiment (n.)

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an attitude, feeling, or opinion; refined or tender emotion

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rhetoric (n.)

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the art of using language effectively and persuasively

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defiance (n.)

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a bold resistance to authority or force; open disregard; contempt

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abstruse (adj.)

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difficult to understand

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deliberate (adj.)

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studied or intentional; careful or slow in deciding

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bolster (v.)

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to hearten, support, or prop up

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eradicate (v.)

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to get rid of as if by tearing it up by the roots; to abolish

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contend (v.)

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to struggle; to compete

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indifferent (adj.)

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without interest or concern; having no bias or preference

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conventional (adj.)

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conforming to accepted standards

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autonomy (n.)

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independence; self-determination

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discern (v.)

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to catch sight of; to recognize and understand

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futile (adj.)

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incapable of producing a useful result; vain

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trivial (adj.)

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of very little importance

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elitism (n.)

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the practice of or belief in rule by an elite

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endorse (v.)

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to express approval or support of, especially publicly

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resign (v.)

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to give up (an office or position), especially formally; to relinquish; to submit (oneself, one’s mind) without resistance

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forbear (v.)

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to refrain from; to be patient or self-controlled

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frivolous (adj.)

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characterized by lack of seriousness or sense; not worthy of serious notice, trivial

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fundamental (adj.)

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of or being a foundation or basis; basic; of great importance, essential

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inadequate (adj.)

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insufficient, incompetent, incapable, weak

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erratic (adj.)

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inconsistent, unpredictable, wandering, irregular, unstable

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persuade (v.)

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to prevail on (a person) to do something, as by advising or urging; to induce to believe, convince

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exemplify (v.)

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to illustrate by example

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prevail (v.)

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to be widespread or current; to occur as the most important or frequent element

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exploit (v.)

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to utilize, especially for profit; to take advantage of

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hostility (n.)

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meanness, bitterness, animosity, resentment

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naive (adj.)

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having unaffected simplicity of nature; lacking in experience, judgment, or information

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negligent (adj.)

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guilty of or characterized by neglect

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vindictive (adj.)

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disposed to seek revenge; revengeful, spiteful

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prestige (n.)

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a reputation or influence arising from success, achievement, and/or rank

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reconcile (v.)

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to cause to accept something not desired; to cause to become friendly again; to settle a dispute

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tolerate (v.)

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to allow without hindrance, permit; to put up with, endure

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accumulate (v.)

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to gather or collect

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adapt (v.)

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to adjust or become adjusted to new requirements or conditions

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complacency (n.)

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a feeling of quiet pleasure or security, often while unaware of unpleasant possibilities

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anachronism (n.)

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the representation of something as existing or happening in the wrong time period

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disdain (n.)

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hate, contempt, scorn, dislike, or ridicule

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antagonism (n.)

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active hostility or opposition

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connoisseur (n.)

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an expert judge in an art or matters of taste

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assume (v.)

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to take for granted without proof; to suppose; to take upon oneself

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baffle (v.)

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to bewilder, perplex, astound, or confuse

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benign (adj.)

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kind and gentle

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brevity (n.)

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the quality or state of being brief in duration

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callous (adj.)

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emotionally hardened; unfeeling

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candid (adj.)

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completely honest; straightforward

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collaborate (v.)

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to work with another

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integrate (v.)

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to bring together into a unified or interrelated whole; to combine to produce a whole or a larger unit

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commemorate (v.)

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to serve as a memorial of; to honor the memory of by some observance

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burden (n.)

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that which is carried; a load; that which is borne with difficulty

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contrary (adj.)

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opposite in character of direction

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inconsistent (adj.)

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lacking in harmony between the different parts or elements; self-contradictory; lacing agreement, as one thing with another or two or more things in relation to each other; at variance

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convey (v.)

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to take from one place to another; to communicate

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linguistics (n.)

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the study of language

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drama (n.)

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the art of writing and producing plays; a series of vivid, exciting, or suspenseful events

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duplicitous (adj.)

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deceitful, dishonest, two-faced, deliberately deceptive

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inquiry (n.)

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a seeking for information or knowledge; an investigation; a question, query

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erroneous (adj.)

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containing an error; incorrect

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gesture (n.)

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a movement or position of hand, arm, body, head, or face that is expressive of an idea or an emotion

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impression (n.)

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a strong effect produced on the intellect, feelings, or senses; a somewhat vague awareness or notion

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interact (v.)

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to act upon one another

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lament (v.)

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to express grief or regret (for or over); a vocal expression of grief

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contemporary (adj.)

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existing, occurring, or living at the same time

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legitimate (adj.)

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according to law; in accordance with established rules and standards; valid, logical; justified

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manipulate (v.)

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to manage or influence skillfully and often unfairly

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egotism (n.)

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excessive reference to oneself; self-centeredness

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mitigate (v.)

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to make or become less severe, intense, or painful

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objective (n.)

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a purpose, goal; not influenced by personal feelings, unbiased

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proximity (n.)

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nearness in place, time, or relation

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obscure (adj.)

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not clear to the understanding; ambiguous or vague; not easily noticed; inconspicuous

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optimism (n.)

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a tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions; the belief that good will ultimately triumph over evil

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vigor (n.)

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active strength or force, intensity; healthy physical or mental energy, vitality

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paradox (n.)

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a contradiction, a puzzle, an inconsistency

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reticence (n.)

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the quality or state of keeping silence; reserve

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penchant (n.)

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a strong inclination or liking

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predict (v.)

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to tell (what will happen) in advance; foretell

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refute (v.)

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to prove to be false or erroneous

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rouse (v.)

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to bring or come out of a state of sleep, unconsciousness, or unactivity

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somber (adj.)

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gloomily dark; downcast, glum; extremely serious, grave

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sustain (v.)

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to bear the weight of, support; to undergo without giving away; to endure

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obligation (n.)

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a moral or legal duty; a binding promise, contract

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theorem (n.)

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an explanation based on hypothesis and experiments

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debilitate (v.)

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to impair the strength of; to weaken

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steadfast (adj.)

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fixed in place, position, or direction; firm in purpose, resolution, or direction; unwavering

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admonish (v.)

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to caution or advise against something

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alleviate (V.)

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to ease a pain or burden

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compromise (n.)

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an agreement, a give-and-taken; a bargain or settlement

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anomaly (n.)

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an odd, peculiar, or strange condition, situation, or quality; something abnormal

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reverence (n.)

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a high opinion of something; admiration

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contrast (v.)

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to compare in order to show differences

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enigma (n.)

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a puzzle, mystery, or riddle

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apathetic (adj.)

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feeling or showing little emotion

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exaggerate (v.)

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to magnify beyond the limits of truth; to overstate or overemphasize

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disregard (v.)

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to pay no attention to, ignore; to treat without due respect or attentiveness

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arouse (v.)

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to stir up; to excite

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determine (v.)

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to settle or resolve conclusively

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articulate (adj.)

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uttered clearly; capable of, expressed with, or marked by clarity and effectiveness of language

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atypical (adj.)

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not typical; irregular

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capricious (adj.)

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impulsive and unpredictable

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dispense (v.)

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to deal out, distribute; to do without, do away with

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commend (v.)

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to mention as worthy of confidence or attention

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ascertain (v.)

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to find out, as through investigation or experimentation

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commonplace (adj.)

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ordinary; dull or platitudinous

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magnanimous (adj.)

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courageously or generously noble in mind and heart

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vivid (adj.)

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strikingly bright or intense; brilliant; presenting the appearance, freshness, and spirit of life

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conform (v.)

A

to act in accordance; comply

163
Q

ornate (adj.)

A

fancily decorated; beautiful, brilliant, flashy, showy

164
Q

anecdote (n.)

A

a short account of an interesting, often biographical incident

165
Q

indulge (v.)

A

to treat oneself or anther to; to entertain, delight, please

166
Q

spare (v.)

A

to refrain from harming, punishing, or killing; to save, as from discomfort; kept in reserve

167
Q

devoid (adj.)

A

totally lacking; destitute

168
Q

mock (v.)

A

to ridicule, mimic, imitate

169
Q

neutral (adj.)

A

not taking the part of either side in a dispute or war; of no particular kind or characteristic

170
Q

distinguish (v.)

A

to mark off as different; to recognize as distinct; to make prominent or eminent

171
Q

incredulous (adj.)

A

disinclined or indisposed to believe; indicating disbelief

172
Q

diverse (adj.)

A

of a different kind, unlike; of various kinds, varied

173
Q

prolong (v.)

A

to draw out, extend, stall, stretch

174
Q

belligerent (adj.)

A

eager to fight; hostile or aggressive

175
Q

edify (v.)

A

to instruct and improve, especially morally; to enlighten

176
Q

negate (v.)

A

to deny the existence or truth of (something); to nullify or invalidate (something)

177
Q

ensure (v.)

A

to secure or guarantee; to make sure or certain

178
Q

voracious (adj.)

A

craving or consuming large quantities of food; exceedingly eager

179
Q

envy (n.)

A

resentment of a more fortunate person; jealousy, spite, hared

180
Q

dominate (v.)

A

to rule over, control; to occupy a commanding position

181
Q

hail (v.)

A

to salute or greet; to acclaim

182
Q

idiosyncrasy (n.)

A

peculiarity, oddity; quirk, characteristic, trait, singularity

183
Q

irony (n.)

A

the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning; an outcome of events contrary to what was, or what might have been, expected

184
Q

lucid (adj.)

A

easily understood; clear

185
Q

despair (n.)

A

loss of hope; hopelessness

186
Q

modest (adj.)

A

having or showing a moderate estimate of oneself

187
Q

preoccupy (v.)

A

to absorb, immerse, consume, engage

188
Q

redundant (adj.)

A

repetitive, excessive, unnecessary

189
Q

reform (n.)

A

the improvement of what was wrong, corrupt, or unsatisfactory; improvements, as of conduct or belief

190
Q

reluctant (adj.)

A

not willing; disinclined

191
Q

supplement (n.)

A

something added to complete a thing

192
Q

evoke (v.)

A

to call up (e.g., memories or feelings); to draw forth

193
Q

repute (v.)

A

to consider, believe

194
Q

spontaneous (adj.)

A

coming or resulting from a natural impulse or tendency

195
Q

stringent (adj.)

A

rigorously binding or exacting; strict

196
Q

temperament (n.)

A

the combination of mental and emotional traits of a person; nature

197
Q

tyrannical (adj.)

A

unjustly cruel or severe

198
Q

insolent (adj.)

A

insulting in manner or speech

199
Q

tact (n.)

A

skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situation

200
Q

constituent (n.)

A

serving to make up a thing; component

201
Q

arbitrary (adj.)

A

unreasonable or unsupported

202
Q

unprecedented (adj.)

A

without precedent; never before known or appreciated

203
Q

urgent (adj.)

A

requiring immediate action or attention; insistent in urging; importunate

204
Q

rebellion (n.)

A

armed resistance to a government or ruler; defiance of any authority

205
Q

oblivious (adj.)

A

unmindful or unaware; forgetful

206
Q

volatile (adj.)

A

evaporating rapidly; tending or threatening to erupt in violence, explosive

207
Q

acquire (v.)

A

to get possession of

208
Q

charisma (n.)

A

a personal magnetism that enables an individual to attract or influence people

209
Q

adverse (adj.)

A

unfavorable; opposing one’s interests or desires

210
Q

disposition (n.)

A

mental outlook; characteristic attitude

211
Q

afflict (v.)

A

to distress with mental or bodily pain

212
Q

allege (v.)

A

to assert without proof

213
Q

sufficient (adj.)

A

adequate for the purpose; enough

214
Q

impractical (adj.)

A

not practical or useful; incapable of dealing sensibly with practical matters

215
Q

consensus (n.)

A

solidarity of opinion; general agreement or harmony

216
Q

personage (n.)

A

a person of distinction or importance

217
Q

anticipate (v.)

A

to realize beforehand; foresee

218
Q

precursor (n.)

A

a person or thing that precedes, as in a job or method; forerunner

219
Q

demagogue (n.)

A

an orator or political leader who gains power by arousing people’s emotions and prejudices

220
Q

assess (v.)

A

to judge the value or character of

221
Q

authentic (adj.)

A

not false or copied; real

222
Q

benefactor (n.)

A

a kindly helper; a person who makes a bequest or endowment characterized by goodwill; desiring to help others

223
Q

bewilder (v.)

A

to confuse or puzzle completely

224
Q

captivate (v.)

A

to attract intensely; enchant

225
Q

congenial (adj.)

A

agreeable or suitable in nature

226
Q

conviction (n.)

A

a firm belief; the act of convicting or state of being convicted

227
Q

deference (n.)

A

respectful yielding of the opinion or will of another

228
Q

pretension (n.)

A

a claim to something; an unwarranted or false claim, as to merit, importance, or wealth

229
Q

detract (v.)

A

to take away a part, as from value or reputation; to divert

230
Q

alter (v.)

A

to make different, as in size or style

231
Q

dilettante (n.)

A

a person who takes up an art, activity, or subject for amusement, especially in a superficial way; dabbler

232
Q

amass (v.)

A

to collect; to accumulate

233
Q

equanimity (n.)

A

composure, especially under strain; evenness

234
Q

motive (n.)

A

something that causes a person to act; incentive

235
Q

exotic (adj.)

A

foreign, not native; strikingly unusual or strange, as in appearance

236
Q

benevolent (adj.)

A

marked by or disposed to doing good

237
Q

crude (adj.)

A

in a raw or unrefined state; lacking culture and refinement; vulgar

238
Q

forebode (v.)

A

to predict, warn, forecast, foresee

239
Q

predilection (n.)

A

a partiality; preference

240
Q

indignation (n.)

A

strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or biased

241
Q

intuition (n.)

A

direct perception of truth and fact, independent of any reasoning process; a keen and quick insight

242
Q

knack (n.)

A

a special skill or talent; a clever way of doing something

243
Q

longevity (n.)

A

long life; length of life

244
Q

context (n.)

A

the parts before and after a statement that can influence its meaning

245
Q

misconceive (v.)

A

to interpret wrongly; misunderstood

246
Q

moderate (adj.)

A

not extreme, excessive, or intense; average in quantity, extent, or amount

247
Q

pacifism (n.)

A

opposition to war or violence as a method of settling disputes

248
Q

faulty (adj.)

A

having faults; imperfect

249
Q

ambition (n.)

A

an earnest desire for achievement, distinction, wealth, or power

250
Q

prudent (adj.)

A

wisely careful, showing good judgement

SAT Vocab (24 decks)

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