Hit Parade Flashcards
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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.)
a sentimental longing for something in the past
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practical (adj.)
of, involving, or resulting from practice or action; adapted or suited for actual use
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versatile (adj.)
capable of turning easily from one thing to another; having many uses or applications
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profound (adj.)
showing deep insight or understanding; originating in the depths of one's being
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tenacity (n.)
persistence, strong character, perseverance
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insight (n.)
intuitiveness, awareness, observation, understanding, wisdom
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endure (v.)
to tolerate, withstand, sustain, undergo, bear hardship
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perplex (v.)
to cause to be puzzled or bewildered; to confuse
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denounce (v.)
to condemn openly; to attack, accuse, or criticize
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plausibility (n.)
credibility, believability
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vulnerable (adj.)
capable of or susceptible to being wounded; open to or defenseless against criticism or attack
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pragmatic (adj.)
practical, sensible, logical
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rigor (n.)
the quality of being strict or inflexible; harshness, as of attitude, severity; hardship
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adept (adj.)
very skilled; expert
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disparage (v.)
to speak of negatively; to belittle
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aesthetic (n., adj.)
having to do with the appreciation of beauty
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superficial (adj.)
being at, on, or near the surface; apparent rather than real
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foster (v.)
to promote the growth or development of; to bring up
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ambivalent (adj.)
simultaneously experiencing opposing feelings; uncertain
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elaborate (adj.)
worked out in great detail, painstaking; ornate, showy, or gaudy
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beneficial (adj.)
producing or promoting a favorable result; helpful
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embellish (v.)
to ornament or decorate; to exaggerate
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imply (v.)
to indicate, suggest, refer, hint
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esoteric (adj.)
intended for or understood by only a small group
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inevitable (adj.)
unable to be avoided or escaped
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resent (v.)
to feel or show displeasure or indignation at
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scarce (adj.)
insufficient to satisfy a need or demand; rarely encountered
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ingenuity (n.)
the quality of being cleverly inventive or resourceful
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substantiate (v.)
to support with proof or evidence; to verify
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isolated (adj.)
detached or separated, alone
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subtle (adj.)
difficult to perceive; fine or delicate; characterized by or requiring mental acuteness
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presume (v.)
to take for granted, assume, or suppose; to undertake (do something) without right or permission
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sentiment (n.)
an attitude, feeling, or opinion; refined or tender emotion
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rhetoric (n.)
the art of using language effectively and persuasively
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defiance (n.)
a bold resistance to authority or force; open disregard; contempt
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abstruse (adj.)
difficult to understand
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deliberate (adj.)
studied or intentional; careful or slow in deciding
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bolster (v.)
to hearten, support, or prop up
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eradicate (v.)
to get rid of as if by tearing it up by the roots; to abolish
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contend (v.)
to struggle; to compete
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indifferent (adj.)
without interest or concern; having no bias or preference
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conventional (adj.)
conforming to accepted standards
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autonomy (n.)
independence; self-determination
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discern (v.)
to catch sight of; to recognize and understand
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futile (adj.)
incapable of producing a useful result; vain
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trivial (adj.)
of very little importance
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elitism (n.)
the practice of or belief in rule by an elite
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endorse (v.)
to express approval or support of, especially publicly
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resign (v.)
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.)
to refrain from; to be patient or self-controlled
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frivolous (adj.)
characterized by lack of seriousness or sense; not worthy of serious notice, trivial
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fundamental (adj.)
of or being a foundation or basis; basic; of great importance, essential
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inadequate (adj.)
insufficient, incompetent, incapable, weak
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erratic (adj.)
inconsistent, unpredictable, wandering, irregular, unstable
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persuade (v.)
to prevail on (a person) to do something, as by advising or urging; to induce to believe, convince
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exemplify (v.)
to illustrate by example
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prevail (v.)
to be widespread or current; to occur as the most important or frequent element
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exploit (v.)
to utilize, especially for profit; to take advantage of
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hostility (n.)
meanness, bitterness, animosity, resentment
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naive (adj.)
having unaffected simplicity of nature; lacking in experience, judgment, or information
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negligent (adj.)
guilty of or characterized by neglect
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vindictive (adj.)
disposed to seek revenge; revengeful, spiteful
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prestige (n.)
a reputation or influence arising from success, achievement, and/or rank
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reconcile (v.)
to cause to accept something not desired; to cause to become friendly again; to settle a dispute
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tolerate (v.)
to allow without hindrance, permit; to put up with, endure
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accumulate (v.)
to gather or collect
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adapt (v.)
to adjust or become adjusted to new requirements or conditions
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complacency (n.)
a feeling of quiet pleasure or security, often while unaware of unpleasant possibilities
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anachronism (n.)
the representation of something as existing or happening in the wrong time period
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disdain (n.)
hate, contempt, scorn, dislike, or ridicule
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antagonism (n.)
active hostility or opposition
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connoisseur (n.)
an expert judge in an art or matters of taste
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assume (v.)
to take for granted without proof; to suppose; to take upon oneself
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baffle (v.)
to bewilder, perplex, astound, or confuse
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benign (adj.)
kind and gentle
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brevity (n.)
the quality or state of being brief in duration
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callous (adj.)
emotionally hardened; unfeeling
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candid (adj.)
completely honest; straightforward
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collaborate (v.)
to work with another
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integrate (v.)
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.)
to serve as a memorial of; to honor the memory of by some observance
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burden (n.)
that which is carried; a load; that which is borne with difficulty
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contrary (adj.)
opposite in character of direction
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inconsistent (adj.)
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.)
to take from one place to another; to communicate
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linguistics (n.)
the study of language
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drama (n.)
the art of writing and producing plays; a series of vivid, exciting, or suspenseful events
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duplicitous (adj.)
deceitful, dishonest, two-faced, deliberately deceptive
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inquiry (n.)
a seeking for information or knowledge; an investigation; a question, query
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erroneous (adj.)
containing an error; incorrect
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gesture (n.)
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.)
a strong effect produced on the intellect, feelings, or senses; a somewhat vague awareness or notion
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interact (v.)
to act upon one another
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lament (v.)
to express grief or regret (for or over); a vocal expression of grief
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contemporary (adj.)
existing, occurring, or living at the same time
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legitimate (adj.)
according to law; in accordance with established rules and standards; valid, logical; justified
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manipulate (v.)
to manage or influence skillfully and often unfairly
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egotism (n.)
excessive reference to oneself; self-centeredness
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mitigate (v.)
to make or become less severe, intense, or painful
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objective (n.)
a purpose, goal; not influenced by personal feelings, unbiased
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proximity (n.)
nearness in place, time, or relation
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obscure (adj.)
not clear to the understanding; ambiguous or vague; not easily noticed; inconspicuous
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optimism (n.)
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.)
active strength or force, intensity; healthy physical or mental energy, vitality
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paradox (n.)
a contradiction, a puzzle, an inconsistency
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reticence (n.)
the quality or state of keeping silence; reserve
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penchant (n.)
a strong inclination or liking
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predict (v.)
to tell (what will happen) in advance; foretell
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refute (v.)
to prove to be false or erroneous
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rouse (v.)
to bring or come out of a state of sleep, unconsciousness, or unactivity
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somber (adj.)
gloomily dark; downcast, glum; extremely serious, grave
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sustain (v.)
to bear the weight of, support; to undergo without giving away; to endure
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obligation (n.)
a moral or legal duty; a binding promise, contract
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theorem (n.)
an explanation based on hypothesis and experiments
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debilitate (v.)
to impair the strength of; to weaken
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steadfast (adj.)
fixed in place, position, or direction; firm in purpose, resolution, or direction; unwavering
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admonish (v.)
to caution or advise against something
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alleviate (V.)
to ease a pain or burden
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compromise (n.)
an agreement, a give-and-taken; a bargain or settlement
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anomaly (n.)
an odd, peculiar, or strange condition, situation, or quality; something abnormal
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reverence (n.)
a high opinion of something; admiration
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contrast (v.)
to compare in order to show differences
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enigma (n.)
a puzzle, mystery, or riddle
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apathetic (adj.)
feeling or showing little emotion
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exaggerate (v.)
to magnify beyond the limits of truth; to overstate or overemphasize
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disregard (v.)
to pay no attention to, ignore; to treat without due respect or attentiveness
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arouse (v.)
to stir up; to excite
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determine (v.)
to settle or resolve conclusively
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articulate (adj.)
uttered clearly; capable of, expressed with, or marked by clarity and effectiveness of language
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atypical (adj.)
not typical; irregular
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capricious (adj.)
impulsive and unpredictable
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dispense (v.)
to deal out, distribute; to do without, do away with
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commend (v.)
to mention as worthy of confidence or attention
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ascertain (v.)
to find out, as through investigation or experimentation
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commonplace (adj.)
ordinary; dull or platitudinous
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magnanimous (adj.)
courageously or generously noble in mind and heart
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vivid (adj.)
strikingly bright or intense; brilliant; presenting the appearance, freshness, and spirit of life
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conform (v.)
to act in accordance; comply
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ornate (adj.)
fancily decorated; beautiful, brilliant, flashy, showy
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anecdote (n.)
a short account of an interesting, often biographical incident
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indulge (v.)
to treat oneself or anther to; to entertain, delight, please
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spare (v.)
to refrain from harming, punishing, or killing; to save, as from discomfort; kept in reserve
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devoid (adj.)
totally lacking; destitute
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mock (v.)
to ridicule, mimic, imitate
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neutral (adj.)
not taking the part of either side in a dispute or war; of no particular kind or characteristic
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distinguish (v.)
to mark off as different; to recognize as distinct; to make prominent or eminent
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incredulous (adj.)
disinclined or indisposed to believe; indicating disbelief
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diverse (adj.)
of a different kind, unlike; of various kinds, varied
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prolong (v.)
to draw out, extend, stall, stretch
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belligerent (adj.)
eager to fight; hostile or aggressive
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edify (v.)
to instruct and improve, especially morally; to enlighten
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negate (v.)
to deny the existence or truth of (something); to nullify or invalidate (something)
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ensure (v.)
to secure or guarantee; to make sure or certain
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voracious (adj.)
craving or consuming large quantities of food; exceedingly eager
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envy (n.)
resentment of a more fortunate person; jealousy, spite, hared
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dominate (v.)
to rule over, control; to occupy a commanding position
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hail (v.)
to salute or greet; to acclaim
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idiosyncrasy (n.)
peculiarity, oddity; quirk, characteristic, trait, singularity
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irony (n.)
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
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lucid (adj.)
easily understood; clear
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despair (n.)
loss of hope; hopelessness
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modest (adj.)
having or showing a moderate estimate of oneself
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preoccupy (v.)
to absorb, immerse, consume, engage
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redundant (adj.)
repetitive, excessive, unnecessary
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reform (n.)
the improvement of what was wrong, corrupt, or unsatisfactory; improvements, as of conduct or belief
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reluctant (adj.)
not willing; disinclined
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supplement (n.)
something added to complete a thing
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evoke (v.)
to call up (e.g., memories or feelings); to draw forth
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repute (v.)
to consider, believe
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spontaneous (adj.)
coming or resulting from a natural impulse or tendency
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stringent (adj.)
rigorously binding or exacting; strict
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temperament (n.)
the combination of mental and emotional traits of a person; nature
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tyrannical (adj.)
unjustly cruel or severe
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insolent (adj.)
insulting in manner or speech
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tact (n.)
skill in dealing with difficult or delicate situation
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constituent (n.)
serving to make up a thing; component
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arbitrary (adj.)
unreasonable or unsupported
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unprecedented (adj.)
without precedent; never before known or appreciated
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urgent (adj.)
requiring immediate action or attention; insistent in urging; importunate
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rebellion (n.)
armed resistance to a government or ruler; defiance of any authority
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oblivious (adj.)
unmindful or unaware; forgetful
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volatile (adj.)
evaporating rapidly; tending or threatening to erupt in violence, explosive
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acquire (v.)
to get possession of
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charisma (n.)
a personal magnetism that enables an individual to attract or influence people
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adverse (adj.)
unfavorable; opposing one's interests or desires
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disposition (n.)
mental outlook; characteristic attitude
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afflict (v.)
to distress with mental or bodily pain
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allege (v.)
to assert without proof
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sufficient (adj.)
adequate for the purpose; enough
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impractical (adj.)
not practical or useful; incapable of dealing sensibly with practical matters
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consensus (n.)
solidarity of opinion; general agreement or harmony
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personage (n.)
a person of distinction or importance
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anticipate (v.)
to realize beforehand; foresee
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precursor (n.)
a person or thing that precedes, as in a job or method; forerunner
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demagogue (n.)
an orator or political leader who gains power by arousing people's emotions and prejudices
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assess (v.)
to judge the value or character of
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authentic (adj.)
not false or copied; real
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benefactor (n.)
a kindly helper; a person who makes a bequest or endowment characterized by goodwill; desiring to help others
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bewilder (v.)
to confuse or puzzle completely
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captivate (v.)
to attract intensely; enchant
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congenial (adj.)
agreeable or suitable in nature
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conviction (n.)
a firm belief; the act of convicting or state of being convicted
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deference (n.)
respectful yielding of the opinion or will of another
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pretension (n.)
a claim to something; an unwarranted or false claim, as to merit, importance, or wealth
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detract (v.)
to take away a part, as from value or reputation; to divert
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alter (v.)
to make different, as in size or style
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dilettante (n.)
a person who takes up an art, activity, or subject for amusement, especially in a superficial way; dabbler
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amass (v.)
to collect; to accumulate
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equanimity (n.)
composure, especially under strain; evenness
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motive (n.)
something that causes a person to act; incentive
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exotic (adj.)
foreign, not native; strikingly unusual or strange, as in appearance
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benevolent (adj.)
marked by or disposed to doing good
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crude (adj.)
in a raw or unrefined state; lacking culture and refinement; vulgar
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forebode (v.)
to predict, warn, forecast, foresee
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predilection (n.)
a partiality; preference
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indignation (n.)
strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or biased
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intuition (n.)
direct perception of truth and fact, independent of any reasoning process; a keen and quick insight
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knack (n.)
a special skill or talent; a clever way of doing something
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longevity (n.)
long life; length of life
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context (n.)
the parts before and after a statement that can influence its meaning
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misconceive (v.)
to interpret wrongly; misunderstood
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moderate (adj.)
not extreme, excessive, or intense; average in quantity, extent, or amount
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pacifism (n.)
opposition to war or violence as a method of settling disputes
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faulty (adj.)
having faults; imperfect
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ambition (n.)
an earnest desire for achievement, distinction, wealth, or power
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prudent (adj.)
wisely careful, showing good judgement
