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bigot

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bigot - Narrow-minded, prejudiced person

While my aunt claims she is an open-minded Christian, she is actually a bigot who criticizes most religions.

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Discern

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Discern - …, (v.) to see clearly, recognize

A detective’s job is to discern who is guilty of a particular crime by evaluating the evidence.

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Facilitate

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Facilitate - to make something occur or less difficult

As a real estate agent, my mother often helps facilitate deals between property sellers and buyers.

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Indifferent

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Indifferent - …, Having no preference

Because I am not a football fan, I am indifferent to the fact my husband met a popular football player yesterday.

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Irascible

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Irascible - …, Easily angered

It does not take much to aggravate my irascible neighbor who is annoyed by any little noise.

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Languish

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Languish - …, (v.) to become weak, feeble, or dull; to droop; to be depressed or dispirited; to suffer neglect

If I don’t bother him, my cat will languish on the windowsill all day long.

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Lax

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Lax - …, Careless

Never let go of that privacy or be lax with your security.

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Solace

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Solace - (n.) comfort, relief; (v.) to comfort, console
It was, he told her, the only song that could bring them solace.

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avert

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avert - To turn away

I always avert my eyes to avoid seeing the bloody movie scenes.

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Clarify

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Clarify - To clear up
She added, as if to clarify the situation, that her son Randy would be there too.

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Facile

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Facile - easy superficial

While the adults found the video game complicated, the teenagers thought it was facile and easily played.

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Grapple

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Grapple - …, (n.) an iron hook used to grab and hold; (v.) to come to grips with, wrestle or fight with
He thus learned early to grapple with difficulties and to accustom himself to the necessity of precision in argument and expression.

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culminate

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culminate - (v.) to reach a high point of development; to end, climax

The holiday parade will culminate with the arrival of Santa Claus on his sleigh.

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defer

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defer - respect; courtesy

We’re trained at an early age to wait our turn, defer to our superiors and avoid bragging.

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dormant

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dormant - Asleep; not in an active state

Since the volcano is dormant right now, you do not have to be concerned about it erupting.

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Sporadic

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Sporadic - occurring at irregular intervals, having no set plan or order

Over the years, many singers have discovered success can be sporadic.

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Travail

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Travail - Hard work

If there is one thing the long travail of the last four presidencies has taught us, it is to be skeptical of the easy answer.

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Gaunt

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Gaunt - Thin, bony emaciated

After not eating for a week, the man appeared gaunt

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Ungainly

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Ungainly - Clumsy

The horses and cattle are of a degenerate type, small, ungainly and inured to neglect and hard usage.

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allot

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allot - to distribute
We know too little of the facts to allot blame to either of them.

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barter

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barter - (n.) an exchange in trade; (v.) to exchange goods

Thrifty parents are finding plenty of places to barter on the Web.

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Candid

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Candid - …, Completely honest, straightforward

For once, the media has promised to deliver a candid look at the president.

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Cogitate

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Cogitate - …, To think about deeply and carefully

If you are unhappy in your job, you should take some time off to get away and cogitate about whether you want to change your career path.

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covet

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covet - (v.) to desire something belonging to another
Their next door neighbors ( The Hackney Empire ) had always coveted the building.

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deplore

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deplore - (v.) to feel or express regret or disapproval
We all deplore the inhuman acts in Yugoslavia that preceded NATO action.

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Frugal

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Frugal - Thrifty, not costly

Fran is a frugal person because she spends endless hours clipping coupons.

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mettle

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mettle - strength of spirit : ability to continue despite difficulties

Maxwell joined several boards of directors in order to prove his mettle as a community leader.

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aloof

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aloof - distant or unsympathetic in attitude

The new kid in our school is aloof and does not talk to anyone.

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Lexicon

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Lexicon - …, (n.) a dictionary of a language; the special vocabulary of a person, group, or subject; a compendium
There is a word in there that you might want to add to your lexicon.

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Jocular

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Jocular - …, (adj) Humorous, jesting, jolly, joking

Her jocular personality always made the customers smile.

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oblique

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oblique - misleading or devious
The images he uses are complicated and sometimes oblique.

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Component

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Component - …, A part or element of a larger whole.

Some of the components for our American missiles are manufactured in Canada.

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Vex

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Vex - To annoy

If you attempt to vex the cat by pulling his tail, he is sure to bite you!

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abjure

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abjure - to renounce, to give up something

Although chocolate cake is Martha’s favorite dessert, she has chosen to abjure it while on her diet.

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Fulsome

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Fulsome - extreme flattering to the point of excess

The shy girl did not like the fulsome attention she received from the most popular boy in school.

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Visage

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Visage - A person’s face

A white visage reappeared behind a spring of flame.

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Vocation

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Vocation - An occupation or calling
Because of a lack of jobs many have turned to retail as a vocation.

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Plausible

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Plausible - (adj.) appearing true, reasonable, or fair

Your business proposal would be plausible if you actually had five million dollars in the bank.

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nadir

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nadir - lowest point

Because employees are terribly worried about losing their positions, company morale has reached a nadir.

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Elegy

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Elegy - …, a sorrowful poem or speech
In the last few days, he has been composing an elegy about the Haiti earthquake.

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negligent

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negligent - failing to take proper or normal care of something or someone
His parents say that the naval medical staff was negligent.

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Capsize

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Capsize - To flip over, (v.) to turn bottom side up, upset
The yacht started to capsize immediately as water poured into the damaged hull.

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obstreperous

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obstreperous - noisily defiant

The football fans were obstreperous throughout the championship game.

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Indolent

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Indolent - …, lazy

Although Hank can be indolent on his days off, he always gives one hundred percent at work.

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Ruminate

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Ruminate - To think, to turn over in your mind

His sudden death made us all ruminate on the true value of time.

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Wrath

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Wrath - Forceful anger; fury

I will not testify against the gangster because I am afraid of his wrath.

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Embark

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Embark - …, (v.) to go aboard; to make a start; to invest
He is about to embark on a long trip next week, which will include a pilgrimage to Mecca.

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Stint

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a span of time in which a person is occupied with a particular job or in a particular place
When the astronaut returned home after a long stint in space, he had to reconnect with his family.

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millennium

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millennium - a period of 1,000 years
He was headed straight into the battle of the millennium.

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Discrete

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Discrete - …, Distinct, separate

The exam was marked with discrete points for each section.

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Ignoble

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Ignoble - Not noble, common

The serial killer was buried in an ignoble grave in the back of the cemetery.

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Wane

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Wane - To decrease in size, like the moon
About half-past eight the combat began to wane, and the last shots were fired at ten.

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noisome

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noisome - offensive foul
He does not worry about a few thousand noisome people in the streets.

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Grueling

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Grueling - …, (adj.) very tiring, calling for an extreme effort
It was a grueling journey through horrible heat and humidity.

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allege

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allege - To assert without proof
The teacher alleged that a number of students had cheated on the test, but the accusation was later shown to be completely untrue.

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Stealthy

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Stealthy - Cautious, quiet, sneaky, furtive
As that time approaches the cat becomes more secretive and stealthy.

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dexterous

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dexterous - (adj.) skillful in the use of hands or body; clever

Since I do not often use my left hand, I am not dexterous when I use it for writing.

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Pernicious

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Pernicious - (adj.) extremely harmful

Because she hates me, my neighbor is always spreading pernicious lies about me.

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Succumb

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Succumb - to give up or give in

Even though my knee is aching, I will not succumb to the pain and drop out of the race.

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mundane

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mundane - ordinary

Though his friends were having a fun time at the bar, Kevin settled for a mundane evening at home.

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cognizant

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cognizant - Aware; having or showing knowledge of something

As a starving writer, Elaine is very cognizant of the fact that success does not come overnight.

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adjacent

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adjacent - (adj) near, next to, adjoining.

After college, Amy and Colleen vowed to someday buy adjacent homes so that they could be neighbors.

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opulent

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opulent - (adj.) wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose

Because the movie star made over ten million dollars a film, she was able to maintain an opulent lifestyle.

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luminous

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luminous - producing or seeming to produce light ; very bright in color

In the hands of the hero, the magic sword glowed in a luminous manner.

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Diminutive

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Diminutive - small

Despite its size, the diminutive robot was able to lift over three hundred pounds.

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odious

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odious - offensive,repungnant

Cleaning the toilet is such an odious task.

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Equivocate

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Equivocate - to lie using ambitious language

The crooked salesman went out of his way to equivocate the sales terms to the elderly couple.

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Hamper

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Hamper - To hinder, to get in the way of, to interfere with

The stormy weather will hamper rescue efforts in the mountains.

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adept

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adept - (adj.) thoroughly skilled; (n.) an expert

My father is adept at teaching young children difficult math and science problems by breaking them down into fun activities.

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Forfeit

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Forfeit - …, Surrender or lose as a result of an error, crime, or failure to fulfill an obligation
Several of the basketball team players did not show up for the game so our team had to forfeit.

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Serendipity

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Serendipity - Luck, finding good things without looking for them

The lottery is something one wins by serendipity not by design.

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Incite

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Incite - …, (v.) to stir up or excite

The dictator’s lavish party only served to incite the hatred of the starving people.

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agile

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agile - nimble quick
All cats are nimble and agile, and their long tails aid their outstanding balance.

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Fallacy

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Fallacy - …, (n.) a false notion or belief; an error in thinking

Having money makes you happy is a fallacy because happiness has nothing to do with wealth.

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Rapacious

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Rapacious - aggressively greedy

Once this breed has been trained as an attack dog, it develops a rapacious instinct for the kill.

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Verbose

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Verbose - Wordy

He is very verbose in the way he describes things.

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Vilify

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Vilify - To abuse verbally, to malign

The politician wrote an article to vilify his opponent.

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Evoke

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Evoke - …, To call forth

He had no idea that his proposal would evoke such negative reactions from his colleagues.

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Yearn

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Yearn - To want very badly; to be filled with longing, (v.) to have a strong and earnest desire

We yearn for knowledge.

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Haggard

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Haggard - …, (adj.) thin, pale, and careworn as a result of worry or suffering; wild-looking

Using makeup, the artist turned the young actress into a haggard old woman.

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Strident

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Strident - (adj) shrill; harsh sounding

Since I had a headache, the bird’s chirping sounded quite strident to me.

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ambiguous

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ambiguous - doubtful or uncertain; can be interpreted several ways

Instead of being ambiguous with your words, be more clear and specific.

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Distraught

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Distraught - …, (adj.) very much agitated or upset as a result of emotion or mental conflict

When my father died, I was so distraught I dropped out of school.

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Rue

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Rue - To feel regret

He will rue the day that he crossed me

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Cogent

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Cogent - …, convincing and well-reasoned

Because the child was so young, I worked hard to give her cogent answers to her questions.

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Gregarious

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Gregarious - …, (adj.) living together in a herd or group; sociable, seeking the company of others

If you want to be more approachable, show a gregarious smile.

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Haven

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Haven - …, (n.) a safe place

The rich river basin is a haven for reptiles and amphibians.

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avid

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avid - (adj) desirous of something to the point of greed; intensely eager

Janet is an avid reader of mystery novels and considers herself an amateur sleuth.

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Zeal

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Zeal - Extreme devotion

Because of Barack’s zeal for politics, he knew he would be president one day.

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akin

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akin - related to or alike

These great, lumbering creatures of the past seem more akin to fantasy than fiction.

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Boon

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Boon - Gift
The Internet can also be a boon for the faraway baseball fan.

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Ire

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Ire - Anger
Damian could feel his ire through the phone.

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Usurp

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Usurp - To seize by force

After the king dies, his brother will usurp the throne from the prince.

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Dispatch

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Dispatch - …, (v.) to send off for a purpose; to kill; (n.) an official message; promptness, speed; the act of killing

“he dispatched the animal with one blow.

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Implore

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Implore - …, To beg

The little boy implored his kidnapper to let him go.

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Sham

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Sham - (adj.) fake, not genuine;

He claims that the trial was a sham.

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augment

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augment - (v.) to make larger, increase

Because I want to augment my income, I am thinking about getting a second job.

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deface

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deface - vandalize

It is illegal to deface public property in the state of California

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Voracious

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Voracious - Having great appetite, ravenous

In the jungle, there are many voracious animals that will eat anything they can catch.

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Rebuke

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Rebuke - an act or expression of criticism and censure

When I was a teenager, I would avoid my mother so I would not have to listen to her rebuke my clothing choices.

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Shrewd

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Shrewd - Having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute, clever

Ed is a shrewd deal maker; he has sold more cars per year than any salesman in the dealership’s history.

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Prudent

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Prudent - Careful; cautious; sensible

It is not prudent to go swimming during a hurricane.

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Squalid

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Squalid - filthy, wretched, debased

The homeless man had no choice but to sleep in squalid conditions.

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Taciturn

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Taciturn - Untalkative

My shy brother is taciturn and rarely speaks in public.

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Renounce

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Renounce - ) to give up or resign something

I’m sorry to say, but I must renounce this award as I have not earned it.

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Sanguine

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Sanguine - optimistic, hopeful, or confident about the future

Despite the fact the soldiers have not been home in eight months, they are still sanguine about seeing their families soon.

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Profound

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Profound - Deep; insightful, Having great depth or seriousness

I find the theory behind her analysis was very profound.

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advocate

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advocate - A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.

Any good doctor will advocate healthy eating for his patients.

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Incredulous

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Incredulous - …, Disbelieving

The lottery winner was incredulous and could not believe his good fortune.

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Wary

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Wary - Cautious, on guard

Fluffy gave her owners a wary look when they walked in the door with a new puppy.

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Query

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Query - A question or request for information about something
His answer was as irritating as my repeated query.

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Tirade

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Tirade - long, harsh speech or verbal attack

The police arrested my Uncle Jack after he refused to end his tirade outside the courthouse.

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oration

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oration - (n.) a public speech for a formal occasion
The oration caused everyone in the court to cry, even the judge.

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dialect

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dialect - A regional variety of a language distinguished by vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation.

I cannot understand his Kansai dialect

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affable

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affable - (adj.) courteous and pleasant, sociable, easy to speak to

Instead of being such a jerk, you should try being more affable!

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bellicose

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bellicose - warlike

John had a bellicose personality which made him a fierce competitor during wrestling competitions.

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apex

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apex - (n.) the highest point, tip

If you want to reach the apex of the Washington Monument, you can take the stairs or an elevator.

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antithesis

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antithesis - the opposite

The antithesis between color white and black makes them look great combined.

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Redoubtable

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Redoubtable - Intimidating

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deploy

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deploy - (v.) to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up

The U.S. navy has deployed two nuclear submarines in the Indian ocean.

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Garrulous

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Garrulous - excessively Talkative

Desperate for peace and quiet, Amanda told the garrulous man sitting next to her to “Shut up!”

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Vivify

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Vivify - To bring to life, animate

By trimming the plants and weeding the borders she was able to revivify the garden.

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Precocious

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Precocious - having mature qualities at an unusually early age

My precocious little girl thinks she knows everything there is to know about life.

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Subtle

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Subtle - hard to notice or see

Only the diamond expert could see the subtle difference between the real diamond and the fake one.

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Smite

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Smite - To strike or hit
The bully threatened to smite him with a baseball bat.

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Encroach

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Encroach - …, (v.) to advance beyond the usual or proper limits, trespass

My neighbor began to encroach my privacy to the point of tresspassing.

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benefactor

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benefactor - (n.) someone who helps another person, group, etc., by giving money

The anonymous benefactor did not want his church donation made public.

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meander

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meander - (v.) to move slowly without any real purpose

The confused old man will sometimes come into the store and meander for hours without making a purchase.

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Repugnant

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Repugnant - offensive, disagreeable, distasteful

The smell was completely repugnant to the pregnant woman.

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Flagrant

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Flagrant - …, Clearly offensive or bad; conspicuously acting against what is right.

During the soccer tournament, half the people in the stadium noticed the player’s flagrant behavior that got him expelled from the match.

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monotonous

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monotonous - used to describe something that is boring because it is always the same, Continuing in an unchanging tone;

Everyone complains about my science teacher’s uninteresting and monotonous lectures.

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Laudable

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Laudable - …, commendable

Even though Gerald finished the marathon in last place, the fact he actually finished the race was a laudable accomplishment.

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deceptive

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deceptive - Intending to mislead or trick
And with that last lie, his deception was complete.

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Peripatetic

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Peripatetic - traveling from place to place

Because Arthur can write from any location he chooses, he is fortunate enough to live a peripatetic lifestyle.

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Protean

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Protean - Exceedingly variable; readily assuming different forms or shapes

High school romances are protean and frequently short-lived.

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Pivotal

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Pivotal - (adj.) vitally important, essential
The day her father died was a pivotal moment in her life.

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Fastidious

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Fastidious - …, Difficult to please

While Henry would eat just about anything, his wife was so fastidious she barely ate anything.

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Prim

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Prim - Excessively proper; Prudish
Benn always looked immaculate, well dressed, so prim and proper.

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ornate

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ornate - Elaborately decorated
Our tour group enjoyed viewing the ornate carvings on the ceilings of the cathedral.

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Pathos

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Pathos - A quality that evokes pity or sadness

The pathos of the movie caused me to leave the theater with tears in my eyes.

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astute

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astute - wise in a clever or pratical way, (adj.) shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom

The astute businessman went from rags to riches with one great idea.

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avuncular

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avuncular - Helpful friendly (uncle like)

My father’s best friend Joe treats me in an avuncular manner and even calls me his niece.

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abode

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abode - to wait or delay, a temporary stay
The lodge was once a prince’s private hunting abode.

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Foster

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Foster - …, (v.) to bring up, give care to; to promote, encourage;

Punishing children for bad behavior instead of talking to them can foster feelings of guilt which result in further problems.

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allure

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allure - (v.) to entice, tempt; to be attractive to; (n.) a strong attraction; the power to attract, charm

I don’t know why, but this has a strange allure to me.

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Potent

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Potent - powerful
The smell of pure bleach was too potent to use to clean the bathroom with the door and window shut.

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Susceptible

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Susceptible - open to; easily influenced; lacking in resistance

Many young children get the flu vaccine so they will be less susceptible to the virus.

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Chastise

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Chastise - …, To punish severely

If you bully someone in Mrs. Marshall’s class, she will chastise you and keep you after school.

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debut

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debut - A first appearance

The group’s debut album sold over a million copies.

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Confiscate

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Confiscate - …, (v.) to seize by authority; to take and keep

I had my radio confiscated by the prison guards.

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Connoisseur

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Connoisseur - …, a person with expert knowledge or discriminating tastes

Since you are a wine connoisseur, I thought I would ask your opinion on the best wines for my dinner party.

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Servile

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Servile - submissive; willing to serve others

Howard insisted his wife carry his umbrella and follow him around in a servile manner.

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Prodigy

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Prodigy - A person with great talent; a young genius

The seven year old chess prodigy beat every player in the room.

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Tedious

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Tedious - Boring, dull, tiresome

My professor’s tedious history lectures have the entire class yawning.

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dilemma

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dilemma - a choice between two unpleasant or difficult options

It was a dilemma when I had to choose between my sister and brother to save them from the fire.

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mercenary

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mercenary - A professional soldier hired by a foreign army

As long as you pay a mercenary, he will do anything you ask.

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ovation

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ovation - (n.) an enthusiastic public welcome, an outburst of applause
The audience gave him a rapturous standing ovation which lasted at least 14 seconds.

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decipher

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decipher - Decode
Scientists are studying wild and captive dolphins to decipher their secret language.

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Perfidious

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Perfidious - Disloyal, treacherous, violating one’s trust

Because Lawrence is such a perfidious person, you cannot believe a word he says.

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Valor

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Valor - Heroic courage; bravery
He showed extreme valor by risking his life to save fallen comrades under enemy fire.

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Citadel

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Citadel - …, (n.) a fortress that overlooks and protects a city; any strong or commanding place

There was a huge citadel in the middle of the town that was heavily surrounded by guards.

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crucial

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crucial - (adj.) of supreme importance, decisive, critical

The final speaking test is crucial if you want to pass the course.

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assimilate

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assimilate - (v.) to absorb fully or make one’s own; to adopt as one’s own; to adapt fully

When Helen moved to Japan, she had to quickly assimilate a new language into her vocabulary.

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Quench

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Quench - to put out, extinguish, end
Even though my dad was fighting the flames, the firemen had to come help to finally quench the fire.

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muse

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muse - to think or say (something) in a thoughtful way, (v.) to think about in a dreamy way, ponder
I sat on the sand and mused about the beauty of the sunset.

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Circumlocution

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Circumlocution - Talking in a roundabout way

The student used circumlocution in an attempt to stall his teacher while he completed his homework in class.

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mollify

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mollify - to make (someone) less angry : to calm (someone) down

When the baby started to cry, his mother tried to mollify him with a bottle of milk.

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Soporific

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Soporific - Something that puts you to sleep

The professor’s boring speech was soporific and had everyone in the audience yawning.

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Chaff

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Chaff - …, Husks of grain separated from the seed by threshing.
It’s heartening to see only one piece of chaff in the wheat here.

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Dubious

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Dubious - Doubtful; of unlikely authenticity

The teacher was dubious of Johnny’s homework excuse.

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Lithe

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Lithe - Flexible supple graceful

Although Lisa has a lithe, athletic build, she is surprisingly clumsy.

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Impede

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Impede - …, To obstruct or interfere with; to delay

If you do not eat while you are sick, the lack of nutrients will impede your recovery.

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Egress

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Egress - An exit
The flight crew is responsible for the safe egress of the passengers.

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Docile

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Docile - …, (adj.) easily taught, led, or managed; obedient

Although the lion appears docile during the circus acts, he is really a fierce animal when uncontrolled by a trainer.

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Laud

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Laud - …, Praise

Because the soldier saved the president, everyone is going to laud him at a huge event.

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accord

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accord - (n.) agreement, harmony; (v.) to agree, be in harmony or bring into harmony; to grant, bestow on
Tentative accord reached in Hollywood writers’ strike.

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Pseudonym

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Pseudonym - A fictitious name used by an author; a pen name

He didn’t want his mother to know that he wrote such raunchy literature, so he used a pseudonym instead of his real name on his books.

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nimble

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nimble - able to move or learn quickly, easily, and lightly
Basketball requires strong hands and nimble fingers.

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awry

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awry - (adj., adv.) in a turned or twisted position or direction; wrong, out of the right or hoped-for course

Mail delivery often goes awry during a winter storm.

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ostracize

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ostracize - to exclude

Only a cruel teacher would ostracize a special needs child and not allow him to interact with other students.

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Spontaneous

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Spontaneous - happening in a free and natural way, without planning or external influence
We took a spontaneous trip to Las Vegas last weekend.

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Perturb

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Perturb - (v.) to trouble, make uneasy; to disturb greatly; to throw into confusion

My cat is easily perturbed by even the slightest sounds.

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anarchy

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anarchy - (n) a lack of government and law; confusion

As soon as the teacher stepped in the hall, the classroom descended into anarchy.

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malcontent

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malcontent - dissatisfied with the existing state of affairs
Gaining a reputation as a malcontent will not enhance your career.

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Gaudy

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Gaudy - (adj.) so showy that it is unattractive

When Crystal returned from the nail salon, she showed me her gaudy nails that were painted bright orange.

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Turbulent

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Turbulent - Chaotic, unruly, stormy, agitated

The sea looks too turbulent to go out for a sail today.

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deplete

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deplete - To use up
After I made my sandwich, my jar of peanut butter was completely depleted.

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Trepidation

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Trepidation - Fear or uneasiness about the future

Shaking with trepidation, the young man faced his fear of heights by skydiving.

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Renown

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Renown - Fame, glory
She was a world renown artist loved by all of her fans.

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benign

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benign - having no significant effect; harmless

The medicine is benign in its effects and will cause you no harm.

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obdurate

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obdurate - unmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings; stubborn

Because Janice was obdurate, she did not shed a single tear while hearing the tragic story.

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banter

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banter - (v.) to exchange playful remarks, tease; (n.) talk that is playful and teasing

We went to the party and just listened to the banter while waiting to be served

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nomadic

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nomadic - having the life of a drifter
Because my husband is a long distance truck driver, his days are very nomadic.

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Copious

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Copious - …, Abundant; plentiful

It takes a copious amount of food to suppress my hungry appetite.

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Engender

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Engender - …, to cause a feeling or attitude to exist

Some people believe violent video games engender feelings of hostility in young people.

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Hew

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Hew - To cut down

They hewed logs to build a cabin.

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Tenacious

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Tenacious - Persistent, stubborn

Trapped in the cabin, the tenacious teenager would not quit until she found a way to escape.

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Flustered

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Flustered - …, Nervous and confused

Before getting too flustered ask yourself some questions and see if you can figure out why this is happening.

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Sage

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Sage - Wise

My grandmother is very wise and offers such sage wisdom about life.

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Transient

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Transient - (adj.) lasting only a short time, fleeting; (n.) one who stays only a short time

The transient storm passed through our town rather quickly.

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Endeavor

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Endeavor - …, an attempt with a lot of effort

Andrew promised himself that every day he would endeavor to stay focused on achieving his goal of participating in the Iron Man competition.

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crusade

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crusade - To crusade is defined as to rebel against an unfair practice.

Single-handed, he began a crusade against the gross political corruption

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Wax

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Wax - to increase in size, like the moon
Gold has a long history of waxing and waning in allure.

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Embargo

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Embargo - …, (n.) an order forbidding the trade in or movement of commercial goods; any restraint or hindrance;

The United Nations imposed an arms embargo against the African country.

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Jubilant

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Jubilant - …, Joyful

I am jubilant to learn that my sister is finally having a baby.

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counterfeit

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counterfeit - (n.) an imitation designed to deceive; (adj.) not genuine, fake; (v.) to make an illegal copy
The man tried to make a purchase with a counterfeit 50 dollar bill.

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edible

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edible - any substance that can be used as food
I can’t believe people think snails are edible!

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Elite

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Elite - …, (n.) the choice part of a group of people or things; (adj.) superior

The President is constantly guarded by an elite unit of soldiers.

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lucid

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lucid - very clear and easy to understand ; very clear and easy to understand

I was so stressed out after a hard day’s work that I was not lucid by any means.

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Incense

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Incense - …, to make very angry

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Zephyr

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Zephyr - West wind; a gentle breeze, a gentle breeze; something airy or insubstantial

The ceiling fan created a zephyr that made everyone feel comfortable on the warm day.

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apathetic

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apathetic - Feeling or showing little emotion

Although James was apathetic about his classes, he loved playing football.

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Impair

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Impair - …, (v.) to make imperfect, damage, harm
Alcohol will impair your judgment if you drink too much.

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decree

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decree - An order having the force of law

The foreign government tried to reduce the population by issuing a decree limiting births.

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amiss

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amiss -improper; wrong

If something seems amiss in the bank, the police will be called immediately.

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Zealot

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Zealot - A person totally devoted to a purpose or cause, a fanatic

The security camera caught the health zealot vandalizing the soft drink manufacturer’s office.

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Glut

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The definition of a glut is a supply of something that is greater than the demand.

If there are too many houses on the market and not enough buyers, this is an example of a glut of houses.

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audacious

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audacious - fearless and daring

Although April is an audacious athlete, she does not participate in any dangerous sports.

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Paragon

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Paragon - model of excellence or perfection

When talking to the class, the teacher described John’s essay as a paragon that everyone should strive to reproduce.

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Breach

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Breach - A break(n) to break(v)

Because of a serious breach of the rules, two players were ejected from the game.

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Capricious

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Capricious - …, changing one’s mind quickly and often

Because of his capricious nature, Jeremy found it hard to keep a steady job.

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Illiterate

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Illiterate - …, unable to read or write

Upon arrival, the new students were illiterate, but after only one year they tested highest in the county.

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Capacious

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Capacious -

The definition of capacious is something large or roomy.

An example of capacious used as an adjective is a capacious house, a large house with tons of space.

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Durable

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Durable -someone or something that lasts for a long time, even with frequent use.

An example of durable is an old car that keeps on going.

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Zenith

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Zenith - the strongest or most successful period of time

At the zenith, the two planets will fully align because of the strong magnetic pull between them.

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Raze

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Raze - To demolish, level to the ground

Officials struggled with deciding whether or not to raze the abandoned church to make room for a parking lot.

224
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Doctrine

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Doctrine - belief creed dogma

The doctrine of the Trinity is a foundation of the Christian teachings

224
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Feign

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Feign - to pretend

I feign sleep when Mom checks up on me after bedtime, then I go back to playing video games when she leaves.

225
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Immaculate

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Immaculate - spotlessly clean,Pure

The gardener works seven days a week to keep my lawn immaculate.

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Heinous

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Heinous - …, (adj.) very wicked, offensive, hateful

The criminal received the death penalty for his heinous crime.

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Disgruntled

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Disgruntled - …, (adj., part) in bad humor, discontented, annoyed

The German shepherd didn’t seem at all disgruntled when the Yorkie snatched his chew toy.

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mimic

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mimic - to copy (someone or someone’s behavior or speech) especially for humor

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benighted

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benighted - being in a state of intellectual darkness; ignorant; unenlightened

She is smart about a lot of things, but she is also somewhat benighted when it comes to seat belts.

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Foreboding

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Foreboding - .a feeling something bad is going to happen

The dark clouds are a foreboding of the storm that is soon to hit the mainland.

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aspire

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aspire -to hope or dream

If you aspire to be a physician, you’re going to have to be very committed to spending most of your time studying.

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mirth

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mirth - happiness and laughter

He could not contain his mirth and burst out laughing.

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Gullible

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Gullible - …, Easily deceived

The gullible woman gave all her money to a fake charity.

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Formidable

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Formidable - …, Menacing; causing fear or awe

Cramming 100 words for my vocabulary exam puts me in a formidable mood, but I am determined to succeed.

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Torpid

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Torpid - inactive, sluggish, dull

The torpid student did nothing but sleep in class each day.

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Inane

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Inane - …, (adj.) silly, empty of meaning or value

Your idea about eating plastic fruit is totally inane.

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Clad

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Clad - dressed or covered in.

The knight was clad in shining armor.

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Dross

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Dross - (n.) refuse, waste products

An example of dross is what is left over after separating reusable, compostable and recyclable items from the garbage.

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Serene

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Serene - calm; peaceful

Danielle sleeps best in a serene environment.

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Veracity

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Veracity - Truthfulness

The teacher doubted the student’s veracity when he turned in a paper that had obviously been written by someone else.

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articulate

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articulate - able to speak clearly and expressively

Because John found it difficult to articulate his love for Jessica, he wrote her a poem about his feelings.

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abet

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abet - to Aid

Giving the dog a treat is a way to abet his obedience.

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adamant

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adamant - hard stubborn

Mom, why are you adamant about me going to school everyday?

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Whim

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Whim - a sudden or capricious idea or fancy, impulse

She had only intended to go window shopping but ended up buying a new dress on a whim.

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Dismal

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Dismal - …, Causing great sadness or pessimism

It was a dismal day, cloudy, grey and damp.

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Cache

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Cache - A hiding place
He had a cache of weapons in his basement.

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Disdain

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Disdain - …, Intense dislike

The mother was in complete disdain after finding out her son failed the sixth grade again.

251
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Guile

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Guile - …, (n.) treacherous cunning, deceit

If you want to win the competition, you will need to use your guile to beat the others.

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affliction

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affliction - a cause of great suffering and distress

A good percentage of all homeless people suffer from some untreated mental affliction.

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Lavish

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Lavish - …, 1. (verb) to spend freely, 2. (adj.) opulent; costing a lot

The billionaire owned twelve cars, several lavish homes, and two airplanes.

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acrid

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acrid - Harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper

Sulfur has an acrid smell that is quite similar to the odor of rotten eggs.

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bizarre

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bizarre - weird, odd

There was a really bizarre guy on the bus this morning. I think he must have been on drugs or something.

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Unctuous

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Unctuous - not expressing true feelings; pretending to display true feelings

His impression of the president was unctuous and poorly done.

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blatant

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blatant - …, (adj.) noisy in a coarse, offensive way; obvious or conspicuous, especially in an unfavorable sense

The thief’s blatant attempt to steal the police car angered everyone in law enforcement.

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Robust

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Robust - Strong and healthy

The robust lifeguard was able to swim far out into the ocean to save the drowning woman.

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Blithe

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Blithe - carefree and unconcerned

Sarah was so blithe about her father’s death that she had a party after his funeral.

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morose

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morose - very serious, unhappy, and quiet

After their team lost the basketball game, the disappointed fans looked morose.

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Console

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Console - Comfort
My friend was upset, so in an attempt to to console her I bought her a new games console.

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Pied

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Pied - Multicolored, Pacthwork
a pied horse.

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Pugnacious

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Pugnacious - Inclined to fight, belligerent

The pugnacious little boy constantly talks back to his mother.

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Stamina

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Stamina - (n.) the strength needed to keep going or overcome physical or mental strain; staying power

He ran out of stamina when he tried to run the mile, so he walked the rest of the way.

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Wan

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Wan - Pale
His hair seemed grayer, his face wan.

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credulous

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credulous - too trusting; gullible

The con man was able to easily sell his wonder products to credulous buyers.

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Discreet

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Discreet - …, careful

In hopes of being discreet, many celebrities wear sunglasses when out in public.

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Epoch

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Epoch - …, A period of time

The invention of nuclear weapons marked an epoch in the history of warfare

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Enigma

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Enigma - …, a puzzle; a mystery

The magician’s trick was an enigma to everyone in the audience.

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Hybrid

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Hybrid - …,
Hybrid is defined as something that is a combination of two different things.
The dog was a hybrid combined of lab and golden retriver.

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abate

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abate - (v.) to make less in amount, degree, etc.; to subside, become less; to nullify; to deduct, omit

With any luck, the storm will abate soon so we can still have our picnic.

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deter

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deter - to prevent something from happening

Her father taught her that she should never let anything deter her in her goal to get at least a bachelor’s degree.

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Irate

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Irate - Angry
He is starting to get irate, but he is still smiling.

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Enmity

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Enmity - …, (n.) hatred, ill-will

After learning John was the one who stole his truck, Henry felt a great deal of enmity towards him.

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assuage

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assuage - to provide relief; causing to feel better

In an effort to assuage angry customers, the store issued everyone a full refund.

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lucrative

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lucrative - producing money or wealth

While my mother’s bakery has not been profitable this year, it was quite lucrative last year.

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Truculent

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Truculent - Fierce, ready to fight, pugnacious

On Monday, the truculent bully made the mistake of starting a fight with someone who could hit harder than him.

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Concur

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Concur - To agree

Since we all concur, the company picnic will be scheduled for the last Friday of July.

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ardor

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ardor - passion

Even though I enjoy playing tennis, I do not have the ardor for it that would lead me to play the sport professionally.

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Haughty

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Haughty - …, Arrogant

The principal at my school is haughty and considers herself to be above everyone else.

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Shackle

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Shackle - (v.) to put into chains;

The chains that bind a prisoner’s hands to his ankles are an example of a shackle.

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atrocity

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atrocity - An act of great cruelty and wickedness
It’s sad that my country is letting this atrocity happen.

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bleak

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bleak - something that is gloomy, somber or exposed to wind and cold.

An example of bleak is a dark, stormy and dreary day.

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Petty

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Petty - (adj.) unimportant,

She has been charged with a number of petty offences but never anything as serious as attempted murder.

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apocryphal

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apocryphal - well-known but probably not true

The old man often shared apocryphal ghost stories with anyone who would listen.

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meager

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meager - very small or too small in amount

Because you only earn a meager salary, you should be very careful about your spending.

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Veneer

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Veneer - cover with a thin layer

The veneer on the old dresser was peeling terribly.

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Toxic

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Toxic - Poisonous

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Pungent

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Pungent - Describing a sharp, acrid smell or taste

When the pungent smell of rotten eggs filled the house, I held my nose.

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Plunder

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Plunder - (v.) to rob by force, especially during wartime; to seize wrongfully;

The video showed the thieves break the glass and plunder the jewelry display.

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Pique

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Pique - Anger

He slammed the door in a fit of pique

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Brisk

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Brisk - Vigorous Energetic

She went for a brisk walk to clear the cobwebs from her head.

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