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abolish

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formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution).
“the tax was abolished in 1977”

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adhesive

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a substance used for sticking objects or materials together; glue.
“tile adhesive”

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approxmite

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close to the actual, but not completely accurate or exact.
“the calculations are very approximate”

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blunt

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having a worn-down edge or point; not sharp.
“a blunt knife” can also refer to person

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burrow

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a hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, especially a rabbit, as a dwelling.

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capable

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having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing.
“I’m quite capable of taking care of myself”

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conceal

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eep from sight; hide.
“a line of sand dunes concealed the distant sea”

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contradiction

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a combination of statements, ideas, or features of a situation that are opposed to one another.
“the proposed new system suffers from a set of internal contradictions”

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debate

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a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.
“last night’s debate on the Education Bill”

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decline

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(typically of something regarded as good) become smaller, fewer, or less; decrease.
“the birth rate continued to decline”

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detrimental

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tending to cause harm.
“moving her could have a detrimental effect on her health”

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envy

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a feeling of discontented or resentful longing aroused by someone else’s possessions, qualities, or luck.
“she felt a twinge of envy for the people on board”

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evacuate

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remove (someone) from a place of danger to a safer place.
“several families were evacuated from their homes”

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fragile

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(of an object) easily broken or damaged.
“fragile items such as glass and china”

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furious

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extremely angry.
“she was furious at this attempt to manipulate her”

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generous

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(of a person) showing a readiness to give more of something, as money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected.
“she was generous with her money”

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guardian

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a defender, protector, or keeper.
“self-appointed guardians of public morality”

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hardship

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severe suffering or privation.
“intolerable levels of hardship”

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hazard

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a danger or risk.
“the hazards of smoking”

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idealism

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the practice of forming or pursuing ideals, especially unrealistically.
“the idealism of youth”

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illuminate

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make (something) visible or bright by shining light on it; light up.
“a flash of lightning illuminated the house”

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jagged

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having rough, sharp points protruding.
“the jagged edges gashed their fingers”

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jubilant

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feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.

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kin

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one’s family and relations.
“he is expected to make a payment to his wife’s kin”

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liberate
set (someone) free from a situation, especially imprisonment or slavery, in which their liberty is severely restricted. "the serfs had been liberated"
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novel
a fictitious prose narrative of book length, typically representing character and action with some degree of realism. "the novels of Jane Austen"
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orchard
a piece of land planted with fruit trees. "an apple orchard"
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valiant
possessing or showing courage or determination. "she made a valiant effort to hold her anger in check"
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zany
amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic. "zany humor"
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barren
. (of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation. "the plains of Kyrenia were barren"
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braggart
a person who boasts about achievements or possessions. "braggart men"
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capricious
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. "it's terrible to feel our livelihood hinges on a capricious boss"
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concise
giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive. "a concise account of the country's history"
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economize
spend less; reduce one's expenses. "I have to economize where I can"
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endeavor
try hard to do or achieve something. "he is endeavoring to help the Third World"
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inundate
overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with. "we've been inundated with complaints from listeners"
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meager
(of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality. "they were forced to supplement their meager earnings"
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noncommittal
(of a person or a person's behavior or manner) not expressing or revealing commitment to a definite opinion or course of action. "her tone was noncommittal, and her face gave nothing away"
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obstinate
stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so. "her obstinate determination to pursue a career in radio"
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subtle
(especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe. "his language expresses rich and subtle meanings"
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unruly
disorderly and disruptive and not amenable to discipline or control. "Kate tried to control her unruly emotions"
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yearn
have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from. "she yearned for a glimpse of him"
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acclaim
praise enthusiastically and publicly. "the conference was acclaimed as a considerable success"
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affluent
(especially of a group or area) having a great deal of money; wealthy. "the affluent societies of the western world"
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aloof
not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant. "they were courteous but faintly aloof"
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audacious
showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. "a series of audacious takeovers"
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banter
the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks. "there was much singing and good-natured banter"
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belligerent
hostile and aggressive. "a bull-necked, belligerent old man"
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cache
a collection of items of the same type stored in a hidden or inaccessible place. "an arms cache"
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contrite
feeling or expressing remorse or penitence; affected by guilt. "a broken and a contrite heart"
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crude
constructed in a rudimentary or makeshift way. "the inspectors dismissed the documents as crude forgeries"
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disuse
the state of not being used. "the machines fell into disuse with the advent of computers"
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epoch
a period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics. "the Victorian epoch"
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equilibrium
a state in which opposing forces or influences are balanced. "the maintenance of social equilibrium"
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fastidious
very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail. "he chooses his words with fastidious care"
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lull
calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements. "the rhythm of the boat lulled her to sleep"
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impromptu
done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed. "an impromptu press conference"
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inquisitive
curious or inquiring. "he was very chatty and inquisitive about everything"
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novice
a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation. "he was a complete novice in foreign affairs"
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nuance
a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound. "the nuances of facial expression and body language"
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rue
bitterly regret (something one has done or allowed to happen). "Ferguson will rue the day he turned down that offer"
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sage
an aromatic plant with grayish-green leaves that are used as a culinary herb, native to southern Europe and the Mediterranean.
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pious
making a hypocritical display of virtue. "there'll be no pious words said over her" religious
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jubilant
happy
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embellished
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chastised
punish, especially by beating. "the General cruelly chastised them with a whip"
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lauded
highly praised or admired. "a lauded author"
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unkempt
(especially of a person) having an untidy or disheveled appearance. "they were unwashed and unkempt"
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disparate
things so unlike that there is no basis for comparison
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meticulous
showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. "he had always been so meticulous about his appearance"
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transcribing
put (thoughts, speech, or data) into written or printed form. "each interview was taped and transcribed"
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indelible
(of ink or a pen) making marks that cannot be removed. "an indelible marker pen"
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benign
gentle and kindly. "his benign but firm manner"
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frugal
sparing or economical with regard to money or food. "he led a remarkably frugal existence"
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thrifty
(of a person or their behavior) using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully. "he had been brought up to be thrifty and careful"
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opulent
luxurious
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deft
neatly skillful and quick in one's movements. "a deft piece of footwork"
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Grovel
lie or crawl abjectly on the ground with one's face downward. "she was groveling on the floor in fear"
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austerity
sternness or severity of manner or attitude. "he was noted for his austerity and his authoritarianism"
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hovel
a small, squalid, unpleasant, or simply constructed dwelling. "people were living in rat-infested hovels"
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villa
a large country house of Roman times, having an estate and consisting of farm and residential buildings arranged around a courtyard
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abode
a place of residence; a house or home. "my humble abode"
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overt
done or shown openly; plainly or readily apparent, not secret or hidden. "an overt act of aggression"
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scant
barely sufficient or adequate. "companies with scant regard for the safety of future generations"
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obsolete
no longer produced or used; out of date. "the disposal of old and obsolete machinery"
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verbose
using or expressed in more words than are needed. "much academic language is obscure and verbose"
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taciturn
(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little. "after such gatherings she would be taciturn and morose"
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wane
(of the moon) have a progressively smaller part of its visible surface illuminated, so that it appears to decrease in size
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nadir
the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization. "they had reached the nadir of their sufferings"
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zenith
the time at which something is most powerful or successful. "under Justinian, the Byzantine Empire reached its zenith of influence"
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pessimistic
tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen. "he was pessimistic about the prospects"
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deftly
in a way that is neatly skillful and quick in movement. "her fingers moved deftly, quickly parting the grass"
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ample
enough or more than enough; plentiful. "there is ample time for discussion"

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