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Palpable

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A feeling or atmosphere so intense as to seem almost tangible; perceptible; obvious; tangible

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Palpate

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To examine by touch, especially for medical purposes; feel, probe

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Admonish

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To caution, advise, or urge against something; warn, reprimand

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Appreciable

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Perceptible, noticeable; significant, considerable

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Transitory

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Lasting only for a short time; temporary, fleeting

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Contrite

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Feeling remorse or guilt; repentant, penitent

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Penitent

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Feeling or expressing remorse for one’s misdeeds; remorseful

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Sheepish

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Showing embarrassment or lack of self-confidence; bashful

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Chaste

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Morally pure, modest, or restrained in sexual conduct; virtuous

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Chastened

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Disciplined or restrained; humbled, subdued

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Trite

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Overused and lacking in originality; clichéd, banal

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Compunctious

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Feeling guilty or remorseful; regretful, contrite

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Punction

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A sense of remorse or guilt; compunction, regret

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Esoteric

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Intended for or understood by only a small number of people; obscure

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Bequest

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A legacy or gift left in a will; inheritance, endowment

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Entreaty

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An earnest or humble request; plea, appeal

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Opaque

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Not transparent; unclear, obscure, unintelligible

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Obscure

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Not clear or easily understood; vague, ambiguous

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Cryptic

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Mysterious, hidden in meaning; enigmatic, puzzling

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Congruity

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Harmony, consistency, or agreement; compatibility, concordance

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Dampen

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To make moist, wet, or less intense; moisten, suppress

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Rococo

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Ornate and elaborate in style; intricate, fancy

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Varnish

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A glossy coating applied to enhance appearance; polish, glaze

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Impersonal

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Lacking personal emotion or warmth; objective, detached

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Exult

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To show great joy or triumph; rejoice, celebrate

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Extol

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To praise highly; acclaim, commend

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Banal

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Lacking originality and freshness; clichéd, trite

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Acclaim

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Praise or applause; commendation, accolade

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Fabricate

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To construct or manufacture; create, concoct

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Extricate

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To free or release from entanglement; disentangle, liberate

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Futile

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Ineffective or incapable of producing any result; useless, vain

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Barren

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Unproductive, infertile, or devoid of value; sterile, desolate

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Refurbish

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To renovate or make like new again; renovate, restore

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Reconcile

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To restore friendly relations; resolve, settle

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Consummate

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To bring to completion or perfection; achieve, accomplish

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Writhe

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To twist or contort the body; squirm, wriggle

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Meander

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To wander aimlessly; roam, saunter

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Propagate

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To spread or promote widely; disseminate, proliferate

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Fastidious

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Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail; meticulous

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Critical

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Meticulous and judgmental; analytical, discerning

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Fiasco

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A complete failure or disaster; debacle, catastrophe

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Florid

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Elaborately decorated or fancy; ornate, embellished

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Frenetic

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Wildly excited or active; frenzied, frantic

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Frenzied

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Wildly excited or uncontrolled; frantic, frenetic

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Frugal

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Economical and thrifty; sparing, frugally

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Economical

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Efficient in the use of resources; frugal, thrifty

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Thrifty

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Practicing economical and frugal habits; frugal, thrifty

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Gloat

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To take great pleasure or satisfaction; revel, relish

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Gregarious

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Sociable and fond of company; friendly, outgoing

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Affable

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Friendly, approachable, and easy to talk to; amiable, genial

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Guerrilla

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A member of a small independent group engaged in irregular warfare; insurgent, rebel

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Mercenary

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Motivated by financial gain; hired soldier; hired gun, freelance

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Contend/with

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To struggle against; compete, confront

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Grave (adj)

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Serious and solemn; somber, earnest

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Somber

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Dark, gloomy, and melancholy; grave, serious

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Haphazard

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Lacking any obvious principle of organization; random, arbitrary

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Hierarchy

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A system of ranking or organizing things/people; order, structure

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Composite

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Made up of various parts or elements; compound, complex

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Hysterical

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Uncontrolled emotion or excitement; frantic, frenzied

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Detached

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Impartial or disinterested; objective, uninvolved

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Impertinent

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Rude or disrespectful; insolent, impolite

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Pertinent

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Relevant or applicable; relevant, applicable

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Imprudent

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Lacking discretion or wisdom; reckless, careless

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Inept

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Lacking skill or ability; incompetent, unskillful

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Inducement

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Something that persuades or influences; incentive, motivation

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Agitate

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To provoke or incite; disturb, upset

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Sublime

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Of outstanding spiritual, intellectual, or moral worth; majestic, exalted

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Inborn

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Existing from birth; innate, inherent

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Innate

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Inborn or natural; inherent, inborn

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Intrinsic

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Belonging naturally; inherent, essential

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Rudimentary

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Basic or undeveloped; primitive, elementary

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Insolent

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Disrespectful or arrogant; impudent, rude

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Contempt

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Disdain or scorn; disrespect, disregard

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Contemptuous

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Showing contempt; scornful, disdainful

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Courteous

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Polite and considerate; polite, well-mannered

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Instigate

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To provoke or incite; stimulate, prompt

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Inundate

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To overwhelm with a large amount; flood, deluge

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Overawe

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To impress or restrain by force; intimidate, awe

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Menace (verb)

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To threaten or endanger; intimidate, imperil

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Daunt

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To discourage or intimidate; dishearten, demoralize

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Domineer

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To assert one’s will over others; tyrannize, bully

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Hector

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To bully or torment; harass, intimidate

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Persecute

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To subject someone to hostility or ill-treatment; oppress, victimize

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Ravel(ed)

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To entangle or confuse; unravel, disentangle

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Sinuous

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Having many curves and turns; winding, meandering

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Involute

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Rolled inward; coiled, convoluted

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Stark

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Harsh, bare, or desolate in appearance; grim, austere

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Usurp

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To seize or take over by force; appropriate, arrogate

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Fervor

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Intense and passionate feeling; ardor, enthusiasm

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Apathy

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Lack of interest or emotion; indifference, lethargy

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Repress

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To suppress or hold back; restrain, stifle

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Austere

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Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; stern, ascetic

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Rustic

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Characteristic of rural life; rural, country

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Green (adj)

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Lacking experience or sophistication; inexperienced, naive

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Lowly

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Humble or of low rank; modest, unassuming

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Ingenuous

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Innocent and naive; candid, artless

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Disingenuous

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Insincere or deceitful; dishonest, crafty

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Elementary

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Basic or fundamental; simple, rudimentary

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Subsidiary

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Supplementary or secondary; auxiliary, additional

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Adjunct

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Something added or attached, but not essential; accessory, appendage

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Ancillary

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Providing support or assistance; subsidiary, supplementary

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Exigency

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An urgent or pressing need; necessity, emergency

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Extremity

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The furthest point or limit; end, extreme

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Quandary

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A state of uncertainty or perplexity; dilemma, predicament

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Abate

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To lessen or reduce in intensity; decrease, diminish

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Abet

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To assist or encourage in wrongdoing; aid, support

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Accede

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To agree or consent; acquiesce, comply

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Berate

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To scold or criticize harshly; rebuke, reprimand

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Abjure

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To renounce or reject solemnly; repudiate, disavow

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Abrogate

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To repeal or annul; revoke, abolish

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Acrimonious

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Bitter or sharp in language or tone; acerbic, caustic

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Acumen

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Keen insight or shrewdness; intelligence, acuity

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Adumbrate

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To foreshadow or outline vaguely; suggest, delineate

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Alacrity

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Promptness and eagerness; willingness, enthusiasm

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Bombastic

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Pompous or inflated in language; grandiloquent, verbose

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Cajole

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To persuade by flattery or deceit; coax, sweet-talk

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Callous

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Emotionally insensitive; unfeeling, indifferent

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Calumny

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False and malicious statement intended to harm someone’s reputation; slander, defamation

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Purport

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To convey or imply; convey, indicate

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Precipitated

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To cause something to happen suddenly; provoke, trigger

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Prerogative

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An exclusive right or privilege; entitlement, prerogative

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Garrulous

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Talkative or chatty; loquacious, voluble

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Foment

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To incite or stir up trouble; provoke, instigate

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Inchoate

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In an early or undeveloped stage; incipient, embryonic

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Maudlin

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Excessively sentimental; emotional, tearful

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Exigent

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Urgent or demanding; pressing, critical

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Neophyte

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A beginner or novice; newcomer, novice

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Opine

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To express an opinion; suggest, state

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Aberration

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A departure from what is normal or expected; anomaly, deviation

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Abject

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Miserable or wretched; degraded, forlorn

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Ascertain

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To find out or determine; discover, verify

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Incurable

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Not able to be cured; chronic, irreversible

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Arbitrary

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Based on personal preference or whim; capricious, random

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Abscond

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To leave hurriedly and secretly; flee, escape

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Abstruse

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Difficult to understand; obscure, esoteric

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Obtuse

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Slow to understand; dull, insensitive

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Obtruse

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Not easily noticed or understood; inconspicuous, unobtrusive

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Accost

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To approach and address aggressively; confront, confront

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Accretion

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The process of growth or increase; accumulation, buildup

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Aggrandize

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To enhance the power, wealth, or status of someone; amplify, exaggerate

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Annex

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To add or attach as an extra part; append, add

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Apochrypal

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Of doubtful authenticity; fictitious, spurious

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Arcane

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Understood by few; mysterious, obscure

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Valor

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Courage and bravery; heroism, bravery

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Impromptu

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Done without preparation; spontaneous, unrehearsed

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Approbation

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Approval or praise; endorsement, commendation

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Archetypal

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Representing the most typical example; classic, quintessential

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Arrogate

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To claim or seize without justification; assume, usurp

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Ascetic

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Practicing self-discipline and austerity; austere, self-denying

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Aspersion

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A false or damaging accusation; slander, defamation

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Assiduous

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Diligent and persistent; hardworking, industrious

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Bane

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A cause of harm or distress; curse, scourge

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Bashful

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Shy or timid; reserved, modest

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Diffident

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Lacking confidence; shy, insecure

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Coy

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Shy or modest in a playful or provocative way; demure, flirtatious

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Demure

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Reserved, modest, and shy; coy, prim

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Reticent

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Reserved or reluctant to speak; taciturn, silent

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Beguile

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To charm or enchant someone; captivate, allure

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Bereft

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Deprived or lacking something; devoid, destitute

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Blandishment

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Flattering speech or actions to persuade someone; flattery, cajolery

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Bilk

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To cheat or defraud; swindle, deceive

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Camaraderie

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Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend time together; companionship, fellowship

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Candor

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Open and honest communication; frankness, sincerity

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Capitulate

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To surrender or yield under specified terms; surrender, concede

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Carouse

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To drink and party in a lively, noisy way; revel, celebrate

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Casus

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An unexpected event or situation; incident, occurrence

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Cavort

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To jump or dance around excitedly; frolic, gambol

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Circumlocution

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The use of many words where fewer would do; verbosity, wordiness

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Circumvent

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To find a way around or overcome a problem or obstacle; bypass, outsmart

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Clamor (verb)

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To make a loud and insistent noise; protest, shout

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Cleave

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To split or sever; divide, cleave

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Cobbler

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A person who repairs shoes; shoemaker, mender

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Cogent

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Convincing and compelling; persuasive, forceful

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Apprise

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To inform or notify; notify, brief

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Abreast

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Up to date with the latest news, ideas, or information; informed, abreast

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Commensurate

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In proportion to; proportionate, corresponding

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Mensurate

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To measure or compare; measure, gauge

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Compunction

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A feeling of guilt or moral scruple; remorse, regret

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Concomitant

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Naturally accompanying or associated; accompanying, concurrent

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Comitant

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Accompanying; concomitant, attendant

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Conduit

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A channel or pipe for conveying fluids; channel, pipeline

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Conflagration

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A large and destructive fire; blaze, inferno

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Connive

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To secretly cooperate or conspire; conspire, collude

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Consign

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To entrust something to someone’s care; commit, delegate

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Bequeath

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To leave something in a will; inherit, will

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Relinquish

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To voluntarily give up or let go; surrender, abandon

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Constituent

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A part or component of something; component, element

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Integrant

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Essential or constituent part; component, element

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Constituency

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A group of voters in a specified area; electorate, voters

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Construe

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To interpret or understand the meaning of; interpret, decipher

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Gloss

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An explanation or interpretation; clarification, commentary

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Elucidate

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To make clear or explain; clarify, illuminate

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Parse

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To analyze or break down into parts; analyze, dissect

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Syntax

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The arrangement of words and phrases; grammar, structure

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Contusion

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A bruise or injury; bruise, injury

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Contentious

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Likely to cause disagreement or argument; controversial, disputatious

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Contravene

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To violate or go against a law or principle; violate, breach

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Equivocal

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Ambiguous or open to interpretation; unclear, uncertain

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Vexed

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Difficult and much debated; controversial, disputed

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Moot

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Subject to debate or dispute; debatable, arguable

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Infringe

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To violate or encroach upon; violate, breach

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Infract

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To break or violate; breach, contravene

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Flout

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To openly disregard or mock; defy, scorn

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Infarction

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Tissue death caused by lack of blood supply; necrosis, infarct

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Convivial

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Friendly and sociable; genial, affable

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Corpulence

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Excessive fatness; obesity, overweight

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Covet

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To desire or wish for something; crave, desire

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Cupidity

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Excessive greed or desire; avarice, lust

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Dearth

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A scarcity or lack of something; shortage, deficiency

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Debacle

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A sudden and disastrous failure; fiasco, disaster

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Debauch

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To corrupt or seduce morally; corrupt, deprave

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Debunk

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To expose the falseness or hollowness of a myth; expose, discredit

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Defunct

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No longer in existence or functioning; extinct, obsolete

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Denigrate

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To criticize unfairly; defame, disparage

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Despot

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A ruler with absolute power and authority; tyrant, autocrat

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Diaphanous

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Light, delicate, and translucent; sheer, transparent

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Doctrinal

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Relating to a set of principles or beliefs; dogmatic, ideological

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Pedagogic

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Relating to teaching or education; educational, instructional

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Scholastic

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Relating to education and learning; academic, scholarly

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Donnish

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Academic and bookish in manner; pedantic, scholarly

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Homiletic

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Relating to the art of preaching; sermonic, rhetorical

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Hortative

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Encouraging or urging; exhortative, advisory

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Sententious

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Expressing maxims or aphorisms in a pompous manner; moralistic, moralizing

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Bookish

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Devoted to reading and studying; scholarly, studious

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Edify

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To instruct or improve morally; enlighten, educate

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Pedantic

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Excessively concerned with minor details and rules; overly academic

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Platitude

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A trite or overused remark; cliché, banality

228
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Cede

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To surrender or give up control; yield, relinquish

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Consign

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Deliver to someone else’s custody; committ decisively or permanently; send, assign

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Dirge

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A mournful song or poem; lament, elegy

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Disaffected

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Dissatisfied with authority or government; rebellious, discontented

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Discomfit

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To cause discomfort or confusion; embarrass, disconcert

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Disparage

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To speak negatively about; criticize, belittle

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Disparate

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Different in kind; dissimilar, distinct

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Dispel

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To drive away or make disappear; disperse, dissipate

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Disrepute

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The state of being held in low regard; disgrace, infamy

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Repudiate

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To reject or disown; renounce, disavow

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Divisive

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Tending to cause disagreement or hostility; contentious, polarizing

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Dour

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stern and gloomy in appearance; forbidding; austere. Synonym: stern, harsh.

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Duplicity

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deceitfulness in speech or conduct; double-dealing. Synonym: deceit, dishonesty.

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Duress

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coercion by threat or force; constraint. Synonym: coercion, pressure.

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Eclectic

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deriving ideas, style, or taste from a diverse range of sources. Synonym: diverse, varied.

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Edict

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an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority. Synonym: decree, command.

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Egregious

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outstandingly bad; shocking. Synonym: flagrant, atrocious.

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Ebullient

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cheerful and full of energy; enthusiastic. Synonym: exuberant, lively.

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Elegy

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a poem of serious reflection, typically a lament for the dead. Synonym: lament, dirge.

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Extort

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obtain something, especially money, through force or threats. Synonym: blackmail, coerce.

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Wrest

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forcibly pull (something) from a person’s grasp. Synonym: wrench, snatch.

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Embezzlement

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theft or misappropriation of funds placed in one’s trust. Synonym: misappropriation, fraud.

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Emend

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make corrections and improvements to a text. Synonym: revise, edit.

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Emollient

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having the quality of softening or soothing the skin. Synonym: soothing, calming.

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Empirical

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based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic. Synonym: observational, practical.

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Enervate

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cause (someone) to feel drained of energy; weaken. Synonym: debilitate, exhaust.

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Disenfranchise

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deprive someone of a right or privilege, especially the right to vote. Synonym: deprive, exclude.

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Engender

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cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition). Synonym: generate, induce.

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Ephemeral

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lasting for a very short time. Synonym: transient, fleeting.

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Epistolary

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relating to or denoting the writing of letters. Synonym: correspondential, lettered.

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Equanimity

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mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation. Synonym: composure, poise.

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Equivocal

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open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous. Synonym: ambiguous, uncertain.

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Espouse

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adopt or support (a cause, belief, or way of life). Synonym: advocate, embrace.

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Evanescent

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soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing. Synonym: transient, ephemeral.

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Evince

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reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling). Synonym: manifest, demonstrate.

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Execrable

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extremely bad or unpleasant. Synonym: abominable, detestable.

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Exigent

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pressing; demanding. Synonym: urgent, critical.

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Expedient

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(of an action) convenient and practical, although possibly improper or immoral. Synonym: pragmatic, practical.

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Expiate

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atone for (guilt or sin). Synonym: atone, redeem.

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Expunge

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erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant). Synonym: erase, delete.

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Recuperate

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recover from illness or exertion. Synonym: recover, regain.

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Crypt

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an underground room or vault beneath a church, used as a burial place. Synonym: catacomb, tomb.

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Squander

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waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner. Synonym: waste, spendthrift.

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Precedent

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an earlier event or action that is regarded as an example or guide to be considered in subsequent similar circumstances. Synonym: example, model.

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Criterion

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a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided. Synonym: standard, measure.

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Classification

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the action or process of classifying something according to shared qualities or characteristics. Synonym: categorization, grouping.

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Solicitous

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characterized by or showing interest or concern. Synonym: attentive, caring.

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Alcove

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a recess, typically in the wall of a room or of a garden. Synonym: niche, nook.

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Imbue

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inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality. Synonym: infuse, instill.

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Depravity

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moral corruption; wickedness. Synonym: corruption, immorality.

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Spite vs spiteful

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a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone; malicious ill will. / showing or caused by malice. Synonym: malice, vindictiveness.

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Rift

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a crack, split, or break in something. Synonym: fissure, gap.

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Stratum

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a thin layer within any structure. Synonym: layer, level.

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Dissipate

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disperse or scatter. Synonym: disperse, disintegrate.

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Ensemble

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a group of items viewed as a whole rather than individually. Synonym: group, collection.

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Extraneous

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irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with. Synonym: irrelevant, unrelated.

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Irredeemable

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not able to be saved, improved, or corrected. Synonym: irreversible, hopeless.

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Intractable

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hard to control or deal with. Synonym: unruly, stubborn.

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Extol

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praise enthusiastically. Synonym: acclaim, laud.

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Extant

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still in existence; surviving. Synonym: existing, surviving.

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Expurgate

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remove matter thought to be objectionable or unsuitable from (a text) Synonym: censor, edit.

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Fatuous

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silly and pointless. Synonym: foolish, absurd.

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Fetter

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a chain or manacle used to restrain a prisoner, typically placed around the ankles. Synonym: shackle, chain.

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Flagrant

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(of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive. Synonym: blatant, egregious.

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Foil

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prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding. Synonym: thwart, frustrate.

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Forbearance

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patient self-control; restraint and tolerance. Synonym: patience, tolerance.

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Fortuitous (not brave?)

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happening by accident or chance rather than design. Synonym: accidental, chance.

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Fractious

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(typically of children) irritable and quarrelsome. Synonym: unruly, quarrelsome.

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Perturb

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make (someone) anxious or unsettled. Synonym: disturb, upset.

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Enigma

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a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand. Synonym: mystery, puzzle.

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Transient

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lasting only for a short time; impermanent. Synonym: temporary, fleeting.

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Delineation

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the action of describing or portraying something precisely. Synonym: depiction, representation. Also: action of indicating or representing the exact position of a border or boundary.

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Condescension

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an attitude of patronizing superiority; disdain. Synonym: patronization, arrogance.

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Aberration/Aberrant

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a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome. / departing from an accepted standard. Synonym: deviation, anomaly.

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Outlandish

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looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar. Synonym: bizarre, eccentric.

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Reproach

A

address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment. Synonym: rebuke, scold.

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Ingratiating

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intended to gain approval or favor; sycophantic. Synonym: flattering, fawning.

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Revamping

A

give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to. Synonym: renovate, overhaul.

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Bar

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a long rod or rigid piece of wood, metal, or similar material, typically used as an obstruction, fastening, or weapon. Synonym: rod, pole.

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Proliferating

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increasing rapidly in numbers; multiplying. Synonym: multiplying, spreading.

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Rebuff

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reject (someone or something) in an abrupt or ungracious manner. Synonym: reject, repel.

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Corrode

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destroy or damage slowly by chemical action. Synonym: erode, deteriorate.

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Comatose

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in a state of deep unconsciousness for a prolonged or indefinite period. Synonym: unconscious, insensible.

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Beset

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(of a problem or difficulty) trouble or threaten persistently. Synonym: afflict, harass.

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Insinuate

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suggest or hint (something bad or reprehensible) in an indirect and unpleasant way. Synonym: imply, suggest.

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Mar

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impair the appearance of; disfigure. Synonym: spoil, ruin.

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Abate

A

become less intense or widespread; lessen. Synonym: decrease, diminish.

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Muddle

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bring into a disordered or confusing state. Synonym: confuse, bewilder.

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Dullard

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a slow or stupid person. Synonym: simpleton, dimwit.

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Garrulous

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excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters. Synonym: talkative, chatty.

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Astute

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having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage. Synonym: perceptive, shrewd.

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Predicament

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a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation. Synonym: dilemma, quandary.

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Gourmand

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a person who enjoys eating and often eats too much. Synonym: glutton, epicure.

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Grandiloquent

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pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner, especially in a way that is intended to impress. Synonym: pompous, bombastic.

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Gratuitous (not grateful?)

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uncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted. Synonym: unnecessary, unjustified.

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Hapless (hap?? mishap?)

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unfortunate; having no luck. Synonym: unlucky, unlucky.

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Hegemony

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leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others. Synonym: dominance, control.

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Iconoclast

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a person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs or institutions. Synonym: rebel, heretic.

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Idiosyncrasy

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a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual. Synonym: quirk, peculiarity.

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Impecunious

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having little or no money. Synonym: penniless, impoverished.

328
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Impinge

A

have an effect or impact, especially a negative one. Synonym: affect, influence.

329
Q

Impute

A

attribute or credit to. Synonym: ascribe, attribute.

330
Q

Inane

A

lacking sense or meaning; silly. Synonym: senseless, foolish.

331
Q

Inchoate

A

just begun and so not fully formed or developed; rudimentary. Synonym: incipient, embryonic.

332
Q

Incontrovertible

A

not able to be denied or disputed. Synonym: indisputable, undeniable.

333
Q

Incumbent

A

necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility. Synonym: obligatory, required.

334
Q

Inexorable

A

impossible to stop or prevent. Synonym: relentless, unstoppable.

335
Q

Exonerate

A

absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing. Synonym: acquit, clear.

336
Q

Exorable?

A

Not a recognized word; please provide clarification.

337
Q

Inimical

A

tending to obstruct or harm. Synonym: harmful, detrimental.

338
Q

Injunction

A

a judicial order that restrains a person from beginning or continuing an action threatening or invading the legal right of another. Synonym: order, command.

339
Q

Insidious

A

proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects. Synonym: stealthy, treacherous.

340
Q

Vehement

A

showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense. Synonym: passionate, fervent.

341
Q

Insurgent

A

rising in active revolt. Synonym: rebel, revolutionary.

342
Q

Interlocutor

A

a person who takes part in a dialogue or conversation. Synonym: conversationalist, speaker.

343
Q

Intimation

A

an indication or hint. Synonym: suggestion, clue.

344
Q

Inure

A

accustom (someone) to something, especially something unpleasant. Synonym: habituate, condition.

345
Q

Invective

A

insulting, abusive, or highly critical language. Synonym: abuse, vituperation.

346
Q

Intransigent

A

unwilling or refusing to change one’s views or to agree about something. Synonym: stubborn, uncompromising.

347
Q

Inveterate

A

having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change. Synonym: ingrained, habitual.

348
Q

Irreverence

A

a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously. Synonym: disrespect, impudence.

349
Q

Reverence

A

deep respect for someone or something. Synonym: veneration, awe.

350
Q

Knell

A

the sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral. Synonym: toll, chime.

351
Q

Lithe

A

(especially of a person’s body) thin, supple, and graceful. Synonym: agile, flexible.

352
Q

Supple

A

bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible. Synonym: pliant, limber.

353
Q

Listless

A

lacking energy or enthusiasm. Synonym: lethargic, apathetic.

354
Q

Inept

A

having or showing no skill; clumsy. Synonym: unskillful, awkward.

355
Q

Upright

A

strictly honorable or honest. Synonym: honest, virtuous.

356
Q

Blatant

A

(of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly. Synonym: flagrant, obvious.

357
Q

Blunt

A

(of a person or remark) uncompromisingly forthright. Synonym: straightforward, direct.

358
Q

Fallible

A

capable of making mistakes or being erroneous. Synonym: imperfect, erring.

359
Q

Unsound

A

not safe or robust; in poor condition. Synonym: unsafe, shaky.

360
Q

Laconic

A

(of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words. Synonym: concise, brief.

361
Q

Largesse

A

Generosity in giving; synonym: generosity, munificence

362
Q

Legerdemain

A

Skillful use of one’s hands when performing conjuring tricks; synonym: sleight of hand, trickery

363
Q

Licentious

A

Lacking moral restraint, especially in sexual conduct; synonym: immoral, debauched

364
Q

Libertarian

A

Advocating for individual freedom and limited government; synonym: freedom-loving, individualistic

365
Q

Linchpin

A

A person or thing vital to an enterprise or organization; synonym: crucial element, key component

366
Q

Litigate/litigant

A

To engage in a legal dispute; one involved in a lawsuit; synonym: sue, litigant

367
Q

Maelstrom

A

A powerful whirlpool; a situation of great turbulence; synonym: chaos, turmoil

368
Q

Maudlin

A

Excessively sentimental, often in a tearful or foolish way; synonym: emotional, overemotional

369
Q

Maverick

A

An independent-minded person who does not conform to the norm; synonym: nonconformist, individualist

370
Q

Mawkish

A

Excessively sentimental, often with a sickly or cloying sweetness; synonym: sentimental, saccharine

371
Q

Ardent

A

Passionate, enthusiastic, or fervent; synonym: passionate, zealous

372
Q

Boisterous

A

Noisy, energetic, and cheerful; synonym: lively, exuberant

373
Q

Desirous

A

Having a strong desire or craving for something; synonym: eager, keen

374
Q

Wistful

A

Full of melancholy longing or yearning; synonym: nostalgic, pensive

375
Q

Feverish

A

Having a high body temperature; displaying intense excitement or activity; synonym: excited, agitated

376
Q

Lethargic

A

Lacking energy or enthusiasm; synonym: sluggish, listless

377
Q

Expenditure

A

The act of spending money; synonym: spending, outlay

378
Q

Maxim

A

A short statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct; synonym: aphorism, saying

379
Q

Mendacious

A

Not telling the truth; lying; synonym: dishonest, untruthful

380
Q

Modicum

A

A small quantity of something; synonym: bit, trace

381
Q

Jovial

A

Cheerful and friendly; synonym: merry, affable

382
Q

Venerate

A

To regard with great respect or reverence; synonym: respect, honor

383
Q

Arduous

A

Involving a lot of effort and hard work; synonym: difficult, strenuous

384
Q

Morass

A

A complicated or confused situation; a swampy, boggy area; synonym: quagmire, confusion

385
Q

Mores

A

The accepted traditional customs and manners of a particular social group; synonym: customs, traditions

386
Q

Municipal

A

Relating to a city or town or its governing body; synonym: city, local

387
Q

Munificent

A

More generous than is usual or necessary; synonym: generous, lavish

388
Q

Multifarious

A

Diverse or varied; synonym: diverse, varied

389
Q

Ruse

A

A cunning trick or strategy; synonym: trick, ploy

390
Q

Enfeeble

A

To make weak or feeble; synonym: weaken, debilitate

391
Q

Docile

A

Easily taught or controlled; synonym: obedient, submissive

392
Q

Nadir

A

The lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization; synonym: low point, bottom

393
Q

Noisome

A

Having an extremely offensive smell; synonym: foul-smelling, putrid

394
Q

Noxious

A

Harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant; synonym: toxic, harmful

395
Q

Obdurate

A

Stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or course of action; synonym: stubborn, unyielding

396
Q

Obfuscate

A

To deliberately make something unclear or difficult to understand; synonym: confuse, obscure

397
Q

Obstreperous

A

Noisy and difficult to control; synonym: unruly, rowdy

398
Q

Officious

A

Excessively eager to offer unwanted help or advice; synonym: meddlesome, intrusive

399
Q

Onerous

A

Involving a burdensome amount of effort and difficulty; synonym: burdensome, oppressive

400
Q

Palliate

A

To make a disease or its symptoms less severe without removing the cause; to alleviate; synonym: alleviate, ease

401
Q

Panacea

A

A remedy for all diseases or difficulties; a universal solution; synonym: cure-all, remedy

402
Q

Paradigm

A

A typical example or pattern of something; synonym: model, example

403
Q

Pariah

A

An outcast or a person who is rejected and despised; synonym: outcast, exile

404
Q

Partisan

A

A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; synonym: supporter, advocate

405
Q

Paucity

A

The presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities; synonym: scarcity, shortage

406
Q

Pejorative

A

Expressing contempt or disapproval; synonym: derogatory, negative

407
Q

Pellucid

A

Clear in meaning, expression, or style; synonym: clear, transparent

408
Q

Penchant

A

A strong or habitual liking for something; synonym: inclination, preference

409
Q

Penurious

A

Extremely poor; miserly; synonym: impoverished, stingy

410
Q

Pert

A

Lively and spirited; synonym: lively, perky

411
Q

Pernicious

A

Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way; synonym: harmful, destructive

412
Q

Pertinacious

A

Holding firmly to a purpose or opinion; stubborn; synonym: persistent, tenacious

413
Q

Phlegmatic

A

Having an unemotional and calm disposition; synonym: calm, composed

414
Q

Pithy

A

Concise and forcefully expressive; synonym: succinct, terse

415
Q

Trite

A

Overused and lacking originality; synonym: clichéd, banal

416
Q

Plaudit

A

Praise or approval; synonym: acclaim, applause

417
Q

Plethora

A

An excessive amount of something; synonym: abundance, excess

418
Q

Portent

A

A sign or warning that something significant is likely to happen; synonym: omen, forewarning

419
Q

Potentate

A

A monarch or ruler, especially one with great power; synonym: ruler, sovereign

420
Q

Preclude

A

To prevent from happening; to make impossible; synonym: prevent, prohibit

421
Q

Predilection

A

A preference or special liking for something; synonym: preference, inclination

422
Q

Preponderance

A

The greater part or quantity in weight, number, or importance; synonym: majority, dominance

423
Q

Presage

A

A sign or warning that something, typically something bad, will happen; synonym: omen, foreboding

424
Q

Probity

A

The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency; synonym: integrity, honesty

425
Q

Profligate

A

Recklessly extravagant or wasteful; synonym: extravagant, wasteful

426
Q

Promulgate

A

To make known or promote a new law or idea; synonym: announce, publicize

427
Q

Proscribe

A

To forbid or denounce; synonym: forbid, ban

428
Q

Protean

A

Versatile and capable of taking on different forms; synonym: versatile, adaptable

429
Q

Prurient

A

Having or encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters; synonym: lascivious, lustful

430
Q

Puerile

A

Childishly silly and trivial; synonym: childish, immature

431
Q

Pugnacious

A

Eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight; synonym: combative, aggressive

432
Q

Pulchritude

A

Beauty, especially a woman’s physical beauty; synonym: beauty, attractiveness

433
Q

Punctilious

A

Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior; synonym: meticulous, precise

434
Q

Quaint

A

Attractively unusual or old-fashioned; synonym: charming, picturesque

435
Q

Quixotic

A

Extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical; synonym: idealistic, impractical

436
Q

Quandary

A

A state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation; synonym: dilemma, predicament

437
Q

Recalcitrant

A

Resisting authority or control; disobedient; synonym: defiant, unruly

438
Q

Redoubtable

A

Worthy of respect or honor; often used to describe a person; synonym: formidable, admirable

439
Q

Relegate

A

To consign or dismiss to an inferior rank or position; synonym: demote, downgrade

440
Q

Remiss

A

Lax in attending to duty; negligent; synonym: negligent, careless

441
Q

Reprieve

A

A cancellation or postponement of a punishment; synonym: respite, relief

442
Q

Reprobate

A

A morally unprincipled person; to condemn as unworthy; synonym: scoundrel, condemn

443
Q

Rescind

A

To cancel or repeal a law, order, or agreement; synonym: revoke, annul

444
Q

Requisition

A

An official order or demand for something to be done, given, or supplied; synonym: demand, order

445
Q

Rife

A

Widespread or abundant; synonym: prevalent, abundant

446
Q

Sanctimonious

A

Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious; synonym: self-righteous, holier-than-thou

447
Q

Sanction (both defs)

A

Official permission or approval; a penalty intended to enforce compliance; synonym: approval, penalty

448
Q

Sanguine

A

Optimistic, especially in difficult situations; synonym: optimistic, hopeful

449
Q

Scurrilous

A

Making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation; synonym: defamatory, scandalous

450
Q

Semaphore

A

A system of sending messages by holding the arms or two flags or poles in certain positions according to an alphabetic code; synonym: signaling, communication

451
Q

Serendipity

A

The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way; synonym: luck, fortune

452
Q

Sobriety

A

Abstaining from excess, especially in the consumption of alcohol; synonym: moderation, temperance

453
Q

Solicitous

A

Showing concern or care for someone’s well-being; synonym: attentive, caring

454
Q

Solipsism

A

The theory that the self is all that can be known to exist; extreme egocentrism; synonym: self-centeredness, egoism

455
Q

Spurious

A

Not genuine, false, or fake; synonym: false, counterfeit

456
Q

Staid

A

Sedate, respectable, and unadventurous; synonym: reserved, sedate

457
Q

Stolid

A

Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation; synonym: impassive, unemotional

458
Q

Subjugate

A

To bring under control or subdue; synonym: conquer, dominate

459
Q

Surfeit

A

An excessive amount of something; synonym: excess, abundance

460
Q

Surreptitious

A

Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; synonym: secretive, covert

461
Q

Swarthy

A

Dark-skinned; synonym: dusky, tanned

462
Q

Tangential

A

Relating to or along a tangent; diverging or digressing; synonym: divergent, off-topic

463
Q

Tome

A

A large, heavy book, especially one that is scholarly; synonym: volume, work

464
Q

Apt

A

Appropriate or suitable in the circumstances; synonym: fitting, suitable

465
Q

Toady

A

A person who behaves obsequiously to someone important; synonym: sycophant, flatterer

466
Q

Torpid

A

Mentally or physically inactive; sluggish; synonym: lethargic, inactive

467
Q

Turpid

A

Morally depraved or base; synonym: depraved, corrupt

468
Q

Travesty

A

A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something; synonym: parody, mockery

469
Q

Tranchant

A

Clear-cut; sharply defined; synonym: clear, distinct

470
Q

Truculent

A

Eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant; synonym: belligerent, hostile

471
Q

Turpitude

A

Depravity; wickedness; synonym: depravity, immorality

472
Q

Umbrage

A

Offense or annoyance; synonym: resentment, displeasure

473
Q

Upbraid

A

To scold or criticize severely; synonym: reprimand, chastise

474
Q

Utilitarian

A

Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive; synonym: practical, functional

475
Q

Veracity

A

Truthfulness or accuracy; synonym: truthfulness, honesty

476
Q

Vestige

A

A trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists; synonym: trace, relic

477
Q

Vicissitude

A

A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant; synonym: change, fluctuation

478
Q

Vilify

A

To speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner; synonym: defame, denigrate

479
Q

Virtuoso

A

A person highly skilled in a particular art; synonym: expert, master

480
Q

Vitriolic

A

Filled with bitter criticism or malice; synonym: scathing, acrimonious

481
Q

Vociferous

A

Expressing opinions or feelings in a loud and forceful way; synonym: loud, outspoken

482
Q

Wanton

A

Deliberate and unprovoked; synonym: malicious, reckless

483
Q

Winsome

A

Charming, engaging, often in a childlike or naive way; synonym: charming, delightful

484
Q

Yoke

A

A wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to the plow or cart they are to pull; synonym: harness, collar

485
Q

Zephyr

A

A gentle, mild breeze; synonym: breeze, gust

486
Q

Wily

A

Cunning, clever, and crafty; synonym: crafty, sly

487
Q

Tirade

A

A long, angry speech of criticism or accusation; synonym: diatribe, harangue

488
Q

Hilarity

A

Great merriment; synonym: joy, amusement

489
Q

Excess

A

More than what is needed or usual; surplus

490
Q

Counterpoise

A

A force, influence, or weight that balances another; counterbalance

491
Q

Ephemeral

A

Lasting for a very short time; fleeting

492
Q

Indispensable

A

Absolutely necessary; essential

493
Q

Requisition

A

A formal written request or demand for something; requisition

494
Q

Solicit

A

To ask for or seek earnestly; request, petition

495
Q

Docket

A

A list or calendar of cases for trial; agenda

496
Q

Mischance

A

An unfortunate accident or mishap; misfortune

497
Q

Calamity

A

An event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; catastrophe

498
Q

Craven

A

Lacking courage; cowardly

499
Q

Hellion

A

A mischievous or troublemaking person; rascal

500
Q

Supplant

A

To take the place of (someone or something) by force or strategy; replace

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