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Monotony
Lack of variety or interest
Dupe
To fool OR deceive
Disparity
Differences
Obscene
Offensive
Shocking
Diatribe
A bitter scolding criticism
Veracity
Truthfulness
Wan
To become sickly pale
Mitigate
Alleviate> make less severe/ painful
Exacerbate
To aggravate or make worst
Obscurity
Insignificance
Incomprehensible
Exculpate
To free from blame or guilt
Strive
To make great effort
Elevate
Raise or lift
Promote
Impede
Delay or prevent ( someone or something)
Obstruct
Block ( an opening, path , road, etc)
Hold up
Controversy
Intense public disagreement
Deranged
Insane
Gullible
Easily persuaded/ convince
Expository
Explanatory ( some that’s explained)
Exploratory
Investigator( something that needs to be investigated)
Retention
The ability to recall/ remember facts
In ones memory
In-line
Having parts arranged In a line
Intervention
Involvement
The process of intervening
Depict
Describe
Portray
Distended
Swollen
Integral
Essential
Built in
Surge
Upward movement
Lethargic
Inactive
Slow
Speculate
form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence.
Asinine
Extremely stupid or foolish
Horrendous
Horrible
Dislodge
Remove
Secede
Withdrawn
Adamant
Refused to be persuaded
Unshakeable
Friction
Conflict
Disagreement
disintegrates
Break up
Fall apart
Convert
Change
Proliferate
Increase rapidly
Multiply
Encircle
Surround
Impromptu
Done without being planned organized unrehearsed
Enact
Make law Act out ( a play) on stage)
Shenanigan
Secret
Slug
Slow lazy person
Fluctuate
Vary
Rise and fall in number or amount irregularly
Verbatim
Word for word
in exactly the same words as were used originally.
Stimulates
Encourage into action
Synthesis
Combination
Production
Secretion
a process by which substances are produced
+ discharged from a cell, gland, or organ for a particular function
A gland is an organ which produces and releases substances that perform a specific function in the body. There are two types of gland. Endocrine glands are ductless glands and release the substances that they make (hormones) directly into the bloodstream.
Absorb
To Take in ( take something in)
Soaking up
A sponge absorbs water.
Initiation
Beginning
Induce
Persuade ( succeed in persuading)
Bring about
Formation
The process of forming (something)
Arrangements of something
Receptive
Open Minded
Willing to consider or accept new suggestions/ ideas
Suppress
Put an end into
Subdue| Keep under control
Elucidate
Make something clear : Explain
Diluted
Weakened by addition of water or another solvent
Nuance
Subtle distinction/ difference
in meaning, sound or expression
Inflation/deflation
A general increase in price of goods / services and money decreased in value
A general decrease in goods/ services and money increase in value
Nonchalant
Feeling or appearing Cool/relaxed
Unconcerned
Gaslight
Manipulate someone by making them question their own sanity
Appalled
Dismayed or horrified
Stingy
Unwilling to give or spend
Intangible
Unable to be touched or grasped
Inevitable
Unavoidable
Certain to happen
Exasperated
Intensely irritated and frustrated
Far fetched
Unlikely/Unconvincing
Enthusiastic
Having/ showing intense excitement and interest
Insinuating
Hinting at something in a indirect or unpleasant way
Dumbfounded
Greatly astonished or amazed
Belittle
Make someone or something seem unimportant
Disparage
Regard as being little worth
Denigrate
Criticize unfairly
Downplay
Make something appear less important than what it really is
Antipathy
Extreme aversion or dislike
Abhor
Regard with disgust or hatred
Contempt
The feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration/ worthless/ deserving scorn ( despicable)
Despicable( deserving hatred or contempt)
Despise
Feel contempt and repugnance( intense disgust) for
Subvert
Corrupt ( pervert)
Destabilized
Overthrown
Impulse
An urge
Instinct
Impulsive
Act or done without forethought
Repulsive
Arousing intense distaste or disgusting
Demeanor
Outward behavior/Manner
Patronizing
Look down on
Put down
Talk down to
Humiliate
Condescending
Dire
Extremely serious or urgent
Terrible
Hindrance
A thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction