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ignorance

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lack of knowledge/information

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graduate

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to pass from one stage to another, degree/diploma

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palatial

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relates to or suitable for a palace, magnificient

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sparse

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of few and scattered elements

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agrarian

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relating to agriculture or farming lifestyle

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condign

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adj. (a punishment that is deserved or appropriate)

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contender

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a person or group competing with others to achieve something

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refuge

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a shelter for safety, protection

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edifice

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building, large imposing(impressive) one

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sardonic

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sarcastic

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cadre

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group of people, military unit, squad

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omnipresent

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present everywhere; abundant

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litany

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prayer

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charged

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full of emotion, emotionally intense

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meritless

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worthless/undeserving

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distortion

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warped, twisted, misrepresented

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farce

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ridiculous

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lament

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disappointed/sad

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surmised

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suppose that something is true without having evidence

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gamut

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variety

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ambiguous

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having two or more possible meanings; not clear

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ameliorate

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to make something better than it was before

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amend

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make changes in order to correct errors

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animosity

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strong bitter hatred

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anomaly

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abnormal/unusual

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antagonize

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deliberately provoke/annoy (cause someone to become angry)

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apathetic

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showing no interest

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antipathy

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a strong dislike/aversion

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austere

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severe or strict in manner/appearance

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Prudently

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In a way that shows care for the future

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Overtly

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openly; without concealment/secrecy

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Cordially

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in a warm and friendly way

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Inadvertently

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without intention; accidentally

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precariousness

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the state of not being firmly fixed, instability (likely to fall or collapse)

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exactitude

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quality of being very accurate

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inconspicuous

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not clearly visible; unnoticeable

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exploited

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take full use of and derive benefit from a resource

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redefined

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to reexamine/reevaluate with a view to change

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thwart

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to prevent someone from accomplishing something

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contempt

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feeling that a person is considered beneath or worthless; disdain, disregard

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adamant

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not able to be persuaded or moved

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adverse

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unfavorable/harmful

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affinity

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a natural liking or attraction for someone

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agitation

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a state of excitement or disturbance

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antecedent

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something that precedes something else

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arcane

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known or understood by only a few people

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arduous

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requiring great physical/mental effort

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assuage

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to make unpleasant situation less intense

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augment

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increase/add to something

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belligerent

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aggressively hostile/warlike

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begrudge

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feeling of jealousy towards someone because they have something you don’t

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beneficiary

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person who receives the benefit

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benevolent

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showing desire to help others

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benign

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harmless

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berate

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scold or criticize someone severely

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bestow

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give something as a gift

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bolster

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give support or encouragement to

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cacophony

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a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

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catalyst

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a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being changed itself.

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catastrophic

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causing great and sudden damage or destruction.

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cease

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to stop or bring to end/close

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censure

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express strong dissaproval

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circumvent

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find a way to avoid/get around

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clout

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power/influence

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coalesce

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come together to form a single unit

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coerce

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force or persuade (someone) to do something by using pressure, intimidation, or threats.

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cognizant

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aware of something.

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cohesion

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the state of sticking together.

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coincide

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happen at the same time

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commision

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a group of people appointed to do a particular task

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compelling

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very interesting/persuasive

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complacent

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feeling satisfied with oneself or one’s situation, especially without awareness of potential danger or problems.

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complementary

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serving to complete or enhance something else.

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compliance (noun)

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the act of complying (obedience) to a request or command.

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complimentary

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something expressing praise/admiration

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conceptualize (verb)

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form a concept of (something) in the mind.

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concur (verb)

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agree or coincide in opinion

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condescension (noun)

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an attitude of patronizing superiority.

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conformist (noun)

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a person who conforms to the prevailing standards or practices of a particular society or group.

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congenital (adjective)

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existing at or dating from birth.

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conjecture (noun)

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an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.

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conspicuous (adjective) –

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easily seen/visible (noticeable, remarkable)

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constrain (verb)

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restrict/limit

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contemplate -verb

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consider or think deeply about (something).

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contentious (adj.)

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likely to cause disagreement or argument.

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contrived (adj)

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deliberately created or arranged in an artificial way.

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conventional (adjective)

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following (conforming to) the traditional way of doing things

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curtail - verb

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to reduce/limit something

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culmination (noun)

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the highest or most important point of something.

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copious (adj.)

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large in quantity / abundant in supply

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cordial (adj.)

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warm/friendly

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deceitful (adjective)

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dishonest/misleading

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decree

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formal order issued by government

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delegate (verb)

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give (a task or responsibility) to someone else.

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deplete (verb)

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use up or reduce the amount of (something).

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detachment (noun)

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a lack of emotional involvement or concern.

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deposit (noun)

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a sum of money placed in a bank or other financial institution.

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deter (verb)

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discourage or prevent (someone) from doing something.

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diatribe (noun)

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long, forceful, and angry speech or piece of writing.

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devise (verb)

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create or design (something) in a clever or ingenious way.

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digress (verb)

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move away from the main point of a discussion or piece of writing.

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discernible (adjective)

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able to be seen, heard, or understood.

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disconcerting (adjective)

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causing confusion or unease.

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disengage (verb)

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release or free (something) from something else.

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dismay

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feeling of disappointment

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disorienting (adjective)

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causing someone to become confused or lost.

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disparate (adjective)

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very different or dissimilar.

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dispatch (verb)

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send (someone or something) on a mission or errand.

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dispersed (adjective)

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spread out or scattered over a wide area

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divert (verb)

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turn or direct (something) away from its intended course.

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divulge (verb)

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reveal or make known (something that was previously secret or unknown).

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dogmatic (adjective)

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showing or believing in opinions that are not supported by proof or evidence.

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dominion (noun)

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supreme authority/power

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exactitude

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the quality of being exact; precision; accuracy.

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fabricate (verb)

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make up (something) and present it as true

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fastidious (adjective).

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very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.

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feasible (adjective)

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capable of being done or achieved.

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feasible (adjective)

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capable of being done or achieved.

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foretell (verb)

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predict or indicate the future course of events.

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forfeiture (noun)

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the loss of something as a punishment for a crime or offense.

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frivolous (adjective)

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not having any serious purpose or value.

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fruitless (adjective)

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producing no results or benefits.

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fundamental (adjective)

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forming the basis or foundation of something.

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garner (verb)

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obtain or accumulate (something) over time.

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garrulous (adjective)

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talking a lot, especially in a way that is considered to be tedious or annoying.

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grandiose (adjective)

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impressive or looking to impress

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gregarious (adjective)

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fond of company and social activity.

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hackneyed (adjective)

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used so often that it has become boring or unoriginal.

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haphazard (adjective)

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done or arranged without care or thought. lack of plan, order, direction.

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hierarchy (noun)

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a system in which people or things are ranked one above the other according to importance.

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hypothesize (verb)

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to put forth a hypothesis (make an educated guess)

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impair (verb)

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to damage or make worse

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impart (verb)

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give or convey (information or knowledge).

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impending (adjective)

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about to happen (approaching) -mostly threatening

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impenetrable (adjective)

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impossible to pass through or enter

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imperative (adjective)

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extremely important or urgent.

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imperceptible (adjective)

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too slight to be noticed.

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implement (verb)

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put (a plan, decision, or theory) into effect.

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implication (noun) –

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the conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated.

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impose (verb)

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force (something) to be accepted or done. to take advantage of someone by demanding attention or commitment.

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impoverish (verb)

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make someone poor

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incessant (adjective)

A

continuing without interruption.

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incidental (adjective)

A

happening by chance or in addition to what is planned or expected.

142
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incite (verb)

A

stir up (violent or unlawful behavior).

143
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inclination (noun)

A

a tendency or natural disposition to do something.

144
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incur (verb)

A

to become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself (usually something bad)

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impoverish (verb)

A

make someone poor

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incentive (noun)

A

something that motivates or encourages someone to do something.

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incidental (adjective)

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happening by chance or in addition to what is planned or expected.

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incessant (adjective)

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continuing without interruption.

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incite (verb)

A

stir up (violent or unlawful behavior).

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inclination (noun)

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a tendency or natural disposition to do something.

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incur (verb)

A

become liable to (something unpleasant or harmful).

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indefatigable (adjective)

A

not easily tired or discouraged.

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indifferent (adjective)

A

not interested or concerned.

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indigenous (adjective)

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native or belonging to a particular place or country.

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indiscriminate (adjective)

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done at random-not making or showing careful choices.

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indispensable (adjective)

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absolutely necessary

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indisputable (adjective)

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not open to doubt or question.

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indistinct (adjective)

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not clear or distinct.

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induce (verb)

A

persuade or influence (someone) to do something.

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inexplicable (adjective)

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impossible to explain or understand.

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infallible (adjective)

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incapable of making mistakes.

161
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infrastructure (noun)

A

the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g., roads, power supplies, buildings) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

162
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inhibit (verb)

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prevent or restrict (someone or something) from doing something.

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insensible (adjective)

A

not being sensible

164
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jargon (noun)

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technical or specialized language that is used by a particular group of people.

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keen (adjective)

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having or showing a strong interest or enthusiasm.

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knack (noun)

A

a natural ability to do something well.

167
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lampoon (verb)

A

make fun of (someone or something) in a way that is intended to be humorous.

168
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languish (verb)

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to become weak or feeble because of illness or neglect.

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latent (adjective)

A

existing but not yet developed or manifest.

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leery (adjective)

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feeling or showing suspicion or distrust.

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lenient (adjective)

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showing mercy or forgiveness.

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localized (adjective)

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restricted to a particular area or place.

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lucrative (adjective)

A

producing a lot of money

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ludicrous (adjective)

A

extremely or absurdly foolish or ridiculous.

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magnanimous (adjective)

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generous in spirit and especially in the forgiving of injuries.

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manifest (verb)

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to make evident or certain by showing or displaying

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manipulate (verb)

A

control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly or deviously.

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melodramatic (adjective)

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excessively dramatic or sensational.

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menacing (adjective)

A

threatening or intimidating.

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misrepresent (verb)

A

give a false or misleading account of (something).

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morose (adjective)

A

bad-tempered or sullen.

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mundane (adjective)

A

ordinary or unexciting

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naïve (adjective)

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lacking in experience, wisdom, or judgment.

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negligent (adjective)

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failing to take proper care in doing something.

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negligible (adjective)

A

so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering.

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nonchalant (adjective)

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feeling or showing no concern or interest.

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nuanced (adjective)

A

having or showing delicate shades of meaning or expression.

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null (adjective)

A

having no legal or binding force.

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obscure (adjective)

A

not clearly understood or known about; uncertain

190
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obsolete (adjective)

A

no longer in use or fashionable.

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obviate (verb)

A

make unnecessary or redundant.

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offhand (adjective)

A

without preparation or forethought.

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omnipotence (noun)

A

the power to do anything.

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opaque (adjective)

A

not transparent or translucent.

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oppress (verb)

A

treat (someone) with cruelty or injustice, especially by the use of authority.

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ornamental (adjective)

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serving only to add beauty or decoration.

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ornate (adjective)

A

elaborately decorated or ornamented.

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outweigh (verb)

A

have more weight or importance than something else.

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overshadowed (adjective)

A

prevented from being noticed or appreciated because of something more impressive/ important.

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overt (adjective)

A

done or shown openly

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overtake (verb)

A

move past (someone or something) while traveling in the same direction.

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overindulge (verb)

A

eat or drink too much of something.

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pantheon (noun)

A

a temple or building dedicated to all the gods of a particular religion.

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paradigm (noun)

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a set of beliefs, values, and assumptions that forms the basis of how people understand the world.

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parsimonious (adjective)

A

very careful with money or resources.

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partial (adjective)

A

having a preference for one thing or person over others.

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paucity (noun)

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a small or limited amount of something

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pending (adjective)

A

awaiting a decision or action.

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peripheral (adjective)

A

not central or important.

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permeate (verb)

A

spread through or over something.

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postulate (verb)

A

to assume or claim as true, existent, or necessary : depend upon or start from the postulate of (put forward, suggest)

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potent (adjective)

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having a strong or powerful effect.

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pragmatic (adjective)

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dealing with practical matters in a realistic and sensible way.

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precede (verb)

A

come before something in time or order.

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precise (adjective)

A

exact or accurate.

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preclude (verb)

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prevent (something) from happening.

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precursor (noun)

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something that comes before something else and indicates its arrival.

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predatory (adjective)

A

seeking to exploit or harm others.

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predetermined (adjective)

A

decided or planned in advance.

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predictive (adjective)

A

able to forecast the future.

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premeditated (adjective)

A

planned or intended in advance.

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prescribed (adjective)

A

ordered or directed to be done.

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presume (verb)

A

to take for granted, assume

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pretentious (adjective)

A

trying to impress others with one’s importance or knowledge.

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prevail (verb)

A

to become the most powerful or influential.

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profound (adjective)

A

deep or meaningful.

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profusion (noun)

A

a large or great amount of something.

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progeny (noun)

A

the children or descendants of a person or animal.

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promulgate (verb)

A

make (something) known or public.

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proponent (noun)

A

a person who supports a particular idea or cause.

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prudent (adjective)

A

acting with or showing care and thought for the future; wise

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recapitulate (verb)

A

to present or summarize the main points of something.

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recede (verb)

A

to move back or away.

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rationalize (verb)

A

attempt to explain or justify (one’s own or another’s behavior or attitude) with logical, plausible reasons, even if these are not true or appropriate.

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rebuke (verb)

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to express disapproval or criticism of (someone) in a sharp or angry way.

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redress (verb)

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remedy or set right (an undesirable or unfair situation).

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reductive (adjective)

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over-simplifying something by focusing on only one aspect of it.

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render (verb)

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to produce or create something.

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regression (noun)

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a return to a less developed or earlier state.

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renounce (verb)

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to give up or reject (something) formally.

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repeal (verb)

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cancel or abolish (a law, order, or treaty).

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repose (verb)

A

to lay at rest

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repressed (adjective)

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forced to remain unconscious or unexpressed.

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reproach (noun)

A

a severe or angry criticism.

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repudiate (verb)

A

reject or refuse to accept (something) as valid.

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reticent (adjective)

A

not inclined to say much or to be open in giving information.

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revere (verb)

A

feel deep respect for (someone or something).

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rigid (adjective)

A

not flexible or adaptable.

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rhetorical (adjective)

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used to make an impression or to persuade rather than to state facts.

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rudimentary (adjective)

A

basic or undeveloped.

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sanction (verb)

A

give official permission or approval for (an action).

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scrupulous (adjective)

A

very careful and honest in one’s work and dealings.

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singular (adjective)

A

unique/unusual

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somber (adjective)

A

dark and gloomy.

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spawn (verb)

A

to produce young animals or eggs.

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speculate (verb)

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to form a theory or opinion about something without firm evidence.

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squalid (adjective)

A

dirty, neglected, and unpleasant.

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stark (adjective)

A

very clear or obvious.

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straightforward (adjective)

A

easy to understand or deal with.

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substantiate (verb)

A

provide evidence to support (a claim or statement).

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subsume (verb)

A

include or contain something as part of a larger whole.

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subversive (adjective)

A

seeking to overthrow or undermine a government or institution.

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succumb (verb)

A

give way to something, especially pressure or temptation.

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supplant (verb)

A

– replace or take the place of someone or something else.

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surmise (verb)

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– form an opinion or belief about something without certain knowledge.

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taut (adjective)

A

stretched tight

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tedious (adjective)

A

very boring or tiresome.

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tenacious (adjective)

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holding on firmly; not easily let go of.

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tenuous (adjective)

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weak or unreliable.

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undermine (verb)

A

to weaken or destroy something gradually or secretly.

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underscore (verb)

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to highlight, emphasize, or draw attention to something.

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undertake (verb)

A

to take on a task or responsibility.

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undulate (verb)

A

to move in waves or curves.

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unmitigated (adjective)

A

complete or absolute.

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urbane (adjective)

A

sophisticated and well-mannered.

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vacillate (verb)

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to be undecided or to change one’s mind frequently.

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verbose (adjective)

A

using or containing too many words.

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verisimilitude (noun)

A

the appearance of being true or real.

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vestige (noun)

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a small amount or trace of something that is no longer present in large amounts.

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vilify (verb)

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to speak evil of someone in a malicious way.

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voluminous (adjective)

A

large in size or quantity.

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waive (verb)

A

to give up or relinquish (withdraw) something.

283
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warrant (noun)

A

a document that gives someone the authority to do something.

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aggregate

A

collected together

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dissipated

A

went away

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percolated

A

filtered through

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efficacy

A

the ability to produce a desired result

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evinced

A

showed clearly

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elided

A

passed over

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gauged

A

assessed

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characterized

A

(of a feature or quality) be typical or characteristic of. Describes feature/nature of-

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pervasive

A

common

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erroneous

A

incorrect

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intermittent

A

happening at intervals

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Bolstered

A

strengthened/supported

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Deterred

A

discouraged, stopped

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Enticed

A

attracted/ tempted by

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Deserted

A

abandoned/ left alone

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Imbue

A

infuse, impart, give an attribute or knowledge

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imbibe

A

drink

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Eschew

A

abstain/ deliberately avoid

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Inexplicable

A

not able to be explained/solved

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Enigmatic

A

puzzling, mysterious

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Discernable

A

understandable, perceivable

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Unmitigated

A

not reduced/lessened (not improved)

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Unambiguous

A

totally clear

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Dubious

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doubtful

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Futile

A

hopeless

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Galvanizing

A

stimulating

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Avant-garde

A

pioneering/innovative

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Dogmatic

A

inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; assertive

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Aesthetic

A

pleasing to the eye

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Consecrated

A

sacred/holy

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Inviolate

A

unaltered/undamaged

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Resurrected

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Restore a dead person to life

316
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Inquires

A

the act of asking for information

317
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Occurences

A

events that happen;results-outcomes

318
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Infringements

A

violations

319
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Chastisements

A

disciplines; a severe criticism or punishment

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Dexterity

A

skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.

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fortuitous

A

happening by accident or chance rather than design.

322
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lore

A

traditions typically passed from person to person by word-of-mouth; mythology, myths

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ostentatious

A

attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy

324
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poignant

A

evoking a keen sense of sadness/regret

325
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prescience

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the fact of knowing something before it takes place

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pugnacious

A

eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.

327
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skullduggery

A

underhanded or unscrupulous behavior; trickery

328
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sleight

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the use of dexterity or cunning, especially so as to deceive.

329
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validity

A

the quality of being logically or factually sound; soundness or cogency.

330
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Abate

A

v. to become less active, less intense, or less in amount

331
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Implicit

A

implied but not plainly expressed

332
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Indifference

A

lack of interest, concern, or sympathy

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Inevitable

A

Certain to happen; unavoidable

334
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Invoke

A

to cite or appeal to someone as an authority for an action or in support of an argument.

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Ironic

A

happening in the opposite way of what is expected and typically causing amusement because of this

336
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Novel

A

New or unusual in an interesting way

337
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Obscure

A

not discovered or known about; uncertain

338
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Obsolete

A

no longer produced or used; out of date

339
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Oppressive

A

Unjustly inflicting hardship and constraint; weighing heavily on the mind or spirits

340
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Pervasive

A

Spreading widely through an area or a group of people, especially in an unpleasant way

341
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Prevalence

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the fact or condition of being prevalent; commonness

342
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innocuous

A

not harmful or offensive

343
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disparate

A

distinct/dissimilar

344
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subversive

A

disruptive/revolutionary

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fleetness

A

rapidity of movement

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treachery

A

betrayal

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ingenuity

A

inventiveness

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