Nelson - Deny Vocabulary Flashcards

Question

Benevolent

Answer 1

**well meaning and kindly**. genuinely wishes other people well ## Footnote "a benevolent smile" adjective

Answer 2

a **legacy**. the **act of** giving or **leaving something by will** : the act of bequeathing. the action of bequeathing something. ## Footnote "a painting acquired by bequest" "her $135,000 was the largest bequest the library ever has received"

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1) **scold** (to speak in an angry or critical way) or criticize (someone) angrily. 2) If you berate someone, you **speak to them angrily about something they have done wrong** "his mother came out and berated me for raising my voice" verb

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**in an open and unashamed manner**. in a completely obvious and unsubtle way. ## Footnote "yet another space show that blatantly disregarded scientific fact" adverb

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(person, event, or behavior) **rowdy**, noisy, **energetic**, cheeful ## Footnote "the boisterous conviviality associated with taverns of that period" adjective

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**1) bold and without shame**. "he went about his illegal business with a brazen assurance" 2) endure an embarrassing or difficult situation by behaving with apparent confidence and lack of shame. "there was nothing to do but brazen it out"

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a harsh discordant (disagreeing or incongruous (not in harmony)) mixture of sounds. **[disorderly noise]** ## Footnote "a cacophony of deafening alarm bells" "In everyday life, an example of cacophony would be the amalgamation of different sounds you hear in a busy city street or market. You hear sounds of vehicles, announcements on loudspeakers, music, and chatter of people, or even a dog barking at the same time and **without any harmony**."

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1) **erratic behavior** or given to sudden and _unaccountable changes of mood,_ **arbitrary**. "it's terrible to feel our livelihood hinges on a capricious boss" adjective 2) not logical or reasonable : based on an idea, desire, etc., that is not possible to predict 'The court ruled that the punishment was arbitrary and capricious."

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making or **willing to make concessions**. intended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility ## Footnote adjective

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1) **abundant in supply** or quantity. "she took copious notes" adjective 2) profuse (plentiful) in speech or ideas. "I had been a little too copious in talking of my country"

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**prevent access to** or from **an area** or building by surrounding it with police or other guards. ## Footnote "the city center was cordoned off after fires were discovered in two stores"

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**facial expression** as an indication **of mood**, emotion,

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contemptibly lacking in courage; **cowardly**. ## Footnote "a craven abdication of his moral duty" adjective

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**artlessness** (naivete, **lacking knowlege or skill**), callowness (lack of experience, adult sophistication), candor (open) ## Footnote "They were taking advantage of the credulity of people hoping for better.

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a tendency to be **too ready to believe** that something is real or true. "moneylenders prey upon their credulity and inexperience" noun having or showing _too great a readiness to believe_ things. "a ceremony staged for credulous tourists" adjective

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**slow** or **complicated and** therefore **inefficient**. ## Footnote "organizations with cumbersome hierarchical structures" adjective

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**reduce** in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on. ## Footnote "civil liberties were further curtailed" verb

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**decline or deteriorate** physically, mentally, or morally. "the quality of life had degenerated" adjective

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**beliefs that are not true**. typically of mental disorder ## Footnote "the delusion of being watched" noun

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a person's **death**. ## Footnote "Mr. Grisenthwaite's tragic demise" noun

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shockingly **bad** in **quality**. "her spelling was deplorable" deserving strong condemnation. "the deplorable conditions in which most prisoners are held" adjective

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**express contempt** (**disdain**–unworthy of respect); riducle (dimissive language or behavior) "critics derided the proposals as clumsy attempts to find a solution" verb contemptuous ridicule or mockery. "my stories were greeted with derision and disbelief"

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**cease**, abstain ## Footnote "each pledged to desist from acts of sabotage" verb

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of or typical of a despot; **tyrannical**. ## Footnote "a despotic regime" adjective

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**without the basic necessities of life**. ## Footnote "the charity cares for destitute children" adjective

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**not sincere**, **deceitful**, someone who tends to lie to trick other people, underhand (done as so to evade notice) ## Footnote "he's as devious as a politician needs to be"

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**constant in effort to accomplish** something; **attentive and persistent** in doing anything ## Footnote "many caves are located only after a diligent search" adjective

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(of a person or a mood) **gloomy**, **depressing** "his dismal mood was not dispelled by finding the house empty" adjective

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**analyze** (something) **in** minute **detail** ## Footnote "novels that dissect our obsession with cities and urban angst" verb

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showing a great deal of **variety**; very different. "subjects as diverse as architecture, language teaching, and the physical sciences" including or involving people from a **range of different** social and ethnic **backgrounds** and of different genders, sexual orientations, etc. "our company is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce" adjective

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inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true. characterized by or given to the **expression of opinions very strongly** or positively **as if they were facts** ## Footnote "he gives his opinion without trying to be dogmatic" adjective

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the practice or **quality of including or involving people from** a range of **different** social and ethnic **backgrounds** and of different genders, sexual orientations, etc. ## Footnote noun

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a stupid person. ## Footnote noun

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hard menial or **dull work** You use drudgery to refer to _jobs and tasks which are boring or unpleasant but which must be done_. "People want to get away from the drudgery of their everyday lives." noun

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1) (of tide**water**) move away from the land; **recede**. "the tide began to ebb" 2) (of an **emotion or quality**) gradually **lessen** or reduce. "my enthusiasm was ebbing away" noun

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**cheerful** and full of energy. ## Footnote "she sounded ebullient and happy" adjective

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**slightly strange** and (of a person or their behavior) unconventional. ## Footnote "my favorite aunt is very eccentric" adjective

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1) **large imposing building** a building, especially a large, imposing one 2) a **complex system of beliefs**. "the concepts on which the edifice of capitalism was built" noun

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**prepare** (written material) **for publication** by correcting, condensing, or otherwise modifying it. ## Footnote "Volume I was edited by J. Johnson" verb

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(of an object or material) **able to resume its normal shap**e spontaneously after contraction, dilatation, or distortion. stretchy, stretchable adjective

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**produce and discharge** (**something**, espcially gas or radiation) "coal-fired power stations continue to emit large quantities of sulfur dioxide" make (a sound). "she emitted a sound like laughter" verb

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**match or surpass** (a person or achievement), typically by imitation. ## Footnote "lesser men trying to emulate his greatness" verb

Answer 43

**captivated**, enchanted, **fascinated**, have a liking or admiration for, "she was truly enamored of New York" be filled with a feeling of love for. "it is not difficult to see why Edward is enamored of her" verb

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**conundrum (confusing and difficult problem or question)**, bewilderment (perplexed & confused), a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand. ## Footnote "Madeleine was still an enigma to him" noun *_conumdrum_* - a confusing and difficult problem or question. "one of the most difficult conundrums for the experts"

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**make** (something) **more** entertaining, **interesting, or appealing**. "the wartime routine was enlivened by a series of concerts" _make (someone) more cheerful_ or animated. "the visit had clearly enlivened my mother" verb

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apathy (lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern, feeling of being tired, **boredem**, **and dissatisfied**. ## Footnote "he succumbed to ennui and despair" noun - uncountable

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**occurring afterward or as a result.** ## Footnote "there were repeated clashes in the ensuing days" adjective

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tempt or **attract by offering pleasure or advantage**. ## Footnote "a show that should entice a new audience into the theater" verb

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**ask, beg.** If you entreat someone to do something, you **ask** them very **politely** and seriously **to do it**. ## Footnote "He entreated them to delay their departure. "Call me Earl!" he entreated." verb

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the fact of **no longer** being **on friendly terms** or part of a social group. "the artist's paintings from this period reflect his growing estrangement from his family" having l_ost former closeness and affection_. in a state of alienation from a previous close or familial relationship "a parent's rights in the event of divorce or estrangement" noun

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Someone or something that is ethereal has a **delicate beauty**. "She's the prettiest, most ethereal romantic heroine in the movies." extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world. [noble / holy characteristic] "her ethereal beauty" adjective

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An ethos is the **set of ideas and attitudes** that is **associated with a particular group** of people or a particular type of activity. ## Footnote "The whole ethos of the hotel is effortless service." noun

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bring or **recall to** the conscious **mind**. ## Footnote "the sight of American asters evokes pleasant memories of childhood" verb

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**worse or more** important t**han it really is** ## Footnote "He thinks I am exaggerating" verb

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pressing; **demanding**. ## Footnote "the exigent demands of the music took a toll on her voice" adjective

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**make** (an idea, situation, or problem) **clear** to someone **by describing it in more detail** or revealing relevant facts or ideas. ## Footnote "they explained that their lives centered on the religious rituals"

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**praise enthusiastically**. ## Footnote "he extolled the virtues of the Russian peoples" verb - transitive

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**based on a mistaken belief.** ## Footnote "fallacious arguments" adjective

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If you describe someone as feckless, you mean that they _lack determination or strength_, and are **unable to do anything properly**. ## Footnote "He regarded the young mas feckless and irresponsible." adjective

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**not** showing a serious or **respectful attitude**. ## Footnote "a flippant remark" adjective

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**minor flaw** or shortcoming **in character or behavior.** ## Footnote "admired their teacher despite his foibles… talent is always balanced by foible." noun

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If you describe behavior as foolhardy, you **disapprove** of it **because** it is **extremely risky**. ## Footnote "When he tested an early vaccine on himself, some described the act as foolhardy." adjective

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: **very powerful** or strong : **deserving** serious attention and **respect** ## Footnote "a formidable enemy/opponent/weapon" adjective

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rough, **noisy quarrel** or fight. ## Footnote "the fracas was broken up by stewards" noun

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You describe something as garish when you dislike it because it is **gaudy** (very bright in an unattractive, showy way), glittering, ornate. obtrusively bright and showy; lurid. ## Footnote "garish shirts in all sorts of colors" adjective

Answer 66

(of words or the person speaking them) fluent and voluble but **insincere and shallow**. "she was careful not to let the answer sound too glib" If you describe what someone says as glib, you disapprove of it because it **implies that something is simple or easy, or that there are no problems involved, when this is not the case**. "We talk glibly of equality of opportunity." Adjective

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You **use** granted or granted that a**t the beginning of a clause to say that something is true**, before you make a comment on it. ## Footnote "Granted that the firm has not broken the law, is the law what it should be?"

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**free, not necessary, appropiate, or justified** Gratuitous is also a great word to describe _adding something extra that is really unnecessary_: "The gratuitous nudity in the movie did not contribute to the plot." adjective

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(of a **phrase or idea**) **lacking significance** through **having been overused**; unoriginal and trite. "hackneyed old sayings" often meant "to make common or frequent use of." adjective

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**unfortunate, unlucky.** ## Footnote "if you're one of the many hapless car buyers who've been shafted" adjective

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**1) cause distress to**. "Todd could take it, whereas I'm harrowed by it" 2) draw a harrow over (land). "they ploughed and harrowed the heavy clay" verb

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**thoughtless, reckeless, inconsiderate** showing a reckless lack of care or attention. "“Elaine!” she shouted, heedless of attracting unwanted attention" adjective

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**deceive or trick** (someone). ## Footnote "an attempt to hoodwink the public" verb

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**[criticize generally accepted beliefs/things]** If you describe someone as an iconoclast, you mean that they often criticize beliefs and things that are generally accepted by society. a person who _attacks cherished beliefs or institutions_. "The iconoclast emperor Leo V., an Armenian, persecuted the sect afresh." "Suffolk legend has it that William Dowsing, the great iconoclast, is buried in this church." noun

Answer 75

**unusual behavior**, mannerism or reaction of a person or group of people. "the idiosyncrasies of the prison system" If you talk about the idiosyncrasies of someone or something, you are _referring to_ their rather _unusual habits or characteristics_. "Everyone has a few little idiosyncrasie." noun

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An imbroglio is a very **confusing or complicated situation**. a _confused misunderstanding or disagreement_ ## Footnote "Will the treaty end this imbroglio that has kept the two countries at war for over sixty years?" "The hostages found themselves in an imbroglio when the two kidnappers began to fight." "How can we end this imbroglio caused by the resort double booking our cabin?" noun

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**saturate.** to **permeate or inspire**. If someone or something is imbued with an idea, feeling, or quality, they _become filled with it._ ## Footnote "The film is imbued with the star's rebellious spirit." "After the terrorist bombings, the government placed several of the country's flags at the site of the ruins to imbue patriotism." "The purpose of singing the school song is to imbue school spirit among the students and faculty." verb

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**so small that it is not noticed** or cannot be seen. ## Footnote "Brian's hesitation was almost imperceptible." adjective

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acting or **done quickly** and **without thought or care**. "her friend was headstrong and impetuous" If you describe someone as impetuous, you mean that they are _likely to act quickly_ and suddenly _without thinking or being careful_. "He was young and impetuous." adjective

Answer 80

an instance of something **collapsing violently inward**. "the star undergoes a violent implosion caused by gravity" a sudden failure or collapse of an organization or system. "a global financial implosion" noun

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**unceasing**, _continuing without pause_ or interruption. ## Footnote "the incessant beat of the music" adjective

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**raid, hostile entrance into a territory**. an invasion or attack, especially a sudden or brief one. ## Footnote "incursions into enemy territory" "The bandits made brief incursions on the village." noun

Answer 83

**absolutely necessary**. ## Footnote If you say that someone or something is indispensable, you mean that they are absolutely essential and other people or things cannot function without them. "She was becoming indispensable to him." adjective

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to lead or move by persuasion or influence, as to some action or state of mind: to induce a person to buy a raffle ticket. **to** bring about, produce, or **cause**: ## Footnote "That medicine will induce sleep." verb

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**g**enerally **incompetent**, having or showing no skill; clumsy. ## Footnote "the inept handling of the threat" adjective

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**harmful effects proceeding in a gradual, subtle way** The meaning of insidious is causing harm in a way that is gradual or not easily noticed. proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.

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1) If you describe someone or something as insipid, you mean they are **dull and boring**. 2) If you describe food or drink as insipid, you dislike it because it has **very little taste**. On the surface she seemed meek, rather insipid. adjective

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**unable to be touched or grasped;** not having physical presence. ## Footnote "my companions do not care about cyberspace or anything else so intangible" adjective

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**extremely useful**; indispensable. ## Footnote "an invaluable source of information" adjective

Answer 90

**a particular point in events or time**. "it is difficult to say at this juncture whether this upturn can be sustained" a _place where things join_. "the plane crashed at the juncture of two mountains" noun

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1.) a **temporary failure** of concentration, memory, or judgment. an interval or passage of time. "a lapse of concentration in the second set cost her the match. there was a considerable lapse of time between the two events" noun _pass gradually into_ (_an inferior state_ or condition). "the country has lapsed into chaos" verb

Answer 92

**praise** (a person or their achievements) highly, especially in a public context. ## Footnote "the obituary lauded him as a great statesman and soldier" verb

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**sluggish** and apathetic. ## Footnote "I felt tired and a little lethargic" adjective

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1) a **published false statement** that is damaging to a person's reputation; a written defamation. ## Footnote Libel is a method of defamation expressed by print, writing, pictures, signs, effigies, or any communication embodied in physical form that is injurious to a person's reputation, _exposes a person to public hatred, contempt or ridicule, or injures a person in his/her business or profession_. noun

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Lofty is a good word for describing something that's **high above the ground**, **or** someone who acts like she's high **above everyone else**. ## Footnote "The surrounding mountains are lofty and rugged. "It is a lofty tree reaching a height of 170 ft." He is such a lofty , heavenly soul!

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to lie or **wait in concealment**, as a person in ambush; remain in or around a place secretly or furtively. _to exist unperceived or unsuspected_. ## Footnote "fear lurks beneath the surface" verb

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To mar something means to **spoil or damage it**. ## Footnote A number of problems marred the smooth running of this event. verb

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**[make less angry]** you do or say something to make them less upset or angry. ## Footnote "The investigation was undertaken primarily to mollify pressure groups. nature reserves were set up around the power stations to mollify local conservationists" verb - transitive

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miserable, **bad-tempered**, and **not willing to talk** very much to other people. ## Footnote "She was morose, pale, and reticent." adjective

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If someone is myopic, they are **unable to see things** that are **far away** from them. ## Footnote "The government still has a myopic attitude to spending." adjective

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Narcissism is the _habit_ of _always thinking about yourself_ and admiring yourself. "Those who suffer from narcissism become **self-absorbed** or chronic show-offs." a _person_ who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves. noun

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a **subtle difference**. _acknowledges the variation and complexity of the world_. "An example of nuance is the difference between light lime green and lime green." noun give nuances to "the effect of the music is nuanced by the social situation of listeners" verb

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**stubbornly refusing to change opinion** or course of action. ## Footnote "I argued this point with him, but he was obdurate." "The president remains obdurate on immigration." adjective

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obscure, dark, **vague**, enigmatic, cryptic, ambiguous, equivocal mean _not clearly understandable_. not discovered or known about; uncertain. "his origins and parentage are obscure" "Obscure implies a hiding or veiling of meaning through some inadequacy of expression or withholding of full knowledge." adjective

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If you describe a task as onerous, you dislike having to do it because you find it **difficult or unpleasant [task]**. ## Footnote "..parents who have had the onerous task of bringing up a very difficult child." adjective

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1) You can describe an action or behavior as ostentatious when it is done in an **exaggerated** way **to attract** people's **attention [superficially].** _[_shallow-superficial; to describe something or the impression that it gives, especially if its real nature is very different] "Harry stopped under a street lamp and ostentatiously began inspecting the contents of his bag." 2) If you describe someone as ostentatious, you disapprove of them because they want to impress people with their wealth or importance. "Obviously he had plenty of money and was generous in its use without being ostentatious." 3) characterized by _vulgar or pretentious_ **(**_attempting to impress by affecting greater importance_, talent, culture, etc., _than is actually possessed._)display; designed to impress or attract notice. "books that people buy and display ostentatiously but never actually finish" adjective

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**straightforward**, **obvious**, in a way that is open ## Footnote "It is now easier for French writers to write more overtly about the occupation because their..." verb

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**careful**, **thorough**, expending or showing diligent care and effort

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1) **pale**, **faint** or deficient in color "a pallid countenance (apperance, expression of face)" 2) _weak or not exciting_ "...a pallid government publication."

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1) **biased** or prejudiced in favor of a person, group, side "a partial witness." 2) being such in part only; not total or general; incomplete "a partial payment of debt"

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**relevant or applicable** to a particular matter; apposite. "she asked me a lot of very pertinent questions" adjective

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the important or **essential part**; essence; **core**; heart: "the pith of the matter." significant weight; substance; solidity: "an argument without pith." noun

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(of a person or animal) not easily upset or excited. **pleasantly calm** or **peaceful**; unruffled; tranquil; serenely quiet or **undisturbed**: "this horse has a placid nature. a placid temperament." showing _lack of energy or concern_: "It is difficult to understand her relatively placid acceptance of the truth and its impact on her future." adjective

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the quality of being pompous; **[unmerited self-importance]**. pomposity means speaking or behaving in a very serious manner that shows you think you are more important than you really are. ## Footnote "his reputation for arrogance and pomposity" noun

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A precocious child is very **clever**, **mature, or good at** something, often in a way that you **usually only expect to find in an adult**. ## Footnote "Margaret was always a precocious child. She burst on to the world tennis scene as a precocious 14-year-old." adjective

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Law. to _assume as true in the absence of proof_ to the contrary. **overstep**, presuppose. _to take something for granted_; suppose. **To** perform, **do (something) without authority**; to lay claim to without permission. _suppose_ that something is the case _on the basis of probability_. "to presume to speak for another."

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1) lie, shift, to **speak** **falsely** or **misleading**, **evade,** deliberately misstate or create an incorrect impression 2) speak or _act in an evasive way_. "he seemed to prevaricate when journalists asked pointed questions" verb

Answer 118

1) remarkably or impressively **great in extent, size, or degree**. "the stove consumed a prodigious amount of fuel" 2) Something that is prodigious is _very large or impressive_. "his business generates cash in prodigious amounts." adjective

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present in **large numbers or quantities**; plentiful. ## Footnote "mahogany was once prolific in the tropical forests"

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1) **likely to** or liable **to suffer from**, do, or experience something, typically something regrettable or unwelcome. "years of logging had left the mountains prone to mudslides" 2) _lying flat_, especially face downward. "I was lying prone on a foam mattress" adjective

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1) **[deliberately causing a strong reaction]** provoke (arouse, to stir up, call forth (feelings, desire, or activity)), causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately. "a provocative article" 2) _arousing sexual desire or interest_, especially deliberately. "a provocative sidelong glance"

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**not genuine**; spurious or sham. ## Footnote "we are talking about real journalists and not the pseudo kind"

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Pugnacity is the quality of being pugnacious (Someone who is pugnacious is **always ready to argue or start a fight**.) ## Footnote "He is legendary for his fearlessness and pugnacity." noun - uncountable "The president was in a pugnacious mood when he spoke to journalists about the rebellion." adjective

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**drink** **heartily** (something, especially an alcoholic drink). ## Footnote "he quaffed pint after pint of good Berkshire ale"

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**[complaining in a childish manner]** complaining in a petulant (childisly sulky) or whining manner. ## Footnote "she became querulous and demanding" adjective

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1) being at reset; **still**; **inactive** or motionless, **quiet** "a quiescent mind" 2) in a _state or period of inactivity or dormacy_ "strikes were headed by groups of workers who had previously been quiescent"

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**[a fixed maximum or minimum]** limited number or quantity of something which is officially allowed. "The quota of four tickets per person had been reduced to two." noun

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(especially of something unwelcome or unpleasant) flourishing or spreading unchecked. **uncontroll**, **spreading unchecked** "political violence was rampant" adjective

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**return to a former or less developed state**. ## Footnote "art has been regressing toward adolescence for more than a generation now" verb

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Law: a **plaintiff's reply to the defendant's plea**. ## Footnote "in the replication the plaintiff went on to state many additional facts" noun

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a **state of rest**, sleep, or tranquility. "in repose her face looked relaxed" noun **be lying,** situated, or kept in a particular place. "the diamond now reposes in the Louvre" verb

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Law: **refuse to fulfill or discharge** (an agreement, obligation, or debt). "breach of a condition gives the other party the right to repudiate a contract" _refuse to accept or be associated with_. "she has repudiated policies associated with previous party leaders" deny the truth or validity of. "the minister repudiated allegations of human rights abuses" verb

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1) **refusal to accept or comply** "she put up no resistance to being led away" 2) the _ability not to be affected_ by something, especially adversely. "some of us have a lower resistance to cold than others" noun

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When people or things are resplendent, they are dazzling, splendiferous, glorious, or lovely. **attractive and impressive** through being **r**ichly colorful or sumptuous. "she was resplendent in a sea-green dress" adjective

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1) the **continued possession, use, or control of something**. 2) the fact of keeping something in one's memory. "the children's retention of facts" 3) the action of **absorbing and continuing to hold** a substance. "the soil's retention of moisture" noun

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**[restrained to speak freely]** reluctant or restrained. disposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved. ## Footnote "she was extremely reticent about her personal affairs" adjective

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1) inability to be to bent or be forced out of shape. "the tough substance that gives plants their rigidity" 2) **inability to be changed** or adapted. "the rigidity of the school system"

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1) **strong and healthy**; vigorous. "the Caplans are a robust, healthy lot" 2) (of wine or food) _strong and rich in_ flavor or smell. "a robust mixture of fish, onions, capers and tomatoes"

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(especially of a child or animal) **play roughly and energetically**. ## Footnote "the noisy pack of children romped around the garden" verb

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If someone is rueful, they feel or express **regret** or sorrow **in a quiet** and gentle **way**. "found myself sitting ruefully by the side of the road, near a little town in North Carolina, waiting for a tow truck." _in a way that suggests repentance or regret_: He is aware of his own flaws, at times ruefully so. adverb

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If you describe someone as sardonic, you mean their _attitude_ to people or things _is humorous but_ rather _critical_. [**critical humerous attitude**] "His mouth twisted into a sardonic smile." A form of wit or humour, being sardonic often involves _expressing an uncomfortable truth in a clever and not necessarily malicious way._

Answer 142

**barely** sufficient or **adequate**. "companies with scant regard for the safety of future generations" adjective _provide_ grudgingly or in _insufficient amounts_. "he does not scant his attention to the later writings" verb

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**devasting, severly critical**, witheringly (acting to cut down or destroy) scornful (contempt - beneath consideration) ## Footnote adjective

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[**devious plans**] make plans, especially in a devious way or with intent to do something illegal or wrong. ## Footnote verb a large-scale _systematic plan_ or arrangement for attaining a particular object or putting a particular idea into effect. "a clever marketing scheme" noun *_devious_* - underhanded [dishonest] tactics to achieve goals

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tending to **induce drowsiness or sleep**. "the motion of the train had a somewhat soporific effect" adjective a _drug or_ other _agent that induces sleep_. noun

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**thinly dispersed** or scattered. ## Footnote "areas of sparse population" adjective

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When spontaneous is used to describe a person, it means they have a tendency to or are known for doing things **impulsively and without planning**. This is usually used in a positive way to portray them as a fun person who is adventurous and willing to do things on the spur of the moment. performed or occurring as a _result of a sudden inner impulse_ or inclination and _without premeditation or external_ stimulus. "the audience broke into spontaneous applause" adjective

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1) give particular emphasis or **importance** to (a point, statement, or idea) made in speech or writing. "they stressed the need for reform" 2) _pressure_ or tension _exerted_ on a material object. "the distribution of stress is uniform across the bar" verb 3) a _state of mental or emotional_ strain or _tension_ resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances. "he's obviously under a lot of stress" noun

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1) Law: to allege or prove (oneself or another) _to be of unsound mind_ 2) to render [**make**] absurdly or wholly futile or **ineffectual**, especially **by degrading** or frustrating **means**: "Menial work can stultify the mind." 3) cause to lose enthusiasm and initiative, especially as a result of a tedious or restrictive routine. "Eating pizza right before a workout will definitely work to stultify your efforts." "A tranquilizer gun will effectively stultify even the most violent animals." verb

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1) making use of **clever and indirect methods to achieve** something. "he tried a more subtle approach" 2) _delicate or precise_ as to be difficult to analyze or describe. "his language expresses rich and subtle meanings" 3) (of a mixture or effect) delicately complex and _understated_. "subtle lighting" adjective

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1) an **excessive amount** of something. "a surfeit of food and drink" noun 2) _cause_ (someone) _to desire no more_ of something as a result of having consumed or done it to excess. "I am surfeited with shopping" verb

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1) **likely** or liable **to be influenced or harmed** by a particular thing. "patients with liver disease may be susceptible to infection 2) **capable or admitting** of. "the problem is not susceptible of a simple solution"

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a group of symptoms which consistently occur together, or a **condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms** (a physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease). "a rare syndrome in which the production of white blood cells is damaged" noun

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considered to be lacking in aesthetic judgment or **to offend against what is regarded as appropriate behavior**. ## Footnote "a tasteless joke" adjective

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Cheap, showy and **pretentious** **[**pretender**] (**_attempting to impress_ by affecting _greater importance_, talent, culture, etc., _than_ is _actually possessed_.)as tawdry clothes. If you describe something such as clothes or decorations as tawdry, you mean that they are cheap and show a lack of taste. ...tawdry jewelry. 2) If you describe something such as a story or an event as tawdry, you mean that it is **unpleasant or immoral**. "She was perfectly dressed for her tawdry flirtations with all the men at the party."

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1) **characterized by conflict**, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm. "the country's turbulent 20-year history" 2) relating to or _denoting flow_ of a fluid in which the velocity at any point _fluctuates irregularly_ and there is continual mixing rather than a steady or laminar flow pattern. adjective

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a **state of great disturbance**, **confusion**, or uncertainty; **agitation** ## Footnote "the country was in turmoil" noun

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a beginner or **novice** ## Footnote noun

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1) **[bad manners]** lacking good manners (of a person or their appearance or behavior), refinement**,** or grace. "he is unwashed, uncouth, and drunk most of the time" 2) (especially of art or language) _lacking sophistication_ or delicacy. "uncouth sketches of peasants" adjective

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1) **one who**se business is to **prepare the dead for burial** "An undertaker had already taken the body to be embalmed." 2) person who undertakes something *_undertake_* - when you undertake a task or job, you start doing it and accept responsibility for it. She undertook the task of monitoring the elections. noun

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**unambiguous**; leaving no doubt. ## Footnote "an unequivocal answer" adjective

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having or showing **no moral principles**; not honest or fair. ## Footnote "unscrupulous landlords might be tempted to harass existing tenants" adjective *_scrupulous_* - 1) Someone who is scrupulous takes great care to do what is fair, honest, or morally right. You're being very scrupulous, but to what end? 2) means thorough, exact, and careful about details. "Both readers commend Knutson for his scrupulous attention to detail."

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**not deserving effort**, attention, or respect. ## Footnote "he was unworthy of trust and unfit to hold office" adjective

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**a person's principles or standards of behavior**; one's judgment of _what is important_ in life. ## Footnote "they internalize the Torah's rules and values" noun

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in a **forceful,** **passionate**, or intense manner; **with great feeling**. ## Footnote "he vehemently denied any suggestion of improper conduct" adverb

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showing or motivated by **susceptibility to bribery**. ## Footnote "their generosity had been at least partly venal" adjective

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**copied,** quoted, or translated **in exactly the same words** as were **used originally**. "a verbatim account" adjective in exactly the same words as were used originally. "subjects were instructed to recall the passage verbatim" adverb

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1) a **hollow container**, especially one used to hold liquid, such as a bowl or cask. 2) a _ship or large boat_. sailboat, craft, watercraft, keel noun

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speak or write about **in an abusively disparaging manner.** ## Footnote "he has been vilified in the press" verb *_disparage_*: regard or represent as being of little worth. "he never missed an opportunity to disparage his competitors" verb

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1) **some one who is exceptional at doing something**, someone who is dazzingly skilled in any field 2) a person who excels in musical technique or execution noun

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(of a disease or poison) extremely severe or **harmful in its effects**. ## Footnote "a virulent strain of influenza" adjective

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1) **producing strong feelings** or powerful, **clear images in the mind.** "memories of that evening were still vivid" 2) (_of a color_) intensely _deep or bright_. "the rhododendron bush provides a vivid splash of mauve" adjective

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1) **not valid or legally binding**. "the contract was void" 2) _completely empty_. "void spaces surround the tanks" adjective

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making explicit (in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt )and **offensive reference to sex or bodily functions**; coarse and rude. ## Footnote "a vulgar joke" adjective

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1) **pass** or cause to pass **easily** or gently t**hrough** or as if through the air. "the smell of stale fat wafted out from the cafe" 2) a _gentle movement of air_. noun

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1) **sharpen** the blade of (a **tool or weapon**). "she took out her dagger and began to whet its blade in even, rhythmic strokes" verb 2) a thing that _stimulates appetite or desire_. "he swallowed his two dozen oysters as a whet" noun

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Something or someone that wreaks havoc or destruction **causes a great amount of** disorder or **damage**. ## Footnote "Violent storms wreaked havoc on the French Riviera, leaving three people dead and dozens injured." transitive verb ex | wre**_c_**k / wre**_a_**k / reek [https://www.vocabulary.com/articles/chooseyourwords/wreck-wreak-reek/](https://www.vocabulary.com/articles/chooseyourwords/wreck-wreak-reek/)

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Someone who is zealous **spends a lot of time or energy in supporting** something that they believe in very strongly, especially **a** political or religious **ideal**. ## Footnote "She was a zealous worker for charity."