power words

Question 1

abjure

Answer 1

to renounce

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recant

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to withdraw or disavow a statement or opinion

Question 3

retract

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to draw back or in

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anomaly

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a deviation from the norm; an odd or peculiar occurrence

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abnormality

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deviation or departure from normal

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irregularity

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not conforming to established rules, customs, etiquette, etc.

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equanimity

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stability, calmness

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composure

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serene; self-controlled state of mind

Question 9

aplomb

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imperturbable self-possession; poise, assurance

Question 10

estrange

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to alienate

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disunite

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to sever the union; separate; disjoin

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antagonize

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to make hostile or unfriendly

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florid

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rosy-colored, reddish

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ruddy

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of or having a fresh, healthy red color

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rubicund

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red or reddish

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interminable

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tiresome and long

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protracted

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drawn out or lengthened in time; extended in duration

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incessant

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continuing without interruption; unending; ceaseless

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lugubrious

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mournful, gloomy

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sorrowful

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grieved; sad

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pensive

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dreamily or wistfully thoughtful

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nondescript

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having no individuality

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dull

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tedious; uninteresting

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common

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widespread; general

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propitious

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giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable

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auspicious

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favored by fortune, conducive to success

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oppurtune

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appropriate, favorable, well-timed

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rife

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a common or frequent occurrence; in widespread activity or use

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rampant

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in full sway; prevailing, unchecked

Question 30

prevalent

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of wide extent or occurrence; widespread

Question 31

truncate

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to shorten

Question 32

abridge

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to shorten or condense without a loss of meaning

Question 33

abbreviate

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to shorten the duration of time

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ubiquitous

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occurring everywhere; omnipresent

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universal

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including or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception

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pervasive

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existing in or spreading through every part of something

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zealous

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fervent; fanatical

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devout

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devoted to a pursuit, belief, or mode of behavior

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avid

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characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit

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carte blanche

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authority with no bounds

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latitude

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freedom of action or choice

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prerogative

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an exclusive or special right, power, or privilege

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contemptuous

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scornful; haughty

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derisive

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expressing or causing contemptuous ridicule or scorn

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disdainful

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full of or expressing contempt for someone or something; lack of respect

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discerning

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distinguishing differences; detecting

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perceptive

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capable of or exhibiting keen perception or observation

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astute

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having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly; mentally sharp or clever

Question 49

stentorian

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extremely loud and powerful, often refers to a person’s voice

Question 50

resounding

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producing or characterized by resonant (deep, clear, continuing) sound; reverberating sound

Question 51

sonorous

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full, deep, or loud in sound, may refer to a person’s voice

Question 52

vestige

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a trace; evidence

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remnant

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a usually small part, member, or trace remaining

Question 54

relic

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a trace of some past or outmoded practice, custom, or belief

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abstemious

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eating and drinking moderately

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temperate

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marked by moderation; keeping or held in limits

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ascetic

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practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline

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archaic

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no longer current or applicable; antiquated

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obsolete

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no longer in use or no longer useful

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antiquated

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outmoded or discredited by reason of age; old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted

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dulcet

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melodious; pleasant to hear

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mellifluous

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voice or words that are sweet or musical; pleasant to hear

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euphonious

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sound, especially speech, that is pleasing to the ear

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iniquity

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sin; a wicked or evil act

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impropriety

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a failure to observe standards or show due honesty or modesty; improper language, behavior, or character

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vice

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immoral or wicked behavior