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sentient

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means possessing the power of sense or senseperception; conscious

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antiquate

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to make obsolete or old-fashioned. to give an old or antique appearance to

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fetter

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

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acclamation

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loud and enthusiastic approval.

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juncture

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a particular point in events or time.
a place where things join.

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knave

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a dishonest or unscrupulous man.

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reactionary

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opposing political or social progress or reform.

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compatriot

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a fellow citizen or national of a country.

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sibilant

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making or characterized by a hissing sound.

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sinuous

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having many curves and turns.

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scurrilous

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making or spreading scandalous claims about someone with the intention of damaging their reputation.

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platitude

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remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful.

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rapport

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a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other’s feelings or ideas and communicate well.
“she was able to establish a good rapport with the children”

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ire

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anger.
“the plans provoked the ire of conservationists”

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disinclination

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a reluctance or lack of enthusiasm.
“Lucy felt a strong disinclination to talk about her engagement”

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correlative

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having a mutual relationship; corresponding.
“rights, whether moral or legal, can involve correlative duties”

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lithe

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(especially of a person’s body) thin, supple, and graceful.
“she lay gazing up at his tall, lithe figure”

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tensile

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relating to tension.
“a tensile force”

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fortuitous

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happening by chance rather than intention.
“the similarity between the paintings may not be simply fortuitous”

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arable

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(of land) used or suitable for growing crops.
“acres of arable land”

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quaint

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attractively unusual or old-fashioned.
“quaint country cottages”

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gangling

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(of a person) tall, thin, and awkward in movements or bearing.
“a gangling youth with a trace of down on his cheeks”

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mimetic

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relating to, constituting, or habitually practising mimesis.
“mimetic patterns in butterflies”

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abject

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of something bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree.
“his letter plunged her into abject misery”

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reprisal

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an act of retaliation.
“three youths died in the reprisals which followed”

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adulation

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excessive admiration or praise.
“he found it difficult to cope with the adulation of the fans”

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bulwark

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defensive wall.

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retinue

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a group of advisers, assistants, or others accompanying an important person.
“the rock star’s retinue of security guards and personal cooks

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yearling

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an animal (especially a sheep, calf, or foal) that is a year old or that is in its second year.

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enjoined

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instruct or urge (someone) to do something.
“the code enjoined members to trade fairly”

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delineated

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describe or portray (something) precisely.
“the law should delineate and prohibit behaviour which is socially abhorrent”

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partiality

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unfair bias in favour of one person or thing; favouritism.
“an attack on the partiality of judges”

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canon

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a general law, rule, principle, or criterion by which something is judged.
“the appointment violated the canons of fair play and equal opportunity”

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liquefaction

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takes place when loosely packed, water-logged sediments at or near the ground surface lose their strength in response to strong ground shaking.

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decadence

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the act or process of falling into an inferior condition or state; deterioration; decay

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sedition

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conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch.

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attrition

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the process of reducing something’s strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.
“the council is trying to wear down the opposition by attrition”

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perdition

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a state of eternal punishment and damnation into which a sinful and unrepentant person passes after death.

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amphibious

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relating to, living in, or suited for both land and water.
“an amphibious vehicle”

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guileful

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having or showing sly or cunning intelligence.
“a supremely guileful and deceptive politician

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forensic

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relating to or denoting the application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of crime.
“they are looking for forensic evidence”

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zephyr

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a breeze that is westerly or gentle, or both.

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plethora

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a large or excessive amount of something.
“a plethora of committees and subcommittees”

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zenith

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the time at which something is most powerful or successful.
“in 1977, punk was at its zenith”

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expiation

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the act of making amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing; atonement.
“an act of public expiation”

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inoculation

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the action of immunizing someone against a disease by introducing infective material, microorganisms, or vaccine into the body.
“inoculation against flu was readily available”

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prodigal

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spending money or using resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant.
“prodigal habits die hard”

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harrowing

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vacutely distressing.
“a harrowing film about racism and violence”

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coveted

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greatly desired or envied.
“I gave up a coveted job, that of editor-in-chief”

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filibustered

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act in an obstructive manner in a legislative assembly, especially by speaking at inordinate length.
“he was one of four Tories who filibustered for more than 30 minutes each to derail the free parking plan”

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neoprene

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a synthetic rubber made by the polymerization of chloroprene, characterized by superior resistance

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belfries

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the part of a bell tower or steeple in which bells are housed.
a bell tower or steeple housing bells.

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staid

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sedate, respectable, and unadventurous.
“staid law firms”

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demure

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reserved, modest, and shy (typically used of a woman).
“a demure young lady”

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lexicon

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the vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge.
“the size of the English lexicon”

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burrow

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a hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, especially a rabbit, as a dwelling.

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gamut

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the complete range or scope of something.
“the whole gamut of human emotion”

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ensconced

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establish or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe place.
“Agnes ensconced herself in their bedroom”

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lolled

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sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.
“the two girls lolled in their chairs”

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vainglory

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excessive pride in oneself or one’s achievements; excessive vanity.
“his vainglory put the Republic at risk”

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tempestuousness

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a state of agitation or turbulent change or development.

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consequential

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following as a result or effect.
“a loss of confidence and a consequential withdrawal of funds”

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avaricious

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having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
“avaricious corporate bosses looking to maximize profits”

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venturous

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willing to take risks or embark on difficult or unusual courses of action.
“five venturous young men”

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mordant

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(especially of humour) having or showing a sharp or critical quality; biting.
“a mordant sense of humour”

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detractor

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a person who disparages someone or something.
“the island, say its detractors, has been devoured by development”

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epiphany

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a moment of sudden and great revelation or realization.
“a few years ago, I had an epiphany”

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connoisseur

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an expert judge in matters of taste.
“a connoisseur of music”

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enumerated

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mention (a number of things) one by one.
“there is not space to enumerate all his works”

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exacerbate

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make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.
“the exorbitant cost of land in urban areas only exacerbated the problem”

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prescience

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the fact of knowing something in advance; foreknowledge.
“with extraordinary prescience, Jung actually predicted the Nazi eruption”

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vinculum

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a connecting band of tissue, such as that attaching a flexor tendon to the bone of a finger or toe.

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garrison

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troops stationed in a fort or fortified place

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contrite

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feeling or expressing remorse at the recognition that one has done wrong.
“a contrite tone”

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partisan

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a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.
“partisans of the exiled Stuarts”

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disseminate

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spread (something, especially information) widely.
“health authorities should foster good practice by disseminating information”

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verdant

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(of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation.
“verdant valleys”

77
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stipulate

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demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of an agreement.
“he stipulated certain conditions before their marriage”

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jolt

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push or shake (someone or something) abruptly and roughly.
“a surge in the crowd behind him jolted him forwards”

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bristle

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a short, stiff hair on an animal’s skin or a man’s face.

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chine

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the backbone of an animal as it appears in a joint of meat.

81
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hearth

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the floor of a fireplace.
“a cheerful fire burning in the hearth”

82
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quirt

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a short-handled riding whip with a braided leather lash.

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reprove

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reprimand (someone).
“he was reproved for obscenity”

84
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pique

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a feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, especially to one’s pride.
“he left in a fit of pique”

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broach

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raise (a difficult subject) for discussion.
“he broached the subject he had been avoiding all evening”

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nadir

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the lowest or most unsuccessful point in a situation.
“asking that question was the nadir of my career”

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terminus

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the end of a railway or other transport route, or a station at such a point; a terminal.

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palpitate

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(of the heart) beat rapidly, strongly, or irregularly.
“his heart was palpitating and his palms sweated”

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palliate

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make (a disease or its symptoms) less severe without removing the cause.
“treatment works by palliating symptoms”

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gelid

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icy; extremely cold.
“the gelid pond”

91
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compendious

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containing or presenting the essential facts of something in a comprehensive but concise way.
“a compendious study”

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improvident

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not having or showing foresight; spendthrift or thoughtless.
“improvident and undisciplined behaviour”

93
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loquacity

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the quality of talking a great deal; talkativeness.
“he was renowned for loquacity”

94
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rescission

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the revocation, cancellation, or repeal of a law, order, or agreement.
“the plaintiff agreed to the rescission of the agreement”

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narthex

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an antechamber, porch, or distinct area at the western entrance of some early Christian churches, separated off by a railing.

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quiescence

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inactivity or dormancy.
“this method has been shown to induce sleep-like quiescence in adult animals”

97
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gamut

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the complete range or scope of something.
“the whole gamut of human emotion”

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perpetuity

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the state or quality of lasting forever.
“he did not believe in the perpetuity of military rule”

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maxim

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a short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.
“the maxim that actions speak louder than words”

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anathema

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something or someone that one vehemently dislikes.
“racial hatred was anathema to her”

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cosmopolitan

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including people from many different countries.
“immigration transformed the city into a cosmopolitan metropolis”

102
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pinnacle

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the most successful point; the culmination.
“he had reached the pinnacle of his career”

103
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prowess

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skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.
“his prowess as a fisherman”

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succor

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assistance and support in times of hardship and distress.
“the wounded had little chance of succour”

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polemic

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a speech or piece of writing expressing a strongly critical attack on or controversial opinion about someone or something.
“his polemic against the cultural relativism of the Sixties”

106
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dispensation

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exemption from a rule or usual requirement.
“although she was too young, she was given special dispensation to play before her birthday”

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compunction

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a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.
“they used their tanks without compunction”

108
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garrulity

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excessive talkativeness, especially on trivial matters.
“the character’s comic garrulity

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exigency

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an urgent need or demand.
“women worked long hours when the exigencies of the family economy demanded it”

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repudiate

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refuse to accept; reject.
“she has repudiated policies associated with previous party leaders”

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beguiles

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charm or enchant (someone), often in a deceptive way.
“he beguiled the voters with his good looks”

112
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fetters

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a chain or manacle used to restrain a prisoner, typically placed around the ankles.
“he lay bound with fetters of iron”

113
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prerogative

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a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class.
“in some countries, higher education is predominantly the prerogative of the rich”

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nonplussed

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so surprised and confused that one is unsure how to react.
“Henry looked completely nonplussed”

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endogenous

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having an internal cause or origin.
“the expected rate of infection is endogenous to the system”

116
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lurid

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unpleasantly bright in colour, especially so as to create a harsh or unnatural effect.
“lurid food colourings”

117
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blithesome

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(of a person) having a cheerful disposition.
“the ploughman is a blithesome lad”

118
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fiduciary

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involving trust, especially with regard to the relationship between a trustee and a beneficiary.
“the company has a fiduciary duty to shareholders”

119
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modicum

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a small quantity of a particular thing, especially something desirable or valuable.
“his statement had a modicum of trut

120
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debasement

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the action or process of reducing the quality or value of something.
“the outcome is rot and debasement of the system”

121
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galvanzing

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shock or excite (someone) into taking action.
“the urgency of his voice galvanized them into action”

122
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endogenous

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having an internal cause or origin.
“the expected rate of infection is endogenous to the system”

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ardent

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very enthusiastic or passionate.
“an ardent supporter of the cause of education”

124
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extorted

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obtain (something) by force, threats, or other unfair means.
“he attempted to extort money from the company”

125
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nonplussed

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so surprised and confused that one is unsure how to react.
“Henry looked completely nonplussed”

126
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facile

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ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial.
“facile generalizations”

(especially of success in sport) easily achieved; effortless.
“a facile seven-lengths victory”

127
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ardent

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very enthusiastic or passionate.
“an ardent supporter of the cause of education”

burning; glowing.
“the ardent flames”

128
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composite

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made up of several parts or elements.
“this soup is one of those composite dishes which you gradually build up”

129
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prerogative

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a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class.
“in some countries, higher education is predominantly the prerogative of the rich”

130
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emulated

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match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.
“most rulers wished to emulate Alexander the Great”

131
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panoramic

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(of a view or picture) with a wide view surrounding the observer; sweeping.
“on a clear day there are panoramic views”

132
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pariah

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an outcast.

133
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anathema

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something or someone that one vehemently dislikes.
“racial hatred was anathema to her”

134
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pertinence

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the fact of being directly related to, and important, for the subject being considered:

135
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travail

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work especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil. b : a physical or mental exertion or piece of work : task, effort

136
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repose

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a state of rest, sleep, or tranquillity.
“in repose her face looked relaxed”

137
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neophyte

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person who is new to a subject or activity.
“four-day cooking classes are offered to neophytes and experts”

138
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virtuoso

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a person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit.
“a celebrated clarinet virtuoso”

139
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termagant

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a harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.

140
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plethora

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a large or excessive amount of something.
“a plethora of committees and subcommittees”

141
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serried

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(of rows of people or things) standing close together.
“serried ranks of soldiers”

142
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impetuous

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acting or done quickly and without thought or care.
“she might live to rue this impetuous decision”

143
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precocious

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(of a child) having developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than is usual or expected.
“a precocious, solitary boy”

144
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recrimination

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noun
an accusation in response to one from someone else.
“there are no tears, no recriminations”

145
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dissidence

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protest against official policy.
“the dissidence of the intellectuals”

146
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begrudge

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envy (someone) the possession or enjoyment of (something).
“she begrudged Martin his affluence”

give reluctantly or resentfully.
“nobody begrudges a single penny spent on health”

147
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vaunt

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boast about or praise (something), especially excessively.
“he was initially vaunted by the West for his leadership of the country”

148
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bastion

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some place or something that gives protection against attack

149
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fusillade

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a series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.
“marchers had to dodge a fusillade of missiles”

150
Q

mélange

A

a varied mixture.
“a melange of tender vegetables and herbs”

151
Q

dichotomy

A

a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
“a rigid dichotomy between science and mysticism”

152
Q

solecism

A

a grammatical mistake in speech or writing.

153
Q

malcontent

A

a person who is dissatisfied and rebellious.
“it was too late to stop the malcontents with a show of force”

154
Q

stupendous

A

extremely impressive.
“the most stupendous views”

155
Q

corrosive

A

tending to cause corrosion.
“the corrosive effects of salt water”

156
Q

unguent

A

a soft greasy or viscous substance used as ointment or for lubrication.

157
Q

vocative

A

relating to or denoting a case of nouns, pronouns, and adjectives in Latin and other languages, used in addressing or invoking a person or thing.

158
Q

surreptitious

A

kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.
“low wages were supplemented by surreptitious payments from tradesmen”

159
Q

demure

A

reserved, modest, and shy (typically used of a woman).
“a demure young lady”

160
Q

missive

A

OFTEN HUMOROUS
a letter, especially a long or official one.
“yet another missive from the Foreign Office”

161
Q

repast

A

a meal.
“a sumptuous repast”

162
Q

garnered

A

gather or collect (something, especially information or approval).
“the police struggled to garner sufficient evidence”

163
Q

raddle

A

colour with reddle.
“a device which holds a colour marking device on rams in lieu of raddling their breast wool with colour”

164
Q

ensconced

A

establish or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe place.
“Agnes ensconced herself in their bedroom”

165
Q

deranged

A

mad; insane.
“a deranged gunman”

166
Q

preempted

A

.
take action in order to prevent (an anticipated event) happening; forestall.
“the second session will focus on policies to pre-empt problems”

167
Q

exemplary

A

serving as a desirable model; very good.
“exemplary behaviour”

168
Q

unconscionable

A

not right or reasonable.
“the unconscionable conduct of his son”

169
Q

perdition

A

(in Christian theology) a state of eternal punishment and damnation into which a sinful and unrepentant person passes after death.veracity

170
Q

veracity

A

conformity to facts; accuracy.
“officials expressed doubts concerning the veracity of the story”

171
Q

lissome

A

(of a person or their body) thin, supple, and graceful.
“the kind of outfit that should be left to lissom teenagers”

172
Q

cosmopolitan

A

including people from many different countries.
“immigration transformed the city into a cosmopolitan metropolis”

173
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