practice_test2 Flashcards
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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
an act of retaliation.
"three youths died in the reprisals which followed"
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adulation
excessive admiration or praise.
"he found it difficult to cope with the adulation of the fans"
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bulwark
defensive wall.
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retinue
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
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
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
unfair bias in favour of one person or thing; favouritism.
"an attack on the partiality of judges"
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canon
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
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
the act or process of falling into an inferior condition or state; deterioration; decay
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sedition
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against the authority of a state or monarch.
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attrition
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
a state of eternal punishment and damnation into which a sinful and unrepentant person passes after death.
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amphibious
relating to, living in, or suited for both land and water.
"an amphibious vehicle"
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guileful
having or showing sly or cunning intelligence.
"a supremely guileful and deceptive politician
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forensic
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
a breeze that is westerly or gentle, or both.
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plethora
a large or excessive amount of something.
"a plethora of committees and subcommittees"
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zenith
the time at which something is most powerful or successful.
"in 1977, punk was at its zenith"
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expiation
the act of making amends or reparation for guilt or wrongdoing; atonement.
"an act of public expiation"
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inoculation
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
spending money or using resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant.
"prodigal habits die hard"
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harrowing
vacutely distressing.
"a harrowing film about racism and violence"
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coveted
greatly desired or envied.
"I gave up a coveted job, that of editor-in-chief"
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filibustered
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
a synthetic rubber made by the polymerization of chloroprene, characterized by superior resistance
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belfries
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
sedate, respectable, and unadventurous.
"staid law firms"
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demure
reserved, modest, and shy (typically used of a woman).
"a demure young lady"
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lexicon
the vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge.
"the size of the English lexicon"
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burrow
a hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, especially a rabbit, as a dwelling.
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gamut
the complete range or scope of something.
"the whole gamut of human emotion"
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ensconced
establish or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe place.
"Agnes ensconced herself in their bedroom"
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lolled
sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.
"the two girls lolled in their chairs"
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vainglory
excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements; excessive vanity.
"his vainglory put the Republic at risk"
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tempestuousness
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development.
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consequential
following as a result or effect.
"a loss of confidence and a consequential withdrawal of funds"
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avaricious
having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
"avaricious corporate bosses looking to maximize profits"
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venturous
willing to take risks or embark on difficult or unusual courses of action.
"five venturous young men"
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mordant
(especially of humour) having or showing a sharp or critical quality; biting.
"a mordant sense of humour"
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detractor
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
an expert judge in matters of taste.
"a connoisseur of music"
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enumerated
mention (a number of things) one by one.
"there is not space to enumerate all his works"
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exacerbate
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
the fact of knowing something in advance; foreknowledge.
"with extraordinary prescience, Jung actually predicted the Nazi eruption"
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vinculum
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
troops stationed in a fort or fortified place
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contrite
feeling or expressing remorse at the recognition that one has done wrong.
"a contrite tone"
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partisan
a strong supporter of a party, cause, or person.
"partisans of the exiled Stuarts"
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disseminate
spread (something, especially information) widely.
"health authorities should foster good practice by disseminating information"
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verdant
(of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation.
"verdant valleys"
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stipulate
demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of an agreement.
"he stipulated certain conditions before their marriage"
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jolt
push or shake (someone or something) abruptly and roughly.
"a surge in the crowd behind him jolted him forwards"
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bristle
a short, stiff hair on an animal's skin or a man's face.
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chine
the backbone of an animal as it appears in a joint of meat.
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hearth
the floor of a fireplace.
"a cheerful fire burning in the hearth"
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quirt
a short-handled riding whip with a braided leather lash.
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reprove
reprimand (someone).
"he was reproved for obscenity"
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pique
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
raise (a difficult subject) for discussion.
"he broached the subject he had been avoiding all evening"
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nadir
the lowest or most unsuccessful point in a situation.
"asking that question was the nadir of my career"
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terminus
the end of a railway or other transport route, or a station at such a point; a terminal.
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palpitate
(of the heart) beat rapidly, strongly, or irregularly.
"his heart was palpitating and his palms sweated"
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palliate
make (a disease or its symptoms) less severe without removing the cause.
"treatment works by palliating symptoms"
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gelid
icy; extremely cold.
"the gelid pond"
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compendious
containing or presenting the essential facts of something in a comprehensive but concise way.
"a compendious study"
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improvident
not having or showing foresight; spendthrift or thoughtless.
"improvident and undisciplined behaviour"
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loquacity
the quality of talking a great deal; talkativeness.
"he was renowned for loquacity"
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rescission
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
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
inactivity or dormancy.
"this method has been shown to induce sleep-like quiescence in adult animals"
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gamut
the complete range or scope of something.
"the whole gamut of human emotion"
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perpetuity
the state or quality of lasting forever.
"he did not believe in the perpetuity of military rule"
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maxim
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
something or someone that one vehemently dislikes.
"racial hatred was anathema to her"
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cosmopolitan
including people from many different countries.
"immigration transformed the city into a cosmopolitan metropolis"
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pinnacle
the most successful point; the culmination.
"he had reached the pinnacle of his career"
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prowess
skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.
"his prowess as a fisherman"
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succor
assistance and support in times of hardship and distress.
"the wounded had little chance of succour"
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polemic
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"
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dispensation
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
a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.
"they used their tanks without compunction"
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garrulity
excessive talkativeness, especially on trivial matters.
"the character's comic garrulity
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exigency
an urgent need or demand.
"women worked long hours when the exigencies of the family economy demanded it"
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repudiate
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"
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fetters
a chain or manacle used to restrain a prisoner, typically placed around the ankles.
"he lay bound with fetters of iron"
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prerogative
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
having an internal cause or origin.
"the expected rate of infection is endogenous to the system"
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lurid
unpleasantly bright in colour, especially so as to create a harsh or unnatural effect.
"lurid food colourings"
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blithesome
(of a person) having a cheerful disposition.
"the ploughman is a blithesome lad"
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fiduciary
involving trust, especially with regard to the relationship between a trustee and a beneficiary.
"the company has a fiduciary duty to shareholders"
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modicum
a small quantity of a particular thing, especially something desirable or valuable.
"his statement had a modicum of trut
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debasement
the action or process of reducing the quality or value of something.
"the outcome is rot and debasement of the system"
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galvanzing
shock or excite (someone) into taking action.
"the urgency of his voice galvanized them into action"
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endogenous
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"
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extorted
obtain (something) by force, threats, or other unfair means.
"he attempted to extort money from the company"
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nonplussed
so surprised and confused that one is unsure how to react.
"Henry looked completely nonplussed"
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facile
ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial.
"facile generalizations"
(especially of success in sport) easily achieved; effortless.
"a facile seven-lengths victory"
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ardent
very enthusiastic or passionate.
"an ardent supporter of the cause of education"
burning; glowing.
"the ardent flames"
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composite
made up of several parts or elements.
"this soup is one of those composite dishes which you gradually build up"
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prerogative
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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emulated
match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.
"most rulers wished to emulate Alexander the Great"
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panoramic
(of a view or picture) with a wide view surrounding the observer; sweeping.
"on a clear day there are panoramic views"
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pariah
an outcast.
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anathema
something or someone that one vehemently dislikes.
"racial hatred was anathema to her"
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pertinence
the fact of being directly related to, and important, for the subject being considered:
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travail
work especially of a painful or laborious nature : toil. b : a physical or mental exertion or piece of work : task, effort
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repose
a state of rest, sleep, or tranquillity.
"in repose her face looked relaxed"
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neophyte
person who is new to a subject or activity.
"four-day cooking classes are offered to neophytes and experts"
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virtuoso
a person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit.
"a celebrated clarinet virtuoso"
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termagant
a harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.
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plethora
a large or excessive amount of something.
"a plethora of committees and subcommittees"
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serried
(of rows of people or things) standing close together.
"serried ranks of soldiers"
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impetuous
acting or done quickly and without thought or care.
"she might live to rue this impetuous decision"
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precocious
(of a child) having developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than is usual or expected.
"a precocious, solitary boy"
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recrimination
noun
an accusation in response to one from someone else.
"there are no tears, no recriminations"
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dissidence
protest against official policy.
"the dissidence of the intellectuals"
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begrudge
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"
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vaunt
boast about or praise (something), especially excessively.
"he was initially vaunted by the West for his leadership of the country"
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bastion
some place or something that gives protection against attack
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fusillade
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"
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mélange
a varied mixture.
"a melange of tender vegetables and herbs"
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dichotomy
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"
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solecism
a grammatical mistake in speech or writing.
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malcontent
a person who is dissatisfied and rebellious.
"it was too late to stop the malcontents with a show of force"
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stupendous
extremely impressive.
"the most stupendous views"
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corrosive
tending to cause corrosion.
"the corrosive effects of salt water"
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unguent
a soft greasy or viscous substance used as ointment or for lubrication.
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vocative
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.
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surreptitious
kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.
"low wages were supplemented by surreptitious payments from tradesmen"
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demure
reserved, modest, and shy (typically used of a woman).
"a demure young lady"
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missive
OFTEN HUMOROUS
a letter, especially a long or official one.
"yet another missive from the Foreign Office"
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repast
a meal.
"a sumptuous repast"
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garnered
gather or collect (something, especially information or approval).
"the police struggled to garner sufficient evidence"
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raddle
colour with reddle.
"a device which holds a colour marking device on rams in lieu of raddling their breast wool with colour"
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ensconced
establish or settle (someone) in a comfortable, safe place.
"Agnes ensconced herself in their bedroom"
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deranged
mad; insane.
"a deranged gunman"
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preempted
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take action in order to prevent (an anticipated event) happening; forestall.
"the second session will focus on policies to pre-empt problems"
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exemplary
serving as a desirable model; very good.
"exemplary behaviour"
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unconscionable
not right or reasonable.
"the unconscionable conduct of his son"
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perdition
(in Christian theology) a state of eternal punishment and damnation into which a sinful and unrepentant person passes after death.veracity
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veracity
conformity to facts; accuracy.
"officials expressed doubts concerning the veracity of the story"
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lissome
(of a person or their body) thin, supple, and graceful.
"the kind of outfit that should be left to lissom teenagers"
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cosmopolitan
including people from many different countries.
"immigration transformed the city into a cosmopolitan metropolis"
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