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Cars (metamorphose) into trucks

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intransitive verb
1 : to undergo metamorphosis
2 : to become transformed

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(urinal)s turned upside down and exhibited as art

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a toilet that is attached to a wall especially in a public bathroom for men to urinate into

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In the present (cornucopia) of print

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: a great amount or source of something

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We cast a (jaundiced) eye on those who have chosen another way

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exhibiting or influenced by envy, distaste, or hostility <a></a>

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Nothing is (extraneous) to it as a field of inquiry.

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: not forming a necessary part of something : not important

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an hour spent in (dappled) sunlight

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marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background

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a (veridical) copy of the perceived world

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: truthful, veracious

: not illusory : genuine

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the resistant, (obstreperous) voice of the observed world

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difficult to control and often noisy

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My own construction, then, was a purposeful, not a (mimetic)act, motivated by the public debate over literacy and my own investment in the riddle of a social cognitive process.

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: imitative

: relating to, characterized by, or exhibiting mimicry

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(ill-fated) kiss

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1 : having or destined to a hapless fate : unfortunate

2 : that causes or marks the beginning of misfortune

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gave a good deal of attention to emotional states and to the ways in which these could be roused or (quell)ed

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: to calm or reduce (something, such as fear or worry)

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[The pale usher (assistant schoolmaster) –(threadbare) in coat, heart, body, and brain; I see him now.

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Threadbare.
: very thin and in bad condition from too much use
: not very effective, interesting, etc., because of being used too often

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They (extrapolate)d these results from their research.

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Verb

Infer, to form an opinion or to make an estimate about something from known facts

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a (dearth) of evidence

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Noun

lack; an inadequate supply

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The club attracts punk rockers and others of that (ilk).

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Noun.

sort or kind

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(quell) fears

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Verb.

stop, quiet, pacify

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a philanthropist known for his (largesse)

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Noun.

generosity; the act of giving away money or the quality of a person who gives away money

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charged only (nominal) rent

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Adj.

minimal; very small in amount

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(leery) of strangers

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Adj.

suspicious; feeling or showing a lack of trust in someone or something

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The revolution could result in worldwide (cataclysm).

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Noun.

upheaval; something that causes great destruction, violence, etc.

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The cows were masticating(masticate) their food.

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Verb.

chew; to grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth

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(contiguous) row houses

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adj.

adjacent; touching or connected throughout in an unbroken sequence

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He left the company of his own (volition).

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Noun.

will; the power of choosing or determining

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He (vehemently) denied the accusation.

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Adv.

forcefully; with forceful energy, powerfully

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When her career was riding high, the self-deluded actress often mistook (sycophant)s for true friends.

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Noun.

flatterer; a person who praises powerful people in order to get their approval

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a (pungent) sauce

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Adj.

sharp; having a strong, sharp taste or smell

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(florid) proses

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Adj.

very flowery in style: ornate

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The editor is (persnickety) about comma usage.

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Adj.

fussy; giving a lot of attention to details that are minor or not important

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a (contrite) criminal

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Adj.

sorry; feeling or showing regret for bad behavior

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She got into several (altercation)s with the coach this season.

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Noun.

fight; a noisy or angry argument

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the (cessation) of the snowstorm was a relief

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Noun.

end; a temporary or final ceasing (as of action): stop

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People are (encroach)ing on the animal’s habitat.

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Verb.

creep; to gradually move or go into an area that is beyond the usual or desired limits

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She is (despondent) over losing her job.

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Adj.

hopeless; very sad and without hope

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They are at the (vanguard) of a revolution in medical research.

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Noun.

the forefront of an action or movement

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a (volatile) temper

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Adj.

tending to erupt into violence: explosive

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She is (venerate)d as a saint.

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Verb.

worship; to regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference

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（trepidation) about starting a new job

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Noun.

dread; a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation

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(surly) customers

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Adj.

unfriendly; irritably sullen and churlish in mood or manner

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The book is filled with (pithy) sayings about love and loss.

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Adj.

concise; using few words in a clever and effective way

40
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The country still refuses to (capitulate) despite its weakening army and dwindling resources.

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Verb.

surrender; to stop trying to fight or resist something: to stop fighting an enemy or opponent

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recuse

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Verb. 
to disqualify (oneself) as judge in a particular case
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(denigrate) their achievements

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Verb.

belittle; to make (something) seem less important or valuable

43
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(sordid) motives

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Adj.

vile; very bad or dishonest

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a (precocious) child

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Adj.

advanced; exhibiting mature qualities at an unusually early age

45
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(unfettered) access

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Adj.

free; not controlled or restricted

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(insipid) food

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Adj.

dull; not interesting or exciting

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The neighborhood is considered by many to be the city’s last conservative (bastion).

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Noun.

stronghold; a fortified area or position

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He was in a (quandary) about which candidate to choose.

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Noun.

problem; a situation in which you are confused about what to do

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The book was (vet)ted by several different editors.

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Verb.

review; to check (something) carefully to make sure it is acceptable

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capsized by a (rogue) wave

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Adj.

uncontrollable; different from others in usually a dangerous or harmful way

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