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to have a bad effect on something, especially by causing a lot of problems

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blight something (v)

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extremely hungry

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ravenous (adj)

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showing your wealth or status in a way that is intended to impress people

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ostentatious (adj)

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extremely or completely happy

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blissful (adj)

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​the fact of being rude or not having good taste; a rude object, picture, etc.

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vulgarity (n)

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the fact of using or containing more words than are needed

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verbosity (n), verbose (adj)

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too brightly coloured in a way that lacks taste (2 words)

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gaudy (adj), garish (adj)

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any of 24 major or minor diatonic scales that provide the tonal framework for a piece of music

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tonality (n)

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devoid of feeling and consciousness and animation

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insentient (n)

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having or showing power or authority, overbearing or offensively self-assured

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magisterial (adj) Kinh doanh

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​the fact of arriving, happening or being done late

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tardiness (n), tardy in (adj)

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happening or doing something at the arranged or correct time; not late

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punctual (adj)

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​aggressive and unfriendly (2 words)

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belligerent (adj), hostile (adj)

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to say or do something that you know will annoy somebody so that they react in an angry way, to call forth a feeling or action

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provoke (v)

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to make a hole or holes through something

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perforate (v)

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to have or express very sad feelings about somebody/something (3 words)

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lament, bemoan, bewail (v)

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to remove or get rid of something, such as a name, piece of information or a memory, from a book or list, or from your mind

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expunge (v)

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to cause somebody to be interested or excited, especially in a sexual way

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titillate (v)

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​to repeat something that you have already said, especially to emphasize it

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reiterate (v)

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to twinkle or glow, as in a flickering light.

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scintillate (v)

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filled with wonder and delight

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enthralled (adj)

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marked on the surface with long thin lines

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striated (adj)

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to behave or feel towards somebody in the same way as they behave or feel towards you

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reciprocate (v)

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to force somebody to do something by using threats

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coerce (v)

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to publicly and officially tell people about something important

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proclaim (v)

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to help or encourage somebody to do something wrong

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abet (v)

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to approve of something, or to punish, or speak harshly to.

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sanction (v) (n)

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to ask somebody for something, such as support, money or information; to try to get something or persuade somebody to do something

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solicit (v)

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refusing to change your opinions, way of behaving, etc. when other people try to persuade you to; showing this

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obstinate (adj)

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doing everything that you are expected to do; willing to obey and to show respect

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dutiful (adj)

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producing many works, etc. abundantly creative

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prolific (adj)

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32
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lacking imagination and so not original

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generic (adj)

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very serious or severe

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acute (adj)

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deserving praise and approval

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commendable (adj)

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making you angry because it is unfair, irritating, annoying

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galling (adj), exasperating (adj), infuriating (adj)

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to fail or refuse to perform a duty

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abdicate (v)

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37
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the power to choose something freely or to make your own decisions

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volition (n)

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38
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means having a foul-smelling odor (2 words)

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malodorous (adj), fetid (adj)

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lacking respect or seriousness, not reverent

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irreverent (adj)

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wicked, vicious or evil

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nefarious (adj)

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excessively and weakly sentimental or tearfully emotional

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maudlin (adj)

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42
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participating in or associated with a questionable act or a crime

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complicit (adj)

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43
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an overthrow, as from the foundation

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subversion (n)

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ill will or malice toward others; hate

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malevolence (n)

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45
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in the lending of money at exorbitant interest rates

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usury (n)

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46
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continually changing or quickly shifting

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kaleidoscopic (adj)

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dedicated by a vow

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votive (adj)

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not discriminating or choosing randomly; haphazard; without distinction

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indiscriminate (adj)

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characterized by making jests; joking; playful

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jesting (adj)

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a tendency or inclination to something

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prone (adj)

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belonging to the period before a war, especially the Amercan Civil War

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antebellum (adj)

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gradually or stealthily take the rights or possessions of another; to advance beyond proper or formal limits; trespass

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encroach (v)

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well versed in any business or branch of learning; adept

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proficient (adj)

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to examine thoroughly; tentasively survey

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probe (v)

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showing hearty good cheer; marked with the spirit of jolly merriment

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jovial (adj)

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incapable of being damaged or wounded; unassailable or invincible

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invulnerable (adj)

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being wise or prudent; showing good judgment; sensible

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judicious (adj)

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conspicuously and outrageously bad, offensive, or reprehensible

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flagrant (adj)

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disposed to cause distress or inflict suffering intentionally; inclining to produce death; an injurious infiltration

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malignant (adj)

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questionable authecity or doubtful authority; fictious, false

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apocryphal (adj)

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to put off from day to day

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procrastinate (v)

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62
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that is suggested indirectly or understood, rather than said in words

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tacit (adj)

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the highest or farthest point, culmination; the point in its orbit where a satellite is at the greatest distance from the body it is orbiting.

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apogee (n)

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rejoicing, expressing joyfulness; exulting

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jubilant (adj)

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attempting to win favor or attention by excessive flattery, ingratiating displays of affection; or servile compliance; obsequious

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fawning (adj)

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a parody; a grotesque imitation with the intent to ridicule

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travesty (n)

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blotched or spotted with different colors or shades

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mottled (adj)

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to develop quickly and become successful or common or to grow well; to be healthy and happy

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flourish (v)

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to confuse, perplex, bewilder

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flummox (v)

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70
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the main character in a drama

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protagonist (n)

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to inflict, as a revenge or punishment

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wreak (v)

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self-assurance, composure, poise, especially under strain

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aplomb (n)

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a command or authoritative instruction

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mandate (n)

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possesing the power of sense or sense-perception; conscious

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sentient (adj)

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to speak loudly or violently

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rant (v)

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to habitually lack in giving proper care or attention; having careless manner

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negligent (adj)

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a point of time, especially one that is at a critical point

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juncture (n)

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one who sacrifices something or supreme value, such as a life, for a cause or principle; a victim; one who suffers constantly

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martyr (n)

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characterized by a hissing sound

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sibilant (adj)

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a relationship that is useful and harmonious

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rapport (n)

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many and varied; of many kinds; multiple

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manifold (adj)

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82
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happening at a time or in a situation that is not suitable

happening too soon or sooner than is normal or expected

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untimely (adj)

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suitable for cultivation, fit for plowing and farming productively

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arable (adj)

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awkward, lanky, or unusually tall and thin

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gangling (adj)

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strong or excessive admiration or praise, fawning flattery

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adulation (n)

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small, virtuallt nothing, or much below the actual value of a thing

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nominal (adj)

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to thoroughly search, to plunder, pillage

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ransack (v)

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a young animal past its first year but not yet two years old

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a yearling (n)

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to issue an order or command; to direct or impose with authority

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enjoin (v)

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an impediment or obstruction; a state of being hindered; a cause of being prevented or impeded

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hindrance (n)

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the process of liquefying a solid or making a liquid

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liquefaction (n)

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to make invalid or nonexistent

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nullify (v)

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resistance, insurrection; conduct directed against public order and the tranquility of the state

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sedition (n)

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extremely generous or liberal in giving; lavish

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munificent (adj)

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the highest point of any path or course

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zenith (n)

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open to two or more interpretations, ambiguous and often intended to mislead; open to question, uncertain

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equivocal (adj)

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payment or reward for services for which payment is not usually required

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honorarium (n)

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very big; very good (informal)

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thumping (adj)

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to complain in an annoying, crying voice

to make a long, high, unpleasant sound because you are in pain or unhappy

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whine (v)

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​saying what you think openly and honestly; not hiding your thoughts

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candid (adj)

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​feeling or showing that you are sorry for doing something wrong or for causing a problem

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apologetic (adj)

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​impressing somebody very much

(of light) so bright that you cannot see for a short time

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dazzling (adj)

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extremely hot

extremely angry or full of strong emotion

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blazing (adj)

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so surprising that it is difficult to believe (2 words)

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astounding, astonishing (Adj)

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the particular way in which something is understood or explained

the particular way in which somebody chooses to perform a piece of music, a role in a play, etc.

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interpretation (n)

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to make a position of power or success stronger so that it is more likely to continue

to join things together into one; to be joined into one

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consolidate (v)

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to remove problems so that something can be achieved easily

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smooth the path

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​to this place

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hither (Adv)

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the ability to use language and express your opinions well, especially when you are speaking in public

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eloquence (n)

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physical or mental effort; the act of making an effort

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exertion (n)

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​the fact of lasting a short time

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brevity (n)

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that is going to happen very soon

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impending (adj)

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to make something happen sooner or more quickly

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hasten sth (v)

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to very much respect and admire someone or something

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revere(v)

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to put or keep someone in prison or in a place used as a prison

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incarcerate (v)

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the act of fighting against something that is attacking you, or refusing to accept something

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resistance (n)

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to want something very much, especially something that belongs to somebody else

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covet (v)

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a deep narrow canyon

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ravine (n)

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not fun or interesting; boring and old-fashioned

means of a steady and sober character; prudently reserved and colorless

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staid (adj)

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quick and light in movement, to be agile

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nimble (adj)

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an entire range or a whole series

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gamut (n)

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to lean, recline, or act lazily or indolently; lounge

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loll (v)

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​the fact of being too proud of your own abilities or achievements

excessive, pretentious, and demonstrative vanity

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vainglory (n)

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​critical and unkind, but funny

bitingly sarcastic or harshly caustic

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mordant (adj)

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one who argues for a cause, a supporter or defender; one who pleads on another’s behalf

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advocate (n)

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to yield or comply

to finally agree to something after refusing

to become less determined, strong, etc.

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relent (v)

127
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to intimidate, frighten with threats or show of force

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cow (v)

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​the state of not being active and having no energy or enthusiasm (3 words)

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torpor, sluggishness, lethargy (n)

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primary, the first in order or the original (2 words)

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primitive, primal (adj)

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a group of soldiers living in a town or fort to defend it; the buildings these soldiers live in

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garrison (n)

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disposed or willing to comply; responsive, willing; responsible to a higher authority, accountable

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amenable (adj)

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to incline or to cause to lean on one side

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list (v)

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green with vegetation

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verdant (adj)

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to treat poorly; abuse

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maltreat (v)

135
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a riding whip with a short handle and braided rawhide leash

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a quirt (n)

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to release from an entanglement or difficulty, disengage

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extricate (v)

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the final point or goal; the final stop in a transportation line

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the terminus (n)

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to be successful

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to prosper (v)

139
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icy or extremely cold; possessing a cold or unfriendly manner

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gelid (adj)

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talkativeness; the state of continual talking

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loquacity (n)

141
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the highest point of anything; the apex or summit

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vertex (n)

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a well-known phrase that expresses something that is usually true or that people think is a rule for sensible behaviour

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maxim (n)

143
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someone or something intensely disliked or loathed (usually used as a predicate nominative) because it is the opposite of what you believe

one that is cursed by ecclesiastical authority

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anathema (n)

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the most important or successful part of something

the highest level or degree available

a small pointed stone decoration built on the roof of a building

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pinnacle (n)

145
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​great skill in dealing with people or situations, especially in a light and careful way

​great skill and style in doing something

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finesse (n) (v)

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a long angry speech criticizing somebody/something or accusing, denouncing somebody of something

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tirade (n)

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most obvious or easy to notice

having more power or influence than others

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predominant (adj)

148
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​to move your hands and arms about in order to attract attention or make somebody understand what you are saying

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gesticulate (v)

149
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causing to be weary

making you feel annoyed

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tiresome (adj)

150
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defamatory writing; misrepresentative publication (writing, pictures, signs) that damages a person’s reputation

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libel (n)

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a name or a word that is not appropriate or accurate

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misnomer (n)

152
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a natural attraction or liking; a feeling of kinship, connection or closeness, similarity; relationship by marriage; rapport

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affinity (n)

153
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take great pleasure or delight
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to spend time enjoying yourself in a noisy, enthusiastic way

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revel (n) (v)

154
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praise highly, exalt, glorify

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extol (v)

155
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contrary to common sense or utterly absurd

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preposterous (adj)

156
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to obtain information, knowledge, etc., sometimes with difficulty and often from various different places

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glean (v)

157
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something that is used for tying something very tightly, for example to stop the loss of blood from a wound

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ligature (n)

158
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having masculine strength; vigorous or energetic

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virile (adj)

159
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a small or token amount

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modicum (n)

160
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a person with the power or influence to make judgements and decide what will be done or accepted

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arbiter (n)

161
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glaringly sensational or vivid; shocking

too bright in colour, in a way that is not attractive

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lurid (adj)

162
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greatly perplexed, filled with bewilderment

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nonplussed (adj)

163
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produced without effort or careful thought

obtained too easily and having little value

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facile (adj)

164
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to come to pass, to occur

when plants or leaves ___, water passes out from their surface

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transpire (v)

165
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exclusive or special right or privilege

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prerogative (n)

166
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the act of looking at somebody/something in an angry, aggressive way (2 words)

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glare, glower (v)

167
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lacking wordly experience; possessing a childlike innocence or simplicity

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naive (adj)

168
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a small group of people within a larger one, whose members have some different aims and beliefs to those of the larger group

opposition, disagreement, etc. that exists between small groups of people within an organization or political party

films, books, etc. that combine fact with fiction (= imaginary events)

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faction (n)

169
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hard or agonizing labor

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travail (n)

170
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a hard task that you do because you want to, not because it is necessary

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a labor of love

171
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a master in the technique of some particular fine art

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virtuoso (n)

172
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irreversible; not able to be revoked or recalled

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irrevocable (adj)

173
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ghastly, horrible or gruesome

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macabre (adj)

174
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a regulation by or adjustment to a certain measure, such as in music or radio waves

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modulation (n)

175
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envy the possession or enjoyment of; to give or allow with reluctance

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begrudge (v)

176
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marked by excessive eagerness in offering unwanted services or advice to others; unofficial

​too ready to tell people what to do or to use the power you have to give orders

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officious (adj)

177
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a barrage, a rapid discharge of firearms, simultaneously or in rapid succession

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fusillade (n)

178
Q

dissatisfied, uneasy or discontent; a rebel

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malcontent (adj)

179
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any soothing or healing ointment or lubricant for local application

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unguent (n)

180
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applicable, related to the subject matter at hand

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pertinent (adj)

181
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pertaining to the act of calling

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vocative (adj)

182
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bad to the point of being beyond correction; uncontrollable; impervious to change

A

incorrigible (adj)

183
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a disease or disorder

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malady (n)

184
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usually a short journey taken for pleasure

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jaunt (n)

185
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surround on all sides; to annoy or harass persistently, to decorate with jewels

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beset (v)

186
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to twist together, to intertwine

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raddle (v)

187
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to hint or suggest; to intimate

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insinuate (v)

188
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to diminish in intensity or size

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wane (v)

189
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having declined in quality or value, reduced from a former or original state, to degrade

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degenerate (adj)

190
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not restrained by conscience; unscrupulous

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unconscionable (adj)

191
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punishment that lasts forever after death

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perdition (n)

192
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lithe or lithesome, usually related to the body; moving or bending easily or limber; flexible

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lissome (adj)

193
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to think a lot about something that makes you annoyed, anxious or upset

sits on the eggs in order to hatch them

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brood (v)

194
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pierce with many holes

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riddle (v)

195
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tending to lessen in value, to detract or diminish; disparaging, belittling, injurious; insulting

A

degoratory (adj)

196
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characterized by a wavelike motion

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undulating (adj)

197
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to weigh carefully in the mind

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ponder (v)

198
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to bicker, dispute, create a noisy argument

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wrangle (v)

199
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traveling from one place to another, usually on a planned course; working in one place for a short while before moving onto another place to work; wandering

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itinerant (adj)

200
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characterized by generosity or a willingness to give freely in large amounts; untraditional or broad-minded in beliefs

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liberal (adj)

201
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tediously lacking in variety; unvarying; repetitious

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monotonous (adj)

202
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thin, but tough and sinewy

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wiry (adj)

203
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undervalued

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underrated (adj)

204
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a ludicrous or bumbling person, a fool; someone given to clowning and amusing others through ridiculous behavior; a clown or jester

A

buffoon (n)

205
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a system of medicine pertaining to the bone and skeletal system

A

osteopathic (adj)

206
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exhibiting decorum, proper

polite and appropriate in a particular social situation

A

decorous (adj)

207
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pure, fresh and clean, as if new

original or primitive

A

pristine (adj)

208
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showing that you are feeling confident and pleased with yourself

smart in dress

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jaunty (adj)

209
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too ready to take arguments to court

A

litigious (adj)

210
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characterized by excessive sentimentality; overly emotional

A

mawkish (adj)

211
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lacking maturity or experience; immature, naive

A

callow (adj)

212
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acting studpid, goofy or clumsy

A

oafish (adj)

213
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having a harmful or adverse effect; destructive, hurtful, noxious

A

deleterious (adj)

214
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characterized by insincere earnestness; oily or fatty in apperance

A

unctuous (adj)

215
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foolish, indiscreet, or silly

A

witless (Adj)

216
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timid or fearful

A

pavid (Adj)

217
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a curse or a proclaiming of a curse against someone; an imprecation

A

malediction (n)

218
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revengeful, hateful

A

vindictive (adj)

219
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a hiding place for storing or concealing provisions or valuables; a secret store of valuables or money, a stash

A

cache (n)

220
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unwilling to do what one is being called to do

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reluctant (adj)

221
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caring only about or interested only in oneself or one’s needs

A

egocentric (adj)

222
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to subvert in an underhanded way

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undermine (v)

223
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to steal thoughts or words in literary composition

A

plagiarize (v)

224
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withered or dry, especially with age

A

wizened (adj)

225
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put in a hazard or danger

A

jeopardize (v)

226
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calling to mind or remembering

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reminiscent (v)

227
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the vocabulary used in a language, profession, class or subject

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lexicon (n)

228
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a debt or obligation; something for which one is liable

A

liability (n)

229
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a temporary suspension or postponement of a planned activity

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moratorium (n)

230
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having a friendly or pleasant disposition, sociable; having similar tastes, habits, or temperament; suitable to one’s needs or nature

A

congenial (adj)

231
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clumsy or awkward

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ungainly (adj)

232
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apparently worthy or belief or praise

A

plausible (adj)

233
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an act or a means of cunning deception

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wile (n)

234
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not fallible; completely trustworthy, certain

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infallible (adj)

235
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behaviour that shows a lack of respect for something serious and that treats it with humour (2 words)

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levity, frivolity (adj)

236
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a recurrent theme or form in an artistic or literary work

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motif (n)

237
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in agreement or accord, harmonious, having similar sounds

A

consonant (adj)

238
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​being careful that every detail of something is correct

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fastidious (Adj)

239
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careless in performing duties

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remiss (adj)

240
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being present everywhere

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ubiquitous (adj)

241
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widespread or widely accepted; predominant or extensive

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prevalent (adj)

242
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a sof, gentle breeze; a breeze that blows from the west

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zephyr (n)

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