Set9 Flashcards
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worldly
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【1】adj. of this world rather than spiritual or religion affairs【2】adj. experienced in human affairs
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wrangle
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【1】n. an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions【2】vi. to quarrel noisily or angrily
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wretched
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【1】adj. very poor in quality or ability【2】adj. deeply afflicted, dejected, or distressed in body or mind
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wry
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【1】adj. abnormally twisted or bent to one side【2】adj. stubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles
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xenophobe
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【1】n. one unduly fearful of what is foreign and especially of people of foreign origin
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yoke
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【1】v. to become joined or linked
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yokel
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【1】n. a naive or gullible inhabitant of a rural areaor small town
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zeal
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【1】n. enthusiastic devotion to a cause, ideal, or goal and tireless diligence in its furtherance
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zealot
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【1】n. a zealous person; especially: a fanatical partisan
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zenith
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【1】n. culminating point
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zesty
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【1】adj. appealingly piquant or lively
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ravenous
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【1】adj. having a huge appetite
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simile
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【1】n. a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as
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nirvana
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【1】n. a state of being disregardful or unconscious of one’s surroundings, concerns, or obligations【2】n. an often imaginary place or state of utter perfection and happiness
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nourish
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【1】vt. to provide with food or other substances necessary for life and growth【2】vt. to help the growth or development of
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plodder
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【1】n. someone who moves slowly or more slowly than others
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misapprehension
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【1】n. a failure to understand correctly【2】n. a wrong judgement
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ferocious
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【1】adj. marked by unrelenting intensity【2】adj. marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity【3】adj. violently unfriendly or aggressive in disposition
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affix
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【1】vt. to attach physically
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delegate
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【1】n. a person authorized to act as representative for another【2】vt. to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another
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obsolete
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【1】adj. no longer in use or no longer useful
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peel
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【1】vt. to strip off an outer layer of【2】vi. to take off one’s clothes
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wiretap
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【1】n./vt. to tap a telephone or telegraph wire in order to get information
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renege
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【1】vt. to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to)
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rigmarole
【1】n. language marked by abstractions, jargon, euphemisms, and circumlocutions; confused or meaningless talk
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unavailing
【1】adj. producing no results
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cachet
【1】n. a mark or quality, as of distinction, individuality, or authenticity
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graft
【1】vt. to implant (living tissue) surgically or as if surgically
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feisty
【1】adj. having or showing a lively aggressiveness
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cascade
【1】n. a steep usually small fall of water
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domineer
【1】vt. to exercise arbitrary or overbearing control
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vile
【1】adj. unpleasant to look at【2】adj. morally despicable or abhorrent
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poach
【1】vt. to cook in a liquid heated to the point that it gives off steam
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palpitation
【1】n. a rhythmic expanding and contracting
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palaver
【1】n. an exchange of views for the purpose of exploring a subject or deciding an issue【2】vi. to talk profusely or idly
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overwrought
【1】adj. being in a state of increased activity or agitation【2】adj. elaborately and often excessively decorated
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fad
【1】n. a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
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arid
【1】adj. marked by little or no precipitation or humidity【2】adj. causing weariness, restlessness, or lack of interest
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avowal
【1】n. a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something
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careen
【1】vi. to lurch or swerve while in motion【2】vi. to rush headlong or carelessly
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constrict
【1】vt. to make smaller or narrower by or as if by binding or squeezing
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dampen
【1】vt. to make or become slightly or moderately wet【2】vt. to check or diminish the feeling, activity or vigor of
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debonair
【1】adj. having or showing freedom from worries or troubles【2】adj. having or showing very polished and worldly manners
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fabulous
【1】adj. based on, described in, or being a fable【2】adj. not real and existing only in the imagination【3】adj. causing wonder or astonishment【4】adj. extremely pleasing or successful
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hobble
【1】vi. to walk or move along haltingly or with difficulty【2】vt. to hamper the action or progress of
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plush
【1】adj. having an abundance of some characteristic quality (as flavor)【2】adj. notably luxurious
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trifle
【1】n. something of little importance or value【2】vi. to behave amorously without serious intent
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weather
【1】vt. to come through (something) safely
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wily
【1】adj. clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means
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arable
【1】adj. fit for or used for the growing of crops
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convene
【1】vt. to bring together in assembly by or as if by command【2】vi. to come together in a body
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decadent
【1】adj. having or showing lowered moral character or standards【2】n. a person whose life is devoted to luxury and sensual pleasures【3】n. a person in a condition or process of mental or moral decay
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demotion
【1】n. the act or an instance of bringing to a lower grade or rank
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glower
【1】vi. to look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
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grit
【1】n. the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship
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infraction
【1】n. a failure to uphold the requirements of law, duty, or obligation
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madcap
【1】n. a person who seeks out very dangerous or foolhardy adventures with no apparent fear【2】adj. behaving or acting impulsively or rashly;foolishly adventurous or bold
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observant
【1】adj. paying close attention usually for the purpose of anticipating approaching danger or opportunity【2】adj. diligent in observing a law, custom, duty, or principle
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plenitude
【1】n. an amount or supply more than sufficient to meet one's needs【2】n. a considerable amount
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replenish
【1】vt. to fill or make complete again; add a new stock or supply to
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stasis
【1】n. a condition of balance among various forces
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tycoon
【1】n. a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field
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umbrage
【1】n. the feeling of being offended or resentful after a slight or indignity
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wilt
【1】vi. to become limp or flaccid【2】vi. to feel or exhibit the effects of fatigue or exhaustion
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agape
【1】adj. having or showing signs of eagerly awaiting something
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annex
【1】n. a building added on to a larger one or an auxiliary building situated near a main one【2】vt. to join (something) to a mass, quantity, or number so as to bring about an overall increase【3】vt. to incorporate (a country or other territory) within the domain of a state
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bewitching
【1】adj. having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
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bumble
【1】vi. to speak rapidly, inarticulately, and usually unintelligibly【2】vi. to move, act, or proceed clumsily
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chaperone
【1】vt. to go along with in order to provide assistance, protection, or companionship
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charisma
【1】n. a special magnetic charm or appeal
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conflagration
【1】n. a large destructive fire【2】n. a state of armed violent struggle between states, nations, or groups
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crow
【1】vi. to feel or express joy or triumph【2】vi. to praise or express pride in one's own possessions, qualities, or accomplishments often to excess
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dashing
【1】adj. inclined or willing to take risks
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deplorable
【1】adj. worthy of severe condemnation or reproach【2】adj. of a kind to cause great distress
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dike
【1】n. a bank usually of earth constructed to control or confine water【2】n. a long narrow channel dug in the earth
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felony
【1】n. one of several grave crimes, such as murder, rape, or burglary, punishable by a more stringent sentence than that given for a misdemeanor
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grumble
【1】vi. to complain in a surly manner; mutter discontentedly
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heckle
【1】vt. to harass and try to disconcert with questions, challenges, or gibes
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lance
【1】n. a weapon with a long straight handle and sharp head or blade【2】vt. to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object
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maneuver
【1】vt. to guide with adroitness and design or to bring about or secure as a result of skillfulmanagement
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rampant
【1】adj. growing thickly and vigorously【2】adj. occurring without restraint and frequently, widely, or menacingly【 】abandoned, intemperate, runaway, unbounded, unbridled, unchecked, uncontrolled, unhampered, unhindered, unrestrained
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residual
【1】adj. of, relating to, or characteristic of a residue
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scrimp
【1】vi. to avoid unnecessary waste or expense
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willy-nilly
【1】adv. whether desired or not【2】adj. without order or plan
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adjudicate
【1】vt. to hear and settlea case, dispute or conflict
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canny
【1】adj. careful and shrewd, especially where one's own interests are concerned
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disenchant
【1】vt. to free from illusion
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forage
【1】vi. to make a search
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illustrious
【1】adj. well known and very distinguished
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plebeian
【1】adj. belonging to the class of people of low social or economic rank
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squeamish
【1】adj. affected with nausea
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complacent
【1】adj. feeling or showing an often excessive or unjustified satisfaction and pleasure in one's status, possessions, or attainments【2】adj. having or showing a lack of interest or concern
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imposter
【1】n. one that assumes false identity or title for the purpose of deception
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incumbent
【1】adj. imposed as an obligation or duty
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splinter
【1】n. a sharp, slender piece, as of wood, bone, glass, or metal, split or broken off from a main body【2】vt. to split or break into sharp, slender pieces
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calibrate
【1】vt. to check, adjust, or determine by comparison with a standard (the graduations of a quantitative measuring instrument)
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commiserate
【1】vi. to feel or express sympathy
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nullification
【1】n. the doing away with something by formal action
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behoove
【1】vt. to be necessary, proper or advantageous for
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coarse
【1】adj. not having a level or smooth surface【2】adj. harsh, raucous, or rough in tone【3】adj. lacking in delicacy or refinement【4】adj. of low, common, or inferior quality
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defray
【1】vt. to undertake the payment of
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imperishable
【1】adj. impossible to destroy; not subject to decay【2】adj. enduring or occurring forever
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machination
【1】n. a scheming or crafty action or artful design intended to accomplish some usually evil end
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onset
【1】n. attack, assault【2】n. the point at which something begins
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bustle
【1】n. noisy, energetic, and often obtrusive activity【2】vi. to move briskly and often ostentatiously
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canonize
【1】vt. to love or admire too much【2】vt. to assign a high status or value to
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endeavor
【1】n. a conscientious or concerted effort toward an end【2】vt. to devote serious and sustained effort
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fitful
【1】adj. having an erratic or intermittent character
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oaf
【1】n. a stupid person
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retentive
【1】adj. having the ability or capacity to retain knowledge or information with ease
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secede
【1】vi. to withdraw from an organization (as a religious communion or political party or federation)
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glacial
【1】adj. extremely cold【2】adj. devoid of warmth and cordiality
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glide
【1】vt. to move or proceedsmoothly, continuously, and effortlessly
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pedagogical
【1】adj. of, relating to, or befitting a teacher or education
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perilous
【1】adj. involving potential loss or injury
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affliction
【1】n. a state of great suffering of body or mindpleasure, rapture
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dishearten
【1】vt. to cause to lose spirit or morale
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disjunctive
【1】adj. marked by breaks or disunity
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frosty
【1】adj. having a low or subnormal temperature【2】adj. lacking in friendliness or warmth of feeling
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sacrosanct
【1】adj. most sacred or holy
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shifty
【1】adj. having, displaying, or suggestive of deceitful character
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wayward
【1】adj. following one's own capricious, wanton, or depraved inclinations
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backslide
【1】vi. to revert to a worse condition
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beholden
【1】adj. owing something, such as gratitude, to another
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beige
【1】adj. lacking distinction
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ill-bred
【1】adj. badly brought up or showing bad upbringing: impolite
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menial
【1】n. a servant, especially a domestic servant【2】adj. howing, expressing, or offered in a spirit of humility or unseemly submissiveness
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peculiarity
【1】n. a distinguishing characteristic
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premeditate
【1】vt. to think about and revolve in the mind beforehand
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wanting
【1】adj. not present or in evidence【2】adj. not being up to standards or expectations
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idiosyncrasy
【1】n. an odd or peculiar habit
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august
【1】adj. having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner【2】adj. large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
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coy
【1】adj. affectedly and usually flirtatiously shy or modest【2】adj. tending to avoid people and social situations
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demote
【1】vt. to reduce to a lower grade or rank
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staunch
【1】adj. steadfast in loyalty or principle
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atrophy
【1】vi. to waste away; wither or deteriorate
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splutter
【1】vi. to speak hastily and incoherently, as when confused or angry
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vouchsafe
【1】vt. to grant or furnish often in a gracious or condescending manner
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deadlock
【1】n. a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions【2】vt. to bring or come to a deadlock
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groggy
【1】adj. weak and unsteady on the feet or in action【2】adj. not able to think or move normally because of being tired, sick, etc.
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acquisitive
【1】adj. strongly desirous of acquiring and possessing
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arbitrary
【1】adj. having or showing a tendency to force one's will on others without any regard to fairness or necessity【2】adj. exercising power or authority without interference by others【3】adj. lacking a definite plan, purpose, or pattern
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bogus
【1】adj. being such in appearance only and made or manufactured with the intention of committing fraud【2】adj. lacking in natural or spontaneous quality
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brandish
【1】vt. to shake or wave (as a weapon) menacingly
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deflect
【1】vt. to turn aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
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fanciful
【1】adj. not real and existing only in the imagination【2】adj. conceived or made without regard for reason or reality
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fleeting
【1】adj. lasting only for a short time; passing swiftly
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gawky
【1】adj. having or showing an inability to move in a graceful manner
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indecorous
【1】adj. conflicting with accepted standards of good conduct or good taste
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lionize
【1】vt. to look on or treat (a person) as a celebrity
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lurid
【1】adj. causing horror or revulsion【2】adj. wan and ghastly pale in appearance
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malignant
【1】adj. having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it; disposed to do evil
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overshadow
【1】vt. to make dark, dim, or indistinct【2】vt. to exceed in importance
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skittish
【1】adj. easily frightened【2】adj. easily excited by nature【3】adj. likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
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abreast
【1】adv. beside one another with bodies in line【2】adj. up to a particular standard or level especially of knowledge of recent developments
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acclaim
【1】n. public acknowledgment or admiration for an achievement【2】vt. to declare enthusiastic approval of
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adversity
【1】n. a state, condition, or instance of serious or continued difficulty or adverse fortune
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alloy
【1】n. a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things【2】vt. to debase by the addition of an inferior element
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ambivalent
【1】adj. having a mixture of opposing feelings
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annotate
【1】vt. to furnish (a literary work) with critical commentary or explanatory notes
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antithetical
【1】adj. being in direct and unequivocal opposition
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apparition
【1】n. a ghostly figure
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arcane
【1】adj. having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning【2】adj. difficult for one of ordinary knowledge or intelligence to understand
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array
【3】vt. to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire
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assail
【1】vt. to criticize harshly and usually publicly【2】vt. to take sudden, violent action against
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attest
【1】vt. to give evidence or testimony to the truth or factualness of
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attune
【1】vt. to bring into harmony
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bash
【1】n. a forceful blow【2】vt. to strike violently and often repeatedly【3】vt. to criticize harshly and usually publicly
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bask
【1】vi. to lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
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beset
【1】vt. to cause persistent suffering to【2】vt. to set upon
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blackmail
【1】n./vi. extortion of money or something else of value from a person by the threat of exposing a criminal act or discreditable information
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bluff
【1】adj. being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner【2】vt. to cause to believe what is untrue; deceive
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brim
【1】n. an upper or outer margin【2】vi. to be or become full often to overflowing【3】vt. to put into (something) as much as can be held or contained
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calamity
【1】n. a disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering
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captious
【1】adj. marked by an often ill-natured inclination to stress faults and raise objections
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cellular
【1】adj. containing cavities; having a porous texture
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certitude
【1】n. the state of being or feeling certain
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chivalrous
【1】adj. marked by gracious courtesy and high-minded consideration(especially to women)
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chorale
【1】n. a hymn or psalm sung to a traditional or composed melody in church【2】n. an organized group of singers
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cleave
【1】vi. to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly【2】vt. to divide by or as if by a cutting blow
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cohesive
【1】adj. exhibiting or producing cohesion or coherence
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compelling
【1】adj. having the power to persuade【2】adj. needing immediate attention
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complementary
【1】adj. mutually supplying each other's lack
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condemn
【1】vt. to declare to be reprehensible, wrong, or evil usually after weighing evidence and without reservation
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conflate
【1】vt. to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout
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conform
【1】vt. bring into harmony or accord【2】vt. to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation【3】vi. to be obedient or compliant
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conjure
【1】vt. to charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly【2】vi. to form a mental picture of
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consent
【1】n. the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something【2】vi. to give assent or approvalconsent to the marriage
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consign
【1】vt. to give, transfer, or deliver into the hands or control of another
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consternation
【1】n. a state of paralyzing dismay
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contempt
【1】n. open dislike for someone or something considered unworthy of one's concern or respect
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contend
【1】vi. to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties【2】vt. to state as a fact usually forcefully
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contrived
【1】adj. lacking in natural or spontaneous quality
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counterpart
【1】n. one having the same function or characteristics as another
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courteous
【1】adj. marked by polished manners, gallantry, or ceremonial usage of a court
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decry
【1】vt. to express strong disapproval of
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deign
【1】vi. to condescend reluctantly and with a strong sense of the affront to one's superiority that is involved
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dichotomy
【1】n. a division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or entities
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discreet
【1】adj. having or showing good judgment and restraint especially in conduct or speech【2】adj. not readily seen or noticed
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doctrinaire
【1】adj. given to or marked by the forceful expression of strongly held opinions
