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Abbreviate

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to shorten a word or a phrase be omitting letters; to shorten the duration of; cut short

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Abdicate

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to give up a position, throne, duty, authority, claim, responsibility, etc.; to fail to fulfil or to undertake a responsibility or duty

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Abhor

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to regard with disgust and hatred

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Abrasive

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showing little concern for other’s feelings; harsh

a substance for cleaning or polishing a surface

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Abstain

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to voluntarily hold back; to restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something; to not cast a vote or to formally decline a vote

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Abysmal

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extremely poor, bad, or severe

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Accolade

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any award granted as a special honor or as an acknowledgement of merit

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Accure

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to receive a sum of money or a benefit that gradually increases over time; to accumulate or receive such payments or benefits

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Acrid

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irritatingly strong or unpleasant (smell or taste); extremely or sharply stinging or bitter; bitterly irritating (to the eyes, nose, etc.)

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Adjourn

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to break off a meeting, legal case, etc. with the intention of resuming later; to put off or postpone; to go somewhere else as a group

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Adjunct

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a person serving as an associate or assistant of another; something added as a non-essential part
connected or joined to something in an auxiliary or subordinate way; not an essential part

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Admonish

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to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to caution or advise; to counsel against something; to reprove or scold in a mild and goose-willed manner

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Adroit

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expert at using the mind, hands, or body; cleverly skillful

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Adversary

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a person, group, etc. that opposes or attacks an enemy; one’s opponent in a contest or conflict

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Adversity

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unfavorable fortune or unfortunate circumstances; difficulties or misfortune

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Affable

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pleasant; easy to approach and talk to; good-natured; showing warmth and friendliness

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Affiliate

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to bring into a close association; to attach or connect to an organization
a person, branch, or organization officially attached to a larger body

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Affirm

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to state as a fact; to assert strongly; to offer someone emotional support; to express agreement or commitment

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Augment

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to make (something) greater in size, number, strength, or extent

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Auspicious

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giving or being a sign of future success; conducive to success; favored by fortune

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Austere

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severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; rigorously self-disciplined and severely moral; having an extremely plain or simple style or appearance

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Avaricious

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characterized by greed; having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain

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Banal

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devoid of freshness or originality; so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring`

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Bauble

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a small, showy trinket or decoration; (historical) a baton formerly used as an emblem by jesters

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Boycott

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to combine in abstaining from (something) as a means of punishment, protest, intimidation, or coercion
the practice of boycotting; a withdraw from commercial or social relations (with certain groups)

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Belated

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late, delayed, or detained; coming or happening later than was expected or should have been the case

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Benevolence

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a desire to do good to others; an act of kindness; a charitable gift; the quality of being well-meaning

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Abate

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to reduce or lessen the amount, degree, or intensity, etc.; (something negative) to become smaller or less intense

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Blustery

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(weather) characterized by strong winds; (wind) blowing in strong gusts

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Brook

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a small, natural stream of fresh water

to tolerate or allow something, esp. dissent or opposition

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Burly

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(a person) large in bodily size; strong; heavily built

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Candid

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truthful and straightforward; frank; free from reservation; (of a photograph) taken informally, esp. without the subject’s knowledge

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Caustic

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capable of burning, corroding, or destroying living tissue; sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way
a caustic substance

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Chivalry/ Chivalrous

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the combination in or qualities expected of an ideal knight, especially courage, honor, justice, and a readiness to help the weak; courteous behavior towards women
having the qualities of chivalry

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Choleric

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extremely irritable, bad- tempered, or easily angered

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Chronic

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(an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring; (a problem) long lasting and difficult to eradicate; (a person) having a particular bad habit

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Churlish

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rude in a mean-spirited and surly way; difficult to work with or deal with

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Clangor

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a continuous loud banging noise or ringing sound, esp. made from something metallic being hit or rung

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Convey

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to take, carry, or transport from one place to another; to communicate (a message or information); to make (an idea or feeling) known or understandable to someone

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Copious

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having or providing an abundant supply or quantity

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Countenance

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a person’s face, esp. when considered as expressing a person’s character or mood; support or encouragement
to admit as acceptable or possible

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Craft

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a skill or ability, esp. in making things by hand; an occupation or trade requiring special skill, esp. manual dexterity; the members of such a trade; skill used in deceiving others; a boat or ship
to exercise skill in making (someone)

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Craven

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cowardly; contemptibly lacking in courage

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Crevice

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a narrow fissure or crack, esp. in a rock or wall

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Crypt

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a cellar, vault, or underground room usually beneath a place of worship which is used as a chapel or burial place

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Culpable

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deserving blame or censure; blameworthy

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Cursory

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hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed

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Debiliating

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tending to weaken or enfeeble; (a disease or condition) making someone very weak

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Decree

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an edict, law, etc. issued by someone in authority; an order or judgement of a court made after hearing a suit
to order (something) by decree
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Defile

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to tarnish or sully; to desecrate or profane (something sacred); to make unfit for ceremonial use
a steep-sided narrow gorge or passage

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Deft

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neatly skillful and quick in one’s movements; demonstrating skill and cleverness

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Defuse

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to remove the triggering detective from a bomb or other explosive to prevent it from exploding; to reduce the danger or tension (in a difficult situation)

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Delectable

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delicious; highly enjoyable; pleasing to taste

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Denote

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to be a sign symbol, or symptom of; to indicate or designate; to have as a literal or obvious meaning

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Desist

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to cease(from an action); to stop or abstain; to refrain

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Despondent

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downcast or dishearted; in low spirits from loss of hope or courage

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Deterrent

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a thing that discourages (a person or group) from doing something; a weapon or combination of weapons, es. nuclear, held by one state to discourage enemies from attacking
able to intend to deter

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Detrimental

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tending to cause harm; injurious

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Deviate

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to differ or diverge (in belief, throughout, or action); to depart from an accepted standard or convention; to depart from an established course
departing from usual or accepted standards; deviant

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Diffident

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modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence

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Digress

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to depart from the main subject in speech or writing; to wander from one’s path or intended direction

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Dilapidated

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(a building or object) falling to pieces or in a state of disrepair due to age or neglect

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Dilate

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to expand; to make or become wider, larger, or more open; to speak or write at length (on a subject)

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Din

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a loud, unpleasant, prolonged noise
to make (someone) learn or remember something by constant repetition; to make a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise
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Discard

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to get rid of (someone or something) as useless or undesirable
a person or thing that has been cast aside; a rejected person or thing

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Disdain

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a feeling or show of superiority, contempt, and/or dislike
to refuse or reject (something) out of feelings of pride or superiority; to consider to be unworthy of one’s consideration

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Dissect

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to cut open and examine the structure of a dead animal or plant; to examine (something) critically and minutely

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Divulge

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to make known (something private or secret); to disclose

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Engender

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to bring about or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition) ; to bring into being

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Epicure

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a person who cultivates a discriminating palate for the enjoyment of good food and drink; a person who takes particular pleasure in food and drink

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Errand

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a short journey undertaken in order to deliver or collect something esp. on someone else’s behalf; the purpose or object of an errand

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Ethereal

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extremely delicate and light in a way that seems to perfect for this world; heavenly or spiritual

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Evince

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to make evident; to reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling); to be evidence of; to indicate

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Exacting

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making great demands on one’s skill, attention, or other resources

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Exhaustive

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comprehensive in scope; examining, including, or considering all elements or aspects; fully comprehensive

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Exiled

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a prolonged, usually enforced absence from one’s home or country for political or punitive reasons
to expel and bar (sometimes) from their native country for political or punitive reasons

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Expunge

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erase or remove completely (something unwanted or unpleasant)

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Extol

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to praise lavishly or enthusiastically; to exalt

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Exuberant

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filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement

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Faciliate

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to make (an action or process) easier; to assist the progress of (something)

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Falter

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uncertainty or hesitancy (in speech or action); to start to lose strength or momentum; to move unsteadily or in a way that demonstrates a lack of confidence

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Feral

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(esp. an animal) having a rugged, unkempt appearance; in a wild state; resembling a wild animal

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Foliage

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the green leaves of a plant referred to collectively; sprays of leaves used for decoration; an ornamental leaflike design

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Foreshadow

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to show, indicate, or suggest in advance; to be a warning or indication of (a future event)

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Forlorn

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pitifully sad and forsaken or lonely; wretched; (an aim or endeavor) unlikely to succeed or be fulfilled; hopeless

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Fortuitous

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happening by accident or chance rather than design; fortunate

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Frigid

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very cold in temperature; formal or stiff in behavior or temperament; lacking in affection or warmth

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Frivolous

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not having any serious purpose or value; (a person) carefree and not serious; unworthy of serious and sensible treatment

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Frugal

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practicing economy; living without waste; sparing or economical with regard to money or food; simple and plain and costing little

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Furbish

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to give a fresh look to (something old or shabby); to renovate

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Futile

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having no useful or effective result; unsuccessful

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Garbed

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clothes, esp. the distinctive attire of an occupation or profession; style of dress; external appearance, covering, or attire
to dress in distinctive clothes

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Garble

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to jumble (a story, quotation, etc.) unintentionally; to distort the meaning of (an account, message, text, etc.); to reproduce (a sound) in a confused and distorted way

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Glutton

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a person devoted to eating and drinking to excess; a person who is excessively fond or always eager for something

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Gregarious

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(a person) enjoying the company of others; (animals) living together in herds or flocks; (plants) growing in open clusters or colonies

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Grovel

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to lie or crawl abjectly on the ground with one’s face downwards; to act in an obsequious way when making an apology or asking for a favor

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Heriloom

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a valuable object that has belonged to a family for generations

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Hue

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a color or shade; a character or aspect (of something)

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Inpervious

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not able to be penetrated (by water, light, etc.); not able to be influenced or affected (by something)

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Implore

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to beg or ask someone earnestly to do something; to plead with

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Inarticulate

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unable to express oneself fluently or clearly; unclear or incomprehensible; uttered without the use of normal words or syllables

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Indictment

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a formal charge or accusation or a serious crime; the act of indicting or the state of being indicted; a thing that serves to illustrate that a system or situation is bad and deserves to be condemned

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Indignant

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feeling or showing irritation; feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is preceived as unfair treatment

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Industrious

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hard-working, diligent or assiduous

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Ingenuity

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the quality of being clever, original, and inventive

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Inherit

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existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute; vested in (someone) as a right or privilege

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INnate

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existing in (a person or animal) from birth; inborn, natural

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Innocuous

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having little or no adverse or harmful effect; not harmful or offensive

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Inordinate

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exceeding normal limits; unusually or disproportionately large; excessive

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Insipid

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lacking spirit; lacking flavor; lacking vigor or interest

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Insurgent

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a rebel against the government or authority; a person against a government or authority
rising in active revolt; relating to rebels

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inundate

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to cover completely with water; to flood; to overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with

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Jocular

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characterized by joking and good humor; meant lightly or humorously; humorous or playful

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Liability

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the state of being responsible for something; a person or thing whose presence or behavior causes embarrassment or puts one at a disadvantage

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Linger

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to delay or prolong departure; to go in a slow or leisurely manner; to stay in a place longer than necessary because of a reluctant to leave

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Loathe

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to feel strong hatred or disgust for; to feel intense dislike

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Ludicrous

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absurd or incongruous to the point of provoking ridicule or laughter; so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing

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Malady

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a disease or illness; an unhealthy, morbid, or desperate condition

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Mayhem

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any violent or damaging disorder or confusion; chaos

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Melancholy

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a tendency to gloominess or depression; a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause
a sad and pensive state of mind

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Misanthrope

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a person who dislikes or distrusts other people or mankind in general; a person who avoids human society

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Mitigate

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to make or become less severe, serious, or harsh; to lessen the gravity of (an offense or mistake)

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Mourning

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the act of feelings of one who is grieving

the period of time during which a death is officially mourned

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Muffle/Muffled

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to wrap up or cover for warmth; to cover or wrap up (a source of sound) to reduce its loudness; to make (a sound) quieter or less distinct
(sound) not loud because of being obstructed in some way; muted

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Mundane

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something ordinary; relating to the world or worldly matters; lacking interest or excitement; of this world rather than a heavenly or spiritual one

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Mutable

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able to change or tending to change; liable to change

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Nonchalant

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casually unconcerned or indifferent; feeling or appearing calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm

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Nonstalgic

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a sentimental yearning for the happiness felt in a former place, time, or situation

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Notorious

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well-known, typically for some bad or unfavorable quality or deed

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Novice

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a person who is new to or inexperienced in a certain task, situation, etc.; a beginner

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Obese

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excessively fat or fleshy; grossly fat or overweight

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Odious

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highly offensive; deserving or causing hatred; disgusting; extremely unpleasant

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Onerous

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involving an amount of effort and difficulty that is oppressively burdensome

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Opulent

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having or indicating wealth; abundant or plentiful; wealthy, rich, or affluent; luxurious or lavish

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Orator

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a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent and skilled

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Ornate

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heavily or elaborately decorated; made in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns; (literary style) using unusual words and complex constructions; (music) using many ornaments such as grace notes and trills

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Ostentatious

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characterized by pretentious, showy, or vulgar display; designed to impress or attract attention

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Ostracize

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to exclude or banish (a person) from a particular group; to punish by temporary exile; (in ancient Greece) to banish from a city for five or ten years by popular vote

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Pact

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an agreement or compact between two or more parties, nations, etc. for mutual advantage; a formal agreement between individuals or parties

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Paltry

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ridiculously or insultingly small; petty, trivial

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Parched

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to deprive or be deprived of water; to make or become dry through intense heat
dried out with heat; extremely thirsty

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Peculiar

A

strange, odd, or unusual; distinct from others; particular or special; belonging characteristically or exclusively to

143
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Penitent

A

feeling or showing regret for one’s sins or mistakes

a person who repents his sins and seeks forgiveness from God

144
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Pensive

A

enraging in, involving, or reflecting deep and serious thought, often with a tinge of sadness

145
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Peruse

A

to read or examing with care; to study; to browse or read through in a leisurely way

146
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Petulant

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irritable, impatient, or sullen in a peevish or cranky way; childishly sulky or bad-tempered

147
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Pinnacle

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the highest point or level, esp. of fame or success; a high, pointed piece of rock; a small pointed turret built as an ornament on a roof

148
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Platitude

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a remark or statement, esp. with moral content that has been used too often to be considered interesting or thoughtful content; a trite, dull, or obvious statement

149
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Plaudit

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an expression of enthusiastic approval, praise, or approbation; a round of applause

150
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Plethora

A

superfluity, excess, or overabundance (of something)

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Pliable

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easily molded, bent, influenced, or altered; flexible, yielding; adjusting readily to change

152
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Pliers

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a gripping tool consisting of two hinged arms which are often serrated

153
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Posterity

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Posterity

A

future or succeeding generations; all of one’s descendants; all future generations of people

155
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Postpone

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to put off or delay until a future time; to cause or arrange for something to take place at a time later than was originally planned

156
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Precipice

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a point where danger, trouble, or difficulty begins; a precarious situation; a very steep rock face or cliff, especially a tall one

157
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Prim

A

affectedly proper, precise, or formal; stiffly formal and respectable; feeling or showing disapproval of anything regarded as improper

158
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Profusion

A

an abundant quantity of something

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Pungent

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having an acrid taste or smell; mentally stimulating or appealing; (comment, criticism or humor) having a sharp and caustic quantity

160
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Queasy

A

having the feeling that one is about to vomit; feeling uneasy, uncomfortable, or nervous about something

161
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Quiver

A

to shake wit a rapid tremulous movement

a slight trembling movement caused by a sudden strong emotion; a case for holding or carrying arrows

162
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Rambling

A

(writing or speech) lengthy and confused or inconsequential; (a person) aimlessly wandering, lacking a coherent plan; (a building or path) spreading or winding irregularly in various directions; (a plant) profusely climbing, growing over walls

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Rampant

A

unrestrained or violent in behavior, desire, options, etc.; flourishing or spreading unchecked

164
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Rankle

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to cause severe and continuous irritation or bitter resentment that persists; to continue to be painful; to fester

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Ransack

A

to search through every part of (a place or receptable) stealing things and causing damage; to search through to find something

166
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Recuperation

A

the recovery or regaining of something, esp. health or strength/vigor
to recover from sickness or exhaustion, financial loss, or illness

167
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Refrain

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to abstain; to stop oneself from doing something

a phrase or verse recurring at intervals in a song or poem; an often repeated comment/complaint

168
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Replete

A

filled or well-supplied with something; having one’s appetite completely or excessively satisfied by food and drink

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Repugnant

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repellent to the senses; causing aversion; extremely distasteful; unacceptable; in conflict with; incompatible with

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Resilient

A

able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions; able to resume its original shape after being deformed

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Retribution

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to act of punishing or taking revenge on someone for wrongdoing; punishment or vengeance

172
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Reverberate

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(a loud noise) to resound or echo; (a place) to appear to vibrate or be disturbed because of a loud noise having serious and ongoing effects

173
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Revert

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to return to (a former state of being, topic, belief, practice, etc.)

174
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Ridge

A

a ling narrow raised land formation with sloping sides; a long narrow hilltop, mountain range, or watershed; the edge formed where the two sloping sides of a roof meet
to mark with or form into a ridge or ridges; to form (arable land) into raised strips separated by furrows

175
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Rift

A

a gap or space made by cleaving or splitting; a serious break in a close friendly relationship

176
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Rigor/Rigorous

A

the quality of being extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate
extremely thorough, exhaustive, or accurate; harsh and demanding

177
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Salient

A

prominent or striking; most noticeable or important

178
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Scorn

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to feel or express open contempt or disdain for a person or thing; to reject (something) in a contemptuous way; to refuse to do something because one is too
proud
the feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt

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Scruple

A

internal factors that prevent a person from behaving in a certain way; a doubt or hesitation as to whether a course of action is morally right
to be reluctant to do something that one thinks may be wrong

180
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Secrete

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(in a cell, gland, or organ) to generate and release as a substance

181
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Senile

A

of, relating to, or characteristic of old age; mentally or physically weak; having experienced a loss of mental faculties

182
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Serpent

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a literary word for snake; a sly or treacherous person, especially one who exploits a position of trust in order to betray

183
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Shamles

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a state of great disorder; a complete mess

184
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Silhouette

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the outline of a solid figure as cast by its shadow; the dark outline of someone or something visible against a lighter background
to cast or show as a dark shape or outline against a lighter background

185
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Sleuth

A

an informal word for a detective, short for sleuthhound

to track or follow; to carry out a search or investigation the manner of a detective

186
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Smolder

A

smoke coming from a fire that is burning slowly without a flame
burn slowly without flame; show or feel barely suppressed anger, hatred, or another powerful emotion; exist in a suppressed or concealed state

187
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Solace

A

comfort in misery, disappointment, etc.; something that gives consolation in a time of distress or sadness
to give solace to; to alleviate

188
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Solemn

A

formal and dignified; not cheerful or smiling; characterized by deep sincerity; performed with religious ceremony

189
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Somber

A

gloomy dark; shadow; dimly lighted; dark and dull; depressing or dismal; extremely serious; dull in color or tone; oppressively solemn or somber

190
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Superfluous

A

exceeding what is sufficient or required; not necessary or relevant; extravagant in expenditure

191
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Surly

A

ill-tempered or rude; unfriendly or hostile; menacingly irritable

192
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Temperamental

A

easily upset or irritated; liable to unreasonable changes of mood; working erratically and inconsistently

193
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Tenacity

A

the quality or fact of being very determined; being able to grip something firmly; the quality or fact of continuing to exist

194
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Terse

A

brief and concise; sparing in the use of words

195
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Thrive

A

to grow or develop strongly and vigorously; to do well; to prosper, to flourish; to be fortunate or successful

196
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Tranquil

A

free from commotion, disturbance, or tumult; unaffected by disturbing emotions or thoughts

197
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Translucent

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(a substance) allowing light to pass through partially so that persons, objects, etc., on the opposite side are partially visible; semi-transparent

198
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Trepidation

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a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen; a condition of quaking or trembling

199
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Twine

A

string made by twisting together fibers of hemp, cotton, etc.,
to cause to wind or spiral around something; (plant) to grow spiraling around a support

200
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Ubiquitous

A

present, appearing, or found everywhere; having or seeming to have the ability to be everywhere at once

201
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Uncouth

A

lacking in good manners, refinement, or grace; awkward, clumsy, or unmannerly; lacking sophistication

202
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Unique

A

existing as the only one or the sole example of its kind; solitary in type or characteristics; having no like or equal

203
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Uproar

A

a commotion or disturbance characterized by loud noise and confusion; a public expression of protest or outrage

204
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Variable

A

liable to or capable of change; not consistent or having a fixed pattern
an element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change

205
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Venal

A

easily bribed or corrupted; open to purchase esp. by bribery; willing to sell one’s influence

206
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Virulent

A

(disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects; (a pathogen, esp. a virus) highly infectious; injurious, bitter, hostile, etc.

207
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Voracious

A

devouring or craving food in great quantities; having a very eager approach to an activity

208
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Wily

A

sly or crafty; skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully

209
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Wistful

A

sadly pensive, esp. about something yearned for; having or showing a feeling of vague or regretful longing

SSAT & ISEE Vocabulary (2 decks)

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