Synonyms Flashcards

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abroad (adv)
to or in another country

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overseas; internationally

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abrupt (adj)
quick; without warning

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sudden

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acceptable (adj)
allowable; satisfactory

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permissible

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acclaim (n)
enthusiastic approval; applause

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praise

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adverse (adj)
displeasing; objectionable; bad

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unfavorable

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aspect (n)
a part or characteristic of something; an element

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facet

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attractive (adj)
calling attention; pleasing; creating interest; pretty

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appealing

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autonomous (adj)
by itself; with no association

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independent

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chronic (adj)
always present; continued

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constant

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disapproval (n)
not giving approval; act of disagreeing

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objection

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distruptive (adj)
causing confusion and interruption

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disturbing

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haphazardly (adv)
having no order or pattern; by chance

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carelessly / arbitrarily

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intervention (n)
taking action; be involved

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involvement

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persistent (adv)
continuous; refusing to give up; firm in action or decision

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constant

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postpone (v)
to change to later time; to delay

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reschedule

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valid (adj)
producing a desired result based on truths or facts

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convincing

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withdraw (v)
to remove, take out, or take back

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extract

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advantage (n)
something that may help one to be successful or to gain something

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benefit

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advent (n)
the coming or appearance of something

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arrival

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agile (adj)
able to move in a quick and easy way

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nimble

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albeit (conj)
in spite of the facts, regardless of the facts

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although

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appealing (adj)
attactive or interesting

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alluring

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celebrated (adj)
acclaimed; well-known and popular

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renowned

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circumvent (v)
to go around; avoid

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evade

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collide (v) to hit one object against another with violent force; to be in opposition
crash
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contemporary (adj) modern, up-to-date
current
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distribute (v) to divide among people or to give out
dispense
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encourage (v) to promote; help; or support
stimulate
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energetic (adj) full of life, action, or power
vigorous
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frail (adj) weak in health or in body
fragile
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heyday (n) a high point of success or abundance
pinnacle
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myth (n) an invented story or idea
legend
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refine (v) to make pure; to improve
perfect
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worthwhile (adv) value in doing something
rewarding
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alter (v) to change or make different
modify
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analyze (v) to study something carefully; to separate into parts for study
examine
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ancient (adj) something from a long time ago; very old
old
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annoying (adj) a slight bother; disturbing to a person
bothersome
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anticipate (v) to think about or prepare for something
predict
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ascertain (v) to discover; find out
determine
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benign (adj) doing no harm or damage; gentle
harmless
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conform (v) to follow established rules or pattern of behavior
adapt
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enrich (v) to make rich; to make something of greater value
enhance
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intensify (v) to make stronger in feeling or quality
heighten
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intolerable (adj) difficult or painful to experience; not able to accept different ways of thought or behaviour
unbearable
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ongoing (adj) continuing
current
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potential (n) an ability, happening, or opportunity that has not occured or been developed
possibility
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propose (v) to suggest or plan to do something
suggest
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restore (v) to give back or bring back something; to return to the orginal condition
revitalize
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turbulent (adj) to be in a disordered, disturbed, or unstable condition
chaotic
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vital (adj) of great importance; full of like
indispensable
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ambiguous (adj) of unclear meaning; something that can be understood in more than one way
vague
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arbitrary (adj) an action or decision made with little thought, order, or no reason
haphazard
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assert (adj) to express or defend oneself strongly; to state positively
declare
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astounding (adj) very surprising
astonishing
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astute (adj) very intelligent, smart, clever
perceptive
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concur (v) to have the same opinion or draw the same conclusion
agree
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deceptively (adv) making something appear ture or good when it is false or bad
misleadingly
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designate (v) to specify, name, or select to do a task; to indicate
assign
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determined (adj) strong in one opinion, firm in conviction to find out
resolute
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elicit (v) to get the facts or draw out the truth
extract
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embody (v) to be a good example of a concept or idea
exemplify
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instigate (v) to cause a conflict or argument
initiate
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mundane (adj) common or routine
ordinary
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petition (v) to make a request
appeal
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relinquish (v) to give up control
abdicate
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resilient (adj) strong enough to recover from difficulties or disease
tenacious
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stagnant (adj) not moving or developing
still
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baffle (v) to confuse to a point at which no progress can be made
puzzle
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bear (v) to produce, to carry, to show, to endure
yield
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blur (v) to make something difficult to see
cloud
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brilliant (adj) intensely bright or colorful; intelligent
radiant
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caution (v) to alert someone of danger, warn someone take care or pay attention to something
warn
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enhance (v) to increase in a positive way, such as in value, power, or beauty
strengthen
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facilitate (v) to make easier; to ease the progress of
assist
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incessant (adj) nonstop, continual, or never-ending
constant
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in conjunction with (prep. ph) in addition to, alongside
along with
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intrigue (v) to interest greatly
fascinate
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obstruct (v) to prevent movement, progress, or success
block
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persuade (V) to change a belief or behavior by argument or reason
convince
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recompense (n) a repayment or reward for a deed
compensation
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shed (v) to throw off naturally; to give out
discard
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unique (adj) to be the only one of a kind; special
rare
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well-suited (adv) to be complementary or appropriate
compatible
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work out (v) to end or cause to end successfully; to develop
solve
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chiefly (adv) the most important or most common
mostly
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coarse (adj) not fine or smooth; not delicate
rough
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commonplace (adj) ordinary
frequent
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complex (adj) difficult to understand or explain; having many parts
complicated
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conventional (adj) following accepted rules or standards
traditional
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curious (adj) odd or strange; eager to learn
peculiar
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emit (v) to send out; give off
release
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exceedingly (adv) very; to an unusual degree
extremely
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exclusively (adv) no one else; nothing else; not shared
restrictively
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extinguish (v) to bring about the end of something
terminate
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immense (adj) extremely large
massive
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instantaneous (adj) occuring in an instant
immediate
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rigid (adj) not easy to bend; firm; inflexible
stiff
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routinely (adv) regularly; usually done
ordinarily
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stamina (n) lasting physical or mental strength
endurance
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sufficiently (adv) enough; in a satisfying manner
adequately
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visibly (adv) can be seen; power of imagination or wisdom
noticeably
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brash (adj) confident or aggressive; lacking regard for consequences
reckless
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clarify (v) to make more easily understood; to make clear
explain
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conceal (v) to prevent from being seen or discovered
hide
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confirm (v) to make certain; give support
prove
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convenient (adj) easy to reach; near; suitable to one's needs
practical
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core (adj) the central or most important part of something
chief
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critical (adj) very serious or unsafe; finding fault
dangerous
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discrepancy (n) a difference between things that should be similar or equal
inconsistency
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distort (v) to change from the orginal shape or condition, usually in an unnatural way
deform
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diverse (adj) various; distinct from others
different
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eventually (adv) to happen at some time in the future
finally
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prosperous (adj) successful, wealthy
thriving
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purposefully (adv) done for special reason
deliberately
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reveal (v) to uncover; to expose
disclose
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scarcely (adv) almost not
hardly
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simultaneous (adj) occuring at the same time
concurrent
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theoretically (adv) according to a reasoned, but not proven, point fo view
hypothetically
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accelerate (v) to go faster
hasten
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crush (v) to press together so as to completely distort the shape or nature of the object
grind
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cultivate (v) to plant and raise a crop; to encourage growth of a relationship or friendship
grow
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derive (v) to come from or find something from its starting point
obtain
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dictate (v) to state demands with the power of enforce
impose
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distinguish (v) to hear, see, or recognize differences
discriminate
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docile (adj) easy to control or train
manageable
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engender (v) to cause something new to exist; to create
produce
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engross (v) to become completely occuped or involved
engage
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flaw (n) a small sign of damage that makes an item imperfect
defect
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harvest (n) the act of collecting a crop; the crops gathered
gather
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mammoth (adj) very large
enormous
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mirror (v) to show, as in a mirror
reflect
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negotiate (v) to find a middle ground, come to an agreement
bargain
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obtain (v) to gain or secure something
gain
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particle (n) very small piece of something
fragment
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transport (v) to move from one place to another
carry
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account (ph. v) to take something into consideration; to provide reasons for an event
explain
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accurate (adj) careful and exact
precise
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acute (adj) having a sudden consequence or severe effect
intense
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classify (v) to place into groups according to type
arrange
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currency (n) monetary unit; cash
money
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dense (adj) closely packed or crowded; difficult to see through
thick
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dim (adj) not bright or clear
faint
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display (v) to show; reveal
exhibit
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exports (n) products sold abroad
foreign sales
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gigantic (adj) very large
enormous
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impressive (adj) causing admiration because of an object's importance, size, or quality
imposing
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install (v) to set up or create an office; to place in the fixed position
establish
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jargon (n) language specific to a profession or activity
terminology
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saturate (v) to fill or occupy to the maximum level
overflow
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straightforward (adj) easy to understand; simple; honest
uncomplicated
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uniform (adj) every part being the same
consistent
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vibrant (adj) lively; powerful; full of action; bright
brilliant
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distinct (adj) clearly noticed; different
definite
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dominant (adj) primary or principal; having or exercising control over something
major
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dormant (adj) not growing or producing; asleep
inactive
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drab (adj) lacking color; uninteresting, boring
colorless
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dramatic (adj) something that captures the imagination; exciting
emotional
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eclectic (adj) to select or represent something chosen from many sources or places
diverse
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elaborate (adj) something with the large number of parts; full of details
complex
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exceptional (adj) unusual in the positive way
phenomenal
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genuine (adj) honest or true; real
authentic
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hazardous (adj) very risky, unsafe
dangerous
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minuscule (adj) of little consequence; very small
tiny
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prime (v) to make ready
prepare
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rudimentary (adj) simple; not complex
basic
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skeptical (adj) to question the truthfulness of information presented as fact; to not trust
unconvinced
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stoic (adj) showing no emotion; appearing disinterested
indifferent
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superficial (adj) simple; not deep; near the surface
shallow
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vigorous (adj) powerful, full of action
strong
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amenity (n) something that makes life easier or more enjoyable
convenience
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disperse (v) to cause to move in many different
circulate
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element (n) a part of the whole
component
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elementary (adj) simple in structure, easy to do
primary
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eliminate (v) to remove, free oneself of something
delete
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emerge (v) to come into view, or existence
appear
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emphasize (v) to show that something is especially
highlight
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encircle (v) to make a circle around
surround
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erratic (adj) no regular pattern in thinking or movement; changeable without reason
inconsistent
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exaggerate (v) to make something more than what it is
overstate
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integral (adj) to be an essential or basic part of something
vital
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justify (v) to show to be right or reasonable
defend
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mortify (v) to embarrass
humiliate
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overbearing (adj) persistently overconfident or controlling
oppressive
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precipitate (v) to speed up the occurence or development of something
hasten
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prevalent (adj) existing widly or commonly
commonplace
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release (v) to allow to come out; to give freedom
free
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benefit (v) to be useful or helpful
assist
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blind (adj) unable to see or understand; to conceal; showing poor judgment or understanding
unaware
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broaden (v) to make larger or greater
enlarge
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burgeon (v) growing at the fast pace
thrive
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carry out (V) to perform a task, often for someone else
accomplish
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conspicuously (adv) attracting attention
noticeably
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deficient (adj) not having enough of something
lacking
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eloquent (adj) expressing clearly, effectively, and convincingly
articulate
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endorse (v) to express approval
support
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enormous (adj) very large
tremendous
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entirely (adv) completely
thoroughly
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erode (v) to wear away; disappear slowly
deteriorate
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evaporate (V) to vanish
disappear
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recover (v) to get back; to have something returned
retrieve
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reportedly (adv) to know by report; unconfirmed; supposedly
rumored
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shift (n) a change in position or direction
switch
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susceptible (Adj) to be subject to influence; capable of being affected by a person or thing
vulnerable
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accolade (n) an award or distinction
honor
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crucial (adj) of great importance; extremely necessary
critical
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elude (v) to escape in a tricky way
evade
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evident (adj) easy to see; usually because of some proof
apparent
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exhaust (V) to use completely; to expend all energy
deplete
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extensive (adj) large in a area or number
comprehensive
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face (v) to be in the present of the oppose
confront
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facet (n) element or component
aspect
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idol (n) a person or image that is loyally admired or respected
hero
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inaccessible (adj) something that cannot be reached or communicated with
remote
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oblivious (adj) to be unaware of or forgetful
ignorant
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obviously (adv) in a clear, eary-to-understand way
evidently
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offensive (adj) causing anger; rude; being unpleasant
insulting
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predictably (adv) in a way that foretells future events
expectedly
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suitable (adj) appropriate; correct; convenient
appropriate
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surpass (v) to go beyond
exceed
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uphold (v) to support or maintain
sustain
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ample (adj) more than enough
sufficient
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arduous (Adj) very difficult or challenging; requiring hard work
demanding
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arid (adj) being of little rain or water
dry
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avert (v) to stop from occuring; to turn away or aside
prevent
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defy (v) to show little fear or regard for rules or established norms; to challenge
resist
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diligent (adj) done with persistence and hard work with attention to details
conscientious
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enact (v) to pass a law
legislate
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feign (v) to pretend; make believe
simulate
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fertile (adj) able to produce abundantly
rich
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freshly (adv) caught or produced not long ago
recently
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function (n) the normal purpose of something
role
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fundamental (adj) a primary or basic element
essential
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indiscriminate (adj) not chosen carefully; unplanned
arbitrary
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pinpoint (v) to find or describe something with precision
locate
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selective (adj) carefully chosen
discriminating
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spacious (adj) having a lot of room
expansive
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withstand (v) to fight without surrender; to persist
survive
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adept (adj) able to do something well, being talented
skilled
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adhere (V) to stick to or follow precisely
comply
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foster (v) to promote growth or development
stimulate
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halt (V) to stop or discontinue
stop
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handle (v) to deal with or control
manage
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harbor (v) to give protection; to not express a desire or opinion, usually bad
shelter
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harmful (adj) something that causes pain or damage
unhealthy
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insignificant (adj) not important; of little value
meaningless
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mysterious (adj) not easily understood or figured out
baffling
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perilous (adj) threatening or risky; harmful
dangerous
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promote (v) to encourage or advertise; to elevate in rank or grade
boost
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redundant (adj) being excessive; showing unnecessary repetition
repetitious
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reject (v) to refuse
refuse
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substantial (adj) importnat; strongly made; of value
significant
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trait (n) specific qualities that distinguish one from another
characteristic
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underscore (v) to make evident or emphasize
highlight
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conscientious (adj) showing serious purpose; one who works carefully and with enthusiasm
meticulous
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convey (v) to make something known to others; to communicate
communicate
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encompass (v) to surround completely; to envelop
include
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expansion (n) the act of making larger
growth
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heighten (v) to cause to become greater
intensify
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highlight (v) to emphasize the part of the greater whole
emphasize
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inadvertently (adv) by accident; without paying attention; unexpectedly
carelessly
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inevitable (adj) something that cannot be prevented from happening
unavoidable
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infancy (n) in the beginning stages of development
beginning
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mimic (v) to copy an action
imitate
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paramount (adj) to be of highest importance
foremost
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proficient (adj) to be skilled or experienced in something
competent
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retrieve (v) to find and bring back
recover
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systematically (adv) done according to a plan
methodically
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unlikely (adj) not probable
doubtful
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unwarranted (adj) without good reason or cause; inappropriate
unjustified
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zenith (n) the highest point
apex
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abysmal (adj) very bad; awful
appalling
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agitate (v) to shake or move; to cause worry
disturb
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comply (v) to agree to follow a request or command; to adhere to specific standards
acquiesce
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confidential (adj) to be said or written in secret
secret
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delighted (adj) to be satisfied; very happy
elated
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discreetly (adv) in a careful, polite manner
cautiously
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documented (adj) proven with written evidence
proven
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endemic (adj) native to or commonly found in a specific place
indigenous
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evoke (v) to call up or produce memories or feelings; to cause to remember
remind
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gradually (adv) slowly, but surely
steadily
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impartial (adj) showing no favoritism; being fair or just
objective
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inordinate (adj) a large amount or quantity; more than reasonable
excessive
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intentionally (adv) with definite purpose and planning
deliberately
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intrinsic (adj) being a primary part of something
inherent
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inundate (v) to flood
overwhelm
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mindset (n) an established attitude or mood
mentality
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nominal (adj) very small; in form, but not in substance
moderate
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absurd (adj) clearly false; without reason
ridiculous
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allocation (n) a share; a part set aside for a special purpose; an assignment of portions
distribution
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balanced (adj) a state where everything is of the same size or weight; an element on one side that counters an equal element on the other
equalized
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brazen (Adj) defiant or shameless
bold
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come across (v) to find or discover, usually by chance or mistake
encounter
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culminate (v) to finish; to reach a climax or the highest point
conclude
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demeanor (n) someone's outward appearance or behavior
conduct
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exert (v) to put into use; to put forth an effort
apply
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fallacious (adj) having errors
incorrect
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feasible (adj) able to be done
possible
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intuition (n) a feeling or instinct
hunch
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lack (n) a need for; an insufficient amount
shortage
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limber (adj) to be stretched; easily shaped
flexible
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means (n) ways
method
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preconception (n) an opinion formed in advance without experience or knowledge of something
bias
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robust (adj) showing good health; in good shape
energetic
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swift (adj) quick
fast
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coherent (adj) well reasoned; ideas that are clearly presented
logical
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emulate (v) to match or achieve by limitation
mimic
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evolve (V) to grow; to go through a period of change
develop
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fabricate (v) to make up, usually with an intent to fool or trick; to lie
invent
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generic (adj) relating to a whole group or category of things
general
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look over (ph. v) to review something; inspect
examine
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normally (adv) commonly; usually
typically
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notion (n) an idea, belief, or opinion
concept
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novel (adj) something unusual, uncommon; new
original
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nurture (v) to support and encourage the development of something
cultivate
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opposition (n) the state of acting against; not being in agreement
resistance
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relate (v) to tell; to show a connection between two things
communicate
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suspect (v) to think that something is true, but having no proof
speculate
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transform (v) to change in form or appearance
alter
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trigger (v) to initiate, cause, or start
generate
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unbiased (adj) with no preconceptions
objective
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varied (adj) being of many different types
diverse
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accentuate (v) to highlight; to give more importance to
emphasize
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devise (v) to brainstorm; to come up with an idea
formulate
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disguise (v) to hide the usual appearance of something
conceal
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embedded (adj) included or found inside something
inserted
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ignite (v) to set on fire; to give energy or life to something
kindle
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indifferent (adj) being uninterested or not caring about something
apathetic
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initiate (v) to begin; to establish; to take decisive
launch
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innovative (adj) something newly introduced; creative
creative
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narrate (V) to tell a story; relate
relate
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nevertheless (conj) in spite of that
nonetheless
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obsolete (adv) being old fashioned; no longer in general use
outdated
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omit (v) to leave out; not include
neglect
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outlandish (adj) strange and unpleasant; beyond accepted norms
bizarre
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overcome (v) to defeat; fight with success; to take control of an individual
conquer
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partially (adv) a part of the whole; incomplete
somewhat
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portray (v) to represent; to act
depict
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streamline (v) to update; to make more efficient or concise
simplify
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affluent (adj) rich in money or means; prosperous
wealthy
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decline (v) to move from good to bad, or from much to little; to refuse
decrease
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outburst (n) a sudden and intense release of something
eruption
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partisan (adj) strongly supporting a group or point of view
biased
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pattern (n) a regular, repeated arrangement or action
habit
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phenomena (n) natural events or facts; strange or notable happenings
events
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philanthropic (adj) a feeling of love for people, usually resulting in financial aid to worthy causes
humanitarian
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placid (adj) quiet; not easily upset
calm
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plentiful (adj) more than sufficient
abundant
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propensity (n) a bias toward certain things or actions
tendency
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reaction (n) a reply; a change that occurs when substance s are mixed
response
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rhythm (n) a regular pattern, usually in music
pulse
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run into (ph. v) to come into contact with something or someone
encounter
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scenic (adj) concerning pleasant natural surroundings
picturesque
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shallow (adj) not far from top to bottom
superficial
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sheltered (adj) protected from harmful elements; isolated from reality
protected
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vanishing (adj) going out of sight
disappearing
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account (n) a report of an event; money kept in the bank; a statement of something used or received, usually a financial report
story
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alleviate (v) to make something less severe; to improve
lessen
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archaic (adj) very old; old-fashioned; no longer used
ancient
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bring about (ph. v) to cause something to happen
generate
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enlighten (v) to give information or understanding to someone
instruct
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hasten (v) to cause to go faster; move forward more quickly
accelerate
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hue (n) color
color
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influx (n) a sudden increase
inflow
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intricate (adj) having many parts; finely detailed
complex
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magnitude (n) of great size or importance
dimension
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oblige (v) to have to do something
require
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overlook (v) to ignore or neglect
disregard
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practical (adj) convenient or effective
functional
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predominant (adj) the most noticeable or powerful element
principle
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prompt (v) to cause something to happen; do quickly
induce
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provoke (v) to cause or produce negative behaviour
trigger
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allusion (n) a quotation or mention, often of another person's work
reference
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analogous (adj) alike in some way
similar to
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compel (v) to make something happen by necessity
obliged
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compile (v) to collect
assemble
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formidable (adj) difficult; causing worry or fear
overwhelming
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intrusive (adj) the state of being inside when not desired to be there by others
annoying
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periodice (adj) occuring as specific, determined periods
regularly
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prone (adj) likely to do something
inclined to
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prophetic (adj) correctly telling about future events
predictive
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proportions (n) the relationshipt of size or importance when compared to another object or person
dimensions
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readily (adv) willingly; easily
freely
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reliably (adv) in the trusted way
dependably
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reluctantly (adj) unwillingly
hesitatingly
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renown (n) fame
prominence
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revive (v) to restore to life or bring back into memory
renew
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teeming (adj) to be full of something; crowded
overflowing
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affordable (adj) able to be done, usually referring to something you can do without damage or loss
economical
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contaminated (adj) to make something impure by addubg something dirty or a poisonous substance
pollute
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discernible (adj) noticeable; easily seen
detectable
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flourishing (adj) active and growing; healthy
thriving
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insufficient (adj) not enough; unsatisfactory
inadequate
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maintain (v) to support; to keep in good condition
preserve
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mediocre (adj) of average quality; not good or bad
average
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negligible (adj) hardly noticeable; scarcely detectable
insignificant
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parallel (adj) being almost of the same type or time; comparable
similar
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potent (adj) very strong
powerful
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reciprocate (v) to give something of express a feeling in return
respond
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remarkable (adj) worthy of mention; uncommon
exceptional
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scattered (adj) spread out or separated widely
dispersed
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somewhat (adv) a little
slight
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stem from (ph. v) to emerge or develop from something
originate
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tedious (adj) long and tiring
monotonous
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briefly (adv) short, usually in time
concisely
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circulate (v) to cause to move along a fixed path; move freely
distribute
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consistently (adv) without changing; keeping the same principles, ideas, or quality
dependably
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exhibit (v) to show or demonstrate
display
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found (v) establish; start up
establish
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improperly (adv) not following established rules; not desirable
inappropriately
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impulsively (adv) acting without thinking
capriciously
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infrequently (adv) almost never
rarely
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isolated (adj) to keep separated from others
secluded
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overtly (adv) in a way clearly seen; not done secretly
openly
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profoundly (adv) in a deep way; showing deep knowledge of a subject
significantly
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sharply (adv) showing sensitivity or quick thinking; showing a quick change in direction
quickly
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situated (adj) being found in a certain place
located
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subsequently (adv) following; coming after something
afterward
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unmistakable (adj) clearly able to be determinded
indisputable
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upstanding (adj) marked by integrity; good, honest
moral
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abolish (v) to put an end to something
eliminate
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chaotic (adj) being in complete disorder or confusion
disorganized
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controversial (adj) causing disagreement or argument
divisive
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exemplify (v) to give an example
symbolize
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factor in (ph. v) to account for something while making a decision or analysis
consider
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falter (v) to hesitate or waver
weaken
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gratifying (adj) giving pleasure or a feeling of accomplishment; showing thanks
satisfying
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launch (v) to cause something to begin
initiate
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legitimate (adj) reasonable; lawful
authentic
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lethargy (n) a lack of energy or commitment; lazy; indifferent
sluggishness
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particular (adj) a certain way or thing; unusual; hard to please;
specific
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radiant (adj) sending out in all directions, especially heat or light
bright
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span (v) the length of time or distance from one limit to the other; to cross
cover
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spontaneous (adj) unplanned; uncontrolled
instinctive
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stream (n) a natural flow of something; a pouring out
river
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striking (adj) drawing special attention to
remarkable
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aptly (adv) having a tendency to do something; likely
appropriately
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demonstration (n) a show or exhibit
display
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deviate (v) to break away from what is normal or average
differ
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ingredients (n) things combined to make something
elements
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involuntarily (adv) in an unthinking manner; not chosen
automatically
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marvel (n) something that surprises or impresses
wonder
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moderate (adj) not too much, not too little; to reduce
medium
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motivate (v) to provide a reason or purpose for doing something
encourage
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odd (adj) unusual
strange
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profuse (adj) to be very generous, often in excess
abundant
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reflection (n) a picture or element thrown back
image
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succinct (adj) short and to the point
concise
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supposedly (adv) according to reports or hearsay; widely believed or accepted
presumably
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sustained (adj) continuing in a constant way; remaining strong
consistent
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synthesis (n) the mixing of separate things to form a whole; not made by nature
combination
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tangible (adj) real; that which can be felt
concrete
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aggravating (adj) making worse; annoying
irritating
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amusement (n) something that holds interest and is enjoyable
diversion
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conceivably (adv) feasibly; believably
possibly
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convert (v) to change from one form or state to another
alter
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curative (adj) being able to restore to good conditions
healing
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debilitating (adj) weakening
weakening
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deplete (v) to use up; reduce greatly
consume
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finite (adj) of a certain amount; having an end; not infinite
limited
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perceive (v) to sense; become aware of
observe
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security (n) the feeling of freedom from danger, doubt, or worry
safety
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singular (adj) the only one of its kind; extraordinary
unique
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toxic (adj) harmful; capable of being fatal
poisonous
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tranquility (n) calm; quietness
peacefulness
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trite (adj) overused or lacking orginality; commonplace
cliche
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undeniably (adv) clearly true
absolutely
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underestimated (adj) guessed lower than the actual quantity
miscalculated
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acknowledge (v) to know, remember, and accept the existence of something
recognize
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acquire (v) to gain or come to possess
obtain
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adage (n) a traditional saying
proverb
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assimilate (v) to become a part of
incorporate
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assortment (n) a variety
selection
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caliber (n) the standard of; the degree of goodness
quality
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condensed (adj) made smaller; shortened; merge
summarize
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contradictory (adj) not agreeing with the facts or previous statements made on the subject; declared wrong
inconsistent
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disregard (v) to pay not attention
ignore
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precious (adj) having much monetary or sentimental value; beautiful
cherished
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prominent (adj) famous; having a high position
renowned
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requisite (adj) needed for a specific purpose;
demanded
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stable (adj) experiencing few or no changes; not moving
steady
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unravel (v) to organize; make clear
separate
483
vague (adj) not clear; ambiguous
unclear
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vast (adj) very much; very large
huge
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charisma (n) a special quality that endears other people to the person who has this quality
appeal
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clever (adj) intelliigent; resourceful
astute
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convince (v) to make someone see things your way
persuade
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endure (v) to last; suffer pain
persevere
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forfeit (v) to give up; have something taken away,
relinquish
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precarious (adj) not safe, firm, or steady
hazardous
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severe (adj) extreme; harmful
intense
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sporadic (adj) not consistent; irregular
erratic
493
stumble upon (ph. v) to discover or run into a person or thing accidentally
come across
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superior (Adj) excellent quality; above all the rest
exceptional
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truncate (v) to shorten; to end something suddenly
cut
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wanton (adj) done without thought or consideration; grossly negligent
senseless
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widespread (adj) found everywhere
extensive
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wisdom (n) knowledge and understanding
insight
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witticism (n) a joke; a funny story
humor
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woo (v) to make efforts to attain or gain something
attract