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

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crash

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contemporary (adj)
modern, up-to-date

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current

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distribute (v)
to divide among people or to give out

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dispense

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encourage (v)
to promote; help; or support

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stimulate

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energetic (adj)
full of life, action, or power

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vigorous

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frail (adj)
weak in health or in body

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fragile

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heyday (n)
a high point of success or abundance

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pinnacle

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myth (n)
an invented story or idea

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legend

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refine (v)
to make pure; to improve

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perfect

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worthwhile (adv)
value in doing something

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rewarding

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alter (v)
to change or make different

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modify

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analyze (v)
to study something carefully; to separate into parts for study

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examine

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ancient (adj)
something from a long time ago; very old

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old

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annoying (adj)
a slight bother; disturbing to a person

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bothersome

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anticipate (v)
to think about or prepare for something

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predict

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ascertain (v)
to discover; find out

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determine

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benign (adj)
doing no harm or damage; gentle

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harmless

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conform (v)
to follow established rules or pattern of behavior

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adapt

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enrich (v)
to make rich; to make something of greater value

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enhance

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intensify (v)
to make stronger in feeling or quality

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heighten

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intolerable (adj)
difficult or painful to experience; not able to accept different ways of thought or behaviour

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unbearable

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ongoing (adj)
continuing

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current

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potential (n)
an ability, happening, or opportunity that has not occured or been developed

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possibility

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propose (v)
to suggest or plan to do something

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suggest

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restore (v)
to give back or bring back something; to return to the orginal condition

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revitalize

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turbulent (adj)
to be in a disordered, disturbed, or unstable condition

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chaotic

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vital (adj)
of great importance; full of like

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indispensable

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ambiguous (adj)
of unclear meaning; something that can be understood in more than one way

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vague

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arbitrary (adj)
an action or decision made with little thought, order, or no reason

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haphazard

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assert (adj)
to express or defend oneself strongly; to state positively

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declare

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astounding (adj)
very surprising

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astonishing

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astute (adj)
very intelligent, smart, clever

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perceptive

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concur (v)
to have the same opinion or draw the same conclusion

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agree

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deceptively (adv)
making something appear ture or good when it is false or bad

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misleadingly

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designate (v)
to specify, name, or select to do a task; to indicate

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assign

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determined (adj)
strong in one opinion, firm in conviction to find out

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resolute

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elicit (v)
to get the facts or draw out the truth

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extract

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embody (v)
to be a good example of a concept or idea

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exemplify

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instigate (v)
to cause a conflict or argument

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initiate

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mundane (adj)
common or routine

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ordinary

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petition (v)
to make a request

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appeal

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relinquish (v)
to give up control

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abdicate

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resilient (adj)
strong enough to recover from difficulties or disease

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tenacious

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stagnant (adj)
not moving or developing

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still

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baffle (v)
to confuse to a point at which no progress can be made

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puzzle

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bear (v)
to produce, to carry, to show, to endure

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yield

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blur (v)
to make something difficult to see

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cloud

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brilliant (adj)
intensely bright or colorful; intelligent

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radiant

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caution (v)
to alert someone of danger, warn someone take care or pay attention to something

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warn

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enhance (v)
to increase in a positive way, such as in value, power, or beauty

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strengthen

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facilitate (v)
to make easier; to ease the progress of

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assist

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incessant (adj)
nonstop, continual, or never-ending

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constant

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in conjunction with (prep. ph)
in addition to, alongside

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along with

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intrigue (v)
to interest greatly

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fascinate

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obstruct (v)
to prevent movement, progress, or success

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block

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persuade (V)
to change a belief or behavior by argument or reason

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convince

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recompense (n)
a repayment or reward for a deed

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compensation

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shed (v)
to throw off naturally; to give out

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discard

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unique (adj)
to be the only one of a kind; special

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rare

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well-suited (adv)
to be complementary or appropriate

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compatible

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work out (v)
to end or cause to end successfully; to develop

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solve

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chiefly (adv)
the most important or most common

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mostly

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coarse (adj)
not fine or smooth; not delicate

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rough

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commonplace (adj)
ordinary

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frequent

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complex (adj)
difficult to understand or explain; having many parts

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complicated

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conventional (adj)
following accepted rules or standards

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traditional

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curious (adj)
odd or strange; eager to learn

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peculiar

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emit (v)
to send out; give off

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release

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exceedingly (adv)
very; to an unusual degree

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extremely

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exclusively (adv)
no one else; nothing else; not shared

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restrictively

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extinguish (v)
to bring about the end of something

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terminate

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immense (adj)
extremely large

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massive

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instantaneous (adj)
occuring in an instant

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immediate

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rigid (adj)
not easy to bend; firm; inflexible

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stiff

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routinely (adv)
regularly; usually done

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ordinarily

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stamina (n)
lasting physical or mental strength

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endurance

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sufficiently (adv)
enough; in a satisfying manner

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adequately

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visibly (adv)
can be seen; power of imagination or wisdom

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noticeably

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brash (adj)
confident or aggressive; lacking regard for consequences

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reckless

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clarify (v)
to make more easily understood; to make clear

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explain

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conceal (v)
to prevent from being seen or discovered

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hide

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confirm (v)
to make certain; give support

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prove

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convenient (adj)
easy to reach; near; suitable to one’s needs

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practical

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core (adj)
the central or most important part of something

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chief

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critical (adj)
very serious or unsafe; finding fault

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dangerous

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discrepancy (n)
a difference between things that should be similar or equal

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inconsistency

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distort (v)
to change from the orginal shape or condition, usually in an unnatural way

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deform

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diverse (adj)
various; distinct from others

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different

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eventually (adv)
to happen at some time in the future

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finally

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prosperous (adj)
successful, wealthy

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thriving

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purposefully (adv)
done for special reason

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deliberately

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reveal (v)
to uncover; to expose

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disclose

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scarcely (adv)
almost not

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hardly

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simultaneous (adj)
occuring at the same time

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concurrent

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theoretically (adv)
according to a reasoned, but not proven, point fo view

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hypothetically

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accelerate (v)
to go faster

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hasten

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crush (v)
to press together so as to completely distort the shape or nature of the object

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grind

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cultivate (v)
to plant and raise a crop; to encourage growth of a relationship or friendship

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grow

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derive (v)
to come from or find something from its starting point

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obtain

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dictate (v)
to state demands with the power of enforce

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impose

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distinguish (v)
to hear, see, or recognize differences

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discriminate

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docile (adj)
easy to control or train

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manageable

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engender (v)
to cause something new to exist; to create

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produce

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engross (v)
to become completely occuped or involved

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engage

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flaw (n)
a small sign of damage that makes an item imperfect

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defect

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harvest (n)
the act of collecting a crop; the crops gathered

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gather

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very large

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mirror (v)
to show, as in a mirror

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reflect

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negotiate (v)
to find a middle ground, come to an agreement

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bargain

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obtain (v)
to gain or secure something

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gain

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particle (n)
very small piece of something

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fragment

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transport (v)
to move from one place to another

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carry

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account (ph. v)
to take something into consideration; to provide reasons for an event

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explain

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accurate (adj)
careful and exact

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precise

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acute (adj)
having a sudden consequence or severe effect

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intense

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classify (v)
to place into groups according to type

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arrange

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currency (n)
monetary unit; cash

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money

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closely packed or crowded; difficult to see through

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thick

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dim (adj)
not bright or clear

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faint

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display (v)
to show; reveal

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exhibit

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exports (n)
products sold abroad

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foreign sales

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very large

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enormous

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causing admiration because of an object’s importance, size, or quality

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imposing

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install (v)
to set up or create an office; to place in the fixed position

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establish

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jargon (n)
language specific to a profession or activity

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terminology

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saturate (v)
to fill or occupy to the maximum level

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overflow

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easy to understand; simple; honest

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uncomplicated

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uniform (adj)
every part being the same

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consistent

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vibrant (adj)
lively; powerful; full of action; bright

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brilliant

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distinct (adj)
clearly noticed; different

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definite

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dominant (adj)
primary or principal; having or exercising control over something

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major

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dormant (adj)
not growing or producing; asleep

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inactive

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drab (adj)
lacking color; uninteresting, boring

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colorless

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dramatic (adj)
something that captures the imagination; exciting

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emotional

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eclectic (adj)
to select or represent something chosen from many sources or places

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diverse

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elaborate (adj)
something with the large number of parts; full of details

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complex

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exceptional (adj)
unusual in the positive way

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phenomenal

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genuine (adj)
honest or true; real

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authentic

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hazardous (adj)
very risky, unsafe

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dangerous

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minuscule (adj)
of little consequence; very small

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tiny

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prime (v)
to make ready

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prepare

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rudimentary (adj)
simple; not complex

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basic

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skeptical (adj)
to question the truthfulness of information presented as fact; to not trust

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unconvinced

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stoic (adj)
showing no emotion; appearing disinterested

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indifferent

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superficial (adj)
simple; not deep; near the surface

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shallow

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vigorous (adj)
powerful, full of action

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strong

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amenity (n)
something that makes life easier or more enjoyable

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convenience

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disperse (v)
to cause to move in many different

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circulate

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element (n)
a part of the whole

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component

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elementary (adj)
simple in structure, easy to do

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primary

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eliminate (v)
to remove, free oneself of something

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delete

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emerge (v)
to come into view, or existence

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appear

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emphasize (v)
to show that something is especially

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highlight

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encircle (v)
to make a circle around

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surround

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no regular pattern in thinking or movement; changeable without reason

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inconsistent

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exaggerate (v)
to make something more than what it is

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overstate

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integral (adj)
to be an essential or basic part of something

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vital

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justify (v)
to show to be right or reasonable

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defend

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mortify (v)
to embarrass

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humiliate

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overbearing (adj)
persistently overconfident or controlling

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oppressive

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precipitate (v)
to speed up the occurence or development of something

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hasten

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prevalent (adj)
existing widly or commonly

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commonplace

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release (v)
to allow to come out; to give freedom

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free

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benefit (v)
to be useful or helpful

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assist

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unable to see or understand; to conceal; showing poor judgment or understanding

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unaware

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broaden (v)
to make larger or greater

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enlarge

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burgeon (v)
growing at the fast pace

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thrive

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carry out (V)
to perform a task, often for someone else

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accomplish

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conspicuously (adv)
attracting attention

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noticeably

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deficient (adj)
not having enough of something

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lacking

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eloquent (adj)
expressing clearly, effectively, and convincingly

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articulate

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endorse (v)
to express approval

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support

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enormous (adj)
very large

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tremendous

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entirely (adv)
completely

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thoroughly

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erode (v)
to wear away; disappear slowly

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deteriorate

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evaporate (V)
to vanish

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disappear

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recover (v)
to get back; to have something returned

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retrieve

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reportedly (adv)
to know by report; unconfirmed; supposedly

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rumored

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shift (n)
a change in position or direction

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switch

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susceptible (Adj)
to be subject to influence; capable of being affected by a person or thing

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vulnerable

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accolade (n)
an award or distinction

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honor

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crucial (adj)
of great importance; extremely necessary

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critical

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elude (v)
to escape in a tricky way

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evade

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evident (adj)
easy to see; usually because of some proof

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apparent

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exhaust (V)
to use completely; to expend all energy

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deplete

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extensive (adj)
large in a area or number

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comprehensive

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face (v)
to be in the present of the oppose

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confront

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facet (n)
element or component

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aspect

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idol (n)
a person or image that is loyally admired or respected

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hero

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inaccessible (adj)
something that cannot be reached or communicated with

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remote

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oblivious (adj)
to be unaware of or forgetful

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ignorant

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obviously (adv)
in a clear, eary-to-understand way

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evidently

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offensive (adj)
causing anger; rude; being unpleasant

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insulting

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predictably (adv)
in a way that foretells future events

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expectedly

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suitable (adj)
appropriate; correct; convenient

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appropriate

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surpass (v)
to go beyond

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exceed

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uphold (v)
to support or maintain

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sustain

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ample (adj)
more than enough

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sufficient

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arduous (Adj)
very difficult or challenging; requiring hard work

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demanding

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arid (adj)
being of little rain or water

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dry

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avert (v)
to stop from occuring; to turn away or aside

A

prevent

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defy (v)
to show little fear or regard for rules or established norms; to challenge

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resist

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diligent (adj)
done with persistence and hard work with attention to details

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conscientious

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enact (v)
to pass a law

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legislate

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feign (v)
to pretend; make believe

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simulate

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fertile (adj)
able to produce abundantly

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rich

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freshly (adv)
caught or produced not long ago

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recently

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function (n)
the normal purpose of something

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role

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fundamental (adj)
a primary or basic element

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essential

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indiscriminate (adj)
not chosen carefully; unplanned

A

arbitrary

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pinpoint (v)
to find or describe something with precision

A

locate

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selective (adj)
carefully chosen

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discriminating

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spacious (adj)
having a lot of room

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expansive

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withstand (v)
to fight without surrender; to persist

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survive

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adept (adj)
able to do something well, being talented

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skilled

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adhere (V)
to stick to or follow precisely

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comply

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foster (v)
to promote growth or development

A

stimulate

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halt (V)
to stop or discontinue

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stop

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handle (v)
to deal with or control

A

manage

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harbor (v)
to give protection; to not express a desire or opinion, usually bad

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shelter

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harmful (adj)
something that causes pain or damage

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unhealthy

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insignificant (adj)
not important; of little value

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meaningless

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mysterious (adj)
not easily understood or figured out

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baffling

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perilous (adj)
threatening or risky; harmful

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dangerous

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promote (v)
to encourage or advertise; to elevate in rank or grade

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boost

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redundant (adj)
being excessive; showing unnecessary repetition

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repetitious

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reject (v)
to refuse

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refuse

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substantial (adj)
importnat; strongly made; of value

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significant

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trait (n)
specific qualities that distinguish one from another

A

characteristic

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underscore (v)
to make evident or emphasize

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highlight

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conscientious (adj)
showing serious purpose; one who works carefully and with enthusiasm

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meticulous

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convey (v)
to make something known to others; to communicate

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communicate

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encompass (v)
to surround completely; to envelop

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include

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expansion (n)
the act of making larger

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growth

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heighten (v)
to cause to become greater

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intensify

260
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highlight (v)
to emphasize the part of the greater whole

A

emphasize

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inadvertently (adv)
by accident; without paying attention; unexpectedly

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carelessly

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inevitable (adj)
something that cannot be prevented from happening

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unavoidable

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infancy (n)
in the beginning stages of development

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beginning

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mimic (v)
to copy an action

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imitate

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paramount (adj)
to be of highest importance

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foremost

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proficient (adj)
to be skilled or experienced in something

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competent

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retrieve (v)
to find and bring back

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recover

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systematically (adv)
done according to a plan

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methodically

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unlikely (adj)
not probable

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doubtful

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unwarranted (adj)
without good reason or cause; inappropriate

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unjustified

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zenith (n)
the highest point

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apex

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abysmal (adj)
very bad; awful

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appalling

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agitate (v)
to shake or move; to cause worry

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disturb

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comply (v)
to agree to follow a request or command; to adhere to specific standards

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acquiesce

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confidential (adj)
to be said or written in secret

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secret

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delighted (adj)
to be satisfied; very happy

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elated

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discreetly (adv)
in a careful, polite manner

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cautiously

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documented (adj)
proven with written evidence

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proven

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endemic (adj)
native to or commonly found in a specific place

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indigenous

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evoke (v)
to call up or produce memories or feelings; to cause to remember

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remind

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gradually (adv)
slowly, but surely

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steadily

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impartial (adj)
showing no favoritism; being fair or just

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objective

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inordinate (adj)
a large amount or quantity; more than reasonable

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excessive

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intentionally (adv)
with definite purpose and planning

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deliberately

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intrinsic (adj)
being a primary part of something

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inherent

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inundate (v)
to flood

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overwhelm

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mindset (n)
an established attitude or mood

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mentality

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nominal (adj)
very small; in form, but not in substance

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moderate

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absurd (adj)
clearly false; without reason

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ridiculous

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allocation (n)
a share; a part set aside for a special purpose; an assignment of portions

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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

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equalized

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brazen (Adj)
defiant or shameless

A

bold

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come across (v)
to find or discover, usually by chance or mistake

A

encounter

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culminate (v)
to finish; to reach a climax or the highest point

A

conclude

295
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demeanor (n)
someone’s outward appearance or behavior

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conduct

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exert (v)
to put into use; to put forth an effort

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apply

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fallacious (adj)
having errors

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incorrect

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feasible (adj)
able to be done

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possible

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intuition (n)
a feeling or instinct

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hunch

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lack (n)
a need for; an insufficient amount

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shortage

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limber (adj)
to be stretched; easily shaped

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flexible

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means (n)
ways

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method

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preconception (n)
an opinion formed in advance without experience or knowledge of something

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bias

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robust (adj)
showing good health; in good shape

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energetic

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swift (adj)
quick

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fast

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coherent (adj)
well reasoned; ideas that are clearly presented

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logical

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emulate (v)
to match or achieve by limitation

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mimic

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evolve (V)
to grow; to go through a period of change

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develop

309
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fabricate (v)
to make up, usually with an intent to fool or trick; to lie

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invent

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generic (adj)
relating to a whole group or category of things

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general

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look over (ph. v)
to review something; inspect

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examine

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normally (adv)
commonly; usually

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typically

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notion (n)
an idea, belief, or opinion

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concept

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novel (adj)
something unusual, uncommon; new

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original

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nurture (v)
to support and encourage the development of something

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cultivate

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opposition (n)
the state of acting against; not being in agreement

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resistance

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relate (v)
to tell; to show a connection between two things

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communicate

318
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suspect (v)
to think that something is true, but having no proof

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speculate

319
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transform (v)
to change in form or appearance

A

alter

320
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trigger (v)
to initiate, cause, or start

A

generate

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unbiased (adj)
with no preconceptions

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objective

322
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varied (adj)
being of many different types

A

diverse

323
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accentuate (v)
to highlight; to give more importance to

A

emphasize

324
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devise (v)
to brainstorm; to come up with an idea

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formulate

325
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disguise (v)
to hide the usual appearance of something

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conceal

326
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embedded (adj)
included or found inside something

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inserted

327
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ignite (v)
to set on fire; to give energy or life to something

A

kindle

328
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indifferent (adj)
being uninterested or not caring about something

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apathetic

329
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initiate (v)
to begin; to establish; to take decisive

A

launch

330
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innovative (adj)
something newly introduced; creative

A

creative

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narrate (V)
to tell a story; relate

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relate

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nevertheless (conj)
in spite of that

A

nonetheless

333
Q

obsolete (adv)
being old fashioned; no longer in general use

A

outdated

334
Q

omit (v)
to leave out; not include

A

neglect

335
Q

outlandish (adj)
strange and unpleasant; beyond accepted norms

A

bizarre

336
Q

overcome (v)
to defeat; fight with success; to take control of an individual

A

conquer

337
Q

partially (adv)
a part of the whole; incomplete

A

somewhat

338
Q

portray (v)
to represent; to act

A

depict

339
Q

streamline (v)
to update; to make more efficient or concise

A

simplify

340
Q

affluent (adj)
rich in money or means; prosperous

A

wealthy

341
Q

decline (v)
to move from good to bad, or from much to little; to refuse

A

decrease

342
Q

outburst (n)
a sudden and intense release of something

A

eruption

343
Q

partisan (adj)
strongly supporting a group or point of view

A

biased

344
Q

pattern (n)
a regular, repeated arrangement or action

A

habit

345
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phenomena (n)
natural events or facts; strange or notable happenings

A

events

346
Q

philanthropic (adj)
a feeling of love for people, usually resulting in financial aid to worthy causes

A

humanitarian

347
Q

placid (adj)
quiet; not easily upset

A

calm

348
Q

plentiful (adj)
more than sufficient

A

abundant

349
Q

propensity (n)
a bias toward certain things or actions

A

tendency

350
Q

reaction (n)
a reply; a change that occurs when substance s are mixed

A

response

351
Q

rhythm (n)
a regular pattern, usually in music

A

pulse

352
Q

run into (ph. v)
to come into contact with something or someone

A

encounter

353
Q

scenic (adj)
concerning pleasant natural surroundings

A

picturesque

354
Q

shallow (adj)
not far from top to bottom

A

superficial

355
Q

sheltered (adj)
protected from harmful elements; isolated from reality

A

protected

356
Q

vanishing (adj)
going out of sight

A

disappearing

357
Q

account (n)
a report of an event; money kept in the bank; a statement of something used or received, usually a financial report

A

story

358
Q

alleviate (v)
to make something less severe; to improve

A

lessen

359
Q

archaic (adj)
very old; old-fashioned; no longer used

A

ancient

360
Q

bring about (ph. v)
to cause something to happen

A

generate

361
Q

enlighten (v)
to give information or understanding to someone

A

instruct

362
Q

hasten (v)
to cause to go faster; move forward more quickly

A

accelerate

363
Q

hue (n)
color

A

color

364
Q

influx (n)
a sudden increase

A

inflow

365
Q

intricate (adj)
having many parts; finely detailed

A

complex

366
Q

magnitude (n)
of great size or importance

A

dimension

367
Q

oblige (v)
to have to do something

A

require

368
Q

overlook (v)
to ignore or neglect

A

disregard

369
Q

practical (adj)
convenient or effective

A

functional

370
Q

predominant (adj)
the most noticeable or powerful element

A

principle

371
Q

prompt (v)
to cause something to happen; do quickly

A

induce

372
Q

provoke (v)
to cause or produce negative behaviour

A

trigger

373
Q

allusion (n)
a quotation or mention, often of another person’s work

A

reference

374
Q

analogous (adj)
alike in some way

A

similar to

375
Q

compel (v)
to make something happen by necessity

A

obliged

376
Q

compile (v)
to collect

A

assemble

377
Q

formidable (adj)
difficult; causing worry or fear

A

overwhelming

378
Q

intrusive (adj)
the state of being inside when not desired to be there by others

A

annoying

379
Q

periodice (adj)
occuring as specific, determined periods

A

regularly

380
Q

prone (adj)
likely to do something

A

inclined to

381
Q

prophetic (adj)
correctly telling about future events

A

predictive

382
Q

proportions (n)
the relationshipt of size or importance when compared to another object or person

A

dimensions

383
Q

readily (adv)
willingly; easily

A

freely

384
Q

reliably (adv)
in the trusted way

A

dependably

385
Q

reluctantly (adj)
unwillingly

A

hesitatingly

386
Q

renown (n)
fame

A

prominence

387
Q

revive (v)
to restore to life or bring back into memory

A

renew

388
Q

teeming (adj)
to be full of something; crowded

A

overflowing

389
Q

affordable (adj)
able to be done, usually referring to something you can do without damage or loss

A

economical

390
Q

contaminated (adj)
to make something impure by addubg something dirty or a poisonous substance

A

pollute

391
Q

discernible (adj)
noticeable; easily seen

A

detectable

392
Q

flourishing (adj)
active and growing; healthy

A

thriving

393
Q

insufficient (adj)
not enough; unsatisfactory

A

inadequate

394
Q

maintain (v)
to support; to keep in good condition

A

preserve

395
Q

mediocre (adj)
of average quality; not good or bad

A

average

396
Q

negligible (adj)
hardly noticeable; scarcely detectable

A

insignificant

397
Q

parallel (adj)
being almost of the same type or time; comparable

A

similar

398
Q

potent (adj)
very strong

A

powerful

399
Q

reciprocate (v)
to give something of express a feeling in return

A

respond

400
Q

remarkable (adj)
worthy of mention; uncommon

A

exceptional

401
Q

scattered (adj)
spread out or separated widely

A

dispersed

402
Q

somewhat (adv)
a little

A

slight

403
Q

stem from (ph. v)
to emerge or develop from something

A

originate

404
Q

tedious (adj)
long and tiring

A

monotonous

405
Q

briefly (adv)
short, usually in time

A

concisely

406
Q

circulate (v)
to cause to move along a fixed path; move freely

A

distribute

407
Q

consistently (adv)
without changing; keeping the same principles, ideas, or quality

A

dependably

408
Q

exhibit (v)
to show or demonstrate

A

display

409
Q

found (v)
establish; start up

A

establish

410
Q

improperly (adv)
not following established rules; not desirable

A

inappropriately

411
Q

impulsively (adv)
acting without thinking

A

capriciously

412
Q

infrequently (adv)
almost never

A

rarely

413
Q

isolated (adj)
to keep separated from others

A

secluded

414
Q

overtly (adv)
in a way clearly seen; not done secretly

A

openly

415
Q

profoundly (adv)
in a deep way; showing deep knowledge of a subject

A

significantly

416
Q

sharply (adv)
showing sensitivity or quick thinking; showing a quick change in direction

A

quickly

417
Q

situated (adj)
being found in a certain place

A

located

418
Q

subsequently (adv)
following; coming after something

A

afterward

419
Q

unmistakable (adj)
clearly able to be determinded

A

indisputable

420
Q

upstanding (adj)
marked by integrity; good, honest

A

moral

421
Q

abolish (v)
to put an end to something

A

eliminate

422
Q

chaotic (adj)
being in complete disorder or confusion

A

disorganized

423
Q

controversial (adj)
causing disagreement or argument

A

divisive

424
Q

exemplify (v)
to give an example

A

symbolize

425
Q

factor in (ph. v)
to account for something while making a decision or analysis

A

consider

426
Q

falter (v)
to hesitate or waver

A

weaken

427
Q

gratifying (adj)
giving pleasure or a feeling of accomplishment; showing thanks

A

satisfying

428
Q

launch (v)
to cause something to begin

A

initiate

429
Q

legitimate (adj)
reasonable; lawful

A

authentic

430
Q

lethargy (n)
a lack of energy or commitment; lazy; indifferent

A

sluggishness

431
Q

particular (adj)
a certain way or thing; unusual; hard to please;

A

specific

432
Q

radiant (adj)
sending out in all directions, especially heat or light

A

bright

433
Q

span (v)
the length of time or distance from one limit to the other; to cross

A

cover

434
Q

spontaneous (adj)
unplanned; uncontrolled

A

instinctive

435
Q

stream (n)
a natural flow of something; a pouring out

A

river

436
Q

striking (adj)
drawing special attention to

A

remarkable

437
Q

aptly (adv)
having a tendency to do something; likely

A

appropriately

438
Q

demonstration (n)
a show or exhibit

A

display

439
Q

deviate (v)
to break away from what is normal or average

A

differ

440
Q

ingredients (n)
things combined to make something

A

elements

441
Q

involuntarily (adv)
in an unthinking manner; not chosen

A

automatically

442
Q

marvel (n)
something that surprises or impresses

A

wonder

443
Q

moderate (adj)
not too much, not too little; to reduce

A

medium

444
Q

motivate (v)
to provide a reason or purpose for doing something

A

encourage

445
Q

odd (adj)
unusual

A

strange

446
Q

profuse (adj)
to be very generous, often in excess

A

abundant

447
Q

reflection (n)
a picture or element thrown back

A

image

448
Q

succinct (adj)
short and to the point

A

concise

449
Q

supposedly (adv)
according to reports or hearsay; widely believed or accepted

A

presumably

450
Q

sustained (adj)
continuing in a constant way; remaining strong

A

consistent

451
Q

synthesis (n)
the mixing of separate things to form a whole; not made by nature

A

combination

452
Q

tangible (adj)
real; that which can be felt

A

concrete

453
Q

aggravating (adj)
making worse; annoying

A

irritating

454
Q

amusement (n)
something that holds interest and is enjoyable

A

diversion

455
Q

conceivably (adv)
feasibly; believably

A

possibly

456
Q

convert (v)
to change from one form or state to another

A

alter

457
Q

curative (adj)
being able to restore to good conditions

A

healing

458
Q

debilitating (adj)
weakening

A

weakening

459
Q

deplete (v)
to use up; reduce greatly

A

consume

460
Q

finite (adj)
of a certain amount; having an end; not infinite

A

limited

461
Q

perceive (v)
to sense; become aware of

A

observe

462
Q

security (n)
the feeling of freedom from danger, doubt, or worry

A

safety

463
Q

singular (adj)
the only one of its kind; extraordinary

A

unique

464
Q

toxic (adj)
harmful; capable of being fatal

A

poisonous

465
Q

tranquility (n)
calm; quietness

A

peacefulness

466
Q

trite (adj)
overused or lacking orginality; commonplace

A

cliche

467
Q

undeniably (adv)
clearly true

A

absolutely

468
Q

underestimated (adj)
guessed lower than the actual quantity

A

miscalculated

469
Q

acknowledge (v)
to know, remember, and accept the existence of something

A

recognize

470
Q

acquire (v)
to gain or come to possess

A

obtain

471
Q

adage (n)
a traditional saying

A

proverb

472
Q

assimilate (v)
to become a part of

A

incorporate

473
Q

assortment (n)
a variety

A

selection

474
Q

caliber (n)
the standard of; the degree of goodness

A

quality

475
Q

condensed (adj)
made smaller; shortened; merge

A

summarize

476
Q

contradictory (adj)
not agreeing with the facts or previous statements made on the subject; declared wrong

A

inconsistent

477
Q

disregard (v)
to pay not attention

A

ignore

478
Q

precious (adj)
having much monetary or sentimental value; beautiful

A

cherished

479
Q

prominent (adj)
famous; having a high position

A

renowned

480
Q

requisite (adj)
needed for a specific purpose;

A

demanded

481
Q

stable (adj)
experiencing few or no changes; not moving

A

steady

482
Q

unravel (v)
to organize; make clear

A

separate

483
Q

vague (adj)
not clear; ambiguous

A

unclear

484
Q

vast (adj)
very much; very large

A

huge

485
Q

charisma (n)
a special quality that endears other people to the person who has this quality

A

appeal

486
Q

clever (adj)
intelliigent; resourceful

A

astute

487
Q

convince (v)
to make someone see things your way

A

persuade

488
Q

endure (v)
to last; suffer pain

A

persevere

489
Q

forfeit (v)
to give up; have something taken away,

A

relinquish

490
Q

precarious (adj)
not safe, firm, or steady

A

hazardous

491
Q

severe (adj)
extreme; harmful

A

intense

492
Q

sporadic (adj)
not consistent; irregular

A

erratic

493
Q

stumble upon (ph. v)
to discover or run into a person or thing accidentally

A

come across

494
Q

superior (Adj)
excellent quality; above all the rest

A

exceptional

495
Q

truncate (v)
to shorten; to end something suddenly

A

cut

496
Q

wanton (adj)
done without thought or consideration; grossly negligent

A

senseless

497
Q

widespread (adj)
found everywhere

A

extensive

498
Q

wisdom (n)
knowledge and understanding

A

insight

499
Q

witticism (n)
a joke; a funny story

A

humor

500
Q

woo (v)
to make efforts to attain or gain something

A

attract