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Equivocal

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allowing the possibility of several different meanings, as a word or phrase, especially with intent to deceive or misguide; susceptible of double interpretation; deliberately ambiguous: an equivocal answer.

of doubtful nature or character; questionable; dubious; suspicious: aliens of equivocal loyalty.

of uncertain significance; not determined: an equivocal attitude.

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Anomaly

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a deviation from the common rule, type, arrangement, or form. Synonyms: abnormality, exception, peculiarity.

someone or something that is abnormal or incongruous, or does not fit in; an anomalousperson or thing: With his quiet nature, he was an anomaly in his exuberant family. Synonyms: abnormality, exception, peculiarity.

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Lucid

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easily understood; completely intelligible or comprehensible: a lucid explanation.

characterized by clear perception or understanding; rational or sane: a lucid moment in his madness.

shining or bright.

clear; pellucid; transparent.

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Precipitate

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to hasten the occurrence of; bring about prematurely, hastily, or suddenly: to precipitate an international crisis.

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Assuage

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to make milder or less severe; relieve; ease; mitigate: to assuage one’s grief; to assuage one’s pain.

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Erudite

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characterized by great knowledge; learned or scholarly: an erudite professor; an erudite commentary. Synonyms: educated, knowledgeable; wise, sapient.

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Opaque

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characterized by great knowledge; learned or scholarly: an erudite professor; an erudite commentary. Synonyms: educated, knowledgeable; wise, sapient.

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Prodigal

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wastefully or recklessly extravagant: prodigal expenditure

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Enigma

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a puzzling or inexplicable occurrence or situation: His disappearance is an enigma that has given rise to much speculation.

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Fervid

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heated or vehement in spirit, enthusiasm, etc.: a fervid orator.

burning; glowing; intensely hot.

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Placate

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to appease or pacify, especially by concessions or conciliatory gestures: to placate an outraged citizenry.

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Zeal

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fervor for a person, cause, or object; eager desire or endeavor; enthusiastic diligence; ardor.

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