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VOCA 1 - 82 Flashcards

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Admonition

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Definition:
An opinion suggestion a wise
course of action; a warning
about danger or risk.

Synonyms:
Advice, suggestion, warning, caution, reprimand, rebuke, scolding

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Adorn (v)

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Definition
To decorate

Synonyms:
Beautify, embellish, bedeck

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Adversary (n)

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Definition:
An opponent, enemy,
nemesis

Synonyms:
Nemesis, rival, opposition, antagonist

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Advocate(v)

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Definition:
A person who publicly
supports or recommends

Synonyms:
Supporter, promoter, backer, champion

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Agile (ADJ)

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Definition:
Able to move quickly and easily

Synonyms:
Nimble, lithe, supple, spry

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Allegation (n)

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Definition:
An accusation not necessarily based on facts

Synonyms:
Accusation, claim, charge

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Allude (v)

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Definition:
To refer to something indirectly; hint

Synonyms:
Imply, suggest, insinuate

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Anachronistic (adj)

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Definition:
Obsolete, antiquated, archaic, outmoded

Synonyms:
Old fashioned

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Arrogance (n)

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Definition:
An attitude of superiority

Synonyms:
Conceit, pompous, smugnes

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Articulate (adj)

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Definition:
Expressing oneself easily, clearly, or effective

Synonyms:
Well spoken, coherent

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Abhor (v)

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Definition:
To feel strong aversion or intense dislike for

Synonyms:
Hate, despise, detest, loathe

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Abhorrent (adj)

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Definition:
Causing or deserving of extreme hatred

Synonyms:
Horrible, appalling, offensive, repulsive, repugnant

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Abode (n)

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Definition:
The place you live

Synonyms:
Home, house, dwelling

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Abort (v)

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Definition:
To carry out

Synonyms:
Terminate, halt, stop

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Abrupt (adj)

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Definition:
Sudden or unexpected

Synonyms:
Sudden, blunt, snippy

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Abstemious (adj)

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Definition:
Refraining from a free use of food and strong drinks; using sparingly

Synonyms:
Abstinent, frugal, restrained, sparing, self disciplined

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Abyss (n)

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Definition:
An immeasurably deep gulf or great space

Synonyms:
Void, emptiness, Chasm

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Acquisition (n)

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Definition:
The act of acquiring or gaining something; the thing acquired or gained

Synonyms:
Accession, attainment, obtainment

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Adage (n)

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Definition:
An old saying that has been overused

Synonyms:
Saying, proverb, axim

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Assail (v)

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Definition:
To criticize strongly

Synonyms:
Attack, accost, besiege, impugn

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Assert (v)

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Definition:
State a fact or belief confidently

Synonyms:
Declare, maintain, contend

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Astute (Adj)

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Definition:
Mentally sharp or clever

Synonyms:
Smart, sharp, shrewd, knowing

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Attrition (n)

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Definition:
A reduction in numbers usually because of resignation, retirement, or death

Synonyms:
Reduction, dissolution, thinning, loss

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Balk (v)

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Definition:
Hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea

Synonyms:
Eschew, resist, refuse to

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Bane (n)

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Definition:
A source of harm or misfortune

Synonyms:
Curse, nemesis, threat

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Banish (v)

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Definition:
To send someone away not to return

Synonyms:
Exile, deport, expel, eject

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Barren (adj)

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Definition:
Empty landscape; not producing

Synonyms:
Empty, desolate, unproductive, infertile

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Berate (v)

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Definition:
To chide or scold angrily

Synonyms:
Admonish, rebuke, reprimand

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Boast (v)

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Definition:
To brag about yourself

Synonyms:
Brag, gloat, flaunt

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Bogus (adj)

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Definition:
Not genuine, counterfeit, sham, false

Synonyms:
Fake, imitation, fraudulent

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Boring (adj)

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Definition:
Not interested

Synonyms:
Dull, mind-numbing

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Brattle (v)

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Definition:
To make a clattering or rattling sound

Synonyms:
Clatter, clack

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Brawn (n)

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Definition:
Muscular strength

Synonyms:
Strength, power, muscle, might

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Brevity (n)

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Definition:
Short in speech or wringing to the point

Synonyms:
Succinctness, briefness

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Broach (v)

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Definition:
To begin a discussion about something

Synonyms:
Introduce, suggest, propose

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Canny (adj)

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Definition:
Showing shrewdness and good judgement

Synonyms:
Knowing, astute, clever, smart

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Cede (v)

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Definition:
To give something over to the control or procession of another, usually not by choice

Synonyms:
Yield, surrender, relinquish

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Chronicle (n/v)

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Definition:
A historical account of events arranged in order to make a record of events

Synonyms:
Chronology, narration, record

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Clutter (n/v)

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Definition:
A confused discord jumble of things

Synonyms:
Mess, disarray, jumble, untidy

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Coerce (v)

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Definition:
To use intimidation to force someone to do something

Synonyms:
Force, pressure, coerce, bully, compel

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Colleague(n)

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Definition:
A person whom one works with

Synonyms:
Workmate, teammate, associate

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Commuted (v)

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Definition:
To reduce the previous sentence for a criminal offense

Synonyms:
Reduce, lessen, shorten

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Communique (n)

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Definition:
An official report or statement

Synonyms:
Press, release, message, announcement

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Concur

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Definition:
To agree with

Synonyms:
Acquiesce, consent to be in accordance with

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Confidante (n)

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Definition:
A close friend who you confide in

Synonyms:
Best friend, adviser, side kick

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Contaminate (v)

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Definition:
Make something impure by exposure or in addition to

Synonyms:
Pollute, adulterate, make impure

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Contempt (n)

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Definition:
The feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration. Disregard of something

Synonyms:
Disrespect, disobedient, scorn, disdain

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Contentious (Adj)

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Definition:
Likely to cause disagreement or argument

Synonyms:
Argumentative, belligerent, combative, confrontational, controversial

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Contrive (v)

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Definition:
To create or think of by clever use of the imagination

Synonyms:
Devise, invent, concoct

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Conspiracy (n)

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Definition:
An act of two or more people working secretly

Synonyms:
Plot, scheme, plan, ploy

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Construe (v)

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Definition:
To interpret the meaning of something

Synonyms:
Interpret, conclude, surmise

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Corollary (n)

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Definition:
Consequence; something that incidentally or naturally comes along with or after

Synonyms:
Consequence, result, outcome

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Coroner (n)

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Definition:
An official who investigates death

Synonyms:
Medical examiner

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Creed (n)

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Definition:
A system of Christian belies; a faith

Synonyms:
Faith, religion

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Cynical (adj)

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Definition:
Doubting whether an event will happen or doubting someone’s motives

Synonyms:
Doubtful, skeptical, distrustful

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Decipher (v)

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Definition:
To decode; to read text that is almost illegible or obscure

Synonyms:
Solve, translate, decrypt

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Decry (v)

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Definition:
To publicly criticize or blame

Synonyms:
Discredit, attack, malign

57
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Decorum (n)

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Definition:
Proper behavior for the occasion

Synonyms:
Decency, courteous

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Delete (v)

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Definition:
Remove or obliterate

Synonyms:
Remove, cut out, expunge, eradicate

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Demoralized (adj)

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Definition:
To cause someone to lose confidence or hope

Synonyms:
Dishearten, discourage, crush

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Depleted (v)

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Definition:
To lessen notably in quantity, content, power, or value

Synonyms:
Used up, drained, exhausted

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Depression (n)

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Definition:
An area that is lower in topography than its surroundings

Synonyms:
Indentation, dent, hollow, recess, basin

62
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Dilemma (n)

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Definition:
A situation in which a difficulty choice has to e made between two or more alternatives

Synonyms:
Quandary, predicament, difficulty, problem

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Diminish (v)

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Definition:
To make smaller; to put down

Synonyms:
Decrease, reduce, belittle, disparage

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Disclose (v)

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Definition:
Make known

Synonyms:
Reveal, divulge, betray

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Disparity (n)

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Definition:
The state of being unequal

Synonyms:
Contrast, distinction, diversity

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Eclectic (Adj)

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Definition:
Selecting a mixture of what appears to be best of various doctrines, methods, or styles

Synonyms:
Varied, mixed, assorted, diverse

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Dispel (v)

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Definition:
To drive or send away; to calm fears

Synonyms:
Eliminate, dismiss, expel, disperse, quell

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Effusive (adj)

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Definition:
Marked by the expression of great or excessive emotion or enthusiasm

Synonyms:
Emotional, demonstrative, unreserved

68
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Elusive (adj)

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Definition:
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve

Synonyms:
Evasive, deceptive, misleading

69
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Elicit (v)

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Definition:
To provoke a response to draw out information

Synonyms:
Obtain, bring forth, induce

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Embargo (n/v)

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Definition:
A ban prohibiting an action, an action blocking an act

Synonyms:
Ban, prohibit, injunction

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Emphasize (v)

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Definition:
Give special importance to something in speaking or writing

Synonyms:
Stress, highlight, accentuate

72
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Emulate (v)

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Definition:
Match or surpass, typically my intimidation

Synonyms:
Imitate, copy, reproduce, mimic

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Engulfed (v)

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Definition:
To be surrounded or covered completely by something

Synonyms:
Inundated, flooded, immersed, overwhelmed

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Enhanced(v)

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Definition:
To intensify or increase something making its quality or valuer increase

Synonyms:
Amplify, magnify, inflate, intensify

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Enlightened (n)

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Definition:
Having or showing rational, modern, and well informed outlooked

Synonyms:
Informed, aware, educated

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Entitled (v)

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Definition:
Believing oneself to be deserving of privileges or special treatment

Synonyms:
Qualify, authorize, sanction

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Erratic (adj)

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Definition:
Prone to unexpected changes, not in regular pattern

Synonyms:
Unpredictable, inconsistent, unstable

78
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Erudite (adj)

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Definition:
Well educated, learned

Synonyms:
Scholarly, literate, intelligent

79
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Excel (v)

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Definition:
Be exceptionally good at a subject or activity

Synonyms:
Surpass, top, eclipse, outshine

80
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Exploit (v/n)

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Definition:
To use for ones own advantage

Synonyms:
Manipulate, take advantage of

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