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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)
Definition: A source of harm or misfortune Synonyms: Curse, nemesis, threat
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Banish (v)
Definition: To send someone away not to return Synonyms: Exile, deport, expel, eject
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Barren (adj)
Definition: Empty landscape; not producing Synonyms: Empty, desolate, unproductive, infertile
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Berate (v)
Definition: To chide or scold angrily Synonyms: Admonish, rebuke, reprimand
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Boast (v)
Definition: To brag about yourself Synonyms: Brag, gloat, flaunt
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Bogus (adj)
Definition: Not genuine, counterfeit, sham, false Synonyms: Fake, imitation, fraudulent
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Boring (adj)
Definition: Not interested Synonyms: Dull, mind-numbing
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Brattle (v)
Definition: To make a clattering or rattling sound Synonyms: Clatter, clack
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Brawn (n)
Definition: Muscular strength Synonyms: Strength, power, muscle, might
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Brevity (n)
Definition: Short in speech or wringing to the point Synonyms: Succinctness, briefness
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Broach (v)
Definition: To begin a discussion about something Synonyms: Introduce, suggest, propose
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Canny (adj)
Definition: Showing shrewdness and good judgement Synonyms: Knowing, astute, clever, smart
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Cede (v)
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)
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)
Definition: A confused discord jumble of things Synonyms: Mess, disarray, jumble, untidy
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Coerce (v)
Definition: To use intimidation to force someone to do something Synonyms: Force, pressure, coerce, bully, compel
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Colleague(n)
Definition: A person whom one works with Synonyms: Workmate, teammate, associate
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Commuted (v)
Definition: To reduce the previous sentence for a criminal offense Synonyms: Reduce, lessen, shorten
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Communique (n)
Definition: An official report or statement Synonyms: Press, release, message, announcement
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Concur
Definition: To agree with Synonyms: Acquiesce, consent to be in accordance with
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Confidante (n)
Definition: A close friend who you confide in Synonyms: Best friend, adviser, side kick
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Contaminate (v)
Definition: Make something impure by exposure or in addition to Synonyms: Pollute, adulterate, make impure
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Contempt (n)
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)
Definition: Likely to cause disagreement or argument Synonyms: Argumentative, belligerent, combative, confrontational, controversial
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Contrive (v)
Definition: To create or think of by clever use of the imagination Synonyms: Devise, invent, concoct
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Conspiracy (n)
Definition: An act of two or more people working secretly Synonyms: Plot, scheme, plan, ploy
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Construe (v)
Definition: To interpret the meaning of something Synonyms: Interpret, conclude, surmise
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Corollary (n)
Definition: Consequence; something that incidentally or naturally comes along with or after Synonyms: Consequence, result, outcome
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Coroner (n)
Definition: An official who investigates death Synonyms: Medical examiner
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Creed (n)
Definition: A system of Christian belies; a faith Synonyms: Faith, religion
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Cynical (adj)
Definition: Doubting whether an event will happen or doubting someone’s motives Synonyms: Doubtful, skeptical, distrustful
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Decipher (v)
Definition: To decode; to read text that is almost illegible or obscure Synonyms: Solve, translate, decrypt
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Decry (v)
Definition: To publicly criticize or blame Synonyms: Discredit, attack, malign
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Decorum (n)
Definition: Proper behavior for the occasion Synonyms: Decency, courteous
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Delete (v)
Definition: Remove or obliterate Synonyms: Remove, cut out, expunge, eradicate
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Demoralized (adj)
Definition: To cause someone to lose confidence or hope Synonyms: Dishearten, discourage, crush
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Depleted (v)
Definition: To lessen notably in quantity, content, power, or value Synonyms: Used up, drained, exhausted
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Depression (n)
Definition: An area that is lower in topography than its surroundings Synonyms: Indentation, dent, hollow, recess, basin
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Dilemma (n)
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)
Definition: To make smaller; to put down Synonyms: Decrease, reduce, belittle, disparage
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Disclose (v)
Definition: Make known Synonyms: Reveal, divulge, betray
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Disparity (n)
Definition: The state of being unequal Synonyms: Contrast, distinction, diversity
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Eclectic (Adj)
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)
Definition: To drive or send away; to calm fears Synonyms: Eliminate, dismiss, expel, disperse, quell
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Effusive (adj)
Definition: Marked by the expression of great or excessive emotion or enthusiasm Synonyms: Emotional, demonstrative, unreserved
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Elusive (adj)
Definition: Difficult to find, catch, or achieve Synonyms: Evasive, deceptive, misleading
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Elicit (v)
Definition: To provoke a response to draw out information Synonyms: Obtain, bring forth, induce
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Embargo (n/v)
Definition: A ban prohibiting an action, an action blocking an act Synonyms: Ban, prohibit, injunction
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Emphasize (v)
Definition: Give special importance to something in speaking or writing Synonyms: Stress, highlight, accentuate
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Emulate (v)
Definition: Match or surpass, typically my intimidation Synonyms: Imitate, copy, reproduce, mimic
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Engulfed (v)
Definition: To be surrounded or covered completely by something Synonyms: Inundated, flooded, immersed, overwhelmed
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Enhanced(v)
Definition: To intensify or increase something making its quality or valuer increase Synonyms: Amplify, magnify, inflate, intensify
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Enlightened (n)
Definition: Having or showing rational, modern, and well informed outlooked Synonyms: Informed, aware, educated
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Entitled (v)
Definition: Believing oneself to be deserving of privileges or special treatment Synonyms: Qualify, authorize, sanction
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Erratic (adj)
Definition: Prone to unexpected changes, not in regular pattern Synonyms: Unpredictable, inconsistent, unstable
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Erudite (adj)
Definition: Well educated, learned Synonyms: Scholarly, literate, intelligent
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Excel (v)
Definition: Be exceptionally good at a subject or activity Synonyms: Surpass, top, eclipse, outshine
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Exploit (v/n)
Definition: To use for ones own advantage Synonyms: Manipulate, take advantage of

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