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vocab workout 2 Flashcards

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forthright

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direct and outspoken

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marquee

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a canopy projecting over the entrance to a theater, hotel, or other building

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extricate

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free someone or something from a constraint or difficulty

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expend

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spend or use up (a resource such as money, time, or energy)

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hedonistic

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engaged in the pursuit of pleasure, sensually self-indulgent

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unconscionable

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not right or reasonable

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disenchantment

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a feeling of disappointment about someone or something you previously respected or admired

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upshot

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the eventual outcome or conclusion of a discussion, action, or series of events

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rectitude

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morally correct behavior or thinking

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feckless

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lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible

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futile

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pointless

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untenable

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not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection

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curt

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rudely brief

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stasis

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a period of inactivity or equilibrium

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transgression

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an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offense

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crux

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the decisive or most important point at issue

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irreverent

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showing a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously

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zest

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great enthusiasm and energy

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draconian

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(of laws or their application) excessively harsh and severe

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charismatic

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exercising a compelling charm that inspires devotion in others

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sullen

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gloomy

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evasive

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tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly

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bout

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a short period of intense activity of a specified kind

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ancillary

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providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization; a person whose work provides necessary support to the primary activities of an organization

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catatonia

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abnormality of movement and behavior arising from a disturbed mental state

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ostensibly

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apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actually

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falter

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start to lose strength or momentum

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sleuth

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carry out a careful investigation; a detective

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compulsory

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required by law or a rule; obligatory

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smattering

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a small amount of something

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dystopian

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denoting an imagined state or society where there is great suffering or injustice

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precipitate

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cause to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely

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penchant

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a strong liking for something or tendency to do something

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portmanteau

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a word blending the sounds and combining the meaning of two others

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presage

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be a sign or warning that something bad will happen

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disavow

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deny any responsibility or support for

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hapless

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unfortunate

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forthcoming

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willing to give information; ready or made available when wanted or needed

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suborn

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bribe or induce someone to commit an unlawful act such as perjury

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non sequitur

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a conclusion or statement that does not logically follow from the previous argument or statement

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spearhead

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lead an attack or movement

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ouster

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dismissal from a position

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impertinent

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not showing proper respect, rude; irrelevant

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degenerate

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an immoral or corrupt person

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wry

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expressing dry, especially mocking, humor

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trifle

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a thing of little value or importance

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insurrection

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a violent uprising against an authority or government

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existential

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relating to existence

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obstinate

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stubbornly refusing to change one’s opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so

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measly

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contemptibly small or few

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gratuitous

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uncalled for, lacking good reason, unwarranted

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sedition

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conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority

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trove

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a store of valuable things

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vitality

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the state of being strong and active

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trope

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a figurative or metaphorical use of a word or expression

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incredulous

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unable to believe something

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decadence

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moral or cultural decline as characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury

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illicit

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forbidden by law, rules, or custom

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forbidding

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unfriendly in appearance

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audacious

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showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks

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palpable

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so intense as to seem almost tangible

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retribution

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punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong act

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pungent

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having a sharply strong taste or smell

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introspection

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the examination of one’s own mental and emotional processes

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rubric

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a statement of purpose or function

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echo

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be reminiscent of or have shared characteristics with

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proverbial

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well known, especially so as to be stereotypical

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nomenclature

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the choosing of names for things, especially in a science or other discipline

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pundit

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an expert in a particular field who is frequently called on to give opinions about it to the public

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vaunt

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boast about or praise something, especially excessively

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dispossess

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deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions

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stalwart

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loyal, reliable, and hardworking

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savant

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a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist

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antecedent

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a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another

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bastardize

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change something in such a way as to lower its quality, typically by adding new elements

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maladaptive

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not providing adequate adjustment to the environment or situation

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paragon

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a model of excellence/perfection

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impotent

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lacking in power or influence

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propulsive

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having the quality of pushing forward

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ballistic

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suddenly excited, upset, or angry

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jarring

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incongruous in a striking way; causing a physical shock

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deference

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humble submission and respect

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alacrity

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brisk and cheerful readiness

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heretic

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a person believing in religious heresy; someone whose beliefs or actions are considered wrong by most people because they disagree with beliefs that are generally accepted

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decry

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publicly criticize

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clout

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influence, especially in politics or business

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consonant

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in agreement or harmony with

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typify

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be a representative example of

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scuttlebutt

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rumor, gossip

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exonerate

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absolve someone from blame

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virtuoso

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a person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit

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wasteland

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a bleak, unattractive, and unused or neglected urban or industrial area

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pummel

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criticize

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reproachful

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expressing disapproval or disappointment

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embolden

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give someone the confidence to do something or behave in a certain way

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trailblazing

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innovative, pioneering

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polarizing

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to cause people to separate into opposing groups

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sojourn

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a temporary stay

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mulish

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stubborn

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snub

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rebuff, ignore, or spurn disdainfully

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derision

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ridicule; mockery

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vociferous

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vehement or clamorous

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martyr

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a person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs

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congruent

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in agreement or harmony

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stench

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a strong and unpleasant smell

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transfix

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cause someone to become motionless with horror, wonder, or astonishment

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adept

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very skilled at something

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fret

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be visibly worried or anxious

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domineering

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asserting one’s will over another in an arrogant way

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aphorism

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a concise, terse, laconic, or memorable expression of a general truth or principle. often handed down by tradition

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fervent

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displaying a passionate intensity

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debase

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degrade

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sheepish

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showing embarrassment from shame or a lack of self-confidence

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squabble

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a noisy quarrel over something trivial

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nefarious

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wicked or criminal

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unsanctioned

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lacking effective or authoritative approval or consent

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stealth

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cautious action or movement

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crass

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lacking sensitivity or intelligence

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amble

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walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace

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phalanx

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a body of troops or police officers standing or moving in close formation

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slate

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criticize severely

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unmitigated

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absolute

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eclectic

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deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources

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vile

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extremely unpleasant

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deep-six

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destroy or dispose of something irretrievably

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quintessential

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representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class

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unflappable

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having or showing calmness in a crisis

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affront

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an action or remark that causes outrage

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prose

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talk tediously; written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure

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eminent

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famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession

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vile

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extremely unpleasant

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squalid

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extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect

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tepid

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only slightly warm; showing little enthusiasm

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eviscerate

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deprive something of its essential content

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conciliate

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placate, pacify

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bristle

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be covered with or abundant in

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unequivocal

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leaving no doubt, unambiguous

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fledgling

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a person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped

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vilify

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speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner

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braggadocio

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boastful or arrogant behavior

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fluke

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an unlikely chance or occurrence

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collateral

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additional but subordinate; secondary

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miscreant

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a person who behaves badly or in a way that breaks the law

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retronym

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a new term created from an existing word in order to distinguish it from the meaning that has emerged through progress or technological development

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harrowing

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acutely distressing

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mouthpiece

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one that expresses or interprets another’s views

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disinformation

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false or misleading information that is spread deliberately to deceive

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teeter

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be unable to decide between different courses; waver

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self-abasing

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belittling or degrading oneself

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foment

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instigate or stir up

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petulant

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childishly sulky or bad-tempered

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grandstand

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act or speak in a way intended to attract attention and to influence the opinion of people who are watching

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palatial

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relating to a palace

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trivialize

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make something seem less important, significant, or complex than it actually is

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tasteless

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lacking in aesthetic judgment

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unwieldy

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difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight

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putative

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generally considered or reputed to be

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ravishing

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delightful; entrancing

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ricochet

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rebound one or more times off a surface

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expressly

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explicitly; clearly

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détente

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the relaxation of strained relations

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insensate

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lacking sense or awareness; lacking sympathy

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despotism

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the exercise of absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way

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backpedal

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reverse one’s previous action or opinion

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materially

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substantially; considerably

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power grab

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to obtain control over something in an opportunistic way

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cultivate

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try to acquire (a quality, sentiment, or skill)

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amiss

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not quite right; inappropriate or out of place

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astute

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showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn it to one’s own advantage

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deracinate

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uproot someone from their natural geographical, social, or cultural environment

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pendency

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the state, condition, or period of being pending or awaiting settlement

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fortify

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strengthen with defensive works so as to protect it against attack

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posterity

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all future generations of people

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primitive

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relating to an early stage in the evolutionary development of something

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lucid

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bright; expressed clearly

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vitriol

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cruel criticism

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haughty

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arrogantly superior and disdainful

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abrogate

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repeal or do away with; evade a responsibility

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sneer

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smile or speak in a contemptuous or mocking manner

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genial

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friendly and cheerful

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tactical

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constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military end

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equivocate

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use ambiguous language so as to conceal the truth or avoid committing oneself

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furtive

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secretive

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disillusionment

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a feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be

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shrewd

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showing sharp powers of judgment

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high-minded

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having strong moral principles

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undue

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unwarranted or inappropriate because excessive or disproportionate

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surrogate

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a substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office

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austere

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severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance

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accompaniment

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something that is supplementary to or complements something else, typically food

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practical

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concerned with the actual doing or use of something rather than with theory and ideas

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crucible

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a situation of severe trial, or in which different elements interact, leading to the creation of something new

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portend

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be a sign or warning that something momentous is likely to happen

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deride

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ridicule

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gainfully

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in a way that serves to increase wealth or resources

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virtuous

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having or showing high moral standards

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dispositional

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relating to a natural tendency toward a particular condition or action

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escapade

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an act involving excitement, daring, or adventure

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unnerve

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make someone lose courage or confidence

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cunning

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having skill in achieving one’s ends by deceit or evasion

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reticent

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not revealing one’s thoughts or feelings readily

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coax

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gently and persistently persuade someone to do something

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contrition

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feeling remorseful and penitent

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sparing

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economical

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gravitas

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dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner

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proviso

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a condition attached to an agreement

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mollify

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appease the anger or anxiety of someone

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eschew

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deliberately avoid using

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bon vivant

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a person who enjoys a sociable and luxurious lifestyle

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unwavering

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steady, resolute

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exemplar

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a person or thing serving as a typical example

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grisly

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causing horror or disgust

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discordant

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disagreeing

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flounder

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struggle or stagger helplessly

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rancid

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smelling or tasting unpleasant as a result of being old and stale

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unassuming

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not pretentious or arrogant; modest

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sanctimonious

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making a show of being morally superior to other people

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backfire

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to have a result opposite to what was planned

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conjecture

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an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; form an opinion about something on the basis of incomplete information

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recant

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say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief

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postulate

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suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of something as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief

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buoy

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keep someone or something afloat

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adage

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a short statement expressing a general truth

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constituent

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a component part of something

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chattel

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an item of property other than real estate

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tenuous

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very weak or slight

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bereft

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lacking something; sad and lonely, especially through someone’s death or departure

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charitable

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relating to the assistance of those in need; apt to judge others leniently or favorably

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denigrate

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criticize unfairly; disparage

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underscore

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to stress; emphasize

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meddling

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intrusive or unwarranted interference

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elitist

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considered superior by others or by themselves, an in intellect, talent, power, wealth, or position in society

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expound

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present an idea or theory in detail

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pleonasm

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the use of more words than are necessary to convey meaning, either as a fault of style or for emphasis (e.g., “see with one’s eyes”)

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scoundrel

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a dishonest or unscrupulous person

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shoddy

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badly made or done

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devolve

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transfer or delegate to a lower power

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triage

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assign degrees of urgency to

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beacon

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a fire or light set up in a high or prominent position as a warning, signal, or celebration

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creditable

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deserving public acknowledgment and praise but not necessarily outstanding or successful

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scores

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a large number or amount of people or things

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stochastic

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randomly determined

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infirm

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not physically or mentally strong, especially through age or illness

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pugnacious

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eager to argue

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embolism

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obstruction of an artery

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downplay

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make something appear less important than it really is

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cloistered

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sheltered

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bile

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anger; irritability

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shepherd

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guide or direct in a particular direction

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hedge

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limit or qualify by conditions or exceptions

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extol

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praise enthusiastically

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indigent

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poor; needy

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beholden

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owing thanks or having a duty to someone in return for help or a service

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desolate

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deserted of people and in a state of dismal emptiness

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visceral

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relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect; relating to the internal organs of the body

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dignified

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having a composed manner that is worthy of respect

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impudent

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not showing due respect for another person

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conservatory

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a college for the study of classical music or other arts

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perilous

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full of danger or risk

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conspicuous

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obvious to the eye or mind

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ineptitude

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lack of skill or ability

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cathartic

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providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions

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distal

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situated away from the center of the body

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nascent

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having recently come into existence

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castigate

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reprimand someone severely

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flout

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openly disregard

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faction

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a small organized dissenting group within a larger one, especially in politics

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facile

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appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue

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effusive

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expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner

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gambit

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a device, action, or opening remark, typically one entailing a degree of risk, that is calculated to gain an advantage

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censure

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express severe disapproval of, especially in a formal statement

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indulgent

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having a tendency to be overly generous to or lenient with someone

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contemptible

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deserving contempt; despicable

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scrawl

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write something in a hurried, careless way

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postscript

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an additional statement or action that provides further information

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bandit

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a robber or outlaw belonging to a gang and typically operating in an isolated or lawless area

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levity

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humor, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect

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ethereal

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extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world

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gloat

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contemplate or dwell on one’s own success or another’s misfortune with smugness

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tutelage

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protection of or authority over someone

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ponderous

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slow and clumsy because of great weight

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accord

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grant someone power, status, or recognition

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lackluster

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lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspiring

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withering

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intended to make someone feel mortified or humiliated

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sumptuous

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splendid and expensive-looking

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repose

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a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility

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incivility

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rude or unsociable speech or behavior

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punctuate

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occur at intervals throughout (a continuing event or a place)

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hibernal

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characteristic of or occurring in winter

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grift

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engage in small-scale swindling

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delineate

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describe or portray something precisely

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simulacrum

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a representation of someone or something

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blistering

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expressed with great vehemence; extremely fast, forceful, or impressive

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opportunist

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a person who exploits circumstances to gain immediate advantage rather than being guided by consistent principles or plans

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contrarian

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opposing popular opinion

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declamatory

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vehement or impassioned in expression

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zenith

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the time at which something is most powerful or successful

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iconoclasm

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the action of attacking cherished beliefs and institutions or established values

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inoculate

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to introduce a microorganism into; vaccinate

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reckoning

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a view, opinion, or judgment

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writhe

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make squirming movements or contortions of the body

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bigotry

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unreasonable attachment to an opinion, belief, or faction; in particular, prejudice against a person or people on the basis of their membership of a particular group

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decree

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an official order issued by a legal authority

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proliferate

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increase rapidly in number

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implore

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beg someone earnestly to do something

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oblique

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not stated directly

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well-nigh

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almost

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exodus

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a mass departure of people

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lenity

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kindness

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platitude

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a remark, especially one with moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful

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vexatious

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causing annoyance

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unmask

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expose the true character of

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trumpet

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proclaim widely

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goings-on

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events or behavior, especially of an unusual or suspect nature

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per se

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by itself; intrinsically

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exegesis

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critical explanation or interpretation of a text

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rash

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displaying a lack of careful consideration of the possible consequences of an action

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churlish

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rude in a mean-spirited and surly way

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trace

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find or discover by investigation

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priggish

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self-righteously superior

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extirpate

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root out and destroy completely

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barter

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exchange goods or services for other goods or services without using money

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parrot

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repeat mechanically

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shifty

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appearing deceitful or evasive

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insulate

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protect something by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound

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recompense

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make amends to someone for loss or harm suffered; compensate

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encapsulate

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express the essential features of something succinctly

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wrangling

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engagement in a long, complicated dispute or argument

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peruse

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read something, typically in a thorough way

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milk-toast

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lacking in boldness or vigor

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impetus

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the force that makes something happen; the force or energy with which a body moves

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unwittingly

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unintentionally

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extrapolate

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extend the application of to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue

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moralize

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comment on issues of right and wrong, typically with an unfounded air of superiority; reform the character of

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fatuous

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silly and pointless

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metastasize

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(of a cancer) spread to other sites in the body

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annex

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add as an extra or subordinate part, especially to a document

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unbidden

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without having been commanded or invited

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prowl

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move around restlessly or stealthily, especially in search of prey

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stupor

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a state of near-unconsciousness

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segue

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move without interruption from one topic, song, etc. to another

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ardent

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enthusiastic or passionate

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dilettante

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a person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts, without real commitment or knowledge

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nullify

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make legally null and void; invalidate

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culpable

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deserving blame

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wallow

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indulge in an unrestrained way

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mystify

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utterly bewilder or perplex

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sly

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having a cunning, deceitful nature

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derogate

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detract from

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solace

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comfort in a time of distress

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unseemly

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not proper or appropriate

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unnerving

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causing one to lose courage or confidence

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colloquy

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a conversation

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nebulous

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unclear, vague, or ill-defined

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hasty

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done with excessive urgency; hurried

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laconic

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using very few words

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blasé

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unimpressed or indifferent to something because one has experienced or seen it so often before

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disclaim

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refuse to acknowledge

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voluble

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talking fluently, readily, or incessantly

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betray

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unintentionally reveal; be evidence of

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ravaged

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severely damaged

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confound

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cause surprise or confusion in (someone), esp. by acting against their expectations

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avant-garde

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new and unusual or experimental ideas, especially in the arts

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evangelical

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according to the teaching of Christianity

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batter

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censure, criticize, or defeat severely

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bungle

A

carry out a task clumsily or incompetently

367
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abyss

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a profound difference between people; a deep bottomless chasm

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expedient

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convenient and practical although possibly improper

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pernicious

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having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual way

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deface

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spoil the appearance of

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malleable

A

easily influenced; pliable

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herculean

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requiring great strength or effort

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stalwart

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loyal, reliable, hardworking

374
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exhibitionist

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a person who behaves in an extravagant way

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happenstance

A

coincidence

376
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apprehension

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fear that something bad will happen

377
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unsavory

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disagreeable and unpleasant because morally disreputable

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petulance

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the quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered

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hokey

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mawkishly sentimental

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laden

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heavily loaded or weighed down

381
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garish

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obtrusively bright and showy; lurid

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legion

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great in number

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vigilante

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a member of a self-appointed group of citizens who undertake law enforcement in their community without legal authority, typically because the legal agencies are thought to be inadequate

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sly

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having a cunning or deceitful nature

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lecherous

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showing excessive sexual desire

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subsume

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include or absorb something in something else

387
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blight

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a thing that spoils or damages something

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patronizing

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apparently kind or helpful but betraying a feeling of superiority

389
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denounce

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publicly declare to be wrong or evil

390
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unmoored

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insecure, confused, or lacking contact with reality

391
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oust

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drive out or expel someone from a position or place

392
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nullity

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an act or thing that is legally void; a thing of no importance or worth

393
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rehash

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put old ideas or material into a new form without significant change or improvement

394
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staid

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sedate, respectable, and unadventurous

395
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sub rosa

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done in secret

396
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denizen

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an inhabitant or frequenter of a particular place

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dogmatic

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inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true

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insurgent

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a rebel or revolutionary

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plunder

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steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder

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tireless

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showing great effort or energy

401
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emeritus

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having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor

402
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unsuspecting

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not aware of the presence of danger

403
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infallible

A

incapable of making mistakes or being wrong

404
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calibrate

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adjust to take external factors into account or to allow comparison with other data

405
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flex

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put a skill to use

406
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fastidious

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very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail; very concerned about cleanliness

407
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asinine

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extremely foolish

408
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siege

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a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling the surrender of those inside

409
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indignity

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circumstances that cause one to feel shame

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entrancing

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capable of attracting and holding interest

411
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empathic

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showing an ability to understand and share the feelings of another

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combative

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eager to fight

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unveil

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show or announce publicly for the first time

414
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arbitrary

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based on random choice or person whim, rather than any reason

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preeminent

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surpassing all others

416
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suggestible

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easily swayed

417
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consternation

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feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected

418
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self-contained

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quiet and independent

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nativism

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the policy of protecting the interests of native-born or established inhabitants against those of immigrants

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virulent

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bitterly hostile

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inanity

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a nonsensical remark or action

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incinerate

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destroy by burning

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jubilee

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a special anniversary of an event, especially one celebrating twenty-five or fifty years of a reign or activity

424
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upheaval

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a violent change to something

425
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peremptory

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insisting on immediate attention or obedience

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invidious

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likely to arouse anger in others

427
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barren

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too poor to produce vegetation; bleak and lifeless

428
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rote

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a mechanical or habitual repetition of something to be learned

429
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wrench

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a feeling of distress caused by one’s own or another’s departure

430
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contort

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twist or bend out of normal shape

431
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invective

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insulting, abusive

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harness

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control and make use of natural resources

433
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fervor

A

intense and passionate feeling

434
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entrap

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trick or deceive someone, especially by inducing them to commit a crime to secure their prosecution

435
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soft-pedal

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refrain from emphasizing the more unpleasant aspects of something

436
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mirage

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something that appears real or possible but is not in fact so

437
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touchstone

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a standard by which something is judged

438
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dissension

A

disagreement

439
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parting

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done when leaving someone

440
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evergreen

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retaining freshness and interest

441
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annal

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chronological record

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unorthodox

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not conforming to rules, traditions, or modes of conduct

443
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trepidation

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a feeling of fear about something that may happen

444
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ascribe

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attribute something to (a cause)

445
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mea culpa

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an acknowledgment of one’s fault or error

446
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pretense

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an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true

447
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idolatry

A

extreme admiration for something or someone

448
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pontificate

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express one’s opinions in a way considered annoyingly pompous and dogmatic

449
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addlepated

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confused, mixed up

450
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exaltation

A

a state of extreme happiness

451
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perverse

A

corrupt, improper

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entourage

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a group of people surrounding an important person

453
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compunction

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a feeling of guilt

454
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embroil

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involve someone deeply in an argument

455
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effectively

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actually but not officially or explicitly

456
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serendipitous

A

occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way

457
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impasse

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a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock

458
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recalcitrant

A

having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline

459
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propound

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put forward (an idea, theory, or point of view) for consideration by others

460
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upturn

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an improvement or upward trend, especially in economic conditions or someone’s fortunes

461
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emphatic

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expressing something forcibly and clearly

462
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legerity

A

physical or mental quickness

463
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squander

A

waste in a reckless manner

464
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inequitable

A

unfair; unjust

465
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faineant

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lazy, idle

466
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paradigm

A

a typical example of something

467
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incontrovertible

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not able to be denied or disputed

468
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partition

A

divide into parts

469
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affectedly

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in a way that is artificial, pretentious, and designed to impress

470
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atone

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to make amends

471
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spurn

A

to reject with disdain or contempt

472
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phonetic

A

relating to speech sounds

473
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penitent

A

showing regret for having done wrong

474
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pogrom

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an organized massacre of a particular ethnic group

475
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shellshock

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a state of severe shock

476
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affable

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friendly, good-natured, and easy to talk to

477
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portent

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a sign that something, especially something momentous, is likely to happen

478
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wield

A

have and be able to use power and influence

479
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feign

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pretend to be affected by a feeling, state, or injury

480
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hawker

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a person who travels around selling goods, typically advertising them by shouting

481
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weary

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cause to become tired

482
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cognizable

A

perceptible; clearly identifiable

483
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supernumerary

A

present in excess of the normal or requisite number

484
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wrongheaded

A

showing bad judgment

485
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veracious

A

speaking or representing the truth

486
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self-deprecating

A

modest about or critical of oneself, especially humorously so

487
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tact

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a keen sense of what to do or say to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense; sensitivity in dealing with difficult issues

488
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obliquely

A

indirectly

489
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impart

A

make information known

490
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hone

A

refine or perfect something over a period of time

491
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malaise

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a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or uneasiness

492
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quibble

A

raise objections about a trivial matter

493
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insidious

A

proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects

494
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thankless

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(of a job) difficult or unpleasant

495
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purview

A

the scope of the influence or concerns of something

496
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dignify

A

make something seem worthy and impressive

497
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decadent

A

reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline

498
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insensibility

A

unconsciousness

499
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sacrosanct

A

regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with

500
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fruition

A

the point at which a plan or project is realized

501
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stupendous

A

extremely impressive

502
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incumbent

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the holder of an office; necessary for someone as a responsibility

503
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heresy

A

belief contrary to orthodox religious (esp. Christian) doctrine

504
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talisman

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a person regarded as representing and inspiring a particular group

505
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spout

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express one’s views in a lengthy, declamatory, and unreflecting way

506
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uninhibited

A

expressing one’s feelings or thoughts without restraint

507
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guffaw

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a loud and boisterous laugh

508
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veracity

A

accuracy

509
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self-revelation

A

disclosure of one’s character or motives, especially inadvertently

510
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liminal

A

occupying a position at, or on both sides of, a threshold

511
Q

pragmatist

A

a person who is guided more by practical considerations than by ideals

512
Q

inimical

A

tending to obstruct or harm

513
Q

overhaul

A

a thorough examination of a system with changes made if necessary

514
Q

indisposed

A

slightly unwell; averse, unwilling

515
Q

inertia

A

a tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged

516
Q

judicious

A

done with good judgment

517
Q

trailblazer

A

a pioneer; an innovator

518
Q

motley

A

incongruously varied in appearance or character

519
Q

cavort

A

apply oneself enthusiastically to sexual or disreputable pursuits

520
Q

foothold

A

a secure position from which further progress may be made

521
Q

brusque

A

abrupt or offhand in speech or manner

522
Q

edict

A

an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority

523
Q

sedate

A

calm, dignified, unhurried

524
Q

indecent

A

obscene

525
Q

swindle

A

use deception to deprive someone of money or possessions

526
Q

brunt

A

the worst part or chief impact of a specified thing; the principal force, shock, or stress

527
Q

capitulate

A

surrender

528
Q

permissiveness

A

excessive freedom of behavior

529
Q

innocuous

A

not harmful or offensive

530
Q

myopic

A

lacking imagination, foresight, or intellectual insight

531
Q

pithy

A

concise and forcefully expressive

532
Q

progeny

A

offspring

533
Q

diffident

A

modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence

534
Q

connote

A

imply or suggest an idea or feeling in addition to the primary meaning

535
Q

crapshoot

A

a risky or uncertain matter

536
Q

excoriate

A

criticize severely

537
Q

historicity

A

historical authenticity

538
Q

vigor

A

physical strength and good health

539
Q

carnage

A

the killing of a large number of people

540
Q

frenetic

A

fast and energetic in a wild and uncontrolled way

541
Q

glib

A

fluent and voluble but insincere and shallow

542
Q

sinister

A

giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen

543
Q

impinge

A

have an effect on, especially a negative one

544
Q

avarice

A

extreme greed for wealth

545
Q

compound

A

intensify the negative aspects of

546
Q

requiem

A

an act of remembrance

547
Q

posture

A

behave in a way that is intended to impress or mislead

548
Q

unruffled

A

not agitated or disturbed; calm

549
Q

piety

A

the quality of being religious

550
Q

ordure

A

excrement; something regarded as abhorrent

551
Q

espouse

A

adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life

552
Q

efface

A

make oneself appear insignificant or inconspicuous

553
Q

eclipse

A

obscure the light from or to

554
Q

colorable

A

apparently correct or justified

555
Q

lowly

A

low in status or importance; humble

556
Q

divest

A

deprive someone of power, rights, or possessions

557
Q

contemptuous

A

showing contempt

558
Q

specious

A

superficially plausible, but actually wrong

559
Q

underwhelming

A

fail to impress or make a positive impact on; disappoint

560
Q

reverent

A

showing deep and solemn respect

561
Q

unabated

A

without any reduction in intensity or strength

562
Q

pejorative

A

expressing contempt or disapproval

563
Q

poignant

A

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret

564
Q

gumption

A

shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness

565
Q

surreptitious

A

kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of

566
Q

assuage

A

make an unpleasant feeling less intense

567
Q

dissonant

A

lacking harmony

568
Q

duress

A

the act of using force, false imprisonment, coercion, threats, or psychological pressure to compel someone to act contrary to their wishes or interests

569
Q

deferential

A

showing deference; respectful

570
Q

inept

A

having no skill

571
Q

archetype

A

a very typical example of a person or thing

572
Q

irresolute

A

uncertain; showing hesitancy

573
Q

vis a vis

A

with regard to

574
Q

auspices

A

with the help and support of (e.g., the donation was made under the auspices of the local historical society)

575
Q

squalor

A

the state of being extremely dirty or unpleasant

576
Q

remonstrate

A

make a forcefully reproachful protest

577
Q

cadence

A

inflection of the voice

578
Q

budding

A

beginning and showing signs of promise in a particular career or field

579
Q

unbecoming

A

not flattering, not appropriate

580
Q

imperious

A

assuming power or authority without justification

581
Q

salvo

A

a sudden, vigorous, or aggressive act or series of acts

582
Q

odious

A

deserving hatred

583
Q

harbor

A

shelter or hide (a criminal or wanted person); keep (a thought or feeling, typically a negative one) in one’s mind, especially secretly

584
Q

predicate

A

base something on

585
Q

perennial

A

lasting for a long time

586
Q

unbridled

A

uncontrolled

587
Q

perma

A

permanent or permanently

588
Q

prelude

A

an action or event serving as an introduction to something more important

589
Q

scattershot

A

denoting something that is broad but random and haphazard in its range

590
Q

sordid

A

dirty; arousing moral distaste

591
Q

in vain

A

without success or a result

592
Q

unvarnished

A

plain and straightforward

593
Q

beget

A

give rise to

594
Q

restitution

A

the restoration of something lost or stolen to its proper owner

595
Q

pervade

A

(of an influence, feeling, or quality) be present throughout

596
Q

uncouple

A

to release the link between

597
Q

heuristic

A

enabling someone to discover or learn something for themselves

598
Q

solemn

A

formal and dignified; serious; characterized by deep sincerity

599
Q

muzzle

A

prevent a person from expressing their opinions freely

600
Q

apt

A

appropriate in the circumstances; having a tendency to do something

601
Q

degenerative

A

tending to deteriorate

602
Q

portentous

A

done in a pompously or overly solemn manner so as to impress

603
Q

weighty

A

of great seriousness and importance

604
Q

implicate

A

show someone to be involved in a crime; imply

605
Q

lest

A

to avoid the risk of

606
Q

recidivism

A

the tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend

607
Q

resounding

A

unmistakable

608
Q

frivolous

A

not having any serious purpose or value

609
Q

rigmarole

A

bothersome nonsense

610
Q

busk

A

perform music or other entertainment in the street or another public place for monetary donations

611
Q

satirist

A

a writer of satire

612
Q

swanky

A

very expensive and fashionable

613
Q

salacious

A

having or conveying undue or inappropriate interest in sexual matters

614
Q

disarming

A

having the effect of allaying suspicion or hostility, especially through charm

615
Q

unfettered

A

unrestrained or uninhibited

616
Q

miff

A

annoy

617
Q

pariah

A

an outcast

618
Q

abashed

A

feeling uneasy and self-conscious

619
Q

duplicitous

A

deceitful

620
Q

cavalcade

A

a formal procession of people walking on horseback or riding in vehicles

621
Q

smear

A

damage the reputation of someone by making false accusations

622
Q

dispel

A

make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear

623
Q

surly

A

bad-tempered and unfriendly

624
Q

disreputable

A

not considered to be respectable in character or appearance

625
Q

inapt

A

not suitable in the circumstances

626
Q

malignant

A

malevolent (showing a wish to do evil to others)

627
Q

grim

A

forbidding or uninviting

628
Q

inure

A

accustom someone to something, especially something unpleasant

629
Q

brash

A

self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way

630
Q

conflate

A

combine into one

631
Q

subserve

A

help to further or promote

632
Q

ardor

A

enthusiasm or passion

633
Q

epitomize

A

be a perfect example of

634
Q

onerous

A

involving an amount of effort and difficulty that is oppressively burdensome

635
Q

intrepid

A

brave

636
Q

expropriate

A

take away property from its owner

637
Q

prissy

A

excessively respectable; prim and proper

638
Q

corollary

A

a proposition that follows from one already provided

639
Q

posit

A

assume as a fact; put forward as a basis or argument

640
Q

mishap

A

an unlucky accident

641
Q

eminently

A

very

642
Q

overshadow

A

appear much more prominent or important than

643
Q

accost

A

approach someone boldly or aggressively

644
Q

provocateur

A

agitator

645
Q

evaluative

A

involving judging the quality, importance, amount, or value of something

646
Q

remiss

A

lacking care or attention to duty; negligent

647
Q

caliber

A

the quality of someone’s character or the level of their ability

648
Q

vapid

A

offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging

649
Q

novice

A

a person inexperienced in a field or situation

650
Q
A
651
Q

evince

A

reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling)

652
Q

foreboding

A

a feeling that something bad will happen; implying that something bad will happen

653
Q

indolent

A

lazy

654
Q

extrajudicial

A

not legally authorized; (of a settlement, statement, or confession) not made in court

655
Q

boast

A

talk with excessive pride about one’s achievements, possessions, or abilities

656
Q

resonant

A

deep, clear, and continuing to sound or ring

657
Q

callous

A

having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others

658
Q

elicit

A

evoke or draw out

659
Q

dichotomy

A

a division or contrast between two things that are entirely different

660
Q

jubilant

A

feeling great happiness and triumph

661
Q

flagrant

A

obviously offensive

662
Q

sanctuary

A

a place of refuge or safety

663
Q

tacit

A

understood or implied without being stated

664
Q

categorical

A

unambiguously explicit and direct

665
Q

avail

A

help or benefit

666
Q

protracted

A

lasting for a long time or longer than expected

667
Q

discord

A

disagreement between people

668
Q

voluptuous

A

characterized by luxury or sensual pleasure

669
Q

insolent

A

showing an arrogant lack of respect

670
Q

chasm

A

a profound difference between people, viewpoints, feelings, etc.

671
Q

distill

A

extract the essential meaning of

672
Q

ubiquitous

A

present everywhere

673
Q

impecunious

A

having little or no money

674
Q

acrimonious

A

(of speech or a debate) angry and bitter

675
Q

passel

A

a large group of people or things of indeterminate number

676
Q

formidable

A

inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable

677
Q

besiege

A

crowd around oppressively; be inundated by large numbers of requests or complaints

678
Q

globe-trot

A

travel widely

679
Q

underpinning

A

a set of ideas, motives, or devices that justify or form the basis for something

680
Q

misfeasance

A

a transgression, especially the wrongful exercise of lawful authority

681
Q

craven

A

contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly

682
Q

undertone

A

an underlying quality or feeling

683
Q

precipitous

A

dangerously high or steep; done suddenly and without careful consideration

684
Q

slothful

A

lazy

685
Q

absquatulate

A

leave abruptly

686
Q

flippant

A

not showing a serious or respectful attitude

687
Q

resourceful

A

having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties

688
Q

indignant

A

showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment

689
Q

ignoble

A

not honorable in character or purpose

690
Q

incendiary

A

designed to cause fires

691
Q

granular

A

highly detailed

692
Q

stifle

A

suffocate; restrain a reaction or stop oneself from acting on an emotion

693
Q

ineffable

A

too great or extreme to be described in words

694
Q

mar

A

impair the appearance of, disfigure

695
Q

beleaguered

A

in a very difficult situation

696
Q

transient

A

lasting only for a short time

697
Q

inscrutable

A

impossible to understand or interpret

698
Q

maroon

A

leave someone trapped and isolated in an inaccessible place, especially an island

699
Q

uncanny

A

strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way

700
Q

unhinged

A

mentally unbalanced

701
Q

immiseration

A

economic impoverishment

702
Q

hurl

A

utter abuse vehemently

703
Q

simmering

A

be in a state of suppressed anger or excitement

704
Q

jurist

A

an expert in or writer on law

705
Q

accentuate

A

make more noticeable or prominent

706
Q

abdicate

A

fail to fulfill or undertake; renounce one’s throne

707
Q

sweeping

A

wide in range or effect

708
Q

employ

A

make use of

709
Q

extrinsic

A

coming or operating from outside

710
Q

rapacious

A

aggressively greedy

711
Q

cull

A

obtain from a variety of sources

712
Q

far-reaching

A

having important and widely applicable effects or implications

713
Q

foremost

A

most prominent in rank, importance, or position

714
Q

disciple

A

a follower or student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher

715
Q

defile

A

sully, mar, or spoil

716
Q

conundrum

A

a confusing and difficult problem or question

717
Q

canonical

A

conforming to a general rule

718
Q

doggedly

A

in a manner that shows tenacity and grim persistence

719
Q

persecute

A

subject someone to hostility and ill-treatment

720
Q

inviolability

A

the quality of being safe from assault, trespass, or violation

721
Q

heady

A

having a strong or exhilarating effect

722
Q

countervail

A

offset the effect of something by countering it with something of equal force

723
Q

temperate

A

showing self-restraint

724
Q

rubber stamp

A

approve automatically without proper consideration

725
Q

spectacle

A

a visually striking performance or display

726
Q

strong-arm

A

to force someone to do something

727
Q

coup

A

a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from government

728
Q

candor

A

the quality of being open and honest in expression

729
Q

ventilation

A

public discussion or examination of an opinion, issue, or complaint

730
Q

malign

A

speak about someone in a spitefully critical manner

731
Q

panacea

A

a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases

732
Q

retort

A

say something in response to a remark or accusation, typically in a sharp, angry, or incisive manner

733
Q

aver

A

assert to be the case

734
Q

vitriolic

A

filled with bitter criticism or malice

735
Q

urbane

A

courteous and refined in manner

736
Q

ingratiate

A

bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering them

737
Q

truculent

A

easily annoyed and always ready to argue

738
Q

vista

A

a pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening; a mental view over a stretch of time or series of events

739
Q

trivial

A

of little importance

740
Q

cascade

A

pour downward rapidly and in large quantities

741
Q

gnaw

A

cause persistent and wearing distress

742
Q

unreflecting

A

not engaging in reflection or thought

743
Q

centerpiece

A

an item, issue, etc. intended to be a focus of attention

744
Q

delinquent

A

showing a tendency to commit crime, particularly minor crime

745
Q

prerogative

A

a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class

746
Q

impute

A

to attribute

747
Q

makeshift

A

serving as a temporary substitute

748
Q

formidable

A

causing fear, dread, or apprehension

749
Q

temperament

A

a person’s nature, especially as it permanently affects their behavior

750
Q

proverb

A

a short saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice

751
Q

handily

A

in a skillful manner; easily

752
Q

twilight

A

a period of obscurity, ambiguity, or gradual decline

753
Q

resourcefulness

A

the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties

754
Q

mounting (adj.)

A

increasing, often in a manner that causes anxiety

755
Q

orthodox

A

conforming to what is generally accepted as right or true

756
Q

remission

A

a diminution of the seriousness or intensity of disease or pain; a temporary recovery

757
Q

balk

A

hesitate to accept something

758
Q

restive

A

unable to keep still or silent and becoming increasingly difficult to control, especially because of impatience, dissatisfaction, or boredom

759
Q

intimate

A

imply or hint at

760
Q

repository

A

a place where things are stored

761
Q

unceremoniously

A

roughly or abruptly

762
Q

eternal

A

existing forever

763
Q

foregone

A

past

764
Q

volition

A

the power of using one’s will

765
Q

diminutive

A

extremely small

766
Q

sensationalize –

A

(especially of a newspaper) present information about something in a way that provokes public interest and excitement at the expense of accuracy

767
Q

tenable

A

able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection

768
Q

sinewy

A

lean and muscular

769
Q

skittish

A

playfully frivolous or unpredictable

770
Q

scruple

A

a feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality of a course of action

771
Q

exemplary

A

serving as a desirable model

772
Q

bucolic

A

relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life

773
Q

despondent

A

in low spirits from loss of hope or courage

774
Q

dovetail

A

to fit together closely or neatly

775
Q

sandbag

A

deceive

776
Q

ungainly

A

(of a person or movement) awkward; clumsy

777
Q

pliable

A

easily bent, flexible; easily influenced

778
Q

overture

A

an introduction to something more substantial

779
Q

dox

A

search for and publish private or identifying information about an individual on the Internet, typically with malicious intent

780
Q

transgress

A

go beyond the bounds of

781
Q

clandestine

A

kept secret, especially because illicit

782
Q

abridge

A

curtail (a right or privilege)

783
Q

duly

A

in accordance with what is required or appropriate; as might be expected or predicted

784
Q

empirical

A

based on or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic

785
Q

adroit

A

clever or skillful

786
Q

drab

A

lacking brightness or interest

787
Q

sublimate

A

divert or modify an instinctual impulse into a culturally higher or socially more acceptable activity

788
Q

magnate

A

a wealthy and influential person, especially in business

789
Q

undercut

A

offer goods or services at a lower price than a competitor

790
Q

pragmatic

A

dealing with things realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations

791
Q

unflinching

A

not showing fear or hesitation in the face of danger or difficulty

792
Q

equipoise

A

balances of forces or interests

793
Q

bravado

A

a bold manner intended to impress

794
Q

precipitous

A

done suddenly and without careful consideration

795
Q

disenfranchise

A

deprive someone of a right or privilege

796
Q

supplant

A

supersede and replace

797
Q

emanate

A

issue or spread out from a source

798
Q

spate

A

a large number of similar things or events happening in quick succession

799
Q

terse

A

abrupt

800
Q

incisive

A

intelligently analytical and clear-thinking

801
Q

belie

A

fail to fulfill or justify (a claim or expectation); fail to give a true impression of

802
Q

mirth

A

amusement, especially as expressed in laughter

803
Q

haphazard

A

lacking any obvious principle of organization

804
Q

harebrained

A

rash; ill-judged

805
Q

bohemian

A

a socially unconventional person, especially one who is involved in the arts

806
Q

showcase

A

display

807
Q

enclave

A

a place or group that is different in character from those surrounding it

808
Q

desecrate

A

treat a sacred place or thing with violent disrespect

809
Q

propagate

A

spread and promote widely

810
Q

humility

A

humbleness

811
Q

fortuitous

A

happening by accident rather than design

812
Q

ingenuity

A

the quality of being clever, original, inventive

813
Q

gripe

A

complain about something in a persistent, irritating way

814
Q

quibble

A

a slight objection or criticism about a trivial matter

815
Q

slated

A

planned or scheduled

816
Q

promulgate

A

promote or make widely known

817
Q

armchair

A

lacking direct experience

818
Q

magisterial

A

having or showing great authority

819
Q

bane

A

a cause of great distress or annoyance

820
Q

galvanize

A

shock or excite into taking action

821
Q

escapism

A

the tendency to seek distraction from unpleasant realities, esp. by seeking entertainment or engaging in fantasy

822
Q

elegy

A

a poem of serious reflection

823
Q

injurious

A

likely to cause damage

824
Q

veiled

A

expressed in an indirect way

825
Q

foist

A

to force someone to accept or deal with something they do not want

826
Q

expeditious

A

done with speed and efficiency

827
Q

sanguine

A

optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation

828
Q

inflame

A

provoke or intensify (strong feelings, especially anger) in someone

829
Q

primordial

A

existing at the beginning of time; basic and fundamental

830
Q

gush

A

speak with effusiveness or exaggerated enthusiasm

831
Q

perfunctory

A

carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection

832
Q

sully

A

damage the integrity of

833
Q

lurid

A

very vivid in color, especially so as to create an unpleasantly harsh or unnatural effect; presented in vividly shocking or sensational terms, especially giving explicit details of crimes of sexual matters

834
Q

pawn

A

a person used by others for their own purposes

835
Q

euphemism

A

a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant

836
Q

shirk

A

avoid or neglect a duty

837
Q

usury

A

the illegal practice of lending money at unreasonably high rates of interest

838
Q

unscrupulous

A

having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair

839
Q

proxy

A

a figure that can be used to represent the value of something

840
Q

guarantor

A

a person, organization, or thing that guarantees something

841
Q

protégé

A

a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced or influential person

842
Q

reparation

A

the making of amends for a wrong one has done

843
Q

conscientious

A

wishing to do what is right, esp. to do one’s work well and thoroughly

844
Q

prowess

A

expertise in a particular activity or field

845
Q

steel

A

mentally prepare oneself to do or face something difficult

846
Q

sanctity

A

the quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly

847
Q

exhort

A

strongly encourage one to do something

848
Q

mendacity

A

untruthfulness

849
Q

fulsome

A

flattering to an excessive degree; generous or abundant

850
Q

appropriation

A

the action of taking something for one’s own use typically without the owner’s permission

851
Q

unyielding

A

(of a person) unlikely to be swayed; (of a structure) not giving way to pressure

852
Q

zinger

A

a striking remark

853
Q

stringency

A

strictness

854
Q

caustic

A

sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way

855
Q

deleterious

A

causing harm or damage

856
Q

dynamism

A

characterized by vigorous activity and progress

857
Q

bemoan

A

express discontent over something

858
Q

intransigent

A

unwilling to change one’s views

859
Q

enigma

A

a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand

860
Q

spite

A

a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone

861
Q

purgatory

A

having the quality of cleansing or purifying

862
Q

amiable

A

having a pleasant manner

863
Q

insignia

A

a badge or distinguishing mark of military rank, office, or membership of an organization; an official emblem

864
Q

imprimatur

A

a person’s acceptance that something is of a good standard

865
Q

wholesome

A

promoting moral well-being; suggestive of good health

866
Q

crystallize

A

make or become definite or clear

867
Q

assail

A

violently attack

868
Q

indemnify

A

compensate someone for harm or loss

869
Q

supersede

A

take the place of; supplant

870
Q

waffle

A

fail to make up one’s mind

871
Q

brazen

A

bold and without shame

872
Q

conviviality

A

the quality of being friendly and lively; friendliness

873
Q

valiant

A

showing courage

874
Q

ambivalent

A

having mixed feelings

875
Q

hyperbole

A

exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally

876
Q

languish

A

grow weak or feeble

877
Q

untoward

A

unexpected and inappropriate

878
Q

benighted

A

in a state of pitiful or contemptible intellectual or moral ignorance, typically owing to a lack of opportunity

879
Q

dissonance

A

a clash resulting from the combination of two disharmonious or unsuitable elements

880
Q

inapposite

A

out of place

881
Q

demur

A

to raise doubts, show reluctance

882
Q

skirmish

A

an episode of unpremeditated fighting

883
Q

grit

A

courage and resolve; strength of character

884
Q

streamline

A

make more efficient by employing faster or simpler working methods

885
Q

specter

A

something widely feared as a possible unpleasant or dangerous occurrence

886
Q

conviction

A

a firmly held belief

887
Q

mendacious

A

lying

888
Q

artifice

A

clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others

889
Q

aspirate

A

inhale

890
Q

dislodge

A

knock or force out of position; remove from a position of power

891
Q

corpulent

A

fat

892
Q

lifeline

A

a thing on which someone or something depends or which provides a means of escape from a difficult situation

893
Q

co-opt

A

adopt an idea or policy for one’s own use

894
Q

hubris

A

excessive pride or self-confidence

895
Q

inchoate

A

just begun and so not fully formed or developed

896
Q

incipient

A

in an initial stage

897
Q

venerable

A

accorded a great deal of respect, especially because of age, wisdom, or character

898
Q

screed

A

a long speech or piece of writing, typically one regarded as tedious

899
Q

vigil

A

a period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep

900
Q

torpedo

A

to destroy, reject

901
Q

latent

A

(of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed

902
Q
A

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