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INTREPID

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resolutely fearless;

dauntless - FEARLESS

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ABROGATE

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repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement) - REPEAL

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DEFERENCE

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polite submission and respect - RESPECT

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COVENANT

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agree by lease, deed, or other legal contracts - CONTRACT

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OBNOXIOUS

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extremely unpleasant - DISGUSTING

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PROLIFERATE

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increase rapidly in number; multiply / cause (cells, tissue, structures, etc.) to reproduce rapidly - REPRODUCE

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PARADOX -

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a seemingly absurd or contradictory statement or proposition which when investigated may prove to be well founded or true - PUZZLE

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COLOSSAL

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extremely large or great - ENORMOUS

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INCEPTION

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the establishment or starting point of an institution or

activity - ORIGIN

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GRANDEUR

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splendour and
impressiveness, especially of
appearance or style - MAGNIFIENCE

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TRAMP

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a person who travels from place to place on foot in search of work or as a vagrant or beggar - WANDERER

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INFATUATION

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an intense but short lived passion or admiration for

someone or something - PASSION

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BEAUTIFUL

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pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically - HANDSOME

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MOMENTOUS

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of great importance or significance, especially in having a bearing on future events -
IMPORTANT

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QUIVER

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tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion / a slight trembling movement or sound, especially one
caused by a sudden strong emotion - TREMBLE

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ADULATION

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excessive admiration or praise - FLATTERY

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CONTEMPLATION

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the action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time - MEDITATION

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DILIGENT

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having or showing care and conscientiousness in one’s work or
duties - INDUSTRIOUS

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CENSURE -

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express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement - CRITICZE

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FATAL

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causing death - DEADLY

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DOLEFUL

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expressing sorrow;

mournful - MOURNFUL

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GRUFF

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rough and low in pitch - ROUGH

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FIDELITY

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faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by
continuing loyalty and support -
LOYALTY

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INFRUCTUOUS

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fruitless, unprofitable - FRUITLESS

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GARNISH

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decorate or embellish (something, especially food) - ADORN

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MENTOR

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an experienced and trusted adviser - GUIDE

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SUPERSTITIOUS

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having or showing a belief in superstitions (a widely held but irrational belief in supernatural
influences, especially as leading to good or bad luck, or a practice based on such a belief) - IRRATIONAL

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RAVAGE

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cause severe and extensive damage to / the destructive effects of something - DEMOLISH

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SUCCESSIVE

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following one another or following others - CONSECUTIVE

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ABROGATE

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repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement) -
ABOLISH

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DELINEATE

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describe or portray (something) precisely - EXPLAIN

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MENACE

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  • a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger. - THREAT
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OCCULT

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mystical, supernatural, or magical powers, practices, or

phenomena. - SUPERNATURAL

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VINDICATE

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clear (someone) of blame or suspicion - JUSTIFY

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BENEVOLENCE

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the quality of being well meaning - KINDNESS

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ANACEA

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a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases - CURE ALL

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PRUDENT

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acting with or showing care and thought for the future - CAUTIOUS

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AMICABLE

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characterized by

friendliness and absence of discord - FRIENDLY

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IRREVERENCE

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a lack of respect for people or things that are generally

taken seriously - DISRESPECT

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CEREMONIAL

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conferring or involving only nominal authority or power - FORMAL

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PROPITIATE

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win or regain the favor of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing something that pleases them -
APPEASE

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CAPITULATE

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cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; yield. - SURRENDER

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ESTRANGED -

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cause (someone) to be no longer on friendly terms with someone - SEPARATED

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ERRONEOUSLY

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in a wrong/incorrect way - WRONGLY

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RESTIVE

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unable to remain still, silent, or submissive, especially because of boredom or dissatisfaction - RESTLESS

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NOMADIC

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living the life of a nomad (a member of a community of people who live in different locations, moving from one place to another) -
WANDERING

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DEROGATORY

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showing a critical or disrespectful attitude - DISPARAGING

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PREMONITION

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a strong feeling that something is about to happen,
especially something unpleasant -
FOREWARNING

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ELUDE

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escape from or avoid (a danger, enemy, or pursuer), typically in a skilful or cunning way - ESCAPE

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FLUTTER

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to move lightly or quickly - FLOAT

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PRIORITY

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the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others - PRECEDENCE

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DUPLICATION

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the action or process of duplicating something. - COPYING

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DILATE

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make or become wider, larger, or more open - WIDEN

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OBSESSION

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an idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person’s mind - PRE-OCCUPATION

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ITINERANT

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a person who travels from place to place - TRAVELLING

FROM PLACE TO PLACE

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CONVICT

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declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a
judge in a court of law - CRIMINAL

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OSTENTATION

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the pretentious or showy display of wealth and luxury,

designed to impress - POMP

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SELECTION

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the action or fact of carefully choosing someone or

something as being the best or most suitable - PREFERENCE

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TORPID

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mentally or physically inactive - INACTIVE

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SURMOUNT

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overcome (a difficulty or obstacle) - OVERCOME

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ABLUTION

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an act of washing oneself - WASHING

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GNOME

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a small ugly person -

DWARF

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COMMAND

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  • give an authoritative or peremptory order - INSTRUCT
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TRANSPARENT

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  • (of a material or article) allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen - LUCID
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ITINERANT -

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a person who travels from place to place - TRAVELLING FROM PLACE TO PLACE

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CONVICT

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declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law - CRIMINAL

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OSTENTATION

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the pretentious or showy display of wealth and luxury, designed to impress - POMP

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SELECTION

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the action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable - PREFERENCE

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TORPID

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  • mentally or physically inactive - INACTIVE
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SURMOUNT

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  • overcome (a difficulty or obstacle) - OVERCOME
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ABLUTION

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an act of washing oneself - WASHING

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DEXTERITY

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skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands -

ADROITNESS

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CAPRICIOUS

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  • given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or

behaviour - WHIMSICAL

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ASSERTIVE

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having or showing a confident and forceful personality - DOMINEERING

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KNAVISH

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dishonest - UNSCRUPULOUS

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LACONIC

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using very few words - CONCISE

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KNACK

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an acquired or natural skill at doing something - DEXTERITY

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ILL-BRED

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badly brought up or rude - UNCOUTH

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DEMENTED

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behaving irrationally due to anger, distress, or excitement -IDIOTIC

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HAUGHTY

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arrogantly superior and disdainful - CONCEITED

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ENLIVEN

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make (something) more entertaining, interesting, or appealing - CHEER

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GENUINE

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truly what something is said to be; authentic - ORIGINAL

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BECKONED

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summon (someone) - CALLED

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ALERT

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quick to notice any unusual and potentially dangerous or

difficult circumstances - WATCHFUL

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OBSTINATE

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very difficult to change or overcome - STUBBORN

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ACCEDE

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agree to a demand, request, or treaty - CONSENT

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ACCUSED

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a person or group of people who are charged with or on trial for a crime - INDICTED

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TRANSITION

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the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another - CHANGE

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DECREPITUDE

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the state of being decrepit (worn out or ruined

because of age or neglect) - FEEBLENESS

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AUDACITY

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a willingness to take bold risks - BOLDNESS

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SUPERANNAUTED

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outdated or obsolete through age or new

developments - RETIRED

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LITTLE

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small in size, amount, or degree - TRIVIAL

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YARDSTICK

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a standard used for comparison - STANDARD

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TOXIC

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poisonous - POISONOUS

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REGRESS

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return to a former or less developed state - BACKSLIDE

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SOMBRE

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dark or dull in colour or tone - GLOOMY

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RARE

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not occurring very often - SCARCE

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HURDLE

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a problem or difficulty that must be overcome - OBSTACLE

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SCORN

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a feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something - CONDEMN

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APPOSITE

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appropriate in the circumstances or in relation to something - APPROPRIATE

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IMPIOUS

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showing a lack of respect for God or religion - IRREVERENT

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FREELANCE

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earning one’s living - SELF-EMPLOYED

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SLITHER

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move smoothly over a surface - SLIDE

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AVARICE

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extreme greed for wealth or material gain - GREED

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DECIMATED

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kill, destroy, or
remove a large proportion of -
DESTROYED

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AUGUST

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respected and impressive - MAJESTIC

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DULCET

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sweet and soothing - SWEET

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INDICMENT

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a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime -

ACCUSATION

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STUBBORN

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difficult to move, remove, or cure - ADAMANT

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COLOSSAL

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extremely large or great - GIGANTIC

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HERALDED

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be a sign that (something) is about to happen /

clapped - CLAPPED

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DETRIMENTAL

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tending to cause harm - HARMFUL

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INCESSANTLY

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without interruption / constantly -

CONTINOUSLY

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VERACITY

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conformity to facts / accuracy - TRUTH

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ACCOUNTREMENTS

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an additional item of dress or

equipment - EQUIPMENTS

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OBSCENE

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offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency - INDECENT

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GENUINE

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truly what something is said to be - AUTHENTIC

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DUBIOUS

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not to be relied upon / suspect - DOUBTFUL

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FLABBERGASTED

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surprise (someone) greatly / astonish -

DUMBFOUNDED

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ETERNAL

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lasting or existing forever - PERPETUAL

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ANTIPATHY

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a deep-seated feeling of aversion - DISLIKE

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RESCIND

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cancel, or repeal - REVOKE

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INDIGNATION

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anger or annoyance provoked by what is
perceived as unfair treatment -
ANGER

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ACRONYM

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an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of

other words and pronounced as a word - A WORD FORMED BY THE INITIAL LETTERS OF WORDS

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METICULOUS

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showing great attention to detail / very

careful and precise - CAREFUL

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CONGREGATION

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a gathering or collection of people, animals, or things / a group of people assembled for religious worship - MEETING

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INCAPACITATE

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prevent from functioning in a normal way - CRIPPLE

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ABYSMAL

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very deep - BOTTOMLESS

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SALIENT

A

most noticeable or important - PROMINENT

130
Q

DECAMP

A

leave a place suddenly or secretly - FLEE

131
Q

PHILANTHROPIST

A

a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes - BENEFACTOR

132
Q

EXOTIC

A

originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign

country - STRANGE

133
Q

CONSERVATION

A

the action of conserving something -

PRESERVATION

134
Q

FLAIR

A

a special or instinctive aptitude or ability for

doing something well - TALENT

135
Q

ILLICIT

A

forbidden by law, rules, or custom - ILLEGAL

136
Q

COARSE

A

rough or harsh in texture - ROUGH

137
Q

IRREPROCHABLE

A

beyond criticism - FAULTLESS

138
Q

FELICITY

A

intense happiness - BLISS

139
Q

KNAVE

A

a dishonest or unscrupulous man - SCOUNDREL

140
Q

FRONTIER

A

a line or border separating two countries -

BOUNDARY

141
Q

ROUT

A

defeat and cause to retreat in disorder - DEFEAT

142
Q

FOREGO

A

go without

(something desirable) - LEAVE

143
Q

RECIPIENTS

A

a person or thing that receives or is awarded

something / receiving or capable of receiving something - RECIEVER

144
Q

PRODIGAL

A

spending money or using resources freely and

recklessly - WASTEFUL

145
Q

IMPOST

A

a compulsory payment to the government - TAX

146
Q

CODDLE

A

treat (someone) in an indulgent or overprotective way with too much care and attention - SATISFY

147
Q

LUXURIANT

A

rich and profuse in growth - ABUNDANT

148
Q

CANTAKEROUS

A

bad
tempered, argumentative, and
uncooperative - QUARRELSOME

149
Q

ONUS`

A

something that is one’s duty - RESPONSIBILITY

150
Q

DERISION

A

contemptuous ridicule or mockery - RIDICULE

151
Q

TRITE

A

lacking originality or freshness / dull on account of

overuse - COMMONPLACE

152
Q

PROPHYLACTIC

A

intended to prevent disease - PREVENTIVE

153
Q

OSTRACISE

A

exclude from a society or group - BANISH

154
Q

DEBACLE

A

a sudden and ignominious failure - DOWNFALL

155
Q

SUFFICIENT

A

adequate - ENOUGH

156
Q

MEEK

A

quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on - SUBMISSIVE

157
Q

CENSURE

A

express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement -
CRITICIZE

158
Q

BENEVOLENT

A

a person who is serving a charitable rather than a

profit-making purpose - KIND

159
Q

ANCESTORS

A

from whom one is descended - FOREFATHERS

160
Q

EMBRACE

A

an act of accepting something willingly or enthusiastically - ACCEPT

161
Q

CONFIDENTIAL

A

intended to be kept secret - SECRET

162
Q

DANGEROUS

A

able or likely to cause harm or injury - HAZARDOUS

163
Q

ILLICIT

A

forbidden by law, rules, or custom - UNLAWFUL

164
Q

OBSTINATE

A

very difficult to change or overcome - STUBBORN

165
Q

IRASCIBLE

A

having or showing a tendency to be easily angered -

IRRITABLE

166
Q

PROMISCUOUS

A

casual - INDISCRIMINATE

167
Q

FATUOUS

A

silly and pointless - SILLY

168
Q

ARTFUL

A

clever or skillful, especially in a crafty or cunning way - CUNNING

169
Q

PROPINQUITY

A

the state of being close to someone or something / proximity - NEARNESS

170
Q

PERQUISITE

A

a benefit which one enjoys or is entitled to on account of one’s job or position - PRIVILEGE

171
Q

EXECRATE

A

feel or express great loathing for - CURSE

172
Q

CONTROVERT

A

to argue (with someone) - CONTRADICT

173
Q

VIRULENT

A

(of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects - DEADLY

174
Q

SPIRITED

A

full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination -

ARDENT

175
Q

REVERIE

A

a state of being pleasantly lost in one’s thoughts -

DAYDREAM

176
Q

PERILOUS

A

full of danger or risk - HARAZDOUS

177
Q

INFAMY

A

the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed - NOTORIETY

178
Q

INTREPID

A

feeling no fear / very bold or brave - FEARLESS

179
Q

PRODIGAL

A

wasteful - LAVISH

180
Q

PERSPICUOUS

A

clearly expressed and easily understood /

simple / lucid - PRECISE

181
Q

AUDACIOUS

A

showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold

risks - BOLD

182
Q

QUERULOUS

A

complaining - COMPLAINING

183
Q

VINDICTIVE

A

having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge - SPITEFUL

184
Q

INCLEMENT

A

unpleasant conditions - UNFAVOURABLE

185
Q

GENIAL

A

friendly and cheerful - CORDIAL

186
Q

ACCRUE

A

accumulate - ACCUMULATE

187
Q

POIGNANT

A

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret - SAD

188
Q

BARREN

A

too poor to produce much or any vegetation/showing no results or achievements - UNPRODUCTIVE

189
Q

LUCIDITY

A

simplicity - CLARITY

190
Q

INDICT

A

formally accuse of or charge with a crime - CHARGE

191
Q

APPRAISE

A

assess the value or quality of - JUDGE

192
Q

DELUGE

A

a severe flood - FLOOD

193
Q

PREPONDERANCE

A

the quality or fact of being greater in

number, quantity, or importance - DOMINANCE

194
Q

DELIBERATELY

A

consciously and intentionally - INTENTIONALLY

195
Q

STRINGENT

A

strict, precise, and exacting - TOUGH

196
Q

SOLICIT

A

ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone -

REQUEST

197
Q

SUBJUGATE

A

bring under domination or control, especially by conquest - CONQUER

198
Q

BEHAVIOUR

A

the way in which one acts or conducts oneself,

especially towards others - CONDUCT

199
Q

FLAUNT

A

display (something) ostentatiously, especially in order to provoke envy or admiration or to show defiance - EXHIBIT

200
Q

SURMOUNT

A

overcome (a difficulty or obstacle) - OVERCOME

201
Q

ACUTE

A

having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight - SHARP

202
Q

RELISH

A

great enjoyment - ENJOY

203
Q

GRUMBLE

A

complain about something in a bad-tempered way -

COMPLAIN

204
Q

CRUDE

A

in a natural or raw state/ not yet processed or refined - UNREFINED

205
Q

CONCEALED

A

kept secret - HIDDEN

206
Q

GLOOMY

A

dark or poorly lit, especially so as to appear depressing or frightening - MURKY

207
Q

SPIRITED

A

full of energy, enthusiasm, and determination -

ENTHUSIASTIC

208
Q

SWAP

A

an act of exchanging one thing for another - EXCHANGE

209
Q

PRUDENT

A

acting with or showing care and thought for the

future - WISE

210
Q

GENIUS

A

exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability - A PERSON WITH
UNCOMMON INTELLECT

211
Q

CULMINATION

A

the highest or climactic point of something,

especially as attained after a long time - CLIMAX

212
Q

MAGNIFICIENT

A

extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive -

SPLENDID

213
Q

REGARD

A

best wishes - RESPECT

214
Q

NOVICE

A

a person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation - BEGINNER

215
Q

INADVERTENT

A

not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning - UNINTENTIONAL

216
Q

BARREN

A

unproductive - INFERTILE

217
Q

ABSTAIN

A

restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something -

REFRAIN

218
Q

COUNTERFEIT

A

with the intention to deceive - FAKE

219
Q

CONSENSUS

A

a general agreement - UNANIMITY

220
Q

BIFURCATED

A

divide into two - DIVIDED INTO TWO

221
Q

SUPERSEDE

A

take the place of (a person or thing previously in

authority or use); supplant - REPEAL

222
Q

PERILOUS

A

full of danger or risk - DANGEROUS

223
Q

AFFLUENCE

A

the state of having a great deal of money / wealth - RICHNESS

224
Q

AVERSION

A

a strong dislike or disinclination - DISLIKE

225
Q

LIBERTY

A

liberty - FREEDOM

226
Q

JUBILANT

A

feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph - ECSTATIC

227
Q

BLISTER

A

a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage -
WOUND

228
Q

TRAUMA

A

a deeply distressing or disturbing experience - EMOTIONAL SHOCK

229
Q

RECTIFY

A

put right / correct - CORRECT

230
Q

DESPONDENT

A

in low spirits from loss of hope or courage -

DEJECTED

231
Q

DESPERATION

A

a state of despair, typically one which results in rash or extreme behaviour - HOPELESSNESS

232
Q

FABULOUS

A

extraordinary, especially extraordinarily large -

CHARMING

233
Q

ENIGMATIC

A

difficult to interpret or understand / mysterious - PUZZLING

234
Q

ATROCITY

A

an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one

involving physical violence or injury - ABSURDITY

235
Q

TEDIOUS

A

too long, slow, or dull / tiresome or monotonous - DULL

236
Q

PAUCITY

A

the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities or amounts - SHORTAGE

237
Q

PACIFY

A

quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of -

CALMDOWN

238
Q

TRIMMING

A

small pieces trimmed off something - CUTTING

239
Q

PESTER

A

trouble or annoy (someone) with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions - ANNOY

240
Q

DISPARITY

A

a great difference - DIFFERENCE

241
Q

FORTIFY

A

provide (a place) with defensive works as protection

against attack - STRENGTHEN

242
Q

RIVALLED

A

a person who is competing for the same object or goal as another, or who tries to equal or
outdo another / competitor - COMPETED

243
Q

SAVIOUR

A

a person who saves someone or something from danger or difficulty - PROTECTOR

244
Q

AUTOCRATIC

A

relating to a ruler who has absolute power -

DICTATORIAL

245
Q

DARING

A

adventurous or audaciously bold - COURAGEOUS

246
Q

DEMONSTRATE

A

clearly show the existence or truth of (something) by giving proof or evidence - SHOW

247
Q

DELIBERATE

A

done consciously and intentionally -

INTENTIONAL

248
Q

DEFER

A

put off (an action or event) to a later time - POSTPONE

249
Q

DEARTH

A

a scarcity or lack of something - SCARCITY

250
Q

SORDID

A

involving immoral or dishonourable actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt - UNPLEASANT

251
Q

NEFARIOUS

A

wicked or criminal - WICKED

252
Q

CARICATURE

A

a picture, description, or imitation of a person in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect - GROTESQUE

253
Q

IMAGINARY

A

existing only in the imagination - FICTITIOUS

254
Q

TRANQUIL

A

free from

disturbance / calm - PEACEFUL

255
Q

MELLOW

A

pleasantly smooth or soft / free from harshness - GENIAL

256
Q

BOISTEROUS

A

noisy, energetic, and cheerful - NOISY

257
Q

SHINES

A

give out a bright light - GLITTERS

258
Q

INSENSITIVE

A

showing or feeling no concern for others’ feelings - CALLOUS

259
Q

CIRCUITOUS

A

longer than the most direct way - ROUNDABOUT

260
Q

ABSORBING

A

intensely interesting / engrossing -

ENGROSSING

261
Q

EMULATE

A

reproduce the function or action of - SIMULATE

262
Q

LAUD

A

praise (a person or their achievements) highly - PRAISE

263
Q

EMANCIPATE

A

set free, especially from legal, social, or political restrictions - LIBERATE

264
Q

IMITATE

A

to copy someone or mimic - COPY

265
Q

OBSCENE

A

offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of

morality and decency - DIRTY

266
Q

CEASE

A

come or bring to an end - STOP

267
Q

LIABILITY

A

the state of being legally responsible for something -

DEBT

268
Q

INTEGRATION

A

the action or process of integrating - UNITY

269
Q

DISCRIMINATE

A

recognize a distinction / differentiate -

DISTINGUISH

270
Q

APPEAR

A

come into sight / become visible or noticeable, especially without apparent cause - SEEM

271
Q

FICTITIOUS

A

not real or true/ imaginary or fabricate - FALSE

272
Q

FRAGRANCE

A

a pleasant, sweet smell - AROMA

273
Q

CAJOLE

A

persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery - FLATTER

274
Q

SPECULATE

A

form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence - GUESS

275
Q

TAME

A

domesticate (an animal) - DOMESTICATED

276
Q

MERCY

A

compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone

whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm - SYMPATHY

277
Q

OBSCENE

A

offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of

morality and decency - INDECENT

278
Q

EFFECT

A

cause to happen; bring about - RESULT

279
Q

ACQUAINT

A

make someone aware of or familiar with - INTRODUCE

280
Q

REQUEST

A

an act of asking politely or formally for something - ASK

281
Q

FOREBODING

A

a feeling that something bad will happen / fearful apprehension - ALARM

282
Q

CHANGE

A

an act or process through which something becomes

different - ALTER

283
Q

TEMPEST

A

a violent windy storm - STORM

284
Q

INSTANT

A

happening or coming immediately - IMMEDIATE

285
Q

DISASTER

A

a sudden accident or a natural catastrophe that causes great damage or loss of life -
MISFORTUNE

286
Q

ADVERSE

A

preventing success or development/ harmful/ -

UNFAVOURABLE

287
Q

GENUINE

A

truly what something is said to be / authentic - REAL

288
Q

DILIGENT

A

having or showing care and conscientiousness in one’s

work or duties - HARDWORKING

289
Q

RESTRICT

A

put a limit on / keep under control - PROHIBIT

290
Q

ANTICIPATE

A

regard as probable / expect or predict - EXPECT

291
Q

ABUNDANT

A

existing or available in large quantities / plentiful - PLENTIFUL

292
Q

METICULOUS

A

showing great attention to detail / very careful and precise - METHODICAL

293
Q

COMMOTION

A

a state of confused and noisy disturbance -

DISTURBANCE

294
Q

IRREVOCABLE

A

not able to be changed, reversed, or recovered; final - UNALTERABLE

295
Q

ANGER

A

a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility - DISPLEASURE

296
Q

IRRESOLUTE

A

showing or feeling hesitancy / uncertain -

UNDECIDED

297
Q

QUASH

A

reject as invalid, especially by legal procedure - REJECT

298
Q

PITY

A

the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the sufferings and misfortunes of others - MERCY

299
Q

TREMENDOUS

A

very great in amount, scale, or intensity -

REMARKABLE

300
Q

FRUGAL

A

sparing or economical as regards money or food - ECONOMICAL

301
Q

MOTIVE

A

a reason for doing something - INTENTION

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