Vocabulary Flashcards
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ABASE
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to humble; disgrace
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ABANDON
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total lack of inhibition.
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ABATE
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to decrease; reduce
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ABDICATE
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to give up a position, right, or power
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ABERRATION
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something different from the usual
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ABET
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to aid; act as an accomplice
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ABHOR
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to loathe, detest
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ABJECT
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miserable, pitiful
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ABORTIVE
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interrupted while incomplete
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ABRIDGE
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to condense, shorten
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ABROGATE
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to put an end to, abolish by authority
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ABSCOND
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to depart secretly
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ABSOLVE
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to forgive, free from blame
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ABSTAIN
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to choose not to do something
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ACCOLADE
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praise, distinction
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ACCRUE
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to accumulate, grow by additions
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ACERBIC
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bitter, sharp in taste or temper
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ACME
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highest point; summit
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ACQUIESCE
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to agree; comply quietly
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ACRID
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harsh, bitter
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ACRIMONY
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bitterness, animosity
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ACUITY
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sharpness
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ACUMEN
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sharpness of insight
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ADAGE
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old saying or proverb
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ADAMANT
uncompromising, unyielding
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ADAPT
to accommodate; adjust
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ADHERE
to cling; follow without deviation
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ADJACENT
next to
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ADMONISH
to caution or reprimand
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ADROIT
skillful, accomplished, highly competent
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ADULATION
high praise
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ADUMBRATE
to sketch, outline in a shadowy way
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ADVERSARIAL
antagonistic, competitive
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AERIE
nook or nest built high in the air
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AESTHETIC
pertaining to beauty or art
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AFFABLE
friendly, easy to approach
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AFFECTED
pretentious, phony
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AFFLUENT
personal offense, insult
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AGENDA
plan, schedule
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AGILE
well coordinated, nimble
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AGITATION
commotion, excitement; uneasiness
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AGRAGIAN
relating to farming or rural matters
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ALACRITY
cheerful willingness, eagerness; speed
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ALIAS
assumed name
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ALIENATED
distanced, estranged
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ALLEGORY
symbolic representation
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ALLEVIATE
to relieve, improve partially
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ALLURE
to entice by charm; attract
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ALLUSION
indirect reference
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ALOOF
detached, indifferent
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ALTRUISM
unselfish concern for others' welfare
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AMBIGUOUS
uncertain; subject to multiple interpretations
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AMBIVALENCE
attitude of uncertainty; conflicting emotions
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AMELIORATE
to make better, improve
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AMENABLE
agreeable, cooperative
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AMEND
to improve or correct flaws in
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AMENITY
pleasantness; something increasing comfort
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AMIABLE
friendly, pleasant, likable
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AMICABLE
friendly, agreeable
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AMORAL
unprincipled, unethical
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AMORPHOUS
having no definite form
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AMPHIBIAN
creature equally at home on land or in water
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AMPLE
abundant, plentiful
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AMULET
ornament worn as a charm against evil spirits
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ANACHRONISTIC
outdated; inappropriate for its time period
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ANARCHY
absence of government or law; chaos
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ANIMATION
enthusiasm, excitement
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ANIMOSITY
hatred, hostility
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ANNUL
to cancel, nullify, declare void, or make legally invalid
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ANOMALY
irregularity or deviation from the norm
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ANONYMITY
condition of having no name or an unknown name
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ANTAGONIST
foe, opponent, adversary
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ANTECEDENT
coming before in place or time
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ANTHOLOGY
collection of literary works
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ANTIPATHY
dislike, hostility; extreme opposition or aversion
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ANTIQUATED
outdated, obsolete
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ANTIQUITY
ancient times; the quality of being old
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ANTITHESIS
exact opposite or direct contrast
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APATHY
lack of interest or concern
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APHORISM
old saying or short, pithy statement
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APOCRYPHAL
not genuine; fictional
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APPEASE
to satisfy, placate, calm, pacify
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APPROBATION
praise; official approval
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APPROPRIATE
to take possession of
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ABHOR
To loathe, detest
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Abrasive
Harsh and rough manner
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Abridge
to condense, shorten
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Abrupt
sudden; curt
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ABSOLVE
To forgive, free from blame
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Accelerate
To cause to develop or progress more quickly
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Accentuate
To stress or emphasize; intensify
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Accessible
Attainable, available, approachable
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Accomplice
An associate in wrongdoing
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Accord
To bestow upon
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Acquire
To gain possession of
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Acrimony
Bitterness, animosity
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Adept
Very skilled
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Adorn
To enhance or decorate
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Adulation
Excessive flattery
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Advantageous
Favorable, useful
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Adversary
Opponent, enemy
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Adversity
A state of hardship or misfortune
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Aerate
Expose to air
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Aesthetic
Pertaining to beauty or art
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Affectation
Pretension; false display
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Affiliation
An association with a group or organization
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Agile
Well-coordinated, nimble
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Agitate
Upset, disturb
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Alacrity
Cheerful, willingness, eagerness; speed
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Allegation
Claim without proof
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Alleviate
To relieve, improve partially
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Amalgamation
Consolidation of smaller parts
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Ambiguous
Uncertain; subject to multiple interpretations
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Ambivalent
Uncertain; emotionally conflicted
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Amiable
Friendly, agreeable
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Amorphous
Having no definite form
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Amplify
Increase, intensify
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Anachronistic
Outdated
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Anarchist
One who aims for the overthrow of government
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Anecdote
Short, usually funny account of an event
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Anonymous
Unknown
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Antagonist
Foe, adversary, opponent
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Anthology
Collection of literary works
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Anthropocentrism
Interpreting reality entirely based on human values
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Antidote
A remedy; an agent used to counteract
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Apathetic
Indifferent, unconcerned
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Appalling
Causing dismay, frightful
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Appraise
Evaluate, estimate the value
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Arable
Suitable for cultivation
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Arbitration
Settlement of a dispute by an outside party
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Archaic
Antiquated, from an earlier time; outdated
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Archetypal
An ideal example of a type
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Archive
To place into storage
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Ardor
Great emotion or passion
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Arid
Extremely dry or deathly boring
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Ascetic
Self-denying, abstinent, and austere
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Assertion
Declaration, usually without proof
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Assess
To establish a value
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Assiduous
Diligent, persistent, hardworking
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Assurance
Guarantee, pledge
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Astute
Having good judgement
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Asylum
A place offering protection and safety
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Attain
To accomplish, gain
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Atypical
Unusual, irregular
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Audacious
Bold, daring, fearless
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Augment
To expand, extend
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Auspicious
Having favorable prospects, promising
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Authoritarian
Demanding absolute obedience to authority
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Autonomous
Separate, independent
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Avant-garde
Radically new or original
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Avian
Of, or relating to, birds
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Awe
Reverence, respect, wonder
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Balk
To refuse, shirk; prevent
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BANALITY
SOMETHING THAT IS TRITE, COMMONPLACE, OR PREDICTABLE
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BANE
CAUSE OF HARM OR RUIN; SOURCE OF ANNOYANCE
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BANISH
DRIVE AWAY, EXPEL
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BARD
LYRICAL POET
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BELATED
HAVING BEEN DELAYED, DONE TOO LATE
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BELLIGERENT
HOSTILE, INCLINED TO FIGHT
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BENEFACTOR
SOMEONE WHO HELPS OTHERS FINANCIALLY
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BENEVOLENT
FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL
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BENIGN
GENTLE, HARMLESS
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BEQUEATH
PASS ON, HAND DOWN
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BERATE
TO SCOLD HARSHLY
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BEREFT
DEPRIVED OF OR LACKING SOMETHING
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BETRAY
TO BE FALSE OR DISLOYAL TO
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BEWILDER
TO CONFUSE OR PUZZLE
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BIASED
PREJUDICED
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BILK
TO DEFRAUD, SWINDLE
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BLAZE
SHINE BRIGHTLY, FLARE UP SUDDENLY
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BLEMISH
IMPERFECTION, FLAW
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BOAST
SPEAK WITH EXCESSIVE PRIDE
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BOON
BLESSING, SOMETHING TO BE THANKFUL FOR
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BOURGEOIS
MIDDLE CLASS
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BRAGGART
SOMEONE WHO BOASTS CONTINUOUSLY
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BRANDISH
WAVE MENACINGLY
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BRUTALITY
RUTHLESS, CRUEL, AND UNRELENTING ACTS
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BUFFER
SOMETHING THAT SEPARATES TWO ENTITIES
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BUFFOONERY
ACTING LIKE A CLOWN OR FOOL
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BUTTRESS
TO REINFORCE OR SUPPORT
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BYPASS
AVOID
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CACOPHONY
JARRING, UNPLEASANT NOISE
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CADENCE
RHYTHMIC FLOW; MARCHING BEAT
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CAJOLE
FLATTER, COAX, PERSUADE
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CALAMITY
DISASTER, CATASTROPHE
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CALCULATING
SHREWD, CRAFTY
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CALUMNY
FALSE AND MALICIOUS ACCUSATION, MISREPRESENTATION, SLANDER
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CAMARADERIE
TRUST, SOCIABILITY AMONGST FRIENDS
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CANTANKEROUS
DISAGREEABLE, QUARRELSOME
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CARNIVOROUS
MEAT-EATING
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CAROUSE
TO PARTAKE IN DRUNKEN AMUSEMENT, DRINK EXCESSIVELY
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CARTOGRAPHER
SOMEONE WHO MAKES MAPS
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CASTIGATE
TO PUNISH, CHASTISE, CRITICIZE SEVERELY
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CATALYST
SOMETHING CAUSING CHANGE WITHOUT BEING CHANGED
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CATASTROPHIC
OF, OR RELATING TO, A TERRIBLE EVENT OR COMPLETE FAILURE
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CAUSTIC
BITING, SARCASTIC; ABLE TO BURN
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CENSOR
TO EXAMINE AND SUPPRESS INFORMATION
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CENSURE
TO FIND FAULT WITH AND CONDEMN AS WRONG; BLAME
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CEREBRAL
INTELLECTUAL
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CHALLENGE
TAKE EXCEPTION TO, CALL INTO QUESTION
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CHAPPED
ROUGH, CRACKED, OR REDDENED BY COLD OR EXPOSURE
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CHERISH
TO REMEMBER FONDLY, TREAT WITH AFFECTION
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CIRCUITOUS
INDIRECT, TAKING THE LONGEST ROUTE
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CIRCUMLOCUTION
ROUNDABOUT, LENGTHY WAY OF SAYING SOMETHING
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CIRCUMSCRIBE
TO ENCIRCLE; SET LIMITS ON, CONFINE
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CIVILITY
COURTESY, POLITENESS
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CLAIRVOYANT
EXCEPTIONALLY INSIGHTFUL, ABLE TO FORSEE THE FUTURE
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CLAMP
ESTABLISH BY AUTHORITY; IMPOSE
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CLANDESTINE
SECRETIVE, CONCEALED FOR A DARKER PURPOSE
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CLARITY
CLEARNESS; CLEAR UNDERSTANDING
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CLICHÉ
OVERUSED EXPRESSION OR IDEA
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CLIENTELE
BODY OF COSTUMERS OR PATRONS
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CLIQUE
SMALL EXCLUSIVE GROUP
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CLOYING
OVERLY SWEET TO THE POINT OF DISTASTE OR DISGUST
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COGNIZANT
FULLY INFORMED, CONSCIOUS
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COHERENT
INTELLIGIBLE, LUCID, UNDERSTANDABLE
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COHESION
ACT OR STATE OF STICKING TOGETHER; CLOSE UNION
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COLLABORATOR
SOMEONE WHO HELPS ON A TASK
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COLLAGE
ASSEMBLAGE OF DIVERSE ELEMENTS
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COLLOQUIAL
CHARACTERISTIC OF DIVERSE ELEMENTS
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COLLUSION
COLLABORATION, CONSPIRACY
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COLOSSAL
IMMENSE, ENORMOUS
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COMBATIVE
EAGER TO FIGHT
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COMBUSTION
THE PROCESS OF BURNING
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COMMEMORATE
TO SERVE AS A MEMORIAL TO
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COMMENTARY
SERIES OF EXPLANATIONS OR INTERPRETATIONS
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COMPARABLE
SIMILAR OR EQUIVALENT
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COMPASSION
SYMPATHY, HELPFULNESS, OR MERCY
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COMPELLING
URGENTLY REQUIRING ATTENTION, FORCEFUL
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COMPENSATE
TO REPAY OR REIMBURSE
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COMPLACENCE
SELF-SATISFACTION, LACK OF CONCERN
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COMPLEMENT
TO COMPLETE, PERFECT
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COMPLEX
INTRICATE, COMPLICATED
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COMPLIANT
SUBMISSIVE AND YIELDING
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COMPOSED
SERENE, CALM
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COMPREHENSIBLE
READILY UNDERSTOOD
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COMPREHENSIVE
VERY LARGE IN SCOPE
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COMPULSION
AN IRRESISTIBLE IMPULSE TO ACT
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COMPUTE
TO DETERMINE BY MATHEMATICS
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CONCEITED
HOLDING AN UNDULY HIGH OPINION OF ONESELF, VAIN
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CONCEIVABLE
CAPABLE OF BEING UNDERSTOOD
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CONCILIATORY
OVERCOMING DISTRUST OR HOSTILITY
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CONCOCT
TO DEVISE, USING SKILL AND INTELLIGENCE
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CONCORDANT
HARMONIOUS, AGREEING
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CONDEMNATION
AN EXPRESSION OF STRONG DISAPPROVAL
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CONDENSE
TO REDUCE, MAKE ORE CONCISE
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CONDESCENDING
POSSESSING AN ATTITUDE OF SUPERIORITY, PATRONIZING
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CONDOLENCE
SYMPATHY FOR A PERSON'S MISFORTUNE
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CONDONE
TO PARDON OR FORGIVE; OVERLOOK, JUSTIFY, OR EXCUSE A FAULT
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CONDUIT
TUBE, PIPE, OR SIMILAR PASSAGE
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CONFIGURATION
ARRANGEMENT OF PARTS OR ELEMENTS
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CONFISCATION
SEIZURE BY AUTHORITIES
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CONFLICT
A CLASH, A BATTLE
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CONFORMITY
SIMILARITY IN FORM OR CHARACTER
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CONFOUND
TO BAFFLE, PERPLEX
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CONFRONTATIONAL
EAGER TO COME FACE-TO-FACE WITH IN AN ADVERSARIAL MANNER
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CONGEAL
TO BECOME THICK OR SOLID, AS A LIQUID FREEZING
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CONSECRATE
TO DECLARE SACRED; DEDICATE TO A GOAL
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CONSENSUS
UNANIMITY, AGREEMENT OF OPINION OR ATTITUDE
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CONSERVATISM
INCLINATION TO MAINTAIN TRADITIONAL VALUES
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CONSERVE
USE SPARINGLY; PROTECT FROM LOSS OR HARM
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CONSOLATION
SOMETHING PROVIDING COMFORT OR SOLACE FOR A LOSS OR HARDSHIP
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CONSTELLATION
ACCOMPLISHED, COMPLETE, PERFECT
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CONSUMPTION
THE ACT OF EATING OR TAKING IN
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CONTAGIOUS
SPREADING FROM ONE TO ANOTHER
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CONTAMINATE
TO MAKE IMPURE BY CONTACT
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CONTEMPLATE
TO CONSIDER CAREFULLY
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CONTEMPORARY
BELONGING TO THE SAME PERIOD OF TIME
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CONTEMPTUOUS
SCORNFUL, DISDAINFUL
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CONTENT
SATISFIED
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CONTRACT
ACQUIRE, INCUR
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CONTRAINDICATION
STATEMENT OPPOSITE TO WHAT WAS ALREADY SAID
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CONTRITE
DEEPLY SORROWFUL AND REPENTANT FOR A WRONG
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CONUNDRUM
RIDDLE, PUZZLE, OR PROBLEM WITH NO SOLUTION
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CONVENTION
GENERAL ACCEPTANCE OF PRACTICES OR ATTITUDES
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CONVENTIONAL
TYPICAL, CUSTOMARY, COMMONPLACE
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CONVERGENCE
THE STATE OF SEPARATE ELEMENTS JOINING OR COMING TOGETHER
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CONVEY
TO TRANSPORT; TO MAKE KNOWN
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CONVICT
TO FIND GUILTY OF A CRIME
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CONVICTION
FIXED OR STRONG BELIEF
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CONVOLUTED
TWISTED, COMPLICATED, INVOLVED
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CORDIAL
WARM AND SINCERE, FRIENDLY
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CORRECTIVE
INTENDED TO FIX, REMEDY
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CORROBORATE
TO CONFIRM, VERIFY
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CORROSIVE
GRADUALLY DESTRUCTIVE, STEADILY HARMFUL
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COSMOPOLITAN
PERTINENT OR COMMON TO THE WHOLE WORLD
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COUNTERACT
TO OPPOSE THE EFFECTS BY CONTRARY ACTION
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CRAFTY
UNDERHANDED, DEVIOUS, OR DECEPTIVE
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CRASS
CRUDE, UNREFINED
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CREDO
SYSTEM OF PRINCIPLES OR BELIEFS
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CRESCENDO
GRADUAL INCREASE IN VOLUME, FORCE, OR INTENSITY
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CRUDE
UNREFINED, NATURAL; BLUNT, OFFENSIVE
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CUE
REMINDER, PROMPT
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CULPABLE
GUILTY, RESPONSIBLE FOR WRONG
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CUMULATIVE
RESULTING FROM GRADUAL INCREASE
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CUNNING
GIVEN TO ARTFUL DECEPTION
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CURATOR
CARETAKER AND OVERSEER OF AN EXHIBITION, ESPECIALLY IN A MUSEUM
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CURTAIL
TO SHORTEN
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DANGLE
TO HANG LOOSELY AND SWING
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DATED
OLD-FASHIONED, OUT OF STYLE
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DAUNTING
DISCOURAGING
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DEBACLE
DISASTROUS COLLAPSE, TOTAL FAILURE
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DEBASE
TO DEGRADE OR LOWER IN QUALITY OR STATURE
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DEBILITATING
IMPAIRING THE STRENGTH OR ENERGY OF
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DEBTOR
SOMEONE THAT OWES SOMETHING TO SOMEONE ELSE
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DEBUNK
TO EXPOSE THE FALSENESS OF
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DECEIVE
MISLEAD, GIVE FALSE IMPRESSION
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DECIBEL
UNIT OF SOUND INTENSITY
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DECISIVE
CONCLUSIVE; CAPABLE OF DETERMINING OUTCOME
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DECOROUS
PROPER, WELL BEHAVED
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DEDUCTION
THE DRAWING OF A CONCLUSION THROUGH LOGIC
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DEFECTIVE
FAULTY
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DEFERMENT
THE ACT OF DELAYING
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DEFIANTLY
BOLDY RESISTING
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DEFICIT
INADEQUACY, DISADVANTAGE
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DEFT
SKILLFUL, DEXTEROUS
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DEGRADATION
REDUCTION IN WORTH OR DIGNITY
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DELEGATE
TO GIVE POWERS TO ANOTHER
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DELETERIOUS
HARMFUL, DESTRUCTIVE, DETRIMENTAL
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DELIBERATION
DISCUSSION OR CAREFUL CONSIDERATION OF AN ISSUE
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DELINEATE
TO PORTRAY, DEPICT, DESCRIBE
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DEMAGOGUE
LEADER, RABBLE-ROUSER, USUALLY APPEALING TO EMOTION OR PREJUDICE
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DEMEAN
TO DEGRADE, HUMILIATE, HUMBLE
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DEMEANOR
THE WAY A PERSON BEHAVES
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DEMOLISH
DESTROY, DAMAGE SEVERITY
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DEMOLITION
THE ACT OF DESTROYING
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DEMONIZE
TO REPRESENT AS EVIL
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DESPOSE
TO REMOVE FROM A HIGH POSITION, AS FROM A THRONE
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DERELICT
NEGLECTFUL OF ONE'S OBLIGATIONS; ABANDONED
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DERIDE
TO MOCK, RIDICULE, MAKE FUN OF
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DERIVATIVE
COPIED OR ADAPTED; NOT ORIGINAL
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DESOLATE
DESERTED, LIFELESS, BARREN
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DESPOTISM
DOMINANCE THROUGH THREAT OF VIOLENCE
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DESTITUTION
COMPLETE POVERTY
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DETERMINE
TO DECIDE, ESTABLISH
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DETRACTOR
SOMEONE WHO BELITTLES SOMETHING ELSE
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DEVIOUS
SHIFTY, NOT STRAIGHTFORWARD
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DEVOUR
EAT GREEDILY, CONSUME
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DISCLOSE
TO MAKE KNOWN, EXPOSE
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DIDACTIC
EXCESSIVELY INSTRUCTIVE
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DIFFIDENT
SHY, LACKING CONFIDENCE
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DIFFUSE
WIDELY SPREAD OUT
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DIGNITY
POISE AND SELF-RESPECT
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DIGRESSION
THE ACT OF STRAYING; AN INSTANCE OF STRAYING
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DILATORY
SLOW, TENDING TO DELAY
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DIMINISH
TO MAKE SMALLER
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DINGY
SHABBY, DRAB
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DISAVOW
TO REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE
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DISCERN
TO PERCEIVE SOMETHING OBSCURE
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DISCOMFIT
MAKE UNEASY, EMBARRASS
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DISCONCERT
RUFFLE, UPSET ONE'S SELF POSSESSION
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DISCORD
LACK OF AGREEMENT; INHARMONIOUS COMBINATION
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DISCOURSE
VERBAL EXCHANGE; CONVERSATION
