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discrepancy

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a difference between things that should match

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stoic

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(adj) able to endure hardship without complaint (stoical)

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banal

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(adj) obvious and boring

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inertia

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(noun) a state of not moving or changing (adj: inert)

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concise

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(adj) brief but comprehensive

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conspicuous

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(adj) clearly visible, obvious

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copious

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(adj) abundant

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acquit

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(verb) 1. to free someone from criminal charges
2. to perform in a certain way

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contempt

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(noun) a feeling that something is worthless; disrespect

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darn

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(verb) to mend a hole using a yarn and needle

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decrepit

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(adj) old and falling apart

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din

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(noun) a loud, continuous noise

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industrious

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(adj) diligent and hard working

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meagre

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(adj) lacking in quality or quantity

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novel

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(adj) interestingly new or unusual

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sedate

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(adj) calm, tranquil
(verb) to calm someone or put them to sleep with a drug

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viable

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(adj) feasible, able to be done successfully

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supple

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(adj) flexible and graceful

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querulous

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(adj) complaining loudly, petulant

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impede

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(verb) to hinder, delay or prevent something

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superfluous

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(adj) unnecessary, more than enough

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replete

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(adj) filled or well-supplied

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rector

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(noun) a leader or member of the clergy

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condemn

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(verb) 1. to express complete disapproval of
2. to sentence someone to a harsh punishment

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vicinity

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(noun) the area near or around a place

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fastidious

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(adj) concerned with accuracy and detail; neat and tidy

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consonance

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(noun) repeating similar sounding consonants

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assonance

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(noun) repeating similar sounding vowel sounds

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hyperbole

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(noun) exaggeration

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irony

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(noun) when the actual meaning is the opposite of the intended meaning

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impoverished

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(adj) poor, deprived

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affluent

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(adj) wealthy

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malady

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(noun) illness, disease

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imperative

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(adj) 1. commanding
2. vital, crucially important

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reflexive

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(adj) referring to oneself

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nomadic

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(adj) wandering (noun: nomad)

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musing

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(adj) reflecting, thinking

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rudimentary

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(adj) basic

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compel

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(verb) to force

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sombre

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(adj) sad, dark and gloomy

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steppes

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(noun) a large grassy, treeless plain

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proximity

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(noun) nearness, in the vicinity

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bellicose

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(adj) eager to fight, aggressive

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ebullient

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(adj) cheerful or full of energy

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euphemism

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(noun) a less direct word used instead of an offensive one

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dilatory

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(adj) slow to act or causing delay

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enjambment

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(noun) when one line of poetry runs into the next without punctuation

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volatile

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  1. (adj) (of a substance) easily evaporated at normal temperatures. 2. liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.
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detrimental

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(adj) tending to cause harm.

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brazen

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(adj) bold and without shame.

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apt

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(adj) suitable for the circumstance of purpose

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cadaverous

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(adj) very pale, thin, or bony.

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beadle

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(noun) 1. a ceremonial officer of a church, college or similar institution.
2. a church officer attending on the minister.
3. a minor parish officer dealing with petty offenders.

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euphoric

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(adj) characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness

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fabricate

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(verb) invent (something) in order to deceive

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inept

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(adj) having no skill; clumsy

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juvenile

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(adj) 1. for or relating to young children
2. childish, immature

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magnanimous

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(adj) generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person

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protract

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(verb) prolong. To make longer.

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rave

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(verb) 1. talk incoherently, as if one were delirious or mad
2. speak or write about someone or something with great enthusiasm or admiration
3. attend a rave party

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detrimental

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(adj) tending to cause harm

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antagonist

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(noun) an opponent or adversary as in a contest, drama, porting event, etc.

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torrid

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(adj) 1. so hot and dry as to parch or scorch
2. arid or parched
3. highly charged emotionally

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fickle

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(adj) changeable in purpose, affections, etc; capricious

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humility

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(noun) the state or quality of being humble

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astute

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(adj) having insight or acumen; perceptive; shrewd

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bountiful

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(adj) plentiful; ample (esp in the phrase a bountiful supply)

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novice

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(noun) 1. a person who is new or inexperienced in a certain task, situation, etc;beginner; tyro
2. a probationer in a religious order
3. a sportsman, esp an oarsman, who has not won a recognized prize, performed to an established level,etc
4.a racehorse, esp a steeplechaser or hurdler, that has not won a specified number of races

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inaugurate

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(verb) begin or introduce

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ostentatious

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(adj) characterized by pretentious or showy display designed to impress

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clemency

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(noun) mercy; lenience

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asunder

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(adverb) apart

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sincere

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(adj) free from pretence or deceit; proceeding from genuine feelings

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endeavour

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(verb) try hard to do or achieve something

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disclose

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(verb) make (secret or new information) known

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economical

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(adj) giving good value or return in relation to the money time of effort

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succumb

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(verb) fail to resist pressure, temptation or some other negative force

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inaugural

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(adj) marking the beginning of an institution, activity, or period of office

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disarray

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(noun) a state of disorganization or untidiness
(verb) throw into a state of disorganization or untidiness.

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beck

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(noun) a stream

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affable

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(adj) friendly, good-natured or easy to talk to

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liable

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(adj) 1. responsible by law; legally answerable
2.likely to do or be something

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consent

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(verb) agree to or give permission

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foment

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(verb) instigate or incite, start

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frivolous

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(adj) not having any serious value

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defective

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(adj) full of faults

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prose

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(noun) written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure.

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abolish

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(verb) to get rid of, to formally end

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sincere

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(adj) telling the truth/honest

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noteworthy

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(adj)
worth paying attention to; interesting or significant.

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inconsequential

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(adj) having little or no importance

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coherent

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(adj) logical and consistent

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allure

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(noun) the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating.
(verb) powerfully attract or charm; tempt.

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austere

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(adj) severe or strict in manner or attitude.

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bedlam

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(adj) 1.a scene of uproar and confusion.
2.an institution for the care of mentally ill people.

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brusque

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(adj) abrupt or offhand in speech or manner

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chaff

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(noun) 1.
the husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing or threshing.
2. worthless things; rubbish

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chafe

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(verb) 1. (with reference to a part of the body) make or become sore by rubbing against something.
2. rub (a part of the body) to restore warmth or sensation.
3. become or make annoyed or impatient because of a restriction or inconvenience.

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delve

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(verb) 1. reach inside a receptacle and search for something.
2. dig; excavate.

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ere

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(conj) before in time

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inclement

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(adj) (of the weather) unpleasantly cold or wet

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insolent

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(adj) showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect, impudent

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quiescent

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(adj) in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy

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swindle

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(verb) use a deception to deprive (someone) of money or possesions

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sincere

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(adj) free from pretence, honest

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acquit

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(verb) to let someone off a serious charge

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maverick

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(noun) an unorthodox, does what they like antonym: conformist

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temperate

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(adj) mild, moderate, clement or showing self control

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appease

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(verb) to bring peace, agree, pacify (such as giving in)

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abdicate

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(verb) to give up power, relinquish

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divulge

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(verb) to make (something) known

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despot

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(noun) a leader with total power, dictator

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palatial

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(adj) luxurious, grandiose

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profane

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(adj) irreligious, ungodly

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epitomise

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(verb) the action of providing a perfect example of something, exemplify

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dispel

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(verb) to make something disappear

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passive

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(adj) receiving an action, not doing it, e.g. if a boy kicks a ball, the boy is active and the ball is passive

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innocuous

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(adj) not harmful or offensive

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ordeal

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(noun) a very unpleasant and prolonged experience

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hoax

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(noun) a humorous or malicious deception

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repent

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(verb) feel or express sincere regret or remorse about one’s wrongdoing or sin

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lament

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(noun) 1. a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
2.a complaint

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fluctuate

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(verb) rise or fall irregularly in number or count

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trivial

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(adj) of little value or importance

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flora

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(noun) the plants of a particular region, habitat, or geological period

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adverse

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(adj) preventing success or development, harmful; unfavourable

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conserve

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(verb) 1. protect (something, especially something of environmental or cultural importance) from harm or destruction
(noun) 2. a preparation made by preserving fruit with sugar; jam or marmalade

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reputable

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(adj) having a good reputation

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prevail

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(verb) 1. prove more powerful or superior
2. persuade (someone) to do something

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compatible

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(adj) (of two things) able to exist or occur together without problems or conflict

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progeny

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(noun) a descendant or offspring or a person, animal or even a plant

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transitory

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(adj) lasting for a short period of time

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tyrannise

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(verb) bring people under one’s dominion, often in a harsh and cruel manner, subjugate

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cajole

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(verb) persuade someone to do something by coaxing or flattering them

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fawn

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(noun) 1. a young deer
(verb) 2. to flatter exaggeratedly

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vociferous

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(adj) noisy or loud

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abysmal

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(adj) 1.extremely bad
2. very deep

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benign

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(adj) 1. gentle and kindly
2. (of a disease) not harmful in effect

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supine

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(adj) 1. (of a person) lying face upwards
2. failing to act or protest as a result of a moral weakness or indolence

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inordinate

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(adj) 1. unusually or disproportionately large; excessive.
2. (of a person) in feelings or behaviour

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calibrate

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(verb) mark (a gauge or instrument) with a standard scale of readings.

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ductile

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(adj) (of a metal) able to be drawn out into a thin wire

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gratuitous

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(adj) done without good reason; uncalled for

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deride

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(verb) express contempt for; ridicule.

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intensifier

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(noun) a person or thing that intensifies.

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tricolon

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(noun) rule of three

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tremulous

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(adj) shaking or quivering slightly

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squander

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(verb) waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless manner

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demonstrative

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(adj) showing your feelings

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incongruent

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(adj) incompatible

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eclectic

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(adj) broad or diverse

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pertinent

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(adj) relevant

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absolve

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(verb) to declare someone free from guilt.

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arid

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(adj) dry, parched

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tangible

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(adj) definite or real

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succinct

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(adj) concise or clear

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transient

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(adj) temporary

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pertinent

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(adj) relevant

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prominent

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(adj) sticking out or consequential

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facetious

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(adj) flippant tongue in cheek frivolous

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tenacious

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(adj) strong and unyielding, persevering, unshakeable

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opulent

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(adj) rich, extravagant, ostentatious, luxurious

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culpable

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(adj) responsible or at fault, answerable

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perpetual

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(adj) continual, lasting, constant

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instigate

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(verb) to bring about or encourage, start, initiate

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feasible

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(adj) possible, attainable, do-able

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unfathomable

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(adj) enigmatic, obscure

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affluent

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(adj) wealthy

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eradicate

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(verb) to get rid of all

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riveting

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(adj) to be engrossed

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niche

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(noun) shallow recess or something that suits you

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obsolete

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(adj) out of date

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wrangle

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(noun/verb) dispute

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strife

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(noun) bitter disagreement

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genial

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(adj) friendly and cheerful

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ignorant

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(adj) 1. lacking knowledge or awareness in general; uneducated or unsophisticated.
2. discourteous or rude

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perpetuated

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(verb) make (something) continue indefinitely

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pugnacious

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(adj) eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.

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discombobulate

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(verb) disconcert or confuse (someone).

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enhance

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(verb) to increase in number of size

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HELIX

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(noun) spiral

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obtuse

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(adj) unintelligent

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devout

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(adj) showing religious commitment

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tenacity

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(noun) resoluteness

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contingent

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(adj) dependent

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transcribe

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(verb) copy

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transcribe

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(verb) copy

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condone

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(verb) to approve something

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adept

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(adj) 1. skilled at something, proficient.

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abate

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(verb) become less intense

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abstain

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(verb) restrain oneself from doing something they love

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frank

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(adj) open, honest

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chronic

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(adj) long-lasting (especially dealing with disease)

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