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allure (n), alluring (Adj)

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attraction, charm, or excitement.
Ex: some of them are rather mundane reaarrangments or software modifications with no allure for the mathematician.

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Salacious(adj)

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characterized by a strong interest in or involvement in sexual matters. you could describe a movie as salacious if it keeps showing sex stuff and you could describe a person as salacious if he intentionally suggest or explicitly do sex stuff.

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notoriety (n), notorious (Adj)

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Fame that u get for doing something bad or being part of a scandal or misfortune.

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deranged (adj)

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Insane and behaves in a wild and uncontrolled way.

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curtail (v)

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reduce in extent or stop entirely.

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reprise (v)

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repeat (action, event, or situation ) . It implies going back to something that was done before.

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glamour (n)

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A quality of someone or something that causes excitement and admiration becuase of its style or attractive apperance.

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thespian (n)

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an actor or actress

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cadet (n)

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a young trainee in armed services

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congenial (adj), amiable (Adj), genial (Adj), affable (adj)

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Pleasant (Enjoyable or attractive) and friendly. (Affable) friendly and easy to talk to.

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humble (adj)

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Modest, without excess pride; poor or of a low social rank; ordinary and not special or important.

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accolade (n)

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an award granted as a special honor (recognition for your achievements).

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wreathe (v)

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encircle, cover, surround (something)

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eschew (v)

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Deliberately avoid something or abstain from something.

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haul (v)(n)

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(of a person) drag or pull with effort or force; (n) a distance to be covered in a journey; a large amount of something.

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reverberate (v)

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(of a loud noise) be repeated several times as an echo.

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emanate (v)

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spread out from source; originate from; give out or emit (a feeling, quality, or sensation)

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subside (v)

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Die down or become less violent.

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inevitable (adj)

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certain to happen; unavoidable

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wane (v)

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Become weaker in strength or influence, or grow smaller.

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inter (v)

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Bury in a grave or tomb

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stern (adj)

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strict, severe, and serious; difficult.

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accommodate (v)

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provide as a sufficient space or lodging for; provide with something desired or needed; provide a service or favor for someone.

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void (adj)(v)

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completely empty; not valid;(v) make(something) legally invalid.

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scant (adj)

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barely sufficient

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consolidate (v)

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Bring things together; Cause something to become stronger and more certain.

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pertain (v)

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be applicable or relevant to.

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falter (v)

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to hesitate, stumble, or lose strength or momentum.

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resplendent (adj)

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Beautiful and seeming to shine.

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stature (n)

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height; the good reputation a person or organization has.

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enchanting (adj)

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delightfully attractive and charming.

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delight (v) (n)

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please (someone) greatly; great pleasure.

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lackluster (adj)

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Lacking energy and effort.

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vital (adj)

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essential; lively, full of energy

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expanse (n)

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a wide continuous area of something.

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decimate (v)

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kill, destroy, or remove a huge proportion of.

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conspicuous (adj)

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clearly visible; attracting notice or attention

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affair (n)

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a specific event; responsibility or job.

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dilettante (n)

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An amateur who pretends to be very knowledgeable.

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extravagance (n)

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Behavior in which you spend more money than you need to; something expensive that you buy even though you do not need it.

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renovate (v)

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Renew or rebuild so that something is in a good condition.

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evocative (adj)

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Making you remember or imagine something pleasant.

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sumptuous (adj)

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Of high quality and often expensive.

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arbitrary (adj)

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based on personal whim or random choice, rather than any system or reason; tyrinnical, dictatorial.

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exertion (n)

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(physical or mental) effort; the use of something such as authority, power, influence in orde to make something happen.

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alacrity (n)

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Speed and interest.

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prodigious (adj)

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Extremely great in ability, amount, or strength.

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prosecute (v)

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conduct legal proceedings against ( a person or organization); carry on or continue with something, especially in a determined or forceful way.

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salient (adj)

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most noticeable or important.

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uncanny (adj)

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Strange or mysterious, often in a way that is slightly frightening.

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interminable (adj)

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endless ( often used hyperbolically)

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peasant (n)

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a poor small holder or agricultural laborer of low social status.

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barbarian (n)

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(in ancient times) a member of people not belonging to one of the great civilizations.

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prepossessing (adj) for apperances only

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Attractive or appealing in apperance.

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casualty (n)

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a person injured or killed in a war or accident.

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pity (n)

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A feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone who is suffering or in misfortune.

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conviction (n)

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A strong belief in something, especially a belief that is not based on proof; act of finding someone guilty of a crime in a court of law.

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menial (adj)

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( of a work) low-level, unimportant, or tedious.

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militate (v)

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To make something less likely to happen or succeed.

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acumen (n)

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Ability to perceive and understand situations quickly and accurately, and to make sound decisions based on that understanding.

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stint (v)

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(n) a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity; (v) to give, take, or use a small amount of something.

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compunction (n)

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a feeling of guilt that follows or prevents the doing of something bad.

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impregnable (adj)

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So strongly built or defended that it cannot be entered by force.

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adversarial (adj)

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involved by a conflict or opposition.

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innocuous (adj)

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not harmful or offensive

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debunk (v)

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express the falseness of an idea, or refute.

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anti-semitism

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hostility against Jewish people.

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robust (adj)

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Strong, healthy, and unlikely to break or fail.

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exhume (v)

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dig out from the ground.

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distorted (adj)

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Something that has been altered or changed in some way so that it no longer accurately represents its original state or condition.

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scandal (n)

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An action that is considered immoral, causing public to react with shock or anger.

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encore (n)

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a repeated or additional performance of an item at the end of a concert, as called for by the audience.

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rigorous (adj)

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extremely thorough and careful; strictly applied or adhered to.

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sanctuary (n)

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A place of refuge or safety; a place that is holy or sacred; a place that is protected from development or exploitation.

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suave (adj)

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charming, confident, and elegant ( typically used of a man)

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manifest (adj) (v)

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Clear, obvious, or evident; (v) to show something clearly, through signs or actions.

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countermand (v)

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revoke or cancel (an order)

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surmise (v)

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suppose that something is true without having enough evidence to support it.

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courteous (adj)

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polite, respectful, or considerate (careful not to inconvenience or harm others or showing regard for another’s feelings, circumstances etc…) in manner.

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oppress (v)

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keep (someone) in subjection and hardship, especially by the use of force or intimidation.

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impunity (n)

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Freedom from punishment for something that has been done that is wrong or illegal.

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assiduous (Adj)

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Showing hard work, care, and attention to detail.

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imperturbable (adj)

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Not easily upset or excited; calm

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exultation (n)

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A condition of great pleasure or happiness, esp at someone else’s defeat or failure; elation(a state of extreme happiness or excitement, pride and optimism), jubilation (extreme happiness and joy and is indicated with celebration like singing, dancing, etc…), rapture(intense joy or delight).

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rebuff (v)

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reject or refuse (someone or something) in a harsh and unfriendly way.

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sanguine (adj)

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positive or optimistic.

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temperament (n)

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

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paramount (adj)

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Of supreme importance.

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vulnerable (adj)

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Open to attack or damage.

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sustain (v)

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To support something; keep it going ; suffering or experiencing something negative.

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impart (v)

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Giving or sharing knowledge, information, or skills to someone. Divulge is used for secrets.

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unalienable (adj)

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impossible to take away or give up.

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inadvertently (adv)

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without intention; accidentally

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succumb (v)

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fail to resist something; die from the effect of a disease or injury.

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sermon (n)

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a talk on a religious subject.

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half-wit (n)
Informal

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a foolish or stupid person.

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commotion (n)

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A sudden, short period of noise, confusion, or excited movement. Uproar ( a situation in which a lot of ppl complain abt something angrily or make a lot of noise( might be an exciting noise))

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expostulate (v)

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When someone is expressing disagreement or trying to dissuade someone from doing something.

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nuisance (n)

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a person or thing causing annoyance or inconvenience.

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rudiment (n)

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Basics or fundamentals.

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vivacity (n)

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Attractively energetic and enthusiastic.

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maniac (n)

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A person who behaves in an uncontrolled way, not worrying abt risks or danger.

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salvation (n)

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Something that prevents danger, loss, or harm.

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disgorge (v)

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To release large amounts of something.

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seclusion (n) isolation, solitude

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the state of being alone and away from other people.

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vengeance (n)

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Seeking revenge on someone, doesnt require law.

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eminence (n)

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The state of being famous, respected, or important.

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undulate (v)

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move or go with a smooth up-and-down motion.

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convulse (v)

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To shake violently; throw (a country) into violent social or political upheaval (disruption).

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concussion (n)

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temporary unconsciousness or confusion caused by a blow on the head.

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thwart (v)

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To stop something from happening or someone from doing something.

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indispensable (adj)

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absolutely necessary.

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infamy (n)

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Famous for something bad.

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adverse (adj)

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Having a negative or harmful effect on something.

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sovereign (n) (adj)

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A king or queen; (Adj) having the heighest power or being completely independent.

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degrade (v)

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To become worse in quality, or to make something worse.

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resilient (adj)

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(of a person or animal) able to recover quickly or withstand difficult situations.

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aggressor (n)

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a person or a country that attacks the other first.

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retribution (n)

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Deserved and severe punishment.

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condescend (v)

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To behave in a way which shows that you conisder yourself to be better or more intelligent than other ppl.

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agitate (v)

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Make someone feel worried or angry. Restlessness or uneasiness

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Agony(n)

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Intense suffering, more focused on physical suffering.

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anguish (n)

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Intense suffering, mental or emotional suffering.

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sober (adj)

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not affected by alcohol; not drunk; serious or calm.

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consign (v)

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To send something to someone; give something to someone else to take care of it.

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haughty (adj)

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Unfriendly and seeming to consider yourself better than other ppl.

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servile (adj)

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showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.

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apathy (n)

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lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

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liberate (v)

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set (someone) free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression.

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indigenous (adj)

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native

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explicable (adj)

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Able to be explained.

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Imminent (adj)

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about to happen

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parity (n)

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the state or condition of being equal.

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solemn (adj)

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Serious and without any humor and determined.

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naught

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zero; nothing

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ominous (adj)

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Suggesting that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

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hasten (v)

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To make something happen sooner or more quickly; quickly to do something.

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indomitable (adj)

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(Of a person, spirit, will, or determination) strong, brave, determined, and difficult to defeat or frighten.

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reticence (n)

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the quality of being reticent (not revealing one’s thoughts and feeling readily)

140
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fathom (v)

A

understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought; measure the depth of the (water).

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amplify (v)

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Make louder; add detail or enlarge upon (a story or statement)

142
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discern (v)

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To see, recognize, or understand something that is not clear.

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discreet (adj)

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Careful not to cause embarrassment or attract too much attention, esp by keeping something secret. It involves making wise decisions abt what info to share and with whom.

144
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counsel (v) (n)

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(V)To give advise, esp on social or personal problems;(n) advice; lawyer.

145
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converge (v)

A

tend to meet at a point

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prostration (n)

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extreme physical weakness or emotional exhaustion.

147
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tranquil (adj), serene (Adj), calm (Adj)

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free from disturbance; calm.

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suffice (v)

A

be adequate or enough

149
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despair (n)

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The complete loss or absence of hope

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ordeal (n)

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An experience that is very painful, difficult, or tiring.

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poignant (adj)

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causing a feeling of sadness.

152
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oblivion (n)

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The state of being completely forgotten or completely destroyed; unconciousness.

153
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perilous (adj)

A

extremely dangorous.

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assail (v)

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to attack someone violently or criticize someone strongly; to experience unpleasant thougts or feelings.

155
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recuperate (v)

A

recover from an illness or exertion.

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contingency (n)

A

something that might possibly happen in the future.

157
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predecease (v)

A

die before someone else.

158
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pace (n)

A

step ; the speed at which someone or something moves.

159
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redress (v)

A

to correct a wrong, to remedy, or set right.

160
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privilege (n)

A

an advantage that only one person or group of ppl has, usually cz they are rich or cz of their position; an honor or special opportunity.

161
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sane (adj)

A

having a healthy mind and not mentally ill; showing good judgment and understanding.

162
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prejudice (n)(v)

A

an unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling formed without enough thought or knowledge; bias.

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alleviate (v)

A

the act of making something bad less severe.

164
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unhinge (v)

A

make (someone) mentally unbalanced or or unstable.

165
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endorsement (n)

A

The action of endorsing (approving or supporting) someone or something.

166
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apprentice (n)

A

someone who has agreed to work for a skilled person for a particular period of time and often for low payment, in order to learn that person’s skills.

167
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repudiate (v)

A

refuse to accept something or someone; to reject something or someone.

168
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consternation (n)

A

a feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.

169
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subsidize (v)

A

support ( an organization or activity) financially, often by providing money or other forms of assistance to redce cost of something.

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tacit (adj)

A

understood without being expressed directly.

171
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intuition (n)

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The ability to understand something based on your feeling rather than facts.

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deluge (v) (n)

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(n)a lot of something; (v) inundate with a great amount of something.

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saturate (v)

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to make something or someone completely wet; to fill a thing or place completely.

174
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asinine (adj)

A

extremely foolish or stupid.

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afflict (v)

A

affect adversely

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inflict (v)

A

impose something unwelcome on.

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amenable (adj)

A

easily persuaded or controlled; willing to accept or be influenced by a suggestion.

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debauch (v)

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to destroy or damage something so that it is no longer considered good or moral.

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repugnant (adj)

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causing a feeling of strong dislike or disgust.

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allusion (n)

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indirect reference; hint

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compromise (n)

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an agreement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions; without compromising means without harming.

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apprehension (n)

A

worry abt the future, or a fear that something unpleasant will happen.

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viable (adj)

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capable of working successfully; feasible.

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inquest (n)

A

an official process to discover the cause of someone’s death; investigation.

185
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conscience (n)

A

الضمير

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lethal (adj)

A

able to cause or causing death; extremely dangerous.

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avail (v)

A

help or benefit; use or take advantage of (an opportunity or available resource)

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aggression (n)

A

hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; readiness to attack or confront.

189
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residue (n)

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a small amount that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.

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diabolical (adj)

A

very evil but often intelligent; extremely bad or shocking.

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prowl (v)

A

(of a person or an animal) move about stealthily and restlessly.

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deteriorate (v)

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to become worse. is mostly used naturlly without deliberate action.

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plead (v)

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to make an urgent, emotional statement, or request for something.

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potent (adj)

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very powerful, forceful, or effective.

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fancy (adj)

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decorative or complicated, or (of resturants, stores, hotels) expensive.

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lethargy (n)

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state of tiredness or lack of energy, often accompanied by a feeling of sluggishness.

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gravely (adv)

A

seriously.

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empirical (adj)

A

based on what is experienced or seen rather than theory.

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egotism (n)

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the tendency to think only abt yourself and consider yourself better and more important than other ppl, often an unrealistic and inflated view of oneself.

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deleterious (adj)

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harmful; detrimental.

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Turmoil (n)

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a state of confusion, uncertainty, or disorder. this one is more prolonged than commotion.

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Traumatic (adj)

A

مؤلمه

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agony (n)

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extreme mental or physical suffering.

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preliminary (adj)

A

done in preparation for something more important.

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laconic (adj)

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(of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words. refers to style of communication.

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abide (v)

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يلتزم; be able to tolerate (someone or something)

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drowse (v) (n)

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to sleep lightly for a short time; to be almost asleep. unintentinal but the nap is planned and intentional.

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unavailing (adj)

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achieving little or nothing.

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replenish (v)

A

fill (something up again); تجدد

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unprecedented (adj)

A

never done or known before.

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miscellaneous (adj)

A

متنوع

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chide (v)

A

milder form of rebuke and is often used when someone is trying to correct or gently reprimand another person.

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mutiny (v)

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an occasion when a group of ppl, esp soldiers or sailors, refuses to obey orders and/or attempts to take control from ppl in authority.

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revile (v)

A

criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner.

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obnoxious (adj)

A

extremely unpleasant.

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ailing (adj)

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in poor health.

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propensity (n)

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an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.

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chastisement (n)

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a severe criticism or punishment.

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confound (v)

A

cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by not according with their expectations.

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caveat (n)

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a warning of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations.

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mitigate (v)

A

make (something bad) less intense, serious, or painful.

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painstaking (adj)

A

done with great care and thoroughness.

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aspire (v)

A

direct one’s hopes or ambitions toward achieving something.

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emulate (v)

A

match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.

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legacy (n)

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an amount of money or property left to someone in a will; the long-lasting impact of particular events, or actions that took place in the past.

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preternatural (adj)

A

beyond what is normal or natural.

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tumult (n)

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a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people; a state of confusion or disorder.

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nauseous (adj)

A

feeling inclined to vomit

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punctually (adv)

A

at the agreed or proper time.

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superintendent (n)

A

a person who manages an organization or activity.

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sundry (adj)

A

of various kinds

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unwonted (adj)

A

unaccustomed or unusual.

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enactment (n)

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the process of passing legislation; an instance of acting something out.

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apparition (n)

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a ghost or ghost-like image of a person; a remarkable or unexpected appearance of someone or something.

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perfidious (adj)

A

deceitful and untrustworthy.

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apprise (v)

A

inform or tell (someone)

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obviate (v)

A

remove (a need or difficulty)

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edification (n)

A

the moral or intellectual improvement of someone.

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remonstrate (v)

A

make a forcefully reproachful protest.

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venture (v)

A

undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action

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imputation (n)

A

a charge or claim that someone has done something undesirable.

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privation (n)

A

a state in which food and other essentials for well-being are lacking.

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ameliorate (v)

A

make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.

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traverse (v)

A

travel across or through.

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asunder (adv)

A

apart

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heed (v) (n)

A

pay attention to; careful attention

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vicinity (n)

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the area near or surrounding a particular place; proximity in space or relationship.

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delirious (adj)

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in an acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by illusions and restlessness; in a state of wild excitement or ecstasy.

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negligent (adj)

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failing to take proper care of something.

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mortify (v)

A

cause (someone) to feel very embarrassed or ashamed.

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imbibe (v)

A

drink (alcohol); absorb or assimilate, take in and understand fully, (ideas or knowledge).

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subdue (v)

A

overcome, quieten, or bring under control ( a feeling or person).

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elicit (v)

A

evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer, or fact) from someone.

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dashing (adj)

A

attractive, adventurous, and full of confidence (typically used of a man); stylish and fashionable.

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coveted (adj)

A

greatly desired or envied.

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passive (adj)

A

accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance.

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contentious (adj)

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causing or likely to cause an argument; involving heated argument; (of a person) given to provoking argument or argumentative.

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placid (adj)

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not easily upset or excited; calm and peaceful.

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solicitude (n)

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care or concern for someone or something.

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pliability (n)

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the quality of being easily bent; flexibility.

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repine (v)

A

feel or express discontent.

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requisition (n) (v)

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an official order laying claim to the use of property or materials; demand the use or supply of (something) by official order.

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disposed (adj)

A

inclined or willing

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accost (v)

A

approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively.

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premise (v)

A

base an argument, theory, or undertaking on.

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quell (v)

A

put an end to (a rebellion or other disorder), typically by the use of force; subdue or silence (someone).

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commendable (adj)

A

deserving praise.

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unravel (v)

A

undo (twisted, knitted, or woven threads); investigate and solve or explain (something complicated or puzzling).

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complacent (adj)

A

showing smug (excessive pride) satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements.

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hackneyed (adj)

A

(of a phrase or idea) having been overused; unoriginal and trite.

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cherish (v)

A

protect and care for (someone) lovingly; hold (something) dear; keep (a hope or ambition) in one’s mind.

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menace (n)(v)

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a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat or danger; be a threat or possible danger to.

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indignation (n)

A

anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.

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cumulative (adj)

A

increasing by successive addition.

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aggregation (n)

A

a cluster of things.

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desist (v)

A

stop doing something.

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inextricable (adj)

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impossible to disentangle or separate; impossible to escape from.

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pacify (v)

A

quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of.

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presentiment (n)

A

an intuitive feeling about the future, especially one of foreboding.

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aggravate (v)

A

make (a problem, injury, or offense) worse or more serious; annoy or exasperate.

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feeble (adj)

A

lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness; (of a sound) faint; lacking the strength of character.

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lamentation (n)

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the expression of sorrow or grief.

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meddle (v)

A

interfere in something that is not one’s concern.

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expiate (v)

A

make amends or reparation for (guilt or wrongdoing)

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affection (n)

A

a gentle feeling of fondness or liking.

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peremptory (adj)

A

insisting on immediate attention or obedience; final.

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badinage (n)

A

humorous or witty conversation.

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appertain (v)

A

relate to; concern

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feverish (adj)

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characterized by a frenetic (fast and energetic) excitement or energy; having or showing symptoms of fever.

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laudable (adj)

A

deserving praise and commendation

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reductive (adj)

A

tending to present a subject or problem in a simplified form.

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scoundrel (adj)

A

a dishonest or unscrupulous person.

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avaricious (adj)

A

having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

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destitute (adj)

A

extremely poor.

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importune (v)

A

harass (someone) persistently for or to do something.

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incur (v)

A

become subject to (something unpleasant) as a result of one’s own behavior or actions.

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sequestered (adj)

A

(of a place) isolated and hidden away.

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prudent (adj)

A

showing care and thought for the future.

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inhibit (v)

A

hinder, restrain, or prevent.

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mentor (n)

A

an experienced and trusted adviser.

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retaliate (v)

A

make an attack in return for a similar attack.

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peripheral (adj)

A

situated on the edge or periphery of something.

303
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sully (v)

A

damage the purity or integrity of; make dirty.

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sequel (n)

A

continuation; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event.

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trifle (n)

A

a thing of little value or importance.

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evince (v)

A

reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling).

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fruition (n)

A

the realization or fulfillment of a plan or project.

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wicked (adj)

A

evil or morally wrong; intended to or capable of harming someone or something; extremely unpleasant.

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fervor (n)

A

intense and passionate feeling.

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conscientious (adj)

A

wishing to do one’s work or duty well and thoroughly.

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absurd (adj)

A

wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.

312
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tenant (n)

A

a person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord.

313
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ratify (v)

A

sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid.

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scrupulous (adj)

A

careful, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; very concerned to avoid doing wrong.

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detest (v)

A

dislike intensely.

316
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extol (v)

A

to praise highly.

317
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felicitations (n)

A

congratulations; best wishes.

318
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morphological (adj)

A

relating to the form or structure of things.

319
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frivolous (adj)

A

not having any serious purpose or value; carefree and superficial.

320
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Commission (n) (v)

A

an instruction, command, or role given to a person or group; a group of people entrusted by government or other official body with authority to do something; order or authorize the production (of something).

321
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palatable (adj)

A

(of food or drink) pleasant to taste; (of an action or proposal) acceptable or satisfactory.

322
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idiosyncratic (adj)

A

peculiar, distinctive, or individual.

323
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defy (v)

A

openly resist or refuse to obey; challenge.

324
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disparate (adj)

A

different

325
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presumption (n)

A

an idea that is taken to be true on the basis of probability; behavior that is arrogant, disrespectful, or impertinent.

326
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derivative (adj)

A

imitative or the work of another artist, writer, etc.., and usually disapproved of for that reason.

327
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pretentious (adj)

A

intending to impress.

328
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precursor (n)

A

a person or thing that comes before another of the same kind.

329
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inexorable (adj)

A

impossible to stop or prevent; (of a person) impossible to persuade.

330
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alienate (v)

A

make (someone) feel isolated or estranged.

331
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palpable (adj)

A

able to be touched or felt.

332
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exuberant (adj)

A

full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.

333
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reprehensible (adj)

A

deserving censure or condemnation.

334
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incriminate (v)

A

make (someone) appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.

335
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stimulate (v)

A

encourage.

336
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haggard (adj)

A

looking exhausted and unwell.

337
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intermission (n)

A

a pause or break.

338
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sublime (adj)

A

of very great excellence or beauty; very great.

339
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immolate (v)

A

kill or offer as a sacrifice, especially by burning.

340
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engender (v)

A

cause or give rise to.

341
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implication (n)

A

the conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated; involvement.

342
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adjure (v)

A

urge or request (someone) solemnly or earnestly to do something.

343
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incorrigible (adj)

A

(of a person or their behavior) not able to be changed or reformed.

344
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descry (v)

A

catch sight of.

345
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preside (v)

A

be in a position of authority in a meeting or other gathering.

346
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Inquisitiveness (n)

A

The quality of wanting to discover as much as you can about things, sometimes in a way that annoys ppl.

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