vocabulary Flashcards

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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)
barely sufficient
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consolidate (v)
Bring things together; Cause something to become stronger and more certain.
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pertain (v)
be applicable or relevant to.
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falter (v)
to hesitate, stumble, or lose strength or momentum.
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resplendent (adj)
Beautiful and seeming to shine.
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stature (n)
height; the good reputation a person or organization has.
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enchanting (adj)
delightfully attractive and charming.
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delight (v) (n)
please (someone) greatly; great pleasure.
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lackluster (adj)
Lacking energy and effort.
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vital (adj)
essential; lively, full of energy
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expanse (n)
a wide continuous area of something.
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decimate (v)
kill, destroy, or remove a huge proportion of.
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conspicuous (adj)
clearly visible; attracting notice or attention
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affair (n)
a specific event; responsibility or job.
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dilettante (n)
An amateur who pretends to be very knowledgeable.
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extravagance (n)
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)
Renew or rebuild so that something is in a good condition.
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evocative (adj)
Making you remember or imagine something pleasant.
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sumptuous (adj)
Of high quality and often expensive.
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arbitrary (adj)
based on personal whim or random choice, rather than any system or reason; tyrinnical, dictatorial.
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exertion (n)
(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)
Speed and interest.
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prodigious (adj)
Extremely great in ability, amount, or strength.
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prosecute (v)
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)
most noticeable or important.
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uncanny (adj)
Strange or mysterious, often in a way that is slightly frightening.
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interminable (adj)
endless ( often used hyperbolically)
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peasant (n)
a poor small holder or agricultural laborer of low social status.
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barbarian (n)
(in ancient times) a member of people not belonging to one of the great civilizations.
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prepossessing (adj) for apperances only
Attractive or appealing in apperance.
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casualty (n)
a person injured or killed in a war or accident.
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pity (n)
A feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone who is suffering or in misfortune.
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conviction (n)
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)
( of a work) low-level, unimportant, or tedious.
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militate (v)
To make something less likely to happen or succeed.
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acumen (n)
Ability to perceive and understand situations quickly and accurately, and to make sound decisions based on that understanding.
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stint (v)
(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)
a feeling of guilt that follows or prevents the doing of something bad.
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impregnable (adj)
So strongly built or defended that it cannot be entered by force.
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adversarial (adj)
involved by a conflict or opposition.
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innocuous (adj)
not harmful or offensive
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debunk (v)
express the falseness of an idea, or refute.
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anti-semitism
hostility against Jewish people.
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robust (adj)
Strong, healthy, and unlikely to break or fail.
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exhume (v)
dig out from the ground.
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distorted (adj)
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)
An action that is considered immoral, causing public to react with shock or anger.
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encore (n)
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)
extremely thorough and careful; strictly applied or adhered to.
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sanctuary (n)
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)
charming, confident, and elegant ( typically used of a man)
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manifest (adj) (v)
Clear, obvious, or evident; (v) to show something clearly, through signs or actions.
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countermand (v)
revoke or cancel (an order)
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surmise (v)
suppose that something is true without having enough evidence to support it.
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courteous (adj)
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)
keep (someone) in subjection and hardship, especially by the use of force or intimidation.
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impunity (n)
Freedom from punishment for something that has been done that is wrong or illegal.
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assiduous (Adj)
Showing hard work, care, and attention to detail.
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imperturbable (adj)
Not easily upset or excited; calm
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exultation (n)
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)
reject or refuse (someone or something) in a harsh and unfriendly way.
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sanguine (adj)
positive or optimistic.
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temperament (n)
a person's or animal's nature, especially as it permanently affects their behavior.
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paramount (adj)
Of supreme importance.
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vulnerable (adj)
Open to attack or damage.
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sustain (v)
To support something; keep it going ; suffering or experiencing something negative.
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impart (v)
Giving or sharing knowledge, information, or skills to someone. Divulge is used for secrets.
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unalienable (adj)
impossible to take away or give up.
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inadvertently (adv)
without intention; accidentally
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succumb (v)
fail to resist something; die from the effect of a disease or injury.
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sermon (n)
a talk on a religious subject.
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half-wit (n) Informal
a foolish or stupid person.
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commotion (n)
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)
When someone is expressing disagreement or trying to dissuade someone from doing something.
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nuisance (n)
a person or thing causing annoyance or inconvenience.
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rudiment (n)
Basics or fundamentals.
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vivacity (n)
Attractively energetic and enthusiastic.
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maniac (n)
A person who behaves in an uncontrolled way, not worrying abt risks or danger.
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salvation (n)
Something that prevents danger, loss, or harm.
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disgorge (v)
To release large amounts of something.
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seclusion (n) isolation, solitude
the state of being alone and away from other people.
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vengeance (n)
Seeking revenge on someone, doesnt require law.
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eminence (n)
The state of being famous, respected, or important.
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undulate (v)
move or go with a smooth up-and-down motion.
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convulse (v)
To shake violently; throw (a country) into violent social or political upheaval (disruption).
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concussion (n)
temporary unconsciousness or confusion caused by a blow on the head.
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thwart (v)
To stop something from happening or someone from doing something.
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indispensable (adj)
absolutely necessary.
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infamy (n)
Famous for something bad.
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adverse (adj)
Having a negative or harmful effect on something.
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sovereign (n) (adj)
A king or queen; (Adj) having the heighest power or being completely independent.
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degrade (v)
To become worse in quality, or to make something worse.
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resilient (adj)
(of a person or animal) able to recover quickly or withstand difficult situations.
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aggressor (n)
a person or a country that attacks the other first.
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retribution (n)
Deserved and severe punishment.
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condescend (v)
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)
Make someone feel worried or angry. Restlessness or uneasiness
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Agony(n)
Intense suffering, more focused on physical suffering.
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anguish (n)
Intense suffering, mental or emotional suffering.
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sober (adj)
not affected by alcohol; not drunk; serious or calm.
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consign (v)
To send something to someone; give something to someone else to take care of it.
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haughty (adj)
Unfriendly and seeming to consider yourself better than other ppl.
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servile (adj)
showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.
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apathy (n)
lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
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liberate (v)
set (someone) free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression.
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indigenous (adj)
native
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explicable (adj)
Able to be explained.
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Imminent (adj)
about to happen
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parity (n)
the state or condition of being equal.
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solemn (adj)
Serious and without any humor and determined.
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naught
zero; nothing
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ominous (adj)
Suggesting that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
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hasten (v)
To make something happen sooner or more quickly; quickly to do something.
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indomitable (adj)
(Of a person, spirit, will, or determination) strong, brave, determined, and difficult to defeat or frighten.
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reticence (n)
the quality of being reticent (not revealing one's thoughts and feeling readily)
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fathom (v)
understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought; measure the depth of the (water).
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amplify (v)
Make louder; add detail or enlarge upon (a story or statement)
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discern (v)
To see, recognize, or understand something that is not clear.
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discreet (adj)
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.
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counsel (v) (n)
(V)To give advise, esp on social or personal problems;(n) advice; lawyer.
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converge (v)
tend to meet at a point
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prostration (n)
extreme physical weakness or emotional exhaustion.
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tranquil (adj), serene (Adj), calm (Adj)
free from disturbance; calm.
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suffice (v)
be adequate or enough
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despair (n)
The complete loss or absence of hope
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ordeal (n)
An experience that is very painful, difficult, or tiring.
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poignant (adj)
causing a feeling of sadness.
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oblivion (n)
The state of being completely forgotten or completely destroyed; unconciousness.
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perilous (adj)
extremely dangorous.
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assail (v)
to attack someone violently or criticize someone strongly; to experience unpleasant thougts or feelings.
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recuperate (v)
recover from an illness or exertion.
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contingency (n)
something that might possibly happen in the future.
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predecease (v)
die before someone else.
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pace (n)
step ; the speed at which someone or something moves.
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redress (v)
to correct a wrong, to remedy, or set right.
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privilege (n)
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.
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sane (adj)
having a healthy mind and not mentally ill; showing good judgment and understanding.
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prejudice (n)(v)
an unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling formed without enough thought or knowledge; bias.
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alleviate (v)
the act of making something bad less severe.
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unhinge (v)
make (someone) mentally unbalanced or or unstable.
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endorsement (n)
The action of endorsing (approving or supporting) someone or something.
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apprentice (n)
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.
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repudiate (v)
refuse to accept something or someone; to reject something or someone.
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consternation (n)
a feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.
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subsidize (v)
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)
understood without being expressed directly.
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intuition (n)
The ability to understand something based on your feeling rather than facts.
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deluge (v) (n)
(n)a lot of something; (v) inundate with a great amount of something.
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saturate (v)
to make something or someone completely wet; to fill a thing or place completely.
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asinine (adj)
extremely foolish or stupid.
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afflict (v)
affect adversely
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inflict (v)
impose something unwelcome on.
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amenable (adj)
easily persuaded or controlled; willing to accept or be influenced by a suggestion.
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debauch (v)
to destroy or damage something so that it is no longer considered good or moral.
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repugnant (adj)
causing a feeling of strong dislike or disgust.
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allusion (n)
indirect reference; hint
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compromise (n)
an agreement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions; without compromising means without harming.
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apprehension (n)
worry abt the future, or a fear that something unpleasant will happen.
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viable (adj)
capable of working successfully; feasible.
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inquest (n)
an official process to discover the cause of someone's death; investigation.
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conscience (n)
الضمير
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lethal (adj)
able to cause or causing death; extremely dangerous.
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avail (v)
help or benefit; use or take advantage of (an opportunity or available resource)
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aggression (n)
hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; readiness to attack or confront.
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residue (n)
a small amount that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.
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diabolical (adj)
very evil but often intelligent; extremely bad or shocking.
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prowl (v)
(of a person or an animal) move about stealthily and restlessly.
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deteriorate (v)
to become worse. is mostly used naturlly without deliberate action.
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plead (v)
to make an urgent, emotional statement, or request for something.
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potent (adj)
very powerful, forceful, or effective.
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fancy (adj)
decorative or complicated, or (of resturants, stores, hotels) expensive.
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lethargy (n)
state of tiredness or lack of energy, often accompanied by a feeling of sluggishness.
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gravely (adv)
seriously.
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empirical (adj)
based on what is experienced or seen rather than theory.
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egotism (n)
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)
harmful; detrimental.
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Turmoil (n)
a state of confusion, uncertainty, or disorder. this one is more prolonged than commotion.
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Traumatic (adj)
مؤلمه
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agony (n)
extreme mental or physical suffering.
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preliminary (adj)
done in preparation for something more important.
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laconic (adj)
(of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words. refers to style of communication.
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abide (v)
يلتزم; be able to tolerate (someone or something)
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drowse (v) (n)
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)
achieving little or nothing.
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replenish (v)
fill (something up again); تجدد
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unprecedented (adj)
never done or known before.
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miscellaneous (adj)
متنوع
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chide (v)
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)
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)
criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner.
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obnoxious (adj)
extremely unpleasant.
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ailing (adj)
in poor health.
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propensity (n)
an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.
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chastisement (n)
a severe criticism or punishment.
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confound (v)
cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by not according with their expectations.
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caveat (n)
a warning of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations.
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mitigate (v)
make (something bad) less intense, serious, or painful.
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painstaking (adj)
done with great care and thoroughness.
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aspire (v)
direct one's hopes or ambitions toward achieving something.
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emulate (v)
match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.
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legacy (n)
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)
beyond what is normal or natural.
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tumult (n)
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)
feeling inclined to vomit
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punctually (adv)
at the agreed or proper time.
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superintendent (n)
a person who manages an organization or activity.
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sundry (adj)
of various kinds
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unwonted (adj)
unaccustomed or unusual.
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enactment (n)
the process of passing legislation; an instance of acting something out.
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apparition (n)
a ghost or ghost-like image of a person; a remarkable or unexpected appearance of someone or something.
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perfidious (adj)
deceitful and untrustworthy.
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apprise (v)
inform or tell (someone)
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obviate (v)
remove (a need or difficulty)
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edification (n)
the moral or intellectual improvement of someone.
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remonstrate (v)
make a forcefully reproachful protest.
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venture (v)
undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action
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imputation (n)
a charge or claim that someone has done something undesirable.
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privation (n)
a state in which food and other essentials for well-being are lacking.
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ameliorate (v)
make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better.
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traverse (v)
travel across or through.
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asunder (adv)
apart
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heed (v) (n)
pay attention to; careful attention
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vicinity (n)
the area near or surrounding a particular place; proximity in space or relationship.
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delirious (adj)
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)
failing to take proper care of something.
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mortify (v)
cause (someone) to feel very embarrassed or ashamed.
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imbibe (v)
drink (alcohol); absorb or assimilate, take in and understand fully, (ideas or knowledge).
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subdue (v)
overcome, quieten, or bring under control ( a feeling or person).
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elicit (v)
evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer, or fact) from someone.
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dashing (adj)
attractive, adventurous, and full of confidence (typically used of a man); stylish and fashionable.
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coveted (adj)
greatly desired or envied.
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passive (adj)
accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance.
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contentious (adj)
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)
not easily upset or excited; calm and peaceful.
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solicitude (n)
care or concern for someone or something.
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pliability (n)
the quality of being easily bent; flexibility.
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repine (v)
feel or express discontent.
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requisition (n) (v)
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)
inclined or willing
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accost (v)
approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively.
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premise (v)
base an argument, theory, or undertaking on.
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quell (v)
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)
deserving praise.
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unravel (v)
undo (twisted, knitted, or woven threads); investigate and solve or explain (something complicated or puzzling).
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complacent (adj)
showing smug (excessive pride) satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.
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hackneyed (adj)
(of a phrase or idea) having been overused; unoriginal and trite.
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cherish (v)
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)
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)
anger or annoyance provoked by what is perceived as unfair treatment.
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cumulative (adj)
increasing by successive addition.
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aggregation (n)
a cluster of things.
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desist (v)
stop doing something.
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inextricable (adj)
impossible to disentangle or separate; impossible to escape from.
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pacify (v)
quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of.
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presentiment (n)
an intuitive feeling about the future, especially one of foreboding.
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aggravate (v)
make (a problem, injury, or offense) worse or more serious; annoy or exasperate.
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feeble (adj)
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)
the expression of sorrow or grief.
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meddle (v)
interfere in something that is not one's concern.
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expiate (v)
make amends or reparation for (guilt or wrongdoing)
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affection (n)
a gentle feeling of fondness or liking.
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peremptory (adj)
insisting on immediate attention or obedience; final.
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badinage (n)
humorous or witty conversation.
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appertain (v)
relate to; concern
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feverish (adj)
characterized by a frenetic (fast and energetic) excitement or energy; having or showing symptoms of fever.
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laudable (adj)
deserving praise and commendation
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reductive (adj)
tending to present a subject or problem in a simplified form.
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scoundrel (adj)
a dishonest or unscrupulous person.
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avaricious (adj)
having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
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destitute (adj)
extremely poor.
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importune (v)
harass (someone) persistently for or to do something.
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incur (v)
become subject to (something unpleasant) as a result of one's own behavior or actions.
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sequestered (adj)
(of a place) isolated and hidden away.
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prudent (adj)
showing care and thought for the future.
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inhibit (v)
hinder, restrain, or prevent.
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mentor (n)
an experienced and trusted adviser.
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retaliate (v)
make an attack in return for a similar attack.
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peripheral (adj)
situated on the edge or periphery of something.
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sully (v)
damage the purity or integrity of; make dirty.
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sequel (n)
continuation; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event.
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trifle (n)
a thing of little value or importance.
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evince (v)
reveal the presence of (a quality or feeling).
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fruition (n)
the realization or fulfillment of a plan or project.
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wicked (adj)
evil or morally wrong; intended to or capable of harming someone or something; extremely unpleasant.
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fervor (n)
intense and passionate feeling.
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conscientious (adj)
wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.
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absurd (adj)
wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate.
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tenant (n)
a person who occupies land or property rented from a landlord.
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ratify (v)
sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid.
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scrupulous (adj)
careful, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; very concerned to avoid doing wrong.
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detest (v)
dislike intensely.
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extol (v)
to praise highly.
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felicitations (n)
congratulations; best wishes.
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morphological (adj)
relating to the form or structure of things.
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frivolous (adj)
not having any serious purpose or value; carefree and superficial.
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Commission (n) (v)
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).
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palatable (adj)
(of food or drink) pleasant to taste; (of an action or proposal) acceptable or satisfactory.
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idiosyncratic (adj)
peculiar, distinctive, or individual.
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defy (v)
openly resist or refuse to obey; challenge.
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disparate (adj)
different
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presumption (n)
an idea that is taken to be true on the basis of probability; behavior that is arrogant, disrespectful, or impertinent.
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derivative (adj)
imitative or the work of another artist, writer, etc.., and usually disapproved of for that reason.
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pretentious (adj)
intending to impress.
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precursor (n)
a person or thing that comes before another of the same kind.
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inexorable (adj)
impossible to stop or prevent; (of a person) impossible to persuade.
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alienate (v)
make (someone) feel isolated or estranged.
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palpable (adj)
able to be touched or felt.
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exuberant (adj)
full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.
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reprehensible (adj)
deserving censure or condemnation.
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incriminate (v)
make (someone) appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.
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stimulate (v)
encourage.
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haggard (adj)
looking exhausted and unwell.
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intermission (n)
a pause or break.
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sublime (adj)
of very great excellence or beauty; very great.
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immolate (v)
kill or offer as a sacrifice, especially by burning.
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engender (v)
cause or give rise to.
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implication (n)
the conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated; involvement.
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adjure (v)
urge or request (someone) solemnly or earnestly to do something.
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incorrigible (adj)
(of a person or their behavior) not able to be changed or reformed.
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descry (v)
catch sight of.
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preside (v)
be in a position of authority in a meeting or other gathering.
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Inquisitiveness (n)
The quality of wanting to discover as much as you can about things, sometimes in a way that annoys ppl.