Words Flashcards
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Clout
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influence of power especially in business or politics
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Assuage
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Make an unpleasant feeling less intense
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Pique
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arouse interest,curiosity or anger
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Contratemps
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minor dispute
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Kowtow
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Act in an excessively subservient manner
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Hobson’s choice
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Choice of taking what is available or nothing at all
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crux
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central point of something
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portent
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a sign or warning that a momentous or calamitous event is going to happen
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portent
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a sign or warning that a momentous or calamitous event is going to happen
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accrue
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to accumulate over time
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sui generis
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unique
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dredging
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the act of removing silt and other material from the bottom of bodies of water.
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insinuation
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an unpleasant hint or suggestion of something bad
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insidious
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proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with very harmful effects
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bellicosity
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the behaviour or manner of someone who wants to fight or start a war
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fulcrum
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the point against which a lever is placed to get a purchase, or on which it turns or is supported
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conclave
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a private meeting.
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pragmatic
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dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.
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albeit
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although.
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dastardly
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wicked and cruel
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provident
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making or indicative of timely preparation for the future.
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minutiae
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the small, precise, or trivial details of something.
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altruism
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disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
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expatriate
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expatriate
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Joneses
a person's neighbours or social equals
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copious
abundant in supply or quantity
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recoup
regain
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contour
contour
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whim
a sudden desire or change of mind, especially one that is unusual or unexplained.
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conspicuous
clearly visible
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propensity
an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way
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proactive
creating or controlling a situation rather than just responding to it after it has happened.
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disparity
a great difference
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opulence
great wealth or luxuriousness.
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occlude
stop, close up, or obstruct
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preposterous
contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous.
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trailblazing
introducing new ideas or methods; innovative or pioneering.
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ve·he·ment
great forcefulness or intensity of feeling or expression.
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cannonade
a period of continuous heavy gunfire.
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cacology
bad choice of words or poor pronunciation
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agathokakological
composed of both good and evil.
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concomitant
naturally accompanying or associated.
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complacency
a feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements
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cut corners
do something perfunctorily so as to save time or money.
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hubris
excessive pride
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connoisseur
an expert judge in matters of taste.
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megalomaniac
a person who has an obsessive desire for power.
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Lollapalooza
multiple biases, tendencies or mental models acting in compound with each other at the same time in the same direction.
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paltry
very small or meagre.
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folly
ack of good sense; foolishness
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inanity
a nonsensical remark or action
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parsimony
Extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources.
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corollary
a proposition that follows from (and is often appended to) one already proved.
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apocryphal
of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true
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Epistemological
Relating to the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope, and the distinction between justified belief and opinion
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threadbare
becoming thin and tattered with age.
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surmise
suppose that something is true without having evidence to confirm it.
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entails
Involve (something) as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence.
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renege
go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract
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Ulterior
existing beyond what is obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden.
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nose·dive
a steep downward plunge
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shenanigans
secret or dishonest activity or manoeuvring.
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capsized
overturned
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raison d'etre
reason or justification for existence
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bear down
move directly towards someone or something in a purposeful or intimidating manner
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One foot out the door
someone who is half in and half out – on the way to leaving entirely
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vicissitude
a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.
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race track tout
someone who offers advice about betting on horses (either to influence the odds or in the hope of sharing some of the winnings
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propitious
favourably disposed
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propitious
favourably disposed
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saunter
walk in a slow, relaxed manner
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derisively
in a manner expressing contempt or ridicule
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condone
accept
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contrived
Deliberately created rather than arising naturally or spontaneously.
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denouement
denouement
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disingenuous
Not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.
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surfeit
excess
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ignominious
Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame.
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Opprobrium
Harsh criticism or ;PUBLIC DISGRACE
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fiduciary
A fiduciary is a person who holds a legal or ethical relationship of trust with one or more other parties.
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snake oil
a substance with no real medicinal value sold as a remedy for all diseases.
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disillusioned
disappointed in someone or something that one discovers to be less good than one had believed.
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plauditt
an expression of praise or approval
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finagle
obtain by dishonest or devious means
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leave (property) to a person or other beneficiary by a will.
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pre empt
to seize upon to the exclusion of others
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flagrant
conspicuously offensive
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cathartic
providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions; causing catharsis.
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Apophenia
Apophenia is the tendency to perceive meaningful connections between unrelated things.
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epiphany
a momena of sudden and great revelation or realization
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facetious
treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humour
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twit
a silly or foolish person
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BE ALL END ALL
something or someone who is considered to be a perfect specimen or the best and most desired
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flânerie
Aimless idle behavior
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ballyhoo
extravagant publicity or fuss.
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sophomore
a second-year university or high-school student.
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expunge
obliterate or remove completely
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livid
furiously angry.
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precocious
having developed certain abilities or inclinations at an earlier age than is usual or expected.
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astringent
slightly acidic or bitter.
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squeamish
easily made to feel sick or disgusted.
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cogitate
think deeply about something; meditate or reflect.
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supercilious
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second-guess
criticize (someone or something) with hindsight.
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astute
having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage
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wangle
an act or an instance of obtaining something by persuasion or clever manipulation.
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scroogian thrift
the quality of using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully
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blasé
unimpressed with or indifferent to something because one has experienced or seen it so often before.
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cavalcade
a formal procession of people walking, on horseback, or riding in vehicles
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leeway
the amount of freedom to move or act that is available
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delectable
delectable
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Pollyannaish
Pollyannaish
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Pollyannaish
an excessively or blindly optimistic person.
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itinerary
a planned route or journey
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blasé
unimpressed with or indifferent to something because one has experienced or seen it so often before
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ineptly
generally incompetent
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hoddle
to walk with short steps
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pigeonhole
assign to a particular category, typically an overly restrictive one.
"I was pigeonholed as a ‘youth writer’
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grandiose
impressive and imposing in appearance or style, especially pretentiously so.
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shoestring
a small or inadequate budget.
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retort
retort
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retort
a sharp, angry, or witty reply.
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retort
a sharp, angry, or witty reply.
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embargo
An official ban on trade or other commercial activity with a particular country.
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catchphrase
A well-known sentence or phrase, especially one that is associated with a particular famous person.
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disquisition
a long or elaborate essay or discussion on a particular subject.
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émigré
a person who has left their own country in order to settle in another, typically for political reasons
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revile
criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner
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terse
Sparing in the use of words; abrupt
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harangue
a lengthy and aggressive speech
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CHUMOCRACY
a ruling elite that is made up of people from the same background who went to the same schools and universities and know each other socially.
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kleptocracy
a government whose corrupt leaders (kleptocrats) use political power to appropriate the wealth of the people and land they govern, typically by embezzling or misappropriating
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trudge
walk slowly and with heavy steps,
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automaton
A moving mechanical device made in imitation of a human being.
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escrow
place in custody or trust until a specified condition has been fulfilled
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facade
a deceptive outward appearance.
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forte
a thing at which someone excels
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have a fixation on; be addicted to.
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smidgen
a small aMOUNT OF SOMETHING
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unsavoury
disagreeable and unpleasant because morally disreputable.
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sly
having or showing a cunning and deceitful nature
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awry
away from the usual or expected course
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in cahoots
colluding or conspiring together secretly
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connive
conspire to do something immoral, illegal, or harmful.
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uncouth
lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.
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concoct
make (a dish or meal) by combining various ingredients
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twiddle
twist, move, or fiddle with (something), typically in a purposeless or nervous way
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robber baron
pejorative term for one of the powerful 19th-century American industrialists and financiers who made fortunes by monopolizing huge industries through the formation of trusts, engaging in unethical business practices, exploiting workers, and paying little heed to their customers or competition.
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Schengen Area
The Schengen Area is an area comprising 26 European countries that have officially abolished all passport and all other types of border control at their mutual borders.
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bellwether
the leading sheep of a flock, with a bell on its neck
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sordid
involving immoral or dishonourable actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt.
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conadescending
having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority.
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adulation
excessive admiration or praise
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commensal
eating together
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gobbledygook
language that is meaningless or is made unintelligible by excessive use of technical terms
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lassitude
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lassitude
a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energY
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lassitude
a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energY
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chicanery
the use of deception or subterfuge to achieve one's purpose
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slapdash
done too hurriedly and carelessly
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chump
A foolish or easily deceived person
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blithely
in a happy or carefree manner
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queasy
nauseous; feeling sick.
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vogue
the prevailing fashion or style at a particular time
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vogue
the prevailing fashion or style at a particular time
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whizz
move quickly through the air with a whistling or buzzing sound.
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worrywart
a person who tends to dwell unduly on difficulty or troubles
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Sub rosa(Under the rose)
secrecy
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premonition
a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.
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hunker
apply oneself seriously to a task.
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pall
a cloth spread over a coffin, hearse, or tomb.
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fathom
undaerstand
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fathom
understand
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eclectic
deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
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bandwagon
used in reference to an activity, cause, etc. that is currently fashionable or popular and attracting increasing support.
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tail gating
drive too closely behind (another vehicle).
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latent
inactive
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disquiet
a feeling of worry or unease.
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pang
a sudden sharp pain or painful reaction
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myriad
countless or extremely great in number
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semblance
the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different
resemblance; similarity.
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Plain vanilla
the simplest version of something,
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liaise
cooperate on a matter of mutual concern
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redolent
strongly reminiscent or suggestive of.
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strewn
untidily scattered.
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Serendipity
when someone accidently finds something good
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incontrovertible
not able to be denied or disputed
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exultation
a feeling of triumphant elation or jubilation; rejoicing.
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corral
gather together and confine (a group of people or things).
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ecumenical
promoting or relating to unity among the world's Christian Churches.
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ecumenical
promoting or relating to unity among the world's Christian Churches.
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admonition
a firm warning or reprimand.
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unabashed
not embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed.
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disingenuous
not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.
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purveyor
a person who sells or deals in particular goods.
a person or group who spreads or promotes an idea, view, etc.
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propitious
giving or indicating a good chance of success; favourable.
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obstreperous
noisy and difficult to control.
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rejig
rearrange
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pertinent
relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite.
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anecdote
a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
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shoddy
badly made or done.
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peacenik
a member of a pacifist movement.
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underpinning
a set of ideas, motives, or devices which justify or form the basis for something.
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hegemon
hegemon
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swathe
a broad strip or area of something.
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incipient
beginning to happen or develop.
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incipient
beginning to happen or develop.
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aberration
a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically an unwelcome one.
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war of attrition
a prolonged period of conflict during which each side seeks to gradually wear down the other by a series of small-scale actions.
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onerous
(of a task or responsibility) involving a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty.
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vanquish
defeat thoroughly.
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subaltern
of lower status.
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adiaphorous
indifferent, neutral
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solivagant
rambling alone
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snollygoster
an unprincipled but shrewd person
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ultracrepidarian
Expressing opinions on matters outside the scope of one's knowledge or expertise.
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tacenda
things that are not to be spoken about or made public.
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habromania
A form of delusional insanity in which the imaginings assume a cheerful or joyous character.
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Adiaphorous
Morally neutral or indifferent
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epistemophilia
love of knowledge specifically
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aegis
The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.
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ruse
an action intended to deceive someone; a trick.
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Wanderlust
a personality trait characterized by a strong desire to travel
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caveat
a warning or proviso of specific stipulations, conditions, or limitations.
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net-net
with no possibility of further revision.
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with no possibility of further revision.
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cupidinous
related to cupidity (greed, desire for wealth)
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hogwash
nonsense.
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marinet
a strict disciplinarian
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cumbersome
slow or complicated and therefore inefficient.
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TIRADE
a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.
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HOBNOBBING
mix socially, especially with those of perceived higher social status.
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tide over
help someone through a difficult period, especially with financial assistance.
"she needed a small loan to tide her over"
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tide over
help someone through a difficult period, especially with financial assistance.
"she needed a small loan to tide her over"
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Corporatocracy
is a term used to refer to an economic, political and judicial system controlled by corporations or corporate interests
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aver
state or assert to be the case
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plausibility
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extraneous
irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with.
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irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with.
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teeny-weeny
very tiny.
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sabbatical
a period of paid leave granted to a university teacher or other worker for study or travel
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leapfrog
a game in which players in turn vault with parted legs over others who are bending down
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ballast
a heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine) tossed several tons of ballast overboard.
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recalcitrant
having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline.
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Wing it
to do or try to do something without much practice or preparation
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tumultuous
making an uproar or loud, confused noise.
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white glove experience
White-glove customer service is the process of surpassing clients’ expectations by prioritizing their needs, genuinely caring about their success, personalizing their experience, and solving for issues before they arise. The key to providing white-glove service is being exceptional in your care, attention, and attitude toward customers.
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black edge
information that cannot be doubted and that no one else has.
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fillip
something which acts as a stimulus or boost to an activity
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Autodidacticism
SELF EDUCATION
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Epicurean
a disciple or student of the Greek philosopher Epicurus.
a person devoted to sensual enjoyment, especially that derived from fine food and drink.
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rapprochement
an establishment or resumption of harmonious relations
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deprecate
express disapproval of.
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hamper
a large basket with a lid that is used for carrying food.
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red ink
used in reference to financial deficit or debt.
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malarkey
meaningless talk; nonsense.
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bursary
a sum of money given to a specially chosen student to pay for his/her studies at a college or university.
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all hands on deck
a cry or signal used on board ship, typically in an emergency, to indicate that all crew members are to go on deck.
used to indicate that the involvement of all members of a team is required.
"it was all hands on deck getting breakfast ready"
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Dox
search for and publish private or identifying information about (a particular individual) on the internet, typically with malicious intent.
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impudent
very rude; lacking respect and not polite.
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dilly-dally
waste time through aimless wandering or indecision
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spurious
not being what it purports to be; false or fake.
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spurious
not being what it purports to be; false or fake.
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alacrity
brisk and cheerful readiness.
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tad
to a small extent; somewhat.
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armistice
an agreement between two countries who are at war that they will stop fighting
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parley
conference between opposing sides in a dispute, especially a discussion of terms for an armistice.
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venality
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overtures
an opening or initiating move toward negotiations, a new relationship, an agreement, etc.; a formal or informal proposal or offer:
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conscription
the system of making somebody join the army, etc.
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perpetuity
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the state or quality of lasting forever.
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quadrennial
recurring every four years.
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intransigence
refusal to change one's views or to agree about something.
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platitudes
a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful.
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surreptitious
done secretly.
