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Insipid

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having too little taste, flavour or colour

Beswad

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Obsequious

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Obedient

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Proclivity

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a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition towards a particular thing.
“a proclivity for hard work”

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Puerile

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childishly silly and immature.
“a puerile argument”

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Alacrity

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brisk and cheerful readiness.
“she accepted the invitation with alacrity”

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Anachronistic

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belonging to a period other than that being portrayed.
“‘Titus’ benefits from the effective use of anachronistic elements like cars and loudspeakers”

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Banal

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Not original

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Benign

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Gentle kind
Not harmful to environment

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Brazen

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Bold
Without shame

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Calumny

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Defame
False statement on someone

The editor of the magazine was sued for publishing vicious calumnies about the politician.

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Caustic

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sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way.
“the players were making caustic comments about the refereeing”

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Construe

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Interpret in a particular way

Her confident manner is often construed as arrogance.

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Contrite

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feeling or expressing remorse at the recognition that one has done wrong.
“a contrite tone”

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Convoluted

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especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow.
“the film is let down by a convoluted plot in which nothing really happens”

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Covet

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Desire

yearn to possess (something, especially something belonging to another).
“I covet one of their smart bags”

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Craven

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🐦‍⬛

Lack courage

Cowardly

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Decorum

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behaviour in keeping with good taste and propriety.
“he had acted with the utmost decorum”

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Deft

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neatly skilful and quick in one’s movements.
“a deft piece of footwork”
demonstrating skill and cleverness.
“the script was both deft and literate”

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Demur

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Reluctant

raise objections or show reluctance.
“normally she would have accepted the challenge, but she demurred”

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Abate

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Make less severe

the storm suddenly abated

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Abjure

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solemnly renounce (a belief, cause, or claim).
“MPs were urged to abjure their Jacobite allegiance”

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Antipathy

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strong feeling of dislike.

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Arduous

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involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
“an arduous journey”

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Artless

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without guile or deception.
“an artless, naive girl”
without effort or pretentiousness; natural and simple.
“an artless literary masterpiece”

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Assuage

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make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense.
“the letter assuaged the fears of most members”

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Betray

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Reveal

unintentionally reveal; be evidence of.
“she drew a deep breath that betrayed her indignation”

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Censure

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express severe disapproval of (someone or something), especially in a formal statement.
“the company was heavily censured by inspectors from the Department of Trade”

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Chicanery

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the use of deception or subterfuge to achieve one’s purpose.
“storylines packed with political chicanery”

Chikani chupadi batei

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Cogent

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of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing.
“they put forward cogent arguments for British membership”

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Compelling

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evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way.
“his eyes were strangely compelling”

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Contend

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assert something as a position in an argument.
“he contends that the judge was wrong”

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Copious

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abundant in supply or quantity.
“she took copious notes”

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Deference

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polite submission and respect.
“he addressed her with the deference due to age”

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Desultory

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lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm.
“a few people were left, dancing in a desultory fashion”

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Diffident

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modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.
“a diffident youth”

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Dilatory

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slow to act.
“he had been dilatory in appointing a solicitor”

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Verbose

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using or expressed in more words than are needed.
“much academic language is obscure and verbose”

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Scrupulous

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of a person or process) careful, thorough, and extremely attentive to details.
“the research has been carried out with scrupulous attention to detail”

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Recondite

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of a subject or knowledge) little known; abstruse.
“the book is full of recondite information”

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Punctillious

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showing great attention to detail or correct behaviour.
“he was punctilious in providing every amenity for his guests”

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Prudent

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acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
“no prudent money manager would authorize a loan without first knowing its purpose”

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Polemical

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expressing or constituting a strongly critical attack on or controversial opinion about someone or something.
“a polemical essay”

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Paradigmatic

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serving as a typical example of something.
“his biography is paradigmatic of the experiences of this generation”
2.
of or denoting the relationship between a set of linguistic items that form mutually exclusive choices in particular syntactic roles.

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Inimical

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Enemy cal

tending to obstruct or harm.
“the policy was inimical to Britain’s real interests

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Incendiary

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of a device or attack) designed to cause fires.
“incendiary bombs”
Similar:
combustible
flammable
inflammable
fire-producing
fire-raising
2.
tending to stir up conflict.”incendiary rhetoric”

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Garrulous

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excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
“a garrulous cab driver”

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Fervid

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intensely enthusiastic or passionate, especially to an excessive degree.
“his fervid protestations of love”

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Disparate

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essentially different in kind; not able to be compared.
“they inhabit disparate worlds of thought”

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Corroborated

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confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).
“the witness had corroborated the boy’s account of the attack”

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Approbation

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approval or praise.
“a term of approbation”

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Discernible

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Di sect able

Visible detectable

able to be discerned; perceptible.
“the scandal had no discernible effect on his career”

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Enigmatic

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difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious.
“he took the money with an enigmatic smile”

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Estranged

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of a person) no longer close or affectionate to someone; alienated.
“Harriet felt more estranged from her daughter than ever”
(of a wife or husband) no longer living with their spouse.
“his estranged wife”

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Fanciful

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over-imaginative and unrealistic.
“ever more fanciful proposals were raised”
2.
highly ornamental or imaginative in design.
“a fanciful Art Nouveau bar”

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Frivolous

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of a person) carefree and superficial.
“the frivolous, fun-loving flappers of the twenties

not having any serious purpose or value.
“frivolous ribbons and lacy frills”

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Imperious

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arrogant and domineering.
“his imperious demands”

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Impertinent

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not showing proper respect; rude.
“an impertinent question”

not pertinent to a particular matter; irrelevant.
“talk of ‘rhetoric’ and ‘strategy’ is impertinent to this process”

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Irresolute

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Irr resolution
No solution
Uncertain

showing or feeling hesitancy; uncertain.
“she stood irresolute outside his door”

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Lax

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Loose

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not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful.
“lax security arrangements at the airport”

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Plodding

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slow-moving and unexciting.
“a plodding comedy drama”
(of a person) thorough and hard-working but lacking in imagination or intelligence.
“plodding, methodical Ralph Bellamy”

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Prosaic

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having or using the style or diction of prose as opposed to poetry; lacking imaginativeness or originality.
“prosaic language can’t convey the experience”

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Remedial

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giving or intended as a remedy or cure.
“remedial surgery”
provided or intended for school students who have not achieved the level of attainment necessary for them to be able to study with their contemporaries.
“remedial education”

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Undermine

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lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously.
“this could undermine years of hard work”

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Weary

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feeling or showing extreme tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion.
“he gave a long, weary sigh”

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Zealous

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Punit superstar
Zeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaahh

showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.
“he was a zealous supporter of constitutional and parliamentary reform”

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Admonish

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to tell somebody firmly that you do not approve of something that he/she has done

“He was admonished for arriving late at work.”

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Affectation

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Dikhava

Pretention

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Analogous

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comparable in certain respects, typically in a way which makes clearer the nature of the things compared.
“they saw the relationship between a ruler and his subjects as analogous to that of father and children”

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Chauvinistic

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displaying excessive or prejudiced support for one’s own cause or group, in particular showing male prejudice against women.
“she overcomes the surly objections of her chauvinistic editor to uncover the truth”
feeling or displaying aggressive or exaggerated patriotism.
“a chauvinistic attitude towards other countries

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Connoisseur

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an expert judge in matters of taste.
“a connoisseur of music”

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Dissemble

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conceal or disguise one’s true feelings or beliefs.
“an honest, sincere person with no need to dissemble”

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Dogged

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having or showing tenacity and grim persistence.
“success required dogged determination”

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Dupe

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deceive; trick.
“the newspaper was duped into publishing an untrue story”

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Empirical

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based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
“they provided considerable empirical evidence to support their argument”

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Engender

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cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition).
“the issue engendered continuing controversy”

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Pertinacious

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holding firmly to an opinion or a course of action.
“he worked with a pertinacious resistance to interruptions”. Dogged

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Presumptuous

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of a person or their behaviour) failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate.
“I hope I won’t be considered presumptuous if I offer

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Probity

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the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.
“financial probity”

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Specious

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superficially plausible, but actually wrong.
“a specious argument”
misleading in appearance, especially misleadingly attractive.
“the music trade gives Golden Oldies a specious appearance of novelty”

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Spurious

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not being what it purports to be; false or fake.
“separating authentic and spurious claims”

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Subjective

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based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions.
“his views are highly subjective”

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Subvert

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undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution).
“the case involved an attempt to subvert the rule of law”

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Timorous

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showing or suffering from nervousness or a lack of confidence.
“a timorous voice”

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Tortuous

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full of twists and turns.
“the route is remote and tortuous”

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Tractable

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of a person) easy to control or influence.
“she has always been tractable and obedient, even as a child”

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Transient

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lasting only for a short time; impermanent.

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Venal

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showing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery; corrupt.
“local customs officers are notoriously venal”

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Tendentious

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expressing or intending to promote a particular cause or point of view, especially a controversial one.
“a tendentious reading of history”. Jj

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Stern

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Serious

of a person or their manner) serious and unrelenting, especially in the assertion of authority and exercise of discipline.
“a smile transformed his stern face”

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Sedulous

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of a person or action) showing dedication and diligence.
“he watched himself with the most sedulous care”

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Salubrious

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health-giving; healthy.
“odours of far less salubrious origin”

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Reproach

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express to (someone) one’s disapproval of or disappointment in their actions.
“critics reproached him for his failure to tackle the deficiency”

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Platitude

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a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful.
“he masks his disdain for her with platitudes about how she should believe in herself more”

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Neophyte

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Noob

a person who is new to a subject or activity.
“four-day cooking classes are offered to neophytes and experts”

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Malign

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evil in nature or effect.
“she had a strong and malign influence”

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Loathe

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Hates

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Irreverent

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not feeling or showing respect

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Intrepid

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fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect).
“our intrepid reporter”

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Intransigent

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unwilling or refusing to change one’s views or to agree about something.
“her father had tried persuasion, but she was intransigent”

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Indolent

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Lazy

wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
“they were indolent and addicted to a life of pleasure”

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Indefatigable

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of a person or their efforts) persisting tirelessly.
“an indefatigable defender of human rights”

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Hyperbole

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Hyper Bol

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
“he vowed revenge with oaths and hyperboles”

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Explicable

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able to be accounted for or understood.
“differences in schools were not explicable in terms of differences in intake”

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Dearth

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Scarcity

a scarcity or lack of something.
“there is a dearth of evidence”

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Clamorous

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making a loud and confused noise.
“a jostling, clamorous mob”

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Arbitrary

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Determined by chance not reason

The arbitrary nature of lottery means that anyone can win

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Accentuate

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make more noticeable or prominent.
“his jacket unfortunately accentuated his paunch”

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Conjectural

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an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.
“conjectures about the newcomer were many and varied”

based on or involving conjecture.
“the evidence was deemed too conjectural”

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Convivial

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of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable.
“a convivial cocktail party”
(of a person) cheerful and friendly; jovial.
“she was relaxed and convivial”

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Decadent

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characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline.
“a decaying, decadent Britain”

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Egregious

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outstandingly bad; shocking.
“egregious abuses of copyright”

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Evanescent

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Ephemeral

soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing.
“the evanescent Arctic summer”

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Gainsay

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deny or contradict (a fact or statement).
“the impact of the railways cannot be gainsaid”

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Obviate

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remove (a need or difficulty).
“the presence of roller blinds obviated the need for curtains”

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Oust

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drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place.
“the reformists were ousted from power”

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Palpable

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1.
(of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible.
“a palpable sense of loss”

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Perfidy

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the state of being deceitful and untrustworthy.
“it was an example of his perfidy”

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Profuse

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especially of something offered or discharged) very plentiful; abundant.
“I offered my profuse apologies”

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Pugnacious

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Pug bhow bhow

very eager to start an argument or fight; expressing an opinion very strongly
लड़ाकू; झगड़ालू; दृढ़ता से विचार व्यक्त करनेवाला

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Sagacious

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Shrewd.

having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement; wise or shrewd.
“they were sagacious enough to avoid any outright confrontation”

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Sanguine

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optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.
“he is sanguine about prospects for the global economy”

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Skullduggery

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underhand, unscrupulous, or dishonest behaviour or activities.
“a firm that investigates commercial skulduggery”

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Utilitarian

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Sensible realistic pragmatic

designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.
“a utilitarian building”

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Vapid

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offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging; bland.
“tuneful but vapid musical comedies”

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Placid

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not easily upset or excited.
“a placid, contented man”

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Brook

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tolerate or allow (something, typically dissent or opposition).
“Jenny would brook no criticism of Matthew”

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Comity

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Mutual respect

an association of nations for their mutual benefit.
2.
courtesy and considerate behaviour towards others.

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Commensurate

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Prportionate

corresponding in size or degree; in proportion.
“salary will be commensurate with age and experience”

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Cordial

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warm and friendly.
“the atmosphere was cordial and relaxed”

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Dichotomy

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a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
“a rigid dichotomy between science and mysticism”

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Edify

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instruct or improve (someone) morally or intellectually.
“Rachel had edified their childhood with frequent readings from Belloc”

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Elicit

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evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer, or fact) from someone.
“I tried to elicit a smile from Joanna”

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Erudite

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having or showing great knowledge or learning.
“Ken could turn any conversation into an erudite discussion”

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Fecund

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producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; highly fertile.
“a lush and fecund garden”

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Feeble

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lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness.
“by now, he was too feeble to leave his room”

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Felicitous

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well chosen or suited to the circumstances.
“a felicitous phrase”

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Forbear

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refrain from doing or using (something).
“Rebecca could not forbear a smile”

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Haphazard

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lacking any obvious principle of organization.
“the music business works in a haphazard fashion”

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Impede

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delay or prevent (someone or something) by obstructing them; hinder.
“the sap causes swelling which can impede breathing”

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Impetuous

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acting or done quickly and without thought or care.
“she might live to rue this impetuous decision”

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Irascible

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Petulant

having or showing a tendency to be easily angered.
“an irascible and difficult man”

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Meticulous

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showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
“the designs are hand-glazed with meticulous care”

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Mordant

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especially of humour) having or showing a sharp or critical quality; biting.
“a mordant sense of humour”

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Outstrip

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move faster than and overtake (someone else).
“during the morning warm-up, he once again outstripped the field”

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Precarious

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not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.
“a precarious ladder”
dependent on chance; uncertain.
“he made a precarious living as a painter”

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Quirky

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having or characterized by peculiar or unexpected traits or aspects.
“her sense of humour was decidedly quirky”

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Repudiate

A

refuse to accept; reject.
“she has repudiated policies associated with previous party leaders”

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Tact

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skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
“the inspector broke the news to me with tact and consideration”

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Trifling

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unimportant or trivial.
“a trifling sum”

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Acumen

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the ability to make good judgements and take quick decisions.
“she hides a shrewd business acumen”

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Antithesis

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a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else.
“love is the antithesis of selfishness”

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Ascribe

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Describe

regard something as being due to (a cause).
“he ascribed Jane’s short temper to her upset stomach”

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Befuddled

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unable to think clearly; confused or perplexed.
“even in my befuddled state I could see that they meant trouble”

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Eschew

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deliberately avoid using; abstain from.
“he appealed to the crowd to eschew violence”

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Esoteric

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intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.
“esoteric philosophical debates”

156
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Exculpate

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show or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing.
“the article exculpated the mayor”

157
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Fastidious

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very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
“she dressed with fastidious care”

158
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Feign

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Fake

pretend to be affected by (a feeling, state, or injury).
“she feigned nervousness”

159
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Furtive

A

attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.

He cast a furtive glance around the room before slipping the note in his pocket

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Indispensable

A

absolutely necessary.
“he made himself indispensable to the parish priest”

161
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Lament

A

a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
“his mother’s night-long laments for his father”

162
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Nonchalant

A

of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.
“she gave a nonchalant shrug”

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Pensive

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engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought.
“a pensive mood”

164
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Portend

A

be a sign or warning that (something, especially something momentous or calamitous) is likely to happen.
“the eclipses portend some major events”

165
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Rudimentary

A

involving or limited to basic principles.
“he received a rudimentary education”

166
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Slight

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insult (someone) by treating or speaking of them without proper respect or attention.
“he was desperate not to slight a guest”

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Somnolent

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sleepy; drowsy.

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Wane

A

of a state or feeling) decrease in vigour or extent; become weaker.
“confidence in the dollar waned”

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Chivalrous

A

courteous and gallant, especially towards women (typically used of a man or his behaviour).
“shall I be chivalrous and offer you my coat?”

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Churlish

A

rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.
“it seems churlish to complain”

171
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Clandestine

A

kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.
“she deserved better than these clandestine meetings”

172
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Complacent

A

showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements.
“you can’t afford to be complacent about security”

173
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Cumbersome

A

large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy.
“cumbersome diving suits”

174
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Debilitating

A

of a disease or condition) making someone very weak and infirm.
“debilitating back pain”

175
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Eccentric

A

of a person or their behaviour) unconventional and slightly strange.
“he noted her eccentric appearance”

176
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Fractious

A

typically of children) irritable and quarrelsome.
“they fight and squabble like fractious children”

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Limpid

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Cogent

of a liquid) completely clear and transparent.
“the limpid waters of the Caribbean”

178
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Mawkish

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Overly sentimental

sentimental in an exaggerated or false way.
“a mawkish ode to parenthood”

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Ostentatious

A

characterized by pretentious or showy display; designed to impress.
“a simple design that is glamorous without being ostentatious”

180
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Panacea

A

a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.
“the panacea for all corporate ills”

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Perfunctory

A

of an action) carried out without real interest, feeling, or effort.
“he gave a perfunctory nod”

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Perilous

A

full of danger or risk.
“a perilous journey south”

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Pervasive

A

especially of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people.
“ageism is pervasive and entrenched in our society”

184
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Preclude

A

prevent from happening; make impossible.
“the secret nature of his work precluded official recognition”

185
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Predilection

A

a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favour of something.
“my predilection for Asian food”

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Rapacious

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aggressively greedy or grasping.
“rapacious landlords”

187
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Satirical

A

containing or using satire.
“a New York-based satirical magazine”
sarcastic, critical, and mocking another’s weaknesses.
“his satirical sense of humour”

188
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Spartan

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showing or characterized by austerity or a lack of comfort or luxury.
“the accommodation was fairly spartan”

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Truculent

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eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant.
“the truculent attitude of farmers to cheaper imports”

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Acrimonious

A

typically of speech or discussion) angry and bitter.
“an acrimonious dispute about wages”

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Beneficent

A

of a person) generous or doing good.
“a beneficent landowner”

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Canny

A

having or showing shrewdness and good judgement, especially in money or business matters.
“canny investors will switch banks if they think they are getting a raw deal”

193
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Cavalier

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showing a lack of proper concern; offhand.
“Anne was irritated by his cavalier attitude”

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Distressed

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suffering from extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.
“I was distressed at the news of his death”
2.
(of furniture or clothing) having simulated marks of age and wear.
“a distressed leather jacket”

195
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Dwindling

A

gradually diminishing in size, amount, or strength.
“dwindling resources”

196
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Exacerbate

A

make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.
“the exorbitant cost of land in urban areas only exacerbated the problem”

197
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Exasperated

A

intensely irritated and frustrated.
“an exasperated expression”

198
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Fungible

A

of a product or commodity) replaceable by another identical item; mutually interchangeable.
“it is by no means the world’s only fungible

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Hackneyed

A

of a phrase or idea) having been overused; unoriginal and trite.
“hackneyed old sayings”

200
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Incongruous

A

not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something.
“the duffel coat looked incongruous with the black dress she wore underneath”

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Laconic

A

of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words.
“his laconic reply suggested a lack of interest in the topic”

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Onerous

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Cumbersome

of a task or responsibility) involving a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty.
“he found his duties increasingly onerous”

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Opprobrium

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harsh criticism or censure.
“the critical opprobrium generated by his films”

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Parsimonious

A

very unwilling to spend money or use resources.
“even the parsimonious Joe paid for drinks all round”

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Tempestuous

A

characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion.
“he had a reckless and tempestuous streak”

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Tenable

A

able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.
“such a simplistic approach is no longer tenable”

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Transgression

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an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; an offence.
“I’ll be keeping an eye out for further transgressions

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Urbane

A

courteous and refined in manner (typically used of a man).
“the supposedly urbane, restrained English gentleman”

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Verisimilitude

A

True not fake

the appearance of being true or real.
“the detail gives the novel some verisimilitude”

210
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Vitiate

A

spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of.
“development programmes have been vitiated by the rise in population”
destroy or impair the legal validity of.
“the insurance is vitiated because of foolish acts on the part of the tenant”

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Affinity

A

a natural liking for and understanding of someone or something.
“he had a special affinity with horses”

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Altruistic

A

showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish.
“it was an entirely altruistic act”

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Baroque

A

the baroque style or period.
“the interior of the church is in lavish baroque”

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Byzantine

A

Overly complex
Convoluted

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Compromise

A

Weaken or diminish in quality, character or value

Low quality can compromise the dish’s flavor

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Conciliatory

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Console

intended or likely to placate or pacify.
“a conciliatory approach”

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Countenance

A

a person’s face or facial expression.
“his impenetrable eyes and inscrutable countenance give little away”

218
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Documentary

A

1.
consisting of or based on official documents.
“documentary evidence of regular payments from the company”

219
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Exhaustive

A

including or considering all elements or aspects; fully comprehensive.
“the guide outlines every bus route in exhaustive detail”

220
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Extraneous

A

irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with.
“one is obliged to wade through many pages of extraneous material”

221
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Fervor

A

intense and passionate feeling.
“he talked with all the fervour of a new convert”

222
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Futile

A

incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
“a futile attempt to keep fans from mounting the stage”

223
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Illusory

A

based on illusion; not real.
“she knew the safety of her room was illusory”

224
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Invidious

A

an action or situation) likely to arouse or incur resentment or anger in others.
“she’d put herself in an invidious position”

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Lethargic

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Sluggish tired

affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.
“I felt tired and a little lethargic”

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Metaphorical

A

Symbolic rather than literal

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Numinous

A

having a strong religious or spiritual quality; indicating or suggesting the presence of a divinity.
“the strange, numinous beauty of this ancient landmark”

228
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Overt

A

Undisguised

Opp covert

done or shown openly; plainly apparent.
“an overt act of aggression”

229
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Pellucid

A

translucently clear.
“mountains reflected in the pellucid waters”

230
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Perpetuate

A

make (something) continue indefinitely.
“the confusion was perpetuated through inadvertence”

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Scathing

A

witheringly scornful; severely critical.
“he unleashed a scathing attack on his former boss

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Superficial

A

existing or occurring at or on the surface.
“the building suffered only superficial damage

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Acquiesce

A

accept something reluctantly but without protest.
“Sara acquiesced in his decision”

234
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Adroit

A

clever or skilful.
“he was adroit at tax avoidance”

235
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Animus

A

hostility or ill feeling.
“the author’s animus towards her”
2.
motivation to do something.
“the reformist animus came from within the Party”

236
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Apologist

A

a person who offers an argument in defence of something controversial.
“critics said he was an apologist for colonialism”

237
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Collaborate

A

cooperate traitorously with an enemy.
“during the last war they collaborated with the Nazis”

238
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Dictate

A

state or order authoritatively.
“the tsar’s attempts to dictate policy”

239
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Discreet

A

careful and prudent in one’s speech or actions, especially in order to keep something confidential or to avoid embarrassment.
“we made some discreet inquiries”

240
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Elitist

A

person who believes that a society or system should be led by an elite.
“critics portray him as an out-of-touch elitist”
Feedback

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Flummoxed

A

bewildered or perplexed.
“he became flummoxed and speechless”

242
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Inborn

A

existing from birth.
“an inborn defect in the formation of collagen”

243
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Polymath

A

a person of wide knowledge or learning.
“a Renaissance polymath”

244
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Reticent

A

not wanting to tell people about things

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Subservient

A

prepared to obey others unquestioningly.
“she was subservient to her parents”

246
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Surreptitious

A

kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.
“low wages were supplemented by surreptitious payments from tradesmen”

247
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Tantalizing

A

tormenting or teasing with the sight or promise of something unobtainable.
“a tantalizing glimpse of the career he might have had”

248
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Torpor

A

a state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.
“they veered between apathetic torpor and hysterical fanaticism”

249
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Trenchant

A

Mordant

vigorous or incisive in expression or style.
“the White Paper makes trenchant criticisms of health authorities”

250
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Umbrage

A

1.
offence or annoyance.
“she took umbrage at his remarks”

251
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Wayward

A

difficult to control or predict because of wilful or perverse behaviour.
“a wayward adolescent”

252
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Apathy

A

lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
“widespread apathy among students”

253
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Apropros

A

very appropriate to a particular situation.
“the composer’s reference to child’s play is apropos”

254
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Cloak

A

Conceal or disguise

The spy cloaked his true intentions

255
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Consensus

A

a general agreement.
“there is a growing consensus that the current regime has failed”

256
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Elated

A

ecstatically happy.
“after the concert, I felt elated”

257
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Enchant

A

1.
fill (someone) with great delight; charm.
“Isabel was enchanted with the idea”

258
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Entrenched

A

of an attitude, habit, or belief) firmly established and difficult or unlikely to change; ingrained.
“an entrenched resistance to change”

259
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Forseeable

A

able to be foreseen or predicted.
“the situation is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future”

260
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Forsake

A

abandon or leave.
“he would never forsake Tara”

261
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Gratify

A

give (someone) pleasure or satisfaction.
“she was gratified to see the shock in Jim’s eyes”

262
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Heed

A

pay attention to; take notice of.
“he should have heeded the warnings”

263
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Pertinent

A

relevant or applicable to a particular matter; apposite.
“she asked me a lot of very pertinent questions”

264
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Propriety

A

Correctness decency

the details or rules of behaviour conventionally considered to be correct.
plural noun: proprieties
“she’s a great one for the proprieties”
the condition of being right, appropriate, or fitting.
“they questioned the propriety of certain investments made by the council”

265
Q

Scintillating

A

brilliantly and excitingly clever or skilful.
“the audience loved his scintillating wit”

266
Q

Sensational

A

Exaggerated for effect, often sacrificing accuracy

Sensational headlines

267
Q

Sophisticated

A

having, revealing, or involving a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of fashion and culture.
“a chic, sophisticated woman”

268
Q

Strife

A

angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict.
“strife within the community”

269
Q

Understated

A

presented or expressed in a subtle and effective way.
“understated elegance”

270
Q

Unscrupulous

A

having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.
“unscrupulous landlords might be tempted to harass existing tenants”

271
Q

Veracity

A

habitual truthfulness.
“voters should be concerned about his veracity and character”

272
Q

Virulent

A

of a disease or poison) extremely severe or harmful in its effects.
“a virulent strain of influenza”

273
Q

Antedate

A

Predate

precede in time; come before (something) in date.
“a civilization that antedated the Roman Empire”

274
Q

Bridle

A

Control or restrain

She bridled her anger

275
Q

Crestfallen

A

sad and disappointed.
“he came back empty-handed and crestfallen”

276
Q

Curtail

A

Restrict or limit

Decrease in quantity

She curtailed her shopping habits

277
Q

Elucidate

A

make (something) clear; explain.
“work such as theirs will help to elucidate this matter”

278
Q

Feckless

A

lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.
“her feckless younger brother”

279
Q

Fester

A

Worsen (negative feeling or problem)

Old wounds can fester if not addressed

280
Q

Immure

A

Jailed captured

enclose or confine (someone) against their will.
“her brother was immured in a lunatic asylum”

281
Q

Improvise

A

create and perform (music, drama, or verse) spontaneously or without preparation.
“he invited actors to improvise dialogue”

282
Q

Inhibit

A

hinder, restrain, or prevent (an action or process).
“cold inhibits plant growth”

283
Q

Peculiar

A

1.
unusual or strange

284
Q

Premeditate

A

of an action, especially a crime) thought out or planned beforehand.
“premeditated murder”

285
Q

Reconcile

A

restore friendly relations between.
“the king and the archbishop were publicly reconciled”
2.
make (one account) consistent with another, especially by allowing for transactions begun but not yet completed.
“it is not necessary to reconcile the cost accounts to the financial accounts”

286
Q

Refine

A

Purify

287
Q

Relinquish

A

voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up.
“he relinquished his managerial role to become chief executive”

288
Q

Skittish

A

Restless restive

of an animal, especially a horse) nervous or excitable; easily scared.
“a skittish chestnut mare”

289
Q

Superfluous

A

Surplus
unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
“the purchaser should avoid asking for superfluous information”

290
Q

Synoptic

A

Providing general overview or summary

Synoptic report

291
Q

Vociferous

A

expressing or characterized by vehement opinions; loud and forceful.
“he was a vociferous opponent of the takeover”

292
Q

Indiscriminate

A

Lacking judgement

Aimless

293
Q

Scant

A

Negligible

294
Q

Astringent

A

Sharp or harsh in demeanour or style

295
Q

Tantamount

A

Equivalent

296
Q

Acclaim

A

praise enthusiastically and publicly.
“the conference was acclaimed as a considerable success”

297
Q

Ascertain

A

Make sure of

find (something) out for certain; make sure of.
“an attempt to ascertain the cause of the accident”

298
Q

Catalysmic

A

Disastrous

of a natural event) large-scale and violent.
“a cataclysmic earthquake”

299
Q

Circumscribe

A

restrict (something) within limits.
“the minister’s powers are circumscribed both by tradition and the organization of local government

300
Q

Contentious

A

causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
“a contentious issue”

301
Q

Disingenuous

A

Dishonest

not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.
“he was being somewhat disingenuous as well as cynical”

302
Q

Divulge

A

make known (private or sensitive information).
“I do not want to divulge my plans at the moment”

303
Q

Dogmatic

A

being certain that your beliefs are right and that others should accept them, without considering other opinions or evidence

304
Q

Foolhardy

A

recklessly bold or rash.
“it would be foolhardy to go into the scheme without support”

305
Q

Impair

A

weaken or damage (something, especially a faculty or function).
“a noisy job could permanently impair their hearing”

306
Q

Impugn

A

dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question.
“the father does not impugn her capacity as a good mother”

307
Q

Incessant

A

of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption.
“the incessant beat of the music”

308
Q

Inveterate

A

Non stop

having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.
“an inveterate gambler”

309
Q

Miserly

A

a person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.

310
Q

Patent

A

Clear and obvious

311
Q

Pithy

A

Expressing ideas in a concise, meaningful manner

He had a knack for pithy comments

312
Q

Sanctimonious

A

making a show of being morally superior to other people.
“what happened to all the sanctimonious talk about putting his family first?”

313
Q

Tepid

A

Exhibiting a passion or eagerness

Lukewarm

314
Q

Upbraid

A

Criticise or scold severely

She upbraided him

315
Q

Vexation

A

Frustration

The state of being irritated

The delays caused vexation

316
Q

Abet

A

encourage or assist someone to commit (a crime).
“we are aiding and abetting this illegal traffic”

317
Q

Acquisitive

A

excessively interested in acquiring money or material things.
“we live in a competitive and acquisitive society”

318
Q

Attenuate

A

1.
reduce the force, effect, or value of.
“this research provides a glimmer of hope that coral reefs can attenuate the effects of ocean acidification”

319
Q

Augment

A

make (something) greater by adding to it; increase.
“he augmented his summer income by painting houses”

320
Q

Aversion

A

a strong dislike or disinclination.
“he had a deep-seated aversion to most forms of exercise”

321
Q

Blithe

A

showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper.
“a blithe disregard for the rules of the road”

322
Q

Contempt

A

the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration.
“Pam stared at the girl with total contempt”

323
Q

Dawdle

A

Linger

waste time; be slow.
“she mustn’t dawdle—she had to make the call now”

324
Q

Discount

A

Regard something as being unimportant or incorrect

He discounted the rumours as mere gossip

325
Q

Dissident

A

a person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
“a dissident who had been jailed by a military regime”

326
Q

Equitable

A

fair and impartial.
“the equitable distribution of resources”

327
Q

Erratic

A

not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
“her breathing was erratic”

328
Q

Industrious

A

diligent and hard-working.
“an industrious people striving to make their country prosperous”

329
Q

Inform

A

give (someone) facts or information; tell.
“he wrote to her, informing her of the situation”

330
Q

Irksome

A

irritating; annoying.
“an irksome journey”

331
Q

Manacle

A

Shakles

one of two metal bands joined by a chain, for fastening a person’s hands or ankles.
“the practice of keeping prisoners in manacles”

332
Q

Modest

A

Unassuming about one’s abilities or not boastful

Despite his achievements he remained a modest individual

333
Q

Pernicious

A

having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
“the pernicious effects of air pollution”

334
Q

Predicament

A

a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.
“the club’s financial predicament”

335
Q

Prolix

A

of speech or writing) using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy.
“he found the narrative too prolix and discursive”

336
Q

Scorn

A

a feeling and expression of contempt or disdain for someone or something.
“I do not wish to become the object of scorn”

337
Q

Subordinate

A

lower in rank or position.
“his subordinate officers”

338
Q

Unseemly

A

of behaviour or actions) not proper or appropriate.
“an unseemly squabble”

339
Q

Veritable

A

used for emphasis, often to qualify a metaphor.
“the early 1970s witnessed a veritable price explosion”

340
Q

Transitory

A

not permanent.
“transitory periods of medieval greatness”

341
Q

Temporal

A

1.
relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs; secular.
“the Church did not imitate the secular rulers who thought only of temporal gain”

342
Q

Recrudescent

A

breaking out again : renewing disease after abatement, suppression, or cessation.

“Recrudescent tuberculosis in that part of the world is presenting challenges for some ill-equipped health system”

343
Q

Radical

A

advocating or based on thorough or complete political or social change; representing or supporting an extreme or progressive section of a political party.

344
Q

Prime

A

Main or most important

345
Q

Prevaricate

A

speak or act in an evasive way.
“he seemed to prevaricate when journalists asked pointed questions”

346
Q

Pedestrian

A

lacking inspiration or excitement; dull.
“disenchantment with their pedestrian lives”

347
Q

Munificent

A

characterized by or displaying great generosity.
“a munificent bequest”

348
Q

Mendacity

A

untruthfulness; lying.
“people publicly castigated for past mendacity”

349
Q

Jettison

A

Get rid of

throw or drop (something) from an aircraft or ship.
“six aircraft jettisoned their loads in the sea”

350
Q

Inveigle

A

persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery.
“we cannot inveigle him into putting pen to paper”

351
Q

Gawky

A

nervously awkward and ungainly.
“a gawky teenager”

352
Q

Florid

A

having a red or flushed complexion.
“a stout man with a florid face”

excessively intricate or elaborate.
“a florid, baroque building”

353
Q

Fallible

A

capable of making mistakes or being wrong.
“experts can be fallible”

354
Q

Facetious

A

treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humour; flippant.
“a facetious remark”

355
Q

Ebullient

A

Eb ne batutaa

cheerful and full of energy.
“she sounded ebullient and happy”

of liquid or matter) boiling or agitated as if boiling.
“misted and ebullient seas”

356
Q

Dubious

A

hesitating or doubting.
“I was rather dubious about the whole idea”

357
Q

Distill

A

Purify

extract the essential meaning or most important aspects of.
“my travel notes were distilled into a book”

358
Q

Dissent

A

hold or express opinions that are at variance with those commonly or officially held.
“two members dissented from the majority”

359
Q

Discomfit

A

Dis comfort

make (someone) feel uneasy or embarrassed.
“he was not noticeably discomfited by her tone”

360
Q

Coercion

A

the practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.
“our problem cannot be solved by any form of coercion but only by agreement”

361
Q

Anoint

A

smear or rub something with (any other substance).
“Kuna Indians anoint the tips of their arrows with poison”
ceremonially confer divine or holy office upon (a priest or monarch) by smearing or rubbing with oil.
“Samuel anointed him king”

362
Q

Acolyte

A

a person assisting a priest in a religious service or procession.
an assistant or follower.
“she runs the department through a small group of acolytes”

363
Q

Abreast

A

side by side and facing the same way.
“the path was wide enough for two people to walk abreast”

364
Q

Confound

A

Bewildered

cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by not according with their expectations.
“the inflation figure confounded economic analysts”

365
Q

Digression

A

Digress

a temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.
“let’s return to the main topic after that brief digression”

366
Q

Duplicitous

A

Deceitful

367
Q

Expedient

A

of an action) convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral.
“either side could break the agreement if it were expedient to do so”

368
Q

Harbinger

A

a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.
“witch hazels are the harbingers of spring”

369
Q

Intrinsic

A

Innate inherent

belonging naturally; essential.
“access to the arts is intrinsic to a high quality of life”

370
Q

Libertine

A

Freeee hippieee

a person, especially a man, who freely indulges in sensual pleasures without regard to moral principles.
“his image as an unbridled libertine is a total myth”

371
Q

Malfeasance

A

Wrong doing

372
Q

Modish

A

conforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionable.
“it seems sad that such a scholar should feel compelled to use this modish jargon”

373
Q

Nascent

A

Fresh, just into existence

especially of a process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.
“the nascent space industry”

374
Q

Perennial

A

Per ennial

1.
lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring or continually recurring.
“his perennial distrust of the media”

375
Q

Pious

A

devoutly religious.
“a deeply pious woman”

376
Q

Providential

A

1.
occurring at a favourable time; opportune.
“his appearance had seemed more than just providential”

377
Q

Prowess

A

skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.
“his prowess as a fisherman”

378
Q

Schism

A

split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief.
“the widening schism between Church leaders and politicians”

379
Q

Slander

A

the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person’s reputation.
“he is suing the TV company for slander”

380
Q

Stalwart

A

loyal, reliable, and hard-working.
“he remained a stalwart supporter of the cause

381
Q

Supplicate

A

ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly.
“the plutocracy supplicated to be made peers”

382
Q

Terse

A

being brief and to the point

383
Q

Tirade

A

a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.
“a tirade of abuse”

384
Q

Vanquish

A

Defeat thoroughly

385
Q

Woeful

A

very bad; deplorable.
“the remark was enough to establish his woeful ignorance about the theatre”

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