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rebuke v.
I rebuke Will for the jobs he’s done in Futures.
express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions.
laud v.
praise (a person or their achievements) highly, especially in a public context.
mitigate v.
make less severe, serious, or painful.
perfidy n.
deceitfulness; untrustworthiness.
sophistry n.
the use of fallacious arguments, especially with the intention of deceiving.
redemption n.
the action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
exacerbate v.
the exorbitant cost of land in urban areas only exacerbated the problem
make (a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling) worse.
deviate v.
depart from an established course.
expiate v.
their sins must be expiated by sacrifice
atone for (guilt or sin).
soporific a.
tending to induce drowsiness or sleep.
sedulous a.
(of a person or action) showing dedication and diligence.
coruscating a.
flashing; sparkling.
debilitating a.
(of a disease or condition) making someone very weak and infirm.
falsifiable a.
to make false or incorrect, especially so as to deceive
preternatural a.
beyond what is normal or natural.
teleological a.
the explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by postulated causes.
countenance v.
he was reluctant to countenance the use of force
admit as acceptable or possible.
preclude v.
prevent from happening; make impossible.
consonant a.
in agreement or harmony with.
discrepant a.
being at variance
candor n.
the quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness.
vulgarity n.
the state or quality of being vulgar.
lacking sophistication or good taste; unrefined.
eccentricity n.
the quality of being eccentric.
complaisance n.
disposition to please or comply
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