Deck 1 Flashcards
(200 cards)
1
Q
He’s always speaking with a tone of [ ] self-satisfaction.
- Revealing or marked by a smug ingratiating, or false earnestness.
A
He’s always speaking with a tone of smarmy self-satisfaction.
2
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He’s a [] know-it-all with the personality of a hall monitor, the kind of guy everyone hides from at a Christmas party.
- Revealing or marked by a smug ingratiating, or false earnestness.
A
He’s a smarmy know-it-all with the personality of a hall monitor, the kind of guy everyone hides from at a Christmas party.
3
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I hate that [ ] joke about dumb blondes that he’s always telling.
- Of low sleazy taste or quality.
A
I hate that smarmy joke about dumb blondes that he’s always telling.
4
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You can wipe that [ ] look off your face–my orgasms were fake.
- Highly self-satisfied.
A
You can wipe that smug look off your face–my orgasms were fake.
5
Q
Using these picture modes should [v] things [p] enough for most viewers with any modern TV from brands like Sony, Samsung, Hisense, TCL, LG, and Roku.
- To make neat or smart in appearance; trim.
A
Using these picture modes should spruce things up enough for most viewers with any modern TV from brands like Sony, Samsung, Hisense, TCL, LG, and Roku.
6
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Summer is here and there’s no better time to [pv] your backyard.
- To make neat or smart in appearance; trim.
A
Summer is here and there’s no better time to spruce up your backyard.
7
Q
The waiters there are unfailingly polite and [ ], even when confronting the obstinate, the ignorant, the hostile, the unapologetically inhumane customers who, more often than not, end up sodomizing them forcefully and peeing into their mouths.
- Intended or adopted in order to gain favor; flattering. Capable of winning favor; pleasing.
A
The waiters there are unfailingly polite and ingratiating, even when confronting the obstinate, the ignorant, the hostile, the unapologetically inhumane customers who, more often than not, end up sodomizing them forcefully and peeing into their mouths.
8
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The filmmaker’s style does include its share of [ ] remarks.
- Intended or adopted in order to gain favor; flattering. Capable of winning favor; pleasing.
A
The filmmaker’s style does include its share of ingratiating remarks.
9
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Players don’t complain when games jerk them through wild dramatic [ ] because they don’t expect games to follow the protocols of storytelling.
- An act or instance of revolving around a point or axis or oscillating with or as if with a circular or spiral motion.
A
Players don’t complain when games jerk them through wild dramatic gyrations because they don’t expect games to follow the protocols of storytelling.
10
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He could not read it but, being familiar with his therapist’s unruly [ ], its illegiBIlity struck him as proving nothing.
- The result of writing or drawing awkwardly, hastily, or carelessly.
A
He could not read it but, being familiar with his therapist’s unruly scrawl, its illegiBUlity struck him as proving nothing.
11
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And the day therapist, usually reticent to talk about himself, was sufficiently [ph] to say, “Yes,” and then, shortly after, “No.
- In an unprepared or unsuspecting state.
A
And the day therapist, usually reticent to talk about himself, was sufficiently caught off guard to say, “Yes,” and then, shortly after, “No.
12
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The therapist stopped, [ph]. “How,” he said slowly, “did you know I was born a twin?
- To stop, tense onself, become completely motionless.
A
The therapist stopped, held himself very still. “How,” he said slowly, “did you know I was born a twin?
13
Q
And then his mouth [ph] a wide, mirthless smile.
- To extend, pulling taut, forming a smile.
A
And then his mouth stretched into a wide, mirthless smile.
14
Q
He didn’t mind sharing—it was a big enough house that there was [ph]¡.
- Enough of something for all of the people who want or need it.
A
He didn’t mind sharing—it was a big enough house that there was plenty of it to go around.
15
Q
After her walk, she carefully [] her umbrella, shaking off the raindrops before tucking it neatly into her bag.
- To wrap or roll (something, such as a sail or a flag) close to or around something.
A
After her walk, she carefully furled her umbrella, shaking off the raindrops before tucking it neatly into her bag.
16
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She [pv] on the couch, tucking his knees in and wrapping his arms around herself as she let out an assertive fart.
- Curl up or contract into oneself.
A
She furled up on the couch, tucking his knees in and wrapping his arms around herself as she let out an assertive fart.
17
Q
He [] the old map across the table, revealing a labyrinth of roads and territories they had yet to explore.
- Unfold.
A
He unfurled the old map across the table, revealing a labyrinth of roads and territories they had yet to explore.
18
Q
After some hesitation, the drowsy penis [ ], gradually growing in size and assertiveness before the enthralled gazes of the expectant ladies, who in turn reciprocated with a round of polite applause.
- Unfold.
A
After some hesitation, the drowsy penis unfurled, gradually growing in size and assertiveness before the enthralled gazes of the expectant ladies, who in turn reciprocated with a round of polite applause.
19
Q
Destiny [ ] her lip in a sneer.
- To form into a curved shape.
A
Destiny curled her lip in a sneer.
20
Q
One day, without previous warning, she [ ] her hair, whereupon her husband killed her on sight.
- To form into coils or ringlets.
A
One day, without previous warning, she curled her hair, whereupon her husband killed her on sight.
21
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One day, without previous warning, she curled her hair, [ ] her husband killed her on sight.
- Closely following and in consequence of which. On which.
A
One day, without previous warning, she curled her hair, whereupon her husband killed her on sight.
22
Q
The snake [ ] and slithered into her wet vagina.
- To become straightened out from a folded or coiled position.
A
The snake uncurled and slithered into her wet vagina.
23
Q
Tons of notebooks and papers were strewn [ ] on the desk.
- In mingled confusion or disorder.
A
Tons of notebooks and papers were strewn pell-mell on the desk.
24
Q
The guests stood up and ran [ ] for the door.
- In confused haste.
A
The guests stood up and ran pell-mell for the door.
25
We could use a [ ] girl like you on our basketball team.
* *Tall and slender. Long-limbed and long-bodied.*
We could use a **rangy** girl like you on our basketball team.
26
You thought that my dick wouldn't fit in your ass, did you? Well, you know what they say: [*ph*].
* *By staying calm and waiting, even in frustrating situations, you can often achieve better results or avoid unnecessary problems.*
You thought that my dick wouldn't fit in your ass, did you? Well, you know what they say: **A little (patience) can go a long way**.
27
There’s a movement among private citizens pushing to legalize rape if the victim is deemed more attractive than the perpetrator, and Neal is [*ph*] it.
* *In the most active or intense part of (something).*
There’s a movement among private citizens pushing to legalize rape if the victim is deemed more attractive than the perpetrator, and Neal is **right in the thick of** it.
28
In Vampire Survivors, for instance, the essence of persistence lies in the meta-progression, with each run [ ] the player closer to strength through accumulated upgrades.
* *To move (or cause to move) by small degrees, progress slowly.*
In Vampire Survivors, for instance, the essence of persistence lies in the meta-progression, with each run **inching** the player closer to strength through accumulated upgrades.
29
In Vampire Survivors, for instance, the essence of persistence [*ph*] the meta-progression, with each run inching the player closer to strength through accumulated upgrades.
* *Consist, belong.*
In Vampire Survivors, for instance, the essence of persistence **lies in** the meta-progression, with each run inching the player closer to strength through accumulated upgrades.
30
True roguelikes and classic arcade games like Ghosts 'n Goblins don’t [*ph*] difficulty; they’re unapologetically demanding, drawing players who revel in the trial-by-fire process of mastering tight systems.
* *To perform some action (in this case, spare) in the quickest, easiest, or cheapest way.*
True roguelikes and classic arcade games like Ghosts 'n Goblins don’t **cut corners on** difficulty; they’re unapologetically demanding, drawing players who revel in the trial-by-fire process of mastering tight systems.
31
True roguelikes and classic arcade games like Ghosts 'n Goblins don’t cut corners on difficulty; they’re unapologetically demanding, [ ] players who revel in the trial-by-fire process of mastering tight systems.
* *To bring by inducement or allure. Attract.*
True roguelikes and classic arcade games like Ghosts 'n Goblins don’t cut corners on difficulty; they’re unapologetically demanding, **drawing** players who revel in the trial-by-fire process of mastering tight systems.
32
True roguelikes and classic arcade games like Ghosts 'n'Goblins don’t cut corners on difficulty; they’re unapologetically demanding, drawing players who [*ph*] the trial-by-fire process of mastering tight systems.
* *To enjoy (something) very much.*
True roguelikes and classic arcade games like Ghosts 'n'Goblins don’t cut corners on difficulty; they’re unapologetically demanding, drawing players who **revel in** the trial-by-fire process of mastering tight systems.
33
True roguelikes and classic arcade games like Ghosts 'n Goblins don’t cut corners on difficulty; they’re unapologetically demanding, drawing players who revel in the [*ph*] process of mastering tight systems.
* *Intense or challenging circumstances, forcing a person to adapt quickly and grow under pressure.*
True roguelikes and classic arcade games like Ghosts 'n Goblins don’t cut corners on difficulty; they’re unapologetically demanding, drawing players who revel in the **trial-by-fire** process of mastering tight systems.
34
True roguelikes and classic arcade games like Ghosts 'n Goblins don’t cut corners on difficulty; they’re unapologetically demanding, drawing players who revel in the trial-by-fire process of mastering [ ] systems.
* *Difficult to cope with.*
True roguelikes and classic arcade games like Ghosts 'n Goblins don’t cut corners on difficulty; they’re unapologetically demanding, drawing players who revel in the trial-by-fire process of mastering **tight** systems.
35
The [ ] of the court's ruling is that a number of communities will now have to change their gun laws.
* *The final result. Outcome.*
The **upshot** of the court's ruling is that a number of communities will now have to change their gun laws.
36
Is there any [ ] to all this other than platitudes?
* *The final result. Outcome.*
Is there any **upshot** to all this other than platitudes?
37
When you get down to it, he's a sucker. A [ ]. He's spent more time and money on me in six weeks than all the men I've known put together.
* *A person who is easily tricked. A stupid or foolish person.*
When you get down to it, he's a sucker. A **chump**. He's spent more time and money on me in six weeks than all the men I've known put together.
38
What seems like a huge amount of money to most people is only [*ph*] to Destiny.
* *A relatively small or insignificant amount of money.*
What seems like a huge amount of money to most people is only **chump change** to Destiny.
39
When they asked if I wanted help, I said no, but now [*ph*]—it would have saved so much time.
* *I wish I had.*
When they asked if I wanted help, I said no, but now **I’d rather I did**—it would have saved so much time.
40
She had nothing to offer but [ ] comments about Steve's sexual performance on their first night together.
* *Meant to belittle the value or importance of someone or something.*
She had nothing to offer but **disparaging** comments about Steve's sexual performance on their first night together.
41
He wrote a story about a hunchback detective with a nose for crime and a [ ] for slovenly, ugly women with stinking feet.
* *Lust. Sexual desire.*
He wrote a story about a hunchback detective with a nose for crime and a **lech** for slovenly, ugly women with stinking feet.
42
Men who preyed on younger women were called [ ], cradle-robbers, dogs.
* *A lascivious man.*
Men who preyed on younger women were called **letches**, cradle-robbers, dogs.
43
If a 2022 budget is not approved, the budget will again [ ] to last year’s amount.
* *To come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject).*
If a 2022 budget is not approved, the budget will again **revert** to last year’s amount.
44
She [ ] the car seat so she could reach the pedals.
* *To make correspondent or conformable. To bring to a more satisfactory state.*
She **adjusted** the car seat so she could reach the pedals.
45
Going to a new school can be difficult, but the kids will eventually [ ].
* *To make correspondent or conformable.*
Going to a new school can be difficult, but the kids will eventually **adjust**.
46
He paused by the garden gate to admire the roses, [*ph*], before continuing down the path.
* *"As is his habit" or "As he customarily does."*
He paused by the garden gate to admire the roses, **as is his wont**, before continuing down the path.
47
Dad gave us enough money to [*v*] us [*p*] until payday.
* *To support or enable to survve temporarily.*
Dad gave us enough money to **tide** us **over** until payday.
48
During his teenage years, he often felt self-conscious about his [ ] complexion.
* *Covered with or having small, raised spots on the skin, typically caused by acne or irritation.*
During his teenage years, he often felt self-conscious about his **pimply** complexion.
49
He relishes getting laughs on stage, such as during question and answer sessions to pro- mote a —especially if he can [*pv*] the host.
* *Respond to or interact with someone (in this case, the host) in a way that creates a dynamic or humorous exchange.*
He relishes getting laughs on stage, such as during question and answer sessions to pro- mote a —especially if he can **play off** the host.
50
Despite his reclusive image, he consented to [*ph*] a thousand interviews with the press.
* *Much more than.*
Despite his reclusive image, he consented to **well over** a thousand interviews with the press.
51
He sat in a basement office to [ ] questions about missing or wet newspapers.
* *To take care of or respond to (something, such as a telephone call or a request). To give an impromptu answer or solution to.*
He sat in a basement office to **field** questions about missing or wet newspapers.
52
We're pretty [ ] about the upcoming benefit concert featuring a galaxy of rock stars.
* *Being in an enthusiastic or exhilarated state.*
We're pretty **stoked** about the upcoming benefit concert featuring a galaxy of rock stars.
53
Conflicting emotions [ ] inside her those days.
* *To move turbulently; be in a state of turbulence or agitation.*
Conflicting emotions **roiled** inside her those days.
54
I think you're [ ] about Wendy making fun of you. She doesn't care enough to even make that effort.
* *Wrong.*
I think you're **mistaken** about Wendy making fun of you. She doesn't care enough to even make that effort.
55
She doesn't know [ ] about literature, but gives amazing head.
* *The least amount; anything at all.*
She doesn't know **diddly-squat** about literature, but gives amazing head.
| Also **doodley-squat**.
56
Most established Great Powers were using their [ ] in diplomatic skill and had no intention of standing aside in silence.
* *Force; efectiveness. Favorable margin; advantage.*
Most established Great Powers were using their **edge** in diplomatic skill and had no intention of standing aside in silence.
57
Within days, all those in the center [*ph*] a new, interesting-sounding notion.
* *To find a way to understand or accept (something).*
Within days, all those in the center **wrapped their minds around** a new, interesting-sounding notion.
58
[*ph*], all those in the center wrapped their minds around a new, interesting-sounding notion.
* *Before a period of a few days had passed.*
**Within days**, all those in the center wrapped their minds around a new, interesting-sounding notion.
59
Kafka’s name was entered onto the [*ph*] of some auxiliary unit pro forma, but with a stipulation that the man in question was “excused indefinitely.”
* *A register of the officers and men in a military unit or ship's company.*
Kafka’s name was entered onto the **muster roll** of some auxiliary unit pro forma, but with a stipulation that the man in question was “excused indefinitely.”
| Also, **inventory**, **roster**.
60
Kafka’s name was entered onto the muster roll of some auxiliary unit [*ph*], but with a stipulation that the man in question was “excused indefinitely.”
* *Made or carried out in a perfunctory manner or as a formality.*
Kafka’s name was entered onto the muster roll of some auxiliary unit **pro forma**, but with a stipulation that the man in question was “excused indefinitely.”
61
The Number 3 streetcar could barely accommodate the crush of visitors.
62
The Number 3 streetcar could [ ] accommodate the crush of visitors.
* *Scarcely; hardly.*
The Number 3 streetcar could **barely** accommodate the crush of visitors.
63
The Number 3 streetcar could barely [ ] the crush of visitors.
* *To hold without crowding or inconvenience. To make room for.*
The Number 3 streetcar could barely **accommodate** the crush of visitors.
64
I needed money, and they [ ] me with a loan.
* *To provide with something desired, needed, or suited.*
I needed money, and they **accommodated** me with a loan.
65
Investors quickly [ ] themselves to the new market conditions.
* *To bring into agreement or concord. Reconcile.*
Investors quickly **accommodated** themselves to the new market conditions.
66
They bent over backwards trying to [ ] the special interests of various groups.
* *To give cosideration to; allow for.*
They bent over backwards trying to **accommodate** the special interests of various groups.
67
The Number 3 streetcar could barely accommodate the [ ] of visitors.
* *Crowd, mob.*
The Number 3 streetcar could barely accommodate the **crush** of visitors.
68
The Imperial Infantry Regiment No. 51 Band braved the [ ] of rain to perform for the crowds.
* *A sudden violent wind often with rain or snow. A short-lived commotion.*
The Imperial Infantry Regiment No. 51 Band braved the **squalls** of rain to perform for the crowds.
69
The Imperial Infantry Regiment No. 51 Band [ ] the squalls of rain to perform for the crowds.
* *To face or endure with courage.*
The Imperial Infantry Regiment No. 51 Band **braved** the squalls of rain to perform for the crowds.
70
He [*v*] the afternoon [*v*].
* *To spend or use up (something) in a slow and usually foolish way.*
He **frittered** the afternoon **away**.
71
He [*pv*] his fortune on gambling.
* *To spend or use up (something) in a slow and usually foolish way.*
He **frittered away** his fortune on gambling.
72
She loves eating corn [ ] with maple syrup.
* *A small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat.*
She loves eating corn **fritters** with maple syrup.
73
Kago did not know that human beings could be as easily [ ] by a single idea as by cholera or the bubonic plague.
* *Kill; bring down.*
Kago did not know that human beings could be as easily **felled** by a single idea as by cholera or the bubonic plague.
74
If wishes were horses, [*ph*].
If wishes were horses, **beggars would ride**.
75
Model numbers of the Chupatelapolla car seats can be found on the label on the [ ] of the seat.
* *The side or surface lying underneath.*
Model numbers of the Chupatelapolla car seats can be found on the label on the **underside** of the seat.
76
The book explores the [ ] of human nature.
* *A side usually hidden from sight; specifically, the more unpleasant or reprehensible side.*
The book explores the **underside** of human nature.
77
He used to enjoy navigating the sordid [ ] of city life.
* *A vulnerable area. A corrupt or sordid part.*
He used to enjoy navigating the sordid **underbelly** of city life.
78
A protective covering (as of sawdust, compost, or paper) spread or left on the ground to reduce evaporation, maintain even soil temperature, prevent erosion, control weeds, enrich the soil, or keep fruit (such as strawberries) clean.
**Mulch**
79
The September full moon is called the [*ph*].
The September full moon is called the **harvest moon**.
80
Trout closed the door of the cage and [ ] it.
* *To make fast with or as if with a fastener (usually not intended to llock).*
Trout closed the door of the cage and **latched** it.
81
The fans [ ] the visiting players.
* *Heckle; deride.*
The fans **razzed** the visiting players.
82
During the day the girls are kept in an [ ].
* *A space used to hold in, confine something.*
During the day our the girls are kept in an **enclosure**.
83
He played basketball on the [ ] apron outside his five-car garage.
* *A bituminous material used especially for surfacing roads. A surface paved with such material.*
He played basketball on the **blacktop** apron outside his five-car garage.
84
Though 40 years old he was still tied to his mother's [*ph*].
* *A symbol of dominance or complete control.*
Though 40 years old he was still tied to his mother's **apron strings**.
85
The women in his party were all [ ] and squirmy.
* *Said of someone who talks in a chattering fashion, giggles, or titters.*
The women in his party were all **twittery** and squirmy.
86
The women in his party were all twittery and [ ].
* *Twisting about like a worm. Fidgety.*
The women in his party were all twittery and **squirmy**.
87
This house, half of it's all burned up. They live there, the burned part's covered with a [ ], with their dogs, and they must have at least ten.
* *A piece of material (such as durable plastic or waterproofed canvas) used especially for protecting exposed objects or areas.*
This house, half of it's all burned up. They live there, the burned part's covered with a **tarp**, with their dogs, and they must have at least ten.
| From **tarpaulin**.
88
The best [ ]--escalator rides on bridges over the Strip offer close, unobstructed views, while the black tarps along the track’s fencing are partially see-through under the nighttime lights.
* *A clever tip or technique for doing or improving something.*
The best **hack**--escalator rides on bridges over the Strip offer close, unobstructed views, while the black tarps along the track’s fencing are partially see-through under the nighttime lights.
89
The best hack--escalator rides on bridges over the Strip offer close, unobstructed views, while the black tarps along the track’s fencing are partially [ ] under the nighttime lights.
* *Transparent.*
The best hack--escalator rides on bridges over the Strip offer close, unobstructed views, while the black tarps along the track’s fencing are partially **see-through** under the nighttime lights.
90
The best hack--escalator rides on bridges over the Strip offer close, unobstructed views, while the black [ ] along the track’s fencing are partially see-throug under the nighttime lights.
* *A piece of material (such as durable plastic or waterproofed canvas) used especially for protecting exposed objects or areas.*
The best hack--escalator rides on bridges over the Strip offer close, unobstructed views, while the black **tarps** along the track’s fencing are partially see-throug under the nighttime lights.
| From **tarpaulin**.
91
They [*ph*] into the night, discussing school, music, and friends.
* *To talk long and idly (in continuance or succession).*
They **prattled on** into the night, discussing school, music, and friends.
| Also, **prate**.
92
Parents often claim to understand the [ ] of their infant offspring.
* *A sound that is meaningless, repetitive, and suggestive of the chatter of children.*
Parents often claim to understand the **prattle** of their infant offspring.
93
She was getting [ ] on our walk, and her prattle was broken up by heavy breaths.
* *Short of air.*
She was getting **winded** on our walk, and her prattle was broken up by heavy breaths.
94
Change is [*ph*].
* *About to happen. Astir; afoot.*
Change is **in the wind**.
95
Streets are [ ] with shoppers.
* *Exhibiting activity.*
Streets are **astir** with shoppers.
96
No one was [ ].
* *Out of bed. Up.*
No one was **astir**.
97
The defense lawyer seemed to [*ph*] the prosecution, presenting evidence that completely countered their arguments.
* *To have an advantage over someone or something, often because of foreknowledge or a favorable situation.*
The defense lawyer seemed to **have the wind of** the prosecution, presenting evidence that completely countered their arguments.
98
The spies [*ph*] the enemy’s plan and warned their commander in time.
* *To get an idea or sense of something, often before it's explicitly revealed.*
The spies **had the wind of** the enemy’s plan and warned their commander in time.
99
The deer bolted as soon as it [*ph*] the hunter.
* *In hunting, it refers to an animal or person detecting another's presence by catching their scent.*
The deer bolted as soon as it **had the wind of** the hunter.
100
There are few [ ] records from that period.
* *Still existing. Not destroyed or lost.*
There are few **extant** records from that period.
101
We went to the country to escape the [ ] of the city.
* *Confusion, turmoil. Noise, uproar.*
We went to the country to escape the **hubbub** of the city.
102
There’s a whole lotta [ ] about the President's penis size in the Parliament.
* *Noise, uproar.*
There’s a whole lotta **hubbub** about the President's penis size in the Parliament.
103
He's just a [ ] singer whose overwrought renditions of love songs just beg listeners to cry.
* *Marked by exaggerated and usually self-conscious theatricality.*
He's just a **hammy** singer whose overwrought renditions of love songs just beg listeners to cry.
104
She got [*ph*] for the party.
* *To make flashy or extravagant in appearance.*
She got **glitzed up** for the party.
105
The casino was all [ ].
* *Extravagant showiness. Glitter. Ostentation.*
The casino was all **glitz**.
106
The pianist’s debut was met with great [ ], earning her a standing ovation.
* *A striking and dazzling effect, often referring to impressive success, style, or brilliance in a performance or achievement.*
The pianist’s debut was met with great **éclat**, earning her a standing ovation.
107
The discovery of the ancient manuscript brought him [ ] in academic circles.
* *Fame or renown, especially when achieved suddenly or with dramatic effect.*
The discovery of the ancient manuscript brought him **éclat** in academic circles.
108
She arrived at the gala with [ ], wearing a see-through gown encrusted with diamonds that afforded an unobstructed vision of her bushy pussy.
* *A showy or elaborate display meant to attract admiration.*
She arrived at the gala with **éclat**, wearing a see-through gown encrusted with diamonds that afforded an unobstructed vision of her bushy pussy.
109
But what was once the norm can now seem a kind of ableist [ ], which this production attempts to sidestep by offering a Richard with no physical impairments at all.
* *A performance by mummers. A ridiculous, hypocritical, or pretentious ceremony or performance.*
But what was once the norm can now seem a kind of ableist **mummery**, which this production attempts to sidestep by offering a Richard with no physical impairments at all.
110
A performer in a pantomime. One who goes merrymaking in disguise during festivals.
**Mummer**
111
In 1974, Wayne married Kathlyn White, a former [ ] queen.
* *An elaborate colorful exhibition or spectacle often with music that consists of a series of tableaux, of a loosely unified drama, or of a procession usually with floats. Show, ehibition. A mere show, pretense.*
In 1974, Wayne married Kathlyn White, a former **pageant** queen.
112
They needed to put some [ ] back into their relationship. So she changed sex and raped him anally.
* *An enjoyably exciting or stimulating quality. Zest.*
They needed to put some **zing** back into their relationship. So she changed sex and raped him anally
113
The comics spent the evening cracking jokes and [ ] each other.
* *To criticize in a pointed or witty manner. To hit suddenly; zap.*
The comics spent the evening cracking jokes and **zinging** each other.
114
The chili peppers give the sauce a little extra [ ].
* *A sharply piquant flavor.*
The chili peppers give the sauce a little extra **zing**.
115
Some food and a little rest should give me back some of my [ ].
* *Robust energy and enthusiasm.*
Some food and a little rest should give me back some of my **vim**.
116
The embers of a great industrial base are still burning, the US has an opportunity to stoke the flames and revive the [ ] and vigor of American industriousness.
* *Robust energy and enthusiasm.*
The embers of a great industrial base are still burning, the US has an opportunity to stoke the flames and revive the **vim** and vigor of American industriousness.
117
The award ceremony was filled with all the [ ] you’d expect from a Hollywood event.
* *A flashy, extravagant, or showy display intended to impress or dazzle.*
The award ceremony was filled with all the **razzmatazz/razzle-dazzle** you’d expect from a Hollywood event.
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Despite all the [ ] about the new product, it turned out to be quite ordinary.
* *Over-the-top excitement, glitz, or sensationalism often associated with marketing, entertainment, or promotion.*
Despite all the **razzmatazz/razzle-dazzle** about the new product, it turned out to be quite ordinary.
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The festival was a colorful mix of music, dancing, and general [ ].
* *High-energy, sometimes chaotic activity that draws attention. A confusing or colorful often gaudy action or display.*
The festival was a colorful mix of music, dancing, and general **razzmatazz/razzle-dazzle**.
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The turnaround started with [ ] as Slovis threw a long lateral to Parker Kingston on the right edge.
* *A complex maneuver (as in sports) designed to confuse an opponent.*
The turnaround started with **razzle-dazzle** as Slovis threw a long lateral to Parker Kingston on the right edge.
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Fox, from its earliest days under the talk-show producer turned political operative Roger Ailes, cultivated a sense of [ ].
* *A state of confusion or hilarity.*
Fox, from its earliest days under the talk-show producer turned political operative Roger Ailes, cultivated a sense of **razzle-dazzle**.
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Everyone’s version of [ ] varies—luckily, there are party dresses for every occasion, dress code, and personal style ethos.
* *A confusing or colorful often gaudy action or display.*
Everyone’s version of **razzle-dazzle** varies—luckily, there are party dresses for every occasion, dress code, and personal style ethos.
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He prided himself on being regarded wide and large as an unrepentant, [ ] sinner.
* *Stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing.*
He prided himself on being regarded wide and large as an unrepentant, **obdurate** sinner.
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By now, they had become attuned to the [ ] implacability of British authorities.
* *Hardened in feelings.*
By now, they had become attuned to the **obdurate** implacability of British authorities.
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Marta remained [ ] to Juanito's advances.
* *Resistant to persuasion or softening influences.*
Marta remained **obdurate** to Juanito's advances.w
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The bird's wings [ ] the water.
* *To strike with or as if with a hand threshing implement consisting of a wooden handle at the end of which a stouter and shorter stick is so hung as to swing freely.*
The bird's wings **flailed** the water.
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He was wildly [*ph*] on the dance floor.
* *To move, swing, or beat like a flail.*
He was wildly **flailing about** on the dance floor.
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[ ] the road was farmland as far as the eye could see.
* *Across, especially in an oblique direction.*
**Athwart** the road was farmland as far as the eye could see
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Her ambitions ran [ ] the traditions of her conservative family.
* *In opposition to.*
Her ambitions ran **athwart** the traditions of her conservative family.
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...and quite [ ] goes all decorum...
* *In opposition to the right or expected course.*
...and quite **athwart** goes all decorum...
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The procedure [ ] directly athwart the New England prejudices.
* *In opposition to.*
The procedure **lies/sits/cuts/runs/stands/clashes/challenges/goes/pushes/strikes/rides/breaks** directly athwart the New England prejudices.
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So far, Dallas, San Antonio and El Paso have rejected his offer, but Pickens, ever the wheeler-dealer, is [ ].
* *Not discouraged or prevented from acting.*
So far, Dallas, San Antonio and El Paso have rejected his offer, but Pickens, ever the wheeler-dealer, is **undeterred**.
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So far, Dallas, San Antonio and El Paso have rejected his offer, but Pickens, ever the [ ], is undeterred.
* *A shrewd operator especially in business or politics.*
So far, Dallas, San Antonio and El Paso have rejected his offer, but Pickens, ever the **wheeler-dealer**, is undeterred.
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The company has installed cameras to better [ ] employees from defecating in their cubicles.
* *To turn aside, discourage, or prevent from acting.*
The company has installed cameras to better **deter** employees from defecating in their cubicles.
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He keeps the key in a [ ] in his desk.
* *A small snug place (as for hiding or storage).*
He keeps the key in a **cubbyhole** in his desk.
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He was forced to live in a [ ] under the stairs. When I asked him how come he put up with that, he told me he was Harry Potter.
* *A small snug place (as for hiding or storage). Also, a cramped space.*
He was forced to live in a **cubbyhole** under the stairs. When I asked him how come he put up with that, he told me he was Harry Potter.
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The house [ ] as a plane flew overhead.
* *To tremble convulsively. Shiver, quiver.*
The house **shuddered** as a plane flew overhead.
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The old car [ ] to a halt.
* *To tremble convulsively. Shiver, quiver.*
The old car **shuddered** to a halt.
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A [ ] ran through him as he stepped outside into the snow.
* *An act of trembling convulsively. Shiver, quiver.*
A **shudder** ran through him as he stepped outside into the snow.
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He told us he had nothing more to say, then he [*ph*] and walked away.
* *To turn away from someone in a very quick or sudden way.*
He told us he had nothing more to say, then he **turned/spun on his heels** and walked away.
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The movie’s plot twist [*ph*] the story [*ph*], leaving the audience completely stunned.
* *To completely reverse or challenge the accepted understanding, perspective, or way of doing something. It often implies a radical rethinking or reinterpretation that disrupts conventional ideas.*
The movie’s plot twist **turned** the story **on its head**, leaving the audience completely stunned.
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The artist’s work [*ph*] conventional aesthetics [*ph*].
* *To completely reverse or challenge the accepted understanding, perspective, or way of doing something.*
The artist’s work **turned** conventional aesthetics **on their head**.
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Critics have affixed to his output any number of adjectives meant to communicate its basic darkness: [ ], malicious, cruel, contemptuous.
* *Sharply or bitingly critical, sarcastic, or ironic in temper, mood, or tone.*
Critics have affixed to his output any number of adjectives meant to communicate its basic darkness: **acerbic**, malicious, cruel, contemptuous.
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The meaning of her sarcastic remark wasn't [*ph*] him.
* *Not appreciated or understood by (someone).*
The meaning of her sarcastic remark wasn't **lost on** him.
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After playing domina for about ten years, she [*ph*] people's sexual kinks and fantasies.
* *To have a good amount of knowledge or experience about something.*
After playing domina for about ten years, she **knows a thing or two about** people's sexual kinks and fantasies.
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From an early age, she learned to [ ] the way most people renounce their dreams to fit in society.
* *To regard with extreme repugnance. To feel hatred or loathing for. Loathe.*
From an early age, she learned to **abhor** the way most people renounce their dreams to fit in society.
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She's always been a [ ] who loathes to be tied down by schedules or rules.
* *To move, live, or play freely or irresponsibly
.*
She's always been a **freewheeler** who loathes to be tied down by schedules or rules.
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The magazine’s first employee was Rea Irvin, a charismatic and worldly [*ph*]—known for his distinctive fedora with a wide brim—who had been an actor, a comic-strip artist, and an art editor.
* *A worldly and socially active man.*
The magazine’s first employee was Rea Irvin, a charismatic and worldly **man-about-town**—known for his distinctive fedora with a wide brim—who had been an actor, a comic-strip artist, and an art editor.
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He never missed the occasion to impart a bit of [ ] knowledge.
* *Possessing or displaying significant experience and knowledge about life and the world. Worldly-wise.*
He never missed the occasion to impart a bit of **worldly** knowledge.
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There'll always be smart people trying to [ ] the welfare system for all it's worth.
* *To draw or coerce profit or advantage from illicitly or to an extreme degree. Exploit.*
There'll always be smart people trying to **milk** the welfare system for all it's worth.
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Drop it. You've already [ ] the joke dry.
* *To draw or coerce profit or advantage from illicitly or to an extreme degree. Exploit.*
Drop it. You've already **milked** the joke dry.
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His absence from the meeting was [ ].
* *Attracting attention. Striking.*
His absence from the meeting was **conspicuous**.
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The bird has a [ ] red head.
* *Obvious to the eye or mind.*
The bird has a **conspicuous** red head.
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Its most [ ] feature was knee breeches, which showed off his well-turned legs and feet.
* *Attracting attention. Striking.*
Its most **conspicuous** feature was knee breeches, which showed off his well-turned legs and feet.
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Without this city, Ukraine shrivels to a landlocked [ ] state.
* *A small or inferior remnant or offshoot. Esp., a group (such as a parliament) carrying on in the name of the original body after the departure or expulsion of a large number of its members.*
Without this city, Ukraine shrivels to a landlocked **rump state**.
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The daring, edgy model covered her [ ] with a flaming Swastika.
* *Buttocks.*
The daring, edgy model covered her **rump** with a flaming Swastika.
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She said dicks taste just like hot dogs, but in my view they don't even [ph] (to the real thing).
* *To be similar to something or as good as expected.*
She said dicks taste just like hot dogs, but in my view they don't **come close** (to the real thing).
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The band [ ] very [ ] to breaking up.
* *To almost do something.*
The band **came** very **close** to breaking up.
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Her sexual generosity has [ ] her to the male population at large.
* *To cause to become beloved or admired.*
Her sexual generosity has **endeared** her to the male population at large.
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The innovative atist [*ph*] by using real human viscera for his paintings.
* *Exceed; transgress.*
The innovative artist **overstepped boundaries** by using real human viscera for his paintings.
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Your ideas and mine are [*ph*].
* *Completely different.*
Your ideas and mine are **worlds apart**.
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The state has come/fallen [*ph*] terrorists.
* *in or into a state of being controlled by (someone).*
The state has come/fallen **under the sway of** terrorists.
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He gave a [ ] performance.
* *Lacking zest and energy.*
He gave a **tepid** performance.
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My suggestion was given a [ ] response.
* *Marked by an absence of enthusiasm or conviction.*
My suggestion was given a **tepid** response.
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He gave a [ ] performance.
* *Lacking in passion, force, or zest.*
He gave a **tepid** performance.
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These were some of the sharpest [ ] in the business who seemed sidelined by circumstance.
* *One that imposes a task or burdens another with labor.*
These were some of the sharpest **taskmasters** in the business who seemed sidelined by circumstance.
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The judges who awarded him the 2009 prize had [*ph*] for his use of language.
* *An emphatic expression of approval.*
The judges who awarded him the 2009 prize had **high praise** for his use of language.
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The reporter listened to the senator's [ ] for about 30 seconds, and then repeated the question.
* *Language that appears to be earnest and meaningful but in fact is a mixture of sense and nonsense. inflated, involved, and often deliberately ambiguous language.*
The reporter listened to the senator's **double-talk** for about 30 seconds, and then repeated the question.
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The problems were ignored or [*pv*].
* *To treat or describe (something, such as a serious problem or error) as if it were not important.*
The problems were ignored or **glossed over**.
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We bought the tickets [*ph*].
* *For the price that is printed on something.*
We bought the tickets **at face value**.
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After all his lying, nothing he says now should be [*ph*].
* *As true or genuine without being questioned or doubted.*
After all his lying, nothing he says now should be **taken/accepted at face value**.
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That task requires long hours, an [ ] optimism that the next film might be a masterpiece and, mostly, a coLOSsal stubborn streak.
* *Tireless.*
That task requires long hours, an **unflagging** optimism that the next film might be a masterpiece and, mostly, a coLOSsal stubborn streak.
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He was rewarded for the [ ] zeal with which she led the fund-raising campaign.
* *Tireless. Unrelenting.*
He was rewarded for the **unflagging** zeal with which she led the fund-raising campaign.
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She's none too enthusiastic about the project; [*ph*], she seems willing to cooperate.
* *Nevertheless, still.*
She's none too enthusiastic about the project; **still and all**, she seems willing to cooperate.
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Leave me alone! Stop [ ] me!
* *To harass with petty irritations. Annoy.*
Leave me alone! Stop **pestering** me!
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One resident [ ] the condo board about every little thing.
* *To harass with petty irritations. Annoy.*
One resident **pestered** the condo board about every little thing.
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Sex toys lay scattered about [*ph*]
* *In a disorderly manner. Irregularly. In every direction.*
Sex toys lay scattered about **every which way**.
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This report should [ ] any lingering doubts you have about the plan.
* *To drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering. Dissipate.*
This report should **dispel** any lingering doubts you have about the plan.
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If you ask me, they [*ph*] him [*ph*] too easily.
* *To allow (someone who has been caught doing something wrong or illegal) to go without being punished.*
If you ask me, they **let** him **off the hook** too easily.
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* *A summary trial by commissioned officers for trying offenses on the battlefield by members of the armed forces.*
**Drumhead court-martial**
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The slight smirk on his face [*ph*] the insincerity of his apology.
* *Betray. Disclose, reveal.*
The slight smirk on his face **gave away** the insincerity of his apology.
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The way she looked at him was a dead [ ] that she wasn't interested in anything beyond mere friendship.
* *An unintentional revelation or betrayal.*
The way she looked at him was a dead **giveaway** that she wasn't interested in anything beyond mere friendship.
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She was accused of [ ] the defendant in raping their own child.
* *To actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan). To assist, encourage, instigate, or support with criminal intent in attempting or carrying out a crime.*
She was accused of **abetting** the defendant in raping their own child.
| Often used in the phrase **aid and abet**.
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The bird [ ] on a branch as the snow [ ] on a roof.
* *To descend from or as if from the air and come to rest. Land, settle.*
The bird **alighted** on a branch as the snow **alighted** on a roof.
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As Sarah walked into the room, she could feel her colleagues [*ph*], their curiosity barely concealed as they whispered about her past as an adult star.
* *Looking at someone indirectly, often out of the corner of one's eye.*
As Sarah walked into the room, she could feel her colleagues **casting sidelong glances at her**, their curiosity barely concealed as they whispered about her past as an adult star.
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The two old friends were so [*ph*] their conversation about childhood memories that they didn’t even notice the café staff cleaning up around them.
* *Engrossed, absorbed, fully focused.*
The two old friends were so **wrapped up in** their conversation about childhood memories that they didn’t even notice the café staff cleaning up around them.
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Her academic interests [ ] a wide variety of topics.
* *To extend across.*
Her academic interests **span** a wide variety of topics.
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A bridge [ ] the river. Their empire once [ ] several continents.
* *To extend across. To form an arch over.*
A bridge **spans** the river. Their empire once **spanned** several continents.
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He [ ] with the stolen money. Several prisoners [ ] from the jail.
* *(Formal) To depart secretly and hide oneself.*
He **absconded** with the stolen money. Several prisoners **absconded** from the jail.
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The wound became inflamed and [ ].
* *To generate pus.*
The wound became inflamed and **festered**.
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His resentment [ ] for years.
* *To cause increasing poisoning, irritation, or bitterness. Rankle.*
His resentment **festered** for years.
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We should deal with these problems now instead of allowing them to [ ].
* *To undergo or exist in a state of progressive deterioration.*
We should deal with these problems now instead of allowing them to **fester**.
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This expansive and exhilarating retrospective, places her radical politics [*ph*].
* *In or to the forefront of activity or consideration.*
This expansive and exhilarating retrospective, places her radical politics **front and center**.
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As the water boiled, tiny air pockets started to [*ph*] to the surface.
* *To rise to the surface in the form of bubbles, often in liquid.*
As the water boiled, tiny air pockets started to **bubble up** to the surface.
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Tensions that had been simmering for months finally began to [*ph*] during the meeting.
Tensions that had been simmering for months finally began to **bubble up** during the meeting.
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Each chapter in the novel takes [ ] time to achieve its goal.
* *Generously sufficient to satisfy a requirement or need. Generous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity.*
Each chapter in the novel takes **ample** time to achieve its goal.
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She sported an [ ] figure.
* *Buxom, portly.*
She sported an **ample** figure.
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Greta was a [ ] warm friendly woman.
* *Vigorously or healthily plump.*
Greta was a **buxom** warm friendly woman.
