Definitions I Flashcards
(300 cards)
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confuse
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to put into disorder, to mix up in the mind; to mistake one thing for another
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disguise
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to furnish with a false appearance or an assumed identity
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elevate
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to lift up; to make the mind, morals higher and better
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exhaust
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to consume entirely; to tire extremely or completely, OR the used gas or vapour from an engine
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fatigue
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great tiredness, exhaustion, OR to make someone very tired
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ignorance
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lack of knowledge, information, or consciousness
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intelligent
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having or indicating a high or satisfactory degree of intelligence and mental capacity; revealing or reflecting good judgement or sound thought
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mysterious
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full of, suggesting, covered in mystery
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reject
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to refuse to accept; to throw away as useless or imperfect; to deny OR something rejected; somebody rejected
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renew
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to give new life and freshness to; to replace with something new; to arrange to extend the loan of
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rude
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lacking in refinement or grace
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stubborn
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unreasonably or perversely unyielding, mulish
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accusation
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accusing or being accused
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articulate
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expressing oneself readily, clearly, or effectively, OR to say words distinctly; to connect by a joint
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bleak
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not hopeful or encouraging, depressing
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camouflage
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behaviour or artifice designed to deceive or hide, OR to hide something by making it look the same as the things around it
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clumsy
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lacking dexterity, nimbleness, or grace
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coarse
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of ordinary or inferior quality
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disastrous
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attended by or causing suffering or disaster
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discourage
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to lessen, to take away the courage or confidence of; to put difficulties in one’s way; to try to persuade somebody not to do it
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fantasitc
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excellent, superlative
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genuine
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actually being what seems to be, real; without dishonesty or pretence, sincere
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irritate
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to provoke impatience, anger, or displeasure in, annoy
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peel
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the outer covering especially of those fruits and vegetables, OR to remove the outer covering from
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severe
stern, strict; very violent, serious or uncomfortable
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submissive
always willing to obey someone and never disagreeing with them, even if they are unkind to you
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submit
to subject to a condition, treatment, or operation; to present or propose to another for review, consideration, or decision
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vine
a climbing plant that produces bunches of juicy green or purple fruit; any creeping or climbing plant
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abundant
plentiful, possessing riches or resources
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agile
marked by ready ability to move with quick easy grace, having a quick resourceful and adaptable character
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alien
a foreign-born citizen, OR of another race, nation, or country; different in nature; contrary
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alter
to make different without changing into something else
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annoy
to disturb or irritate especially by repeated acts
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assemble
to bring together, as in a particular place or for a particular purpose, to meet together; to fit together the parts of
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attractive
having the power to arouse one's interest, pleasing or interesting
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authentic
worthy or acceptance or belief as conforming to or based on fact; not false
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candor
sincere honest and truthfulness
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charming
extremely pleasing or delightful, entrancing
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clamor
loud confused noise or shout, OR to make a clamor
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clarify
to make clear or pure usually by freeing from suspended matter; to free of confusion, to make understandable
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complain
to say that one is not satisfied, that something is wrong or that one is suffering
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contempt
the act of despising
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credible
offering reasonable grounds for being believed
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dearth
scarcity, an inadequate supply; famine
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deceive
to cause to accept as true or valid what is false or invalid
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decorate
to furnish with something ornamental
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depress
to make sad, low in spirits; to make less active; to cause (prices) to be lower
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disagreement
disagreeing, absence of agreement
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disdain
to contempt, scorn
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dismiss
to send away; to allow to go; to put away from the mind, stop thinking or talking
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doubtful
feeling doubt, causing doubt, unreliable
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ecstasy
a state of overwhelming emotion
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finalize
to finish the last part of a plan, business deal, etc
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frown
to bring the eyebrows together in anger or effort, causing lines to appear on the forehead
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generous
willing to give and share unstintingly; not petty in character and mind; more than adequate
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grave
the place in the ground where a dead person is buried, OR giving cause for worry or needing urgent attention, very serious; serious or solemn in manner
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grieve
to suffer from grief or great sadness
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harsh
having a coarse uneven surface that is rough or unpleasant to touch; causing a painful sensory reaction; unduly exacting
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haughty
blatantly and disdainfully proud
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hexagon
a polygon of six angles and six sides
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imminent
close to happening; impending
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insult
to speak or act in a way that hurts or is intended to hurt a person's feeling or dignity, OR a remark or action that insults
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immortal
living or continuing forever, not subject to death
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lament
to mourn, regret deeply, OR, a song, piece of music, or something that you say, that expresses a feeling of sadness
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legal
connected with, in accordance with the law
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mammal
a type of animal that drinks from its mother's body when it is young
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meager
deficient in quality or quantity
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misplace
to put something in the wrong place; to give (love, attention, etc.) wrongly or unwisely
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mundane
of or relating to the world; concerned with the practical details of everyday life
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neutral
without strong feelings or opinions on either side of a question or argument
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nimble
quick-moving; sharp, quick to understand
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obscure
not at all well-known and usually not very important; difficult to understand, OR, to make dark, dim, or indistinct; to conceal or hide as if by covering
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obstacle
something that impedes progress or achievement
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odor
smell, pleasant or unpleasant; reputation
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palette
board with a curved edge and a hole for the thumb, on which an artist mixes colors
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phobia
a strong unreasonable fear of something
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purify
to make pure
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refined
free from impurities; cultivated
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release
to set free from restraint, confinement, or servitude; to give permission for publication, performance, exhibition, or sale of; to make available to the public
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reserved
restrained in words and actions
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revere
to show devoted, respectful honour to
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scarcity
instance of shortage
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scold
to show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
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sociable
friendly and enjoying being with other people
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superiority
the quality or state of being superior
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supple
easy and fluent without awkwardness
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talkative
fond of talking, full of talk
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tease
to make fun of playfully or unkindly
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terminate
to cause to an end
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timid
lacking in courage or self-confidence
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trick
a practice meant to deceive or defraud; one designed to puzzle or amuse
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valuable
having financial value; having desirable qualities; of great use or service
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absurd
insane, loony, preposterous
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adamant
unshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion, unyielding
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affection
tender attachment, fondness
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amorphous
having no definite form; being without definite character or nature
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ample
generous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity; generously sufficient to satisfy a requirement or need
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amuse
to entertain or occupy in a light, playful, or pleasant manner; to appeal to the sense of humour of
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ancient
having had an existence of many years; of or relating to a remote period, a time early in history, or those living in such a period or time
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antidote
a remedy to counteract the effects of posion
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anxiety
painful or apprehensive uneasiness of mind usually over an impending or anticipated ill
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arrogant
behaving in or showing a superior, proud manner
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artificial
humanly contrived often on a natural model; man-made
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assert
to state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively
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avarice
an excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain
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benevolent
marked by or disposed to doing good
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blatant
completely obvious in a crass or offensive manner
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brutal
grossly ruthless
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buckle
a piece of metal used for fastening the two ends of a belt, for fastening a shoe, bag etc. or for decoration, OR to become bent or curved because of heat or pressure, or to make something bend or curve in this way
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banker
one that engages in the business of banking
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assist
to help
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candid
frank, straightforward; relating to photography of subjects acting naturally or spontaneously without being posed
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commotion
an agitated disturbance
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companion
one that accompanies another, OR, to accompany
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compassion
sympathetic consciousness of others' distress
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competent
having requisite or adequate abilities or qualities
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convict
to officially announce or prove someone guilty of an offence or crime, OR, a person serving a sentence of imprisonment
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crude
existing in a natural state and unaltered by cooking or processing; simple, OR, rude
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dawdle
to waste time, be slow
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deter
to prevent from taking a particular course of action
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detrimental
obviously harmful
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dignify
make something seem worthy or impressive
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diligent
continuously putting in great effort
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din
a jumble of loud, usually discordant sounds, OR, to tell somebody something again and again in a forceful way
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dismal
sad, gloomy, miserable
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divert
to reroute; distract
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dock
structure extending alongshore into a body of water meant to receive ships
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dreary
dull, uninteresting
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entrust
to bestow trust
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excess
an amount of something that is more than necessary
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falsehood
an untrue statement
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fancy
an idea/opinion that is not based on fact OR to like, OR of particular excellence
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favorable
to the advantage of someone or something, OR, expressing approval
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feeble
lacking strength
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glorious
worthy of admiration; wonderful
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gullible
easily persuaded into believing something
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hallow
to make holy
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hinder
to be an obstacle to
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imaginary
existing only in imagination
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imbue
to fill something or someone with a particular feeling, quality, or idea
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imitate
to follow as a model or example; to be or appear like
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impede
to interfere with the progress of
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inititate
to facilitate the beginning of
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ironic
using or characterized by irony; sarcastic
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isolate
to keep apart, separate from others
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jail
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
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jar
to make a harsh or discordant sound; to be out of harmony, OR, a container made typically of glass or earthenware
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keen
highly developed (of a sense); sharp
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liberate
to set free
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melodious
producing or having a pleasant tune; pleasant-sounding
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monarch
a supreme ruler, i.e a king, queen, emperor, empress
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morose
sullen and ill-tempered; gloomy
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myth
a story handed down from and older time concerning the early history of people or explaining phenomenons; folk tales
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nutritious
nourishing; promoting growth and repair of the body
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obsolete
no longer in use, old-fashioned
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olfactory
of or relating to the sense of smell
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ominous
threatening
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ostentatious
attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness
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paltry
practically worthless; inferior, trashy; mean, despicable
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perception
the way you regard something and your beliefs on what it is like
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perplex
to cause to feel confused and troubled by being difficult to understand or answer; to make complex
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philanthropy
the desire to promote the welfare of others
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plateau
a large stretch of level land much higher than the land around it; a state in which an activity ceases developing
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prance
to spring from the hind legs or move by doing so; to walk or move in a spirited manner
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preface
the introductory remarks of a speaker OR to say or do something before the main part of what you are doing to say
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prevalent
commonly used or occurring
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proclaim
to make known publicly, declare
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prompt
being ready and quick to act as occasion demands, OR to move to action, incite
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punctual
not late; doing something or happening at the agreed or proper time.
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quart
a unit for measuring liquid
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rare
not common or frequent; very unusual
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rasp
a harsh, grating noise; a coarse file with a rough surface used to scrape, file, and rub objects of hard material
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reaction
reply; the chemical change that happens when two or more chemical substances are mixed together
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recollect
to remind someone of something temporally forgotten or to recall something to the mind
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renounce
to give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
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reproach
to blame
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rhythm
regular, repeated pattern of sounds or movements in speech, dancing, music
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satire
mockery, sarcasm
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saturate
to make something very wet
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serene
calm and peacful
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sloppy
not done carefully or thoroughly; expressing your feelings of love too strongly and in a silly way
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stem
originate in or be caused by; main section of something
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slothful
lazy
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stifle
to stop someone from breathing or be unable to breathe comfortably; to stop something from happening or developing
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summit
the highest point of a hill or mountain; peak, OR, a meeting between heads of government
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surplus
more than is needed, desired, or required; a quantity much larger than is needed
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symphony
a long, complex musical composition, usually in four parts for a large orchestra
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tactile
connected with the sense of touch; perceptible (seen or noticed) by touch
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tame
to reduce from a wild to a domestic state, OR, lacking in spirit
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thrust
to push suddenly or violently; to make a sudden movement forward with a sword or knife
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transparent
easily being seen through; clear and easy to understand
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trepidation
fear
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tumult
disturbance or confusion especially of large mass of people; turmoil; disturbed or agitated state of mind
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typical
having the distinctive qualities of a particular type of person or thing; classic
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unbiased
free from all prejudice and favoritism
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undermine
to weaken or wear away secretly or gradually
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untimely
an event happening or done at an unsuitable time
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utilize
to make use of, use
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vain
full of self-admiration, thinking highly of one's appearance
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vessel
a ship or large boat; a container for holding something; a person who has a particular quality or who is used for a particular purpose
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victorious
having won a victory; of, relating to, or characteristic of victory
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vigorous
forcefully strong, full of power and action
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violate
to disregard or act against; to break, spoil or destroy
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vulenerable
capable of being wounded, susceptible to wounds; open to attack
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warm-blooded
animals with a body temperature that remains fairly high whether the temperature around them is hot or cold
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zenith
the highest point reached in the heavens by a celestial body
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abate
to reduce in degree or intensity, lessen
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abridge
to reduce the length of a written text, condense
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accidental
occurring unexpectedly or by chance
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account
a report or description of an event or experience; a record or statement of financial expenditure and receipts relating to a particular period or purpose; consider or regard in a specific way
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acumen
keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters
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adage
a saying often in metaphorical form that embodies a common observation
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adhere
to give support or maintain loyalty; to stick firmly to something
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agenda
a list or outline of things to be considered or done
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adhast
struck with sudden terror or horror
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align
to arrange in a straight line; to bring into agreement with a particular group
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aimless
purposeless, haphazard, accidental
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alias
name by which a person is called on other occasions
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agriculture
science or practice of farming
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allegation
a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically one made without proof
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aloof
removed or distant either physically or emotionally; at a distance
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ambition
a strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work; desire and determination to achieve success
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amend
to put right; to change or modify for the better (in text)
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ardent
passionate
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amoral
not connected with morals
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moral
concerned with the principles of right and wrong behaviour; a lesson
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amphibian
an animal capable of living both on land and in water
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animosity
ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility, an antagonistic attitude
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antagonist
opponent in a competition, battle, quarrel etc
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antagonistic
hostile
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apathy
lack of feeling or emotion; lack of interest or concern
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appeal
make a serious or urgent request, typically to the public; apply to a higher court for a reversal of the decision of a lower court.
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arid
excessively dry, having insufficient rainfall to support agriculture; lacking in interest and life
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astound
to overcome with surprise
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attorney
a legal agent qualified to act for suitors and defendants in legal proceedings
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auditorium
a room, hall, or building used for public gatherings; the part of a public building where an audience sits
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auspicious
promising success
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austere
stern and cold in appearance or manner; morally strict
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avert
to turn away in avoidance
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awkward
lacking dexterity or skill, showing the result of a lack of expertness
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batter
strike repeatedly with hard blows; subject to repeated violence and assault; critisize
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belie
to give a false impression of, to present an appearance not in agreement with; to show something to be false or wrong
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bellicose
favouring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
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belligerent
hostile and aggressive
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bliss
complete happiness
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blithe
carefree, happy and lighthearted; lacking due thought or consideration
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boast
to brag; possessing a feature that is a source of pride
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bounty
a sum paid for killing or capturing a person or animal; a sum paid to encourage trade.
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brevity
shortness or conciseness of expression
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buffoon
a rude or vulgar fool
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bulb
organ of a plant; light bulb
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cacophony
harsh or discordant sound
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caprice
a sudden, impulsive notion or action
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discordant
harsh and jarring sound
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canvas
strong, coarse cloth used for tents, sails, bags, and by artists
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notion
idea
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censor
to examine in order to suppress or delete anything considered objectionable
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centralize
to bring to the center
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chide
scold or rebuke
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rebuke
expressing sharp disapproval
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chronic
long established
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conceited
having or shoeing an excessively high opinion of oneself
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condescend
to show one's feeling of superiority
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condone
accept and allow
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conservation
preservation; controlled use of a limited supply to prevent waste
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consistency
steadiness
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conspicuous
obvious to the eyes or mind
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contradiction
absence of agreement
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convene
to cause to assemble
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credulous
inclined to believe, especially on slight evidence; gullible
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cunning
clever, achieving one's ends through deceit
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deceit
to trick
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defile
to destroy the pureness of; any narrow valley or mountain pass
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delinquent
having broken a law, especially one which is not very serious; a person who is delinquent
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deluge
an overflowing of the land by water; an overwhelming amount or number; to overflow with water
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demean
to reduce in worth
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democratic
based on a form of government in which the people choose leaders by voting
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denounce
to pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil; to inform against, accuse
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deport
to remove forcibly or exile to another country, banish
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desecrate
to treat disrespectfully, outrageously
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despondent
without or almost without hope
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destitute
without food, clothing, shelter, etc. or the money to buy them, very poor
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dexterity
the quality of cleverness and skill especially in the use of hands
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dissemble
to hide by putting on a false appearance
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disseminate
to spread abroad as if sowing (scattering) seed
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divulge
to tell something previously private or secret, reveal, disclose
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docile
quiet and easily taught or led
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dominate
to rule, control
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dossier
a set of files containing detailed information
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doze
to sleep lightly, be half asleep
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elusive
difficult to find, catch, or achieve; difficult to remember or recall
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enfold
to surround with a covering
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engage
occupy, attract, or involve (someone's interest or attention); participate or become involved in
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enigmatic
hard to understand, mysterious
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eulogy
a formal expression of praise (especially for someone who has died recently)
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exalt
to raise in rank or dignity; to elevate by praise
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excavate
to make a hole in, hollow out
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expedition
a long journey especially one made by a group of people, to a place that is dangerous or that has not been visited before
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expunge
to erase; to remove from a record
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exubrerant
extreme or excessive in degree, size, or extent; produced in extreme abundance; joyously unrestrained and enthusiastic
