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Levity

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the treatment of a serious matter with humour or lack of due respect. “as an attempt to introduce a note of levity, the words were a disastrous flop”

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Obliterate

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Destry utterly; wipe out The memory was so painful that he obliterated it from his mind

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Meek

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Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive She brought her meek little husband along

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Pinnacle

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A high, pointed piece of work The most successful point; the culmination He had reached the pinnacle of his career

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Speck

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A tiny spot Their skin was specked with goose pimples

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Toil

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Work extremely hard or incessantly We toiled away

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Barn

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A large farm building used for string grain, hay, or straw or for housing livestock

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Sow

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Plant(seed) by scattering it on or in the earth fill a pot with compost and sow a thin layer of seeds on top

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Reap

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Cut or gather Harvest the crop from Farmers agreed to continue reaping the land by traditional means

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Hypocrite

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A hypocritical person The story tells of respectable Ben who turns out to be a cheat and a hypocrite

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Dismal

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Causing a mood of gloom or depression The dismal weather made the late afternoon seem like evening

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Bandit

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a robber or outlaw belonging to a gang and typically operating in an isolated or lawless area. “the bandit produced a weapon and demanded money”

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Pasture

/ˈpɑːstʃə/

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land covered with grass and other low plants suitable for grazing animals, especially cattle or sheep.

“areas of rich meadow pasture”

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Virtue

/ˈvəːtʃuː,ˈvəːtjuː/

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behaviour showing high moral standards.

“paragons of virtue”

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Pauline

/ˈpɔːlʌɪn/

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relating to or characteristic of St Paul, his writings, or his doctrines.

“the Pauline Epistles”

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Conviction

/kənˈvɪkʃ(ə)n/

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a formal declaration by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law that someone is guilty of a criminal offence.

“she had a previous conviction for a similar offence”

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Credulity

/krɪˈdjuːlɪti/

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a tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.

“moneylenders prey upon their credulity and inexperience”

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Naivete

/nʌɪˈiːvɪteɪ,nɑːˈiːvɪteɪ/

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lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement; naivety.

“his greatest fault was his political naïveté”

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Atheist

/ˈeɪθɪɪst/

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a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God or gods.

“he is a committed atheist”

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Irreconcilable

/ɪˌrɛk(ə)nˈsʌɪləb(ə)l,ɪˈrɛk(ə)nsʌɪləb(ə)l/

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(of ideas or statements) so different from each other that they cannot be made compatible.

“these two views of the economy are irreconcilable”

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Giddy

/ˈɡɪdi/

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having a sensation of whirling and a tendency to fall or stagger; dizzy.

“Luke felt almost giddy with relief”

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Sovereign

/ˈsɒvrɪn/

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a supreme ruler, especially a monarch.

“the Emperor became the first Japanese sovereign to visit Britain”

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Preside

/prɪˈzʌɪd/

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be in the position of authority in a meeting or other gathering.

“the prime minister will preside at an emergency cabinet meeting”

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Misconstrue

/mɪskənˈstruː/

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interpret (a person’s words or actions) wrongly.

“my advice was deliberately misconstrued”

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Hymn

/hɪm/

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a religious song or poem of praise to God or a god.

“a Hellenistic hymn to Apollo”

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Pastoral

/ˈpɑːst(ə)r(ə)l/

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(in the Christian Church) concerning or appropriate to the giving of spiritual guidance.

“pastoral and doctrinal issues”

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Epistle

/ɪˈpɪs(ə)l/

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a letter.

“activists firing off angry epistles”

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Divot

/ˈdɪvət/

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a piece of turf cut out of the ground by a golf club in making a stroke or by a sports player’s boot.

“he hit a wedge shot and carved a hefty divot out of the fairway”

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Memoir

/ˈmɛmwɑː/

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a historical account or biography written from personal knowledge.

“in 1924 she published a short memoir of her husband”

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by any/no stretch of the imagination

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used to emphasize that something is not true, does not happen, etc.

“They’re not wealthy by any stretch of the imagination.”

“By no stretch of the imagination does the factory operate efficiently.”

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Potent1

/ˈpəʊt(ə)nt/

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having great power, influence, or effect.

“thrones were potent symbols of authority”

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Nihilistic

/nʌɪ(h)ɪˈlɪstɪk/

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rejecting all religious and moral principles in the belief that life is meaningless.

“an embittered, nihilistic teenager”

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Dermatologist

/ˌdəːməˈtɒlədʒɪst/

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a medical practitioner qualified to diagnose and treat skin disorders.

“visit your dermatologist yearly for a full-body skin check”

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Baffling

/ˈbaf(ə)lɪŋ/

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impossible to understand; perplexing.

“the crime is a baffling mystery for the police”

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Kindred

/ˈkɪndrɪd/

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one’s family and relations.

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Speckled

/ˈspɛkld/

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covered or marked with a large number of small spots or patches of colour.

“a large speckled brown egg”

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Mottled

/ˈmɒt(ə)ld/

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marked with spots or smears of colour.

“a bird with mottled brown plumage”

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Livestock

/ˈlʌɪvstɒk/

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farm animals regarded as an asset.

“markets for the trading of livestock”

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Kinfolk

/ˈkɪnfəʊk,ˈkɪnfəʊk/

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a group of people related by blood.

“a set of kinfolk”

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Covenant

/ˈkʌv(ə)nənt/

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an agreement.

“there was a covenant between them that her name was never to be mentioned”

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Pillar

/ˈpɪlə/

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a tall vertical structure of stone, wood, or metal, used as a support for a building, or as an ornament or monument.

something shaped like a pillar.

“a pillar of rock”

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Heap

/hiːp/

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put (objects or a loose substance) in a heap.

“she heaped logs on the fire”

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Reservoir

/ˈrɛzəvwɑː/

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a large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.

“the more water we use, the more land has to be flooded for reservoirs”

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Sheaf

/ʃiːf/

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bundle into sheaves.

“the corn and barley had to be sheafed and stooked”

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Conceal

/kənˈsiːl/

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not allow to be seen; hide.

“a line of sand dunes concealed the distant sea”

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Pit1

/pɪt/

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a large hole in the ground.

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Loin

/lɔɪn/

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the part of the body on both sides of the spine between the lowest (false) ribs and the hip bones.

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Bewail

/bɪˈweɪl/

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express great regret, sadness, or disappointment about (something).

“men will bewail the loss of earlier freedoms”

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Hui

/ˈhuːi/

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(in New Zealand) a large social or ceremonial gathering.

(in Hawaii) a formal club or association.

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Rad răd

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The definition of rad is slang for an excellent person or thing.
An example of rad is a bright sunny day spent with friends; a rad day.

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Cup-bearer

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a person who serves wine, especially in a royal or noble household.

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Insulate

/ˈɪnsjʊleɪt/

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protect (something) by interposing material that prevents the loss of heat or the intrusion of sound.

“insulate and draught-proof your home”

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Constable

/ˈkʌnstəb(ə)l,ˈkɒnstəb(ə)l/

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1.

BRITISH

a police officer.

2.

the governor of a royal castle.

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Niggly

/ˈnɪɡli/

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causing slight but persistent discomfort or anxiety.

“he has had a niggly injury which he is now over”

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Contour

/ˈkɒntʊə/

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an outline representing or bounding the shape or form of something.

“she traced the contours of his face with her finger”

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Molar

/ˈməʊlə/

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a grinding tooth at the back of a mammal’s mouth.

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Congregation

/kɒŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃ(ə)n/

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a group of people assembled for religious worship.

“the singing of psalms by the whole congregation”

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Diocese

/ˈdʌɪəsɪs/

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a district under the pastoral care of a bishop in the Christian Church.

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Columbarium

/ˌkɒl(ə)mˈbɛːrɪəm/

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a room or building with niches for funeral urns to be stored.

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Narthex

/ˈnɑːθɛks/

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an antechamber, porch, or distinct area at the western entrance of some early Christian churches, separated off by a railing.

an antechamber or large porch in a modern church.

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Boisterous

/ˈbɔɪst(ə)rəs/

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noisy, energetic, and cheerful.

“a group of boisterous lads”

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Genuflect

/ˈdʒɛnjʊflɛkt/

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lower one’s body briefly by bending one knee to the ground, typically in worship or as a sign of respect.

show deference or servility.

“her party still genuflects to her, and a core within it reflexively venerates her”

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Tabernacle

/ˈtabəˌnak(ə)l/

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(in biblical use) a fixed or movable dwelling, typically of light construction.

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Famine

/ˈfamɪn/

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extreme scarcity of food.

“drought resulted in famine throughout the region”

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Sod

/sɒd/

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the surface of the ground, with the grass growing on it; turf.

“underneath the sod was a layer of humus”

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Thatch

/θatʃ/

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cover (a roof or a building) with straw or a similar material.

“they have constructed the walls and are now thatching the roof”

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Ablution

/əˈbluːʃ(ə)n/

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an act of washing oneself.

“the women performed their ablutions”

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Philanthropist

/fɪˈlanθrəpɪst/

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a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes.

“the trust was founded by an American philanthropist”

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Perch

/pəːtʃ/

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(of a bird) alight or rest on something.

“a herring gull perched on the rails”

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Chastity

/ˈtʃastɪti/

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the state or practice of refraining from extramarital, or especially from all, sexual intercourse.

“vows of chastity”

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Exalt

/ɪɡˈzɔːlt,ɛɡˈzɔːlt/

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think or speak very highly of (someone or something).

“the party will continue to exalt their hero”

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Contaminated

/kənˈtamɪneɪtɪd/

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having been made impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.

“contaminated blood products”

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Purgatory

/ˈpəːɡət(ə)ri/

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(in Catholic doctrine) a place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven.

“all her sins were forgiven and she would not need to go to Purgatory”

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Cash cow

noun

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a business, investment, or product that provides a steady income or profit.

metaphor for a dairy cow that produces milk over the course of its life and requires little to no maintenance. The phrase is applied to a business that is also similarly low-maintenance.

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Catechism

/ˈkatɪkɪz(ə)m/

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a summary of the principles of Christian religion in the form of questions and answers, used for religious instruction.

(in Roman Catholic use) religious instruction in general.

a series of fixed questions, answers, or precepts used for instruction.

“the preventive health catechism ‘more exercise, less tobacco and alcohol, and better diet’”

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Gluttony

/ˈɡlʌt(ə)ni/

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habitual greed or excess in eating.

“she said plumpness was a sign of gluttony in most cases”

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Sloth

/sləʊθ/

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reluctance to work or make an effort; laziness.

“he should overcome his natural sloth and complacency”

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Cultivate

/ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

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prepare and use (land) for crops or gardening.

“the peasants who cultivated the land became its owners”

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Put someone on blast

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(slang)To embarrass by publicly denouncing or exposing, especially by using social media.

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From the jump

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from the beginning; from when someone starts to do something or a process starts

He knew they hated him from the jump.

The team has established itself as one to take seriously right from the jump.

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Pestilence

/ˈpɛstɪl(ə)ns/

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a fatal epidemic disease, especially bubonic plague.

“neither prayers nor demonstrations halted the advance of the pestilence”

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Straw

/strɔː/

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dried stalks of grain, used especially as fodder or as material for thatching, packing, or weaving.

“a straw hat”

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Come to fruition

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To successfully be brought into existence or to completion.Although we struggled to get funding, our project ultimately came to fruition.

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Incontinent

/ɪnˈkɒntɪnənt/

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lacking self-restraint; uncontrolled.

“the incontinent hysteria of the massed pop fans”

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Cascade

/kasˈkeɪd/

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pass (something) on to a succession of others.

“teachers who are able to cascade their experience effectively”

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Gnat

/nat/

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a small two-winged fly that resembles a mosquito. Gnats include both biting and non-biting forms, and they typically form large swarms.

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Soot

/sʊt/

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a deep black powdery or flaky substance consisting largely of amorphous carbon, produced by the incomplete burning of organic matter.

cover or clog (something) with soot.

“you have previously sooted the underside of their plate by holding it over a candle”

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Kiln

/kɪln/

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a furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially one for calcining lime or firing pottery.

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Festering

/ˈfɛstərɪŋ/

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(of food or waste) rotten and offensive to the senses.

“piles of festering rubbish”

(of a negative feeling or a problem) becoming worse or more intense, especially through long-term neglect or indifference.

“they had ignored festering social problems”

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Leprosy

/ˈlɛprəsi/

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a contagious disease that affects the skin, mucous membranes, and nerves, causing discoloration and lumps on the skin and, in severe cases, disfigurement and deformities. Leprosy is now mainly confined to tropical Africa and Asia.

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Reed

/riːd/

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a tall, slender-leaved plant of the grass family, which grows in water or on marshy ground.

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Plaster

/ˈplɑːstə/

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a soft mixture of sand and cement and sometimes lime with water, for spreading on walls, ceilings, or other structures, to form a smooth hard surface when dried.

“strip away the plaster to expose the bare brick”

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Bitumen

/ˈbɪtjʊmən/

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a black viscous mixture of hydrocarbons obtained naturally or as a residue from petroleum distillation. It is used for road surfacing and roofing.

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Plunder

/ˈplʌndə/

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steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder.

“looters moved into the disaster area to plunder shops”

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All up

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: at or very near an end : with death, defeat, or failure hopelessly or unalterably approaching —used predicatively and in impersonal constructions with it
by night it was all up for the trapped miners

: total inclusive of the weight of machine, necessary flight accessories, crew, passengers, and cargo
a plane with an all up weight of 50,000 pounds
: total inclusive of weight of oil, coolant, and necessary accessories
the all up weight of the motor

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Blemish

/ˈblɛmɪʃ/

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a small mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something.

“the girl’s hands were without a blemish”

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Doorpost

/ˈdɔːpəʊst/

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each of the two upright parts of a door frame.

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Lintel

/ˈlɪnt(ə)l/

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a horizontal support of timber, stone, concrete, or steel across the top of a door or window.

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Unleavened

/ʌnˈlɛv(ə)nd/

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(of bread) made without yeast or other raising agent.

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Gird1

/ɡəːd/

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encircle (a person or part of the body) with a belt or band.

“a young man was to be girded with the belt of knighthood”

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Solemn

/ˈsɒləm/

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formal and dignified.

“a solemn procession”

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Ordinance

/ˈɔːdɪnəns/

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an authoritative order.

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Hyssop

/ˈhɪsəp/

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a small bushy aromatic plant of the mint family, the bitter minty leaves of which are used in cooking and herbal medicine.

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Israelite

/ˈɪzrəlʌɪt/

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a member of the ancient Hebrew nation, especially in the period from the Exodus to the Babylonian Captivity ( c. 12th to 6th centuries BC).

an old-fashioned and sometimes offensive term for a Jewish person.

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Israeli

/ɪzˈreɪli/

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a native or inhabitant of Israel, or a person of Israeli descent.

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Kneading bowl

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Kneading bowls are for the making of dough to bake for bread. In that bowl the flour, water and oil are mixed together, and the dough rises before it is baked. Kneading is the squeezing, folding, pressing of the dough before it is baked.

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Chariot

/ˈtʃarɪət/

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a two-wheeled vehicle drawn by horses, used in ancient racing and warfare.

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Sacrosanct

/ˈsakrə(ʊ)saŋ(k)t,ˈseɪkrə(ʊ)saŋ(k)t/

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(especially of a principle, place, or routine) regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with.

“the individual’s right to work has been upheld as sacrosanct”

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Unilaterally

/juːnɪˈlat(ə)rəli/

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1.

used to indicate that something is done by only one person, group, or country involved in a situation, without the agreement of others.

“in 1996 the region unilaterally declared independence”

2.

in a way that affects only one side of an organ, the body, or another structure.

“TB can involve the pleura unilaterally or bilaterally”

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Palatable

/ˈpalətəb(ə)l/

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(of food or drink) pleasant to taste.

“a very palatable local red wine”

(of an action or proposal) acceptable or satisfactory.

“a device that made increased taxation more palatable”

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Recite

/rɪˈsʌɪt/

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repeat aloud or declaim (a poem or passage) from memory before an audience.

“he recited passages of Dante”

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Blot out

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to make obscure, insignificant, or inconsequential

WIPE OUT, DESTROY

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Awl

/ɔːl/

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a small pointed tool used for piercing holes, especially in leather.

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Altar

/ˈɔːltə,ˈɒltə/

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the table in a Christian church at which the bread and wine are consecrated in communion services.

a table or flat-topped block used as the focus for a religious ritual, especially for making sacrifices or offerings to a deity.

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Ransom

/ˈrans(ə)m/

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a sum of money demanded or paid for the release of a captive.

“the kidnappers demanded a ransom”

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Pit

/pɪt/

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1.

a large hole in the ground.

2.

a hollow or indentation in a surface.

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Restitution

/ˌrɛstɪˈtjuːʃ(ə)n/

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the restoration of something lost or stolen to its proper owner.

“the ANC had demanded the restitution of land seized from black people”

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Consecrated

/ˈkɒnsɪkreɪtɪd/

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(of a church or land) having been made or declared sacred.

“a Christian burial in consecrated ground”

(of bread and wine in Christian belief) declared to be or represent the body and blood of Christ.

“they received the host but not the consecrated wine”

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Lore

/lɔː/

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a body of traditions and knowledge on a subject or held by a particular group, typically passed from person to person by word of mouth.

“the jinns of Arabian lore”

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Minstrel

/ˈmɪnstr(ə)l/

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a medieval singer or musician, especially one who sang or recited lyric or heroic poetry to a musical accompaniment for the nobility.

“they listened to the minstrels singing songs of knightly prowess”

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Ordain

/ɔːˈdeɪn/

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make (someone) a priest or minister; confer holy orders on.

“he was ordained a minister before entering Parliament”

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Adornment

/əˈdɔːnm(ə)nt/

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a thing which adorns or decorates; an ornament.

“the necktie is no longer a necessary male adornment”

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Vestment

/ˈvɛs(t)m(ə)nt/

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a chasuble or other robe worn by the clergy or choristers during services.

“a priest in green vestments came and preached a long sermon”

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Ramification

/ˌramɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

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a complex or unwelcome consequence of an action or event.

“any change is bound to have legal ramifications”

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Succinctly

/səkˈsɪŋ(k)tli/

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in a brief and clearly expressed manner.

“one word succinctly describes the economy’s performance: unbalanced”

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Grim

/ɡrɪm/

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very serious or gloomy.

“his grim expression”

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Pedometer

/pɪˈdɒmɪtə,pɛˈdɒmɪtə/

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an instrument for estimating the distance travelled on foot by recording the number of steps taken.

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Tunic

/ˈtjuːnɪk/

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1.

a loose garment, typically sleeveless and reaching to the knees, as worn in ancient Greece and Rome.

2.

a close-fitting short coat as part of a uniform, especially a police or military uniform.

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Sash

/saʃ/

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a long strip or loop of cloth worn over one shoulder or round the waist, especially as part of a uniform or official dress.

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Perpetual

/pəˈpɛtʃʊəl/

A

never ending or changing.

“deep caves in perpetual darkness”

occurring repeatedly; so frequent as to seem endless and uninterrupted.

“their perpetual money worries”

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Entrails

/ˈɛntreɪlz/

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a person’s or animal’s intestines or internal organs, especially when removed or exposed.

“a priest would find omens in the steaming entrails of a sacrificed animal”

the innermost parts of something.

“digging copper out of the entrails of the earth”

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132
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Appendage

/əˈpɛndɪdʒ/

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a thing that is added or attached to something larger or more important.

“they treat Scotland as a mere appendage of England”

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Lobe

/ləʊb/

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a roundish and flattish projecting or hanging part of something, typically one of two or more such parts divided by a fissure.

“the leaf has a broad central lobe”

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Atonement

/əˈtəʊnm(ə)nt/

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the action of making amends for a wrong or injury.

“he submitted his resignation as an act of atonement”

(in religious contexts) reparation or expiation for sin.

“an annual ceremony of confession and atonement for sin”

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135
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Incense

/ˈɪnsɛns/

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a gum, spice, or other substance that is burned for the sweet smell it produces.

“the sharp lingering sweetness of incense”

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Moulding

/ˈməʊldɪŋ/

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a shaped strip of wood or other material fitted as a decorative architectural feature, especially in a cornice.

“a decorative plaster moulding placed at the centre of a ceiling”

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Mnemonic

/nɪˈmɒnɪk/

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a system such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations which assists in remembering something.

“the usual mnemonic for star types is O Be A Fine Girl Kiss Me”

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138
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Profane

/prəˈfeɪn/

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not relating to that which is sacred or religious; secular.

“a talk that tackled topics both sacred and profane”

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139
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Lard

/lɑːd/

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fat from the abdomen of a pig that is rendered and clarified for use in cooking.

1.

insert strips of fat or bacon in (meat) before cooking.

“he larded the joint with garlic and anchovies”

2.

embellish (talk or writing) with an excessive number of esoteric or technical expressions.

“his conversation is larded with quotations from Coleridge”

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Proclamation

/prɒkləˈmeɪʃn/

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a public or official announcement dealing with a matter of great importance.

“the issuing by the monarch of a proclamation dissolving Parliament”

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Revel

/ˈrɛv(ə)l/

A

enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing.

“they spent the evening revelling with their guests”

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Revel

/ˈrɛv(ə)l/

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enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing.

“they spent the evening revelling with their guests”

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Perversely

/pəˈvəːsli/

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1.

in a way that shows a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable manner.

“the group perversely refused to tour until well past their peak”

2.

in a manner contrary to what is expected or accepted.

“he was perversely proud of his parochial background”

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144
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Derision

/dɪˈrɪʒ(ə)n/

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contemptuous ridicule or mockery.

“my stories were greeted with derision and disbelief”

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Plague

/pleɪɡ/

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a contagious bacterial disease characterized by fever and delirium, typically with the formation of buboes ( bubonic plague ) and sometimes infection of the lungs ( pneumonic plague ).

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Intercession

/ˌɪntəˈsɛʃ(ə)n/

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the action of intervening on behalf of another.

“he only escaped ruin by the intercession of his peers with the king”

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147
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Grazy

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something that is great and crazy.

  • That boner joke was grazy as hell!
  • I love my relationship with Amelia, it’s so grazy.
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148
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Steadfast

/ˈstɛdfɑːst/

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resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering.

“steadfast loyalty”

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Abounding

/əˈbaʊndɪŋ/

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very plentiful; abundant.

“his abounding creative talent”

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Iniquity

/ɪˈnɪkwɪti/

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immoral or grossly unfair behaviour.

“a den of iniquity”

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Stiff-necked

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haughty and stubborn.

“stiff-necked pride”

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152
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Marvel

/ˈmɑːv(ə)l/

A

be filled with wonder or astonishment.

“she marvelled at Jeffrey’s composure”

a wonderful or astonishing person or thing.

“the marvels of technology”

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Veil

/veɪl/

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a piece of fine material worn by women to protect or conceal the face.

“a white bridal veil”

a thing that serves to cover, conceal, or disguise.

“a veil of mist and snow lay over the landscape”

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Signet

/ˈsɪɡnɪt/

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a small seal, especially one set in a ring, used instead of or with a signature to give authentication to an official document.

the royal seal formerly used for special purposes in England and Scotland, and in Scotland later as the seal of the Court of Session.

noun: Signet; noun: the Signet

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Artisan

/ˈɑːtɪzan,ɑːtɪˈzan/

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a worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand.

“street markets where local artisans display handwoven textiles, painted ceramics, and leather goods”

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156
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Clasp

/klɑːsp/

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grasp (something) tightly with one’s hand.

“he clasped her arm”

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Westward

/ˈwɛstwəd/

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towards the west.

“the journey covers eight time zones in a westward direction”

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Traffic

/ˈtrafɪk/

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gerund or present participle: trafficking

deal or trade in something illegal.

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Amnesty

/ˈamnɪsti/

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an official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offences.

“an amnesty for political prisoners”

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hamper

/ˈhampə/

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hinder or impede the movement or progress of.

“their work is hampered by lack of funds”

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Lobe

/ləʊb/

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a roundish and flattish projecting or hanging part of something, typically one of two or more such parts divided by a fissure.

“the leaf has a broad central lobe”

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Fissure

/ˈfɪʃə/

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a long, narrow opening or line of breakage made by cracking or splitting, especially in rock or earth.

“the bacteria survive around vents or fissures in the deep ocean floor”

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Flattish
[flat-ish]

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somewhat flat.

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Briquette

/brɪˈkɛt/

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a block of compressed coal dust or peat used as fuel.

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Scumbag

/ˈskʌmbaɡ/

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a contemptible or objectionable person.

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A New Day Has Dawned

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dawn of a new day

A new or fresh beginning, or a turning point that achieves as much.

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Spank

/spaŋk/

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slap with one’s open hand or a flat object, especially on the buttocks as a punishment.

“she was spanked for spilling ink on the carpet”

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Prodigy

/ˈprɒdɪdʒi/

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a young person with exceptional qualities or abilities.

“a Russian pianist who was a child prodigy in his day”

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Frankincense

/ˈfraŋkɪnsɛns/

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an aromatic gum resin obtained from an African tree and burnt as incense.

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Maim

/meɪm/

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wound or injure (a person or animal) so that part of the body is permanently damaged.

“100,000 soldiers were killed or maimed”

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Stumbling

/ˈstʌmb(ə)lɪŋ/

A

tripping or losing balance while walking; moving with difficulty.

“they began their stumbling walk home”

making repeated mistakes, especially in speech.

“his uncertain and stumbling choice of words”

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Unquenchable

/ʌnˈkwɛn(t)ʃəb(ə)l/

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not able to be quenched.

“his enthusiasm was unquenchable”

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Lukewarm

/ˈluːkwɔːm,luːkˈwɔːm/

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(of liquid or food that should be hot) only moderately warm; tepid.

“they drank bitter lukewarm coffee”

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Bombard

verb

past tense: bombarded; past participle: bombarded

/bɒmˈbɑːd/

A

attack (a place or person) continuously with bombs, shells, or other missiles.

“the city was bombarded by federal forces”

subject (someone) to a continuous flow of questions, criticisms, or information.

“they will be bombarded with complaints”

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Remiss

/rɪˈmɪs/

A

lacking care or attention to duty; negligent.

“it would be very remiss of me not to pass on that information”

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Adjuration

ad·​ju·​ra·​tion | \ ˌa-jə-ˈrā-shən \

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1: a solemn oath
2: an earnest urging or advising

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Garment

/ˈɡɑːm(ə)nt/

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an item of clothing.

“a windproof outer garment”

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178
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Spatter

/ˈspatə/

A

cover with drops or spots of something.

“passing vehicles spattered his shoes and trousers with mud”

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179
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Griddle

/ˈɡrɪd(ə)l/

A

a heavy, flat iron plate that is heated and used for cooking food.

“griddle cakes”

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180
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Fiddle around

A

to spend time in activity that does not have a real purpose

They spent hours just fiddling around when they should have been working.

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181
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Ring fence

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verb

past tense: ringfenced; past participle: ringfenced

A
  1. enclose (a piece of land) with a ring fence.

2.

BRITISH

guarantee that (funds allocated for a particular purpose) will not be spent on anything else.

“the government failed to ring-fence the money provided to schools”

182
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Votive

/ˈvəʊtɪv/

A

adjective

offered or consecrated in fulfilment of a vow.

“votive offerings”

noun

an object offered in fulfilment of a vow, such as a candle used as a vigil light.

183
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Abomination

/əbɒmɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/

A

a thing that causes disgust or loathing.

“concrete abominations masquerading as hotels”

184
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Incur

/ɪnˈkəː/

A

become subject to (something unwelcome or unpleasant) as a result of one’s own behaviour or actions.

“I will pay any expenses incurred”

185
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Nitpick

/ˈnɪtpɪk/

A

engage in fussy or pedantic fault-finding.

“the state is nitpicking about minor administrative matters”

186
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Nitpicker

A

A nitpicker is a person who finds faults, however small or unimportant, everywhere they look. After seeing a movie, a nitpicker lists every tiny thing he or she didn’t like about it.

187
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Swerving across the lanes

A

Swerving might occur directly after a period of driving when the driver discovers the approach of traffic in an oncoming lane or discovers that the vehicles is going off the road; swerving might also occur as an abrupt turn is executed to return the vehicle to the traffic lane.

188
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Hoof

/huːf/

A

1.

kick (a ball) powerfully.

“he hoofed the ball 70 metres”

2.

go on foot.

“I paid the check and hoofed it over to Jane Street”

189
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Cloven hoof

/ˌkləʊv(ə)n ˈhuːf/

A

the divided hoof or foot of ruminants such as cattle, sheep, goats, and deer.

a cloven hoof ascribed to a satyr, the god Pan, or to the Devil, sometimes used as a symbol or mark of the latter.

plural noun: cloven feet

190
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Cud

/kʌd/

A

noun

partly digested food returned from the first stomach of ruminants to the mouth for further chewing.

191
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Vulture

/ˈvʌltʃə/

A

1.

a large bird of prey with the head and neck more or less bare of feathers, feeding chiefly on carrion and reputed to gather with others in anticipation of the death of a sick or injured animal or person.

2.

a contemptible person who preys on or exploits others.

“the press are vultures”

192
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Pertain

/pəˈteɪn/

A

be appropriate, related, or applicable to.

“matters pertaining to the organization of government”

2.

FORMAL

be in effect or existence in a specified place or at a specified time.

“their economic circumstances are vastly different from those which pertained in their land of origin”

193
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Foreskin

/ˈfɔːskɪn/

A

noun

the retractable roll of skin covering the end of the penis.

194
Q

Chip away

phrasal verb of chip

A

gradually and relentlessly make something smaller or weaker.

“rivals may chip away at one’s profits by undercutting prices”

195
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Analgesic

/ˌan(ə)lˈdʒiːzɪk,ˌan(ə)lˈdʒiːsɪk/

A

(of a drug) acting to relieve pain.

196
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Confine

A

keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of (space, scope, or time).

“he does not confine his message to high politics”

197
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Abate

/əˈbeɪt/

A

(of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or widespread.

“the storm suddenly abated”

198
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Eruption

/ɪˈrʌpʃ(ə)n/

A

an act or instance of erupting.

“the eruption of Vesuvius”

199
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Arthritis

/ɑːˈθrʌɪtɪs/

A

a disease causing painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints.

200
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Atrocity

/əˈtrɒsɪti/

A

an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury.

“a textbook which detailed war atrocities”

201
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Infirmity

/ɪnˈfəːməti/

A

physical or mental weakness.

“old age and infirmity come to men and women alike”

202
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Prevalence

/ˈprɛv(ə)l(ə)ns,ˈprɛvəl(ə)ns,ˈprɛvələns/

A

the fact or condition of being prevalent; commonness.

“the prevalence of obesity in adults”

203
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Ad hoc

/ad ˈhɒk/

A

when necessary or needed.

“the group was constituted ad hoc”

204
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Barter

/ˈbɑːtə/

A

exchange (goods or services) for other goods or services without using money.

“he often bartered a meal for drawings”

205
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Asteroid

/ˈastərɔɪd/

A

a small rocky body orbiting the sun. Large numbers of these, ranging enormously in size, are found between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter, though some have more eccentric orbits.

206
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Pare down

A

decrease gradually or bit by bit

207
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Stimulus

/ˈstɪmjʊləs/

A

a thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.

“areas of the brain which respond to auditory stimuli”

a thing that arouses activity or energy in someone or something; a spur or incentive.

“if the tax were abolished, it would act as a stimulus to exports”

208
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Monetary

/ˈmʌnɪt(ə)ri/

A

relating to money or currency.

“documents with little or no monetary value”

209
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Overhaul

/əʊvəˈhɔːl/

A

take apart (a piece of machinery or equipment) in order to examine it and repair it if necessary.

“the steering box was recently overhauled”

210
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Ammunition

/amjʊˈnɪʃ(ə)n/

A

a supply or quantity of bullets and shells.

“guns, ammunition, and explosives”

211
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Hobble

/ˈhɒb(ə)l/

A

walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury.

“he was hobbling around on crutches”

212
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Gobsmacked

/ˈɡɒbsmakt/

A

utterly astonished; astounded.

“the locals were gobsmacked when us lot trooped in”

213
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Rapture

/ˈraptʃə/

A

a feeling of intense pleasure or joy.

“Leonora listened with rapture”

214
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Collectively

/kəˈlɛktɪvli/

A

as a group; as a whole.

“the vast range of resources that the American people collectively own”

215
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Depravity

/dɪˈpravɪti/

A

moral corruption; wickedness.

“a tale of depravity hard to credit”

216
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Pretence

/prɪˈtɛns/

A

an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true.

“his anger is masked by a pretence that all is well”

217
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Battered

/ˈbatəd/

A

injured by repeated blows or punishment.

“he finished the day battered and bruised”

having suffered repeated violence from a spouse, partner, or parent.

“battered babies”

(of a thing) damaged by age and repeated use.

“a pair of battered black boots”

218
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219
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Pavilion

/pəˈvɪljən/

A

a building at a cricket ground or other sports ground, used for changing and taking refreshments.

2.

a summer house or other decorative building used as a shelter in a park or large garden.

220
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breeze through something

A

to do something very easily or confidently. Synonyms and related words. To do something quickly and/or easily.

The couple breezed through the room before anyone could say hello to them.

221
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Jubilee

/ˈdʒuːbɪliː/

A

a special anniversary of an event, especially one celebrating twenty-five or fifty years of a reign or activity.

“to celebrate its jubilee, the club is holding a tournament”

222
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Prosper

/ˈprɒspə/

A

succeed in material terms; be financially successful.

“his business prospered”

flourish physically; grow strong and healthy.

“areas where grey squirrels cannot prosper”

223
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Perpetuity

/pəːpɪˈtjʃuːɪti,pəːpɪˈtjuːɪti/

A

1.

the state or quality of lasting forever.

“he did not believe in the perpetuity of military rule”

2.

a bond or other security with no fixed maturity date.

224
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Corrosive

/kəˈrəʊsɪv/

A

tending to cause corrosion.

“the corrosive effects of salt water”

225
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Vow

/vaʊ/

A

a solemn promise.

226
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Scab

/skab/

A

1.

a dry, rough protective crust that forms over a cut or wound during healing.

2.

mange or a similar skin disease in animals.

227
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Strangled

/ˈstraŋɡ(ə)ld/

A

1.

uttered with difficulty, as if from a constricted throat.

“he let out a strangled gasp”

2.

having died as a result of having the neck squeezed or constricted.

228
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Spurn

/spəːn/

A

reject with disdain or contempt.

“he spoke gruffly, as if afraid that his invitation would be spurned”

229
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Desolation

/dɛsəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/

A

a state of complete emptiness or destruction.

“the stony desolation of the desert”

230
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Unsheathed

/ʌnˈʃiːðd,ʌnˈʃiːθt/

A

not placed in or protected by a sheath or covering.

“all unsheathed wires must be enclosed in a non-combustible housing”

231
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Abhor

/əbˈhɔː/

A

regard with disgust and hatred.

“he abhorred sexism in every form”

232
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Bough

/baʊ/

A

a main branch of a tree.

“apple boughs laden with blossom”

233
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Brook1

/brʊk/

A

a small stream.

“the Lake District boasts lovely lakes and babbling brooks”

234
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Willow

/ˈwɪləʊ/

A

a tree or shrub of temperate climates which typically has narrow leaves, bears catkins, and grows near water. Its pliant branches yield osiers for basketry, and the timber is traditionally used to make cricket bats.

235
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Glean

/ɡliːn/

A

obtain (information) from various sources, often with difficulty.

“the information is gleaned from press cuttings”

HISTORICAL

gather (leftover grain) after a harvest.

“the conditions of farm workers in the 1890s made gleaning essential”

236
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Sheaf

/ʃiːf/

A

a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthways and tied together after reaping.

verb

bundle into sheaves.

“the corn and barley had to be sheafed and stooked”

237
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Convocation

/ˌkɒnvəˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

A

1.

a large formal assembly of people.

2.

the action of calling people together for a large formal assembly.

238
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Good riddance

/ˌɡʊd ˈrɪd(ə)ns/

A

said to express relief at being free of an unwanted person or thing.

“good riddance to all the fanatical hangers-on”

239
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Fringe

/frɪn(d)ʒ/

A

1.

the border or outer edges of an area or group.

“the southern fringes of the city”

2.

a decorative border of hanging threads left loose or formed into tassels or twists, used to edge clothing or material.

“the beaded fringe of her dress”

240
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Ire

/ˈʌɪə/

A

anger.

“the plans provoked the ire of conservationists”

241
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Homily

/ˈhɒmɪli/

A

a religious discourse which is intended primarily for spiritual edification rather than doctrinal instruction.

242
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Exegete

/ˈɛksɪdʒiːt/

A

a person who interprets text, especially scripture.

243
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Pre-eminence

/priːˈɛmɪnəns/

A

the fact of surpassing all others; superiority.

“the Edinburgh Festival maintains its pre-eminence because of the quality of its programming”

244
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Pedagogy

/ˈpɛdəɡɒdʒi,ˈpɛdəɡɒɡi/

A

the method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.

“the relationship between applied linguistics and language pedagogy”

245
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Venerate

/ˈvɛnəreɪt/

A

regard with great respect; revere.

“Philip of Beverley was venerated as a saint”

246
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Repudiate

/rɪˈpjuːdɪeɪt/

A

refuse to accept; reject.

“she has repudiated policies associated with previous party leaders”

247
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Propitious

/prəˈpɪʃəs/

A

giving or indicating a good chance of success; favourable.

“the timing for such a meeting seemed propitious”

248
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Prudent

/ˈpruːd(ə)nt/

A

acting with or showing care and thought for the future.

“no prudent money manager would authorize a loan without first knowing its purpose”

249
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Momentous

/mə(ʊ)ˈmɛntəs/

A

of great importance or significance, especially in having a bearing on future events.

“a period of momentous changes in East–West relations”

250
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Emblazon

/ɪmˈbleɪz(ə)n,ɛmˈbleɪz(ə)n/

A

conspicuously inscribe or display a design on.

“T-shirts emblazoned with the names of baseball teams”

251
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Ecumenical

/ˌiːkjʊˈmɛnɪk(ə)l,ɛkjʊˈmɛnɪk(ə)l/

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A

representing a number of different Christian Churches.

“he was a member of ecumenical committees”

252
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Ethos

A

“custom” or “character” in Greek

253
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Misbegotten

/mɪsbɪˈɡɒt(ə)n/

A

badly conceived or planned.

“someone’s misbegotten idea of an English country house”

254
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Papacies

A
  1. the office or term of office of a pope. 2. the system of government in the Roman Catholic Church that has the pope as its head.
255
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Indecision

/ɪndɪˈsɪʒ(ə)n/

A

the inability to make a decision quickly.

“I’ve been racked with indecision over what to do next”

256
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Tantamount

/ˈtantəmaʊnt/

A

equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as.

“the resignations were tantamount to an admission of guilt”

257
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Amorphous

/əˈmɔːfəs/

A

without a clearly defined shape or form.

“an amorphous, characterless conurbation”

258
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Decry

/dɪˈkrʌɪ/

A

publicly denounce.

“they decried human rights abuses”

259
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Dissenter

/dɪˈsɛntə/

A

a person who dissents.

a member of a non-established Church; a Nonconformist.

260
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Pithy

/ˈpɪθi/

A

1.

(of a fruit or plant) containing much pith.

2.

(of language or style) terse and vigorously expressive.

“his characteristically pithy comments”

261
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Conciliar

/kənˈsɪlɪə/

A

relating to or proceeding from a council, especially an ecclesiastical one.

“conciliar decrees”

262
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Lyrical

/ˈlɪrɪk(ə)l/

A

(of literature, art, or music) expressing the writer’s emotions in an imaginative and beautiful way.

“he gained a devoted following for his lyrical cricket writing”

263
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Regnant

/ˈrɛɡnənt/

A

1.

reigning; ruling.

“a queen regnant”

2.

FORMAL

currently having the greatest influence; dominant.

“the regnant belief”

264
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Wane

/weɪn/

A

(of the moon) have a progressively smaller part of its visible surface illuminated, so that it appears to decrease in size.

(of a state or feeling) decrease in vigour or extent; become weaker.

“confidence in the dollar waned”

265
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Ecclesiastical

/ɪˌkliːzɪˈastɪk(ə)l/

A

relating to the Christian Church or its clergy.

“the ecclesiastical hierarchy”

266
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Rupture

/ˈrʌptʃə/

A

(especially of a pipe or container, or bodily part such as an organ or membrane) break or burst suddenly.

“if the main artery ruptures he could die”

breach or disturb (a harmonious feeling or situation).

“once trust and confidence has been ruptured it can be difficult to regain”

267
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Hermeneutic

/ˌhəːmɪˈnjuːtɪk/

A

concerning interpretation, especially of the Bible or literary texts.

a method or theory of interpretation.

268
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Convene

/kənˈviːn/

A

come or bring together for a meeting or activity; assemble.

“he had convened a secret meeting of military personnel”

269
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Enliven

/ɪnˈlʌɪv(ə)n,ɛnˈlʌɪv(ə)n/

A

make (something) more entertaining, interesting, or appealing.

“the wartime routine was enlivened by a series of concerts”

270
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Rapturous

/ˈraptʃərəs/

A

characterized by, feeling, or expressing great pleasure or enthusiasm.

“he was greeted with rapturous applause”

271
Q

are riveted on or to someone or something

A

if your eyes or attention are riveted on or to someone or something, you are so interested or frightened that you cannot stop looking at them. They were riveted to the television screen.

272
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Turquoise

/ˈtəːkwɔɪz,ˈtəːkwɑːz/

A

a greenish-blue colour.

“the turquoise waters of the bay”

273
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notwithstanding

/nɒtwɪðˈstandɪŋ,nɒtwɪθˈstandɪŋ/

A

in spite of.

“notwithstanding the evidence, the consensus is that the jury will not reach a verdict”

nevertheless; in spite of this.

“I didn’t like it. Notwithstanding, I remained calm”

although; in spite of the fact that.

“notwithstanding that the hall was packed with bullies, our champion played on steadily and patiently”

274
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Catechist

/ˈkatɪkɪst/

A

a teacher of the principles of Christian religion, especially one using a catechism.

275
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Pre-eminence

/priːˈɛmɪnəns/

A

the fact of surpassing all others; superiority.

“the Edinburgh Festival maintains its pre-eminence because of the quality of its programming”

276
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Pedagogy

/ˈpɛdəɡɒdʒi,ˈpɛdəɡɒɡi/

A

the method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.

“the relationship between applied linguistics and language pedagogy”

277
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Dispensation

/dɪspɛnˈseɪʃ(ə)n/

A

exemption from a rule or usual requirement.

“although she was too young, she was given special dispensation to play before her birthday”

278
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Consign

/kənˈsʌɪn/

A

deliver (something) to a person’s keeping.

“he consigned three paintings to Sotheby’s”

279
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Adversary

/ˈadvəs(ə)ri/

A

one’s opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.

“Davis beat his old adversary in the quarter-finals”

280
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Stature

/ˈstatʃə/

A

a person’s natural height.

“a man of short stature”

281
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Palisade

/ˌpalɪˈseɪd/

A

a fence of wooden stakes or iron railings fixed in the ground, forming an enclosure or defence.

“at this time fortifications consisted mainly of earth banks and wooden palisades”

282
Q

Succinctly

/səkˈsɪŋ(k)tli/

A

in a brief and clearly expressed manner.

“one word succinctly describes the economy’s performance: unbalanced”

283
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Cream of the crop

A

best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class. He was certain that the judges would recognize his show rabbit as the cream of the crop.

284
Q

You can say that again.

A

used to express complete agreement with something just said “She’s in a bad mood.”

285
Q

Let (one) off the hook

A

To pardon, release, or allow one to escape from blame, responsibility, obligation, or difficulty.

At first, Sam was suspected of stealing money from the safe, but he was let off the hook after security camera footage showed it was someone else.

286
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Ruffle someone’s feathers

A

cause someone to become annoyed or upset.
“she’s never let a client ruffle her feathers”

287
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Let’s call it a day

A

a worker was leaving for home before doing his work accomplished and originally related to the phrase “call it half a day” initially found in 1838. It was used to say goodbye to work by employees before the working day was over.

288
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Head over heels

A

turning over completely in forward motion, as in a somersault.
“he fell backwards, tumbling head over heels down the steps”

289
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Before you know it

A

say that something happens very quickly and when you are not expecting it You’ll be home before you know it.

290
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Get the hang of it

A

If you get the hang of something such as a skill or activity, you begin to understand or realize how to do it. [informal] It’s a bit tricky at first till you get the hang of it.

291
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All over the map

A

in a disorganized or confused state.

“they both have economic policies that are all over the map”

292
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Ensue

/ɪnˈsjuː,ɛnˈsjuː/

A

happen or occur afterwards or as a result.

“the difficulties which ensued from their commitment to Cuba”

293
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Hurl

/həːl/

A

throw or impel (someone or something) with great force.

“rioters hurled a brick through the windscreen”

294
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Enmity

/ˈɛnmɪti/

A

a state or feeling of active opposition or hostility.

“decades of enmity between the two countries”

295
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Prevail

/prɪˈveɪl/

A

prove more powerful or superior.

“it is hard for logic to prevail over emotion”

persuade (someone) to do something.

“she was prevailed upon to give an account of her work”

296
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Gingival

/dʒɪnˈdʒʌɪv(ə)l/

A

concerned with the gums.

“the gingival tissues”

297
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Caulk

/kɔːk/

A

a waterproof filler and sealant, used in building work and repairs.

“use silicone caulk to ensure that you have an all-season moisture seal”

298
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Abhorrent

/əbˈhɒr(ə)nt/

A

inspiring disgust and loathing; repugnant.

“racism was abhorrent to us all”

299
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Detest

/dɪˈtɛst/

A

dislike intensely.

“she really did detest his mockery”

300
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Coverall

/ˈkʌvərɔːl/

A

adjective

inclusive.

“a coverall term”

noun

a one-piece protective garment worn for heavy manual work; a boiler suit.

301
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Lunkhead

/ˈlʌŋkhɛd/

A

a slow-witted person.

302
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Rip

A

A rip is a strong, localized, and narrow current of water which moves directly away from the shore, cutting through the lines of breaking waves like a river running out to sea. A rip current is strongest and fastest nearest the surface of the water.

303
Q

Smoke out

A

smoke out. Expose, reveal, bring to public view, as in Reporters thrive on smoking out a scandal. This expression alludes to driving a person or animal out of a hiding place by filling it with smoke.

304
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Hermit

/ˈhəːmɪt/

A

a person living in solitude as a religious discipline.

a hummingbird found in the shady lower layers of tropical forests, foraging along a regular route.

305
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Hark

/hɑːk/

A

listen.

“Hark! He knocks”

306
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Herald

/ˈhɛr(ə)ld/

A

1.

an official employed to oversee state ceremonial, precedence, and the use of armorial bearings, and (historically) to make proclamations, carry official messages, and oversee tournaments.

2.

a person or thing viewed as a sign that something is about to happen.

“they considered the first primroses as the herald of spring”

307
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Ablaze

/əˈbleɪz/

A

burning fiercely.

“his clothes were ablaze”

308
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Unhinge

/ʌnˈhɪn(d)ʒ/

A

make (someone) mentally unbalanced.

“the loneliness had nearly unhinged him”

309
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Curb

/kəːb/

A

a check or restraint on something.

“plans to introduce tougher curbs on insider dealing”

restrain or keep in check.

“she promised she would curb her temper”

310
Q

Bootleg

/ˈbuːtlɛɡ/

A

make, distribute, or sell (alcoholic drink or a recording) illegally.

“he amassed a fortune bootlegging whisky”

311
Q

Undertake

/ʌndəˈteɪk/

A

commit oneself to and begin (an enterprise or responsibility); take on.

“a firm of builders undertook the construction work”

312
Q

Allotment

/əˈlɒtm(ə)nt/

A

1.

BRITISH

a plot of land rented by an individual for growing vegetables or flowers.

2.

the action of allotting something.

“the allotment of equity securities”

313
Q

Tithe

/tʌɪð/

A

noun
one tenth of annual produce or earnings, formerly taken as a tax for the support of the Church and clergy.
verb
pay or give as a tithe.
“he tithes 10 per cent of his income to the Church”

314
Q

Forelock

/ˈfɔːlɒk/

A

a lock of hair growing just above the forehead.

the part of the mane of a horse or similar animal, which grows from the poll and hangs down over the forehead.

315
Q

Dry powder

A

a slang term referring to marketable securities that are highly liquid and considered cash-like. Dry powder can also refer to cash reserves kept on hand by a company, venture capital firm or individual to cover future obligations, purchase assets or make acquisitions.

316
Q

Ensnare

/ɪnˈsnɛː,ɛnˈsnɛː/

A

catch in or as in a trap.

“they were ensnared in city centre traffic”

317
Q

Dispossess

/dɪspəˈzɛs/

A

deprive (someone) of land, property, or other possessions.

“they were dispossessed of lands and properties during the Reformation”

318
Q

Chattel

/ˈtʃat(ə)l/

A

an item of property other than freehold land, including tangible goods ( chattels personal ) and leasehold interests ( chattels real ).

noun: chattel personal; plural noun: chattels personal; noun: chattel real; plural noun: chattels real

319
Q

Presumptuous

/prɪˈzʌm(p)tʃʊəs/

A

(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 some advice”

320
Q

Remission

/rɪˈmɪʃ(ə)n/

A

the cancellation of a debt, charge, or penalty.

“the scheme allows for the partial remission of tuition fees”

a temporary diminution of the severity of disease or pain.

“ten patients remained in remission”

321
Q

Peril

/ˈpɛrɪl,ˈpɛr(ə)l/

A

serious and immediate danger.

“you could well place us both in peril”

322
Q

Besiege

/bɪˈsiːdʒ/

A

surround (a place) with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender.

“the king marched north to besiege Berwick”

323
Q

Impound

/ɪmˈpaʊnd/

A

seize and take legal custody of (something, especially a vehicle, goods, or documents) because of an infringement of a law.

“vehicles parked where they cause an obstruction will be impounded”

shut up (domestic animals) in a pound or enclosure.

“the cattle were rounded up and impounded”

324
Q

Respite

/ˈrɛspʌɪt,ˈrɛspɪt/

A

a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.

“the refugee encampments will provide some respite from the suffering”

325
Q

Contemplate

/ˈkɒntɛmpleɪt,ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

A

look thoughtfully for a long time at.

“he contemplated his image in the mirrors”

think about.

“she couldn’t even begin to contemplate the future”

think deeply and at length.

“he sat morosely contemplating”

326
Q

Plucked off

A
  1. To grasp and remove something with one’s fingers or a grasping instrument in an abrupt, forcible tug or pull. A noun or pronoun can be used between “pluck” and “off.”I wanted my suit to look pristine, so I took a pair of tweezers and plucked off every little hair and bit of lint I could find.I went over the rose bush and plucked a flower off to give to Sarah.
327
Q

Begrudge
/bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

A

1.

envy (someone) the possession or enjoyment of (something).

“she begrudged Martin his affluence”

2.

give reluctantly or resentfully.

“nobody begrudges a single penny spent on health”

328
Q

Afflict
/əˈflɪkt/

A

(of a problem or illness) cause pain or trouble to; affect adversely.
“his younger child was afflicted with a skin disease”

329
Q

Decree
/dɪˈkriː/

A

an official order that has the force of law.
“the decree guaranteed freedom of assembly”

330
Q

Convulse

/kənˈvʌls/

A

1.

suffer violent involuntary contraction of the muscles, producing contortion of the body or limbs.

“she convulsed, collapsing to the floor with the pain”

331
Q

Adversity

/ədˈvəːsɪti/

A

a difficult or unpleasant situation.

“resilience in the face of adversity”

332
Q

Myriad

/ˈmɪrɪəd,ˈmɪrɪad/

A

a countless or extremely great number of people or things.

“myriads of insects danced around the light above my head”

333
Q

Get one’s ducks in a row

A

make all the preparations needed to do something; get everything organized.

“we have an event planned and possibly a dance, but we have to get all our ducks in a row first”

334
Q

Head scratcher

A

something that is confusing, mysterious, or hard to understand We love college football for nothing if not the belief—hope even—that at any moment the unexpected could happen. Young as it is, this season has already provided its share of jaw-droppers and head-scratchers.

335
Q

Sleuthing

/ˈsluːθɪŋ/

A

careful investigation into a crime or mystery.

“the truth behind Joe’s predicament is uncovered only after much sleuthing”

336
Q

Justification

/dʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

A

he action of showing something to be right or reasonable.

“the justification of revolutionary action”

337
Q

Pretext

/ˈpriːtɛkst/

A

a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason.

“the rebels had the perfect pretext for making their move”

338
Q

Acedia

/əˈsiːdɪə/

A

spiritual or mental sloth; apathy.

339
Q

Indifference

/ɪnˈdɪf(ə)r(ə)ns/

A

lack of interest, concern, or sympathy.

“she shrugged, feigning indifference”

340
Q

Slumber

/ˈslʌmbə/

A

sleep.

“Sleeping Beauty slumbered in her forest castle”

a sleep.

“scaring folk from their slumbers”

341
Q

Indulgence

/ɪnˈdʌldʒ(ə)ns/

A

the action or fact of indulging.

“indulgence in self-pity”

(in the Roman Catholic Church) a grant by the Pope of remission of the temporal punishment in purgatory still due for sins after absolution. The unrestricted sale of indulgences by pardoners was a widespread abuse during the later Middle Ages.

342
Q

Prodigal

/ˈprɒdɪɡ(ə)l/

A

spending money or using resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant.

“prodigal habits die hard”

343
Q

Carve out

A
  1. Literally, to remove the inner part of an object. A noun or pronoun can be used between “carve” and “out.”The first step in this recipe is to carve out your fruit and dispose of the seeds.They made canoes by carving out big logs.
  2. To establish a niche or role for oneself. A noun or pronoun can be used between “carve” and “out.”It took a long time, and many small acting parts, before I was able to carve out a career as a character actor.
  3. To take or obtain a portion of something. A noun or pronoun can be used between “carve” and “out.”I decided to invest in their unique product because I could see it carving out a chunk of the tech market in the near future.
344
Q

Tranche

/trɑːnʃ/

A

a portion of something, especially money.

“they released the first tranche of the loan”

345
Q

Convulsion

/kənˈvʌlʃ(ə)n/

A

a sudden, violent, irregular movement of the body, caused by involuntary contraction of muscles and associated especially with brain disorders such as epilepsy, the presence of certain toxins or other agents in the blood, or fever in children.

“toxic side effects like convulsions”

346
Q

Seizure

/ˈsiːʒə/

A

1.

the action of capturing someone or something using force.

“the seizure of the Assembly building”

2.

a sudden attack of illness, especially a stroke or an epileptic fit.

“the patient had a seizure”

347
Q

Desecrate

/ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

A

treat (a sacred place or thing) with violent disrespect.

“more than 300 graves were desecrated”

spoil (something which is valued or respected).

“many lanes are desecrated with yellow lines”

348
Q

Paratrooper

A

a member of a military infantry unit trained to attack or land in combat areas by parachuting from airplanes.

349
Q

Siphon

/ˈsʌɪf(ə)n/

A

draw off or convey (liquid) by means of a siphon.

“a piece of tubing was used to siphon petrol”

draw off or transfer over a period of time, especially illegally or unfairly.

“he’s been siphoning money off the firm”

350
Q

Avarice

/ˈav(ə)rɪs/

A

extreme greed for wealth or material gain.

“he was rich beyond the dreams of avarice”

351
Q

Generosity

/dʒɛnəˈrɒsəti/

A

the quality of being kind and generous.

“I was overwhelmed by the generosity of friends and neighbours”

352
Q

Strife

/strʌɪf/

A

angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues; conflict.

“strife within the community”

353
Q

Covetousness

A

1 : marked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another’s possessions He looked at his boss’s new car with covetous eyes. 2 : having a craving for possession covetous of power.

354
Q

Abundance

/əˈbʌnd(ə)ns/

A

1.

a very large quantity of something.

“the tropical island boasts an abundance of wildlife”

2.

(in solo whist) a bid by which a player undertakes to make nine or more tricks.

355
Q

Drunkard

/ˈdrʌŋkəd/

A

a person who is habitually drunk.

356
Q

Preterism

A

a being present, a coming to a place; presence, coming or arrival. A. technical term used of the coming of Christ (Matt 24:3; 1 Cor 15:23; 1 Thess 2:19; 2.

357
Q

Flabbergasted

/ˈflabəˌɡɑːstɪd/

A

greatly surprised or astonished.

“this news has left me totally flabbergasted”

358
Q

Perpetrator

/ˈpəːpətreɪtə/

A

a person who carries out a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.

“the perpetrators of this horrific crime must be brought to justice”

359
Q

Bogged down

A

1 : to cause (something) to sink in wet ground The mud bogged down the car. The car got bogged down in the mud. —often used figuratively It’s easy to get bogged down in details. 2 : to become stuck in wet ground The car bogged down in the mud.

360
Q

Incessant

/ɪnˈsɛs(ə)nt/

A

(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption.

“the incessant beat of the music”

361
Q

Annunciation

/ənʌnsɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n/

A

the announcement of the Incarnation by the angel Gabriel to Mary (Luke 1:26–38).

the announcement of something.

“the annunciation of a set of rules applying to the relationships between states”

362
Q

Woozy

/ˈwuːzi/

A

unsteady, dizzy, or dazed.

“I still felt woozy from all the pills”

363
Q

Achy

/ˈeɪki/

A

suffering from continuous dull pain.

“she felt tired and achy”

364
Q

Combustion

/kəmˈbʌstʃ(ə)n/

A

the process of burning something.

“the combustion of fossil fuels”

365
Q

Fornication

/ˌfɔːnɪˈkeɪʃn/

A

sexual intercourse between people not married to each other.

“laws forbidding adultery and fornication”

366
Q

Spillage

/ˈspɪlɪdʒ/

A

the action of spilling a liquid, or the fact of a liquid being spilled.

“packages are sealed to prevent spillage”

a quantity of liquid that has spilled or been spilled.

“be proactive in cleaning up any spillages”

367
Q

Capillary

/kəˈpɪləri/

A

any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules.

2.

a tube that has an internal diameter of hairlike thinness.

368
Q

Ingress

/ˈɪnɡrɛs/

A

the action or fact of going in or entering; the capacity or right of entrance.

369
Q

Putty

/ˈpʌti/

A

1.

a soft, malleable greyish-yellow paste, made from ground chalk and raw linseed oil, that hardens after a few hours and is used for sealing glass in window frames and filling holes in wood.

“countersink the screws so they can be covered with putty”

2.

a polishing powder, usually made from tin oxide, used in jewellery work.

370
Q

Rectify

/ˈrɛktɪfʌɪ/

A

put right; correct.

“mistakes made now cannot be rectified later”

371
Q

Encase

/ɪnˈkeɪs,ɛnˈkeɪs/

A

enclose or cover in a case or close-fitting surround.

“each was encased in a plastic shrink-wrap”

372
Q

Architrave

/ˈɑːkɪtreɪv/

A

1.

(in classical architecture) a main beam resting across the tops of columns, specifically the lower third entablature.

2.

the moulded frame round a doorway or window.

373
Q

Joist

/dʒɔɪst/

A

a length of timber or steel supporting part of the structure of a building, typically arranged in parallel series to support a floor or ceiling.

374
Q

Subdue

/səbˈdjuː/

A

overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person).

“she managed to subdue an instinct to applaud”

375
Q

Arborist

/ˈɑːbərɪst/

A

a tree surgeon.

376
Q

Exotic

/ɪɡˈzɒtɪk,ɛɡˈzɒtɪk/

A

originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country.

“exotic birds”

377
Q

Munition

/mjʊˈnɪʃ(ə)n/

A

military weapons, ammunition, equipment, and stores.

“reserves of nuclear, chemical, and conventional munitions”

supply with munitions.

“it never had the defence industry necessary to equip or munition its forces”

378
Q

Irk

/əːk/

A

irritate; annoy.

“it irks her to think of the runaround she received”

379
Q

Demur

/dɪˈməː/

A

raise objections or show reluctance.

“normally she would have accepted the challenge, but she demurred”

380
Q

Incite

/ɪnˈsʌɪt/

A

encourage or stir up (violent or unlawful behaviour).

“they conspired to incite riots”

381
Q

Prevail

/prɪˈveɪl/

A

prove more powerful or superior.

“it is hard for logic to prevail over emotion”

persuade (someone) to do something.

“she was prevailed upon to give an account of her work”

382
Q

Presbyopia

/ˌprɛzbɪˈəʊpɪə/

A

long-sightedness caused by loss of elasticity of the lens of the eye, occurring typically in middle and old age.

383
Q

Bookish

/ˈbʊkɪʃ/

A

(of a person or way of life) devoted to reading and studying.

“a bookish, untidy boy”

(of language or writing) literary in style or allusion.

“his Welsh was rather bookish”

384
Q

Subterfuge

/ˈsʌbtəfjuːdʒ/

A

deceit used in order to achieve one’s goal.

“he had to use subterfuge and bluff on many occasions”

385
Q

Don’t make me a liar

A

a direct translation from my language. It’s interesting that someone lies on someone’s else’s behalf – for example, ‘Sorry, Alan’s not home. ‘ Alan’s sister told Chris (Alan’s friend) because Alan didn’t want to meet Chris.

386
Q

Glean

/ɡliːn/

A

1.

obtain (information) from various sources, often with difficulty.

“the information is gleaned from press cuttings”

387
Q

Perinatal

/ˌpɛrɪˈneɪt(ə)l/

A

relating to the time, usually a number of weeks, immediately before and after birth.

388
Q

in the blink of an eye/in the blinking of an eye

A

If you say that something happens in the blink of an eye, you mean that it happens very quickly.

It was all over in the blink of an eye.

389
Q

talk over

A
  1. To consider something thoroughly in conversation; discuss something: We talked the matter over. The panel talked over the proposal.
  2. To succeed in gaining the favor or support of someone by persuasion: We talked them over to our side.
  3. To speak and be heard amid some loud noise: It is impossible to talk over the noise of the machines.
390
Q

mishap

/ˈmɪshap/

A

an unlucky accident.

“although there were a few minor mishaps, none of the pancakes stuck to the ceiling”

391
Q

Farce

/fɑːs/

A

a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay and typically including crude characterization and ludicrously improbable situations.

“he toured the backwoods in second-rate farces”

392
Q

Annunciation

/ənʌnsɪˈeɪʃ(ə)n/

A

1.

the announcement of the Incarnation by the angel Gabriel to Mary (Luke 1:26–38).

2.

FORMAL•ARCHAIC

the announcement of something.

“the annunciation of a set of rules applying to the relationships between states”

393
Q

Pearls of wisdom

A

something that sounds very wise or helpful. People usually use this expression ironically, to suggest that in fact they think the person is saying something very obvious or boring.

394
Q

Barren

/ˈbar(ə)n/

A

(of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation.

“the plains of Kyrenia were barren”

(of a place or building) bleak and lifeless.

“the sports hall turned out to be a rather barren concrete building”

395
Q

Nefarious

/nɪˈfɛːrɪəs/

A

(typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal.

“the nefarious activities of the organized-crime syndicates”

396
Q

Bellwether

/ˈbɛlwɛðə/

A

the leading sheep of a flock, with a bell on its neck.

something that leads or indicates a trend.

“Basildon is now the bellwether of Britain’s voting behaviour”

397
Q

Sacrilege

/ˈsakrɪlɪdʒ/

A

violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.

“putting ecclesiastical vestments to secular use was considered sacrilege”

398
Q

Swaddling clothes

A

narrow bands of cloth formerly wrapped round a newborn child to restrain its movements and quieten it.

399
Q

Carnage

/ˈkɑːnɪdʒ/

A

he killing of a large number of people.

“the bombing was timed to cause as much carnage as possible”

400
Q

Concubine

/ˈkɒŋkjʊbʌɪn/

A

(in polygamous societies) a woman who lives with a man but has lower status than his wife or wives.

ARCHAIC

a mistress.

401
Q

Ravish

/ˈravɪʃ/

A

seize and carry off (someone) by force.

“there is no assurance that her infant child will not be ravished from her breast”

fill (someone) with intense delight; enrapture.

“ravished by a sunny afternoon, she had agreed without even thinking”

402
Q

Premonition

/ˌprɛməˈnɪʃ(ə)n,ˌpriːməˈnɪʃ(ə)n/

A

a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant.

“he had a premonition of imminent disaster”

403
Q

beating off

A

ransitive verb. : repel. intransitive verb. vulgar : masturbate —used of a male.

404
Q

Slander

/ˈslɑːndə/

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”

405
Q

Hiatus

/hʌɪˈeɪtəs/

A

a pause or break in continuity in a sequence or activity.

“there was a brief hiatus in the war with France”

406
Q

Conservatory

/kənˈsəːvət(ə)ri/

A

a room with a glass roof and walls, attached to a house at one side and used as a sun lounge or for growing delicate plants.

“keep plant cuttings in a frost-free conservatory or greenhouse”

407
Q

Unrelenting

/ʌnrɪˈlɛntɪŋ/

A

not yielding in strength, severity, or determination.

“the heat was unrelenting”

408
Q

Falter

/ˈfɔːltə,ˈfɒltə/

A

lose strength or momentum.

“the music faltered, stopped, and started up again”

409
Q

Wring

/rɪŋ/

A

squeeze and twist (something) to force liquid from it.

“she wrung the cloth out in the sink”

410
Q

Gumption

/ˈɡʌm(p)ʃ(ə)n/

A

shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness.

“the president would hire almost any young man who had the gumption to ask for a job”

411
Q

Assuredly

/əˈʃʊərədli,əˈʃɔːrədli/

A

1.

confidently.

“the lad kept his cool and assuredly slipped the ball between the posts”

2.

used to express the speaker’s certainty that something is true.

“potted roses will most assuredly not survive winter without protection”

412
Q

Amenable

/əˈmiːnəb(ə)l/

A

open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled.

“parents who have amenable children”

413
Q

Pessimistic

/ˌpɛsɪˈmɪstɪk/

A

tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen.

“he was pessimistic about the prospects”

414
Q

Stickler

/ˈstɪklə/

A

a person who insists on a certain quality or type of behaviour.

“he’s a stickler for accuracy”

415
Q

Parlay

/ˈpɑːleɪ/

A

turn an initial stake or winnings from a previous bet into (a greater amount) by gambling.

“parlaying a small bankroll into big winnings”

416
Q

Retrofit

/ˈrɛtrəʊfɪt/

A

verb

add (a component or accessory) to something that did not have it when manufactured.

“motorists who retrofit catalysts to older cars”

noun

an act of retrofitting a component or accessory.

“uninsulated and oddly designed dream houses that are badly in need of a retrofit”

417
Q

Appraisal

/əˈpreɪz(ə)l/

A

an act of assessing something or someone.

“she carried out a thorough appraisal”

418
Q

Go-ahead

/ˈɡəʊəhɛd/

A

permission to proceed.

willing to consider new ideas; enterprising.

“a young and go-ahead managing director”

419
Q

Sentient

/ˈsɛntɪənt,ˈsɛnʃ(ə)nt/

A

able to perceive or feel things.

“she had been instructed from birth in the equality of all sentient life forms”

420
Q

Run interference

A

AMERICAN FOOTBALL

move in such a way as to cause interference.

INFORMAL•NORTH AMERICAN

intervene on someone’s behalf, typically so as to protect them from distraction or annoyance.

“Elizabeth was quick to run interference and said that the Professor would be very busy”

421
Q

Nimble

/ˈnɪmb(ə)l/

A

quick and light in movement or action; agile.

“with a deft motion of her nimble fingers”

422
Q

Babbling

/ˈbab(ə)lɪŋ/

A

1.

the action or fact of talking rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way.

“the constant babbling of the kids”

2.

the continuous murmuring sound of flowing water.

“the babbling of a nearby river”

423
Q

Obstruct

/əbˈstrʌkt/

A

block (an opening, path, road, etc.); be or get in the way of.

“she was obstructing the entrance”

424
Q

Induce

/ɪnˈdjuːs/

A

1.

succeed in persuading or leading (someone) to do something.

“the pickets induced many workers to stay away”

2.

bring about or give rise to.

“none of these measures induced a change of policy”

425
Q

Indignant

/ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/

A

feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.

“he was indignant at being the object of suspicion”

426
Q

Reciprocate

/rɪˈsɪprəkeɪt/

A

1.

respond to (a gesture or action) by making a corresponding one.

“the favour was reciprocated”

2.

(of a part of a machine) move backwards and forwards in a straight line.

“when you’re shooting most semi-automatic handguns, the slide reciprocates as part of the firing cycle”

427
Q

herein
/hɪərˈɪn/

A

in this document or book.
“the Company does not accept responsibility for any information contained herein”
used to introduce something that depends on or arises from what has just been mentioned.
“the statues are sensual to the point of erotic and herein lies their interest”

428
Q

adjoining
/əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/

A

(of a building, room, or piece of land) next to or joined with.
“I was in an adjoining room and could hear voices”

429
Q

ordeal
/ɔːˈdiːəl/

A

a very unpleasant and prolonged experience.
“the ordeal of having to give evidence”

430
Q

encumbrance
/ɪnˈkʌmbr(ə)ns,ɛnˈkʌmbr(ə)ns/

A

an impediment or burden.
“the horse raised its hind leg as if to rid itself of an encumbrance”

431
Q

disburse
/dɪsˈbəːs/

A 
pay out (money from a fund).
"$67 million of the pledged aid had already been disbursed"
432
Q

lofty
/ˈlɒfti/

A

of imposing height.
“the elegant square was shaded by lofty palms”

433
Q

tibia
/ˈtɪbɪə/

A

the inner and typically larger of the two bones between the knee and the ankle (or the equivalent joints in other terrestrial vertebrates), parallel with the fibula.

434
Q

decom

A

to remove or retire (a ship, airplane, etc.) from active service. to deactivate; shut down: to decommission a nuclear power plant.

435
Q

don
/dɒn/

A

BRITISH
a university teacher, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge.

436
Q

impromptu
/ɪmˈprɒm(p)tjuː/

A

done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed.
“an impromptu press conference”

437
Q

thyme
/tʌɪm/

A

a low-growing aromatic plant of the mint family. The small leaves are used as a culinary herb and the plant yields a medicinal oil.

438
Q

sagging
/ˈsaɡɪŋ/

A

sinking or bulging downwards under weight or pressure or through lack of strength.
“sagging shelves bearing rusty paint tins”

439
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vanity
/ˈvanɪti/

A

excessive pride in or admiration of one’s own appearance or achievements.
“it flattered his vanity to think I was in love with him”

440
Q

rowdy
/ˈraʊdi/

A

noisy and disorderly.
“it was a rowdy but good-natured crowd”

441
Q

haggle
/ˈhaɡ(ə)l/

A

dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something.
“the two sides are haggling over television rights”

442
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grate
/ɡreɪt/

A

reduce (food) to small shreds by rubbing it on a grater.
“peel and roughly grate the carrots”

443
Q

in a trice

A

in a moment; very quickly.
“in a trice, she had flown up the stairs”

444
Q

chute
/ʃuːt/

A

a sloping channel or slide for conveying things to a lower level.

“cement was loaded on to barges via chutes”

445
Q

parer

A

a small sharp knife used in paring fruits or vegetables

446
Q

deserter
/dɪˈzəːtə/

A

a member of the armed forces who deserts.
“deserters from the army”

447
Q

chasm
/ˈkaz(ə)m/

A

a deep fissure in the earth’s surface.
“a chasm a mile long”

a profound difference between people, viewpoints, feelings, etc.
“the chasm between rich and poor”

448
Q

usurp
/jʊˈzəːp,jʊˈsəːp/

A

take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force.
“Richard usurped the throne”

449
Q

scorn
/skɔːn/

A

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

450
Q

sham
/ʃam/

A

a thing that is not what it is purported to be.
“our current free health service is a sham”

451
Q

divestment
/dʌɪˈvɛstm(ə)nt,dɪˈvɛstm(ə)nt/

A

the action or process of selling off subsidiary business interests or investments.
“the importance of divestment”

English Vocab (2 decks)

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