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supernumerary

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in excess number

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Superseded

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to take the place of, especially if outdated

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supplant

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v. to take place of, supersede

S. replace, displace, oust

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suppliant

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one who asks in a humble or earnest way

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supplicate

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to ask earnestly

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supposition

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assumption;hypothesis

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surfeit

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to fill to excess; gorge

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Surreptitious

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secret and stealthy; furtive

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sustenance

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means of sustaining life; nourishment

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swarthy

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adj - having dark skin and complexion

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swath

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a row of cut grain or grass left by a scythe or mowing machine

He cut a swath through the field with his scythe.

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Swelter

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To suffer or perspire from oppressive heat

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swill

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gulp, quaff, swig

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sybarite

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a person devoted to pleasure

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sycophant

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someone who acts excessively obedient to others in order to gain advantage

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syllogism

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a set of propositions that are related to one another and draw a conclusion from the major and minor premises

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Symbiosis

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a relationship between two different species that interact with each other

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synoptic

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affording or taking a general view of the principal parts of a subject.

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Tacit

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implied or inferred without direct expression; understood

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taciturn

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adj. - not talkative; reserved; uncommunicative

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talisman

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a magical charm or superstitious object for luck

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Tanner

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a person who makes hides into leather.

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Tantamount

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(Adjective) Equivalent, having the same meaning, value or effect

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taper

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to decrease in thickness

Noun -candle flame

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tarry

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(v) to delay leaving; to linger, wait; to remain or stay for a while

Synonyms: dawdle, dally

Antonyms: rush, hasten, leave, depart

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tatty

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worn, shabby

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tautological

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redundant; circular

true by virtue of its logical form alone

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tawdry

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cheap-looking, gawdy, showy

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teetotalism

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practice of abstinence from alcohol

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temerity

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Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity

* - no one had the temerity to question his conclusions

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Tempestuous

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(adjective) stormy, turbulent

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temporizing

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remaining in one position and exploring its options but not making progress

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Tenacity

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(noun) the condition or quality of persistence (adj.) tenacious

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tendentious

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adj. intended to promote a particular point of view, doctrine, or cause; biased or partisan

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TENSILE

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capable of withstanding physical stress

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TEPID

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Marked by lack of enthusiasm; lacking in force

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terminus

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boundary,end

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Terse

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Concise almost rudely concise

The president gave a terse Statement dismissing the charges on the opposing party.

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Tessellated

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Adj- Having a checkered appearance Ex: mosaic, stone walkway

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testator

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a person who has made a valid will. A woman often is referred to as a testatix, although testator can be used for either gender.

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thematic

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relating to a unifying motif or idea

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theocracy

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government headed by religious leaders

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thespian

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pertaining to the drama or acting

from Thespis, reputed father of Greek drama

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thrall

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a person who is morally or mentally enslaved by some power, influence, or the like

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Threadbare

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worn through till the threads show; shabby and poor

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throes

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pang spasms hard or painful struggle

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throng

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a large gathering of people

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*throttle

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[throttle, dim, of throat] to choke, strangle; to suppress, silence

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Tiller

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Lever which we hold to steer the boat

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Timbre

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or color, quality of sound produced a voice or instrument

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timorous

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showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence

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tipple

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v. drink (alcoholoic beverage) frequently

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tithe

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a religious offering of one-tenth of the value of produce, livestock, or other commodities

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titillate

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v. stimulate or excite (someone), especially in a sexual way

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titter

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hesitant laugh, nervous laugh

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Titular

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Holding a title without any real authority

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Toady

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A ‘yes man’, obsequious, servile flatterer

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to tonsure

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the act of cutting hair or shaving head

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torpor

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extreme sluggishness or lack of energy

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torrid

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giving off intense heat

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Torrent

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A heavy stream; a gush

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TORTUOUS

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  1. full of twists or curves; winding, as a tortuous road

2. tricky; crooked

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Touchstone

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something that provides a standard against which other things are compared and/or judged

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tractable

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ability to be easily managed or controlled: “Her mother wished she were more tractable.” (n: tractibility)

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traduced

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slandered; spoke falsely of

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Transcendent

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being above, beyond, or independent of ordinary experience and physical reality, and therefore sometimes considered incomprehensible to human reason.

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transfigure

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To alter the outward appearance of; transform. To exalt or glorify

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Transgression

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a violation of a law

noun

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Transmute

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To change from one form to another, to transform.

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trappings

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adornments, embellishments, or ornamental equipment

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travail

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n. work, especially arduous work, tribulation, anguish

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tremulous

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shaking

*trembling

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trenchant

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forceful, effective, and vigorous

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trepidation

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a state of alarm or dread

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Trifling

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Small, unimportant

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Trite

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(adj) common place, overused, stale

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trivia

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insiqnificant matters

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troth

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pledge of good faith especially in betrothal

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Truculence

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Disposition/ eagerness to fight/ act; bitter hostility

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tryst

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a secret meeting of lovers

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tumid

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swollen

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Tumult

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violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob

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Tumult

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violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob

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turbid

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not clear or transparent because of stirred-up sediment or the like; clouded; opaque; obscured.

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tureen

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a large, deep, covered dish for serving soup, stew, or other foods.

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turgid

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swollen; complex in style or language, bombastic

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turpitude

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shameful wickedness; depravity

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Tutelage

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Protection of, or authority; ;guardianship; instruction

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Tutelary

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Having the position of a guardian or protector pf a person, place, or thing

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tyro

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n. a beginner; a novice, neophyte

Henry was no ____ at running marathon races; he had run fifteen and won three.

I could tell that Roger was a ____ at chess when he could not remember how to set up the pieces on the board.

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ulterior

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adj. existing beyond the obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden

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umbrage

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shade cast by trees; foliage giving shade

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unanimity

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agreement by all people involved

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unassailable

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undisputable, not able to be attacked with success

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Unassuaged

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Unable to be comforted or soothed

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Unbridled

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Not controlled

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uncanny

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(adj.) strange mysterious, weird, beyond explanation

SYNONYMS: eerie, inexplicable, spooky

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Unconscionable

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Unreasonable, not guided or restrained by conscience and often referring to a contract grossly unfair to one party because of the superior bargaining powers of the other party.

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Unction

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soothing or comforting, anointing with oil

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Unctuous

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excessively smooth or smug; trying too hard to give an impression of earnestness, sincerity, or piety; fatty, oily; pliable

Synonyms: mealymouthed, servile, fawning, greasy

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Unequivocal

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Adjective- perfectly clear, obvious

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Unexceptionable

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Beyond any reasonable objection.

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unfeigned

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sincere, real, without pretence

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unfettered

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set free from restrictions

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unfledged

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immature; young

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Unfrock-Any priest caught breaking his oath would certainly be unfrocked.

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to dethrone, especially of priestly power

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Ungainly

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Clumsy ; awkward; hard to handle ( graceful)

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unguent

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salve; ointment

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unintimidating

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ADJ. /无惧的/unfrightening. Though Phil had expected to feel overawed when he met Steve Young, he found the famous quarterback friendly and unintimidating.

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Unmitigated

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Not stopping; severe or harsh

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Unobtrusive

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Inconspicuous, unassertive, or-reticent.

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unprepossessing

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not attractive or appealing

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unseemly

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inappropriate

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Unsullied

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Unspoiled; pure

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untenable

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that which cannot be (logically) held, defended, or maintained

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untoward

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unexpected and adverse; unfortunate or unlucky

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untrammeled

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not hindered

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Unwitting

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inadvertent; unintentional; accidental

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unwonted

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not habitual or ordinary; unusual

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Upbraid

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Criticize or rebuke sharply

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Uproarious

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(adj.)- loud and boisterous

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upshot

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consequence

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urbane

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refined in manner, suave

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urchin

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a small mischievous boy; any youngster

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Ursine

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Adjective
Pertaining to or characteristic of a bear

He didn’t hibernate, but he slept so much he seemed ursine

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Usury

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Charging high, excessive, illegal interest rates on loans. Church said lending money with interest was a sin, so Christians asked Jews to be in charge of loans. they then proceeded to stereotype them as greedy usurpers.

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usurp

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to take or make use of without right

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Uxorious

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–adjective

doting upon, foolishly fond of, or affectionately submissive toward one’s wife.

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vagary

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an unpredictable or erratic action, occurrence, course, or instance, strange idea

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vagrant

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one who has no established residence and wanders idly from place to place without lawful or visible means of support

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Vainglorious

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Boastful, conceited

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valedictory

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a. Bidding farewell.

b. A farewell address.

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vanguard

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the foremost part of the army; the leading position, forefront of any movement

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vantage

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a position that provides an advantage

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vapid

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dull; empty

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variegated

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having streaks, marks, or patches of a different color or colors; varicolored

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vassal

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in feudal Europe, a person who received a grant of land from a lord in exchange for a pledge of loyalty and services in the military.

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vaunted

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adj; famous, celebrated, known for

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vaunt

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to speak boastfully; brag

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vehement

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intense, forceful, impassioned

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venal

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open to or marked by bribery or corruption

syn- dishonest, bribable, corruptible, mercenary

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venerable

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worthy of respect because of age, character, or position

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venerate

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respect deeply; regard as sacred

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Venial

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Syn: excusable, forgivable
Ant: inexcusable, unforgivable, unpardonable

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Venturesome

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Disposed to venture or take risks

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veracious

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truthful

he was found to be very veracious and reliable, which is why he was hired

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Verbatim

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Word for word; exactly as written or spoken

(adj) exact
(adv) precisely

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verbiage

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n. language that is too wordy or inflated in proportion to the sense or content

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Verdant

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Green with growing plants or grass; green in color.

Unripe in knowledge or judgment; unsophisticated

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verdigris

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a green coating on copper due to weathering

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verisimilar

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(adj)
having the appearance of truth (probably)

depicting realism

“very similar to the truth”

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verisimilitude

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the quality of realism in a work that persuades the reader that he/she is getting a vision of life as it really is

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Veritable

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Being in fact the thing named and not false

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vernal

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active in the springtime

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Vertex

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Where three or more edges meet

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verve

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full of life and energy

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viand

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an item of food

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Vicissitudes

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noun

a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.

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Victuals

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Food fit for humans to eat

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vignette

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a brief literary description or dramatic sketch

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vindictive

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seeking revenge; bearing a grudge
syn: vengeful

ant: forgiving

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vintner

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wine grower

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virile

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masculine or having characteristics of a man

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visage

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countenance

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viscid

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Sticky, gluey

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Vitiate

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To corrupt, debase, spoil

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Vitreous

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glassy ,brilliant

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vitriolic

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expressing bitter hatred

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Vituperative

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Adj. Harshly Abusive, scolding

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vivacious

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lively, bubbly

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vivisection

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surgery on living animals

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Vixen

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a female fox; an offensive term that deliberately insults a woman regarded as vindictive and bad-tempered

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Vociferous

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characterized as being very loud

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Volition

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The act or an instance of making a conscious choice or decision

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voluble

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fluent; glib

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vouchsafe

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to condescend to grant or bestow

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vulpine

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clever, wolf-like

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Waggish

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(adj.) fond of making jokes; characteristic of ajoker; playfully humorous or droll

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waif

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an abandoned person

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wallowed

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(especially of particular animals) to lie or roll about slowly in deep wet earth, sand or water

a hippopotamus wallowing in mud

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Wan

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of an unnatural or sickly pallor; pallid; lacking color:

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waned

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To decrease gradually in size, amount, intensity, or degree; decline. To approach an end.

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wangle

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to manipulate; to obtain by scheming or by underhand methods

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Wanton

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adj. reckless; heartless, unjustifiable, loose in morals

n. a spoiled, pampered person; one with low morals

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warble

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to sing or whistle with trills, quavers, or melodic embellishments

to yodel

to produce a continuous sound varying regularly in pitch and frequency

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Warrens

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an underground burrow inhabited by rabbits or other small animals

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Wastrel

A

A wasteful person, spendthrift; a good-for-nothing

S: loafer, idler, squanderer, profligate
A: skinflint, tightwad, miser

188
Q

wax

A

verb

grow gradually larger

189
Q

Waylaid

A

Lie in wait for someone or to stop somebody

190
Q

Welter

A

Wallow; lie soaked
I.e the victims welterweight in their own blood

A large number of items in no order
I.e welter of data

State of general disorder
Confusion; turmoil; confused mass; bewildering jumble

191
Q

Wheedle

A

Coaxing or flattery to gain some desire.

Synonyms:

Cajole

Inveigle

Soft Soap

Sweet talk

192
Q

Whet

A

to excite or stimulate (the mind or appetite); to hone or sharpen (a knife or mind)

193
Q

Whorl

A

A whorl has two deltas and one or more cores

194
Q

Willfully

A

intentionally and purposely

195
Q

Wily

A

full of, marked by, or proceeding from wiles ; crafty; cunning.

196
Q

winnow

A

v: to rid of undesirable parts; to separate the good from the bad

197
Q

Winsome

A

Attractive or appealing in a fresh, innocent way

198
Q

wistful

A

characterized by melancholy, longing

199
Q

Witless

A

Lacking intelligence

200
Q

witticism

A

a witty or clever remark

201
Q

wizened

A

shrunk, wrinkled, dry

202
Q

woe

A

deep distress or misery
trouble; misfortune
very bad; wretched

203
Q

Wont

A

adj. likely
Syn: accustomed

Ant: unlikely

204
Q

Writhe

A

To twist the body, as if in pain

205
Q

Xenophobia

A

Fear or hatred of foreign things

Noun

206
Q

yen

A

a strong desire or inclination

207
Q

Yeoman

A

Farmer who owns small land

208
Q

yoke

A

join, attach, connect

209
Q

yokel

A

(n) a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture, country bumpkin

210
Q

Yore

A
  • time past

knights of yore.

211
Q

Zenith

A

The point in the sky directly over the head of the observer anywhere on Earth

212
Q

Zephyr

A

The west wind, which is known for being soft and warm.

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