GRE Flashcards

Question

scintillate

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emit flashes of light; sparkle. "the sleek boat seemed to scintillate with a dark blue light"

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move from one place to another. "an amphibious fish that has the ability to locomote on land"

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use the word to describe something that plants the seed for creative growth. An innovative piece of music or literature, a fresh new idea, or an invention that changes everything could each be called seminal Picasso produced more than a few seminal works of art

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having or consisting of concentric tubular sections designed to slide into one another. "a telescopic umbrella"

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Temperate means mild, moderate. If you're a temperate person, you are calm, reasonable. If you live in a temperate climate, it's warm and sunny, but not too hot.

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A barren wilderness is dry and empty, with no foliage or twittering birds to be found. An old-fashioned and unflattering word for a woman who is unable to have children is barren. (of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation. "the plains of Kyrenia were barren"

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(of writing or speech) lengthy and confused or inconsequential. "a rambling six-hour speech"

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High in drama and lacking any emotional restraint, overwrought is an adjective that means deeply, excessively agitated or nervous. "she was too overwrought to listen to reason"

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someone with discerning tastes or a discerning eye is good at distinguishing the good from the bad and sifting out the gems from the junk. If you're an ace at picking out fabulous fabrics, accessories, and shoes when you get dressed each morning, you probably have discerning fashion sense.

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If you tend to have red, rosy cheeks, you can be described as rubicund. An entire kindergarten class might be rubicund after an hour spent running around the playground.

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not being what it purports to be; false or fake. "separating authentic and spurious claims"

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Something that is menacing is threatening or suggestive of coming danger. If you’re backing away slowly from something, you can probably use the adjective menacing to describe it! "our officers encountered menacing looks from teenagers"

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decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell. "the putrid smells from the slaughterhouses"

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engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought. "a pensive mood"

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Only one letter separates the two words, but "wishful" is having hope for something, and wistful is having sadness or melancholy about something. One way to describe the adjective wistful is as the sad appearance of someone looking back and thinking "if only...

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A vivacious person is lively and spirited: a vivacious dancer might do a back-flip off the wall and then jump into the arms of her partner.

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To embitter to make someone bitter, resentful, or angry. People are embittered by disappointing and unfair experiences.

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violate the prohibition or order of (a law, treaty, or code of conduct). "this would contravene the rule against hearsay"

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Everyone likes an avuncular guy, that is someone who is kind and patient and generally indulgent with people younger than he is. kind and friendly toward a younger or less experienced person. The Dalai Lama is an avuncular fellow.

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The adjective rancorous comes in handy when you're describing someone's bitter grudge, like the attitude of your cousin who still won't speak to you after the April Fool's Day prank you played four years ago. characterized by bitterness or resentment. "sixteen miserable months of rancorous disputes"

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A brusque manner of speaking is unfriendly, rude, and very brief. "she could be brusque and impatient"

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"offspring" or "children." You and your brothers are the progeny of your parents "the progeny of celebrities"

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If you ensconce yourself somewhere, you settle in for quite a while, such as when you're home with the flu and ensconce yourself on the couch with the remote control, tissues, your phone, and a big glass of orange juice. "Agnes ensconced herself in their bedroom"

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Attenuated is an adjective that describes something that has faded or weakened having been reduced in force, effect, or value. A strong drink might be attenuated once water or ice has been poured into it "it appears likely that the courts will be given an attenuated role in the enforcement of these decisions"

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Something tremulous is shaky and quivering, usually from fear or lack of strength. If you're nervous at your first big job interview, your hands might be a little tremulous. timid; nervous. "he gave a tremulous smile"

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beyond or above the range of normal or merely physical human experience. "the search for a transcendent level of knowledge"

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"Overabundance," "glut," "gorge," and "cloy": these are all synonyms for surfeit, and they all convey a sense of too-much-ness an excessive amount of something. "a surfeit of food and drink"

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sharpen the blade of (a tool or weapon). "she took out her dagger and began to whet its blade in even, rhythmic strokes"

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diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry). relieve or alleviate (pain or hunger). "the report attempted to educate the public and allay fears"

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A herald is a sign of things to come. A chilly day in October is a herald of the coming winter.

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a person who behaves obsequiously to someone important. "she imagined him toadying to his rich clients" synonyms: sycophant

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You can use the adjective worldly to describe people who have knowledge of many topics or experience in many areas. reading and talking about many things with knowledge and enthusiasm is worldly too.

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a beginner, a new recruit, or someone who is just learning something. If you are the new guy at the job We have all been tyros at some point, but it doesn't necessarily prevent us from hazing the new kid, the next-generation tyro.

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dishonest practices and claims to have special knowledge and skill in some field, typically medicine. It's quackery when someone poses as a doctor.

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showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect. insulting "she hated the insolent tone of his voice"

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Indolent is an adjective meaning slow or lazy. It can take an indolent teenager hours to get out of bed on a weekend morning.

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speak or write at length or in detail. expand/explain "she expatiated on working-class novelists"

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to appease or gratify, and often in a negative, self-serving way. "newspapers are pandering to people's baser instincts"

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Your bathroom could be inundated with water if the pipes burst, and hopefully your inbox is inundated with nice emails on your birthday. to floor / overwhelm

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damage the purity or integrity of If you spread false rumors that there's chicken stock in the vegetarian entree at Joe's Diner you would sully Joe's good reputation.

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boast about or praise (something), especially excessively. "he was initially vaunted by the West for his leadership of the country"

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an unlucky accident. Don’t cry over spilled milk, it is just a mishap

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something done just for show Your devotion to vegetarianism would be a charade if you actually ate cheeseburgers when no one was looking

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(of a story or statement) of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true. "an apocryphal story about a former president"

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strongly suggestive strongly smelling of. "items in the museum redolent of history and tradition"

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bounce "the car jounced wildly"

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when there's a fluid or blowing motion, such as the air filling a curtain at an open window, or smoke billowing from a fire "her dress billowed out around her"

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slipshod manner, they do it in a way that's careless and sloppy — that isn't right. An easy way to remember the meaning of slipshod is to note that "shod" is part of "shoddy," use "slip" to clue yourself in "he'd caused many problems with his slipshod management"

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characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline If your friend vacations in lavish hotels, wears thousand-dollar shoes, and refuses to eat cheese that costs less than $20 an ounce, you might say her lifestyle is decadent.

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tending or able to change frequently or easily able to do many different things; versatile. Proteus was a Greek god when he was asked a question he didn't want to answer, he would change shapes. "Shostakovich was a remarkably protean composer, one at home in a wide range of styles"

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Ratification is the official way to confirm something, usually by vote "ratification of the treaty raised problems in several member states"

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of no value or importance. useless or futile. "They would always put nugatory sweets like nuga on the table that no one would touch"

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If something stands out in a very obvious way, it can be called salient. most noticeable or important. "it succinctly covered all the salient points of the case, now it is time to address the smaller details"

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think deeply about something. "we sat ruminating on the nature of existence"

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put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone. "they deferred the decision until February"

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If you're trenchant, it means you think or say smart, sharply worded things that cut right to the heart of the matter. trenchant, which in French means "sharp" or "cutting" Churchil was a trenchant person, his quips will be known for centuries.

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swiftly fast and nimble in movement. The words he was saying were fleetly coming out of his mouth.

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ceaselessly

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not regularly or continuously; intermittently "he slept fitfully"

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So you wake up in the morning and look in the mirror. To your surprise, and horror, instead of your usual rosy complexion, your skin is yellow and the whites of your eyes are yellow, too! You, my friend, are jaundiced желтуха

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When you're flushed, your cheeks are pink People become flushed from embarrassment

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(of a person's face) having a healthy red color. "a cheerful pipe-smoking man of ruddy complexion"

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Repose is a formal or literary term used to mean the act of resting, or the state of being at rest "in repose her face looked relaxed"

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To slumber is to sleep, sometimes specifically to sleep lightly or doze. You can slumber in your bed, in your airplane seat, or through your alarm in the morning.

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graceful and elegant bearing in a person. People with poise can handle pressure without showing it

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to impair or weaken the effectiveness of. corruption To correct this vitiation caused by laziness, elaborate learning was needed.

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taking away

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(of a belief, conclusion, etc.) open to doubt. he showed dubitable understanding of a subject

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millinery is the design, manufacture and sale of hats and head-wear. A person engaged in this trade is called a milliner or hatter

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A vintner is a wine merchant — the very person you'd visit if you wanted to buy a nice Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon.

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A haberdasher is someone who sells clothes and accessories.

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A pariah is someone that has been soundly rejected by their community

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Use the adjective dulcet to describe a sound that is soothing and soft, like the dulcet harmonies in a 70s pop song or the dulcet tones of a harp. "record the dulcet tones of your family and friends"

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unimportant or trivial. "a trifling sum"

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go back to bad behavior

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To ambulate is simply to move, especially by walking. You might ambulate proudly down the halls of your high school, hoping everyone notices your new red cowboy boots.

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A renegade is a person who has deserted their cause or defied convention; they're rebels and sometimes outlaws, or even traitors

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When something is eponymous, it takes its own name as its title. For example, Shakespeare's Hamlet and Hamlet main character is a typical eponym

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describes an abundance of something. An ample supply of apple muffins at the bake sale is a good thing

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Call something unsavory if it's unappetizing, tasteless, or morally offensive "an unsavory reputation"

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(noun) a carving (or engraving) on whalebone, whale ivory, walrus tusk, etc., usually by American whalers The map was scrimshawed on the tusk.

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lacking in originality : TRITE bromidic gags in sitcoms

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If something is scurrilous, it's meant to offend. Scurrilous rumors can give you a bad reputation, and scurrilous stories sell tabloid magazines. "a scurrilous attack on his integrity"

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an expert judge in matters of taste. A connoisseur is a person who, through study and interest, has a fine appreciation for something "a connoisseur of music"

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having or enclosed by a cloister, as in a monastery "a cloistered walkway bordered the courtyard"

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avoiding the company of other people; solitary. "a reclusive life in rural Ireland"

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deep blue in color like a clear sky. "cerulean waters and golden sands"

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insulting, abusive, or highly critical language "he let out a stream of invective"

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the revocation, cancellation, or repeal of a law, order, or agreement. "the plaintiff agreed to the rescission of the agreement"

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(of an action or gesture) carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection "he gave a perfunctory nod"

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consisting of tiny particles The spray works by ejecting pulverous water onto the surface

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presented or expressed in a subtle and effective way. "understated elegance"

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(of a person, manner, or gesture) displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed "they turned with languid movements from back to front so as to tan evenly"

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A sojourn is a short stay or visit. If you want a fancy way to say that you took a trip to the countryside, you might talk about your country sojourn. stay somewhere temporarily. "she had sojourned once in Egypt"

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If there's a particular time of day when your ten kittens settle down to nap, you can call that their period of quiescence, or the time when they are all quiet and restful. inactivity or dormancy. "this method has been shown to induce sleep-like quiescence in adult animals"

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If something eases your disappointment or grief, consider it a solace. If you're sad, you might find solace in music or in talking to your friends. comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness "she sought solace in her religion"

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When you calm someone down, soothing their anger or distrust, that's conciliation. Conciliation is an important part of making peace between two warring countries. the action of stopping someone from being angry; placation. "he held his hands up in a gesture of conciliation" "many disputes are settled through conciliation by the official body"

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Let me impart a little bit of knowledge to you about the word impart. It means to pass on, transmit, or bestow. If you share this with your study partner, you are imparting your new wisdom. make (information) known; communicate. "teachers had a duty to impart strong morals to their students"

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Apperception is how your mind puts new information in context. You get a perception of a chair through your eyes, but apperception is how your mind relates it to chairs you've seen before. the mental process by which a person makes sense of an idea by assimilating it to the body of ideas he or she already possesses. "an immediate apperception of a unity lying beyond"

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A temporary gap, pause, break, or absence can be called a hiatus. When your favorite TV show is on hiatus, that means there are no new episodes — not forever, just for a little while. a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process. "there was a brief hiatus in the war with France"

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Use the adjective chimerical to describe something that is wildly fanciful or imaginative — like the chimerical illustrations of magical creatures in a children's book. hoped for but illusory or impossible to achieve. "the notion of tolerance is a chimeric dream"

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You reject any vegetable that isn't yellow. You like basmati rice, but detest jasmine, Arborio, and brown. You dine at one restaurant, and you always order the same meal. You are a finicky eater — that is, you are quite particular about food. fussy about one's needs or requirements. "a finicky eater"

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To be in lieu of something is to replace it or substitute for it. A restaurant that's run out of clams might serve French onion soup in lieu of chowder. instead. "the company issued additional shares to shareholders in lieu of a cash dividend"

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Yes, artless could mean lacking in art, but more often it means lacking in superficiality or deceit. An artless person could never make a living as a con artist. without guile or deception. "an artless, naive girl"

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popular or in fashion at a particular time. "he wore the costume of an art dealer from some voguish New York hangout of the late sixties"

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Rococo describes a very ornate style originating in Europe. If you love tons of decoration and fancy details, then you'll love the rococo style of architecture and music. extravagantly or excessively ornate, especially (of music or literature) highly ornamented and florid. "a rococo carved gilt mirror"

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Use exquisite to mean finely or delicately made or done. When you say someone has exquisite taste, you mean that they are able to make fine distinctions. extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate. "exquisite, jewellike portraits"

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Use the adjective garish to describe something that is overly vivid, bright, showy, and in bad taste — like the DJ's garish outfit that is a flashback to the disco era. obtrusively bright and showy; lurid. "garish shirts in all sorts of colors"

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reluctant to give information owing to caution or suspicion. "manufacturers are cagey about the recipes they use to create a wine"

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Something alluring is attractive and enticing. Alluring things are tempting. You might notice the word lure lurking in alluring — that's because alluring things lure people in by getting them excited and inspiring desire. "the town offers alluring shops and restaurants"

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If you are described as winsome, take it as a compliment. It means you are attractive or charming in an open and delightful way. attractive or appealing in appearance or character. "a winsome smile"

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the quality of being good looking and attractive Her comeliness made him...

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an appearance that is not attractive or beautiful Her family feared that her homeliness would prevent her marrying

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The word paucity means not enough of something. If you've got a paucity of good cheer, for example, you'd better cheer up!

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Do you already know what happens tomorrow? Next week? Next year? If you can see into the future, then you have prescience. The word prescience might look like pre + science, but it really comes from the Latin word prae-scientia, which means "fore-knowledge" — or knowledge you know before anyone else.

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a amending or revisioning to a text. "here are some suggested emendations"

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A homonym is a word that is said or spelled the same way as another word but has a different meaning. "Write” and “right” is a good example of a pair of homonyms.

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a word, name, or expression used as a substitute for something else with which it is closely associated. Have you ever read a book that referred to a monarch as "the crown"? Or heard a newscaster talk about the White House making a comment? These are also metonyms.

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a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing. Euphemism is from Greek euphemismos, meaning "good speech," and it's a way that we paper over uncomfortable things with more pleasant-sounding word "“downsizing” as a euphemism for layoffs" "restroom is a euphemism for a toilet"

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an instance of a form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn (whether validly or not) from two given or assumed propositions (premises), each of which shares a term with the conclusion, and shares a common or middle term not present in the conclusion All dogs are animals; all animals have four legs; therefore all dogs have four legs is an example of syllogism

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in a very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect. "the cities were derelict and dying"

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allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of. "we indulged in some hot baths with wine"

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The adjective latent is a tricky word to define because it refers to something there but not there (of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed. "discovering her latent talent for singing"

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brave and persistent. "his doughty spirit kept him going through the battles"

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touchy and aggressive. "he got a bit feisty and tried to hit me"

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disgust or sicken (someone) with an excess of sweetness, richness, or sentiment. "a romantic, rather cloying story"

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(of language) expressing scorn or criticism. Opprobrious comes from the Latin opprobare which means "to reproach or taunt." "opprobrious remarks"

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an adjective that means "highly attractive and tempting," like the beguiling model/actress on the cover of a celebrity magazine. charm or enchant (someone), often in a deceptive way. "he beguiled the voters with his good looks"

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sounding sad and mournful. This word has also been bent a little at the ends to become plaintiff, or complainant—the sufferer—in a lawsuit. "a plaintive cry"

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annoy or irritate (someone). "Lisa was rankled by his assertion"

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causing annoyance, frustration, or worry. "the most vexing questions for policymakers"

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It's rather difficult to penetrate the meaning of recondite. Fitting, because it's an adjective that basically means hard for the average mind to understand. (of a subject or knowledge) little known; abstruse. "the book is full of recondite information"

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cheerful and light-hearted. He's got a jocund personality, meaning he's merry and cheerful.

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(of punishment or retribution) appropriate to the crime or wrongdoing; fitting and deserved. "condign punishment was rare when the criminal was a man of high social standing"

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Cursory dates to the early 17th century, from the French word cursoire meaning "rapid," which comes from the Latin word cursorius, meaning "hasty, of a race or running." Something that is cursory is done quickly. hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed. "a cursory glance at the figures"

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to slow it down, put restrictions on it, or stop it entirely. If I give up cake, I am curtailing my cake-eating reduce in extent or quantity; impose a restriction on. "civil liberties were further curtailed"

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When something happens apace, it happens quickly. swiftly; quickly. "work continues apace"

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describes something done headfirst, rashly, or really quickly. Headlong can refer to hasty actions, but it can also be used more figuratively to describe decisions are reckless or made in hurry. Your sister makes headlong decisions.

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Someone impetuous acts too hastily or carelessly. Hotheaded, impulsive folks are impetuous. acting or done quickly and without thought or care. "her friend was headlong and impetuous"

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cause (an event or situation, typically one that is bad or undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely. "the incident precipitated a political crisis"

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To abet is to help someone do something, usually something wrong. If you were the lookout while your older sister swiped cookies from the cookie jar, you abetted her mischief. encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular, to commit a crime or other offense. "he was not guilty of murder but was guilty of aiding and abetting others"

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support. "she was giving him specific countenance to the occasion by sparing him money"

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A mainstay holds everything together, whether it's your grandmother who acts as the anchor of your whole crazy family, a pillar that physically keeps a building from falling down, or the job that enables you to pay your rent every month. a person or thing on which something else is based or depends. "farming is the mainstay of the rural economy"

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Sustenance comes from the word sustain, which means to continue. Sustenance is food or drink that allows you to continue to be alive. For many, prayer is a source of spiritual sustenance. the maintaining of someone or something in life or existence. "he kept two or three cows for the sustenance of his family"

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If an unpleasant meal has left you feeling grumpy and nauseated, you're bilious in several senses of the word. This adjective can mean both "irritable and "troubled by indigestion"

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a feeling of offense or deep resentment. "the manager walked out in high dudgeon"

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Irascible comes from the Latin root ira, which means "anger" or "rage," the same root that gives us the word ire, "anger." The -sc in the middle of irascible, means "becoming," so irascible doesn't just mean you're angry — it's got action built into it. having or showing a tendency to be easily angered. "an irascible man"

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If you stomp your foot angrily when the bakery is out of your favorite cupcake flavor, you're acting pettish "he comes across in his journal entries as spoiled and pettish"

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The verb pique means to make someone angry or annoyed. But when something piques your interest or curiosity, here the verb pique just means to arouse, stimulate, or excite.

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This adjective comes from the word wasp and the notion that wasps are spiteful and ill-tempered, stinging petulantly when they feel cranky. If someone calls you waspish, that's what they mean — you're easily irritated.

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just begun and so not fully formed or developed; rudimentary. "a still inchoate democracy"

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Incipient comes from the Latin incipere "to begin." The related, and more commonly used, word inception means the beginning or the start in an initial stage; beginning to happen or develop. "he could feel incipient anger building up"

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harshness of tone or manner. "he pointed this out with some asperity"

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A dauntless person is someone who isn't easily daunting or intimidated. The adjective dauntless is a variant of the noun daunt, which means "to intimidate or cause fear.

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Prosaic means ordinary or dull. Most of us lead a prosaic everyday life, sometimes interrupted by some drama or crisis.

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The word comes from the verb dissipate, which means "to disperse," but as an adjective it's always used for people who've gone wrong in some way. (of a person or way of life) overindulging in sensual pleasures. "dissipated behavior" spend or use wastefully "he had dissipated his entire fortune"

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Iniquity comes from Latin, combining the prefix in-, which means “not,” and aequus, which means “equal”. So iniquity literally means “not just.” Iniquity can also be used to say that something lacks moral or spiritual principles. "a den of iniquity"

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a person, especially a man, who behaves without moral principles or a sense of responsibility, especially in sexual matters.

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Someone who is licentious behaves or speaks inappropriately, usually in regards to sex. What some might call a licentious senior citizen, others would simply refer to as "a dirty old man" (or woman). We usually talk about licentious behavior, but there also can be licentious photographs.

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ribald is funny, but in a vulgar or off-color way. If someone makes a ribald joke in class, she will probably be sent to the principal's office. referring to sexual matters in an amusingly coarse or irreverent way. "a ribald comment"

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Turpitude comes from the Latin word turpitudo, which means "repulsiveness." Corrupt politicians get booted out of office for acts of turpitude, like taking bribes in exchange for lucrative government contracts.

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Factitious, pronounced "fac-TISH-us," means "fake," like a factitious compliment you give the person who cooked you an awful meal — you don't mean it, but you say it anyway, just to be nice. artificially created or developed. "a largely factitious national identity"

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The Latin influence is the word vicarius, which means “substitute.” If you experience something vicariously, in a sense you’re a substitute who’s getting something secondhand. in a way that is experienced in the imagination through the actions of another person. "she was living vicariously through her children"

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express contempt for; ridicule. The jerk would deride the other kids on the bus by calling them names or pulling their hair until the driver decided to de-ride him by kicking him off the bus.

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Gainsay comes from an Old English word that means "contradict" or "say against," as in, no one dared gainsay the principal, who is well-known for giving detentions.

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To impugn means to call into question or attack as wrong. If your usually grumpy brother is suddenly nice and sweet, you'll impugn his motives

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speak or write about (something) with great hostility. "nationalists inveighed against those who worked with the British"

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If you break the word obloquy into its two Latin roots, you have ob, meaning “against” and loqui, meaning "to speak" — so obloquy means “to speak against," in an especially mean way strong public criticism or verbal abuse. "he endured years of contempt and obloquy"

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harsh criticism or censure. reprobate "his films and the critical opprobrium they have generated"

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pillory means to be punished by being locked in a pillory, you might see references today to someone in a pillory in a cartoon. As a modern verb, pillory means both to criticize harshly and to expose to public ridicule.

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express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions. "she had rebuked him for drinking too much"

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reprimand/express strong disapproval of "a recklessness that cannot be too severely reprehended"

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If you get into trouble and are sent to the principal’s office, the principal will reprove you for your behavior. To reprove is to scold, reprimand

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criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner. "he was now reviled by the party that he had helped to lead"

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blame or insult (someone) in strong or violent language. to speak or write in an extremely negative way about someone.

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be deprived of a loved one through a profound absence, especially due to the loved one's death. "those who counsel the bereaved"

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a person's death. "Mr. Gisen's tragic demise"

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used in reference to an announcement, event, or sound that warns of the end of something. "the decision will probably toll the knell for the facility"

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a passionate expression of grief or sorrow. "he was lamenting the death of his infant daughter"

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funeral rites.

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Something that reminds you of death is sepulchral. A dreary, misty graveyard at night usually feels sepulchral.

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The word peremptory comes from the Latin peremptorius for “decisive, final.” Trace it further and find that peremptor means emperor insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way. "“Just do it!” came the peremptory reply"

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Turbid comes from the Latin word turbidus, which means "muddy, full of confusion." confused or obscure in meaning or effect. "a turbid piece of book"

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unfairly discriminating; unjust. "it seems invidious to make special mention of one aspect of his work"

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unattractive and objectionable. "rebarbative modern buildings"

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free of anything that darkens; completely clear. limpid stream or a limpid lake.

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This describes a combination of many different individual elements of styles She listens to hip-hop, Gregorian chant, and folk music from the '60s. She has an eclectic taste.

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make (someone) feel embarrassed, disconcerted, or ashamed. "she was not abashed at being caught"

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feel distressed or humiliated. "he was chagrined when his friend poured scorn on him"

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When you feel compunction you feel very, very sorry, usually for something you did to hurt someone or mess something up. a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad. "steal the money without compunction"

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In the fairy tale, the baker must expiate his father’s sins by bringing the witch three ingredients. ``` atone for (guilt or sin). "their sins must be expiated by sacrifice" ```

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awkward or embarrassing "she had long since gotten over gaucheries such as blushing"

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bitterly regret (something one has done or allowed to happen). "Ferguson will rue the day he turned down that offer" Shakespeare made famous the phrase "rue the day," meaning you bitterly regret a moment.

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утка an unfounded rumor or story. "the old canard that LA is a cultural wasteland"

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the use of trickery to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose. "an underhanded person who schemes political chicanery to win the election"

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duplicity is two-faced, just a liar, saying something known to be untrue or misleading. "the president was accused of duplicity in his dealings with Congress"

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(of a product) made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one, for something else. Compared with regular Coke, Diet Coke is an ersatz beverage. "ersatz coffee"

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simulated or pretended; insincere. "her eyes widened with feigned shock" genuine; sincere. "a broad smile of unfeigned delight"

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superficially plausible, but actually wrong. spurious "a specious argument"

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The adjective conjugal describes all husband-and-wife matters "conjugal visits during the time in prison"

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Consanguine is a fancy way to say "related." con - same, sanguine - blood "consanguineous brothers have finally met"

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characteristic of a woman | feminine

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pertaining to or characterized by the custom of marrying only within the limits of a clan or tribe en - inside, gamous - marriage

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of or obligation from a son or daughter. "filial piety is a law in certain countries"

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"gen" part, meaning "birth, procreation," and signifying the genetic contribution of an ancestor to a family line, so a progenitor is someone who gives rise to a family line. "Genghis Khan's sons became the progenitors of the greatest hordes"

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Scion sounds a little bit like son, which is helpful because it almost always means the son, daughter or descendant of a rich or prominent family.

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enthusiasm or passion. "they felt the stirrings of revolutionary ardor"

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seeking to impose a doctrine in all circumstances without regard to practical considerations. "a doctrinaire conservative"

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expressing or intending to promote a particular cause or point of view, especially a controversial one. "a tendentious book of american history where colonizers were not portrayed as villains"

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free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty. "she was acquitted on all counts"

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make (a disease or its symptoms) less severe or unpleasant without removing the cause. "treatment works by palliating symptoms"

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not showing a serious or respectful attitude. "a flippant remark"

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an insulting or mocking remark; a taunt. "gibe at his old rivals"

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Levity literally means "lightness," and it's often an attempt to inject some lightness or humor into an otherwise somber situation. humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect. "The attempt to introduce a note of levity into the sad processing has failed"

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good-humored teasing. "she was greeted with raillery from her fellow workers"

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a clever comeback or witty response. Many people can only think of the perfect riposte after the conversation has already moved on, when it's too late to say it!

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smile in an affectedly coy or ingratiating manner. "she simpered, looking pleased with herself"

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reduction, or lessening of something. "noise abatement"

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a tiny gap, like the interstice between your curtains which lets in a thin slice of morning sunlight

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calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements. "the lullaby of the mother lulled her to sleep"

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a short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant. "she took a respite from spite of her boss"

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given or giving without restraint; unsparing. "he was unstinting in his praise"

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having or showing a great desire to possess something belonging to someone else. "she fingered the linen with covetous hands"

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from the Latin rapere, "to snatch," rapacious originally described the people and animals who often preyed on weaker creatures and devoured them aggressively greedy or grasping. "rapacious landlords"

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showing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery. "The cops in underdeveloped countries are almost always venal"

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harshness of tone or manner. "he pointed this out with some asperity"

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threatening harm; menacing. baneful "Bill shot a baleful glance in her direction"

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Dour and endure most likely come from the Latin word durus which means "hard." If something is hard to endure for a long enough time, it can make a person dour. Dour sounds like sour (or closer to "do-er"). severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance. "a hard, dour, humorless fanatic"

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of terrible evil or ferocity; deadly. "witches use spells to achieve their fell ends"

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grimly mocking or cynical. "Starkey attempted a sardonic smile"

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Vitriolic is an adjective related to the noun vitriol — which means a acid sulphate. You are more likely to hear vitriolic used to describe caustic words. filled with bitter criticism or malice. "vitriolic attacks on the politicians"

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generally unpleasant, and often potentially headache-inducing noise "the fans made an awful din"

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a feeling of repulsion; disgusted loathing. "the thought of marrying him filled her with abhorrence"

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dither meant "quake or tremble," and by the early 1800s it came to mean both "vacillate" and "be anxious." be indecisive. "he was dithering about the election date"

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Old, cranky, and more than a little stubborn, a curmudgeon is the gruff, grey-haired neighbor who refuses to hand out candy at Halloween comes from coeur mechant, the French phrase for “evil heart,”

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Compliments usually make you feel pretty good, but fulsome compliments, which are exaggerated and usually insincere, may have the opposite effect. complimentary or flattering to an excessive degree. "they are almost embarrassingly fulsome in their appreciation"

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stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so. "the delay may have a deeper cause than the ostensible reason"

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When a person is unctuous, you can't trust their kindness, because they usually want something in return. Interestingly, unctuous is derived from the Latin unctus which means "anointed with oil,"

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a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy. "she was overcome by lassitude and retired to bed"

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things that "just kind of happen," not because you are trying to do them, but because they just come along Christopher Columbus's stumbling upon the Caribbean was adventitious

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conducive to success; favourable. "it was not the most auspicious moment to hold an election"

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When you encounter something by chance that seems like it was meant to be, then it could be kismet, your destiny.

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The black crows slowly circling the front entrance to your office building at 6:00 am may have a portentous indication

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win or regain the favour of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing something that pleases them. "the pagans thought it was important to propitiate the gods with sacrifices"

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Belabor is made up of the Latin roots be and labor meaning "to exert one's strength upon." You can belabor a point by using excessive detail, or you could belabor the obvious by stating over and over what everyone already knows argue or elaborate (a subject) in excessive detail. "critics thought they belabored the obvious"

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make petty or unnecessary objections. "they caviled at the cost"

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instruct or urge (someone) to do something. "If the government tells loggers to stop cutting down trees, they are enjoining the loggers to stop."

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strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something. "“Come on, you guys,” exhorted Linda"

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a strict disciplinarian, especially in the armed forces. "martial was a martinet who treated all those beneath him like rookies"

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When something goes wrong with a decent plan, you say it has gone awry. away from the appropriate, planned, or expected course; askew. "I got the impression that something was awry"

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to describe something that’s teetering from side to side the word used to describe something that is swaying from side to side. You may feel like a ship out of control if you careen madly through a crowd

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When something bounces against or ricochets off a surface, that's called a carom. The bat caromed off her shoulder into the wall.

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a knife is described as having a serrated blade, its edge is lined with small teeth, similar to a saw's having or denoting a jagged edge; sawlike

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to walk, but in a way that's casual, quiet, and a little sneaky. If you want to surprise someone, sidle up to them and say, "Boo!"

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having many curves and turns. "the river follows a sinuous trail through the forest"

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to move in a wave-like pattern. If a sound increases and decreases in pitch or volume like waves, you can say the sound is undulating move or go with a smooth up-and-down motion.

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a long, complicated word which means a long, complicated way of expressing something. "his essay was a pure product circumlocution "

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is unnecessarily convoluted, confusing, and wordy. It’s like it wants to confuse you. A periphrastic instruction manual can make it nearly impossible to figure out (of speech or writing) indirect and circumlocutory. "the periphrastic nature of legal document"

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(of speech or writing) using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy. similar to prolific, but in negative connotation pro-liquid -> prolix i.e. too much water "he found the narrative too prolix and discursive"

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something that's swollen, typically by fluids, like a turgid water balloon "his fat face's turgid ego was unbearable"

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capable of producing a deep or ringing sound. "the alloy is sonorous and useful in making bells"

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extremely hungry. It would be dangerous to leave your esurient brother in charge of the three dozen cupcakes

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to predict or indicate. A black cat passing in front of you is said to augur bad luck (of an event or circumstance) portend a good or bad outcome. "the end of the cold war seemed to augur well"

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There’s a fey girl, let’s call her Faye. Fey Faye is not an elf nor a witch, but she seems supernatural in a vague way. giving an impression of vague unworldliness. "his mother was a strange, fey woman"

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(of an event) be a sign or warning that (something, typically something bad) will happen "the outcome of the game presaged the coming year"

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You may find yourself encumbered by a heavy backpack or with anxieties. Either way, it's a heavy load to bear! You can also use encumber to describe something that restricts you in some way: you're so encumbered by your homework load you can’t go to the concert Saturday night

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to restrict their movement, either literally or metaphorically. You might feel fettered by your parents' rules

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avert, keep away, or prevent (something evil or unpleasant). Heaven forfend that they attack the village!

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A teacher who mocks their students for giving wrong answers inhibits their willingness to speak up in class hinder, restrain, or prevent (an action or process). "cold inhibits plant growth"

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means "shrewd" and "wise." A perspicacious child can't be fooled when her parents try to keep a secret by winking each other

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without consolation or comfort; unhappy. "he met the the disconsolate mother that lost her son"

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to have a hole in your soul, to be full of woe "a doleful look"

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Imagine a grief-filled lament sung or recited at the funeral of someone you loved very much. That's a threnody, a work of memorial art that captures the loss we feel after a tragic death sam smith - lay me down

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impossible to stop or prevent. "~inexitable" "the seemingly inexorable march of new technology"

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descends from Latin obdurare "to harden." A near synonym is adamant, from Latin adamas "hard metal, diamond." So both of these synonyms derive from the quality of hardness being associated with a stubborn personality. "I argued this point with him, but he was obdurate"

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stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so. "her obstinate determination to pursue a career in radio"

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having an obstinately/stubbornly uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline. "a class of recalcitrant fifteen-year-olds"

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resistant to physical pressure; unyielding Renitent personality of feisty girl

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rudely brief. "his reply was curt"

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brief but full of substance and meaning. Proverbs and sayings are pithy

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means you get most of your activities done during the day as opposed to nocturnal

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an indefinite and very long period of time. "he waited eon before I arrived"

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fourteen nights, or two weeks It just seemed too good to be true that he was going to be rescued from the Dursleys after a mere fortnight of their company

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paene, meaning “almost,” and ultimus, meaning “last." second last. "the penultimate episode of the game of thrones"

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comes from the Latin re-, meaning to "reverse" something, and credere, "entrust." cowardly. "what a recreant figure must he make"

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candēre "to shine, be white." The color white is associated with purity, which is a meaning of the quality of being open and honest; "a man of refreshing candour"

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fealty is related to "fidelity," formal acknowledgement of loyalty to "a lord for which she owed fealty"

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the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency. "spiritual probity"

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person who moves from place to place remind you of itinerary, the traveler's schedule that travel plans come from the Latin word itinerare, meaning "to travel

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Peri- is the word for "around," and peripatetic is an adjective that describes someone who likes to walk or travel around "the peripatetic nature of military life"

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to wander around looking for food you might forage your fridge for food

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drains you of your energy, enthusiasm, or pleasure "the stultifying life of provincial towns"

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Moms and dads love adages such as "an apple a day keeps the doctor away." a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth. "the old adage ‘out of sight out of mind’"

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a concise saying or maxim; an aphorism. "the apophthegm ‘haste makes waste’"

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a pithy saying or remark expressing an idea in a clever and amusing way. famous epigram "Little strokes fell great oaks,"

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given to moralizing in a pompous manner. "he failed to encourage his men with sententious rhetoric"

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a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting. "the truism is you eat what you cook"

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a state of temporary disuse or suspension. "matters were held in abeyance pending further inquiries"

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it applies to something you once believed. You can abjure a religious faith

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Did you ever start something and not finish it? If so, that was an abortive project. Abortive things don't get finished.

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originally a military term, literally meaning "leave camp," leave or depart very suddenly

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(of a woman or her behavior) reserved, modest, and shy. "demure outfit is a modest one"

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pronounce that one no longer holds an opinion or belief "heretics were burned if they would not recant"

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to go back on your word or fail to keep a promise "the government had reneged on its election promises"

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stay calm under pressure, you keep your composure temperate

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a principle or belief, especially one of the main principles of a religion or philosophy. "the tenets of classical liberalism"

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reject with disdain or contempt. "she spurned his date invite"

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refuse to approve of (something). "a muslim family in which alcohol consumption is discountenanced"

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insert (something like words) into something else (like sentence). "illustrations were interpolated in the text"

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Because he was the brother of the CEO, he was offered a sinecure in the company: he showed up each day and collected a pay check

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lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm. "a few people were left, dancing in a desultory fashion"

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the freedom to decide what should be done in a particular situation. "it is up to local authorities to use their discretion in setting the charges"

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extremely or unusually small. "a diminutive figure dressed in a dress"

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literally means "boiling over." When you see ebullience, you know it; it's not simply happiness or enjoyment, but those emotions bubbling up and overflowing. "the ebullience of happy children"

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wish them ill for it or to envy them "she begrudged Martin his affluence" Yet, he doesn’t begrudge his son for making the best of the situation.

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to revoke, cancel or abolish President Trump recently announced a plan to abrogate the clause of the 14th Amendment that recognizes as citizens virtually all persons born in the United States.

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when you enact something, you make it happen What I found instead was a ready opportunity to enact my plan.

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incinerate, meaning "to set on fire." Trump backers were incensed because of the tax cuts

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to describe the wiping out or elimination of some specific thing And creatures that depend on rainforest—including jaguars, tapirs and macaws—risk extirpation.

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Latin avertio "to turn away," from the prefix a- "from" His aversion to sea food was noticed by the host

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deceive; trick. "the newspaper was duped into publishing an untrue story"

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to steal, especially in small quantities Now we've caught the pilferer , and we'll make an example of her!

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strives to do what's right and to carry out her duties Mr. Struthers was a conscientious General Manager loved by his customers

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Turmoil rhymes with boil––think of the way that boiling water moves, and you'll understand what turmoil looks like. It refers to confusion, chaos, violent disturbance. "the country was in turmoil"

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not friendly or forthcoming; distant. "The family was courteous but aloof"

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non- "not" and Latin chalan "to be warm." cool, unconcerned or in an indifferent manner "she gave a nonchalant shrug"

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fragile; easily broken. "her bones became brittle because of the sickness"

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traces back to the Latin for "remember." suggesting something by resemblance. "his suit was vaguely reminiscent of military uniform"

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be extremely distressed about something. "he anguished over how to reply"

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Divest is sort of a fancy way to say “dispose of.” opposite of invest "Divest some of their holdings by selling them off"

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agreement or harmony between people or groups . "The United Nations could work tirelessly to establish a concord between warring nations"

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a spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something. "he has an affinity for the music of Mozart"

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lack of good sense; foolishness. "But in his heart he knew such dream was folly."

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fluent and voluble but insincere "He says the idea that Facebook doesn’t care about its customers is “extremely glib.”"

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boisterous, noisy, aggressive, defiant; obstinate "the boy is too obstreperous disrupting study sessions"

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unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy or frugal. "parsimonious New Hampshire voters, who have a phobia about taxes"

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indulge with every attention, comfort, and kindness; spoil. "famous people just love being pampered"

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care for and protect in an overindulgent way. "all her life she'd been cosseted by her family"

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diligent and hard-working. "an industrious people striving to make their country prosperous"

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never relaxing or slackening; incessant. unresting "unremitting rain"

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careful, methodical and very persistent assiduous activities are best done sitting in a chair.

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a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something. "he has a penchant for adopting stray dogs"

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a strong feeling that something is about to happen, especially something unpleasant. pre - before + monere - warning (admonish) "he had a premonition of imminent disaster"

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to be dizzy and woozy, especially by being extremely high or steep. vertigo - swirl "vertiginous drops to the valleys below"

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a person's behavior or manners. "there are team rules governing deportment on and off the field"

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series of waves on the surface of water, especially as caused by an object dropping into it "There was a ripple of excitement in the air"

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spoken or done without preparation. The orator's performance was impressive, but only after we learnt that his speech was extemporaneous did we realize the true depth of his talent

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stupid, unintelligent "a fatuous comment"

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the quality of being awkward "Critics criticized the woodenness of the acting"

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increase the power, status, or wealth of. "an action intended to aggrandize the Frankish dynasty"

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Commingle is formed with the Latin prefix com-, "together," and mingle "to mix." mix; blend. "the dust had commingled with the rain"

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attractive and impressive through being richly colorful "she was resplendent in a sea-green dress"

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extremely beautiful and delicate. "exquisite, jewellike portraits"

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denoting attitudes, activities, or other things that have no spiritual basis. "What is the secular world going to do about this immoral behavior?"

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famine extremely hungry. "I'm famished—is there anything to eat?"

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vivacious and enthusiastic. "effervescent young people"

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perceptible by touch. "tangent lines and tangent events are both touching"

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(of a person) be filled with intense but unexpressed anger. "he was seething whenever he saw injustice"

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noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline BOISTEROUS The group of vigorous boys was admonished for their robustious behavior

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with force and energy. Vigorous exercise makes you sweat French word vigour, meaning "liveliness, activity." "Victor was vigorous young man"

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the examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes. "quiet introspection can be extremely valuable"

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a person who brags about achievements or possessions. "braggart men"

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attract or tempt by offering pleasure "Mice would always get enticed to mouse traps by cheese"

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make more beautiful or attractive "pictures and prints adorned his walls"

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move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place "dog owners are urged not to allow their dogs to stray"

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when a coroner investigates the circumstances of a person's death "The inquest was adjourned, and the police proceeded with their investigation."

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If you purposely stay away from someone, you shun that person. A sensitive baker may ask why you are shunning her cookies or shunned her bakery

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appropriate or suitable in the circumstances. "an apt description of her nature"

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complain in muted way. When you say "grumble" out loud, you're practically already grumbling about something

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leave hurriedly and secretly, typically to avoid detection of or arrest for an unlawful action such as theft. "she absconded with the remaining thousand dollars"

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sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way. "the two girls lolled in their chairs"

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someone has recovered from an illness and slid back into a worse state "he responded well to treatment, but then suffered a relapse that led to his death"

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is a long story that's told out loud Those yards said next to a fire place

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furiously angry. Latin root this word comes from means bruise color "he was livid at being left out"

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act of making something newly fresh or full of energy The act of making something newly fresh or full of energy

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If something isn’t sharp, it’s dull a slow or stupid person. "he was caricatured as a dupe and a dullard"

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manner of walking or running, which allows you to recognize them from far away The fox’s gait was deliberate, showing neither hesitation nor wasted energy

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a lazy, sluggish person. "I'm waiting for those sluggards to bring my steak"

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to drop or hang heavily and loosely. If you're exhausted at the end of the day, you might flop into a chair as soon as you walk into your house

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measure weight

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means willing to do something to please others "With the help of complaisant council members, they simply changed the law to reward themselves with third terms"

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the tailed aquatic larva of an amphibian (frog, toad, newt, or salamander), breathing through gills and lacking legs until the later stages of its development.

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If you dote on someone, you shower them with love and attention "she doted on her two young children"

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Any type of dividing or splitting can be called fission The politics of purity is the politics of fission.

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flow over or cover completely devote (oneself) fully to Within a year, James was engulfed by a frenzy that she calls “the great madness.”

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extremely bad; appalling. "the quality of her liver is abysmal"

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mix (metals) to make an alloy. "alloying tin with copper to make bronze"

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make less strong or intense / make slightly wet "nothing could dampen her enthusiasm"

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denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful. "the halcyon days of the mid-1980s, when profits were soaring"

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decisively put an end to. " Drinking Scotch is one way to scotch your efforts to remain sober

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acceptable or satisfactory. "a device that made increased taxation more palatable"

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making great demands on one's skill, attention, or other resources. "living up to such exacting standards"

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enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, especially with drinking and dancing. "they spent the evening reveling with their guests"

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wicked or criminal. "the nefarious activities of the organized-crime syndicates"

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regard with great respect; revere. "Mother Teresa is venerable character in human history"

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strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way. "an uncanny feeling that she was being watched"

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prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding. "a brave policewoman foiled the armed robbery"

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strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way. "an uncanny feeling that she was being watched"

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formed from aequus "even, level, equal" plus animus "mind." mental calmness, composure "she accepted both the good and the bad with equanimity"

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lasting for a long time or longer than expected "A speech that seems to go on forever is protracted. "

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spoken or done without preparation "extempore public speaking"

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diverging from a previous course or line; erratic. "If you make a comment that is tangential to the story you're telling, it's a digression."

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done with or employing great care and thoroughness to be painstaking is to be so careful—so meticulous, so thorough that it hurts "painstaking attention to detail"

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very small in size or amount "my exiguous musical resources"

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difficult to control or predict because of stubborn behavior "his wayward emotions"

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wanting or devouring great quantities of food. "he had a voracious appetite"

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annoy; irritate. "his pet peeved was his cat's litter on the floor"

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a characteristic of being friendly and agreeable Bush treated opponents with cordiality and expected their respect in return

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greatly dismayed or horrified. "Alison looked at me, appalled"

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suggest that someone is guilty as opposed to exculpate

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disparate things are very different from each other If there is a disparity between how good you think you are at tennis and how you actually play, then you might loose a lot. dis - not, parate - partial "a culturally disparate country"

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you're feeling sleepy or drowsy "As I never slept at night, I wore a somnolent expression in the day-time which did not augur well for me with my uncle"

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childishly silly and trivial "you're making puerile excuses"

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derives from the Latin menatorius, "menace," and has nothing at all to do with the Greek legends of the Minotaur threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

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persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery. "he hoped to cajole her into selling the house"

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to produce a result or make something happen. "It would effectuate a transfer of power from government to individuals"

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wise or shrewd. "they were sagacious enough to avoid any outright confrontation"

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keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. "vigilant eye will spot a danger from a mile"

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frigid is an adjective that means extremely chilly "frigid weather in Siberia"

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He spends money as quickly as he gets it, always wearing new clothes and taking friends out for expensive dinners? You might call him a wastrel, meaning he spends his money foolishly.

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relating to physical, especially sexual, needs and activities. "carnal desire"

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use (resources) economically "she husbanded their financial resources through difficult times"

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absorbing all one's attention or interest "the most engrossing parts of the book"

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having or conveying a feeling of deep seriousness and sadness "he looked at her with a sombre expression"

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intellectual rather than emotional or physical. "photography is a cerebral process"

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(of a sound) loud, reverberating, and often melancholy from the Latin plangere, "to strike or beat." "songs with plangent choruses that make you cry every"

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wrongdoing, especially by a public official. "you would accuse a mayor who took a bribe of malfeasance."

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not influenced by strong emotion, and so able to be rational and impartial. "she dealt with life's disasters in a objective, dispassionate way"

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making one feel very happy, animated, or elated; thrilling hilarius - exciting/cheerful/amusing "an exhilarating two-hour rafting experience"

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Someone who doesn't seem to react — who is always "taking a pass" in the conversation of life can be described as impassive. not feeling or showing emotion. "impassive passersby ignore the performers"

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make known (private or sensitive information) di - wide; vulgare - public (common people) "I do not want to divulge my plans at the moment"

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means to free someone of a belief that is not true "He did nothing to disabuse that notion because it added to his back story"

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settling an issue; producing a definite result. "the Supreme Court voided the statute by a decisive 7–2 vote"

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having great power, influence, or effect. "thrones were potent symbols of authority"

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If astronomers forecast a tremendous meteor shower, it might turn out to be no more than space junk, too inconsequential to record not important or significant as opposed to: consequential - important or following as a result "they talked about inconsequential things"

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as noun: firm determination to do something. "she received information that strengthened her resolve"

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"the steak was SOOO good," you "accent" what "-u" "-ate," or accentuate, the highlight of the meal — the steak. make more noticeable or prominent. "his jacket unfortunately accentuated his weight"

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intended to cause delay. "they resorted to dilatory procedural tactics"

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has the word temple, and referred to thinking you do in a special space a long and thoughtful observation "If you’re writing a book on the meaning of the universe, then you’re going to need to do a great deal of contemplation."

Answer 440

a blight (black light) makes people — fight for their lives have a severely detrimental effect on. "the scandal blighted the careers of several leading politicians"

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to publicly disagree with an official opinion or decision hold or express opinions that are at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially expressed. "two members dissented from the majority"

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onset, it's at the beginning, just getting started, and it's often something that's not so pleasant "Onset, ready, go"

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diminishing or taking away a value of something "That dent in the door of your car may detract from its overall value."

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someone who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas. someone who sticks to someone else "Anti-vaccine movement is actually growing with adherents across the globe."

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make more beautiful or attractive. "pictures and prints adorned his walls"

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грызть People graze on snacks and chips, and cows graze on grass.

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the state of knowing everything. "the notion of divine omniscience"

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persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. "his perseverance with the technique illustrates his single-mindedness"

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endless (often used hyperbolically) in - not, terminate - end "we got bogged down in interminable discussions"

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owing thanks or having a duty to someone in return for help or a service "I don't like to be beholden to anybody"

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a firmly held belief or opinion. "she takes pride in stating her political convictions"

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attribute or credit to "the crimes imputed to Richard"

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overcome (a difficulty or obstacle) sur - above surpass a mountain - surmount "all manner of cultural differences were surmounted"

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to make someone or something very weak or fragile Your governor's budget cuts might enfeeble the state's public school system.

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self-confidence, especially when in a demanding situation to show great restraint under even the most trying circumstances "Diana passed the test with aplomb"

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A feeling of disquiet might fill you as you walk slowly through a truly spooky haunted house. inducing feelings of anxiety or worry. "he found Jean's gaze disquieting"

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unconventional, peripheral, or extreme "fringe theater"

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demonstrating skill and cleverness. "the script was both deft and literate"

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act in advance of (someone) in order to prevent them from doing something fore (forecast) - in advance + stall - delay/stagnate "To forestall the effects of aging, exercise and take care of your health all your life"

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asking or begging for something earnestly or humbly "he fell to his knees in supplication"

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begging or pleading for something. "the queen turned deaf to his entreaties"

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intentional; deliberate "willful acts of damage"

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a state of happiness and satisfaction "he found contentment in living a simple life in the country"

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beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something "he implored her to change her mind"

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nevertheless; in spite of this "I didn't like it. Notwithstanding, I remained calm"

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Feeling a little saucy? Perhaps a bit provocative — but in a good way? Then it's safe to say your personality is a little piquant.

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the action of thinking deeply about something; as opposed to agitation "Most people find (ex)cogitation easier in a quiet place, like a library"

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approval or praise Probation is a testing period, to see if you can be good. Approbation means it's all good. Or you can remember this rhyme: "Filled with approbation, the audience gave a standing ovation."

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an act of retaliation "his entire family got executed in the reprisals that followed the murder of the king"

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perceived as bitter and perhaps even a bit toxic manner of style "his astringent humor"

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Latin pungere "to prick, sting." having a sharply strong taste or smell "the pungent smell of cut onions"

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disdain when you encounter someone as worthless or inferior "I was routinely ridiculed and scorned by conservatives and liberals alike"

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punctual or showing great attention to details пунктуальный "he was punctilious in providing every amenity for his guests"

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If you have asthma, your inhaler is indispensable absolutely necessary "The only thing left on the sinking ship to dispense is its indispensable chest of gold"

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If something is onerous, it is very difficult to deal with or do. "he found his duties increasingly onerous"

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the action of striking someone or something repeatedly and violently "the roofs have survived the buffeting of yesterday high winds"

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splendid and expensive-looking "the banquet was a sumptuous, luxurious meal"

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the quality of giving or spending freely "His liberality provided kids in Africa with another year of supplies"

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a great difference between people, viewpoints, feelings, etc fissure "the chasm between rich and poor"

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a noisy disturbance or quarrel "the fracas was broken up by the security"

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means friendly, pleasant, and easy to talk to "an affable companion"

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kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of "they carried on a surreptitious affair"

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make holy; consecrate "the priest hallowed the wine"

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looking or sounding sad and dismal "his face looked even more lugubrious than usual"

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an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way "Dogs have propensity to bark"

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not clear enough to be read "his handwriting is totally illegible"

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a performance or interpretation "a wonderful rendition of “Nessun Dorma.”"

Answer 488

he mistaken use of a word by similarly sounding one | example, “dance a flamingo ” (instead of flamenco ).

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Imbroglio comes from Italian meaning "entanglement." an extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation. "the Watergate imbroglio"

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intended to explain or describe something explanatory "formal expository prose"

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(of a person's voice) loud and powerful громовой "he introduced me to the staff with a stentorian announcement"

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bring (swallowed food) up again to the mouth repeat without thinking "gulls regurgitate food for the chicks"

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as opposed to perturb freedom from perturbations: CALMNESS, QUIETUDE

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lets light pass through, but objects on the other side can't be seen clearly transparent -> translucent -> opaque "stained glass in churches is a translucent material"

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(especially of fabric) light, delicate, and translucent "a diaphanous dress of pale gold"

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nothing other than; unmitigated (used for emphasis) transparent "she giggled with sheer delight"

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a document or receipt certifying release from an obligation or debt "Lane smiled almost affably as he tossed the quittances upon the table"

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they aren't completely sane. Unhinged is another way to say "crazy" mentally unbalanced; deranged. "the violent acts of unhinged minds"

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work extremely hard or incessantly "we toiled for hours cleaning those toilets"

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abstemious is a relative of abstain not self-indulgent, especially when eating and drinking "He led abstemious life, never once tried alcohol"

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offering nothing, dull or uninspiring "tuneful but vapid musical comedies"

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having a limited or narrow outlook or scope "this worldview seems incredibly naive and parochial"

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