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Plenipotentiary

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N. a person, especially a diplomat, invested with the full power of independent action on behalf of their government, typically in a foreign country.

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V. Survey; inspect; make an observation

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N. generosity; gifting a large amount.

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N. needless repetition of an idea, especially in words other than those of the immediate context, without imparting additional force or clearness, as in “widow woman.”

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Adj. (of people) Capable of being easily led, taught, or managed. Synonyms: docile, manageable, governable (of a problem) Easy to deal with or manage▼ Capable of being shaped;

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Casual lack of concern

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Diligence; perseverance; great care

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N. Perfect example

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N. Traveling from place to place; usually for work, short duration.

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N. A person who dislikes, humankind and avoids society.

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Adj. Overcome with anger; extremely indignant.

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N. A collection of precise information about a particular subject.

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n. A person who lived in a cave; a person who is regarded as being deliberately ignorant or old-fashioned.

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Adj. Cheerful and full of energy

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V. Hamper; bore. Cause to lose enthusiasm and initiative, especially as the result of a tedious routine

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Adj. generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival

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N. A temporary stay V. To stay somewhere temporarily

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N. 1. the contrived schemes of a group of persons secretly united in a plot (as to overturn a government) - a political clique V. To unite or form a political group

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Adj. yellowish

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N. Ruler; especially an autocratic one

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N. A solemn procession(for a funeral)

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a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather.

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The appearance of being true or real

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the coincidental occurrence of events and especially psychic events (such as similar thoughts in widely separated persons or a mental image of an unexpected event before it happens) that seem related but are not explained by conventional mechanisms of causality —used especially in the psychology of Carl Gustav Jung

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oh-tur; n. a filmmaker whose individual style and complete control over all elements of production give a film its personal and unique stamp.

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To speak or discourse at length in a pompous or boastful manner. quotations

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Casually careless or indifferent; showing a lack of concern. She had a blithe disregard of cultures outside the United States

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adjective incisive or keen, as language or a person; caustic; cutting: trenchant wit.

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(figuratively) Disreputable, run-down. Synonym: sleazy Untidy; unkempt. His seedy, dirt-smudged visage caused her to look at him askance. Infirm; unwell; gone to seed.

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being light and graceful in movement or manner : SPRIGHTLY, VIVACIOUS an airy dance b : exceptionally light, delicate, or refined an airy fragrance 4 : open to the free circulation of air an airy room : having openings or spaces airy lacework

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something that appeals to popular or lowbrow taste and is often of poor quality : a tacky or lowbrow quality or condition

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slightly green : GREENISH

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[ ih-theer-ee-uhl ] adj light, airy, or tenuous: an ethereal world created through the poetic imagination. extremely delicate or refined

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Adj tearfully or weakly emotional; foolishly sentimental: a maudlin story of a little orphan and her lost dog. foolishly or mawkishly sentimental because of drunkenness.

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[ suh-puhl-kruhl ] adj of, relating to, or serving as a tomb. of or relating to burial

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lacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : FLAT, DULL a gossipy, vapid woman, obsessed by her own elegance

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of, relating to, or characterized by play : PLAYFUL

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capable of being touched or felt : TANGIBLE palpable lymph nodes : easily perceptible : NOTICEABLE a palpable difference The attraction between them was palpable.

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adjective producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; highly fertile.

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plural noun ju·ve·nil·ia ˌjü-və-ˈni-lē-ə : compositions produced in the artist's or author's youth

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Adj. wary; unwilling to take risks

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Adj. custom made; made to order; or indicative of something

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adj 1. Ephemeral; soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing. "the evanescent Arctic summer"

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im-pi-ˈkyü-nyəs : having very little or no money usually habitually : PENNILESS

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N. A blank space; a gap

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Adj. disapproving and giving too much attention to formal rules or small details:

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N. Swindler, charlatan

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ˈəl-yə-ˌlāt intransitive verb : to utter a loud, usually protracted, high-pitched, rhythmical sound especially as an expression of sorrow, joy, celebration, or reverence : HOWL

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N. Nickname

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Adj. sordid and disreputable

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N. Fortune-teller; a person who is able to see the future

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N. ˈma-mən often capitalized : material wealth or possessions especially as having a debasing influence “you cannot serve God and mammon” —Matthew 6:24

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Adj. lacking connection

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Adj ˈpru̇r-ē-ənt : marked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire especially : marked by, arousing, or appealing to sexual desire

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Adj. slender and elegant

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noun ˈmēn : air (see AIR entry 1 sense 3c) or bearing especially as expressive of attitude or personality : DEMEANOR of aristocratic mien of somber mien the mien of a choirboy 2 : APPEARANCE, ASPECT

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N. A prostitute

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Adj. Playful, especially in a mischievous way

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N. Mixture; medley

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leit·mo·tif also leit·mo·tiv (līt′mō-tēf′) n. 1. A melodic passage or phrase, especially in Wagnerian opera, associated with a specific character, situation, or element. 2. A dominant and recurring theme, as in a novel.

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It will stink ˈnȯi-səm 1 : NOXIOUS, HARMFUL a noisome pestilence 2 a : offensive to the senses and especially to the sense of smell noisome garbage b : highly obnoxious or objectionable noisome habits

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N. Lush green vegetation

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n. especially fine or decorative clothing synonyms:array, regalia see more v. provide with clothes or put clothes on

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Adj. foul smelling; noxious

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N. The Panopticon theory holds that people can be controlled when they believe themselves to be under constant surveillance even if no one is watching. The theory stems from the intended effect of having a central guard tower in a prison that all the prisoners could see, even though they could not see the guards.

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N. a : the perfect form or example of something : QUINTESSENCE b : the highest or best part of something : PEAK 2 : elevation to divine status : DEIFICATION

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is damaging information about a politician, a businessperson, or other public figure, which may be used to create negative publicity, as well as for blackmail, often to exert influence rather than monetary gain, and extortion.

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n. -a change or variation occurring in the course of something. -interchange or alternation, as of states or things. vicissitudes, successive, alternating, or changing phases or conditions, as of life or fortune; ups and downs: They remained friends through the vicissitudes of 40 years. regular change or succession of one state or thing to another.

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Adj. Spendthrift; wasteful, excessively extravagant

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Adj Incisive, having a sharp edge

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adj. Uncultivated,as in farmland

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tas-i-turn adjective inclined to silence; reserved in speech; reluctant to join in conversation. dour, stern, and silent in expression and manner.

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noun a foreign policy aimed at revenge or the regaining of lost territories desire or support for such a policy

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Adj. Pitifully sad Hopeless

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Adj. Bad tempered; moody

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(dated) A person having many diverse activities or responsibilities. (dated) A general servant. Synonym: do-all An individual employed to do all sorts of duties. A jack of all trades.

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puh-lem-ik noun a controversial argument, as one against some opinion, doctrine Adj. critical, controversial

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Adj. 1 : apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : WORLD-WEARY a blasé traveler blasé about one's hometown 2 : SOPHISTICATED, WORLDLY-WISE 3 : UNCONCERNED

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Adj. 1 : expressed or carried on without words or speech 2 : implied or indicated (as by an act

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adjective -hedonistic fond of or adapted to luxury or indulgence in sensual pleasures; having luxurious tastes or habits, especially in eating and drinking.

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adjective courteous, gracious, and having a sophisticated charm:

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noun a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy

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adjective silly and pointless. "a fatuous comment"

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adjective free or safe from injury or violation. "an international memorial which must remain inviolate"

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adjective 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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noun the ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations. "this is a gracious occasion, so try to behave with a bit of savoir faire"

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adjective calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation. "a stolid bourgeois gent"

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ɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəs/ Not to be confused with “ingenious” adjective (of a person or action) innocent and unsuspecting. "he eyed her with wide, ingenuous eyes" Similar: naive innocent simple childlike

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adjective brave and persistent. "his doughty spirit kept him going"

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Eagerness; brisk and cheerful readiness

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Traitor; collaborator

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N. The direct vote of all members of an electorate

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