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Desultory

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unplanned, without enthusiasm; halfhearted

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Reserved or shy; without confidence, bashful, meek “he is very diffident and needs encouragement"

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Slow and unhurried; meant to stall

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Appreciation toward someone "the opera met with high approbation"

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Provocative; causing conflict

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Subtly suggest or imply; insinuate

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Overly concerned with minor details “It may seem pedantic to harp on what looks like mere procedure, but this is one case where the process is the forest.”

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Giving a strong, controversial opinion

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Cause to happen; done quickly or suddenly

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great wisdom or intelligence

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Judicious, showing good judgement

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highly concerned with details or manners "The following top 10 best horror movies of 2024 are all quality films that will stand the test of time thanks to their punctilious craft."

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obscure and difficult to understand “Social Security’s internal workings are so recondite and poorly understood by average voters that numerous possible ways of imposing benefit cuts or otherwise harming the program are hiding in plain sight.”

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careful with details, possessing moral integrity (ethical)

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Not warm or friendly; impersonal

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able to be recognized or understood; evident

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having an arrogant or domineering manner

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Disrespectful or inappropriate; irrelevant or unrelated to something

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straightforward; unromantic, unimaginative

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demonstrating difficulty in staying still; restless

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scold someone seriously; give someone urgent advice

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a pretense or show meant to impress others

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similar, comparable to

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Hide or misrepresent one's true feelings or beliefs “he dissembled happiness at the news that his old girlfriend was getting married—to someone else”

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Stubbornly holding onto a belief or course of action "a pertinacious salesman who would simply not take “No!” for an answer"

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the characteristic of having strong ethical standards

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seemingly reasonable but actually wrong “As ought to be well known by now, claims of mass voter fraud are specious always and everywhere.”

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not genuine; bogus

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undermine or weaken, typically an authority of some sort

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displaying nervousness; lacking confidence

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open to bribery or corruption

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Highly determined; resistant to tiring out

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Lacking proper respect or seriousness

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having foresight; able to predict the future

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to be reprimanded

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to permit officially; to punish

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Paying attention to details; diligent

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biased toward a particular view, often a provocative one

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marked by or indicative of a decline in moral values or cultural standards

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causing irritation or annoyance

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sidestep or bypass a potential problem or difficulty

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Act of betrayal or unfaithfulness “After the risk he had run to save my life, it would be perfidy to bring vengeance on his head by my return”

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abundant, plentiful, or occurring in large amounts

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quick to engage in a conflict or argument; combative

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uninteresting, lacking flavor or spark

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to tolerate or endure something, especially an annoyance

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a courteous harmony or mutual respect towards others "The trouble is that there’s no way to deal with the climate crisis that keeps the kind of elite comity Biden strives for intact."

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enlighten or uplift through knowledge; teach

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possessing great knowledge, typically from study or research

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fertile or highly productive

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well-suited or apt; causing delight or satisfaction

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refrain or abstain from doing something “His plan was such a success that even his original critics could scarcely forbear from congratulating him.”

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Rash or hasty in action or decision

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surpass or do better than

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outmoded, old

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understood by few

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clear from blame or guilt

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sneaky or secretive, especially due to guilt

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indicate or warn that something, often unpleasant, is going to happen

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narrow-sighted, not sophisticated

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sleepy or drowsy

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relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress

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wave as a threat or in anger or excitement, swing

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The quality of being clear and transparent "the pellucid waters that lap upon that island's beaches"

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clear, transparent, or easy to understand "Their luster was superb as was their limpid green color and transparency."

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overly sentimental in a way that seems exaggerated or insincere

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reverence for an individual

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aggressively combative or confrontational

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shrewd and cautious

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use little words

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possessing great authority and wielding in an excessive manner

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severe criticism or public shame "the opprobrium of being closely associated with gangsters"

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unrestrained and turbulent; extremely stormy "order was restored to the court after the judge put a stop to the defendant's tempestuous outburst"

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refined, sophisticated, and courteous

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appearance or semblance of truth or reality; believability "That is, does it have verisimilitude, the appearance of being true or real?"

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impair or corrupt the quality of something “The impact of the film was vitiated by poor acting.”

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overly detailed or ornamental

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accept or permit; the look of a person's face or expression

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based on or reproducing real events or facts

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likely to cause resentment or envy; unfair, prejudiced against someone or something “inevitably, his remarkable success attracted the invidious attention of the other sales representatives”

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having a spiritual or divine quality

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strong dislike or enmity; hostile attitude

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a person who defends or supports something that is being criticized

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sharp or harsh in demeanor or style

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ridicule or mock

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a person with extraordinarily broad and comprehensive knowledge

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keeping one's thoughts and opinions to oneself; reserved or restrained

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arousing desire or interest without fulfillment

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a state of apathy or lethargy "The lizard refused everything and was slipping into torpor."

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keen and biting; vigorously articulate "The Wolf of Wall Street just might be the most trenchant film made about America's last decade."

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a feeling of anger or annoyance caused by something offensive

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obstinate, contrary and unpredictable "The gifted midfielder admits his wayward behaviour could have wrecked his career."

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appropriate or relevant to the situation

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suitable or appropriate

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mind or regard with care; pay attention

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conformity to established standards of good or proper behavior

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without moral principles

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conformity to truth or accuracy

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extremely hostile or malicious; intensely acrimonious

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occur before (something) in time

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control or restrain

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without skill, ineffective, incompetent; irresponsible

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imprison or isolate

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not easily understood; mysterious "Newspaper stories see the light of day for all sorts of strange and inscrutable reasons."

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purify, improve in accuracy or excellence

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providing a general overview or summary

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expressing opinions or feelings loudly and forcefully "He is her most vociferous critic."

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limit or restrict something narrowly

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challenge the truth or honesty of something “To imply that some staffer is somehow pulling the strings of the President is to impugn the President.”

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deep-rooted or long-established "the inveterate hostility between the two countries was not easily eradicated"

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reluctant to spend or share; greedy

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clear or obvious

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irritable or impatient, especially over minor issues

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giving the impression that one is morally superior

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criticize or scold severely “his wife upbraided him for his irresponsible handling of the family finances”

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assist or encourage, usually in wrongdoing

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eager to acquire and possess things "acquisitive developers are trying to tear down the historic home and build a shopping mall"

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weaken or lessen in force or thickness

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showing casual and joyful indifference, usually to mean improper

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(used figuratively) restrain, limit, or secure something

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harmful; injurious

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(used to emphasize something) true; genuine

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lacking principles; morally wrong

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make someone feel uneasy or embarrassed

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capable of making an error

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excessively complicated; including too many details

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persuade someone to do something using flattery or deception

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dishonesty "you need to overcome this deplorable mendacity, or no one will ever believe anything you say"

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more generous than is usual or necessary

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having high moral qualities or principles

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having a limited perspective; narrow-minded

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evade or dodge the truth by being evasive

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prepare something for use or action; of primary importance; major

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breaking out again; reviving “A recrudescence of the disease marked the closing years of the 19th century, the outbreaks having been 748 in 1898, 853 in 1899 and 1119 in 1900.”

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relating to time; relating to worldly rather than spiritual matters

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affording short-term benefits, often at the expense of the long-term

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a person or thing that foreshadows or foretells the coming of someone or something

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the trait of being willing to donate money or resources; generosity

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be revealed; show plainly; obvious; not obscure or hidden "it is manifest that the witness was lying"

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in the current fashion or style

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happening at a fortunate or opportune time “The supernatural element that is prominent in the Old Testament is God's providential guidance and guardianship of His people, and His teaching and training of them by His prophets”

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determined; staunch

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make a humble request; beg or beseech

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most unfortunate or miserable "The abject misery and utter abandon is positively indescribable."

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assert with confidence

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issue, distribute, or give out; do without or get rid of

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untried or inexperienced; emergent or rising

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undeniable; impossible to dispute Lying is unhelpful when there is incontrovertible evidence.

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make or provide; (in a courtroom) deliver a verdict

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frugal or effective use of resources or words

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predict by projecting past experience or data

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deviating from what is acceptable or commonly believed

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overly dramatic or emotional

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not violated; free from hurt of any kind

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stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or cause

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calm and unemotional disposition

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impressively large in size or extent

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a feeling of apprehension or doubt

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fail to fulfill a promise or obligation

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supply an insufficient amount of something

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Source of help in a difficult situation

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an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true. “These predators often make contact with kids through chat rooms and/or e-mail and often under the pretense of being kids themselves.”

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a statement or proposition which is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true.

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cheerful and lighthearted

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made holy; consecrated

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the use of fallacious arguments, especially with the intention of deceiving

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the use of clever but unsound reasoning "With his casuistry, Whitman seems intent on convincing himself, more than anyone, that this health regimen will work."

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elevate to, or as if to, the rank of a god; idolize

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Recovering from an illness

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Fluent but insincere and shallow "I expected a glib ladies' man, which he's not. He is an introspective man with deep emotions."

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Spirited and brave "The chorus is youthful and mettlesome, impressively precise yet never mechanical."

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extremely steep; (of an action) done quickly and without care

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attack physically or verbally

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go against or violate a rule, law, or convention "this would contravene the rule against hearsay"

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commit something (often a crime); carry out

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expressing sorrow or melancholy

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being at rest; inactive or quiet

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Include or absorb into something else

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lacking or mourning something or someone

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fault-finding (especially petty ones) "a captious and cranky eater who's never met a vegetable he didn't hate"

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a long angry rant "He delivered a long harangue about the evils of popular culture."

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rigidly sticking to theoretical ideas, rather than being practical

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evenness of mind, especially under stress

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secondary or non-essential part of something

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boldly disrespectful or rude "This shows how Kate has a mistaken identity because she appears rude and insolent."

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appearing sad or gloomy "a lugubrious old man kept sighing deeply to himself"

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overbearingly assertive, especially in offering unwanted advice or help

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a written work that provides a systematic and detailed examination of a subject

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a person who is ignorant or uneducated

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high-sounding but with little meaning; inflated. overexaggeration

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being wary or cautiously reluctant

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a mournful song, especially for a funeral or mourning

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criticize strongly; condemn

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requiring immediate action or aid; urgent

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intoxicating or stupefying

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a small flaw or sin

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wickedness or moral corruption "Anyone convicted of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude will not be considered."

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pure; without any adulterations

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attempt to persuade by flattery

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suspension; temporary suppression "The world hasn’t stopped, but our human social lives are in abeyance."

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noble and respected; awe-inspiring “Printing such an article is beneath the dignity of this august journal."

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improve or enhance

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extend or expand, as from internal pressure; swell

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regularly found and restricted to a particular area or population

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the quality of being an enemy; hostility "We need to put aside old enmities for the sake of peace."

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awkward or lacking in social graces

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not showing due respect; bold-faced, impertinent

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recently started but not fully formed yet "inchoate feelings of affection for a man whom she had, up till now, thought of as only a friend"

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withdraw or repudiate a statement or opinion formerly expressed, especially formally and publicly

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eliciting respect or fear; notably formidable "There is a new biography of the redoubtable Winston Churchill."

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introverted and shy; liking privacy

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sly, cunning, full of tricks

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the peak or highest point of something

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a critical or damaging remark or criticism “Any aspersions for the prevalence of fake Louis Vuitton should be cast on Canal Street in New York, not in France.”

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humorously dealing with sexual subjects; risqué in a comedic way

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a feeling of frustration, annoyance, or anger

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a large, destructive fire

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a small disagreement or mishap “The contretemps at the library started because of some fliers.” “The senator dismissed his disagreement with the President as a minor contretemps.”

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sing softly, typically in a sentimental manner

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a period of improved relations between countries, especially when tensions have been high

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lacking style or elegance; out of fashion

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talk or write in great detail about a topic

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the main factor or element that plays a pivotal role in a situation

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a complex and confusing situation, often of a messy or controversial nature "The ensuing internet imbroglio was predictable — right-wing culture warriors including Piers Morgan and Bari Weiss took Adichie’s side, while trolls harassed her detractors."

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become weak or feeble, often from neglect or lack of attention

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the absolute lowest point or worst moment

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displaying or prompting an undue interest in sexual matters "Then it was replaced by prurient talk about a nude shot."

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the point at which something attains its maximum strength or power

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deviating from what is normal or expected “aberrant behavior can be a sign of rabies in a wild animal”

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a display of boldness or confidence, often feigned

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young and inexperienced; immature "We were just callow youths, but he made a huge effort to invite us to his parties."

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think deeply; ponder or reflect “by the time he finishes cogitating what to do with his life, it'll be almost over”

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behavior or manners "Companies often want employees not only to be tall but also to have a fair complexion and good deportment."

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improvise, especially in speech or performance Jazz musicians extemporize at the piano

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(of farmland) not cultivated; barren

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noticeably offensive; blatant

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unwarranted; without justification

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not in good taste; inappropriate or unseemly

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a secret scheme or plot, to create interest

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in name only, insubstantial; insignificant

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noisy, unruly, or hard to control “an obstreperous crowd protesting the government's immigration policy”

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showing courage or determination

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payment or compensation for services or work “She was given generous remunerations for her work.” “customers who are tardy in their remuneration will be subject to extra charges”

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not easily moved or emotional

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reckless boldness or audacity “she had the temerity to ask me if she could borrow some money even though she never repaid the last loan”

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thin or weak

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formally cancel or do away with “The company's directors are accused of abrogating their responsibilities.”

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inform, notify, or advise “We will keep you apprised of our progress.”

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lessening the seriousness by providing excuses

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unlucky or unfortunate “She plays the hapless heroine who is unlucky in love.”

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keenly perceptive or understanding “One of the few perspicacious journalists of the Trump era, Graeme Wood, put it pithily: The Deep State is in the White House, and Trump appointed it.”

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heavy or slow-moving, often due to weight; extremely dull “her footsteps were heavy and ponderous" "Liz could hardly restrain herself from finishing all his ponderous sentences"

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a job requiring minimal effort but offering a salary “Because he was the brother of the CEO, he was offered a sinecure in the company: he showed up each day and collected a paycheck, but others actually did his work”

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winding or having many smooth turns

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involving ignoble actions and motives

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stop or reduce the flow of

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an excessive amount of something "a surfeit of food and drink"

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a person with an amateur interest in the arts or a particular field

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insolent or bold behavior “the little squirt had the effrontery to deny eating any cookies, even with the crumbs still on his lips”

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enrich or furnish with some faculty or quality

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ask earnestly or anxiously; beg "spare his life, I entreat you!" "may I entreat a favour of you?"

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feeling or expressing strong displeasure at something unjust or offensive

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inescapable or inevitable “the ineluctable approach of winter had many worried about the cost of heating their homes”

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scope to do something; relative freedom from restrictions

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showing ill will or wishing harm to others

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block or stop up; cover “a blood clot had occluded a major artery in his body”

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treat with an apparent kindness that is condescending, be a regular customer of a store or other establishment

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extremely poor or stingy “Unlike the penurious English king, Louis provided substantial financial support for full-time investigation."

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stimulating to the senses; engaging; charming "Herbs and spices add a piquant taste that ketchup can't match."

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not likely to happen

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a person who is immoral or who lacks principles "Joann Jimenez described reprobates as people who have been rejected by God."

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(of water) muddy or opaque due to suspended particles, unclear; confused; obscure "The humans cannot see the fish through the turbid water."

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swollen or bloated; (of speech) grandiose in an inflated and annoying way "There are some sharp lines and a couple of catchy songs but there's also a lot of turgid stuff."

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lacking intelligence or thought

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disgrace; harm or diminish the reputation of someone

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very severe, cruel, or harsh

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former, previous

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exhibit pleasure at an adversary's misfortune

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causing pain or distress

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showing originality or sagacity; witty

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having total knowledge

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not drunk; not intoxicated

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skillful at using dishonest or unfair means to achieve a purpose

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A trite and unoriginal remark “His speech had nothing more to offer than the usual bromides about how everyone needs to work together.”

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suggesting guilt, but not proving it conclusively; in great detail “The evidence is purely circumstantial.” “a circumstantial account of the fight”

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an active follower of someone; train and educate

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a person who advocates an ideology

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extremely important; expressing a command

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Existing without an end; ceaseless “After nearly six years of anticipation and interminable delays, the Peabody project has been scrapped by the city of Roanoke.”

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lack of energy; fatigue

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of little monetary worth; trivial “the hotel's shabby, outdated exercise room was its paltry attempt at a health spa”

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disparaging; a negative remark

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Show or suggest ahead of time; predict or foresee “His style of painting prefigured the development of modern art.”

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foretell something, a warning “I had a nagging presage that the results of my medical tests would not be good”

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emerge victorious or dominant; be current, widespread or predominant; succeed in persuading

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make peace with; appease or pacify “He made an offering to propitiate the angry gods.”

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Summarize or repeat in concise form; reproduce or closely resemble

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Term of abuse; "people jeered and hurled racial epithets"

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relating to an episodic style of fiction dealing with the adventures of a rough and dishonest but appealing hero. "a rowdy, picaresque "guys being guys" movie"

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full of danger or uncertainty; precarious. "the parlous state of the economy"

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without error; infallibility "They would often debate with each other for hours about the inerrancy of the Scriptures"

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attack or ridicule publicly; "he found himself pilloried by members of his own party"

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Rare, not typical

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accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant

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ungenerous, greedy. Like miserliness.

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attractive and impressive through being richly colorful or sumptuous. "The sunset was breathtaking, even more resplendent than we had imagined it would be."

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existing or occurring in the same period of time.

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Notes to remind yourself of things

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To speak vaguely, beat around the bush

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fail to give a true notion or impression of (something); disguise or contradict.

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hard to control or deal with.

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the ancient past, especially the period before the Middle Ages.

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a sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.

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optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.

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