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1
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inoculate

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to treat with vaccine to produce immunity against a disease

2
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elucidation

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clarification; explanation that makes something clear

3
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malapropism

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the mistaken use of a word in a place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect

4
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tepid

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showing little enthusiasm; lukewarm

5
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emaciated

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abnormally thin or weak, especially because of illness or a lack of food

6
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finesse

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intricate and refined delicacy; to do something in a subtle and delicate manner

7
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kismet

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destiny, fate

8
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imbroglio

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an extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation

9
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bemuse

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to puzzle, confuse, bewilder

10
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excoriate

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to censure or criticize severely; (in medicine) to damage or remove part of the surface of the skin

11
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extol

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to praise enthusiastically

12
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aplomb

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self-confidence or assurance, especially when in a demanding situation

Having studied hard for the exam, Diana passed with aplomb.

13
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flippant

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not showing a serious or respectful attitude

14
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poignant

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evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret

They read aloud the poignant letter written by the victims’ relatives.

15
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vociferous

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vehement or clamorous

16
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stentorian

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describing a person’s voice that is loud and powerful

17
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imbibe

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to drink alcohol; to absorb or assimilate ideas or knowledge

18
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regurgitate

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to repeat information without analyzing or comprehending it; to bring swallowed food up again to the mouth

19
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trepidation

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a feeling of fear or agitation about something that may happen

20
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imperturbation

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freedom from agitation; calmness, quietude

21
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visceral

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relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect

His campaign was fueled by the voters’ visceral fear of change.

22
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diaphanous

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light, delicate, and translucent

23
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egregious

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outstandingly bad; shocking

24
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ochlocracy

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mob rule

25
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oligarchy

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a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution

26
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scintillation

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a flash or sparkle of light

27
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elucidate

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to make something clear; to explain

28
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disquietude

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a state of uneasiness or anxiety

29
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surreptitious

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kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of

For two decades, they carried on a surreptitious affair, at times meeting up in foreign country to avoid discovery.

30
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impinge

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to have an effect or impact, especially a negative one; to advance over an area belonging to someone or something else

She was determined to make the tragedy impinge as little as possible on her son’s life.

31
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abnegating

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to renounce or reject something desired or valuable

32
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excogitate

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to think out, plan, or devise

33
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embolden

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to give someone the courage or confidence to do something or to behave in a certain way

Emboldened by robust passenger traffic, the airlines put through major fare increases.

34
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ineptitude

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a lack of skill, ability, or compedtence

35
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trireme

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an ancient Greek or Roman war galley with three banks or oars

36
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abstemious

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not self-indulgent, especially eating and drinking

37
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consummate

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showing a high degree of skill and flair; complete or perfect

38
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affable

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friendly, good-natured, easy to talk to

39
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unctuous

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excessively or ingratiatingly flattering; oily

He seemed anxious to please, but not in an unctuous way

40
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sonorous

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capable of producing a deep or ringing sound