Level 2

Question 1

Word

Answer 1

Definition

Question 2

ambivalent

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having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone

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buttress*

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to increase the strength of or justification for; to reinforce

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abate

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decrease, recede

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unobtrusive

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not conspicuous or attracting attention

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tenuous

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very weak or slight

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evoke

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to bring or recall to the conscious mind

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conjecture

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the formation or expression of an opinion or theory without sufficient evidence or for proof

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substantiate

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to provide evidence to support or prove the truth of

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mitigate*

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to make something less severe, serious, or painful

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contempt

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the feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn

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deference

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humble submission and respect

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hinder

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create difficulties for someone or something, resulting in delay or obstruction

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implicit

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implied but not plainly expressed

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invoke

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to cite or appeal to someone or something as an authority for an action or in support of an argument

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dormant

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having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep

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divergent

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tending to be different or develop in different directions

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obsolete

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no longer produced or used; out of date

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accentuate*

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make more noticeable or prominent

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copious*

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plentiful in number

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disseminate

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to scatter or spread widely

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eclipse

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to make less outstanding or important by comparison

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empirical

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based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience than theory or pure logic

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augment*

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to expand or increase

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uncanny*

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strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way

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supplant*

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to supersede and replace; to take the place of

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placate*

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to make someone less angry or hostile

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pretentious*

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attempting to impress by showing greater importance, talent, culture, etc. than is possessed

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palpable*

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capable of being touched or felt

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omit

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to leave out or exclude something or someone

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transpose

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cause two or more things to exchange places

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entail*

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involve something as necessary or inevitable part or consequence

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lament*

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express regret or disappointment about something

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vindicate*

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to clear someone or something of blame or suspicion

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preclude*

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to prevent something from happening or being possible

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insidious

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treacherous, spreading harm stealthily

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calamitous

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disastrous

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adept

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very skilled, expert

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fickle

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erratic

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aesthetic*

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pertaining to the appreciation of beauty

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unattainable*

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impossible to achieve

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corollary*

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a statement or condition that logically results from a proven argument

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prevail

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to win

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prevailing

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widespread; generally accepted

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misconstrue*

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to interpret something incorrectly, often leading to a misunderstanding

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antithesis

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the direct opposite

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autonomous*

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acting independently

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prohibitive*

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serving as an obstacle or barrier

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decry

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to denounce; discredit

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defame

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to libel or slander; to ruin the good name of someone

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feign

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to represent falsely; to fake

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stipulate*

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to specify or demand a requirement or condition as part of an agreement

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deplorable*

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regrettable

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posthumous*

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occurring after one's death

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synonymous*

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closely associated with or suggestive of something.

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harrowing*

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frightening or traumatic

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paucity*

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scarcity or lack of

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differential*

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deviating from the opinion or wishes of another

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reverberate*

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to echo or resound repeatedly; to have a lasting impact or influence

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cursory*

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not thorough; superficial

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municipal*

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relating to the local government or administration of a city or town

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supple*

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flexible

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replete*

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completely filled

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prolific

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very productive

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sway*

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to have control or influence over someone or something

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culpable

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deserving of blame

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deride

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to ridicule or mock

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overt

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not hidden; obvious

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miser

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a stingy person

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heterodox*

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contrary to or differing from established beliefs or accepted doctrines

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ornate

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elaborately or heavily decorated

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introspective

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meditative, thoughtful

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credulity*

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gullibility, a tendency to be too ready to believe something

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irrefutable*

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impossible to deny or disprove

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amicable*

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agreeable

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resolute

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determined

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mutable*

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changeable

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discordant*

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conflicting; disagreeable in sound

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epitome*

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a perfect example

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tactful*

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sensitive in dealing with others

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paltry*

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lacking in importance; trivial

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arduous*

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involving strenuous effort; requiring a lot of work

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disparity*

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difference

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dispassionate*

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calm; rational and emotionless

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elucidate*

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to explain or clarify

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myriad*

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a vast number

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unpretentious*

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modest

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eclectic*

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getting ideas from a diverse range of sources

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candid*

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direct

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malleable*

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capable of being shaped or formed

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candor

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honesty

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recurrent*

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occurring repeatedly or at regular intervals

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incongruous*

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not corresponding or agreeing

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inadvertent*

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unintentional

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abate

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decrease, recede

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incisive*

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sharpness of mind

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ascertain*

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to determine or discover

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coherent*

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logically connected

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appraise*

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to estimate the value of something

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inundate*

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to overwhelm; to flood

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immutable*

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unchangeable

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deferential*

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yielding to the opinion or wishes of another

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paradox*

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a contradiction or puzzle

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affinity*

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a natural liking or attraction to something

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aberration*

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a deviation from the normal or proper

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proscribe*

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to forbid

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partition*

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to separate into parts

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disconcerting*

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confusing; unsettling

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atrophy*

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to deteriorate

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laud

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to praise highly

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dissonant*

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harsh or irregular in sound