My words Flashcards
(354 cards)
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ignorance
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lack of knowledge/information
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graduate
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to pass from one stage to another, degree/diploma
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palatial
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relates to or suitable for a palace, magnificient
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sparse
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of few and scattered elements
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agrarian
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relating to agriculture or farming lifestyle
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condign
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adj. (a punishment that is deserved or appropriate)
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contender
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a person or group competing with others to achieve something
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refuge
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a shelter for safety, protection
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edifice
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building, large imposing(impressive) one
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sardonic
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sarcastic
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cadre
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group of people, military unit, squad
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omnipresent
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present everywhere; abundant
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litany
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prayer
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charged
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full of emotion, emotionally intense
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meritless
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worthless/undeserving
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distortion
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warped, twisted, misrepresented
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farce
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ridiculous
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lament
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disappointed/sad
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surmised
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suppose that something is true without having evidence
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gamut
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variety
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ambiguous
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having two or more possible meanings; not clear
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ameliorate
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to make something better than it was before
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amend
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make changes in order to correct errors
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animosity
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strong bitter hatred
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anomaly
abnormal/unusual
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antagonize
deliberately provoke/annoy (cause someone to become angry)
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apathetic
showing no interest
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antipathy
a strong dislike/aversion
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austere
severe or strict in manner/appearance
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Prudently
In a way that shows care for the future
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Overtly
openly; without concealment/secrecy
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Cordially
in a warm and friendly way
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Inadvertently
without intention; accidentally
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precariousness
the state of not being firmly fixed, instability (likely to fall or collapse)
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exactitude
quality of being very accurate
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inconspicuous
not clearly visible; unnoticeable
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exploited
take full use of and derive benefit from a resource
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redefined
to reexamine/reevaluate with a view to change
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thwart
to prevent someone from accomplishing something
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contempt
feeling that a person is considered beneath or worthless; disdain, disregard
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adamant
not able to be persuaded or moved
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adverse
unfavorable/harmful
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affinity
a natural liking or attraction for someone
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agitation
a state of excitement or disturbance
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antecedent
something that precedes something else
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arcane
known or understood by only a few people
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arduous
requiring great physical/mental effort
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assuage
to make unpleasant situation less intense
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augment
increase/add to something
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belligerent
aggressively hostile/warlike
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begrudge
feeling of jealousy towards someone because they have something you don't
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beneficiary
person who receives the benefit
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benevolent
showing desire to help others
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benign
harmless
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berate
scold or criticize someone severely
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bestow
give something as a gift
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bolster
give support or encouragement to
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cacophony
a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
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catalyst
a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being changed itself.
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catastrophic
causing great and sudden damage or destruction.
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cease
to stop or bring to end/close
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censure
express strong dissaproval
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circumvent
find a way to avoid/get around
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clout
power/influence
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coalesce
come together to form a single unit
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coerce
force or persuade (someone) to do something by using pressure, intimidation, or threats.
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cognizant
aware of something.
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cohesion
the state of sticking together.
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coincide
happen at the same time
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commision
a group of people appointed to do a particular task
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compelling
very interesting/persuasive
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complacent
feeling satisfied with oneself or one’s situation, especially without awareness of potential danger or problems.
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complementary
serving to complete or enhance something else.
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compliance (noun)
the act of complying (obedience) to a request or command.
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complimentary
something expressing praise/admiration
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conceptualize (verb)
form a concept of (something) in the mind.
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concur (verb)
agree or coincide in opinion
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condescension (noun)
an attitude of patronizing superiority.
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conformist (noun)
a person who conforms to the prevailing standards or practices of a particular society or group.
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congenital (adjective)
existing at or dating from birth.
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conjecture (noun)
an opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information.
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conspicuous (adjective) –
easily seen/visible (noticeable, remarkable)
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constrain (verb)
restrict/limit
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contemplate -verb
consider or think deeply about (something).
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contentious (adj.)
likely to cause disagreement or argument.
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contrived (adj)
deliberately created or arranged in an artificial way.
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conventional (adjective)
following (conforming to) the traditional way of doing things
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curtail - verb
to reduce/limit something
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culmination (noun)
the highest or most important point of something.
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copious (adj.)
large in quantity / abundant in supply
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cordial (adj.)
warm/friendly
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deceitful (adjective)
dishonest/misleading
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decree
formal order issued by government
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delegate (verb)
give (a task or responsibility) to someone else.
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deplete (verb)
use up or reduce the amount of (something).
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detachment (noun)
a lack of emotional involvement or concern.
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deposit (noun)
a sum of money placed in a bank or other financial institution.
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deter (verb)
discourage or prevent (someone) from doing something.
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diatribe (noun)
long, forceful, and angry speech or piece of writing.
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devise (verb)
create or design (something) in a clever or ingenious way.
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digress (verb)
move away from the main point of a discussion or piece of writing.
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discernible (adjective)
able to be seen, heard, or understood.
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disconcerting (adjective)
causing confusion or unease.
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disengage (verb)
release or free (something) from something else.
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dismay
feeling of disappointment
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disorienting (adjective)
causing someone to become confused or lost.
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disparate (adjective)
very different or dissimilar.
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dispatch (verb)
send (someone or something) on a mission or errand.
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dispersed (adjective)
spread out or scattered over a wide area
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divert (verb)
turn or direct (something) away from its intended course.
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divulge (verb)
reveal or make known (something that was previously secret or unknown).
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dogmatic (adjective)
showing or believing in opinions that are not supported by proof or evidence.
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dominion (noun)
supreme authority/power
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exactitude
the quality of being exact; precision; accuracy.
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fabricate (verb)
make up (something) and present it as true
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fastidious (adjective).
very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.
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feasible (adjective)
capable of being done or achieved.
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feasible (adjective)
capable of being done or achieved.
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foretell (verb)
predict or indicate the future course of events.
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forfeiture (noun)
the loss of something as a punishment for a crime or offense.
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frivolous (adjective)
not having any serious purpose or value.
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fruitless (adjective)
producing no results or benefits.
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fundamental (adjective)
forming the basis or foundation of something.
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garner (verb)
obtain or accumulate (something) over time.
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garrulous (adjective)
talking a lot, especially in a way that is considered to be tedious or annoying.
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grandiose (adjective)
impressive or looking to impress
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gregarious (adjective)
fond of company and social activity.
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hackneyed (adjective)
used so often that it has become boring or unoriginal.
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haphazard (adjective)
done or arranged without care or thought. lack of plan, order, direction.
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hierarchy (noun)
a system in which people or things are ranked one above the other according to importance.
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hypothesize (verb)
to put forth a hypothesis (make an educated guess)
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impair (verb)
to damage or make worse
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impart (verb)
give or convey (information or knowledge).
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impending (adjective)
about to happen (approaching) -mostly threatening
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impenetrable (adjective)
impossible to pass through or enter
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imperative (adjective)
extremely important or urgent.
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imperceptible (adjective)
too slight to be noticed.
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implement (verb)
put (a plan, decision, or theory) into effect.
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implication (noun) –
the conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated.
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impose (verb)
force (something) to be accepted or done. to take advantage of someone by demanding attention or commitment.
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impoverish (verb)
make someone poor
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incessant (adjective)
continuing without interruption.
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incidental (adjective)
happening by chance or in addition to what is planned or expected.
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incite (verb)
stir up (violent or unlawful behavior).
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inclination (noun)
a tendency or natural disposition to do something.
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incur (verb)
to become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself (usually something bad)
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impoverish (verb)
make someone poor
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incentive (noun)
something that motivates or encourages someone to do something.
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incidental (adjective)
happening by chance or in addition to what is planned or expected.
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incessant (adjective)
continuing without interruption.
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incite (verb)
stir up (violent or unlawful behavior).
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inclination (noun)
a tendency or natural disposition to do something.
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incur (verb)
become liable to (something unpleasant or harmful).
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indefatigable (adjective)
not easily tired or discouraged.
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indifferent (adjective)
not interested or concerned.
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indigenous (adjective)
native or belonging to a particular place or country.
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indiscriminate (adjective)
done at random-not making or showing careful choices.
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indispensable (adjective)
absolutely necessary
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indisputable (adjective)
not open to doubt or question.
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indistinct (adjective)
not clear or distinct.
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induce (verb)
persuade or influence (someone) to do something.
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inexplicable (adjective)
impossible to explain or understand.
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infallible (adjective)
incapable of making mistakes.
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infrastructure (noun)
the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g., roads, power supplies, buildings) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
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inhibit (verb)
prevent or restrict (someone or something) from doing something.
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insensible (adjective)
not being sensible
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jargon (noun)
technical or specialized language that is used by a particular group of people.
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keen (adjective)
having or showing a strong interest or enthusiasm.
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knack (noun)
a natural ability to do something well.
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lampoon (verb)
make fun of (someone or something) in a way that is intended to be humorous.
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languish (verb)
to become weak or feeble because of illness or neglect.
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latent (adjective)
existing but not yet developed or manifest.
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leery (adjective)
feeling or showing suspicion or distrust.
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lenient (adjective)
showing mercy or forgiveness.
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localized (adjective)
restricted to a particular area or place.
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lucrative (adjective)
producing a lot of money
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ludicrous (adjective)
extremely or absurdly foolish or ridiculous.
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magnanimous (adjective)
generous in spirit and especially in the forgiving of injuries.
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manifest (verb)
to make evident or certain by showing or displaying
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manipulate (verb)
control or influence (a person or situation) cleverly or deviously.
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melodramatic (adjective)
excessively dramatic or sensational.
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menacing (adjective)
threatening or intimidating.
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misrepresent (verb)
give a false or misleading account of (something).
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morose (adjective)
bad-tempered or sullen.
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mundane (adjective)
ordinary or unexciting
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naïve (adjective)
lacking in experience, wisdom, or judgment.
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negligent (adjective)
failing to take proper care in doing something.
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negligible (adjective)
so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering.
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nonchalant (adjective)
feeling or showing no concern or interest.
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nuanced (adjective)
having or showing delicate shades of meaning or expression.
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null (adjective)
having no legal or binding force.
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obscure (adjective)
not clearly understood or known about; uncertain
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obsolete (adjective)
no longer in use or fashionable.
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obviate (verb)
make unnecessary or redundant.
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offhand (adjective)
without preparation or forethought.
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omnipotence (noun)
the power to do anything.
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opaque (adjective)
not transparent or translucent.
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oppress (verb)
treat (someone) with cruelty or injustice, especially by the use of authority.
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ornamental (adjective)
serving only to add beauty or decoration.
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ornate (adjective)
elaborately decorated or ornamented.
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outweigh (verb)
have more weight or importance than something else.
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overshadowed (adjective)
prevented from being noticed or appreciated because of something more impressive/ important.
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overt (adjective)
done or shown openly
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overtake (verb)
move past (someone or something) while traveling in the same direction.
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overindulge (verb)
eat or drink too much of something.
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pantheon (noun)
a temple or building dedicated to all the gods of a particular religion.
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paradigm (noun)
a set of beliefs, values, and assumptions that forms the basis of how people understand the world.
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parsimonious (adjective)
very careful with money or resources.
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partial (adjective)
having a preference for one thing or person over others.
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paucity (noun)
a small or limited amount of something
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pending (adjective)
awaiting a decision or action.
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peripheral (adjective)
not central or important.
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permeate (verb)
spread through or over something.
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postulate (verb)
to assume or claim as true, existent, or necessary : depend upon or start from the postulate of (put forward, suggest)
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potent (adjective)
having a strong or powerful effect.
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pragmatic (adjective)
dealing with practical matters in a realistic and sensible way.
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precede (verb)
come before something in time or order.
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precise (adjective)
exact or accurate.
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preclude (verb)
prevent (something) from happening.
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precursor (noun)
something that comes before something else and indicates its arrival.
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predatory (adjective)
seeking to exploit or harm others.
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predetermined (adjective)
decided or planned in advance.
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predictive (adjective)
able to forecast the future.
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premeditated (adjective)
planned or intended in advance.
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prescribed (adjective)
ordered or directed to be done.
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presume (verb)
to take for granted, assume
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pretentious (adjective)
trying to impress others with one’s importance or knowledge.
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prevail (verb)
to become the most powerful or influential.
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profound (adjective)
deep or meaningful.
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profusion (noun)
a large or great amount of something.
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progeny (noun)
the children or descendants of a person or animal.
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promulgate (verb)
make (something) known or public.
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proponent (noun)
a person who supports a particular idea or cause.
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prudent (adjective)
acting with or showing care and thought for the future; wise
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recapitulate (verb)
to present or summarize the main points of something.
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recede (verb)
to move back or away.
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rationalize (verb)
attempt to explain or justify (one's own or another's behavior or attitude) with logical, plausible reasons, even if these are not true or appropriate.
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rebuke (verb)
to express disapproval or criticism of (someone) in a sharp or angry way.
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redress (verb)
remedy or set right (an undesirable or unfair situation).
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reductive (adjective)
over-simplifying something by focusing on only one aspect of it.
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render (verb)
to produce or create something.
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regression (noun)
a return to a less developed or earlier state.
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renounce (verb)
to give up or reject (something) formally.
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repeal (verb)
cancel or abolish (a law, order, or treaty).
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repose (verb)
to lay at rest
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repressed (adjective)
forced to remain unconscious or unexpressed.
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reproach (noun)
a severe or angry criticism.
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repudiate (verb)
reject or refuse to accept (something) as valid.
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reticent (adjective)
not inclined to say much or to be open in giving information.
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revere (verb)
feel deep respect for (someone or something).
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rigid (adjective)
not flexible or adaptable.
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rhetorical (adjective)
used to make an impression or to persuade rather than to state facts.
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rudimentary (adjective)
basic or undeveloped.
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sanction (verb)
give official permission or approval for (an action).
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scrupulous (adjective)
very careful and honest in one’s work and dealings.
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singular (adjective)
unique/unusual
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somber (adjective)
dark and gloomy.
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spawn (verb)
to produce young animals or eggs.
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speculate (verb)
to form a theory or opinion about something without firm evidence.
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squalid (adjective)
dirty, neglected, and unpleasant.
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stark (adjective)
very clear or obvious.
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straightforward (adjective)
easy to understand or deal with.
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substantiate (verb)
provide evidence to support (a claim or statement).
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subsume (verb)
include or contain something as part of a larger whole.
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subversive (adjective)
seeking to overthrow or undermine a government or institution.
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succumb (verb)
give way to something, especially pressure or temptation.
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supplant (verb)
– replace or take the place of someone or something else.
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surmise (verb)
– form an opinion or belief about something without certain knowledge.
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taut (adjective)
stretched tight
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tedious (adjective)
very boring or tiresome.
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tenacious (adjective)
holding on firmly; not easily let go of.
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tenuous (adjective)
weak or unreliable.
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undermine (verb)
to weaken or destroy something gradually or secretly.
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underscore (verb)
to highlight, emphasize, or draw attention to something.
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undertake (verb)
to take on a task or responsibility.
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undulate (verb)
to move in waves or curves.
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unmitigated (adjective)
complete or absolute.
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urbane (adjective)
sophisticated and well-mannered.
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vacillate (verb)
to be undecided or to change one’s mind frequently.
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verbose (adjective)
using or containing too many words.
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verisimilitude (noun)
the appearance of being true or real.
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vestige (noun)
a small amount or trace of something that is no longer present in large amounts.
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vilify (verb)
to speak evil of someone in a malicious way.
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voluminous (adjective)
large in size or quantity.
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waive (verb)
to give up or relinquish (withdraw) something.
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warrant (noun)
a document that gives someone the authority to do something.
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aggregate
collected together
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dissipated
went away
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percolated
filtered through
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efficacy
the ability to produce a desired result
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evinced
showed clearly
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elided
passed over
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gauged
assessed
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characterized
(of a feature or quality) be typical or characteristic of. Describes feature/nature of-
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pervasive
common
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erroneous
incorrect
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intermittent
happening at intervals
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Bolstered
strengthened/supported
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Deterred
discouraged, stopped
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Enticed
attracted/ tempted by
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Deserted
abandoned/ left alone
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Imbue
infuse, impart, give an attribute or knowledge
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imbibe
drink
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Eschew
abstain/ deliberately avoid
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Inexplicable
not able to be explained/solved
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Enigmatic
puzzling, mysterious
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Discernable
understandable, perceivable
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Unmitigated
not reduced/lessened (not improved)
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Unambiguous
totally clear
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Dubious
doubtful
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Futile
hopeless
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Galvanizing
stimulating
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Avant-garde
pioneering/innovative
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Dogmatic
inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; assertive
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Aesthetic
pleasing to the eye
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Consecrated
sacred/holy
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Inviolate
unaltered/undamaged
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Resurrected
Restore a dead person to life
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Inquires
the act of asking for information
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Occurences
events that happen;results-outcomes
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Infringements
violations
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Chastisements
disciplines; a severe criticism or punishment
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Dexterity
skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.
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fortuitous
happening by accident or chance rather than design.
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lore
traditions typically passed from person to person by word-of-mouth; mythology, myths
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ostentatious
attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy
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poignant
evoking a keen sense of sadness/regret
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prescience
the fact of knowing something before it takes place
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pugnacious
eager or quick to argue, quarrel, or fight.
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skullduggery
underhanded or unscrupulous behavior; trickery
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sleight
the use of dexterity or cunning, especially so as to deceive.
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validity
the quality of being logically or factually sound; soundness or cogency.
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Abate
v. to become less active, less intense, or less in amount
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Implicit
implied but not plainly expressed
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Indifference
lack of interest, concern, or sympathy
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Inevitable
Certain to happen; unavoidable
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Invoke
to cite or appeal to someone as an authority for an action or in support of an argument.
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Ironic
happening in the opposite way of what is expected and typically causing amusement because of this
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Novel
New or unusual in an interesting way
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Obscure
not discovered or known about; uncertain
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Obsolete
no longer produced or used; out of date
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Oppressive
Unjustly inflicting hardship and constraint; weighing heavily on the mind or spirits
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Pervasive
Spreading widely through an area or a group of people, especially in an unpleasant way
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Prevalence
the fact or condition of being prevalent; commonness
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innocuous
not harmful or offensive
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disparate
distinct/dissimilar
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subversive
disruptive/revolutionary
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fleetness
rapidity of movement
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treachery
betrayal
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ingenuity
inventiveness
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intransigence
stubbornness
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temperance
self-control of emotions/behavior
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succinct
(especially of something written or spoken) briefly and short.
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