New words Flashcards

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Fructifying Fructifiant - French Fructificans - Latin

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make (something) fruitful or productive. synonyms for fructify fecundate. impregnate. pollinate.

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(of something inanimate or abstract) successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective. "the vaccine has proved both efficacious and safe" effective. effectual. productive. active. adequate. capable. competent. efficient.

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lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine. "you can become resigned to the monotony of captivity" Opposite: Excited, variety

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the act or an instance of placing two or more things side by side often to compare or contrast or to create an interesting effect.

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representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class. "he was the quintessential tough guy—strong, silent, and self-contained" Opposite: atypical, abnormal

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relating to or involving the explanation of phenomena in terms of the purpose they serve rather than of the cause by which they arise. For instance, if we ask ourselves, “Why did John switch the TV on?” And we respond, “To watch his favorite program,” we are giving a teleological explanation.

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the writing of history especially : the writing of history based on the critical examination of sources, the selection of particulars from the authentic materials, and the synthesis of particulars into a narrative that will stand the test of critical methods.

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the amalgamation or attempted amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought. "interfaith dialogue can easily slip into syncretism"

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curse; condemn

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deceitful. "treacherous, duplicitous behavior"

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remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.

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the force or energy with which a body moves. "hit the booster coil before the flywheel loses all its impetus"

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a minor dispute or disagreement. "she had occasional contretemps with her staff"

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formed of a single large block of stone. "later Byzantine columns were monolithic and usually made of marble" (of an organization or system) large, powerful, and intractably indivisible and uniform. "rejecting any move toward a monolithic European superstate"

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producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile. "a lush and fecund garden"

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a strange or unusual habit, way of behaving, or feature that someone or something has: She often cracks her knuckles when she's speaking - it's one of her little idiosyncrasies. One of the idiosyncrasies of this printer is that you can't stop it once it has started.

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Relationships of Consanguinity - Two people are related to each other by consanguinity if one is a descendant of the other or if they share a common ancestor. An adopted child is considered to be a child of the adoptive parent for this purpose.

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commonplace; unromantic. "the masses were too preoccupied by prosaic day-to-day concerns"

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the action of surrendering or ceasing to resist an opponent or demand. "a capitulation to wage demands"

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deserving reward or praise. "a medal for meritorious conduct"

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extreme greed for wealth or material gain. "he was rich beyond the dreams of avarice"

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mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation. "she accepted both the good and the bad with equanimity"

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(especially of a person or their appearance) messy and dirty. "he was upbraided for his slovenly appearance"

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cause (someone) to desire no more of something as a result of having consumed or done it to excess. "I am surfeited with shopping"

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tending to obstruct or harm. "actions inimical to our interests"

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of a person : very serious, unhappy, and quiet. He became morose and withdrawn and would not talk to anyone.

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adjective. out of keeping or place; inappropriate; unbecoming: an incongruous effect; incongruous behavior. not harmonious in character; inconsonant; lacking harmony of parts: an incongruous mixture of architectural styles. inconsistent: actions that were incongruous with their professed principles.

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When something is so unnecessary that it could easily be done away with, like a fifth wheel on a car or a fifth person on a double date, call it superfluous. unnecessary, especially through being more than enough. "the purchaser should avoid asking for superfluous information"

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Some common synonyms of vitiate are corrupt, debase, debauch, deprave, and pervert. While all these words mean "to cause deterioration or lowering in quality or character," vitiate implies a destruction of purity, validity, or effectiveness by allowing entrance of a fault or defect.

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stubborn refusal to obey or comply with authority, especially a court order or summons.

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a philosophical system that holds that every rationally justifiable assertion can be scientifically verified or is capable of logical or mathematical proof, and that therefore rejects metaphysics and theism. Positivism is a term used to describe an approach to the study of society that relies specifically on empirical scientific evidence, such as controlled experiments and statistics. Positivism is a belief that we should not go beyond the boundaries of what can be observed.

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A rare optical illusion known as a fata morgana can really mess with your mind. Seen in a narrow band just above the horizon, it is a superior mirage that makes distant objects appear warped and much closer to you than they actually are.

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a custom, principle, or belief distinguishing a particular class or group of people, especially a long-standing one regarded as outmoded or no longer important. "the majority, under the influence of vague nineteenth-century shibboleths, understood him to be associating himself with the doctrine that every nation has a right to be a sovereign state"

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Historical criticism or higher criticism is a branch of literary analysis that investigates the origins of a text. "Higher" criticism is used in contrast with Lower criticism (or textual criticism), whose goal is to determine the original form of a text from among the variants.

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not showing respect or reverence, especially for a god. "the emperor's impious attacks on the Church"

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If someone is hyperbolic, they tend to exaggerate things as being way bigger deals than they really are. Hyperbolic statements are tiny dogs with big barks: don't take them too seriously. Hyperbolic is an adjective that comes from the word hyperbole, which means an exaggerated claim.

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an act or instance of summarizing and restating the main points of something. "his recapitulation of the argument"

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promote or make widely known (an idea or cause). "these objectives have to be promulgated within the organization"

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Dialectical thinking refers to the ability to view issues from multiple perspectives and to arrive at the most economical and reasonable reconciliation of seemingly contradictory information and postures.

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to put or keep at an emotional or intellectual distance

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a typical example or pattern of something; a model.

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When you're extrinsically motivated, your behavior is motivated by an external factor pushing you to do something in hopes of earning a reward -- or avoiding a less-than-positive outcome. Examples of extrinsic motivation could include: Reading a book to prepare for a test. Exercising to lose weight.

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the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history. "the decline of etymology as a linguistic discipline"

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something known or assumed; information from which conclusions can be inferred.

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in a way that attempts to avoid notice or attention; secretively. "Matt surreptitiously slipped from the room"

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A dichotomy is a contrast between two things. When there are two ideas, especially two opposed ideas — like war and peace, or love and hate — you have a dichotomy.

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based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system. "his mealtimes were entirely arbitrary"

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showing great care and perseverance. "she was assiduous in pointing out every feature"

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Capricious is an adjective to describe a person or thing that's impulsive and unpredictable, like a bride who suddenly leaves her groom standing at the wedding altar.

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Serendipitous is an adjective that describes accidentally being in the right place at the right time, like bumping into a good friend in some unusual location, or finding a hundred dollar bill on the ground.

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a person who engages in controversial debate. "a brilliant polemicist with an independent critical mind"

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gradually decline in effectiveness or vigor due to underuse or neglect. "her artistic skills atrophied from lack of use"

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a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause. "an air of melancholy surrounded him"

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a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing. "a proclivity for hard work"

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abundant in supply or quantity. "she took copious notes"

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an uncertain belief. "they were working on the supposition that his death was murder"

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Prurience is a strong interest in sexual matters.

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Enmity and its synonyms "hostility," animosity, and animus all indicate deep-seated dislike or ill will. Enmity (which derives from an Anglo-French word meaning "enemy") suggests true hatred, either overt or concealed. Hostility implies strong, open enmity that shows itself in attacks or aggression.

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a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility. "a drunken stupor"

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(of an appetite or desire) impossible to satisfy. "an insatiable hunger for success"

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deprive (something) of its essential content. "myriad little concessions that would eviscerate the project" disembowel (a person or animal). "the goat had been skinned and neatly eviscerated"

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having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way. "the pernicious influences of the mass media"

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promote or make widely known (an idea or cause). "these objectives have to be promulgated within the organization" put (a law or decree) into effect by official proclamation. "in January 1852 the new Constitution was promulgated"

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relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple. "conjugal loyalty"

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public shame or disgrace. "the ignominy of being imprisoned"

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strong hostility. "he no longer felt any animosity toward her"

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extreme greed for wealth or material gain. "he was rich beyond the dreams of avarice"

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an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true. "his anger is masked by a pretense that all is well"

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extremely bad or unpleasant. "execrable cheap wine"

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If you show good and careful judgment when handling practical matters, you can be described as prudent. Similarly, a wise and well-thought-through decision or action can be called prudent.

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1 : moderation in action, thought, or feeling : restraint. 2a : habitual moderation in the indulgence of the appetites or passions. b : moderation in or abstinence from the use of alcoholic beverages.

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stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so. "her obstinate determination to pursue a career in radio"

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a person making a humble plea to someone in power or authority.

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relating to a person's body, especially as opposed to their spirit. "he was frank about his corporeal appetites"

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self-restraint, especially with regard to sex. "complete sexual continence is considered an essential feature of the monastic life"

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feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment. "he was indignant at being the object of suspicion"

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uncontrollable laughter. "the audience collapsed in convulsions"

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the quality of talking a great deal; talkativeness. "he was renowned for loquacity"

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In European bestiaries and legends, a basilisk is a legendary reptile reputed to be a serpent king, who can cause death with a single glance.

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The definition of compunction is a strong feeling of uneasiness caused by guilt. An example of compunction is the feeling a teenager gets when returning to their house after sneaking out and realizing their mom is awake.

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traveling from place to place, in particular working or based in various places for relatively short periods. "the peripatetic nature of military life"

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anxiety; mental uneasiness. "she sensed her friend's perturbation"

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comparable in certain respects, typically in a way which makes clearer the nature of the things compared. "they saw the relationship between a ruler and his subjects as analogous to that of father and children"

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deceitful and untrustworthy. "a perfidious lover"

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mercy; lenience. "an appeal for clemency"

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exemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action. "the impunity enjoyed by military officers implicated in civilian killings"

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characterized by or peculiar to wisdom the sapiential attitude … replaced the imprecatory attitude Joseph Frank attributing a sapiential function to prudence V. J. Bourke

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dissipated living. "a descent into drunkenness and sexual dissipation" the squandering of money, energy, or resources. "the dissipation of the country's mineral wealth"

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severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance. "an austere man, with a rigidly puritanical outlook" (of living conditions or a way of life) having no comforts or luxuries; harsh or ascetic. "conditions in the prison could hardly be more austere" having an extremely plain and simple style or appearance; unadorned. "the cathedral is impressive in its austere simplicity"

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In another sense, continence is a little like abstinence, but while abstinence is refraining from sex, usually for a religious reason, continence refers to the ability to do so.

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a state of extreme poverty. "he did valuable work toward the relief of indigence"

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the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry. synonyms: abandon, abandonment, unconstraint. type of: unrestraint. the quality of lacking restraint.

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clothing, garments.

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greed for money or possessions. "new wealth, however tainted by cupidity and egoism, tends to be favorable for the arts"

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the offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after having taken an oath or affirmation. "he claimed two witnesses at his trial had committed perjury"

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understood or implied without being stated. "your silence may be taken to mean tacit agreement"

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practice, as distinguished from theory. "the gap between theory and praxis, text and world" accepted practice or custom. "patterns of Christian praxis in church and society"

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workers or working-class people, regarded collectively (often used with reference to Marxism). "the growth of the industrial proletariat"

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the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes. "the rise of the bourgeoisie at the end of the eighteenth century" (in Marxist contexts) the capitalist class who own most of society's wealth and means of production. "the conflict of interest between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat"

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the action by the state or an authority of taking property from its owner for public use or benefit. "the decree provided for the expropriation of church land and buildings" the action of dispossessing someone of property. "a popular movement aiming at the expropriation of the landowners and the overthrow of the autocracy"

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(of a feeling or atmosphere) so intense as to seem almost tangible. "a palpable sense of loss" able to be touched or felt. "the palpable bump at the bridge of the nose"

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utter or deliver words or a speech in a rhetorical or impassioned way, as if to an audience.

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relating to or denoting the giving of a name. a name or title. "the city fully justifies its appellation “the Pearl of the Orient.”"

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Onomatopoeia is the process of creating a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes. Such a word itself is also called an onomatopoeia. Common onomatopoeias include animal noises such as oink, meow, roar, and chirp.

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a monarch or ruler, especially an autocratic one.

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a small settlement, generally one smaller than a village. "the house is in a quiet hamlet overlooking open countryside"

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(especially of a process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential. "the nascent space industry"

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a connection or series of connections linking two or more things. "the nexus between industry and political power"

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an adjective or descriptive phrase expressing a quality characteristic of the person or thing mentioned. "old men are often unfairly awarded the epithet “dirty.”"

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a resolving of specific cases of conscience, duty, or conduct through interpretation of ethical principles or religious doctrine. : specious argument : rationalization.

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A declamation speech is the term used to describe the re-giving of an important or famous speech. It could be a political, graduation or commencement speech, a eulogy, a sermon: any type of speech at all as long as it's one that had significant impact on those who heard it.

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(of a person's voice or other sound) imposingly deep and full. "he read aloud with a sonorous and musical voice"

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irrelevant or unrelated to the subject being dealt with. "one is obliged to wade through many pages of extraneous material"

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not forbidden; lawful. "licit and illicit drugs" conforming to the requirements of the law : not forbidden by law : permissible.

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the use of more words than are necessary to convey meaning (e.g. see with one's eyes ), either as a fault of style or for emphasis. the use of more words than are needed to express a meaning, done either unintentionally or for emphasis; an example of this: An example of pleonasm might be "kick it with your feet."

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to protest or complain bitterly

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

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bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing. "he spoke without rancor"

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ethical or religious basing of conduct on the observance of moral law : LEGALISM

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property inherited from one's father or male ancestor. "owners refuse to part with their patrimony in the interests of agricultural development"

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intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive. "a didactic novel that set out to expose social injustice"

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instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction. "the failures of the churches to inculcate a sense of moral responsibility"

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show or declare that (someone) is not guilty of wrongdoing. "the article exculpated the mayor"

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the quality of being well meaning; kindness.

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attractively lively and animated (typically used of a woman). "her vivacious and elegant mother"

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the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain. "business acumen"

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well chosen or suited to the circumstances. "a felicitous phrase"

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a revised edition of a text; an act of making a revised edition of a text. "under the Carolingians new recensions of the code were made"

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(of a word) imply or suggest (an idea or feeling) in addition to the literal or primary meaning. "the term “modern science” usually connotes a complete openness to empirical testing"

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something that is similar or comparable to something else either in general or in some specific detail : something that is analogous to something else

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leave out of consideration. "we have prescinded from many vexing issues" cut off or separate from something. "his is an idea entirely prescinded from all of the others"

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cite as evidence. "a number of factors are adduced to explain the situation"

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The noun satiety means a state of fullness. Eating a huge, delicious meal will give you a satisfying feeling of satiety.

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directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible. "people whose religious beliefs are antithetical to mine"

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make false and defamatory statements about. "foes were calumniating him in the press"

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a phenomenon that naturally accompanies or follows something. "some of us look on pain and illness as concomitants of the stresses of living"

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the process of decay or rotting in a body or other organic matter. "the breeze shifted and we caught the stench of putrefaction"

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lacking flavor. "mugs of insipid coffee" lacking vigor or interest. "many artists continued to churn out insipid, shallow works"

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Pleonasm is redundancy in linguistic expression, such as "black darkness" or "burning fire".

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standing above others especially in rank, worth, or achievement. an eminent physician

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the practice of compiling dictionaries. "Webster's name had become famous before he embarked on his career in lexicography"

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causing one to feel drained of energy or vitality. "the enervating humidity of the coast"

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Not to be appeased or quieted

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respected and impressive. "she was in august company"

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An approximate half-line of verse, separated from another by a caesura, often for dramatic effect. An unfinished line of verse.

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A syllogism is a form of deductive argument where the conclusion follows from the truth of two (or more) premises. A deductive argument moves from the general to the specific and opposes inductive arguments that move from the specific to the general: 1. All mammals are animals. An example of a syllogism is "All mammals are animals. All elephants are mammals. Therefore, all elephants are animals." In a syllogism, the more general premise is called the major premise ("All mammals are animals").

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concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty. "the pictures give great aesthetic pleasure"

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impossible to solve. "the problem is not insoluble"

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(of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden or concealed. "discovering her latent talent for diplomacy"

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the division of something into two branches or parts.

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an impressive or outstanding example of a particular quality. "Germany seemed a prodigy of industrial discipline"

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something given in return, compensation, or retaliation

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take or claim (something) without justification. "they arrogate to themselves the ability to divine the nation's true interests"

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a person who refuses to submit to an authority or to comply with a regulation.

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the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something. "the demarcation of the maritime border"

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the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions. "music is a means of catharsis for them"

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leave one's own country in order to settle permanently in another. "Rosa's parents emigrated from Argentina"

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a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else. "love is the antithesis of selfishness"

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intended to reconcile or appease. “sent flowers as a propitiatory gesture”

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serving to explain something by giving a cause or reason for it, often in historical or mythical terms. "the book recounts etiological stories of the creation"

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a meal. "a sumptuous repast"

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fond of or causing heated arguments. "a congenial hangout for disputatious academics"

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the act of washing oneself (often used for humorously formal effect). "the women performed their ablutions" a ceremonial act of washing parts of the body or sacred containers.

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an underlying layer or substance, in particular a layer of rock or soil beneath the surface of the ground. "the plant will grow very rapidly and send out runners above the substratum" a foundation or basis of something. "there is a broad substratum of truth in it"

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unfortunate; inappropriate. "his illustration is singularly infelicitous"

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the branch of knowledge that deals with the structure, historical development, and relationships of a language or languages. philology, traditionally, the study of the history of language, including the historical study of literary texts. It is also called comparative philology when the emphasis is on the comparison of the historical states of different languages NORTH AMERICAN literary or classical scholarship.

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based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system. "his mealtimes were entirely arbitrary"

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of a boastful nature. "she expresses vaunting literary ambition"

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expressing contempt or ridicule. "a harsh, derisive laugh"

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deceitfulness; untrustworthiness. "it was an example of his perfidy"

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a particular sense or the generally recognized meaning ( common acceptation ) of a word or phrase.

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unable to be destroyed; lasting. "an indissoluble friendship"

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taking place or having significance outside the historical process.

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diverse in character or content. "a large and heterogeneous collection"

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a person's social environment. "he grew up in a military milieu"

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the beginning of something's existence; something's origin. "they try to understand the whole universe, its provenance and fate"

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If you describe someone's actions or characteristics as idiosyncratic, you mean that they are somewhat unusual.

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belonging to a period other than that being portrayed. "'Titus' benefits from the effective use of anachronistic elements like cars and loudspeakers" belonging or appropriate to an earlier period, especially so as to seem conspicuously old-fashioned. "she is rebelling against the anachronistic morality of her parents"

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willing to take risks in order to create new things or do things in new ways, like Prometheus, the ancient Greek demigod (= part human and part god) who stole fire from Mount Olympus: His life was that of a Promethean rebel.

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enabling someone to discover or learn something for themselves. "a “hands-on” or interactive heuristic approach to learning"

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An idiom is a phrase that, when taken as a whole, has a meaning you wouldn't be able to deduce from the meanings of the individual words. It's essentially the verbal equivalent of using the wrong math formula but still getting the correct answer. The phrase “kill two birds with one stone” is an example of an idiom.

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in exactly the same words as were used originally. "subjects were instructed to recall the passage verbatim"

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From a functional point of view, metalepsis can be defined as the shift of a figure within a text (usually a character or a narrator) from one narrative level to another, marking a trangression of ontological borders. "I've got to catch the worm tomorrow." "The early bird catches the worm" is a common maxim, advising an early start on the day to achieve success. The subject, by referring to this maxim, is compared to the bird; tomorrow, the speaker will awake early in order to achieve success.

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(of a difficulty or obstacle) impossible to overcome. "insuperable financial problems"

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the quality of having a ready insight into things; shrewdness. "the perspicacity of her remarks"

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in large quantities. "I was drinking copiously" in an expansive or wide-ranging way. "his book is copiously annotated with references to the current debates"

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the quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness. "a man of refreshing candor"

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the process of becoming obsolete or outdated and no longer used. "computers are infamous for their rapid obsolescence"

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the rejection of all religious and moral principles, in the belief that life is meaningless. "they condemned the show for its cynicism and nihilism"

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relating to the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope, and the distinction between justified belief and opinion. "what epistemological foundation is there for such an artificial discrimination?"

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be or become full of lively activity or excitement. "the night was percolating with an expectant energy"

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bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind. "powerfully evocative lyrics"

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the quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship. "he was known for his wit, erudition, and teaching skills"

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restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult. "she was encumbered by her heavy skirts" saddle (a person or estate) with a debt or mortgage. "an estate heavily encumbered with debt" fill or block up (a place). "we tripped over sticks and stones, which encumber most of the trail"

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harsh criticism or censure. "his films and the critical opprobrium they have generated" the public disgrace arising from someone's shameful conduct. "the opprobrium of being closely associated with gangsters"

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involving or causing much bloodshed. "they lost heavily in the sanguinary campaigns that followed"

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Utilitarianism is an ethical theory that determines right from wrong by focusing on outcomes. It is a form of consequentialism. Utilitarianism holds that the most ethical choice is the one that will produce the greatest good for the greatest number. the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority. the doctrine that an action is right insofar as it promotes happiness, and that the greatest happiness of the greatest number should be the guiding principle of conduct.

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(especially of a position or view) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection. "this argument is clearly untenable"

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abrupt or offhand in speech or manner. "she could be brusque and impatient"

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having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline. "a class of recalcitrant fifteen-year-olds"

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(of a difficulty or obstacle) impossible to overcome. "insuperable financial problems"

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remain in existence throughout a substantial period of time; endure. "bell music has perdured in Venice throughout five centuries"

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the quality of dealing with ideas rather than events. "topics will vary in degrees of abstraction" 2. freedom from representational qualities in art. "geometric abstraction has been a mainstay in her work"

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of a word) imply or suggest (an idea or feeling) in addition to the literal or primary meaning. "the term “modern science” usually connotes a complete openness to empirical testing"

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not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming or operating from outside. "extrinsic factors that might affect time budgets"

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a figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor.

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relatively close juxtaposition of similar sounds especially of vowels (as in "rise high in the bright sky") : repetition of vowels without repetition of consonants (as in stony and holy) used as an alternative to rhyme in verse. : resemblance of sound in words or syllables.

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knowledge, awareness, or notice. "he was deputed to bring the affair to the cognizance of the board"

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serving to explain something by giving a cause or reason for it, often in historical or mythical terms. "the book recounts etiological stories of the creation"

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of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation. "verdant valleys"

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(of a route or journey) longer than the most direct way. "the canal followed a circuitous route"

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stubborn refusal to obey or comply with authority, especially a court order or summons.

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Broken into its roots mono and lithic, monolithic means simply "one stone." When monolithic is used to describe something societal — like a religion or an organization — it has a slightly negative connotation. For example, a monolithic society is rigid and homogenous, not open to new ideas.

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send (someone) back to their own country. "the United Nations hopes to repatriate all the refugees"

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not honorable in character or purpose. "ignoble feelings of intense jealousy" of humble origin or social status.

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too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words. "the ineffable natural beauty of the Everglades" not to be uttered. "the ineffable Hebrew name that gentiles write as Jehovah"

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the quality or action of being lavishly generous; great generosity. "we must be thankful for his munificence"

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(of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing. "they put forward cogent arguments for British membership"

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repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement). "a proposal to abrogate temporarily the right to strike" evade (a responsibility or duty). "we believe the board is abrogating its responsibilities to its shareholders"

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utterly worthless

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the dominant social system in medieval Europe, in which the nobility held lands from the Crown in exchange for military service, and vassals were in turn tenants of the nobles, while the peasants (villeins or serfs) were obliged to live on their lord's land and give him homage, labor, and a share of the produce, notionally in exchange for military protection.

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a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant. "her husband's sharp vicissitudes of fortune" When you talk of the vicissitudes of life, you're referring to the difficult times that we all go through: sickness, job loss, and other unwelcome episodes. No one can escape the vicissitudes of life.

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characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice. "books that people buy and display ostentatiously but never actually finish"

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an inscription on a building, statue, or coin. a short quotation or saying at the beginning of a book or chapter, intended to suggest its theme.

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naturally accompanying or associated. "she loved travel, with all its concomitant worries"

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Enigmatic is an adjective meaning "mysterious" or "puzzling".

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morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness. "Maddie is a model of rectitude"

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the insertion of something of a different nature into something else. "the interpolation of songs into the piece" a remark interjected in a conversation. "as the evening progressed their interpolations became more ridiculous" Some common synonyms of interpolate are insert, insinuate, intercalate, interject, interpose, and introduce. While all these words mean "to put between or among others," interpolate applies to the inserting of something extraneous or spurious.

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1. Swearing or abusive language that is harsh or insulting: James was very upset with the invectives his wife was saying to him because he forgot that it was her birthday. 2. Any vehement accusations or denunciations including bitterly abusive or sarcastic speech: The politicians were throwing invectives at each other during their TV debate.

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Deontology is an ethical theory that says actions are good or bad according to a clear set of rules. Kant's deontological philosophy stemmed from his belief that humans possess the ability to reason and understand universal moral laws that they can apply in all situations. Unlike many other ethical theories, deontology does not focus on the consequences of individual actions Immanuel Kant

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1. Able to be easily bent: Jane's arms and legs were so pliable and flexible when she practiced her ballet lessons. 2. Disposed to comply with or consent to something or someone; easily influenced: Sam was pliable and easily persuaded to go horseback riding with Judy the day before because he just loves horses!

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Lavishness and extravagance in spending: The prodigality of some politicians often results in higher taxes for the citizens and have no real value for the populations. Synonyms for prodigality include extravagance, profligacy, and lavishness. Definitions of prodigality. the trait of spending extravagantly. synonyms: extravagance, profligacy. type of: improvidence, shortsightedness.

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Something that gives a process impetus or an impetus makes it happen or progress more quickly.

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noun: similitude; plural noun: similitudes the quality or state of being similar to something. "Conrad uses a range of constructions which express or imply similitude"

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Aristotle famously contends that every physical object is a compound of matter and form. This doctrine has been dubbed “hylomorphism”, a portmanteau of the Greek words for matter (hulê) and form (eidos or morphê)

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make (something) by putting together various elements. "together they had confected a valiseful of show tunes"

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having or showing a tendency to be easily angered. "an irascible man"

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concupiscible (comparative more concupiscible, superlative most concupiscible) (archaic) Greatly to be desired or lusted after; exciting concupiscence. quotations ▼ (archaic) Pertaining to concupiscence or lust; characterized by strong desire. 1. A strong physical desire for intimacy which is associated with Cupid, the Roman god of love. 2. Powerful or ardent feelings for close personal relationships.

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the quality of being quiet and easy to influence, persuade, or control: Children were believed to owe docility and obedience to their parents. This breed of cattle is known for its docility. Related word. docile.

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1. Stubborn or unyielding; obstinate: Caroline responded with an obdurate refusal to arrive for work on Thanksgiving Day when her supervisor told her to show up. Trina's obdurate little girl refused to eat her vegetables at dinner. 2. Hardened in feelings or heart; not repentant: Bob's cousin was an obdurate criminal who refused to change his ways. 3. Etymology: from Latin ob-, "against" + durus, "hard", therefore "hardened against". The Latin durus, "hard", has also given English such words as "durable" and "duration" (the period of time during which anything is hard enough to last), and "duress" (hard treatment, or coercion, which forces a person to do something even when he or she doesn't want to do it).

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a painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster on a wall or ceiling, so that the colors penetrate the plaster and become fixed as it dries.

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an urgent need or demand. "women worked long hours when the exigencies of the family economy demanded it"

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designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive. "a utilitarian building" Utilitarianism is an ethical theory that determines right from wrong by focusing on outcomes. It is a form of consequentialism. Utilitarianism holds that the most ethical choice is the one that will produce the greatest good for the greatest number.

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having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless. "a vacuous smile"

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To assume that something is true: Jarvis stated he would postulate that the garden would do much better if it rained more often.

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a monarch or ruler, especially an autocratic one.

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(of a thing) pleasant or agreeable because suited to one's taste or inclination. "he went back to a climate more congenial to his cold stony soul" (of a person) pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one's own. "his need for some congenial company"

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advice, instruction An address or communication emphatically urging someone to do something. exhortation. encouragement. goading. incitement.

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subject to an external law, rule, or authority. Compare autonomous. 2. (of the parts of an organism) differing in the manner of growth, development, or specialization.

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The state of being governed by God or in accordance with divine law.

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the practice of severe self-discipline, typically for religious reasons.

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unable to be taken away from or given away by the possessor. "freedom of religion, the most inalienable of all human rights"

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threats, violence, constraints, or other action brought to bear on someone to do something against their will or better judgment. "confessions extracted under duress"

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commonly accepted or supposed. : assumed to exist or to have existed.

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spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of. "development programs have been vitiated by the rise in population" destroy or impair the legal validity of. "the insurance is vitiated because of foolish acts on the part of the tenant"

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Some common synonyms of penchant are leaning, proclivity, and propensity. While all these words mean "a strong instinct or liking for something," penchant implies a strongly marked taste in the person or an irresistible attraction in the object.

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the quality or state of having or being a body : materiality.

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the state of having been abandoned and become dilapidated. "every year valuable gardens start the slow slide to dereliction" 1. A deliberate or conscious neglect of someone or something: The security guard at the bank committed a dereliction of his duty when he was not available to stop the robber because the officer was down in the locker room eating a sandwich. 2. An act of not doing what a person or people are responsible for: A dereliction of military duty that soldiers were obligated to perform was the reason for their punishment. 3. Etymology: from the 1590s, "abandonment"; formerly with an extended sense than in modern use; that is, of the sea withdrawing from the land; from Latin derelictionem, derelictio, from the stem of derelinquere, "to forsake wholly, to abandon"; from de- "entirely" + relinquere, "to leave behind".

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producing many sounds simultaneously; many-voiced. "a 64-voice polyphonic sound module"

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a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something. "my predilection for Asian food"

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an underlying layer or substance, in particular a layer of rock or soil beneath the surface of the ground. "the plant will grow very rapidly and send out runners above the substratum" a foundation or basis of something. "there is a broad substratum of truth in it"

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difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious. "he took the money with an enigmatic smile"

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Noun. corporeality (countable and uncountable, plural corporealities) (uncountable) The state of being or having a body (being corporal/corporeal); bodily existence. quotations

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(of a physical illness or other condition) caused or aggravated by a mental factor such as internal conflict or stress. "her doctor was convinced that most of Edith's problems were psychosomatic" relating to the interaction of mind and body.

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the theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience. Stimulated by the rise of experimental science, it developed in the 17th and 18th centuries, expounded in particular by John Locke, George Berkeley, and David Hume. Simply put, empiricism is the idea that all learning comes from only experience and observations. The term empiricism comes from the Greek word for experience: empeiria. The theory of empiricism attempts to explain how human beings acquire knowledge and improve their conceptual understanding of the world.

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the arousal of interest or excitement, especially through sexually suggestive images or words. "a literary form of popular entertainment and titillation"

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assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to petty or trivial matters. "the security people were very officious" intrusively enthusiastic in offering help or advice; interfering. "an officious bystander"

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Persons who entered into a mutual obligation to a lord or monarch in the context of the feudal system in medieval Europe.

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the fact or condition of being banal; unoriginality. "there is an essential banality to the story he tells"

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happening by accident or chance rather than design. "the similarity between the paintings may not be simply fortuitous"

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energy, style, and enthusiasm. "a rousing march, played with great elan"

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anaph·o·ra ə-ˈna-f(ə-)rə : repetition of a word or expression at the beginning of successive phrases, clauses, sentences, or verses especially for rhetorical or poetic effect. Lincoln's "we cannot dedicate—we cannot consecrate—we cannot hallow—this ground" is an example of anaphora.

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realism, in the arts, the accurate, detailed, unembellished depiction of nature or of contemporary life. Realism rejects imaginative idealization in favour of a close observation of outward appearances.

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the quality of dealing with ideas rather than events. "topics will vary in degrees of abstraction"

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involving or producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds. "the cacophonous sound of slot machines"

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pointlessness or uselessness. "the horror and futility of war"

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win or regain the favor of (a god, spirit, or person) by doing something that pleases them. "the pagans thought it was important to propitiate the gods with sacrifices"

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make (someone) less angry or hostile. "they attempted to placate the students with promises"

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an intuitive feeling about the future, especially one of foreboding. "a presentiment of disaster"

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excessive regard for outward form in religion. "religion needs to be questioned for its negative attitudes, hypocrisy, and externalism" 2. PHILOSOPHY the view that mental events and acts are essentially dependent on the world external to the mind, in opposition to the Cartesian separation of mental and physical worlds

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the amalgamation or attempted amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought. "interfaith dialogue can easily slip into syncretism" 2. LINGUISTICS the merging of different inflectional varieties of a word during the development of a language.

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experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person. "I could glean vicarious pleasure from the struggles of my imaginary film friends" acting or done for another. "a vicarious atonement"

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adopt or support (a cause, belief, or way of life). "he turned his back on the modernism he had espoused in his youth"

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not agreeing : discordant, dissimilar.

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make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or disputed matter. "the Committee adjudicates on all betting disputes" act as a judge in a competition. "we asked him to adjudicate at the local flower show"

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sedate, respectable, and unadventurous. "staid law firms"

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a figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction (e.g. faith unfaithful kept him falsely true ). "that fashionable rhetorical novelty, the humblebrag, is itself an oxymoron"

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A pluralistic society is a diverse one, where the people in it believe all kinds of different things and tolerate each other's beliefs even when they don't match their own.

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A pluralistic society is a diverse one, where the people in it believe all kinds of different things and tolerate each other's beliefs even when they don't match their own.

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the doctrine that the morality of an action is to be judged solely by its consequences.

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Proportionalists argue that an act needs to be considered carefully by considering all determining factors. For example, it may be considered bad not to tell the truth, but it is not necessarily morally right to tell the truth about everything in all circumstances.

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the use of clever but unsound reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions; sophistry. the resolving of moral problems by the application of theoretical rules to particular instances.

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Something that is intrinsic is an essential part of a whole, so intrinsically describes something closely connected to or inseparable from something. For example, if you believe people are intrinsically good, you think goodness is a part of being human.

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cite as evidence. "a number of factors are adduced to explain the situation"

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report or represent in outline. "they have adumbrated the importance of education as a means of social transformation" indicate faintly. "the walls were not more than adumbrated by the meager light" foreshadow or symbolize. "what qualities in Christ are adumbrated by the vine?"

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an anticipating; esp., the describing of an event as taking place before it could have done so, the treating of a future event as if it had already happened, or the anticipating and answering of an argument before one's opponent has a chance to advance it. Derived forms. proleptic (proˈleptic) adjective.

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What is a synonym for prolegomenon? foreword. nounintroduction to a document. exordium. overture. preamble.

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neatly skillful and quick in one's movements. "a deft piece of footwork" demonstrating skill and cleverness. "the script was both deft and literate"

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the merging of two or more sets of information, texts, ideas, etc. into one. "the forceful conflation of two traditions"

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What is another word for parabolic? allegorical figurative

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not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily. "she was extremely reticent about her personal affairs"

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Anticipating and answering objections before they have been raised; procataleptic.

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annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand. "he wondered if the doctor was being deliberately obtuse"

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omnitemporal (not comparable) applicable at all times quotations

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concerned with the way in which something, especially language, has developed and evolved through time. "the census is also a diachronic data set"

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not able to be forgotten or removed. "his story made an indelible impression on me"

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a decisively indicative test. "opposition to the nomination became a litmus test for political support of candidates"

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based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic. "they provided considerable empirical evidence to support their argument"

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experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person. "I could glean vicarious pleasure from the struggles of my imaginary film friends" acting or done for another. "a vicarious atonement"

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the quality of being characterized by vigorous activity and progress. "the dynamism and strength of the economy"

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The meaning of SYNDERESIS is inborn knowledge of the primary principles of moral action —distinguished from syneidesis. the essence, ground, or center of the soul that enters into communion with God : the spark or emanation of divinity in the soul.

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lack of courage or confidence. "she believes everyone can overcome their timidity"

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concealment of one's thoughts, feelings, or character; pretense. "an attempt at dissimulation"

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the quality or state of doing or producing good : the quality or state of being beneficent admired for her beneficence

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the quality of being well meaning; kindness.

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the practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit, especially privileges granted by one country or organization to another. "the Community intends to start discussions on reciprocity with third countries"

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the quality of being religious or reverent. "acts of piety and charity"

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1. repeal or do away with (a law, right, or formal agreement). "a proposal to abrogate temporarily the right to strike"

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relating to wisdom. "I saw them as sapiential metaphors, far more meaningful than their didactic pretext"

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the quality of having a ready insight into things; shrewdness. "the perspicacity of her remarks"

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engaged in the pursuit of pleasure; sensually self-indulgent. "a hedonistic existence of drink, drugs, and parties"

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Justice is treating each other fairly. Equal in value. Not taking advantage of one another. Equality is the essence of Justice. Not equality of end results, but equality of treatment. Injustice involves exchanges between individuals. It involves treating others - through our actions - as unequal, as subordinates who exist for our gain.

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a mass or body of units or parts somewhat loosely associated with one another. An aggregate is a collection of people who happen to be at the same place at the same time but who have no other connection to one another. Example: The people gathered in a restaurant on a particular evening are an example of an aggregate, not a group.

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diverse in character or content. "a large and heterogeneous collection"

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a system used for putting things into groups according to how they are similar : the study of how things can be divided into different types.

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showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. "a series of audacious takeovers" showing an impudent lack of respect. "an audacious remark"

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report or represent in outline. "they have adumbrated the importance of education as a means of social transformation" indicate faintly. "the walls were not more than adumbrated by the meager light" foreshadow or symbolize. "what qualities in Christ are adumbrated by the vine?"

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a confusing and difficult problem or question. "one of the most difficult conundrums for the experts"

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analyze and develop (an idea or principle) in detail. "attempting to explicate the relationship between crime and economic forces"

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a person who takes part in a dialogue or conversation.

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a picture, description, or imitation of a person in which certain striking characteristics are exaggerated in order to create a comic or grotesque effect. "there are elements of caricature in the portrayal of the hero"

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in a way that is impossible to stop or prevent. "the conflict was to lead inexorably to the outbreak of World War I"

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make (something) clear; explain. "work such as theirs will help to elucidate this matter"

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the appearance of being true or real. "the detail gives the novel some verisimilitude"

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a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another. "some antecedents to the African novel might exist in Africa's oral traditions" preceding in time or order; previous or preexisting. "the antecedent events that prompt you to break a diet"

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Subsidiarity is a principle of social organization that holds that social and political issues should be dealt with at the most immediate or local level that is consistent with their resolution.

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the practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it. "the Church has criticized the great emphasis placed on individualism rather than collectivism" the theory and practice of the ownership of land and the means of production by the people or the state. "the Russian Revolution decided to alter the course of modernity towards collectivism"

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agreement or harmony between people or groups. "a pact of peace and concord"

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Despotic leadership refers to aggressive behavior toward subordinates and to the exploitation that creates fear and stress among subordinates regarding their position in the organization

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leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others. "Germany was united under Prussian hegemony after 1871"

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(of language or style) concise and forcefully expressive.

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(of a person) pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one's own. "his need for some congenial company" (of a person) not friendly or pleasant to be with. "uncongenial dining companions" unsuitable and therefore unlikely to promote success or well-being. "the religious climate proved uncongenial to such ideas"

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not being what it purports to be; false or fake. "separating authentic and spurious claims"

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kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit. "she deserved better than these clandestine meetings"

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a conversation. "they broke off their colloquy at once" 2. a gathering for discussion of theological questions. "students attend colloquies and seminars in their chosen fields of study"

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ridiculously small or inadequate. "they were given a derisory pay rise"

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agreement or compatibility between opinions or actions. "consonance between conservation measures and existing agricultural practice"

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agreement or harmony; compatibility. "the results show quite good congruence with recent studies"

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make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense. "the letter assuaged the fears of most members"

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the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something. "he stared down the street in incredulity"

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generally considered or reputed to be. "the putative author of the book" Presumed, alleged, or supposed.

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the appearance of something with regard to color. "some bacterial structures take on a purple coloration" 2. a specified pervading character or tone of something. "the productions have taken on a political coloration"

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being a part of a whole. "the constituent minerals of the rock"

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the action of formally investing a person with honors or rank. "the investiture of bishops" a ceremony at which honors or rank are formally conferred on a particular person. plural noun: investitures

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make (something) greater by adding to it; increase. "he augmented his summer income by painting houses"

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standing out so as to be clearly visible. "he was very thin, with a conspicuous Adam's apple" attracting notice or attention. "he showed conspicuous bravery"

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failing to take proper care in doing something. "directors have been negligent in the performance of their duties"

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the killing of one's brother or sister. "Cain justifies his fratricide with lethal logic" a person who kills their brother or sister. plural noun: fratricides the accidental killing of one's own forces in war. "the Vietnam War saw fratricide increase because of the close-in jungle fighting"

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concealment of one's thoughts, feelings, or character; pretense. "an attempt at dissimulation"

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the use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself; prevarication. "I say this without equivocation"

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sly or cunning intelligence. "he used all his guile and guts to free himself from the muddle he was in"

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a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling, disparagement.

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obsequious flattery; excessive admiration or praise. "he found it difficult to cope with the adulation of the fans"

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disposition to please or comply : affability.

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a salary, fee, or profit from employment or office. "the directors' emoluments"

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Able to be assailed or attacked. unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated. "an unassailable lead"

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a powerful whirlpool in the sea or a river. a situation or state of confused movement or violent turmoil. "the train station was a maelstrom of crowds"

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plural anfractuosities. : the quality or state of being anfractuous. : a winding channel or course. especially : an intricate path or process (as of the mind)

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the action of bubbling or boiling. "because the bath is now so cold, no further violent ebullition will occur" a sudden outburst of emotion or violence. plural noun: ebullitions "an ebullition of pure hatred"

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an act of talking or writing in an unrestrained or heartfelt way. "literary effusions"

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the spreading of something more widely. "the rapid diffusion of ideas and technology"

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

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1. denoting or relating to a consonant sound or letter. "a consonant phoneme" 2. in agreement or harmony with. "the findings are consonant with other research"

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a thing that existed before or logically precedes another. "some antecedents to the African novel might exist in Africa's oral traditions"

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1. unlike 2. dissimilar

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tending or aiming to exhort. "a series of hortatory epistles"

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inadequate to produce a sensation or a perception. : existing or functioning below the threshold of consciousness. the subliminal mind. subliminal advertising. subliminally adverb.

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an official pardon for people who have been convicted of political offenses. "an amnesty for political prisoners"

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the art of investigating or discussing the truth of opinions. inquiry into metaphysical contradictions and their solutions.

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a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something. "he has a penchant for adopting stray dogs"

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having or susceptible of many applications, interpretations, meanings, or values. "visually complex and multivalent work"

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(of knowledge of God) obtained through negation. When he says "He is not anything" and "God is not", Scotus does not mean that there is no God, but that God cannot be said to exist in the way that creation exists, i.e. that God is uncreated. He is using apophatic language to emphasise that God is "other".

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a radiant or resplendent quality or state

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a brief evocative description, account, or episode. "a classic vignette of embassy life" Vignettes may be used for three main purposes in social research: to allow actions in context to be explored; to clarify people's judgements; and to provide a less personal and therefore less threatening way of exploring sensitive topics.

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raise doubts or objections or show reluctance. "normally she would have accepted the challenge, but she demurred" the action or process of objecting to or hesitating over something. "they accepted this ruling without demur"

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the final part of a play, movie, or narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained or resolved. "the film's denouement was unsatisfying and ambiguous"

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made up of various parts or elements. "this soup is one of those composite dishes which you gradually build up"

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assume as a fact; put forward as a basis of argument. "the Confucian view posits a perfectible human nature" Put in position; place. "the Professor posits Cohen in his second category of poets"

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in an extremely difficult situation. "they suddenly find themselves in extremis 20 miles out to sea" at the point of death. "cannibalism is rare but, in extremis, it is something to which the human species will resort"

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an act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, especially by a character in a play. "Edmund ends the scene as he had begun it, with a soliloquy"

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an ascription of blessedness; a blessing.

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the presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amounts; scarcity. "a paucity of information"

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someone who puts text into appropriate form for publication

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gentle and kindly. "his benign but firm manner"

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the state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing. "he is accused of complicity in a large-scale bribery scheme"

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clarity of expression; intelligibility. "his lecture combined intellectual lucidity and passion"

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the action or art of imitating someone or something, typically in order to entertain or ridicule. "the word was spoken with gently teasing mimicry"

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involving or made by two separate parties. "the bipartite system of elementary and secondary schools"

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a statement or proposition which is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true. "the axiom that supply equals demand"

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(especially with reference to something unwelcome or unpleasant) producing good effects; beneficial. "a salutary reminder of where we came from"

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lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring or continually recurring. "his perennial distrust of the media"

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make a forcefully reproachful protest. "he turned angrily to remonstrate with Tommy"

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public shame or disgrace. "the ignominy of being imprisoned"

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not being what it purports to be; false or fake. "separating authentic and spurious claims"

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clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others. "the style is not free from the artifices of the period"

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behavior, speech, or writing that is artificial and designed to impress. "the affectation of a man who measures every word for effect"

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(of a person) tending to find fault or raise petty objections. "a captious teacher"

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very silly, unlikely, or unreasonable, often in a way that is humorous: The whole situation has become farcical

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