VOCAB3 Flashcards
(208 cards)
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fester
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decay –>(of a negative feeling or a problem) become worse or more intense, especially through long-term neglect or indifference.
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parsimonious
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unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy or frugal.
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inquisition
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interrogation –> a period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation.
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incensed
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very angry; enraged.
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spook
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frighten; unnerve.
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purport
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appear or claim to be or do something, especially falsely; profess.
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pander
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give sb pleasure; gratify or indulge (an immoral or distasteful desire, need, or habit or a person with such a desire, etc.).
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risque
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slightly indecent and liable to shock, especially by being sexually suggestive.
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hermorrhaging
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expend (money) in large amounts in a seemingly uncontrollable manner.
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ratify
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sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid.
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herald
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be a sign that (something) is about to happen.
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adduce
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cite as evidence.
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adumbrated
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report or represent in outline.
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mishmash
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a confused mixture.
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arduous
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tiring, difficult
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unkempt
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(especially of a person) having an untidy or disheveled appearance.
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dire
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extremely serious or urgent.
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callous
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showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others.
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umbrage
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offense or annoyance.
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stygian
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very dark.
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farcical
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relating to or resembling farce, especially because of absurd or ridiculous aspects –> absurd, risible
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evocative
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vivid, expressive
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d
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filled with or characterized by intense but unexpressed anger
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groan under the strain
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voice a deep, inarticulate sound as displeasure
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bay --> bark
shout loudly, typically to demand something.
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superannuated
old-fashioned, old, antique
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sanctimonious
making a show of being morally superior to other people.
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plangent
reverberating; often melancholy
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agog
impatient, very eager or curious to hear or see something.
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nonchalant
calm, unconcerned
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mutinous
rebellious, insurgent
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indelicate
insensitive, indiscreet, rude
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tortuous
full of twist or turn
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seemliness
sense of propriety and consideration for others
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incorrigible
of a person or their tendencies) not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed.
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fulmination
an expression of vehement protest.
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desecration
violation, contamination
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ululation
long, high-pitched sound to express grief or joy
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sophistry
prevarication, fallacious argument
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aspersion
defamation
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prattle
foolish, inconsequential talk
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muckracking
search out and publicize scandalous information
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pellucid
transparant, clear
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at loggerhead
disagree strongly
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in cahoots
in alliance, partnership
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abet
assist, help, lend a hand
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clandestine
kept secret or done secretively, especially because illicit.
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deft
neatly skillful and quick in one's movements.
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whet
1. sharpen the blade of (a tool or weapon)
| 2. a thing that stimulates appetite or desire.
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tout
attempt to sell (something), typically by pestering people in an aggressive or bold manner.
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incendiary
designed to cause fires.
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auxiliary
providing supplementary or additional help and support.
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prudish
1. having or revealing a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity; excessively concerned with sexual propriety
2. synonyms: priggish, puritanical, prim
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rustic
plain
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faux-naiff
appearing or seeking to appear simple and unsophisticated
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no-holds-barred
used to convey that no rules or restrictions apply in a conflict or dispute --> free from unusual limits & rules
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gripping
firmly holding the attention or interest; exciting
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dyed-in-the-wool
unchanging in a particular belief or opinion; inveterate.
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callow
(of a young person) inexperienced and immature.
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stonewalled
delay or block (a request, process, or person) by refusing to answer questions or by giving evasive replies, especially in politics.
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storied
celebrated in or associated with stories or legends.
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parochial
having a limited or narrow outlook or scope.
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arcadian
a person who lives a simple quiet life.
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squalid
1. extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect.
2. showing or involving a contemptible lack of moral standards.
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penumbra
part of shadow made during an eclipse
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hinterland
1. the often uncharted areas beyond a coastal district or a river's banks
2. an area lying beyond what is visible or known.
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tony
fashionable among wealthy or stylish people.
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spartan
showing the indifference to comfort or luxury traditionally associated with ancient Sparta --> autstere, arduous
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apollonian
relating to the rational, ordered, and self-disciplined aspects of human nature.
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dionysian
relating to the sensual, spontaneous, and emotional aspects of human nature.
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protean
1. tending or able to change frequently or easily.
| 2. able to do many different things; versatile.
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martial
warlike, army
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quixotic
impractical
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unorthodox
unusual, unconventional
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dissolute = debauchment
lax in morals; licentious; libertinous
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vitiation
To reduce the value or quality of; impair or spoil; nullification, override
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derogate from
detract from, deviate from
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bedizen
dress up or decorate gaudily
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cynical
1. concerned only with one's own interests and typically disregarding accepted or appropriate standards in order to achieve them.
2. believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
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solace
comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.
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plaudit
an expression of praise or approval.
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transient
lasting only for a short time; impermanent.
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canon
a general law, rule, principle, or criterion by which something is judged.
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flimsy
comparatively light and insubstantial; easily damaged.
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stopgap = makeshift
a temporary way of dealing with a problem or satisfying a need.
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modicum
a small quantity of a particular thing, especially something considered desirable or valuable.
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nadir
the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization.
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consecration
the action of making or declaring something, typically a church, sacred.
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piteous
deserving or arousing pity
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bemoan
express discontent or sorrow over (something).
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bleat
cry out
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obligarchy
a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution. (typically wealthy leader)
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rectitude
morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness.
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scruple
1. a feeling of doubt or hesitation with regard to the morality or propriety of a course of action. 2. hesitate or be reluctant to do something that one thinks may be wrong.
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turpitude
depravity; wickedness, corruption
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apposed
place (something) in proximity to or juxtaposition with something else.
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eremitic
solitary
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mercurial
capricious, volatile
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vainglorious
excessively proud of oneself or one's achievements; overly vain.
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careen
move swiftly in an uncontrolled way, rushed, hustle
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tarry
stay longer than intended; delay leaving a place
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transmute
change in form, adapt, modify
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trundle
move slowly and heavily
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parlous
full of danger, uncertainty, precarious, dire
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semiotic
relating to signs and symbols
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providential = propitious
1. occurring at a favorable time; opportune.
2. nvolving divine foresight or intervention.
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berserk
out of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied.
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metastasize
The spread of cancer cells from the place where they first formed to another part of the body.
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patrimony
property inherited from one's father or male ancestor.
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hedonism
a school of thought that argues seeking pleasure and avoiding suffering are the only components of well-being.
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lacunae
an unfilled space or interval; a gap.
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probity
the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.
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dissipation
the squandering (wasteful spending) of money, energy, or resources.
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antediluvian
prehistoric, ancient
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ascetic
austere, severe self-discipline
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cane
beat with a cane as a punishment.
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lull
calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements.
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peccadillo
a small, relatively unimportant offense or sin; misdemeanor
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parismony
extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources.
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obloquy
strong public criticism or verbal abuse.
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deification
the action of making someone or something into a god:
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bereaved
deprived of a close relation or friend through their death.
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mirth
amusement
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hysteric
a wildly emotional and exaggerated reaction.
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alacrity
brisk and cheerful readiness.
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aerial
existing, happening, or operating in the air.
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hodgepodge
a confused mixture
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variegated
exhibiting different colors, especially as irregular patches or streaks
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facetious
treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.
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jejune
simplistic, superficial
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modish
conforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionable.
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facile
(especially of a theory or argument) appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial.
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dulcet
(especially of sound) sweet and soothing (often used ironically).
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impeccable
(of behavior, performance, or appearance) in accordance with the highest standards of propriety; faultless.
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verdant
green/lush --> new/inexperienced
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depose
force out of power (king, dictator, military, etc)
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odious
extremely unpleasant; repulsive
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potable
drinkable
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cursory
hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed -> perfunctory
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arch
mischievous, playful, roguish
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high-handed
using power or authority without considering the feelings of others.
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fandom
the state or condition of being a fan of someone or something.
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apportion
divide and allocate.
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dementia
loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life.
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stigmatize
describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval.
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demonize
portray as wicked and threatening.
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ruminate
think deeply about something.
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availing
efficacy; to be of use or value to; profit; advantage
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aver
state or assert to be the case.
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swindle
use deception to deprive (someone) of money or possessions.
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disabuse
persuade (someone) that an idea or belief is mistaken.
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contortion
a twisted or bent condition, state, or form.
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sidereal
of or with respect to the distant stars
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prescient
having or showing knowledge of events before they take place.
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presumptuous
failing to observe the limits of what is permitted or appropriate; bold
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preposterous
contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous.
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addled
unable to think clearly; confused.
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vicissitude
a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.
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to keep abreast of a topic
to remain current;
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obtuse
annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand.
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askance
with an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval.
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mercenary
primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics.
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demarcate
set the boundaries or limits of; distinguish from
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trumpet
proclaim widely or loudly.
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addlepated
being mixed up : confused
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dumfounded
greatly astonish or amaze.
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turbid
1. cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter;
2. confused or obscure in meaning or effect.
- -> turbulence
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turgid
1. swollen and distended or congested.
| 2. tediously pompous or bombastic
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tepid
1. only slightly warm; lukewarm.
| 2. showing little enthusiasm.
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emblematic
representative
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cajole
persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.
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mendacious
not telling the truth; lying.
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roundly
in a vehement or emphatic manner.
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pan
criticize (someone or something) severely.
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copious
abundant in supply or quantity.
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inscrutable
impossible to understand or interpret.
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vanquish
defeat thoroughly.
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prologue
introduction
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catharsis
the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or repressed emotions.
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coda
a concluding event, remark, or section.
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homily
a religious discourse that is intended primarily for spiritual edification rather than doctrinal instruction; a sermon.
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rampage
(especially of a large group of people) rush around in a violent and uncontrollable manner.
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simpatico
likable and easy to get along with
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inured
accustom (someone) to something, especially something unpleasant.
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effusive
expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.
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maudlin
self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental, often through drunkenness.
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agglomerated
(of things) collect or form into a mass or group.
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platitude
clique, banal; a remark or statement, especially one with a moral content, that has been used too often to be interesting or thoughtful.
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stanza
a grouped set of lines within a poem, usually set off from others by a blank line or indentation
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quagmire
1. a soft boggy area of land that gives way underfoot.
| 2. an awkward, complex, or hazardous situation
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depredate
to plunder or destroy
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recidivist
who return to committing crimes
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libertine
1. a person, especially a man, who behaves without moral principles or a sense of responsibility, especially in sexual matters.
2. a person who rejects accepted opinions in matters of religion; a freethinker.
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presage
(of an event) be a sign or warning that (something, typically something bad) will happen.
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consaguineous
relating to or denoting people descended from the same ancestor.
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tremulous
timid; nervous.
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coltish
energetic but awkward in one's movements or behavior.
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forebear
ancestor
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fecund
producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile.
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imperious
assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.
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sentry
a soldier stationed to keep guard or to control access to a place.
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sycophant
a person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage --> lackey, myrmidon
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vermin
wild animals that are believed to be harmful to crops, farm animals, or game, or that carry disease, e.g., rodents.
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desuetude
a state of disuse.
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outdone
be more successful than.
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overrun
invade
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puissant
having great power or influence.
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complaisant
willing to please others; obliging; agreeable
