Vocabulary Section (Advanced) Flashcards
(249 cards)
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Conversant
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Familiar or knowledgeable about a particular subject or activity
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Puissant
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Having great power, strength, or influence
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Unscrupulous
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Having or showing no moral principles, not honest or fair
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Impute
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Attribute something to someone, especially something negative
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Recrimination
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A response to an accusation or criticism by making a counter-accusation
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Biff
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To chop or cut something with a forceful blow
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Defray
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Pay or provide money for (something)
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Reprisal
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Retaliatory act or punishment in response to a perceived wrongdoing or injury
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Sangfroid
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Coolness of mind; calmness or composure in difficult or stressful situations
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Beatify
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Make someone or something blessed or holy
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Gambit
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A strategic move or action taken in order to gain an advantage, typically in a game or competition
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Grouse
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Complain or grumble, especially in a persistent manner
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Gall
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- Bold and impudent behavior
- Feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will, often accompanied by resentment or indignation
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Brook
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Tolerate or allow something, especially something unpleasant
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Profligacy
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Excessive or reckless spending behavior
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Mired
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stuck
Stuck in a difficult or unpleasant situation, often characterized by obstacles or challenges that hinder progress
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Turpitude
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Shameful or corrupt behavior or character
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Hauteur
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Arrogant or disdainful behavior or manner
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Scurvy
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- Despicable, contemptible, or mean
- Disease caused by vitamin C deficiency
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Rakish
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Anime main character
Having a carefree and dashing appearance or behavior, often associated with stylishness and confidence
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Dross
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the chaff
Waste or impurities that are separated from valuable substance, often in the process of refining or purifying it
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Cozen
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Deceive or trick someone
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Niggle
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small but persistent annoyance
Cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or anxiety
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Coagulate
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Change from a liquid to a solid or semisolid state
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Immanent
Existing or operating within; inherent or intrinsic
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Verisimilar
1. Realistic
2. Having the appearance of truth or plausibility
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Finicky
Picky or overly particular about small details or quality
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Imbibe
Take in or absorb, especially through drinking or consuming in small amounts
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Apotheosis
Highest point of something, usually referring to a person’s achievement or success
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Unsparing
*exceedingly generous*
1. Generous or not holding back
2. Giving or using freely without hesitation or reluctance
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Arrogate
Seize or claim something without justification or right
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Supercilious
*Piplup*
Proud and disdainful, showing arrogant superiority and looking down on others
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Atavism
*a throwback*
A return to a previous or primitive form
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Broadside
A strongly worded attack or criticism, typically in written form
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Declivity
1. A downward slope or descent
2. A decline in gradient or elevation
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Interregnum
Period of time when normal government or control is suspended, especially between successive regimes or reigns
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Adjudicate
Settle or determine (a conflicting case or argument) by legal means
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Scintillating
Sparkling or shining brightly
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Approbatory
*giving praise*
Favorable or expressing approval
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Prolixity
*verbose*
Excessive use of words or excessive verbosity in writing or speaking
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Categorical
Absolute, unconditional, without exception
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Base
Having low or inferior quality or value
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Convoke
Call together for a meeting or assembly
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Erstwhile
Former or previous, usually in reference to a person or position
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Provisional
Temporary or subject to change
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Hedge
Protect or limit oneself or someone else from a potential loss or risk
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Ribald
Vulgar or crude in an amusing or irreverent way
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Harrow
A large, heavy farming tool with spikes or teeth used to smooth out soil in preparation for planting
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Invective
Insulting, abusive, or vituperative language used to denigrate or degrade someone or something
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Conciliate
*reconcile*
Make peace between two parties
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Empiricism
*evidence over theory*
Belief in gathering knowledge through observation, experience, and evidence rather than relying on theory or intuition
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Militate
Struggle or work against something
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Mettlesome
*full of mettle*
Courageous; full of spirit or determination
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Opine
*from opinion*
Express one’s opinion or belief
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Appurtenant
*related or connected*
Something that is related or connected to another thing, typically in a subordinate or supplementary way
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Unviable
Not capable of succeeding
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Execrate
Hate or detest greatly
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Tendentious
Having a strong and biased opinion, often to the point of being unfair and ignoring other perspectives
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Cupidity
*greedy*
Excessive or greedy desire for wealth or possessions
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Bromide
Compound containing bromine, typically used as a sedative or calming agent
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Ineluctable
*cannot be eluded*
Unable to be avoided or escaped
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Diaphanous
Transparent or translucent in a way that allows light to pass through easily
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Preternatural
Beyond the natural; exceeding ordinary, natural, or regular limits
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Imprecation
Spoken curse or expression of disapproval or condemnation
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Vanguard
The forefront or leading position of a movement, trend, or idea, often in a field of advanced or innovative ideas
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Apothegm
*aphorism*
A short, wise, and memorable saying
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Maudlin
Excessively sentimental or emotional
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Ford
A shallow place in a river or stream where it is possible to cross without a bridge
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Mendicant
*a beggar*
Someone who begs for money or food, typically due to poverty or religious devotion
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Prattle
*small talk*
To engage in idle or meaningless talk or chatter
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Splenetic
Someone who is easily angered or irritable
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Searchingly
Inquisitively, through examining or investigating with great effort and precision
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Whitewash
White paint used for covering walls or fences; conceal evidence of wrongdoing
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Conflagration
A large, destructive fire that spreads quickly and causes widespread damage
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Percipient
Having the ability to perceive and understand things, especially in a clear and insightful manner
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Philistine
Ignorant or indifferent to artistic or cultural values
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Moribund
Near death; at the point of death or extinction
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Vicissitude
Change or variation that occurs throughout time, often in a way that is unexpected or unpredictable
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Attenuate
Make something less strong or severe
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Inure
Acclimatize or become accustomed to something
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Cow
*Coerce*
Intimidate or frighten someone into doing something that you want
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Ineffable
Impossible to describe or express in words
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Quixotic
Impractical, idealistic, and visionary in an unrealistic or impractical way
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Doughty
Courageous and determined
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Augury
Divination or prophecy based on interpreting signs or omens
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Adumbrate
Outline or summarize something briefly
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Countermand
To cancel or revoke a previous order or demand
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Brandish
Wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in an aggressive or menacing way
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Antic
Playful, comical, or humorous in a silly or exaggerated manner
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Arrant
Complete or utter
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Synoptic
Having a wide or broad view that includes a lot of information or different aspects
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Pith
The innermost, essential, or central part of something
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Refulgent
Bright and radiant; shining brightly
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Picayune
Small or of little importance or value; trivial
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Row
1. As in a line of things
2. A dispute
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Phlegmatic
Calm or sluggish in temperament
Not easily excited or agitated
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Sybarite
*hedonist*
Person who is devoted to luxury and pleasure-seeking
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Antedate
*before*
Precede in time
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Sententious
Using few words in a pompous or moralizing manner
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Remonstrate
Argue or plead in protest or objection
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Impugn
Challenge or criticize something or someone as false or wrong
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Mellifluous
A sound that is pleasingly smooth, sweet, and musical to the ear
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Presentiment
Feeling or intuition that something is going to happen in the future
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Bowdlerize
*make child friendly*
Remove vulgar or offensive words, phrases, or passages from a written work
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Maunder
Ramble aimlessly or talk in a rambling manner
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Anodyne
Calming or soothing in nature; able to relieve pain or distress
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Scintilla
Tiny amount or trace of something
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Self-effacing
*humble, downplay success*
Modest or humble in a way that downplays one’s own achievements or importance
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Analgesia
Pain relief or the inability to feel pain
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Pastiche
*copy paste*
A work of art, literature, or music that imitates the style or characteristics of another artist or genre
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Enjoin
Direct or order someone to do something
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Delimit
To mark or establish boundaries or limits
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Choleric
Easily angered or irritable
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Mordant
Sharp and biting, especially in terms of humor or criticism
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Panoply
Complete or impressive array or collection of things
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Catholic
General or universal; applicable to all people or things
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Declaim
Express in a dramatic or emphatic manner, often in a public or formal setting
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Cosset
Care for and protect someone or something in an overly indulgent way
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Limpid
Clear or transparent; easily understood or expressed
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Halcyon
Peaceful and calm; denoting a time period of prosperity and happiness
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Invidious
Offensive, unpleasant, or likely to cause harm or resentment
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Dirge
Somber or mournful song or poem performed at a funeral expressing grief or sorrow
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Panegyric
Speech or written work that praises someone or something highly
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Welter
A state of confusion, chaos, or disorder
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Immure
Enclose or confine someone or something within a structure or space
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Discomfiting
Make someone feel uneasy or embarrassed
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Canard
A false or baseless rumor or belief
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Portentous
Ominously significant or important
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Eponym
A word that is derived from the name of a person, usually famous or well known
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Leery
Cautiously or suspiciously hesitant or wary, often due to a feeling of potential danger or risk
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Sinecure
A paid position or job that requires little or no work, typically given as a political or personal favor
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Peregrinate
Travel or wander from place to place, especially on foot
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Posit
Lay down or assume as a fact or truth
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Imperious
Arrogant and domineering
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Grandiloquent
Pompous and using excessive or extravagant language to sound important or impressive
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Apogee
The highest or most distant point, the climax or peak
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Indigence
State of extreme poverty
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Repertorial
Related to a repertoire or collection of materials
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Stultify
*make someone look like a dolt*
Make someone or something appear foolish, illogical, or ineffective
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Insouciance
Lack of concern or care, often accompanied by a carefree attitude
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Redoubtable
Fearless or formidable; worthy of respect or honor
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Squelch
Suppress or silence something
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Overweening
Arrogantly confident or arrogant to an excessive degree
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Suppositi
Assumed or postulated fact or concept, often used in philosophical or theological discussions
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Doff
Remove or take off (a hat or garment)
Opposite of “don”
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Provident
Showing foresight and wisdom in managing resources or planning for the future
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Mulct
*steal*
Obtain something unlawfully by defrauding or tricking someone
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Sobriquet
Nickname given to a person, often used as a substitute for their real name
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Strut
1. Walk confidently or arrogantly
2. A rod or bar forming a part of a framework designed to resist compression
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Ersatz
A substitute or imitation of something, often lower quality
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Untrammeled
Unrestrained; not limited, restricted, or controlled
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Recrudescent
Recurrent or renewed onset or intensity of a disease or symptom
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Parvenu
*new money*
Someone who is newly wealthy or has risen in social status, usually through their own efforts
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Peripatetic
Someone who travels from place to place, especially as a part of their job or profession
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Hagiographic
Describing or writing about someone or something in an excessively positive or idealized manner
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Puissance
Great power, strength, or influence
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Multifarious
Having many different parts, elements, or forms
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Distaff
Relating to or characteristic of women, especially in a traditional or domestic role
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Debonai
Stylish, elegant, and sophisticated
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Internecine
Involving conflict within a group or organization
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Simulacrum
A representation or imitation that lacks the true qualities or substance of the original
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Hoary
Old and gray or white with age; ancient or venerable
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Hand-wringing
Worrying or fretting excessively and often visibly about a situation or problem
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Palimpcest
A surface or material that has been erased or covered, but traces of a previous writing or image somewhat still remain
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Bilious
1. Characterized by or indicative of excessive bile or ill humor
2. Unpleasant or distasteful
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Sardonic
Disdainfully humorous or derisively mocking
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Egress
Exit or leave, to go out
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Noisome
Having an unpleasant or offensive odor
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Pulchritude
Beauty or physical attractiveness, especially in women
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Fractious
Easily irritated or prone to causing trouble
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Browbeat
Intimidate or pressure someone by using harsh or oppressive behavior
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Palaver
Talk or discuss at length or in a tedious manner
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Extemporaneous
1. Impromptu or spontaneous
2. Performed or spoken without prior preparation or practice
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Perfunctory
Showing little interest or effort; done superficially or as a formality
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Nadir
Lowest point or the extreme bottom of something
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Turgid
Swollen and distended; often due to fluid or gas
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Vim
Energetic liveliness or vigor
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Truculence
Aggressive, hostile, and ready to fight
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Objurgate
Criticize or scold severely
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Exegesis
A critical interpretation or explanation of a text, especially a religious one
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Orotund
Full, rich, and resonant in sound
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Dissemble
Conceal or disguise one’s true feelings, beliefs, or intentions
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Apposite
Suitable or relevant in a particular situation
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Arriviste
Someone who has recently achieved success or recognition, often portrayed as being selfish or lacking in social grace
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Sartorial
Relating to clothing or style, particularly tailoring and the construction of garments
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Propitiate
Appease or pacify someone or something, typically through offerings or actions in order to gain favor or forgiveness
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Trenchant
Having a sharp and keen edge, literally and metaphorically
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Puerile
Immature or childish
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Redound
Contribute or having an effect on something in a positive way
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Hector
To bully or intimidate someone
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Phantasmagorical
Enchantingly or wildly imaginative; dreamlike or surreal
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Benighted
Ignorant or unenlightened
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Recrudesce
*Simone Biles*
Become active or start again after a period of inactivity
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Oblique
1. Not straightforward
2. Not direct or explicit
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Bristle
Stand up or rise stiffly, often as a sign of anger or frustration
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Tyro
Beginner or novice in a particular field or activity
*tyrogue*
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Desideratum
Something that is desired or needed
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Attuned
Synchronized or in harmony with a particular thing or situation
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Asperity
Roughness or harshness of a surface, texture, or tone
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Fell
Aggressive or fierce in nature, often used to describe a sudden or sharp decrease in something
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Baying
Loud, prolonged howl or cry, often made by a group of animals in pursuit of prey
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Dovetail
To fit or join together in a precise or complimentary manner
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Unprepossessing
Unattractive or lacking appealing qualities
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Inimitable
Unable to be imitated or matched; unique and unparalleled
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Expurgate
Remove objectionable parts or make suitable for publication
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Ebullient
Cheerful and full of energy, overflowing with enthusiasm and excitement
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Bevy
A group of people or things closely associated or present together
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Jaundiced
Prejudiced or cynical due to past experiences or negative views
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Blinkered
Narrow-minded or limited in perspective
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Precis
Summary or concise statement of the main points or facts of a longer text
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Connote
Imply a meaning or feeling in addition to the literal or primary meaning
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Concomitant
*Side-effect*
Existing or occurring alongside something else as a consequence or accompaniment
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Denouement
Final resolution or outcome
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Prolix
Long-winded or overly verbose in speech or in writing
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Equivocate
Use ambiguous or vague language
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Bastardization
Act of corrupting or debasing something, often by mixing it with lower quality or less desirable
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Coterminous
Sharing a common boundary or overlapping in scope or extent
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Exiguity
State or quality of being extremely small or scanty
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Impetuous
Characterized by sudden and rash actions or behavior; impulsive
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Fecund
Producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile
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Corollary
A direct or logical consequence or result of something
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Quisling
A person who collaborates with an enemy by betraying their own country, often for personal gain
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Rapprochement
Establishment or restoration of friendly relations between two parties, especially after a period of tension or hostility
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Factious
Disruptive or rebellious, causing dissent or division
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Aspersions
Negative or derogatory remarks or insinuations about someone or something
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Besotted
Enamored or infatuated with someone or something to the point of being foolish or blindly devoted
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Aerie
High or lofty home or dwelling place
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Venial
Able to be forgiven or pardoned, not serious or intentional
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Untempered
1. Not moderated or regulated.
2. Not balanced or adjusted
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Epigram
Short, witty, and clever saying or poem
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Lugubrious
Sad and mournful in an exaggerated or melodramatic way
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Dyseptic
Someone who is irritable, easily annoyed, or generally in a sour mood
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Unstinting
Generous and unwilling to hold back or limit in giving help or resources
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Martinet
Strict disciplinarian who demands absolute obedience and adherence to rules and regulations
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Dispensation
An official authorization or permission to do something that is usually not allowed
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Abreast
Parallel to or alongside someone or something; keeping up with or remaining informed about something
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Solecism
Grammatical mistake or error in language usage
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Imbroglio
Complicated or confusing situation
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Bonhomie
Friendly and cheerful behavior, cordiality
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Plucky
Resolute and courageous, showing determination in the face of difficult; brave
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Truculent
Having a fierce, aggressive, or savagely cruel nature
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Pillory
Ridicule or publicly shame someone
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Raillery
Light-hearted teasing or banter
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Raconteur
*storyteller*
Person who is skilled at telling stories or anecdotes in an entertaining and engaging way
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Complaisant
Obliging or willing to please; showing a desire to accommodate
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Pyrrhic
Costly or damaging victory that ultimately leads to defeat or downfall
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Prognostication
Prediction or forecast of the future based on present or past indicators
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Abscission
The act of cutting off
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Artlessness
The state of being without artifice or deceit, innocence or simplicity
