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cosseting

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overindulgent / pamper / pet / baby / spoil

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tame (verb)

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(rassi jo cow k mu m bandh dete h to conrol her) to overpower / curb / quell

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elicit

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one has to drive the information out.

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subdue

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chasten / conquer / vanquish / overpower / quell / tame / curb

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implicit

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not expressed directly / implied /inferred / hinted

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underscore

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The definition of an underscore is an underline drawn under a word to emphasize it.

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explicit

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stated clrearly , leaving no room for confusion.

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pound

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strike or hit heavily and repeatedly

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pounding

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rhythmical beating or throbbing

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utterance

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The definition of an utterance is a statement, especially one made verbally or out-loud

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holdfast

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iron clamps that holds any machinery or object or structure

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indulge

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allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of (doob jana) / give oneself upto / give away to

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vivd (1 & 2)

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producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind. / evocative / reminiscent + bright / colorful / lifelike

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indulgent

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The definition of indulgent is someone who is lenient or who gives into whims and desires. / permissive / easy going / cosseting / pampering
{when parents easily give up to the cuteness of their child and buy them a video game}

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dote over

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(nyochhavar ho jana) excessive care of something

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pose

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present / constitute / create / cause / produce

{plastic posing the threat for earth}

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inoculate

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vaccinate / make immune to something

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brook

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a samall stream of water

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impertinence

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not showing respect / rudeness

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subordinate

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The definition of subordinate is someone who is lower in rank to another or subject to another’s control.

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contumely

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rude / insulting

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hobnobbing

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socializing / freternizing

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muckraking

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exposing scandals about famous people

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overindulgence

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the action or fact of having too much of something enjoyable.
{his overindulgence in alcohol}

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impertinence
lack of moderation or lack of restraint / overconsumption / immoderation / profligacy
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intemperance
lack of moderation or restraint. / immoderation / overindulgence
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fraternity
a group of people sharing a common profession or interests./ friend circle / band / group / companionship / union / solidarity
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fraternize
associate / socialize / intermingle
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solidarity
unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest; mutual support within a group./ unanimity / unity / accord / consensus / cooperation
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cavalier (1 & 2)
The definition of cavalier is an arrogant person or someone indifferent or casual about important matters. / supercillious / arrogant / haughty + A cavalier is defined as a knight / courteous gentleman. / gallant
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subvert
dominate / undermine | {making someone submissive}
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unbridled
uncontrolled / unconstrained | {without bride (wife), guys are uncontrollable}
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cavalry
soldiers who fought on horseback
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indulgence
atisfaction / fulfilment / gratification
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germane
relevant / pertinent
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dissolution
profligacy / extravagence | {dissolved in sulochan}
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debauchery
excessive indulgence in drugs , alcohols etc. | {buthcher}
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botch
The definition of a botch is a sloppy, poorly done job | {BOSCH}
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disingenuous
deceitful / dishonest | {no ingenuity}
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ingenuity
originality / innovation / imagination / finesse / artistry / skill {genuine}
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flair
skills/mastery | {airplane flyer}
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acuity
acumen
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shrewdness
intelligent / clever
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militant
aggressive | {military}
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vigilant
attentive / watchful / alert / on guard / cautious / prudent | {vigilant officer}
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hypocritical
The definition of hypocritical is actions or words that go against someone's beliefs {hypocracy}
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sanctimonious
The definition of sanctimonious involves making a big show about how you are better or morally superior to others {sold sanctity for money}
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recondite
obscure / abstruse / arcane / esoteric / profound / cryptic | {reconduct the difficult class}
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demarcate
set the boundaries or limits / separate / divide | {markate m police demarcate the extent of hawkers’ thela on road}
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blasphemous
irreligious / profane / sacrilegious | {blasphemy}
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retiring
shy/inhibited/reticent | {near retirement, elder employees feel a little shy infront newer ones}
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blasé
Uninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence | {blahhh....}
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*intemperance
lack of moderation or restraint / overindulgence / overconsumption {no temper(control)}
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cynosure
The definition of a cynosure is something or someone who is the center of attention {dianosaur}
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stingy
ungenerous / rude | {sting}
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*provenance
origin | {province}
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*intransigent
unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something {not transient}
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squabble
a noisy quarrel about something trivial | {quarrel}
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laced
fastened / tied | {shoe lace}
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wacky
unny / amusing / outlandish / eccentric | {Phoebe}
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tussle
fight / struggle | {tusla -> many bartan at home must strike}
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scuffle
fight / quarrel
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askew
tilted | {tilted}
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showy
making aesthatically pleasing display / astonishing //or// extravagent {dikhane yogya : fancy}
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exasperation
irritation / exhaustion from one’s anoyance | {exhaustion}
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unshowy
not showy in appearance and style / restrained | {na dikhane yogya : not fancy}
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retorted
answered in a witty manner (sarcastic response) | {return tont (sarcastic reply)}
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harried
harassed (harry = harass) | {Harry Potter was harassed by a lot of people}
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dividend
share / portion / profit / gain | {divide-end}
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shrouded
(shroud = cover) – covered / disguised | {~shade : disguised }
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resort
resolve the difficult situation | {resolve}
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dilapidated
in the state of ruins as a result of age or neglect | {drank dilute Appy fizz out-dated -> stomach is ruined}
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edifice
building / structure | {head office}
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facade (1 & 2)
deceptive show / pretence + front show of a building
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evocative
bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind. | {emotions + provocative}
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staccato
performed with each note sharply detached from the other. | {stack}
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hoot
blast / amazing / yell /shout / cry | {wooh - woooooooh}
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reminiscent
tending to remind one of something. / remindful | {reminding essence}
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redolent
strong reminscent of / evocative / pleasant | {red rose odor}
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coax
gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something | {Co-ed + AXE -> guys, to persuade girls}
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quirky
eccesntric / bizarre / weird / wacky | {Pheobe}
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cadence
modulation or inflection of the voice. | {Cadence guitar tuner}
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veneer
a thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material./ surface / overlay / facing / covering / coating / finish / varnish / polish / skin / sheet. {beneath}
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advent
arrival | {opposite to went}
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subsistence
living / livelihood / sustenance | {existence}
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erstwhile
former | {it’s been a while}
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ascetic
austere / abstinent / abstemious / monastic / monkish / solitary / spartan {ass kicked of aesthatic -> vimukt from all pleasures}
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overt
undisguised | {opposite to covert}
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asceticism
leaving all earthly pleasures / austerity
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covert
secret | {covered}
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sacrilegious
blasphemous/ profane / impious/ irreverent | {sack the religion and throw it away}
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profane
secular / blasphemous | {propane (alcohol) -> antireligion}
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pertinent
relevant/suitable
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impertinent
rude/insolent
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querulous
whining about trivial matters / petulant/peevish
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petulant
childishly sulky or bad-tempered. / peevish / sulky/ moody / iractible
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sulky
morose, bad-tempered, and resentful; refusing to be cooperative or cheerful. / sullen / surly / petulant
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surly
morose, bad-tempered, and resentful; refusing to be cooperative or cheerful./sulky/ petulant
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sullen
morose, bad-tempered, and resentful; refusing to be cooperative or cheerful. / peevish / petulant / sulky
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fractious
irritable / iractible / peevish / petulant / grumpy / groucy

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