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Question 1

nugatory

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of no value or importance.

“a nugatory and pointless observation”

Question 2

solipsism

Answer 2

: a theory holding that the self can know nothing but its own modifications and that the self is the only existent thing
also : extreme egocentrism

Question 3

sophomoric

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pretentious or juvenile.

“sophomoric double entendres”

Question 4

run the gamut

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experience, display, or perform the complete range of something.
“Owen runs the gamut of emotions in the space of the film”

Question 5

hoi polloi

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the masses; the common people.

“avoid mixing with the hoi polloi”

Question 6

incendiary

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1: a person who excites factions, quarrels, or sedition : AGITATOR

Question 7

parochial

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1. relating to a Church parish.
   “the parochial church council”
2. having a limited or narrow outlook or scope.
   “parochial attitudes”

Question 8

dulcet

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(especially of sound) sweet and soothing (often used ironically).
“record the dulcet tones of your family and friends”

Question 9

baneful

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harmful or destructive.

“the baneful effects of envy and jealousy”

Question 10

supersede

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take the place of (a person or thing previously in authority or use); supplant.
“the older models of car have now been superseded”

Question 11

outstrip

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move faster than and overtake (someone else).

“during the morning warm-up, he once again outstripped the field”

Question 12

faculty

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an inherent mental or physical power.

“her critical faculties”

Question 13

aver

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state or assert to be the case.

“he averred that he was innocent of the allegations”

Question 14

sidereal

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of or with respect to the distant stars (i.e. the constellations or fixed stars, not the sun or planets).

Question 15

fleeting

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lasting for a very short time.

“for a fleeting moment I saw the face of a boy”

Question 16

addled

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unable to think clearly; confused.

“this might just be my addled brain playing tricks”

Question 17

doyenne

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the most respected or prominent woman in a particular field.
“she became a doyenne of the London Irish music scene”
doyen is non sexual

Question 18

serendipity

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: the faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for
also : an instance of this

Question 19

akimbo

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with hands on the hips and elbows turned outwards.

“she stood with arms akimbo, frowning at the small boy”

Question 20

askance

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with an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval.

“the reformers looked askance at the mystical tradition”

Question 21

lackey

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a servant, especially a liveried footman or manservant.

“lackeys were waiting to help them from the carriage”

Question 22

addlepated

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stupid and confused;

“blathering like the addlepated nincompoop that you are”

Question 23

warily

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cautiously; carefully.

“they walk warily down the street, terrified of being caught”

Question 24

copiously

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in large quantities.

“I was drinking copiously”

Question 25

brusquely

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in a rough or blunt way; abruptly: | Yes, she does brusquely put people in their place, and she can be a little gruff.

Question 26

vanquish

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defeat thoroughly. | "he successfully vanquished his rival"

Question 27

coda

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the concluding passage of a piece or movement, typically forming an addition to the basic structure. "the first movement ends with a fortissimo coda"

Question 28

homily

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a religious discourse which is intended primarily for spiritual edification rather than doctrinal instruction.

Question 29

epithet

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an adjective or phrase expressing a quality or attribute regarded as characteristic of the person or thing mentioned. "old men are often unfairly awarded the epithet ‘dirty’"

Question 30

erstwhile

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former. | "the erstwhile president of the company"

Question 31

provident

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making or indicative of timely preparation for the future. | "she had learned to be provident"

Question 32

simpatico

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(of a person) likeable and easy to get on with. "the inspector was a charming man, so simpatico" having or characterized by shared attributes or interests; compatible. "a simpatico relationship"

Question 33

agglomerate

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collect or form into a mass or group.

Question 34

quagmire

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an area of soft, wet ground that you sink into if you try to walk on it: At the end of the game, the pitch was a real quagmire. a difficult and dangerous situation: Since the coup, the country has sunk deeper into a quagmire of violence and lawlessness. SMART Vocabulary

Question 35

autodidact

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plural noun: autodidacts | a self-taught person.

Question 36

recidivist

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plural noun: recidivists | a convicted criminal who reoffends, especially repeatedly.

Question 37

myrmidon

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plural noun: myrmidons a follower or subordinate of a powerful person, typically one who is unscrupulous or carries out orders unquestioningly. "one of Hitler's myrmidons"

Question 38

presage

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be a sign or warning of (an imminent event, typically an unwelcome one). "the heavy clouds above the moorland presaged snow"

Question 39

deftly

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in a way that is neatly skilful and quick in movement. "her fingers moved deftly, quickly parting the grass" in a clever way. "he has deftly handled the flak he's received"

Question 40

consanguineous

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relating to or denoting people descended from the same ancestor. "consanguineous marriages may give rise to recessive syndromes"

Question 41

beguile

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past tense: beguiled; past participle: beguiled 1. charm or enchant (someone), often in a deceptive way. "he beguiled the voters with his good looks"

Question 42

coltish

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energetic but awkward in one's movements or behaviour. | "long, lean, coltish women"

Question 43

harbinger

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plural noun: harbingers a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another. "witch hazels are the harbingers of spring"

Question 44

recant

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past tense: recanted; past participle: recanted say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief, especially one considered heretical. "heretics were burned if they would not recant"

Question 45

debauch

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destroy or debase the moral purity of; corrupt. | "he has debauched the morals of the people and endeavoured to corrupt parliament"

Question 46

desuetude

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disuse

Question 47

puissant

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having great power or influence. | "he would become a puissant man"

Question 48

high-handed

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: having or showing no regard for the rights, concerns, or feelings of others : ARBITRARY, OVERBEARING

Question 49

risible

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provoking laughter through being ludicrous. | "a risible scene of lovemaking in a tent"

Question 50

facile

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ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial. | "facile generalizations"

Question 51

modish

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conforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionable. "it seems sad that such a scholar should feel compelled to use this modish jargon"

Question 52

sanguinary

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

Question 53

convivial

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(of an atmosphere or event) friendly, lively, and enjoyable. | "a convivial cocktail party"

Question 54

variegated

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exhibiting different colours, especially as irregular patches or streaks. "variegated yellow bricks"

Question 55

motley

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incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate. | "a motley crew of discontents and zealots"

Question 56

excoriate

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to denounce or berate severely; flay verbally: | He was excoriated for his mistakes.

Question 57

obloquy

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1. defamatory or censorious statements, esp when directed against one person 2. disgrace brought about by public abuse

Question 58

artifice

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clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others. "an industry dominated by artifice"

Question 59

minutiae

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the small, precise, or trivial details of something. | "the minutiae of everyday life"

Question 60

antediluvian

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1: of or relating to the period before the flood described in the Bible 2a: made, evolved, or developed a long time ago an antediluvian automobile that antediluvian relic known as a slide rule b: extremely primitive or outmoded an antediluvian prejudice antediluvian in his politics

Question 61

aphorism

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a pithy observation which contains a general truth. | "the old aphorism ‘the child is father to the man’"

Question 62

efface

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vanish 1: to eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface coins with dates effaced by wear

Question 63

overture

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1a: an initiative toward agreement or action : PROPOSAL b: something introductory : PRELUDE 2a: the orchestral introduction to a musica

Question 64

parlous

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full of danger or uncertainty; precarious. | "the parlous state of the economy"

Question 65

semiotic

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relating to signs and symbols. | "the gestures, images, and objects notated in his scripts share a semiotic importance equal to the spoken text"

Question 66

careen

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move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way. | "an electric golf cart careened around the corner"

Question 67

tarry

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stay longer than intended; delay leaving a place. | "she could tarry a bit and not get home until four"

Question 68

transmute

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change in form, nature, or substance. | "the raw material of his experience was transmuted into stories"

Question 69

sangfroid

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composure or coolness shown in danger or under trying circumstances.

Question 70

intrepidity

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resolute courageousness. dauntlessness. braveness, bravery, courage, courageousness - a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear.

Question 71

enamour

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be filled with love for. | "it is not difficult to see why Edward is enamoured of her"

Question 72

appose

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place (something) side by side with or close to something else. "the specimen was apposed to X-ray film"

Question 73

rectitude

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morally correct behaviour or thinking; righteousness. | "Mattie is a model of rectitude"

Question 74

philanderer

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a man who readily or frequently enters into casual sexual relationships with women; a womanizer. "he was known as a philanderer"

Question 75

plaudit

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an expression of praise or approval.

Question 76

bedizen

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dress up or decorate gaudily. | "a uniform bedizened with resplendent medals"

Question 77

admonish

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warn or reprimand someone firmly. | "she admonished me for appearing at breakfast unshaven"

Question 78

irate

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feeling or characterized by great anger. | "a barrage of irate letters"

Question 79

Dionysiac

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``` 1. GREEK MYTHOLOGY relating to the god Dionysus. 2. relating to the sensual, spontaneous, and emotional aspects of human nature. "dark, grand Dionysian music ```

Question 80

protean

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1: of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms 2: displaying great diversity or variety : VERSATILE

Question 81

Arcadian

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(often lowercase) rural, rustic, or pastoral, especially suggesting simple, innocent contentment:

Question 82

penumbra

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1a: a space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light b: a shaded region surrounding the dark central portion of a sunspot

Question 83

hinterland

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the land behind the coast or the banks of a river, or an area of a country that is far away from cities

Question 84

Apollonian

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relating to the rational, ordered, and self-disciplined aspects of human nature. "the struggle between cold Apollonian categorization and Dionysiac lust and chaos"

Question 85

tony

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fashionable among wealthy or stylish people. | "a tony restaurant"

Question 86

austerity

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1: the quality or state of being austere: such as a: a stern and serious quality the formal austerity of his manner b: a plain and simple quality the austerity of the design 2: enforced or extreme economy especially on a national scale lived through years of austerity after the war fiscal austerity a series of austerity measures [=measures taken to reduce spending]