Words Flashcards
(149 cards)
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Emanate
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give out or emit; exude, emit, radiate, or give off.
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Distinguish
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is to tell the difference between; determine, recognize, differentiate, or tell apart.
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Deceive
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is to make someone believe something isn’t true, typically in order to gain some personal advantage; swindle, delude, cheat, fool, trick, or mislead. “She was deceived by a con man”.
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Defect
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to abandon or turn against or change one’s loyalties; deserter, renegade, turncoat, or traitor. “Many of the boyars defected to Russia’s main enemies, Poland and Lithuania.”
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Dilemma
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a situation that requires a choice between two actions, neither of which will be a good solution; difficulty, problem, puzzle, or crisis. “Force them to make choices between the lessor of two evils, but of which serve your purpose, put them on the horns of a dilemma”.
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Grace
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beauty in form, style, motion, or behaviour; dexterity, style, balanced, or controlled manner. “His escapes from death, always graceful and easy, made him like a superman”.
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Propose
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to present or suggest as an idea to be considered; offer, recommend, introduce, or come up with. “He had no qualifications for the he proposed”.
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Sentiment
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a way of thinking or feeling about something; belief, emotion, attitude, view, or feeling. “they trample on people’s sentiments and alienate valuable allies”.
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Despair
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the complete loss of hope; hopelessness, renounce, or give up hope. “When he could not consummate his love, he despaired and drowned himself”.
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Acknowledge
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to admit the existence or truth of; confess, accept, or admit. “he did so with such regret, and at the end of his life he acknowledge that he never loved anyone as much as Maria”.
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Simultaneously
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at the same time; together, concurrently, synchronously, or at once. “During the auction, two buyers simultaneously bid 200 ryo for the tea cup”.
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Attain
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something that someone has worked for; earn, gain, get, accomplish, achieve, or earn. “These Marranos attained high levels of government office”.
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Gauge
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a means of estimating; evaluate, determine, estimate, or assess. “At all times you must attend to those around you, gauging their particular psychology”.
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Elude
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to get away from; evade, escape, avoid, outwit, or dodge. “He set his eyes on Persia, the prize that had eluded his father”.
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Berate
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is to criticize someone angrily; scold, reprimand, chastise or to tell off. “James Rothschild actually berated him, in public for being late”.
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Presence
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being around in a place; attendance, appearance, companionship, or company. “The more time he spent in Maria’s presence, he was in love with her”.
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Engage
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to occupy the attention of; catch, grab, draw, or capture. “when Louis began to engage her in conversation, to his delight she would talk about things that you was into”.
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Indiscriminate
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done at random or without careful judgement; careless, nonselective, aimless, or random. “Indiscriminate giver, on the other hand, is generous because he wants to be loved and admired”.
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Elaborate
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detailed and complicated in design and planning; posh, extravagant, embellished, elegant, luxurious, showy, or with all the options. “she would sport the most elaborate hair in history”.
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Imply
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strongly suggest the truth or existence of; suggest, hint at, indicate, or say indirectly. “He would dedicate a poem to marquis, but he would offer it to him as a gift, implying by doing so that he was not a hired hack, they were equals”.
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Derogatory
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tending to lesson the merit or reputation of something; degrading, scornful, humiliating, or offensive. “Many of these so-called Marranos, originally a derogatory term, being the Spanish for “pig”.
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Elusive
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difficult to find, catch or achieve; or slippery. “These visitors allowed him to continue his search for the elusive philosopher’s stone”.
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Boldness
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showing an ability to take risks; courage, fearlessness, determination, or audacity. “Enter action with boldness”.
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Timid
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showing lack of courage or confidence; apprehensive, shy, shaky, or easily frightened. “Everyone admires the bold; no one honors the timid”.
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Excellence
the condition of being very good or outstanding; superiority, brilliance, perfection, worth, or quality. "It is wise to pay the full price-there is no cutting corners with excellence".
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Gratitude
the quality of being thankful; grateful, thanks, acknowledgment, or appreciation. "By paying your own way you stay clear of gratitude, guilt, and deceit."
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Obligation
the condition of being morally or legally bound to do something; duty, commitment, responsibility, debt, or moral imperative. "What is offered for free is dangerous-it usually involves either a trick or obligation".
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Inspire
to create a feeling in a person; awaken, motivate, encourage, arouse or influence. "tantrums neither intimate nor inspire loyalty".
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Appeal
an urgent ask for help; "people do g care about the science; call, prayer, or help. they want an immediate appeal to their emotions".
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Aloof
showing little interest in; distant, detached, unfriendly, antisocial, remote, or stuck up. "they were wary of Nicias wealth and aloofness".
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Formidable
is something that causes fear; imposing, terrifying, awful, or forbidding. "earlier sufferers of ostracism had been formidable, powerful men".
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Appeal
the ability to get interest and attention; address, interest, charm or attract. "he made sour jokes that appealed only to the patricians".
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Shrewd
is sharp or intelligent with practical concerns; astute, sharp, clever, intelligent, perceptive, or wise. "They chose the pope, he was incomparably shrewd, such man would make the Vatican a great power".
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Zeal
great energy or enthusiasm for something; determination, eagerness, fanaticism, or enthusiasm. "A zeal to conceal your work creates a unpleasant, almost paranoiac impression: you are taking the game too seriously".
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Crude
not having skill, intelligence, or knowledge of how to act appropriately; course, rude, rough, savage or ignorant. "Basilius was sent to the finest school in Byzantium, and the crude peasant became a cultured and sophisticated courtier".
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Flamboyant
a person tending to attract attention because of their confidence or style; ostentatious, showy, or extravagant. "Pausanias began to show signs of behaviour that went beyond his normal flamboyance".
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Ordinality
the ability to think independently and creatively; imagination, cleverness, or creativeness. "Share your originality only with tolerant friends and those who are sure to appreciate your uniqueness".
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Mere
the smallest or slightest; minor, little, simple, just, or nothing more. "Apparently the mere thought, idea, and symbol of the moon were enough, for the ladies did not complain".
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Interminable
something endless; incessant, perpetual, protracted, or infinite. "In the midst of this interminable hell, the duke died".
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Perceptive
is a person who understands people or situations and who shows sensitivity; alert, insight, intuitive, or observant. "It's a good skill you have, your very perceptive".
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Emerge
became known, important, or prominent; become known. "great general Ts'ae emerged as the most powerful man in the country".
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Conventional
based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; usual, traditional, typical, or normal. "Communist fought a guerrilla tactic, while the nationalist fought a more conventional war".
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Elusive
difficult to find, catch or achieve; or slippery. "These visitors allowed him to continue his search for the elusive philosopher's stone".
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Procure
is to get; obtain, acquire, get, or get one's hands on. "Over the next ten years, work on the building would stop and start, as funds became harder to procure from the government".
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Implausible
something that is unlikely to be true; farfetched, flimsy, obscure, unconvincing, or unrealistic. "This elaboration of the story did not did seem implausible".
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Distinction
a difference or contrast between similar things; contrast, dissimilarity, variance, or difference. "There is a in which there is no legal distinction between the owner and the business".
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Abandon
allow oneself to indulge in a impulse or desire; indulge in. "As soon a she became queen abandoned herself to the pleasure that she loved the most".
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Conform
is to follow the rules; abide, obey, follow, square, or comply with. "But since it should always be one's aim to conform to the wishes of one's host, I fell into the hole knowingly".
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Interest
benefit of a person or group; business, affair, or concern. "I think at this point we'll move on to nicks question, just in the interest of time". "His attorney guarded his interests".
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Realm
is a community or area which is under influence; sphere, territory, reach, world, or field. "There are many petty tyrants ruling smaller realms and enforcing their will".
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Afflicted
to cause pain or suffering to; plagued, annoyed, wounded, troubled, or has been hurt. "he would uncover the afflicted body part, and lift the boy up to the window".
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Resourceful
having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties; imaginative, creative, inventive, or ingenious. "The Mexicans respected his resourcefulness in eluding a superior force".
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Dexterity
skill in performing task, hands or mind; skill, street smarts, touch, or ability. "The perfect courtier thrives in a world where everything revolves around power and political dexterity".
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Elicit
to cause to be revealed; bring, evoke, or bring out. "this elicits not only admiration but a touch of fear".
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Disseminate
is to spread out widely; spread, circulate, proclaim, advertise, or to pass on. "His speech was immediately disseminated throughout Germany".
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Impel
is to force something to happen; compel, induce, force, or motivate. "As Machiavelli states, necessity is what impels men to take action, and once the necessity is gone, only rot and decay are left".
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Confront
to deal with a problem; face, address, handle, tackle, or take care of. "Shu was confronted a dangerous situation".
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Instill
to put gradually into someone's mind; inculcate, implant, ingrain, or drill into. "That it is humans who have created it and humans who instill it with meaning and value".
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Induce
bring about or give rise to; cause, effect, or bring about. "Houdini was never nervous; he induced nervousness in others".
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Vulgar
lacking sophistication or good taste; tacky, loud, flashy, or tasteless. "When nammers over do the Versace on their front shirts".
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Whim
a sudden desire or change of mind; fickleness, impulse, urge, inclination, fad, or sudden idea. "With each new whim, the cost of maintaining the castle soared".
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Enthralled
to be deeply fascinated; hooked, intrigued, excited, or fascinated. "he found himself enthralled by the Persians love love of luxury and sensual pleasure".
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Requite
return a favour to someone; return, reciprocate, repay, compensate, or give in return. "eventually the relationship became strained, as Artino, came to feel that the marquis should have requited his generosity better".
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Insist
is to demand strongly and persistently; demand, maintain, press, or stand one's ground about. "She did what he wanted, he drew the contract that granted him the titles and rights on which he had insisted".
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Concrete
is something real; factual, real, tangible, or actual. "He became famous, although in fact he had never done a single concrete thing".
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Propensity
an inclination or nature tendency to behave in a particular way; tendency, inclination, or weakness. "Learn to control this propensity to blab, for its effect is often the opposite of what you expected".
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Vain
showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities or worth; arrogant, cocky, narcissistic, stuck-up, or pleased with oneself. "He was notoriously vain about his appearances".
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Endear
to be loved or liked; captivate, charm, or attract attention. "Beau devastating wit was one of the qualities that endeared him to the Prince of Wales".
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Instinctively
without being taught; innately, intuitively, inherently, or naturally. "Alexander instinctively recognized that privileges of birth are impediments to power".
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Dynamic
the continuous change and activity; force, influence, or change. "He turned the whole dynamic around; instead of being indebted to powerful, he made the powerful indebted to him".
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Evocative
bringing strong images, memories, or feeling to mind; reminiscent, graphic, or remindful of. "On the way in, the son remarked that the lovely antique-looking gate at their host's house gave it an evocatively lonely appearance".
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Instigate
bring about or initiate an action or event; incite, spur, start, or stir up. "Then something happened, Bismarck instigated no more wars".
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Ostracize
is to exclude from a group; ignore, banish, exclude, or exile. "After people voted up to six thousand, there person with most votes will be ostracized for ten years".
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Competence
the ability to do something successfully or efficiently; adeptness, capability, or ability. "By apologizing you open all sorts of doubts about your competence".
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Conducive
making a certain situation more possible; favourable to, encouraging to, convenient for, good for, or helpful. "An environment that is conducive to learning".
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Devious
a person that is dishonesty; fraudulent, crooked, insincere, shady, or dirty. "Then, strengthen this bond, manufacture the notion of devious enemy out to ruin you".
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Intuit
doing something without thinking about it; instincts. "He knew how to say a lot by saying a little, intuited the moment to end a speech for maximum effect".
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Cunning
skill in achieving one's ends by deceit; sharp, astute, wily, streetwise, clever, or devious. "He hated Philip's cunning, cautious style of ruling".
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Refinement
the improvement or clarification of something by the making of small changes; improvement, editing, or touching up. "Japanese tea ceremony has origins in ancient times, but reached its peak of refinement in the sixteen century".
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Mechanism
a usually unconscious mental and emotional pattern that dominates behaviour in a given situation or environment; process, system, or procedure. "When you give an gift you expect something back, this mechanism may or may not be entirely conscious on their part, but this how it works".
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Unprincipled
someone that lacks moral principles; unethical, amoral, unscrupulous, devious, or corrupt. "He lived lavishly and was completely unprincipled".
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Template
something that serves as a model for others to copy; model, example, blueprint or pattern. "I grew up in a abusive environment, physical abuse, psychological abuse verbal abuse this is usually the template upon which narcissism grows and which it emanate".
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Indelible
not to be forgotten or removed; ingrained, permanent, lasting, indestructible, or can't be erased. "Caesar did great things that became indelibly associated to the things he did for their people".
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Identify
regard oneself as sharing the same characteristics; empathize, understand, or relate to. "His soldiers, came to identify with him and with his cause".
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Nondescript
is something that is plain and sort of blends in; featureless, characterless, common, or average. "Starting out as a nondescript French school teacher".
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Dawn
to begin to be understood or felt; strike, hit, or occur to. "it dawned on Monsieur that his high government official was asking for a bribe".
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Primary
the main importance; basic, essential, immediate, vital, or principal. "Aim at the primary emotions-love, hate, jealousy".
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Initiative
is the power to take charge before others do; dynamism, action, push, or drive. "stir the waters, drive the fish to surface, get them to act before they are ready, steal the initiative".
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Dilettante
a person who dabbles in a field out of casual interest rather than as a profession; rookie, unaccomplished, or dabbled.
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Precarious
something that is unstable; insecure, risky, dangerous, or uncertain. "when Kurbski began raising troops for an invasion, the royal dynasty seemed suddenly more precarious than ever".
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Inevitably
as one would expect; naturally, surely, or predictably. "The powerful never forget that what is offered for free is inevitably a trick". (For sure)
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Boisterous
is something noisy, loud and rowdy; wild, uncontrolled, disorderly, unruly, or mischievous. "Russia had turned into a kind of boisterous classroom in which the pupils laughed openly at the teacher".
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Unencumbered
to not be burdened; free, open, supported, or unblocked. "When he arrived he saw the perfectly round stepping stones, unencumbered by the snow".
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Usurp
to take the place of someone's position; seize, annex, grab, or take over. "balboa had murdered the governor and usurped his position".
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Paradox
a statement that contradicts or seems to contradict itself, yet often expresses a truth; contradiction, or absurdity. "Desire often creates paradoxical effects: the more you want something, the more you chase after it, the more you eludes you."
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Eloquent
is to clearly express something; expressive, or meaningful. "With one eloquent gesture he showed him".
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Vanquish
is to defeat thoroughly; conquer, defeat, smash, or beat. "It is better to win there hearts of men than to vanquish them".
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Arrogant
having excessive pride in oneself, often with contempt for others; self-important, bossy, cocky, vain, or stuck up. "If your opponent is hot tempered, irritate him, if arrogant, try to encourage his ego".
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Obscure
keep from being seen; cover, conceal, or hide. "But we can all control our unpleasant qualities and obscure them when necessary".
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Forbidding
unfriendly or threatening in appearance; hostile, frightening, glowering, tough, or unfriendly. "He had enormous black mastiffs that accompanied him everywhere, he was forbidding and impressive".
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Apparently
is knowing something about it just by looking at something; allegedly, ostensibly, probably, evidently, seemingly, or in appearance. "No one knows exactly how the accident happened, but, apparently, the driver was speeding".
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Alleged
is to claim or say something without proof; so-called, claimed, asserted, pretended, or unproven. "The police alleged that he had robbed the bank".
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Condescension
is an attitude of superiority or looking down on others; patronize, or talk down to. "Because of her husband's fabulous wealth, art dealers courted her, but with such condescension they obviously saw her as an upstart".
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Subdue
is to bring under control; curb, restrain, suppress, smother, control, or hold back. "For the next few decades he struggled to subdue the boyars power, but they continued to defy him".
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Defy
is to refuse to submit to; oppose, resist, dare, disobey, or go against. "He struggled to subdue the boyars power, but they continue to defy him".
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Implicate
is to be involve with something; imply, insinuate, suggest, blame, or involve. "when nothing happened, that is would implicate Fouce in a conspiracy".
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Inadvertently
something done without intentions; recklessly, accidentally, unintentionally, or carelessly. "The dealer realizing that he had inadvertently caused this man pain".
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Eminently
to great degree; very, highly, or extremely. "as humans, we have a desperate need to believe in something, anything, this makes us eminently gullible".
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Elevated
is to raise someone to a higher position; raise, lift up, or raise up. "to reward him for the good tip, he elevated this son of a blacksmith to the post of royal councillor".
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Justify
to show good reason for something; support, defend, maintain, legitimize, or make ok. "To justify his schemes, Cromwell circulated stories about the corruption in monasteries".
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Impose
is to put in place; enforce, foist, press, urge, or force. "He began to impose Protestantism, introducing reforms in religious rituals and punishing those who stuck to Catholicism".
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Virtually
for the most part; practically, nearly, effectively, or almost. "Virtually overnight, England was converted to a new official religion".
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Levy
is to impose tax; collect, charge, raise, or impose. "On top of this, Cromwell levied high taxes to pay for his ecclesiastical reforms".
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Reinstate
to restore something to their former position; restore, revive, or bring back. "It was time to undo his reforms, reinstating catholic rituals that was outlawed".
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Grace
the condition of being favoured by someone; respect, acceptance, love, or favor. "Sensing his fall from grace, Cromwell decided to regain Henry's favor".
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ill-conceived
Not carefully planned; crazy, outrageous, idiotic, impractical, impudent, or badly planned. "His anger against Cromwell-first for the ill-conceived reform, now for this an unattractive wife".
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Consume
is to completely destroy; demolish, ruin, annihilate, devastate, or destroy. "Eventually the reaction to his reform may consume him, for change is upsetting to the human animal, even when it is for the good".
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Conservative
holding to traditional attitudes and cautious about change or innovation; traditional, conventional, old-fashioned, unadventurous, right-wing, timid, or cautious. "Never underestimate the hidden conservatism of those around you".
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Legitimate
able to be defended with logic; valid, fair, sound, correct, logical, proper, or accepted. "Cloak the revolution in the clothing of the past, making it comforting and legitimate in people's eyes".
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Resonate
is to have an effect or impact; to influence, or engender support. "The novel had great emotional resonance for Chinese people, who love to root for the underdog".
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Rectitude
morally correct behaviour or thinking; goodness, virtue, honor, honesty, integrity, righteousness, or good character. "Laing was a great general-pelt, a philosopher, and figure of stern moral rectitude".
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Signify
have as meaning; mean, represent, or stand for. "And Confucius signified the conservatism of the past".
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Sanction
give official permission or approval for an action; allow, approve, accept, permit, authorize, or OK. "When he released the texts, it seemed that Confucius sanctioned Wang's reforms, and the people felt comforted and accepted them more easily".
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Vice
a weakness of character or behaviour; shortcoming, flaw, flaunt, defect, or bad habit. "It is smart to occasionally display defects, and admit to harmless vices, I order to deflect envy".
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Collaborate
the action of working with someone to produce or create someone; conspire, cooperate, collude, or work together. "Their collaboration were less enthusiastic and less frequent".
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Determine
make up one's mind; resolve, choose, or decide. "He came out of prison determined to express his contempt for English society in the form of theatrical farces".
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Buoyant
a cheerful and optimistic person; happy, bright, lively, or positive. "Orton was charming, and his mood was always buoyant".
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Heightened
become more intense; enhance, increase, intensify, or magnify. "Her pleasure was heightened by guilt".
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Insidious
proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects; tricky, dangerous, stealthy, indirect, sneaky. "The insidious envy of the masses can actually be deflected quite easily".
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Undermine
weaken something gradually; damage, ruin, impair, sabotage, undercut, or subvert. "You are only stirring up envy, which will gnaw away at them until they undermine you in ways you cannot foresee"
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Inconsequential
not important; worthless, puny, unimportant, or insignificant. "The masters of power understands that the appearances of superiority over other is inconsequential next to the reality of it".
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Merit
is a excellent achievement or quality that is deserving of approval; talent, virtue, honor, value, excellence, advantage, or strong point. "Retz did everything he could to downplay his merit and emphasize luck in his success".
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Conceive
is to form; devise, formulated, originate, create, develop, or hatch. "It produced a good effect, by lessoning the envy which conceived against me".
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Insist
demand forcefully to have something; expect or demand. "He made people insist that the he take the throne".
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Viable
capable of working successfully; possible, workable, doable, or feasible. "It doesn't sound like a viable solution".
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Discretion
being a way to avoid causing offence or revealing private information; prudence, circumspection, or cautious. "To deflect envy, Gracian recommends that the powerful display a weakness, a minor social indiscretion, a harmless vice".
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Distinction
honor awarded to someone in recognition of outstanding achievement; honor, credit, merit, or excellence. "Envy is the tax which all distinction must pay".
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Chide
is to give someone hell; scold, chastise, or berate. "When the queen learned what had happened, she sent a message to Cyrus, chiding him for using tricks to defeat her army".
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Muster
is to gather together; congregate, collect, or assemble. "She gathered all the forces that she could muster in her army and engaged Cyrus's army".
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Consolidate
is to reinforce or strengthen something; secure, stabilize, fortify, enhance, improve, or strengthen. "Instead of consolidating his already vast empire, he pushed forward".
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Seduce
is to attract; allure, lure, entice, or attract. "She believed herself destined to seduce the king".
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Inaugurate
to make a formal beginning of; initiate, begin, establish, or start. "The middle class girl was officially inaugurated as the king's mistress".
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Acumen
ability to make good and quick decisions; sharpness, astuteness, or shrewdness. "Madame knew that her charm and her political acumen had made her indispensable to the king".
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Sophisticated
a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge; worldly, experienced, refined, enlightened, or cultured. "Since they could not compare to her in charm and sophistication and would soon bore the monarch".
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Invulnerable
impossible to harm or damage; impervious, Insusceptible, immune, or Indestructible. "No nations are invulnerable".
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Undergo/went
experience or be subjected to something; experience, undertake, face, or go through. "The boys underwent the strictest disciple".
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Sustain
strengthen or support physically or mentally; encourage, comfort, or cheer up. "Music was banned for Spartans, and only permitted slaves to practice the crafts that were necessary to sustain them".
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Status Quo
in the status which before the before; existing condition, how things stand, or no change. "Confused by a change in its status quo, Sparta grew weaker and weaker".
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Infinitely
very great in amount or degree; unbelievably, very much, or extremely. "Animals that take the sea or sky, and that move swiftly and unpredictably more powerful and secure".
