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brazen
- adjective
- 1.
- shameless or impudent: brazen presumption.
- 3.
- like brass, as in sound, color, or strength.Synonyms 1, 3. brassy. 1. insolent, defiant. See bold.
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inscrutable
- adjective
- 1.
- incapable of being investigated, analyzed, or scrutinized; impenetrable.
- 2.
- not easily understood; mysterious; unfathomable: an inscrutable smile.
3.incapable of being seen through physically; physically impenetrable: the inscrutable depths of the ocean.
- Synonyms 1. hidden, incomprehensible, undiscoverable, inexplicable. See mysterious.
- Antonyms 1. comprehensible.
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ambulatory
- adjective
- 1.
- of, pertaining to, or capable of walking: an ambulatory exploration of the countryside.
- 2.
- adapted for walking, as the limbs of many animals.
- 3.
- moving about or from place to place; not stationary: an ambulatory tribe.
- 4.
- Also, ambulant. Medicine/Medical.
- a.
- not confined to bed; able or strong enough to walk: an ambulatory patient.
- b.
- serving patients who are able to walk: an ambulatory care center.
5.Law. not fixed; alterable or revocable: ambulatory will.
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ennui
- noun a feeling of utter weariness and discontent resulting from satiety or lack of interest; boredom: The endless lecture produced an unbearable ennui.
- Synonyms
listlessness, tedium, lassitude, languor.
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debilitate
- verb (used with object), -tat·ed, -tat·ing. to make weak or feeble; enfeeble: The siege of pneumonia debilitated her completely.Synonyms weaken, deplete, enervate, devitalize.
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fraternize
- verb (used without object)
- 1.
- to associate in a fraternal or friendly way.
- 2.
- to associate cordially or intimately with natives of a conquered country, enemy troops, etc.Synonyms 1. socialize, mingle, mix, consort, hobnob.
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schism
- noun
- 1.
- division or disunion, especially into mutually opposed parties.
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exonerate
- verb (used with object), -at·ed, -at·ing.
- 1.
- to clear, as of an accusation; free from guilt or blame; exculpate: He was exonerated from the accusation of cheating.
- 2.
- to relieve, as from an obligation, duty, or task.
- Synonyms 1. vindicate. See absolve. 2. release, discharge, free.
- Antonyms 1. blame.
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sedition
- noun
- 1.
- incitement of discontent or rebellion against a government.
- 2.
- any action, especially in speech or writing, promoting such discontent or rebellion.
- 3.
- Archaic. rebellious disorder.Synonyms 1. insurrection, mutiny. See treason.
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prognosticate
- verb (used with object)
- 1.
- to forecast or predict (something future) from present indications or signs; prophesy.
2.to foretoken; presage: birds prognosticating spring.
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austere
- adjective
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- severe in manner or appearance; uncompromising; strict; forbidding: an austere teacher.
- 2.
- rigorously self-disciplined and severely moral; ascetic; abstinent: the austere quality of life in the convent.
- 3.
- grave; sober; solemn; serious: an austere manner.
- 4.
- without excess, luxury, or ease; simple; limited; severe: an austere life.
- 5.severely simple; without ornament: austere writing.Antonyms 4. luxurious, comfortable, lush; sybaritic.
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vehement
- adjective
- 1.
- zealous; ardent; impassioned: a vehement defense; vehement enthusiasm.
- 2.
- characterized by rancor or anger; violent: vehement hostility.
- 3.
- strongly emotional; intense or passionate: vehement desire.
- 4.marked by great energy or exertion; strenuous: vehement clapping.
- Synonyms 1. earnest, fervent, fervid. 2. burning, fiery.
- Antonyms 1, 2. dispassionate.
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ostentatious
- adjective
- 1.
- characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others: an ostentatious dresser.
- 2.(of actions, manner, qualities exhibited, etc.) intended to attract notice: Lady Bountiful's ostentatious charity.
- Synonyms
1. See grandiose.
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derisive
adjective characterized by or expressing derision; contemptuous; mocking: derisive heckling.
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Strident
- adjective
- 1.
- making or having a harsh sound; grating; creaking: strident insects; strident hinges.
- 2.
- having a shrill, irritating quality or character: a strident tone in his writings.
- 3.
- Linguistics. (in distinctive feature analysis) characterized acoustically by noise of relatively high intensity, as sibilants, labiodental and uvular fricatives, and most affricates.
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