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Rue
- regret, sorrow
- bitter herb used medicinally
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equivocal
- undecided, ambivalent
- open to multiple interpretations, often with the intent to deceive or mislead; of uncertain or dubius nature
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verisimilar
probably, likely, or appearing to be true
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hoodwink
to deceive or trick, especially using a misleading or false appearance
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misanthrope
one with hate or distrust of humankind
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teetotaler
one who abstains totally from alcohol
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apathetic
- showing or feeling little emotion
- without interest or concern; indifferent
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pedantic
excessively, narrowly, often ostentatiously focused on formal rules or book learning; unimaginative
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indelible
- permanent; impossible to remove, erase, or wash away
- memorable, unforgettable, making a lasting impression
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coda
something that concludes, finishes, or rounds out, often with a summary of what has gone before
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homogeneous
similar in kind; composed of similar or uniform parts
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fatuous
complacently foolish or silly
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inveterate
- established through long practice or precedent
- habitiual or ingrained
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permeable
capable of being permeated or penetrated; porous so as to admit liquid
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philanthropic
of, related to, characterized by, involved with, or providing charitable or humanitarian aid or assistance
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ostracize
to exclude; to exile from a group by general consent
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propagate
- to multiply or breed; to pass traits to offspring
- to extend or spread to a greater area or number
- to foster wider knowledge or spread word of; to publicize
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fidelity
- the state or quality of being faithful or loyal
- accuracy or exactness
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abstain
to refrain or hold oneself back
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inhibit
- to prevent, prohibit, or forbid
- to restrain, dampen, hold back, or check
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facetious
- joking or jocular (often inappropriately), not meaning to be serious
- intended to be humorous, rather than serious
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ingenuous
lacking in cunning, guile, or wordliness; straightforward, candid, frank.
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affable
pleasant and easy to talk to; approachable
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adhere
- to stay attached, stick to
- to be devoted in support or allegiance
- to remain committed to
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slack
- negligent, careless, or lax; slow, sluggish, lacking energy; lacking tautness or tightness; weak; innactive, not busy
- to become slack, to loosen or make slower
- to shirk or evade work; to be careless or inattentive in doing
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diverge
- to turn aside from a path or course; to branch off from a single point
- to differ in opinion, form, or character
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fringe
a margin, periphery, or outer edge
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egress
- the act of going out or exiting
- an exit or way out
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ascend
- to move or slope upward; to rise from a lower level or station
- to go back in time or genealogical progression
- to become king or queen
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rent
- having been torn; violently lacerated; or wrested from
- a tear or opening created by rending
- a rift or break in relations
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volatile
widely varying fickle, inconsistant, or even prone to violent
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aseptic
- free from or protecting against infection by pathogenic microorganisms
- without animation or emotion
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skullduggery
deceitful, underhanded, unscrupulous behavior
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predilection
a preference or paritality for something
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divestiture
- the act of divesting (opposite of investing), or stripping someone of property
- the sale or liquidation of assets
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prologue
an introduction, esp to a poem, play, novel
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gossamer
extreemely light, delicate, or sheer
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dormant
lying asleep or as if asleep; inactive
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grate
to shred by rubbing against an abrasive surface; to cause to make a harsh sound through grinding; to persistently annoy
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gratuitous
- done, given, or obtained without payment; unearned
- unwarranted, unjustified, uncalled-for
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hegemony
dominance or influence of one group or force over others
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rift
- a narrow fissure in rock
- a break in an interpersonal relationship
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grievous
- causing great pain, suffering, or grief
- serious, dire, severe, or extremely harmful; oppressive, burdensome
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ephemeral
- short-lived or lasting only a brief period
- lasting only one day
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aspersion
- a false, derogatory claim meant to injure someone's reputation
- the act of making such a claim
- a sprinkling with water, especially as part of a religious ceremony
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halcyon
- calm, peaceful, or tranquil
- prosperous or wealthy
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sanction
- (positive meaning) official or authoritative permission or authorization; support or encouragement; to approve or authorize officially; to support or tolerate by showing approval
- (negative meaning) a penalty meant to force compliance; a military or economic measure adopted by several nations and meant to coerce another nation violating international law; to penalize, especially for a violation of international law
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complaisant
agreeable eager, to please, obliging
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ubiquitous
existing or present everywhere; constantly encountered or widespread
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distend
- to extend
- to swell or extend from internal pressure
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vacillate
- to hesitate or waver in forming an opinion or make a decision
- to fluctuate or oscillate
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perfidy
- the quality or state of being disloyal; treachery; faithlessness
- an act of disloyalty
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derivative
- not orginal, secondary, or copied
- derived
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fracas
a noisy, loud quarrel, brawl or disturbance
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explicit
- fully and clearly expressed without leaving anything to implication
- fully developed or defined
- forthright and unambiguous in expression
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presumptuous
overstepping the bounds of what's right or proper; inappropriately forward or taking liberties
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extraneous
- irrelevant, unrelated, not pertinent
- nonessential, not vital
- coming from outside
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slight
- to treat as unimportant or make light of
- to treat with disdain or discourteous inattention
- to do inattentively or negligently; an instance of being slighted
- slim or delicate of body
- small in size, extent, or quantity
- trifling, trivial, or unimportant
- lack strength or substance; flimsy
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vigor
active strength or energy; vitality
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transparent
- permitting the passage of light, sheer enough to see through
- frank, candid, and free of deceit or pretense
- obvious; readily seen or understood
- open with regards to methods or practices especially in business
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pristine
- belonging or related to the original, earliest condition; primitive
- remaining in a pure, unspoiled state, untouched by civilization
- clean as if new
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confound
- to confuse, perplex, or stump; to throw into disorder
- to mix up, fail to notice difference
- to refute, prove wrong, or put to shame
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console
- to comfort, alleviate someones grief, suffering, or sense of loss
- a cabinet (such as for television) designed to stand on the floor
- the control unit of a computer, elecrical system, vehicle, etc.
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discrete
- separate or distinct; an individual thing
- consisting of unconnected individual parts; not continuous
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specious
- deceptive in attraction or allure
- falsely appearing true, genuine, or plausible
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approbation
- official approval
- commendation, praise; a warm expression of approval
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concur
to agree, cooperate, or coincide
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nadir
- the lowest point
- a point on the celestial sphere, opposite the zenith and below the observer
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tractability
- capacity of being led, controlled, or taught; docility
- malleability; ease of being handled or worked with
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impermeable
not permeable; preventing passage through or into itself
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denunciation
- public codemnation or censure
- an accusation of a crime
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lackluster
without luster or brilliance; dull
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foment
to foster or promote the development of; to incite or rouse
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deference
submission to or due respect for superiors or elders
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veracity
conformity or adherence to the truth or accuracy
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diffuse
- dispersed, spread out
- wordy and poorly organized
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innocuous
- harmless or without negative effect
- unlikely to offend or inspire a strong reaction; insipid or bland
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audacious
- recklessly bold
- insolent or contemptuous of rules
- original and spirited
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exculpate
to clear from a charge or guilt
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abate
to reduce in degree, amount, or intensity
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obstinate
stubbornly sticing to an attitude, opinion, purpose, or course, against argument or persuasion; difficult to control, subdue, or remedy
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prodigious
- impressive or extraordinary in bulk, amount, or degree; enormous
- marvelous, elicting amazement
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stolid
unemotional or impassive
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alleviate
to mitigate, lessen, or make bearable
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Levy
- to impose and collect (such as a tax)
- to draft troops into military service
- to declare and wage war
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exacerbate
to make more severe, violent, or bitter; to aggravate, intensify or inflame
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covert
- not openly done, acknowledged, or avowed; veiled
- sheltered or covered
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apprise
to inform, tell or give notice to
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recalcitrant
stubbornly resisting or defying authority or guidance
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derision
ridicule, mockery, or scorn
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taciturn
disinclined to speak by temperament
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blithe
- lighthearted, carefree, joyous, or gaily cheerful
- thoughtless, heedless, or without regard or consideration
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convoke
to call (as a group of people) to a meeting
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impetuous
- impulsive, characterized by sudden, passionate action
- violent or forceful
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ponderous
- of great weight; unwieldy due to heaviness and bulk
- labored, dull, or lifeless
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flag
- to signal, with or as with a flag
- to fall off in energy, vigor, interest, or activity
- to droop or hang loose
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somatic
- pertaining to the body
- relating to the wall of the body cavity
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fluke
a stroke of good luck; a chance occurrence or accident
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doff
- to take off or remove (as clothes);to tip or remove (one's hat) in greeting
- to put aside or discard
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apocryphal
of questionable authenticity or origin; spurious
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scurvy
- a wasting disease caused by vitamin c deficiency
- contemptible, despicable, or mean
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apposite
appropriate, relevant, or apt
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squalid
- foul, dirty, or wretched, as from extreme poverty or neglect
- morally repulsive or sordid
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garrulous
wordy; overly talkative and given to long, rambling, often trivial speech
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gambol
to frolic, to skip or leap about playfully
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fulminate
- to send out or issue with denunciation, invective, or condemnation
- to explode
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salubrious
promoting or conducive to health or well being
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abscission
the act of cutting off
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gauche
lacking in tact, sensitivity, or other social graces
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truculent
- ferocious, cruel, or savage
- deadly or destructive
- scathing or harsh
- belligerent or aggressive; disposed to fighting
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asperity
- rigor or severity
- roughness, unevenness or harshness, as of surface or sound
- roughness or harshness of manner or temper
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finesse
- skillful or adroit handling
- refinement or delicacy or performance, skill, or workmanship
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germane
relevant or closely related
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viscid
having a sticky, adhesive, or viscous quality or consistency
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glib
- fluent in speaking or writing to the point of insincerity or thoughtlessness
- done with natural ease or offhand nonchalance
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requite
- to repay or make return for; to reciprocate
- to avenge
- to recompense for a service, benefit, or injury
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grouse
- to complain; grumble
- a grievance, a persistent complaint
- any of various types of plump, chickenlike game birds
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appreciable
possible to see, measure, or estimate
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dilate
- to cause to expand, to widen or enlarge
- to speak or write at length on a subject
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subside
- to sink to a lower or norml level
- to become less agitated or active
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redundant
- more than necessary; superfluous
- excessively wordy or repetitive
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antipathy
- an aversion, disliking, or distaste for
- an object of dislike or aversion
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convoluted
- having a great number of coils, loops, or folds
- intricate or involved
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mitigate
to moderate (the force, intensity, or strength of) or alleviate
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sangfroid
self-possession or composure, especially under stress
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implosion
forceful collapse inward
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condone
to overlook, dismiss, or forgive (an offense)
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catalyst
- something precipitating, provoking, or accelerating an action, event, or change
- a substance that starts or speeds a chemical reaction
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intemperance
- indulgence of passions or appetites
- excessive drinking of alcohol
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stalwart
strong or vigorous in mind, body or spirit
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augment
to enlarge, make greater, more intense, or more numerous
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abridge
to cut short, condense (especially of a written work)
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indifferent
to state or quality of being indifferent, unconcerned
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verbose
using more words than necessary, wordy
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squelch
- to crush or sqash as if by trampling
- to quell or suppress completely
- to silence, as by a crushing remark
- to emit a splashing, sucking sound
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emaciate
wasted away, enfeebled, or made extremely thin
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extempore
done, said, or composed with little or no preparation; unpremeditated
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forestall
- to hinder or prevent in advance
- to anticipate or deal with in advance
- to buy up goods so as to drive up prices for resale
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analogous
similar or related so that one can draw an analogy
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quiescence
the state of being quiescent; tranquil restfulness or repose
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adulterate
to make impure or corrupt by adding foreign or inferior materials or ingredients, particularly in preparation for sale.
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nabob
- a person who is wealthy, prominent, or important
- a provincial governor of India's Mogul empire (historical)
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cardinal
of prime importance; chief, main
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erudite
learned, knowledgeable, or scholarly
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diffident
lacking self-cnfidence; shy, timid
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eschew
to shun, avoid, or abstain from
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malleable
- capable of being shaped or molded, as by a hmmar or pressure
- susceptible to control or outside influence
- adaptable to changing conditions
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savant
learned person, scholar, sage; an idiot savant
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sedulous
- diligent or persevering in effort or application
- done or achieved through perseverance
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hallmark
an outstanding or disntinguishing feature; a mark indicting quality or excellence.
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hapless
unfortunate or unlucky
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sinecure
a paid position or office requiring little or no work
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harrow
- to disturb or torment
- to prepare ground for planting with a harrow, designed to break up and even out plowed land
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exhaustive
- thorough; not leaving anything out
- tending to exhaust, exhausting
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haven
- a place of comfort or rest, a sanctuary
- a port or harbor
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clinch
grab, hold; secure a goal (to "clinch the win")
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stymie
to block, thwart, or stand in the way of
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enigma
- a puzzling or inscrutable person, occurrence or situation
- a puzzling or obscure text or speech
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welter
- a confused jumble or mass
- to become deeply involved or embroiled in something
- to roll, writhe, or heave
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supplicate
- to ask humbly of (someone); to beseech
- to ask for something humbly, to pray for
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zealous
fervent, filled with or motivated by passionate or excessive enthusiasm
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hyperbole
extreme exaggeration, often used for effect as a figure of speech
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torried
- parched, burning, intensely hot
- passionate, ardent
- fast, hurried
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idyll
- a poem, either a short description of an idealized rural scene or a narrative dealing with romantic or heroic themes
- a carefree, lighthearted experience or period; a romantic interlude
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travesty
- a distorted, debased, grotesque, or inferior imitation or likeness
- an exaggerated burlesque or imitation of a serious literary work, usually grotesquely incongruous
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turpitude
- depravity, baseness, or vileness
- a base act
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fervor
- intensity or warmth of emotion
- intense heat
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cacophony
dissonance; jarring, harsh, or discordant sound
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fledge
- to care for (as a young bird) until it is ready to fly
- to cover with or as with feathers
- to grow plumage needed for flight
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impassive
not revealing, expressing, or betraying emotion
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impecunious
penniless; without money
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warmonger
one who advocates or attempts to incite war
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impede
to hiinder or obstruct movement or progress
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abhor
to hate, despise, regard with horror or repugnance
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prevaricate
to equivocate, lie, or stray from the truth
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divulge
to reveal or make known (a secret or confidence)
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precursor
- one that precedes and announces or suggests another's approach
- a forerunner or predecessor; one that precedes another
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attenuate
- to make thin, slender, or small
- to reduce in density or consistency; to rarefy
- to lessen the force, value, numbers, or strength of
- to reduce the intensity, vitality, or virulence of
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ostentatious
given to excessive, pretentious, conspicuous display
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improbity
dishonesty; lack of probity
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conversance
familiarity; the state of being able to converse knowledgeably
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quandary
state of perplexity, especially regarding how to proceed
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propriety
- the quality of being proper or appropriate
- plural: the customs and rules of polite society
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impudent
insolent, boldly disrespectful
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dwindle
to shrink or diminish until little remains
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impugn
to challenge or attack as false or questionable
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capricious
whimsical; governed by or subject to caprice or impulse
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inadvertent
- accidental or unintentional
- inattentive, not fully focused or taking heed
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recumbent
- lying down or reclining, especially in repose
- resting or idle
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impromptu
done, said or composed on the spur of the moment; improvised
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abjure
to renounce, recant, or repudiate, often solemnly or under oath
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refulgent
radiant, resplendent; shining brilliantly
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