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verb (used with object), ap·prized, ap·priz·ing. Obsolete .
appraise. |
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of or pertaining to the ear or to the sense of hearing. |
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verb (used with object), an·a·lyzed, an·a·lyz·ing.
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to separate (a material or abstract entity) into constituent parts or elements; determine the elements or essential features of ( opposed to synthesize ): to analyze an argument.
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to examine critically, so as to bring out the essential elements or give the essence of: to analyze a poem.
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having no reference to material objects or specific examples; not concrete |
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not applied or practical; theoretical |
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hard to understand; recondite; abstruse |
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connected with aesthetics or its principles |
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a.relating to pure beauty rather than to other considerations |
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be·nev·o·lent
/bəˈnɛv[image]ə[image]lənt/ Show Spelled [buh-nev-uh-luh[image][image]nt] |
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adjective
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characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings: a benevolent attitude; her benevolent smile.
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desiring to help others; charitable: gifts from several benevolent alumni.
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intended for benefits rather than profit: a benevolent institution.
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ca·pri·cious
/kəˈprɪʃ[image]əs, -ˈpri[image]ʃəs/ Show Spelled [kuh-prish-uh[image][image]s, -pree-shuh[image][image]s] |
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adjective
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subject to, led by, or indicative of a sudden, odd notion or unpredictable change; erratic: He's such a capricious boss I never know how he'll react.
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Obsolete . fanciful or witty.
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com·pla·cent
/kəmˈpleɪ[image]sənt/ Show Spelled [kuh[image][image]m-pley-suh[image][image]nt] |
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pleased, especially with oneself or one's merits, advantages, situation, etc., often without awareness of some potential danger or defect; self-satisfied: The voters are too complacent to change the government.
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pleasant; complaisant.
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con·cil·i·a·to·ry
/kənˈsɪl[image]i[image]əˌtɔr[image]i, -ˌtoʊr[image]i/ Show Spelled [kuh[image][image]n-sil-ee-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] |
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tending to conciliate: a conciliatory manner; conciliatory comments.
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con·cil·i·ate
/kənˈsɪl[image]iˌeɪt/ Show Spelled [kuh[image][image]n-sil-ee-eyt] |
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verb (used with object)
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to overcome the distrust or hostility of; placate; win over: to conciliate an angry competitor.
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to win or gain (goodwill, regard, or favor).
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de·vi·ous
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departing from the most direct way; circuitous; indirect: a devious course.
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without definite course; vagrant: a devious current.
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departing from the proper or accepted way; roundabout: a devious procedure.
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not straightforward; shifty or crooked: a devious scheme to acquire wealth.
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dil·i·gent
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constant in effort to accomplish something; attentive and persistent in doing anything: a diligent student.
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done or pursued with persevering attention; painstaking: a diligent search of the files.
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dog·mat·ic
/dɔgˈmæt[image]ɪk, dɒg-/ Show Spelled [dawg-mat-ik, dog-] |
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of, pertaining to, or of the nature of a dogma or dogmas; doctrinal.
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asserting opinions in a doctrinaire or arrogant manner; opinionated.
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