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Ubiquitous (adj.)
ubiquitously (adverb)
ubiquitousness (noun) |
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seeming to be seen everywhere.
The ubiquitous headmaster was never to be found in his office, but rather everywhere but where he would usually be. |
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Vacillate (intransitive verb)
— vacillatingly (adverb)
— vacillator (noun) |
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to repeatedly change your opinions or desires.
A high-school senior doesn't have much time to vacillate over what her/his college choices will be. |
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showing no thought or care for the rights, feelings, or safety of others
The wanton doctor had lost his degree after practicing unsafe procedures. |
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Zealous (adj.)
— zealously (adverb)
— zealousness (noun) |
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feeling or showing strong and energetic support for a person, cause, etc.
The zealous Tibetans always support their Dalai Lama. |
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Abate (verb)
- abated
- abating |
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to become weaker : to decrease in strength
I my muscles felt abated after the long workout. |
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a source of harm or ruin
The bane of mankind can be found within ourselves, as an example, greed for wealth and power. |
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Cadence (noun)
— cadenced (adj)
— cadential (adj) |
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a regular beat or rhythm
the cadence of modern electronic music is very upbeat. |
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the state or condition of not having enough of something.
My dearth for knowledge could not be quenched. |
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Eccentric (adj.)
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tending to act in strange or unusual ways.
The eccentric nerd was always considered the socially-awkward one of his class. |
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Facetious (adj.)
— facetiously (adverb)
— facetiousness (noun) |
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used to describe speech that is meant to be funny but that is usually regarded as annoying, silly, or not proper
Hollywood's facetious drama magazines are very overrated for their humor. |
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