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The Puritans began as a faction of the Anglican Church.
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faction means ...
a dissenting group within a larger group |
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The Oxford English Dictionary is a prodigious work, filling many volumes.
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prodigious means ...
impressively great in size; gigantic
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extraordinary |
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Harriet never sees the good in others. In fact she has a predilection to believe the worst in most any situation.
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predilection means ...
preference
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tendency |
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Tom’s ingratiating behavior included smiling at the teacher and working enthusiastically in class.
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ingratiating means …
charming |
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If you only associate with people who are like you, you will have a parochial view of the world.
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parochial means …
limited
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narrow-minded |
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Bob was subservient when his boss was around, but very aggressive with those who worked under him.
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The tabloids often are sued for printing calumny about celebrities.
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The jury was taken in by the girls’ dissembling but the judge didn’t appear to fall for it.
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dissembling means …
lying |
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Spot and Fido’s licentious behavior is the subject of all the town gossip.
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licentious means …
immoral |
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Parents hope to inculcate in their children the desire to succeed.
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inculcate means …
instill |
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