anathema 

(noun)

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Someone or something that is intensely disliked, cursed, or shunned

Sentence:Though he ran on a platform of truth and goodwill, the senator was living an immoral double life and he eventually became anathema to everyone who voted for him. 

assuage

(verb)

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To satify 

Sentence:Having friends by my side will assuage the worries of becoming a parent.

avuncular

(adj)

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Like a benevolent uncle; familiar and indulgent.

Sentence:When I was growing up, there was a kind man in my neighborhood who gave all the children advice in an avuncular way. 

convivial 

(adj)

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Sociable; concerned with good company and festivities.

Sentence: John’s eyes are bright and sparkly whenever he is in a convivial mood.

ecletic

(adj)

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Combinig elements from a variety of sources.

Sentences: While Henry is a well-known country music lover, his wife’s music taste is more eclectic and includes everything from classical music to rock music.

epigram

(noun)

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A short, witty poem or saying.

sentence: During his speech, the president quoted an epigram from one of his favorite poets.

expound

(verb)

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To explain in detail;to set forth.

Sentence: Tonight, the president will expound the nation’s preparedness for the Ebola virus.

intrinsic

(adj)

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Relating to the essential nature of something; real or actual.

Sentence: After the fight, I realized my intrinsic loss was the fact that my sister and I were no longer friends.

inveterate

(adj)

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Habitual or deeply rooted; persistent.

Sentence: Ginger is an inveterate reader who always has a book in her hands.

mogul

(noun)

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A very powerful or wealthy person; a magnate.

Sentence: As a real estate mogul, Trump has made billions of dollars.

munificent

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Extremely generous; liberal in giving.

Sentence: Since I do not make a lot of money, I cannot afford to be munificent with the gifts I give to others.

nascent

(adj)

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Bemginningto exist; emerging.

Sentence: Online dating has gone from a nascent idea to an established concept that helps millions of people find love.

perspicacious

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Clear-sighted; shrwed.

Sentence: Many perspicacious investors sold their tech stocks long before the market crashed.

philistine

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One who is indifferent to or disdainful of intellectual values.-

Sentence: Only a philistine would destroy such a priceless portrait!

propitious

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Tending to favor or assist; encouraging

Sentence: When the butterfly landed on her shoulder, Alicia took it as a propitious sign she would have a fantastic day.