anathema

(noun)

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

Some governmet and political figures are anathema to the people of our nation.

assuage

(verb)

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to satisfy

The Asprin was not enough to assuage the pain of the surgery.

avuncular

(adj)

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like a benevolent uncle; familiar and indulgent

Adam is an avuncular figurer in my life.

convivial

(adj)

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sociable; concerned with good company and festivities

Our prom is an annul convivial gathering of the jouniors and seniors.

eclectic

(adj)

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combining elements from a variety of sources

The artist created a eclectic dog statue

epigram

(noun)

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a short witty poem or saying

There are many poets who mainly focus on epigrams for there work.

expound

(verb)

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to explain in detail; to set forth

the Teacher expounded upon her directions

intrinsic

(adj)

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relating to the essential nature of something; real of actual

the native americans have a intrinsic culture.

inveterate

(adj)

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habitual or deeply rooted; persistent

Snuff has inveterate effects on users.

mogul

(noun)

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a very powerful or wealthy person; a magnate.

Jesus was and still is a mogul to people of the Christian faith.