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Someone or something that is intensely disliked,cursed,or shunned.
Raising taxes was anthema to home owners who believed they were already paying more than their share. |
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To Satisfy;to lessen or reduce the intensity of.
A hug is sometimes all it takes to assuage a child's fears. |
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Avuncular
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Like a benevolent uncle;familar and indulgent.
An avuncular friend of my father, exuded goodwill and always presented us with charming little gifts when he visited.
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Convival
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Sociable;concerned with good company and festivities.
The Jones family reunion was a Convivial banquet,lastingfar into the night. |
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Electric
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Combining elements from a variety of sources.
We enjoyed the the small, unpretentious resturant whose electric menu offered Thaui |
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A short, witty poem or saying.
I am reminded of Dr.Johnson's epigram that a second marriage is the "the triumph of hope over experience." |
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To explain in detail; to set forth.
Kareem expounded his religious beliefs while his friends listened intently. |
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Intrinsic
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Relating to the essential nature of something essential nature of something; real or actual.
Although the crystal appeared to be a diamond, careful examination revealed that it had no intrinstic value. |
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Inveterate
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Habitual or deeply rooted;persitant
It goes without saying that good raconteurs are inveterate
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A very powerful or wealthy person; persistant
The two banking moguls met to discuss a merger that would gave |
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