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06/27/2013

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Impermeable
Definition
  1. Not allowing fluid to pass through: "an impermeable membrane".
  2. Not liable to be affected by pain or distress; insusceptible or imperturbable: "women who appear impermeable to pain".
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Insuperable
Definition
Impossible to overcome
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Implacable
Definition
Relentless; unstoppable: "implacable advances".
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Invulnerable
Definition
Impossible to harm or damage.
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Facile
Definition
  1. (esp. of a theory or argument) Appearing neat and comprehensive by ignoring the complexities of an issue; superficial.
  2. (of a person) Having a superficial or simplistic knowledge or approach.
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Definition
against
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Nuance
Definition
a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.
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Aspersion
Definition
Criticize/ Criticism
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Belittle
Definition
Criticize/ Criticism
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Berate
Definition
Criticize/ Criticism
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Calumny
Definition
Criticize/ Criticism
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Castigate
Definition
Criticize/ Criticism
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Decry
Definition
Criticize/ Criticism
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Defamation
Definition
Criticize/ Criticism
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Denounce
Definition
Criticize/ Criticism
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Deride/ derisive
Definition
Criticize/ Criticism
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Diatribe
Definition
Criticize/ Criticism
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Disparage
Definition
Criticize/ Criticism
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Excoriate
Definition
Criticize/ Criticism
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Gainsay
Definition
Criticize/ Criticism
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Harangue
Definition
Criticize/ Criticism
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Impugn
Definition
Criticize/ Criticism
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Inveigh
Definition
Criticize/ Criticism
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Lambaste
Definition
Criticize/ Criticism
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Objurgate
Definition
Criticize/ Criticism
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Obloquy
Definition
Criticize/ Criticism
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Opprobrium
Definition
Criticize/ Criticism
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Pillory
Definition
Criticize/ Criticism
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Rebuke
Definition
Criticize/ Criticism
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Remonstrate
Definition
Criticize/ Criticism
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Reprehend
Definition
Criticize/ Criticism
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Reprove
Definition
Criticize/ Criticism
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Revile
Definition
Criticize/ Criticism
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Triade
Definition
Criticize/ Criticism
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Vituperate
Definition
Criticize/ Criticism
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Atone
Definition
make amends or reparation.
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Vouchsafe
Definition
give or grant (something) to (someone) in a gracious or condescending manner.
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Lauded
Definition
praise (a person or their achievements) highly, esp. in a public context
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Chastise
Definition
rebuke or reprimand severely.
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Fallacious
Definition
based on a mistaken belief.
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Apocryphal
Definition
Falsehood
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Canard
Definition
Falsehood
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Chicanery
Definition
Falsehood
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Chicanery
Definition
Falsehood
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Dissemble
Definition
Falsehood
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Duplicity
Definition
Falsehood
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Equivocate
Definition
Falsehood
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Erroneous
Definition
Falsehood
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Ersatz
Definition
Falsehood
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Feigned
Definition
Falsehood
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Guile
Definition
Falsehood
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Mendacious/ mendacity
Definition
Falsehood
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Perfidy
Definition
Falsehood
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Prevaricate
Definition
Falsehood
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Specious
Definition
Falsehood
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Spurious
Definition
Falsehood
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Mendacity
Definition
untruthfulness.
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Levity
Definition
humor or frivolity, esp. the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect.
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Histrionics
Definition
exaggerated dramatic behavior designed to attract attention.
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