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rhythmic flow of poetry; marching beat
"The cadence of Eliot's poem carries the reader rhythmically." |
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to flatter, coax, persuade
"Trying to cajole the officer may prevent him issuing a ticket." |
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distarous, catastrophic
"The calamitous effects of the hurricane are still felt today." |
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immature, lacking sophistication
"Your callow remarks are extremely immature and do not affect me." |
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frank or fair
"His candid remarks were taken as fair and honest." |
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false and malicious accusation, misrepresentation, slander
"The calumny raised by the media hurt her career despite everyone knowing who was behind the lies." |
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a lie
"People often tell canards and do not feel guilty about lying." |
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honesty of expression
"We all appreciated his candor when he gave his honest advice." |
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smart; founded on common sense
"His canny observations were very smart." |
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to declare a person a saint; raise to highest honors
"Many were critical of the Church of whether he should be canonized." |
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to examine thoroughly; conduct a poll
"Please canvass the people to judge their voting leanings." |
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large, roomy; extensive
"The capacious room was daunting to furnish." |
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to submit completely, surrender
"He will soon capitulate, once he realizes that he has no way of winning." |
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