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(v.)
1) to express disapproval of; scold; reproach
2) to harass, nag, or impel |
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caustic
Ex.: -a caustic remark
- Environmental and safety regulations for the chrome business are tough because of caustic chemical. |
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(adj.)
1) capable of burning, corroding, or destroying living tissue
2) severely critical or sarcastic.
(n.)
1) a caustic substance |
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candor
Ex.: - The candor of the speech impressed the audience.
- to consider an issue with candor. |
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(n.)
1) the state or quality of being frank, open, and sincere in speech or expression; candidness
2) freedom from bias; fairness; impartiality |
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assiduous
Ex.: -assiduous reading
- an assiduous student |
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(adj.)
1) constant; unremitting
2) constant in application or effort; working diligently at a task; persevering; industrious; attentive |
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abdicate
Ex.: -The aging founder of the firm decided to abdicate.
- King Edward VIII of England abdicated the throne in 1936. |
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(v.)
1)to renounce or relinquish a throne, right, power, claim, responsibility, or the like, esp. in a formal manner.
2) to give up or renounce (authority, duties, an office, etc.) esp. in a voluntary, public, or formal manner. |
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abscond
Ex.: -The cashier absconded with the money. |
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(v.)
1) to depart in a sudden and secret manner, esp. to avoid capture and legal prosecution. |
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plethora
Ex.: -a plethora of advice and a paucity of assistance. |
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(n.)
1) overabundance; excess |
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eclectic
Ex.: -The food style is modern eclectic in a gastro style.
-Boutique call for the latest trends across an eclectic mix of brands visit... |
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(adj.)
1) selecting or choosing from various sources
2) made up of what is selected from different sources. |
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halcyon
Ex.:-halcyon weather
-halcyon times of peace
-halcyon days of youth |
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Definition
(adj.)
1) calm; peaceful; tranquil
2) rich; wealthy; prosperous
3) happy; joyful; carefree |
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quiescent
Ex.: a quiescent mind
- These years seem relatively quiescent terms of UFO activity. |
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(adj.)
1) being at rest; quiet; still; inactive or motionless |
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(adj.)
1) of, pertaining to, or living in the country, as distinguished from towns or cities; rural
2) simple, artless, or unsophisticated
3) uncouth, rude, or boorish |
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peremptory
Ex.: -a peremptory command.
- Failure to comply with a peremptory order permits the courts to enforce the decision. |
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Definition
(adj.)
1) leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal; imperative
2 )imperious or dictatorial |
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astute
Ex.: -an astute analysis.
-an astute merchandising program.
-an astute manipulation of facts. |
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Definition
(adj.)
1) of keen penetration or discernment; sagacious
2) clever; cunning; ingenious; shrewd |
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(adj.)
1) haughtily disdainful or contemptuous, as a person or a facial expression |
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esoteric
Ex.: -poetry full of esoteric allusioins.
-the esoteric doctrines of Pythagoras. |
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Definition
(adj.)
1) understand by or meant for only the select few who have special knowledge or interest, recondite
2) belonging to the select few
3) private; secret; confidential
4) (of a philosophical doctrine or the like) intended to be revealed only to the initiates of a group |
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(n.)
1) disgrace; dishonor; public contempt
2) shameful or dishonorable quality or conduct or an instance of this |
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aberration
Ex.: -An extra finger or toe is an unusual abberation. |
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(n.)
1) the act of departing from the right, normal or unsual course.
2) the act of deviating from the ordinary, usual, or normal type.
3) deviation from truth or mortal rectitude
4) mental irregularity or disorder, esp. of a minor or temporary nature; lapse from a sound mental state |
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