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patently
 Definition
blatantly, obviously
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maudlin
 Definition
overly sentimental
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obsolescent
 Definition
becoming unavailable
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pedantic
 Definition
over-emphasizing minor scholastic details
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salve
 Definition
make better
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assuage
 Definition
make better
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alleviate
 Definition
make better
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ameliorate
 Definition
make better
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appease
 Definition
make better
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mollify
 Definition
make better
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placate
 Definition
make better
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condone
 Definition
overlook, allow
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prudent
 Definition
careful, sensible
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rue
 Definition
regret, be sorry for
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corroborate
 Definition
verify
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temporal
 Definition
earthly, non-spiritual
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heretic
 Definition
one who does not conform to religious beliefs
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absolve
 Definition
free from punishment
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scrupulous
 Definition
ethical
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probity
 Definition
integrity, virtue
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rectitude
 Definition
integrity, virtue
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abstemious
 Definition
moderate in appetite or behavior
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predilection
 Definition
attraction
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voracious
 Definition
greedy, unable to be satisfied
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equivocal
 Definition
unclear, vague
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satiate
 Definition
satisfy to excess
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scant
 Definition
scarcity
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paucity
 Definition
scarcity
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dearth
 Definition
scarcity
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conspicuous
 Definition
highly visible
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deprecate
 Definition
disparage, belittle, put down
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denigrate
 Definition
disparage, belittle, put down
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deride
 Definition
disparage, belittle, put down
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pejorative
 Definition
negative
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rhetoric
 Definition
long speech, flowery language
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asperity
 Definition
bad temper
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repertoire
 Definition
collection of songs or skills
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contentious
 Definition
mild antagonist
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quarrelsome
 Definition
mild antagonist
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polemical
 Definition
mild antagonist
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bellicose
 Definition
extreme antagonist
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pugnacious
 Definition
extreme antagonist
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truculent
 Definition
extreme antagonist
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nebulous
 Definition
vague, unclear
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callous
 Definition
insensitive, unfeeling
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conjecture
 Definition
a guess without supporting information
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circumvent
 Definition
bypass
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exasperated
 Definition
annoyed past the point of patience
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languish
 Definition
lacking energy
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enervated
 Definition
lacking energy
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torpid
 Definition
lacking energy
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listless
 Definition
lacking energy
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debilitated
 Definition
lacking energy
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lethargic
 Definition
lacking energy
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languid
 Definition
lacking energy
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robust
 Definition
strong, healthy
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myopic
 Definition
near-sighted
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leonine
 Definition
like a lion
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aquiline
 Definition
like a hawk
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bovine
 Definition
like a cow
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canine
 Definition
dog-like
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ursine
 Definition
like a bear
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equine
 Definition
horse-like
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elephantine
 Definition
large, clumsy person
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porcine
 Definition
like a pig
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ovine
 Definition
sheep-like
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feline
 Definition
like a cat
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serpentine
 Definition
twisty and windy like a snake
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raze
 Definition
tear down, level
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vacuous
 Definition
airheaded
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onerous
 Definition
demanding, grueling
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wry
 Definition
ironic or dryly humorous
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repudiate
 Definition
deny, retract
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congenial
 Definition
friendly and fun
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genial
 Definition
friendly and fun
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convivial
 Definition
friendly and fun
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amity
 Definition
social harmony
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comity
 Definition
social harmony
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salient
 Definition
prominent, easy to see
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atrophy
 Definition
wither away
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static
 Definition
still, unmoving
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apathetic
 Definition
completely uninterested
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stupefy
 Definition
surprised, stunned
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conversant
 Definition
having a brain and using it; discerning, keen insight
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cognizant
 Definition
having a brain and using it; discerning, keen insight
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acumen
 Definition
having a brain and using it; discerning, keen insight
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sagacious
 Definition
having a brain and using it; discerning, keen insight
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sapient
 Definition
having a brain and using it; discerning, keen insight
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profound
 Definition
having a brain and using it; discerning, keen insight
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astute
 Definition
having a brain and using it; discerning, keen insight
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shrewd
 Definition
having a brain and using it; discerning, keen insight
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perspicacious
 Definition
having a brain and using it; discerning, keen insight
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sporadic
 Definition
occurring at irregular intervals
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insidious
 Definition
sneaky, harmful
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transient
 Definition
brief, passing through
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bane
 Definition
a cause of misery
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complacent
 Definition
self-assured to a fault
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resignation
 Definition
acceptance of something unpleasant without resistance
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adage
 Definition
proverb
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maxim
 Definition
principle
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aphorism
 Definition
short and sweet proverb
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platitude
 Definition
cliché, used too often
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saw
 Definition
advice
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bromide
 Definition
cliché used too often
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exploit
 Definition
manipulate selfishly, make use of
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qualify
 Definition
to limit
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tentative
 Definition
uncertain, unsettled
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usurp
 Definition
seize, hold by force
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capricious
 Definition
changeable, impulsive
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convention
 Definition
established practice, custom
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temperament
 Definition
disposition, personality
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artifice
 Definition
the belying of one's true intentions by deceptive words or actions
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duplicity
 Definition
the belying of one's true intentions by deceptive words or actions
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guile
 Definition
the belying of one's true intentions by deceptive words or actions
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tenet
 Definition
belief, principle
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engender
 Definition
generate, cause to happen
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peruse
 Definition
study thoroughly, analyze
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credulous
 Definition
easily fooled
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meticulous
 Definition
thorough, precise
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doldrums
 Definition
dispirited, downcast
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dejected
 Definition
dispirited, downcast
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doleful
 Definition
dispirited, downcast
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lugubrious
 Definition
dispirited, downcast
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despondent
 Definition
dispirited, downcast
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morose
 Definition
dispirited, downcast
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preclude
 Definition
prevent, make impossible
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altruistic
 Definition
unselfish
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auspices
 Definition
support, guidance
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disconcerted
 Definition
shaken, upset
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incisive
 Definition
sharp, intelligent
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despotism
 Definition
requires a dictator
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sovereignty
 Definition
an independent state
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oligarchy
 Definition
ruled by a group
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precarious
 Definition
hazardous or risky
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amass
 Definition
accumulate, collect
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pensive
 Definition
deep in thought
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vicarious
 Definition
enjoyed through the experiences of another
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obliterate
 Definition
eliminate completely
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evasive
 Definition
hard to pin down
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plausible
 Definition
logical, believable
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provoke
 Definition
irritate, incite
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judicious
 Definition
using good judgment
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peremptory
 Definition
absolute, final
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temper
 Definition
lessen, soften
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disparate
 Definition
different, contrasting
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erratic
 Definition
unpredictable, inconsistent
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poignant
 Definition
moving, emotional
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peripheral
 Definition
minor, unimportant
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apocryphal
 Definition
doubtful, fictitious
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desultory
 Definition
rambling, random
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malinger
 Definition
fake illness to avoid work
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rebut
 Definition
give the other side of an argument
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refute
 Definition
prove wrong
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confute
 Definition
overwhelmingly prove someone wrong
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resolute
 Definition
determined, unwavering
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untenable
 Definition
indefensible
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candid
 Definition
honest, straightforward
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abject
 Definition
hopeless, miserable
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rustic
 Definition
rural, country
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avarice
 Definition
greedy desire for money or possessions
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transcendental
 Definition
existing beyond the limits of the physical world
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recalcitrant
 Definition
hard to discipline
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contumacious
 Definition
hard to discipline
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refractory
 Definition
hard to discipline
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insubordination
 Definition
hard to discipline
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obstreperous
 Definition
hard to discipline
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exhort
 Definition
encourage
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mawkish
 Definition
excessively romantic or sentimental
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wallow
 Definition
immerse or indulge completely
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aspersion
 Definition
bad things
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calumny
 Definition
a misrepresentation intended to blacken another's reputation
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libel
 Definition
defamation of a person by written or representational means
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exposition
 Definition
explanation, presentation
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swindler
 Definition
one who obtains money or property by fraud or deceit
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spurious
 Definition
of falsified or erroneously attributed origin, of a deceitful nature or quality
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façade
 Definition
a false, superficial, or artificial appearance or effect
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guise
 Definition
external appearance, costume
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faux
 Definition
imitation
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veneer
 Definition
a superficial or deceptively attractive appearance, display, or effect
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facetious
 Definition
joking
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wary
 Definition
alert, cautious
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presumptuous
 Definition
pushy, rude
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nefarious
 Definition
flagrantly wicked or impious; evil
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wanton
 Definition
hard to control, undisciplined, unruly; playfully mean or cruel, mischievous
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licentious
 Definition
marked by disregard for strict rules of correctness
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sordid
 Definition
vile, dirty, filthy, wretched, squalid, avaricious, covetous, greedy
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iniquity
 Definition
wickedness, evil
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circumlocution
 Definition
beating around the bush
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lampoon
 Definition
mock, make fun of
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garrulous
 Definition
wordy
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sequester
 Definition
isolate, confine
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auspicious
 Definition
promising, encouraging to the future
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consummate
 Definition
supreme
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undermine
 Definition
sabotage, weaken
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importune
 Definition
cajole
Term
supplicate
 Definition
cajole
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beseech
 Definition
cajole
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respite
 Definition
intermission, break
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levity
 Definition
comic relief, laughter
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propagate
 Definition
reproduce
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reactionary
 Definition
very politically conservative
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variegated
 Definition
varied, different
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motley
 Definition
composed of diverse often incongruous elements
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sundry
 Definition
varied, different
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fastidious
 Definition
finicky, fussy
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exhaustive
 Definition
thorough, complete
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audacity
 Definition
bold or arrogant disregard of normal restraints
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doughty
 Definition
marked by fearless resolution, brave
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mettle
 Definition
vigor and strength of spirit or temperament; stamina
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intrepid
 Definition
characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance
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bravado
 Definition
the quality or state of being foolhardy (foolishly adventurous and bold, rash)
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paradigm
 Definition
model, standard
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belie
 Definition
misrepresent
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cogent
 Definition
clear, convincing
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stymie
 Definition
block, hinder
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elocution
 Definition
clear, skillful speaking
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subvert
 Definition
overturn, overthrow
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vapid
 Definition
uninspiring, dull
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decadent
 Definition
self-indulgent, immoral
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arbitrary
 Definition
reached at random, absolute, unreasonable
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partisan
 Definition
partial, biased
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quarry
 Definition
object being pursued or hunted
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pretentious
 Definition
showy, pompous
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flamboyant
 Definition
marked by or given to strikingly elaborate or colorful display or behavior
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affectation
 Definition
the act of taking on or displaying an attitude or mode of behavior not natural to oneself or not genuinely felt
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ambivalent
 Definition
having two conflicting emotions
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prodigious
 Definition
huge
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redress
 Definition
remedy, correct
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deference
 Definition
respect, courtesy
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magnate
 Definition
person of great influence in business
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penurious
 Definition
frugal
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parsimonious
 Definition
stingy
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sullen
 Definition
irritable, ill-humored
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perfunctory
 Definition
routine, automatic
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elucidate
 Definition
clarity, explain
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nonchalant
 Definition
casual, unconcerned
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unremitting
 Definition
persistent
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tenacious
 Definition
persistent in maintaining or adhering to something valued or habitual
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pertinacious
 Definition
adhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design, perversely persistent
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embellish
 Definition
enhance, exaggerate
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cardinal
 Definition
of great importance
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pundit
 Definition
expert
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harangue
 Definition
a ranting speech or writing
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obloquy
 Definition
abusive language
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diatribe
 Definition
a bitter and abusive speech or writing
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philippic
 Definition
a protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
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tirade
 Definition
a protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
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portent
 Definition
indication, sign
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dissenting
 Definition
objecting, opposing
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facile
 Definition
easy, sometimes insincere
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vagary
 Definition
unpredictable action
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pastiche
 Definition
collection down from different sources
Term
reprove
 Definition
scold, rebuke
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reproach
 Definition
an expression of rebuke or disapproval
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reprimand
 Definition
a severe or formal reproof
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upbraid
 Definition
to reproach severely, scold vehemently
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chastise
 Definition
to censure severely, castigate
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chide
 Definition
to voice disapproval to
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admonish
 Definition
to express warning or disapproval to especially in a gentle, earnest, or solicitous manner
Term
castigate
 Definition
to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism
Term
lambaste
 Definition
to assault violently, to attack verbally, censure
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revile
 Definition
to subject to verbal abuse, to rail (use abusive language)
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objurgate
 Definition
a harsh rebuke
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berate
 Definition
to scold or condemn vehemently and at length
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gravity
 Definition
seriousness, importance
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proscribed
 Definition
banned, forbidden
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fecundity
 Definition
productivity
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intransigent
 Definition
unyielding, unbreakable, ungiving, uncooperative
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adamant
 Definition
unyielding, unbreakable, ungiving, uncooperative
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obdurate
 Definition
unyielding, unbreakable, ungiving, uncooperative
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inexorable
 Definition
unyielding, unbreakable, ungiving, uncooperative
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broach
 Definition
to bring up in conversation
Term
anathema
 Definition
someone or something intensely disliked or loathed
Term
revulsion
 Definition
a sudden or strong reaction or change; a sense of utter distaste or repugnance
Term
repugnance
 Definition
strong dislike, distaste, or antagonism
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aversion
 Definition
feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
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censure
 Definition
formal disapproval
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parochial
 Definition
narrow-minded, conservative
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indigent
 Definition
poor, broke
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insolvent
 Definition
poor, broke
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impecunious
 Definition
poor, broke
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impoverished
 Definition
poor, broke
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contrite
 Definition
regretful, apologetic
Term
supercilious
 Definition
scornful, snobbish
Term
ingenuous
 Definition
naïve, trusting
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impudent
 Definition
boldly disrespectful
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capitulate
 Definition
give up
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rebuff
 Definition
reject, refuse
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enigma
 Definition
difficult to understand
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recondite
 Definition
concealed; difficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend
Term
impenetrable
 Definition
incapable of being comprehended
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infallible
 Definition
unfailing, reliable
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boor
 Definition
unrefined
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clemency
 Definition
to show mercy
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circumspect
 Definition
cautious, discreet
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obtuse
 Definition
slow-witted, dumb
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quandary
 Definition
state of uncertainty
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prosaic
 Definition
ordinary
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pedestrian
 Definition
ordinary
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harbinger
 Definition
forerunner, announcer
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magnanimous
 Definition
charitable, generous
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germane
 Definition
applicable, appropriate
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ignominious
 Definition
disgraceful, shameful
Term
amenable
 Definition
willing to listen or agree
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assess
 Definition
judge, rate
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indifferent
 Definition
impartial, disinterested, dispassionate, unbiased, objective
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impartial
 Definition
indifferent, disinterested, dispassionate, unbiased, objective
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disinterested
 Definition
indifferent, impartial, dispassionate, unbiased, objective
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dispassionate
 Definition
not influenced by strong feeling, fair
Term
unbiased
 Definition
indifferent, impartial, disinterested, dispassionate, objective
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objective
 Definition
indifferent, impartial, disinterested, dispassionate, unbiased
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compliant
 Definition
willing to please
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deter
 Definition
prevent, discourage
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futile
 Definition
hopeless, useless
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penchant
 Definition
liking, preference
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lax
 Definition
permissive, lenient
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exuberant
 Definition
joyously unrestrained and enthusiastic
Term
blithe
 Definition
of a happy lighthearted character or disposition
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ebullient
 Definition
lively or enthusiastic in thoughts or feelings, exuberant
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effervescent
 Definition
to show liveliness or exhilaration
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frolicsome
 Definition
full of gaiety, playful
Term
vivacious
 Definition
lively in temper, conduct, or spirit
Term
jovial
 Definition
merry, exuberant, blithe, ebullient, effervescent, frolicsome, vivacious
Term
solicit
 Definition
ask for, request
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antithesis
 Definition
something's direct opposite
Term
anachronism
 Definition
something that is misplaced in time
Term
provincial
 Definition
narrow-minded, unsophisticated
Term
hackneyed
 Definition
clichéd, expression or idea that is overused
Term
trite
 Definition
hackneyed or boring from much use, not fresh or original
Term
banal
 Definition
lacking originality, freshness, or novelty; trite
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insipid
 Definition
hackneyed, trite, banal, cliché
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acquiesce
 Definition
agree with some reluctance
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reticent
 Definition
reserved or closed mouthed
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fallacious
 Definition
illogical or unsound
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dichotomy
 Definition
state of contradiction or contrast
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