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ephemeral- adjective
[ih-fem-er-uh l]
ex- I'm happy that the movie can give some pleasure to people, but acting is ephemeral. |
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lasting a very short time; short-lived; transitory: the ephemeral joys of childhood.
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penchant- noun
[pen-chuh nt; French pahn-shahn]
ex- Even as a girl, Ursula had a penchant for tidiness. |
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| a strong inclination, taste, or liking for something |
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capricious- adjective
[kuh-prish-uh s, -pree-shuh s]
ex- Capote's exclusions in certain cases seemed ruthless and capricious. |
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Definition
1.
subject to, led by, or indicative of caprice or whim; erratic: He's such a capricious boss I never know how he'll react.
2.
Obsolete . fanciful or witty.
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crass- adjective
[kras]
ex- This film has its share of crass, unlikely jokes, but also allows its characters some psychological complexity. |
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1.
without refinement, delicacy, or sensitivity; gross; obtuse; stupid: crass commercialism; a crass misrepresentation of the facts.
2.
Archaic. thick; coarse.
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indignant- adjective
[in-dig-nuh nt]
ex- Journalists get all indignant and self-righteous when someone calls out their un-realistic use of hyperbole. |
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Definition
| feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base: indignant remarks; an indignant expression on his face. |
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innuendo- noun
[in-yoo-en-doh]
ex- Some people have a resistance to innuendo and to rumor, and some people have absolutely no immunity to it. |
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Definition
1.
an indirect intimation about a person or thing, especially of a disparaging or a derogatory nature.
2.
Law.
a.
a parenthetic explanation or specification in a pleading.
b.
(in an action for slander or libel) the explanation and elucidation of the words alleged to be defamatory.
c.
the word or expression thus explained.
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Term
thwart- verb transitive
[thwawrt]
ex- Today, factions simply maintain their power to thwart. |
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Definition
verb (used with object)
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to oppose successfully; prevent from accomplishing a purpose.
2.
to frustrate or baffle (a plan, purpose, etc.).
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adroit- adjective
[uh-droit]
ex- Flexible and adroit, he built his own ladder and climbed it. |
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Definition
1.
expert or nimble in the use of the hands or body.
2.
cleverly skillful, resourceful, or ingenious: an adroit debater.
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admonish- (v trans)
[ad-mon-ish]
ex- The trial court refused to grant a mistrial but offered to admonish the jury. |
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Definition
1.
to caution, advise, or counsel against something.
2.
to reprove or scold, especially in a mild and good-willed manner: The teacher admonished him about excessive noise.
3.
to urge to a duty; remind: to admonish them about their obligations.
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incontrovertible- (adj)
[in-kon-truh-vur-tuh-buh l]
ex- They may be modified, but they are also incontrovertible. |
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| not controvertible; not open to question or dispute; indisputable: absolute and incontrovertible truth. |
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1. (review) able, ible, il, ile: able, can do, capable of being (adjective)
2. (review) ose, ous, ful: full of (adjective)
3. (review) non, a, an, il, ir, im, in, un: not
4. ad, a, ac, af, ag, an, ar, at, as: to, toward
5. droit, dexter: right/ gauche, sinister: left |
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