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erratic - er·rat·ic əˈradik

adjective

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Short version: Inconsistent

Long version: 1.not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable

."her breathing was erratic

"synonyms: unpredictable, inconsistent, changeable, variable, inconstant, irregular,fitful, unstable, turbulent, unsettled, changing, varying, fluctuating,mutable; unreliable, undependable, volatile, spasmodic, mercurial,capricious, fickle, temperamental, moody

"the test results were too erratic for useful analysis"

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compel - com·pel kəmˈpel

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Short version: To Force

Long version: force or oblige (someone) to do something."a sense of duty compelled Harry to answer her questions"

synonyms: force, pressure, press, push, urge;

More bring about (something) by the use of force or pressure."they may compel a witness's attendance at court by issue of a summons"literary drive forcibly.

"by heav'n's high will compell'd from shore to shore"

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imply - imˈplī/

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Short version: suggest

Long version: strongly suggest the truth or existence of (something not expressly stated)."the salesmen who uses jargon to imply his superior knowledge

"synonyms :insinuate, suggest, hint (at), intimate, say indirectly, indicate, give someone to understand, convey the impression, signal"are you implying he is mad? "(of a fact or occurrence) suggest (something) as a logical consequence.

"the forecasted traffic increase implied more roads and more air pollution'

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fortify for·ti·fyˈfôrdəˌfī

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Short version: strengthen

Long version strengthen (a place) with defensive works so as to protect it against attack."the whole town was heavily fortified

synonyms: build defenses around, strengthen, secure, protect

strengthen, reinforce, toughen, consolidate,

bolster, shore up, brace, buttress

"the wall had been fortified"

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concise

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novice

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conservative

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hypocrite

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sustain

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endorse

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lenient

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superficial

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menance

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denounce

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refuge

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morale

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undetermine

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impartial

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drastic

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acknowledge

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isolate

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extensive

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transition

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defy

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