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Castigate |
To criticize severely, esp. in public |
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Induct |
To place formally in office; to admit as a member |
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Trivial |
Of little worth or importance |
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Corollary |
A natural consequence or effect; a deduction or an inference |
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Overwrought |
Extremely nervous or excited |
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Disabuse |
To free from error or falsehood |
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Generic |
Without a trademark; general |
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Stipulate |
To agree to a fact as part of a larger debate; to state a demand in an agreement |
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Volatile |
Tending to vary widely; unstable; quickly evaporating |
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Fetid |
Having a bad odor |
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Disarray |
Confusion, disorder |
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Plethora |
An abundance or excess of something |
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Exacerbate |
To make more violent, bitter, or severe |
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Ephemeral |
Lasting for a short time; fleeting |
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Disposed |
Having a preference or tendence |
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Beacon |
A signaling light; a source of guidance or inspiration |
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Definitive |
Complete |
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Incessant |
Never pausing; continuous; without a stop |
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Conceit |
A fanciful idea or image, esp. an exaggerated poetic comparison; an extravagant construction |
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Largess |
Generosity in giving gifts |
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Eschew |
To avoid; to shun |
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Blatant |
Offensively obvious; unpleasantly noisy |
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Innocuous |
Harmless |
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Derive |
To obtain from a specified source |
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Uncanny |
Strangely unsettling, as if of supernatural origin |
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Gauche |
Socially awkward |
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Cornucopia |
An abundance |
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Salve |
An ointment that heals or soothes, a balm |
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Extract |
To remove, esp. with effort |
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Versatile |
Competent in many things |
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Adduce |
To show as an example or means of proving something |
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Extol |
To praise highly and lavishly |
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Interlocutor |
Someone who takes part in a conversation, esp. formally |
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Encomium |
High praise |
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Abduct |
To take away, kidnap |
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Indelible |
Incapable of being removed |
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Guage |
An instrument for measuring or testing |
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Mercurial |
Easily changeable; erratic |
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Prudent |
Marked by careful planning; discreet |
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Cryptic |
Secretive or partially concealed; mysterious |
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Menial |
Lowly or servant-like |
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Montage |
A composite of elements, esp. pictures, placed closely next to one another |
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Drastic |
Extreme; severe |
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Acumen |
Quickness and accuracy of judgment or insight |
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Cosmopolitan |
Having worldwide scope; so sophisticated as to be at home in all parts of the world |
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Obtrude |
To push forward; to impose (oneself or ideas) on others |
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Paroxysm |
A sudden convulsion or outburst; a fit |
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Monolithic |
Massive, solid and uniform in appearance |
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Approbation |
Official approval |
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Heyday |
A time of success or popularity |
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Renovate |
To make new |
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Embed |
To fix in a surrounding mass |
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Winsome |
Charming, esp. in child like or innocent way |
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Irascible |
Easily angered; quick-tempered |
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Morass |
An area of swampy ground; something that hinders |
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Commandeer |
To seize or take, esp. by police or military force |
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Subside |
to settle down |
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Culinary |
Relating to the kitchen or cookery |
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Commodity |
Something useful that can be used for financial advantage; a product or service that is indistinguishable from the same thing from competing sellers |
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Palatable |
Pleasant or acceptable to the test |
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Subtle |
Not immediately obvious; hard to understand |
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Judicious |
Wise and careful |
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Quixotic |
Foolishly idealistic; extravagantly chivalrous; impulsive or capricious |
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Desiccate |
To dry complete |
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Maelstrom |
A violently confused state; a very large whirlpool |
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Cajole |
To attempt to persuade with flattery or insincere talk |
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Astringent |
Severe; strong; harsh |
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Seduce |
To lure or attract; to lead astray |
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Firebrand |
One who stirs up trouble or revolt |
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Podium |
A raised platform on which a speaker or conductor stands; a lectern |
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Herald |
To bear news; to announce |
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Confiscate |
To seize (private property) by or as if by someone in authority |
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Remiss |
Careless in, or negligent about, attending to a task |
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Evoke |
To call forth or call to mind |
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Sacrosanct |
Very sacred, holy, or inviolable |
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Nurture |
To nourish, educate, or encourage |
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Scintillate |
To give off sparks; to be animated or brilliant |
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Purvey |
To supply |
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Palette |
A board which an artist can hold while painting and on which colors can be mixed; the range of colors used in a particular painting or particular artist |
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Entropy |
A steady decline in the order within a system; disorder, chaos |
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Gamut |
An entire range of series |
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Draconian |
Extremely harsh and severe |
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Commodious |
Spacious;roomy |
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Rank |
Conspicuously offensive, esp. in smell or taste; complete |
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Engaging |
Attractive; charming |
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Electorate |
The total group of qualified voters |
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Habitat |
The place where a person or thing is ordinarily found; a particular type of natural enviroment |
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Lackadaisical |
Showing lack of interest or spirit |
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Girth |
The distance around something; circumference |
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Sycophant |
One who seeks favor by flattering people of wealth or influence |
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Stem |
To stop; to restrain |
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Self-abnegation |
The putting aside of personal interest for the sake of others or for a belief, cause, or principle |
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Barrage |
A heavy, prolonged attack |
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Anachronism |
Something not belonging to a certain time period |
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Linchpin |
A central element that holds other parts together |
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Rancid |
Spoiled or rotten (esp. oils or fats) |
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Atavistic |
Reverting to past traits, esp. to traits absent for a long time |
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Craven |
Cowardly; contemptibly timid |
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Hermetic |
Completely sealed, esp. from entry or escape of air |
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Placid |
Calm, undisturbed |
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Infinitesmal
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Exceedingly small minute
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Variegated
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Distinctly marked with different colors; diverse
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Erratic
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Inconsistent, unpredictable
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Venial
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Easily excused or forgiven
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Zeal
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Intense passion or enthusiasm
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Peer
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A person or thing of the same rank
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Olfactory
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Relating to the sense of smell
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Divulge
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To reveal or make known
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Conducive
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Tending to bring about
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Odyssey
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A long, adventurous journey
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Negotiate
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To succeed in going over, coping with, or accomplishing
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Submissive
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Willing to obey without resistance; docile
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Encumber
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To burden or weigh down
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Endeavor
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A serious attempt or effort
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Inextricable
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Incapable of being solved or untangled
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Scruple
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A moral principle that restrains actions
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Antediluvian
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Very old; outdated
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Innate
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Possessed at birth; inborn
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Hedonist
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Someone who seeks only pleasure
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Rote
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Mechanical memorization, often without full understanding
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Byproduct
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A side-effect; something produced in the making of something else
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Liable
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Legally obligated; likely (with reference to an unfavorable outcome)
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August
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Inspiring awe or admiration, esp. because of high rank or character
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Discreet
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Careful about what one says or does; circumspect; done, said, or placed so as to attract little notice
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Egregious
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Outstanding for undesirable qualities; remarkable bad
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Benevolent
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Characterized by doing good
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Idyllic
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Pleasing and simple
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Prepostering
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Absurd; ridiculous; senseless; irrational
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Sanction
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To give official approval to; to penalize for violating a moral principle or international law
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Shirk
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To put off or avoid performing ( a duty or responsibility)
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Insuperable
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Impossible to overcome
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Forage
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To search for food or provisions
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Hirsute
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Having excessive body hair
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Rancorous
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Bitter and resentful
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Gruesome
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Causing horror; frightful and shocking
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Strut
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To walk with a proud, arrogant bearing
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Eulogy
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A speech or written tribute in praise of someone who has died
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Leery
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Suspicious; distrustful
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Laden
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Loaded; burdened; afflicted
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Inalienable
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Not able to be taken away or transferred to others
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Cleave
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To split with a sharp instrument; to cling
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Annul
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To make void or invalid
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Gregarious
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Seeking and enjoying the company of others; tending to move in a group
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Entourage
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A group of attendants or followers
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Pungent
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Sharp to the smell or taste
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Decor
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A decorative style or scheme, as of a room
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Benediction
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Blessing
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Fervent
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Passionate; eager; earnest
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Jeopardy
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Risk of loss or injury; peril
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Unassuming
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Modest; not pretentious
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Periphery
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A boundary line; perimeter; an outside surface
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Tyranny
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Arbitrary or unrestrained exercise of power; despotic abuse of authority
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Regress
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To return to a previous state
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Plummet
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To decline or descend sharply
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Placebo
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Something presented as a drug, but having no actual effect
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Putative
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Put forth or accepted as true on inadequate grounds; supposed
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Concede
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To acknowledge as true
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Maul
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To injure; mangle
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Serendipity
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Unexpected gift or discovery
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Obtuse
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Slow in understanding; dull; stupid
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Fitful
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Occurring in irregular outbursts; occurring in spirits
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Novice
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A person new to a field or activity; beginner
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Underscore
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To emphasize
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Ode
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A long, lyrical poem, usually serious or meditative in nature
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Wry
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Dryly humorous, with a touch of irony
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Dreary
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Depressing and boring
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Placate
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To make less angry
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Correlate
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To correspond; to be mutually related
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Valiant
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Courageous, brave, as in battle
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Fathom
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To measure the depth of; to understand
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Perpetuity
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A state of infinite or indefinitely long duration
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Euphony
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Pleasing sound, esp. of words
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Palliate
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To lessen the pain or severity
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Gibe
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To ridicule
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Writhe
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To twist or squirm, as in pain, struggle or embarassment
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Fertile
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Producing abundantly; prolific
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Hapless
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Unfortunate; unlucky
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Timbre
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The distinguishing quality of a sound
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Skittish
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Nervous; easily frightened
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Connoisseur
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An expert, esp. in the fine arts
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Prototype
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The original model; someone or something that serves to illustrate the typical qualities of a class
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Patronize
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To sponsor or support; to be kind or helpful in a snobbish way, as if dealing with an inferior
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Segue
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An easy, effective, or uninterrupted transition
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Falter
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To hesitate or stumble
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Expedition
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A journey undertaken for a specific reason, such as for war or exploration; speed in doing something
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Expertise
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Specialized skill or knowledge
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Torrent
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A swift-flowing stream; an uncontrolled outpouring
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Deity
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A god
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Immune
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Not subject to n obligation imposed on others; not affected by an influence
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Venomous
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Malignant; spiteful; secreting poison
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Nomad
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One who has no permanent home
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Subdue
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To conquer; to make less intense
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Ruffle
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To take away the smoothness of; to discompose
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Conviction
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A strong belief or opinion
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Penury
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Lack of money, property, or necessities
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Veritable
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Being truly named; real or genuine
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Frugal
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Careful in spending money or resources
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Absolve
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To free from guilt or blame
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Gyrate
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To revolve on an axis; to spin
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Benefactor
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One who helps and supports others
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