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fervor
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N.
growing ardor; intensity or feeling. |
ricky sucks
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inert
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ADJ.
inactive; lacking power to move. |
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illusory
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ADJ.
deceptive; not real. |
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abrasive
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rubbing away; tending to grind down.
Just as abrasive cleaning powders can wear away a shiny finish, abrasive remarks can wear away a listener's patience. |
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divergent
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ADJ.
differing; deviating. |
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discriminating
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ADJ.
able to see differences; prejudiced. |
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ignominy
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N.
deep disgrace; shame or dishonor. |
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acclaim
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applaud; announce with great approval.
The NBC sportscasters acclaimed every American victory in the Olympics and lamented every American defeat. |
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futile
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ADJ.
ineffective; fruitless. |
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didactic
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teaching; instructional.
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