Alyssa Luo Sat List5

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discard

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cast (off), exorcise

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neutral

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nonpartisan, on the fence

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cacophonous

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i have known this word.

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dissonant, discordant

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obliterate

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verb.
1

a : to remove utterly from recognition or memory

b : to remove from existence : destroy utterly all trace, indication, or significance of

c : to cause to disappear (as a bodily part or a scar) or collapse (as a duct conveying body fluid) : remove 4 <a blood vessel obliterated by inflammation>

2

: to make undecipherable or imperceptible by obscuring or wearing away


3

: cancel 4

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— oblit·er·a·tion noun

— oblit·er·a·tor noun

cancel, clean (up), efface

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liberating

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transitive verb

1.to release from slavery, enemy occupation, etc.
2.Slang to steal or loot, esp. from a defeated enemy in wartime
3.Chem. to free from combination in a compound

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— lib·er·a·tor noun

— lib·er·a·to·ry adjective

discharge, disenthrall

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syncopated

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adj.

: cut short :


2

: marked by or exhibiting syncopation <syncopated rhythm>

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syncopation-- n.


abbreviated

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funerary

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adj.
related to burial

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funeral--n.

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repressive

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inclination to use of force to restrict and control a society or other group of people.

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— re·press·ibil·i·ty noun

— re·press·ible adjective

— re·pres·sive adjective

— re·pres·sive·ly adverb

— re·pres·sive·ness noun

clamp down (on), crack down (on)

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harmonic

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i have known this card.

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harmonious, congurous

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recollect

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transitive verb


1

: to bring back to the level of conscious awareness : remember <trying to recollect the name>


2

: to remind (oneself) of something temporarily forgotten

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recall, remember,

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totalitarian

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adj.
1

a : of or relating to centralized control by an autocratic leader or hierarchy : authoritarian, dictatorial; especially : despotic

b : of or relating to a political regime based on subordination of the individual to the state and strict control of all aspects of the life and productive capacity of the nation especially by coercive measures (as censorship and terrorism)

2

a : advocating or characteristic of totalitarianism

b : completely regulated by the state especially as an aid to national mobilization in an emergency

c : exercising autocratic powers

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authoritarian, dictatorial

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collaborative

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i have known this card.

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cooperate, concert, concur

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conceal

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v.


1

: to prevent disclosure or recognition of <conceal the truth>


2

: to place out of sight <concealed himself behind the door>

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bury, cache, hide

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absolutist

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n.

1

a : a political theory that absolute power should be vested in one or more rulers

b : government by an absolute ruler or authority : despotism

2

: advocacy of a rule by absolute standards or principles


3

: an absolute standard or principle

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despotism, autarchy, authoritarianism

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mellifluous

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adj.

1

: having a smooth rich flow <a mellifluous voice>


2

: filled with something (as honey) that sweetens

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1

: having a smooth rich flow <a mellifluous voice>


2

: filled with something (as honey) that sweetens

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scrutinize

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transitive verb


: to examine closely and minutely

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audit, check (out), con, examine]

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scandalous

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adj.

2

: offensive to propriety or morality : shocking <scandalous behavior>

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libelous, defamatory

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erratic

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adj.

1

a : having no fixed course : wandering <an erratic comet>

b archaic : nomadic

2

: transported from an original resting place especially by a glacier <an erratic boulder>


3

a : characterized by lack of consistency, regularity, or uniformity <erratic dieting> <keeps erratic hours>

b : deviating from what is ordinary or standard : eccentric <an erratic genius>

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— er·rat·i·cal adjective

— er·rat·i·cal·ly adverb

— er·rat·i·cism noun

desultory, random, haphazard

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decipher

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decode, decrypt

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compromise

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1

a : settlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions

b : something intermediate between or blending qualities of two different things

2

: a concession to something derogatory or prejudicial <a compromise of principles>

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accommodation, concession

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informal

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1

: marked by the absence of formality or ceremony <an informal meeting>


2

: characteristic of or appropriate to ordinary, casual, or familiar use <informal clothes>

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heterodox, irregular, unceremonious

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deterrent

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adj.
acting to stop or prevent

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balk, bar, block

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imagine

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conceive, conjure (up

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idiosyncratic

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adj.

1

a : a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality

b : individual hypersensitiveness (as to a drug or food)

2

: characteristic peculiarity (as of temperament); broadly :

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— id·i·o·syn·crat·ic adjective

— id·i·o·syn·crat·i·cal·ly adverb

curiosity, eccentricity, erraticism

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launch

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transitive verb


1

a : to throw forward : hurl

b : to release, catapult, or send off (a self-propelled object) <launch a rocket>

2

a : to set (a boat or ship) afloat

b : to give (a person) a start <launched her on a new career>

c (1) : to put into operation or set in motion : initiate, introduce (2) : to get off to a good start

d : to load into a computer's memory and run <launch a program>
intransitive verb


1

a : to spring forward : take off

b : to enter energetically <launched into an impromptu speech — Timothy Tucker>

2

a archaic : to slide down the ways

b : to make a start

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begin, constitute, establish,

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worthless

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valueless, useless

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preventative

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adj.
try to stop some specific things happen

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preventive, precautionary

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panacea

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n:

a remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all

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catholicon, elixir, nostrum

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superiority

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n.

Superiority is the state of being greater or better than something or someone else.

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assumption, bumptiousness, consequence, haughtiness

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regress

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n.
v.

1

a : an act or the privilege of going or coming back

b : reentry 1

2

: movement backward to a previous and especially worse or more primitive state or condition


3

: the act of reasoning backward

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retrogress, return, revert

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overcom

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i have known this word

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quer, defeat, dispatch

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embrace

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v.


to clasp in the arms : hug
to take up especially readily or gladly

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clasp, crush, enclasp


embrace·able adjective

— em·brace·ment noun

— em·brac·er noun

— em·brac·ing·ly adverb

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catastrophic

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adj.
the final event of the dramatic action especially of a tragedy
a momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin

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cat·a·stroph·ic adjective

— cat·a·stroph·i·cal·ly adverb

apocalypse, calamity, cataclysm

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barrier

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n.

something material that blocks or is intended to block passage
plural often capitalized : a medieval war game in which combatants fight on foot with a fence or railing between them

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barricade, fence, hedge, wall

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insecurity

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n.

not confident or sure : uncertain
not adequately guarded or sustained : unsafe
not firmly fastened or fixed : shaky

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in·se·cure·ly adverb

— in·se·cure·ness noun

— in·se·cu·ri·ty noun

loose, lax, loosened, relaxed

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unforeseen

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unpredictable, sudden, unanticipated

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awaken

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arouse, awake, knock up

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dispel

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v.
to drive away by or as if by scattering : dissipate

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clear out, disband, scatter

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moderate

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v. adj.

avoiding extremes of behavior or expression : observing reasonable limits
professing or characterized by political or social beliefs that are not extreme

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mod·er·ate·ly adverb

— mod·er·ate·ness noun

temperate

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catalyst

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n.

a substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible

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no

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inferiority

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n.

lower rank or status

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lower, nether

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arrangement

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i have already this word

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plan, blueprint, design

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stirred

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adj.

to cause an especially slight movement or change of position of
to bring into notice or debate : raise —often used with up

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stir·rer noun
agitate, churn, swirl

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fathom

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n.

a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water —sometimes used in the singular when qualified by a number

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fath·om·able adjective
sound, plumb

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devoid

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adj.

being without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment —used with of <an argument devoid of sense> <a landscape devoid of life>

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bankrupt, bare, barren, bereft

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provacation

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n.
something that stimulate or arise

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excitement, incitation, incitement, instigation

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levity

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n.


excessive or unseemly frivolity
lack of steadiness : changeableness

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facetiousness, flightiness, flippancy

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disparage

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v.

to lower in rank or reputation : degrade
to depreciate by indirect means (as invidious comparison) : speak slightingly about

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dis·par·age·ment noun

— dis·par·ag·er noun

— dis·par·ag·ing adjective

— dis·par·ag·ing·ly adverb

bad-mouth, belittle, cry down, denigrate

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mitigate

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allay, alleviate, assuage

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haughty

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adj.


blatantly and disdainfully proud

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haugh·ti·ly adverb

— haugh·ti·ness noun

assumptive, bumptious, cavalier, chesty

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attitude

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posture, carriage, poise, stance

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invaluable

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adj.

: valuable beyond estimation : priceless <providing invaluable assistance>

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— in·valu·able·ness noun

— in·valu·ably adverb

inestimable, priceless

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impudent

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adj.


1

obsolete : lacking modesty


2

: marked by contemptuous or cocky boldness or disregard of others : insolent

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— im·pu·dent·ly adverb

arch, audacious, bold, bold-faced

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consist

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v.


1

: lie, reside —usually used with in <liberty consists in the absence of obstructions — A. E. Housman>


2

archaic

a : exist, be

b : to be capable of existing

3

: to be composed or made up —usually used with of <breakfast consisted of cereal, milk, and fruit>

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consistent--adj.

accord, agree, answer, chord

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imperative

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adj.


1

a : of, relating to, or constituting the grammatical mood that expresses the will to influence the behavior of another

b : expressive of a command, entreaty, or exhortation

c : having power to restrain, control, and direct

2

: not to be avoided or evaded : necessary <an imperative duty>

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— im·per·a·tive·ly adverb

— im·per·a·tive·ness noun

compulsory, forced, mandatory, incumbent

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irresolute

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adj.

: uncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating <irresolute legislators>

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— ir·res·o·lute·ly adverb

— ir·res·o·lute·ness noun

— ir·res·o·lu·tion noun

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bargain

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n.


1

: an agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other


2

: something acquired by or as if by bargaining; especially : an advantageous purchase <at that price the car is a bargain>


3

: a transaction, situation, or event regarded in the light of its results <a bad bargain>

— into the bargain also in the bargain


: besides <tastes good and is good for you, into the bargain>

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buy, deal, pennyworth

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indistinguishable

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adj.

a : indeterminate in shape or structure <indistinguishable forms in the mist>

b : not clearly recognizable or understandable <indistinguishable differences>

c : lacking identifying or individualizing qualities <seemingly indistinguishable alternatives>

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— in·dis·tin·guish·abil·i·ty noun

— in·dis·tin·guish·able·ness noun

— in·dis·tin·guish·ably adverb

impalpable, inappreciable, imperceptible

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insolent

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adj.


1

: insultingly contemptuous in speech or conduct : overbearing


2

: exhibiting boldness or effrontery : impudent

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— insolent noun

— in·so·lent·ly adverb

arch, audacious, bold, bold-faced, brash

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presumptuous

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adj.

: overstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties

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— pre·sump·tu·ous·ly adverb

— pre·sump·tu·ous·ness noun

bold, familiar, forward, free

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bereft

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bereaved

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worthy

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deserving, good, meritorious

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misfortune

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adversity, ill, knock, misadventure

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miscreant

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adj.


1

: unbelieving, heretical


2

: depraved, villainous <miscreant behavior>

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baddie (or baddy), beast, brute, caitiff, devil,

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arrogant

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haughty, presumptuous

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meddle

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: to interest oneself in what is not one's concern : interfere without right or propriety

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— med·dler noun

butt in, interlope, intermeddle

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anomaly

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n.

1

: the angular distance of a planet from its perihelion as seen from the sun


2

: deviation from the common rule : irregularity

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aberration, abnormality, exception

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reverential

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1

: expressing or having a quality of respect <reverential awe>


2

: inspiring respect

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— rev·er·en·tial·ly adverb

respectful

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scoff

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v.


1

: an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe


2

: an object of scorn, mockery, or derision

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scorn, mockery

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trusting

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confidence, credence, faith, stock

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revisionist

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n.

people who favoring an evolutionary rather than a revolutionary spirit

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re·vi·sion·ism--n.

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articulate

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v.
1

a : divided into syllables or words meaningfully arranged : intelligible

b : able to speak

c : expressing oneself readily, clearly, or effectively <an articulate teacher>; also : expressed readily, clearly, or effectively <an articulate argument>

2

a : consisting of segments united by joints : jointed <articulate animals>

b : distinctly marked off

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— ar·tic·u·late·ly adverb

— ar·tic·u·late·ness noun

eloquent, fluent, silver-tongued

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pacifist

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adj.

strongly and actively opposed to conflict and especially war

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— pac·i·fis·ti·cal·ly adverb

dovish, pacific, peaceful

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contemptuous

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adj.
: manifesting, feeling, or expressing deep hatred or disapproval : feeling or showing contempt

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— con·temp·tu·ous·ly adverb

— con·temp·tu·ous·ness noun

abhorrent, disdainful, scornful

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temporize

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v.


1

: to act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion


2

: to draw out discussions or negotiations so as to gain time <you'd have to temporize until you found out how she wanted to be advised — Mary Austin>

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— tem·po·ri·za·tion noun

— tem·po·riz·er noun

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extremist

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n.

advocacy of extreme measures or views :

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radicalist

ex·trem·ism--n.

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satellite

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n.

1

: a hired agent or obsequious follower : minion, sycophant


2

a : a celestial body orbiting another of larger size

b : a manufactured object or vehicle intended to orbit the earth, the moon, or another celestial body

3

: someone or something attendant, subordinate, or dependent; especially : a country politically and economically dominated or controlled by another more powerful country


4

: a usually independent urban community situated near but not immediately adjacent to a large city

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— satellite adjective

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prolong

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elongate, lengthen, outstretch

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tacit

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adj.

1

: expressed or carried on without words or speech <the blush was a tacit answer — Bram Stoker>


2

: implied or indicated (as by an act or by silence) but not actually expressed <tacit consent> <tacit admission of guilt>

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— tac·it·ly adverb

— tac·it·ness noun

implied, implicit, unexpressed

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reversal

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n.


2

: a conversion of a photographic positive into a negative or vice versa


3

: a change (as of fortune) often for the worse

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knock, lapse, reverse

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misbehave

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v.

behave badly

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mis·act

mis·be·hav·er
mis·be·hav·ior --- n.

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fervent

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adj.


1

: very hot : glowing


2

: exhibiting or marked by great intensity of feeling : zealous <fervent prayers>

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— fer·vent·ly adverb

ardent, blazing, burning

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bifurcation

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n.

: branch

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divergence, divarication, divergency

bifurcate--v.

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disrupt

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v.


1

a : to break apart : rupture

b : to throw into disorder <agitators trying to disrupt the meeting>

2

: to interrupt the normal course or unity of

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— dis·rupt·er noun

— dis·rup·tion noun

— dis·rup·tive adjective

— dis·rup·tive·ly adverb

— dis·rup·tive·ness noun

break up, bust, distintegrate

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unqualified

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adj.


1

: not fit : not having requisite qualifications


2

: not modified or restricted by reservations : complete <an unqualified denial>

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— un·qual·i·fied·ly adverb

all-out, arrant, blank,

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dichotomous

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adj.

dividing into two parts

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— di·chot·o·mous·ly adverb

— di·chot·o·mous·ness noun

bifurcation

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sneer

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v.


1

: to smile or laugh with facial contortions that express scorn or contempt


2

: to speak or write in a scornfully jeering manner

transitive verb


: to utter with a sneer

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— sneer·er noun

snicker, snigger

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impetuous

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adj.


1

: marked by impulsive vehemence or passion <an impetuous temperament>


2

: marked by force and violence of movement or action <an impetuous wind>

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— im·pet·u·ous·ly adverb

— im·pet·u·ous·ness noun

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filial

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adj.

1

: of, relating to, or befitting a son or daughter <filial obedience>


2

: having or assuming the relation of a child or offspring

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— fil·ial·ly adverb

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terminate

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v.

intransitive verb


1

: to extend only to a limit (as a point or line); especially : to reach a terminus


2

: to form an ending


3

: to come to an end in time

transitive verb


1

a : to bring to an end : close <terminate a marriage by divorce> <terminate a transmission line>

b : to form the conclusion of <review questions terminate each chapter>

c : to discontinue the employment of <workers terminated because of slow business>

2

: to serve as an ending, limit, or boundary of


3

: assassinate, kill

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complete, conclude, end

termination--n.

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regal

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adj.


1

: of, relating to, or suitable for a king


2

: of notable excellence or magnificence : splendid

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— re·gal·i·ty noun

— re·gal·ly adverb

kingly, monarchal

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symbiotic

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1

: the living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism); especially : mutualism


2

: a cooperative relationship (as between two persons or groups) <the symbiosis…between the resident population and the immigrants — John Geipel>

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— sym·bi·ot·ic adjective

— sym·bi·ot·i·cal·ly adverb

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withdraw

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v.

transitive verb


1

a : to take back or away : remove <pressure upon educational administrators to withdraw academic credit — J. W. Scott>

b : to remove from use or cultivation

c : to remove (money) from a place of deposit

d : to turn away (as the eyes) from an object of attention <withdrew her gaze>

e : to draw (as a curtain) back or aside

2

a : to remove from consideration or set outside a group <withdrew his name from the list of nominees> <withdrew their child from the school>

b (1) : take back, retract (2) : to recall or remove (a motion) under parliamentary procedure
intransitive verb


1

a : to move back or away : retire

b : to draw back from a battlefield : retreat

2

a : to remove oneself from participation

b : to become socially or emotionally detached <had withdrawn farther and farther into herself — Ethel Wilson>

3

: to recall a motion under parliamentary procedure

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— with·draw·able adjective

drop back, fall back

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imperial

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adj.

1

a : of, relating to, befitting, or suggestive of an empire or an emperor

b (1) : of or relating to the United Kingdom as distinguished from the constituent parts (2) : of or relating to the Commonwealth of Nations and British Empire

2

a : sovereign

b : regal, imperious

3

: of superior or unusual size or excellence


4

: belonging to the official British series of weights and measures — see weight table

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— im·pe·ri·al·ly adverb

august, baronial, epic, gallant

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avuncular

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adj.



: of or relating to an uncle


2

: suggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality <avuncular indulgence>

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— avun·cu·lar·i·ty noun

— avun·cu·lar·ly adverb

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intrude

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v.

intransitive verb


1

: to thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome


2

: to enter as a geological intrusion

transitive verb


1

: to thrust or force in or upon someone or something especially without permission, welcome, or fitness <intruded himself into their lives>


2

: to cause to enter as if by force

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— in·trud·er noun

break in, chime in, chip in

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simplistic

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i have alreday known this word.

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— sim·plis·ti·cal·ly adverb

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convivial

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adj.

: relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company <a convivial host> <a convivial gathering>

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— con·viv·i·al·i·ty noun

— con·viv·ial·ly adverb

gregarious, outgoing, sociable, social

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conduct

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n.
v.


1

obsolete : escort, guide


2

: the act, manner, or process of carrying on : management <praised for his conduct of the campaign>


3

: a mode or standard of personal behavior especially as based on moral principles <questionable conduct>

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administration, care, charge, control