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affront (noun) |
an action or remark that causes outrage or offense |
he took his son's refusal to play As a personal affront |
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blase (adj) |
to do something in a calm or bored manner |
everyone was surprised by how blase he was about failing five classes |
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cajole (vrb) |
persuade (someone) to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery. |
He really knows how to cajole people into doing what he wants. |
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choleric (adj) |
Bad-tempered or irritable |
The kid was choleric because he had no sleep |
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encumber (vrb) |
restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way thatfree action or movement is difficult. |
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feckless (adj) |
Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible. |
He failed his classes because he was irresponsible and feckless |
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Impasse (noun) |
A situation in which no progress is possible ,especially because of disagreement, a deadlock |
In today's world, the U.S. has a poliitcal impasse due to the ideas of Republicans and Democrats. |
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indolent (adj) |
Wanting to avoid activities or exertion;lazy. |
i have a hard time studying for tests due to my indolent nature |
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lugubrious (adj) |
(To look sad or sound sad) looking or sounding sad and dismal. |
the lugubrious work of art created a sense of meloncholy in the viewer |
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ribald (adj) |
Referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent Adjective way. |
Joe was very ribald when he described his time with sydney |
