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Vocation |
Parrieda strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation |
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Parried |
answer (a question or accusation) evasively |
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Untenable |
(especially of a position or view) not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection. |
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contortion |
a twisted or bent condition, state, or form. |
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Tranche |
a portion of something, especially money. |
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Monetarism |
The theory of practice or controlling the supply of money as the chief method of stabilising the economy |
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tremor |
an involuntary quivering movement |
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gilt-edged |
relating to or denoting stocks or securities (such as gilts) that are regarded as extremely reliable investments. |
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Abate |
(of something unpleasant or severe) become less intense or widespread. |
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Bourgeois |
belonging to or characteristic of the middle class, typically with reference to its perceived materialistic values or conventional attitudes. |
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Perversion |
distortion or corruption of the original course, meaning, or state of something. |
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Dissent |
the holding or expression of opinions at variance with those commonly or officially held. |
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Bigot |
a person who is intolerant towards those holding different opinions. |
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Coda |
he concluding passage of a piece or movement, typically forming an addition to the basic structure. |
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Exodus |
a mass departure of people. |
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Precipice |
a very steep rock face or cliff, especially a tall one. |
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Sacrosanct |
(especially of a principle, place, or routine) regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with. |
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Vat |
large tank or tub used to hold liquid, especially in industry. |
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Perma grin |
Smile |
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Incantation |
a series of words said as a magic spell or charm. |
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Evangelist |
A person who seeks to convert others to the Christian faith, especially by public preaching. |
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Evangelist |
A person who seeks to convert others to the Christian faith, especially by public preaching. |
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privy |
sharing in the knowledge of (something secret or private). |
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privy |
sharing in the knowledge of (something secret or private). |
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Supine |
(of a person) lying face upwards. |
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Munificent |
characterized by or displaying great generosity. |
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Behest |
a person's orders or command. |
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Siege |
a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling those inside to surrender. |
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Detente |
the easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries. |
“his policy of arms control and detente with the Soviet Union” |
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Detente |
the easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries. |
“his policy of arms control and detente with the Soviet Union” |
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Fortitude |
courage in pain or adversity. |
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Detente |
the easing of hostility or strained relations, especially between countries. |
“his policy of arms control and detente with the Soviet Union” |
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Fortitude |
courage in pain or adversity. |
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Sartorial |
relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress. |
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Subterfuge |
deceit used in order to achieve one's goal. |
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Rabbi |
a Jewish scholar or teacher, especially one who studies or teaches Jewish law. |
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Anoint |
smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony. |
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Propensity |
an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way. |
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Tantamount |
equivalent in seriousness to; virtually the same as. |
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Litany |
a series of petitions for use in church services or processions, usually recited by the clergy and responded to in a recurring formula by the people. |
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Arraignment |
the action of arraigning someone in court. |
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Arraign |
call or bring (someone) before a court to answer a criminal charge. |
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Scion |
a descendant of a notable family. |
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Sinecure |
a position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit. |
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Rancor |
bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long standing. |
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Rancor |
bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long standing. |
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Arcana |
secrets or mysteries. |
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Rancor |
bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long standing. |
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Arcana |
secrets or mysteries. |
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Cotillion |
a formal ball, especially one at which debutantes are presented. |
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Rancor |
bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long standing. |
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Arcana |
secrets or mysteries. |
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Cotillion |
a formal ball, especially one at which debutantes are presented. |
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Cause célèbre |
a notorious person, thing, incident, or episode |
Owner Shelley Luther has become a cause celebre for conservative politicians. |
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Blare |
make or cause to make a loud, harsh sound. |
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Cronyism |
the appointment of friends and associates to positions of authority, without proper regard to their qualifications. |
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Subterfuge |
deceit used in order to achieve one's goal. |
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Triage |
deceit used in order to achieve one's goal. |
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Facet |
one side of something many-sided, especially of a cut gem. |
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Facet |
one side of something many-sided, especially of a cut gem. |
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Hooch |
alcoholic drink, especially inferior or illicit whisky. |
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Politburo |
the principal policymaking committee in the former Soviet Union, founded in 1917. |
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Brown nosing |
curry favour with (someone) by acting very obsequiously. |
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Brown nosing |
curry favour with (someone) by acting very obsequiously. |
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Ruffian |
a violent person, especially one involved in crime. |
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Brown nosing |
curry favour with (someone) by acting very obsequiously. |
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Ruffian |
a violent person, especially one involved in crime. |
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jurisprudence |
a legal system. "American jurisprudence" |
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Prescient |
having or showing knowledge of events before they take place. |
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Gubernatorial |
relating to a governor, particularly that of a state in the US |
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Afflict |
(of a problem or illness) cause pain or trouble to; affect adversely. |
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Abeyance |
a state of temporary disuse or suspension. |
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Attrition |
the process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure. |
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Purported |
appearing or stated to be true, though not necessarily so; alleged. |
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Scowl |
an angry or bad-tempered expression. |
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Sinecure |
a position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit. |
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vicissitude |
a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant. |
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