【Chris Ren】Sat Word List 1

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tyranny

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The definition of tyranny is a government or ruler with total power.

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haughtiness

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1.having or showing great pride in oneself and disdain, contempt, or scorn for others; proud; arrogant; supercilious

2.ARCHAIC lofty; noble

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oppression, cruelty, severity, reign of terror, despotism, absolutism; see also autocracy, fascism.

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felicitous

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The definition of felicitous is something that is suited to a particular occasion or something enjoys the benefits of good fortune.

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insolence, aloofness, snobbishness; see arrogance.

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crunch

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intransitive verb
1: to chew or press with a crushing noise
2: to make one's way with a crushing noise
transitive verb
1: to chew, press, or grind with a crunching sound
2: process; especially : to perform mathematical computations on <crunch numbers>

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grind, gnash, grate, grit, scrape, scrunch

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sydicate

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1
a : a council or body of syndics
b : the office or jurisdiction of a syndic
2
: an association of persons officially authorized to undertake a duty or negotiate business
3
a : a group of persons or concerns who combine to carry out a particular transaction or project
b : cartel 2
c : a loose association of racketeers in control of organized crime
4
: a business concern that sells materials for publication in a number of newspapers or periodicals simultaneously
5
: a group of newspapers under one management
See syndicate defined for English-language learners »
See syndicate defined for kids »

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emancipate

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To emancipate is defined as to set someone free.

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pioneer

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The definition of a pioneer is the first person to do something, like to explore a new territory or to enter a military action.

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pathfinder, scout, explorer/settler, colonist, pilgrim, immigrant, colonizer, halutz, homesteader, squatter, frontiersman, backwoodsman.

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pathfinder

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one who makes a path or way where none had existed, as in an unknown region, wilderness, etc.

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explorer, searcher, discoverer;

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piety

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Piety is defined as devotion and reverence to religious practices and God.

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noun

Devotion to duty

fealty, filial allegiance, application; see loyalty.

Devotion to the service of God

reverence, duty, zeal; see devotion, holiness 1.

Pious remarks

lecture, preachment, preaching; see sermon.

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pompousness

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ARCHAIC full of pomp; stately
characterized by exaggerated stateliness; pretentious, as in speech or manner; self-important

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grandioseness, grandiosity, ostentation, pomposity, pretension, pretentiousness. See plain

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hubris

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Hubris is defined as arrogance or excessive pride.

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overconfidence

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conceit

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The definition of conceit is a strong, exaggerated opinion of one's self.

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vanity, self-admiration, narcissism; see arrogance, pride 1. See syn. study at pride.

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distinctive

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The definition of distinctive is a quality or characteristic that is unique to a person or thing.

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peculiar, unique, distinguishing, notable; see characteristic. See syn. study at characteristic.

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vintage

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Vintage is defined as how much wine was produced in a particular area during one season, the year and region a wine was produced or a specific model of car from a particular production year.

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selected, choice, saved; see excellent, old

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disparate

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The definition of disparate is things that are different from each other, especially when the differences are dramatic.

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different, dissimilar, diverse; see different 1, 2. See syn. study at different.

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settled

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a long wooden bench with a back, armrests, and sometimes a chest beneath the seat

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decided, resolved, ended; see determined

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starvation

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noun

the act of starving
the state of being starved

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deprivation, belt tightening, need, want, inanition; see also hunger

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inanition

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emptiness; specif.,
exhaustion from lack of food or an inability to assimilate it
lack of strength or spirit

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starvation, exhaustion, malnutrition, collapse; see fatigue, starvation.

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malnutrition

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Malnutrition is defined as poor health as the result of not digesting enough nutritious food.

(noun)
An example of a case of malnutrition is a family starving because they cannot afford any food.

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scurvy, consumption, rickets; see hunger, illness 1, starvation.

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scurvy

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The definition of scurvy is an offensive or mean person.

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rigorous

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Rigorous is defined as something that is harsh or very strict.

Rigorous means very active or severe.

The definition of rigorous is something that is painfully exact or precise.

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modified

Severe

harsh, austere, uncompromising; see severe 1, 2.

Exact

precise, meticulous, dogmatic; see accurate 1, 2, definite 1.

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dogmatic

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The definition of dogmatic is the strong expression of opinions as if they were facts.

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doctrinal, categorical, canonical, unchangeable, inevitable, immovable, unqualified, eternal, positive, authoritative, systematic, orthodox, formal, ex cathedra, pontifical, imperative, peremptory, theoretical, axiomatic, unerring, by fiat, on faith, as a matter of course, by nature, by God's will, by natural law; see also absolute

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canonical

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The definition of canonical is accepted or according to the church or Bible.

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sanctioned, accepted, authoritative, statutory; see approved, authoritative 2, lawful, legal 1, official 3.

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statutory

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The definition of statutory is something mandated by or related to statutes, which are laws or bills passed by the legislature.

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sanctioned, lawful, rightful; see legal 1.

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ramrod

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noun

a rod used for ramming down the charge in a gun that is loaded through the muzzle
☆ a person in charge, esp. one who is rigid or unyielding

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athirst

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adjective

ARCHAIC thirsty
eager; longing (for a thing)

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Intensely desirous or interested:

agog, ardent, avid, bursting, eager, impatient, keen1, solicitous, thirsting, thirsty. (Informal) raring. Idioms: champing at the bit, ready and willing. See concern
(Archaic)
Needing or desiring drink:

dry, parched, thirsty. See dry

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prognosticate

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To tell about or make known (future events) in advance, especially by means of special knowledge or inference/
To give an indication of something in advance

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call, forecast, foretell, predict, project. See foresight/
adumbrate, augur, bode, forecast, forerun, foreshadow, foretell, foretoken, portend, prefigure, presage. See foresight, show

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augur

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noun:
The definition of an augur is a clairvoyant, priest or collection of priests whose job it was to interpret what the gods wanted./
transitive verb, intransitive verb:

to foretell or prophesy from omens
to be an omen (of); presage: cloudy skies augur rain

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predict, forecast, prognosticate, presage; see anticipate
1, foretell.

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presage

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The definition of a presage is a feeling or warning about something that's going to happen.

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augur, forecast, predict; see foretell.

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portend

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Portend is defined as to be a warning or signal of.

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forecast, predict, herald; see hint, warn 1.

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senseless

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adjective

unconscious
not having or showing good sense; stupid; foolish
having no real point or purpose; nonsensical; meaningless/

Lacking rational direction or purpose:

meaningless, mindless, pointless, purposeless. Idiom: without rhyme or reason. See purpose
Displaying a complete lack of forethought and good sense:

brainless, fatuous, foolish, insensate, mindless, silly, unintelligent, weak-minded, witless. See ability, planned
Lacking consciousness:

cold, insensible, unconscious. Idioms: out cold, out like a light. See awareness

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ridiculous, silly, foolish, pointless; see illogical, stupid 1.

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insensible

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adjective

lacking sensation; not having the power to perceive with the senses
having lost sensation; unconscious
not recognizing or realizing; unaware; indifferent
not responsive emotionally; without feeling
so small, slight, or gradual as to be virtually imperceptible
not intelligible; without meaning: now chiefly in legal use
OBSOLETE senseless; stupid

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modified

Unconscious

swooning, torpid, numb, unaware; see unaware, unconscious 1.

Indifferent

impassive, apathetic, unappreciative, impervious; see callous, indifferent 1, unmoved 2.

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gratuitous

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The definition of gratuitous is something that is given for free, unnecessary or not called for.

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modified

Voluntary

for nothing, gratis, complimentary; see free 4.

Uncalled-for

needless, unwarranted, unessential; see unnecessary.

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gratis

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The definition of gratis is free.

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free, without charge, complimentary, as a gift; see free 4.

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amusing

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The definition of amusing is someone who provides entertainment or who incites laughter.

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modified

Entertaining

engaging, diverting, enjoyable, beguiling; see
entertaining, pleasant 2.

Funny

humorous, funny, comical; see funny 1. See syn. study atfunny.

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diverting

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that diverts; esp., amusing or entertaining

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amusing, entertaining. See excite

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pursuit

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Pursuit is the act of following something, either to catch it or to engage in a specific activity.

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chase, race, pursuance; see hunt 2./



noun
The following of another in an attempt to overtake and capture:

chase, hot pursuit. See seek
An attempting to accomplish or attain:

pursuing, quest, search. See seek
Activity pursued as a livelihood:

art, business, calling, career, craft, employment, job, line, métier, occupation, profession, trade, vocation, work. (Slang) racket. (Archaic) employ. See action
A working at a profession or occupation:

practice. See do, work

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vocation

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Vocation means one’s calling or profession.

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noun

The work for which one has prepared

calling, mission, pursuit; see profession 1.

The work at which one is engaged

employment, trade, occupation, duty, undertaking; see also job 1.

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unchain

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To release from or as if from chains or bonds; set free.

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liberate, unbind, discharge; see free 1.

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discharge

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Discharge is defined as to release, unload or dismiss./

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verb

To unload

unpack, release, remove cargo; see empty 1, 2, unload.

To remove

take off, send, carry or take away; see remove 1.

To emit

send forth, give off, exude; see emit 1.

To cause to fire

blast, shoot off, fire; see shoot 1.

To dismiss

let go, replace, relieve; see dismiss 2.

To release

emancipate, liberate, let go; see free 1, release.

To perform

fulfill, execute, accomplish; see achieve 1, perform 1.

To pay a debt

liquidate, settle, satisfy; see pay 1. See syn. study at free.

noun

Emission

exudation, secretion, ooze, outflow; see emanation 1, 2, flow.

Shooting

detonation, explosion, firing off, report; see explosion 1, gunfire, shooting 1.

Dismissal

release, ouster, demobilization; see freeing, removal 1.

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seminal

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Seminal is defined as some discovery or event that strong influenced what came after./
The definition of seminal is something related to semen or to the seeds of a plant.

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generative, primary, original, crucial, critical; see also fundamental 1.

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poignancy

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Variant of poignant


adjective

sharp or pungent to the smell or, formerly, the taste
keenly affecting the other senses: poignant beauty
sharply painful to the feelings; piercing
evoking pity, compassion, etc.; emotionally touching or moving
sharp, biting, penetrating, pointed, etc.: poignant wit

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noun

Intensity

concentration, sharpness, piquancy; see intensity 1.

Emotion

feeling, pathos, sadness, sentimentality; see emotion, feeling 4, pathos. See syn. study at pathos.

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pathos

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Pathos is defined as a feeling of sympathy or sorrow.

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poignancy, bathos, sentiment, desolation, woe, sadness, tenderness, sympathy, compassion, pity, sympathetic chord; see also emotion, feeling

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bathos

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The definition of bathos means an abrupt switch in writing style from fancy and epic to common and trivial, whether in wording or subject.

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melodrama, maudlinness, triteness; see pathos, sentimentality. See syn. study at pathos.

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melodrama

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The definition of melodrama is a creative performance or actions with lots of exaggerated emotion, tension or excitement.

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play, opera, theater; see drama 1.

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varnish

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Varnish is a hard, glossy, resin that you brush on by hand on a surface as a protective coating.

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finish, paint, shellac, lacquer, wax, size, enamel, japan, surface, coat, luster, polish, gloss, adorn, refinish, glaze, gloss over.

ANTONYMS expose*, remove the finish, strip.

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sober

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The definition of sober is not intoxicated or subdued in personality or color.

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modified

Solemn

restrained, earnest, grave; see solemn 1, serious 2.

Temperate

abstemious, calm, pacific; see moderate 4.

Not drunk

abstinent, serious, sedate, clear-headed, abstaining, self-possessed, calm, ascetic, non-indulgent, steady, dry, on the wagon*; see also moderate 5. See syn. study at serious.

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attune

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transitive verb attuned, attuning

to tune
to bring into harmony or agreement: old methods not attuned to the times

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verb

To tune

adjust the pitch, put in tune, tune up; see tune.

To adjust

bring into accord, make agree, harmonize; see
accommodate 2, adjust 1.

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slack

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The definition of slack is someone or something weak, slow, relaxed or careless.

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modified

Not taut

relaxed, lax, limp; see loose 1.

Not busy

slow, remiss, sluggish, inattentive; see lazy 1, remiss. See syn. study at remiss.

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negligent

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The definition of negligent is a careless person, or always failing to do the right thing.

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inattentive, neglectful, careless, offhand; see careless 1, remiss, unconcerned. See syn. study at remiss.