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ATROCITY
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An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically involving physical violence or injury
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Press reports detailed a no of atrocities Crime, Transgression
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BLATANT
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Done openly & unashamedly (of bad behavior) Completely obvious
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He showed a blatant disregard for the safety of other driver CLAMANT , VOCIFEROUS
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CONVULSE
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To shake violently Agitate greatly Agitate, Jerk
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DEBASE
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reduce (something) in quality or value; degrade.
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the love episodes debase the dignity of the drama
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DISMAY
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Cause (someone) to feel consternation and distress Shock, Horrify
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They were dismayed by the U-turn in polic Shock, Horrify
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ENSNARE
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Catch in or as in trap
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The larvae construct pits to ensnare their prey
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FROWN
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To show displeasure with Disapproved by facial expression
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She was frowning when she entered the room, so i knew that she was annoyed about something
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HERALD
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An official messenger bringing news A person or thing viewed as a sign that something is about to happen
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The speech heralded a change in policy
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IMBROGLIO
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An extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation
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IMPERIOUS
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Arrogant & Dominating
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He spoke to her in very imperious manner
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IMPINGE
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Have an effect especially a negative one Advance over an area belonging to someone
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The proposed fencing would impinge on a public bridelway Affect touch or influence
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INCENSE
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A gum, spice or other substance that is burnt for the sweet smell it produces Make very angry
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Count on the office manager to spread the incense whenever there is visiting VIP from head office
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INFLICT
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Cause (unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone
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Lynch mob, inflicted serious injury on the man who hit minister at press conference. It was an atrocious act
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LAMENT
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Express passionate grief about
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He was lamenting the death of his infant daughter
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LEST
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with the intention of preventing (something undesirable); to avoid the risk of.
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he spent whole days in his room, wearing headphones lest he disturb anyone
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MIRE
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Cause to become stuck in mid Involve someone or something in difficult situation ENTANGLE, EMBROIL
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The economy is mired in its longest recession since the war ENTANGLE, EMBROIL
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PANDER
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Gratify or indulge An immoral or distasteful desire or taste of a person with such a desire or taste
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PEDANTIC
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excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overscrupulous.
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PROMULGATE
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Promote or make widely known (an idea or cause)
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These objectives have to be promulgated within the organization Propogate
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REGALE
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Entertain or amuse (someone) wwith talk
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He regaled her with a colorful account ofMUCKDirt, Rubbish that afternoon's meeting
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SNEER
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A contemptuous or mocking smile Smile or speak in mocking manner
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You obviously dont know what you are talking about She sneered
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SNUGGLE
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settle or move into a warm, comfortable position.
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I snuggled down in my sleeping bag
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SOMBRE
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Very sad and serious Having a dull or dark color
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The movie is a somber portrait of life on the streets
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TEMERITY
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Excessive confidence or boldness Audacity
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No one has temerity to question Newton's conclusion
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TRENCHANT
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Vigorously effective & Articulate
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Even the most trenchant sword could not sever the bonds of loyalty between them
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UNFAZED
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Not confused, worried or shocked by something that has happened
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The protesters were unfazed by the prospect of arrest Disconnected
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VAUNT
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Boast about or praise, especially excessively informal show off FLAUNT, LAUD, Acclaim
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The much vaunted healthcare system FLAUNT, LAUD, Acclaim
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YEARNING
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Have an intense feeling of longing of something typically that one has lost or seperated
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she yearned for glimpse of him
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apostle
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a vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular policy, idea, or cause
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a man once known as the apostle of free-market economics
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Astute
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having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage
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an astute businessman
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