English 2B Sat Vocab

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incredulous

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unable or unwilling to believe something or completely unconvinced by it

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credence

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acceptance based on the degree to which something is unbelievable

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assent

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to accept a concept or course of action formally

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sentient

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capable of responding emotionally rather than intellectually

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dissent

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to disagree with a widely held or majority opinion

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cogitate

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to ponder

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cognizance

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knowledge or understanding

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cogent

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forceful and convincing to the intellect and reason

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cognition

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the mental faculty or process of acquiring knowledge by the use of reasoning, intuition, or perception

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incognito

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with identity disguised

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lupine

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wolflike; fierce

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reticent

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unwilling to communicate very much, talk freely, or reveal all the facts about something

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begrudging

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showing unwillingness to give somebody something or to let somebody be admired or praised

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loquacious

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talkative, tending to talk a great deal

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olfactory

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used in smelling or relating to the sense of smell

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dubious

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not sure about an outcome or a conclusion, possibly dishonest or immoral

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belligerence

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the quality of being hostile, ready to start a fight, or ready to go to war

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emblematic

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relating to, consisting of, or acting as an emblem

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incursion

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the act of flowing, running, or intruding into something, usually with unpleasant or damaging effects

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ebullience

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lively and enthusiastic

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resiliency

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elasticity; the ability of matter to spring back quickly into shape after being bent or deformed; the ability to recover quickly from setbacks

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dictatorial

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imposing will on others; fond of telling others what to do or of using power or authority to make them do it

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eulogize

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to praise somebody or something very highly

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calumniate

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to accuse somebody falsely, or slander somebody

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ameliorate

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to make somebody better, or become better

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fidelity

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loyalty to an allegiance, promise or vow; faithfulness to a sexual partner

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confidant

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a person somebody trusts and discusses personal matters and problems with

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fiduciary

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based on a trust or relating to the relationship between a trustee and the person or body for whom the trustee acts

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synchronize

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make things work at the same time; go or happen together

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chronicle

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make record of an event or series in chronological order; a narrative or fictional account

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anachronism

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a person, thing, idea, or custom from a different period of time

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vivify

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give life to somebody or something

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vitiate

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to destroy or drastically reduce the effectiveness of something, or make it invalid

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revitalize

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to give new life or energy to somebody or something

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vital

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extremely important and necessary, or indispensable to the survival or continuing effectiveness of something

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vilify

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to make malicious and abusive statements about somebody

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verbose

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expressed in or using too many words

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verbiage

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an excess of words that add little or nothing to the meaning

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taboo

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forbidden to be used, mentioned, or approached because of social or cultural rather than legal prohibitions

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pugnacious

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inclined to fight or be aggressive

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puerile

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regarded as childishly silly or immature

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proponent

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somebody who advocates something

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quixotic

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motivated by an idealism that overlooks practical considerations; tending to act on impulse

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quotidian

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commonplace; done or experienced on a daily basis

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intrinsic

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belonging to something as one of the basic and essential features that make it what it is

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extrinsic

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not an essential part of something

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kaleidoscopic

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a complex, colorful, and shifting pattern or scene; a complex set of events or circumstances

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lament

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to express regret, annoyance, or disappointment about something

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languish

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to undergo hardship as a result of being deprived of something, typically attention, independence, or freedom

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lackadaisical

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without much enthusiasm, energy, or effort

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philanthropy

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a desire to improve the material, social, and spiritual of humanity, especially through welfare charitable activities

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misanthropy

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somebody who hates humanity, or who dislikes and distrusts other people and tends to avoid them

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anthropology

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the study of humankind in all its aspects, especially human culture or human development. It differs from sociology in taking a more historical and comparative approach

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idiosyncrasy

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a way of behaving, thinking, or feeling that is peculiar to an individual or group, especially an odd or unusual one

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idiopathic

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describes a disease or disorder that has no known cause

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idiom

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a fixed distinctive expression whose meaning cannot be deduced from the combined meanings of its actual words

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ideology

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a closely organized system of beliefs, values, and ideas forming the basis of a social, economic, or political philosophy or program

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microcosm

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a miniature copy of something, especially when it represents or stands for a larger whole

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microorganism

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a tiny organism such as a virus, protozoan, or bacterium that can only be seen under a microscope

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microsurgery

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delicate surgery using precision instruments

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scrupulous

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having moral integrity; being very precise

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bogus

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false, dishonest, or fraudulently imitating something

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bedlam

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a place or situation full of noise, frenzied activity, and confusion

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prolific

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highly productive, abundant, or fruitful

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complicity

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involvement with another in doing something illegal or wrong

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detriment

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damage, harm, or disadvantage

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devious

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not straightforward, sincere, or honest about intentions or motives; not adhering to the right or usual course, procedures, or standards

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farcical

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resembling a farce in being ridiculous and confused I

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morose

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having a withdrawn gloomy personality

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melancholy

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feeling or making somebody feel a thoughtful or gentle sadness

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minion

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a servile or slavish follower of somebody generally regarded as important

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erudition

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knowledge acquired through study and reading

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stipend

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allowance; a fixed amount of money paid at intervals as a salary

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munificent

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very generous in giving a lot of money

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formidable

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difficult to deal with or overcome; inspiring respect or wonder because of size, strength, or ability; causing fear, dread, or alarm

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gregarious

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very friendly and sociable

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congregate

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to come together in a group, or gather people or animals into a group

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aggregation

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collected together from different sources and considered as a whole

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egregious

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conspicuously bad or offensive

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abdicate

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to give up a high office formally or officially, especially the throne

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malediction

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a curse; slander or evil talk about somebody

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benediction

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in the Roman Catholic Church, a devotional service during which the congregation is blessed with the Host; an expression of approval or good wishes

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indicative

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showing, suggesting, or pointing out that something exists or is true

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vindicate

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to clear somebody or something of blame, guilt, suspicion, or doubt

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syndicate

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a group of people who combine to carry out a business, enterprise, or some other common purpose

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rudimentary

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existing at an elementary or basic level

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cumbersome

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awkward to carry or handle because of weight, size, or shape

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discourteous

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not showing proper manners or respect

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consternation

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a feeling of alarm, confusion, or dismay, often caused by something unexpected

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ad-lib

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without any advance preparation

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dynamic

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full of energy, enthusiasm, and a sense of purpose and able both to get things going and to get things done

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callous

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showing no concern that other people are or might be hurt or upset

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menace

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a possible source of danger or harm

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scrupulous

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having moral integrity; being very precise

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philanthropy

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a desire to improve the material, social, and spiritual welfare of humanity, especially through charitable activities

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prolific

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producing ideas or works frequently and in large quantities

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affinity

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a natural liking for or identification with somebody or something

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harangue

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to criticize or question somebody, or try to persuade somebody to do something in a forceful, angry way

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kindle

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to become aroused, or arouse feelings or interest or to set something alight, or begin to burn

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prerogative

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an exclusive privilege or right enjoyed by a person or group occupying a particular rank or position