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Barbiturate |
N. Drugs that act as central nervous system depressants, and can therefore produce a wide spectrum of effects, from mild sedation to total anesthesia. They are also effective as anxiolytics, hypnotics, and anticonvulsants.
used in medicine as a sedative, hypnotic, or anticonvulsant |
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Inoculation |
N. The terms vaccination, immunization and injection are often used synonymously to refer to artificial induction of immunity against various infectious diseases.
A shot. Inoculation against the flu. |
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Occurred |
V. To happen, take place, come to pass. |
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Connoisseur |
N. person who is especially competent to pass critical judgments in an art, particularly one of the fine arts, or in matters of taste. |
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Acnestis |
N. The part of an animal's skin that it cannot reach to scratch itself, usually the space between the shoulder blades. |
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Adventitious |
Adj. Coming from another source and not inherent or innate, arising or occurring sporadically or in other than the usual location.
Accidental. Random. |
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Advert |
N. To turn the mind or attention in the course of speaking or writing. |
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Vitriolic |
Adj. Angry and caustic
filled with bitter criticism or malice.
"Your vitriolic comments about my dress hurt my feelings." |
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Caustic |
Adj. Able to burn or corrode organic tissue by a chemical action.
Adj. Sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way.
N. A caustic cleaner. Abrasive
N. A caustic surface or curve. |
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Vitiate |
V. Spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of.
Invalidate. |
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Veracity |
N. Truthfulness. faithfulness, fidelity; reputability, honesty, sincerity, trustworthiness, reliability, dependability, scrupulousness, ethics, morality, righteousness, virtuousness, decency, straightforwardness, goodness, probity |
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Vagaries |
N. change, fluctuation, variation, quirk, peculiarity, oddity, eccentricity, unpredictability, caprice, foible, whim, whimsy, fancy
The_____ of the weather. |
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Trenchant |
Adj. If you're trenchant, it means you think or say smart, sharply worded things that cut right to the heart of the matter.
Keen. cutting. |
Terse = Brief |
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Traduce |
V. Speak badly of or tell lies about someone so as to damage their reputation.
defame, slander, speak ill of, misrepresent, malign, vilify, denigrate, disparage, slur, impugn, smear, besmirch, run down, blacken
"you dare to traduce my family?" |
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Torpid |
adj. Mentally or physically inactive; lethargic.
lethargic, sluggish, inert, inactive, slow, lifeless; languid, listless, lazy, idle, indolent, slothful, supine, passive, apathetic, phlegmatic, somnolent, sleepy, weary, tired
"_____ tourists traveled tired through the tropics"
(of an animal) dormant, especially during hibernation |
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Thalassic |
Adj. Of or relating to the sea. |
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Taciturn |
Adj. (of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.
untalkative, uncommunicative, reticent, unforthcoming, quiet, secretive, tight-lipped, buttoned-up, close-mouthed; silent, mute, dumb, inarticulate; reserved, withdrawn
"our ______ daughter has suddenly become a little chatty |
Reticent |
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Strident |
Adj. Harsh and shrill
raucous, rough, grating, rasping, jarring, loud, shrill, screeching, piercing, ear-piercing
"a _____ voice interrupted the play." |
Vociferous |
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Stentorian |
Adj. Extremely loud. Thundering, thunderous, ear-splitting, deafening; powerful, strong, carrying; booming, resonant; strident
"his ____ voice resonated throughout the theater." |
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Specious |
adj. superficially plausible, but actually wrong.
"a _____ argument"misleading in appearance, especially misleadingly attractive.
"the music trade gives Golden Oldies a ______ appearance of novelty"
synonyms: misleading, deceptive, false, fallacious, unsound, spurious, casuistic, sophistic |
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Sententious |
Adj. Trite and puffed up. Self important. Arrogant. Pompus |
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Salubrious |
Adj. Healthful. Of a pleasant place.
A salubrious Sunday afternoon. |
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Rapacious |
adj. Aggressively greedy or grasping. Grasping, greedy, avaricious, acquisitive, covetous; mercenary, materialistic; insatiable, predatory; informalmoney-grubbing, grabby
"poor Tom has fallen for a rapacious gold digger" |
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Progeny |
offspring, young, babies, children, sons and daughters, family, brood; descendants, heirs, scions; issue; archaicseed, fruit of one's loins. "genetic traits passed on from parent to progeny." |
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PRECURSOR |
N. A person or thing that comes before another of the same kind; a Forerunner, predecessor, forefather, father, antecedent, ancestor, forebear. |
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Persiflage |
N. Light banter
"He was worried about the persiflage between his daughters." |
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Symposium |
N. A conference or meeting to discuss a particular subject.
a collection of essays or papers on a particular subject by a number of contributors.
a drinking party or convivial discussion, especially as held in ancient Greece after a banquet. |
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Rubric |
N. a heading on a document.
a direction in a liturgical book as to how a church service should be conducted.
a statement of purpose or function.
art for a purpose, not for its own sake, was his rubric |
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Liturgical |
Adj. Of or relating to liturgy or public worship |
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Ipso facto |
adverb by that very fact or act.
Inevitable result. "the enemy of one's enemy may be ipso facto a friend |
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MIRE |
noun 1. A stretch of swampy or boggy ground. 2. a situation or state of difficulty, distress, or embarrassment from which it is hard to extricate oneself. "he has been left to squirm in a mire of new allegations" mess, difficulty, plight, predicament, tight spot, trouble, quandary, muddle; informal, jam, fix, pickle, hot water. "struggling to pull the country out of the mire" |
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Extricate |
V. Free from constraint or difficulty |
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Biota |
N. Animal or plant life of a particular region habitat |
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Abominable |
Adj. causing moral revulsion.
"the uprising was suppressed with abominable cruelty"
synonyms: loathsome, detestable, hateful, odious, obnoxious, despicable, contemptible, damnable, diabolical; disgusting, revolting, repellent, repulsive, offensive, repugnant, abhorrent, reprehensible, atrocious, horrifying, execrable, foul, vile, wretched, base, horrible, awful, dreadful, appalling, nauseating; horrid, nasty, disagreeable, unpleasant, distasteful; informal terrible, shocking, godawful; beastly; datedcursed, accursed
"Caligula was among the most abominable figures in history
"very bad or unpleasant.
"a cup of abominable tea." |
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Reprobate |
noun
1. an unprincipled person (often used humorously or affectionately).
rogue, rascal, scoundrel, miscreant, good-for-nothing, villain, wretch, rake, degenerate, libertine, debauchee.
2.CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY. a sinner who is not of the elect, and is predestined to damnation.
adjective
1.unprincipled (often used as a humorous or affectionate reproach).
"a long-missed old reprobate drinking comrade"
unprincipled, bad, roguish, wicked, rakish, shameless, immoral, degenerate, dissipated, debauched, depraved;
"reprobate behavior"
2.CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY damnation.verbarchaic
1. Express or feel disapproval of.
"his neighbors reprobated his method of proceeding" |
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Salient |
adj. 1. most noticeable or important. "it succinctly covered all the salient points of the case" synonyms: important, main, principal, major, chief, primary; notable, noteworthy, outstanding, conspicuous, striking, noticeable, obvious, remarkable, prominent, predominant, dominant; key, crucial, vital, essential, pivotal, prime, central, paramount "the most salient point is that the suggested cost is beyond our budget" 2. Adj. (of an animal) standing on its hind legs with the forepaws raised, as if leaping.noun 1. N. a piece of land or section of fortification that juts out to form an angle |
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Inundated |
Adj. 1.overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with.
"we've been inundated with complaints from listeners"
synonyms: overwhelm, overrun, overload, bog down, swamp, besiege, snow under, bombard, glut
"we have been inundated with complaints"
2. flood."the islands may be the first to be inundated as sea levels rise"
synonyms: flood, deluge, overrun, swamp, drown, submerge, engulf "a flood inundated the temple." |
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Ameliorate |
verb. make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better. "the reform did much to ameliorate living standards" synonyms: improve, make better, better, make improvements to, enhance, help, benefit, boost, amend. |
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Sordid |
adj. involving ignoble actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt.
"the story paints a sordid picture of bribes and scams"
synonyms: sleazy, dirty, seedy, seamy, unsavory, tawdry, cheap, debased, degenerate, dishonorable, disreputable, discreditable, contemptible, ignominious, shameful, abhorrent
"a sordid love affair" dirty or squalid.
"the overcrowded housing conditions were sordid and degrading"
synonyms: squalid, slummy, insalubrious, dirty, filthy, foul, mucky, grimy, shabby, messy, soiled, scummy, unclean; informalcruddy, grungy, crummy, scuzzy, skeevy "a sordid street at the end of town"
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Rescind |
verb revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement). "the government eventually rescinded the directive" synonyms: revoke, repeal, cancel, reverse, overturn, overrule, annul, nullify, void, invalidate, quash, abolish; vacate; formal, abrogate "the court can rescind a bankruptcy order" |
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Grievous |
adjective
formal(of something bad) very severe or serious.
"his death was a grievous blow"
synonyms: serious, severe, grave, bad, critical, dreadful, terrible, awful, crushing, calamitous; painful, agonizing, traumatic, wounding, damaging, injurious; sharp, acute
"his death was a grievous blow"
heinous, grave, deplorable, shocking, appalling, atrocious, gross, dreadful, egregious, iniquitous
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Illicit |
adjective
forbidden by law, rules, or custom.
"illicit drugs"
synonyms: illegal, unlawful, illegitimate, criminal, felonious; outlawed, banned, forbidden, prohibited, proscribed; unlicensed, unauthorized, unsanctioned; contraband, black-market, bootleg; malfeasant.
taboo, forbidden, impermissible, unacceptable, adulterous;secret, clandestine, furtive
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Bookkeeper |
Accountant, bursar, actuary |
Two "K" s |
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Leukemia |
a malignant progressive disease in which the bone marrow and other blood-forming organs produce increased numbers of immature or abnormal leukocytes. These suppress the production of normal blood cells, leading to anemia and other symptoms |
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Desultory |
adj. lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm. "a few people were left, dancing in a desultory fashion" synonyms: casual, cursory, superficial, token, perfunctory, half-hearted, lukewarm; (of conversation or speech) going constantly from one subject to another in a halfhearted way; unfocused. "the desultory conversation faded"occurring randomly or occasionally. "desultory passengers were appearing"
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Machiavellian |
adjective cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics or in advancing one's career. synonyms: devious, cunning, crafty, artful, wily, sly, scheming, treacherous, two-faced, Janus-faced, tricky, double-dealing, unscrupulous, deceitful, dishonest; literary perfidious; informalfoxy "their Machiavellian plot to inherit their aunt's estate" 2. of or relating to Niccolò Machiavelli. 1. N. person who schemes in a Machiavellian way |
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Imminent |
adj. 1.about to happen. "they were in imminent danger of being swept away" synonyms: impending, close (at hand), near, (fast) approaching, coming, forthcoming, on the way, in the offing, in the pipeline, on the horizon, in the air, just around the corner, coming down the pike, expected, anticipated, brewing, looming, threatening, menacing; informal in the cards "a ceasefire was imminent." |
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Eminent |
adj. (of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
"one of the world's most eminent statisticians"
synonyms: illustrious, distinguished, renowned, esteemed, preeminent, notable, noteworthy, great, prestigious, important, influential, affluential, outstanding, noted, of note; famous, celebrated, prominent, well known, lionized, acclaimed, exalted, revered, august, venerable
"an eminent man of letters"
used to emphasize the presence of a positive quality.
"the guitar's eminent suitability for recording studio work"
synonyms: obvious, clear, conspicuous, marked, singular, signal; total, complete, utter, absolute, thorough, perfect, downright, sheer
"the eminent reasonableness of their claims" |
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Occasion |
time, instance, moment, juncture, point; event, occurrence, affair, incident, episode, experience; situation, case, circumstance "a previous occasion." |
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Exceeded |
verb. Be greater in number or size, quantity, number. "production costs have exceeded $60,000" go beyond what is allowed or stipulated. synonyms: be more than, be greater than, be over, go beyond, overreach, topsynonyms: surpass, outdo, outstrip, outshine, outclass, transcend, top, cap, beat, excel, better, eclipse, overshadow; informalbest, leave standing, |
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Acceded |
V.
1.assent or agree to a demand, request, or treaty.
"the authorities did not accede to the strikers' demands"
synonyms: agree to, consent to, accept, assent to, acquiesce in, comply with, go along with, concur with, surrender to, yield to, give in to, give way to, defer to
"he acceded to the government's demands"
2.assume an office or position.
"he acceded to the post of director in September" |
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Usurp |
verb. take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force. "Richard usurped the throne" synonyms: seize, take over, take possession of, take, commandeer, wrest, assume, expropriate "Richard usurped the throne" |
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ilk |
noun.
a type of people or things similar to those already referred to.
"the veiled suggestions that reporters of his ilk seem to be so good at."
synonyms: type, sort, class, category, group, set, breed, strain, bracket, genre, make, model, kind, brand, vintage, stamp, style, family, variety"
"a film of this ilk comes packaged with a fair deal of violence" |
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Abode |
noun a place of residence; a house or home. "her current abode" synonyms: home, house, place of residence, accommodations; quarters, lodgings, domicile, rooms; address; informalpad, digs; formaldwelling, dwelling place, residence, habitation. |
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Amity |
noun a friendly relationship. "international amity and goodwill" synonyms: friendship, friendliness, harmony, harmoniousness, understanding, accord, cooperation, companionship, amicableness, goodwill, cordiality, warmth; formalconcord "this will bring greater amity between our peoples |
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Winsome |
adjective
attractive or appealing in appearance or character.
"a winsome smile" |
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Pander |
verb
1.gratify or indulge (an immoral or distasteful desire, need, or habit or a person with such a desire,
Synonyms: indulge, gratify, satisfy, cater to, give in to, accommodate, comply with
"David was always there to pander to her every whim"
noun dated 1. A pimp. |
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Mollify |
verb appease the anger or anxiety of (someone). synonyms: appease, placate, pacify, conciliate, soothe, calm (down) "they tried to mollify the protesters" rare Reduce the severity of (something); soften, allay, assuage, alleviate, mitigate, ease, reduce, moderate, temper, tone down, soften; "mollifying the fears of the public" |
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Germane |
adjective relevant to a subject under consideration. "that is not germane to our theme" synonyms: relevant, pertinent, applicable, apposite, material; apropos, appropriate, apt, fitting, suitable; connected, related, akin; on-topic |
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Heinous |
adjective (of a person or wrongful act, especially a crime) utterly odious or wicked." a battery of heinous crimes" synonyms: odious, wicked, evil, atrocious, monstrous, abominable, detestable, contemptible, reprehensible, despicable, egregious, horrific, terrible, awful, abhorrent, loathsome, hideous, unspeakable, execrable; iniquitous, villainous, beyond the pale"heinous crimes" |
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Ombudsman |
noun an official appointed to investigate individuals' complaints against maladministration, especially that of public authorities. |
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Capricious |
adj. given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior. "a capricious and often brutal administration" synonyms: fickle, inconstant, changeable, variable, mercurial, volatile, unpredictable, temperamental; whimsical, fanciful, flighty, quirky, faddish "the capricious workings of fate" |
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Plethora |
N. 1. a large or excessive amount of (something). "a plethora of committees and subcommittees" synonyms: excess, overabundance, superabundance, surplus, glut, superfluity, surfeit, profusion; too many, too much, enough and to spare. |
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Impervious |
adjective not allowing fluid to pass through. "an impervious layer of basaltic clay" Synonyms: impermeable, impenetrable, impregnable, waterproof, watertight, water-resistant, repellent; (hermetically) sealed, zip-locked "an impervious rain jacket |
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Complement |
N. 1.a thing that completes or brings to perfection. synonyms: accompaniment, companion, addition, supplement, accessory, trimming "the perfect complement to the food" 2.a number or quantity of something required to make a group complete. synonyms: amount, total, contingent, verb 1.add to (something) in a way that enhances or improves it; make perfect. "a classic blazer complements a look that's stylish or casual" synonyms: accompany, go with, round off, set off, suit, harmonize with; enhance, |
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Fallacious |
adjective. based on a mistaken belief. synonyms: erroneous, false, untrue, wrong, incorrect, flawed, inaccurate, mistaken, misinformed, misguided; specious, spurious, bogus, fictitious, fabricated, made up; groundless, unfounded, ill-founded, unproven, unsupported, uncorroborated; informalphony, full of holes "we almost printed his fallacious information |
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Obdurate |
adjective stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action. synonyms: stubborn, obstinate, intransigent, inflexible, unyielding, unbending, pigheaded, bullheaded, mulish, stiff-necked; headstrong, unshakable, intractable, unpersuadable, immovable, inexorable, uncompromising, iron-willed, adamant, firm, determined |
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Indolent |
adjective 1.wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy. synonyms: lazy, idle, slothful, loafing, do-nothing, sluggardly, shiftless, lackadaisical, languid, inactive, underactive, inert, sluggish, lethargic, torpid; slack, good-for-nothing, feckless "those who choose to remain aimless and indolent will never benefit from our self-help programs |
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Cogent |
adjective (of an argument or case) clear, logical, and convincing. synonyms: convincing, compelling, strong, forceful, powerful, potent, weighty, impactful, effective; valid, sound, plausible, telling; impressive, persuasive, eloquent, credible, influential; conclusive, authoritative; logical, reasoned, rational, reasonable, lucid, coherent, clear "a cogent argument"
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Coerce |
verb persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats. "they were coerced into silence" synonyms: pressure, pressurize, press, push, constrain; force, compel, oblige, browbeat, bludgeon, bully, threaten, intimidate, dragoon, twist someone's arm; informalrailroad, squeeze, lean on "he was coerced into giving evidence" obtain (something) by using force or threats. "their confessions were allegedly coerced by torture" |
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Proclivity |
noun a tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing. "a proclivity for hard work" synonyms: inclination, tendency, leaning, disposition, proneness, propensity, bent, bias, penchant, predisposition; predilection, partiality, liking, preference, taste, fondness, weakness "his sexual proclivities are none of your business" |
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Hyperbole |
noun.
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
synonyms: exaggeration, overstatement, magnification, embroidery, embellishment, excess, overkill, rhetoric; informal purple prose, puffery
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Fatuous |
adjective
silly and pointless.
"a fatuous comment"
synonyms: silly, foolish, stupid, inane, idiotic, vacuous, asinine; pointless, senseless, ridiculous, ludicrous, absurd; informaldumb, daft
"the irritation of fatuous questions"
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Amenable |
adjective (of a person) open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled. "parents who have had easy babies and amenable children" synonyms: cooperative, acquiescent, compliant, accommodating, obliging, biddable, manageable, controllable, governable, persuadable, tractable, responsive, pliant, malleable, complaisant, easily handled; rare persuasible "an amenable child" |
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Plausible |
adjective (of an argument or statement) seeming reasonable or probable. "a plausible explanation" synonyms: credible, reasonable, believable, likely, feasible, tenable, possible, conceivable, imaginable; convincing, persuasive, cogent, sound, rational, logical, thinkable "a plausible explanation"(of a person) skilled at producing persuasive arguments, especially ones intended to deceive. "a plausible liar" |
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Quandary |
noun a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation. "Kate is in a quandary" synonyms: predicament, plight, difficult situation, awkward situation; trouble, muddle, mess, confusion, difficulty, dilemma, mare's nest; informalsticky situation, pickle, hole, stew, fix, bind, jam "conflicting appointments left us in a quandary" |
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Cajole |
Verb.
Persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.
"he hoped to cajole her into selling the house" synonyms: persuade, wheedle, coax, talk into, prevail on, sweet-talk, butter up, soft-soap, seduce, inveigle "I hate it when he cajoles me to go out with his friends" |
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Apposite |
adjective apt in the circumstances or in relation to something. "an apposite quotation" synonyms: appropriate, suitable, fitting, apt, befitting; relevant, pertinent, appurtenant, to the point, applicable, germane, material, congruous, felicitous; "an apposite caption accompanies each photo" |
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Azygos |
Adj. Unpaired, odd |
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Boustrophedon |
Adj. adverb:
boustrophedon (of written words) from right to left and from left to right in alternate lines |
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Capitulate |
verb cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand; surrender. The patriots had to capitulate to the enemy forces" Synonyms: surrender, give in/up, yield, concede defeat, give up the struggle, submit, knuckle under; lay down one's arms, raise/show the white flag, throw in the towel "the rebels had been forced to capitulate |
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Canard |
noun 1. an unfounded rumor or story. "the old canard that LA is a cultural wasteland" |
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Cloture |
noun (in a legislative assembly)
a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote. "a cloture motion." |
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Cockaigne |
An imaginary land of luxury and ease |
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Conflate |
verb combine (two or more texts, ideas, etc.) into one. "the urban crisis conflates a number of different economic and social issues" synonyms: mix, blend, fuse, unite, integrate "the plot gets weighed down when the writers conflate too many issues into one episode"
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CONTRETEMPS |
noun an unexpected and unfortunate occurrence. "the hotel had to deal with more than one contretemps before the end of the night" synonyms: argument, quarrel, squabble, disagreement, difference of opinion, |
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Detritus |
noun waste or debris of any kind. "streets filled with rubble and detritus" Synonyms: debris, waste, refuse, rubbish, litter, scrap, flotsam and jetsam, rubble; remains, remnants, fragments, scraps, dregs, leavings, sweepings, dross, scum, trash, garbage; Areas littered with military detritus" gravel, sand, silt, or other material produced by erosion. organic matter produced by the decomposition of organisms |
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Dichotomy |
noun a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different. "a rigid dichotomy between science and mysticism" Synonyms: contrast, difference, polarity, conflict; gulf, chasm, division, separation, split; "the great dichotomy between theory and practice" |
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Apathy |
noun Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. "widespread apathy among students" |
A, an - not, without. |
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Ab, abs- |
From, away. Abnormal, abduct |
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ACRO- |
High. Acrobat goes high in the air. Acropolis. High city. Acrophobia. Fear of height. |
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Ad, ac, af, ag, al, an, ap, as, at- |
To, towards, Admire, attract, admit l, Advantage announced, assert, aggressive, accept |
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Amble |
verb
1. walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace.
"they ambled along the riverbank"
synonyms: stroll, saunter, wander, ramble, promenade, walk, go for a walk, take a walk; informal mosey, toddle, tootle;
"ambling through the park" noun
1. a walk at a slow, relaxed pace, especially for pleasure. "a peaceful riverside amble" |
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Ambi, amb- |
Both, around, ambidexterous - skilled with both hand. Ambiguous - double meaning |
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Ambivalent |
adjective having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone. "some loved her, some hated her, few were ambivalent about her" synonyms: equivocal, uncertain, unsure, doubtful, indecisive, inconclusive, irresolute, of two minds, undecided, torn, in a quandary, on the fence, hesitating, wavering, vacillating, equivocating, blowing/running hot and cold; informaliffy "the need to relocate has made her ambivalent about the promotion" |
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Amphi- |
Both.
Amphibious- living on both land and water.
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Ana- |
On, up, backward Analysis - loosening up or taking apart for study. Anatomy - the scienece ofln the bodily structure of humans |
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Ante- |
Before. Antedate, anteroom, antebellum, Antecedent - happening before. |
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Anti, ant- |
Against. Anticommunist, antidote, anticlimax, antacid |
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Apo- |
From, off Apostasy- standing from, abandoning a profressed belief. Apology. Apothecary - a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs. Apostle - 12 disciples from God. |
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Be- |
On, away, Belabor - harp on, dwell on, Attack or assult. |
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Bequest |
Legacy |
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Bestow |
Confer or present an honor right or gift. The office was bestowed upon him. |
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Bene, bon - |
Well. Benefit, bonus. Benfactor- a person who gives money or other help to a person or cause Benevolent- well meaning and kindly."a benevolent smile" Benediction- blessing, prayer, grace Bonanza- a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits. "a bonanza in military sales" synonyms: windfall, godsend, boon, blessing, bonus, stroke of luck, jackpot |
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Doppleganger |
noun an apparition or double of a living person. "He has a doppelgänger named Donald, his invented twin brother |
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Duplicity |
noun1.deceitfulness; double-dealing.synonyms:deceitfulness, deceit, deception, double-dealing, underhandedness, dishonesty, fraud, fraudulence, sharp practice, chicanery, trickery, subterfuge, skulduggery, treachery |
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Endemic |
adjective1.(of a disease or condition) regularly found among particular people or in a certain area."areas where malaria is endemic"2.(of a plant or animal) native or restricted to a certain country or area."a marsupial endemic to northeastern Australia"noun1.an endemic plant or animal |
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Enmity |
the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something."enmity between Protestants and Catholics"synonyms: hostility, animosity, antagonism, friction, antipathy, animus, acrimony, bitterness, rancor, resentment, aversion, ill feeling, bad feeling, ill will, bad blood, hatred, hate, loathing, odium; More |
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Ephemeral |
adjective1.lasting for a very short time."fashions are ephemeral"synonyms:transitory, transient, fleeting, passing, short-lived, momentary, brief, short; temporary, impermanent, short-term; fly-by-night"last year's ephemeral fashions"noun1.an ephemeral plant. |
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Etiolate |
Adj. Pale and drawn out due to lack of light. Drain of color and vigor. |
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Fecund |
adjective producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile. "a lush and fecund garden" synonyms: fertile, fruitful, productive, high-yielding; rich, lush, flourishing, thriving "the fecund wheat fields" technical(of a woman or women) capable of becoming pregnant and giving birth. |
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Feckless |
lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible."a feckless mama's boy"synonyms: useless, worthless, incompetent, inept, good-for-nothing, ne'er-do-well; lazy, idle, slothful, indolent, irresponsible, shiftless; informalno-good, no-account"the feckless bum hasn't gotten off our sofa for ten days" |
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Flibbertigibbet |
N.a frivolous, flighty, or excessively talkative person |
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Flummox |
V. perplex (someone) greatly; bewilder. "he was completely flummoxed by the question" Synonyms: baffle, perplex, puzzle, bewilder, mystify, bemuse, confuse, confound; |
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Fungible |
Adj. If something is fungible, you can exchange it for something else. Why is it that you can trade a twenty dollar bill for a ten and two fives? Because money's fungible |
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Genuflect |
V.
lower one's body briefly by bending one knee to the ground, typically in worship or as a sign of respect."she genuflected and crossed herself Obedient. |
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Hegemony |
nounleadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others."Germany was united under Prussian hegemony after 1871"synonyms: leadership, dominance, dominion, supremacy, authority, mastery, control, power, sway, rule, sovereignty |
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Hoary |
Adj. Grayish white. "hoary cobwebs" synonyms: grayish-white, gray, white, snowy, silver, silvery; frosty; "hoary cobwebs" 2.old and trite. "that hoary American notion that bigger is better"
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Hoosegow |
Jail. Prison. |
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Immolate |
V. Kill or offer in sacrifice, especially by burning. |
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Immutable |
adjectiveunchanging over time or unable to be changed."an immutable fact" synonyms: fixed, set, rigid, inflexible, permanent, established, carved in stone; unchanging, unchanged, unvarying, unvaried, static, constant, lasting, enduring, steadfast |
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Imprimatur |
" Let it be printed." Sanction. Approval. Imprint. A mark of approval or distinction. |
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Inchoate |
Adj. just begun and so not fully formed or developed; rudimentary. "a still inchoate democracy" synonyms: rudimentary, undeveloped, unformed, immature, incipient, embryonic; beginning, fledgling, developing |
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Inveigh |
V. To protest or complain bitterly or vehemently speak or write about (something) with great hostility. "nationalists inveighed against those who worked with the British" synonyms: fulminate against, declaim against, protest (against), rail against/at, rage at, remonstrate against; denounce, censure, condemn, decry, criticize; disparage, denigrate, run down, abuse, vituperate, vilify, impugn; |
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Jeremiad |
N. A long, mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes. |
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Jingoism |
noun. derogatory extreme patriotism, especially in the form of aggressive or warlike foreign policy. synonyms: extreme patriotism, chauvinism, extreme nationalism, xenophobia, flag-waving; More |
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Kvetch |
noun1. a person who complains a great deal. verb 1. Complain |
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Lagniappe |
N. A small gift with purchase |
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Lemming |
N. a small, short-tailed, thickset rodent related to the voles, found in the Arctic tundra. a person who unthinkingly joins a mass movement, especially a headlong rush to destruction. "the flailings of the lemmings on Wall Street" |
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Lugubrious |
adjective looking or sounding sad and dismal. synonyms: mournful, gloomy, sad, unhappy, doleful, glum, melancholy, woeful, miserable, woebegone, forlorn, somber, solemn, serious, sorrowful, morose, dour, cheerless, joyless, dismal. |
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Malversation |
N. Misbehavior. Corruption in an office. Corrupt administration. |
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Meme |
N. An idea that catches on. |
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Mendacious |
adjectivenot telling the truth; lying. "mendacious propaganda" synonyms: lying, untruthful, dishonest, deceitful, false, dissembling, insincere, disingenuous, hypocritical, fraudulent, double-dealing, two-faced, Janus-faced, two-timing, duplicitous, perjured; |
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Misprison |
N. Neglect or wrong performance of official duty. |
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Modish |
djectivederogatoryconforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionable."it seems sad that such a scholar should feel compelled to use this modish jargon"synonyms: fashionable, stylish, chic, modern, contemporary, all the rage, in vogue, voguish, |
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Mote |
N. a tiny piece of a substance. "the tiniest mote of dust" synonyms: speck, particle, grain, spot, fleck, atom, scintilla "do you know how it feels to have not even a mote of hope?" |
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Nascent |
adjective (especially of a process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential. "the nascent space industry" synonyms: just beginning, budding, developing, growing, embryonic, incipient, young, fledgling, evolving, emergent, dawning, burgeoning |
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Nebbish |
N. A timid or ineffective person. |
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Nebulous |
Indistinct, vague |
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Nemesis |
N. Cause of a downfall. |
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Nonplus |
V. A state of bafflement or perplexity, quandary |
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Obfuscate |
bewilder (someone). "it is more likely to obfuscate people than enlighten them" synonyms: bewilder, mystify, puzzle, perplex, confuse, baffle, confound, bemuse, befuddle, nonplus; |
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Onomatopoeia |
noun the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named (e.g., cuckoo, sizzle ). |
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Paragon |
nouna person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality. "it would have taken a paragon of virtue not to feel viciously jealous" a person or thing viewed as a model of excellence. "your cook is a paragon" Synonyms: perfect example, shining example, model, epitome, archetype, ideal, exemplar, nonpareil, embodiment, personification, quintessence, apotheosis, acme; |
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Parochial |
adjectiveof or relating to a church parish. "the parochial church council" having a limited or narrow outlook or scope. "this worldview seems incredibly naive and parochial" synonyms: narrow-minded, small-minded, provincial, narrow, small-town, conservative, illiberal, intolerant; |
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Paucity |
N. the presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amounts; scarcity. "a paucity of information" synonyms: scarcity, sparseness, sparsity, dearth, shortage, poverty, insufficiency, deficiency, lack, want |
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Paean |
N. A song of praise or triumph.a thing that expresses enthusiastic praise. "his books are paeans to combat" synonyms: song of praise, hymn, alleluia; plaudit, glorification, eulogy, tribute, panegyric, accolade, acclamation; formalencomium |
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Pedantic |
Adj. Pedantic means "like a pedant," someone who's too concerned with literal accuracy or formality. It's a negative term that implies someone is showing off book learning or trivia, especially in a tiresome way. "many of the essays are long, dense, and too pedantic to hold great appeal" synonyms: overscrupulous, scrupulous, precise, exact, perfectionist, punctilious, meticulous, fussy, fastidious, finicky |
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Peregrinate |
V.
Travel or wander from place to place. Especially by foot |
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Perfidious |
Adj. deceitful and untrustworthy. "a perfidious lover" synonyms: treacherous, duplicitous, deceitful, disloyal, faithless, unfaithful, traitorous, treasonous, false, false-hearted, double-dealing, two-faced, Janus-faced, untrustworthy |
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Bi, bis, bin |
Both, double, twice Bicycle, biweekly, binoculars, bilateral, biscuit |
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By- |
Side, close, near. Bypass. Bystander. Byproduct. Bylaw. Byline |
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Cata- |
Down, against. Catalogue. Catapult. Catastrophe. Cataclysm |
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Cerebro- |
Brain. Cerebral. Cerebrum. Cerebellum |
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Circum, circ- |
Around. Circumference. Circumnavigate. Circumspect. |
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Co, con, col, cor, com- |
Together. With. Compose. Copilot. Conspire. Collect. Concord. |
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Contra, counter- |
Against. Controversy. Contradict. Counterpart. |
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De- |
From. Down. Demote. Depress. Degrade. Deject. Deprive. |
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Deca- |
Ten. Decade. Decathlon. Decapod. |
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Di- |
Two. Twice. Divide. Dilemma. Dilute. |
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Dia- |
Through. Between. Diameter. Diagonal. Diagram. Dialogue. |
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Dis, dif- |
Apart, away, reverse. Dismiss. Diatort. Distinguish. Diffuse |
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Dys- |
Badly, ill Dyspepsia. (Digesting badly. Indigestion) dystrophy. Dysentery. |
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Dysentery |
noun Infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with the presence of blood and mucus in the feces. |
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Em, En- |
In, into Embrace. Enslave. |
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Eu, ev- |
Well. Eulogize. Eupepsia. Euphony. Eugenics. |
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Duress |
N. Coercion. Threats, violence or other Action brought to bear on someone to do something against their will or better judgment "Confessions extracted under duress." |
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Enervate |
V. Exhausted. Cause someone to fwel drained of energy or vitality. Out of nerve. Out of energy. The bullet wound did not enervate the suspect enough to slow him down during the chase. |
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Livid |
Furiously angry. Dark blue or grey in color. Appearing strangulated because of strong emotion. Reddish or flushed or Pale. Fear turned his cheeks livid for a moment. |
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Halcyon |
Adj. Denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful. Calm. Tranquil. Peace. Prosperous. The Halcyon days of our youth. |
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Solicitude |
N. Care or concern for someone or something. " I was touched by his solicitude." "Solicitude for his health." Concern. Care. Protectiveness |
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Piety/ p. Pieties |
N. The quality of being religious. "Acts of piety and charity." Holiness, godliness, saintliness devotion, piousness. |
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Mendacious |
Adj. Lying. Deceitful. Dissembling. Disingenuous. Fraudulent. Duplicitous. Perjured "Mendacious propaganda." |
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Acrimonious |
Adj. Bitter. Rancorous. Acerbic. Scathing. Acid. Harsh. Typically of a speech or debate. "An acrimonious dispute about wages." |
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Sycophant |
noun
a person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage. synonyms: yes-man, bootlicker, brown-noser, toady, lickspittle, flatterer, flunky, lackey, spaniel, doormat, stooge, cringer, suck, suck-up "I thought you wanted a competent assistant, not a nodding sycophant |
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Coercion |
noun the practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats. synonyms: force, compulsion, constraint, duress oppression, enforcement, harassment, intimidation, threats, arm-twisting, pressure "Johnson claims the police used coercion to extract a confession |
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Turbulent |
adjective characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm. "the country's turbulent 20-year history" synonyms: tempestuous, stormy, unstable, unsettled, tumultuous, chaotic; violent, anarchic, lawless |
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Fastidious |
Adj. very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail."he was fastidious about his personal hygiene." synonyms: scrupulous, punctilious, painstaking, meticulous; perfectionist, fussy, finicky, overparticular; critical, overcritical, hypercritical, hard to please, exacting, demanding; informalpersnickety, nitpicking, choosy, picky, anal. |
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Leviathan |
noun(in biblical use) a sea monster.a very large aquatic creature, especially a whale. "the great leviathans of the deep" a thing that is very large or powerful, especially a ship. Enormous |
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Risible |
Adj. such as to provoke laughter. "a risible scene of lovemaking in a tent" synonyms: laughable, ridiculous, absurd, comical, comic, amusing, funny, hilarious, humorous, droll, farcical, silly, ludicrous, hysterical; informalrib-tickling, priceless "a risible comedy routine from their old radio days" |
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Odious |
Adj. extremely unpleasant; repulsive.synonyms: revolting, repulsive, repellent, repugnant, disgusting, offensive, objectionable, vile, foul, abhorrent, loathsome, nauseating, sickening, hateful, detestable, execrable, abominable, monstrous, appalling, reprehensible, deplorable, insufferable, intolerable, despicable, contemptible, unspeakable, atrocious, awful, terrible, dreadful, frightful, obnoxious, unsavory, unpalatable, unpleasant, disagreeable, nasty, noisome, distasteful; informalghastly, horrible, horrid, gross, godawful; beastly "the odious procedures of the military government" |
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Noisome |
adjective literaryhaving an extremely offensive smell. "noisome vapors from the smoldering waste" disagreeable; unpleasant."noisome scandals |
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Esoteric |
adjectiveintended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest. "esoteric philosophical debates" synonyms: abstruse, obscure, arcane, recherché, rarefied, recondite, abstract; enigmatic, inscrutable, cryptic, Delphic; complex, complicated, incomprehensible, opaque, impenetrable, mysterious "in attendance were more than 50 antiques dealers brimming with esoteric knowledge" |
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Blatant |
adjective(of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly."blatant lies"synonyms: flagrant, glaring, obvious, undisguised, unconcealed, open; conspicuous. |
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Soporific |
adjective1. tending to induce drowsiness or sleep. "the motion of the train had a somewhat soporific effect" noun 1. a drug or other agent that induces sleep.synonyms: sleeping pill, sedative, calmative, tranquilizer, narcotic, opiate; hypnotic "she was given a soporific" |
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Pecuniary |
adjective of, relating to, or consisting of money. "he admitted obtaining a pecuniary advantage by deception" synonyms: financial, monetary, money, fiscal, economic "free from pecuniary anxieties" |
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Prophetic |
adjective1.accurately describing or predicting what will happen in the future."his warnings proved prophetic"2.of, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy."the prophetic books of the Old Testament"synonyms: prescient, predictive, far-seeing, prognostic, divinatory, sibylline, apocalyptic; rarevatic"his words proved prophetic—within a week he was dead" |
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Yeasty |
adjectiveof, resembling, or containing yeast."the yeasty smell of rising dough"characterized by or producing upheaval or agitation; in a state of turbulence, typically a creative or productive one."the yeasty days of yesterday's revolution" |
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Clamorous |
adjective making a loud and confused noise. "a jostling, clamorous mob" Synonyms: noisy, loud, vocal, vociferous, raucous, rowdy; |
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Officious |
adjectiveassertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to petty or trivial matters."a policeman came to move them on, an officious, spiteful man"intrusively enthusiastic in offering help or advice; interfering."an officious bystander"synonyms: self-important, bumptious, self-assertive, overbearing, overzealous, domineering, opinionated, interfering, intrusive, meddlesome, meddling; informalpushy, bossy"I try to avoid their officious salesclerks" |
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Dearth |
nouna scarcity or lack of something."there is a dearth of evidence"synonyms: lack, scarcity, shortage, shortfall, want, deficiency, insufficiency, inadequacy, paucity, sparseness, scantiness, rareness; absence "a dearth of trained specialists" |
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Licentious |
adjective 1. promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters. synonyms: dissolute, dissipated, debauched, degenerate, immoral, naughty, wanton, decadent, depraved, sinful, corrupt; lustful, lecherous, lascivious, libidinous, prurient, lubricious, lewd, promiscuous, lickerish; concupiscent "a book that exaggerates the licentious behavior of the rich and famous" |
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Aide |
nounan assistant to an important person. "a presidential aide" synonyms: assistant, helper, adviser, "an aide to the supervisor" |
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Aid |
noun1. help, typically of a practical nature. "he saw the pilot slumped in his cockpit and went to his aid" synonyms: assistance, support, help, backing, cooperation; a helping hand "with the aid of his colleagues he prepared a manifesto" |
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Mantel |
nouna mantelpiece or mantelshelf. |
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Mantle |
noun1.a loose sleeveless cloak or shawl, worn especially by women.synonyms: cloak, cape, shawl, wrap, stole; historicalpelisse"a dark green velvet mantle"2.an important role or responsibility that passes from one person to another."the second son has now assumed his father's mantle"synonyms: role, burden, onus, duty, responsibility"the mantle of leadership"verb1.literaryclothe in or as if in a mantle; cloak or envelop."heavy mists mantled the forested slopes"synonyms: cover, envelop, veil, cloak, curtain, shroud, swathe, wrap, blanket, conceal, hide, disguise, mask, obscure, surround, clothe; literaryenshroud"heavy mists |
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Discerning |
Adj. able to see and understand people, things, or situations clearly and intelligently — discerning in a sentence |
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Forego/ forgo |
Verb. Go before. Verb. Go without. |
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Gibe |
1.an insulting or mocking remark; a taunt."a gibe at his old rivals"synonyms: snide remark, cutting remark, taunt, sneer, jeer, insult, barb; Moreverb1.make insulting or mocking remarks; jeer."some cynics in the media might gibe"synonyms: jeer, taunt, mock, scoff, sneer"even when her family gibed, Angela pursued her dream of becoming an astronaut" |
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Jibe |
verb1.change course by swinging a fore-and-aft sail across a following wind."they jibed, and the boat turned over" |
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Baring |
verbgerund or present participle: baringuncover (a part of the body or other thing) and expose it to view."he bared his chest to show his scar"synonyms: uncover, strip, lay bare, undress, unclothe, denude, expose"he bared his arm |
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Calamitious |
adjectiveinvolving calamity; catastrophic; disastrous."such calamitous events as fires, hurricanes, and floods"synonyms: disastrous, catastrophic, cataclysmic, devastating, dire, tragic; literarydireful"their calamitous adventure became legendary |
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Percipitous |
Sudden adjective1.dangerously high or steep."the precipitous cliffs of the North Atlantic coast"synonyms: steep, sheer, perpendicular, abrupt, sharp, vertical"a precipitous drop"2.(of an action) done suddenly and without careful consideration."precipitous intervention |
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Whirligig |
noun a toy that spins around, for example, a top or a pinwheel.a thing regarded as hectic or constantly changing. "the whirligig of time" |
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Affinity |
noun a spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for someone or something. "he has an affinity for the music of Berlioz" synonyms: empathy for, rapport with, sympathy for, accord with, harmony with, relationship with, bond with, fellow feeling for, closeness with/to, understanding of/for; a similarity of characteristics suggesting a relationship, especially a resemblance in structure between animals, plants, or languages. "a building with no affinity to contemporary architectural styles" synonyms: similarity, resemblance, likeness, kinship, relationship, association, link, analogy, similitude, correspondence "the semantic affinity between the two words" relationship, especially by marriage as opposed to blood ties. |
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Emulate |
verb match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation. "lesser men trying to emulate his greatness" synonyms: imitate, copy, mirror, echo, follow, model oneself on; match, equal, parallel, be on a par with, be in the same league as, come close to; compete with, contend with, rival, surpass; take a leaf out of someone's book "they tried to emulate Lucy's performance" imitate. "hers is not a hairstyle I wish to emulate" |
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Perfunctory |
adjective (of an action or gesture) carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection. "he gave a perfunctory nod" synonyms: cursory, desultory, quick, brief, hasty, hurried, rapid, fleeting, token, casual, superficial, careless, halfhearted, sketchy, mechanical, automatic, routine, offhand, inattentive "a perfunctory review" |
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Exonerate |
verb (especially of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing, especially after due consideration of the case. "the court-martial exonerated me" synonyms: absolve, clear, acquit, find innocent, discharge; exculpate "the inquiry exonerated them" release someone from (a duty or obligation). synonyms: release, discharge, free, liberate; excuse, exempt, except, dispense; |
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Condone |
verb accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue. "the college cannot condone any behavior that involves illicit drugs" synonyms: disregard, accept, allow, let pass, turn a blind eye to, overlook, forget; forgive, pardon, excuse, let go "we cannot condone such dreadful behavior" approve or sanction (something), especially with reluctance |
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Germane |
adjective relevant to a subject under consideration. "that is not germane to our theme" synonyms: relevant, pertinent, applicable, apposite, material; apropos, appropriate, apt, fitting, suitable; connected, related, akin; on-topic "your question is not germane to the topic at hand" |
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Passe |
adjective no longer fashionable; out of date. "miniskirts are passé—the best skirts are knee-length" |
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Recuse |
verb challenge (a judge, prosecutor, or juror) as unqualified to perform legal duties because of a possible conflict of interest or lack of impartiality. "a motion to recuse the prosecutor" (of a judge) excuse oneself from a case because of a possible conflict of interest or lack of impartiality. "the Justice Department demanded that he recuse himself from the case |
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Virulent |
Adj. A disease or poison very harmful in its effects. A virulent attack. |
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Odious |
Adj. Extremely unpleasant repulsive. Cleaning the toilet is an odious task. |
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Esoteric |
N. Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people within a specialized knowledge or interest |
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Risible |
Adj. To provoke laughter. A risible scene of lovemaking in a tent |
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Noisome |
Adj. Having an unpleasant smell. Disagreeable disgusting noisome Vapors from waste noisome scandals |
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Abjure |
To deny something under oath. Think of the b in abjure as backing away. |
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Adjure |
Means to urge someone to do something. Think of the d in adjure as directing. The judge adjured the attorneys not to drag out the trial. |
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Capital |
The seat of government. Wealth in the form of money. Capital crime |
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Capitol |
The building where the legislature meets. |
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Complacent |
Adj. Smug or self satisfied. Conceited. Gloating |
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Complaisant |
adjective willing to please others; obliging; agreeable. "when unharnessed, Northern dogs are peaceful and complaisant" synonyms: willing, acquiescent, agreeable, amenable, cooperative, accommodating, obliging; biddable, compliant, docile, obedient "Willa was too timid to be anything but quiet and complaisant" |
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Complement |
Is to complete. A complementary lamp would add to the look of your office. |
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Compliment |
Is to say something kind. There is in I in kind. Something not just kind but free |
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Continual/ continuous |
A continual event is intermittent, it occurs frequently and repeats at intervals. A continuous event is uninterrupted it goes on and on. |
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Deduce |
verb arrive at (a fact or a conclusion) by reasoning; draw as a logical conclusion. Specific conclusion. "little can be safely deduced from these figures |
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Induce |
verb succeed in persuading or influencing (someone) to do something. "the pickets induced many workers to stay away" synonyms: persuade, convince, prevail upon, get, make, prompt, move, inspire, influence, encourage, motivate; 2.bring about or give rise to."none of these measures induced a change of policy"synonyms: bring about, cause, produce, effect, create, give rise to, generate, instigate, engender, occasion, set in motion, lead to, result in, trigger, whip up, stir up, kindle, arouse, rouse, foster, promote, encourage; |
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Noisome |
Adj. Having an unpleasant smell. Noisome vapors from the waste. Disagreeable. Unpleasant. |
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