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Venerable
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worth of respect because of advanced age, dignity, etc.
my venerable teacher has been working at our school for a long time and deserves respect. |
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Puerile
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foolish for a grown person to say or do; childish
My mother had puerile behavior when she pulled a big prank on her cousin. |
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Levity
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lack of proper seriousness; improper gaiety
There should be no levityin classes because our teacher does not tolerate it. |
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Frugal
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thrifty; not wasteful
You better be frugal about our money because of the bad economy! |
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Antipathy
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feeling of intense dislike; hate
I am feeling such antipathy for my sister right now. |
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Avocation
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a hobby; supplementary occupation
My mom is a party planner but her avocation is golfing |
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Charlatan
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one who poses as an expert in a skill or a profession for which he is not qualified.
I went to the hospital to get surgery but my mother brought me home when she found out the doctor was a charlatan. |
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Doughty
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brave; strong and able
I read a book about very doughty soldiers. |
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Elucidate
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to make clear; explain
In art i did not understand what to do so my teacher had to elucidate what i had to do. |
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Indolent
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lazy
One of my classmates is a very indolent child. |
