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Venerable
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worthy of great respect because of advanced age, dignity.
The venerable former president Jimmy Carter walked into the White House. |
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Puerile
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Foolish for a grown person to say or do; childish; immature.
My father thinks it is okay to use the middle finger against enemies; I consider that puerile. |
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Levity
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lack of proper seriousness; improper gaiety.
In the classroom, no levity is allowed. |
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Frugal
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thrifty; non wasteful.
My mother's frugal attitude got her a great deal at the supermarket. |
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Antipathy
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felling of intense dislike.
The antipathy from the audience made president George W. Bush uncomfortable. |
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Avocation
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a hobby; supplementary occupation.
Playing video games was an avocation that gave my cousin many hours of pleasure. |
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Venerable
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worthy of great respect because if advanced age, dignity.
The venerable former president Jimmy Carter walked into the White House. |
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Puerile
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foolish for a grown person; childish; immature.
My father thinks it is okay to use the middle finger against enemies; I consider that puerile. |
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Levity
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lack of proper seriousness; improper gaiety.
In the classroom, no levity is not allowed. |
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Frugal
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thrifty; non wasteful.
My mother's frugal attitude got her a great deal at the supermarket. |
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Antipathy
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feeling of intense dislike.
The antipathy from the audience made president George W. Bush uncomfortable. |
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Charlatan
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one who poses as an expert skill or profession for which he is not qualified.
My father was a charlatan who passed off as an ace fighter pilot. |
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doughty
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brave; strong and able.
The doughty soldier charged into insurmountable odds. |
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Elucidate
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to make clear; explain
My mother elucidated the my Chinese homework. |
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Indolent
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lazy
The indolent teacher let his students do whatever they wanted. |
