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accede |
(v.) to yield to, to assume an office Management was not willing to accede to labor's initial demands, thus increasing the likelihood of a long and bitter strike. |
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brandish |
(v.) to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion I brandish my umbrella repeatedly in a vain effort to hail an empty cab |
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comprise |
(v.) to contain, to be made up of Classical symphonies usually comprise three or four movements of varying musical form. |
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deft |
(adj.) skillful, nimble The deft fingers of the Spanish nuns produced some of the finest, most delicate lace |
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destitute |
(adj.) deprived of the necessities of life Some people fled their homes so suddenly that they arrived at the refugee camp absolutely destitute |
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explicit |
(adj.) clearly stated, definite The more explicit your directions are, the easier it will be for all of us to find our way to the campsite |
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extirpate |
(v.) to tear up by the roots, to destroy totally We must do everything we can to extirpate racism from American society |
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inopportune |
(adj.) coming at a bad time, not appropriate Why do my relatives always seem to turn up at the most inopportune time |
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ironic |
(adj.) wry, satiric The short stories of O. Henry are famous for their ironic endings |
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musty |
(adj.) stale, moldy, out-of-date Houses that have been closed up for a very long time often have a musty smell about them |
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officious |
(adj.) meddling; excessively forward The manager of the store warned the entire sales force not to be too officious when helping customers |
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ominous |
(adj.) threatening, of a bad omen The ominous sound of distant thunder warned us of the storm's approach |
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pinnacle |
(n.) a high peak or point Some pop musicians reach the pinnacle of their careers comparatively early in life |
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premeditated |
(adj.) considered beforehand Some crimes are spontaneous acts of passion, while others are premeditated |
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rampant |
(adj.) growing without check, running wild All kinds of odd rumors run rampant during a political campaign |
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solace |
(n.) comfort, relief (v.) to comfort, console Many world leaders seek solace from the cares of state in the pages of great literature |
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stately |
(adj.) dignified, majestic The stately procession slowly wound its way from the palace to the cathedral |
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supple |
(adj.) bending easily, bending with agility, readily adaptable Users of Maybelline's Baby Lips claim the balm leaves their lips feeling supple |
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suppress |
(v.) to stop by force, put down Totalitarian governments usually take strong measures to suppress free speech |
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venal |
(adj.) open to or marked by bribery or corruption The presence of even one venal official may jeopardize the integrity of an entire organization |
