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Anomaly

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something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected

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Equivocal

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open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous

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Lucid

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1.expressed clearly; easy to understand
2.Intelligible, comprehensible, understandable, cogent, coherent, articulate; clear, transparent; plain, simple, vivid, sharp, straightforward, unambiguous; formal perspicuous. antonym confusing, ambiguous.

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Precipitate

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1.cause (an event or situation, typically one that is bad or undesirable) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely

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Assuage

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1.make (an unpleasant feeling) less intense
2.relieve

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Erudite

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1.having or showing great knowledge or learning.
2.antonym ignorant.

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Opaque

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1.not able to be seen through; not transparent
2.antonym transparent, translucent, clear.

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Prodigal

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1. spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant
2.having or giving something on a lavish scale
3.antonym thrifty

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Enigma

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1. a person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
2. Riddle or Paradox

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Fervid

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1.intensely enthusiastic or passionate, esp. to an excessive degree

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Placate

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1.make (someone) less angry or hostile
2.antonym provoke

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Zeal

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1. great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective
2. antonym apathy, indifference

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Abstain

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1. restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something
2. formally decline to vote either for or against a proposal or motion
3. antonym indulge

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Audacious

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1. showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks
2. showing an impudent lack of respect
3. antonym polite

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Homogenous (Homologous)

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1. having the same relation, relative position, or structure, in particular

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Ephemeral

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1. lasting for a very short time, temporary
2. antonym permanent

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Laconic

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1. (of a person, speech, or style of writing) using very few words
2. antonym verbose

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Mitigate

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1. make less severe, serious, or painful, alleviate
2. antonym aggravate.

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Vacillate

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1. alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive

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Adulterate

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1. render (something) poorer in quality by adding another substance, typically an inferior one, pollute.
2. antonym purify

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Capricious

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1. given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
2. antonym consistent.

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Desiccate

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1. remove the moisture from (something, esp. food), typically in order to preserve it

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Gullible

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1. easily persuaded to believe something; credulous
2. antonym suspicious

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Laudable

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1. (of an action, idea, or goal) deserving praise and commendation
2. antonym shameful

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Pragmatic

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1. dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations
2. antonym impractical

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Volatile

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1. (of a substance) easily evaporated at normal temperatures.
2. iable to change rapidly and unpredictably, esp. for the worse
3. antonym stable, constant.

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Apathy

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1. lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

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Corroborate

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1. confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding)
2. antonym contradict

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Engender

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1. cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition)

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Pedant

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1. a person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning.