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coterminous |
adjective having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning. "the coterminous Borough and Parliamentary Constituency of Blyth Valley" |
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edifice |
noun formal 1. a large, imposing building. synonyms:building, structure, construction, erection, pile, complex, assembly;More 2. a complex system of beliefs. "the concepts on which the edifice of capitalism was built" |
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churlishly |
rude in a mean-spirited and surly way. "it seems churlish to complain" synonyms:rude, ill-mannered, discourteous, impolite, ungracious, unmannerly,uncivil, ungentlemanly, ungallant, unchivalrous; More |
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detractor |
plural noun: detractors a person who disparages someone or something. "the island, say its detractors, has been devoured by development" synonyms:critic, disparager, denigrator, deprecator, belittler, attacker, censurer, fault-finder, carper, backbiter, caviller, reviler, vilifier, slanderer, libeller,calumniator, defamer, traducer; More |
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hapless |
adjective (especially of a person) unfortunate. "the hapless victims of the disaster" synonyms:unfortunate, unlucky, luckless, out of luck, ill-starred, ill-fated, jinxed,cursed, doomed; More |
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sycophantic |
behaving or done in an obsequious way in order to gain advantage. "a sycophantic interview" synonyms:obsequious, servile, subservient, deferential, grovelling, toadying, fawning,flattering, ingratiating, cringing, unctuous, oily, slimy, creeping, crawling,truckling, slavish, bowing and scraping, Uriah Heepish, gushing; More |
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heretic |
noun a person believing in or practising religious heresy. synonyms:dissident, dissenter, nonconformist, unorthodox thinker, heterodox thinker,apostate, freethinker, iconoclast, schismatic, renegade; More a person holding an opinion at odds with what is generally accepted. |
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disenfranchise |
verb past tense: disenfranchised; past participle: disenfranchised deprive (someone) of the right to vote. "the law disenfranchised some 3,000 voters on the basis of a residence qualification" deprive (someone) of a right or privilege. "we strongly oppose any measure which would disenfranchise people from access to legal advice" archaic deprive (a place) of the right to send a representative to Parliament. |
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openhanded |
adjective adjective: openhanded 1. (of a blow) delivered with the palm of the hand. "an open-handed slap to the side of the face" 2. giving freely; generous. "open-handed philanthropy" synonyms:generous, magnanimous, charitable, benevolent, beneficent, big-hearted, great-hearted, munificent, bountiful, liberal, handsome,princely; More |
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admonitory |
adjective giving or conveying a warning or reprimand. "the sergeant lifted an admonitory finger" |
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plastic |
mouldable, changing, not fixed |
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consummate |
verb ˈkɒns(j)ʊmeɪt,ˈkɒnsəmeɪt/ 1. |
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fledgling |
noun a young bird that has just fledged. synonyms:chick, baby bird, nestling"the bird had been ringed as a fledgling" a person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped. "the country's fledgling democracy" synonyms:emerging, emergent, arising, sunrise, dawning, beginning; More |
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profligate |
adjective 1. recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources. "profligate consumers of energy" synonyms:wasteful, extravagant, spendthrift, improvident, prodigal, immoderate,excessive, thriftless, imprudent, reckless, irresponsible"profligate local authorities" 2. licentious; dissolute. "he succumbed to drink and a profligate lifestyle" synonyms:dissolute, degenerate, dissipated, debauched, corrupt, depraved,reprobate, unprincipled, immoral; More noun 1. a licentious, dissolute person. "he is a drunkard and a profligate" synonyms:libertine, debauchee, degenerate, reprobate, roué, lecher, rake, loose-liver, dissolute person; More |
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prosody |
In linguistics, prosody (from Ancient Greek προσῳδία prosōidía [prosɔː(i)díaː], "song sung to music; tone or accent of a syllable") is the rhythm, stress, and intonation of aspeech. |
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piecemeal |
characterized by unsystematic partial measures taken over a period of time. "the village is slowly being killed off by piecemeal development" synonyms:a little at a time, piece by piece, bit by bit, gradually, slowly, in stages, in steps, step by step, little by little, by degrees, in/by fits and starts, in bits;More |
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hackneyed |
adjective (of a phrase or idea) having been overused; unoriginal and trite. "hackneyed old sayings" synonyms:overused, overworked, overdone, worn out, time-worn, platitudinous,vapid, stale, tired, threadbare; More |
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galvanize |
verb 1. shock or excite (someone) into taking action. "the urgency of his voice galvanized them into action" synonyms:jolt, shock, startle, impel, stir, spur, prod, urge, motivate, stimulate,electrify, excite, rouse, arouse, awaken, invigorate, fire, fuel, animate,vitalize, energize, exhilarate, thrill, dynamize, inspire; More 2. coat (iron or steel) with a protective layer of zinc. "an old galvanized bucket" noun WEST INDIANdialect 1. galvanized tin sheeting, typically as used for roofing or fencing. "the rain was beating hard against Miss Orilie's galvanize" |
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serendipitous |
occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way. "a serendipitous encounter" synonyms:chance, accidental; More |
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wherewithal |
noun the money or other means needed for a particular purpose. "they lacked the wherewithal to pay" synonyms:money, ready money, cash, capital, finance(s), resources, funds,reserves; More |
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debonair |
(of a man) confident, stylish, and charming. "all the men looked debonair and handsome in white tie and tails" synonyms:suave, urbane, sophisticated, cultured, self-possessed, self-assured,confident, charming, gracious, well mannered, civil, courteous, gallant,chivalrous, gentlemanly, refined, polished, well bred, genteel, dignified,courtly; More |
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tenacious |
tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely. "a tenacious grip" synonyms:firm, tight, fast, clinging; More not readily relinquishing a position, principle, or course of action; determined. "this tenacious defence of local liberties" synonyms:retentive, good;photographic "he had a tenacious memory" persisting in existence; not easily dispelled. "a tenacious local legend" synonyms:persevering, persistent, pertinacious, determined, dogged, single-minded, strong-willed, tireless, indefatigable, resolute, patient,purposeful, diligent, assiduous, sedulous, unflagging, staunch,steadfast, untiring, unwavering, unswerving, unshakeable, unyielding,uncompromising, insistent, importunate, relentless, unrelenting,inexorable, implacable; More |
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acrimony |
noun bitterness or ill feeling. "the AGM dissolved into acrimony" synonyms:bitterness, rancour, resentment, ill feeling, ill will, bad blood, animosity,hostility, enmity, antagonism, irascibility, waspishness, spleen; More |
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aspersions |
noun plural noun: aspersions an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something. "I don't think anyone is casting aspersions on you" synonyms:vilification, disparagement, denigration, defamation, defamation of character, abuse, vituperation, condemnation, criticism, censure,castigation, denunciation, flak, deprecation, opprobrium, obloquy,derogation, slander, revilement, reviling, calumny, calumniation, slurs,smears, execration, excoriation, lambasting, upbraiding, bad press,character assassination, attack, invective, libel, insults, slights, curses;More |
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calumny |
noun 1. |
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capitulation |
noun the action of ceasing to resist an opponent or demand. "she gave a sigh of capitulation" synonyms:surrender, submission, yielding, giving in, succumbing, acquiescence,laying down of arms; More historical an agreement or set of conditions. |
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logorrhea |
noun noun: logorrhea a tendency to extreme loquacity. |
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diabolical |
adjective 1. characteristic of the Devil, or so evil as to recall the Devil. "his diabolical cunning" synonyms:devilish, fiendish, satanic, Mephistophelian, demonic, demoniacal,hellish, infernal, evil, wicked, ungodly, unholy; rarecacodemonic "his diabolical skill" 2. BRITISHinformal disgracefully bad or unpleasant. "a singer with an absolutely diabolical voice" synonyms:very great, extreme, excessive, undue, inordinate, immoderate,unconscionable, outrageous; More |
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puissant |
adjective archaicliterary having great power or influence. "he would become a puissant man" |
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anaemic |
adjective adjective: anemic suffering from anaemia. "the doctor said you were a bit anaemic" synonyms:colourless, bloodless, pale, pallid, wan, ashen, white, white as a ghost/sheet, grey, jaundiced, waxen, chalky, chalk-white, milky, pasty,pasty-faced, whey-faced, peaky, sickly, tired-looking, washed out, sallow,drained, drawn, sapped, ghostly, deathly, deathlike, bleached;rareetiolated "his naturally anaemic face became even paler" lacking in colour, spirit, or vitality. "an anaemic aspidistra stood in the grate" synonyms:feeble, weak, insipid, pallid, pale, wishy-washy, vapid, bland, poor,puny, flat, inadequate; More` |
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cornucopia |
noun – a goat's horn filled with grain and flowers and fruit symbolizing prosperity noun – the property of being extremely abundant |
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glean from |
to learn from, bit by bit |
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veteran |
noun a person who has had long experience in a particular field. "a veteran of two world wars" synonyms:retired soldier; More an ex-member of the armed forces. "a Vietnam veteran" |
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dissemination |
noun the act of spreading something, especially information, widely; circulation. "dissemination of public information" synonyms:spreading, circulation, distribution, dispersal, diffusion; More |
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subvert |
verb undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution). "an attempt to subvert democratic government" synonyms:destabilize, unsettle, overthrow, overturn; More |
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reticent |
taciturn |
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spartan/austere |
adjective showing or characterized by austerity or a lack of comfort or luxury. "the accommodation was fairly spartan" synonyms:austere, harsh, hard, frugal, stringent, rigorous, arduous, strict, stern,severe, rigid; More |
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notorious |
famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed. "Los Angeles is notorious for its smog" synonyms:infamous, of ill repute, with a bad reputation/name, ill-famed, scandalous;More |
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formidable |
inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable. "a formidable opponent" synonyms:intimidating, forbidding, redoubtable, daunting, alarming, frightening,terrifying, petrifying, horrifying, chilling, disturbing, disquieting, dreadful,brooding, awesome, fearsome, ominous, foreboding, sinister, menacing,threatening, dangerous; More |
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blitzkreig |
noun an intense military campaign intended to bring about a swift victory. |
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enervating |
verb gerund or present participle: enervating ˈɛnəveɪt/ make (someone) feel drained of energy or vitality. "enervating heat" synonyms:exhaust, tire, fatigue, weary, wear out, devitalize, drain, sap, weaken,make weak, make feeble, enfeeble, debilitate, incapacitate, indispose,prostrate, immobilize, lay low, put out of action; More |
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amenable |
adjective open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled. "parents who have amenable children" synonyms:compliant, acquiescent, biddable, manageable, controllable, governable,persuadable, tractable, responsive, pliant, flexible, malleable, complaisant,accommodating, docile, submissive, obedient, tame, meek, easily handled;rarepersuasible "an easy-going, amenable child" capable of being acted upon in a particular way; susceptible. "cardiac failure not amenable to medical treatment" synonyms:susceptible, receptive, responsive, reactive, vulnerable; More |
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protean |
adjective tending or able to change frequently or easily. "it is difficult to comprehend the whole of this protean subject" synonyms:ever-changing, variable, changeable, mutable, kaleidoscopic, erratic,quicksilver, inconstant, inconsistent, unstable, unsteady, shifting, uneven,unsettled, fluctuating, chameleon-like, chameleonic; More able to do many different things; versatile. "protean thinkers who scan the horizons of work and society" synonyms:versatile, adaptable, flexible, all-round, multifaceted, multitalented,many-sided, resourceful, malleable"Shostakovich was a remarkably protean composer" |
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racket |
noun noun: racket; plural noun: rackets 1. a loud unpleasant noise; a din. "the kids were making a racket" synonyms:noise, din, hubbub, clamour, row, uproar, hullabaloo, tumult,commotion, rumpus, fracas, pandemonium, clangour, brouhaha,disturbance; More archaic the noise and liveliness of fashionable society. 2. informal an illegal or dishonest scheme for obtaining money. "a protection racket" synonyms:criminal activity, illegal scheme/enterprise, fraud, fraudulent scheme,swindle, bit of sharp practice; More a person's line of business or way of life. |
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delineate |
verb 1. describe or portray (something) precisely. "the law should delineate and prohibit behaviour which is socially abhorrent" synonyms:describe, set forth, set out, present, outline, depict, portray, represent,characterize; More 2. indicate the exact position of (a border or boundary). "his finger found a precisely outlined section delineated in red marker" synonyms:outline, trace, draw the lines of, draw, sketch, block in, mark (out/off),delimit, mark the boundaries/limits of"a section on the map delineated in red marker pen" |
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sedulous |
: diligent in application or pursuit sedulous student> |
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stringent |
adjective (of regulations, requirements, or conditions) strict, precise, and exacting. "stringent guidelines on air pollution" synonyms:strict, firm, rigid, rigorous, severe, harsh, tough, tight, exacting,demanding, inflexible, stiff, hard and fast, uncompromising, draconian,extreme"the safety regulations are very stringent" |
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imminent |
adjective 1. about to happen. "they were in imminent danger of being swept away" synonyms:impending, at hand, close, near, approaching, fast approaching,coming, forthcoming, on the way, about to happen, upon us, in store,in the offing, in the pipeline, on the horizon, in the air, in the wind,brewing, looming, looming large; More 2. archaic overhanging. |
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amenable |
adjective open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled. "parents who have amenable children" synonyms:compliant, acquiescent, biddable, manageable, controllable, governable,persuadable, tractable, responsive, pliant, flexible, malleable, complaisant,accommodating, docile, submissive, obedient, tame, meek, easily handled;rarepersuasible "an easy-going, amenable child" capable of being acted upon in a particular way; susceptible. "cardiac failure not amenable to medical treatment" synonyms:susceptible, receptive, responsive, reactive, vulnerable; More |
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desultory |
adjective lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm. "a few people were left, dancing in a desultory fashion" synonyms:casual, half-hearted, lukewarm, cursory, superficial, token, perfunctory,passing, incidental, sketchy, haphazard, random, aimless, rambling,erratic, unmethodical, unsystematic, automatic, unthinking, capricious,mechanical, offhand, chaotic, inconsistent, irregular, intermittent,occasional, sporadic, inconstant, fitful More (of conversation or speech) going from one subject to another in a half-hearted way. "the desultory conversation faded" occurring randomly or occasionally. "desultory passengers were appearing" |
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doleful, funereal |
mournful |
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aberrant |
out of the ordinary |
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lambasting |
criticize harshly |
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verisimilitude |
the appearance of being true or real |
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extant |
surviving, still in existance |
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loath |
reluctant, unwilling |
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abscond |
leave secretly |
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amortize |
to diminish by installment payments |
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abeyance |
temporary supression or suspension |
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abase |
to humble, to disgrace |
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blight |
to destroy |
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acme |
highest point of being able to achieve something |
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cabal |
a secret group seeking to overturn something |
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abstemious |
moderate in appetite |
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coalsce |
to grow together into a single whole |
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calumny |
misrepresentation |
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abdicate |
give up the right to power |
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deride |
to mock |
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deference |
respect or courtesy |
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foment |
arouse or incite |
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eclectic |
adjective 1. deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources. "universities offering an eclectic mix of courses" synonyms:wide-ranging, wide, broad, broad-ranging, broad-based, extensive,comprehensive, encyclopedic, general, universal, varied, diverse,diversified, catholic, liberal, cross-disciplinary, interdisciplinary,multidisciplinary, all-embracing, non-exclusive, inclusive,indiscriminate, many-sided, multifaceted, multifarious, heterogeneous,miscellaneous, assorted More 2. PHILOSOPHY denoting or belonging to a class of ancient philosophers who did not belong to or found any recognized school of thought but selected doctrines from various schools of thought. noun 1. a person who derives ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources. |
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declivity |
downward slope |
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engender |
to produce, cause or bring about something |
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fractious |
rebellious |
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diatribe |
abusive speech |
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effrontery |
boldness, audacious |
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epicure |
person with refined taste in food and wine |
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desultory |
disconnected, easily distracted, jumping form one thing to another |
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impugn |
to call into question, to question verbally |
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inchoate |
ɪnˈkəʊeɪt,ˈɪnk-,-ət/ adjective 1. |
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impasse |
dilemma with no solution, blocked |
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impetuous |
instinctual, quick to act without thinking |
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iconoclasm |
one who opposes beliefs, customs etc |
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larceny |
theft of property |
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meretricious |
gaudy, falsely attractive |
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myopic |
narrow minded, short sighted |
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orotund |
pompous |
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lassitude |
a state of diminished energy |
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mores |
fixed customs, moral attitudes |
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mirth |
friviloty, laughter, joy |
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mendicant |
beggar |
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pedant |
someone who shows off learning |
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palliate |
placate |
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rejoinder |
response |
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vestige |
a trace or a rememnant |
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wily |
clever, deceptive |
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phalanx |
compact close knit body of people, animal, things |
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verdant |
green with vegitiation, inexperienced |
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paraiah |
outcast |
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penury |
poverty |
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panoply |
impressive array |
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vacillate |
indecisive |
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perspicacious |
shrewd, astute |
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quotidian |
commonplace |
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perfidious |
willing to betray someones trust |
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peripatetic |
wanderer by foot |
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upbraid |
scold sharply |
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pithy |
profound, and succinct to the point |
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veracity |
filled with truth and accuracy |
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replete |
replenish |
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panache |
flamboyance |
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monogram |
* design consisting of two or more alphabetic letters combined commonly one's initials
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adroit |
* expert or nimble in the use of the hands or body.
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arrant |
downright, notorious |
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apostate |
* a person who forsakes his religion, cause, party, etc.
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