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abate
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v. to lessen in intensity or degree
The fighting in the area shows no signs of abating. |
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accolade
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n. an expression of praise
This is his centennial year and he's been granted the ultimate accolade- his face on a set of three postage stamps. |
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ameliorate
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v. to make better or more tolerable
Foreign aid is badly needed to ameliorate the effects of the drought. |
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avarice
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n. greed, especially for wealth (adj. form avaricious)
Her business empire brought her money beyond the dreams of avarice. |
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burgeon
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v. to grow rapidly or flourish
The company hoped to profit of the burgeoning communications industry. |
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bucolic
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adj. rustic and pastoral; characteristic of rural areas and their inhabitants.
The painting shows a typically bucolic scene with peasants harvesting crops in a field. |
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cacophony
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n. harsh, jarring, discordant sound; dissonance (adj, form cacophonous)
As we entered the farmyard we were were met with a cacophony of animal sounds. |
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canon
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n. an established set of principles or code of laws, often religious in nature (adj. form canonical)
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castigation
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n. severe criticism or punishment (verb form: castigate)
Health inspectors castigated the kitchen staff for poor standards of cleanliness. |
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caustic
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adj. burning or stinging; causing corrosion
She's famous in the office for her caustic wit. |
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chary
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adj. wary; cautious; sparing
I'm a bit chary of using a travel agency that doesn't have official registration. |
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cogent
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adj. appealing forcibly to the mind or reason; convincing
She argued most cogently for a relaxation of the sanctions. |
