January

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Gullible

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easily persuaded to believe something; credulous.

Synonyms: credulous, over-trusting, over-trustful, trustful, easily deceived/led, easily taken in, exploitable, dupable, deceivable, impressionable, unsuspecting, unsuspicious, unwary, unguarded, unsceptical, ingenuous, naive, innocent, simple, inexperienced, unworldly, green, as green as grass, childlike, ignorant; More

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corroborate

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confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding)..

synonyms: confirm, verify, endorse, ratify, authenticate, validate, certify; More

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Swirl

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move in a twisting or spiralling pattern

synonyms: whirl, eddy, billow, spiral, wind, churn, swish, agitate, circulate, revolve, spin, twist, gyrate;

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Mesmerize

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capture the complete attention of (someone); transfix.

synonyms: enthral, spellbind, entrance, hold spellbound, dazzle, bewitch, charm, captivate, enrapture, enchant, fascinate, transfix, transport, grip, magnetize, hypnotize; informalget under someone's skin"they were mesmerized by his performance"

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Impermeable

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not allowing fluid to pass through.

synonyms: watertight, waterproof, damp-proof, water-resistant, water-repellent, airtight, tight, sealed, hermetically sealed, closed; More

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Embryonic

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(of a system, idea, or organization) in a rudimentary stage with potential for development."the plan is still in its embryonic stages"synonyms: rudimentary, undeveloped, unformed, immature, incomplete, incipient, inchoate, just beginning; More

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Chauvinism

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exaggerated or aggressive patriotism.synonyms: jingoism, excessive patriotism, blind patriotism, excessive nationalism, sectarianism, isolationism, excessive loyalty, flag-waving, xenophobia, racism, racialism, racial prejudice, ethnocentrism, ethnocentricity; Moreexcessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause, group, or sex.plural noun: chauvinismssynonyms: jingoism, excessive patriotism, blind patriotism, excessive nationalism, sectarianism, isolationism, excessive loyalty, flag-waving, xenophobia, racism, racialism, racial prejudice, ethnocentrism, ethnocentricity;

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Lectern

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a tall stand with a sloping top to hold a book or notes, from which someone, typically a preacher or lecturer, can read while standing up.

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Assail

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make a concerted or violent attack on."the Scots army assailed Edward's army from the rear"synonyms: attack, assault, make an assault on, launch an attack on, pounce on, set upon, set about, launch oneself at, weigh into, fly at, let fly at, turn on, round on, lash out at, hit out at, beset, belabour, fall on, accost, mug, charge, rush, storm, besiege; More(of an unpleasant feeling or physical sensation) come upon (someone) suddenly and strongly."she was assailed by doubts and regrets"synonyms: trouble, disturb, worry, plague, beset, torture, torment, rack, bedevil, nag, vex, harass, pester, dog; Morecriticize strongly."he assailed a group of editors for their alleged excesses"

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Whisk

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take or move (someone or something) somewhere suddenly and quickly."he whisked her off to Paris for a few days"synonyms: speed, hurry, rush, catapult; More2.beat or stir (a substance, especially cream or eggs) with a light, rapid movement.synonyms: whip, beat, stir/mix vigorously"whisk the yolks with half the sugar"

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Agitated

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feeling or appearing troubled or nervous."there's no point getting agitated"

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Intuition

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a natural ability or power that makes it possible to know something without any proof or evidence : a feeling that guides a person to act a certain way without fully understanding why: something that is known or understood without proof or evidence

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Stature

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the level of respect that people have for a successful person, organization, etc.: a person's height

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Exuberant

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very lively, happy, or energetic : filled with energy and enthusiasm: existing in large amounts : very plentiful

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Relentless

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continuing without becoming weaker, less severe, etc.: remaining strict or determined

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Relent

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: to agree to do or accept something that you have been resisting or opposing: to become less severe, harsh, strong, determined, etc.