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Irritable, cross, complaining, fretful, ill-humored and impatient, difficult to please, full of<br>complaints.
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PEEVISH (as spelled, PEE-vish)
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SUBJUGATE (SUHB-juh-gayt)
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To conquer, defeat, vanquish, overwhelm completely, bring under rigid control, make<br>submissive, dominate, enslave.
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Lacking variety, tediously uniform, unvarying and dull; literally, having one continuous sound or tone.
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MONOTONOUS (muh-NAH-tub-nus)
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PEEVISH (as spelled, PEE-vish)
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Irritable, cross, complaining, fretful, ill-humored and impatient, difficult to please, full of<br>complaints.
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PARAPHRASE (PAR-uh-frayz)
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To restate, put what someone else has expressed into different words.
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To restate, put what someone else has expressed into different words.
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PARAPHRASE (PAR-uh-frayz)
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OSTENSIBLE (ah-STEN-suh-buul)
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Apparent, appearing or seeming to be true, professed or declared as true without being<br>demonstrated or proved.
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Apparent, appearing or seeming to be true, professed or declared as true without being<br>demonstrated or proved.
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OSTENSIBLE (ah-STEN-suh-buul)
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DIGRESS (di-GRES or dy-GRES)
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To wander, stray from the point, ramble, deviate, go off in another direction.<br>Corresponding noun: digression.<br>Related words: ingress, the place you walk in, the entrance; egress, the place you walk<br>out, the exit.<br>Additional useful word: archaic (ar-KAY-ik), old-fashioned.
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To wander, stray from the point, ramble, deviate, go off in another direction.<br>Corresponding noun: digression.<br>Related words: ingress, the place you walk in, the entrance; egress, the place you walk<br>out, the exit.<br>Additional useful word: archaic (ar-KAY-ik), old-fashioned.
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DIGRESS (di-GRES or dy-GRES)
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UNCANNY (uhn-KAN-ee)
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Eerie, strange, weird, mysterious.
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Eerie, strange, weird, mysterious.
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UNCANNY (uhn-KAN-ee)
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CANDOR (KAN-dur)
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Frankness, openness, sincere expression. Synonyms: straightforwardness, outspokenness, forthrightness, ingenuousness (in-JENyoo-<br>us-nis).<br>Corresponding adjective: candid, frank, open, sincere. Synonyms of candid include<br>forthright and ingenuous.
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Frankness, openness, sincere expression. Synonyms: straightforwardness, outspokenness, forthrightness, ingenuousness (in-JENyoo-<br>us-nis).<br>Corresponding adjective: candid, frank, open, sincere. Synonyms of candid include<br>forthright and ingenuous.
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CANDOR (KAN-dur)
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MOROSE (muh-ROHS)
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Gloomy, moody, glum, grumpy, ill-tempered, depressed. <br><br>Synonyms: sullen, dolorous, lugubrious, saturnine.
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Gloomy, moody, glum, grumpy, ill-tempered, depressed. <br><br>Synonyms: sullen, dolorous, lugubrious, saturnine.
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MOROSE (muh-ROHS)
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ADEPT (uh-DEPT)
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Skilled, handy. <br><br>Synonyms: clever, able, deft, expert, dexterous, proficient, adroit (Level 3, Word 41).
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Skilled, handy. <br><br>Synonyms: clever, able, deft, expert, dexterous, proficient, adroit (Level 3, Word 41).
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ADEPT (uh-DEPT)
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SATURATED (SACH-uh-ray-tid)
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Soaked, drenched, thoroughly wet, full of moisture.
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Soaked, drenched, thoroughly wet, full of moisture.
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SATURATED (SACH-uh-ray-tid)
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PRAGMATIC (prag-MAT-ik)
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Practical, having to do with actual practice, concerned with everyday affairs as opposed to theory or speculation.
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Practical, having to do with actual practice, concerned with everyday affairs as opposed to theory or speculation.
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PRAGMATIC (prag-MAT-ik)
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CONGENIAL (kun-JEE-nee-ul)
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Sympathetic, agreeable, having the same taste, nature, or temperament.
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Sympathetic, agreeable, having the same taste, nature, or temperament.
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CONGENIAL (kun-JEE-nee-ul)
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CAPRICIOUS (kuh-PRISH-us)
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Unpredictable, tending to change abruptly for no apparent or logical reason.
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Unpredictable, tending to change abruptly for no apparent or logical reason.
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CAPRICIOUS (kuh-PRISH-us)
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BLATANT (BLAY-tint)
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Noisy, disagreeably or offensively loud, boisterous, clamorous; also, sticking out in a glaring way, obtrusive, flagrant.
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Noisy, disagreeably or offensively loud, boisterous, clamorous; also, sticking out in a glaring way, obtrusive, flagrant.
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BLATANT (BLAY-tint)
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OBLIGATORY (uh-BLIG-uh-tor-ee)
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Required, necessary, binding, mandatory.
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Required, necessary, binding, mandatory.
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OBLIGATORY (uh-BLIG-uh-tor-ee)
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NEGLIGIBLE (NEG-li-juh-buul)
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Unimportant, trifling, of little consequence.
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Unimportant, trifling, of little consequence.
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NEGLIGIBLE (NEG-li-juh-buul)
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ADAMANT (AD-uh-mint)
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Unyielding, immovable, inflexible, refusing to give in.
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Unyielding, immovable, inflexible, refusing to give in.
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ADAMANT (AD-uh-mint)
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SPORADIC (spor-RAD-ik)
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Occasional, infrequent, irregular, not constant, happening from time to time, occurring in<br>scattered or random way.
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Occasional, infrequent, irregular, not constant, happening from time to time, occurring in<br>scattered or random way.
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SPORADIC (spor-RAD-ik)
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VANGUARD (VAN-gard)
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The forefront of an action or movement, leading position or persons in a movement.
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The forefront of an action or movement, leading position or persons in a movement.
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VANGUARD (VAN-gard)
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CONCUR (kun-KUR)
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(1)<br>To agree, be in accord with, unite in opinion.<br>(2)<br>To act together, combine in having an effect.<br>(3)<br>To happen together, occur at the same time, coincide.
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(1)<br>To agree, be in accord with, unite in opinion.<br>(2)<br>To act together, combine in having an effect.<br>(3)<br>To happen together, occur at the same time, coincide.
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CONCUR (kun-KUR)
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PRECOCIOUSNESS (pruh-KOH-shus-nis)
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Early development or maturity, especially in mental ability.
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Early development or maturity, especially in mental ability.
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PRECOCIOUSNESS (pruh-KOH-shus-nis)
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ALOOF (uh-LOOF)
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Apart, at a distance, removed, withdrawn, not wishing to speak or associate with others.
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Apart, at a distance, removed, withdrawn, not wishing to speak or associate with others.
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ALOOF (uh-LOOF)
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CREED (KREED, rhymes with seed)
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Belief, professed faith or opinion, especially a system of religious belief.
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Belief, professed faith or opinion, especially a system of religious belief.
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CREED (KREED, rhymes with seed)
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TAWDRY (TAW-dree)
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Cheap and showy, gaudy, garish, sleazy.
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Cheap and showy, gaudy, garish, sleazy.
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TAWDRY (TAW-dree)
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ARDUOUS (AHR-joo-us)
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Very difficult, hard to achieve or accomplish, requiring great effort.
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Very difficult, hard to achieve or accomplish, requiring great effort.
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ARDUOUS (AHR-joo-us)
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PERSONABLE (PUR-suh-nuh-buul)
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Attractive, pleasing in appearance.
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Attractive, pleasing in appearance.
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PERSONABLE (PUR-suh-nuh-buul)
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RESOLUTE (REZ-uh-loot)
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Firmly determined or settled, resolved, having a set opinion or purpose.<br>Synonyms: steadfast, unwavering, persevering.
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Firmly determined or settled, resolved, having a set opinion or purpose.<br>Synonyms: steadfast, unwavering, persevering.
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RESOLUTE (REZ-uh-loot)
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SUPPOSITION (SUHP-uh-ZISH-un)
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An assumption, theory, hypothesis, conjecture.
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An assumption, theory, hypothesis, conjecture.
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SUPPOSITION (SUHP-uh-ZISH-un)
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ARBITRARY (AHR-bi-trair-ee)
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(1)<br>Unreasoned; based on personal feelings or preferences rather than on reason, logic, or law; making discretionary judgments or decisions that may or may not be fair or reasonable.<br>(2)<br>Determined or arrived at in a random or illogical manner.<br>(3)<br>Exercising unrestrained or absolute power.
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(1)<br>Unreasoned; based on personal feelings or preferences rather than on reason, logic, or law; making discretionary judgments or decisions that may or may not be fair or reasonable.<br>(2)<br>Determined or arrived at in a random or illogical manner.<br>(3)<br>Exercising unrestrained or absolute power.
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ARBITRARY (AHR-bi-trair-ee)
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MONOTONOUS (muh-NAH-tub-nus)
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Lacking variety, tediously uniform, unvarying and dull; literally, having one continuous sound or tone.
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LEGACY (LEG-uh-see) Something handed down
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Something handed down from the past
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Something handed down from the past
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LEGACY (LEG-uh-see) Something handed down
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MANIFOLD (MAN-i-fohld)
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Numerous and varied, consisting of many kinds, containing many elements, features, or<br>characteristics.
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Numerous and varied, consisting of many kinds, containing many elements, features, or<br>characteristics.
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MANIFOLD (MAN-i-fohld)
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PLIANT (PLY-int)
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Bending easily, flexible
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Bending easily, flexible
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PLIANT (PLY-int)
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RETORT (ri-TORT)
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A quick reply, especially one that is cutting or witty.
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A quick reply, especially one that is cutting or witty.
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RETORT (ri-TORT)
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OBSTINATE (AHB-sti-nit)
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Stubborn, inflexible, unwilling to give in or compromise, not yielding to argument or<br>persuasion.
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Stubborn, inflexible, unwilling to give in or compromise, not yielding to argument or<br>persuasion.
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OBSTINATE (AHB-sti-nit)
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LACERATE (LAS-ur-ayt)
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Literally, to tear, cut roughly, rend, mangle. Figuratively, to wound, afflict, cause pain.
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Literally, to tear, cut roughly, rend, mangle. Figuratively, to wound, afflict, cause pain.
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LACERATE (LAS-ur-ayt)
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OMNIPOTENT (ahm-NIP-uh-tint)
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All-powerful, almighty, having unlimited power or authority.
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All-powerful, almighty, having unlimited power or authority.
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OMNIPOTENT (ahm-NIP-uh-tint)
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UNSCRUPULOUS (uhn-SKROO-pyoo-lus)
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Untrustworthy, dishonorable, deceitful, corrupt, lacking integrity or moral principles.
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Untrustworthy, dishonorable, deceitful, corrupt, lacking integrity or moral principles.
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UNSCRUPULOUS (uhn-SKROO-pyoo-lus)
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RENAISSANCE (ren-uh-SAHNS orREN-uh-sahns)
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A revival, renewal of life or vigor.
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A revival, renewal of life or vigor.
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RENAISSANCE (ren-uh-SAHNS orREN-uh-sahns)
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GENESIS (JEN-i-sis)
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A coming into being, beginning.
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A coming into being, beginning.
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GENESIS (JEN-i-sis)
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WARRANT (WAH-rint or WAR-int)
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(1)<br>To justify, give good reason for, authorize, sanction.<br>(2)<br>To guarantee, promise, give formal assurance of.
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(1)<br>To justify, give good reason for, authorize, sanction.<br>(2)<br>To guarantee, promise, give formal assurance of.
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WARRANT (WAH-rint or WAR-int)
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CANTANKEROUS (kan-TANGK-uh-rus)
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Difficult to deal with, disagreeable, argumentative, quick to quarrel or to exhibit ill will. Synonyms: contentious, malicious, irascible (i-RAS-uh-buul).
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Difficult to deal with, disagreeable, argumentative, quick to quarrel or to exhibit ill will. Synonyms: contentious, malicious, irascible (i-RAS-uh-buul).
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CANTANKEROUS (kan-TANGK-uh-rus)
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FLIPPANT (FLIP-int)
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Disrespectful in a frivolous way, treating something serious in a trivial manner.
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Disrespectful in a frivolous way, treating something serious in a trivial manner.
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FLIPPANT (FLIP-int)
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To conquer, defeat, vanquish, overwhelm completely, bring under rigid control, make<br>submissive, dominate, enslave.
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SUBJUGATE (SUHB-juh-gayt)
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WRY (like rye, rhymes with why)
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Twisted, crooked, lopsided, askew, distorted in an odd, amusing way.
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Twisted, crooked, lopsided, askew, distorted in an odd, amusing way.
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WRY (like rye, rhymes with why)
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URBANE (ur-BAYN)
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Polished, sophisticated, suave, cosmopolitan.
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Polished, sophisticated, suave, cosmopolitan.
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URBANE (ur-BAYN)
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JARGON (JAHR-gun)
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Specialized and often pretentious language; unnecessarily complex phraseology; speech or writing that is highly technical and difficult to understand;
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Specialized and often pretentious language; unnecessarily complex phraseology; speech or writing that is highly technical and difficult to understand;
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JARGON (JAHR-gun)
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PRUDENT (PROO-dint)
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(1)<br>Cautious, careful, planning wisely, exercising sound judgment in practical matters. Synonyms: discreet, circumspect (Level 3, Word 21).<br>(2)<br>Spending carefully, using one's resources wisely.
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(1)<br>Cautious, careful, planning wisely, exercising sound judgment in practical matters. Synonyms: discreet, circumspect (Level 3, Word 21).<br>(2)<br>Spending carefully, using one's resources wisely.
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PRUDENT (PROO-dint)
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INVIOLABLE (in-VY'l-uh-buul)
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Secure; safe from assault, infringement, or destruction.
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Secure; safe from assault, infringement, or destruction.
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INVIOLABLE (in-VY'l-uh-buul)
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COMMODIOUS (kuh-MOH-dee-us)
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Spacious, having plenty of room, comfortably convenient.
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Spacious, having plenty of room, comfortably convenient.
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COMMODIOUS (kuh-MOH-dee-us)
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PROXIMITY (prahk-SIM-i-tee)
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Nearness, closeness, the state of being in the vicinity of something.
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Nearness, closeness, the state of being in the vicinity of something.
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