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REDRESS (REE-dres or ri-DRES)
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Reparation, compensation, satisfaction for a wrong done.
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Reparation, compensation, satisfaction for a wrong done.
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REDRESS (REE-dres or ri-DRES)
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ANOMALOUS (uh-NAHM-uh-lus)
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Irregular, abnormal, out of place; deviating from what is usual or expected; not fitting in with a common type or conforming to a general rule.<br>
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Irregular, abnormal, out of place; deviating from what is usual or expected; not fitting in with a common type or conforming to a general rule.<br>
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ANOMALOUS (uh-NAHM-uh-lus)
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OBSEQUIOUS (uhb-SEE-kwee-us)
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Subservient, submissive, obedient; ready and willing to serve, please, or obey.
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Subservient, submissive, obedient; ready and willing to serve, please, or obey.
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OBSEQUIOUS (uhb-SEE-kwee-us)
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DIDACTIC (dy-DAK-tik)
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Instructive, designed or intended to teach.
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Instructive, designed or intended to teach.
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DIDACTIC (dy-DAK-tik)
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TRUNCATE (TRUNGK-ayt, like trunk + ate)
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To cut short, shorten by cutting or lopping off.
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To cut short, shorten by cutting or lopping off.
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TRUNCATE (TRUNGK-ayt, like trunk + ate)
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ABSTEMIOUS (ab-STEE-mee-us)
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(1) Sparing or moderate, especially in eating or drinking.<br>(2) Characterized by abstinence, not partaking or indulging, especially in alcoholic beverages.<br>
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(1) Sparing or moderate, especially in eating or drinking.<br>(2) Characterized by abstinence, not partaking or indulging, especially in alcoholic beverages.<br>
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ABSTEMIOUS (ab-STEE-mee-us)
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ETHEREAL (i-THEER-ee-ul)
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Heavenly, not earthly; hence, very light, airy, delicate, or refined.
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Heavenly, not earthly; hence, very light, airy, delicate, or refined.
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ETHEREAL (i-THEER-ee-ul)
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BOMBASTIC (bahm-BAS-tik)
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Pompous, pretentious, inflated, overblown.
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Pompous, pretentious, inflated, overblown.
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BOMBASTIC (bahm-BAS-tik)
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SENESCENT (si-NES-int)
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Aging, growing old, on the decline.
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Aging, growing old, on the decline.
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SENESCENT (si-NES-int)
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PERNICIOUS (pur-NISH-us)
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Deadly, fatal, destructive, causing great harm or injury.
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Deadly, fatal, destructive, causing great harm or injury.
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PERNICIOUS (pur-NISH-us)
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CATHOLIC (KATH-uh-lik or KATH-lik)
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Universal, all-inclusive, all-embracing, comprehensive; specifically, broadminded, tolerant, or all-embracing in one's sympathies, interests, or tastes.<br>
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Universal, all-inclusive, all-embracing, comprehensive; specifically, broadminded, tolerant, or all-embracing in one's sympathies, interests, or tastes.<br>
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CATHOLIC (KATH-uh-lik or KATH-lik)
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OBJURGATION (AHB-jur-GAY-shin)
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A harsh rebuke, vehement scolding or denunciation.
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A harsh rebuke, vehement scolding or denunciation.
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OBJURGATION (AHB-jur-GAY-shin)
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EFFUSIVE (i-FYOO-siv)
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Gushing, overflowing, overly demonstrative, expressing emotion in an excessive or unrestrained manner.<br>
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Gushing, overflowing, overly demonstrative, expressing emotion in an excessive or unrestrained manner.<br>
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EFFUSIVE (i-FYOO-siv)
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UMBRAGE (UHM-brij)
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Offense, resentment.
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Offense, resentment.
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UMBRAGE (UHM-brij)
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VICISSITUDE (vi-SIS-i-t(y)ood)
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A change, variation.
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A change, variation.
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VICISSITUDE (vi-SIS-i-t(y)ood)
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CONTENTIOUS (kuhn-TEN-shus)
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Argumentative, quarrelsome; ready and eager to argue, bicker, or debate.
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Argumentative, quarrelsome; ready and eager to argue, bicker, or debate.
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CONTENTIOUS (kuhn-TEN-shus)
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OBEISANCE (oh-BAY-sins)
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A gesture of respect or submission, or an attitude of respect and submission.
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A gesture of respect or submission, or an attitude of respect and submission.
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OBEISANCE (oh-BAY-sins)
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ASSIDUOUS (uh-SIJ-oo-us)
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Hardworking, industrious; done with persistent, careful, and untiring attention.
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Hardworking, industrious; done with persistent, careful, and untiring attention.
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ASSIDUOUS (uh-SIJ-oo-us)
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DUPLICITY (d(y)oo-PLIS-i-tee)
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Deceit, cunning, double-dealing, hypocritical deception.
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Deceit, cunning, double-dealing, hypocritical deception.
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DUPLICITY (d(y)oo-PLIS-i-tee)
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INSOUCIANT (in-SOO-see-int)
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Carefree, nonchalant, lightheartedly unconcerned or indifferent, free from worry or anxiety, calm and unbothered.<br>
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Carefree, nonchalant, lightheartedly unconcerned or indifferent, free from worry or anxiety, calm and unbothered.<br>
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INSOUCIANT (in-SOO-see-int)
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MYRMIDON (MUR-mi-dahn or MUR-mi-dun)
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A loyal follower, faithful servant or subordinate, especially someone who is unquestioningly obedient.<br>
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A loyal follower, faithful servant or subordinate, especially someone who is unquestioningly obedient.<br>
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MYRMIDON (MUR-mi-dahn or MUR-mi-dun)
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NASCENT (NAS-int, also NAY-sent)
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Beginning to exist or develop; in the process of being born or begun; coming or having just come into being.<br>
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Beginning to exist or develop; in the process of being born or begun; coming or having just come into being.<br>
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NASCENT (NAS-int, also NAY-sent)
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ACCEDE (ak-SEED
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To consent, yield, give in or agree to.
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To consent, yield, give in or agree to.
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ACCEDE (ak-SEED
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MAGNANIMOUS (mag-NAN-i-mus)
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Noble, honorable; generous in overlooking injury or insult; high-minded, unselfish.
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Noble, honorable; generous in overlooking injury or insult; high-minded, unselfish.
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MAGNANIMOUS (mag-NAN-i-mus)
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NONAGE (NAHN-ij)
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Immaturity, youth; especially the period of legal minority, the state of being a minor in the eyes of the law.<br>
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Immaturity, youth; especially the period of legal minority, the state of being a minor in the eyes of the law.<br>
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NONAGE (NAHN-ij)
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INVECTIVE (in-VEK-tiv)
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Vehement or abusive language involving bitter, scathing accusations or denunciations.
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Vehement or abusive language involving bitter, scathing accusations or denunciations.
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INVECTIVE (in-VEK-tiv)
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MACHINATION (MAK-i-NAY-shin)
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A crafty or treacherous plot, malicious scheme, cunning design or plan to achieve a sinister purpose (often used in the plural, machinations).<br>
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A crafty or treacherous plot, malicious scheme, cunning design or plan to achieve a sinister purpose (often used in the plural, machinations).<br>
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MACHINATION (MAK-i-NAY-shin)
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DOCILE (DAHS'l)
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Submissive, obedient, compliant; easy to direct, manage, or supervise; following instructions.<br>
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Submissive, obedient, compliant; easy to direct, manage, or supervise; following instructions.<br>
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DOCILE (DAHS'l)
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REDOUBTABLE (ri-DOWT-uh-buul)
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Formidable, fearsome, arousing awe or dread; hence, worthy of or commanding respect.
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Formidable, fearsome, arousing awe or dread; hence, worthy of or commanding respect.
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REDOUBTABLE (ri-DOWT-uh-buul)
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PROGNOSTICATE (prahg-NAHS-ti-kayt)
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To predict; especially, to predict from signs, symptoms, or present indications.
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To predict; especially, to predict from signs, symptoms, or present indications.
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PROGNOSTICATE (prahg-NAHS-ti-kayt)
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ENGENDER (en-JEN-dur)
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To bring about, bring into being, give rise to, cause to exist, sow the seeds of.
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To bring about, bring into being, give rise to, cause to exist, sow the seeds of.
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ENGENDER (en-JEN-dur)
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FETID (FET-id)
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Stinking, foul-smelling; having an extremely offensive odor, as of something rotten or decayed<br>
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Stinking, foul-smelling; having an extremely offensive odor, as of something rotten or decayed<br>
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FETID (FET-id)
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PEDANTIC (puh-DANT-ik)
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Absurdly learned; scholarly in an ostentatious way; making an inappropriate or tiresome display of knowledge by placing undue importance on trivial details, rules, or formalities.<br>
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Absurdly learned; scholarly in an ostentatious way; making an inappropriate or tiresome display of knowledge by placing undue importance on trivial details, rules, or formalities.<br>
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PEDANTIC (puh-DANT-ik)
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CAPITULATE (kuh-PITCH-uh-layt)
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To yield, surrender; specifically, to surrender on specified terms or conditions.
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To yield, surrender; specifically, to surrender on specified terms or conditions.
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CAPITULATE (kuh-PITCH-uh-layt)
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INCHOATE (in-KOH-it)
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Just begun; in an early stage of development; partly in existence; not fully formed; undeveloped; imperfect; incomplete. <br>
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Just begun; in an early stage of development; partly in existence; not fully formed; undeveloped; imperfect; incomplete. <br>
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INCHOATE (in-KOH-it)
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EXPONENT (eks-POH-nint)
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A person who stands or speaks for something, a representative or advocate
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A person who stands or speaks for something, a representative or advocate
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EXPONENT (eks-POH-nint)
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MENDACIOUS (men-DAY-shus)
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Not truthful, lying, false, dishonest, deceitful.
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Not truthful, lying, false, dishonest, deceitful.
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MENDACIOUS (men-DAY-shus)
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STRIDENT (STRY-dint)
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Loud and harsh-sounding, grating, shrill.
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Loud and harsh-sounding, grating, shrill.
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STRIDENT (STRY-dint)
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OLIGARCHY (AHL-i-gahr-kee)
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Government by a few; rule or control exercised by a few persons or by a small, elite group.<br>
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Government by a few; rule or control exercised by a few persons or by a small, elite group.<br>
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OLIGARCHY (AHL-i-gahr-kee)
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REFULGENT (ri-FUHL-jint)
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Shining brightly, brilliant, radiant, resplendent.
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Shining brightly, brilliant, radiant, resplendent.
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REFULGENT (ri-FUHL-jint)
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NEPOTISM (NEP-uh-tiz'm)
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Favoritism shown to relatives.
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Favoritism shown to relatives.
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NEPOTISM (NEP-uh-tiz'm)
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RIBALD (RIB-uld)
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Humorous in a mildly indecent, coarse, or vulgar way.
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Humorous in a mildly indecent, coarse, or vulgar way.
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RIBALD (RIB-uld)
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AVUNCULAR (uh-VUNGK-yuh-lur)
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Like an uncle, pertaining to an uncle, or exhibiting some characteristic considered typical of an uncle. <br>
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Like an uncle, pertaining to an uncle, or exhibiting some characteristic considered typical of an uncle. <br>
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AVUNCULAR (uh-VUNGK-yuh-lur)
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SUPPLICATE (SUHP-li-kayt)
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To ask, beg, or plead for humbly and earnestly.
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To ask, beg, or plead for humbly and earnestly.
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SUPPLICATE (SUHP-li-kayt)
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IRASCIBLE (eye-RAS-i-buul or i-RAS-i-buul)
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Easily angered, hot-tempered, extremely irritable or touchy.
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Easily angered, hot-tempered, extremely irritable or touchy.
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IRASCIBLE (eye-RAS-i-buul or i-RAS-i-buul)
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INEXORABLE (in-EKS-uh-ruh-buul)
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Relentless, unyielding, merciless; not able to be stopped, changed, or moved by entreaty or persuasion.<br>
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Relentless, unyielding, merciless; not able to be stopped, changed, or moved by entreaty or persuasion.<br>
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INEXORABLE (in-EKS-uh-ruh-buul)
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PARVENU (PAHR-vuh-n(y)oo)
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An upstart; specifically, a person who suddenly acquires wealth and power and rises to a higher class, but who is not accepted by the members of that class.<br>
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An upstart; specifically, a person who suddenly acquires wealth and power and rises to a higher class, but who is not accepted by the members of that class.<br>
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PARVENU (PAHR-vuh-n(y)oo)
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SALUBRIOUS (suh-LOO-bree-us)
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Healthful, wholesome, favorable or conducive to well-being.
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Healthful, wholesome, favorable or conducive to well-being.
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SALUBRIOUS (suh-LOO-bree-us)
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HYPERBOLE (hy-PUR-buh-lee)
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Exaggeration in speech or writing; especially, extravagant exaggeration that is intentional and obvious.<br>
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Exaggeration in speech or writing; especially, extravagant exaggeration that is intentional and obvious.<br>
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HYPERBOLE (hy-PUR-buh-lee)
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SANCTIMONIOUS (SANG-ti-MOH-nee-us)
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Self-righteous; holier-than-thou; characterized by insincere or affected righteousness, virtuousness, or religious piety.<br>
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Self-righteous; holier-than-thou; characterized by insincere or affected righteousness, virtuousness, or religious piety.<br>
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SANCTIMONIOUS (SANG-ti-MOH-nee-us)
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