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vacuity (n.)
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emptiness
The janitor ensured the vacuity of the changing room before entering. |
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privation (n.)
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the state of being deprived
The aristocrat was astonished by the privation of the poorest people. |
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laxity (n.)
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the state of being relaxed
She was stunned by his laxity right before the performance. |
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attenuate (v.)
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to reduce the force of
He attenuated the impact of the blow by putting a pillow in front of his chest. |
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abscond (v.)
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to depart suddenly and secretively
The detective absconded. |
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emphatically (adv.)
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strongly expressed
She emphatically voiced her concern. |
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sinuously (adj.)
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in a winding manner
Snakes move sinuously. |
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emulsion (n.)
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the chemically treated side of photographic film
A photographer should know what the emulsion is |
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bemuse (v.)
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confuse
His sudden change of disposition bemused her. |
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volition (n.)
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will
Her volition to make a difference was touching. |
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cantankerous (adj.)
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difficult to deal with
Her cantankerous behavior was off putting. |
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paucity (n.)
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scarcity
Prolonged paucity of food may lead to starvation. |
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onslaught (n.)
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assault
The violent onslaught repulsed her. |
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immutable (adj.)
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unchangable
The past is immutable. |
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edify (v.)
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to instruct or benefit morally or spiritually
The visit to the Buddhist temple was edifying. |
