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olfactory

[ol-fak-tuh-ree]

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adjective
1. of or pertaining to the sense of smell: "olfactory organs".

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rote

[roht]

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noun
1. routine; a fixed, habitual, or mechanical course of procedure: "the rote of daily living"

1: the use of memory usually with little intelligence <learn by rote>
2 : mechanical or unthinking routine or repetition <a joyless sense of order, rote, and commercial hustle — L. L. King>

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caterwaul

[kat-er-wawl]

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verb (used without object)
1.to utter long wailing cries, as cats in rutting time.
2. to utter a similar sound; howl or screech; to make a harsh cry
3 : to protest or complain noisily

:Some animal was caterwauling in my backyard last night".
"He continues to caterwaul about having to take the blame".

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baroque

[buh-rohk]

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1. extravagantly ornate, florid, and convoluted in character or style: "the baroque prose of the novel's more lurid passages".
2. irregular in shape: "baroque pearls".

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impugn

[im-pyoon]

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1. to challenge as false (another's statements, motives, etc.); cast doubt upon.

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cortege

[kawr-tezh]

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1. a procession, especially a ceremonial one: "a funeral cortege".
2. a line or train of attendants; retinue.

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staccato

[stuh-kah-toh]

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1. shortened and detached when played or sung: "staccato notes".
2. characterized by performance in which the notes are abruptly disconnected: "a staccato style of playing". Compare legato.
3. composed of or characterized by abruptly disconnected elements; disjointed: "rapid-fire, staccato speech".

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fabled

[fey-buhld]

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adjective
1. celebrated in fables: "a fabled goddess of the wood".
2. having no real existence; fictitious: "a fabled chest of gold".

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sultry

[suhl-tree]

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1. oppressively hot and close or moist; sweltering: "a sultry day".
2. oppressively hot; emitting great heat: "the sultry sun".
3. characterized by or associated with sweltering heat: "sultry work in the fields".
4. characterized by or arousing passion: "sultry eyes".

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boon

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noun
1. something to be thankful for; blessing; benefit. "what a boon brain imaging is as a diagnostic...."
2. something that is asked; a favor sought.

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piquant

[pee-kuhnt]

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1. agreeably pungent or sharp in taste or flavor; pleasantly biting or tart: "a piquant aspic".
2. agreeably stimulating, interesting, or attractive: "a piquant glance".
3. of an interestingly provocative or lively character: "a piquant wit".

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gratuitous

[gruh-too-i-tuhs]

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1. given, done, bestowed, or obtained without charge or payment; free; voluntary.
2. being without apparent reason, cause, or justification: "a gratuitous insult".

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vertiginous

[ver-tij-uh-nuhs]

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liable or threatening to cause vertigo: "a vertiginous climb".

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disparage

[dih-spar-ij]

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1. to speak of or treat slightingly; depreciate; belittle: "Do not disparage good manners".
2. to bring reproach or discredit upon; lower the estimation of: "Your behavior will disparage the whole family".

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malevolence

[muh-lev-uh-luhns]

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;suggest the wishing of harm to others.

is a smoldering ill will: "a vindictive malevolence in her expression"

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malignity

[muh-lig-ni-tee]

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malignant-disposed to cause harm, suffering, or distress deliberately; feeling or showing ill will or hatred.

is a deep-seated and virulent disposition to injure; it is more dangerous than malevolence, because it is not only more completely concealed but it often instigates harmful acts: "The malignity of his nature was shocking".

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rancor

[rang-ker]

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bitter, rankling resentment or ill will; hatred; malice.

is a lasting, corrosive, and implacable hatred and resentment.

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malice

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desire to inflict injury, harm, or suffering on another, either because of a hostile impulse or out of deep-seated meanness: "the malice and spite of a lifelong enemy"

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diaspora

[dahy-as-per-uh]

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any group that has been dispersed outside its traditional homeland, especially involuntarily, as Africans during the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
"[I]t became…misleading to see the American Jewish community as part of the diaspora at all:.

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retinue

[ret-n-oo]

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noun
a body of retainers in attendance upon an important personage; suite.

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reductive

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of, pertaining to, or employing reductionism; reductionistic.

the practice of simplifying a complex idea, issue, condition, or the like, especially to the point of minimizing, obscuring, or distorting it.

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meted

mete
[meet]

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to distribute or apportion by measure; allot; dole (usually followed by out ): "to mete out punishment".

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acrid

[ak-rid]

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1. sharp or biting to the taste or smell; bitterly pungent; irritating to the eyes, nose, etc.: "acrid smoke from burning rubber."
2. extremely or sharply stinging or bitter; exceedingly caustic: "acrid remarks."

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diaspora

[dahy-as-per-uh]

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any group that has been dispersed outside its traditional homeland, especially involuntarily, as Africans during the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
"[I]t became…misleading to see the American Jewish community as part of the diaspora at all:.

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retinue

[ret-n-oo]

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noun
a body of retainers in attendance upon an important personage; suite.

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reductive

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of, pertaining to, or employing reductionism; reductionistic.

the practice of simplifying a complex idea, issue, condition, or the like, especially to the point of minimizing, obscuring, or distorting it.

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meted

mete
[meet]

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to distribute or apportion by measure; allot; dole (usually followed by out ): "to mete out punishment".

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acrid

[ak-rid]

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1. sharp or biting to the taste or smell; bitterly pungent; irritating to the eyes, nose, etc.: "acrid smoke from burning rubber."
2. extremely or sharply stinging or bitter; exceedingly caustic: "acrid remarks."

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proselytize

[pros-uh-li-tahyz]

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to convert or attempt to convert as a proselyte; recruit.

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emotive

[ih-moh-tiv]

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adjective
1. characterized by or pertaining to emotion: "the emotive and rational capacities of humankind."
2. productive of or directed toward the emotions: "Artistic distortion is often an emotive use of form".

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acrimonious

[ak-ruh-moh-nee-uhs]

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adjective
caustic, stinging, or bitter in nature, speech, behavior, etc.: "an acrimonious answer; an acrimonious dispute."

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inscrutable

[in-skroo-tuh-buhl]

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adjective
1. incapable of being investigated, analyzed, or scrutinized; impenetrable.
2. not easily understood; mysterious; unfathomable: "an inscrutable smile."
3. incapable of being seen through physically; physically impenetrable: "the inscrutable depths of the ocean."

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strident

[strahyd-nt]

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adjective
1. making or having a harsh sound; grating; creaking: "strident insects; strident hinges."
2. having a shrill, irritating quality or character: "a strident tone in his writings."

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Machiavellian

[mak-ee-uh-vel-ee-uhn]

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1. being or acting in accordance with the principles of government analyzed in Machiavelli's The Prince, in which political expediency is placed above morality and the use of craft and deceit to maintain the authority and carry out the policies of a ruler is described.
2. characterized by subtle or unscrupulous cunning, deception, expediency, or dishonesty: "He resorted to Machiavellian tactics in order to get ahead."