Nln Study Words

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Callous

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1 a: being hardened and thickened b: having calluses <callous hands>
2 a: feeling no emotion b: feeling or showing no sympathy for others :

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partisan

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1: a firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person ; especially : one exhibiting blind, prejudiced, and unreasoning allegiance

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impertinent

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1: not pertinent : irrelevant
2 a: not restrained within due or proper bounds especially of propriety or good taste <impertinent curiosity> b: given to or characterized by insolent rudeness

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abucting

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1 : to seize and take away (as a person) by force
2 : to draw or spread away (as a limb or the fingers) from a position near or parallel to the median axis of the body or from the axis of a limb

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malingering

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: to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)

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avarice

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: excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain :

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veneration

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1 : respect or awe inspired by the dignity, wisdom, dedication, or talent of a person

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menial

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: a person doing menial work ; specifically : a domestic servant or retainer

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nominal

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3 a: existing or being something in name or form only <nominal head of his party> b: of, being, or relating to a designated or theoretical size that may vary from the actual : approximate <the pipe's nominal size> c: trifling , insignificant <his involvement was nominal> <charged only nominal rent>

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ambiguous

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1 a: doubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness <eyes of an ambiguous color> b: inexplicable
2: capable of being understood in two or more possible senses or ways <an ambiguous smile> <an ambiguous term> <a deliberately ambiguous reply>

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vacillated

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1 a: to sway through lack of equilibrium b: fluctuate , oscillate
2: to waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses

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ascetic

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1 : practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
2 : austere in appearance, manner, or attitude

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incongruous

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: lacking congruity: as a: not harmonious : incompatible <incongruous colors> b: not conforming : disagreeing <conduct incongruous with principle> c: inconsistent within itself <an incongruous story> d: lacking propriety :

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nondescript

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1 : belonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described
2 : lacking distinctive or interesting qualities :

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dissident

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: disagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief

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taciturn

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: temperamentally disinclined to talk

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garrulous

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1 : given to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative

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voluble

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1 : easily rolling or turning : rotating
2 : characterized by ready or rapid speech : glib , fluent

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culpable

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1archaic : guilty , criminal
2: meriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful <culpable negligence>

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mercenary

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: one that serves merely for wages ; especially : a soldier hired into foreign service

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laudable

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: worthy of praise : commendable

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squalid

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1 : marked by filthiness and degradation from neglect or poverty
2 : sordid

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depraved

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: marked by corruption or evil ; especially : perverted

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aloof

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: at a distance

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supercilious

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: coolly and patronizingly haughty <reacted to their breach of etiquette with a supercilious smile>

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vociferous

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: marked by or given to vehement insistent outcry

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unscrupulous

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: not scrupulous : unprincipled

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obfuscate

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1 a: darken b: to make obscure <obfuscate the issue>
2: confuse <obfuscate the reader>
intransitive verb
: to be evasive, unclear, or confusing

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lurid

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1 a: causing horror or revulsion : gruesome b: melodramatic , sensational ; also : shocking

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pusillanimous

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: lacking courage and resolution : marked by contemptible timidity

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impetuous

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1 : marked by impulsive vehemence or passion <an impetuous temperament>
2 : marked by force and violence of movement or action <an impetuous wind>

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quiescent

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1 : marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
2 : causing no trouble or symptoms <quiescent gallstones>

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pathos

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1 : an element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion
2 : an emotion of sympathetic pity

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melodrama

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1 a: a work (as a movie or play) characterized by extravagant theatricality and by the predominance of plot and physical action over characterization b: the genre of dramatic literature constituted by such works
2: something resembling a melodrama especially in having a sensational or theatrical quality

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elicit

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1 : to draw forth or bring out (something latent or potential) <hypnotism elicited his hidden fears>
2 : to call forth or draw out (as information or a response) <her remarks elicited cheers>

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explicit

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1 a: fully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent <explicit instructions> b: open in the depiction of nudity or sexuality <explicit books and films>

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tacit

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1 : expressed or carried on without words or speech <the blush was a tacit answer — Bram Stoker>
2 : implied or indicated (as by an act or by silence) but not actually expressed

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impassioned

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: filled with passion or zeal : showing great warmth or intensity of feeling

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impetuous

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1 : marked by impulsive vehemence or passion <an impetuous temperament>
2 : marked by force and violence of movement or action <an impetuous wind>

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indomitable

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: incapable of being subdued

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reproved

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1: to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
2: to express disapproval of :

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conversant

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1archaic : having frequent or familiar association

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gamut

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1 : the whole series of recognized musical notes
2 : an entire range or series <ran the gamut from praise to contempt>

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incredulous

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1 : unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical

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furtive

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1 a: done by stealth : surreptitious b: expressive of stealth :

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abstemious

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: marked by restraint especially in the consumption of food or alcohol

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convivial

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: relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company

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scurrilous

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1 a: using or given to coarse language b: vulgar and evil <scurrilous imposters who used a religious exterior to rob poor people

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florid

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1 aobsolete : covered with flowers b: very flowery in style : ornate <florid prose> <florid declamations> ; also : having a florid style 2 a: tinged with red

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indelible

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1 a: that cannot be removed, washed away, or erased

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vicissitudes

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1 a: the quality or state of being changeable

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veracity

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1 : devotion to the truth : truthfulness
2 : power of conveying or perceiving truth

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indolent

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1 a: causing little or no pain b: slow to develop or heal

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biennial

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1: occurring every two years

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eructated

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belch

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nictitated

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wink

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triturated

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: to pulverize and comminute thoroughly by rubbing or grinding

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suppurated

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to form or discharge pus

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perspicacious

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: of acute mental vision or discernment :

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pernicious

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1: highly injurious or destructive

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ubiquitous

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: existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered