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adulation
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Noun
High Praise I threw my hands up in adulation. |
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adversity
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noun
misfortune, an unfavorable turn of events We ran into an adversity when our tire went flat and we didn't have a spare. |
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circuitous
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adjective
indirect, taking the longest route\ The student was circuitous getting back to class. |
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clairvoyant
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adjective
exceptionally insightful, able to foresee the future My brother is extremely clairvoyant when it comes to predicting the outcomes of football games. |
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digression
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noun
the act of turning aside, straying from the main point I am be a digression in class because I always lead the teacher off topic. |
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diligent
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adjective
careful and hardworking I was very diligent and received A's and B's on my report card. |
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enervating
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adjective
weakening, tiring Babysitting is very enervating. |
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enhance
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verb
to improve, bring to a greater level of intensity I am hoping to enhance the quality of life by becoming a doctor. |
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frugal
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adjective
thrifty, cheap The toy I bought was frugal and broke within days. |
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hedonist
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noun
person who pursues pleasure as a goal My friend is a hedonist and is always going to parties. |
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hypothesis
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noun
assumption, theory requiring proof We had to form a hypothesis for our science project. |
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impetuous
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adjective
rash, impulsive, acting without thinking I was impetuous and hit my sister. |
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jubilation
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noun
joy, celebration,exultation we were all jubilant when we found out that we had won! |
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lobbyist
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noun
a person who seeks to influence political events. |
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longevity
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noun
long life My family is known for its longevity. |
