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Exigent:
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adj. Urgent
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Jurisprudence:
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Jurisprudence: n. The science of rights in accordance with positive law.
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3. Neophyte
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adj. Having the character of a beginner.
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4. Oration
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4. Oration: n. An elaborate or formal public speech.
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5. Profligacy:
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5. Profligacy: n. Shameless viciousness.
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6. Requiem:
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6. Requiem: n. A solemn mass sung for the repose of the souls of the dead.
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7. Rue:
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7. Rue: v. To regret extremely
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8. Subtle:
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8. Subtle: adj. Discriminating
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9. Triumvir:
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9. Triumvir: n. One of three men united coordinately in public office or authority.
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10. Unctuous:
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10. Unctuous: adj. Oily.
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1. Vindicate:
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1. Vindicate: 1. To clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting arguments or proof. 2. To provide justification or support for. 3. To justify or prove the worth of, especially in light of later developments. 4. To defend, maintain, or insist on the recognition of. 5. To exact revenge for; avenge.
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2. Sagacity;
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2. Sagacity; The quality of being discerning, sound in judgment, and farsighted; wisdom.
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3. Mundane:
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3. Mundane: Of, relating to, or typical of this world; secular. 2. Relating to, characteristic of, or concerned with commonplaces; ordinary
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4. Circuitous:
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4. Circuitous: Being or taking a roundabout, lengthy course.
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5. Exasperation
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5. Exasperation- The act or an instance of exasperating. 2. The state of being exasperated; frustrated annoyance.
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6. Querulous:
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6. Querulous: Given to complaining; peevish. 2. Expressing a complaint or grievance; grumbling
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7. Opulent:
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7. Opulent: Possessing or exhibiting great wealth; affluent. 2. Characterized by rich abundance; luxuriant.
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8. Enervating:
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8. Enervating: 1. To weaken or destroy the strength or vitality of.
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9. Ephemeral:
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9. Ephemeral: 1. Lasting for a markedly brief time. 2. Living or lasting only for a day, as certain plants or insects do.
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10. Rancorous
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10. Rancorous: Bitter, long-lasting resentment; deep-seated ill will.
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Antagonism
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Antagonism n. – hatred or hostility
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Gingerly
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Gingerly adj. – very carefully
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Soporific
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Soporific adj. – sleep – inducing; sleepy
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Vigilant
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Vigilant adj. – carefully alert and watchful
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Artisan
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Artisan n – a person who is skillful with his or her hands
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Imprudent
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Imprudent adj. – careless; rash
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Vilify
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Vilify v. – to slander or defame someone’s name
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Evanescent
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Evanescent adj. – vanishing quickly; fleeting
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Cacophony
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Cacophony n. – lack of harmony; loud and unpleasant noise; a racket
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Chastise
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Chastise v. – to punish or scold harshly
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drudgery
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drudgery n. Hard and constant work in any menial or dull occupation.
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effrontery
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effrontery n. Unblushing impudence.
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egregious
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egregious adj. Extreme.
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evanesce
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evanesce v. To vanish gradually.
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imbibe
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imbibe v. To drink or take in.
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laudatory
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laudatory adj. Pertaining to, expressing, or containing praise.
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latent
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latent adj. Dormant
obstreperous adj. Boisterous. |
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obstreperous
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obstreperous adj. Boisterous.
palatial adj. Magnificent. |
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perennial
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perennial adj. Continuing though the year or through many years.
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palatial
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palatial adj. Magnificent.
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