Semester 1 Wotd

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Pensive

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(adj)
thoughtful or reflective, often in a melancholy way
Syn: lost in thought

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Dubious

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(adj)
uncertain about an outcome or conclusion
Syn: doubtful; uncertain

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Surreptitious

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(adj)
done, made, or acquired by secret or sneaky
methods
Syn: sneaky

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Impetus

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(n)
something that provides motivation to accomplish
something or to undertake something
Syn: motivation

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Antipathy

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(n)
powerful and deep dislike
Syn: strong dislike

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Denizen

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(n)
Somebody who lives in a particular country or area
Syn: inhabitant or occupant

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Intermittent

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(adj)
Appearing or occurring from time to time
Syn: inconstant or sporadic

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Manifest

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(v)
To show plainly
Syn: reveal or show

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Ebb

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(v)
To diminish or lessen in intensity
Syn: fade or recede

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Irrevocable

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(adj)
That which cannot be undone
Syn: Irreversible

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Garrulous

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(adj)
Talkative
Syn: Talkative

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Trepidation

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(N)
A state of alarm and dread
Syn: Nervousness

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Fervor

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(N)
With great emotion
Syn: Dedication, enthusiasm

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Arduous

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(adj)
Hard to do
Syn: difficult, demanding

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Compulsory

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(adj)
required by law or authority
Syn: required, enforced

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Illusory

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(adj)
produced by, based on, or consisting of an illusion
Syn: deceptive

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Renounce

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(V)
to give up a claim, title, position or right.
Syn: reject, refuse

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Capricious

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(adj)
tending to make sudden and unpredictable
changes
Syn: impulsive, unpredictable

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Succinct

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(adj)
Very clearly expressed in few words
Syn: concise

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Engender

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(v)
To bring into being
Syn: create

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Embroilment

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(n)
The act of embroiling; being involved in conflict or
trouble
Syn: argument

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Verbose

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(adj)
Using more words than are necessary
Syn: wordy

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Emulate

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(V)
To truly equal or surpass
Syn: Imitate

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Mutinous

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(adj)
refusing to obey or submit to control
Syn: rebellious

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Officious

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(adj)
Characteristic of somebody who is eager to give
unwanted help or advice
Syn: meddling

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Swathe

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(v)
To envelope somebody or something completely
Syn: wrap

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Ebullient

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(adj)
Full of cheerful excitement or enthusiasm
Syn: happy, cheerful

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Quixotic

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(adj)
not compatible with reality
Syn: unrealistic, impractical

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Superfluous

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(adj)
beyond what is needed; extra
Syn: excessive; extra

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Laudable

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(adj)
worthy of praise
Syn: admirable, praiseworthy

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Catalyst

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(N)
Someone or something that brings about a change
Syn: negotiator/peacemaker

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Diffident

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(adj)
lacking self-confidence and rather shy
Syn: shy

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Incredulous

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(adj)
Unable or unwilling to believe something or
completely unconvinced by it
Syn: disbelieving

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Indignant

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(adj)
Angry or annoyed at the unfairness or
unreasonableness of somebody or something
Syn: angry; annoyed

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Contrite

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(adj)
feeling remorseful for having done wrong
Syn: ashamed

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Assuage

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(v)
To lessen or soothe
Syn: alleviate; calm; satisfy

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Lackadaisical

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(adj)
lacking energy and vitality
Syn: lazy

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Plethora

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(N)
the state of being too full; excess
Syn: overabundance; a lot

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Interminable

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(Adj)
without or apparently without end.
Syn: never-ending

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Obliterate

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(v)
to blot out leaving no traces
Syn: destroy

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Resilient

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(adj)
getting back strength or spirits quickly
Syn: able to bounce back; resistant

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Lucid

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(adj)
easily understood; rational
Syn: clear; clear-minded

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Stringent

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(adj)
rigidly controlled or enforced; severe
Syn: strict

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Unassailable

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(adj)
that cannot be successfully attacked, assaulted or
denied
Syn: undeniable; unquestionable

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Corroborate

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(v)
to make more certain the validity of; confirm;
bolster; support
Syn: confirm

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Malevolent

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(Adj)
Having or showing a desire to
harm others
Syn: mean, wicked

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Dissipate

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(V)
To disperse in various directions.
Syn: Scatter

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Enmity

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(N)
The extreme ill will or hatred that exists
between enemies
Syn: hatred

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Derisive

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(Adj)
Showing contempt or ridicule
Syn: mocking