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Abrogate
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To Annul;repeal; abolish; cancel.
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The rule abrogated by the committee after it was clear that it would not be effective.
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Acrimony
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Harshness or bitterness of speech or manner; expression of great dislike or deep resentment.
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Although he was angry, the teacher refrained from acrimony when he addressed the class.
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Aggrandizement
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That which makes richer orgreater; the state results of such.
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His only interest in being elected was personal aggrandizement.
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Ameliorate
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Improve.
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Many social workers have attempted to ameliorate the conditions of people living in the slums.
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Animosity
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Active enmity; hatred.
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He incurred the animosity of the ruling class because he advocated limitations of their power.
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Aplomb
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Self assurance; self confidence; self possession; poise.
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If the speaker was nervous she didn't show it, facing the audience with aplomb.
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Archaic
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Of an earlier or primitive time;ancient; no longer in popular use; outdated.
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The head of a modern school should not have archaic ideas.
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Ascendancy
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Controlling influence;domination
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Leaders of religious cults maintain ascendancy over their followers by methods that can verge on brainwashing.
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Astute
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Wise; shrewd; clever
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That was a very astute observation. I will follow it.
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Austerity
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Sternness; severity; lackof luxuries.
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The new justices, who were a strict and solemn group, maintained the austerity and dignity of the court.
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Banal
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Trite; ordinary; common.
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His frequent use of clichés made his essay seem banal .
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Bequeath
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Leave to someone by a will;hand down.
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Though Maud had intended to bequeath the family home to her nephew, she died before changing her will.
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Berate
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To scold severely; Rebuke harshly
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The judge berated the criminal for his evildeeds.
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Cajole
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Coax;wheedle; flatter.
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I will not be cajoled into granting you yourwish.
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Capitulate
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To surrender on certain terms;to give in; to acquiesce.
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Because defeat was sure, the general was willing to capitulate.
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Clemency
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Disposition to be lenient;mildness, as of the weather.
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The lawyer was pleased when the case was sent to JudgeSmith's chambers because Smith was noted for her clemency toward first offenders.
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Commensurate
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Equal in measures; properly proportionate.
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The salary for his position will be commensurate with applicant's experience.
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Commodious
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spacious; roomy.
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He bought a commodious home for his largefamily.
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Condone
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Overlook; forgive.
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We cannot condone your recent criminal cooperation with the gamblers.
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Conviction
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a) n. Proof or declaration ofguilt.
The criminal's lawyer decided to appeal thecourt's conviction of his client. B) n. Strongly held belief. |
Nothing could shake his conviction that she was innocent.
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Debacle
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A sudden and utter breakdown; an overwhelming and ruinous turn of events; a rout; a calamity.
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What would have been a mere defeat turned into a debacle .
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Debilitate
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Weaken; enfeeble.
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Over indulgence debilitates character as well as physical stamina.
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Depravity
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Corruption; wickedness.
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The depravity of the tyrant's behavior shocked all.
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Deterrent
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Something thatdiscourages; a hindrance.
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Does the threat of capital punishment serve as a deterrent to potential killers?
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Didactic
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Teaching; instructional.
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The didactic qualities of his poetry overshadow its literary qualities; the lesson he teaches is ore memorable than the lines.
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