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anathema
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(n.) a cursed, detested person
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(I never want to see that murderer. He is an anathema to me.)
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arrogate
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(v.) to take without justification
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(The king arrogated the right to order executions to himself exclusively.)
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ascetic
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(adj.) practicing restraint as a means of self-discipline, usually religious
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(The priest lives an ascetic life devoid of television, savory foods, and other pleasures.)
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aspersion
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(n.) a curse, expression of ill-will
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(The rival politicians repeatedly cast aspersions on each others’ integrity.)
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assiduous
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(adj.) hard-working, diligent
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(The construction workers erected the skyscraper during two years of assiduous labor.)
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blandish
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(v.) to coax by using flattery; cajole
Coax: To obtain by persistent persuasion: coaxed the secret out of the child. |
(Rachel’s assistant tried to blandish her into accepting the deal.)
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boon
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(n.) a gift or blessing
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(The good weather has been a boon for many businesses located near the beach.)
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brusque
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(adj.) short(or terse/pithy), abrupt, dismissive
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(The captain’s brusque manner offended the passengers.)
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buffet
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1. (v.) to strike with force
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(The strong winds buffeted the ships, threatening to capsize them.)
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burnish
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(v.) to polish, shine
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(His mother asked him to burnish the silverware before setting the table.)
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buttress
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1. (v.) to support, hold up
2. (n.) something that offers support |
1. (The column buttresses the roof above the statue.)
2. (The buttress supports the roof above the statues.) |
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cacophony
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(n.) tremendous noise, disharmonious sound
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(The elementary school orchestra created a cacophony at the recital.)
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cajole
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(v.) to urge, coax
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(Fred’s buddies cajoled him into attending the bachelor party.)
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calumny
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(n.) an attempt to spoil someone else’s reputation by spreading lies
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(The local official’s calumny ended up ruining his opponent’s prospect of winning the election.)
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capricious
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(adj.) subject to whim, fickle
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(The young girl’s capricious tendencies made it difficult for her to focus on achieving her goals.)
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clemency
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(n.) mercy
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(After he forgot their anniversary, Martin could only beg Maria for clemency.)
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cogent
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(adj.) intellectually convincing
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(Irene’s arguments in favor of abstinence were so cogent that I could not resist them.)
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concomitant
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(adj.) accompanying in a subordinate fashion
-Occurring or existing concurrently; attendant. See synonyms at contemporary. |
(His dislike of hard work carried with it a concomitant lack of funds.)
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conflagration
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(n.) great fire
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(The conflagration consumed the entire building.)
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contrite
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(adj.) penitent, eager to be forgiven
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(Blake’s contrite behavior made it impossible to stay angry at him.)
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