The Ultimate Vocabulary Booster

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impetuousness

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adjective

of, pertaining to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive.

"an impetuous decision; an impetuous person."

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consolidate

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verb

to bring together (separate parts) into a single or unified whole;unite; combine:

"They consolidated their three companies."

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boisterous

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adjective

rough and noisy; noisily jolly or rowdy; clamorous; unrestrained:

"the sound of boisterous laughter."

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sovereign

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noun

a person who has supreme power or authority.

"But his desire to maintain the nation's sovereignty likely influenced his decision."

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axiom

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noun

a self-evident truth that requires no proof.

"Forget the old axiom it's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game."

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confer

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verb

grant or bestow (a title, degree, benefit, or right)

"moves were made to confer an honorary degree on her"

have discussions; exchange opinions

"the officials were conferring with allies"

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superficial

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adjective

not thorough, deep, or complete; cursory

"He had only the most superficial knowledge of foreign countries."

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supercilious

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adjective

behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others

"The woman acted supercilious because she employed a maid."

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effeminate

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adjective

(of a man) having or showing characteristics regarded as typical of a woman; unmanly

"The swing in his walk produced an effeminate aura."

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imperceptible

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adjective

impossible to perceive

"His head moved in an almost imperceptible nod."

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accentuate

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verb

make more noticeable or prominent

"His jacket accentuated his rigid, lifeless figure."

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imperative

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adjective

of vital importance; crucial

"Immediate action was imperative."

giving an authoritative command; peremptory

"The bell pealed again, a final imperative call."

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complacency

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noun

a feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself of one's achievements

"The figures are better, bet there are no grounds for complacency."

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extemporize

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verb

compose, perform, or produce something such as music or a speech without preparation; improvise

"He extemporized at the piano."

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peremptory

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adjective

(especially of a person's manner or actions) insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a brusquely imperious way

""Just do it!" came the peremptory reply."

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intimation

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noun

an indication or hint

"The first intimations of trouble."

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pragmatic

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adjective

dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations

"He based his education out of his family's religious norm; he was truly pragmatic."

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incessant

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adjective

(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruption

"The woman's bracelets caused an incessant clicking."

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hauteur

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noun

haughtiness of manner; disdainful (showing contempt or lack of respect) pride

"He continued with his egotistical story, expressing his unrelenting hauteur."

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impunity

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noun

exempt from punishment

"He spoke with impunity."

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insuperable

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adjective

incapable of being passed over, overcome, or surmounted

"The high walls made them insuperable to us with merely our hands."

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aversion

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noun

a strong feeling of dislike, opposition, repugnance, or antipathy

"He expressed aversion for the teacher's new methods."

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assiduity

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noun

constant or close application or effort; diligence

"Since the project was tomorrow, she worked with assiduity."

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precipitate

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verb

to hasten the occurrence of; bring about prematurely, hastily, or suddenly

"The deadline forced the group to precipitate their project."

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termagant

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adjective

violent; turbulent; brawling; shrewish

"His response proved termagant."

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precipice

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noun

a situation of great peril

"The war was a precipice."

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alacrity

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noun

cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness

"The thought of receiving a reward instituted a feeling of alacrity in the employees."

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connubial

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adjective

of marriage or wedlock; matrimonial; conjugal

"The couple expressed connubial love."

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harangue

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noun

a scolding or a long or intense verbal attack; diatribe

"The politician gave a harangue against his competitor."

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evince

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verb

to show clearly; make evident or manifest; prove

to reveal the possession of (a quality, trait, etc.)

"The man evinced his intelligence, thus evincing his ability to keep secrets."

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torpor

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noun

sluggish inactivity or inertia

"The group showed intense torpor without the leader present."