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Abroad |
Overseas; Internationally |
To or in another country |
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Abrupt |
Sudden |
Quic, without warning |
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Acceptable |
Permissible |
Allowable or satisfactory |
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Acclaim |
Praise |
Enthusiastic approval, applause |
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Actually |
Truly |
Being in existence, real or factual |
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Adverse |
Unfavorable |
Displeasing, objectionable, or bad |
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Advice |
Suggestion |
A recommendation given by someone not associated with the problem or situation |
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Attractive |
Appealing |
Calling attention to, pleasing, creating interest, pretty |
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Autonomous |
Independent |
By itself, with no association |
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Chronic |
Constant |
Always present. Continual |
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Disapproval |
Objection |
The act of disagreeing; not giving approval |
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Disruptive |
Disturbing |
Cousin confusion and interruption |
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Haphazardly |
Arbitrarily; carelessly |
Having no order or pattern; by chance |
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Persistent |
Constant |
Continuous; refusing to give up; firm in action or decision |
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Postpone |
Reschedule |
To change to a later time; to delay |
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Valid |
Convincing |
Producing a desired result based on truths or facts |
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Withdraw |
Extract |
To remove, take out, or take back |
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Advantage |
Benefit |
Something that may help want to be successful or to gain something |
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Advent |
Arrival |
The coming or appearance of something |
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Agile |
Nimble |
Able to move in a quick and easy way |
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Albeit |
Although |
In spite of the facts, regardless of the fact |
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Appealing |
Alluring |
Attractive or interesting |
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Celebrated |
Renowned |
Acclaimed; well-known and popular |
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Circumvent |
Evade |
To go around; avoid |
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Collide |
Crash |
To hit one object against another with violent Force; to be in opposition |
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Contemporary |
Current |
Modern, up-to-date, or (n.) a person living at the same time as another person |
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Distribute |
Dispense |
To divide among people or to give out |
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Encourage |
Stimulate |
To promote, help, or support |
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Energetic |
Vigorous |
Full of life, action, or power |
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Frail |
Fragile |
Week in health or in body |
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Hayday |
Pinnacle |
A high point of success or abundance |
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Myth |
Legend |
An invented story or idea |
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Refine |
Perfect (verb) |
To make pure; to improve |
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Worthwhile |
Rewarding |
Value in doing something |
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Alluring |
Appealing |
Powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating; seductive. |
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Contemptuous |
Scornful |
Showing contempt scornful finding something or someone else is worthless |
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Alter |
Mortify |
To change or make different |
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Analyze |
Examine |
To study something carefully; to separate into parts for study |
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Ancient |
Old |
Something from a long time ago; very old |
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Annoying |
Bothersome |
A slight bother; disturbing to a person |
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Anticipate |
Predict |
To think about or prepare for something ahead of time |
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Ascertain |
Determine |
To discovered; find out |
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Conform |
Adapt |
To follow established rules or patterns of behavior |
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Ambiguous |
Vague |
Of unclear meaning; something that can't be understood in more than one way |
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Arbitrary |
Haphazard |
An action or decision made with Littlefield, order, or Reason |
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Assert |
Declare |
To express or defend oneself strongly; to State positively |
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Astounding |
Astonishing |
Very surprising |
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Astute |
Perceptive |
Very intelligent, smart, clever |
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Concur |
Agree |
To have the same opinion or Draw the same conclusion |
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Deceptively |
Misleadingly |
Making something up your true or good when it is false or bad |
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Designate |
Assign |
To specify, name, or select to do a task; to indicate |
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Determined |
Resolute |
Strong in one's opinion, firm in convention, to find out |
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Elicit |
Extract |
To get the facts or Draw out the truth |
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Embody |
Exemplify |
To be a good example of a concept or idea |
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Instigate |
Initiate |
To cause a conflict or argument |
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Mundane |
Ordinary |
Common or routine |
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Petition |
Appeal |
To make a request |
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Relinquish |
Abdicate |
To give up control |
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Resilient |
Tenacious |
Strong enough to recover from difficulty or disease |
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Tempt |
Entice |
To make it attractive to do something, usually something not good |
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Baffle |
Puzzle |
To confuse to a point at which no progress can be made |
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Bear |
Yield |
To produce, to carry; to show; to endure |
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Blur |
Cloud |
To make something difficult to see |
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Brilliant |
Radiant |
Intensely bright or colorful; intelligent |
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Caution |
Warn |
To alert someone of danger, warn someone to take care of or pay attention to something |
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Delicate |
Fragile |
Needing careful treatment; sensitive, easily broken |
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Enhance |
Strengthen |
To increase in a positive way, such as in value, power, or beauty. |
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Facilitate |
Assist |
To make it easier; to ease progress of |
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Incessant |
Constant |
Non-stop, continual or never-ending |
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In conjunction with |
Along with |
In addition to, alongside |
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Intrigue |
Fascinate |
To interest greatly |
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Obstruct |
Block |
To prevent movement, progress, or success. |
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Persuade |
Convince |
To change a belief or behavior by argument or reason |
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Recompense |
Compensation |
A repayment or reward for a deed |
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Cheb |
Discard |
To throw off naturally; to give out |
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Unique |
Rare |
To be the only one-of-a-kind; special |
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Well-Suited |
Compatible |
To be complementary or appropriate; a good match |
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Chiefly |
Mostly |
The most important or most common |
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Coarse |
Rough |
Note fine or smooth; not delicate |
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Commonplace |
Frequent |
Ordinary |
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Comparatively |
Relatively |
Being measured or judged by comparison |
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Complex |
Complicated |
Difficult to understand or explain; having many parts |
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Conventional |
Traditional |
Following accepted rules or standards |
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Curious |
Peculiar |
Do it for strange; eager to learn |
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Emit |
Release |
To send out; give off |
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Exceedingly |
Extremely |
Very; to an unusual degree |
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Extinguish |
Terminate |
To bring about the end of something |
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Rigid |
Stiff |
Not easy to bend; firm; inflexible |
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Visibly |
Noticeably |
Can be seen |
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Brash |
Reckless |
Confident or aggressive; lacking regard for consequences |
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Conceal |
Hide |
To prevent from being seen or discovered |
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Convenient |
Practical |
Easy to reach; near; suitable to one's needs |
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Critical |
Dangerous |
Very serious or unsafe; finding fault |
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Purposefully |
Deliberately |
Done for a special reason |
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Scarcely |
Hardly |
Almost not |
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Hasten |
Accelerate |
To go faster |
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Creep |
Crawl |
To move slowly and quietly close to the ground; to begin to happen |
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Crush |
Grind |
To press together so as to completely distort the shape or nature of the object |
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Engender |
Produce |
To cause something you to exist; to create |
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Engross |
Engage |
To become completely occupied or involved in an activity |
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Flaw |
Defect |
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Harvest |
Gather |
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Mammoth |
Enormous |
Very large |
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Particle |
Fragments |
A very small piece of something |
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Settle |
Colonized |
To establish a home; to resolve a disagreement |
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Classify |
Arrange |
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Currency |
Money |
Monetary unit; cash |
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Thorough |
Deep |
Far below the surface; complete understand |
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Dim |
Faint |
Not bright or clear |
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Display |
Exhibit |
To show; reveal |
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Exports |
Foreign Sales |
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Impressive |
Imposing |
Causing admiration because of an object's importance, size, or quality |
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Jargon |
Terminology |
Language specific to a profession or activity |
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Straightforward |
Uncomplicated |
Easy to understand; sample; honest |
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Uniform |
Consistent |
Every part being the same |
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Distinct |
Definitie |
Clearly noticed; different |
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Drab |
Colorless |
Lacking color; uninteresting, boring |
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Eclectic |
Diverse |
To select or represent something chosen from many sources or places |
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Elaborate |
Complex |
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Prime |
Prepare |
To make ready |
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Skeptical |
Unconvinced |
To Question the truthfulness of information presented as facts; to not trust |
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Stoic |
Indifferent |
Showing no emotion; appearing disinterested |
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Amenity |
Convenience |
Something that makes life easier or more enjoyable |
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Dwelling |
House |
Where people live |
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Elements |
Components |
A part of the whole |
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Elementary |
Primary |
Temple and structure, easy to do |
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Erratic |
Inconsistent |
No regular pattern in thinking or movement; changeable without reason |
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Mortify |
Humiliate |
To embarrass |
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Prevalent |
Commonplace |
Existing widely or commonly |
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Blind |
Unaware |
Unable to see or understand; to conceal; showing poor judgment or understanding |
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Burgeon |
Thrive |
Growing at a fast pace |
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Conspicuously |
Noticeably |
Attracting attention |
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Eloquent |
Articulate |
Expressing clearly, effectively, and convincingly |
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Thoroughly |
Entirely |
Completely |
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Reportedly |
Rumored |
Tune obey report; unconfirmed supposedly |
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Shift |
Switch |
Change in position or Direction |
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Dignitary |
Celebrity |
Very important or famous person, usually associated with a high position in government |
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Facet |
Aspects |
Element or component |
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Oblivious |
Ignorance |
To be unaware of or forgetful |
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Surpass |
Exceed |
To go beyond |
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Uphold |
Sustain |
To support or maintain |
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Ample |
Sufficient |
More than enough |
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Arduous |
Demanding |
Very difficult or challenging; requiring hard work |
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Avert |
Prevent |
Stop from occurring; to turn away or aside |
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Diligent |
Conscientious |
Done with persistence and her work; with attention to details |
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Enact |
Legislate |
To pass a law |
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Feign |
Simulate |
To pretend; Make-Believe |
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Withstand |
Survive |
To fight without surrender; to persist |
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Sturdy |
Durable |
Something that lasts a long time |
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Foster |
Stimulate |
To promote growth or development |
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Halt |
Stop |
To stop or discontinue |
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Harbor |
Shelter |
To give protection; to not express a desire or opinion, usually bad |
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Baffling |
Mysterious |
Not easily understood or figured out |
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Perilous |
Dangerous |
Threatening or risky; harmful |
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Underscore |
Highlight |
To make evident or emphasized |
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Contentious |
Meticulous |
Show me serious purpose; one who works carefully and with enthusiasm |
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Convey |
Communicate |
To make something known to others; to communicate |
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Encompass |
Include |
This around completely; to envelop |
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Inadvertently |
Carelessly |
My accident; without paying attention; unexpectedly |
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Paramount |
Foremost |
To be of highest importance |
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Proficient |
Competent |
To be skilled for experience in something |
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Unwarranted |
Unjustify |
Without good reason or cause; inappropriate |
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Zenith |
Apex |
The highest point |
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Acquiesce |
Comply |
To agree to follow a request or command; to adhere to specific standards |
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Elated |
Delighted |
To be satisfied; very happy |
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Inordinate |
Excessive |
A large amount or quantity; more than reasonable |
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Nominal |
Moderate |
Very small; inform, but not in substance |
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Allocation |
Distribution |
A chair; apart set aside for a special purpose; an assignment of portions |
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Equalized |
Balanced |
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Come across |
Encounter |
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Demeanor |
Conduct |
Someone's outward appearance or behavior |
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Exert |
Apply |
To put into use; to put forth an effort |
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Feasible |
Possible |
Able to be done |
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Limber |
Flexible |
To be stretched; easily shape |
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Bias |
Preconception |
An opinion formed in advance without experience or knowledge of something |
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Robust |
Energetic |
Showing good health; in good shape |
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Antiquated |
Old fashioned |
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Fabricate |
Invent |
The makeup, usually with an intent to fool or trick ; to lie |
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Novel |
Original |
Something unusual, uncommon; new |
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Unbiased |
Objective |
With no preconceptions |
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Varied |
Diverse |
Being of many different types |
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Devise |
Formulate |
To brainstorm; to come up with an idea |
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Diguise |
Conceal |
Too hide the usual appearance of something |
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Kindle |
Ignite |
To set on fire; to give energy or life to something |
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Apathetic |
Indifferent |
Being an interested or not caring about something |
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Outlandish |
Bizarre |
Strange and unpleasant; Beyond accepted norms |
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Overcome |
Conquer |
To defeat; fight with success; to take control of an individual |
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Streamline |
Simplify |
To update; to make more efficient or concise |
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Partisan |
Biased |
Strongly supported a group or point of view |
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Philanthropic |
Humanitarian |
A feeling of love for people, usually resulting in financial aid to worthy causes |
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Placid |
Calm |
Quiet; not easily upset |
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Scenic |
Picturesque |
Concerning pleasant natural surroundings |
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Account |
Story |
A report of an event; money kept in a bank send my Koda a statement of something used or received, usually a financial report |
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Bring about |
Generate |
Because something to happen |
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Enlighten |
Instruct |
To give information or understanding to someone |
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Hasten |
Accelerate |
Cars to go faster; move forward more quickly |
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Hue |
Color |
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Oblige |
Require |
To have to do something |
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Overlook |
Disregard |
To ignore or neglect |
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Prompt |
Induce |
Because something to happen; do quickly; be on time |
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Compel |
Obliged |
To make something happen by necessity or forced |
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Compile |
Assemble |
To collect |
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Formidable |
Overwhelming |
Difficult; causin worry or fear |
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Readily |
Freely |
Willingly; easily |
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Reluctantly |
Hesitatingly |
Unwillingly |
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Negligible |
Insignificant |
Hardly noticeable; scarcely detectable - to ignore; to give little attention |
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Somewhat |
Slide |
A little |
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Stem from |
Originate |
To a marriage or develop from something |
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Tedious |
Monotonous |
Long and tiring |
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Briefly |
Concisely |
Short, usually in time |
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Consistently |
Dependably |
Without changing; keep in the same principles, ideas, or quality |
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Impulsively |
Capriciously |
Acting without thinking |
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Isolated |
Secluded |
To keep separated from others |
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Overtly |
Openly |
In a way to your listen; not done secretly |
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Upstanding |
Moral |
Mark's by Integrity; good, honest |
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Lethargy |
Sluggishness |
A lack of energy or commitment; lazy; indifferent |
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Ridge |
Crest |
The top four mountain range;a part of any surface |
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Span |
Cover |
The length of time or distance from one limit to the other; to cross |
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Aptly |
Appropriately |
Having a sentence it to do something; likely |
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Marvle |
Wonder |
Something that surprises or impresses |
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Profuse |
Abundant |
To be very generous, often in excess |
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Succinct |
Concise |
Short and to-the-point |
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Synthesis |
Combination |
The mixing of separate things to form a whole * not made by Nature |
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Aggravating |
Irritating |
Making words; annoying |
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Amusement |
Diversion |
Something that holds interest and is enjoyable |
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Take on |
Undertake |
To accept the desk; to deal with something |
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Miscalculated |
Underestimated |
Best lower than the actual quantity |
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Assortment |
Selection |
A variety |
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Caliber |
Quality |
The standard of; the degree of goodness |
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Condensed |
Summarize |
Made smaller; shortened; marriage |
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Contradictory |
Inconsistent |
Not agreeing with Fairfax or previous statements made on the subject; declared wrong |
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Cherished |
Precious |
Haven't much monetary or sentimental value; beautiful |
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Unravel |
Separate |
To organize; mediclear |
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Vague |
Unclear |
Note clear; ambiguous |
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Astute |
Clever |
Intelligent; resourceful |
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Endure |
Persevere |
To last; suffer pain |
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Forfeit |
Relinquish |
To give up; have something taken away, usually by rule or regulation |
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Precarious |
Hazardous |
Note safe, firm, or steady |
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Sporadic |
Erratic |
Not consistent; irregular |
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Exceptional |
Superior |
Excellent quality; above all the rest |
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Truncate |
Cut |
To shorten; to end something suddenly |
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Wanton |
Senseless |
Done without thought or consideration; grossly negligent |
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Ineffective |
Week |
Note strong; incapable |
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Witticism |
Humor |
A joke; a funny story |
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Woo |
Attract |
To make it forwards to attain or gain something |
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Enrinch |
Enhance |
To make reach; to make something of greater value |
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Intensify |
Highten |
To make stronger in feeling or quality |
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Intolerable |
Unbearable |
Difficult or painful to experience; not able to accept different ways of thought or behavior |
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Ongoing |
Current |
Continuing |
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Potential |
Possibility |
An ability, happening, or opportunity that has no occurred or been developed |
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Propose |
Suggest |
To suggest or plan to do something |
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Restore |
Revitalize |
To give back or bring back something; to return to the original condition |
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Staple |
Essential |
A fundamental element or principal part of something |
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Turbulent |
Chaotic |
To be in the disorder, Disturbed or unstable condition |
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Vital |
Indispensable |
Of great importance; full of life |