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116 Cards in this Set
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abominable (accent)
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2nd
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abominable (part of speech)
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adjective
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abominable (define)
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arousing hatred
disgusting detestable |
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abominable (synonyms)
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hateful
despicable loathsome |
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abominable (antonyms)
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praiseworthy
delightful charming |
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abominable (sentence)
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Unfortunately there are many abominable ideas circulating on the internet.
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refurbish (accent)
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2nd
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refurbish (part of speech)
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verb
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refurbish (define)
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to brighten, freshen, or polish; to restore or improve
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refurbish (synonyms)
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remodel
renew spruce up |
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refurbish (antonyms)
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dilapidate
run down |
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refurbish (sentence)
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Every five years, the hotel refurbishes the decor of its elegent lobby.
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resourceful (accent)
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2nd
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resourceful (part of speech)
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adjective
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resourceful (define)
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able to deal promptly and effectively with all sorts of problems; clever in finding ways and means of getting along
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resourceful (synonyms)
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inventive
ingenious skillful |
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resourceful (antonyms)
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univentive
incompetent dull-witted |
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resourceful (sentence)
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A resourceful guide will know how to handle any questions or surprises that come up on the tour.
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rigorous (accent)
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1st
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rigorous (part of speech)
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adjective
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rigorous (define)
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severe, harsh, strict; thoroughly logical
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rigorous (synonyms)
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tough
trying challenging |
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rigorous (antonyms)
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easy, indulgent, undemanding
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rigorous (sentence)
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"Boot camp" is the nickname for the place where new soldiers receive rigorous basic training.
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subsequent (accent)
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1st
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subsequent (part of speech)
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adjective
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subsequent (define)
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coming after; following in time, place,or order
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subsequent (synonyms)
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following
next later |
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subsequent (antonyms)
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previous
proir preceding |
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subsequent (sentence)
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The country enjoyed peace and prosperity in the years subsequent to the war.
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unerring (accent)
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2nd
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unerring (part of speech)
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adjective
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unerring (define)
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making no mistakes, faultless, completely accurate
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unerring (synonyms)
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sure
certain unfailing |
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unerring (antonyms)
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faulty
fallible unreliable |
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unerring (sentence)
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Even a pilot with unerring judgment can be surprised by sudden changes in the weather
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nonconformist
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3rd
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nonconformist
(definition) |
(n) a person who refuses to follow established ideas or ways of doing things (adj) of or relating
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nonconformist
(synonyms) |
(n) maverick
individualist bohemian |
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nonconformist
(antonyms) |
(n,adj) traditionalist conventionalist
(adj) tradiyional conventional conservative |
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nonconformist
(sentence) |
Jake is a nonconformist who is never swayed by other people's opinions or expectations.
Her nonconformist poetry appears in many small literary magazines. |
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nonconformist
(part of speech) |
noun and adjective
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null and void
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no accent mark
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null and void
(definition) |
without legal force or effect; no longer binding
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null and void
(synonyms) |
canceled
invalid repealed abolished |
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null and void
(antonyms) |
in effect
blinding valid |
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null and void
(part of speech) |
adjective
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null and void
(sentence) |
This contract becomes null and void at noon tomorrow.
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panorama
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3rd
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panorama
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noun
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panorama
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a wide, unobstructed view of an area; a complete survey of a subject; a continuously passing or changing scene; a range or spectrum
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panorama
(sentence) |
Displays of old picture postcards present an entertaining panorama of twentieth-century life.
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panorama
(synonyms) |
vista
overview |
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pry
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no accent mark
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pry
(part of speech) |
verb
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pry
(definition) |
to pull loose by force; to look at closely or inquisitively; to be nosy about something
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pry
(sentence) |
We can use this tool to pry the lid off a can of paint.
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pry
(synonyms) |
snoop
meddle |
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refurbish
(accent) |
2nd
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refurbish
(part of speech) |
verb
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refurbish
(definition) |
to brighten, freshen, or polish; to restore or improve
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refurbish
(sentence) |
Every five years, the holtel refurbish the decor of its elegant lobby.
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refurbish
(synonyms) |
remodel
renew spruce up |
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refurbigh
(antonyms) |
dilapidate
run down |
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bumbling(accent)
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1st
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bumbling(parts of speech)
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adjective and noun
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bumbling(definitions)
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Adj-
Blundering or awkward |
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bumbling(sentence)
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The old cartoon character Mr.Magoo was well known for his bumbling.
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bumbling(synonyms)
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clumsy
stumbling |
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bumbling(antonyms)
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forceful
effective skillful adroit |
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consequence(accent)
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1st
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consequence(part of speech)
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noun
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consequence(definition)
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result
effect; importance |
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consequence(sentence)
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Does he truly comprehend the consequences of his actions.
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consequence(synonyms)
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outcome
significance |
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consequence(antonyms)
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cause
source |
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delude(accent)
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2nd
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delude(part of speech)
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verb
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delude(definition)
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to fool
deceive; to mislead utterly |
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delude(sentence)
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They deluded themselves into beleiving the story.
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delude(synonyms)
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trick
hoodwink |
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dole(parts of speech)
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verb
noun |
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dole(definitions)
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v-to give out in small amounts
n-money,food, or other necessities gven as charity; a small portion |
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dole(sentence)
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The homeless people lined up to receive their weekly dole at the shelter.
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dole(synonyms)
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verb - ration,allot,distribute
noun - handout |
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engulf
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2nd
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engulf
(part of speech) |
verb
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engulf
(definition) |
to swallow up, overwhelm, consume
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engulf
(synonyms) |
envelope
encompass immerse |
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engulf
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(no antonyms)
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engulf
(sentence) |
After the water balloon hit me, I was engulfed in water.
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foil
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(no accent)
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foil
(part of speech) |
verb and noun
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foil
(definition) |
(v) to defeat; to keep from gaining some end
(n) a thin sheet of metal; a light fenced sword; a person or thing serving as a contrast to another |
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foil
(synonyms) |
(v) frustrate, thwart, counter;
(n) rapier |
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foil
(antonyms) |
(v) aid,
abet, assist, advance; promote |
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foil
(sentence) |
We hope that good police work will foil the criminal's plan to rob the National Museum of Art.
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formulate
(accent) |
1st
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formulate
(part of speech) |
verb
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formulate
(definition) |
to express defiantly or systematically; to devise, invent; to state as a formula
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formulate
(synonyms) |
define,
articulate, frame, specify |
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formulate
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(no antonyms)
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formulate
(sentence) |
The goverment and police are trying to formulate a safer and healthier enviorment.
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initiative
(accent) |
2nd
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initiative
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noun
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initiative
(definition) |
the taking of the first step or move; the ability to act without being directed or urged from the outside
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initiative
(synonyms) |
leadership,
enterprise |
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initiative
(antonyms) |
laziness,
sloth, shiftlessness |
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initiative
(sentence) |
My teacher thanked me for having the initiative to hand in my homework on time when I normally hand it in late.
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memento
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2nd
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memento
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noun
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memento
(definition) |
something that serves as a reminder
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memento
(synonyms) |
keepsake,
token, rememberance, souvenir |
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memento
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(no antonyms)
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memento
(sentence) |
My scrapbook is a memento from my previous years with my friends and family.
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bumbling(synonym)
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n- clumsiness
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