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invulnerable |
(n.) not able to be wounded or hurt Captain America's shield was made out of vibranium, making it invulnerable |
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malevolent |
(adj.) spiteful, showing ill will While pretending to be a loyal friend, Iago told Othello malevolent lies |
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nonchalant |
(adj.) cool and confident, unconcerned The elegantly dressed couple strolled down the boulevard with a nonchalant air |
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omniscient |
(adj.) knowing everything Scientists today have so much specialized knowledge they sometimes seem omniscient |
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panacea |
(n.) a remedy for all ills You are mistaken if you think that getting more money will be a panacea for all your troubles |
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scrupulous |
(adj.) exact, careful Scientists are trained to record their observations with scrupulous accuracy |
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skulk |
(v.) to move about stealthily The fox skulked in the forest in search of its prey |
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supercilious |
(adj.) proud and contemptuous Their supercilious attitude towards the servants was extremely offensive |
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uncanny |
(adj.) strange, mysterious It is highly unusual for a beginner to display such an uncanny skill at playing bridge |
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venial |
(adj.) easily excused, pardonable Someone whose offense is deemed by the judge to be venial may be ordered to preform community service |
