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discard
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(n) lack of agreement of harmony; ex-There was discard in the court when the verdict was read.
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No harmony
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surmise
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(v) to infer from little evidence;to guess; ex-She surmised that the roses came from a secret admirer.
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guess
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speculate
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(v) to engage in risky business ventures, hoping to make quick profits; ex;He speculated by buying older houses cheaply then reselling them at high prices.
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riskayy
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beguile
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(v) to influence by deceit; to trick; ex; The magicians tricks beguiled the young children.
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guile-guilible
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respite
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(n) a period of rest or relief as from work or sorrow; ex; The students looked forward to the respite of vacation.
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despite un happiness. ..I'm happy
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balm
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(n) something that heals or soothes, as an ointment; ex; The aloe gel was a balm.
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venerable
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(adj) deserving respect because of age, character, or position; ex; The people relied on the venerable judge's wisdom.
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iniquity
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(n) sin; ex; He was too steeped in iniquity to tell right from wrong.
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sagacious
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(adj) having or showing wisdom and keen perception; ex; The sagacious man often gave good advice.
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irreprochable
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(adj) free from blame; faultless; ex; The lawyer's handling of the case was irreprochable.
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