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Perturb |
To greatly disturbing, to annoy, to disquiet. |
We were greatly perturbed by strange noises in the night. |
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Conscientious |
Honest; faithful to duty or what is right. |
He was conscientious in his work, and so has won the trust of his employers. |
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Poignant |
Having sharp emotional appeal; moving. |
Reading the poignant story, he began to cry. |
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Concede |
To yield to what is just or true. |
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Brevity |
Shortness, conciseness |
Brevity is the essence of journalistic writing. |
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Abet |
To encourage or play a role in an offense. |
Aiding and abetting a criminal makes one a party to a crime. |
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Vex |
To irritate, distress |
She wa periodically vexed bt anonymous phone calls. |
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Docile |
Easily led |
The child was docile until he discovered his mother had left the room. |
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Prudent |
Wise, careful |
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Aloof |
Distant, reserved, or cold in manner |
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