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Ameliorate |
To make or become better, more bearable, or more satisfactory; alleviate
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Aplomb |
Imperturbable self-possession, poise, or assurance. |
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Bombastic |
High-sounding but with little meaning; inflated. |
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Callow |
(especially of a young person) inexperienced and immature |
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Drivel |
To talk nonsense. |
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Epitome |
A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type; a summary of a written work; an abstract. |
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Exhort |
Strongly encourage or urge (someone) to do something |
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Ex Officio |
By virtue of office or official position |
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Infringe |
To commit a breach or infraction of; violate; trespass; break the terms of (a law or agreement) |
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Ingratiate |
To establish in the favor or good graces of others, especially by deliberate effort |
