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ludicrous
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causing laughter because something is ridiculous; laughably absurb
his question was so ludicrous |
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callow
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young and inexperienced; immature
My sister was suprised when they hired a callow to be a pharmasist. |
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blithe
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merry; cheery
I'm blithe on Christmas. |
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nepotism
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favoritism show to relatives, especially in jobs.
My uncle only hired his wife and son to his business; none of the rest of the family is in his business. |
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malign
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to speak evil of
My friend would malign me infront of her little sister. |
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posthumous
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occurring after death; published after the author's death
If I was a writer, I wouldn't like my books to be published after I die, like they were posthumous. |
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heinous
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outrageously evil or wicked
My cousin got in trouble for his heinous behavior when he plays tricks on me. |
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clandestine
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kept secret especially for an illegal purpose.
My uncle is a lawyer for when a person is framed for clandenstine crimes. |
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refute
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to disprove or demonstrate of something
The good cop refute the man for stealing the money out of the bank. |
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cursory
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hasty
My homework was finished hastily. |
