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venerable (adjective)
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worthy of respect because of advanced age, dignity, etc.
Our venerable grandmother is accorded great respect. |
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puerile (adjective)
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foolish for a grown person to say or do; childish, immature
My father is puerile when he tickles my feet. |
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levity (noun)
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lack of proper seriousness; improper gaiety
During the fire drill I kept giggling; levity is for what my teacher later scolded me. |
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frugal (adjective)
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thrifty; not wasteful
Her frugal attitude allowed her to save money at the clothing store. |
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antipathy (noun)
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feeling of intense dislike; hate
I have great antipathy for some political leaders. |
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avocation (noun)
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a hobby; supplementary occupation
Horseback riding is an avocation of mine. |
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charlatan (noun)
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one who poses as an expert in a skill or profession for which he is not qualified.
My mother was a charlatan when she posed as a doctor for my fathers boss. |
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doughty (adjective)
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brave ; strong and able
The firefighter was doughty. |
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elucidate (verb)
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to make clear; explain
After the race, I elucidated what had happened. |
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indolent (adjective)
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lazy
He was indolent and therefore never did his homework. |
