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stoic
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adjective 1. of or pertaining to the school of philosophy founded by Zeno, who taught that people should be free from passion, unmoved by joy or grief, and submit without complaint to unavoidable necessity.
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tandem
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occuring in order one after the other
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zenith
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highest point or state; culmination.
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cursory
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"adjective
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emblem
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quarrelled
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"–noun 1. an angry dispute or altercation; a disagreement marked by a temporary or permanent break in friendly relations. 2. a cause of dispute, complaint, or hostile feeling: She has no quarrel with her present salary.
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espouse
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to make one's own; adopt or embrace; adopt
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collocate
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juxtapose
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untenable
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adjective 1. incapable of being defended, as an argument, thesis, etc.; indefensible. 2. not fit to be occupied, as an apartment, house, etc
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quotidian
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–adjective 1. daily: a quotidian report. 2. usual or customary; everyday: quotidian needs
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fervor
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"–noun 1. great warmth and earnestness of feeling: to speak with great fervor.
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titubation
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–noun Pathology . a disturbance of body equilibrium in standing or walking, resulting in an uncertain gait and trembling, especially resulting from diseases of the cerebellum
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glib
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–adjective, glib·ber, glib·best. 1. readily fluent, often thoughtlessly, superficially, or insincerely so: a glib talker; glib answers. 2. easy or unconstrained, as actions or manners.
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solemn
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gravely or somberly impressive; causing serious thoughts or a grave mood: solemn music. 3. serious or earnest: solemn assurances
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piquant
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"adjective 1. agreeably pungent or sharp in taste or flavor; pleasantly biting or tart: a piquant aspic. 2. agreeably stimulating, interesting, or attractive: a piquant glance.
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canoodle
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caress, fondle
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sinecure
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–noun 1. an office or position requiring little or no work, especially one yielding profitable returns
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dejection
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despondent
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adjective feeling or showing profound hopelessness, dejection, discouragement, or gloom: despondent about failing health
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doting
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adjective 1. excessively fond: doting parents
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ensnare
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verb (used with object), -snared, -snar·ing. to capture in, or involve as in, a snare: to be ensnared by lies; to ensnare birds.
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dune
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noun a sand hill or sand ridge formed by the wind, usually in desert regions or near lakes and oceans.
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semiotic
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"adjective Also, se·mi·ot·i·cal. 1. of or pertaining to signs. 2. of or pertaining to semiotics. 3. Medicine/Medical . of or pertaining to symptoms; symptomatic.
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ingratiate
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–verb (used with object), -at·ed, -at·ing. to establish (oneself) in the favor or good graces of others, especially by deliberate effort (usually followed by with ): He ingratiated himself with all the guests
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voluble
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–adjective characterized by a ready and continuous flow of words; fluent; glib; talkative: a voluble spokesman for the cause
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feign
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–verb (used with object) 1. to represent fictitiously; put on an appearance of: to feign sickness. 2. to invent fictitiously or deceptively, as a story or an excuse
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comport
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–verb (used with object) 1. to bear or conduct (oneself); behave: He comported himself with dignity. –verb (used without object) 2. to be in agreement, harmony, or conformity (usually followed by with ): His statement does not comport with the facts
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ignoble
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adjective 1. of low character, aims, etc.; mean; base: his ignoble purposes. 2. of low grade or quality; inferior. 3. not noble; of humble descent or rank.
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expletive
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noun 1. an interjectory word or expression, frequently profane; an exclamatory oath. 2. a syllable, word, or phrase serving to fill out
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accrue
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verb (used without object), -crued, -cru·ing. 1. to happen or result as a natural growth, addition, etc. 2. to be added as a matter of periodic gain or advantage, as interest on money.
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accretion
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–noun 1. an increase by natural growth or by gradual external addition; growth in size or extent
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ad hoc
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"–adverb 1. for the special purpose or end presently under consideration: a committee formed ad hoc to deal with the issue.
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prodigious
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(a) extraordinary in size amount extent
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confute
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(v) to refute conclusively 1. to overwhelm by argument: to refute conclusively; to prove or show to be false
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denigrate/sully/traduce
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"3W–verb (used with object), -grat·ed, -grat·ing. 1. to speak damagingly of; criticize in a derogatory manner; sully; 2. to treat or represent as lacking in value or importance; belittle; disparage: to denigrate someone's contributions to a project.
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portentous
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–adjective 1. of the nature of a portent; momentous. 2. ominously significant or indicative: a portentous defeat. 3. marvelous; amazing; prodigious.
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prelude
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"–noun 1. a preliminary to an action, event, condition, or work of broader scope and higher importance. 2. any action, event, comment, etc. that precedes something else.
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exigent
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–adjective 1. requiring immediate action or aid; urgent; pressing. 2. requiring a great deal, or more than is reasonable
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exiguous
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adjective scanty; meager; small; slender: exiguous income.
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caustic
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–adjective 1. capable of burning, corroding, or destroying living tissue. 2. severely critical or sarcastic: a caustic remark
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chock
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–noun 1. a wedge or block of wood, metal, or the like, for filling in a space, holding an object steady, etc
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whet
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"–verb (used with object) 1. to sharpen (a knife, tool, etc.) by grinding or friction. 2. to make keen or eager; stimulate: to whet the appetite; to whet the curiosity.
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fatidic
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–adjective prophetic
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deprecate
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"–verb (used with object), -cat·ed, -cat·ing. 1. to express earnest disapproval of. 2. to urge reasons against; protest against (a scheme, purpose, etc.).
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axiomatic
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"adjective 1. pertaining to or of the nature of an axiom; self-evident; obvious; requiring no proof. 2. aphoristic.
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fatuous/inane(inanity)
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"2W adjective 1. foolish or inane, esp. in an unconscious, complacent manner; silly. 2. unreal; illusory. lacking sense, significance, or ideas
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felicitate
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–verb (used with object) 1. to compliment upon a happy event; congratulate
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convivial
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adjective 1. friendly; agreeable: a convivial atmosphere. 2. fond of feasting, drinking, and merry company; jovial. 3. of or befitting a feast; festive.
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throes
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"noun 1. a violent spasm or pang; paroxysm. 2.a sharp attack of emotion. 3. throes, a. any violent convulsion or struggle: the throes of battle. b. the agony of death. c. the pains of childbirth.
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reverberant
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adjective reverberating; reechoing: the reverberant booms of cannon.
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epitome
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noun 1. a person or thing that is typical of or possesses to a high degree the features of a whole class: He is the epitome of goodness. 2. a condensed account, esp. of a literary work; abstract.
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peter
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verb 1. to diminish gradually and stop; dwindle to nothing: The hot water always peters out in the middle of my shower. 2. to tire; exhaust (usually used as a past participle): I'm petered out after that walk.
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relic
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noun 1. a surviving memorial of something past.
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incipient
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adjective beginning to exist or appear; in an initial stage: an incipient cold.
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inchoate
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adjective 1. not yet completed or fully developed; rudimentary. 2. just begun; incipient. 3. not organized; lacking order: an inchoate mass of ideas on the subject.
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polity
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noun 1. a particular form or system of government: civil polity; ecclesiastical polity. 2. the condition of being constituted as a state or other organized community or body: The polity of ancient Athens became a standard for later governments. 3. government or administrative regulation: The colonists demanded independence in matters of internal polity. 4. a state or other organized community or body.
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squalid
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adjective 1. foul and repulsive, as from lack of care or cleanliness; neglected and filthy. 2. wretched; miserable; degraded; sordid.
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exemplar
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noun 1.a model or pattern to be copied or imitated: Washington is the exemplar of patriotic virtue. 2. a typical example or instance. 3. an original or archetype: Plato thought nature but a copy of ideal exemplars. 4. a copy of a book or text.
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thwart
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"verb (used with object) 1. to oppose successfully; prevent from accomplishing a purpose. 2. to frustrate or baffle (a plan, purpose, etc.). noun 3. a seat across a boat, esp. one used by a rower. 4. a transverse member spreading the gunwales of a canoe or the like. adjective 5. passing or lying crosswise or across; cross; transverse. 6. perverse; obstinate.
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perusal
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noun 1. a reading: a perusal of the current books. 2. the act of perusing; survey; scrutiny: A more careful perusal yields this conclusion.
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atomistic
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"noun 1. Also called atomic theory. Philosophy . the theory that minute, discrete, finite, and indivisible elements are the ultimate constituents of all matter. 2. Psychology . a method or theory that reduces all psychological phenomena to simple elements.
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apposite
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adjective suitable; well-adapted; pertinent; relevant; apt: an apposite answer.
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abeyance/respite
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2W noun 1. temporary inactivity, cessation, or suspension: Let's hold that problem in abeyance for a while. 2. Law . a state or condition of real property in which title is not as yet vested in a known titleholder: an estate in abeyance.
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promulgate
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verb 1. to make known by open declaration; publish; proclaim formally or put into operation (a law, decree of a court, etc.). 2. to set forth or teach publicly (a creed, doctrine, etc.).
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ennui
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noun a feeling of utter weariness and discontent resulting from satiety or lack of interest; boredom: The endless lecture produced an unbearable ennui.
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innards
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noun ( used with a plural verb ) 1. the internal parts of the body; entrails or viscera. 2. the internal mechanism, parts, structure, etc., of something; the interior of something: an engine's innards.
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infinitesimal
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"adjective 1. indefinitely or exceedingly small; minute: infinitesimal vessels in the circulatory system. 2. immeasurably small; less than an assignable quantity: to an infinitesimal degree. 3. of, pertaining to, or involving infinitesimals. noun 4. an infinitesimal quantity.
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moribund
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"adjective 1.in a dying state; near death. 2. on the verge of extinction or termination. 3. not progressing or advancing; stagnant: a moribund political party.
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multifarious
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adjective 1.having many different parts, elements, forms, etc. 2.numerous and varied; greatly diverse or manifold: multifarious activities.
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malediction
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noun 1. a curse; imprecation. 2. the utterance of a curse. 3. slander.
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contrived
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"adjective obviously planned or forced; artificial; strained: a contrived story.
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commensurate
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adjective 1. having the same measure; of equal extent or duration. 2. corresponding in amount, magnitude, or degree: Your paycheck should be commensurate with the amount of time worked. 3. proportionate; adequate. 4. having a common measure; commensurable.
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coquettish/dalliance
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"noun 1. a woman who flirts lightheartedly with men to win their admiration and affection; flirt. verb (used without object) 2. to coquet.
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peccant
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adjective 1.sinning; guilty of a moral offense. 2.violating a rule, principle, or established practice; faulty; wrong.
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desiderata
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noun something wanted or needed.
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lambasted
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verb (used with object), -bast·ed, -bast·ing. Informal . 1.to beat or whip severely. 2.to reprimand or berate harshly; censure; excoriate.
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diathesis
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noun, plural -ses /-ˌsiz/ Show Spelled[-seez] Show IPA. Pathology . a constitutional predisposition or tendency, as to a particular disease or affection.
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debauch
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verb (used with object) 1.to corrupt by sensuality, intemperance, etc.; seduce. 2.to corrupt or pervert; sully: His honesty was debauched by the prospect of easy money. 3.Archaic . to lead away, as from allegiance or duty.
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breath
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noun 1.the air inhaled and exhaled in respiration. 2.respiration, esp. as necessary to life. 3.life; vitality.
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despotism/tyranny
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noun 1.the rule of a despot; the exercise of absolute authority. 2.absolute power or control; tyranny. 3.an absolute or autocratic government.
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nepotism
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noun patronage bestowed or favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship, as in business and politics:
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votary
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noun Also, vo·ta·rist. 1.a person who is bound by solemn religious vows, as a monk or a nun. 2.an adherent of a religion or cult; a worshiper of a particular deity or sacred personage. 3.a person who is devoted or addicted to some subject or pursuit: a votary of jazz.
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voluptuous
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adjective 1.full of, characterized by, or ministering to indulgence in luxury, pleasure, and sensuous enjoyment: a voluptuous life. 2.derived from gratification of the senses: voluptuous pleasure. 3.directed toward or concerned with sensuous enjoyment or sensual pleasure: voluptuous desires.
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invigorate
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verb (used with object), -at·ed, -at·ing. to give vigor to; fill with life and energy; energize.
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ruse
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noun a trick, stratagem, or artifice.
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illustrious
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adjective 1.highly distinguished; renowned; famous: an illustrious leader. 2.glorious, as deeds or works: many illustrious achievements. 3.Obsolete . luminous; bright.
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ghastly
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adjective 1.shockingly frightful or dreadful; horrible: a ghastly murder. 2.resembling a ghost, esp. in being very pale: a ghastly look to his face. 3.terrible; very bad: a ghastly error.
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incorrigible
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adjective 1.not corrigible; bad beyond correction or reform: incorrigible behavior; an incorrigible liar. 2.impervious to constraints or punishment; willful; unruly; uncontrollable: an incorrigible child; incorrigible hair. 3.firmly fixed; not easily changed: an incorrigible habit.
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meddle
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verb (used without object), -dled, -dling. to involve oneself in a matter without right or invitation; interfere officiously and unwantedly: Stop meddling in my personal life!
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discursive
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djective 1.passing aimlessly from one subject to another; digressive; rambling. 2.proceeding by reasoning or argument rather than intuition.
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rigmarole
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noun 1.an elaborate or complicated procedure: to go through the rigmarole of a formal dinner. 2.confused, incoherent, foolish, or meaningless talk.
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salacious
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adjective 1.lustful or lecherous. 2.(of writings, pictures, etc.) obscene; grossly indecent.
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ignominy/opprobrium
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noun, plural -min·ies for 1.disgrace; dishonor; public contempt. 2.shameful or dishonorable quality or conduct or an instance of this.
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amorous
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adjective 1.inclined or disposed to love, esp. sexual love: an amorous disposition. 2.showing or expressing love: an amorous letter. 3.of or pertaining to love: amorous poetry.
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ineffable
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adjective 1.incapable of being expressed or described in words; inexpressible: ineffable joy. 2.not to be spoken because of its sacredness; unutterable: the ineffable name of the deity.
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jovial
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adjective 1.endowed with or characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good-fellowship: a wonderfully jovial host. 2.( initial capital letter ) of or pertaining to the god Jove, or Jupiter.
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insipid/vapid/flat/platitudinous/trite
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5W adjective 1. without distinctive, interesting, or stimulating qualities; vapid: an insipid personality. 2. without sufficient taste to be pleasing, as food or drink; bland: a rather insipid soup.
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myriad
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noun 1. a very great or indefinitely great number of persons or things. 2. ten thousand. –adjective 3. of an indefinitely great number; innumerable: the myriad stars of a summer night
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moue
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noun a pouting grimace.
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imperilled
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verb to put in peril or danger; endanger
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stoic
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adjective 1. of or pertaining to the school of philosophy founded by Zeno, who taught that people should be free from passion, unmoved by joy or grief, and submit without complaint to unavoidable necessity.
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tandem
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occuring in order one after the other
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zenith
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highest point or state; culmination.
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cursory
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adjective going rapidly over something, without noticing details; hasty; superficial: a cursory glance at a newspaper article
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emblem
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"–noun 1. an object or its representation, symbolizing a quality, state, class of persons, etc.; symbol: The olive branch is an emblem of peace.
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quarrelled
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"–noun 1. an angry dispute or altercation; a disagreement marked by a temporary or permanent break in friendly relations. 2. a cause of dispute, complaint, or hostile feeling: She has no quarrel with her present salary.
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espouse
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to make one's own; adopt or embrace; adopt
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collocate
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juxtapose
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untenable
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adjective 1. incapable of being defended, as an argument, thesis, etc.; indefensible. 2. not fit to be occupied, as an apartment, house, etc
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quotidian
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–adjective 1. daily: a quotidian report. 2. usual or customary; everyday: quotidian needs
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fervor
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"–noun 1. great warmth and earnestness of feeling: to speak with great fervor.
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titubation
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–noun Pathology . a disturbance of body equilibrium in standing or walking, resulting in an uncertain gait and trembling, especially resulting from diseases of the cerebellum
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glib
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–adjective, glib·ber, glib·best. 1. readily fluent, often thoughtlessly, superficially, or insincerely so: a glib talker; glib answers. 2. easy or unconstrained, as actions or manners.
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solemn
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gravely or somberly impressive; causing serious thoughts or a grave mood: solemn music. 3. serious or earnest: solemn assurances
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piquant
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"adjective 1. agreeably pungent or sharp in taste or flavor; pleasantly biting or tart: a piquant aspic. 2. agreeably stimulating, interesting, or attractive: a piquant glance.
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canoodle
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caress, fondle
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sinecure
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–noun 1. an office or position requiring little or no work, especially one yielding profitable returns
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dejection
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–noun 1. depression or lowness of spirits
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despondent
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adjective feeling or showing profound hopelessness, dejection, discouragement, or gloom: despondent about failing health
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doting
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adjective 1. excessively fond: doting parents
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ensnare
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verb (used with object), -snared, -snar·ing. to capture in, or involve as in, a snare: to be ensnared by lies; to ensnare birds.
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dune
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noun a sand hill or sand ridge formed by the wind, usually in desert regions or near lakes and oceans.
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semiotic
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"adjective Also, se·mi·ot·i·cal. 1. of or pertaining to signs. 2. of or pertaining to semiotics. 3. Medicine/Medical . of or pertaining to symptoms; symptomatic.
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ingratiate
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–verb (used with object), -at·ed, -at·ing. to establish (oneself) in the favor or good graces of others, especially by deliberate effort (usually followed by with ): He ingratiated himself with all the guests
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voluble
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–adjective characterized by a ready and continuous flow of words; fluent; glib; talkative: a voluble spokesman for the cause
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feign
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–verb (used with object) 1. to represent fictitiously; put on an appearance of: to feign sickness. 2. to invent fictitiously or deceptively, as a story or an excuse
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comport
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–verb (used with object) 1. to bear or conduct (oneself); behave: He comported himself with dignity. –verb (used without object) 2. to be in agreement, harmony, or conformity (usually followed by with ): His statement does not comport with the facts
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ignoble
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adjective 1. of low character, aims, etc.; mean; base: his ignoble purposes. 2. of low grade or quality; inferior. 3. not noble; of humble descent or rank.
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expletive
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noun 1. an interjectory word or expression, frequently profane; an exclamatory oath. 2. a syllable, word, or phrase serving to fill out
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accrue
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verb (used without object), -crued, -cru·ing. 1. to happen or result as a natural growth, addition, etc. 2. to be added as a matter of periodic gain or advantage, as interest on money.
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accretion
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–noun 1. an increase by natural growth or by gradual external addition; growth in size or extent
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ad hoc
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–adverb 1. for the special purpose or end presently under consideration: a committee formed ad hoc to deal with the issue. –adjective 2. concerned or dealing with a specific subject, purpose, or end: The ad hoc committee disbanded after making its final report.
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prodigious
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(a) extraordinary in size amount extent
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confute
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(v) to refute conclusively 1. to overwhelm by argument: to refute conclusively; to prove or show to be false
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denigrate/sully/traduce
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"3W–verb (used with object), -grat·ed, -grat·ing. 1. to speak damagingly of; criticize in a derogatory manner; sully; 2. to treat or represent as lacking in value or importance; belittle; disparage: to denigrate someone's contributions to a project.
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portentous
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–adjective 1. of the nature of a portent; momentous. 2. ominously significant or indicative: a portentous defeat. 3. marvelous; amazing; prodigious.
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prelude
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"–noun 1. a preliminary to an action, event, condition, or work of broader scope and higher importance. 2. any action, event, comment, etc. that precedes something else.
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exigent
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–adjective 1. requiring immediate action or aid; urgent; pressing. 2. requiring a great deal, or more than is reasonable
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exiguous
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adjective scanty; meager; small; slender: exiguous income.
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caustic
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–adjective 1. capable of burning, corroding, or destroying living tissue. 2. severely critical or sarcastic: a caustic remark
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chock
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–noun 1. a wedge or block of wood, metal, or the like, for filling in a space, holding an object steady, etc
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whet
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"–verb (used with object) 1. to sharpen (a knife, tool, etc.) by grinding or friction. 2. to make keen or eager; stimulate: to whet the appetite; to whet the curiosity.
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fatidic
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–adjective prophetic
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deprecate
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"–verb (used with object), -cat·ed, -cat·ing. 1. to express earnest disapproval of. 2. to urge reasons against; protest against (a scheme, purpose, etc.).
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axiomatic
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"adjective 1. pertaining to or of the nature of an axiom; self-evident; obvious; requiring no proof. 2. aphoristic.
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fatuous/inane(inanity)
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"2W adjective 1. foolish or inane, esp. in an unconscious, complacent manner; silly. 2. unreal; illusory. lacking sense, significance, or ideas
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felicitate
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–verb (used with object) 1. to compliment upon a happy event; congratulate
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convivial
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adjective 1. friendly; agreeable: a convivial atmosphere. 2. fond of feasting, drinking, and merry company; jovial. 3. of or befitting a feast; festive.
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throes
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"noun 1. a violent spasm or pang; paroxysm. 2.a sharp attack of emotion. 3. throes, a. any violent convulsion or struggle: the throes of battle. b. the agony of death. c. the pains of childbirth.
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reverberant
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adjective reverberating; reechoing: the reverberant booms of cannon.
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epitome
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noun 1. a person or thing that is typical of or possesses to a high degree the features of a whole class: He is the epitome of goodness. 2. a condensed account, esp. of a literary work; abstract.
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peter
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verb 1. to diminish gradually and stop; dwindle to nothing: The hot water always peters out in the middle of my shower. 2. to tire; exhaust (usually used as a past participle): I'm petered out after that walk.
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relic
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noun 1. a surviving memorial of something past.
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incipient
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adjective beginning to exist or appear; in an initial stage: an incipient cold.
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inchoate
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adjective 1. not yet completed or fully developed; rudimentary. 2. just begun; incipient. 3. not organized; lacking order: an inchoate mass of ideas on the subject.
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polity
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noun 1. a particular form or system of government: civil polity; ecclesiastical polity. 2. the condition of being constituted as a state or other organized community or body: The polity of ancient Athens became a standard for later governments. 3. government or administrative regulation: The colonists demanded independence in matters of internal polity. 4. a state or other organized community or body.
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squalid
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adjective 1. foul and repulsive, as from lack of care or cleanliness; neglected and filthy. 2. wretched; miserable; degraded; sordid.
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exemplar
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noun 1.a model or pattern to be copied or imitated: Washington is the exemplar of patriotic virtue. 2. a typical example or instance. 3. an original or archetype: Plato thought nature but a copy of ideal exemplars. 4. a copy of a book or text.
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thwart
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"verb (used with object) 1. to oppose successfully; prevent from accomplishing a purpose. 2. to frustrate or baffle (a plan, purpose, etc.). noun 3. a seat across a boat, esp. one used by a rower. 4. a transverse member spreading the gunwales of a canoe or the like. adjective 5. passing or lying crosswise or across; cross; transverse. 6. perverse; obstinate.
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perusal
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noun 1. a reading: a perusal of the current books. 2. the act of perusing; survey; scrutiny: A more careful perusal yields this conclusion.
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atomistic
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"noun 1. Also called atomic theory. Philosophy . the theory that minute, discrete, finite, and indivisible elements are the ultimate constituents of all matter. 2. Psychology . a method or theory that reduces all psychological phenomena to simple elements.
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apposite
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adjective suitable; well-adapted; pertinent; relevant; apt: an apposite answer.
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abeyance/respite
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2W noun 1. temporary inactivity, cessation, or suspension: Let's hold that problem in abeyance for a while. 2. Law . a state or condition of real property in which title is not as yet vested in a known titleholder: an estate in abeyance.
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promulgate
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verb 1. to make known by open declaration; publish; proclaim formally or put into operation (a law, decree of a court, etc.). 2. to set forth or teach publicly (a creed, doctrine, etc.).
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ennui
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noun a feeling of utter weariness and discontent resulting from satiety or lack of interest; boredom: The endless lecture produced an unbearable ennui.
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innards
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noun ( used with a plural verb ) 1. the internal parts of the body; entrails or viscera. 2. the internal mechanism, parts, structure, etc., of something; the interior of something: an engine's innards.
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infinitesimal
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"adjective 1. indefinitely or exceedingly small; minute: infinitesimal vessels in the circulatory system. 2. immeasurably small; less than an assignable quantity: to an infinitesimal degree. 3. of, pertaining to, or involving infinitesimals. noun 4. an infinitesimal quantity.
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moribund
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"adjective 1.in a dying state; near death. 2. on the verge of extinction or termination. 3. not progressing or advancing; stagnant: a moribund political party.
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multifarious
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adjective 1.having many different parts, elements, forms, etc. 2.numerous and varied; greatly diverse or manifold: multifarious activities.
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malediction
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noun 1. a curse; imprecation. 2. the utterance of a curse. 3. slander.
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contrived
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"adjective obviously planned or forced; artificial; strained: a contrived story.
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commensurate
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adjective 1. having the same measure; of equal extent or duration. 2. corresponding in amount, magnitude, or degree: Your paycheck should be commensurate with the amount of time worked. 3. proportionate; adequate. 4. having a common measure; commensurable.
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coquettish/dalliance
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"noun 1. a woman who flirts lightheartedly with men to win their admiration and affection; flirt. verb (used without object) 2. to coquet.
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peccant
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adjective 1.sinning; guilty of a moral offense. 2.violating a rule, principle, or established practice; faulty; wrong.
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desiderata
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noun something wanted or needed.
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lambasted
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verb (used with object), -bast·ed, -bast·ing. Informal . 1.to beat or whip severely. 2.to reprimand or berate harshly; censure; excoriate.
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diathesis
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noun, plural -ses /-ˌsiz/ Show Spelled[-seez] Show IPA. Pathology . a constitutional predisposition or tendency, as to a particular disease or affection.
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debauch
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verb (used with object) 1.to corrupt by sensuality, intemperance, etc.; seduce. 2.to corrupt or pervert; sully: His honesty was debauched by the prospect of easy money. 3.Archaic . to lead away, as from allegiance or duty.
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breath
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noun 1.the air inhaled and exhaled in respiration. 2.respiration, esp. as necessary to life. 3.life; vitality.
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despotism/tyranny
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noun 1.the rule of a despot; the exercise of absolute authority. 2.absolute power or control; tyranny. 3.an absolute or autocratic government.
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nepotism
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noun patronage bestowed or favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship, as in business and politics:
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votary
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noun Also, vo·ta·rist. 1.a person who is bound by solemn religious vows, as a monk or a nun. 2.an adherent of a religion or cult; a worshiper of a particular deity or sacred personage. 3.a person who is devoted or addicted to some subject or pursuit: a votary of jazz.
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voluptuous
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adjective 1.full of, characterized by, or ministering to indulgence in luxury, pleasure, and sensuous enjoyment: a voluptuous life. 2.derived from gratification of the senses: voluptuous pleasure. 3.directed toward or concerned with sensuous enjoyment or sensual pleasure: voluptuous desires.
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invigorate
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verb (used with object), -at·ed, -at·ing. to give vigor to; fill with life and energy; energize.
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ruse
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noun a trick, stratagem, or artifice.
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illustrious
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adjective 1.highly distinguished; renowned; famous: an illustrious leader. 2.glorious, as deeds or works: many illustrious achievements. 3.Obsolete . luminous; bright.
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ghastly
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adjective 1.shockingly frightful or dreadful; horrible: a ghastly murder. 2.resembling a ghost, esp. in being very pale: a ghastly look to his face. 3.terrible; very bad: a ghastly error.
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incorrigible
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adjective 1.not corrigible; bad beyond correction or reform: incorrigible behavior; an incorrigible liar. 2.impervious to constraints or punishment; willful; unruly; uncontrollable: an incorrigible child; incorrigible hair. 3.firmly fixed; not easily changed: an incorrigible habit.
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meddle
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verb (used without object), -dled, -dling. to involve oneself in a matter without right or invitation; interfere officiously and unwantedly: Stop meddling in my personal life!
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discursive
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djective 1.passing aimlessly from one subject to another; digressive; rambling. 2.proceeding by reasoning or argument rather than intuition.
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rigmarole
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noun 1.an elaborate or complicated procedure: to go through the rigmarole of a formal dinner. 2.confused, incoherent, foolish, or meaningless talk.
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salacious
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adjective 1.lustful or lecherous. 2.(of writings, pictures, etc.) obscene; grossly indecent.
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ignominy/opprobrium
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noun, plural -min·ies for 1.disgrace; dishonor; public contempt. 2.shameful or dishonorable quality or conduct or an instance of this.
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amorous
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adjective 1.inclined or disposed to love, esp. sexual love: an amorous disposition. 2.showing or expressing love: an amorous letter. 3.of or pertaining to love: amorous poetry.
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ineffable
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adjective 1.incapable of being expressed or described in words; inexpressible: ineffable joy. 2.not to be spoken because of its sacredness; unutterable: the ineffable name of the deity.
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jovial
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adjective 1.endowed with or characterized by a hearty, joyous humor or a spirit of good-fellowship: a wonderfully jovial host. 2.( initial capital letter ) of or pertaining to the god Jove, or Jupiter.
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insipid/vapid/flat/platitudinous/trite
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5W adjective 1. without distinctive, interesting, or stimulating qualities; vapid: an insipid personality. 2. without sufficient taste to be pleasing, as food or drink; bland: a rather insipid soup.
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myriad
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noun 1. a very great or indefinitely great number of persons or things. 2. ten thousand. –adjective 3. of an indefinitely great number; innumerable: the myriad stars of a summer night
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moue
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noun a pouting grimace.
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imperilled
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verb to put in peril or danger; endanger
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