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Lessen |
Diminish; to become smaller in account. Keeping your weight down can lessen the risk of a heart attack. |
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Devious |
Using dishonest behaviour to get what you want. He’s as devious as a politician needs to be. |
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Inflict |
To cause someone to suffer. They inflicted serious injuries on three other men. |
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Sway |
To influence or persuade someone to do something. He’s easily swayed by other people. |
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Dubious |
Feeling doubtful. I was rather dubious about the whole idea. |
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Disown |
Refuse to acknowledge any connection. Lovell’s rich family had disowned him because of his marriage. |
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Reminisce |
To recall or talk about past experiences with pleasure. My grandfather reminisces about his early years in the navy. |
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Drab |
Lacking brightness. The landscape was drab and grey. |
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Meandering |
Moving slowly in no particular direction. Meandering rivers flow at vastly different rates. |
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Querulous |
Often complaining in a high voice. He has become increasing querulous for his age. |
