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erratic - er·rat·ic əˈradik adjective |
Short version: Inconsistent Long version: 1.not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable ."her breathing was erratic "synonyms: unpredictable, inconsistent, changeable, variable, inconstant, irregular,fitful, unstable, turbulent, unsettled, changing, varying, fluctuating,mutable; unreliable, undependable, volatile, spasmodic, mercurial,capricious, fickle, temperamental, moody "the test results were too erratic for useful analysis" |
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compel - com·pel kəmˈpel verb |
Short version: To Force Long version: force or oblige (someone) to do something."a sense of duty compelled Harry to answer her questions" synonyms: force, pressure, press, push, urge; More bring about (something) by the use of force or pressure."they may compel a witness's attendance at court by issue of a summons"literary drive forcibly. "by heav'n's high will compell'd from shore to shore" |
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imply - imˈplī/ verb |
Short version: suggest Long version: strongly suggest the truth or existence of (something not expressly stated)."the salesmen who uses jargon to imply his superior knowledge "synonyms :insinuate, suggest, hint (at), intimate, say indirectly, indicate, give someone to understand, convey the impression, signal"are you implying he is mad? "(of a fact or occurrence) suggest (something) as a logical consequence. "the forecasted traffic increase implied more roads and more air pollution' |
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fortify for·ti·fyˈfôrdəˌfī verb |
Short version: strengthen
Long version strengthen (a place) with defensive works so as to protect it against attack."the whole town was heavily fortified synonyms: build defenses around, strengthen, secure, protect strengthen, reinforce, toughen, consolidate, bolster, shore up, brace, buttress "the wall had been fortified" |
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novice |
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conservative |
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hypocrite |
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sustain |
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endorse |
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lenient |
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denounce |
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refuge |
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morale |
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undetermine |
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impartial |
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