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Purveyor
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- seller- a supplier, seller, or circulator of something, especially something that is disapproved of or ridiculed
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Ancillary
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secondary - providing support for somebody or something, e.g. nontechnical assistance to people who work in an industry or profession
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Symmetry
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-the property of being the same or corresponding on both sides of a central dividing line
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Transgression
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– Wrongdoing-a crime or any act that violates a law, command, or moral code
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Imperative
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- necessary -absolutely necessary or unavoidable
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Litany
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-a long and repetitious list of things such as complaints or problems
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Systemic
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of system- relating to or affecting a system as a whole
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Codifier
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sort something into organized system -to arrange things, especially laws, rules, or principles, into an organized system or code
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Evanescent
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temporary- disappearing after only a short time and soon forgotten
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Acute
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sensitive - extremely serious, severe, or painful
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Agrarian
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promoting the interests of farmers, especially by seeking a more equitable basis of land ownership
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Dichotomy
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contradiction -a separation into two divisions that differ widely from or contradict each other
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Dogmatic
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expressing rigid opinions - prone to expressing strongly held beliefs and opinions
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Oligarchy
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small governing group - a small group of people who together govern a nation or control an organization, often for their own purposes
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Sinecure
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a job or position that provides a regular income, but requires little or no work
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Hitherto
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up to the present time or the time in question
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Facile
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easy to do- requiring little effort
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Sagacity
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wisdom- profound knowledge and understanding, coupled with foresight and good judgment
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Servile
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too obedient-too willing to agree with somebody or to do anything, however demeaning, that somebody wants
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Sovereignty
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independence- the right to self-government without interference from outside
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Enthrone
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regard as important - to regard somebody as being worthy of adoration
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Multitudinous
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very great in number
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Succession
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series in time- a sequence of people or things coming one after the other in time
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Albeit
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even though - used to introduce a statement that modifies a statement just made
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Axiom
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generally accepted truth - a statement or idea that people accept as self-evidently true
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Bureaucracy
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administrative system - an administrative system, especially in a government, that divides work into specific categories carried out by special departments of nonelected officials
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Apotheosis
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highest level of glory or power - the highest point of glory, power, or importance
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Infallible
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incapable of making a mistake
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Placidity
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calm in nature or appearance - incapable of making a mistake
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Maxim
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saying - a succinct or pithy saying that has some proven truth to it
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Multifarious
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diverse- including parts, things, or people of many different kinds
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Empirical
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based on observation and experiment - based on or characterized by observation and experiment instead of theory
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Demarcation
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separation - the process of deciding on and setting the boundaries of a piece of land
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Salutary
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useful - of value or benefit to somebody or something
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Acquiescent
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[ àkwee éss ] (adj)agree to something passively - to agree or comply with something in a passive or reserved way
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Democracy
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social equality- the free and equal right of every person to participate in a system of government, often practiced by electing representatives of the people by the majority of the people
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Tenet
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something accepted as important truth - an established fundamental belief, especially one relating to religion or politics
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Ingratiating
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seeking to please somebody - designed to win somebody's approval, especially in order to gain an advantage
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Obeisance
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respectful gesture- a gesture of respect or deference, e.g. a bow of the head
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Sustenance
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livelihood - the condition of being provided with the necessities of life
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Docility
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quiet and easy to control - quiet, easy to control, and unlikely to cause trouble
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Modicum
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small amount - a small amount, especially of something abstract such as a quality
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Federalism
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a political system in which several states or regions defer some powers, e.g. in foreign affairs, to a central government while retaining a limited measure of self-government
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Concomitant
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happening at the same time- happening or existing along with or at the same time as something else
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Fascism
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dictatorial movement - any movement, ideology, or attitude that favors dictatorial government, centralized control of private enterprise, repression of all opposition, and extreme nationalism
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Aphorism
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cliché- a succinct statement expressing an opinion or a general truth
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Egalitarian
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believing in equality - maintaining, relating to, or based on a belief that all people are, in principle, equal and should enjoy equal social, political, and economic rights and opportunities
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Hegemony
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authority or control- control or dominating influence by one person or group, especially by one political group over society or one nation over others
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Pragmatic
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practical - more concerned with practical results than with theories and principles
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Communitarian
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advocate of collective way of living- a member or supporter of a collectivist or cooperative community or system
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POSDCORB
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Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Directing, COordinating, Reporting, and Budgeting
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Subterfuge
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something designed to deceive- a plan, action, or device designed to hide a real objective, or the process of hiding a real objective
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Palpable
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obvious- obvious or easily observed
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Tractable
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docile- very easy to control or persuade
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Nebulous
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unclear- not clear, distinct, or definite
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Pitiable
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evoking compassion - arousing or deserving pity or compassion
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Insensate
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without feeling- inanimate and thus unable to feel anything
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Ethos
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(n) – shared fundamental traits- the fundamental and distinctive character of a group, social context, or period of time, typically expressed in attitudes, habits, and beliefs
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Parsimonious
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(adj) very frugal or ungenerous
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Parenthetical
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(adj) -added as an extra comment or parenthesis.
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Equivocate(v)
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-to speak vaguely or ambiguously, especially in order to mislead
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Ad Hoc
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done for a particular purpose-done or set up solely in response to a specific situation or problem, without considering wider or longer-term issues
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Incrementalism
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Gradual change
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Dilettante
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(n)dabbler in knowledge- somebody who takes up a subject or interest in a superficial or desultory way
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Castigate
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n)– criticize somebody or something- to criticize or rebuke somebody or somebody's behavior severely
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Catharsis
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(n) –emotional release -an experience or feeling of spiritual release and purification brought about by an intense emotional experience
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Demystification
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(n)- make something less mysterious - to remove the mystery surrounding something, e.g. by explaining it in simple language
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Remuneration
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(n) – pay -a payment or reward for goods or services or for losses sustained or inconvenience caused
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Plutocracy
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(n) –governed by the wealthy -the rule of a society by its wealthiest people
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Officialdom
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(n) -bureaucracy and those who work within it, especially when viewed as inefficient or pompous
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Sacerdotal
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(adj) - relating to or characteristic of a priest or the priesthood
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Ecclesiastical
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(adj) - belonging to or involving the Christian Church or clergy
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Monocracy
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(n)- a form of government in which one person alone rules
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Subaltern
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(n) - a person holding a subordinate or inferior position
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Jurisprudence
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(n) -the philosophy or science of law
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Patrimony
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(n)- the objects, traditions, or values that one generation has inherited from its ancestors
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Emolument
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(n) –payment -a payment for work done
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Ersatz
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(adj)- imitating or presented as a substitute for something of superior quality
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Stratum
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(n) –layer of society- a social class or level of society consisting of people of similar cultural, economic, or educational status
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Aspirant
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(n)- somebody who is hoping to achieve distinction or advancement
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Prebendary
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(n) -A prebendary is a post connected to an Anglican or Catholic cathedral or collegiate church and is a type of canon. Prebendaries have a role in the administration of the cathedral. A prebend is a type of benefice, which usually consisted of the income from the cathedral estates
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Proletarian
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(n) - in Marxist theory, a member of the industrial working class whose only asset is labor sold to an employer
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Stratification
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(n) – formed into status groups -social sciences transitive and intransitive verb to form castes, classes, or other groups based on status, or be formed into such groups
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Acclamation
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(n) - a public and enthusiastic display of approval
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Relative
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(adj) -measured or considered in comparison with each other or with something else
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Presupposition
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(n) -to believe that a particular thing is true before there is any proof of it
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Juridical
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(adj) -relating to judges, to the administration of the law, or to law in general
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Seigneurial
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(adj) – Manorialism or Seigneurialism was the organizing principle of rural economy and society widely practiced in medieval western and parts of central Europe. Manorialism was characterised by the vesting of legal and economic power in a lord, supported economically from his own direct landholding and from the obligatory contributions of a legally subject part of the peasant population under his jurisdiction. These obligations could be payable in :labor (the French term corvée is conventionally applied), produce ("in kind") or, rarely, money.
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Pecuniary
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(adj) - involving a financial penalty such as a fine
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Honorific
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(adj) - a title of respect, e.g. "The Honorable," used in speech or writing before the full name or the surname of a social or governmental superior
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Avocation
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(n) - a calling or occupation
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Schemata
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(n) - a diagram or plan showing the basic outline of something
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Calculable
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(n) predicable - likely to behave in the way that is expected
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Utopian
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(adj) ideal- belonging to or characteristic of an ideal perfect state or place
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Piety
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(n) –religious devotion- a strong respectful belief in a deity or deities and strict observance of
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Coup d’ etat
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(n) coup- the sudden violent overthrow of a government and seizure of political power, especially by the military
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Bourgeois
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(adj) - associated with affluent middle-class people, who are often characterized as conventional, conservative, or materialistic in outlook
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Subsistence
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(n) - the condition of being or managing to stay alive, especially when there is barely enough food or money for survival
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Antiquity
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(n) - ancient history, especially the period of time during which the ancient Greek and Roman civilizations flourished
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Abhor
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(v) –detest something - to disapprove of or reject something very strongly
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A priori
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(adj) based on something known - working from something that is already known or self-evident to arrive at a conclusion
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Autonomous
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(adj)- politically independent and self-governing
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Panacea
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(n) – cure-all -a supposed cure for all diseases or problems
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Vassal
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(n) – dependent landholder in feudal society - somebody who gave loyalty and homage to a feudal lord and received the right to occupy the lord's land and be protected by him
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Autonomous
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(adj)- self-governing: politically independent and self-governing
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Bakuninism
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(n)
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Statesmen
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(n) a senior politician, especially a man, who plays an important role in government in international affairs
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Socialism
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(n) political system of communal ownership: a political theory or system in which the means of production and distribution are controlled by the people and operated according to equity and fairness rather than market principles
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Absolutism
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(n) political system: a political system in which the power of a ruler is unchecked and absolute
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Typology
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(n) classification of types: the study or systematic classification of types
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Ameliorate
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(v) improve: to make something better, or become better ( formal )
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Cloistered
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(adj) secluded: secluded from the ordinary life of the world
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Anthracite
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(n) hard black coal: a hard shiny black coal that is clean-burning, high in carbon content, and low in volatile matter
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Presage
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(n) portent or omen: a sign or warning of a future event
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Polemic
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(n) passionate argument: a passionate, strongly worded, and often controversial argument against or, less often, in favor of somebody or something
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Pragmatic
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(adj) concerned with practical results: more concerned with practical results than with theories and principles
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Fiefdom
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(n) something under somebody's influence or authority: something, e.g. territory or a sphere of activity, that is controlled or dominated by a particular person or group
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Tantamount
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(adj) the same as: equivalent to a particular thing in effect, outcome, or value, especially something unpleasant
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Exacerbate
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(v) make worse: to make an already bad or problematic situation worse
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Assuage
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(v) relieve something unpleasant: to provide relief from something distressing or painful ( formal )
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Consternation
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(n) shocked dismay: a feeling of alarm, confusion, or dismay, often caused by something unexpected
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Extol
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(v) praise somebody or something: to praise somebody or something with great enthusiasm and admiration
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Laissez faire
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(n) principle of no regulation of industry: the principle that the economy works best if private industry is not regulated and markets are free
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Axiomatic
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(v) self-evident: self-evidently true, or universally accepted as being true
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Synergy
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(n) combined effort being greater than parts: the working together of two or more people, organizations, or things, especially when the result is greater than the sum of their individual effects or capabilities
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Interdependence
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(n) with mutually dependent elements: relying on mutual assistance, support, cooperation, or interaction among constituent parts or members
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Reciprocity
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(n) relationship involving mutual exchange: a relationship between people involving the exchange of goods, services, favors, or obligations, especially a mutual exchange of privileges between trading nations or recognition of licenses between states
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Benign (
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adj) harmless: neutral or harmless in its effect or influence
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Antecedent
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(n) something coming before: something that happens or exists before something else the book deals with the historical antecedents of the revolution.
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Diminution
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(n) reduction: a lessening, decreasing, or reduction of something, or the result of such a reduction
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Meritocracy
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(n)system based on ability: a social system that gives opportunities and advantages to people on the basis of their ability rather than, e.g. their wealth or seniority
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Meme
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(n)cultural characteristic passed down generations: any characteristic of a culture, e.g. its language, that can be transmitted from one generation to the next in a way analogous to the transmission of genetic information
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Euphemize
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transitive and intransitive verb
Definition: use euphemisms: to avoid saying or writing something direct, harsh, unpleasant, or offensive by using milder or more indirect language |
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homogeneous
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ho·mo·ge·ne·ous [ hmə jnee əss, hòmmə jnee əss ] or ho·mog·e·nous [ hə mójjənəss, hō mójjənəss ]
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Posterity
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(n) people in future: all future generations
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Bucolic
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(adj) of countryside: relating to or characteristic of the countryside or country life
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Ephemeral
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(adj) short-lived: lasting for only a short period of time and leaving no permanent trace
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Fief
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(noun) feef -1. piece of land granted by lord: a piece of land formerly granted by a feudal lord to somebody in return for service
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Amorphous
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a·mor·phous [ ə máwrfəss ](adj) without shape: without any clear shape, form, or structure
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Fastidious
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(adj) demanding: concerned that even the smallest details should be just right
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malfeasance
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noun
Definition: 1. misconduct: conduct by a public official that cannot be legally justified or that conflicts with the law. |
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plebiscite
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noun
Definition: 1. vote of all citizens: a vote by a whole electorate to decide a question of importance. |
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insouciance
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noun
Definition: carefree attitude: cheerful lack of anxiety or concern |
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myopia
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noun
Definition: 1. shortness of sight: a common condition in which light entering the eye is focused in front of the retina and distant objects cannot be seen sharply. In high myopia the eyeball is unusually long, whereas in physiological myopia the eyeball length is normal but the power of the cornea is too great for the axial length. |
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purgatory
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Definition: 1. place of suffering: in Roman Catholic doctrine, the place where souls remain until they have expiated their sins and can go to heaven |
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palatial
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adjective
Definition: 1. luxurious: grand or luxurious palatial mansions |
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autonomous
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adjective
Definition: 1. self-governing: politically independent and self-governing |
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altruism
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Definition: 1. selflessness: an attitude or way of behaving marked by unselfish concern for the welfare of others |
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vagary
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noun
Definition: unpredictable change: an unpredictable or eccentric change, action, or idea |
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satire
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noun
Definition: 1. use of wit to criticize behavior: the use of wit, especially irony, sarcasm, and ridicule, to criticize faults |
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arbitrage
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noun
Definition: simultaneous buying and selling: the simultaneous buying and selling of the same negotiable financial instruments or commodities in different markets in order to make an immediate profit without risk |
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pecuniary
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adjective
Definition: 1. of money: relating to or involving money |
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stultify
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transitive verb
Definition: 1. diminish interest: to dull somebody's interest by being repetitive, tedious, and boring |
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dystopia
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noun
Definition: 1. place where everything is very bad: an imaginary place where everything is as bad as it possibly can be |
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contrarian
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noun
Definition: 1. somebody disposed to taking opposite position: a habitual opponent of accepted policies, opinions, or practices a thoroughgoing contrarian, accepting nothing anyone says |
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pernicious
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adjective
Definition: 1. causing serious harm: causing great harm, destruction, or death |
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erudite
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adjective
Definition: very knowledgeable through study: having or showing great knowledge gained from study and reading |
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armistice
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noun
Definition: break in fighting: a truce in a war to discuss terms for peace |
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providential
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adjective
Definition: 1. of providence: relating to or believed to be determined by providence 2. very lucky: so favorable that it seems determined by providence |
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infinitesimal
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adjective
Definition: 1. tiny: very small in number, amount, or degree |
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futility
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noun
Definition: 1. pointlessness: lack of usefulness or effectiveness 2. pointless action: an action that has no use, purpose, or effect 3. U.S. frivolity: lack of importance, seriousness, or sensibleness Encarta® World English Dictionary [North American Edition] © & (P)2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Developed for Microsoft by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. |
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balaclava
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noun
Definition: knitted cap: a close-fitting knitted covering for the head and neck that leaves only the face or eyes exposed |
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bivouac
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noun (plural biv·ou·acs)
Definition: 1. military or mountaineering camp: a very simple temporary camp that is set up and used by soldiers or mountaineers |
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ad hoc
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adjective
Definition: done for particular purpose: done or set up solely in response to a specific situation or problem, without considering wider or longer-term issues ad hoc measures |
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indefatigable
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adjective
Definition: untiring: never showing any sign of getting tired or of relaxing an effort |
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solipsism
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noun
Definition: belief in self as only reality: the belief that the only thing somebody can be sure of is that he or she exists, and that true knowledge of anything else is impossible |
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occlude
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verb
Definition: 1. transitive verb stop up something: to block or stop up something such as a passage |
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quiescent
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adjective
Definition: inactive: inactive or at rest |
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assiduous
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adjective
Definition: very careful: showing persistent and hard-working effort in doing something |
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adulation
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noun
Definition: excessively admiring behavior: excessive flattery or admiration |
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exiguous
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adjective
Definition: limited: scanty or meager ( formal ) barely surviving on their exiguous supplies |
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vestigial
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adjective
Definition: 1. being trace: remaining after nearly all the rest has disappeared or dwindled a vestigial stirring of passion |
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exiguous
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adjective
Definition: limited: scanty or meager ( formal ) barely surviving on their exiguous supplies |
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opprobrium
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noun
Definition: 1. scorn: scorn, contempt, or severe criticism |
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chicanery
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noun
Definition: cheating or deception: deception or trickery, especially by the clever manipulation of language |
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laissez-faire
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noun
Definition: 1. principle of no regulation of industry: the principle that the economy works best if private industry is not regulated and markets are free |
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retrogression
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noun
Definition: 1. return to worse condition: the process of returning to an earlier and usually worse condition |
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paroxysm
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noun
Definition: 1. sudden outburst of emotion: a sudden and uncontrollable expression of emotion |
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countercyclical
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adjective
Definition: compensating for effects of business cycles: designed to compensate for the undesirable effects of business cycles |
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halcyon
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adjective
Definition: tranquil: tranquil and free from disturbance or care ( literary ) |
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fascism
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noun
Definition: dictatorial movement: any movement, ideology, or attitude that favors dictatorial government, centralized control of private enterprise, repression of all opposition, and extreme nationalism |
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McCarthyism
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noun
Definition: 1. public accusation of Communist sympathies: the practice of publicly accusing somebody, especially somebody in government or the media, of subversive or Communist activities or sympathies, especially without real evidence to substantiate this |
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demagogue
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noun (plural dem·a·gogues) (plural dem·a·gogs)
Definition: 1. emotive dictator: a political leader who gains power by appealing to people's emotions, instincts, and prejudices in a way that is considered manipulative and dangerous |
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pecuniary
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adjective
Definition: 1. of money: relating to or involving money |
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acolyte
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noun
Definition: 1. assistant: a follower or assistant the acolytes of this powerful leader |
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palpable
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adjective
Definition: 1. intense: so intense as to be almost able to be felt physically the palpable tension in the room |
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reciprocity
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noun
Definition: 1. relationship involving mutual exchange: a relationship between people involving the exchange of goods, services, favors, or obligations, especially a mutual exchange of privileges between trading nations or recognition of licenses between states the long-standing tariff reciprocity between our two countries |
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fungible
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adjective
Definition: tradable under contract: describes commodities that can be traded or substituted for an equal amount of a like commodity, usually to satisfy a contract noun (plural fun·gi·bles) Definition: something traded or substituted: a commodity that is fungible ( often used in the plural ) [Late 17th century. < medieval Latin fungibilis< Latin fungi "perform"] fun·gi·bil·i·ty [ fùnjə bíllətee ] noun Encarta® World English Dictionary [North American Edition] © & (P)2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Developed for Microsoft by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. |
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inimical
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adjective
Definition: 1. not favorable: unfavorable to something activities inimical to the public good |
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homogeneous
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adjective
Definition: 1. of same kind: having the same kind of constituent elements, or being similar in nature a relatively small, culturally homogeneous community |
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vitiate
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transitive verb
Definition: 1. make something ineffective: to destroy or drastically reduce the effectiveness of something, or make it invalid |
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dissidence
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noun
Definition: disagreement: disagreement with authority or with prevailing opinion |
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proletariat
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noun
Definition: 1. working class: the class of wage-earning workers in society |
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pragmatic
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adjective
Definition: 1. concerned with practical results: more concerned with practical results than with theories and principles |
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parochial
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adjective
Definition: 1. narrow-minded: concerned only with narrow local concerns without any regard for more general or wider issues |
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malfeasance
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noun
Definition: 1. misconduct: conduct by a public official that cannot be legally justified or that conflicts with the law. |
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paradox
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noun
Definition: 1. something absurd or contradictory: a statement, proposition, or situation that seems to be absurd or contradictory, but in fact is or may be true |
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meritocracy
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noun
Definition: 1. system based on ability: a social system that gives opportunities and advantages to people on the basis of their ability rather than, e.g. their wealth or seniority |
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panoptic
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adjective
Definition: all-encompassing: taking in or showing everything in a single view |
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autonomous
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adjective
Definition: 1. self-governing: politically independent and self-governing |
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blench
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intransitive verb
Definition: shy away: to move back or away in fear |
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renascent
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adjective
Definition: newly active: showing new life or activity |
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narcissism
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noun
Definition: 1. self-admiration: excessive self-admiration and self-centeredness |
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aesthetic
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adjective
Definition: 1. beautiful: pleasing in appearance |
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castigate
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transitive verb
Definition: criticize somebody or something: to criticize or rebuke somebody or somebody's behavior severely ( formal ) ( often passive ) They were strongly castigated for their refusal to act. |
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cataclysm
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noun
Definition: 1. disaster: a sudden and violent upheaval or disaster that causes great changes in society |
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fascism
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noun
Definition: dictatorial movement: any movement, ideology, or attitude that favors dictatorial government, centralized control of private enterprise, repression of all opposition, and extreme nationalism |
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sedulous
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adjective
Definition: 1. working persistently: working with great zeal and persistence |
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recapitulate
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verb
Definition: 1. transitive and intransitive verb ( formal ) Same as recap1 2. transitive verb repeat evolutionary stages as embryo: to repeat stages from the evolution of the species during the embryonic period of an animal's life |
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dogmatism
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noun
Definition: tendency to be dogmatic: the tendency to express strongly held opinions in a way that suggests they should be accepted without question |
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benevolent
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adjective
Definition: 1. kind: showing kindness or goodwill |
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etiolated
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adjective
Definition: 1. pale and spindly: describes a plant that is unusually tall and spindly and deficient in green pigment owing to lack of light |
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hitherto
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adverb
Definition: up to now or then: up to the present time or the time in question |
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vagary
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noun
Definition: unpredictable change: an unpredictable or eccentric change, action, or idea the vagaries of the weather |
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cajole
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transitive and intransitive verb
Definition: persuade somebody gently: to persuade somebody to do something by flattery or gentle but persistent argument |
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cacophony
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noun
Definition: 1. unpleasant noise: an unpleasant combination of loud, often jarring, sounds |
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egalitarian
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adjective
Definition: believing in equality: maintaining, relating to, or based on a belief that all people are, in principle, equal and should enjoy equal social, political, and economic rights and opportunities |
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sartorial
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adjective
Definition: 1. of tailoring: relating to tailoring or clothing in general |
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ephemeral
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adjective
Definition: short-lived: lasting for only a short period of time and leaving no permanent trace |
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cumulative
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adjective
Definition: 1. gradually building up: becoming successively larger, stronger, or more effective |
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execrate
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verb
Definition: 1. transitive verb detest somebody or something: to feel loathing for somebody or something |
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inanity
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noun
Definition: 1. meaningless quality: meaninglessness or senselessness that suggests a lack of understanding or intelligence |
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idyllic
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adjective
Definition: 1. serenely beautiful and happy: serenely beautiful, untroubled, and happy |
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plutocracy
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noun
Definition: 1. governance by wealthy: the rule of a society by its wealthiest people |
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inimical
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adjective
Definition: 1. not favorable: unfavorable to something activities inimical to the public go |
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surreptitious
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adjective
Definition: trying to avoid being noticed: done in a concealed or underhand way to escape notice, especially disapproval |
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pusillanimous
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adjective
Definition: weak-spirited: showing a contemptible lack of boldness and resolve ( formal ) |
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athwart
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preposition
Definition: 1. across: so as to be across or positioned crosswise over something |
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gadarene
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adjective
Definition: fast and without thinking: rushing headlong en masse ( literary ) |
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liturgy
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noun
Definition: 1. form of worship: a form and arrangement of public worship laid down by a church or religion |
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largesse
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noun
Definition: 1. generosity: the generous giving of gifts, money, or favors |
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chicanery
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noun
Definition: cheating or deception: deception or trickery, especially by the clever manipulation of language |
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lexicon
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noun
Definition: 1. dictionary: a reference book that alphabetically lists words and their meanings, e.g. of an ancient language |
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fatuity
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noun
Definition: 1. self-satisfied unintelligence: a lack of intelligence or thought combined with complacency |
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inculcate
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transitive verb
Definition: impress on somebody's mind: to fix something firmly in somebody's mind through frequent, forceful repetition |
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aspirant
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noun (plural as·pi·rants)
Definition: aspiring person: somebody who is hoping to achieve distinction or advancement an aspirant to the presidency |
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dogma
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noun
Definition: 1. religious belief: a belief or set of beliefs that a religion holds to be true |
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hegemony
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noun
Definition: authority or control: control or dominating influence by one person or group, especially by one political group over society or one nation over others |
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ineluctable
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adjective
Definition: ( formal ) Same as inescapable the ineluctable casualties of warfare |
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anathema
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noun
Definition: 1. object of loathing: somebody or something that is greatly disliked or detested and is therefore shunned |
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desiccate
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verb
Definition: 1. transitive verb remove or lose moisture: to remove the moisture from something, or become free of moisture |
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superfluity
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noun
Definition: 1. something inessential: something beyond what is necessary |
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parsimonious
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adjective
Definition: frugal: very frugal or ungenerous |
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irenic
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adjective
Definition: aimed at peace: promoting or intended to promote peace ( literary ) |
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ephemeral
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adjective
Definition: short-lived: lasting for only a short period of time and leaving no permanent trace the ephemeral nature of slang |
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perennial
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adjective
Definition: 1. lasting over 2 years: describes a plant that lasts for more than two growing seasons, either dying back after each season, as some herbaceous plants do, or growing continuously, as some bushes do |
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obsolescent
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adjective
Definition: becoming obsolete: in the process of becoming obsolete |
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deferential
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adjective
Definition: showing respect: showing or expressing polite respect or courtesy |
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socialism
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noun
Definition: 1. political system of communal ownership: a political theory or system in which the means of production and distribution are controlled by the people and operated according to equity and fairness rather than market principles |
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impediment
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noun
Definition: 1. impairment: an impairment, especially one affecting speech 2. obstacle: something that hinders progress |
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liberalism
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noun
Definition: 1. progressive views: a belief in tolerance and gradual reform in moral, religious, or political matters |
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adumbrate
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transitive verb
Definition: 1. sketchily indicate something: to give an incomplete or faint outline or indication of something |
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dyspeptic
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adjective
Definition: 1. having indigestion: having acid indigestion |
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interlocutor
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noun
Definition: 1. somebody discussing: a participant in a discussion or conversation ( formal ) |
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accolade
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an expression of praise
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