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Incessant
(Adj.) |
– constant; continuous; unceasing
The rabbit's jumping was incessant. |
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Cajole; Coerce
(V.) |
– to coax or entice someone into doing something
I tried to coerce my mother into taking me shopping |
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Pedestrian
(Adj.) |
– commonplace; ordinary
There are many who do not like those who are a pedestrian. |
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Improvised; Impromptu
(Adj.) |
– done on the spur of the moment without preparation
Since I started last minute, the project was very much improvised. |
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Palpable; Tangible
(Adj.) |
– capable of being perceived
I was craving oranges and they became tangible once I arrived home. |
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Vituperation; Invective
(Noun) |
–verbal abuse; a tongue-lashing; severe scolding
My dad can be invective towards me when he is upset. |
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Tenet (Noun) |
– an article of faith; a belief
It is my tenet to pray every night. |
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Inexorable
(Adj.) |
– relentless; unstoppable
The beeping noise had become inexorable throughout the night. |
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Equanimity
(Noun) |
– evenness of mind, especially under stress
I try to have as much equanimity as possible. |
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Ameliorate
(V.) |
– to make better; improve
I try my very best to ameliorate my grades. |
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