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brusque
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abrupt in manner or speech;
gruff brusqueness |
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inaugurate
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1.To install in office with a formal ceremony
2.To begin officially or mark the opening of inauguration |
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excruciating
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Very painful
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turbulent
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1.Chaotic; unruly
2.Stormy; temptestuous TURBULENCE 1. Great distur- bance or agitation 2.Rapid changes in wind speed and direction in the atmosphere |
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avid
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1.Having a strong desire for, to the point of greed.
2.Eager; enthusiastic |
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emulate
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To try to equal; to imitate
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proprietor
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An owner of a store or other business
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pervade
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To spread throughout
PERVASIVE |
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concise
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Short and to the point
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demean
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To cause a lowering of self-esteem; to lower in reputation or character.
demeaning |
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despicable
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Deserving contempt or scorn
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evoke
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1. To call forth; to produce
2. To bring to mind, often by suggestion evocative |
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pseudonym
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A fictitious name used by an author; a pen name
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rebuff
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1.To reject bluntly
2.To drive back 1.A blunt rejection 2.An abrupt setback in progress |
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resilient
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1.Capable of recovering quickly from misfortune
2.Returning quickly to original shape/condition RESILIENCE ability to recover |
