 | Term | Definition |
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clairvoyant |
one with great foresight |
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pungent |
having a sharp or irritating odor |
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portent |
an omen of a future event |
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preempt |
to block by acting first |
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defunct |
no longer in existence |
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bode |
to be an omen for something |
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threadbare |
shabby; worn down to the threads |
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contrite |
repentant |
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impassive |
lacking emotion |
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penitent |
feeling remorse for actions |
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poignant |
causing a sharp emotional response |
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antipathy |
strong feelings against something |
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apathy |
a lack of feeling or interest |
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destitute |
completely penniless |
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frugal |
economical; good with money |
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remuneration |
payment for services |
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impecunious |
without money; destitute |
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parsimony |
excessive thriftiness |
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venal |
corruptible; able to be bribed |
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mercenary |
one who gives his services to the highest bidder |
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perquisite |
payment or privilege received in addition to wages |
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insolvent |
bankrupt |
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indigent |
impoverished; poor |
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pecuniary |
pertaining to money |
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pauper |
an extremely poor individual |
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harbinger |
a precursor; omen |
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augur |
to predict the future |
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protend |
to give advance warning |
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prescient |
having knowledge of future events |
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omen |
a sign of something to come; harbinger |
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foresight |
the ability to see things coming |
