 | Term | Definition |
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sage |
wise, a person known for wisdom |
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consummate |
extremely skillful, to finish or make complete |
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incisive |
penetrating, clear and direct perspective |
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acrid |
unpleasant, bitter, harsh |
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foment |
stir up, incite, provoke |
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parochial |
narrow minded |
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euphemistically |
a nicer way of saying something not s pleasant |
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cache |
storage |
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coaster |
a holder or mat for hot or cold beverages |
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lucrative |
highly profitable |
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sentimental |
emotional |
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solitary |
alone |
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eccentric |
weird, peculiar, odd |
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byproduct |
incidental result, production |
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net |
to gather as a result, collect |
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market value |
...value on the market... |
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capital |
money funding ascets |
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deduction |
reduction from total |
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numismatic |
collecting metal |
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bequests |
gifts, from inherited will |
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philatelic |
dealing with collecting stamps |
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veracity |
truth, ingenuity, authenticity |
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sanctioned |
sponsored, approved |
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accouterment |
accessories, equipment |
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mementos |
souvenirs, things to cherish |
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cherry picking |
choosing the favorable method |
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willowy |
graceful, tall, flexible |
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spinster |
an old, single woman |
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qualms |
hesitation, guilt |
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prospective |
potential, likely |
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fathom |
to figure out, comprehend |
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matriarch |
a female ruler of a clan or tribe |
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halfway house |
a rehab center |
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black book |
a record listing who to punish, or kill etc. |
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anathema |
something that is intensely disliked |
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paramount |
of greatest importance |
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dowry |
money or property brought by the bride to the groom |
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CV |
resume |
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halal |
slughtered meat |
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venue |
a scene or location |
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hackles |
a hair or feather on the back |
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indolent |
lazy |
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forbearrance |
patience |
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abate |
to lessen or die down |
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inscrutable |
illegible, hard to understand |
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penchant |
a want |
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covetous |
to be jealous |
