| Term | Definition |
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antipathy |
a strong dislike, hostile feeling |
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applicable |
capable of being applied; relevant, suitable |
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asset |
something of value; a resource; an advantage |
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beset |
to attack from all sides; to surround, hem in |
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beset |
harassed, troubled; studded (as with jewels) |
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compassion |
sympathy for another's suffering; pity |
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decorum |
proper behavior, good taste; orderliness |
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duress |
compulsion by threat; forcible confinement |
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exuberant |
high-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained; excessive, abundant |
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facsimile |
an exact copy |
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imbibe |
to drink; to take in, absorb |
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implacable |
not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding |
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infinitesimal |
so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute |
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innocuous |
harmless, inoffensive; insignificant |
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militate |
to have effect or force on or against someone or something, fight against |
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patent |
exclusive rights over an invention; copyright |
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patent |
to arrange or obtain such rights |
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patent |
plain, open to view; copyrighted |
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prowess |
distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability |
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sedate |
quiet, settled, sober |
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sedate |
to administer a tranquilzer |
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stentorian |
extremely loud |
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stipulate |
to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement |
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ultimatum |
a final proposal or statement of conditions |