| Term | Definition |
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Cursory |
Performed with haste and scant attention to detail |
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Consummation |
The act of completing; fulfillment; an ultimate goal or end |
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Emulation |
effort or ambition to better or equal another; imitation of another |
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Noisome |
Offensive to the point of arousing disgust; foul, dangerous |
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Gesticulation |
The act of gesturing |
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Stupendous |
Of outstanding force, volume, degree, or excellence |
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Undulation |
A wavelike form, outline, appearance, or movement |
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Sedulous |
Persevering and constant in effort or application |
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Gaunt |
Thin and bony; emaciated and haggard, bleak and desolate |
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Propagate |
To cause an organism to multiply or breed; transmit characteristics |
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Sophism |
A plausible but fallacious argument |
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Paroxysm |
A sudden outburst of emotion or action; a spasm or fit; convulsion |
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Indefatigable |
Incapable of being fatigued |
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Artifice |
Cleverness or skill |
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Obstinate |
Stubbornly adhering to an attitude, opinion or course of action |
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Acme |
The highest point, as of perfection |
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Shade |
A disembodied spirit; a ghost |
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Gibe |
A derisive remark |
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Irksome |
Causing annoyance, weariness, or vexation |
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Asseveration |
A declaration that is serious; affirmation |