| Term | Definition |
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articulate |
able to speak and express oneself |
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assessment |
evaluation |
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attributes |
characteristics; qualities of a person or thing |
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cantankerous |
stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate |
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essence |
fundamental nature of something; most important quality |
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inconspicuous |
not noticeable |
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jubilantly |
showing great joy, satisfaction, or triumph; rejoicing |
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passé |
old-fashioned |
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premise |
land and the buildings on it |
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tirade |
a long angry speech |
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pious |
meaning very religious; devout. |
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acquiescence |
agreement without protest |
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altercation |
a heated or angry dispute |
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contentious |
always ready to argue |
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encumbered |
to put a heavy load on or to burden |
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impassive |
without emotion |
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inaudible |
incapable of being heard |
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infallible |
never wrong |
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qualms |
a sudden feeling of sickness, faintness, or nausea |
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speculations |
speculations |
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venerable |
commanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity |