| Term | Definition |
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galvanize |
to stimulate, excite |
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iterate |
to utter again, repeat |
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nurture |
to nourish, foster, rear |
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ostracize |
to banish, exclude |
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prevaricate |
to evade the truth, lie or quibble |
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scrutinize |
to examine closely |
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transfigure |
to transform, glorify |
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vacillate |
to waver or be changeable |
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venerate |
to regard with deep respect, revere |
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vitiate |
to contaminate, debase, or render worthless |
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articulate |
spoken distinctly, able to express (oneself) |
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juvenile |
youthful, for children, immature |
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lucrative |
profitable, remunerative |
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mercenary |
acting from desire for money |
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pallid |
pale, wan |
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pious |
outwardly religious, godly |
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provident |
exercising foresight |
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tolerant |
forbearing, respectful |
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turbulent |
disorderly, tumultuous |
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vicious |
evil, destructive, savage |