 | Term | Definition |
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paragon |
(n) model of excellence or perfection of a kind |
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gestapo |
(n) the secret state police in Nazi Germany |
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squabble |
(n) a quarrel about petty points |
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diffidence |
(n) shyness; lack of self-confidence; timidity; ADJ. diffident |
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appendage |
(n) a part that is joined to something larger ie arm to body |
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gramophone |
(n) an antique record player |
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calisthenics |
(n) light exercise designed to promote general fitness |
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surreptitiously |
[adv] in a sly way, so that the action will be noticed as little as possible |
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monotonous |
(adj) tediously repetitious or lacking in variety |
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mortified |
(adj) made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride |
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incessant |
(adj) occurring so frequently as to seem ceaseless or uninterrupted |
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hypochondriac |
(n) a patient with imaginary symptoms and ailments |
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gingerly |
(adv) with extreme care or delicacy |
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admonitions |
(n) gentle or friendly reproof; warning |
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saboteur |
(n) someone who commits sabotage or deliberately causes wrecks |
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lamentations |
(n) expressions of deep sorrow and grief |
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subdued |
(adj) in a softened tone, restrained in style or quality |
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exasperating |
(adj) extremely annoying or displeasing |
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acquaintance |
(n) a relationship less intimate than friendship |
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bilk |
(v) cheat somebody out of what is due, especially money |
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philanthropist |
(n) someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being |
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placid |
(adj) free from disturbance, calm in nature, not easily ruffled |
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tribulation |
(n) an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event |
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ominous |
(adj) threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments |
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feasible |
(adj) capable of being done with means at hand and circumstances as they are |
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livid |
(adj) furiously angry |
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verbatim |
(adj) in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker, Word for word. |
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aloof |
(adj) remote in manner |
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bigot |
(n) One who is not tolerant of those people who are different in some way; a prejudiced person |
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stagnant |
(adj) not circulating or flowing, not growing or changing |
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