 | Term | Definition |
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cavil |
to quible, find fault frivolously |
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coincide |
to match exactly, occupy the same time or place |
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collaborate |
to work together, cooperate |
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condone |
to excuse by seeming to overlook, treat as if trivial |
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construe |
to interpret, explain |
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contemplate |
meditate upon, gaze at, too intend or plan |
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deter |
to restrain, through fear or doubt, hinder or discourage |
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disparage |
to belittle, speak slightingly of |
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emanate |
to floww or issue forth |
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exmplify |
to serve as an example of |
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alacrity |
lively willingness, briskness |
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calumny |
slander, false and malicious statements |
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chagrin |
shame, vexation, humiliation |
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consternation |
amazement and terror, dismay |
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dilemma |
a predicament, agonizing choice |
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enigma |
a puzzle, mystery, perplexing situation |
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erudition |
learning, scholarly knowledge |
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fecundity |
fruitfulness, productiveness |
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immolation |
(act of) sacrificing or being sacrificed |
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innovation |
new method or custom, major change |
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