 | Term | Definition |
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pedestrian |
ordinary, dull |
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uniform |
all the same, common |
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sage |
wise |
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flag |
to decrease or diminish |
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refrain |
to hold back, abstain, restrain |
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abominable |
horrible or unpleasant |
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arid |
very dry |
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delusion |
a false opinion or idea |
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despair |
a feeling or absolute hoplessness, or to lose hope |
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dread |
overwhelming fear ot to be very afraid |
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exasperate |
to amke very angy or impatient |
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gaunt |
very thin and bony |
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impediment |
an obstacle something in the way |
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laden |
weighed down with a heavy load, burdened |
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parch |
to make very thirsty |
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pungent |
a sharp, biting smell or taste |
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rancid |
having a nasty smell or taste, rotting |
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repugnant |
highly disgusting, offensive |
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revile |
to criticize with abusive language |
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scorn |
to abuse or treat with no respect, or a strong feeling or dislike |
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abhor |
to hat or detest |
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deleterious |
harmful to one's health |
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disparage |
to criticize or speak badly of |
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penurious |
extremely stingy or miserly |
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quandary |
a state of uncertainty |
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recuperate |
to heal or return to good health |
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salve |
something used to heal or soothe |
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authentic |
genuine and true, not fake |
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era |
a period of time (usually in the past) |
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extinct |
no longer existing |
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hackneyed |
over used and old-fashioned |
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hoary |
very old, or gray from old age |
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obsolete |
out of date, no longer useful |
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posterity |
all of a person's desencdents |
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premise |
an essential fact that others are based on |
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retrospect |
the review of past events, hindisght |
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absolved |
feed from guilt or blame |
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concede |
to give in or surrender |
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contrition |
deep regret for doing something wrong |
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implore |
to beg of ask earnestly |
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indignant |
feeling angry or insulted |
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obdurate |
stubborn |
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obstinate |
stubborn |
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pardoned |
forgiven |
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penitent |
feeling or expressing remore for a wrongdoing |
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placate |
to please, or amke less angry |
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revere |
to deeply respect or admire |
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abridge |
to shorten in length or duration |
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academic |
having to do with school or education |
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adage |
an old saying ususally considered to be true |
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assert |
to state a viewpoint |
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cumulative |
increasing through seccessive addition |
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genre |
a specific style of art or literature |
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oration |
a formal speech |
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preamble |
an introduction to a formal document |
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ail |
to suffer from skicjness |
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bewilder |
to confuse |
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confound |
to puzzle or confuse |
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crevice |
a narrow crack, especially in rock |
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decompose |
to rot or decay |
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deteriorate |
to get worse |
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dilute |
to weaken, especially by adding water to a solution |
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distort |
to bend or twist something out of its normal shape |
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quibble |
to complain about little things |
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rift |
a narrow break |
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squalid |
appearing dirty and wretched |
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cacophony |
jarring and unpleasing sound |
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evanescence |
lasting a short time, fading away gradually |
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mercurial |
characterized by rapid and unpredictable changes |
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volatile |
easily changeable, quick to explore |
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circulate |
to move around freely, to spread widely |
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evacuate |
to leave or withdraw, as from a dangerous area |
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exclusion |
not being allowed to enter or join |
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exile |
to banish someone from their native county |
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fluctuate |
to shift back and forth without regularity |
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linger |
to delay or be slow in leaving |
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ramble |
to move or speak without direction |
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recede |
to move away or become smaller |
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rout |
an overwhelming defeat or to defeat |
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audible |
able to be ehard |
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dingy |
dirty, dull, or shabby |
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elaborate |
very detailed or to explain something in greater detail |
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elongate |
to lengthen |
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embroider |
to decorate an object with needlework |
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emulate |
to copy or imitate |
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fringe |
the edge or outer portion |
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hue |
the color or shade of an obkect |
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livid |
discolored bruised, or very angry |
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lush |
juicy and tender or covered with plant life |
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opulent |
rich, characterized by wealth |
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plumage |
the feathers on a bird |
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stark |
bare, without decoration |
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sublime |
without equal, awe-inspiring |
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tome |
a book, especially a large and scholarly one |
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translucent |
almost transparent, able to be seen through clearly |
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viruoso |
a person with great skill, especially a musician |
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vivid |
very distinct and sharp, realistic |
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adamant |
stubborn and persistent |
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condescend |
to act as if you are better than someoe\ne |
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contradict |
to disagree |
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egotist |
a self centered or conceited person |
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glutton |
arrogant behaving like royalty |
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imperious |
arrogant, behaving like royalty |
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plunder |
to steal |
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shun |
to avoid deliberately |
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timid |
shy |
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wily |
cunning and crafty |
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abstinence |
act or practice of refraining form indulging especially in alcohol |
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capricious |
unpredictable and impulsive |
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contemptuous |
expressing disdain or extreme dislike |
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contentious |
incline to fight ir argue |
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feral |
wild and untamed |
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rancorous |
showing hatred or ill will |
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staid |
straightlaced and serious |
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candor |
honesty, openess |
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clandestine |
secret |
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correlation |
connection between facts or events |
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correlation |
connection between facts or events |
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fathom |
to understand |
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frank |
honest and open |
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keen |
sharp-witted and intelligent |
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plausible |
possible or believable |
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presume |
to take for granted or to assume something to be true |
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prophetic |
predicting the future |
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shrewd |
very clever and smart, tricky |
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stifle |
to hold back or smother |
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tryst |
a secret meeting |
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impervious |
unable to pass or enter, unable to upset or disturb |
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indifferent |
having no feelings or not caring one way or another |
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languid |
slow-moving |
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mirth |
happiness and good cheer |
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nimble |
agile and flexible |
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nonchalant |
without conern, calm and cool |
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tepid |
neither hot nor cold |
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burly |
very stocky and muscled |
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dexterity |
mental skill or quickness |
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exuberant |
overflowing with joy or happiness |
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felicity |
joy and happiness |
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frugal |
not wasteful and extragant |
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idiosyncratic |
a characteristic peculiar to an individual, a quirk |
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integrity |
a person's moral chracter, honesty and truthfulness |
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paramount |
having superiour power and influence |
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prosperous |
wealthy or fortunate |
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prudent |
sensible and wise |
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thrifty |
able to handle money wisely, not extravagant |
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venerate |
to regard with deep respect |
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whimsical |
determined by chance or fancy instead of reason, impulsive |
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foment |
instigate |
