 | Term | Definition |
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jettison |
to cast overboard; to discard |
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ostracize |
to banish; to shut out from a group or society |
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bigot |
one who is intolerant of differences in people |
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candid |
outspoken; blunt |
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argot |
special words or phrases used by a specific group of people |
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negligence |
careless neglect, often resulting in injury |
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expunge |
to erase; eliminate |
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appease |
to calm; make satisfied |
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strident |
harsh surrounding; grating |
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chaos |
complete disorder |
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augment |
to enlarge; to increase |
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jingoism |
extreme chauvinistic patriotism, often favoring an aggressive, war like foreign party |
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rancor |
extreme hatred or ill will |
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inexorable |
unrelating; unavoidable |
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extol |
to praise highly |
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clement |
merciful; lenient |
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cliché |
a worn-out idea or overused expression |
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adament |
unyeilding; firm in opinion |
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diffident |
lacking in self confidence; shy |
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opus |
a creative work, especially a numbered composition |
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ostensible |
professed but not necessarily true |
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disparity |
inequality; difference |
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condone |
to forgive or overlook an offense |
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nuance |
a slight or subtle degree of difference |
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enigma |
a mystery, something seemingly, inexplicable |
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apathy |
lack of interest; state of not caring |
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officious |
excessively eager to deliever unasked or unwanted help |
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connoisseur |
expert in the matters of culture, food, or wine |
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credence |
belief or trust |
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jaunty |
having buoyant, delf-confident air; brisk and crisp |
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dilettante |
one who merely dabbles in art or science |
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cult |
an organized group of people with an observed devotion to a set of principles |
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