| Term | Definition |
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pivotal |
unimportant, insignificant |
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tractable |
unruly, obstreperous, refractory |
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fallacy |
sound reasoning, logic |
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negate |
to affirm, confirm, corroborate, buttress |
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levity |
seriousness, humorlessness, solemnity |
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ungainly |
nimble, agile, supple, graceful |
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recipient |
a donor, benefactor, contributor |
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caustic |
bland, mild; sugary, saccharine |
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abdicate |
to retain, hold on to power or position |
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capacious |
cramped, confined, restricted, narrow |
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teem |
to be in short supply, be wanting, lack |
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deface |
to repair, restore, renovate, recondition |
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voracious |
easily satisfied; indifferent, apathetic |
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mendicant |
a millionaire; a philanthropist |
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nauseate |
to delight, tickle pink |
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bestow |
to receive, take; to take back, take away |