| Term | Definition |
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burgeon |
to grow and flourish |
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conspicuous |
obvious |
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superfluous |
extra, unnecessary |
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obstinate |
stubborn |
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sonorous |
producing a deep or full sound |
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cacophony |
discordant; unpleasant noise |
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vigilant |
alert, watchful |
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beneficial |
helpful |
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pedantic |
concerned with book learning and rules |
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multiplicity |
variety, great number |
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prospectus |
proposal |
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jaded |
wearied |
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lugubrious |
mounrful, esp. to an exaggerated degree |
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exacerbate |
to increase the severity of, aggratave |
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distend |
to expand from internal pressure |
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tenacity |
persistence |
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perspicacious |
shrewd, clear-sighted |
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vindictive |
revengeful |
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euphemism |
mild or vague substitute for harsh or offensive term |
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reticent |
reserved |
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expidient |
convenient; speedy |
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vapid |
dull |
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