 | Term | Definition |
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deleterious |
having a harmful effect |
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exorbitant |
exceeding all bounds |
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contiguous |
sharing an edge or boundary |
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curative |
able to heal or cure |
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proliferate |
to grow or increase rapidly |
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multifarious |
diverse, various |
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transient |
passing quickly |
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autonomy |
independence |
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cosmopolitan |
worldly |
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derogatory |
insulting |
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chicanery |
trickery |
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therapeutic |
having healing powers |
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belie |
to misrepresent |
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didactic |
instructive |
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acumen |
accuracy, keenness |
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philanthropic |
humanitarian |
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arcane |
known by only a few |
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mar |
to damage |
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fabricate |
to make up in order to deceive |
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ameliorate |
to improve |
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orthodox |
adhering to the traditional and established |
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archaic |
antiquated, old |
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impetuous |
impulsive and passionate |
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vex |
to annoy |
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defunct |
no longer existing or functioning |
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eradicate |
to get rid of |
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embellish |
to decorate; exaggerate |
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tumultuous |
noisy, disorderly |
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sporadic |
occurring at irregular intervals |
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apathetic |
feeling little emotion |
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adroit |
dexterous, deft |
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rudimentary |
basic |
