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| 1. | not reputable; having a bad reputation |
| 2. | discreditable; dishonorable. |
| 3. | shabby or shoddy; of poor quality or condition |
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–adjective | 1. | from which one cannot extricate oneself: an inextricable maze. |
| 2. | incapable of being disentangled, undone, loosed, or solved: an inextricable knot. |
| 3. | hopelessly intricate, involved, or perplexing: inextricable confusion. |
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noun, plural -er·ies. | 1. | excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; intemperance. |
| 2. | Archaic. seduction from duty, allegiance, or virtue. |
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—Synonyms 1. invulnerable. 1, 2. See invincible. 2. unassailable. —Antonyms 1. vulnerable. |
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–adjective, | 1. | mild and refreshing; soft; soothing: balmy weather. |
| 2. | having the qualities of balm; aromatic; fragrant: balmy leaves. |
| 3. | producing balm: balmy plants; a balmy shrub. |
| 4. | Informal. crazy; foolish; eccentric |
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–adjective | inclined to quarrel or fight readily; quarrelsome; belligerent; combative. |
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–adjective | 1. | characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings: a benevolent attitude; her benevolent smile. |
| 2. | desiring to help others; charitable: gifts from several benevolent alumni. |
| 3. | intended for benefits rather than profit: a benevolent institution. |
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–adjective | 1. | objectionably aggressive in offering one's unrequested and unwanted services, help, or advice; meddlesome: an officious person. |
| 2. | marked by or proceeding from such forwardness: officious interference. |
| 3. | Obsolete. ready to serve; obliging. |
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- To defeat or conquer in battle; subjugate.
- To defeat in a contest, conflict, or competition.
- To overcome or subdue (an emotion, for example); suppress
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–adjective | 1. | not curious; not inquisitive or observant; inattentive; indifferent. |
| 2. | Archaic. lacking care or attention; careless; negligent. |
| 3. | Archaic. deficient in interest or novelty. |
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