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10/17/2012
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synthesize
 Definition
v. create, produce
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advocate
 Definition
v. support; n. supporter
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dogmatic
 Definition
adj. firm/rigid in beliefs
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deleterious
 Definition
adj. harmful
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foreboding
 Definition
adj. threatening; n. apprehension
Term
ominous
 Definition
adj. threatening, foreboding
Term
apprehension
 Definition
n. anxiety, fear
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magnanimous
 Definition
adj. noble, generous, giving
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pedantic
 Definition
adj. academic, worried about rules
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rural
 Definition
adj. nonurban, in the country
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pastoral
 Definition
adj. rural, nonurban
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rustic
 Definition
adj. rural, nonurban
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bucolic
 Definition
adj. rural, nonurban
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contemporary
 Definition
adj. modern, current
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capricious
 Definition
adj. unpredictable, impulsive
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arduous
 Definition
adj. laborious, strenuous, difficult
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painstaking
 Definition
adj. careful, thorough, meticulous
Term
meticulous
 Definition
adj. careful, detailed, scrupulous
Term
scrupulous
 Definition
adj. careful, thorough, fastidious
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fastidious
 Definition
adj. excessively careful, fussy
Term
belittle
 Definition
v. degrade, demean
Term
abase
 Definition
v. belittle, degrade, demean
Term
disparage
 Definition
v. belittle, ridicule, mock
Term
condescend
 Definition
v. look down on, patronize
Term
reprimand
 Definition
v. criticize, lecture, reprove
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admonish
 Definition
v. reprimand, warn
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condemn
 Definition
v. criticize, censure, rebuke
Term
censure
 Definition
v. criticize, reprimand, condemn
Term
decry
 Definition
v. criticize, belittle, disparage
Term
denounce
 Definition
v. criticize, censure, condemn
Term
disdain
 Definition
n. scorn, contempt; v. despise
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impugn
 Definition
v. dispute the validity of, challenge
Term
patronize
 Definition
v. belittle, be condescending to
Term
perjorative
 Definition
adj. derogatory, negative
Term
reproach
 Definition
n. criticism; v. criticize, reprove
Term
rebuke
 Definition
v. reprimand, censure, reproach
Term
scoff
 Definition
v. ridicule, mock
Term
reprove
 Definition
v. criticize, rebuke
Term
abhor
 Definition
v. hate, detest
Term
cynical
 Definition
adj. pessimistic, distrustful
Term
amiable
 Definition
adj. friendly, amicable, sociable
Term
affable
 Definition
adj. friendly, genial, sociable
Term
gregarious
 Definition
adj. friendly, outgoing, sociable
Term
congenial
 Definition
adj. friendly, sociable
Term
convivial
 Definition
adj. welcoming, hospitable, friendly
Term
cordial
 Definition
adj. warm, pleasant, friendly
Term
rapport
 Definition
n. good relationship, bond
Term
altruistic
 Definition
adj. selfless, philanthropic
Term
benevolent
 Definition
adj. nice, kind, generous
Term
benign
 Definition
adj. harmless, gentle, mild
Term
solicitous
 Definition
adj. caring, considerate
Term
alacrity
 Definition
n. eagernesss, enthusiasm
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ebullient
 Definition
adj. enthusiastic, excited, cheerful
Term
effusive
 Definition
adj. demonstrative, gushy
Term
elation
 Definition
n. happiness, joy, delight
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enthralling
 Definition
adj. captivating, enchanting
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exuberant
 Definition
adj. enthusiastic, lively, energetic
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fervent
 Definition
adj. passionate, ardent, avid
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aesthetic
 Definition
adj. artistic, relating to beauty
Term
eclectic
 Definition
adj. all-embracing, diverse
Term
baneful
 Definition
adj. harmful, destructive, deadly
Term
eradicate
 Definition
v. eliminate, destroy
Term
exacerbate
 Definition
v. worsen, aggravate, intensify
Term
innocuous
 Definition
adj. harmless, inoffensive
Term
insidious
 Definition
adj. sinister, menacing, ominous
Term
machination
 Definition
n. scheme, plot
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pernicious
 Definition
adj. evil, destructive, harmful
Term
rancor
 Definition
n. resentment, bitterness, malice
Term
vitiate
 Definition
v. make defective/inefficient
Term
vulgar
 Definition
adj. rude, crude, offensive
Term
callous
 Definition
adj. insensitive, heartless
Term
effrontery
 Definition
n. insolence, impudence, nerve
Term
indignant
 Definition
adj. angry, resentful
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malice
 Definition
n. hatred, ill will
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nefarious
 Definition
adj. evil, immoral
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precarious
 Definition
adj. risky, unstable, uncertain
Term
disrepute
 Definition
n. disgrace, discredit, notoriety
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degenerate
 Definition
adj. immoral, corrupt; v. deteriorate
Term
accost
 Definition
v. approach aggressively, confront
Term
imminent
 Definition
adj. approaching, about to occur
Term
abridge
 Definition
v. shorten, condense
Term
curtail
 Definition
v. limit, cut short
Term
diminutive
 Definition
adj. tiny, small, little
Term
ephemeral
 Definition
adj. short-lived, transient, fleeting
Term
intermittent
 Definition
adj. sporadic, fragmentary
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laconic
 Definition
adj. terse, brief, succinct
Term
modicum
 Definition
n. small amount
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negligible
 Definition
adj. insignificant, small, trivial
Term
nominal
 Definition
adj. insignificant, trivial
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precipitous
 Definition
adj. steep, abrupt, sudden
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succinct
 Definition
adj. concise, brief, pithy
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terse
 Definition
adj. brief, abrupt
Term
transitory
 Definition
adj. short-lived, fleeting
Term
circumscribe
 Definition
v. limit, restrict, enclose, confine
Term
conditional
 Definition
adj. restricted, contingent
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debiliatate
 Definition
v. weaken
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feeble
 Definition
adj. weak, frail
Term
futile
 Definition
adj. useless, pointless, unsuccessful
Term
tenuous
 Definition
adj. fragile, feeble, weak
Term
undermine
 Definition
v. challenge, sabotage, erode
Term
prodigious
 Definition
adj. large, vast
Term
proximity
 Definition
n. closeness, nearness
Term
purveyor
 Definition
n. supplier, vendor
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opulent
 Definition
adj. lavish, rich
Term
affluence
 Definition
n. wealth, prosperity, opulence
Term
avarice
 Definition
n. greed, materialism
Term
dearth
 Definition
n. lack, scarcity, famine
Term
exorbitant
 Definition
adj. excessive, very expensive
Term
felicitous
 Definition
adj. fortunate, very blessed
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gaudy
 Definition
adj. showy, flashy, garish
Term
insatiable
 Definition
adj. voracious, greedy
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insolvent
 Definition
adj. broke, bankrupt
Term
inundate
 Definition
v. flood, overwhelm
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serendipity
 Definition
n. luck, happy chance
Term
voracious
 Definition
adj. ravenous, insatiable
Term
aggregate
 Definition
v. combine/group together
Term
amalgamation
 Definition
n. merger, mixture
Term
supplant
 Definition
v. replace
Term
gluttony
 Definition
n. greed, eating to excess
Term
hedonistic
 Definition
adj. pleasure-seeking
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arrogant
 Definition
adj. conceited, self-important
Term
haughty
 Definition
adj. arrogant, conceited, proud
Term
hubris
 Definition
n. arrogance, excessive pride
Term
ostentatious
 Definition
adj. showy
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pretentious
 Definition
adj. pompous
Term
salient
 Definition
adj. striking, noticeable, prominent
Term
smug
 Definition
adj. self-satisfied, arrogant
Term
supercilious
 Definition
adj. arrogant, pompous
Term
portentous
 Definition
adj. pompous, ominous
Term
descend
 Definition
v. go down
Term
superfluous
 Definition
adj. extra, surplus, unnecessary
Term
extraneous
 Definition
adj. unnecessary, irrelevant
Term
preeminent
 Definition
adj. greatest, foremost, outstanding
Term
prolific
 Definition
adj. productive, abundant
Term
adept
 Definition
adj. expert, skilled, proficient
Term
adroit
 Definition
adj. skilled, clever
Term
consummate
 Definition
adj. highly skilled, perfect, complete
Term
deft
 Definition
adj. skilled, proficient, adroit
Term
inept
 Definition
adj. incompetent, unskilled
Term
precedent
 Definition
n. established example, model
Term
prudent
 Definition
adj. careful, cautious, sensible
Term
circumspect
 Definition
adj. careful, cautious, scrupulous
Term
conscientious
 Definition
adj. careful, cautious, scrupulous
Term
cursory
 Definition
adj. hasty, quick
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diligent
 Definition
adj. hard-working, meticulous
Term
onerous
 Definition
adj. burdensome, arduous, difficult
Term
perfunctory
 Definition
adj. cursory, brief, hasty
Term
peruse
 Definition
v. read carefully, scrutinize
Term
assiduous
 Definition
adj. meticulous, careful, diligent
Term
punctilious
 Definition
adj. meticulous, assiduous
Term
remiss
 Definition
adj. careless, negligent
Term
vigilant
 Definition
adj. watchful, alert, attentive
Term
wary
 Definition
adj. careful, cautious, suspicious
Term
fidelity
 Definition
n. faithfulness, loyalty
Term
foreshadow
 Definition
v. portend, warn of
Term
avow
 Definition
v. confess, afirm
Term
corroborate
 Definition
v. support, confirm, substantiate
Term
fortify
 Definition
v. strengthen, reinforce
Term
foster
 Definition
v. develop, nurture, support
Term
insinuate
 Definition
v. imply, suggest, hint
Term
bureaucracy
 Definition
n. administrative system with many rules
Term
demagogue
 Definition
n. political agitator
Term
diplomatic
 Definition
adj. political, tactful
Term
egalitarian
 Definition
adj. democratic, promoting equality
Term
elitist
 Definition
adj. snobbish, arrogant
Term
inferior
 Definition
adj. lower in rank, substandard
Term
mandate
 Definition
n. order, command
Term
manifesto
 Definition
n. proclamation, political platform
Term
mercenary
 Definition
n. hired soldier
Term
monarch
 Definition
n. king or queen, absolute ruler
Term
nepotism
 Definition
n. favoritism toward relatives
Term
officious
 Definition
adj. bossy, self-important
Term
pacifist
 Definition
n. peace-lover, antiwar advocate
Term
partisan
 Definition
adj. biased, taking political sides
Term
perquisite
 Definition
n. perk, a right based on position
Term
propaganda
 Definition
n. bogus publicity, misinformation
Term
relegate
 Definition
v. downgrade, demote
Term
sedition
 Definition
n. rebellion, treason
Term
autonomous
 Definition
adj. independent, self-sufficient
Term
sovereign
 Definition
adj. independent, autonomous
Term
artificial
 Definition
adj. fake, unnatural
Term
belie
 Definition
v. contradict, show to be false
Term
chicanery
 Definition
n. trickery, deceit
Term
delude
 Definition
v. deceive, mislead, cheat
Term
disillusioned
 Definition
adj. disappointed, disenchanted
Term
disingenuous
 Definition
adj. insincere, deceitful, untruthful
Term
duplicity
 Definition
n. deceit, double-dealing
Term
embellish
 Definition
v. exaggerate, decorate, adorn
Term
fabrication
 Definition
n. lie, falsehood
Term
guile
 Definition
n. cunning, slyness, craftiness
Term
mendacity
 Definition
n. dishonest, deceit, lie
Term
perfidy
 Definition
n. treachery, disloyalty, duplicity
Term
spurious
 Definition
adj. false, fake
Term
candid
 Definition
adj. frank, sincere, honest
Term
tenet
 Definition
n. belief, principle, precept
Term
conviction
 Definition
n. belief, principle, precept
Term
immutable
 Definition
adj. unchangeable, incontrovertible
Term
anomaly
 Definition
n. deviation, abnormality
Term
aberration
 Definition
n. deviation, anomaly
Term
orthodox
 Definition
adj. conventional, traditional
Term
aloof
 Definition
adj. distant, unconcerned
Term
indifferent
 Definition
adj. uninterested, uncaring
Term
apathetic
 Definition
adj. indifferent, uncaring
Term
detachment
 Definition
n.  aloofness, indifference
Term
devoid
 Definition
adj. lacking, free from
Term
elusive
 Definition
adj. hard to find/achieve, evasive
Term
estranged
 Definition
adj. alienated, distant, separated
Term
phlematic
 Definition
adj. calm, placid
Term
recluse
 Definition
n. hermit, loner
Term
reticent
 Definition
adj. reserved, withdrawn
Term
taciturn
 Definition
adj. reserved, silent, reticent
Term
contempt
 Definition
n. disdain, disrespect, disregard
Term
deferential
 Definition
adj. respectful, reverent, admiring
Term
flippant
 Definition
adj. facetious, irreverent
Term
impudent
 Definition
adj. insolent, disrepectful, rude
Term
insolence
 Definition
n. disrespect, impudence
Term
venerate
 Definition
v. respect, honor, revere
Term
ameliorate
 Definition
v. improve, make better, reform
Term
ascend
 Definition
v. go up, rise, climb
Term
bolster
 Definition
v. support, boost, strengthen
Term
exonerate
 Definition
v. absolve, acquit, set free
Term
impartial
 Definition
adj. unbiased, fair, objective
Term
objective
 Definition
adj. unbiased, impartial
Term
nullify
 Definition
v. cancel, annul, invalidate
Term
culpable
 Definition
adj. guilty, deserving of blame
Term
reprehensible
 Definition
adj. culpable, guilty
Term
tenable
 Definition
adj. defensible, plausible
Term
vindicate
 Definition
v. justify, free from guilt/blame
Term
totalitarian
 Definition
adj. autocratic, authoritarian
Term
oppressive
 Definition
adj. domineering, harsh
Term
tyrannical
 Definition
adj. oppressive, autocratic
Term
pompous
 Definition
adj. self-important, pretentious
Term
bombastic
 Definition
adj. pompous, pretentious
Term
adage
 Definition
n. proverb, aphorism, saying
Term
discourse
 Definition
n. formal discussion/conversation
Term
disjointed
 Definition
adj. rambling, incoherent
Term
loquacious
 Definition
adj. talkative, wordy
Term
garrulous
 Definition
adj. talkative, chatty
Term
verbose
 Definition
adj. wordy, loquacious, garrulous
Term
brevity
 Definition
n. conciseness, shortness
Term
cogent
 Definition
adj. convincing, compelling, logical
Term
concord
 Definition
n. agreement, accord, harmony
Term
debunk
 Definition
v. expose, show to be false
Term
demur
 Definition
v. object, voice reservations
Term
deride
 Definition
v. ridicule, mock, scoff at
Term
deter
 Definition
v. stop, prevent, discourage
Term
detract
 Definition
v. belittle, devalue, lessen
Term
diatribe
 Definition
n. tirade, verbal attack
Term
digress
 Definition
v. deviate, stray, get off the subject
Term
dispel
 Definition
v. dismiss, make disappear
Term
divisive
 Definition
adj. causing disagreement
Term
dubious
 Definition
adj. doubtful, unsure, uncertain
Term
myopic
 Definition
adj. narrow-minded, short-sighted
Term
obstinate
 Definition
adj. stubborn, inflexible
Term
polarize
 Definition
v. divide into contrasting groups
Term
pragmatic
 Definition
adj. practical, sensible
Term
presumption
 Definition
n. supposition, assumption
Term
query
 Definition
n. inquiry, question
Term
quizzical
 Definition
adj. questioning, curious
Term
reconnasissance
 Definition
n. investigation, exploration
Term
refute
 Definition
v. prove wrong, disprove, counter
Term
rhetoric
 Definition
n. persuasive/effective language
Term
tangential
 Definition
adj. mostly irrevelant, peripheral
Term
tirade
 Definition
n. harangue, rant, diatribe
Term
divulge
 Definition
v. reveal, make known
Term
ambiguous
 Definition
adj. unclear, imprecise, arguable
Term
ambivalent
 Definition
adj. unsure, indecisive
Term
delineate
 Definition
v. describe, define, explain
Term
diaphanous
 Definition
adj. almost transparent, translucent
Term
discern
 Definition
v. distinguish, tell the difference
Term
discriminate
 Definition
v. differentiate, distinguish
Term
edify
 Definition
v. enlighten, inform, instruct
Term
elucidate
 Definition
v. clarify, make clear, explain
Term
enlighten
 Definition
v. inform, make clear, explain
Term
epitome
 Definition
n. essence, embodiment
Term
equivocal
 Definition
adj. ambiguous, vague
Term
impervious
 Definition
adj. impenetrable, impermeable
Term
incisive
 Definition
adj. clear, insightful
Term
lucid
 Definition
adj. clear, coherent
Term
induction
 Definition
n. drawing a conclusion based on evidence
Term
consecrate
 Definition
v. bless, sanctify, make sacred
Term
desecrate
 Definition
v. defile, violate, debase
Term
iconoclast
 Definition
n. skeptic, heretic, dissenter
Term
ignoble
 Definition
adj. dishonorable, shameful
Term
invocation
 Definition
n. chant, spell, incantation
Term
blasphemy
 Definition
n. irreverence, profanity
Term
prophecy
 Definition
n. divine prediction, foretelling
Term
portent
 Definition
n. bad sign, omen
Term
renaissance
 Definition
n. rebirth, revival of the arts
Term
reverence
 Definition
n. respect, veneration
Term
sanctimonious
 Definition
adj. hypocritcally devout/pious
Term
surfeit
 Definition
n. excess, overindulgence
Term
assimilate
 Definition
v. integrate, absorb, incorporate
Term
didactic
 Definition
adj. educational, relating to teaching
Term
covert
 Definition
adj. secretive, clandestine
Term
furtive
 Definition
adj. secretive, surreptitious
Term
latent
 Definition
adj. hidden, dormant
Term
opaque
 Definition
adj. obscure, difficult to see through
Term
clandestine
 Definition
adj. secretive, stealthy, covert
Term
surreptitious
 Definition
adj. furtive, sneaky, covert
Term
insipid
 Definition
adj. boring, bland, dull
Term
jaded
 Definition
adj. bored, tired
Term
monotonous
 Definition
adj. boring, dull
Term
mundane
 Definition
adj. ordinary, boring, dull
Term
banal
 Definition
adj. commonplace, trite
Term
platitude
 Definition
n. cliche, banality
Term
prosaic
 Definition
adj. ordinary, mundane, banal
Term
soporific
 Definition
adj. boring, dull, sleep-inducing
Term
trite
 Definition
adj. overused, hackneyed
Term
aphorism
 Definition
n. cliche, adage, proverb
Term
vapid
 Definition
adj. dull, bland, insipid
Term
nebulous
 Definition
adj. unclear, vague, hazy
Term
obscure
 Definition
adj. unclear, hidden, puzzling
Term
disseminate
 Definition
v. distribute, circulate, spread
Term
hackneyed
 Definition
adj. overused, trite
Term
incorrigible
 Definition
adj. habitual, impossible to change
Term
indelible
 Definition
adj. permanent, unfading
Term
inveterate
 Definition
adj. habitual
Term
perennial
 Definition
adj. perpetual, endless, recurring
Term
pervasive
 Definition
adj. extensive, present everywhere
Term
daunting
 Definition
v. intimidating, frightening, scary
Term
gallantry
 Definition
n. bravery, courage, daring
Term
resolute
 Definition
adj. determined, firm, unyielding
Term
steadfast
 Definition
adj. resolute, unwavering, loyal
Term
valor
 Definition
n. bravery, courage
Term
vanquish
 Definition
v. conquer, defeat
Term
byzantine
 Definition
adj. complex, convoluted, intricate
Term
implausible
 Definition
adj. improbable, unlikely
Term
ironic
 Definition
adj. paradoxical, incongruous
Term
juxtapose
 Definition
v. put side by side, contrast
Term
misnomer
 Definition
n. incorrect name/term
Term
ostensible
 Definition
adj. apparent, supposed
Term
palpable
 Definition
adj. tangible, obvious, touchable
Term
tactile
 Definition
adj. concrete, tangible, palpable
Term
covet
 Definition
v. yearn for, crave, desire to have
Term
ascertain
 Definition
v. make certain of, establish
Term
libel
 Definition
n. slander, defamation; v. slander, defame
Term
notorious
 Definition
adj. infamous, scandalous
Term
defame
 Definition
v. libel, slander, insult
Term
slander
 Definition
n. defamation, libel
Term
mitigate
 Definition
v. moderate alleviate, lessen, ease
Term
moderate
 Definition
adj. restrained, temperate; v. curb
Term
mollify
 Definition
v. appease, mitigate, pacify, soften
Term
palliative
 Definition
adj. soothing, calming, sedative
Term
placid
 Definition
adj. peaceful, calm, easygoing
Term
subordinate
 Definition
adj. inferior, secondary, lesser
Term
temperate
 Definition
adj. moderate, mild
Term
tranquil
 Definition
adj. peaceful, calm, serene
Term
waning
 Definition
adj. diminishing, fading
Term
intrinsic
 Definition
adj. inherent, innate, essential
Term
progeny
 Definition
n. offspring
Term
proliferate
 Definition
v. reproduce, grow, propagate
Term
redolent
 Definition
adj. fragrant, suggestive
Term
indigenous
 Definition
adj. native
Term
supple
 Definition
adj. flexible, bending, lithe
Term
liberate
 Definition
v. free, release
Term
dormant
 Definition
adj. inactive, asleep, resting, latent
Term
incredulous
 Definition
adj. disbelieving, skeptical, doubtful
Term
indolent
 Definition
adj. lazy, idle, lethargic
Term
neglect
 Definition
v. abandon, ignore, fail to do
Term
bereavement
 Definition
n. grief, sorrow, mourning
Term
desolate
 Definition
adj. isolated, alone, depressed
Term
hermit
 Definition
n. loner, recluse
Term
lament
 Definition
v. grieve, mourn
Term
lugubrious
 Definition
adj. gloomy, mournful, sad
Term
melancholy
 Definition
adj. sad, depressed, gloomy
Term
morose
 Definition
adj. gloomy, miserable, depressed
Term
morbid
 Definition
adj. unhealthy, gruesome, morose
Term
solemn
 Definition
adj. stately, grave, serious, stern
Term
sullen
 Definition
adj. gloomy, morose
Term
repeal
 Definition
v. cancel, rescind, annul
Term
repudiate
 Definition
v. reject, deny
Term
rescind
 Definition
v. cancel, withdraw
Term
caustic
 Definition
adj. abrasive, sarcastic, scathing
Term
acrid
 Definition
adj. bitter, pungent, caustic, harsh
Term
acrimony
 Definition
n. bitterness, animosity
Term
corrosive
 Definition
adj. abrasive, damaging
Term
confound
 Definition
v. confuse, baffle, surprise
Term
convoluted
 Definition
adj. complicated, hard to follow
Term
inane
 Definition
adj. silly, ridiculous, absurd
Term
 anachronistic
 Definition
adj. inappropriate to a time period
Term
antiquated
 Definition
adj. outdated, obsolete
Term
archaic
 Definition
adj. ancient, old, outdated
Term
cosmopolitan
 Definition
adj. multicultural, international
Term
encroach
 Definition
v. trespass, infringe, intrude
Term
itinerant
 Definition
adj. traveling, wandering
Term
respite
 Definition
n. rest, break
Term
arid
 Definition
adj. dry, barren
Term
flotsam
 Definition
n. ship wreckage, debris
Term
contiguous
 Definition
adj. adjoining, adjacent
Term
derivative
 Definition
adj. unoriginal, imitative
Term
acquiesce
 Definition
v. agree, accept, comply
Term
docile
 Definition
adj. passive, submissive, compliant
Term
abstract
 Definition
adj. conceptual, not physical
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compulsory
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adj. mandatory, obligatory, required
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innate
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adj. present at birth, intrinsic
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apprentice
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n. trainee, novice, beginner
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dilettante
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n. amateur, novice
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gaffe
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n. mistake, error, blunder
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naive
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adj. inexperienced, unsophisticated
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catalyst
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n. stimulus, spur, impetus
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languid
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adj. relaxed, lethargic, lazy
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nonchalant
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adj. casual, relaxed
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cantankerous
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adj. irritable, bad-tempered
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exasperation
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n. irritation, annoyance
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impetuous
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adj. implusive, hasty, reckless, rash
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petulant
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adj. irritable, bad-tempered
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vex
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v. irritate, annoy, irk
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plight
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n. predicament, difficult situation
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quagmire
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n. swamp, predicament, quandary
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repugnant
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adj. disgusting, repulsive, offensive
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motley
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adj. colorful, varied, diverse
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variegated
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adj. diverse, multicolored
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ornate
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adj. elaborately decorated, fancy
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versatile
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adj. adaptable, multipurpose
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empathy
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n. sensitivity to another's situation
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empirical
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adj. based on observation/evidence
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ineffable
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adj. indescribable, inexpressible
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introspective
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adj. inward-looking, thoughtful
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nostalgia
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n. emotional recollection of the past
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jocular
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adj. joking, humorous
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levity
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n. lightheartedness, liveliness
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commend
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v. praise, compliment, applaud
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exalt
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v. praise, revere, pay homage to
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extol
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v. praise enthusiastically, exalt
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laud
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v. praise, commend, extol
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paragon
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n. best example, model, archetype
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burgeon
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v. grow quickly, flourish, thrive
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jubilation
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n. joy, elation
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provocative
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adj. annoying, controversial
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rousing
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adj. stimulating, inspiring
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enigma
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n. mystery, puzzle
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cryptic
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adj. mysterious, puzzling
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esoteric
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adj. mysteroius, obscure, cryptic
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arcane
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adj. mysterious, cryptic
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cajole
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v. persuade, coax
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coerce
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v. force, pressure
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complacent
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adj. self-satisfied, smug, content
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supplement
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v. add to, increase, augment
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miscreant
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n. criminal, wrongdoer, delinquent
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belligerent
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adj. aggressive, combative, militant
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quarrel
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v. argue, fight
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pugnacious
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adj. aggressive, quarrelsome, hostile
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salvo
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n. barrage, sudden burst
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incongruous
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adj. mismatched, incompatible
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paucity
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n. scarcity, lack
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destitute
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adj. poor, impoverished
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penurious
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adj. poor, impoverished, destitute
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indigent
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adj. poor, impoverished, destitute
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arbitrary
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adj. capricious, random, illogical
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erratic
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adj. unpredictable, often changing
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fickle
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adj. changeable, volatile, capricious
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mercurial
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adj. excitable, temperamental
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sporadic
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adj. random, infrequent
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whimsical
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adj. fanciful, eccentric, quirky
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conform
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v. follow, comply, meet, match
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conventional
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adj. normal, usual, traditional
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stringent
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adj. strict, rigorous, demanding
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tenacious
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adj. persistent, stubborn, inflexible
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flounder
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v. struggle, have difficulty
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austerity
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n. strictness, sternness, frugality
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crude
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adj. simple, basic, rudimentary
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forbearance
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n. tolerance, patience, restraint
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humility
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n. humblenes, modesty
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husbandry
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n. farm management, thrift
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rudimentary
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adj. basic, simple
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astute
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adj. smart, sharp, clever
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erudite
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adj. educated, learned, scholarly
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shrewd
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adj. astute, sharp, perceptive
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perspicacious
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adj. insightful, perceptive, shrewd
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sagacious
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adj. wise, perceptive, shrewd
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trenchant
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adj. incisive, sharp, insightful
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anarchy
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n. lawlessness, chaos, disorder
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inhibit
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v. hinder, slow down, prevent
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prohibit
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v. forbid, ban, prevent
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preclude
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v. prevent, stop, prohibit
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stagnate
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v. languish, be sluggish, decline
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suppress
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v. subdue, stop, hold back, conceal
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potent
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adj. powerful, strong, convincing
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robust
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adj. healthy, strong, vigorous
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conflagration
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n. fire, blaze, inferno
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conjecture
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n. guess, speculation, theory
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corollary
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n. consequence, result
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repercussion
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n. consequence, ramification
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correlation
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n. connection, relationship
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deliberate
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adj. intentional, willful, on purpose
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dichotomy
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n. contrast/division between two things
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harmony
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n. agreement, balance, symmetry
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cacophony
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n. noise, racket, discord
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inclination
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n. tendency, leaning
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penchant
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n. liking, preference
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predilection
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n. liking, fondness, preference
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propensity
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n. tendency, inclination
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antagonist
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n. opponent, enemy, adversary
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trivial
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adj. unimportant, petty, small
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frivolous
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adj. superficial, facetious, trivial
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relinquish
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v. abandon, give up, stop
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phobic
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adj. fearful
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eccentric
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adj. unconventional, strange, odd
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idiosyncratic
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adj. peculiar, odd, eccentric
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