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| mass slaughter of human beings (Ex: The carnage on the battlefield was horrific.) |
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| producing, or sufficient to produce, an intended effect (Ex: The fervent prayer of a righteous man is effectual.) |
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| 1) easily done; with little effort;(Ex: The student completed the facile assignment in only a few minutes.) 2) concluded or created without depth of thought or feeling; superficial; "facile comfort" |
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| strength and firmness of mind in the face of pain, adversity, or danger; unyielding courage |
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| a small gift given as thanks for service |
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| to show close or incriminating connection, as in a plot or crime; to involve unfavorably |
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| powerless to help; weak; lacking strength |
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| invested with flesh, especially in human form |
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| to bring oneself deliberately into the good graces of another, esp. by careful attention to the art of pleasing (Ex: It's wise to ingratiate yourself to your teacher.) |
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| composed and serene; calmly deliberate; settled (The usually sedate student was enraged at the injustice that occurred.) |
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| a rebellion against authority |
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| 1) subject to change before coming complete; unfinished; 2) hesitant, unsure, diffident (Ex: I wanted to call Suzie but was extremely tentative.) |
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