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discard
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verb. To discard is defined as to get rid of something or throw something away.
adj. discardable noun. discarder reject, abandon |
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obliterate
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verb. Obliterate is defined as to utterly and completely destroy or eliminate, or to have a great victory or great success over someone or something.
adj. obliterative, noun. obliteration liquidate, annihilate |
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funerary
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adj. of or having to do with a funeral or burial
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recollect
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verb.Recollect is defined as to remember or think of something forgotten.
adj. recollective recall, look back on |
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conceal
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verb. hide, secret
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scrutinize
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verb. To scrutinize is to look at something very closely or very carefully.
adv. scrutinizingly noun. scrutinizer stare, view |
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decipher
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verb.To decipher is defined as to decode or work out a hidden meaning.
adj. decipherable noun. decipherment unravel, decode |
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deterrent
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adj.The definition of deterrent is acting to stop or prevent.
adv. deterrently impediment, hindrance |
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launch
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verb. start, originate
noun. ship, motorboat |
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panacea
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noun.The definition of a panacea is a remedy that says it will cure all illness and difficulties.
adj. panacean elixir, relief |
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overcome
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verb.overthrow, overwhelm
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barrier
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noun.hurdle, hindrance
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awaken
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verb.to awake; wake up; rouse
noun. awakener rouse, awake |
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catalyst
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noun.Catalyst is defined as a substance that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction.
adj. catalytic adj. catalytically spur, impetus |
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stirred
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verb.
1.to move, shake, agitate, etc., esp. slightly 2.to change the position of slightly; displace: to stir a log 3.to rouse from sleep, lethargy, indifference, etc. 4.to put (oneself, one's limbs, etc.) into motion or activity, esp. briskly 5.to move an implement, the hand, etc. through (a liquid or loose substance) with an agitated motion so that the particles change position with relation to one another 6.to mix by or as by imparting such a motion to 7.to excite the feelings of; move strongly 8.to incite or provoke: often with up: to stir up trouble 9.to evoke, or call up: to stir memories noun, stirred |
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provocation
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noun.Provocation is defined as something that gets someone to act, especially out of irritation.
verb. provocate incitement, inducement |
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mitigate
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verb.Mitigate is defined as to make something less severe, less harsh or less painful.
adj. mitigative, mitigable noun. mitigation moderate, lessen |
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invaluable
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adj. precious, priceless
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imperative
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adj. The definition of imperative is something that has authority or is absolutely necessary.
adv. imperatively noun. imperativeness inescapable, immediate |
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indistinguishable
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adj. vague, alike
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bereft
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adj. The definition of bereft is someone who is without something.
destitute, deprived |
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miscreant
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noun.The definition of a miscreant is an evil person or a person who behaves badly, gets into trouble and breaks the law.
adj. miscreant villain, wretch |
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revisionist
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noun. adj.a person who revises, or favors the revision of, some accepted theory, doctrine, etc.
noun. revisionism |
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anomaly
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noun. aberration, oddity
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pacifist
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noun.opposition to the use of force under any circumstances; specif., refusal for reasons of conscience to participate in war or any military action
adj. pacifistic adv. pacifistically noncooperator, resister |
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extremist
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noun. One who advocates or resorts to measures beyond the norm, especially in politics.
noun. extremism adj. extremist zealot, fanatic |
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tacit
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adj.The definition of tacit is understood or implied without being openly said or shown.
adv. tacitly noun. tacitness implicit, assumed |
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fervent
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adj.The definition of fervent is to be extremely devoted or to have intense affection.
adv. fervently noun. ferventness zealous, ardent |
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unqualified
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adj. Unqualified means not skilled, or unable to do something.
adv. unqualifiedly utter, downright |
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impetuous
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adj.The definition of impetuous is something that moves with a lot of force or done with little thought.
adv. impetuously noun. impetuousness hasty, impulsive |
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regal
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adj.The definition of regal is something related to or fit for a king or monarch.
adv. regally noun. regality noble, majestic |
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imperial
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adj.The definition of imperial is something magnificent, domineering or related to an empire.
adv. imperially sovereign, suprem |
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simplistic
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adj. simple, naive
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neutral
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adj.The definition of neutral is not taking part in a fight or war or having very little color.
adv. neutrally nonpartisan, inactive |
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liberate
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verb. free, loose
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repressive
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adj.Causing or inclined to cause repression: a repressive dictatorship.
adv. repressively noun. repressiveness |
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totalitarian
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adj.Totalitarian means relating to a government where the ruler or ruling group has complete control.
noun. totalitarianism |
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absolutist
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adj.the doctrine or system of government under which the ruler has unlimited powers; despotism
adv. absolutistic |
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scandalous
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adj.The definition of scandalous is a morally shocking or indecent person, thing or action, or something that hurts a person's reputation.
adv. scandalously noun. scandalousness |
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compromise
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verb.The definition of a compromise is when two sides give up some demands to meet somewhere in the middle.
noun. compromiser arbitrate, settle |
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imagine
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verb. conceive, picture
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worthless
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adj. barren, profitless
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superiority
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noun. advantage, supremacy
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embrace
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verb. hug, enfold
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insecurity
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noun. instability, hazard
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dispel
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verb.To dispel is defined as to drive away or make disappear.
adj. dispelling scatter, disperse |
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inferiority
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noun.
1.lower in space; placed lower down 2.low or lower in order, status, rank, etc.; subordinate 3.lower in quality or value than: with to poor in quality; below average 4.ANAT. located below or directed downward 5.ASTRON. designating or of planets between the earth and the sun 6.BOT. having the sepals, petals, and stamens attached at the apex: said of the ovary of an epigynous flower 7.PRINTING placed below the type line, as 2 in NO noun. inferior adv. inferiorly deficiency , lack |
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fathom
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verb.Fathom is defined as to understand completely, or to measure the depth of something.
adj. fathomable interpret, comprehend |
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levity
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noun.The definition of levity is silly or light speech or behavior, usually at an inappropriate time.
giddiness, flippancy |
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haughty
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adj.The definition of haughty is an arrogant person.
adv. haughtily noun. haughtiness disdainful, arrogant |
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impudent
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adj. insolent, forward
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irresolute
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adj.The definition of irresolute is uncertain or showing signs of indecision.
adv. irresolutely noun. irresoluteness vacillating, waving |
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insolent
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adj.Insolent is defined as disrespectful or arrogant.
adv. insolently noun. insolence impertinent,impudent |
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presumptuous
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adj.The definition of presumptuous is taking things for granted or being overconfident.
adv. presumptuously noun. presumptuousness arrogant, insolent |
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arrogant
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adj. presumptuous, insolent
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articulate
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adj. verb.The definition of articulate is someone capable of speaking easily and clearly, and is most often referred to someone who is well-spoken.
adj. articulative noun. articulateness adv. articulately enunciate, verbalize |
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reverential
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adj.showing or caused by reverence
adv. reverential pious, devout |
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contemptuous
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adj.The definition of contemptuous is someone who is full of hatred for someone or something.
adv. contemptuously noun. contemptuousness disdainful, derisive |
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satellit
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noun.The definition of a satellite is a natural body revolving around a planet, a branch of a larger company, country, etc. that is located way from the main part or a device used to orbit in space.
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reversal
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noun. cancellation , repeal
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bifurcations
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noun.The definition of bifurication means a division into two branches.
ramification, branch |
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dichotomous
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adj.Divided or dividing into two parts or classifications.
adv. dichotomously noun. dichotomousness divided |
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filial
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adj.The definition of filial is something due to a parent from a child.
adv. filially dutiful, affectionate |
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symbiotic
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adj.
1.the intimate living together of two kinds of organisms, esp. if such association is of mutual advantage 2.a similar relationship of mutual interdependence noun, symbiosis |
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avuncular
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adj.The definition of avuncular is acting in a manner similar to the way a person’s uncle would act, specifically with kindness and indulgence.
uncle, cousinly |
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convivial
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adj.The definition of convivial is something or someone that is festive and good company.
noun. conviviality adv. convivially |
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cacophonous
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adj.The definition of cacophonus is having a harsh or annoying sound.
adv. cacophonous dissonant, discordant |
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syncopated
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adj.
1.to shift (the regular accent) as by beginning a tone on an unaccented beat and continuing it through the next accented beat, or on the last half of a beat and continuing it through the first half of the following beat 2.to use such shifted accents in (a musical composition, passage, rhythmic pattern, etc.) noun. syncopator |
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harmonic
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adj.harmonious in feeling or effect; agreeing
adv. harmonically tuneful, consonant |
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collaborative
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adj. cooperative, synergetic
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mellifluous
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adj.harmonious in feeling or effect; agreeing
adv. mellifluously noun. mellifluousness smooth, resonant |
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erratic
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adj. eccentric, *****
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informal
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adj. casual, natural
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idiosyncratic
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adj.The definition of idiosyncratic is quirky or peculiar, or the temperament which is unique to an individual.
adv. idiosyncratically peculiar, personal |
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preventative
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adj.
protection, safeguard |
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regress
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verb.Regress means to go back to a worse or less developed state.
noun. regressor relapse, backslide |
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catastrophic
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adj. fatal, destructive
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unforeseen
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adj. surprising, abrupt
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moderate
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verb. decline, abate
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arrangement
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noun. ordering, grouping
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devoid
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adj.The definition of devoid is lacking or without.
void, lacking |
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disparage
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verb.Disparage is defined as to belittle or discredit someone or something.
adj. disparaging adv. disparagingly depreciate, discredit |
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attitude
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noun.pose, posture
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consist
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verb.To consist is defined as to be made up of.
dwell, exist |
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bargain
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noun.A bargain is defined as something that you buy that costs less than it normally does.
noun. bargainer merchandise, barter |
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worthy
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adj. good honest
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misfortune
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noun.Misfortune is bad luck or a distressing occurrence.
adversity, trouble |
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trusting
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adj. trustful, credulous
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meddle
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verb.Meddle is defined as intrude in someone else's life or business.
noun. meddler interpose, interfere |
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scoff
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verb.An example of to scoff is to make fun of someone's idea.
noun. scoffer adj. scoffing mock, deride |
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temporize
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adj.to suit one's actions to the time, occasion, or circumstances, without reference to principle
noun. temporization hedge, stall |
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prolong
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verb. hold, continue
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misbehave
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verb. offend, blunder
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disrupt
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verb. intrude, obstruct
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sneer
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verb. mock, scoff
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terminate
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verb.Terminate is defined as to end, to bring to an end or to destroy.
adj. terminative annul, eliminate |
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withdraw
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verb.To withdraw is defined as to remove, turn away or take back.
noun. withdrawer depart, retreat |
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intrude
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verb. meddle, interfere
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conduct
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verb. convoy, attend
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