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4747111857AmbiguousOpen to more than one interpretation0
4747115990Cacophonousharsh sounding1
4747116610Monosyllabichaving only one syllable2
4747122686Colloquial(adj.) characteristic of informal conversation3
4747129241Ornate(adj.) elaborately decorated; showily splendid4
4747129764Picturesqueadj. like a picture; pleasing or charming to look at5
4747132218Denotativethe dictionary or literal meaning of a word6
4747133576PolysyllabicHaving many syllables, especially four or more7
4747134219Provincial(adj.) pertaining to an outlying area; local; narrow in mind or outlook, countrified in the sense of being limited and backward; of a simple, plain design that originated in the countryside; (n.) a person with a narrow point of view; a person from an outlying area; a soldier from a province or colony8
4747137068EuphemismA polite or vague word or phrase used to replace another word or phrase that is thought of as too direct or rude.9
4747137333Fanciful(adj) whimsical, capricious; imaginary; freely imaginative rather than based on reason or reality10
4747137766Subduedless intense; quieter quiet, controlled, lacking in intensity11
4747138110Grandiose(adj.) grand in an impressive or stately way; marked by pompous affectation or grandeur, absurdly exaggerated12
4747138394Inflammatory(adj.) causing excitement or anger; leading to violence or disorder13
4747139064Uppitypresumptuously arrogant14
4747141042Establishto found, institute, build, or bring into being on a firm or stable basis.15
4747141323ExacerbateTo make worse or more severe16
4747141554Exploit(v.) to make use of, develop; to make improper use of for personal profit; (n.) a feat, deed17
4747141785Expressthe process of making known one's thoughts or feelings18
4747145271Characterizeto mark or distinguish as a characteristic19
4747151958Incorporateintroduce something into another thing already in existence20
4747170330Discoverascertain detect v. To get first sight or knowledge of, as something previously unknown or unperceived.21
4747170695Instigate(v.) to urge, goad (The demagogue instigated the crowd into a fury by telling them that they had been cheated by the federal government.)22
4747170991Employa person or company who provides a job that pays wages or a salary23
4747171511JustifyGive valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion.24
4747171906Manipulate(v.) to handle or use skillfully; to manage or control for person gain or advantage25
4747172530Removedelete withdraw26
4747173009ReviseTo make corrections to; edit or redo27
4747173493OptimizeAn act, process, or methodology used to make a design or system as effective or functional as possible within the given criteria and constraints.28
4747173889Overstateto state in exaggerated terms29
4747175141Terminate(v.) to bring to an end30
4747176135Promoteverb to help or encourage to exist or flourish; further31
4747177497Undermine(v) weaken cause to collapse by digging away at the foundation (of a building or an argument); injure or attack in a secretive or underhanded way32
4747178286Validate(v.) to confirm, support, corroborate (Yoko's chemistry lab partner was asleep during the experiment and could not validate the accuracy of her methods.)33
4747179273RecommendProvide reasons in favour34
4747179792Hollowempty35
4747180118Allusivecharacterized by indirect references having reference to something implied or inferred; containing, abounding in, or characterized by allusions36
4747180489Vexedirritated; annoyed37
4747181726MotivationalA collaborative, person-centered form of guiding to elicit and strengthen motivation for change.38
4747182463Poignant(adj.) deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell39
4747182675Tactful(adj.) skilled in handling difficult situations or people, polite40
4747182676Complimentarya favorable expression of esteem.41
4747232488Condescendingadj showing or implying a usually patronizing descent from dignity or superiority42
4747238092Zealous-adj full of, characterized by, or do to zeal43
4747239993Cloyingsickly sweet; excessive44
4747242106Provocative(adj.) tending to produce a strong feeling or response; arousing desire or appetite; irritating, annoying45
4747242967DidacticIntended to instruct46
4747243758Giddy(adj.) dizzy; light-headed; lacking seriousness47
4747245509AudaciousFearless and daring48
4747246444Benevolent(adj.) kindly, charitable49

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