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10996305737commodiousspacious and confortable. ample ot adepquate for a particular purpose.0
10996305738peremptorilyIn an imperative manner, leaving no opportunity for denial or refuse; in an imperious or dictatorial way1
10996305739irradiateilluminate, brighten, light2
10996305740pugilistboxer3
10996305741corpulentfat; having a large, bulky body (SYN: overweight, heavy, obese, stout, portly) (ANT: slender, lean, spare, gaunt, emaciated)4
10996305742approbationapproval or commendation5
10996305743plauditsapplause; enthusiastic praise or approval6
10996305744sullennessthe state of showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence or reserve7
10996305745indignationstrong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base; righteous anger.8
10996305746calamitousdisastrous9
10996305747encumbrancesomething that impedes or hinders something else10
10996305748sonorousgiving out or capable of giving out a sound, especially a deep, resonant sound11
10996305749cogentconvincing or believable by virtue of forcible, clear, or incisive presentation12
10996305750remonstrateto say or plead in protest, objection, or disapproval13
11388461711LicentiousSexually unrestrained; lewd; unrestrained by law or general morality14
11388478244sallowof a sickly, yellowish color15
11388481793hegemonyleadership or predominance16
11388487008tenacitythe quality or property of being pertinacious, persistent, stubborn, or obstinate, or of holding fast or holding together & not easily pulled apart.17
11388510035dissipateto scatter in various directions; disperse; to spend or use wastefully or squander18
11388521915Improvidentlacking foresight; neglecting to provide for future needs19
11388530616Prudentcareful in providing for the future; wise; judicious in practical affairs20
11388546223magnanimousgenerous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness, high-minded and noble21
11388561799Indolencea disposition characterized by avoiding exertion; slothfulness22
11388568334Impertinentintrusive or presumptuous; insolently rude; uncivil; not pertinent or relevant23
11388584883Propitiateto make favorably inclined; appease24
11388591777Derisiveexpressing contempt or ridicule25
11388594209regaleto entertain lavishly or agreeable; to feast26
11388604734disconsolatewithout consolation or solace; hopelessly unhappy; cheerless or gloomy27
11389250892joculargiven to, characterized by, intended for, or suited to joking or jesting;28
11389258041salubriousfavorable to or promoting health or well-being29
11849320083pedilectiona tendency to think favorably of something in particular, partiality or preference.30
11849335368Whelppuppy; a youth; especially a despised one31
11849343662impudentof, relating to, or characterized by impertinence or effrontery, shamelessly bold32
11849362815appellationa name, title, or designation33
11849368366sagacioushaving or showing acute mental discernment and keen practical sense; shrewd and wise34
11849380611Stringentstrict or sever; compelling convincing or forcible35
11849422221inanitylack of sense, significance, or ideas; silliness.36
11849432163obeisancedeference or homage; a movement of the body that expresses deep respect or courtesy37
11849443122Mirthgaiety or jollity; amusement and laughter38
11849453473Repudateto reject with disapproval, condemnation, denial or as having no authority or binding force39
11849467692colloquialcharacteristic of informal spoken language or conversation40
11849471891Irascibleeasily provoked to anger; very irritable41
11849481453Perorationa long speech characterized by lofty and often pompous language42
11849489893Deferentialshowing respectful submission or yielding to the judgment or opinion or will of another, respectful and curteous43
11849512778Inveigle(v.) to entice, lure, or snare by flattery or artful talk; to acquire, win or obtain by beguiling talk or methods44
11849535738Venerablecommanding respect because of great age or impressive dignity45
12356063710placiditypleasantly calm or peaceful; unruffled; tranquil; serenely quiet or undisturbed46
12356068474blithejoyous, merry or carefree in disposition or behavior47
12356073265prodigiousextraordinary in size, amount, extent, degree, force, etc.48
12356080091debaucheddisplaying the effect of excessive indulgence in sensual pleasure, corrupted, debased49
12356084951insensatenot endowed with sensation; inanimate; without human feeling or sensitivity; cold; cruel; brutal; without sense, understanding, or judgment; foolish50
12356090266irreverentdeficient in veneration or respect;51
12356096510inexorableunyielding or unalterable; not to be persuaded, moved or affected by prayers or entreaties52
12356103803luridgruesome or revolting; glaringly vivid or shocking; terrible in intensity, fierce, passion or unrestraint53
12356111200languidlacking in vigor or vitality; lacking spirit or interest; dropping from fatigue54
12356117985affabilityhaving the quality of being easy to approach/ talk to, showing warmth and friendliness55
12356128465auspiciouspromising success, favorable, fortunate56
12356136483imperviousnot permitting of passage, impenetrable; incapable of injury; unmoved by persuasion57
12356145305cholericextremely irritable or easily angered; irascible58
12397517254zealousardently active, devoted, or diligent, eager, enthusiastic59
12397524358Incredulousdisinclined to believe; skeptical; indicating or showing unbelief60
12930315581recompense(v) to pay back; to give a reward; (n) a payment for loss, service, or injury.61
12930355197lassitude(n.) weariness of body or mind, lack of energy62
12930358910acquitto relieve from a charge of fault or crime; to release; discharge or free63
12930368884candidopen and sincere; free from reservation or disguise64
12930375735Caprisea sudden, unpredictable change of mind; a tendency to change one's mind without apparent or adequate motive65
12930386820misanthropehater of mankind66
12930392490admonitioncounsel, advice, or caution; a warning or reproof67
12930397176rigorstrictness or severity or harshness; inflexible accuracy or adherence68
12930419891maudlintearfully or weakly emotional; foolishly sentimental69
12930424700lambentrunning or moving lightly over a surface; brilliantly playful; softly bright or radiant.70
12930440131decorouscharacterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, appearance, character, etc.71
12930445532spurnto reject with disdain; to treat with contempt; to despise; to kick or trample with the foot72
12930458442assuageto make milder or less severe; relieve; ease; mitigate; mollify73
12930473859abhorrentdeserving of repugnance; loathsome74
12930497683diffidentlacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy75
12930508234compunctionuneasiness or hesitation about the rightness of an action; contrition or remorse76
12930519256munificentextremely generous77
12930524802furtivetaken, done, used, etc., surreptitiously or by stealth; secretly78
12930530226ardorgreat warmth of feeling; fervor; passion; intense devotion, eagerness or enthusiasm79
12942199441propensitya natural inclination or tendency, habit80
13331797415jocundcheerful and lighthearted81
13331800873verduregreenness or freshness; flourishing condition82
13331809424irrevocablenot to be revoked or recalled; unable to be repealed or annulled; unalterable83
13331812618obduracythe state or quality of being unmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings; being stubbornly resistant to moral influence84
13331826829augmentto make larger, increase85
13331829797sanguinereddish or ruddy; cheerfully confident or optimistic86
13331834719stipulateto make an express demand or arrangement as a condition of agreement87
13331854460inviolableprohibiting violation; secure from destruction, violence, infringement, or desecration; incapable of violation88
13331864265abateto reduce in amount, degree, or severity; lessen; remove89
13331871587perniciouscausing harm or ruin; injurious or hurtful to the point of being deadly90
13331875326haughtydisdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious91
13331881566incontinentunable to be contain or retain; lacking in moderation or self-control; unrestrained92
13331898157umbrageouscreating or providing shade; apt to take offense93
13331904327stagnantnot running or flowing; foul from standing still; inactive, sluggish, dull94
13331911947mitigateto lessen in force, intensity or severity; to mollify or appease95
13385376677dubiousdoubtful; questionable; uncertain; inclined to doubt96
13385384492sedulousdiligent in application or attention; persevering; persistently maintained97
13385390580arrantdownright; thorough; unmitigated; notorious;98
13901309471hortatoryurging to some course of conduct or action; exhorting; encouraging from a place of authority99
13901324625deprecateto express earnest disapproval of; to protest against; to belittle100
13901331626shirkto evade work, duties, responsibilities, etc.101
13901342933officiousobjectionably aggressive in offering one's unrequested and unwanted services, help, or advice;102
13901348078reticentdisposed to be silent or not to speak freely; reserved103
13901351914Malignedevil in effect; pernicious, injurious104
13901360879mortificationa feeling of humiliation or shame, as through some injury to one's pride or self-respect.105
13901369325shorncut, removed, stripped or deprived of106
13901380454forlorndesolate or dreary; unhappy or miserable as in feeling, condition, or appearance; despairing; destitute107
13901386521vindicateto clear as from an accusation; to justify especially by argument or evidence; to assert, maintain or defend against opposition108
14329650591odiousdeserving or causing hate; detestable; highly offensive109
14329686459circuitousroundabout, not direct110
14329686470essayto make an attempt; subject to a test111
14329688342atoneto make amends or reparation, as for an offense or a crime, or for an offender112
14329701840remunerationreward or pay for work, trouble, etc113
14329704545Audaciousbold or daring, fearless; recklessly bold in defiance of convention; unrestrained114
14329726694contritionsincere penitence or remorse115
14329732191persiflagelight, bantering talk or writing; a frivolous or flippant style of treating a subject116
14329745310Timorousfull of fear; timid117
14329747037uncannybeyond the ordinary or normal; seeming to have a supernatural or inexplicable basis118
14329754238supplicateto pray earnestly/beg119
14329756380tumidswollen, bulging, pompous or inflated120
14367608361assiduousshowing great care and perseverance121
14367608362rivetto hold attention tightly, as if physically attached122

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