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2389106479aesthetic(philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful0
2389107252clicheA worn-out idea or overused expression1
2389107992denotation/ denotedirect meaning of a word2
2389107993connotationAll the meanings, associations, or emotions that a word suggests3
2389108553jestto joke4
2389109702feign(v) to pretend5
2389110265hathhas6
2389119484feeble(Adj.) Physically weak7
2389120657dothdoes, do8
2389120658thouarchaic or dialect form of you,9
2389126314thineyours10
2389127564diviningof or relating to a god, especially the Supreme Being.11
2389133617forethinkto predict (evidence, educated guess)12
2389134304thyarchaic or dialect form of your.13
2389144740chastiseTo punish severely14
2389144741dispelTo drive away15
2389145554undermineTo weaken16
2389146622allayTO LESSEN; EASE; SOOTHE17
2389146623apprehensionanxiety or fear about the future18
2389147514recollectTo remember; to recall19
2389148230profoundlydeeply and intensely20
2389149425affectedFake acting;have effect21
2389150255aspiration(n)A strong desire to achieve something; an ambition.22
2389152669manipulativeskillful in influencing or controlling others to your own advantage23
2389156143steadthe place or role that someone or something should have or fill (used in referring to a substitute).24
2389156144subvertdestroy completely25
2389157263abbreviatedshortened; cut short.26
2389158737gradationa scale or a series of successive changes, stages, or degrees.27
2389165478christian namefirst name which identifies a person28
2389168422traina train describes the long back portion of a skirt, overskirt, or dress that trails behind the wearer.29
2389172466deprivetake away30
2389174363resolute(adj.) bold, determined; firm31
2389175242defianceBold resistance to authority32
2389175243impoliticunwise33
2389176053degradeTo bring shame or disgrace upon34
2389177257contemptuousFeeling hatred, scornful35
2389178606censureTo criticize harshly36
2389179450bestowTo give37
2389180499epithetA descriptive name or phrase used to characterize someone or something38
2389181381heroinea female hero39
2389183358insipidlacking interest or flavor40
2389183359alasa train describes the long back portion of a skirt, overskirt, or dress that trails behind the wearer.41
2389185686patronizetreat with an apparent kindness that betrays a feeling of superiority.42
2389190977effusionsunrestrained outpouring of feelings43
2389190978fancya feeling of liking or attraction, typically one that is superficial or transient.44
2389193436threadbareShabby, old and worn45
2389194272unaffectedSincere, genuine46
2389195388corporationA business that is owned by many investors.47
2389195389compositionTHE MAKEUP OF SOMETHING48
2389196289decry(v.) to condemn, express strong disapproval; to officially depreciate49
2389202858abridgershortened50
2389207402volumean edition51
2389209521eulogizePraise52
2389210386capacitythe maximum amount that something can contain.53
2389211919slightperceived insult54
2389213220canthypocritical and sanctimonious talk, typically of a moral, religious, or political nature.55
2389215245affectedinfluenced or touched by an external factor.56
2389217003indifference(n.) a lack of interest or concern57
2389217842delineationthe action of describing or portraying something precisely.58
2389235233effusionan instance of giving off something such as a liquid, light, or smell.59
2389235234digressionA message that departs from the main subject60
2389236119indignant(adj.) filled with resentment or anger over something unjust, unworthy, or mean61
2389236120implyTo express indirectly62
2389236121conspiracya secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act63
2389236960protagonistMain character in a story64
2389236961condescendTalk down to65
2389237631lionizetreat as a famous person66
2389237632scrutinizeTo examine carefully67
2389238430conciliatoryAppeasing; soothing; showing willingness to reconcile68
2389239359dispassionate(adj.) impartial; calm, free from emotion69
2389239360scornfulFilled with hate70
2389239361exaltTo glorify71
2389240267self-interestAn individual's own personal gain72
2389240268pretentious(adj.) done for show, striving to make a big impression; claiming merit or position unjustifiably; making demands on one's skill or abilities, ambitious73
2389241175reaffirmationAgreement between debtor and creditor to reaffirm a debt claimed in bankruptcy. Must be approved by court.74
2389241176malignspeak about (someone) in a spitefully critical manner.75
2389241177elaborateTo explain in greater detail76
2389242369impassionedAdj. Filled with passionate emotion77
2389242370inquiryA request for information78
2389243606excerpt(n.) a passage taken from a book, article, etc79
2389243607solidityFirmness80
2389244186enviablehighly desirable81
2389244187normalitythe condition of being normal; the state of being usual, typical, or expected.82
2389244188a-sleighing83
2389244933oust(v.) to remove, drive out of a position or place84
2389244934serialOur tendency to recall best the last and first items in a list85
2389244935solicitouslywith an expression of care or concern86
2389245658hover(v.) to float or hang suspended over; to move back and forth uncertainly over or aroun87
2389245659makeshift(n) a temporary substitute for something else88
2389246378validActually measuring exactly what you intend to measure89
2389247167encompass(v.) to encircle, go or reach around; to enclose; to include with a certain group or class90
2389247168marginalof, relating to, or situated at the edge or margin of something.91
2389247169loomTo come into view; to appear in exaggerated form92
2389253021transporttake or carry (people or goods) from one place to another by means of a vehicle, aircraft, or ship.93
2389253022exileBanish94
2389253023ominousMenacing; threatening95
2389253024idealizedimagined as better than it is in reality96
2389253025notionA general understanding97
2389253026self-evidentnot needing to be demonstrated or explained; obvious.98
2389247763transporttake or carry (people or goods) from one place to another by means of a vehicle, aircraft, or ship.99
2389247764exilethe state of being barred from one's native country, typically for political or punitive reasons.100
2389247765ominousgiving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening; inauspicious.101
2389247766idealizedregard or represent as perfect or better than in reality.102
2389845548subversive(adj.) intended to undermine or overthrow103
2389845549disenchantmentDisillusion;disappointment;freeing from illusion104
2389846629alter egoone's other self105
2389846630confidanteone to whom you confide your secrets106
2389847569make amendsto compensate, as for an injury, loss, or insult107
2389847570contortTo twist or bend out of shape108
2389847571inferA conclusion one can draw from the presented details.109
2389848931endearinghaving characteristics that attract love or affection; charming; lovable110
2389848932aberrantdeviating from what is normal or expected111
2389848933condescending(adj) possessing an attitude of superiority, patronizing112
2389849847suppress(v.) to stop by force, put down113
2389849848sentimenta view of or attitude toward a situation or event; an opinion.114
2389851703resignationreluctant acceptance of a bad situation115
2389851704the muses9 Greek goddesses of the arts116
2389851705draughtscheckers117
2389851706impartNot biased118
2389852425valea valley (used in place names or as a poetic term).119
2389852426treada step in walking or running120
2389853242malignant(adj.) deadly, extremely harmful, evil; spiteful, malicious121
2389855717ebb and flowa recurrent or rhythmical pattern of coming and going or decline and regrowth.122
2389855718shunavoid and stay away from deliberately123
2389855719tenor124
2389855720compassgo around (something) in a circular course.125
2389857275trivial(adj) not important, minor; ordinary, commonplace.126
2389857276men of breeding127
2389857277triflesa thing of little value or importance.128
2389858597subservient(adj.) subordinate in capacity or role; submissively obedient; serving to promote some end129
2389858598follyFoolishness130
2389858599endeavourtry hard to do or achieve something.131
2389859445harmoniously132
2389861892bedeviledtormented133
2389861893subject matterthe topic dealt with or the subject represented in a debate, exposition, or work of art.134
2389862595moralityConformity to the rules of right conduct.135
2389862596pedantry(n.) a pretentious display of knowledge; overly rigid attention to rules and details136
2389862597nobilityA high-ranking social class137
2389862598unityGod's way of being one138
2389863476resolutionConflict is resolved139
2389863477demise(n.) a death, especially of a person in a lofty position140
2389863478comprehendTo understand141
2389864024conceiveTo come up with, imagine142
2389864025objectiveFair; impartial143
2389864039trivial144
2389865004idealisticcharacterized by idealism; unrealistically aiming for perfection.145
2389865005naive(adj.) innocent, unsophisticated, showing lack of worldly knowledge and experience146
2389865006perceptible(adj.) capable of being grasped by the senses or mind147
2389866108component partseither finished items ready for assembly or products that need very little processing before becoming part of some other product148
2389866109harmony1. The quality of forming a pleasing and consistent whole. 2. Agreement or concord.149
2389866110apportion(v.) to divide and give out in shares150
2389866915synchronizeto occur at the same time; simultaneous151
2389866916infantryFoot soldiers.152
2391287462lieutenantan elected official serving as deputy to the governor of a state of the United States153
2391287463respite(n.) a period of relief or rest154
2391287464artilleryCannons and large guns155
2391288233prosaicDull156
2391288234civiliana public work relief program for unemployed men so they have jobs. the men worked on jobs related to conservation and development of natural resources157
2391288235counselto advise158
2391289058voluptuouslygiving sensual gratification159
2391289849nestleTo settle down comfortably; to hold lovingly160
2391289850betrayTo be disloyal to161
2391291634pestilenceA fatal epidemic disease162
2391291635reminiscencememory or act of recalling the past163
2391292203insensibleIncapable of feeling; unconscious, unaware164
2391292204restorativeCapable of restoring health, strength, etc.165
2391292205coherenceA principle demanding that the parts of any composition be arranged so that the meaning of the whole may be immediately clear and intelligible.166
2391292767benevolent(adj.) kindly, charitable167
2391296100pronouncementA declaration of opinion; judgment168
2391302165implicationsPossible conclusions169
2391302166hypothesisA testable prediction, often implied by a theory170
2391302167debunkto expose as false171
2391302801fragilityquality of being easily damaged or destroyed172
2391302802inducementN. Anything used or given to persuade or motivate; an incentive.173
2391302803frivolous(adj.) of little importance, not worthy of serious attention; not meant seriously174
2391303598affluentWealthy175
2391303599radiant(adj.) shining, bright; giving forth light or energy176
2391303600ostentatious(adj.) marked by conspicuous or pretentious display, showy177
2391304259wry(adj.) twisted, turned to one side; cleverly and often grimly humorous178
2391304260reproachfulExpressing disapproval or disappointment179
2391304975didactic(ADJ) Intending to instruct180
2391304976reverentDeeply respectful181
2391304977despondentDepressed182
2391305722complicity(n.) involvement in wrongdoing; the state of being an accomplice183
2391305723gaffeA clumsy social error; a faux pas184
2391305724notable(adj.) striking, remarkable;185
2391307775occurrencean event that happens186
2391307776imminentAbout to happen187
2391308846autonomy(n.) self-government, political control188
2391308847advocateto speak in favor of189
2391308848heartfelta) sincere, earnest, genuine190
2391309405sternBreastbone.191
2391309770implicateTo involve in; to connect with or be related to192
2391309771obliquelyIndirectly193
2391310233muster(v.) to bring together for service or battle; to gather or summon; to amount to, comprise, include194
2391310234mannerisma habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving195
2391310235speech impedimenta difficulty in speaking clearly196
2391311058motiveCause for action197
2391311059skeletalA muscle that is attached to the bones of the skeleton and provides the force that moves the bones.198
2391311702contrivanceA thing that is created skillfully and inventively to serve a particular purpose199
2391311703slogwork hard over a period of time200
2391311704docilelyeasily managed or handled201
2391312530quartermasteran officer charged with providing quarters202
2391312531flakto break fish into small pieces with a fork203
2391314270thresholdLevel of stimulation needed to trigger a neural impulse204
2391314271characterizedescribe the distinctive nature or features of.205
2391314272commenceTo begin206
2391315559marvellouswonderful207
2391315560half-divineof or relating to a god208
2391317187semi-demon209
2391320240aspectparticular part or feature of something.210
2391320241unutterableunspeakable; beyond expression211
2391320242confinesLimits or boundaries212
2391321367illusivedeceptive213
2391321368void(adj.) completely empty; having no legal force or effect;214
2391321369azureBlue215
2391321370erebefore (in time).216
2391321371gemdecorate with or as with gems.217
2391322054combatanta fighter; engaged in fighting218
2391324450wreath of victory219
2391324451rustlemake a dry crackling sound220
2391324452quivera slight trembling movement or sound, especially one caused by a sudden strong emotion.221
2391324453barbA category of depressant drugs that reduce anxiety and produce sleepiness.222
2391325304leecha person who extorts profit from or sponges on others.223
2391325305perilous(adj.) dangerous224
2391325306humblingcausing awareness of your shortcomings225
2391325860invigoratingImparting strength and vitality226
2391325861mentorA trusted advisor.227
2391325862inexorableimpossible to stop or prevent228
2391327110noviceA beginner229
2391327111declivitydownward slope230
2391328061hurlthrow forcefully231
2391328062createFormulate232
2391328063clarifyMake clear or plain233
2391328064complicatemake (something) more difficult or confusing by causing it to be more complex.234

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