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11092481978Abjectadj; (of something bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree.0
11092481979admonition (2)noun; 1) a gentle/friendly reproof 2) warning/advise against fault/oversight1
11092504330adversitynoun; a state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune2
11092504331advocacynoun; the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal3
11092508743alienatedadj; feeling withdrawn or separated from others or from society as a whole4
11092508744alteredadj; made different in some way5
11092508745altruismnoun; unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others6
11092512432ambiguitynoun; the state of being ambiguous - a word or expression that can be understood in two or more possible ways7
11092512433ambivalence (2)noun; 1) simultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action 2) uncertainty as to which approach to follow8
11092516716ambivalent (2)adj; 1) having or showing simultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings toward something or someone9
11092516717amorousadj; loving10
11092516718amorphousadj; without definite/exact form or character/nature11
11092520311analogousadj; comparable to12
11092520312animisticadj; of natural objects, phenomena, and the universe itself possessing souls13
11092523284annihilationnoun; complete destruction14
11092527127antiromanticadj; contradicting or rejecting romantic sensibilities15
11092532190apologeticadj; feeling or showing regret16
11092532191arbiternoun; a person with power to decide a dispute whose opinion is authoritative17
11092535816ardornoun; enthusiasm/passion18
11092539148arrogantadj; showing an offensive attitude of superiority and exaggerated self-worth19
11092544694artificialitynoun; 1) quality of being man-made, not naturally-made 2) insincerity20
11092544695asceticadj; practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline21
11092544696assailverb; to attack violently22
11092548532assuagingverb; to satisfy/make bad feeling less intense23
11092548533assumptionnoun; 1) the task of taking responsibility 2) something accepted as true without proof24
11092548534astutenessadj; shrewdness or mental sharpness25
11092553137aura (2)noun; 1) a luminous radiation of a person/object 2) a distinctive atmosphere surrounding a given source26
11092553138autonomynoun; the quality or state of being self-governing27
11092553139awenoun/verb; noun: a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder verb: to inspire w/ awe28
11092556384balanced sentence (grammar)noun; a sentence made up of 2 parts roughly equal in length, importance, and grammatical structure.29
11092556385beratingverb; scold or criticize (someone) vehemently.30
11092590492biasesnoun; prejudices towards one particular point of view or ideology.31
11092593588brevity (2)noun; briefness; short duration32
11092599509brilliantadj; 1) very bright 2) distinguished by unusual mental keenness or alertness33
11092599510cajolesverb; persuades with flattery34
11092603049camaraderienoun; good will and warm feelings among friends35
11092603050candidlyadj; honestly, bluntly36
11092603051capriciousadj; impulsive, unpredictable, subject to whim37
11092603052chaosnoun; complete disorder and/or confusion38
11092607093charlatansnoun; a person who pretends or claims to have more knowledge or skill than he or she possesses; frauds39
11092607094chastiseverb; 1) to inflict physical punishment as a means of correction 2) to scold severely40
11092607095chastisementnoun; the act of punishing/scolding someone41
11092613804chronicadj; 1) occurring again and again 2) continuing for a long time42
11092613805chroniclesnoun; records of important historical events in order of occurrence43
11092617414circumspectadj; cautious; aware of potential consequences44
11092617415clamorousadj; 1) making loud/confused noise 2) expressing vehement protests45
11092621309complicatedadj; 1) made up of many intricate parts 2) difficult to understand, explain, analyze46
11092621310composurenoun; calmness of mind or appearance47
11092621311compulsionnoun; 1) the irresistible urge to behave a certain way (against one's wishes) 2) the action of being forced to do something48
11092624380conceitedadj; vain, excessively proud of oneself49
11092624381conciliatoryadj; intended or likely to placate or pacify50
11092629514concomitantsnoun; a phenomenon that naturally follows something51
11092629515condemnationnoun; 1) the expression of very strong disapproval 2) to sentence someone to a punishment52
11092629516condescendingadj; possessing or showing an attitude of superiority, patronizing53
11092634281condescensionnoun; an attitude of patronizing superiority54
11092634282confinementnoun; the action of keeping something/someone within certain limits (time, space, quantity, etc.)55
11092634283congenitaladj; of having a particular trait from birth56
11092637220consolationnoun; comfort received by a person after a loss or disappointment57
11092641244constraintsnoun; limitations or restrictions58
11092644153contemplation (2)noun; 1) the action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time 2) deep, reflective thought59
11092644154contemporaneityadj; the state of existing or occurring at the same period of time60
11092648729contentmentnoun; a state of happiness or satisfaction61
11092648730contradictverb; be in conflict with, state the opposite of62
11092648731contradictoryadj; mutually opposed or inconsistent63
11092653829conventionaladj; in line with what is typically done or believed64
11092653830convincedadj; completely certain, firm in one's belief65
11092656492convivialadj; (of a person or atmosphere) being friendly, enjoyable, cheerful, and lively66
11092656493corruptibleadj; able to be corrupted (act dishonestly for personal gain)67
11092659633criterianoun; a principle or standard by which something is judged68
11092659634cultivatedadj; refined and well-educated69
11092663466cynical (2)adj; believing that people are only motivated by self-interest70
11092666972cynicismnoun; an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest, skepticism71
11092666973deceptiveadj; misleading, giving an impression different from the truth72
11092666974dedicationnoun; the quality of being committed to a task/purpose73
11092670723deemverb; regard or consider in a specified way74
11092670724defensibleadj; 1) justifiable by argument 2) able to be protected75
11092670725defiancenoun; open resistance, bold disobedience76
11092674531deliberate1) adj; done consciously and intentionally 2) verb; to think over carefully for a long time77
11092674532delicacynoun; 1) an expensive luxury food 2) the quality of being delicate78
11092674533deludedverb; to have deceived someone with a misleading belief79
11092677385delusionsnoun; a belief or impression that is firmly believed in despite being proven false or reality dictating otherwise80
11092677386demeaningadj; causing someone to lose their dignity and the respect of others81
11092677387denigratingverb; criticize or disparage unfairly82
11092681955depositionnoun; 1) the act of giving sworn evidence 2) the act of removing (typically a monarch) from power suddenly and forcefully83
11092681956deprivationnoun; the lack or denial of something considered to be a necessity84
11092681957derivesverb; 1) base a concept on a logical extension of another concept 2) obtain something (from a specified source)85
11092686067despicableadj; deserving of hatred and contempt86
11092686068despondencynoun; a state of low spirits caused by loss of hope or courage87
11092689376desultoryadj; 1) lacking a plan, purpose or enthusiasm 2) occurring randomly or occasionally88
11092689377detachmentnoun; the state of being objective or aloof89
11092692822deterredverb; 1) discourage (someone) from doing something, typically by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences. 2) prevent the occurrence of90
11092692823deviousadj; 1) showing a skillful use of underhanded tactics to achieve goals 2) (of a route/journey) longer and less direct than the most straightforward way91
11092695457devoutadj; 1) deeply religious 2) totally committed to a cause or belief92
11092695458dictatesverb; 1) lay down authoritatively 2) say or read aloud noun; an order or principle that must be obeyed93
11092698967didactic (3)adj; 1) intended to teach (particularly a lesson in morals) 2) of a teacher treating someone in a patronizing way94
11092698968digression (2)noun; a temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing95
11092702433dilemmanoun; 1) a situation where a difficult choice must be made b/w 2 or more equally undesirable alternatives 2) a difficult situation or problem96
11092702434discretionnoun; 1) the quality of behaving or speaking in a way that doesn't disclose private information or cause offense 2) the freedom to decide what to do in a certain situation97
11092702435discriminateverb; 1) recognize a difference 2) make an unjust/prejudicial judgement on a category of people or things (especially based on gender, race, or age)98
11092706383disdainnoun; contempt, the feeling that someone is unworthy of one's respect or consideration verb; consider to be unworthy of one's attention99
11092706384dismayedadj; of feeling dismay verb; to cause someone to feel consternation or distress100
11092710348disparateadj; not allowing comparison, essentially different noun; things so different that there's no basis for comparison101
11092710349dissipationnoun; 1) squandering of money, energy, or resources 2) living in a dissipated way (overindulging in sensual pleasures)102
11092710424diversionsnoun; a maneuver/instance that turns something away from its course103
11092716481dualitynoun; 1) the quality of consisting of 2 parts 2) an instance of contrast between 2 concepts or aspects of something104
11092716482duplicitousadj; intentionally deceitful105
11092721725dwindlesverb; gradually diminish in size, amount, or strength106
11092721726dynamicadj; (of a process or system) characterized by constant change, activity, or progress. noun; a force that stimulates change or progress within a system or process107
11092727263efficacynoun; the ability to produce a desired or intended result108
11092727264egotismnoun; the practice of talking excessively about oneself because of an over-inflated sense of self-importance109
11092727265elegantadj; 1) Graceful or refined in appearance or behavior 2) (of a scientific theory or solution to a problem) being ingenious and simple110
11092732730elusiveadj; difficult to find, catch, achieve, remember, or recall111
11092742466enchantingadj; delightfully charming or attractive112

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