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8963290713credulitya tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.0
8963290714convictionthe act or process of finding a person guilty1
8963290715doctrinea belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a church, political party, or other group2
8963290716dogmaticinclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true3
8963290717fanaticismthe quality of being fanatical (obsessively concerned with something)4
8963290718fervorintense and passionate feeling5
8963290719heresybelief or opinion contrary to orthodox religious (especially Christian) doctrine6
8963290720pietythe quality of being religious or reverent7
8963290721reverentfeeling or showing deep and solemn respect8
8963290722skepticperson inclined to question or doubt all accepted opinions9
8963290723venerateregard with great respect; revere10
8963290724zealotsomeone passionately devoted to a cause11
8963290725capriciousgiven to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior12
8963290726immutableunchangeable13
8963290727incorrigiblenot able to be corrected; beyond control14
8963290728static (adj)Lacking movement, action, or change15
8963290729invertturn upside down16
8963290730turbulencestate of violent agitation17
8963290731transient(adj.) lasting only a short time, fleeting; (n.) one who stays only a short time18
8963290732turmoildisorder19
8963290733vacillateto waver; to sway indecisively20
8963290734volatileeasily aroused or changeable; lively or explosive21
8963290735whimsicalplayfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way22
8963290736contractAn agreement between two or more parties23
8963290737nurtureTo care for24
8963290738prolificproducing a lot25
8963290739robustStrong and healthy26
8963290740stagnantMotionless27
8963290741surpassexceed; be greater than28
8963290742susceptiblelacking protection from danger or resistance against attack29
8963290743thriveprosper; flourish30
8963290744vigorstrength, energy, or determination31
8963290745acknowledgerecognize; admit32
8963290746anecdoteshort, usually funny account of an event33
8963290747articulateable to speak clearly and expressively34
8963290748brevitybriefness35
8963290749candorhonesty36
8963290750conciseshort and to the point37
8963290751eloquencefluent or persuasive speaking or writing38
8963290752euphemismAn indirect, less offensive way of saying something that is considered unpleasant39
8963290753garruloustalkative40
8963290754oratorspeaker41
8963290755ramblewander aimlessly42
8963290756recountto tell in detail43
8963290757reticencethe quality or state of being silent or uncommunicative44
8963290758rhetoricalpertaining to effective communication; insincere in language45
8963290759succinctmarked by the use of few words to convey much information or meaning46
8963290760taciturnquiet47
8963290761tersebrief and to the point48
8963290762verbosewordy49
8963290763vilifyTo speak evil of50
8963290764maliciousintending to do harm51
8963290765adversaryan enemy, opponent52
8963290766animosityhatred53
8963290767antagonismhostility54
8963290768enmityhatred55
8963290769rancorA deep, long-held feeling of hatred or bitterness56
8963290770predatorone that preys or destroys57
8963290771discordantlacking harmony or agreement58
8963290772aversionstrong dislike59
8963290773repelto push away60
8963290774refuteTo disprove61
8963290775discount (v)to dismiss as of little importance;62
8963290776rebuttalA counterargument, especially in debate63
8963290777substantiateprovide evidence to support or prove the truth of64
8963290778dissentTo disagree65
8963290779concedeto admit66
8963290780concurto agree67
8963290781bolstersupport; prop up68
8963290782contend(v.) to fight, struggle; to compete; to argue69
8963290783delineateto describe accurately70
8963290784contentiouscausing or likely to cause an argument; controversial71
8963290785disputatiousargumentative72
8963290786digressionstraying from main point73
8963290787subordinateperson under the authority or control of another74
8963290788hierarchyA group organized by rank75
8963290789authoritarianhaving complete control; dictatorial76
8963290790autonomousindependent, self-contained77
8963290791servilesubmissive; slavish78
8963290792provincialnarrow-minded; unsophisticated79
8963290793predecessorone who came before80
8963290794ascendancycontrolling influence; domination81
8963290795lofty(adj.) very high; noble82
8963290796sycophantA person who flatters; a yes-man83
8963290797enhanceimprove; make better or clearer84
8963290798inciteto arouse to action85
8963290799inundateto overwhelm; to cover with water86
8963290800exacerbateto make worse87
8963290801saturateto soak thoroughly88
8963290802instigate(v.) to urge on; to stir up, provoke, start, incite89
8963290803inducepersuade; bring about90
8963290804sustainto undergo, experience, or suffer (injury, loss, etc.); endure without giving way or yielding.91
8963290805perpetuateto make permanent or long lasting92
8963290806facilitateto make easier; to assist93
8963290807acclaimpraise94
8963290808adulationextreme praise95
8963290809laudpraise96
8963290810commemoratehonor the memory of97
8963290811extolto praise extravagantly98
8963290812exaltto glorify, to praise, to raise in rank99
8963290813endorseto support100
8963290814affirmationpositive statement101
8963290815advocateto recommend; to speak in favor of102
8963290816emulatefollow an example103
8963290817consensusgeneral agreement104
8963290818cajolecoax105
8963290819eulogyspeech in praise of someone106
8963290820gratifyto please107
8963290821curtailto cut short; cut off a part of; abridge; reduce; diminish108
8963290822subsideto grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually109
8963290823constraintlimitation or restriction110
8963290824restraintmoderation or self-control; controlling force; restriction111
8963290825preclude(v.) to make impossible, prevent, shut out112
8963290826temper (v)to soften or tone down113
8963290827hamper (v)to hold back; hinder; impede114
8963290828impairto weaken; to cause to become worse115
8963290829impedeto slow the progress of116
8963290830diffuseto spread out117
8963290831abridgeto make shorter118
8963290832superficialbeing at, on, or near the surface119
8963290833superfluousbeing more than is sufficient or required; excessive120
8963290834unwarrantedunjustified121
8963290835redundantrepetitive122
8963290836extraneousirrelevant123
8963290837embellishto decorate, to make beautiful with ornamentation124
8963290838opulencewealth125
8963290839ostentatiousshowy, displaying wealth126
8963290840frivolousnot having any serious purpose or value127
8963290841gratuitousUnnecessary or unwanted128
8963290842lavish (adj)sumptuously rich, elaborate, or luxurious129
8963290843prodigalwasteful; lavish130
8963290844gluttonsomeone who eats too much131
8963290845squanderto waste132
8963290846tritecommonplace; overused, stale133
8963290847abstemiousself denying; refraining from indulging134
8963290848asceticone who practices self-denial135
8963290849scrupulousexact, careful, attending thoroughly to details; having high moral standards, principled136
8963290850discerningmentally quick and observant; having insight137
8963290851discriminatingable to see differences; prejudiced138
8963290852exhaustivecomplete and thorough139
8963290853explicitdefinite, clearly stated140
8963290854fastidioushard to please; fussy141
8963290855criteriona principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided142
8963290856comprehensiveof large scope; covering or involving much; inclusive143
8963290857inclusiveincluding a great deal, or encompassing everything concerned; comprehensive144
8963290858abstrusedifficult to understand; obscure145
8963290859cryptichaving a meaning that is mysterious or obscure146
8963290860ambiguousopen for interpretation (unclear or inexact)147
8963290861dubiousdoubtful148
8963290862oblivionthe state of being completely forgotten or unknown149
8963290863elusivedifficult to catch or to hold; hard to explain or understand150
8963290864ambivalencethe state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional attitudes151
8963290865confoundto cause one to become confused152
8963290866equivocalambiguous153
8963290867enigmaa puzzle; a mystery154
8963290868opaqueimpossible to see through; preventing the passage of light155
8963290869obscure (v)to conceal by confusing; to make dark, dim, indistinct156
8963290870depravitycorruption; wickedness157
8963290871reprehensibledeserving censure or condemnation158
8963290872profanerelating or devoted to that which is not sacred or biblical159
8963290873notorietythe state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality; fame160
8963290874detrimentalharmful161
8963290875ominousunfavorable, threatening, of bad omen162
8963290876marreddamaged163
8963290877flagrantnoticeably bad or offensive164
8963290878impudencerudeness or boldness165
8963290879erroneousincorrect166
8963290880somberdark, gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit167
8963290881elatedin high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased168
8963290882remorseregret169
8963290883morosegloomy170
8963290884apprehensionanxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen171
8963290885aloof(adj.) withdrawn, standing apart from others (usually as a matter of choice)172
8963290886exhilaratingexciting173
8963290887exuberancejoyful enthusiasm174
8963290888despondent175
8963290889affablefriendly176
8963290890arrogancepride; haughtiness177
8963290891submissiveto give in or to be weak178
8963290892braggartsomeone who boasts179
8963290893gregarioussociable180
8963290894gullibleeasily deceived181
8963290895haughtinessarrogance; pride182
8963290896hypocriticalinsincere183
8963290897presumptuoustoo forward or bold; overstepping proper bounds184
8963290898pretentiousshowy185
8963290899obstinatestubborn186
8963290900integrityhonesty187
8963290901exemplaryoutstanding, an example to others188
8963290902impeccableflawless189
8963290903diligencehard working190
8963290904exemplifyto serve as a good example191
8963290905innocuousharmless192
8963290906cordialwarm and friendly193
8963290907decorumproper behavior; good manners194
8963290908deferencerespect195
8963290909conciliatoryovercoming distrust or hostility196
8963290910composurecontrol over expression and action197
8963290911ephemerallasting a short time198
8963290912sporadicoccurring irregularly199
8963290913sluggish(adj.) lazy; slow-moving; not active, dull200
8963290914peripheral(adj) relating to or making up an outer boundary or region; not of primary importance201
8963290915pervasivespreading out all over202
8963290916proximitynearness203
8963290917detachedImpartial, disinterested; unconcerned, distant, aloof204
8963290918cursoryhasty, not thorough205
8963290919prevalentwidespread; generally accepted206
8963290920insularitynarrow-mindedness; isolation207
8963290921reproveto find fault with, scold, rebuke208
8963290922sanction (v)give official permission or approval for (an action)209
8963290923censureTo criticize harshly210
8963290924censoriouscritical211
8963290925reprimandto scold; find fault with; a rebuke212
8963290926disparageto belittle213
8963290927denounceTo condemn openly214
8963290928derideto ridicule, laugh at with contempt215
8963290929dismissput away from consideration; reject216
8963290930deprecate(v.) to express mild disapproval; to belittle217
8963290931deplorefeel or express strong disapproval of (something)218
8963290932condoneaccept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue219
8963290933disdainthe feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt220
8963290934lamenta passionate expression of grief or sorrow221
8963290935degradationthe condition or process of degrading or being degraded222
8963290936diminutiona reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something223
8963290937scantysmall or insufficient in quantity or amount224
8963290938reserve (n)a place set aside for special use, in particular225
8963290939frugalitythe quality of being economical with money or food; thriftiness226
8963290940proliferationrapid increase in numbers227
8963290941profusionan abundance or large quantity of something228
8963290942inconsequentialnot important or significant229
8963290943conflagrationan extensive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property230
8963290944compileproduce (something, especially a list, report, or book) by assembling information collected from other sources231
8963290945accessibleable to be reached or entered232
8963290946feasiblelikely; probable233
8963290947quandarya difficult situation; a practical dilemma234
8963290948astutehaving or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage235
8963290949ingeniousclever, original, and inventive236
8963290950eruditehaving or showing great knowledge or learning237
8963290951qualifiedofficially recognized as being trained to perform a particular job; certified238
8963290952precocious(of behavior or ability) indicative of early development; (of a child) having developed certain abilities or proclivities at an earlier age than usual239
8963290953virtuosoa person highly skilled in music or another artistic pursuit240
8963290954guilesly or cunning intelligence241
8963290955incisiveintelligently analytical and clear-thinking242
8963290956esotericintended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people243
8963290957divergenttending to be different or develop in different directions244
8963290958eclecticderiving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources245
8963290959phenomenasomething that is impressive or extraordinary246
8963290960noveltythe quality of being new, original, or unusual247
8963290961innovationa new method, idea, product, etc.248
8963290962idiosyncrasymode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual249
8963290963adversitydifficulties; misfortune250
8963290964rigoran act or instance of strictness, severity, or cruelty; strict precision- exactness251
8963290965intrepidresolutely fearless; dauntless252
8963290966hardyrobust; capable of enduring difficult conditions253
8963290967resolve (n)firm determination to do something254
8963290968resolutionthe action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter255
8963290969tranquilitycalm256
8963290970pacifista person who believes that war and violence are unjustifiable257
8963290971seclusionhe state of being private and away from other people258
8963290972placatemake (someone) less angry or hostile259
8963290973nonchalant(of a person or manner) feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed; not displaying anxiety, interest, or enthusiasm.260
8963290974reclusea person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people261
8963290975alleviatemake (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe262
8963290976antidotea medicine or other remedy for counteracting the effects of poison, disease, etc.263
8963290977intervenecome between so as to prevent or alter a result or course of events264
8963290978rectifyput (something) right; correct.265
8963290979listless(of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm266
8963290980apathylack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern267
8963290981indifferentneither good nor bad; mediocre268
8963290982insipidlacking vigor or interest269
8963290983mundanelacking interest or excitement; dull270
8963290984complacencya feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements271
8963290985disinclinationa reluctance or lack of enthusiasm272
8963290986inertlacking the ability or strength to move273
8963290987expeditemake (an action or process) happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly274
8963290988lethargicsluggish and apathetic275
8963290989lingerto remain or stay on in a place longer than is usual or expected, as if from reluctance to leave276
8963290990ponderousslow and clumsy because of great weight; dull and labored277
8963290991profoundhaving or showing great knowledge or insight278
8963290992calculated(of an action) done with full awareness of the likely consequences279
8963290993prudentacting with or showing care and thought for the future280
8963290994methodicaldone according to a systematic or established form of procedure281
8963290995meticulousshowing great attention to detail; very careful and precise282
8963290996pragmaticdealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations283
8963290997scrutinizeexamine or inspect closely and thoroughly284
8963290998opportunisticexploiting chances offered by immediate circumstances285
8963290999materialisma tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual values286
8963291000philanthropista person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by the generous donation of money to good causes287
8963291001miserlyrelating to or characteristic of a miser(a person who lives in wretched circumstances in order to save and hoard money)288
8963291002benevolentdesiring to help others; charitable289
8963291003altruisticshowing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others; unselfish290
8963291004illusorydeceptive; false; misleading291
8963291005hypotheticalbased on an assumption or guess292
8963291006abstractexisting in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.293
8963291007implausibleunlikely; unbelievable294
8963291008fallaciousfalse; misleading295
8963291009disparityinequality; difference296
8963291010incongruousout of place297
8963291011relegateto place in a lower position; to assign, refer, turn over; to banish298
8963291012homogeneousof the same kind299
8963291013uniformitysameness; a state in which everything is exactly the same300
8963291014analogouscomparable to; like301
8963291015discrepancydifference between302
8963291016gravityseriousness303
8963291017aspireseek to attain; long for304
8963291018deviseto think out, plan, figure out, invent, create305
8963291019artisana worker skilled in a craft306
8963291020executeput into effect; carry out307
8963291021extricateTo free from difficulty308
8963291022implement (v)put (a decision, plan, agreement, etc.) into effect309
8963291023document (v)record the details of something; to furnish with references, citations, etc., in support of statements made310
8963291024appeaseto make calm, soothe; to relieve, satisfy; to yield to311
8963291025compliancethe tendency to agree to do things requested by others312
8963291026resignedaccepting one's fate; unresisting; patiently submissive313
8963291027indiscriminatechoosing at random without careful selection314
8963291028inadvertentunintentional315
8963291029tentativenot certain316
8963291030arbitrarydetermined by chance or impulse317
8963291031antiquatedobsolete, out of fashion, no longer usable318
8963291032archaicancient; old-fashioned319
8963291033inherentfirmly established by nature or habit320
8963291034innateinborn; natural321
8963291035derivativedeveloped or obtained from another source322
8963291036mitigateto soften; to lessen; to make less severe323
8963291037indictto accuse324
8963291038exonerateto clear of blame325
8963291039deterrentsomething that discourages or hinders326
8963291040ratifyto approve327
8963291041corroborateto confirm328
8963291042vindicateto clear from blame or suspicion329
8963291043repudiateto disown, reject, or deny the validity of330
8963291044renounceTo give up or resign something331
8963291045negateto cancel out; nullify332
8963291046retractwithdraw333
8963291047discloseto reveal334
8963291048disseminateto scatter or spread widely335
8963291049disperseto scatter, spread far and wide336

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