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2132766566IdiosyncrasyCharacteristic, Habit, Mannerism, or the like, that is peculiar to an individual.0
2132766567IneffableIncapable of being expressed or described in words; inexpressible.1
2132766568LamentTo feel or express sorrow or regret for.2
2132766569LaudatoryContaining or expressing praise3
2132766570LucidEasily understood, completely intelligible or comprehensible4
2132766571MagnanimousGenerous in forgiving an insult or injury; free from petty resentfulness or vindictiveness.5
2133409563NaiveHaving or showing unaffected simplicity of nature or absence of artificiality: unsophisticated; charmingly gullible.6
2133409564PragmaticOf or pertaining to a practical point of view or practical considerations.7
2133409565QuellTo suppress; put an end to; extinguish8
2133409566SanguineCheerfully optimistic, hopeful, or confident.9
2133409567SuperfluousBeing more than is sufficient or required; excessive.10
2133409568TenaciousHolding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold; highly retentive.11
2133409569VindicateTo clear, as from an accusation, imputation, suspicious, or the like12
2133409570ZealousArdently active, devoted, or diligent; passionate; warm13
2133409571EquivocalAllowing the possibility of several different meanings, as a word or phrase, especially with intent to deceive or misguide; susceptible of double interpretation.14
2133409573AbscondTo leave quickly and secretively15
2133409575AnathemaSomething or someone loathed or intensely disliked16
2133409577ByzantineExtremely intricate or complicated in structure.17
2133409578ConcomitantAccompanying, attending, going along with.18
2133409579ConflagrationA large, disastrous fire.19
2133409580DichotomyDivision into two often contradictory parts20
2133409581DissipateTo break up, to squander, to indulge excessively in sensual pleasure.21
2133409582DraconianSevere, exceedingly harsh.22
2133409583EruditeScholarly, deeply learned, well read.23
2133409584HistrionicOverly dramatic, theatrical, deliberately affected.24
2133409585ImpugnTo attack the integrity of something25
2133409586ImplacableNot capable of being appeased or mollified.26
2133409587MyopiaNearsightedness, lacking foresight27
2133409588NepotismShowing favoritism to friends or family, as in granting osition in jobs or politics28
2133409589NihilismThe belief that there are no values or morals in the universe, that existence is senseless or useless.29
2133409590NoisomeHarmful, unwholesome, stinking, putrid30
2133409591ObdurateStubborn31
2133409592OpprobriousDamning, extremely critical, disgraceful.32
2133409593PanaceaA remedy that cures everything33
2133409594ParadigmA model or example34
2133409595PhilistineA smugly insensitive and ignorant person who has no knowledge of intellectual or artistic objects35
2133409596PhlegmaticCalm, indifferent, not easily aroused36
2133409597PlebeianCommon, vulgar, low class.37
2133409598PluralismA society in which distinct groups function together but retain their identities38
2133409599RifeWidespread, abounding, occurring frequently39
2133409600RuminateTo muse upon.40
2133409601SallowSickly, greenish-yellow41
2136192487StalwartUnwavering, robust, sturdily, built42
2136192488TendentiousAdvancing a point of view, biased43
2136192489VenerateTo honor, to worship, to respect44
2136192490VeraciousTruthful, honest45
2136192491WontCustom, habit46
2136192492HolisticIncorporating the theory that whole entities, as fundamental components of reality, have an existence other than as the mere sum of their parts.47
2136192493DerideTo laugh at in scorn or contempt, scoff or jeer at, mock48
2136192494FelicitousWell-suited for the occasion, as an action, manner, or expression, appropriate49
2136192495PartisanAn adherent or supporter of a person, group, party, or cause, especially a person who shows a biased, emotional allegiance50
2136192496ErraticDeviating from the usual or proper course in conduct or opinion, eccentric, queer51
2136192497UnabashedNot ashamed, disconcerted, or apologetic; boldy certain of one's position52
2136192498FosterTo promote the growth or development of; further encourage53
2136192499EclecticMade up of what is selected from different sources54
2136192500ElucidateTo provide clarification; explain55
2136192501AbaseTo humiliate; to lower in self-esteem56
2136192502AbdicateTo step down from a position of power or responsibility57
2136192503AbjectHopeless; extremely sad and servile; defeated58
2136192504AbnegateTo deny oneself things, to reject, to renounce59
2136192505AccedeTo give in, to yield, to agree60
2136192506AcerbicSour, severe; like acid in temper, mood, or tone61
2136192507AcrimoniousFull of spite, bitter; nasty62
2136192508AdulationWild or excessive admiration, flattery63
2136192509AffableEasy to talk to, friendly64
2136192510AltruismSelflessness; generosity; devotion to the interests of others65
2136192511AmeliorateTo make better or more tolerable66
2136192512AncillarySubordinate; providing assistance67
2136192513AntecedentSomeone or something that went before; something that provides a model for something which came after it68
2136192514AnthropomorphicAscribing human characteristics to nonhuman animals or objects69
2136192515CacophonyHarsh-sounding mixture of words, voices, or sounds70
2136192516CapaciousSpacious, roomy, commodious71
2136192517ChagrinHumiliation; embarrassed disappointment72
2136192518ChicaneryTrickery; deceitfulness, artifice, especially legal or political73
2136192519ClemencyMercy, forgiveness, mildness74
2136192520CogentPowerfully convincing75
2136192521ComplicityParticipation in wrongdoing, the act of being accomplice76
2136192522ConfluenceA flowing together, especially of rivers77
2136192523CongealTo solidify, to jell78
2136192524ContriteAdmitting guilt, especially feeling remorseful79
2136192525CoterieA group of associates, a circle of friends80
2136192526CoupA brilliant victory or accomplishment of the violent overthrow of a government by a small internal group81
2136192527CrassExtremely unrefined, gross82
2136192528SolicitousEager and attentive, often to the point of hovering; anxiously caring or attentive83
2136192529VerisimilitudeSimilarity to reality, the appearance of truth; looking like the real thing84
2136192530PunctiliousMeticulously attentive to detail; scrupulously exact85

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