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aggrieved-troubled
omniscient-all knowing
propITIATE-appease,present,reconcile,make peace with
conflate-bring togehter,mix,combine
poise-calm and composure
obstreperous-boisterous,noise,stubborn
arduous-difficult,
difficult to accomplish,demanding considerable mental ef
fort or skill,toilsome,laborious
concurrence-agreement,appellation-name,avowal-confirmation
pejorative-belittle,disparage
connotation-implication,suggestion, inconclusive-unceratain,inflated-exaggerated
menace-threat,danger,peril neoteric-modern person,recent time,person who advocat
es new ideas
octogenarian-a person who is between 80 and 89 years old
byzantine-complicated
obtrusive-noticebale,prominent,conspicuous
inscrutable-mystified,cryptic,an obscure in nature,incomprehensible
altercation-argument
gracious-good will,benignant,kind
champion-supporter supposition-assumption
sanguine-optimistic,healthy,reddish,cheerful
sanguinary-bloody,bloodthirsty,butchlery
coruscate-sparkle,be lively or brilliant
poltroon-craven,recreant,cowardly,abject coward,lack of courage
vilify,berate-to criticize harshly
explicate-go over in detailed
peripatetic-walker,wanderer,wayfarer
unctuous-grovel,insincere
headlong-hasty,quick
non plussed-bewilder
lumber-walk with difficulty
solvent-capable of paying debt
mortify-subdue,cause to feel very embarrassed or ashamed,abash,chagrin,self deni
al or discipline,discomfit
monumental-great,colossal,mammoth,immense,gargantuan,prodigious,mammoth
hegemony-cultural or political dominance over other region
hegemon-a leading paramount power
surfiet-an excecssive something,glutt
inveterate,chronic-habitual
perspicuous-manifest-easily understood,obvious
quirk,idisyncrasy,peculiarity
synergy-the interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances,
or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their sepa
rate effects
philippic-tirade,diatribe,speech of violent denunciation
blandishment-flattery-palaver
disjoint-chaotic-confused
picayune-small,trifle,trivial,unimportant
copse-small group of trees
mutiny-is a rebellion against authority,revolt,insurrection
elocution-art of style public speaking
secular,temporal-wrodly,material
ancillary-support,secondary,subordinate
somber-seriousness,grave
stupefy-make unable to think feel properly,amaze,shock,stun,overwhelm
dispelled-driven away,agitated
impaired-damaged,hinder,blunt,stunted(hindr growth)
pretensions-false claims
exclusively ceremonial-only for showy purpose
surfieted-oversatisfied
covet-long for,envious
propitous,*adverse
hector-bullying,harassing,badger,torment
adjure-begged,commanded
presentiment-anticipation on future event
premonitionprominence-important
unillustrious-not memorable
sabbatical-leave of absence
autonomic-reflexive
premonition-an intiution,feeling something unpleasant about to happen
prerogative - right,exclusive privilege ,perquisition
elocution-art of style of public speaking
fathom-understood,measure a depth of,grasped
consigned-committed
curmudgeonly-describe negative character traits(cranky)
adagio-slow,symphony being played with slow tempo
profligate-wasteful,indulgent
temporal,secular(wordly,materialistic)*spiritual
nebulous,nondescript-vague and unclear
improvisation-performance given extempore without planning or preparation,unplan
ned expedient(foreseen)
interlope-intrude
woodenness-clumsy akward,stiffness
temperate-moderate
placid-peaceful,calm
protean-changeable
providential-very lucky
quotidian,understated-undramatic,daily,routine
slake-quenching thirst
sate-satisfying hunger
singular-exceptional,single,remarkable ,extraordinary,eminent,unique,distinctive
impute-to assign or attribute something to someone
adamantine*frangible
genus-group,subgroup
prescribe-enjoin-stipulate-promulgate
primordial-aboriginal,primeval
heretical-dissident,deviate,unorthodoxy
deferment-putting off a future
knack-natural inclination
foible-idiosyncrasy,quirk
faustian-done without regard for future
decry-objurgate-castigate,denounce-belittle-disparage,belittle-vilipended-denigr
ate
inveigle-coax,blandishment,palaver,cajole,persuade,cassing,flattering
inclement-excessive sternness(weather),used for human character,merciless
compliant-amenable,conformable,manageable,obedience,accordance
categorical-clear-explicit
objective-dispassionate-unbiased
impair-diminished in strength,quality,damaged,hinder,encumber,impede
superannuated - old fashioned,obsolete locomotive,antediluvian
gainsaid-conversly,contradicted
jibe-change of course,against,accord,harmony
militate-act against,bring about change,prathikulam
grouse-complain-protest
prize-to move or force especially in an effort to open smethng
limn-make a portrait of,trace the shape of
tamp-tight-taut
strut-proiud stiff pompous gait
reconnoiter-explore often with the goal of finding something or somebody
desuetude to say that something is not active or not being used, like the desuet
ude of a neglected park,
shard-broken piece
repine-brook,complain,gloom,discontent
wend-go
styigian-hellish*sunny
pied-colored,having sections or patches
auspice-patronage
countenance-approve
tractable-obedient
quail-cower
moochfestoon-bedizen
cadge-mooch-parasite
desist-stop something
flag-get tired,loose enthusiasm,droop
gaiety-light hearted
tenebrous-dark gloomy shadow
persnickety,finical-fastidious
enormity-the great or extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceiv
ed as bad or morally wrong.,grave serious crime,iniquity,evil
condone-excuse,forgive,remit,acccept,ignore,pardon
caparison-bedizen-decorated
ape(+ sense)-mimic,emulate(+ve sense),mock(-ve sense)
audacity-impertinence-insolence-disrespect-impudence-presumptuous-gall-effronter
y-rude
ingenuity-cleverness
undermine-to damage
categorical-definite,unconditional
peeved-irritated
forestall-delay-preclude-prevent-obviate-make-deter-hinder
untoward-improper,unfavourable,unfortunate
viviparous-oviparous
suffuse-spread through
pluralistic-having multiple sources
shied from-avoided
fawn over-praise excessively
otiosity-indolence-lazyness
unheraleded-obscure-not widely known
curio-an usual object
construe-potray,depict
uluate-to howl,moan
preponderance-prevalence
artifice-clever trick,illusion
fiasco-complete failure
regnant,ubiquitious-prevalent,widespread
persecution-unfair abusive treatment
ace,crackerjack-with some certain talent
genial-affable-friendly
hectically-frantically-insane mad-frenzied-harsh
subversively-rebellious,insurgent,seditious(undermine secretly)
dramatic-theatrical,considerable,substantial,pronounced
lenient-tolerate,tolerant,brook
doughty-fearless,courageous,unabashed
unsavory - disagreeable
scatological-obscene-salacious
remonstrations-expostulation-protestations
portentous-arrogant
importune-ask with excessive persistence
plangent-loud and resounding
defection-desertion-abandonment-withdrawal
rectitude-righteousness
garish-boisterous-gaudy
low key-restrained humble
embitter-to arouse bitter feelings in
descry-to catch the sight of,discover
SARDONIC-MOCKING,DERISIVEs
STAUNCH-devotee-zealous
didactic-edify-intend to instruct or teach
splenetic-churlish-unfriendly
periphrases-circumlocaution-unclear statements
dysphemisms-elucidation
belletrism, which means engagement in the genre of literature known as belles-le
ttres
unpalatable-dangerous
overstate-exaggerate,emphasize,embellish
liquidate-pay off the debt
indemnify-secure against loss
facade-deceptive appearance
anemic-lacking energy and vigor,languid
unforthcoming-not willing to give up information
temerity-fearless daring
quail-draw back with fear
recapitulate-summarise,summarise briefly,repeat
improbable-not likey to be true
construe-makes sense,interpret,see,understand
peddle-sell or offer sale from place to place
intelligible-capable of being apprehended or understood
dismantle-take off remove
unflagging-incessant,unstoppable
pastime-avocation-hobby-side job
fulminate-inveigh
inveigle-coax,caress
mien-dignified conduct,debonair,comportment
looming-dark,menace,threatening
sap-deplete,excavate,pantaloon,a person who looks good judgement(sap something m
eans drain or deplete something)
forfeit-forego-give up
claque-a group of followers hired to applause at performance
periphery-outside the boundary of something,fringe
veer-change direction abruptly suddenly-balky
frisson-a sudden strong feeling of excitement or fear
fabulists-liars
deliquesce-melt or become liquid by absorbing moisture from air,melt in the proc
ess of decay
fritter-waste away,squander,waste time,divide into small pieces
spartan-severely simple restrained
eerie-something that makes you fearful,uneasy
firmament-synonym for sky,the expanse of the heavens,firmament of thought
behold-see ,observe,survey
unscathed-unhurted,unharmed,uninjured
suffuse-to completely spread through or over,to saturate(generally liquor)
gingerly-carefully,cautiously,even delicately
meander-zigzag,convoluted
profuse-prolific,abundant,copious
luxuriant-generally it is used to describe land,land that excessively fertile an
d productive,fertilized
arid-fry,parched,un productive, barren
epiphany-striking appearance,sudden revealation(as a result of realization(epiph
any) ur life will be different)
mercenary-narcissistic-selfishly
cogent-lucid-clear
slovenly-messy,
basal-serving or forming as a base,necessary one
toothsome-palatable,delectable
din-disharmony,cacophony
jejune-not interesting,dull,uninterested
congenital-existing since birth but not hereditary
paroxysm-sudden outburst of emotion,sudden attack
sotto voce-in low soft voice
resolve- firm determination
to mar something-to spoil something,to make less than perfect
bivouac-camp,tent,improvised temporary shelter
smidgen-iota,small piece,tiny scarcely delectable amount(of food),scintilla
potable-drinkable
snug-cosy,cozy,comfort
loll-half sitting half lying
palate(roof of mouth)-if pleasing or agreeable to mouth it can be described as p
alatable or agreeable
ply-use diligently,travel a route regularly
stertorous(breathing with heavy snoring sounds-stertor)-breathe with heavy sound
s(lion's breathing)
tenacity-persistent determination-unyielding-pertinacity
unreservedly-unapologetically-clearly-frankly-openly
uncouth-tasteless,unrefined,vulgar
ire-anger,choler
deolore-lament,
harrowing-disturbing,distressing,agonizing,upsetting
mount-is something u ride(horse)
haggard-exhausted appearance,worn out
perpetual-everlasting,permanent
tocsin-signal usually sounded on bell
cogent-clear persuasive
gird-to get ready,prepare oneself for battle,encircle
wile-the use of tricks to deceive someone,chicanery
rally-muster-gain support-to raise support for
invidious-resentful,discriminatory,unfavourable-abhorrent
labyrinthine-byzantine-complex
refractory-stubborn
flagging-attenuating-weakening
jilt-rebuffed-spurn-reject
orthodox-stodgy-who adhere rigidly to convention
staunch-loyal,stanch-stop
muddled-obfuscated
sought after-greatly desired,coveted
asinine-devoid of intelligence,fatuous,inane,mindless,vacuous
primogenitor-an ancestor in d direct line
duplicitous-disingenuous-dishonest
subtilize-make more rarefied,subtle,fine refinements
natator-person who travels through the water by swimming
ingenuity-the power of creative imagination
neoteric-fledgeling-starting out-nascent
quintessence-embodiment-epitome-perfect example
rector-priest composure-regent-king's composure
sycophant-toady-yes man-flatterer-blandish-obsequious
nadir-perigee-lowest point
cachinnated-laughed at
upbraid-censure-lambasted
Gustatory-related having to do with sense of taste
humongous-huge,enormous(humongous response)
distraaction from-obstacle to
dimunition-indicates a change,making physically smaller
feisty-pugnacious-easily provoked-quarrelsome-stubbornowho enjoys arguments
doughty-stalwart-strongly courageous-+ve connotation
condign-meet-fiiting-deserved
temperate-meek-moderate
consternation-bewilderment,amazement,dismay
amok-behave uncontrollably disruptively,rampage
bovine-dull,sluggish
portal-doorway,entrance
nimbus-splendid-coruscate-radiate
intercede-you intervene on behalf of someone in some difficult problems,try to m
ediate or reconcile diffrences
retinue-group of followers,companions
interpose-intervene-interject
squire-to escort(woman)as to a social gathering(i squired her all over town for
3 hours)
suffer-distress,-tolerate it,put up with it,allow it(suffering the situation)
refractory-unable to manage,stubbornly disobedient,resistant*docile
sassy-rude,behave disrespectfully,disrespectful talk(sassy mouthed little boy)
recalcitrant-resist to authority,rebel against authority
tony-if u describe a place as tony means it is fashionable stylish,vogue,exclusi
ve,elegant
napery-table linen(napkins,table cloths)
cutlery-tableware for eating and serving (spoons,forks,napkins)collectively know
n as cutlery
obsequious-submissive and flattering to win someone's favour
saccharine-excessive sweet,excessively sentimental
fulsome-excessively,disgusting,insincere`
rambunctious-noisy,rowdy,DISORDERLY
INEBRIATE-INTOXICANT,drunk,confusing
quaff-to drink heartily
quaff-to drink heartily
taunt--mock,ridicule,tease,always makes him an object of laughter
crimson-faced-red yellowish color,blush
momentous-important
uncanny-surpassing the reality,mysterious
cataclysm-catastrophe-obliteration
pigeonhole-treat or classify with narrow minded,mental stereotype
cavalier-treat other with haughty nature,regard other people as inferior
act quickly-headlong
proselyte-person who has converted from one region to another or opinion,new beg
inner,new comer,tyro,convert,dilettante,fledgling,neophyte,novitiate
proponent-supporter,person who advocates theory,exponent,promoter,champion
seminal-containing the seeds of lateral development
igneous-formation of rocks(ignis-fire)
taffeta-is a fabric used in making clothing especially women's made of various f
ibers,it has crisp texture
denizen-inhabitant,people who live there,denizens of a city
garrulous-talkative,excessive,rambling,tiresome
colloquy-it's a conversation,conversation rather formal or high level
bonhomie-the quality of being friendly,cheerful,good hearted
pervade-onething pervades something means it passes through it and fills every p
art of it with or it causes it to be filled with a particular mood or tone-perva
sive
swarthy-dark skin complexture,
corpulent-overweight,sign of wealth
bohemian-people who are interested in artistic or intellectual pursuits(than mon
ey),lifestyle,behaviour,dress
to buttonhole someone means to stop him and detain him in conversation (continui
ng in his way)
towhead-whitish brown blond colored hair
bawdy-humorous,babble,obscene,independent
decollete-if u describe a dress as decollete that means it has a low neck-line-w
oman is decollete(she wore low neck-line dress)
sultry-hot,humid,sensual,voluptuous
fete-party,celebration,feast,baitto fete means to celebrate or honor with such a
party(new year's eve fete)
uxorious-man who's uxorious is overly devoted submissive or attentive to his wif
e
milquetoast-derived from the name of comic strip character ,timid ,spineless,mee
k,unassertive,wimp
cuckold-a man who's wife is unfaithful(she turned him to cuckold)
overweening-overconfident,assertive,arrogant,conceited,push,overbearing
roister-to roister is to party celebrate unrestrainedly especially in a boastful
or arrogant manner
roue-lewd,immoral
salacious-immoral,obscene,indecent,arises sexusl desires
slattern-untidy,dirty woman,sloppy,untidy,dirty
tawdry(gaudy,flashy,showy)
interlard-to interlard something is to diversify it by inserting into it some co
ntrasting foreign unique striking element(mix fat with lean)mixing two opposite
contrasting things
lacuna-missing part,space ,gaps
avuncular-like an uncle,benevolent,tolerant
axiomatic-taken for granted
bard-poet,the great bards of english literature
CALLOUS-THICK SKINNED,insensitive
captious-falsefinding,mislead,intended to entrap
codify-systematizediscretion-circumspection
distill-extract the important elements
dross-waste
effete-decadent,loss of vitality,overrefined
frowzy-blowzy-untidy,unkempt
ingenue-term for leading young,unsophisticated female character,honest innocent
girl or young woman
prim-stiffness,prudishness,prim,proper,pure,excessively
to sully something-to make it dirty or spoil it - marred
wend-to wend one's way(to move about or through at random,from one place to plac
e)
sesqui-one and half
sesquipedalian-one and half feet-a long word
animated-spirited,lively,active,in motion
skien-loosely coupled,twisted,complex,twisted
aloof-emotionally indifferent,deached,distant,disinterested
bemused-stupefy,perplexed,bewilder,in a daze-obfuscate
vouch-demur,assure-prove its quality or validity
rectitude-honesty,moral uprightness,decency,honesty
spurn-shun it,reject it,snub it,refuse it,give it brush off
sancimonious-insincere,false show of devoion reigheousness
indigent-poor
endowment-is a money or property donated to a person or institution to be used a
permanent fund or source of income
purport-to purport something is to openly support or claim it to be true when th
ere is no proof of it,purported means actually 'false'
paradigm-is a perfect example,that serves as a model or pattern from which imita
tions can derive
pharisee-group of jewish teachers who follows religious laws very strictly
parlay-stake up things,If you parlay a bet, then you take the winnings from one
bet and bet it again on something else. You might have seen a gambler on TV parl
ay her winnings into a huge fortune
ignoble-not noble-contemptible-fart jokes-fearful-cowardly -dishonorable-ignomin
ious-disgraceful
mores-ethos,Ethos (the character, personality, or moral values specific to a per
son, group, time period, etc.)-customs -manners
levy-raise-wage war on
levee-slope or wall along waterway
inundate-deluge-engulf-flood
vacillate-equivocate-ambivalent-waffle-dither-tergiversate-change one's opinions
repeatedly,equivocate
recant-withdraw-retract-disavow something one has previously said,formally-abjur
e-abnegate-repudiate-cast off
chanteuse-female singer
deterrent-something that restrains-discourages-balk(an impediment,refuse to proc
eed or to do something)
quondam-bygone-erstwhile-former-old-past
sagacious-perspicacious-sapient-prudent-cicrcumspect-perceptive-insightful-wisesage
abate-subside-(origin-french word-batter-cast down,batter-beat severely,abattoir
-slaughter house)
connote-suggest-imply-evoke-call forth-denotation
leery-openly distrustful-look suggestively or obliquely-wary-suspicious-motivate
d by caution
countenance-brook-tolerate-condone-facial expression-overlook-tolerate
prattle (on)-talk in idle-simple minded-meaningless-babbler-chatter-foolish waymaunder
analgesia-pain relief-inability to feel pain-anodyne
hearken-vinuta-aalakinchuta-hark-listen-used mostly in imperative
dissidence-gainsay-sedition-deny-refute-oppose
semantic-relating to different meanings of words other symbols
malinger-shirk-evade duties-slack
ostentatious-gaudy-showy-pretentious-boastful showiness-garish-too bright-cheaptasteless-(latin-ostendere-to show)
inquest-judicial inquiry-inquire
beneficent-doing good-benevolent-eleemosynary(charitable)
dilate-expatiate-to expand elaborate-to speak or write at length-elaborate upon
eloquent-forceful-fluid-expressive-emotionally moving-rhetorical-oratorical
supplant-supercede-replace-take the place or move into the position of
preempt-obviate-supplant-prevent
abase-beliitle-disparage-defame-attack the reputation of-degradation
dissolution-Dissolving, the state of having been dissolved; breaking bonds or br
eaking up of a group of people; death, disintegration; sinking into extreme hedo
nism, vice, and degradation-licentious-profligacy-shameless behaviour
portentous-ominous-giving a bad sign-pontifical
wan-pallid-sally-sallow-unnaturally pale,sickness,unhappiness
phlegmatic-Indolent, torpid, sluggish, idle, lethargic, loafing, and slack are a
ll related to laziness or slowness,Apathetic, sluggish, not easily excited or
made emotional
livid-furiously angry,enraged-irascible-irate
permeable-pervade
balk-refuse to proceed-impediment-demur
alienate-cause to become unfriendly-hostile-distant-disaffect-estrange(alienate
in propery means to transfer property from one to another)
inalienable-can not give away or sell
brought down by circumstance=humble by
pretension-arrogance,ostensibly clever
convergence-familiar with
nebulous-nondescrepit-vague-unclear
obsolescence-antiquate-outdated
persoonification-exemplar-epitome-incarnation-paragon
evident-discernible-easily understood-obvious
culled-eccelctic
imbue-to provide-to supply
nuance-subtly variety*monotonous
expelled-negative connotation-push out
pundits-commentators-analyse
placid-calm,peaceful
parlous-perilous-DANGEROUS
SCAtological-obscene-dirty
inflated-exaggerateed
contingency-unforseen event
unbecomingly-indecent-unseemly-indecorous-uncomely
remitting-relentless
frisson-thrill-excitement-shudder
legerdemain-deceive-conjure-magic
odium-state of disgrace,detestable,hate coupled with disgust-abhorrent
pleonasm-using more words than necessary,verbosity
vestige-trace(left over after everything is gone/)
rankle-fret,insist,make resentful,or angry
crotchet-irritable,ornery,strange act,,a strange attitude or habit,quarter note
opus-musical or literary composition
trudge-walk heavily and firmly, as when weary, or through mud
sidle-mover furtively,sashay
traipse-walk or tramp about,walk with aimless attitude,an bored student traipse
through a museum,directionless
circumambulate-walk around
lumber-walk with heavy steps
plod-move heavily as when weary
effulgent-radiant-rafulgent
woebegone-worn and brokendown by hard use,woeful,creaky,decrepit,derelict,haggar
d
IMPERILMENT. the state of not being protected from injury, harm, or evil <the ci
ty has reduced the number of its firefighters, to the imperilment of every homeo
wner> Synonyms distress, endangerment, harm's way, imperilment, jeopardy, peril,
risk, trouble.
fungible-exchangeable
glib-marked by lack of intellectual depth,smooth tongued,artfully persuasive in
speech
peevish-nettlesomepeckish,tetchy
biblical-very great,on a very large scale
flagitious-extremely wicked,deeply criminal,heinous
simulacrum-effigy,image,gloss,semblance,colour
orenda-the kind of force that empowers person to affect the world,or to effect t
he change in their own lives
costive-retarding evacuation of feces(malabaddakam)
laxative* costive
bathetic-effusively,insincerely emotional,maudlin,mawkish,schmalzy,sentimental
georgic-having to do with rural life,rustic; pastoral
grandstanding-showy performance
pilfer-embezzler-steal-defalcate-malversate-misappropriate
gingerly-veru severe-cautious
peccadillo-minor sin,misbehavior,indiscretion
waggish-witty,humorous,joking
steep-precipitous*dessicate
predestrain-*stellar
quasi-seemingly-apparently-not real
quiddity-essence
confidence-poise-calm in composure
exasperation-insurgence
bedlam-disarray
insults-epithets
sentimental*pragmatic-practical
empirical-quantifiable
singular-remarkable-curious-odd
sardonic-mocking,disdainfully or ironically humorous scornful and mocking
mystique-quality of mystery,glamour,charm,romance
mimic-reflect
pivotal-momentous
refuse-detritus-food wastage-garbage
waggish-lighthearted
potential-prospect
alarmed-disquieted
catholic-eclectic
eschewed-forwent
brisk-crisp=breeze=cool air
feasibility-capability
flippant-frivolous-light hearted-glib
happenstance-by chance-accidental
symbiotic-symbolic-dependent-symbiotic relationship benefits both parties
hypocritical-to pretend to have values one doesn't possess
behoove-be appropriate and necessary-to behoove someone to do something(it would
behoove you to do hard work for the future you desire)
extrapolate-infer
wrest-to wrest is to forcefully grab or take something away,obtain by seizing fo
rcibly-to take away by force
filial-something to do woth sond and daughters
fraternals-to do with soblings usually brothers
conjoined-inseparable
ghoulish-suggesting horror of death and decay
colossal-stupendous,ponderous,big,large
catechism-principles of book,written as questions and answers(usually in churche
s)
flagellant-penitent-masochist-someone who obtains pleasure from receiving punish
ment
redolent-adornful-fragrance-aromatic-smelling
recumbent-lying down
studgy-stuffy-conventional-old fashioned-boring-fusty
midget-lilliputian-minian-dwarf-pituitary
recumb-to lean backward-repose-recline
olfactory-has to do with the sense of small
relpase-decline in health--deteriorate-recidivate
inductive-specific to general
conductive-general to specific
foible-idiosyncrasy-peculiarity-speciality-quirk-vagary
disembowel-eviscerate-to remove genial parts-withdraw
garb-your garb is what you are wearing-your clothing-apparel
pensive-seriously thoughtful-brooding-meditative-wistful
votive-dedicated by a vow
jettison-threw out
capsized-sank
salvaged-rescued-relieve
magisterial-self assured-bossy-domineering
confutative-able to be refuted-questionable-deniable
vanish-become invisible-unnoticed
canton-divide into country
depilation-hair removal
muggy-unpleasantly warm and humid`
obviate-eliminate
confer-vouchsafe-bestow-grant-give
soberly-clearly
vassal-slave,servant,
patsy-person who is easily taken advantage of ,especially by being cheated or bl
amed for something-scapegoat
tact-good manners
elegiac-sorrowful
evanesce-to disappear-ebb
disaffirm-to contradict
enjoin-direct-order
annotate-explain by notes
nonsensical-absurd-illogical-utterly senseless
unscripted-unprompted
inimitable-unique
exhort-advocace
palliation-apology
clement-mild-merciful
disdain-dislike-contemn-contempt-despise
incapacitate-make weak-empty-injure
nebulous-vague-unclear-nondescript
heedless-careless
valuation-judgement of value
grounding-punishment
laboured-strove-to try hard-ardous
cacoethes-an irristable position ,mania,passion
omnifie-having unlimited powers or creation-creating all things
arcanum-secret -mystery
shtick-man's special talent,interest
wunderkind-person who achieves great succes in early young
cryptid-creature whose existence has been imagined but has not been disocvered
maudlin-sentimental,mawkish,bathetic,schmaltz,soppy,slushy
desecrate-violate,profane,unhallow,assail
staunch-faith,occult,rto stop
merraial-quicksilever,fickle,erratic
tattle-gossip,idle talk
stadi-serious,self restrained,sedate
euonia-normal mental health,beautiful thinkng
otiose-serving no practical purposeful result,lazy,unuseful
susurration-murmuring,rustling,whispering
sisyphean-denoting a task that can never be finished-endless laborious
forte--thing that at which someone excels
geonimo-expressing exhiliration,especailly when leaping fronm a great height
velleity-a strong inclination not strong enough tolead to action
quisquose-something which is difficult to deal with
sangfroid-composure-coolness shown in danger
tacenda-things that not to be exressed just to be passed over
apostasy-the abandonement or renunciation of religious believes
palliate-make or less severe withoute removing the cause
delitescent-hidden,concealled,kept secret
to house
restraint-limitation
infusiionn-a fresh liqud amount-cash
snide-derogative
snub-ignore-ferision-rebuff-spurn-reect-spurn
stultify-make useless or worthless-prove someone is incompetence-hamper-cause to
appear as foolish
vignette-brief descriptive sketch-exposure-episode
forlorn-hopeless
bumbling - lacking physical movement(especially handless)
counsel-advice
extremely outlier-unexpected aberrations
taxing-make diificult-onerous-burdensome-taxing schedule
dumbfounded-as if struck with astonishment and surprise-flabbergasted-stupefieddumbstruck
crestfallen-brought low in spirit-dejected-deflated
circumscribe-restrict within limits-lesssen
legion-army-innumerable-too many in numbers
sly-wile-crafty-knavery-tricky
retroactively-after the fact
dicey-precarious
phenotype-constitution-make up
unscrupulous-unprincipled-without any principles
unforthcoming-not coming-laconic-uncooperative
hold forth-talk diligently-talk assertively-talk lengthily tediously about subje
ct
agora-public space-marketplace
trace of wherewithal-in search of money
consummate urbanity-civility-courteous-well mannered
bloviate-orate-talk in length-especially in inflated way or empty speech-verbosi
ty
augment-make enlarge-grow or intensify
untenable-unwarranteed-unjustifiable-untenable
boorish-uncivilized-crude{for all is converse effect shift is contrast}
contemptuous-arrogance-manifestation of scorn and contempt-haughtiness
caviling-nitpigging-quibbling-cavil-pettifogging-carping-complain-make unnecessa
ry objections-grumble-mutter-grouse
gloat-dwell on one's failure-malignant pleasure-great self satisfaction
groveling-totally submissive-toady-cringe
doting-extravagant love-foolish love-adore
idolization-adoration-worship
plodding-slow moving-tedious=laborious-gait walk-unexciting-plodding comedy dram
a
deliberate pace-slow movingg
pemutation-cmplete transformation-change
petulant-querulous-easily irritated annoyed
grim-shockingly repeelant-not to be placated or appeased-filled with melancholydespondency-bleak outlook
snap-break suddenly or abruptly
pandemonium-bedlam-agitated confusion-noisy disorder and confusion-chaos
give way-collapse-yield-succumb
straiten-bring into difficulties-confine-detain
latitude-independence-liberty-scope of freedom-actio or thought-freedom from nor
mal restraints in conduct
incentive-motivator-positive motivational influence-an additional payment (or ot
her remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output
calve-seperate-divide-have little young cows cubs
conservationist-reformist-crusador-environmentalisttraction-grip-the action of pulling or drawing thing over a surface
coffer-lacuna-chest-small box holding valuables(goverment coffer)
cutback-reduction-dimunitive-decrease
stricture-ailment of canal narrow passageway of human body-severe criticism
smattering-small number of-handful-apprehension-slight or superficial understand
ing of a subject
cohesive-adhesive-connected-coherent-well integrated
fashioned-boring-fusty-to make into require form-intentional
trophic-related to organic material-nutrition
spasmodically-irregularly-spurts(gush outs)
invasively-aggressive-incisive-encroach-offensive
unflagging-incessant-tireless
skirmish-irregulated fight-contend
dated-unfashionable-marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted p
ast
infringement-the action of breaking the terms of law,agreement-trangression-cont
ravention
underpoint-support-hold-corroborate-support-match
ceede-surrender-give up-relinquish-yield
something is guarded meansit is nearly impossible to understand that thing-guard
ed-prudent-cautious
tinge-affect in thought or as feelin
tinge-affect in thought or as feelin
briefly-for a short time-fleetingly
haughty-glacial-sniffy-prideful-swaggering-disdainfully
inarticulate-without or deprived of using speech or words-unable to speak clearl
y
smitten-unreasoning fondness-enamoured--dotted-affected with love
misgiving-apprehension-slight-distrutful-qualms-scruple-A feeling of doubt or ap
prehension about the outcome or consequences of something
mete out-apportioned-suitable
staunch-loyal-check-halt-steadfast-something -steadfast-something is fixed(loyal
ity,conviction,course of action)steady,unwavering-stem
detractor-one who disparages or belittles the worth of something
rivet-fascinating-engrossing-completely holding one's attention-interesting
celerity-swift-speedy-fast
remiss-delinquent-negligent-derelict
myopic-improvident-shortsightedness-lacking foresight or scope
recast-give a different form by melting it down -reshaoing it-remold-remake-remo
del
rabble rousing-incendiary-seditious-incisive
forthwith-immediately-without delay-right away
ailing-poor health
strain-stress-tax
trounce-defeat heavily in context-censure severlely-whip-lash
unhinged-crazy-mental-mad-sick-unbalanced-demented
dispel-banish-eliminate-make disappear
egomaniac-an abnormally egotistical person
overturn-cause the downfall-cancel offcially
perpetuate-cause to prevail-cause to continue-uphold-bear on-preserve
invalidate-annul-make invalid
layperson-a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular
subject
canned-preserved-fixed-recorded
unseemly-indecorus-unbecomingly-indecent-unseemly-indecorous-uncomely-sordid-see
my-morally degraded-untoward
rebuttal-refutation by contradiction-defense
proscription-the action of forbidding-ban-prohibit-proscribe-embargo-interdict
deposition-the act of deposing someone; removing a powerful person from a positi
on or office-the act of putting something somewhere-accretion
plague-causing continuous trouble
dissimulation-dissemble-deception
despair=demoralize-hopeless-pessimistic
oeuvre-The works of a painter, composer, or author regarded collectively.
proffer-suggest-hold out to particular position-suggest
forthcoming-about to happen-imminent
epigramatic-aphorisim-concise-terse-apothegm-maxim-clever-amusing
marginalia-notes written in english
tossing-throwing slowly,moving,agitated
torrid-hot-fervid-energetic
incelement-merciless-unsparingly-severe(weather)
sly-deceit-tricky
chum-close friend who accompanied his buddies in their activities-cronies-sideki
ck-decoy
reckon with-problem solving-calculation
mannerism-behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
-foible-idiosyncrasy-peculiarity-speciality-quirk-vagary-affectation
affidavit-legal document-make official testemonial
spirited-gallant-exuberant
winsome-attractive
bias-preposses-prejudice-diagonal-partisanship-oblique-preconception
overzealous-marked by excessive enthusiasm-fanatic-rabid
scrupulous vetting-careful checking
taken with-enamored-crazy-smitten
apothesis-nonpareil-paragon
singular-remarkable-extraordinary
abstract-intangibleconceptual-exists only in idea
spreadhead-leader-one who leads
obscure-recondite-unclear-incomprehensible
topical-local content-present cognitive
famished-ravenous-extremely hungry-devouring or craving food in great qu
antities
cluster-bunch-group-gather or cause to gther-flock
superflous-inordinateness
Remission: Disappearance of the signs and symptoms of cancer or other disease. A
remission can be temporary or permanent-symptoms are decreasing
blanch-cook briefly-turn pale as if in fear-discolor
cavile-quibble-evasion-equivocation-carp-chicane
unprecedented-groundbreaking
spotty-inconsistence-unevenn
agog-excite-anxious-dying
preclude-prevent-obviate-make impossible-keep from happening
temperate-meek-moderate-hardened
physicalty-animalism-preoccuaption with satisfaction-temperament
dispatch-kill intentionally without premeditation-do rapidly without delay
cravenness-spineless-cowardice-cowardliness-subudeness
hecler-badgerer-trouble maker
sanguineness-cheerful but aplomb-confident enough with positive attitude
thorny-hardest
piquancy-spice-energitic-agitative-quality of being agreeably stimulating or men
tally exciting-zest
abandon-the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibit
ion or worry- a feeling of extreme emotional intensity-unrepressed-unsuppressed
indeed-actually-really-so-used to introduce a further and stronger or more surpr
ising point(sign of more elaboration on this idea)
bungle-awkwarrd-carry out clumsily or incompetently leading to a failure or an u
nsatisfactory outcome
thorough-exhaustive-completely
pulverous-powder
subtle-understand
terrain- a stretch of land especially regard to its physical features
alacrity-swiftness
reverie-fantasy-daydream-state of being pleasantly lost into one's thoughts-tran
ce-musing
depredation-plundering-roobey-destruction-damage
declassifiaction-made public
hearsay-rumors
shroud-cover-mask-envelop
inadvertent-not based on deliberate planning-unintentional-innocent-accidental-u
npremediated
barons-noble-lord--magnate
braggodocio-empty praise-vain-jactitation-arrogant
ascendancy-control-dominance
chafe-rubbing
gall-rankle-resentment-vexing-pestered-harassed-a skin sore caused by chafing-ab
normal swelling
discord-strife-disagreement
foment-agitate-holy bath
marginalize-to treat someone as inferior
efflorescence-greatest prosperiy-the period of productivity-heyday-summit-peak-a
pex
genial-friendly
stagnant-dead-unchanging-moribund- not growing or changing; without force or vit
ality
milieu-surroundings-person's social environment
disregard-paying no attention-ignore
figments-idea-thought-existed becaue u r imagining it
ascendancy-control-dominance-primacys
retract-abjuration-renounce-abnegate-disavowing-taking back
effect-bring about-pull off-make something happen eventhough it is thorny(diffic
ult,hard,bristle)
thorny-difficult-hard
navel gazing-the activity of thinking too much or too deeply about yourself, you
r experiences, your feelings
plucky-not easily daunted
corral-roun upd-garner-gather
funk-coward-avoid out of fear-pamic-dodge
kindred-congenial-affiliated
anthology-collection of poems or other pieces of writing
subtleties-unpalatable-dangerous-pernicious-insidious
steer clear of-to avoid someone or something-clear
chief impetus-so obvious
unravel-become undone-untangle
ape-emulate-imitate-simulate
garrulous-effusive-loquacious
monotony-tedium-drone-no variationl
volatile-mercurial-erratic-fickle-inconsistent-tempermental-lively or explosivecapricious
jarring-incongruous-cacophonous-making or causing a harsh and irritation sound-a
musement-mirth-comical-hilarious
wizened-shriveled-atrophied-dessicate-gnarled-wasted
gradation-subtlety-nuance-degree-shade-step
chronically-inveterate-habitual-longstanding manner
meteoric-fast-precipitous
faction-group-coterie-cabal-clique-junto
stasis-pathology-inaction-inertia-standstill
hodgepodge-confused-molted-assortment-categorization-melange-collaboration-mixtu
re-a theory or argument made up of miscellaneous or incongruous ideas
inimical-unfriendly-remote-detached-disdainful-haughty-glacial
modest-unassuming-common-not (ostentatious-gaudy-showy-pretentious-boastful)-hum
ble-immodest-small-moderate-demure
unyielding-pertinacity-stubborn(that we can not inflict)
dogmatic-we can rub our ideas on others-push our ideas on others-opiniated
propitious-favourable-giving or indicating a good chnace of successful
sidelined-mariginalised-avocation-hobby-sidelined-put in relegated or inferior p
osition
obscure-incomprehensible-unccomprehensible-vague-unclear-nondescript
overarch-predominate-dominate-prevailing-victorious-rein-rule
meteoric-fast-precipitous(metoric fame)
enduring-imperishable-indelible-perpetual-everlasting
spate-array-collection-number
hiker-tramper-predestrain-footer
trails-path
permutation-mutable-change
heretofore-so far-up to now-hitherto-till now-as yet-thus far
calumny-an abbusive attack on person's fame or good character-false accusation-d
efamation-calunination-depreciation-disparagement
foray-raid-incursion-sudden attack-marauder-buccaneer-pirate-roam-efffort-endeav
or
unheralded-without warning
unbidden-not invited-not asked for
forthwith-immediately-without
forthcoming-available when required or as promised-of the relatively near future
-at ease talking to others
sedulous-mettlesome-dilligent-assidious
unmask-debunk-exposing-uncover
bravura-virtuosity-consummate
unwittingly-unknowingly-inadvertently
disposal-available for use-the power to use something or someone- the act or mea
ns of getting rid of something
RAMIFIcations-consequences
gawk-stare at openly stupidly
afflicted-stricken-impaired-damaged
fraud-racket-beguile
glib-marked-fluent-persuasive-articulate-meaningful-beautiful-sophisticated-urba
ne
infusion-extraction of solution-the passive introduction of a substance-a soluti
on obtained by steeping or soaking a substance-filled with a particular quality
deny-begrudge-to do not allow to have
jarring-incongruous-cacophonous
crouching-expressing in specific style or language(means using inscrutable(incom
prehensible) language)
naivety-lack of sophistication
chronicler-historian
hagiography-the writings of the lives of saints
implacable-unrelentness-inexorale-incapable of being placated-stern-unappeasable
-unforgivable-unmitigable-grim-shockingly-stern-forbidding-aloof-emotionally-una
pproachable-unattractive-gloomy-miserable-bleak
begrudge someone-deny someone
self effacing-reticent-reluctant to draw attention to yourself-modest
loath-reluctant-unwillingness
UNSTINTIN-very generous-sympathetic-munificent
clutch-hold-seize-grasp-grab-affect
undiplomatic-not skilled in dealin with others
outset-begin0kickstart-offset
abandoned-giivng up-un inhabited-derelict
quixotic-idealistic-impractical-unrealistic
patina-coating
inkling-doubt-hint-suspicion-presentiment
reservation-qualms-nausea
benighted
adjective
overtaken by night or darkness
adjective lacking enlightenment or knowledge or culture-unpunctal
bleak-hopeless
forethought-premeditation-planning or plotting in advance of acting-judiciousnes
s-caution-care
stilted-unnaturral-artificial-hokey-planned-contrived-artiicially formal
forbidding-aloof-emotionally-unapproachable-unattractive-gloomy-miserable-bleakminatory-menace
unguarded-vulnerable-displaying of feeling no waryness
autodidact-selftaught
potentator-dictator-ruler-ruler
renegade-deserter-defector-recreant-a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his
cause or religion or political party or friend - break with established customs
- someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw-apostate-defector-deserter-turncoat-r
ebel
marshal-to arrange place in order-to arrange for fighting-servant-retainer-muste
r-put -set-commissioned
undergird-buttress-support-hold-corroborate-support-match
circumscribe-restrict-limited-restricted
scrupulous-principled-careful-painstakingly-carefully
faltering-unsteady in speech or action
PORE OVER-STUDY CAREFULLY-PERUSAL
screed-rant-harangue-diatribe-written piece material
mollify-make less upset-placate-make less rigid or soft-gain the good will of-pa
cify-conciliate
rile up-make turbid-by stirring up-cause annoyance in-disturb-especially by mino
r irritations
pared down-stripped of the extra words
artlessness-innocence-naivete-ingenuousness by virtue of being free from artful
deceit
cheerful-beaming-blithesome
meek-timid-diffidence-modest-evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submiss
ive or compliant-humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or eve
n cowed submissiveness-tame
uncanny-mysterios-unnatural-preternatural-weired-extraordinary-supernatural
defection-desertion-abandonment-withdrawal-withdrawing support or help despite a
llegiance or responsibility
necropolis-a tract of land used for burials-grAVEyear-cemetery-burial site
intrusive-tresspassing-meddlesome-officious
hemmed in -limited
preconception-preoccupied with idea or thought-persuaded-preconceived
cogently-clearly-persuasive-articulate-meaningful-beautiful-sophisticated-urbane
provisional-tentative-probationary- under terms not final or fully worked out or
agreed upon
ineffable
adjective too sacred to be uttered
adjective defying expression or description
saintiness-numinous-holiness-spiritual to the point of divine-spiritual
dwindling-tapering-decreasing-lessening
enjoin-direct-order-proscribe-embargo-interdict-avoid-disallow-prohibit-proscrib
e-embargo-interdict
cohesive-adhesion-united
disjointed-confused-garbled-scattered
ironclad-inflexible
bandied about(circulated)
ostensibly-apparently-not actually
retroactively-after the fact-proactive
botched-bungled-unskilled-not having or showing or requiring special skill or pr
oficiency
bouillabaisse-spicy fish soup
baguette-long loaf
savories*sweets
ratification-permission-approvals
defer-put off-yield
bombardment-continuous criticism- continuous attack with bombs, shells, or other
missiles
furrow-trenching-depression-digging-crease
furrow his brow-mark or be marked with lines or wrinkles caused by frowning, anx
iety, or concentration
librettist-Author of words to be set to music in an opera or operetta
Take exception
means to disagree with
ethos-attribute
elixir-panacea-nostrum-hypothetical substance that the alchemists believed to be
capable of changing base metals into gold
weariness-fatigue
sylvan-consisting of or associated with woods
mistrust-misgiving-apprehension-slight-distrutful-qualms-scruple
intrigue-deception-hatching plots-machination-conspiracy
usurpation-encroach-offensive-tresspassing-meddlesome-officious
botched-bungled-unskilled-carry out badly careless-slipshod-sloppy-rush-lighthea
rtedly
contrivance- means to pull of something in an artificial or unnatural manner
contrive-excogitate-devise-fabricate
aphoristic-concise-terse-apothegm-maxim-clever-amusing-witty
sardonic-mocking-disdainfully or ironically humorous; scornful and mocking
wrenching-twist suddenly so as to sprain- twist or pull violently or suddenly, e
specially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from
where it originates-impair-diminished-hurt-revilement
lampoon-burlesque-travesty-publicly-mockery-sardonic-ridicule with satire
languorous-lacking livliness-day dreamer-lackadaisical-languid-lethargic-lazily
travail-toilsome-drudge-hardwork-tribulation-use of physical or mental energy; h
ard work
onset-begining of something unpleasant
contraption-A contraption is a device that has a specific purpose and is often o
verly complicated-appliance-contrivance
tribulation-an annoying or frustrating or catastrophic event
telling-powerfully persuasive-informed=disclosing information or giving evidence
about another
languish-lose vigor,health-become feeble-infirm-have a desire for something or s
omeone who is not present
credo-creed-will-legal-doctrine
all the more so--even more
unseasoned-inexperienced-beginer-amteur-without salt or seasoning-not tried or t
ested by experience-young
stereotypical-unimaginative- lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality
blushing-easily embarrassed
prudish-Having or revealing a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating
to sex or nudity; excessively concerned with sexual propriety
askance-mistrust-misgiving-apprehension-slight-distrutful-qualms-scruple-suspici
on-presentiment
smugly-proudful
discursively-rambling-spreading
supplant-supercede-replace-take
expendable-consumable-discharge-disposable
canyon-river cut-formation of encroachment of sides of mountains
ruse-an intended action to decieve someone-trick
metaphysics-philosophical-reality and experience existence
metaphysical-supernatural-theoretical
insular-having narrow view of the world-relating to or characteristic of or situ
ated on an island-enables them to believe that every place in the world is the s
ame and the people are all just like them.-parochial-provincial
interdisciplinary-having more than one branch of knowledge-knowledge domain
monomania-preoccupation with-cacothes-passion
safeguard-protection-preventive measurement
suffrage-franchise-enfranchisement-right to vote
rail-fulminate-to complain-criticize-revile-vilify-inveigh
affects-tends to
spurn-reject-disdain-dislike-contemn-contempt-despise
impolitic-inexpedient-unwise-not suggestable or advisable-not suitable
rift-physical gap-narrow fissure in rock-crack-frissure-crevice-a personal or so
cial separation (as between opposing factions)
outpower-so strong as to be irresistible-overwhelming-the temptation to despair
may become overwhelming
prandial-during lunch or dinner
vail-take off a hat or cap as a token of custom or respecct or submission
TIP-to ensure prompt service
barter-exchange of goods (without moneyee)-trade
literal- actual-genuine-denotative-explicit
imposter-person who represent somepne else in order to decieve-blind-perfidiousdeception-sham-pretender-trickster
coarse-rough-of low inferior quality or value-lacking refinement or cultivation
or value
snide-derogative-contemptous
tinge-affect in thought or feeling(sadness tinged his life)
guardedness-cautious-wary-shrewdness-keenness-chary
strain-stress-tax-make worse
staunch-loyal-check-halt-steadfast-something-unswerving
rivet-fascinating-engrossing-completely
whir-make a low continuous sound-buzz
fete-an elabprative celebration-party
harried-troubled-vexed-besiege
repast-ailment-victuals-sustenance-meal
dander-animosity-feeling despise-choleric-ire-anger
cravenness-spineless-cowardice-cowardliness-subudeness-spinelessnesss-the qualit
y of lacking a strong character; an irresolute disposition-meek-timid-diffidence
-modest-evidencing
bashful-timid-shy-reluctant-self-effacingly
hobnob-socialize-rub elbows with
intermingle-combine int one
schmooze-chatter-foolish talk-confab-talk idly or casually and in a friendly way
-an informal conversation
overt-obvious-conspicuous-naked-undisguise-barefree-open
impatient-unforebearing-restive-agitated-excited-perturbed-unsettle-unnerve-conf
ound
facetious-schmooze-chatter-foolish
counterproductive-having the opposite of the desired effect-harmful
exorcise-expell-drive out or attempt to drive out (a supposed evil spirit) from
a person or place.-completely remove-drive out-cast out
untapped-not exploited-undeveloped
exception to-objected
aria
A long, accompanied song for a solo voice, typically one in an opera or oratorio
stinginess-generosity
indemnify-secure-compensate-make payments for harm or loss
reined in, manacled
bridle-inhibit
hissy fit-a sudden period of uncontrolled and silly anger like a child's
pitch-throw rougly or casually
temerity-audacious-braveness-fearlesss
normalcy-expectedness as a consequence of being usual or regular or common
straiten-bring into financial difficulties-squeeze together
belabor-think or elaborate excessively at greater length-Belabor means to go at
something with everything you've got. When you say, "Don't belabor or agonize ov
er the decision," it means, "Move on."
brash-offensively bold-cheeky-nervy-audacious-braveness-fearlesss
humdrum-lacking - banal
otherworldy-not in accordance with the nature
impugn-call into question-challenge-dispute
garbled-scattered-confused
rip off-cheating-shisel confidently-blatantly appropriating
unscrupulous-unprincipled-without principles
skirmish-An episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between
small or outlying parts of armies or fleets-combat
inclement-excessive unpleasant weather-intemperant
dissimulation-hidden deception-misrepresentation-intrigue-deception-dissemble-de
ception
uninitiated-unschooled-not initiated; deficient in relevant experience
holding forth on-discuss something important and seriously
stricture-ailment-severe criticism
disenchantment-free from illusions-edification-sophistication
forthcoming-available when needed-sociable-at ease in talking to others
measured-studied-carefully thought out in advance
forethought-premeditation-planning-careful consideration
calculated-deliberate-mesured-premeditation-planning-careful
unrelieved-unmitigated-undiminishd
recourse-source of help in difficlt situation-the use of (someone or something)
as a source of help in a difficult situation-refuge-resort
constitute-placed-ingrained-established-accepted-planted
stasis-pathology-inaction-inertia-standstill-inactivity resulting from a static
balance between opposing forces
dispel-banish-eliminate-make
formidable-unnerving-glorious-illustrious-redoubtable-alarming
tax-make weak-make worse-strain
sustain-bear with
withstand-unaffected
gloat-dwell on with satisfaction-malicious satisfaction-gaze at or think about s
omething with great self-satisfaction, gratification, or joy
surliness-exhibiting uncontrolled anger-peevish-nettlesomepeckish
sullen-morose-bad-depressed-withdrawn
querulous-easily irritated-petulant-querulous-easily
stultify-make deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless-cause
to appear foolish-establish-demonstrate-hampered
precedented-having supported by precedent
gall-effrontery-rude
galling-annoyed-vexing-pestered-harassed-irritating-exasperate-vexing-boring
bracing-imparting freshness-vitality-invigorate
stings-paining
hobbledd-hamstrung-restricted-stopped-hindered-handicapped
warped-crooked-distorted-unnatral-antic-to create controversy
stunted-inferior in size or quality-prevent from growing or developing properlyinhibit, impede, hamper, hinder, restrict, retard, slow, curb, arrest, check
dispatch-speediness-quick-without delay
brio-vivaciousness-vividly-activity-animation
sketchy-incomplete
unctuous-grovel-sychophantic-ingratiate-slippery-oleganious-fawning-soft and ric
h in texture
unconventional-go as u please-maverick-independent in thoughts-unorthodox
agromony-science of science of soil management and crop production
blooming-annoyance-Used for emphasis or to express annoyance.-bleak-distant-disa
ffect-estrange-reserved-retiring-shy-reluctant
pell mell-haphazardly-randomly
dire
primacy-the fact of being primary-more important-preeminent
sapping-gradually weakening or destroy
foolhardy-reckless-incautious-heedless-careless-thoughtless-precipitate-impetuou
s
imperturbability-calmness-coolness
interplay-The way in which two or more things have an effect on each other.-inte
ract
overt-obvious-conspicuous-naked-undisguise-barefree-open
encounter-Unexpectedly experience or be faced with (something difficult or hosti
le).
unfathomable-abysmal-deep-incomprehensible-unccomprehensible-vague-unclear-nonde
script
prune-cutting away dead stems or overgrown branches-trim-shear-pollard-reduce th
e extent of (something) by removing superfluous or unwanted parts-diminish-decre
ase
obtrusive-noticebale
topical-relate to current eventss
frowardness-headstrong-obstinancy-obdurate
dither-hesitation-fuzzy-unable
dither-hesitation-fuzzy-unable-falter-waffle-dither-tergiversate-change-vacillat
e-equivocate-ambivalent-waffle-dither-tergiversate-change-waver
inclement-unmerciful-merciless-unpleasant bad whether-unsparingly-severe-intempe
rate
counsel-advice-guidance-direction-enlighement
fuse-intermix-combine-amalgamate
flunk-failure to reach a minimum required performance
inculpate-suggest-imply-evoke-call-incriminate
outwit-decieve with greater genuinity-outplay-trick-gull
embitter-to arouse bitter feeling in
dilettanism-The act of behaving like a dilettante, of being an amateur or "dabbl
er"-lack of skilll
inveigle-coax-cajole
caprisoned-decoration-richly decorated
crumdgeonly-brusque and surly and forbidding-chavunistic-not agreeable
affronted-disquieted
scrooge-selfish-miser
stripped down-lacking any feautures
entitlement-the fact of having right to do something
hereabout-near this place
elegant-chic-fashionable
modern-recent-contemporary
slight-distrutful-qualms-scruple-rebuff-neglect
circumvent-avoid-bypass-evade-dodge-deceive-outwit.
pit-Set someone or something in conflict or competition with.
aplomb-confident
subversively-rebellious-seditious-incisive- a radical supporter of political or
social revolution
clumsily-fumbling-bungling-unskilled-bumbling-incompetent
foolhardy-reckless-incautious-heedless-careless-thoughtless-precipitate-impetuou
s
forlorn-hopelessn
vignette-A brief evocative description, account, or episode.
fidget-Make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousne
ss or impatience.
unbridled-uncontrolled
normative-paradigm-standard-touchstone
distill-ameliorate-improve-filter
modish-latest-fashionable
delicacy-in particular-painstakingly-carefully-fineness-daintiness
viable-Capable of working successfully; feasible-possible
counterinituitive-unreasonable
infallibility-quality of never making an error
expedient-expedient-appropriate to a purpose; practical
adjective
florid-rubicund, ruddy, sanguine, aureate-flamboyant
timorous-diffident
recrudescent-resurgent-revived-rising-The revival of an unfortunate situation a
fter a period of abatement; "the patient presented with a case of recrudescent g
astralgia"
panned-criticize severely
dispel-make disappear
preeminence-note-distintion-high status
unremarkable-modest-moderate-not remarkable-uninteresting
venality-Prostitution of talents or offices or services for reward-corruptness
objurgation-chiding-reproof-rebuke-reprimand-censure
check-halt-steadfast-something-unswerving-brake on
vestigal-remnat-undeveloped-rudimetary
tlamatinime
Tlamatini is a Nahuatl language word meaning "someone who knows something", gene
rally translated as "wise man"
cerulean-deep blue in color
subsustence- the amount of food, money, etc., that is needed to stay alive
conceit-posture-Behave in a way that is intended to impress or mislead others-va
nity
passable-good enough to be go through-navigable-negotiable-palaver-armistice-tru
ce
trope-A figurative or metaphorical use of a word or expression.
fringe-An ornamental border of threads left loose or formed into tassels or twis
ts, used to edge clothing or material
brevity-Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech-economy
poise-calm-aplob-self confidence
receptive-pervious-acceptable
moratorium on-abeyance-delay-hold on-protract
archetype-original-something that serves as a model or a basis for making copies
-prototype
Self-deprecating definition, belittling or undervaluing oneself; excessively mod
est.-apologetic, excusatory
impressionable-Easily influenced because of a lack of critical ability.
reconnisance-the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an e
nemy or potential enemy)
palter-equivocate-ambivalent-waffle-dither-tergiversate-change
resurrect-restore to a life
recede-Go or move back or further away from a previous position-ebb-declines,rec
edes,fades away,become less,dwindle
vitalism-The theory that the origin and phenomena of life are dependent on a for
ce or principle distinct from purely chemical or physical forces.
bloviate-orate-talk at lengthy
seemlessly-naturally
epigramatic-aphorisim-concise-terse-apothegm-maxim-clever-amusing
temerity-audacious-braveness-fearlesss
perpetuate-cause to prevail-continue
synopsis-precis-summary-outlineS
rehash-retrogade-recapitulate-summarise-reuse with few changes
pan out for works-be a success
bandy-Bandy is a verb that means to toss many ideas around without focusing on j
you bandy about d
ust one. If you've ever brainstormed, you know what this is like
ifferent ideas until you find one that works.-to discuss many things-kick around
-discuss
primcay-ascendancy-control-dominance
precariious-of uncertain outcome; especially fraught with risk-dicey-dicey-preca
rious
jotting-detailed explanation
sloganeering-persuation
chic-fashionable-elegant-chic-fashionable
epiphany-divine manifestation
naval GAzing-the activity of thinking too much or too deeply about yourself, you
r experiences, your feelings-useless or excessive self-contemplation
deem-regard-view as-foun-conviction-judge
hack-unskilled-trite
vetting-careful-Make a careful and critical examination of -diligent, thorough,
and extremely attentive to details-scrupulous-principled-careful-painstakingly-c
arefully
rankle-resentment-vexing-pestered-harassed
marginalize
verb relegate to a lower or outer edge, as of specific groups of people
stigmatize
Describe or regard as worthy of disgrace or great disapproval.
incredulous-skeptical-distrustful-guarded-prudent-cautious-wary-shrewdness-keenn
ess-chary
redundant-spare-Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous-unnecessary
demur-object-doubt-hint-suspicion-presentiment
assimilation-absorption-take in-understand fully
elude-escape-perplex-vexed-besiege
supplementary-Completing or enhancing something-additional
nonplus-agitated-excited-perturbed-unsettle-unnerve-confound-puzzled-surprised a
nd confused so much that they are unsure how to react
delude-Impose a misleading belief upon (someone); deceive; fool.
aria-A long, accompanied song for a solo voice, typically one in an opera or ora
torio.
briidling-inhibition
lieu-instead-in the plac of
The
shows us that some companies who were innovating did not last
adjective
adjective
unremitting-never relaxing-slackening-incessant-continual-unabating-inexorale-in
capable of stoopping
defection-desertion-abandonment-withdrawal
topical
lumbering-heavy steps-ponderous
adjective of or relating to or arranged by topics
adjective
adjective
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AWA GUIDE
by Chineseburned
1. General Structure
Intro - Restate argument, point out flaws or state intention to discuss them bel
ow
1st Para - First,...
2nd Para - Second/In addition,...
3rd Para - Third/Finally,...
3. Templates
Intro:
The argument claims that ....(restate)
Stated in this way the argument:
a) manipulates facts and conveys a distorted view of the situation
b) reveals examples of leap of faith, poor reasoning and ill-defined terminology
c) fails to mention several key factors, on the basis of which it could be evalu
ated
The conclusion of the argument relies on assumptions for which there is no clear
evidence. Hence, the argument is weak/unconvincing and has several flaws.
1st Para:
First, the argument readily assumes that......
This statement is a stretch....
For example,...
Clearly,...
The argument could have been much clearer if it explicitly stated that...
2nd Para:
Second, the argument claims that....
This is again a very weak and unsupported claim as the argument does not demonst
rate any correlation between....and...
To illustrate,...
While,...
However,....indeed....
In fact, it is not at all clear...rather....
If the argument had provided evidence that.....then the argument would have been
a lot more convincing.
3rd Para:
Finally,...
(pose some questions for the argument).....Without convincing answers to these q
uestions, one is left with the impression that the claim is more of a wishful th
inking rather than substantive evidence.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the argument is flawed for the above-mentioned reasons and is the
refore unconvincing. It could be considerably strengthened if the author clearly
mentioned all the relevant facts....
In order to assess the merits of a certain situation/decision, it is essential t
o have full knowledge of all contributing factors. In this particular case....
Without this information, the argument remains unsubstantiated and open to debat
e.
4. Going from the templates to full-fledged essays
ESSAY QUESTION:
The following appeared in the editorial section of a national news magazine:[/b]
"The rating system for electronic games is similar to the movie rating system in
that it provides consumers with a quick reference so that they can determine if
the subject matter and contents are appropriate. This electronic game rating sy
stem is not working because it is self regulated and the fines for violating the
rating system are nominal. As a result an independent body should oversee the g
ame industry and companies that knowingly violate the rating system should be pr
ohibited from releasing a game for two years."
Discuss how well reasoned you find this argument. Point out flaws in the argumen
t's logic and analyze the argument's underlying assumptions. In addition, evalua
te how supporting evidence is used and what evidence might counter the argument'
s conclusion. You may also discuss what additional evidence could be used to str
engthen the argument or what changes would make the argument more logically soun
d.
YOUR RESPONSE:
Quote:
The argument claims that the electronic games rating system, although similar to
the movie rating system, is not working because it is self regulated and violat
ion fines are nominal, Hence, the gaming rating system should be overseen by an
independent body. Stated in this way the argument fails to mention several key f
actors, on the basis of which it could be evaluated. The conclusion relies on as
sumptions, for which there is no clear evidence. Therefore, the argument is rath
er weak, unconvincing, and has several flaws.
First, the argument readily assumes that because the electronic game rating syst
em is self regulated, it is not working well. This statement is a stretch and no
t substantiated in any way. There are numerous examples in other areas of busine
ss or commerce, where the entities are self regulated and rather successful. For
instance, FIA, the Formula1 racing organization is self regulated. Yet, the spo
rt is very popular and successful, drawing millions of spectators around the wor
ld each year. Tickets are rather expensive, races are shown on pay-per-view, and
nearly all drivers are paid very well. Another example is the paralleled movie
rating system that the argument mentions. The author fails to clarify whether it
is working well, but it is clear that the movie rating system is pretty well re
ceived by people, who often base their decisions to go see a movie with kids or
not on the movie rating. It has never been a case when someone would feel cheate
d by the movie rating and express disappointment afterwards. Since the movie rat
ing system is also self regulated, it follows that this regulatory method is wor
king pretty well and it is not obvious how it can be the reason for the poor ele
ctronic game rating system. The argument would have been much clearer if it expl
icitly gave examples of how the self regulatory system led to bad ratings and cu
stomer dissatisfaction.
Second, the argument claims that any violation fees for bad electronic game rati
ngs are nominal. It thus suggests that this is yet another reason for the rating
system not working. This is again a very weak and unsupported claim as the argu
ment does not demonstrate any correlation between the monetary amount of the fin
es and the quality of the electronic game rating system. In fact, the argument d
oes not even draw a parallel with the mentioned movie rating system and its viol
ation fines. If any such correlation had been shown for the movie rating system,
which supposedly works well, then the author would have sounded a bit more conv
incing. In addition, if the argument provided evidence that low violation fines
lead to electronic game manufacturers to ignore any regulations with respect to
the game rating system, the argument could have been strengthened even further.
Finally, the argument concludes that an independent body should oversee the game
industry and companies that violate the rating system, should be punished. From
this statement again, it is not at all clear how an independent regulatory body
can do a better job than a self regulated one. Without supporting evidence and
examples from other businesses where independent regulatory bodies have done a g
reat job, one is left with the impression that the claim is more of a wishful th
inking rather than substantive evidence. As a result, this conclusion has no leg
s to stand on.
In summary, the argument is flawed and therefore unconvincing. It could be consi
derably strengthened if the author clearly mentioned all the relevant facts. In
order to assess the merits of a certain situation, it is essential to have full
knowledge of all contributing factors.
5. Final tips
During the tutorial type in a few sentences in the mock essay window to get
used to the keyboard.
Again during the tutorial, jot down on your notebook the basic structure of
your essays or the opening sentences in case you get too nervous and forget them
when the clock starts ticking.
Write as much as you can. Try to write at least 500 words per essay.
Always have the e-rater in mind as your potential reviewer. Remember that th
e human rater will make every effort to grade just like the e-rater. In that sen
se, keep your structure and volume in mind over actual quality/content.
Be careful of spelling mistakes. Double check words that you normally know y
ou misspell (e.g. exercise). Try to finish 2-3 minutes before time is up so you
can slowly re-read your essay for the purposes of spell checking. Do not reorgan
ize/delete sentences/paragraphs with less than 2 min left.
No matter how great you thought your essays went, try to stay humble and foc
used - remember this was just a warm-up and the real stuff hasn't started yet!
Good luck!
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Prompt: The autonomy of any country is based on the strength of its borders; if the
number of illegal immigrants entering a country cannot be checked, both its eco
nomy and national identity are endangered. Because illegal immigrants pose such
threats, every effort must be made to return them to their country of origin.
Assignment: Discuss how well-reasoned you find this argument. In your discussion
, be sure to analyze the line of reasoning and the use of evidence in the argume
nt. For example, you may need to consider what questionable assumptions underlie
the thinking and what alternative explanations or counterexamples might weaken
the conclusion. You can also discuss what sort of evidence would strengthen or r
efute the argument, what changes in the argument would make it more logically so
und, and what, if anything, would help you better evaluate its conclusion.
"This argument relies heavily on unverified assumptions and has a very extreme c
onclusion. The author fails to make logical connections between the evidence pro
vided and the conclusion that all illegal aliens must be returned to their count
ry of origin.
The first problem with the argument is that it suffers from multiple unsubstanti
ated claims. The first evidence that is given to support the extreme conclusion
is that the autonomy of any country is based on the strength of its borders. Thi
s statement is also extreme because it infers that every countries autonomy coul
d be ranked by the strength of its borders. There are many European countries th
at have very little strength exerted at the borders, but still maintain autonomy
. The author should clarify this statement by grouping countries together or usi
ng a more vague statement that would include most countries but not all.
The next statement in the argument is conditional phrase stating that the more i
llegal immigrants that enter a country the worse off the economy and national id
entity will be. While this statement might be true for some countries it is cert
ainly not true for all countries. The very foundation of early US society was ba
sed on immigrant labor and culture that brought from over the sea. There are sti
ll many countries whose economy is heavily dependent on immigrant labor. Even th
ough many economist feel this statement is true in the US today, most would disa
gree that this statement is true of all countries.
The final portion of the author's argument is the conclusion. The conclusion sta
tes that the because of disadvantages mentioned earlier all illegal immigrants m
ust be returned to their country of origin. Although this statement might appear
to be a logical conclusion of this extreme argument it fails to take extra info
rmation into account. The author doesn't give any indication on how extreme thes
e problems will be or how costly it will be to return the amount of illegal alie
ns to their home country. What if the cost to the economy was half the amount th
at it would cost to send all of the immigrants back to their country of origin?
The author could use some monetary figures to prove that some savings would be i
ncurred if all illegal immigrants were deported.
In conclusion, the argument suffers from logical flaws and makes an extreme conc
lusion based on unproven assumptions. The addition of hard examples and connecti
ons between the statements would prove to strengthen the argument."
the argument claims that ,stated in this way the aaegument failed to mention sev
eral key factors on the basis of which it could be evaluated.and the conclusion
heavily relies on unverified assumptions therefore the argument is rather weak ,
unconvincing , ANd has several flaws.
First the argument readily assumes that premise,this staement is stretch an d no
t substantiated in any way
in concluson,the arg suffers from logical flaws and and makes an extreme conclus
on,it could be considerably strengthened ,if the author clearly mentioned facts
and conncetions between statements,in order to assess the merits of a certain si
tuation,it is essential to have full knowledge of contributing factors
the arg claims that stated in this way the arg failed to mentioned several key f
actors on whih it could be evaluated,and the conclusion heavily t relies on unve