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limpid-walk with freat difficulty-flacid-slack-gait-hobble-drudge

brethren-brother plural form
canopy-high ornamental cloth that used to cover something-fabric
putative-legal-supposed -acknowledge-assumed, evident, ostensible, ostensive, pr
esumed, prima facie, apparent, reputed, seeming, supposed
menacing-Suggesting the presence of danger; threatening
mounting-climb up-ascend
petite mort
cope-make out-to understand-contend-deal
humble-do or move hands clumsily-blunder-stumble-floundeer-lumber-stagger-totter
-grope-search blindly
hike-walk for a long distance-Walk for a long distance, especially across countr
y or in the woods-tramp
smr-vilification-defamation-traducement-malignment-calumny
tattle-to report about wrongdoing-communicate-blabbermouthed
platonic-passionless-plato's philosophical essays
grisly-causing horror disgust-gruesome-macabre
bewilder-perplexed-cause to b puzzleld
sprawl-sit or lie with one's arms and leggs spread out awkwardly-recline-slouchspread-stretch ungainingly-ramble-spread out over a large area in an untidy or i
rregular way.
preciosity-overrefinement-affectation
presbyopia-farsightedness
insularity-detachment
reactionist-conservative-Holding to traditional attitudes and values and cautiou
s about change or innovation, typically in relation to politics or religion
ratiocination-practicl reasoning-conclusion-proposition-logical thinking-abstrac
t thought
conversant-familiar with or knowledge abut something
obtrusive-notice
unnerve-discomfit-untune-enervate-lose confidence-faze-unsettle-upset-Make (some
one) lose courage or confidence
allusive-working by suggestion rather than explicit mention
haywire-erratic-out of control-faulty
sag-sink-subside-bulge downward under weight or pressure or through lack of stre
ngth-droop-flag
niggling-causing slight annoyance-picayune-little
haze-fuddling-confusion
douche-an obnoxious or contemptible person, typically a man.-spray or shower wit
h water.
frittering-wasting money or energy or time on trivial things-disippiate-squander
perky-cheerful-lively-buoyant
pad around-walk with slow pace
strewing-spread over-scatter
moot-debatable-arguable-finally not admiitable
retroactive-in effect starting from a point of past time
banditry-pillage-plundering
sully-defile-damage the purity
sublimate-divert-convert-turns into socially acceptable things
CHUMS-CRONIES-CLOSE FRIEND-BUDDY
budge-make room for another person by adjusting himself-move very slightly-cahng
e in opinion-acquisce-yield-compromise
unseemly-sordid-indecorous- not in keeping with accepted standards of what is ri
ght or proper in polite society

chase off-force a person to leave or go

gnash-Grind (one's teeth) together, typically as a sign of anger
bust up-quarrel-disturbance-brawl
droves-A herd or flock of animals being driven in a body.
hand wringing-worried talk or behaviour
arcane-recondite-esoteeric
primed for-make something ready for action or use
decadent-effete-indulgent-Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cul
tural decline
spare-Additional to what is required for ordinary use-redundant-thrift
declamatory-Bombastic: ostentatiously lofty in style; "a man given to large talk
"; "tumid political prose"
coarse
ks/Submit
adjective
1.
rough or harsh in texture.
"a coarse woollen cloth"
synonyms:
rough, bristly, scratchy, prickly, hairy, shaggy, wiry
"coarse blankets"
antonyms:
soft
consisting of large grains or particles.
"coarse sand"
(of grains or particles) large.
"under the microscope they are seen to contain coarse grains"
(of a person's features) not elegantly formed or proportioned.
"his coarse, ugly features contorted with rage"
synonyms:
heavy, broad, large, rough, rough-hewn, unrefined, inelegant; Mo
re
(of food or drink) of inferior quality.
"the wine is harsh, tannic, and coarse"
2.
(of a person or their speech) rude or vulgar.
"a man of coarse speech"
synonyms:
oafish, loutish, boorish,
ish, uncouth, rude, discourteous, impolite, ungentlemanly, unladylike, ill-manne
red, uncivil, ill-bred, vulgar, common, rough, uncultured, uncivilized, crass, f
oul-mouthed;
stark-blunt-rude-austere-severe-unconditional
imppinge-have negative effect on-encroach-tresspass-entrencg\h
impersonate-Pretend to be (another person) as entertainment or in order to decei
ve someone-mock-decieve
tipple-drink alcohol
dyslexia-A general term for disorders that involve difficulty in learning to rea
d or interpret words, letters, and other symbols, but that do not affect general
intelligence.
bridling-bridle-inhibition
skittish-restive
peroration-the concluding part of speech,typically intended to inspire enthusias
m in the audience.
rile up-cause agitattion
corral-roun up -gather
ill behoove-not suitable
smatterig-superficial knowledge-little-modicum-little of something
meek-timid-diffidence

apotheosis-highest point-paragon
latitude-freedom to move-freedom from normal restraints in conduct-IMAginary lin
e around the earth
Purporting to resolve implies that the issue of the best has not been resolved
Not forthcoming means not imminent or about to happen
folly-mistake'l
prying-meddlesome-prying-intrusive
unforthcoming
adjective Not forthcoming; laconic or uncooperative
paradigm-inflexion-inflection-example-epitome-prototype
scrupulous meticulous, carefu
extensive-covering large area
fleshed out - given substance or detail; completed;
overbearing
adjective expecting unquestioning obedience
adjective having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one vie
ws as unworthy-domineering-autocratic-authoritarian
inkling
A slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint
insufferable-intolerable-too extreme to bear-unbearably arrogant or conceited
fecklessness
noun worthlessness due to being feeble and ineffectual
dysphoric-unhappy-distress-dejected-spiritless
forlorn-without hope
STEELED HIMSELF - gettingready for something unpleasant
groundbreaking-unprecedented
spotty-lacking consistency
foil
verb enhance by contrast
verb hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
noun a device consisting of a flat or curved piece (as a metal plate) so that it
s surface reacts to the water it is passing through
noun anything that serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good
qualities
noun a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal
noun a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button
verb cover or back with foil
steered clear of--avoided
finagle-achieve something by trickery-accomplish-achieve
parlor
A sitting room in a private house.-parlour-living room
bleak-inexorable-relenthard-pressed
adjective facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficultyless-unappeassas
ble-grim- causing dejection=shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
nightmarish
Of the nature of a nightmare; very frightening or unpleasant.
INSCRUTAbility-incomprehensibility-not understandable-unsustainable

(A)
a surveyor assesses the value of something
(B)
a dilettante is one with a superficial knowledge of the arts
(C)
a polymath is a person who is learned in many fields
(D)
a rationalist is a person who follows reason. Does not entail mastery of
many fields
(E)
a fabulist is one who makes up stories
'Saturnine' means morose and gloomy
blase-unconcerned-cavalier-given to haughty disregard of others
dash-flair
provenance (the origin)
interring means to bury
unassuming-not hauteur-not presuming-modest-retired-modest
cobble-repair-mend
addendum-An item of additional material, typically omissions, added at t
he end of a book or other publication
doozy-something outstaaaaaaaaning-unique of its value
nifty-Particularly good, skillful, or effective.-dandy-neat
unviable-unsuccessful-unfeasible
unsolicited-unasked-unquestioned
dispense with something-get rid of sometihng
conceivable
adjective capable of being imagined-thinkable-posssible
hard-pressed
artifice is tricky/deceit, neither of which are supported by context
adjective facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty\
geniality
noun a disposition to be friendly and approachable (easy to talk to)
gusto-relish-vigorous enthusiastic moment
inkling-presentiment-a slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint-notion-glimmering
qualms-nausea- uneasiness about the fitness of an action-queasyness-a mild state
of nausea
nary-no
unbidden-without command-without having been commanded or invited.-spontaneous-v
oluntary-unsolicited-unasked-unquestioned
retract-rescind-pull inwards-abjure-renounce-repudiate
loath-reluctant
unstinting-very generous-lavish-munificient-unsparing-prodigal
is incumbent upon-behoove-obliging
behoove-be appropriate or necessary-meet-fit-confirm to-incumbent upon
clutch
verb hold firmly, usually with one's hands
verb affect
noun a number of birds hatched at the same time
noun a woman's strapless purse that is carried in the hand
noun the act of grasping
noun a collection of things or persons to be handled together
verb take hold of; grab
mesh-interloicking-contact
undiplomatic

adjective not skilled in dealing with others

distract-disparage-deprecate
stasis-period of inactivity
stasis
noun an abnormal state in which the normal flow of a liquid (such as blood) is s
lowed or stopped
noun inactivity resulting from a static balance between opposing forces
A misanthropic person is prone to looking cynically upon the actions of others.
travail-tribulations-toil-trouble, worry, anxiety, burden, cross to bear, afflic
tion, ordeal, trial, adversity, hardship, tragedy, trauma, reverse, setback, blo
w, difficulty, problem, issue, misfortune, bad luck, stroke of bad luck, ill for
tune, mishap, misadventure-noun concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of
contractions to the birth of a child
noun use of physical or mental energy; hard work
verb work hard
It's "Don't get workED up over this." Don't become excited, angry, upset because
of this issue.
amorphous-shapeless
(A)
started just means to make a sudden movement
(B)
caviled means to find fault with, usually on trivial matters
(C)
blanched means to turn white from shock
(D)
beamed means to show great pleasure
(E)
paused does not capture the teachers negative emot
puckish-arch-arch, impish, implike, mischievous, pixilated, prankish, wicked
skulduggery-underhand-crooked-corrupted-unscrupulous-dishonest behaviour or acti
vities.
rudimentary
adjective not fully developed in mature animals
adjective being in the earliest stages of development
adjective being or involving basic facts or principles
rake up-bring to light
He raked up the misdeeds of his predecessor
enjoin-urge-exhort-adjure-admonish-prescribe (an action or attitude) to be perfo
rmed or adopted.
prescribe (an action or attitude) to be performed or adopted.-abatement-hiatus-r
eprieve-a payment of money sent to a person in another place
Insofar definition, to such an extent (usually followed by as): I will do the wo
rk insofar as I am able
bristle-bridle-take offense with
V Benighted means unenlightened-darked-gloomy
huddle-cluster-group-powwow-verb crowd or draw together
noun (informal) a quick private conference
verb crouch or curl up
noun a disorganized and densely packed crowd-flock-clump
indispensable-needed-requisite
dispensable-unneeded- absolutely essential
metaphor

noun a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something tha

t it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity-trope
trope
noun language used in a figurative or nonliteral sense
maverick
noun someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
adjective independent in behavior or thought
noun an unbranded range animal (especially a stray calf); belongs to the first p
erson who puts a brand on it-irregular-unorthodox-heresy-rebel
demure-modest-selfeffacingly-coy
wanton(of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked.
forbidding
adjective harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
adjective threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
noun an official prohibition or edict against something-menacing-Suggesting fear
-grim-minatory-unpleasant
stilted-artificially-formed-contrived-planned-hoey-unnatual
unguarded-vulnurable-unwary
chavunist-jingoist-patriotism-elitist
elitist thinks his/her group is superior
lickspittle is a sycophant
heuristic-A heuristic is a rule or method that helps you solve problems faster
than you would if you did all the computing. It sounds fancy, but you might know
a heuristic as a "rule of thumb.,commonsense approach-Enabling a person to disc
over or learn something for themselves.
stereotypical
adjective lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality-unimaginative
drone
dr n/Submit
verb
gerund or present participle: droning
make a continuous low humming sound.
"in the far distance a machine droned"
synonyms:
hum, buzz, whir, vibrate, murmur, rumble, purr, hiss, whisper, s
igh
"we heard a plane droning overhead"
speak tediously in a dull monotonous tone.
"he reached for another beer while Jim droned on"
synonyms:
speak boringly, speak monotonously, go on and on, talk intermina
bly; More
move with a continuous humming sound.
"traffic droned up and down the street"-to make a dull-ccontinued
alluring
adjective highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire-enticing-beguile
botch
Carry out (a task) badly or carelessly.-unskilled-carelessly
insinuate-suggest-give reason to-adumbrte-give to understand-introduce
mutinous-(of a soldier or sailor) refusing to obey the orders of a person in aut
hority

disposal
noun the power to use something or someone
noun a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (e
specially the group's business affairs)
noun a kitchen appliance for disposing of garbage
noun the act or means of getting rid of something
dispensation
noun a share that has been dispensed or distributed
noun the act of dispensing (giving out in portions)
noun an exemption from some rule or obligation
faltering
noun the act of pausing uncertainly
adjective unsteady in speech or action
pent upPared down means stripped of the extra words
austerity implies that there is nothing extraneous left
tenacious
adjective good at remembering
adjective stubbornly unyielding
adjective sticking together
rile
verb make turbid by stirring up the sediments of
verb cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
verb cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
mollify
verb make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else; mode
rate
verb make less rigid or softer
verb cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
studied-affectationstudied means contrived and done in an artificial manner
/with affectation
s amazing/awe-inspiring or (D) uncanny
hem in-limited
wont-accustomed
-camaraderie- The emotions or conduct of friends; the state of being friend-Mu
tual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
morose
adjective showing a brooding ill humor
huffy
adjective quick to take offense
adjective roused to anger
ineffable
adjective too sacred to be uttered

adjective defying expression or description

provisional
adjective under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
snagged-Catch or tear (something) on a projection
Catch or tear (something) on a projectionThis sentence has a very confusing phras
e/idiomatic construction: At once X and Y. The way this construction works is the X
and the Y stand for words or phrases that are always going to be opposite to ea
ch other. For example, He was at once vain, bragging about his latest exploits, a
nd humble, blushing when people praised him. In this example sentence, vain stands
for X and humble stands for Y. Notice how the two are opposites. Notice also how t
hat both X and Y are expanded on: X = bragging about his latest exploits and Y = b
lushing when people praised him. Again, these two parts of the sentence are oppo
site.
In the sentence to the actual question, we have pioneering as the X. The first bla
nk therefore is the Y, and must be opposite to X. Derivative, which means taken fr
om some other source/not original, matches up best. The next part of the sentenc
e, her work owes a substantial, corresponds to derivative, since she owes something t
o the work of people who came before her (notice how this meaning is opposite to
pioneering). Therefore, we know the last part of the sentence must refer to pionee
ring. To be pioneering in this context is to blaze trails intellectually and come u
p with new ideas. Thus, she has done much to advance her field
hagiography-The writing of the lives of saints.
numinous
adjective of or relating to or characteristic of a numen
adjective evincing the presence of a deity
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility-apostasy-renou
nce-repudiate-abandonment
presumption
noun an assumption that is taken for granted
noun a kind of discourtesy in the form of an act of presuming
noun audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to
noun (law) an inference of the truth of a fact from other facts proved or admitt
ed or judicially noticed
hauvinism
noun fanatical patriotism
noun activity indicative of belief in the superiority of men over women
Couched in a scrupulously indicates that the letters were bland and formal. Thus
trealcy-overly sweet-cloying-sacchirine
couch1
ka t/
verb
past tense: couched; past participle: couched
1.
express (something) in language of a specified style.
"the assurances were couched in general terms"
synonyms:
express, phrase, word, frame, put, formulate, style, render, set
forth, put across, convey, communicate, say, state, utter, voice

"his reply was couched in deferential terms"

2.
literary
lay down.
"two fair creatures, couched side by side in deepest grass"
"Ethereal," (A), meaning "of the heavens" or "otherworldly," is often used to r
efer to similarly intangible things and matches well\
percipience
noun perception
noun The state or condition of being highly perceptive, as if in an almost hypno
tic or telepathic state.
prognostication
noun a statement made about the future
noun a sign of something about to happen
noun knowledge of the future (usually said to be obtained from a divine source)
broadside
verb collide with the broad side of
noun the whole side of a vessel from stem to stern
noun all of the armament that is fired from one side of a warship
noun a speech of violent denunciation
noun an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for w
ide distribution
adverb with a side facing an object
adjective toward a full side
indispose
verb make unwilling
verb make unfit or unsuitable
verb cause to feel unwell
"Resurgent" means a rising again to prominence-REVIVED
not too popular (middling popularity)
peter out - end weakly-to diminish gradually and stop; dwindle to nothing: The h
ot water always peters out in the middle of my shower. 2. to tire; exhaust
alight1
lt/Submit
verb
past tense: alighted; past participle: alighted
formal
descend from a train, bus, or other form of transport.
"visitors should alight at the Fort Road stop"
synonyms:
get off, step off, get down; More
antonyms:
get on, board
(of a bird) descend from the air and settle.
"one bird alighted on the arm of my chair"
synonyms:
land, come down, come to rest, touch down, light, arrive, descen

d;
timeworn-Damaged or impaired, or made less striking or attractive, as a result o
f age or much use-threadbare
spurn-Spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing
timeworn yarn," is an idiom that means "tradition" or "old notion
buck
verb resist
verb jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched
noun a gymnastic horse without pommels and with one end elongated; used lengthwi
se for vaulting
noun a framework for holding wood that is being sawed
verb to strive with determination
noun a piece of paper money worth one dollar
coalesce-conflate
trying
adjective extremely irritating to the nerves
adjective hard to endures-difficulty-hardy
heady
adjective marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
adjective marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical m
atters
adjective extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcotic
pat-glib-drab-dross-at means that is unconvincing and lacking in depth
bandy-bandy
Pass on or discuss (an idea or rumor) in a casual or uninformed way.
bandied about means circulated)s
comprehensive-panoptic-complete-encompassing
push the envelope- to expand the definition, categorization, dimensions, or peri
meters of something.
incapacitate-disable-Prevent from functioning in a normal way
a pall of complacency meaning that everyone felt things were safe)
a pall of complacency meaning that everyone felt things were safe)
robust, or strong,
robust
adjective marked by richness and fullness of flavor
adjective rough and crude
adjective strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adve
rsity
adjective sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
treacherous
adjective tending to betray; especially having a treacherous character as attrib

uted to the Carthaginians by the Romans

adjective dangerously unstable and unpredictable
redemption-redemption
The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
Patina of respectability means a gloss of respectability
lacking-Not available or in short supply.
flourish
verb move or swing back and forth
verb make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high
point in historical significance or importance
verb grow vigorously
noun (music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments
noun a display of ornamental speech or language
noun a showy gesture
noun the act of waving-brandish-grandiosity
wrench
rn(t)/Submit
verb
gerund or present participle: wrenching
1.
pull or twist suddenly and violently.
"Casey grabbed the gun and wrenched it from my hand"
synonyms:
tug, pull, jerk, wrest, heave, twist, tear, rip, pluck, grab, se
ize, snatch, force, take by force, remove by force, prise, peel; More
injure (a part of the body) as a result of a sudden twisting movement.
"she slipped and wrenched her ankle"
synonyms:
sprain, twist, turn, strain, rick, crick, pull, dislocate, put o
ut of joint; More
archaic
distort to fit a particular theory or interpretation.
"to wrench our Bible to make it fit a misconception of facts"
2.
turn (something, especially a nut or bolt) with a wrench.
subjectivity -perspicacity-judgeness-Based on or influenced by personal feelings
, tastes, or opinions.
lethargy
noun a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
noun weakness characterized by a lack of vitality or energy
noun inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy
prudish-Having or revealing a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating
to sex or nudity; excessively concerned with sexual propriety-very offensive-mor
alistic
racy-racy
adjective designed or suitable for competing in a race

adjective full of zest or vigor

adjective marked by richness and fullness of flavor
adjective suggestive of sexual impropriety
boycott
noun a group's refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization in pro
test against its policies
verb refuse to sponsor; refuse to do business with
notion is a belief, whereas a template is a pattern.
elixir
noun hypothetical substance that the alchemists believed to be capable of changi
ng base metals into gold
noun a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used
in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant ta
ste
noun a substance believed to cure all ills
askance
adverb with suspicion or disapproval
adverb with a side or oblique glance
adjective (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with d
oubt or suspicion or envy-squint-squint eyed
undue-Unwarranted or inappropriate because excessive or disproportionate.
ckusterfuck-A disastrously mishandled situation or undertaking.
Anthropocene
Relating to or denoting the current geological age, viewed as the period during
which human activity has been been the dominant influence on climate and the env
ironmen
blot
A dark mark or stain, typically one made by ink, paint, or dirt
wrought-shaped-molded-Be engaged in physical or mental activity in order to achi
eve a purpose or result, especially in one's job; do work.
exogenous-Of, relating to, or developing from external factors.
expulsion-The action of depriving someone of membership in an organization.
feckless
Lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.-inept-incompetent
rubric-heading on document
toady-sycophant
desultory-lacking in purpose
borne-to put up with
meekness-forebearance-resignation-patience-longsuffering
hypocritical or deceptive
sunken-recessed-hollow-subjugate-submerge
grotto-cavee
elan-energy style-enthusiasm
sallow-unhealthy-willow-sickly-jaundiced

flushed
flt/Submit
adjective
1.
(of a person's skin) red and hot, typically as the result of illness or strong e
motion.
"her flushed cheeks"
2.
(of a person) excited or elated by something.
"flushed with success, I was getting into my stride"
synonyms:
elated, thrilled, exhilarated, happy, delighted, overjoyed, joyo
us, gleeful, excited, animated, jubilant, exultant, ecstatic, euphoric, rapturou
s, in raptures, enraptured, intoxicated, beside oneself, transported, carried aw
ay, impassioned, in a frenzy, delirious, hysterical, wild, frenzied; More
winsome-alluring-beguiling-enticing-charmin-appealing
cagey-reticent-cautious-shrewd
kedi/Submit
adjectiveinformal
reluctant to give information owing to caution or suspicion.
"a spokesman was cagey about the arrangements his company had struck"
synonyms:
secretive, guarded, non-committal, tight-lipped, reticent, cauti
ous, circumspect, chary, wary, careful, evasive, elusive, equivocal;
noisome-odious
cant-insincereS
condign-meet-mete out-apportioned-suitable
analeptic-stimulant
stimulated-effected
oblique-tortuous
abase-belittle-Behave in a way so as to belittle or degrade (someone).
indigent-destitute-poor
indolent-lazy
insolent-impudent-disrespectful-audacious-gall
edifying-morally instructing-enlightening
dispel-make disappear
cogitation-The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation.-ruminat
ion
mastication-chewing
adversary-opponenet-antagonist-resistor-One's opponent in a contest, conflict, o
r dispute.
ineluctable inevitable, equivalent inevitable
seminal-strongly influencing later developments.-original
bedizen-to dress or adorn in a showy, gaudy, or tasteless manner
microcosm; epitomizes the typical; symbol; as a typical person (or thing) this
is the explanation \
consterntation-fear resulting from the awareness of danger-alarm-dismay
FOREGO-foreswear-dispense with-relinquish-waive
pensive-deep thought-ruminate-pondering-ruminate
contravene-contradict-negate-deny the truth of
brusque-offhand-abrupt
mawkish, however, means sentimental or saccharine, and is your answer
conciliation means appeasement
finicky-fastidious-prissy
chimerical-fanciful-utopiA-UNREALISTIC
bizarre-Very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusemen

t
lieu-instead
CHURL-BOORIISH-An impolite and mean-spirited person.
cicatrix-scar-symptom
acquaintance-familiarity-knowledgeS
red herring is something that misleads or distracts from a relevant or importan
t issue
acquaintance
kwent()ns/Submit
noun
plural noun: acquaintances
1.
knowledge or experience of something.
"the pupils had little acquaintance with the language"
synonyms:
familiarity, conversance, conversancy, contact, acquaintanceship
; More
slight knowledge of or friendship with someone.
"I renewed my acquaintance with Herbert"
synonyms:
association, relationship, contact, social contact; More
2.
a person one knows slightly, but who is not a close friend.
"a wide circle of friends and acquaintances"
synonyms:
contact, associate, connection, ally, colleague; confrre
"Mr Barnet was no more than a business acquaintance"
immoderate-excessive- excessive, heavy, intemperate, unrestrained, unrestricte
d, uncontrolled, unlimited, unbridled, uncurbed, self-indulgent, overindulgent,
imprudent, reckless, wild
emphatic-asserive-stressed
obligatory-compulsory-mandatory-incumbent on-indispensable-needed-requisite
disgust-revulsion-antisense-abhorrence-detested
solemnize
slmnz/Submit
verb
duly perform (a ceremony, especially that of marriage).
"they needed only to find a priest to solemnize their marriage"
synonyms:
perform, celebrate, ceremonialize; More
mark (an event) with a formal ceremony.
"she made the promise which was solemnized by the local witch doctor"
proletariat-workers or working class regarded collectively
unjust-Not based on or behaving according to what is morally right and fair-unfa
ir-imoderate
aesthetic-cosmetic-superficial
simplification-riddance
warping-dented-distorted-doformation
Oversight-an unintentional failure to notice something-supervise-mistake
elusive-slippery-difficult to hold or firm
crabby-cantankerous
salvo-barrage
spur-stimulation
disruptive-divivsive
synergy-working together-cooperative
trove-cache-trasure
prejudice-make biased-jaundiced
impugned-challenged-contended-make false
parch-dry
missive-letter-A letter, especially a long or official one

robust-strong-healthy-vividly
stale1
stel/Submit
adjective
1.
(of food) no longer fresh and pleasant to eat; hard, musty, or dry.
"stale bread"
synonyms:
dry, dried out, hard, hardened, old, past its best, past its sel
l-by date; More
antonyms:
fresh
no longer new and interesting or exciting.
"their marriage had gone stale"
synonyms:
hackneyed, tired, worn out, overworked, threadbare, warmed-up, b
anal, trite, stock, stereotyped, clichd, run-of-the-mill, commonplace, platitudin
ous, unoriginal, derivative, unimaginative, uninspired, flat; More
(of a person) no longer able to perform well or creatively because of having don
e something for too long.
"a top executive tends to get stale"
(of a cheque or legal claim) invalid because out of date.
"justifications for adverse possession go beyond stale claims"
verb
verb: stale; 3rd person present: stales; past tense: staled; past participle: st
aled; gerund or present participle: staling
1.
make or become stale.
"she would cut up yesterday's leftover bread, staling now"
lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age
recourse-source of help-possibility-alternative-expedients
appreciate-understand-cherish-respect-grasp the fully implications of-acknowledg
e
dour-stern-showing ill humor-dogging-stubbornly unyielding
consort-agrrement-spouse
indurate-harden
malleable-susceptible
pristine-mint
recourse-resort-alternate acttions
embellish-catalouge
articulate-enunciate
confer on-accord to
PLACID-tranquil-calm-unrufflede on ga
appointed-furnished
redouble-escalate-make large-intensify-duplicate-make or become much greater, mo
re intense, or more numerous-deepen
forego-five up-to precede
pulp-shapeless-soft
hidebound-Unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention
unsympathetic-unappealing-unattractive-unlikable
erratically-unpredictable
mariginalize-Treat (a person, group, or concept) as insignificant or peripheral.
inhibiting-restrain-prevent
concocting-mixing-commix-unify-amalgamate
undoing-a person's ruin or downfall.-ruin-weakness
undoable-impossible to achieve
excise-charge excise on-cut or remove
exact a toll-force to pay price

horatory-encourage-urge-exhort-adjure-admonish-prescribe
breathetaking-Astonishing or awe-inspiring in quality, so as to take one's breat
h away
ungalmorous-humdrum-commonplace
mainstream-definitive
innovative-original
lay person-common man
adulator-sycophant
efficacy-usefulness
funk-state of depression-flinch-cringe
tame-dull-listless
laxity-negligence
prune-cut
incisive
nssv/Submit
adjective
1.
(of a person or mental process) intelligently analytical and clear-thinking.
"she was an incisive critic"
synonyms:
penetrating, acute, sharp, sharp-witted, razor-sharp, keen, rapi
er-like, astute, shrewd, trenchant, piercing, perceptive, insightful, percipient
, perspicacious, discerning, analytical, intelligent, canny, clever, smart, quic
k; More
antonyms:
rambling, vague
(of an account) accurate and sharply focused.
"the songs offer incisive pictures of American ways"
2.
(of an action) quick and direct\\
Belching is the act of expelling air from the stomach through the mouth. It usua
lly occurs when the stomach distends (expands) due to too much swallowed air-eje
ction-forcing out
welter-disorder-fuddled-confused-bemused-disorder-fuddled-confused-bemused-disor
der
totemic-a natural object or an animate being, as an animal or bird, assumed as t
he emblem of a clan, family, or group.
kitsch-ostentatious-garish
pastiche--potpurri-An artistic work in a style that imitates that of another wor
k, artist, or period.
theosophy
Any of a number of philosophies maintaining that a knowledge of God may be achie
ved through spiritual ecstasy, direct intuition, or special individual relations
,
dissertation -A long essay on a particular subject, especially one written as a
requirement for the Doctor of Philosophy degree
menial-boring-not required much skill-humble-humdrum-commonplace
to swoon someone you are trying to make them have that feeling for you by just h
olding hands, sending goodmorning beautiful texts, kissing her forehead
legendary-unreal-fabled
impersonal-not influnced-objective
pettiness-narrow mindedness-trivial
gaffe-faux pass-solecism-bungle-slip-gaucherie-indscretion
taunt-aggravate-mock-ridicule
sitting Duck-victim-prey
demonstrative-uninhibited-unreserved
pointer-counsel-suggestion-advice
timely-opportune-Done or occurring at a favorable or useful time; opportune

attest-testify-clear evidence
iintemperance-unrestrained-indulgent
consecration-commitment-allegiance-sanctification-loyality-dedication
indiscriminate-done without any preparations or at random
elitist-pro nobility-A person who believes that a system or society should be ru
led or dominated by an elite.
scrutinize-overlook
gaiety-hilarity-merriment-happiness
corrective-remedy
dispute-dispension
grating-soundinig harsh-irritant-annoyable-vexatious-irksome
raze-complete destroy-wrecking-distruction
foreshadows-harbingerer-pioneer
winnowing-screening
reprieve-respite-ease-cancellaton or postponement of punishment
stifle-prevention-suffocating-quelling-crushing
confrontational
Tending to deal with situations in an aggressive way; hostile or argumentative
prominently-conspicuously
psychic
Relating to or denoting faculties or phenomena that are apparently inexplicable
by natural laws, especially involving telepathy or clairvoyance
stipulate-customary principles
twigs-stemfounder-fill ship with water
indomitable-un subduness-impossible to subdue or defeat
disclosure-The act of disclosing something that was secret or private-divulgence
concerted-Jointly arranged, planned, or carried out; coordinated.-coooloborative
drenched=soaked
usurp
j zp,j sp/Submit
verb
take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force.
"Richard usurped the throne"
synonyms:
seize, take over, expropriate, take possession of, take, appropr
iate, steal, wrest, arrogate, commandeer, annex, assume, lay claim to
"Richard usurped the throne"
take the place of (someone in a position of power) illegally; supplant.
"the Hanoverian dynasty had usurped the Stuarts"
synonyms:
oust, overthrow, remove, topple, unseat, depose, dethrone, eject
, dispel; More
archaic
encroach or infringe upon (someone's rights).
scuttle2
skt()l/Submit
verb
past tense: scuttled; past participle: scuttled
run hurriedly or furtively with short quick steps.
"a mouse scuttled across the floor"
synonyms:
scamper, scurry, scramble, bustle, skip, trot, hurry, hasten, ma
ke haste, rush, race, dash, run, sprint; More
skittish
skt/Submit
adjective
(of an animal, especially a horse) nervous or excitable; easily scared.
"a skittish chestnut mare"

synonyms:
restive, excitable, nervous, easily frightened; More
antonyms:
calm
(of a person) playfully frivolous or unpredictable.
"my skittish and immature mother"
synonyms:
playful, lively, high-spirited, frisky, coltish; More
unassuming
nsjum/Submit
adjective
not pretentious or arrogant; modest.
"he was an unassuming and kindly man"
synonyms:
modest, self-effacing, humble, meek, mild, retiring, demure, res
trained, reserved, withdrawn, reticent, diffident, shy, bashful, timid, timorous
, shrinking, unconfident, insecure, unassertive; More
stipulate1
stpj let/
verb
past tense: stipulated; past participle: stipulated
demand or specify (a requirement), typically as part of an agreement.
"he stipulated certain conditions before their marriage"
synonyms:
specify, set down, set out, lay down, set forth, state clearly;
More
denude
dnjud/Submit
verb
past tense: denuded; past participle: denuded
strip (something) of its covering, possessions, or assets.
"almost overnight the Arctic was denuded of animals"
synonyms:
divest, strip, clear, deprive, bereave, rob; More
dispatch-promptness
flounderer-inflammations
inducement-A thing that persuades or influences someone to do something-incentiv
e-motivator
denude-denude
Strip (something) of its covering, possessions, or assets; make bare.
husbanadary-The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals.
tempered-belie
hagiographic [ hirfik] [test] adj law generally hailed as a saint, too flattering:. of,
relating to, or being hagiography; overly or insincerely flattering [Example] H
e deserves more careful and more objective scrutinyrather than the hagiographic
portrayal he has generally received from the press. - adulatory, flattering, gus
hy, ingratiating, oily, oleaginous, soapy, toady, unctuous [anti] artless, ear
apportionment-allotment-distribuivve
sierra-archipelago
savanna-grasslands
flotilla-fleet of or group of ships
nitpicker-someone who makes unjustified criiticisms
galactic-prodigious-big-large amount of
ingenue-an innocent women
skinflint-miser
yak-A trivial or unduly persistent conversation.

dellude-Impose a misleading belief upon (someone); deceive; fool.

nudge-Prod (someone) gently, typically with one's elbow, in order to draw their
attention to something.
manifesto-declaration
disingenuous-uncandid
Prod (someone) gently, typically with one's elbow, in order to draw their attent
ion to something.
archipelago-constellation
catharsis-The process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or
repressed emotions.
dispel-disappear
altered-revised-Reconsider and alter (something) in the light of further evidenc
e'
preeminent-singular
crackerjack-exceptionally good-non pareil-apotheosis-highest
gingerly-in a careful manner-prudent
instigate-inspire-promote-incenttive-stimulative
simpatico-(of a person) likable and easy to get along with.
dysphemism-A derogatory or unpleasant term used instead of a pleasant or neutral
one, such as loony bin for mental hospital.
nescience-Ignorantness: ignorance (especially of orthodox beliefs)
bellistrism-(belletristic) written and regarded for aesthetic value rather than
content-girl-young lady
esculent-Fit to be eaten; edible.
exsiccated-desiccated
disinter-unearth-digup
espy-catch sight of
censure-disapprobations
periphrasis-circumlocution
didactic-enlightening
proprietary
prprt()ri/Submit
adjective
1.
relating to an owner or ownership.
"the company has a proprietary right to the property"
2.
(of a product) marketed under and protected by a registered trade name.
"proprietary brands of insecticide"
unhinge
nhn(d)/Submit
verb
gerund or present participle: unhinging
1.
make (someone) mentally unbalanced.
"the loneliness had nearly unhinged him"
synonyms:
deranged, demented, unbalanced, out of one's mind, crazed, mad,
insane; More
antonyms:
sane, stable
deprive of stability; throw into disorder.
"a chain of events unhinges the structure of his family"
2.
take (a door) off its hinges.
flippantly-thooughtlessly
jilt--suddenly abandon-spurn-rejected
eloquent-rticulate
disenchanted-disappointed by someone or something previously respected or admire
d; disillusioned.-disabused-enlightened-sophisticated

strive-endeavor-Make great efforts to achieve or obtain something

squabble-bickering-A noisy quarrel about something petty or trivial.
rail-compliants
waffle1
wf()l/Submit
informal
verb
1.
BRITISH
speak or write at length in a vague or trivial manner.
"he waffled on about his problems"
synonyms:
prattle, chatter, babble, ramble, jabber, gibber, gabble, gab, b
urble, flannel, run on, mutter, mumble, prate, drivel, bleat, cackle; More
2.
NORTH AMERICAN
fail to make up one's mind.
"Joseph had been waffling over where to go"
noun
noun: waffle
1.
BRITISH
lengthy but vague or trivial talk or writing.
"we've edited out some of the waffle"
synonyms:
prattle, jabbering, verbiage, drivel, meaningless talk, nonsense
, twaddle, gibberish, stuff and nonsense, bunkum, mumbo jumbo, padding, flannel,
verbosity, prolixity; More
2.
US
a failure to make up one's mind.
requisiotion-An official order laying claim to the use of property or materials.
-require-demand-apporbation
EXAgitate-stir up-agitate
prefigure presage, sign
defalacate-embezzle-steal-embark
parry
Ward off (a weapon or attack), especially with a countermove--parried
cherished-wanted
gallimaufry-jumble
littoral-seaside-seashore
soireer-oratory-fete
SIFT-winnowing-screening
muddled, abstruse-confused-bemused-disorder-fuddled-confused-bemused-disorderun
uncanny-occult
A
B
C
D
E
F

critical appraisal; critical; criticism

cardinal main, basic
nice sophisticated; beautiful
baleful malicious; harmful
minute tiny, detailed
feckless ineffective; weak

VS
A a capacious spacious; the vast
B an abiding lasting, permanent; unchanged
C a nominal nominal, nominal
Dan enduring and lasting; tolerable
Ea negligible negligible negligible
F a profuse rich; a lot of

drivel
drv()l/Submit
noun
1.
nonsense.
"don't talk such drivel!"
synonyms:
nonsense, twaddle, claptrap, balderdash, gibberish, rubbish, mum
bo jumbo; More
antonyms:
sense
verb
verb: drivel; 3rd person present: drivels; past tense: drivelled; past participl
e: drivelled; gerund or present participle: drivelling; past tense: driveled; pa
st participle: driveled; gerund or present participle: driveling
1.
talk nonsense.
"he was drivelling on about the glory days"
synonyms:
talk nonsense, talk rubbish, babble, ramble, gibber, burble, bla
ther, blether, prate, prattle, gabble, chatter, twitter, maunder; More
2.
archaic
let saliva or mucus flow from the mouth or nose.
"the nurse leaves you to drivel, and never wipes your nose"
asinine-stupid-foolish
rarefy-subtilize-refine
regent-A person appointed to administer a country because the monarch is a minor
or is absent or incapacitated.-powerful person
apogee-zenith
nadir-perigee
gustatory-concerned with the tasting or the sense of taste
iniquitous
nkwts/Submit
adjective
grossly unfair and morally wrong.
"an iniquitous tax"
synonyms:
wicked, sinful, evil, immoral, improper; More