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circumlocution start learning		the use of many words where fewer would do, specially to be vague or evasive
periphrasis start learning		the use of indirect and circumlocutory speech or writing
errant start learning		erring or straying from the accepted course or standards; guilty, culpable, delinquent
staid start learning		sedate, respectable and unadventurous
sedate start learning		calm, dignified and unhurried
stoic start learning		a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining
mandate start learning		order, instruction 2) approval, acceptance
condone start learning		accept (behaviour that is considered morally wrong or offensive); deliverately ignore, not take into consideration the college cannot condone any behaviour that involves illicit drugs
abate start learning		subside, become less intense or widespread
blazed start learning		burn, be ablaze, fire away, shoot away
stasis start learning		equilibrium
trite start learning		lacking originality or freshness, dull on account of overuse
abjudicate start learning		judge
lachrymose start learning		tearful or given to weeping
palatable start learning		pleasant to taste; 2) acceptable or satisfactory, pleasant
halcyon start learning		serene, calm, idyllically happy and peaceful
idyllic start learning		like an idyll; extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque
simulacrum start learning		an image or representation of someone or something; 2) an unsatisfactory imitation or substitute
decapitate start learning		cut off the head of someone
wizened start learning		shrivelled or wrinkled with age
laceration start learning		a deep cut or tear in skin
cicatrix start learning		the scar of a healed wound
wanton start learning		(of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked; malicious, spiteful, vicious sheer wanton vandalism
vandalism start learning		action involving deliverate destruction of or damage to public or private property
jettison start learning		throw or drop (something) from an aircraft or ship; dump, ditch
panegyric start learning		eulogy, speech of praise, accolade
truculent start learning		eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant
strident start learning		loud and harsh; raucous; grating
grating (adj.) start learning		sounding harsh and unpleasant
raucous start learning		making or constituting a disturbingly harsh and loud noise
indefatigable start learning		persisting tirelessly
spurn start learning		reject with disdain or contempt
blandish start learning		coax with kind words or flattery
poignant start learning		touching, evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret
acrid start learning		unpleasantly bitter or pungent
saccharine start learning		excessively sweet or sentimental
tumid start learning		pompous or bombastic
trenchant start learning		vigorous or incisive in expression or style
semblance start learning		appearance
quiescent start learning		state or period of inactivity or dormancy
prodigious start learning		enormous
intrepid start learning		fearless, adventerous
sagacity start learning		sagacious- good judgement and keen mental discernment; wise or shrewd
commodious start learning		roomy and comfortable
capacious start learning		roomy
austere start learning		severe or strict in manner or attitude
wastrel start learning		a wasteful or good for nothing person
carnal start learning		sexual carnal desire
husband start learning		use economically
collusion start learning		secret or illegal conspiracy or cooperation in order to deceive others
soporific start learning		tending to induce drowsiness or sleep
somniferous start learning		soporific- tending to induce sleep
analeptic start learning		restorative (chiefly of a drug) to restore a person’s health of strength
desiccate start learning		lacking interest, passion, or energy. 2) remove the moisture from (something), typically in order to preserve it (dried) a desiccated history of ideas; 2) a desiccated coconut
inviolable start learning		never to be broken, infringed, or dishonoured. an inviolable rule of chastity
gumption start learning		shrewd or spirited initiative and resourcefulness. the president would hire almost any young man who had the gumption to ask for a job"
transmute start learning		change in form, nature, or substance. the quest to transmute lead into gold
coterminous start learning		having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning
vaunt start learning		boast about or praise (something), especially excessively. New York’s vaunted skyline
desideratum start learning		something that is needed or wanted.; requirement, prerequisite
solicitous start learning		something that is needed or wanted.; concerned, caring
complicit start learning		involved with others in an activity that is unlawful or morally wrong. the careers of those complicit in the cover-up were blighted"
blight start learning		spoil, harm, or destroy. "the scandal blighted the careers of several leading politicians"
fecund start learning		producing many new ideas. her fecund imagination
pontificate start learning		express one's opinions in a pompous and dogmatic way.
partisanship start learning		prejudice in favour of a particular cause; bias.
litigious start learning		tending or too ready to take legal action to settle disputes.
perspicacious start learning		having a ready insight into and understanding of things.
exiguous start learning		very small in size or amount
strident start learning		of a sound) loud and harsh; grating.
reprise start learning		repeat
retribution start learning		punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act.
incubation start learning		the process of incubating eggs, cells, bacteria, a disease, etc.
truculent start learning		eager or quick to argue or fight; aggressively defiant.
stipulate start learning		specify
poignant start learning		evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.
truism start learning		a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting. "the truism that you get what you pay for"
predicate start learning		found or base something on. premise
insouciant start learning		showing a casual lack of concern; nonchalant
austere start learning		severe or strict in manner or attitude.
reprobate start learning		. an unprincipled person.
wanton start learning		(of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked. sheer wanton vandalism
trite start learning		of a remark or idea) lacking originality or freshness; dull on account of overuse; HACKNEYED
sordid start learning		involving immoral or dishonourable actions and motives; arousing moral distaste and contempt.
seamy start learning		sordid and disreputable. a seamy sex scandal
obstreperous start learning		noisy and difficult to control.
pontificate start learning		express one's opinions in a pompous and dogmatic way.
acquit start learning		free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty. OPP- convict
vanquish start learning		defeat thoroughly.
reprehend start learning		reprimand
deferential start learning		showing DEFERENCE; respectful
obsequious start learning		obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree
servile start learning		obsequious, having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others
abnegation start learning		the action of renouncing or rejecting something
dispel start learning		make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear
injunction start learning		an authoritative warning or order
corroborate start learning		confirm or give support
detract start learning		diminish the worth or value of
precipitate start learning		cause to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely
notwithstanding start learning		in spite of notwithstanding the evidence, the consensus is that the jury will not reach a verdict
swaddle start learning		wrap in garments or cloth

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