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disparage
I don't mean to disparage your achievements.
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to suggest that sb /sth is not valuable
adulation
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admiration and praise, especially when it is greater than is necessary.
the band enjoy the adulation of their fans wherever they go.
amputate
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to cut off sb's arm, leg or finger in a medical operation.
He had to have both legs amputated.
dismal
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causing or showing sadness.
syn: miserable, gloomy... dismal conditions/surroundings/weather
gruelling
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very difficult and tiring, needing great effort for a long time.
I've had a gruelling day.
a gruelling journey/schedule.
erratic
syn: unpredictable
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not happening at regular times; not follwing any plan or regular pattern; tgat you can rely on.
The electricity supply here is quite erratic.
onerous
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needing great effort; causing trouble or worry. an onerous duty/task/responsibility
deign
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to do sth in a way that shows you think you are too important to do it.
syn: condescend She just grunted, not deigning to look up from the page.

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