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acolyte
a person assisting a priest in a religious service or procession.
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anoint
1. smear or rub with oil, typically as part of a religious ceremony.
2. nominate or choose (someone) as successor to or leading candidate for a position.
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base
1. use (something specified) as the foundation or starting point for something.
2. (adjective)without moral principles; ignoble.
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coercion
the action or practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.
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coin
1. invent
2. a flat disc or piece of metal with an official stamp, used as money.
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cunning
having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.
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discomfit
make (someone) feel uneasy or embarrassed.
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dissent
hold or express opinions that are at variance with those commonly or officially held.
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distill
1. purify (a liquid) by heating it so that it vaporizes, then cooling and condensing the vapour and collecting the resulting liquid.
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dubious
1. hesitating or doubting.
2. not to be relied upon; suspect.
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ebullient
cheerful and full of energy.
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facetious
treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humour; flippant.
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fallible
capable of making mistakes or being wrong.
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florid
1. excessively intricate or elaborate.
2. having a red or flushed complexion.
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gawky
nervously awkward and ungainly.
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inveigle
persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery.
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jettison
abandon or discard (someone or something that is no longer wanted).
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mendacity
untruthfulness.
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munificent
characterized by or displaying great generosity.
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naive
(of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgement.
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noble
1. belonging by rank, title, or birth to the aristocracy.
2. having or showing fine personal qualities or high moral principles.
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parochial
having a limited or narrow outlook or scope.
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pedestrian
1. a person walking rather than travelling in a vehicle.
2. lacking inspiration or excitement; dull.
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prevaricate
speak or act in an evasive way.
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prime
1. of first importance; main.
2. the state or time of greatest vigor or success in a person's life.
3. make (something) ready for use or action.
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radical
1. (especially of change or action) relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or thorough.
2. advocating or based on thorough or complete political or social change
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recrudescent
break out again; recur.
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temporal
1. relating to worldly as opposed to spiritual affairs; secular.
2. relating to time.
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transitory
not permanent.
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viable
capable of working successfully;feasible
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abreast
1.side by side and facing the same way. 2. alongside or level with something.
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confound
1. cause surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by not according with their expectations.
2. mix up (something) with something else.
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digression
a temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.
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discrepancy
an illogical or surprising lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
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duplicitous
deceitful.
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expedient
(of an action) convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral.
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fabricate
1. invent (something) in order to deceive.
2. construct or manufacture (an industrial product), especially from prepared components.
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glum
looking or feeling dejected; morose.
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harbinger
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another./indicator
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intrinsic
belonging naturally; essential.
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largesse
generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.
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libertine
1.a person, especially a man, who freely indulges in sensual pleasures without regard to moral principles.
2. a freethinker in matters of religion.
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manifest
1. show (a quality or feeling) by one's acts or appearance; demonstrate.
2. a document listing a ship's contents, cargo, passengers, and crew, for the use of customs officers.
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minute
1. so small as to be insignificant.
2. (of an investigation or account) taking the smallest points into consideration; precise and meticulous.
3.a summarized record of the proceedings at a meeting.
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modish
conforming to or following what is currently popular and fashionable.
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nascent
(especially of a process or organization) just coming into existence and beginning to display signs of future potential.
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perennial
lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring or continually recurring.
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pious
1. devoutly religious.
2. (of a hope) sincere but unlikely to be fulfilled.
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providential
1. occurring at a favorable time; opportune.
2. involving divine foresight or providence.
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prowess
1. skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.
2. bravery in battle.
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schism
a split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief.
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slander
make false and damaging statements about (someone).
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stalwart
loyal, reliable, and hard-working.
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supplicate
ask or beg for something earnestly or humbly.
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terse
sparing in the use of words; abrupt.
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tirade
a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.
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universal
relating to or done by all people or things in the world or in a particular group; applicable to all cases.biquitous
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vanquish
defeat thoroughly./conquer
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woeful
1. characterized by, expressive of, or causing sorrow or misery.
2. very bad; deplorable.
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malfeasance
wrongdoing, especially (US) by a public official.
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abject
1. (of something bad) experienced or present to the maximum degree.
2. (of a person or their behavior) completely without pride or dignity; self-abasing.
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amicable
characterized by friendliness and absence of discord.
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animosity
strong hostility.
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aver
state or assert to be the case.
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barrage
1.bombard (someone) with questions, criticisms, complaints, etc.
2. an artificial barrier across a river or estuary to prevent flooding, aid irrigation or navigation, or to generate electricity by tidal power.
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cathartic
providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions; causing catharsis.
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decipher
succeed in understanding, interpreting, or identifying (something).
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delusion
1. an idiosyncratic belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality or rational argument.
2. the action of deluding or the state of being deluded./deception
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dispense
1. distribute or provide (a service or information) to a number of people.
2. manage without or get rid of.
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eloquent
fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.
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enthrall
capture the fascinated attention of.
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eradicate
destroy completely; put an end to.
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fledgling
a person or organization that is immature, inexperienced, or underdeveloped.
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fortitude
courage in pain or adversity.
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fortuitous
happening by chance rather than intention./happening by a lucky chance; fortunate.
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goad
1. provoke or annoy (someone) so as to stimulate an action or reaction.
2. drive (an animal) with a spiked stick.
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imminent
about to happen
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incontrovertible
not able to be denied or disputed.
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itinerant
travelling from place to place.
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magnanimous
generous or forgiving, especially towards a rival or less powerful person.
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meritorious
deserving reward or praise.
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mutiny
an open rebellion against the proper authorities, especially by soldiers or sailors against their officers.
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paradoxical
seemingly absurd or self-contradictory.
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perseverance
persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.
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render
1. provide or give (a service, help, etc.).
2.cause to be or become; make.
3.represent or depict artistically.
4. covertly send (a foreign criminal or terrorist suspect) for interrogation abroad; subject to extraordinary rendition.
5. melt down (fat) in order to clarify it.
6. cover (stone or brick) with a coat of plaster.
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repertoire
1. a stock of plays, dances, or items that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform.
2. a stock of skills or types of behavior that a person habitually uses.
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resilient
1. (of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
2. (of a substance or object) able to recoil or spring back into shape after bending, stretching, or being compressed.
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resolute
admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering.
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supple
bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible.
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valor
great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.
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