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cumbersome
large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy; slow or complicated and therefore inefficient.
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unprecedented
never done or known before.
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stinting
supply a very ungenerous or inadequate amount of (something).
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extrapolate
extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue or similar methods will be applicable.
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liability
1. the state of being legally responsible for something.
2. a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to put one at a disadvantage.
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euphoric
characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.
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elementary
1. relating to the rudiments of a subject.
2. not decomposable into elements or other primary constituents.
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heterodox
not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs.
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fervent
having or displaying a passionate intensity.
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gaffe
an unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment to its originator; a blunder.
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temper
1. a person's state of mind seen in terms of their being angry or calm.
2. the degree of hardness and elasticity in steel or other metal.
3. act as a neutralizing or counterbalancing force to (something).
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painstaking
done with or employing great care and thoroughness.
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economy
1. the state of a country or region in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services and the supply of money.
2. careful management of available resources.
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qualm
an uneasy feeling of doubt, worry, or fear, especially about one's own conduct; a misgiving.
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exonerate
1. (of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing.
2. release someone from (a duty or obligation).
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implicit
1. suggested though not directly expressed.
2. always to be found in; essentially connected with.
3. with no qualification or question; absolute.
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phlegmatic
(of a person) having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition.
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propensity
an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.
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foment
instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
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embellish
make (something) more attractive by the addition of decorative details or features.
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inviolate
free or safe from injury or violation.
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renege
go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract.
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arresting
1. striking; eye-catching.
2. denoting a person or agency that seizes and detains someone by legal authority.
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obstinate
stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
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vivacious
(especially of a woman) attractively lively and animated.
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histrionic
excessively theatrical or dramatic in character or style.
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prodigious
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.
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tentative
1. not certain or fixed; provisional.
2. done without confidence; hesitant.
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falter
lose strength or momentum.
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chastise
rebuke or reprimand severely./scold
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intermittent
occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady.
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profound
1. (of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense.
2. (of a person or statement) having or showing great knowledge or insight.
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propagate
1. spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely.
2. breed specimens of (a plant or animal) by natural processes from the parent stock.
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allusive
using or containing suggestion rather than explicit mention.
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glib
(of words or a speaker) fluent but insincere and shallow.
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curb
1. a check or restraint on something.
2. a type of bit with a strap or chain attached which passes under a horse's lower jaw, used as a check.
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lull
1. make (someone) feel deceptively secure or confident.
2. calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements.
3.a temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity.
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mettlesome
(of a person or animal) full of spirit and courage; lively.
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astute
having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
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fawn
1. (of a person) give a servile display of exaggerated flattery or affection, typically in order to gain favour.
2. (of a deer) produce young.
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precipitous
1. (of an action) done suddenly and without careful consideration.
2. dangerously high or steep.
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repercussion
an unintended consequence of an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.
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regress
return to a former or less developed state.
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refute
prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.
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replenish
restore (a stock or supply) to a former level or condition.
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evoke
1. bring or recall (a feeling, memory, or image) to the conscious mind.
2. invoke (a spirit or deity).
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ire
anger.
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languid
1. (of a person, manner, or gesture) having or showing a disinclination for physical exertion or effort.
2. weak or faint from illness or fatigue.
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mollify
appease the anger or anxiety of (someone).
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pretentious
attempting to impress by affecting greater importance or merit than is actually possessed.
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duress
threats, violence, constraints, or other action used to coerce someone into doing something against their will or better judgement.
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vigilant
keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
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headstrong
energetically willful and determined.
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convalescent
(of a person) recovering from an illness or medical treatment.
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nonplussed
so surprised and confused that one is unsure how to react.
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fret
1. be constantly or visibly anxious.
2. gradually wear away (something) by rubbing or gnawing.
3. flow or move in small waves.
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decry
publicly denounce.
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recourse
a source of help in a difficult situation.
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commence
begin.
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neutralize
make (something) ineffective by applying an opposite force or effect.
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exorcise
1. completely remove (something unpleasant) from one's mind or memory.
2. rid (a person or place) of a supposed evil spirit.
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finicky
(of a person) fussy about their needs or requirements./showing or requiring great attention to detail.
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assail
make a concerted or violent attack on./ criticize strongly
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contravene
offend against the prohibition or order of (a law, treaty, or code of conduct)./conflict with (a right, principle, etc.), especially to its detriment.
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reiterate
say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity.
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poignant
evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.
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inundate
1. overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with.
2. flood.
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oblivious
not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one.
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ironclad
impossible to contradict, weaken, or change.
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plaintive
sounding sad and mournful.
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surmount
1. overcome (a difficulty or obstacle).
2. stand or be placed on top of.
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escalate
increase rapidly./make or become more intense or serious.
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denounce
publicly declare to be wrong or evil./inform against.
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foil
1. prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding.
2. frustrate the efforts or plans of.
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deviate
depart from usual or accepted standards.
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buoyant
1. able or tending to keep afloat or rise to the top of a liquid or gas.
2. cheerful and optimistic.
3. (of an economy, business, or market) involving or engaged in much successful trade or activity.
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benevolent
well meaning and kindly./(of an organization) serving a charitable rather than a profit-making purpose.
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intertwined
twist or twine together./connect or link (two or more things) closely.
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berate
scold or criticize (someone) angrily.
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quiescent
in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy.
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mercurial
1. subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.
2. of or containing the element mercury.
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despotic
of or typical of a despot; tyrannical.
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perpetrate
carry out or commit (a harmful, illegal, or immoral action).
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subsume
include or absorb (something) in something else.
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subside
1. become less intense, violent, or severe.
2.(of water) go down to a lower or the normal level.
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condone
accept (behaviour that is considered morally wrong or offensive).
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tangential
1. diverging from a previous course or line; erratic.
2. hardly touching a matter; peripheral.3. relating to or along a tangent.
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jeopardize
put (someone or something) into a situation in which there is a danger of loss, harm, or failure.
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disinterested
1. not influenced by considerations of personal advantage.
2. having or feeling no interest in something; uninterested.
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buttress
1. provide (a building or structure) with buttresses.
2. increase the strength of or justification for; reinforce.
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