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TRANSMUTE (tranz-MYOOT)
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To transform; specifically, to change from one nature, form, or substance into another, especially to a higher, better, or more refined one.
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To transform; specifically, to change from one nature, form, or substance into another, especially to a higher, better, or more refined one.
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TRANSMUTE (tranz-MYOOT)
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ABSTRUSE [ab-STROOS]
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Difficult to understand, hard to grasp mentally, deep, profound, incomprehensible, unfathomable.
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Difficult to understand, hard to grasp mentally, deep, profound, incomprehensible, unfathomable.
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ABSTRUSE [ab-STROOS]
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EDIFY (ED-i-fy)
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To instruct, improve, teach, enlighten; especially, to instruct or improve intellectually, morally, or spiritually.
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To instruct, improve, teach, enlighten; especially, to instruct or improve intellectually, morally, or spiritually.
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EDIFY (ED-i-fy)
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SUPERCILIOUS (SOO-pur-SIL-ee-us)
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Haughty, proud, scornful, contemptuous, disdainful.
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Haughty, proud, scornful, contemptuous, disdainful.
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SUPERCILIOUS (SOO-pur-SIL-ee-us)
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DISSEMBLE (di-SEM-buul)
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To disguise; conceal under a false appearance; speak or behave hypocritically; cover up the facts or one's true feelings or motives; mask under a pretense or deceptive manner.
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To disguise; conceal under a false appearance; speak or behave hypocritically; cover up the facts or one's true feelings or motives; mask under a pretense or deceptive manner.
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DISSEMBLE (di-SEM-buul)
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VACUOUS (VAK-yoo-us)
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Empty, vacant; devoid of substance, interest, intelligence, expression, or meaning.
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Empty, vacant; devoid of substance, interest, intelligence, expression, or meaning.
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VACUOUS (VAK-yoo-us)
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CAPACIOUS (kuh-PAY-shus)
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Roomy, spacious, ample, able to contain or hold a great deal.
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Roomy, spacious, ample, able to contain or hold a great deal.
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CAPACIOUS (kuh-PAY-shus)
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MNEMONIC (ne-MAHN-ik)
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Helping or pertaining to the memory, assisting or improving the ability to recall.
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Helping or pertaining to the memory, assisting or improving the ability to recall.
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MNEMONIC (ne-MAHN-ik)
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SONOROUS (suh-NOR-us or SAHN-uh-rus)
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Resonant; deep, full, and rich in sound; having, or capable of producing, a powerful,<br>impressive sound.
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Resonant; deep, full, and rich in sound; having, or capable of producing, a powerful,<br>impressive sound.
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SONOROUS (suh-NOR-us or SAHN-uh-rus)
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ADMONISH (ad-MANN-ish)
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To warn or notify of a fault or error, especially in conduct or attitude; to criticize or<br>reprove gently but earnestly.
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To warn or notify of a fault or error, especially in conduct or attitude; to criticize or<br>reprove gently but earnestly.
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ADMONISH (ad-MANN-ish)
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PARADIGM (PAR-uh-dim or PAR-uh-dym)
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An example, model, or pattern.
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An example, model, or pattern.
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PARADIGM (PAR-uh-dim or PAR-uh-dym)
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CIRCUITOUS (sur-KYOO-i-tus)
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Roundabout, indirect, not straightforward, following a roundabout and often extended<br>course.
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Roundabout, indirect, not straightforward, following a roundabout and often extended<br>course.
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CIRCUITOUS (sur-KYOO-i-tus)
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VINDICATE (VIN-di-kayt)
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To clear from blame, free from suspicion of wrongdoing or dishonor; uphold or maintain the truth or innocence of something or someone in the face of criticism or imputations of guilt.
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To clear from blame, free from suspicion of wrongdoing or dishonor; uphold or maintain the truth or innocence of something or someone in the face of criticism or imputations of guilt.
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VINDICATE (VIN-di-kayt)
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BUCOLIC (byoo-KAHL-ik)
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Rural, rustic, of or pertaining to country life.
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Rural, rustic, of or pertaining to country life.
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BUCOLIC (byoo-KAHL-ik)
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OSTRACIZE (AHS-truh-syz)
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To banish, send into exile, expel from a place; to bar, exclude, or reject from a group or from acceptance by society.
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To banish, send into exile, expel from a place; to bar, exclude, or reject from a group or from acceptance by society.
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OSTRACIZE (AHS-truh-syz)
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PLETHORA (PLETH-uh-ruh)
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An excess, surplus, overabundance, oversupply.
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An excess, surplus, overabundance, oversupply.
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PLETHORA (PLETH-uh-ruh)
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PROCLIVITY (pro-KLIV-i-tee)
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An inclination, liking, leaning; a strong natural bent or tendency, often toward something disagreeable, objectionable, or wicked.
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An inclination, liking, leaning; a strong natural bent or tendency, often toward something disagreeable, objectionable, or wicked.
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PROCLIVITY (pro-KLIV-i-tee)
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COMMENSURATE (kuh-MEN-shur-it)
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Proportionate, corresponding in amount, measure, or degree; also, equal, of the same size or extent. <br>
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Proportionate, corresponding in amount, measure, or degree; also, equal, of the same size or extent. <br>
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COMMENSURATE (kuh-MEN-shur-it)
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INCESSANT (in-SES-int)
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Constant, uninterrupted, continuous, unceasing.
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Constant, uninterrupted, continuous, unceasing.
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INCESSANT (in-SES-int)
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SYCOPHANT (SIK-uh-fint)
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A flatterer, parasite, toady, fawning follower, hanger-on.
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A flatterer, parasite, toady, fawning follower, hanger-on.
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SYCOPHANT (SIK-uh-fint)
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TANGENTIAL (tan-JEN-shul)
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Not closely related, only slightly connected, digressive, divergent.
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Not closely related, only slightly connected, digressive, divergent.
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TANGENTIAL (tan-JEN-shul)
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TENABLE (TEN-uh-buul)
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Defensible, reasonable; able to be defended, maintained, or upheld (as, a tenable law, a tenable reason).
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Defensible, reasonable; able to be defended, maintained, or upheld (as, a tenable law, a tenable reason).
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TENABLE (TEN-uh-buul)
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IMPALPABLE (im-PAL-puh-buul)
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Incapable of being felt or understood, not able to be perceived either by the sense of touch or by the mind.
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Incapable of being felt or understood, not able to be perceived either by the sense of touch or by the mind.
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IMPALPABLE (im-PAL-puh-buul)
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ODIOUS (OH-dee-us)
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Hateful, detestable, offensive, revolting, arousing strong dislike or aversion.
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Hateful, detestable, offensive, revolting, arousing strong dislike or aversion.
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ODIOUS (OH-dee-us)
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UBIQUITOUS (yoo-BIK-wuh-tus)
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Existing or seeming to exist everywhere at the same time.
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Existing or seeming to exist everywhere at the same time.
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UBIQUITOUS (yoo-BIK-wuh-tus)
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RUMINATE (ROO-mi-nayt)
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To turn over in the mind, think about again and again, consider carefully or at length.
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To turn over in the mind, think about again and again, consider carefully or at length.
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RUMINATE (ROO-mi-nayt)
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REMUNERATION (ri-MYOO-nuh-RAY-shin)
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Payment, compensation, or reward.
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Payment, compensation, or reward.
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REMUNERATION (ri-MYOO-nuh-RAY-shin)
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PECCADILLO (PEK-uh-DIL-oh)
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A small sin, slight offense, minor fault or flaw.
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A small sin, slight offense, minor fault or flaw.
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PECCADILLO (PEK-uh-DIL-oh)
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SUPINE (soo-PYN)
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Lying down on the back, with the face turned upward.
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Lying down on the back, with the face turned upward.
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SUPINE (soo-PYN)
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BANAL (BAY-nul or buh-NAL)
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Common, ordinary, unoriginal; flat, dull, and predictable; lacking freshness or zest.
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Common, ordinary, unoriginal; flat, dull, and predictable; lacking freshness or zest.
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BANAL (BAY-nul or buh-NAL)
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HETERODOX (HET-ur-uh-dahks)
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Having or expressing an opinion different from the accepted opinion; not in agreement with established doctrine or belief. <br>
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Having or expressing an opinion different from the accepted opinion; not in agreement with established doctrine or belief. <br>
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HETERODOX (HET-ur-uh-dahks)
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GRANDILOQUENT (gran-DIL-uh-kwint)
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Characterized by lofty, high-flown language; full of grand or high-sounding words.
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Characterized by lofty, high-flown language; full of grand or high-sounding words.
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GRANDILOQUENT (gran-DIL-uh-kwint)
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LUGUBRIOUS (luh-GOO-bree-us)
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Mournful and gloomy; expressing sadness or sorrow, often in an exaggerated, affected, or<br>ridiculous way.
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Mournful and gloomy; expressing sadness or sorrow, often in an exaggerated, affected, or<br>ridiculous way.
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LUGUBRIOUS (luh-GOO-bree-us)
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INFINITESIMAL (IN-fin-i-TES-i-mul)
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Too small to be measured or calculated.
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Too small to be measured or calculated.
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INFINITESIMAL (IN-fin-i-TES-i-mul)
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GOAD (GOHD, rhymes with road)
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To prod or urge to action, stimulate, arouse, stir up.
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To prod or urge to action, stimulate, arouse, stir up.
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GOAD (GOHD, rhymes with road)
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MALINGER (muh-LING-gur)
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To pretend to be sick or incapacitated so as to avoid work or duty; to shirk or dodge responsibility by feigning illness or inability.<br>
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To pretend to be sick or incapacitated so as to avoid work or duty; to shirk or dodge responsibility by feigning illness or inability.<br>
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MALINGER (muh-LING-gur)
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AVER (uh-VUR)
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To state positively, declare with confidence.
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To state positively, declare with confidence.
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AVER (uh-VUR)
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CACOPHONY (kuh-KAHF-uh-nee)
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A harsh, jarring sound, especially a harsh and unpleasant blend of sounds.
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A harsh, jarring sound, especially a harsh and unpleasant blend of sounds.
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CACOPHONY (kuh-KAHF-uh-nee)
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REFRACTORY (ri-FRAK-tur-ee)
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Stubborn and disobedient, actively resisting authority or control, unruly, impossible to work with or manage.<br>
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Stubborn and disobedient, actively resisting authority or control, unruly, impossible to work with or manage.<br>
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REFRACTORY (ri-FRAK-tur-ee)
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ICONOCLAST (eye-KAHN-uh-klast)
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A person who attacks cherished or popular beliefs, traditions, or institutions; someone who destroys or denounces an established idea or practice.<br>
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A person who attacks cherished or popular beliefs, traditions, or institutions; someone who destroys or denounces an established idea or practice.<br>
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ICONOCLAST (eye-KAHN-uh-klast)
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ENERVATE (EN-ur-vayt)
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To weaken, drain of energy, deprive of force or vigor.
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To weaken, drain of energy, deprive of force or vigor.
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ENERVATE (EN-ur-vayt)
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LEVITY (LEV-i-tee)
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Lightness or gaiety of manner or expression; specifically, a lightness or lack of seriousness that is inappropriate or unbecoming.<br>
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Lightness or gaiety of manner or expression; specifically, a lightness or lack of seriousness that is inappropriate or unbecoming.<br>
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LEVITY (LEV-i-tee)
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EQUANIMITY (EE-kwuh-NIM-i-tee)
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Composure, calmness, evenness of mind and temper
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Composure, calmness, evenness of mind and temper
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EQUANIMITY (EE-kwuh-NIM-i-tee)
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STRICTURE (STRIK-chur)
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A criticism, critical comment, especially an unfavorable or hostile observation or remark.<br>
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A criticism, critical comment, especially an unfavorable or hostile observation or remark.<br>
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STRICTURE (STRIK-chur)
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OPULENT (AHP-yuh-lint)
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Rich, wealthy, very well-to-do, having substantial means.
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Rich, wealthy, very well-to-do, having substantial means.
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OPULENT (AHP-yuh-lint)
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DISPARAGE (di-SPAR-ij)
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To belittle, depreciate, discredit, lower in estimation or value, speak of or treat as inferior.
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To belittle, depreciate, discredit, lower in estimation or value, speak of or treat as inferior.
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DISPARAGE (di-SPAR-ij)
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DISCURSIVE (dis-KUR-siv)
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Rambling, roving, covering a wide range of topics, wandering from one subject to another.<br>
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Rambling, roving, covering a wide range of topics, wandering from one subject to another.<br>
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DISCURSIVE (dis-KUR-siv)
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