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defy verbdefiance noundefiant adjective |
defy somebody/something to refuse to obey or show respect for somebody in authority, a law, a rule, etc.•I wouldn't have dared to defy my teachers.•Hundreds of people today defied the ban on political gatherings in defiance of something Nuclear testing was resumed in defiance of an international ban •She had suddenly turned into a defiant teenager |
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Rot |
to decay, or make something decay, naturally and graduallySYNONYMdecompose•rotting leaves•rot (away) The window frame had rotted away completely |
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Galling |
It was galling to have to apologize to a man she hated Annoying |
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Indestructible Destructible |
that is very strong and cannot easily be destroyed•plastic containers that are virtually indestructible that is very strong and cannot easily be destroyed•plastic containers that are virtually indestructiblethat can be destroyed•Destructible environments allow you to exploit structural weaknesses to win fights swiftly that can be destroyed•Destructible environments allow you to exploit structural weaknesses to win fights swiftly |
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Aura |
aura (of something) a feeling or particular quality that is very easy to notice and seems to surround a person or place•She always has an aura of confidence.•The mountains have a magical aura |
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Reproachful |
expressing blame or criticism•a reproachful look•She was doing her best not to sound reproachful |
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Sustainable |
that cannot be continued at the same level, rate, etc.•unsustainable growth OPPOSITE sustainable The government should do more to promote sustainable agriculture. the sustainable use of rainforest resources |
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Prevail |
to exist or be very common at a particular time or in a particular place•prevail in something We were horrified at the conditions prevailing in local prisons.•prevail among somebody Those beliefs still prevail among certain social groups ) to be accepted, especially after a struggle or an argumentSYNONYMtriumph•Justice will prevail over tyranny |
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Indignation |
feeling of anger and surprise caused by something that you think is unfair or unreasonable•The rise in train fares has aroused public indignation |
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