Verbal Diagnostics Test
Apportioned
divided and allocated
Delusion
a belief that is maintained despite being contradicted by reality
Deify
worship, regard, or treat like a God
Antedate
proceed in time, come before something in date
indicate or discover that should be assigned to an earlier date
Complementary
enhance or support
combining in such ways as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other or another
Compelling
either evoke interest or inspire conviction
Abridged
shorten without losing the sense
Expatriate
a person who lived outside of their native country
Lascivious
overtly and often inappropriately sexusl
Pithy
concise and forcefully expressive
Posited
assume as a fact; put forward as a basis of argument
preposterous
contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous
Preordained
decide or determine beforehand
Prescient
having or showing knowledge of events before they take place
Preternatural
beyond what is normal or natural
Venerate
regard with great respect; revere
Indemnify
compensate someone for hard or loss
Lionize
give a lot of public attention and approval to someone; treat like a celebrity
Castigate
reprimand someone severely
Doyenne
a woman who is most respected or prominent person in a particular field
Vicissitude
a change of circumstances of fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant
Lackadaisical
lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy
Mercenary
a person primarily concerned with making money at the expense of ethics
Catalyst
a person/thing that precipitates an event
Lackey
a servant, especially a liveries footman or manservant
Apologist
a person who offers an argument in defense of something controversial
Proponent
a person who advocated a theory, proposal, or project
Caustic
able to burn or corrode organic tissue by chemical action; sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way
Slanderous
false and malicious
Amusing
causing laughter or providing entertainment
abreast of
side by side and facing the same way
Vicissitude
a change of circumstances of fortune , typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant
Improvident
not having or showing foresight; spendthrift or thoughtless
Dissolute
lax in morals
taciturn
(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying very little
trumpet
proclaim widely or loudly
Aghast
filled with horror or shock
pallid
(of a person face) pace, typically because of poop health
feeble or insipid
impecunious
having little or no money
im-pe-cu-ni-ous
Demarcate
set of boundaries or limits of
Inimical
tending to obstruct or harm
acerbic
sharp and forthright
Cajole
persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery
posit
assume as a fact; put forward as a basis of argument
grandiloquent
pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner, especially in a way that is intended to impress
quixotic
exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical
pragmatic
dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based in practical rather than theoretical considerations
emblematic
serving as a symbol of a particular quality or concept; symbolic
Venerate
regard with great respect; revere
Laud
praise highly, especially in a public context
pan
criticize severely
medaciously
telling lies, especially habitually; dishonest; lying; untruthful
vehement
showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense
roundly
in an intense or emphatic manner
Profundity
deep insight; great depth of knowledge or thought
great depth or intensity of a state, quality, or emotion
Insouciance
casual lack of concern; indefference
aesthetics
philosophy of art, is the study of beauty and taste
insensible
without ones mental faculties, typically a result of violence or intoxication
Prologue
a separate intro section of a literary or musical work
Catharsis
the process of releasing, and thereby providing relief from, strong or re;ressed emotions
Homily
a religious discourse that is intended primarily for spiritual edification rather than doctrinal instruction; a sermon
coda
the concluding passage of a piece of movement, typically forming an addition to the basic structure
Providential
occurring at a favorable time; opportune
Shrewd
having or showing sharp powers or judgement ; astute
simpatico
(of a person) likable and easy to get along with
Ominous
giving the impresion that something is bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening;
Anachronism
a chronological inconsistency is some arrangement, especially in a juxtaposition of person(s), events, objects, or customs from different periods of time
prescient
having or showing knowledge of events before they take place
Maudlin
self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental, often through drunkenness
inure
accustom to something, especially something unpleasant
Amortize
reduce or extinguish (a debt) by money regularly put aside
Agglomerate
collect or form into a mass or group
Syncopate
displace the beats or accents in (music or a rhythm) so that strong beats become weak and vice versa
coalesce
come together and form one mass or whole
Hector
talk to (someone) in a bullying way
inveigle
persuade (someone) to do something by means of deception or flattery
Presage
be a sign or warning (something typically bad) will happen
unbeknownst
without the knowledge of
Deftly
sense of doing something both skillfully and gently or effortlessly
Consanguineous
relating to or denoting people descended from the same ancestor
Abhorrent
inspiring disgust and loathing, repugnant
Archaic
very old or old fashioned
erroneously
wrong; incorrect
chary
cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something
Beguil
charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way
Cumbersome
large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use
Coltish
energetic but awkward in ones movements or behavior
tremulous
shaking or quivering slightly
imperious
assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering
efficacious
successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective
fecund
producing or capable or producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile
harbinger
a person or thing that announces or signal the approach of another
forebear
an ancestor
progeny
a descendant or the descendants or a person, animal, or plant; offspring
sycophant
a person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage
sentry
a soldier stationed to keep guard or to control access to a place
recant
say that one no longer holds an opinion or belief, especially one considered heretical
herald
be a sign that something is about to happen
omnipotent
having unlimited power, able to do anything
equivocal
open to more than one interpretation
ephemeral
lasting for a very short time
equitable
fair and impartial
stout
somewhat fat or of heavy build
a concomitant
naturally accompanying or associated
derivative
imitative of the work of another person, and usually disapproved of for that reason
something that is based on another source
antiquated
old fashioned or outdated
vestigial
formally a very small remnant of something that was once much larger or more noticeable
obsequious
obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree
peccadillo
a small, relatively unimportant offense or sun
incendiary
a person who starts fired, especially in a military context
a person who stirs up conflict
evanescent
soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence;quickly fading or disappearing
sanguine
optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation
unprovoked
not caused by anything done or said
quixotic
exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical
adverse
preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable
menacing
suggesting the presence of danger; threatening
depose
remove from office suddenly and forcefully
sagacious
having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement; shrewd
banal
so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring
enamor
be filled with a feeling of love for
having a liking or admiration for
castigate
reprimand severely
verdant
(of countryside) green with grass or other rich vegetation
facile
appearing neat and comprehensive only by ignoring the true complexities of an issue; superficial
dulcet
sweet and soothing (often used ironically)
amicable
having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor
impeccable
in accordance with the highest standards or propriety; faultless
convoluted
extremely complex and difficult to follow
garrulous
excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters
endearing
inspiring love or affection
solicitous
characterized by or showing interest or concern
skittish
excitable or easily scared
disingenuous
not candid or sincere, typically be pretending that one knows less about something than one really does
facetious
treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor
insightful
having or showing an accurate and deep understanding; perceptive
variable
not consistent
incongruous
not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something
motley
incongruously caries in appearance or character; disparate
corroborate
confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding)
refute
prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.
ameliorate
make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better
immutable
unchanging over time or unable to be changed
polemical
of, relating to, or involving strongly critical, controversial, or disputatious writing or speech.
efficacious
successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.
obloquy
strong public criticism or verbal abuse.
calumny
the making of false and defamatory statements in order to damage someone's reputation; slander.
excoriation
skin picking disorder
garlands
decorative wreath
deification
variation of deify
when a person is treated like a God
artifices
clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others
halcyon
denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful.
benign
gentle; kindly.
not harmful in effect: in particular, (of a tumor) not malignant.
orthodox
conforming to what is generally or traditionally accepted as right or true; established and approved.
of the ordinary or usual type; normal.
astounding
surprisingly impressive or notable.
abstruse
difficult to understand; obscure.
acerbic
sharp and forthright.
ample
enough or more than enough; plentiful
tout
attempt to sell (something), typically by pestering people in an aggressive or bold manner.
accrue
be received by someone in regular or increasing amounts over time.
whet
sharpen the blade of (a tool or weapon).
a thing that stimulates appetite or desire.
ineffectual
not producing any or the desired effect
effete
affected, overrefined, and ineffectual.
deft
neatly skillful and quick in one's movements.
insipid
lacking flavor.
lacking vigor or interest
incendiary
designed to cause fires
prudish
having or revealing a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity; excessively concerned with sexual propriety.
rustic
of or relating to the countryside; rural.
repressive
inhibiting or restraining the freedom of a person or group of people.
perspicacious
having a ready insight into and understanding of things
moralizing
comment on issues of right and wrong, typically with an unfounded air of superiority
licentious
promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters.
debauchery
excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures
propriety
the state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals.
dissent
hold or express opinions that are at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially expressed
hinterland
the often uncharted areas beyond a coastal district or a river's banks
an area lying beyond what is visible or known.
squalid
(of a place) extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect.
arcadian
native of Arcadia.
parochial
of or relating to a church parish
unorthodox
contrary to what is usual, traditional, or accepted; not orthodox
pragmatic
dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations
quixotic
exceedingly idealistic; unrealistic and impractical
martial
of or appropriate to war; warlike
ostentatious
characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice
opulent
ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish.
tendentious
expressing or intending to promote a particular cause or point of view, especially a controversial one.
bucolic
of or relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
repertory
the performance of various plays, operas, or ballets by a company at regular short intervals.
expatiate
to enlarge in discourse or writing; be copious in description or discussion
distension
outwardly expand beyond the normal girth
terseness
sense of concise or pithy in style or language
solace
comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness
amity
a friendly relationship
plaudits
praise
truisms
a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting
mores
the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community
perpetuity
a thing that lasts forever or for an indefinite period
consecration
solemn dedication to a special purpose or service, usually religious
Nadir
the lowest point in the fortunes of a person or organization
paragon
a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality
Modicum
a small quantity of a particular thing, especially something considered desirable or valuable.
stopgap
a temporary way of dealing with a problem or satisfying a need
mitigate
make less severe, serious, or painful
paradox
is a statement that, despite apparently sound reasoning from true premises, leads to a self-contradictory or a logically unacceptable conclusion
entreaty
an earnest or humble request
vainglory
inordinate pride in oneself or one's achievements; excessive vanity
mercurial
subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind
fascism
an authoritarian and nationalistic right-wing system of government and social organization
fascist
an advocate or follower of fascism
sangfroid
composure or coolness, sometimes excessive, as shown in danger or under trying circumstances
intrepid
fearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect)
ergonomic
(especially of workplace design) intended to provide optimum comfort and to avoid stress or injury
providential
occurring at a favorable time; opportune
semiotic
the study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation
parlous
full of danger or uncertainty; precarious
prudent
acting with or showing care and thought for the future
brusque
abrupt or offhand in speech or manner
subtleties
the quality or state of being subtle
canny
having or showing shrewdness and good judgment, especially in money or business matters
desultory
lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm
capricious
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
guileless
devoid of guile; innocent and without deception
cunning
having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion
inundate
overwhelm (someone) with things or people to be dealt with
curb
restrain or keep in check
exacting
making great demands on one's skill, attention, or other resources
ascetic
characterized by or suggesting the practice of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons
antediluvian
of or belonging to the time before the biblical Flood
profligate
recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources
dissipation
dissipated living
probity
the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency
indolence
avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness
deprecating
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laudatory
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tepid
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tortuousness
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conventionality
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pedantry
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ingenuity
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repelled
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enthralled
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peccadilloes
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minutiae
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tactics
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irrelevancies
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wit
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puchritude
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fosters
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furnishes
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belies
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redreses
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mitigation
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enshrinement
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abolition
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iconoclasm
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illibral
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baying
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seething
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implicitly
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ideological
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diffident
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obligations
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dilemmas
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affiliations
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leery
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myopic
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parsimony
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equanimity
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sternness
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complacence
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infirmity
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paradox
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fiduciary
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cultivars
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maladies
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comestible
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ubiquitous
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salubrious
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cultivated
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refuted
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subverted
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assuage
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impudent
not showing due respect for another person; impertinent
meddlesome
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asceticism
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asperity
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urbanity
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peril
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rhetoric
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trepidation
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dauntless
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martyr
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disquieting
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exhilarating
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redacted
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serendipity
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volubility
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sinecure
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sophistry
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philosophy
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ironclad
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defeasible
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earnest
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disseminated
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dissembled
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coalesced
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perturbing
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patrician
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peasant
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maladroitness
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deftness
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balkanized
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besmirch
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dissolution
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conversance
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modishness
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eminence
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veracity
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vacuity
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acumen
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hackneyed
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acumen
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dilettantes
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mollifies
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abettor
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simulacrum
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lavish
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titillation
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peril
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assertion
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discent
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dissent
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ascent
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assent
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exorbitant
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abated
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pertinent
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antithetical
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candor
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veracity
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buttress
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albatross
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partition
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contrived
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macabre
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moot
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rendered
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hyperboles
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innuendos
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conundrums
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parables
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tacit
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spurious
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flagrancy
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antipathy
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factions
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anathema
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immaterial
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contention
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rife
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devoid
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teeming
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dogmatic
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tirade
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farce
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mitigating
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irredeemable
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futile
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nonplussed
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fatuous
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draconian
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contemptible
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contrived
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laudable
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supplants
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imbues
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solvent
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unprecedented
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evasive
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copious
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fantastical
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quotidian
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ebullient
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gainsay
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belie
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deviation
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banality
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resolute
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scrutinized
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diffident
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reluctant
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ameliorate
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allegorical
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heuristic
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pragmatists
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robust
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explicate
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extrapolate
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interpolate
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eclectic
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genteel
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contemporaries
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detractors
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interlocutors
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illiberal
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piques
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dispensations
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encumbrances
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inchoate
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helmsmanship
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dissuaded
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duplicitous
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tactically
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amicably
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doting
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rancorous
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discerning
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grizzled
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vitreous
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conceit
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stanchion
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touchstone
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bolster
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rudder
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ensure
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ascertain
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diligence
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duplicity
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detonation
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languid
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voluble
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unscrupulous
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panache
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punctiliousness
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prodigality
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parsimonious
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probity
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chide
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pillory
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wry
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feckless
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scintillating
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sartorial
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partisan
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transgressor
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egoist
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apologist
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wag
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retching
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tantamount
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fealty
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magnanimity
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zealots
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detractors
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ideological
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eschews
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mitigates
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paradigms
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anomalies
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congenial
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reverent
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fester
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bolstered
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decamped
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exacerbated
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arduous
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dire
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unkempt
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