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1
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Embryonic

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in an early stage of development

2
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empiricism

A

any method that derives knowledge from experience, used in experimental science as a way to gain insight and knowledge

3
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antic

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ludicrously odd

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epigram

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a witty saying

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Disingenuous

A

not straightforward; giving a false appearance of frankness

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anachronism

A

something that is inappropriate for the given time period (usually something old).

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ineffable

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too sacred to be uttered; defying expression or description

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baleful

A

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

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untrammeled

A

not confined or limited

10
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deign

A

do something that one considers to be below one’s dignity

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unprepossessing

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creating an unfavorable or neutral first impression

12
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objurgate

A

express strong disapproval of

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paragon

A

an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept;model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal

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chagrin

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cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of;strong feelings of embarrassment

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nettlesome

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causing irritation or annoyance

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effervescent

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marked by high spirits or excitement

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Solicitude

A

a feeling of excessive concern

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languish

A

become feeble

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reprisal

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a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime

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browbeat

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be bossy towards; discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner

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hoary

A

ancient

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pith

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the most essential part of something

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brook

A

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

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debonair

A

having a sophisticated charm

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Appurtenant

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supplying added support, belonging, pertinant

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chimera

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something desired or wished for but is only an illusion and impossible to achieve

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besotted

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very drunk or strongly affectionate towards

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recrudesce

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to break out or happen again

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bemoan

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express discontent or a strong regret

30
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gambit

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a maneuver or risk in a game or conversation, designed to secure an advantage

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truculence

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defiant aggressiveness

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ersatz

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not real or genuine; phony

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philistine

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smug and ignorant towards artistic and cultural values

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artifice

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cunning tricks used to deceive others

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inanity

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total lack of meaning or ideas

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phlegmatic

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showing little emotion

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inchoate

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only partly in existence; imperfectly formed

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broadside

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a strong verbal attack

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squelch

A

suppress or crush completely

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doleful

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filled with or evoking sadness

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rapprochement

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reestablishment of cordial relations

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bristle

A

react in an offended or angry manner

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vitriol

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abusive or venomous language used to express blame or bitter deep-seated ill will

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exemplar

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something to be imitated

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percipient

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highly perceptive

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unstining

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very generous

47
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apothegm

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a short, pithy instructive saying

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atavism

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a reappearance of an earlier characteristic; throwback

49
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meteoric

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like a meteor in speed or brilliance or transience

50
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arrogate

A

seize and control without authority