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1. abrupt adj- sudden and unexpected

2. acceptable adj- able to be accepted or considered satisfactory

3. accessible adj- possible to enter or use; easy to obtain

4. accessory n- a thing which can be added to something else in order to make it more useful,
versatile, or attractive.

5. accidental adj- unintentional

6. acclaim n- public praise and recognition

7. accomplishment n- an achievement, a success

8. acknowledged adj- recognized as true or existing

9. acquire v- to gain possession of something

10. adhere v- to stick to or follow closely

11. adjust v- to change something so it serves its purpose better

12. advantageous adj- providing an advantage or benefit

13. advise v- to help with information, knowledge or ideas in making a decision

14. affinity n- a natural attraction or connection to something

15. aggravate v- to make a situation worse or more serious

16. aggressive adj- ready or likely to attack or confront

17. ambiguous adj- unclear or open to interpretation

18. ambivalence n- mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone

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19. ameliorate v- to improve, make better, correct a flaw or shortcoming

20. amount n- a quantity of something

21. analogy n- a comparison of two different things that are similar in some way

22. animosity n- strong hostility or ill will towards someone or something

23. anomaly n- something out of the ordinary

24. annotate v- to add notes or comments to a text or diagram

25. antagonistic adj- hostile, unfriendly

26. antecedent n- a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another

27. anticipate v- to expect beforehand

28. appreciated adj- recognized for its value or quality

29. appropriate adj- suitable or proper in the circumstances

30. approximate adj- close to the actual, but not exact

31. assert v- to declare or state as truth

32. argue v- to make a claim OR to fight verbally

33. arrive v- to reach a place or an idea

34. ascribe v- to attribute to a certain cause or source

35. attached adj- connected or joined to something

36. atypical adj- not typical or usual, abnormal

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37. avoided v- stayed away from or kept clear of

38. beneficial adj- producing or promoting a favorable result, advantageous

39. beneficiary n- a person who receives benefits or profits from something

40. benevolent adj- well-meaning; generous

41. blemish n- a noticeable imperfection

42. buttress v- to support or strengthen;

n- a source of defense or support

43. capitalizing v- taking advantage of or making the most of a situation

44. careful adj- taking care to avoid mistakes or harm

45. catalog v- to make an itemized list of OR n- an itemized list

46. catastrophic adj- involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering

47. cause n- the reason why something happens OR v- to make something occur

48. challenge v- to test one's abilities or to dispute the truth or validity of something

49. characteristic n- trait

50. characterization n- the creation or description of characters in a story

51. circumvent v- to find a way around something, to avoid or bypass

52. coated adj- covered with a layer of a particular substance

53. collaboration n- shared work to achieve a goal

54. collect v- to bring together in one place

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55. commercializa- n- the process of making something more suitable or attractive for sale in a
tion commercial market

56. common adj- shared by or belonging to 2 or more people or groups OR typical

57. commonalities n- similarities or shared features between 2 or more things or people

58. commonplace adj- ordinary and widespread

59. comparable adj- similar

60. complementary adj- combining in a way that enhances or emphasizes the qualities of each other

61. compliance n- the action or fact of following a wish, command, or rule

62. compliment n- an expression of praise or approval OR v- to praise

63. compose v- to create or put together by combining various elements or parts

64. complicate v- to make more difficult or complex

65. conceal v- to hide or keep secret

66. concede v- to admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it

67. conceptualize v- to form a concept or idea in the mind

68. concern n- a feeling of worry or anxiety about something OR v- to cause worry or anxiety

69. confident adj- feeling or showing faith in oneself or one's abilities

70. conform v. to comply with rules and standards

71. consistent adj- in agreement or harmony with something else

72. conspicuous adj- clearly visible and prominent

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73. constrict v- to make something narrower or tighter

74. construct v- to build

75. contentious adj- controversial or likely to cause an argument

76. contingent on idiom- dependent on something that is not yet certain

77. contracted v- became smaller or tighter OR entered into a formal agreement

78. contradiction n- a direct opposition between things compared; inconsistency

79. contrived adj- created or arranged in a way that seems artificial or unrealistic

80. controversial adj- causing disagreement or argument

81. convey v- to communicate or make known

82. copious adj- plentiful or abundant

83. cordial adj- warm and friendly

84. corroborate v- to confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding

85. counterattack n- an attack made in response to an attack by the enemy

86. create v- to bring something into existence or cause it to happen

87. criteria n- standards by which something is judged or decided

88. critical adj- of crucial importance OR expressing adverse or disapproving comments or

judgments

89. criticize v- to condemn or judge something harshly

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90. deceptive adj- misleading

91. decide v- to determine or settle a question

92. defend v- to protect or guard against attack, danger, or injury

93. delegate v- to entrust or assign responsibility or authority to someone

94. demand v- to request or require something to be done or given

95. deny v- to refuse to something that is requested or demanded

96. deplete v- to use up or exhaust a resource or supply

97. describe v- to give an account of something in words

98. despise v- to hate or look on something with scorn

99. determine v- to decide or come to a conclusion

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1. develop v- to grow or progress, to bring something to a more advanced stage

2. deviate v- to depart from an established course or norm

3. diminish v- decrease in size, extent, or range

4. disagreeable adj- unpleasant or difficult to deal with

5. disapprove v- to have or express an unfavorable opinion about something

6. discernible adj- able to be recognized or distinguished

7. disconcerting adj- causing one to feel uneasy or confused

8. discount v- to disregard OR to lower the price of something

9. discourage v- to cause someone to lose confidence or to warn against

10. discover v- to uncover, reveal, or make known

11. discuss v- to talk about

12. disengage v- to detach or separate oneself from a situation or relationship

13. dismiss v- to reject or not seriously consider

14. disorienting adj- causing someone to feel confused or disoriented

15. disparate adj- completely different

16. disperse v- to scatter or distribute over a wide area

17. dispute v- to argue or disagree about something

18. disregard v- to ignore or pay no attention to something

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19. distraction n- something that draws attention away

20. distrust n- disbelief and suspicion

21. diverge v- to go in different directions from a common point

22. diverse adj- having a wide variety or range of different elements or characteristics

23. dogmatic adj- inclined to rigidly follow a set of rules or maintain a belief

24. doubt n/v- a feeling of uncertainty; to not believe something

25. dynamic adj- constantly changing; active and adaptable

26. eclipse v- to surpass or outshine

27. elicit v- to evoke or draw out a response or reaction from someone

28. elusive adj- difficult to find, catch, or achieve

29. embrace v- to readily accept OR to hug

30. encompass v- to include or cover

31. encourage v- to inspire with confidence

32. enduring adj- lasting; surviving

33. enhance v- to make something better or improve it

34. ensure v- make sure that something shall occur or be the case

35. entail v- to involve or require as a necessary part or consequence

36. enthusiasm n- excitement or passion about something

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37. entrench v- to firmly establish or fix in place

38. epitomize v- to be a perfect example of something

39. establish v- to set up or create something

40. evaluate v- to assess or judge

41. evidence n- proof that demonstrates an idea

42. evince v- to show or reveal something

43. evolving adj- developing or changing gradually over time

44. exacerbate v- to make worse or more severe

45. exactitude n- meticulousness, being careful and precise

46. example n- an individual instance taken to be representative of a general pattern

47. exceed v- to go or be beyond the limit or expectations

48. exemplify v- to serve as a typical or excellent example of something

49. existence n- the fact or state of living or having objective reality

50. expand v- to increase in size or amount

51. expand on idiom- to give more details about something you have said or written

52. experience n- knowledge or skill that comes from having done certain things

53. experiment v/n- to test or try something out; a test or investigation of a hypothesis

54. explain v- to make something clear or understandable by describing or giving reasons for
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55. exploit v- to take advantage of

56. expose v- to reveal something for others to see

57. exposure n- the revelation of an identity or fact

58. extend v- to make longer or prolong

59. extensive adj- covering a large area or having a great range or scope

60. extraordinary adj- exceptional or remarkable, beyond what is ordinary or usual

61. fabricate v- to invent or make up something in order to deceive or mislead

62. feature v- to have something as a prominent or important part or aspect

63. follow v- to come after or come as a result of something

64. foretell v- to predict or forecast something that will happen in the future

65. forfeiture n- the loss or giving up of something as a penalty for wrongdoing

66. foster v- to promote or encourage the development of something

67. fragile adj- easily broken or damaged

68. fruitless adj- producing no results or benefits, unsuccessful

69. fulfill v- to meet or satisfy a need, desire, or expectation

70. gaining on idiom- getting nearer to someone or something you are pursuing

71. genuine adj- real, authentic

72. grapple v- to struggle with or try to overcome a difficult problem or challenge

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73. haphazard adj- lacking any obvious principle of organization or purpose

74. healthy adj- in good physical or mental condition, free from illness or injury

75. hibernation n- a state of inactivity or dormancy in which an animal or plant reduces its metabolic
activity

76. hidden adj- not visible

77. hinder v- to prevent or slow down progress

78. hoard v- to accumulate for future use; stockpile

79. homogenous adj- having similar or uniform characteristics

80. hypothesize v- to make a guess, the correctness of which will eventually be investigated system-
atically

81. ignore v- to disregard or refuse to take notice of something

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1. illustrate v- to provide visual or verbal examples to explain or clarify

something

2. imitate v- to copy or mimic

3. immature adj- not fully developed or grown

4. imminent adj- about to happen

5. impartial adj- treating all parties equally and without bias

6. impede v- to hinder or get in the way of something

7. impending adj- about to happen

8. imperceptible adj- unable to be noticed or perceived easily

9. implement v- To put into action or use a plan, decision, or tool

10. implication n- something that is suggested

11. important adj- having significant meaning or value

12. impractical adj- not feasible or practical to execute

13. improve v- to enhance or to make something better than before

14. improvise v- to create or perform spontaneously without preparation or

planning

15. inadequate adj- insufficient or not meeting requirements or expectations

16. inadvertently adv- unintentionally

17. inconclusive adj- not leading to a definitive conclusion or result

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18. inconsequential adj- unimportant

19. inconspicuous adj- not noticeable or prominent

20. indecipherable adj- not able to be read or understood

21. independent adj- not influenced or controlled by others

22. indication n- a sign or piece of information that shows something

23. indifference n- a lack of interest or concern

24. individualistic adj- characterized by independence and self-reliance

25. induce v- to cause or bring about something

26. indulge v- to give into; to satisfy or gratify

27. ineluctable adj - not to be avoided or escaped; inevitable

28. inevitable adj- certain to happen; unavoidable

29. inexplicable adj- unable to be explained or understood

30. infallible adj- incapable of making mistakes or errors

31. infrequent adj- not happening often or at regular intervals

32. innocuous adj- harmless or unlikely to cause harm

33. innovative adj- showing creativity and originality

34. insensible to idiom- unaware of or indifferent to

35. inspect v- to examine closely or carefully

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36. inspirational adj- providing motivation or encouragement

37. inspire v- to motivate

38. insuperable adj - incapable of being overcome

39. interchangeable adj- able to be used in place of each other

40. interject v- to interrupt or interpose in a conversation or discussion

41. interpret v- to explain or translate the meaning of something

42. intersect v- to cross or meet at a point; to intersect or overlap

43. intricate adj- complicated or detailed in design or structure

44. intriguing adj- fascinating or interesting, arousing curiosity

45. invalidate v- to make something invalid or void

46. invent v- to create something for the first time

47. inventive adj- having the ability to create or come up with new ideas or
things

48. involuntarily adv- not done willingly or intentionally

49. irrelevant adj- not related or applicable to the matter at hand

50. join with v- to work alongside something else towards a purpose

51. lament v- to express sorrow or grief for something

52. latent adj- existing but not yet developed or visible

53. localized adj- confined or restricted to a particular location

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54. lonely adj- feeling alone or isolated

55. lucrative adj- profitable or generating a lot of income

56. mandatory adj- required or compulsory

57. manifest v- to show, reveal, or display OR adj- clear or obvious to the eye
or mind

58. mastery n- complete control or understanding of a subject or skill

59. mimic v- to imitate or copy the actions or speech of someone or

something

60. misrepresent v- to give a false or misleading impression of something

61. mitigate v- to lessen or reduce the severity or impact of something

62. moderate v- make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous, or violent

OR adj- average in amount, intensity, quality, or degree

63. moderation n- the quality of being restrained and not indulging too much

64. momentous adj- very important or significant

65. mystifying adj- confusing or puzzling, difficult to understand

66. nebulous adj- vague or unclear, lacking definite form of limits

67. negate v- to cancel the effect of; nullify

68. neglect v- fail to give proper attention or care to something or someone

69. negligible adj- unimportant; insignificant

70. novel adj- new, original or different in an interesting or exciting way

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71. nuanced adj- having subtle differences or distinctions

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1. observable adj- capable of being seen or noticed

2. observant adj- paying close attention to details and surroundings

3. obtain v- to acquire or receive something from a source

4. obvious adj- easy to see or understand

5. occupy v- to take control of a place

6. offhand adj- without preparation or forethought

7. ongoing adj- happening now and continuing on

8. operative adj- functioning or in effect having a practical use or purpose

9. ordinary adj- plain or typical, lacking special or distinctive features

10. ornamental adj- serving a decorative purpose or adding beauty to something

11. outsized adj - unusually large or excessively big in size or amount

12. overcome v- to successfully deal with or defeat a problem or obstacle

13. overlook v- to fail to notice or consider something

14. overreact v- to respond to something in an exaggerated or excessive way

15. overshadowed v- dominated or obscured by something more important or impressive

16. overt adj- open, not hidden, expressed or revealed in a way that is easily recognized

17. palpable adj- able to be touched, felt, or perceived

18. paucity n- the presence of something in insufficient amounts or quantities

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19. perceive v- to become aware of or understand something through the senses or intuition

20. peripheral adj- relating to or located on the outer edges or boundaries of something

21. permanent adj- lasting forever

22. perpetual adj- never ending

23. persistent adj- continuing to exist or occur over a long period of time

24. petition n- a formal request OR v- to make a formal request

25. postulate v- to hypothesize; propose

26. powerful adj- strong

27. pragmatic adj- practical or realistic, dealing with problems in a sensible and logical way

28. praise n- warm approval OR v- to express approval or admiration

29. precariousness adj- dangerousness or uncertainty

30. preclude v- to prevent or make impossible

31. precursor n- something that came before and led to the development of something else

32. predatory adj- preying on or exploiting others for personal gain

33. predetermined adj- decided in advance

34. predict v- to forecast or estimate what will happen in the future

35. prediction n- a statement about what will happen in the future

36. predictive of idiom- strongly suggests what will happen in the future

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37. prefigure v- to be a sign of; foreshadow

38. premeditated adj- planned or considered in advance

39. prescribed adj- officially recommended or ordered

40. prestige n- high respect or regard

41. presume v- to suppose something is true without sufficient evidence

42. prevail v- to be more powerful or widespread than others

43. preventable adj- able to be avoided or stopped from happening

44. proclaim v- to declare or announce publicly or officially

45. produce v- to create or manufacture something

46. proficient adj- skilled, expert, or capable in a field or activity

47. profound adj- displaying great wisdom or insight OR very great or intense

48. profusion n- a large amount or abundance of something

49. prominent adj- standing out so as to be easily seen OR important and well-known

50. promulgate v- to make known or spread widely

51. proponent n- a person who supports a particular idea or cause

52. prudent adj- wise, careful, cautious

53. quarrel n/v- a heated argument; to fight or argue over something

54. question v- to doubt or challenge the truth or validity of something

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55. rationalize v- to attempt to justify with reasons that are only superficially valid

56. regret v- to feel sorrow or remorse for something that happened or was done

57. react v- to respond in a particular way to something

58. rebut v- to refute or disprove something by evidence or argument

59. recant v- to take back or withdraw a statement or belief previously held

60. receive v- to be given or presented with something

61. reciprocate v- to respond to an action or gesture by making a corresponding one

62. recognition n- acknowledgment of something's existence or validity OR identification of some-

thing from prior knowledge

63. recognizable adj- able to be identified or acknowledged

64. recommend v- to suggest favorably; to advise

65. reconcile v- to resolve a dispute or two opposing points of view

66. redefine v- to change the meaning of something or make others think about something in
a new way

67. reduce v- to lessen in amount

68. redundant adj- needlessly repetitive

69. refinements n- small improvements or adjustments made to something to make it better

70. reflect v- to think deeply or carefully about something

71. refute v- to prove that something is wrong or false

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72. reinforce v- to make stronger

73. release v- to let go or set free

74. remember v- to recall or bring back to mind something from the past

75. renounce v- to publicly declare that you will no longer accept or support something

76. renunciation n- the act of publicly declaring that you will no longer accept or support something

77. replace v- to take the place of something or someone else

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1. replicable adj- can be easily replicated or copied

2. report v- to give a spoken or written account of something OR n- an account given of a

particular matter

3. representative adj- serving as a good example of something OR

n- someone chosen to speak for or make decisions for a person or group

4. repudiate v- to reject or refuse to accept something, especially something that is considered

wrong or invalid

5. require v- to need something or demand that something is done

6. reserve n- self-restraint OR v- to arrange for something to be held onto

7. resilient adj- the ability to recover or bounce back quickly from difficulties or setbacks

8. responsiveness n- the ability to react quickly and positively to changes or requests

9. restore v- to bring something back to its original state or condition

10. restrain v- to control or limit something

11. restricted adj- limited or confined in some way

12. retaliate v- to respond to an attack or criticism with a counterattack

13. reveal v- to make known or bring into view

14. routine n- a series of activities performed regularly OR adj- ordinary; commonplace

15. rudimentary adj- basic or fundamental, often in the early stages of development

16. sanction n- official permission or approval OR a threatened penalty OR v- to give permission

OR to impose a penalty

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17. satisfactory adj- meets expectations or is good enough

18. satisfy v- to fulfill a need or desire

19. saturated adj- completely filled with something

20. scale n- the relative size or extent of something OR v- to climb up or over something

21. scheme n- a plan

22. scrupulous adj- very careful and thorough in doing something

23. scrutinize v- to examine closely and critically

24. secretive adj- keeping things hidden or not sharing information

25. select v- to choose or pick out something or someone

26. settle v- to come to an agreement or resolution, often related to a dispute or conflict

27. significant adj- important or meaningful

28. similarity n- something that makes two things alike or resemble one another

29. simple adj- easy to understand or do

30. singular adj- unique or one-of-a-kind

31. skeptical adj- having doubts or reservations about something

32. sketch v- give a brief account or general outline of something OR to make a rough drawing
of something

33. smoothly adv- without problems or difficulties

34. sophisticated adj- complex or intricate

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35. speculate v- to make guesses or assumptions about something, often without enough
information

36. sporadic adj- happens irregularly or occasionally

37. standard adj- normal and average OR n- an idea or thing used as a measure, norm, or model

38. stipulate v- to require something as a condition of an agreement

39. straightforward adj- clear and easy to understand

40. strenuously adv- done with great effort or exertion

41. stretching to- idiom- reaching in the direction of something; aiming at

ward

42. struggle v- to have difficulty or face challenges in doing something

43. substantial adj- significant in size or importance

44. substantiate v- to establish as true by proof or evidence; verify

45. subsume v- to include or absorb into something else

46. subversive adj- intended to undermine or overthrow

47. succumb v- to give in to something or someone

48. supplement v- to add something extra to enhance or complete something else

49. supplemental adj- provided in addition to what is already present or available to complete or
enhance it

50. supposition n- an uncertain belief

51. surmise v- to guess or speculate about something based on limited information

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52. surpass v- to exceed or go beyond something or someone else

53. surprise v- to be caught off guard or unexpected by something

54. susceptible adj- likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing

55. synchronization n- coordination or matching of something with something else

56. synopsis n- a summary

57. tally v- to count or keep track of something

58. tedious adj- boring or monotonous

59. tentative adj- uncertain or hesitant

60. tenuous adj- weak or uncertain

61. theoretical adj- still only an idea but not yet proven or possible to use practically

62. transcend v- to move beyond

63. transpose v- to switch the position or order of things

64. unbiased adj- impartial or fair, without showing favoritism

65. unbothered adj- not worried or concerned

66. uncertain adj- not sure or not guaranteed

67. uncontroversial adj- not likely to cause argument or disagreement

68. uncover v- to reveal or make known

69. undeniable adj- cannot be denied or disputed

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70. underestimate v- to undervalue the importance or impact of something

71. underscore v- to emphasize or highlight something

72. uniform adj- constant; without variety

73. unimportant adj- not significant or relevant

74. unintended adj- not planned or deliberate

75. universal adj- applicable or relevant to everyone or everything

76. unknown adj- not familiar or recognized

77. unobtrusive adj- not noticeable or intrusive

78. unoriginal adj- not unique or original, often copied from something else

79. unpredictable adj- not able to be foreseen or anticipated

80. unpretentious adj- modest and not attempting to impress others

81. useful adj- beneficial, practical, or advantageous

82. validate v- to confirm or prove the truth, accuracy or validity of something

83. variable adj- not consistent or having a fixed pattern

84. verisimilitude n- the appearance or quality of being true, realistic or plausible

85. vindicate v- to clear someone of blame, suspicion of doubt

86. waive v- to voluntarily give up or relinquish a right, claim or privilege

87. warranted adj- justified or necessary

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88. widespread adj- prevalent or common

89. withdraw v- to remove or take back something previously granted or provided

90. worry v- to feel anxious, troubled, or concerned about actual or potential problems or
uncertainties

91. yield v- to produce or provide a result, output, response; to give in or surrender to a

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1. abate to stop, to slow down.

2. abound plentiful

3. capacious large, having a lot of space

4. cursory hasty and not thorough

5. emanate to spread out; emit

6. eschew to purposefully avoid or abstain from, to reject or not use on purpose.

7. impugn to criticize and call into question, especially something's truth, validity, or honesty.

8. ubiquitous found everywhere

9. expound to explain in detail

10. pernicious harmful, dangerous, but often in a subtle way.

11. attenuate to reduce the force or impact of something.

12. conflate to mix up, to mix together mistakenly

13. outmoded old-fashioned or obsolete

14. vindictive vengeful, holds a grudge and seeks revenge.

15. unnerved deprived of courage and strength

16. impervious invincible (against a specific thing), can't be hurt.

17. imperious arrogant and domineering

18. exhaustive thorough, comprehensive

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19. excise to remove by cutting

20. discerning perceptive; exhibiting keen insight and good judgement

21. discern to be able to recognize or understand

22. myriad a very large number

23. lambast to strongly criticize

24. undermine to weaken

25. underscore to emphasize

26. underestimate to estimate lower than the real amount or number

27. attributed to to give credit for or see as the origin of something

28. conjecture A guess, often one based on little or no evidence

29. undertake to do or begin to do something

30. substantial large, important; major, significant

31. orthodox adhering to the traditional and established way of doing things

32. equivocal open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous

33. misconstrue to interpret wrongly or misinterpret

34. alleviate to relieve, make more bearable

35. insurmountable impossible to overcome

36. decry to express strong disapproval of

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37. belie contradict; give a false impression

38. inexplicable hard to explain or impossible to understand

39. facetious joking, humorous, often in a sarcastic or inappropriate way.

40. heterogeneity mixed, not all the same.

41. fecundity fertile, having or capable of having a lot of babies/offspring.

42. harbinger a sign of something that is going to happen in the future

43. augment to improve, usually by adding.

44. proponent a supporter of something

45. unfounded without basis, without good evidence.

46. coalesce to come together into a solid, to unite

47. surreptitious in a secret way, sneakily

48. idiosyncratic different, unique, peculiar, particular to one person.

49. prudent showing good judgement

50. diminutive small

51. reciprocity mutual exchange

52. detrimental to harmful to

53. nonchalance lack of concern

54. invariable something that does not vary, does not change

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55. emblematic representing a particular person, group, or idea, symbolic; occasionally iconic.

56. imperative hugely important

57. enumerate to count, list, or itemize

58. perturbation anxiety or mental uneasiness

59. dearth a lack of something

60. attrition the process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through consistent
loss.

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