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Someone or something that is intensely disliked, cursed, or shunned.
Saying hurtful things to people is a anathema to their life they are trying to live. |
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To satisfy
To lessen or reduce the intensity.
A hug is sometimes all it takes to assuage a child's fears. |
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Like a benevolent uncle; familiar and indulgent.
Sid, an avuncular friend of my father, exuded goodwill and always presented us with charming little gifts when he visted. |
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Eclectic
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Combining elements from a variety of sources.
We enjoyed the small, unpretentious restaurtant whose eclectic menu offered Thai, Ethiopian, and Argentinian. |
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A short, witty poem or saying.
I am reminded of Dr. Johnson's epigram that a second marriage is "the triumph of hope over experience." |
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To explain in detail;to set forth.
Kareem expounded his religious beliefs while his friends listened intently. |
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Intrinsic
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Relating to the essential nature of something; real or actual.
Although the crystal appeared to be a diamond, careful examination revealed that it had no intrinsic value. |
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Inveterate
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Habitual or deeply rooted; persistent.
It goes without saying that good raconteurs are inveterate storytellers.
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A very powerful or wealthy person; a magnate.
The two banking moguls met to discuss a merger that would give them dominance in the New Enlgand region.
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Munificent
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Extremely generous; liberal in giving.
The basketball star's munificent donation completely funded the construction of the new community center.
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Nascent
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Beginning to exist; emerging.
The country's nascent economy is the best.
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Perspicacious
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Clear sighted; shrewed.
Realizing quickly that Randolph was perspicacious in investment matters. |
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Philistine
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| One who is indefferent to or disdainful of intellectual values. |
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Propitious
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Tending to favor or assist; encouraging.
Senator Feynman's sixty percent approval rating was a propitious start to her re-election effort. |
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