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someone or something that is intensely disliked, cursed, or shunned
The idea of copying anything is a complete
anathemato him.
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1. to satisfy
2. to lessen or reduce the intensity of
People often try to assuage the guilt of wrongdoing by doing right.
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avuncular
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like a benevolent uncle; familiar and indulgent
When I was growing up, there was a kind man in my neighborhood who gave all the children advice in an avuncular way.
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convivial
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sociable; concerned with good company and festivities
She has spend her whole evening in convivial atmosphere.
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eclectic
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combining elements from a variety of souces
She has an eclectic taste in music.
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a short, witty poem or saying
The drama club wrights epigram for the plays. |
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to explain in detail; to set forth
The teacher expounded the directions on the project.
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intrinsic
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relating to the essential nature of somethin; real or actual
The Montessari educational system has intrinsic values.
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inveterate
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habitual or deeoly rooted; persistent
Because Janet was an inveterate traveler, it seemed as though she
lived at the airport.
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a very powerful or wealthy person; a magnate
He is a very powerful media mogul who worked his way up through the carpet industry to get where he is today.
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munificent
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extremely generous; liberal in giving
For true personality development we should learn to munificent.
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nascent
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beginning to exist;emerging
The use of satellite phones is still in its nascent stage
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phones is still in its nascent stage.
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The country's economy was nascent.
Our freedom remains nascent, sometimes perverted, often trivialized.
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The use of satellite phones is still in its nascent stage.
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The use of satellite phones is still in its nascent stage.
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The use of satellite phones is still in its nascent stage.
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perspicacious
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clear-sighted;shrewd
The psychologist displayed perspicacity judgement about her patients psyches. |
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philistine
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one who is indifferent to culture and the arts
Sam is a philistine who unknowingly sold a painting valued at over a thousand dollars for five bucks.
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propitious
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giving or indicating a good chance of success
It was not a propitious time to start a new business.
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