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to have an intense dislike or hatred for
Synonyms: loathe, abhor, despise, detest |
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the modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend
Synonyms: adaptation |
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resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential; (medicine) acquired, not congenital
Synonyms: extrinsic, incidental, fortuitous |
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to assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute
Synonyms: impute, credit, attribute |
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roundabout, not direct
Synonyms: indirect, meandering, winding |
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to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress
Synonyms: feel sorry for, empathize |
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to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit
Synonyms: bid, charge, command, adjure |
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Expedite- to make easy, cause to progress faster
Synonyms: accelerate, facilitate, speed up |
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to made amend, make up for; to avert
Synonyms: redeem, make amends for, atone, make reparation |
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a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence; to be in or work into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical action
Synonyms: commotion, turmoil, unrest |
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resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental
Synonyms: accidental, unconsidered |
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existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously
Synonyms: titular, token, trifling, inconsequential |
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not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position or to say yes or no
Synonyms: cagey, uninformative, playing it safe, playing it close to vest |
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to steal something that has been given into one’s trust; to take improperly for one’s own use
Synonyms: embezzle, defraud, misappropriate |
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a natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior)
Synonyms: natural bent, penchant, propensity |
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composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances
Synonyms: poise, self-assurance, equanimity |
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resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government
Synonyms: mutinous, rebellious, subversive |
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thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported.
Synonyms: flimsy, insubstantial, vague, hazy |
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bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid)
Synonyms: withering, acerbic, mordant |
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to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end
Synonyms: cajole, inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-talk |
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