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abate
I wanted to abate the sentence, but the judge wouldn't budge.
We waited for the wind to abate. |
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(verb)
to lessen, to reduce in severity |
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aloof
She remained aloof with him after he failed to call.
The new kid was not so aloof as we thought him at first, just shy. |
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(adjective)
reserved, distant |
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celestial
He could only describe her beauty as celestial.
The late afternoon sunlight gave the room a celestial glow. |
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Definition
(adjective)
relating to the sky or the heavens |
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feign
The students feigned interest in the lesson.
I would never feign illness just to get out of a test. |
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grandiose
Lady Gaga's style can be described as grandiose.
He was full of grandiose ideas. |
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Definition
(adjective)
extraordinary, grand in scope |
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Term
hedonist
He was too hedonistic for her; she wanted to be with someone more responsible. |
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Definition
(noun)
one whose primary pursuit is pleasure |
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