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ADROIT (adj.)
having skill in the use pf he bodily or mental powers
skillful, adept, dexterous, agile, nimble, handy, capable, proficient
AFFECTATION (n.)
a trait, action, or expression characterized by fakeness
facade, front, show, pretense, simulation, fake, veil, charade
BOVINE (adj.)
sluggish, unresponsive, dull; cow-like; of or relating to cattle
stupid, slow, dimwitted, ignorant, imperceptive, mindless, obtuse
CALLOW (adj.)
immature, inexperienced
naive, juvenile, untrained, unseasoned, raw. innocent, adolescent
DICHOTOMY (n.)
division into two usually contradictory parts or opinions
separation, division, divorce, split, chasm, contrast, difference, polarity
FATUOUS (adj.)
foolish, stupid, or unintelligent
silly, inane, nonsensical, childish, idiotic, brainless, mindless, imbecilic
FERRET (n.) (v.)
(n.) a domesticated weasel-like animal
(v.) to drive out from a hiding place, to expel
root out, track down, hunt, dig out, scout
KNELL (n.)
the sound of a bell ringing slowly usually for a funeral
toll, ringing, chime, clang, resounding, reverberation, knoll, tocsin
LACONIC (adj.)
using few words, concise
brief, short, monosyllabic, abrupt, succinct, quiet, reserved, silent
MACROSCOPIC (adj.)
large enough to be seen with the naked eye
apparent, comprehensive, observable, obvious, perceptible
PATENT (n.) (adj.)
(n.) a grant or right from the government given to the creator of an invention for the sole right to make, use, and sell that invention for a set period of time
copyright license, right, permit, privilege, franchise
(adj.) clearly obvious
clear, plain, evident, apparent, manifest, distinct, definite
PACCADILLO (n.)
a slight trespass or offense
misdemeanor, delinquency, indiscretion, error, slip-up
QUIDDITY (n.)
an essential quality that makes something what it is; the essence of something
curiosity, individualism, eccentricity, erraticism
RATIONALIZE (v.)
to justify or make an excuse for one’s action
justify, defend, vindicate, excuse, extenuate
SAGACIOUS (adj.)
wise and insightful; shrewd
intelligent, clever, judicious, sensible, sage, acute, astute
AGAPE (adj.)
with a wide open mouth, as in wonder or surprise
aghast, amazed, astonished, bamboozled, beat, bewildered
CARCINOGEN (n.)
a substance that produces cancer
poison, hazard, pollutant, substance, toxin, mutagen, killer
CENSURE (v.)
to severely criticize or condemn
condemn, castigate, chastise, lambaste, pillory, savage, attack, abuse, berate
DERIDE (v.)
to laugh at with scorn; to ridicule
ridicule, mock, dismiss, taunt, insult, torment, satirize
GAMBOL (v.)
to dance and skip about in play
frolic, frisk, cavort, caper, romp, prance, leap, hop, sport
GIBE (n.) (v.)
(n.) a taunting or bitterly sarcastic remark
taunt, sneer, jeer, insult, barb, dig, wisecrack
(v.) to utter taunts or jeers
jeer, taunt, mock, scoff, sneer
GROTESQUE (adj.)
odd, distorted, or unnatural in shape, appearance, or character
malformed, deformed, misshapen, distorted, twisted, gnarled, fugly
HACKNEYED (adj.)
greatly overused; trite
overworked, overdone, worn out, vapid, hack, tired, stale, stereotyped
IMMOLATE (v.)
to destroy, especially by burning; sacrifice
sacrifice, kill, slaughter, burn
IMPERIOUS (adj.)
overbearing or demanding or seeking to dominate
commanding, imperial, overbearing, officious, authoritative, lordly
MARTINET (n.)
one who demands absolute adherence to forms and roles
disciplinarian, taskmaster, authoritarian, tyrant
NEOLOGISM (n.)
a new and creative phrase or expression
invention, coinage, slang
OLFACTORY (adj.)
of or pertaining to the sense of smell
aromantic, balmy, dank, flavorsome, flowery, foul, effluvious
QUAGMIRE (n.)
a difficult, entrapping, or precarious situation; a predicament
muddle, mess, predicament, quandary, trouble, confusion, dilemma
RECONDITE (adj.)
dealing with abstract or hard to understand information
obscure, arcane, cryptic, difficult, complex, abstract, involved
BLANCH (v.)
to cause to turn white or become pale
whiten, lighten, gray, wash out, fade, decolorize, bleach, pale
CHIMERICAL (adj.)
highly unrealistic or imaginary or improbable
absurd, delusive, fanciful, fantastical, fictional, imaginary, mythical
ECLECTIC (n.) (adj.)
(n.) someone whose beliefs come from a variety of sources and philosophies
diversity, syncretism, range, variety, fusion, extensiveness
(adj.) combining elements from a variety of sources
varied, diverse, mixed, assorted, heterogenous, chaotic, messy
FINESSE (n.) (v.)
(n.) extreme delicacy or subtlety in action, performance, skill, or discrimination
ability, prowess, talent, proficiency, dexterity, aptitude, expertise
(v.) to accomplish by using cleverness, skill, or good judgement
negotiate, manipulate, maneuver, engineer, arrange, manage
GRANDIOSE (adj.)
impressive because of unnecessary largeness or grandeur
magnificent, impressive, grand, imposing, splendid, monumental, glorious
HARBINGER (n.) (v.)
(n.) one that indicates or foreshadows what is to come, a forerunner
angel, foregoer, forerunner, herald, outrider, precursor
(v.) to signal the approach of, to presage
adumbrate, forerun, foreshadow, herald, prefigure
HETEROGENEOUS (adj.)
consisting of dissimilar elements; assorted
diverse, varied, miscellaneous, assorted, mixed, contrasting, different
HYBRID (n.) (adj.)
(n.) anything coming from a mixed origin of different parents, elements, or sources
cross, crossbreed, mixture, blend, meld, amalgam, combination
(adj.) coming from a mixed origin or composed of many different elements
composite, interbred, mixed, compound, combined, blended, impure
IDIOSYNCRACY (n.)
a mental quality or habit peculiar to an individual
trick, trait, characteristic, quirk, mannerism, peculiarity, eccentricity, habit
MACHINATION (n.)
a crafty scheme or plot to bring about a sinister or evil end
schemes, plotting, plots, intrigues, conspiracies, designs, plans, devices
MASOCHIST (n.)
one who get pleasure from their own pain and suffering
flagellant, sadomasochist, pain enthusiast, sucker for punishment
NUBILE (n.) (adj.)
(n.) a young and attractive woman suitable for marriage
mature, young, physically mature, sexually attractive
(adj.) suitable for marriage in age and physical development
sexy, seductive, gorgeous, cute, charming, lovely
PEJORATIVE (adj.)
expressing disapproval
derogatory, slanderous, abusive, insulting, disapproving
RAIMENT (n.)
clothing or apparel
attire, garments, dress, wear, vesture, clothing, clothes
SAPIENT (adj.)
having great wisdom or sound judgement
judicious, prudent, sage, sane, sensible, wise
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