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Gesticulation

A dramatic gesture used in place of speaking or to emphasize oneā€™s words.

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Glut

An excessively abundant supply of something.

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Gratuitous

Given without mutual agreement; unwarranted and free.

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Gullible

Easily persuaded to believe something.

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Halycon

Describing a time period, sometimes personal, that was extremely happy and peaceful.

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Heresy

Beliefs or opinions that go against main traditions, usually in a religious (especially Christian) context.

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Heterogeneous

Differing in content; composed of many different parts and aspects.

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Ignoble

Not honorable in character or purpose; dishonorable.

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Impeccable

Of an action or trait, being of the highest standards of refinement; faultless.

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Implicit

Not directly expressed; hinted or suggested.

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Inane

Silly or stupid.

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Incarcerate

Imprison or confine.

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Inclement

Of weather, being unpleasantly cold or wet.

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Incoherence

Illogical, inconsistent, or unclear.

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Incorrigible

Of a person or their tendencies, being unable of being reformed or improved.

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Inept

Unskillful or clumsy towards a specific skill.

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Instigate

Initiate something or someone to do something, especially something bad.

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Intermittent

Occurring at inconsistent intervals; irregular.

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Macabre

Disturbing and horrifying because of involvement with or depiction of death and injury.

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Malevolent

Having or showing the wish to do evil to others.

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Inundate

Overwhelm someone or something with things to deal with.

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Ironical

Mocking in a sarcastic or dry way, usually through paradoxes or subversion of expectations.

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Jeopardy

Danger of loss, harm, or failure.

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Knoll

A small hill or mound.

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Lacerate

Deeply cut or tear into something, usually flesh or skin.

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Lampoon

Publicly criticize someone or something through sarcasm, mockery, or irony.

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Lethargic

Sluggish and apathetic; extremely tired.

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Liaison

Communications or cooperation between people or organizations that allows for an effective working relationship.

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Lithe

Of a personā€™s figure, being thin, flexible, and graceful.

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