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lacking substance and strength
restrictive appositive
A phrase that provides essential information about a noun or pronoun by renaming or describing it. It cannot be removed without changing the meaning of the sentence.
imprudence
the quality of being unwise, because you fail to consider the possible results of your actions
subsequently
transition word used to indicate a sequence of events
besides
transition word used to indicate that another idea
aim (in a scientific context)
what the researchers conducting the study wanted to know
comma splice
using just a comma to connect independent clauses. (bad!!!!)
pragmatic
adjective to describe someone who handles obstacles using facts instead of abstract or theoretical concepts
exult
to feel great happiness and triumph
jubilation
a feeling of joy and triumph
ambivalent
word to describe someone with conflicting ideas regarding a specific issue
idiosyncratic
Unique or peculiar to an individual; exhibiting distinctive characteristics or behaviors that are not easily understood or explained.
the noun a pronoun is standing in for
holdings
stocks, property, and other financial assets in someone's possession
spatially diffuse
spread out over a large area
constituents
component or part
interpolated
alter (a book or text) by insertion of new material.
somatic
relating to the body, distinct from the mind
abhor
hate
Enfranchise
give voting rights
Hamper
to impede the pprogress of something
Noxious
poisonous
Talisman
lucky charm
apprehend
to arrest someone/to understand something
Abscond
to run away from
Bereft
describes someone lacking what they need/want/expect
Capitulate
to surrender with conditions
Corroborate
to support an idea with evidence
Contentious
describes somoene inclined towards debate
covet
desire
Dearth
absence of something
Didactic
something to be learned
Eclectic
driven by non-uniform sources
Equivocal
unclear or uncertain in meaning
Flagrant
terribly noticable
Gratuitous
uncalled for/free of charge
assail
assault
chide (verb)
to scold someone who misbehaved
incredulous
unwilling to believe something
revile
to speak about negatively
propensity
a inclination towards a pattern of behavior
Fain
Gladly
Supped
Drink spoonfuls
Congeal
To become semi solid
Disposed
Inclined
Cessation
The ending
Veneration
Great honor, especially in a religious context
Prerogative
The right/ability of a certain authority
Trifle
Thing of little importance, like the British cake
Brackish
Dalty or unpleasant
Debarass
To remove of what hampers
Antipathy
Feelings of dislike
Etymology
the study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed throughout history.
piquant
positivly and intellectually stimulating
Prattle
Yap
Festal
Celebratory
Isolent
Describes someone who lacks respect
Candor
Honesty
Hitherto
Until this point in discussion
Enigmatic
Mysterious
Confabulation
To spread misinformation while believing it to be true. Associated with memory disorders
Vexing
Annoying or worrying
Exonerate
Remove blame from
Vivacity
Describes a woman who is attractive and fun
doth
“do” in third person
fettered
restrained
automaton
someone/something that acts mechanically
capricious
impulsive and overreactive
dint
crater
overwinter
to live through winter
Austere #1
extremely plain, like a monk
Austere #2
threatening and stern
bolster
fortify
Brevity
the quality of being brief
transgression
the act of breaking a law
contend
to assert an idea
conviction
belief
remit
to cancel a debt or to repay someone
administer
to manage, deliver, or be responsible for
singular (uncommon definition)
remarkable
Impress
To form an impression
Cast
To throw something out to water
Spurn
To judge and reject harshly
Ameliorating
To make something better
Abysmal
Awful
Prolific
Causing growth, innovative, productive
Mollify
Appease an angry individual
Festooned
Adorned and decorated
Ingratiate
To put effort into gaining someone or something’s approval
Shody
Low quality
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