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What does 'abate' mean?
To become less intense or widespread.
What is an 'aberration'?
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected.
What does it mean to 'abridge' a text?
To shorten a text without losing the essential meaning.
What is 'alacrity'?
Brisk and cheerful readiness.
What does 'anachronistic' refer to?
Belonging to a period other than that being portrayed.
What is 'antipathy'?
A deep-seated feeling of aversion.
What does 'apathy' mean?
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
What does 'archaic' mean?
Very old or old-fashioned.
What does it mean to 'ascertain'?
To find out or make sure of.
What does it mean to 'aspire'?
To aim for a particular goal.
What is 'atrophy'?
The process of atrophying or wasting away.
What does 'benevolent' mean?
Well-meaning and kindly.
What is a 'cacophony'?
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
What does it mean to 'capitulate'?
To cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand.
What does it mean to 'castigate'?
To reprimand someone severely.
What does 'censure' mean?
Express severe disapproval of someone or something.
What does 'chastise' mean?
To reprimand severely.
What is a 'cogent' argument?
Clear, logical, and convincing.
What does 'complacent' mean?
Showing smug satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements.
What does 'concur' mean?
To agree or have the same opinion.
What does it mean to 'condone'?
To accept and allow behavior that is considered morally wrong.
What does 'conspicuous' mean?
Standing out so as to be clearly visible.
What does it mean to 'contemplate'?
To think profoundly and at length.
What does 'contrite' mean?
Feeling or expressing remorse or penitence.
What does 'copious' mean?
Abundant in supply or quantity.
What does 'cursory' mean?
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
What does 'debilitate' mean?
To make someone weak or infirm.
What does 'defer' mean?
To put off an action or event to a later time.
What does 'diligent' mean?
Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.
What does 'disdain' mean?
The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration.
What does 'divergent' mean?
Tending to be different or develop in different directions.
What does 'edify' mean?
To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually.
What does 'eloquent' mean?
Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.
What does it mean to 'emulate'?
To match or surpass a person or achievement.
What does it mean to 'enumerate'?
To mention a number of things one by one.
What does 'ephemeral' mean?
Lasting for a very short time.
What does 'erratic' mean?
Not even or regular in pattern or movement.
What does 'exacerbate' mean?
To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
What does 'exemplary' mean?
Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.
What does 'frugal' mean?
Sparing or economical with regard to money or food.
What does 'garrulous' mean?
Excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.
What does 'gregarious' mean?
Fond of company; sociable.
What does 'hapless' mean?
Unfortunate or unlucky.
What does 'imminent' mean?
About to happen.
What does 'incessant' mean?
Continuing without pause or interruption.
What does 'indispensable' mean?
Absolutely necessary or essential.
What does 'inevitable' mean?
Certain to happen; unavoidable.
What does 'innovate' mean?
To make changes in something established, especially by introducing new methods.
What does 'insidious' mean?
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.
What does 'irascible' mean?
Having or showing a tendency to be easily angered.
What does 'jubilant' mean?
Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.