Heather's Vocabulary Expansion

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Expedient

(of an action) convenient and practical although possibly improper or immoral

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Veracity

conformity to facts or truth

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Injurious

causing or likely to cause damage or harm

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Ambivalent

having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone

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Efficacious

effective or successful in producing the desired outcome

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Equanimity

mental calmness, stability, or composure in difficult situations

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Pernicious

having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way

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Banal

lacking originality, boring, and uninteresting

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Candor

the quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness.

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Egregious

outstandingly bad; shocking

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Besotted

completely infatuated or obsessed; drunk.

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Disillusioned

disappointed or disenchanted due to unmet expectations or beliefs

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Effervescent

bubbly; lively and enthusiastic

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Mellifluous

having a smooth, pleasant sound; sweet-sounding.

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Predilection

a preference or liking for something; a tendency to favor one thing over another.

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Resplendent

shining brilliantly; radiant or dazzling in appearance.

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Erudite

having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarly.

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Copacetic

in excellent order; satisfactory.

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Vacuous

lacking thought or intelligence; empty-headed.

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Dexterity

skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.