ENGLISH VOCAB

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Superficial

Concerned only with surface aspects, lacking depth.

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Ostentatious

Showing off wealth or luxury, intended to attract notice.

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Abridge

To shorten or reduce in length without losing important content.

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Burgeon

To grow or develop rapidly; to flourish.

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Beset

To trouble or threaten persistently.

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Abject

Extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading; miserable.

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Perfunctory

Done out of duty or habit with little attention to detail; routine.

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Conciliatory

Intended to placate or pacify; showing willingness to resolve disputes.

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Celibacy

The state of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations.

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Proliferate

To increase rapidly in numbers; to multiply.

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Dogmatic

Asserting opinions in a strong or arrogant manner, often without consideration for others.

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Polarize

To divide into sharply opposing groups or factions.

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Antipathy

A deep-seated feeling of aversion or dislike.

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Acrid

Having an irritatingly strong smell or taste; sharp or bitter.

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Castigate

To reprimand someone severely; to criticize harshly.

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Farcical

Relating to or resembling a farce; absurd or ludicrous.

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Insipid

Lacking flavor, vigor, or interest; dull.

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Perquisite

A benefit or privilege received in addition to regular compensation.

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Capricious

Given to sudden changes in mood or behavior; impulsive.

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Stagnation

A state of inactivity or lack of growth.

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21

Adroit

Skillful and adept, especially in physical activities or mental tasks.

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22

Belie

To contradict or show something to be false; to fail to fulfill or justify.

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23

Cajole

To persuade someone to do something through flattery or coaxing.

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Depravity

Moral corruption or wickedness.

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Audacity

The willingness to take bold risks; bold or daring behavior.

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Charisma

A special magnetic charm or appeal, often leading others to follow.

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Spurious

Not genuine or authentic; false or counterfeit.

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Vociferous

Expressing feelings or opinions loudly and forcefully.

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Evanescent

Quickly fading or disappearing; ephemeral.

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Culpable

Deserving blame or being at fault.

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