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Question | Answer |
Concession | Definition: Something that is granted in response to demands. |
Circumspect | Definition: Wary and unwilling to take risks |
Blatant | (of bad behaviour) done openly and unashamedly. |
Bolster | Top prop up, support or strengthen. |
Antagonistic | Showing or feeling active opposition or hostility toward someone or something. |
Aesthetic (adj) | Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty. |
Toady (noun) | A person who behaves obsequiously to someone important. |
Vilify (verb) | Speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner. |
Turmoil | A state of great disturbance, confusion or uncertainty. |
Vigilant (adj) | Keep careful watch for possible danger or difficulties. |
Subsequent (adj) | Coming after something in time. |
Ruffian (noun) | A violent person, esp. one involved in crime. |
Solicitious | Characterized by or showing interest or concern. |
Sedulous (adj) | (of a person or action) showing dedication and diligence. |
Relegate | Consign or dismiss to an inferior task or position. |
Prosaic | Having the style or diction of prose; lacking poetic beauty. |
Recrimination | An accusation in response to one from someone else. |
Pervasive | (eps. of an unwelcome influence or physical effect) spreading widely throughout an area or a group of people. |
Ossify | Cease developing, be stagnant or rigid. |
Nullify | Make legally null and void; make of no use or value. |
Melodious | Of, producing, or having a pleasant tune. |
Mar | Impair the appearance of. |
Lugubrious | Looking or sounding sad and dismal. |
Lucrative | Producing a great deal of profit. |
Insular | Ignorant of or uninterested in culture, ideas or people outside ones own experience; lacking contact from others. |
Fragility | The quality of being easily broken or damaged. |
Hamper | Stop or slow movement or progress. |
Incontrovertible | Not able to be denied or disputed. |
Defunct (adj) | Definition: No longer existing or functioning. |
Discord (noun) | Definition: Disagreement or difference. |
Demur (verb) | Definition: Raise doubts or objections; show reluctance. |
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