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advocate verb [T ]
to publicly support or suggest an idea, development or way of doing something [+ -ing verb She advocates taking a more long-term view. He advocates the return of capital punishment.
antipathy noun [C or U ]
'an e(ample of) strong dislike, opposition or anger espite the deep antipathies between them! the two sides have managed to negotiate an agreement. eclarations of racial antipathy against ethnic minorities will not be tolerated. He is a private man with a deep antipathy to/towards the press.
apathy noun [U ]
when someone shows no interest or energy and is unwilling to take action, especially over something important widespread apathy among students voter apathy
audacious adjective
showing a willingness to take risks or offend people He described the plan as ambitious and audacious. an audacious remark/suggestion
bolster verb [T ]
to support or improve something or make it stronger #ore money is needed to bolster the industry. She tried to bolster my confidence/morale $% encourage me and make me feel stronger& by telling me that ' had a special talent. They need to do something to bolster their image.
cacophony noun [S ]
an unpleasant mi(ture of loud sounds (hat a cacophony)
capricious adjective &*+,#%#changing mood or behaviour suddenly and une(pectedly a capricious child He was a cruel and capricious tyrant.
desiccated adjective
1. dried ,--g of desiccated $% dried and broken into small pieces& coconut .. /*0%11#"2*34 not interesting or completely without imagination *ll the party seems to have to offer is the same desiccated old ideas.
dissonance noun [U ]
1. 01,5*%&*6,/ a combination of sounds or musical notes that are not pleasant when heard together the jarring dissonance of .lein"s musical score .. !"#$%& disagreement
enigma noun [C ]
something that is mysterious and seems impossible to understand completely She is a bit of an enigma. The newspapers were full of stories about the enigma of /ord /ucan"s disappearance.
He was the most self-effacing of men - the last thing he would have relished was a eulogy. The song was a eulogy to the joys of travelling.
garrulous adjective
having the habit of talking a lot, especially about things which are not important
gullible adjective
easily deceived or tricked, and too willing to believe everything that other people say There are any number of miracle cures on the market for people gullible enough to buy them.
lethargic adjective
having little energy7 feeling unwilling and unable to do anything ' was feeling tired and lethargic.
lucid adjective
clearly e(pressed and easy to understand or 'of a person) thinking or speaking clearly She gave a clear and lucid account of her plans for the company"s future. The drugs she"s taking make her drowsy and confused! but there are times when she"s 0uite lucid.
malleable adjective
1. describes a substance that is easily changed into a new shape /ead and tin are malleable metals. .. easily influenced, trained or controlled He had an actor"s typically malleable features. 2urope saw its colonies as a source of raw material and a malleable workforce.
opaque adjective
1. preventing light from travelling through, and therefore not transparent or translucent opa0ue glass/tights .. !"#$%& describes writing or speech that is difficult to understand ' find her poetry rather opa0ue.
paradox noun [C or U ]
a situation or statement which seems impossible or is difficult to understand because it contains two opposite facts or characteristics [+ that 't"s a curious paradox that drinking a lot of water can often make you feel thirsty.
philanthropist noun [C ]
a person who helps the poor, especially by giving them money a donation from a wealthy ,4th-century philanthropist
placate verb [T ]
to stop someone from feeling angry 5utraged minority groups will not be placated by promises of future improvements.
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solving problems in a realistic way which suits the present conditions rather than obeying fi(ed theories, ideas or rules 'n business! the pragmatic approach to problems is often more successful than an idealistic one.
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1. [+ !"#$%& to make something happen suddenly or sooner than e(pected *n invasion would certainly precipitate a political crisis. 6ear of losing her job precipitated $% suddenly forced& her into action.
wasteful with money7 often spending large amounts without thinking of the future There have been rumours that he has been prodigal with company funds.
volatile adjective
1. likely to change suddenly and une(pectedly or suddenly become violent or angry 6ood and fuel prices are very volatile in a war situation. The situation was made more volatile by the fact that people had been drinking a lot of alcohol. He had a rather volatile temper and can"t have been easy to live with. .. % volatile liquid or solid substance will change easily into a gas.
"aver verb [I ]
1. to lose strength, determination or purpose, especially temporarily '"m afraid my concentration began to waver as lunch approached. He has never wavered in his support for the leader. .. *f you waver between two possibilities, you cannot decide which of them to choose or you keep choosing one way and then the other 8(hat are you having18 82r! '"m wavering between the fish soup and the mushroom tart.8
#eal noun [S or U ]
great enthusiasm or eagerness reforming/missionary/religious 9eal a 9eal for money-making