Casuistry Noun

Implicate
Verb
argumentation that is specious or excessively
subtle and
impose,
involve,
or
imply
as
a
necessary
accompaniment
intended to be misleading
or result
Paramount (Predominant, Preponderant)
Example
having superior
power
influence
What does
thisand
move
entail?.
Example
the predominant mood among policy-makers is
optimism.

Render (Provide, Supply) Verb

give something useful or necessary to
Example
We provided the room with an electrical heater.

Render (Interpret) Verb

give an interpretation or rendition of
Example
The pianist rendered the Beethoven sonata beautifully.

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Pertinent
having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand
Example
a list of articles pertinent to the discussion.
remarks that were to the point.

2. 5
Preamble Noun
a preliminary introduction to a statute or constitution
(usually explaining its purpose)

3. 6
Imperative Adjective
requiring attention or action
Example
as nuclear weapons proliferate, preventing war becomes
imperative.
requests that grew more and more imperative.

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Canon Noun
a rule or especially body of rules or principles generally
established as valid and fundamental in a field or art or

philosophy
Example
the neoclassical canon.
canons of polite society.

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Fidelity Noun
accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
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Prospect Noun
the possibility of future success
Example
his prospects as a writer are excellent.

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Solicit (Beg) Verb
make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request
urgently or persistently
Example
Henry IV solicited the Pope for a divorce.
My neighbor keeps soliciting money for different charities.

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Jaguar Noun
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the
leopard; in some classifications considered a member of
the genus Felis

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Torrent (Deluge, Pelter, Soaker) Noun

a heavy rain

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Strangling (Choking, Strangulation, Throttling) Noun

the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the
windpipe
Example
no evidence that the choking was done by the accused.

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Sodomy (Buggery) Noun
intercourse via the anus, committed by a man with a man or woman
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Electrocute Verb
kill by electric shock
Example
She dropped the hair dryer into the bathtub and was
instantly electrocuted.

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Inmate Noun
one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone
confined to a prison or hospital)

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Torpedo (Gun, Shooter) Noun

a professional killer who uses a gun

Torpedo Noun
a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split
lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato
and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names
are used in different sections of the United States

sandwich

Torpedo Noun
armament consisting of a long cylindrical self-propelled
underwater projectile that detonates on contact with a
target

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Quash (Repress, Subdue) Verb

put down by force or intimidation
Example
The government quashes any attempt of an uprising.
China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently.
The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the
land.

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Trespass Noun
a wrongful interference with the possession of property

(personal property as well as realty), or the action

instituted to recover damages

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Intimidate Verb
make timid or fearful
Example
Her boss intimidates her.

Puberty (Pubescence) Noun

the time of life when sex glands become functional

Demolish (Pulverise, Pulverize) Verb

destroy completely
Example
the wrecking ball demolished the building.
demolish your enemies.
pulverize the rebellion before it gets out of hand.

Derelict Noun
a person without a home, job, or property

Persistence (Doggedness, Persistency, Pertinacity,

Tenaciousness, Tenacity) Noun
persistent determination

Omnipotent (Almighty)
having unlimited power

Mitigated Adjective
made less severe or intense

Example
he gladly accepted the mitigated penalty.
Mitigate (Extenuate, Palliate) Verb
lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
Example
The circumstances extenuate the crime.

Linseed Noun
the seed of flax used as a source of oil

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Doctrine (Philosophy) Noun
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by
some group or school

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Exhilarate (Beatify, Exalt, Thrill) Verb
fill with sublime emotion
Example
The children were thrilled at the prospect of going to the
movies.
He was inebriated by his phenomenal success.

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Fledgling (Starter) Noun
any new participant in some activity
Fledgling
young and inexperienced
Example
a fledgling enterprise.
a fledgling skier.
an unfledged lawyer.

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Tedious (Boring, Dull, Tiresome)
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
Example
a boring evening with uninteresting people.
the deadening effect of some routine tasks.
a dull play.
his competent but dull performance.
a ho-hum speaker who couldn't capture their

attention.
what an irksome task the writing of long letters is.
tedious days on the train.
the tiresome chirping of a cricket.
other people's dreams are dreadfully wearisome.
Tedious (Long-Winded, Verbose, Windy, Wordy)
using or containing too many words
Example
long-winded (or windy) speakers.
verbose and ineffective instructional methods.
newspapers of the day printed long wordy editorials.
proceedings were delayed by wordy disputes.

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Maniac Noun
an insane person

Manic
affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled
by reason
Example
a frenzied attack.
a frenzied mob.
the prosecutor's frenzied denunciation of the accused.
outbursts of drunken violence and manic activity and
creativity.

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Transvestite (Cross-Dresser) Noun
someone who adopts the dress or manner or sexual role
of the opposite sex

Anagram Noun
a word or phrase spelled by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase
Detest (Hate) Verb
dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
Example
I hate Mexican food.
She detests politicians.

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Gourmet (Epicure, Epicurean) Noun
a person devoted to refined sensuous enjoyment

(especially good food and drink)

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Census Noun
a periodic count of the population

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Fumbling (Clumsy, Incompetent)
showing lack of skill or aptitude
Example
a bungling workman.
did a clumsy job.
his fumbling attempt to put up a shelf.

Rube (Bumpkin) Noun

a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture

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Presume (Assume) Verb
take to be the case or to be true; accept without
verification or proof
Example
I assume his train was late.

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Covet Verb
wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the
property of another person)
Example
She covets her sister's house.

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Wheedle (Blarney, Cajole, Coax, Palaver) Verb
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
Example
He palavered her into going along.




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Apprehend (Comprehend, Grasp, Savvy) Verb
get the meaning of something
Example
Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?.

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Tickle Noun
a cutaneous sensation often resulting from light stroking

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Amputate Verb
remove surgically
Example
amputate limbs.

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Transient Noun
one who stays for only a short time
Example
transient laborers.
Transient (Ephemeral, Fugacious, Transitory)
lasting a very short time
Example
the ephemeral joys of childhood.
a passing fancy.
youth's transient beauty.
love is transitory but it is eternal.
fugacious blossoms.

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Affidavit Noun
written declaration made under oath; a written statement
sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to
administer an oath

Sodomize (Bugger, Sodomise) Verb

practice anal sex upon
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Ranch Noun
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities
needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

J
Thence Adverb
from that place or from there
Example
proceeded thence directly to college.
flew to Helsinki and thence to Moscow.
roads that lead therefrom.

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Outright
without reservation or exception

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Burgle (Burglarise, Burglarize, Heist) Verb
commit a burglary; enter and rob a dwelling

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Quid Pro Quo Noun
something for something; that which a party receives (or
is promised) in return for something he does or gives or
promises

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Tern Noun
small slender gull having narrow wings and a forked tail

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Turnkey (Gaoler, Jailer, Jailor) Noun
someone who guards prisoners

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Palate Noun
the upper surface of the mouth that separates the oral
and nasal cavities

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Thoracic (Pectoral) Adjective
of or relating to the chest or thorax
Example
pectoral organ.

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Ligature (Binder) Noun
something used to tie or bind

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Stallion Noun
uncastrated adult male horse

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Castrated Adjective
deprived of sexual capacity or sexual attributes

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Impostor (Fake, Faker, Pretender, Sham, Shammer)
Noun
a person who makes deceitful pretenses

J
Vet (Veterinary) Noun
a doctor who practices veterinary medicinel
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Dredge Verb
cover before cooking
Example
dredge the chicken in flour before frying it.

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Indict Verb
accuse formally of a crime

K
Lactate (Breastfeed, Nurse, Suck) Verb
give suck to
Example
The wetnurse suckled the infant.
You cannot nurse your baby in public in some places.

K
Convulsion (Paroxysm) Noun
a sudden uncontrollable attack
Example

a paroxysm of giggling.
a fit of coughing.
convulsions of laughter.

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Postictal Adjective
pertaining to the period following a seizure or convulsion
Example
postictal drowsiness.

J
Spasm Noun
a painful and involuntary muscular contraction

K
Epilepsy Noun
a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by
loss of consciousness and convulsions

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Seizure (Ictus) Noun
a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease
Example
he suffered an epileptic seizure.

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Lacerate Verb
cut or tear irregularly

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Concise Adjective
expressing much in few words
Example
a concise explanation.

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Slick (Crafty, Dodgy, Foxy, Sly, Tricksy, Tricky, Wily)
marked by skill in deception
Example
cunning men often pass for wise.
deep political machinations.
a foxy scheme.
a slick evasive answer.
sly as a fox.

tricky Dick.
a wily old attorney.

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Modus Operandi Noun
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

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Contraband Noun
goods whose importation or exportation or possession is
prohibited by law

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Woo (Court) Verb
seek someone's favor
Example
China is wooing Russia.

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Swooning (Faint, Lightheaded)
weak and likely to lose consciousness
Example
suddenly felt faint from the pain.
was sick and faint from hunger.
felt light in the head.
a swooning fit.
light-headed with wine.
light-headed from lack of sleep.

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Rapture (Ecstasy, Exaltation, Transport) Noun
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
Example
listening to sweet music in a perfect rapture.

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Bliss (Blissfulness, Walking On Air) Noun
a state of extreme happiness



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Eerie
suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious
Example
an eerie feeling of deja vu.

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Woo (Court) Verb
seek someone's favor
Example
China is wooing Russia.

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State Of The Art Noun
the highest degree of development of an art or technique
at a particular time
Example
the state of the art in space travel.

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Captive Noun
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

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Perk Noun
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of
employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
Example
a limousine is one of the fringe benefits of the job.

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Aberrant Noun
one whose behavior departs substantially from the norm
of a group

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Intern Verb
deprive of freedom
Example
During WW II, Japanese were interned in camps in the
West.

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Imbed (Implant, Plant) Verb
fix or set securely or deeply
Example
He planted a knee in the back of his opponent.
The dentist implanted a tooth in the gum.

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Myriad (Countless, Infinite, Innumerable,
Multitudinous)
too numerous to be counted
Example
incalculable riches.
countless hours.
an infinite number of reasons.
innumerable difficulties.
the multitudinous seas.
myriad stars.
untold thousands.

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Coerce (Force, Pressure, Squeeze) Verb
to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical,
moral or intellectual means :
Example
She forced him to take a job in the city.
He squeezed her for information.

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Enunciate (Articulate, Pronounce) Verb
speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
Example
She pronounces French words in a funny way.
I cannot say `zip wire'.
Can the child sound out this complicated word?.
Enunciate (Articulate) Verb
express or state clearly

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Lieu Noun
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or
served by another
Example
can you go in my stead?
took his place.
in lieu of.

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Truncheon Noun
a short stout club used primarily by policemen

N
Bloke Noun
a boy or man
Example
that chap is your host.
there's a fellow at the door.
he's a likable cuss.
he's a good bloke.

Tranquility (Placidity, Quiet) Noun

a disposition free from stress or emotion

Espresso Noun
strong black coffee brewed by forcing hot water under
pressure through finely ground coffee beans

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Annotation (Notation, Note) Noun
a comment or instruction (usually added)
Example
his notes were appended at the end of the article.n
Conviction Noun
an unshakable belief in something without need for
proof or evidence
Conviction (Sentence) Noun
(criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case
and the punishment that is imposed
Example
the conviction came as no surprise.

N
Decadent Noun
a person who has fallen into a decadent state (morally
or artistically)

Decadent
marked by excessive self-indulgence and moral decay
Example
a decadent life of excessive money and no sense of
responsibility.
a group of effete self-professed intellectuals.

J
Edifice Noun
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or
less permanently in one place
Example
there was a three-story building on the corner.
it was an imposing edifice.

M
Cling (Adhere, Cohere) Verb
come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together
and resist separation
Example
The dress clings to her body.
The label stuck to the box.
The sushi rice grains cohere.

B
Detain (Delay, Stay) Verb
stop or halt
Example
Please stay the bloodshed!.

N
Crescendo Noun
(music) a gradual increase in loudness

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Overture Noun
orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera
or oratorio
Overture (Preliminary, Prelude) Noun
something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows
Example
training is a necessary preliminary to employment.
drinks were the overture to dinner.

Imposter (Fake, Faker, Pretender, Sham, Shammer)

Noun
a person who makes deceitful pretenses

N
Verbose (Long-Winded, Tedious, Windy, Wordy)
using or containing too many words
Example
long-winded (or windy) speakers.
verbose and ineffective instructional methods.
newspapers of the day printed long wordy editorials.
proceedings were delayed by wordy disputes.

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Rendition (Interpretation, Interpreting) Noun
an explanation of something that is not immediately
obvious
Example
the edict was subject to many interpretations.
he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables.
often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate
rendition of the child's intended meaning.

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Collateral Noun
a security pledged for the repayment of a loan

Collateral Adjective
descended from a common ancestor but through different
lines
Example
cousins are collateral relatives.
an indirect descendant of the Stuarts.

Collateral (Confirmative, Confirmatory, Corroborative,

Corroboratory, Substantiative, Validatory,
Verificatory)
serving to support or corroborate
Example
collateral evidence.

Collateral
accompany, concomitant

Example
collateral target damage from a bombing run.
Collateral
situated or running side by side
Example
collateral ridges of mountains.

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Sedition Noun
an illegal action inciting resistance to lawful authority and
tending to cause the disruption or overthrow of the
government

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Blatant (Conspicuous)
without any attempt at concealment; completely
obvious
Example
blatant disregard of the law.
a blatant appeal to vanity.
a blazing indiscretion.
Blatant (Clamorous, Strident)
conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement
outcry
Example
blatant radios.
a clamorous uproar.
strident demands.
a vociferous mob.

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Euphemism Noun
an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for
one that is considered offensive or too harsh

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Transgene Noun
an exogenous gene introduced into the genome of
another organism

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Salient (Spectacular, Striking)
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
Example
an outstanding fact of our time is that nations poisoned by
anti semitism proved less fortunate in regard to their own
freedom.

a new theory is the most prominent feature of the book.

salient traits.
a spectacular rise in prices.
a striking thing about Picadilly Circus is the statue of Eros
in the center.
a striking resemblance between parent and child.

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Contemplate Verb
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
Example
contemplate one's navel.