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expressive of contempt, derogatory or mocking in an indirect way
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self governing, acting independently
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1. supreme mastery or skill eg consummate chef=ultimate chef 2. to make perfect and complete in every respect
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Proponent means someone who is in favor of something or propunds an idea, You might be a proponent of longer vacations
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reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
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reach a conclusion after a discussion or deliberation
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A respite is a break from something that's difficult or unpleasant. If you're cramming for exams, take an occasional walk to give yourself a respite from the intensity.
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go back on a promise, undertaking or contract
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1. anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen 2. understanding; grasp 3. the action of arresting someone
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Deter means to discourage, or literally “to frighten away.” Halloween decorations that are too scary might deter trick-or-treaters
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marked by an active interest or enthusiasm
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made less hopefull or enthusiastic
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Things that are elusive are hard to find, pin down, or remember. They slip right out of your grasp
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Something muted has a softened tone or quieted sound, Muted colors don’t stand out as much as bright ones.
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having or revealing little emotional or sensibility, not easily aroused or excited
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hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, desires) of
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To impede something is to delay or block its progress or movement. Carrying six heavy bags will impede your progress if you're trying to walk across town in a hurry
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the state that exists when one person or group has power over other; if you question a teacher's ascendancy, you might be told to go to the principal's office. In this case, you're challenging the teacher's authority
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Enfranchise means to give someone the right to vote. Disenfranchisemeans to take it away. The U.S. has a shameful history of disenfranchising African-American citizens through bogus laws and outright intimidation.
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unable to be persuaded or moved emotionally; stubborn
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state of uncertainty or perplexity; syn: dilemma, plight, pickle
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large enough to be noticed, significant
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slow, laborious and unexciting; plodding through the snow
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A pithy phrase or statement is brief but full of substance and meaning. Proverbs and sayings are pithy; newspaper columnists give pithyadvice
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