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abate

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(v.) to make less in amount, degree, etc.; to subside, become less; to nullify; to deduct, omit

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avarice

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(n.) a greedy desire, particularly for wealth

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adulation

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praise or flattery that is excessive

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pretentious

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(adj.) done for show, striving to make a big impression; claiming merit or position unjustifiably; making demands on one's skill or abilities, ambitious

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modicum

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a small amount

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slovenly

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untidy, dirty, careless

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nebulous

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(adj.) cloudlike, resembling a cloud; cloudy in color, not transparent; vague, confused, indistinct

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irresolute

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(adj.) unable to make up one's mind, hesitating

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dilatory

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tending to delay or procrastinate

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torpid

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inactive, sluggish, dull

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anathema

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(n.) an object of intense dislike; a curse or strong denunciation (often used adjectivally without the article)

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equivocate

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(v.) to speak or act in a way that allows for more than one interpretation; to be deliberately vague or ambiguous

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novice

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(n.) one who is just a beginner at some activity requiring skill and experience (also used adjectivally)

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egregious

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(adj.) conspicuous, standing out from the mass (used particularly in an unfavorable sense)

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culpable

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deserving blame, worthy of condemnation

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succinct

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briefly and clearly expressed

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recapitulate

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to review a series of facts; to sum up

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evanescent

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(adj.) vanishing, soon passing away; light and airy

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penury

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(n.) extreme poverty; barrenness, insufficiency

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resuscitate

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to revive, bring back to consciousness or existence

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supposition

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something that is assumed or taken for granted without conclusive evidence

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astute

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(adj.) shrewd, crafty, showing practical wisdom

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