Word Formation & Derivatives
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reductive
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/ɹɪˈdʌktɪv/
characterized by or causing diminution or curtailment
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rightness
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/ˈraɪtnəs/
The property of being on, or moving toward, the right.
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moneymaking
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/ˈmʌniˌmeɪkɪŋ/
the activity of earning money or making a profit
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violator
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/ˈvaɪəleɪtɚ/
a person or organization that infringes a law, rule, agreement, right, boundary, or another person's bodily autonomy
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thought-provoking
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/ˈθɔːtpɹəvəʊkɪŋ/
Making you think carefully, often by challenging your beliefs or ideas.
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poetess
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/ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtɛs/
A woman who writes poetry.
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laugher
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/ˈlæfɚ/
a person who laughs, especially one with a characteristic or frequent laugh
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ventral
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/ˈvɛntrəl/
situated on or directed toward the belly or lower surface of an animal, or the front surface of an upright human body
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domestication
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/dəˌmɛstəˈkeɪʃən/
The act of taming wild animals or adapting plants for human use.
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credential
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/kɹɪˈdɛnʃəl/
A qualification, achievement, or document that proves someone's status, skill, or right to do something.
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unsupported
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/ənsəˈpɔrtɪd/
not held up or borne
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stylistic
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/staɪˈlɪstɪk/
Relating to style, especially in writing, art, or language.
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socialization
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/ˌsoʊʃəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
The process of learning the behaviour and customs of one's society, especially as a child.
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restlessly
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/ˈrɛstləsli/
in a restless manner
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swiftness
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/ˈswɪftnɪs/
The state of being swift.
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good-day
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/ˌɡʊdˈdeɪ/
dated or formal: a greeting or farewell equivalent to good day
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smugly
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/ˈsmʌgli/
In a way that shows you are too pleased with yourself.
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dreamless
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/ˈdriːmləs/
without dreams, especially describing deep and undisturbed sleep
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undoubted
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/ʌnˈdaʊtɪd/
Without doubt; without question; certain.
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portent
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/ˈpɔɹtənt/
Something that portends an event about to occur, especially an unfortunate or evil event; an omen.
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unbounded
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/ənˈbaʊndɪd/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
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seamanship
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/ˈsiːmənˌʃɪp/
skill and practical knowledge in navigating, handling, operating, and maintaining a ship or boat
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magnetically
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/mægˈnɛtɪkəli/
In a way that seems to attract irresistibly, as if by a magnet.
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sandbar
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/ˈsændˌbɑːr/
a long, narrow ridge of sand formed in a river, lake, or sea by moving water or waves
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domesticate
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/dəˈmɛ.stɪ.keɪt/
To tame an animal so it can live with and be useful to humans.
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refurbish
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/ɹiˈfɝbɪʃ/
To repair and improve something so it looks or works like new again.
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poetical
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/poʊˈɛtɪkl̩/
Synonym of poetic.
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unkindness
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/ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/
The collective noun for ravens
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dither
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/ˈdɪðɚ/
To hesitate and be unable to decide what to do.
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chiselled
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Having sharp, clearly defined features, especially the face or body.
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wrathful
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/ˈɹæθfəl/
vehemently incensed and condemnatory
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outdoorsman
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/ˈaʊtˌdɔːrz.mən/
chiefly North American, a man experienced in outdoor pursuits such as hiking, hunting, fishing, or camping
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proliferate
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/pɹəˈlɪf.əɹ.eɪt/
To increase quickly in number and spread widely.
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prohibitive
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/pɹəˈhɪbɪtɪv/
So high in price or cost that something is impossible to afford.
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gingerly
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/ˈdʒɪndʒɚli/
with great care or caution, especially to avoid pain, damage, or danger
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hosiery
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/ˈhoʊʒəri/
socks, stockings, tights, and similar close-fitting garments for the feet and legs, considered collectively
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formalize
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/ˈfɔɹməlaɪz/
to make an arrangement, rule, or process official or definite
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sickbed
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/ˈsɪkˌbɛd/
the bed or bedside place occupied by a person who is ill
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householder
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/ˈhaʊsˌhoʊldɚ/
a person who owns or rents a house and is responsible for it and its expenses
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diversification
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/dɪˌvɝːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
the process or result of making something more varied
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variability
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/ˌvæɹ.i.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
the quality of being subject to variation
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unassisted
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/ˌənəˈsɪstɪd/
Done without any help from others.
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cynically
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/ˈsɪnɪkəli/
In a way that shows you expect the worst of people or doubt their honesty.
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casement
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/ˈkeɪs.mənt/
a window sash hinged at the side so that it opens like a door, or a window fitted with such a sash
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guilder
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/ˈɡɪldɚ/
the former standard monetary unit of the Netherlands, divided into 100 cents
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wryly
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/ˈɹaɪli/
In a way that shows dry, slightly mocking humour.
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therefor
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/ðɛɹˈfɔɹ/
formal, especially legal: for that thing, action, or reason; in return for it
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ungentlemanly
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/ʌnˈdʒɛntəlmənli/
discourteous, dishonorable, or otherwise contrary to the conduct traditionally expected of a gentleman
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feudalism
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/ˈfjuː.dəl.ɪ.zəm/
the set of medieval social and political arrangements based on landholding and reciprocal obligations between lords and vassals
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double-team
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/ˌdʌbəlˈtiːm/
to join with one other person in dealing with a task, person, or situation
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slowness
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/ˈsloʊnəs/
a rate demonstrating an absence of haste or hurry
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impish
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/ˈɪmpɪʃ/
Playfully naughty in an amusing, mischievous way.
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bloodcurdling
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/ˈblʌdˌkɝːdəlɪŋ/
causing extreme fear or horror
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perforate
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/ˈpɝːfəreɪt/
to pierce something and make one or more holes through it
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refurbishment
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/riːˈfɝːbɪʃmənt/
The work of repairing and improving something so it looks or works like new.
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thoughtlessness
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/ˈθɔtləsnɪs/
the trait of not thinking carefully before acting
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popularly
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/ˈpɑːpjəlɝli/
among the people
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phial
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/ˈfaɪəl/
a small, narrow bottle, especially one used for medicines, chemicals, or other liquids
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lordly
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/ˈlɔː(ɹ)dli/
grand, noble, or suitable for a lord
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explanatory
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/ɪkˈsplæn.ə.t(ɔː.)ɹi/
Helping to explain something or make it clearer.
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algebraic
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/ˌæl.d͡ʒɪˈbɹæɪ.ɪk/
relating to algebra or expressed by means of algebra
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expressionless
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/ɪkˈsprɛʃənləs/
showing no emotion, feeling, or reaction in the face, voice, or manner
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stagnate
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/ˈstæɡneɪt/
to stop flowing or circulating and become still or stale
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untangled
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No longer knotted or twisted; smooth and free.
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going-over
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/ˌɡoʊɪŋˈoʊvɚ/
informal: a severe scolding, reprimand, or beating
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smallness
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/ˈsmɔlnəs/
the property of having relatively little strength or vigor
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poky
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/ˈpoʊki/
informal, especially British: too small, cramped, or lacking space
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subjectivity
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/səbdʒɛkˈtɪvɪti/
A subjective thought or idea.
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salivate
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/ˈsæləveɪt/
To produce saliva in your mouth, especially at the thought or smell of food.
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smolder
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/ˈsmoʊldɚ/
to burn slowly with heat and smoke but little or no flame
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horsemanship
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/ˈhɔːrs.mən.ʃɪp/
skill in riding, handling, and sometimes training horses
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quadrillion
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/kwɑˈdɹɪl.i.ən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 15 zeros
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engrossing
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/ɛnˈɡɹoʊsɪŋ/
So interesting that it holds all your attention.
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divergence
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/daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/
A difference between opinions, facts, or claims.
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experimentally
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/ɪkˌspɛrəˈmɛntəli/
in an experimental fashion
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trustworthiness
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/ˈtɹʌst.wɜɹ.ði.nɛs/
The state or quality of being trustworthy or reliable.
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irrationality
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/ɪˌɹæʃ.əˈnæl.ə.ti/
The quality or state of being irrational.
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victoriously
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In a way that shows victory or triumph.
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insupportable
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/ˌɪnsəˈpɔrtəbəl/
That cannot be tolerated or endured.
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explosively
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/ˌɛkˈsploʊsɪvli/
In a way that involves an explosion or a sudden violent force.
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adjudication
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/əˌdʒuːdɪˈkeɪʃən/
the formal process of settling a dispute or deciding a legal case
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mark-up
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The amount added to the cost of goods to set the selling price and make a profit.
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interdependent
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/ˌɪntɝdɪˈpɛndənt/
depending on each other; mutually reliant
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rudiments
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/ˈruːdɪmənts/
The basic facts or principles of a subject.
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ecstatically
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/ɛkˈstætɪkli/
In a way that shows extreme happiness and excitement.
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doggedly
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/ˈdɔɡədli/
with obstinate determination
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unworkable
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/ʌnˈwɝkəbəl/
not capable of being carried out successfully or put into practical operation
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dramatist
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/ˈdɹæmətɪst/
A person who writes plays.
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exhalation
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/ˌɛkshəˈleɪʃən/
the act of breathing air out of the lungs, or a breath that is breathed out
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prevalence
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/ˈpɹɛvələns/
The fact of being widespread or common.
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unrealized
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/ˌʌnˈriːəlaɪzd/
not yet achieved, fulfilled, or made real
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ludicrously
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/ˈluːdɪkɹəsli/
In a way that is absurd or unreasonable, often to the point of being funny.
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fanatically
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/fəˈnæt.ɪk(.ə)li/
In a way that shows extreme, intense enthusiasm or devotion.
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schoolmistress
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/ˈskuːlˌmɪstrəs/
a woman who teaches in or is in charge of a school, now chiefly in historical contexts
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housebreaking
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/ˈhaʊsˌbreɪ.kɪŋ/
the crime of entering a house or other building unlawfully, typically with the intention of stealing
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ungainly
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/anˈɡæɪnli/
lacking grace in movement or posture
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