Word Formation & Derivatives
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intercultural
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/ˌɪntɚˈkʌltʃɚəl/
involving, occurring between, or relating to people from different cultures
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glumly
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/ˈɡlʌmli/
In a sad, gloomy way.
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unconvincingly
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In a way that fails to persuade or seem believable.
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federate
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/ˈfed.ə.reɪt/
to unite states, organizations, or groups in a federation while allowing the members some independence
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sagely
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/ˈseɪdʒ.li/
in a wise, judicious, or knowingly thoughtful manner
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unbar
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/ʌnˈbɑr/
to remove a bar or bolt from a door, gate, or other entrance
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mortgagee
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/ˌmɔrɡɪˈdʒiː/
One who provides a loan secured upon the borrowers' property: the lender in a mortgage agreement.
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digitalize
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/ˌdɪdʒɪtəˈlaɪz/
To convert information or processes into a digital form for use on computers.
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exhilarate
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/ɪɡˈzɪləˌɹeɪt/
To make someone feel very happy, excited, and full of energy.
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recitative
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/ˌrɛsɪtəˈtiːv/
a speechlike style of singing in opera, oratorio, and related music, used especially to advance dialogue or narrative between more melodic passages
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demography
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/dɪˈmɑːgrəfi/
The study of human populations and how they change in size and makeup
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demarcate
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/dɪˈmɑɹˌkeɪt/
set, mark, or draw the boundaries of something
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confirmable
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/kənˈfɝːməbəl/
capable of being tested, verified or falsified, by experiment or observation
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preachment
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/ˈpriːtʃ.mənt/
a sermon on a moral or religious topic
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swearer
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/ˈswɛrər/
a person who swears an oath or gives sworn testimony
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babyhood
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/ˈbeɪbiˌhʊd/
the period of a person's life when they are a baby; infancy
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bureaucratically
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In a way that involves rigid official rules and procedures
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indirection
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/ˈɪndəˈɹɛkʃən/
indirect procedure or action
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misapplication
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/ˌmɪsˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the use of something in an incorrect, unsuitable, or unintended way
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reparable
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/ˈɹɛp(ə)ɹəbəl/
capable of being repaired or rectified
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clayey
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/ˈkleɪi/
containing a large amount of clay, or having the dense, sticky qualities of clay
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complexly
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in a complex manner
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refiner
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/ɹɪˈfaɪnɚ/
a person or company that purifies or processes a raw substance such as oil, sugar, or metal
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perceptively
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In a way that shows quick and accurate understanding.
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personalization
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/ˌpɝs(ə)nəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
The act of adapting something to suit a person's needs or tastes.
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liberalize
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/ˈlɪbərəlaɪz/
to make a law, system, or policy less restrictive and more open or permissive
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gray-headed
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/ˌɡreɪˈhɛdɪd/
having gray or white hair, especially as a sign of age
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contriver
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/kənˈtraɪvər/
a person who devises a plan, system, invention, or other creation
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inclusively
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/ɪnˈkluːsɪv.li/
In a way that welcomes and includes everyone.
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impishly
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In a playfully naughty, mischievous way.
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insecurely
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In a way that shows a lack of self-confidence.
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refashion
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/ˌɹiːˈfæʃ.ən/
to make or shape something again in a new form, style, or use
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remorsefully
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In a way that shows deep guilt or regret.
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stressfully
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In a way that causes worry, tension, or pressure.
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urbanize
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/ˈɝː.bə.naɪz/
to make an area more urban by increasing its population, buildings, infrastructure, or city-like character
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detrimentally
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In a way that causes harm or damage.
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grantee
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/ɡrænˈtiː/
a person or organization that receives a grant, award, right, or privilege
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analogical
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expressing, composed of, or based on an analogy
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vitalize
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/ˈvaɪ.t̬ə.laɪz/
to give energy, vigor, or renewed activity to someone or something
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inalterable
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/ɪnˈɔltərəbəl/
incapable of being changed or altered
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conquerable
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/ˈkɑŋkɚəbəl/
capable of being defeated, subdued, or brought under control
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heathenism
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/ˈhiːðənˌɪzəm/
dated: beliefs or conduct regarded as non-Christian or irreligious
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beguilingly
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In a charming and attractive way.
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irately
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In a very angry way.
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agreeableness
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a temperamental disposition to be agreeable
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sedately
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/sɪˈdeɪtli/
In a calm, quiet, unhurried way.
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digitalization
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/ˌdɪdʒɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
The process of converting information or processes into digital form.
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quean
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/kwiːn/
archaic or dialect, disparaging: a woman or girl
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succulently
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In a way that is full of juice and pleasant to eat.
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gushingly
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In an overly enthusiastic, emotionally effusive way.
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systematize
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/ˈsɪstəmətaɪz/
to arrange facts, ideas, or activities into an organized and coherent system
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damply
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/ˈdæmpli/
In a slightly wet manner.
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sepal
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/ˈsɛpəl/
one of the usually green, leaflike parts that enclose a flower bud and together form the calyx
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undiscussed
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/ˌʌndɪˈskʌst/
not considered, examined, or talked about in discussion
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undesigned
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/ˌʌndɪˈzaɪnd/
not planned, intended, or done deliberately
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patentee
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/ˌpæt.ənˈtiː/
a person or organization to whom a patent has been granted
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unsustainably
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/ˌənsəˈsteɪnəbli/
In a way that cannot continue without causing harm or running out of resources.
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sure-enough
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/ˌʃʊrɪˈnʌf/
informal: real, actual, or genuine, especially when the fact is surprising or emphatic
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slackly
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In a loose, limp, or relaxed way.
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remittent
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/rɪˈmɪtənt/
medicine: decreasing in severity at intervals without disappearing completely
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unamiable
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/ʌnˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/
not friendly, pleasant, likable, or agreeable in manner or appearance
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dominantly
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In a way that is most powerful, important, or controlling.
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fancifully
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/ˈfænsɪfəli/
in an imaginative, playful, or unrealistic way
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applicability
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/ˌæpləkəˈbɪləti/
the quality or degree of being relevant, suitable, or capable of being applied to a particular situation
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unreliably
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In a way that cannot be depended on or trusted.
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docilely
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/ˈdɑ.səl.li/
In an obedient, easily controlled way.
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heatless
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/ˈhitləs/
without warmth or heat; cold
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inefficacy
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/ˌɪnˈɛfɪkəsi/
the inability to produce the intended result; lack of effectiveness
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stuffily
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/ˈstʌfɪli/
In a boring, formal, and pompous way.
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developable
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/dɪˈvɛləpəbəl/
capable of being developed, improved, built on, or brought into a more complete state
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refasten
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/ˌriːˈfæs.ən/
to fasten something again after it has been opened or come loose
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prolifically
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/proʊˈlɪfɪkli/
In a way that produces a great deal of work or results; abundantly.
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raunchily
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In an openly sexual or rude way.
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recency
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/ˈriːsənsi/
the quality or state of having happened, appeared, or begun only a short time ago
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misapply
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/ˌmɪsəˈplaɪ/
to use or apply something incorrectly, or for the wrong purpose, person, or situation
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unhardened
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/ʌnˈhɑrdənd/
not made hard, firm, or emotionally callous
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programmatically
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/pɹoʊɡɹəˈmætɪk(ə)li/
by means of computer code rather than manual action
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lethargically
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In a slow, tired way, without energy.
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semilunar
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/ˌsɛmiˈluːnɚ/
shaped like a half-moon or crescent, especially of an anatomical structure
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overmaster
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/ˌoʊvɚˈmæstɚ/
to overpower, subdue, or overcome completely, especially through superior force or intense emotion
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apt to
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pertain to
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insightfully
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In a way that shows deep understanding of a person or situation.
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frostily
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/ˈfɹɔs.tɪ.li/
In a cold, unfriendly way.
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unenviably
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In a way that no one would want or envy.
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eclectically
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In a way that draws on a wide mixture of sources or styles.
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compliantly
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In a way that willingly obeys or goes along with what is wanted.
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tautly
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In a tight, stretched, or tense way.
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maternalistic
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Treating people in a caring but controlling, mother-like way.
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unmusically
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In a way that is unpleasant to hear or not like music.
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insubordinately
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In a way that refuses to obey orders or respect authority.
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unscathing
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turn to
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bulk up
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abdicate
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/ˈæb.dɪˌkeɪt/
to formally give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne
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ambidextrous
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/ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/
able to use both hands with equal skill
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