Word Formation & Derivatives
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sizable
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/ˈsaɪ.zə.bəl/
fairly large in size, amount, extent, or degree
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coercion
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/koʊˈɝʒən/
Actual or threatened force for the purpose of compelling action by another person; the act of coercing.
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bullion
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/ˈbʊl.jən/
gold or silver in bulk form, especially bars or ingots valued by weight
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deterrent
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/dɪˈtɝənt/
Something that discourages people from doing something.
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haughty
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/ˈhɔti/
Acting superior to others; arrogant and full of contempt.
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briar
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/ˈbɹaɪɚ/
a thorny shrub or vine
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watchtower
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/ˈwɑːtʃˌtaʊər/
a tower from which a lookout watches for danger, fire, escape, or approaching people
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vandal
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/ˈvændəl/
A person who deliberately destroys or damages property, especially other people's.
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mathematically
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/ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəli/
with respect to mathematics
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synonymous
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/sɪˈnɑnɪməs/
of words, meaning the same or nearly the same
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meticulously
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/məˈtɪkjələsli/
In a very careful and precise way, paying attention to every detail.
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conglomerate
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/kənˈɡlɑm.ɚ.ɪt/
A large company made up of several smaller companies in different kinds of business.
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practitioner
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/pɹækˈtɪʃənəɹ/
A person who works in a profession or skilled field, especially medicine or law.
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punitive
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/ˈpju.nɪ.tɪv/
Intended as punishment.
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replenish
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/ɹɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ/
To refill; to renew; to supply again or to add a fresh quantity to.
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blubber
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/ˈblʌbəɹ/
To cry loudly and messily, often while struggling to speak.
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nuptial
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/ˈnʌp.ʃəl/
of or relating to a wedding
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footman
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/ˈfʊtmən/
A man in waiting; a male servant whose duties are to attend the door, the carriage, the table, etc.
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soiree
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/swɑːˈreɪ/
formal: an evening social gathering or party, often held in a private home and sometimes featuring music or conversation
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backwater
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/ˈbækˌwɔtər/
a part of a river away from the main current, where the water is still or slow-moving
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undecided
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/ˌʌndɪˈsaɪ̯.dɪd/
not yet having made a commitment
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panicky
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/ˈpænɪki/
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
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crabby
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/ˈkræbi/
irritable, bad-tempered, and inclined to complain
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bastion
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/ˈbæsti.ən/
a group that defends a principle
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unbecoming
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/ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/
Not flattering, attractive or appropriate.
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constipation
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/ˌkɒnstɪˈpeɪʃən/
a condition in which bowel movements are infrequent or difficult
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flamboyant
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/flæmˈbɔɪ.(j)ənt/
elaborately or excessively ornamented
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impertinence
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/ɪmˈpɝ.tɪ.nəns/
An instance of this; a moment of being impertinent.
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shimmer
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/ˈʃɪm.ɚ/
To shine with a soft, trembling, or flickering light.
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rectory
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/ˈrɛk.tɚ.i/
a house provided for or occupied by a rector or another member of the clergy
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emulate
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/ˈɛm.jə.leɪt/
To copy or imitate someone, especially because you admire them.
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cinematographer
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/ˌsɪnɪməˈtɑːgrəfɝ/
The person in charge of the camera work and lighting when making a film.
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fornication
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/ˌfɔɹnɪˈkeɪʃən/
sexual intercourse between people who are not married to each other, especially when regarded as illicit in religious or legal doctrine
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musketeer
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/ˌmʌs.kəˈtɪə(ɹ)/
historical: a foot soldier armed with a musket
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resuscitate
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/ɹɪˈsʌsɪˌteɪt/
To bring an unconscious or apparently dead person back to life
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wavy
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/ˈweɪvi/
of hair, having waves
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imposition
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/ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃən/
An unfair or unwelcome demand on your time, effort, or hospitality.
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betrothal
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/bɪˈtroʊ.ðəl/
a formal agreement or mutual promise to marry; an engagement
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elated
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/ɪˈleɪtɪd/
Extremely happy and excited
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grassy
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/ˈɡɹæsi/
abounding in grass
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thoroughbred
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/ˈθɝːəbred/
a horse of the Thoroughbred breed, developed chiefly for racing from English mares and imported Arabian, Barb, and Turkoman stallions
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gratification
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/ˌɡɹætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
state of being gratified or satisfied
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complacent
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/kəmˈpleɪsənt/
contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
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ingrate
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/ˈɪnɡɹeɪt/
A person who shows no gratitude for what they have been given.
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flay
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/fleɪ/
to strip the skin from a person, animal, or carcass
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unhinged
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/ənˈhɪndʒd/
mentally unstable or severely disturbed
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hickory
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/ˈhɪkəɹiː/
any of several North American hardwood trees of the genus Carya, many of which bear edible nuts
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reptilian
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/ɹɛpˈtɪljən/
Relating to reptiles such as snakes, lizards, and crocodiles.
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impregnable
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/ˌɪmˈprɛgnəbəl/
incapable of being overcome, challenged or refuted
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quartermaster
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/ˈkwɔːr.t̬ɚˌmæs.tɚ/
a military officer or specialist responsible for supplies, equipment, transport, and often accommodation
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magnate
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/ˈmæɡneɪt/
A very rich and powerful person in business or industry.
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collusion
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/kəˈluːʒən/
A private, cooperative agreement or arrangement between groups that otherwise maintain the pretense of competition, contention or non-cooperation.
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retriever
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/ɹiˈtɹivəɹ/
a gun dog trained to find and bring back shot game, or a dog belonging to one of the breeds developed for that work
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woodpecker
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/ˈwʊdˌpɛkɚ/
Any bird of species-rich family Picidae, with a strong pointed beak suitable for pecking holes in wood.
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hashish
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/hæʃˈiːʃ/
a concentrated cannabis preparation made from the plant's compressed or purified resin
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tarnish
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/ˈtɑɹnɪʃ/
To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation.
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vassal
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/ˈvæsəl/
a person holding a fief
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marquee
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/mɑɹˈkiː/
a large tent used for an outdoor event
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odious
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/ˈoʊ.di.əs/
unequivocally detestable
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banishment
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/ˈbænɪʃmənt/
The state of being sent away from a place and forbidden to return; exile.
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impunity
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/ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/
Freedom from punishment or retribution; security from any reprisal or injurious consequences of an action, behaviour etc.
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opportunist
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/ˌɑː.pɚˈtuː.nɪst/
a person who exploits circumstances for personal advantage, often without regard for principles or consequences
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fabricate
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/ˈfæb.ɹɪ.keɪt/
To invent false information in order to deceive
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tabby
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/ˈtæb.i/
having a grey or brown streak or a pattern or a patchy coloring
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incoherent
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/ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrənt/
without logical or meaningful connection
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circumference
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/sɚˈkʌmfɹəns/
the boundary line encompassing an area or object
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blasphemous
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/ˈblæsfəməs/
showing gross disrespect or contempt for God, a religion, or something regarded as sacred
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decimal
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/ˈdɛs.ɪ.məl/
based on or organized in powers of ten
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aberration
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/ˌæb.əˈɹeɪ.ʃn̩/
Something that is very different from what is normal or expected; a one-off departure from the usual.
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trapdoor
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/ˈtræpˌdɔr/
a hinged or sliding door set into a floor, ceiling, or stage
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abundantly
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/əˈbʌn.dn̩t.li/
In large amounts; plentifully.
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sensuality
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/ˌsɛn.ʃuˈæl.ɪ.ti/
The state of being sensual or sensuous.
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savory
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/ˈseɪ.və.ɹi/
morally wholesome or acceptable
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incumbent
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/ɪnˈkʌmbənt/
Currently holding an official position, especially in politics.
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carnation
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/kɑɹˈneɪ.ʃən/
a cultivated Eurasian plant with fragrant, usually ruffled flowers in white, pink, red, or other colors
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cinder
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/ˈsɪndɚ/
a small piece of partly burned coal, wood, or other material
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faithless
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/ˈfeɪθləs/
disloyal, unreliable, or unworthy of trust
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presbyterian
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/ˌpɹɛz.bɪˈtɪɹ.i.ən/
a member of a Protestant church governed by elected elders
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musty
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/ˈmʌsti/
Affected by dampness or mould; damp, mildewed, mouldy.
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spontaneity
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/ˌspɑːntəˈniːəti/
The quality of doing things naturally and on impulse, without planning.
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synchronize
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/ˈsɪŋ.kɹə.naɪːz/
make synchronous and adjust in time or manner
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methodology
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/ˌmɛθ.əˈdɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/
The set of methods and procedures used to do something in a particular field.
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eventual
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/ɪˈvɛntʃuəl/
happening or existing at a later time or as the final result of a process
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heady
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/ˈhɛdi/
strongly intoxicating or affecting the senses, as a drink or scent does
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unsavory
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/ʌnˈseɪ.vɚ.i/
morally offensive, disreputable, or suggestive of improper conduct
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ruthlessly
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/ˈruːθləsli/
in a ruthless manner
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testy
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/ˈtɛsti/
easily irritated or annoyed
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unnerving
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/ˈʌnˈnɜːvɪŋ/
Making someone feel nervous, uneasy, or afraid.
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idyllic
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/aɪˈdɪlɪk/
extremely peaceful, happy, or beautiful, with no apparent problems
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meaty
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/ˈmiːti/
substantial, interesting, and rich in useful content
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prissy
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/ˈpɹɪsi/
Too concerned with proper behaviour and easily shocked; prim and fussy.
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trafficker
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/ˈtræfɪkɝ/
someone who promotes or exchanges goods or services for money
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resuscitation
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/rɪˌsəsɪˈteɪʃən/
The act of bringing an unconscious or apparently dead person back to life
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shiner
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/ˈʃaɪnɚ/
any of numerous small, silvery North American freshwater fishes, especially minnows used as bait
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magnificence
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/mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
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recuperate
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/ɹɪˈk(j)uːpəˌɹeɪt/
To recover, especially after an illness, injury, or exhaustion.
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