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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| tolerate | to allow without hindrance, permit; to put up with, endure |
| reconcile | to cause to accept something not desired; to cause to become friendly again; to settle a dispute |
| exemplify | to illustrate by example |
| vindictive | disposed to seek revenge; revengeful, spiteful |
| brevity | the quality or state of being brief in duration |
| integrate | to bring together into a unified or interrelated whole; to combine to produce a whole or a larger unit |
| antagonism | active hostility or opposition |
| gesture | a movement or position of the hand, arm, body, head, or face that is expressive of an idea or an emotion |
| contrary | to take from one place to another; to communicate |
| convey | opposite in character or direction |
| mitigate | to make or become less severe, intense, or painful |
| refute | to prove to be false or erroneous |
| objective | a purpose, goal; not influenced by personal feelings, unbiased |
| penchant | a strong inclination or liking |
| egotism | excessive reference to oneself; self-centeredness |
| tenacity | persistence, strong character, perseverance |
| endure | to tolerate, withstand, sustain, undergo, bear hardship |
| versatile | capable of turning easily from one thing to another; having many uses or applications |
| diminish | to make or become smaller, less, or less important |
| autonomy | independence; self-determiniation |
| inadequate | insufficient, incompetent, incapable, weak |
| conventional | conforming to accepted standards |
| scarce | insufficient to satisfy a need or demand; rarely encountered |
| erratic | inconsistent, unpredictable, wandering, irregular, unstable |
| superficial | being at, on or near the surface; apparent rather than real |
| substantiate | to support with proof or evidence; to verify |
| foster | to promote the growth or development of; to bring up |
| contend | to struggle; to compete |
| eradicate | to get rid of as if by tearing up by the roots; to abolish |
| elaborate | worked out in great detail, painstaking; ornate, showy or gaudy |
| enigma | a puzzle, mystery, or riddle |
| articulate | uttered clearly; capable of, expressed with, or marked by clarity and effectiveness of language |
| steadfast | fixed in place, position, or direction; firm in purpose, resolution, or direction; unwavering |
| ascertain | to find out, as through investigation or experimentation |
| capricious | impulsive and unpredictable |
| incredulous | disinclined or indisposed to believe; indicating disbelief |
| magnanimous | courageously or generously noble in mind and heart |
| idiosyncrasy | peculiarity, oddity, quirk, characteristic, trait, singularity |
| anecdote | a short account of an interesting, often biographical incident |
| reluctant | not willing; disinclined |
| evoke | to call up (e.g., memories or feelings); to draw forth |
| belligerent | eager to fight; hostile or aggressive |
| edify | to instruct and improve, especially morally; to enlighten |
| hail | to salute or greet; to acclaim |
| stringent | rigorously binding or exacting; strict |
| advocate | to support or urge by argument, especially publicly |
| assert | to sate positively; declare |
| controversy | a usually prolonged public dispute; an argument |
| divisive | dissenting, at odds with, alienating; creating dissension or discord |
| intricate | having many interrelated parts or faces; hard to understand work or make |
| undermine | to weaken, sabotage, subvert, debilitate, destabilize |
| contradict | To challenge, confront, counter, deny or oppose |
| consume | To expend by use; to use up |
| resolve | To come to a firm decision about, determine, to settle or solve (e.g. a question or controversy) |
| provoke | To anger or vex; to stir up or call forth (feelings, desires or activity) |
| perceive | To become aware of by means of the senses; to recognize or understand |
| depict | to represent by drawing, portray; to characterize in words, describe |
| dispute | to engage in argument or debate; to argue vehemently, quarrel |
| arrogant | having exaggerated self-opinion; egotistical or over proud |
| cynic | one who believes that only selfishness motivates human actions |
| empathy | identification with and understanding of another’s situation, feelings, and motives |
| skepticism | a questioning or doubting attitude; doubt regarding religion |
| distinct | not identical, separate; different in nature or quality, dissimilar |
| speculate | to engage in thought, especially conjectural thought |
| contempt | a feeling of disdain for anything considered mean or worthless |
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