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nugatory adj. Definition: 1. Of little value; trifling. 2. Having no force; ineffective. Synonyms: negligible, paltry
eclectic adj DEFINITION: drawn from many sources; varied, heterogeneous. SYNONYMS: assorted, comprehensive, diversified
perfunctory adj. DEFINITION: unenthusiastic, routine, or mechanical. SYNONYMS: disinterested, impersonal, indifferent
abridge v. DEFINITION: to shorten, to reduce. SYNONYMS: shorten, abbreviate, cut back
assert v. DEFINITON: to state positively; declare; affirm SYNONYMS: insist, warrant
beleaguer v. DEFINITIONS:1. to surround with troops; besiege2. to surround or beset SYNONYMS: harass, bedevil
auspicious adj. DEFINITION: promising good fortune; propitious. SYNONYMS: encouraging, favorable
disparity n. DEFINITION: difference in quality or kind. SYNONYMS: discrepancy, disproportion
vacuous adj. DEFINITION: 1. showing not intelligence or thought 2. having no meaning or direction; emptySYNONYMS: vacant, void, inane
mediate v. DEFINITION: to act to reconcile differences between two parties. SYNONYMS: intercede, arbitrate
peruse v. DEFINITION: to examine or study SYNONYMS: analyze, check out
wanton adj. DEFINITIONS: 1. reckless, heartless, or malicious; without reason or excuse2. not moral; lewd, lascivious SYNONYMS: licentious, promiscuous
obtrusive adj. DEFINITION: overly prominent. SYNONYMS: pushy, intrusive, interfering
malediction n. DEFINITION: the act of calling down a curse that invokes evil. SYNONYMS: curse, denunciation
demure adj. DEFINITION: modest or shy. SYNONYMS: reserved, modest
guileless adj. DEFINITION: without cunning; innocent. SYNONYMS: honest, candid, genuine, straightforward
chaff n., v. DEFINITIONS: 1. the stiff strawlike part of grains such as wheat, oats, rye; wasteverb:1. to make good-natured fun of someone noun:1. worthless material; detritusSYNONYMS: refuse, remains
unconscionable adj. DEFINITIONS:1. not influenced or guided by conscience; immoral; immoderate2. very great SYNONYMS: outrageous, unethical
engender v. DEFINITION: to produce or cause. SYNONYMS: create, develop, bring about
gratuitous adj. DEFINITION: given freely or without cause. SYNONYMS: complimentary, unnecessary, unwarranted
compliance n. DEFINITION: a tendency to give in readily to others; agreementSYNONYMS: acquiescence, tractability, conformity
disingenous adj. DEFINITION: insincere, deceitfulSYNONYMS: cunning, dishonest, feigned
finesse n. DEFINITION: subtly skillful handling of a situationSYNONYMS: adeptness, adroitness, discernment
adroit adj. DEFINITIONS: 1. dexterous; deft 2. skillful and adept under pressing conditionsSYNONYMS: clever, facile, nimble
erudite adj. DEFINITION: having or showing great or profound academic knowledgeSYNONYMS: well-educated, cultivated, cultured
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