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mince 1. to cut or chop into very small pieces 2. to soften, moderate, or weaken (one's words), especially for the sake of decorum or courtesy.
enunciate 1. to utter or pronounce (words, sentences, etc.), especially in an articulate or a particular manner 2. to state or declare definitely, as a theory. 3. to announce or proclaim
gruesome 1. causing great horror; horribly repugnant 2. full of or causing problems; distressing
deficient 1. lacking some element or characteristic; defective
inevitable 1. unable to be avoided, evaded, or escaped; certain; necessary 2. sure to occur, happen, or come; unalterable
prolific 1. producing offspring, young, fruit, etc., abundantly; highly fruitful 2. producing in large quantities or with great frequency; highly productive
prolification 1. The generation of young. 2. Reproduction by the growth of a plant, or part of a plant, directly from an older one, or by gemm[ae].
deter 1. to discourage or restrain from acting or proceeding 2. to prevent; check; arrest
diversion 1. the act of diverting or turning aside, as from a course or purpose 2. a channel made to divert the flow of water from one course to another or to direct the flow of water draining from a piece of ground.
synthesis a complex whole formed by combining
arduous requiring or using much energy and vigor; strenuous
transient not lasting, enduring, or permanent
obtuse not quick or alert in perception, feeling, or intellect; not sensitive or observant; dull.
tenacious holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold
perfunctory performed merely as a routine duty; lacking interest, care, or enthusiasm; indifferent or apathetic
Created by: Imari Wright
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