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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 |