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D.S Buzz Words
For the Dramatically Speaking Packet's Buzz Words.
Term | Definition/synonym |
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Ingenuity | (N) The quality of being clever, original, and inventive. (synonyms: (N) creativity) |
Intrigue | (V) Arouse the curiosity or interest of. (N) The secret planning of something illicit or detrimental to someone. (synonyms: (V) fascinate, (N) plot) |
Kindred | (N) One's family and relations. (ADJ) Similar in kind (synonyms: (N) family, (ADJ) related) |
Languish | (V) Lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble. (synonyms: (V) weaken) |
Momentous | (ADJ) Of great importance or significance, especially in its bearing on the future. (synonyms: (ADJ) Important) |
Monologue | (N) A long speech by one actor in a play or movie, or as part of a theatrical or broadcast program. (synonyms: (N) address) |
Precarious | (ADJ) Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse; dependent on chance. (synonyms: uncertain) |
Quandary | (N) A state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation. (synonyms: (N) predicament) |
Rebuke | (V) Express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behavior or actions. (N) An expression of sharp disapproval or criticism. (synonyms: (V) reprimand, (N) scolding) |
Transaction | (N) An Exchange of transfer of goods, services, or funds. (synonyms: (N) trade) |
Abolish | (V) Formally put an end to (a system, practice, or institution) .(synonyms: (V) end) |
Apprehend | (V) Arrest (someone) for a crime. (synonyms: (V) arrest) |
Audacious | (ADJ) Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risk; showing an impudent lack of respect. (synonyms: (ADJ) daring, rude) |
Defer | (V) Put off to a later time. (synonyms: (V) Postpone) |
Emanate | (V) Originate from; be produced by. (synonyms: (V) Derive) |
Explicit | (ADJ) Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt. (synonyms: (ADJ) Straightforward) |
Fester | (N) Become infected with bacteria. (synonyms: (N) Discharge) |
Frantic | (ADJ) Wild or distraught with dear, anxiety, or other emotion. (synonyms: (ADJ) Distraught) |
Fundamental | (ADJ) Forming a necessary base or core; of central importance. (N) A central or primary rule or principle on which something is based. (synonyms: (ADJ) underlying, (N) Basic) |
Hysterical | (ADJ) Deriving from or affected by uncontrollable extreme emotion. (synonyms: (ADJ) Overwrought) |