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Stack #4641490
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Absolve (excuse) | to ___ for blame |
| Caricature ( cartoon ) | a drawing that exaggerates a subject's features |
| Clangor (uproar) | a loud ringing sound |
| Contiguous ( next door to ) | side by side |
| Cupidity (lust) | an eager desire for something |
| Deleterious ( damaging) | harmful |
| Enhance | to raise to a higher degree |
| Enthrall | to captivate, charm, hold spellbound |
| Extenuate (downplay) | to lessen the seriousness or magnitude of an offensive by making partial excuses |
| Implicit (unspoken) | implied or understood, though unexpressed |
| Incisive (cutting) | sharp, keen, penetrating |
| Inimical (hostile) | tending to cause harm or obstruct developments |
| Ostentatious (overdone) | marked by conspicuous or pretentious display |
| Paragon (good example) | a model of excellence or perfection |
| Politic (tactful) | shrewdly conceived and developed |
| Prosaic (literal) | dull : lacking in distinction or originality |
| Redundant (unnecessary) | extra, excess, more than is needed |
| Sanctimonious (sincere) | making a show of virtue or righteousness |
| Scintillating (stimulating) | sparkling twinkling, exceptionally brilliant |
| Winsome (delightful) | charming, attraction, pleasing |
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