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Caustic
Sweet and encouraging in tone
sarcastic in a scathing and bitter way
Agreeable and pleasant
Smooth and gentle in delivery
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Inquiringly
With great knowledge and certainty
In a disinterested or indifferent way
In a way that shows interest in learning or finding out something
Without asking or seeking any answers
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Conjuring
Explaining in great detail and clarity
To call upon a ghost to appear
Listening to someone’s concerns without speaking
Observing something carefully and quietly
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Raucous
disagreeably harsh or strident
Quiet and soothing, with soft sounds
Peaceful and calming to the senses
Harmonious and pleasant to the ear
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Domestic
relating to the home or household
Relating to faraway lands and exotic places
Referring to things that are public and open
Concerned with large-scale international issues
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Illegibly
incapable of being read or deciphered
In a slow and steady way
In a careful and deliberate manner
In a way that is neat, clear, and easy to read
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Prowling
Walking in a loud, noticeable manner
Moving briskly to complete a task
Moving around stealthily
Dancing joyfully and energetically
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Acquitted
To be found guilty and sentenced
Freed someone from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty
To be imprisoned for an offense
To confess to a crime
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Quivered
Stayed perfectly still and unmovable
tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion
Jumped up and down in excitement
Moved in a gentle, steady motion
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Plight
A peaceful resolution to a conflict
A challenging or difficult situation, often one of hardship
A relaxed, comfortable state of being
A joyous and celebratory event
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Abated
to decrease in force or intensity
Spread to more areas or expanded
Remained constant and unchanged
Increased in intensity or severity
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Sanity
the quality or state of being sane
A mental state of confusion or disorientation
The inability to concentrate on one task
The state of being irrational or unpredictable
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Incredulously
unwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true
With full understanding and acceptance
In a calm, serene way
With belief and trust
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Marooned
Welcomed and cared for
Comfortably settled
Rescued from a difficult situation
to put ashore on a desolate island or coast and leave to one's fate
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Reverting
Moving forward into an unfamiliar situation
Changing permanently to a new state
Remaining in the same position or state
return to
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Unobtrusively
Done aggressively to ensure others notice
Done loudly, in a way that can’t be ignored
Done in a way that is very noticeable, drawing attention to itself
in a way that isn't attracting attention
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Vague
Colorful and vibrant in description
not expressed in precise terms
Completely clear with all details presented
Engaging and exciting to understand
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Aversion
Repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
A sense of closeness and affection
An act of compassion
A deep interest in something
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Gravely
Softly
Lightheartedly
having a matter of importance as its topic
Carelessly
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Predatory
Curious but harmless
of, relating to, or practicing plunder
Seeking to protect and care for others
Interested in art and creativity
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Surreptitious
Done out of kindness without trying to hide it
kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of
Done in a way that is open and easily seen by others
Performed loudly and publicly for everyone to see
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Exonerated
To be declared guilty after a fair trial
to relieve of a responsibility
To be charged with a criminal offense
To be punished for a crime one did not commit
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Apparition
a ghost or ghostlike image of a person
A bright flash of light
A loud, startling sound
A real, tangible person or object
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Indignation
Calm acceptance of a situation
A feeling of surprise mixed with joy and contentment
Laughter in response to something amusing
anger aroused by something unjust
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Congealed
To become more fluid and free-flowing
To remain in a liquid state
to change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold
To break apart into smaller pieces
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Frenzy
A feeling of peace and relaxation
A focused and methodical approach
A calm state of mind
A state of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior
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Verisimilitude
The ability to deceive people into believing something false
A dreamlike, unreal experience
The quality of being fictional and unbelievable
the appearance of being true or real
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Forte
An obstacle to overcome
Something that is one’s weakest point
A type of challenge
one's strong point
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Scrupulous
Very careful and thorough
Lacking concern for others' needs or well-being
Moving quickly without regard for accuracy
Acting in a dishonest or unethical way
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Condone
To disapprove of or reject something
to regard or treat
To actively participate in wrongdoing
To punish or reprimand for mistakes
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Farce
A simple, realistic account of an event
A dramatic and serious play or story
A calm and thoughtful discussion
a comic dramatic work using buffoonery
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Servitude
A position of power or authority
a condition in which one lacks liberty
A peaceful state of independence
A place of relaxation and comfort
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Abnormal
Completely normal and standard
deviating from what is normal or usual
Regular and predictable in form
Typical and expected in nature
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Vindictive
disposed to seek revenge
Showing kindness and a desire to help others
Focusing on peaceful resolutions and avoiding conflict
Acting with great compassion and forgiveness
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Gusts
Light breezes that barely stir the leaves
Stormy weather with consistent wind
a sudden brief rush of wind
Steady, calm winds
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Stolidly
having or expressing little or no sensibility
With great emotion and sensitivity
In a very quick and hasty manner
In a loud, boisterous way
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Obstinately
stubbornly adhering to an opinion
Willing to listen to others’ viewpoints
In a way that shows flexibility and willingness to change
With great care and understanding
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Sobered
make or become more serious, sensible, and solemn
Lighthearted and carefree in demeanor
Happy and full of joy
Overcome with laughter
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Rancor
Excitement and anticipation
bitter deep-seated ill will
A lighthearted affection for someone
A sense of friendship and loyalty
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Oblivion
the fact or condition of not remembering
A state of constant alertness
A state of total awareness and attention
A state of being aware of everything happening
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Acquiesced
Immediately took action
Refused to agree or comply
to accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
Decided to leave
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Sadistic
Being focused on creating joy and happiness
Showing understanding and support during difficult times
Having an empathetic and caring nature
Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering
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Stealthy
Done in a secretive manner
Done in a sneaky manner
Avoiding something
To be not noticed
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Obliquely
Loudly and clearly
Fast and urgent
Not in a direct way; indirectly or at an angle
In a way that is direct and clear
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Sagacity
A desire to ignore practical advice
The ability to make impulsive decisions
The quality of being wise
The act of staying quiet or reserved
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Innocuous
Dangerous, causing harm or injury
Unpredictable and chaotic
Outrageous or deeply offensive
producing no injury
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Capricious
Extremely organized and predictable
Consistent and steady over time
governed or characterized by caprice
Generous and thoughtful in nature
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Contorted
Perfectly straight and well-organized
Soft and yielding in texture
Smooth and even
to twist in a violent manner
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Disparagingly
in a way that belittles or insults someone or something; disdainfully
In a way that offers praise or approval
With great kindness and compassion
With a sense of understanding and empathy
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Perjury
The voluntary violation of an oath or vow
A statement made without any legal implications
The refusal to speak in court
The act of telling the truth in a legal setting
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Hysteria
behavior exhibiting overwhelming or unmanageable fear
Calmness and emotional stability
A quiet acceptance of a situation
A steady, logical reaction to a crisis
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Exquisite
Extremely simple or plain in appearance
Unrefined, rough, or unfinished in design
Extremely beautiful and delicate
Harshly designed, lacking grace or elegance
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Luxurious
Unclean
Empty
relating to, or marked by luxury
Basic and plain
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Hue
A type of flavor or taste
overall character or appearance to the mind
A state of calmness and neutrality
The shade or color
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Desultory
Smooth and well-planned
Focused and systematic
Confused but full of effort
Lacking a clear plan, purpose, or enthusiasm
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Meager
Full of life and vibrancy
Abundant and overflowing with resources
Pleasant and easy to enjoy
Lacking in quantity or quality; insufficient
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Provisioned
Treated with indifference and neglect
the act or process of providing
Destroyed or discarded without planning
Kept empty or devoid of supplies
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Demeanor
A person’s behavior or outward manner
A deep emotional connection with someone
The inner thoughts and private feelings of a person
A physical illness or injury
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Malevolently
In a way that is kind and caring toward others
In a peaceful and respectful manner
In a gentle and comforting way
in a way that causes or wants to cause harm or evil
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Solicitude
A sense of contentment and ease
A general indifference to others
Care or concern for someone or something
The act of ignoring someone's needs
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Succinctly
marked by compact precise expression without wasted words
In a way that is extremely detailed and long-winded
In a slow and methodical fashion
In a slow and methodical fashion
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Contradictions
A sequence of events that logically follow each other
Statements that support one another, confirming the same idea
Statements or ideas that are opposed to one another
Multiple viewpoints that are equally valid and true
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Inquest
a judicial or official inquiry or examination especially before a jury
A courtroom drama
A police report
A type of celebration
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Monotonous
Very lively and energetic
Changing constantly and never the same
lacking in variety and interest
Constantly exciting and fresh
