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Emoji
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🔮
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translucent
/trænsˈluːsənt/
adjective
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allowing light to pass through, but not clearly enough to see detailed images
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She placed the flower in a translucent vase. |
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semitransparent, clear, glassy, see-through
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opaque, solid
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translucent glass, translucent material, translucent skin
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💪
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travail
/trəˈveɪl/
noun
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Painful or laborious effort; suffering or hardship.
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After years of travail, she finally completed her degree. |
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toil, hardship, struggle, effort, drudgery
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ease, comfort, relaxation
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years of travail, mental travail, physical travail
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🎭
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travesty
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noun
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A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.
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The trial was a travesty of justice. |
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mockery, distortion, parody, farce, sham
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truth, fairness, authenticity
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travesty of justice, complete travesty, political travesty
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📚
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treatise
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noun
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a formal and systematic written work dealing with a subject in detail
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He wrote a treatise on modern economic theory. |
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dissertation, monograph, thesis, paper, study
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note, summary
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philosophical treatise, scientific treatise, treatise on law
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😨
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tremulous
/ˈtrɛmjələs/
adjective
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shaking or quivering slightly, often from nervousness or weakness
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Her voice was tremulous as she gave her speech. |
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quivering, shaky, trembling, unsteady
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steady, firm
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tremulous voice, tremulous hand, tremulous smile
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😨
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trepidation
/ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/
noun
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a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen
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She opened the letter with some trepidation. |
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fear, anxiety, dread, unease, apprehension
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confidence, calm, assurance
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with trepidation, sense of trepidation, great trepidation
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😡
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truculence
/ˈtrʌk.jʊ.ləns/
noun
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Aggressiveness or eagerness to fight.
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His speech was full of truculence and threats. |
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hostility, aggression, belligerence, combativeness
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gentleness, peace, friendliness
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display truculence, full of truculence, truculence in behavior
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🌙
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tryst
/traɪst/
noun
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a private romantic meeting between lovers
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They arranged a secret tryst in the park. |
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rendezvous, meeting, date, assignation
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separation, parting
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secret tryst, romantic tryst, midnight tryst, arrange a tryst
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💭
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tumid
/ˈtjuːmɪd/
adjective
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Swollen, enlarged, or pompous in style.
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His tumid prose was difficult to read. |
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swollen, bloated, inflated, pompous
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shrunken, modest, plain
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tumid prose, tumid style, tumid lips
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turbid
/ˈtɜːrbɪd/
adjective
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Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter; confused or obscure in meaning.
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The river water became turbid after the heavy rains. |
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muddy, murky, cloudy, opaque, unclear
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clear, transparent, pure
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turbid water, turbid stream, turbid flow, turbid liquid
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turgid
/ˈtɜːrdʒɪd/
adjective
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Swollen or distended; (of language) pompous and overcomplicated.
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The professor’s lecture was so turgid that many students lost interest. |
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swollen, inflated, pompous, bloated, grandiose
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simple, plain, clear
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turgid prose, turgid style, turgid language
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👼
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tutelary
/ˈtjuːtɪləri/
adjective
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Relating to or serving as a guardian or protector, often used for deities or spirits.
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Athena was considered the tutelary goddess of Athens. |
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guardian, protective, patron, supervisory
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neglectful, unprotective
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tutelary deity, tutelary spirit, tutelary role
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👁️
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uncanny
/ʌnˈkæni/
adjective
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Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.
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She has an uncanny ability to predict the future. |
uncanny resemblance |
a striking and unusual similarity
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eerie, mysterious, strange, weird, supernatural
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ordinary, natural, normal
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uncanny ability, uncanny resemblance, uncanny feeling
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🏞️
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undulating
/ˈʌndjʊleɪtɪŋ/
adjective
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Having a smoothly rising and falling form or motion like waves.
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We drove through undulating hills. |
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wavy, rolling, rippling, flowing
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flat, even
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undulating hills, undulating waves, undulating surface
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😊
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unfeigned
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adjective
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genuine; not pretended or insincere
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She expressed unfeigned joy at her friend's success. |
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genuine, sincere, real, honest, authentic
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feigned, insincere, fake
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unfeigned joy, unfeigned gratitude, unfeigned respect
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⚠️
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untenable
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adjective
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not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection
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The politician resigned when his position became untenable. |
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indefensible, unsustainable, weak, baseless, flawed
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defensible, sustainable, strong
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untenable position, untenable situation, untenable argument
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⚠️
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untoward
/ˌʌn.təˈwɔːrd/
adjective
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Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.
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The meeting ended without any untoward incidents. |
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unfortunate, unfavorable, inappropriate, inconvenient, unlucky
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fortunate, favorable, appropriate
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untoward incident, untoward behavior, untoward situation
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📈
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usury
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noun
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The practice of lending money at unreasonably high interest rates.
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The law strictly prohibits usury. |
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loan sharking, extortionate lending, high-interest lending
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fair lending, lawful lending
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practice of usury, usury laws, condemn usury
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⚖️
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vacillate
/ˈvæsɪleɪt/
verb
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vacillated
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vacillated
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vacillates
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vacillating
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to waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive
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He vacillated between studying law and becoming a writer. |
vacillate between |
to keep changing your mind between two choices
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hesitate, waver, dither, fluctuate
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decide, determine, resolve
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vacillate between, vacillate on decision, vacillate constantly
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vacuous
/ˈvækjuəs/
adjective
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Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.
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She gave a vacuous smile during the serious discussion. |
vacuous expression |
An empty or unintelligent look on someone's face.
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empty, foolish, silly, mindless, hollow
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thoughtful, intelligent, meaningful
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vacuous smile, vacuous stare, vacuous remark, vacuous expression
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🗣️
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valedictory
/ˌvælɪˈdɪktəri/
adjective
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Serving as a farewell or parting; relating to a valediction.
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He delivered a valedictory speech at the conference. |
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farewell, parting, goodbye, final
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welcoming, greeting
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valedictory speech, valedictory address, valedictory remarks, valedictory message
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😐
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vapid
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adjective
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lacking liveliness, flavor, or interest; dull and uninspired
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The lecture was so vapid that half the audience fell asleep. |
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dull, boring, lifeless, insipid, tedious
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exciting, lively, interesting
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vapid conversation, vapid smile, vapid remarks, vapid movie
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🌿
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variegated
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adjective
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Having different colors, especially in irregular patches or streaks.
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The garden was full of variegated plants. |
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multicolored, dappled, mottled, streaked, patterned
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monochrome, plain
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variegated leaves, variegated plants, variegated patterns
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📢
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vaunt
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verb
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vaunted
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vaunted
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vaunts
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vaunting
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to boast or brag about something, especially in an excessive way
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He would often vaunt his achievements in front of his colleagues. |
vaunt one's success |
to brag excessively about one’s achievements
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boast, brag, flaunt, parade, trumpet
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downplay, conceal, suppress
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vaunt one's skills, vaunt loudly, vaunt constantly, vaunt achievement
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💰
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venal
/ˈviːnəl/
adjective
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willing to do dishonest things in return for money; corrupt
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The politician was accused of being venal and corrupt. |
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corrupt, bribable, dishonest, unscrupulous
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honest, upright, incorruptible
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venal politician, venal act, venal behavior, venal corruption
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vendetta
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noun
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a prolonged bitter quarrel or campaign of revenge
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The two families were caught in a bitter vendetta for generations. |
personal vendetta |
a prolonged conflict or feud driven by personal reasons
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feud, rivalry, conflict, revenge, grudge
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peace, harmony, reconciliation
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bitter vendetta, personal vendetta, political vendetta, family vendetta
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🙏
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venerate
/ˈvɛnəˌreɪt/
verb
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venerated
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venerated
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venerates
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venerating
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to regard with great respect; revere
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People venerate saints for their holiness. |
to venerate the ground someone walks on |
to admire or respect someone deeply
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revere, respect, honor, admire, esteem
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despise, disrespect, dishonor
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venerate tradition, venerate ancestors, venerate saints, venerate the memory
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veracious
/vəˈreɪʃəs/
adjective
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Truthful, honest; habitually speaking the truth.
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She gave a veracious account of what happened that day. |
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truthful, honest, accurate, genuine, sincere
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false, dishonest, lying
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veracious account, veracious witness, veracious statement
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verbose
/vɜːrˈboʊs/
adjective
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Using or expressed in more words than are needed; wordy.
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His verbose explanation confused the audience instead of clarifying the issue. |
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wordy, long-winded, prolix, talkative, rambling
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concise, succinct, brief
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verbose explanation, verbose speech, verbose writing, verbose description
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🌀
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vertigo
/ˈvɜːrtɪˌɡoʊ/
noun
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A sensation of spinning or dizziness, often caused by problems in the inner ear or brain.
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She felt a sudden vertigo when she looked down from the tall building. |
dizzy with vertigo |
Overcome by a sensation of spinning and dizziness.
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dizziness, giddiness, lightheadedness, faintness
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balance, stability
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suffer from vertigo, experience vertigo, sudden vertigo
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😤
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vexation
/vɛkˈseɪʃən/
noun
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the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried
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She could not hide her vexation after the repeated delays. |
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annoyance, irritation, frustration, distress, exasperation
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pleasure, delight, satisfaction
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great vexation, cause vexation, hide vexation, in vexation
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viable
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adjective
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capable of working successfully or able to survive
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They need a viable business plan to attract investors. |
viable option |
a choice that is practical and can work successfully
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feasible, workable, practical, possible, sustainable
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impossible, unworkable, impractical
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viable option, viable solution, viable business, economically viable
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vindictive
/vɪnˈdɪktɪv/
adjective
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Having or showing a strong desire for revenge.
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Her vindictive actions hurt everyone around her. |
vindictive streak |
A tendency to seek revenge or act spitefully.
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vengeful, spiteful, revengeful, malicious
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forgiving, kind, merciful
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vindictive nature, vindictive remark, vindictive behavior
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🎶
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virtuoso
/ˌvɜːrtʃuˈoʊsoʊ/
noun
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A person highly skilled in music, art, or another artistic pursuit.
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The pianist is a true virtuoso, captivating audiences worldwide. |
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maestro, expert, genius, prodigy, master
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novice, amateur, beginner
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virtuoso performance, musical virtuoso, virtuoso talent
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🙂
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visage
/ˈvɪzɪdʒ/
noun
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A person's face or facial expression.
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Her stern visage intimidated the children. |
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to appear confident or calm even when worried or afraid
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face, countenance, features, appearance, expression
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back, rear, anonymity
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grim visage, smiling visage, pale visage, noble visage
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🍯
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viscous
/ˈvɪskəs/
adjective
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Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid.
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sticky, syrupy, thick, gooey
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watery, runny, thin
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viscous liquid, viscous flow, viscous substance
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💔
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vitiate
/ˈvɪʃieɪt/
verb
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vitiated
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vitiated
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vitiates
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vitiating
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to spoil, weaken, or make something less effective
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One careless remark can vitiate the entire argument. |
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spoil, impair, ruin, corrupt, debase
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strengthen, improve, enhance
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vitiate an argument, vitiate the contract, vitiate the purpose
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vituperative
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Characterized by abusive or harsh language.
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The teacher’s vituperative remarks left the students in tears. |
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abusive, scathing, insulting, harsh
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vituperative speech, vituperative tone, vituperative remark
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vivisection
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the practice of performing operations on live animals for scientific research
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Vivisection has long been a controversial topic among scientists and animal rights activists. |
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animal testing, experimentation, dissection
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humane treatment, animal protection
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vivisection debate, oppose vivisection, vivisection research
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vogue
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the prevailing fashion, style, or trend at a particular time
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Minimalist design is currently in vogue. |
in vogue |
fashionable or popular at a given time
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fashion, trend, style, craze, fad
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outdated, unfashionable, obsolete
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in vogue, latest vogue, come into vogue
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volatile
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likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
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The stock market is extremely volatile these days. |
volatile situation |
a situation that is unstable and likely to change suddenly
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unstable, unpredictable, explosive, fickle
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stable, steady, consistent
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volatile market, volatile situation, highly volatile
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vortex
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A mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind.
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The plane was caught in a dangerous vortex of air. |
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to be drawn into a difficult or inescapable situation
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whirlwind, whirlpool, eddy, cyclone, spiral
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calm, stillness
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powerful vortex, spinning vortex, vortex of emotions
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warranted
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adjective/verb
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warranted
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Justified or authorized under the circumstances.
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Her anger was warranted after the unfair treatment. |
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justified, authorized, reasonable, valid
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unjustified, unwarranted, invalid
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warranted action, fully warranted, warranted response, legally warranted
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wary
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Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
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She was wary of trusting strangers. |
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A cautious and watchful look
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cautious, careful, alert, suspicious, vigilant
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careless, reckless, unwary
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wary of strangers, wary approach, wary eye, be wary
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welter
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verb
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weltered
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weltered
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welters
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weltering
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to roll or toss about in a confused or disorderly way; to be in turmoil
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The city weltered in chaos after the sudden blackout. |
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roll, toss, wallow, flounder, writhe
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calm, order, stability
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welter in blood, welter of emotions, welter of papers
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Whimsical
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playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way
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The artist created whimsical sculptures that delighted children. |
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fanciful, playful, quirky, imaginative
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serious, solemn, practical, realistic
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whimsical character, whimsical design, whimsical story
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Wistful
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having a feeling of longing or yearning; melancholy
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She gave a wistful smile when remembering her childhood days. |
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yearning, melancholy, nostalgic, pensive, longing
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cheerful, content, satisfied, happy, joyful
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wistful smile, wistful look, wistful expression, wistful mood
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zealot
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A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their ideals.
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He was considered a zealot for his strict political views. |
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fanatic, extremist, radical, enthusiast
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moderate, realist
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