Adumbrate - verb give to understand; describe roughly or
briefly or give the main points or summary of
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Because he had not analyzed the book
sufficiently, he was only able to adumbrate the plot of the whole story.
Apotheosis - noun the elevation of a person (as to the
status of a god); model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no
equal
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Despite the fact that she had committed many
mistakes in her life, she was still viewed as an apotheosis among her students.
Ascetic - adj. practicing great self-denial; pertaining to
or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self-discipline;
noun someone who practices self-denial as a spiritual discipline
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If one does not have an ascetic manner they will
find it exceedingly difficult to pursue careers that require immense
discipline.
Bauble - noun a mock scepter carried by a court jester;
cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing
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The jaunty little sweater came adorned with many
baubles hanging from the sleeves.
Beguile - verb attract; cause to be enamored; influence by
slyness
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When women are not of a mature age, they are
more susceptible at being beguiled by experienced men.
Burgeon - verb grow and flourish
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The gardener had invested in a new fertilizer in
hopes that it would cause her plants to burgeon.
Complement - noun something added to complete or make
perfect; either of two parts that mutually complete each other;
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The loving mother helped her daughter get ready
for prom, lending her a necklace to complement her green eyes.
Contumacious - adj. willfully obstinate; stubbornly
disobedient
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The client’s contumacious manner only served to
infuriate the waiter even more.
Curmudgeon - noun a crusty irascible cantankerous old person
full of stubborn ideas
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The young children loved playing in the
neighborhood houses, except when it came to the lonely curmudgeon whom lived at
the end of the street.
Didactic - adj. instructive (especially excessively)
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The excruciatingly didactic lesson was received
by the students with glazed looks and stifled yawns.
Disingenuous - adj. not straightforward or candid; giving a
false appearance of frankness
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Although the Bingley sisters were warm and kind
to Jane, Elizabeth cannot help sensing that they are truly disingenuous
individuals.
Exculpate - verb pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
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The court order, after some deliberation,
finally exculpated the young man of all charges.
Faux pas- noun a slip or blunder in etiquette, manners, or
conduct; an embarrassing social blunder
or indiscretion
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The maiden committed a faux pas when she overlooked
greeting the new guests.
Fulminate - noun a salt or ester of fulminic acid; verb
cause to explode violently and with loud noise; come on suddenly and intensely;
criticize severely
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The experiment was a complete disaster, ending
with the glorious fulmination of the volcano.
Fustian - noun a strong cotton and linen fabric with a
slight nap; pompous or pretentious talk or writing
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He hid his true personality behind his bombastic
manner and fustian writing.
Hauteur - noun overbearing pride evidenced by a superior
manner toward inferiors
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Once an opponent begins to demonstrate a hauteur
manner it is best to discontinue the engagement.
Inhibit - verb limit the range or extent of; to put down by
force or authority
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The angered father inhibited the freedom of his
children due to the recent incident
Jeremiad - noun a long and mournful complaint
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Benjamin is constantly avoided, due to the fact
that he is known to jeremiad about every insignificant matter.
Opportunist - adj. taking immediate advantage, often
unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit; noun a person who places
expediency above principle
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Jen was known as an opportunist for she took
advantage of every situation that came in handy to her.
Unconscionable - adj. greatly exceeding bounds of reason or
moderation; lacking a conscience
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The unconscionable decision made many people in
the meeting room indignant at its absurdity.
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