Douglass+Vocabulary

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//definition// (n) : extreme hatred or detestation; the feeling of utter dislike; a person or thing that is loathsome (from [|NinjaWords] ) //similar words//: abhor (v), abhorrent (adj) //origin//: 1449, from L. abhorrere "shrink back in terror," from ab- "away" + horrere "tremble at, shudder," lit. "to bristle, be shaggy" (from [|OED] ) //sentence//: Br. Tom's __abhorrence__ of team sports is probably rooted in the fact that he was always picked last.user:brtom
 * abhorrence**

//definition:// the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply //similar words:// copiousness; teemingness (which is a very ugly word, don't you think? user:brtom). //origin// //sentence:// The charity brought an abundance of food for the homeless.
 * abundance**

//definition: in the middle of; surrounded by; among similar words: among// //origin:// 1391, from //amidde// (12c.), from O.E. //on middan// "in the middle," from dative singular of midde "mid, middle." //sentence:// I stood and cried when I was amid the ruins of September 11th.
 * amid**

//definition: extreme mental distress.// //similar words: torment; torture.// //origin://1175–1225; ME //anguisse// < OF < L //angustia// tight place //sentence: The widow endured great anguish after he husband's death.//
 * anguish**

//definition: accuse of a wrong or an inadequacy// //similar words: accuse; impeach.// //origin// //sentence: He was arraigned at court.//
 * arraigned**

//definition: be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something.// //similar words: assure// //origin// //sentence://
 * ascertain**

//definition: a means of serving// //similar words: help; service.// //origin// //sentence: He availed himself of the useful services at hand.//
 * availed**

//definition: In-human-like Conduct// //similar words: brutality; savagery.// //origin// //sentence: The barbarity of the crime was atonishing.//
 * barbarity**

//definition: a person who helps people or institutions.// //similar words: helper// //origin// //sentence://
 * benefactor**

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 * brook**

//definition: (v) : to [|pay] someone in exchange for work done or some other consideration; to [|make up] for; to do something in place of something else; to [|correct] or [|fill]// //similar words:// //origin:// 1646, from L. //compensatus,// pp. of //compensare// "to weigh one thing (against another)," thus, "to counterbalance," from //com-// "with" + //pensare// freq. of //pendere// "to weigh" (see [|**//pendant//**]). //Compensation// "salary or wages" first recorded 1787; meaning "amends for loss or damages" is from 1804. //sentence//
 * compensate**

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 * complexion**

//definition: (//n) : a statement or idea which has not been [|proven], but is thought to be true; a [|guess] (v) : to [|guess]; to [|venture] an unproven idea //similar words:// [|opinion], [|view], [|hypothesis] //origin// //sentence: "I explained it, but it is pure conjecture whether he understood, or not." (in noun form)//
 * conjecture**

//definition: reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence.// //similar words: cognition, knowledge.// //origin// //sentence: The scientist made a conjecture that concluded why there were no atoms in the substance.//
 * consolation**

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 * consummate**

//definition: (n) : the state or degree of being [|contented]; [|happiness] in one's [|situation]; [|satisfaction]// //similar words:// [|happiness] //origin// //sentence: After his birthday party, the little boy sat among his presents in contentment.//
 * contentment**

//definition a club that is used as a weapon// //similar words// //origin// //sentenceThe man used his cudgel to defend him.//
 * cudgel**

//definition-// to be educated, refined, or cultured //similar words-// able, expert, gifted //origin-// //sentence-// He was very cultivated in the arts and crafts department of the store.1197300954
 * cultivated**

//definition -// craftiness //similar words-// sly, crafty, artful //origin-// //sentence-// They were well aware of her cunning ability to spread rumors.
 * cunning**

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 * curried**

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 * debasing**

//definition: respectful submission or yielding to the judgement, opinion, will, etc. of another.// //similar words// //origin// //sentence//
 * deference**

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 * deliberation**

//definition: rapturous delight.// //similar words: delight, bliss, elation. 1197303033// //origin// //sentence: The basketball team was in ecstasy from winning the championship.//
 * ecstasy**

//definition: characteristic of those having an inflated idea of their own importance or of falso pride.// //similar words: narcissistic; conceited.// //origin// //sentence: The football player was extremely egotistical.//
 * egotistical**

//definition: of high-rank.// //similar words:// //origin// //sentence//
 * eminent**

//definition: to hold out against; sustain without impairment or yielding; undergo similar words: stand, support, suffer, brook 1197303033 origin// //sentence: I had to endure my brother for 3 hours at home.//
 * endured**

//definition: having an illustrious reputation; respected.// //similar word: honored, prestigious.// //origin// //sentence: The esteemed leader clearly presented his speech to everyone.1197300954//
 * esteemed**

//definition: to prove.// //similar words// //origin// //sentence//
 * evinced**

//definition: to want evil upon.// //similar words// //origin// //sentence//
 * execrate**

//definition: to promote a proposed or desired object.// //similar words// //origin// //sentence//
 * expedient**

//definition: to show or feel a lively or triumphant joy; rejoice exceedingly; be highly elated or jubilant similar words: delight, glory, revel 1197303033~// //origin// //sentence: They exulted over their victory.//
 * exultingly**

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 * feeble**

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 * fiendish**

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 * galling**

//definition:// to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede. //similar words: inhibit, contravene.// //origin:// //sentence: The child tried to hinder himself from falling off the slide.//
 * hinder**

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 * humane**

//definition: to consume by drinking.// //similar words// //origin// //sentence//
 * imbibe**

//definition: unchangeable// //similar words// //origin// //sentence//
 * immutable**

//definition//: irrelevent //similar words// //origin// //sentence//
 * impertinent**

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 * impose**

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 * impudence**

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 * incoherent**

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 * incurring**

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 * ineffable**

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 * inevitable**

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 * infernal**

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 * inferred**

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 * interposition**

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 * intimation**

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 * invariably**

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 * jargon**

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 * lacerated**

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 * libels**

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 * manifestation**

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 * misdemeanor**

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 * nigh**

//definition:// Hardened in wrongdoing or wickedness; stubbornly impenitent. //similar words: adamant,//stubborn, inflexible. //origin:// 1400–50 //sentence: He was an obdurate sinner.1197300954//
 * obdurate**

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 * odious**

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 * perplexing**

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 * ply**

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 * privation**

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 * profane**

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 * rapturous**

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 * relish**

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 * reproving**

//definition echo// //similar words echo// //origin Latin// //sentence Her voice reverberated all around the house as she argued with her mother.1197300954//
 * reverberate**

//definition an amount that is barely sufficient// //similar words skimpy, sinchy// //origin// //sentence The hotel provided a scanty amount of food for their breakfast buffet.1197300954//
 * scanty**

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 * scourging**

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 * scouring**

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 * scurf**

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 * sentiment**

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 * servile**

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 * severity**

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 * slander**

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 * sloop**

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 * spectacle**

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 * stratagems**

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 * subsequent**

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 * summoned**

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 * supposition**

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 * transaction**

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 * trough**

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 * uncensured**

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 * unpardonable**

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 * uttering**

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