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admonish (v.)
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to reprove; to express warning or disapproval
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advocate (v.)
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to champion or support; to argue in favor of
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anthology (n.)
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a collection of literary works by various authors
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apprise (v.)
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to give notice to; to inform
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approbation (n.)
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an expression of approval or praise
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articulate (adj.)
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well-spoken; coherent
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aver (v.)
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to state as fact; to confirm or support
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breviy (n.)
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shortness or briefness, esp. in time
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candor (n.)
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honesty; frankness; sincerity
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circumspect (adj.)
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discreet; prudent; careful
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cogent (adj.)
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appealing forcibly to the mind or reason; convincing
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corroborate (v.)
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to confirm; to provide additional support; verify
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diffident (adj.)
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reserved, shy, or unassuming; lacking in self-confidence
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disabuse (v.)
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to undeceive; to set right
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discourse (n.)
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lecture or discussion; conversation
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discretion (n.)
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cautious reserve in speech; ability to make responsible decisions
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dissertation (n.)
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a long and formal written thesis or treatise, usually written by a doctoral candidate to meet...
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elegy (n.)
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a mournful poem, esp. one lamenting the dead
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eloquent (adj.)
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well-spoken; expressive; articulate
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enumerate (v.)
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to list or count off individually
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equivocate (v.)
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to use ambiguous language with a deceptive intent
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eulogy (n.)
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a speech honoring the dead
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euphemism (n.)
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a mild replacement for a harsher or more offensive term
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exculpate (v.)
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exonerate; to clear of blame
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extemporaneous (adj.)
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improvised; done without preparation
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fawn (v.)
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to flatter or praise excessively
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glib (adj.)
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marked by ease or informality; nonchalant; lacking in depth; superficial
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goad (v.)
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to prod or drive forward; to urge on; incite
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implicit (adj.)
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implied but not directly stated; tacit
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impose (v.)
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to compel or require; to push one's views or authority upon others
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inquisitive (adj.)
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questioning; curious
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laconic (adj.)
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using few words; terse
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laud (v.)
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to praise highly
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loquacious (adj.)
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extremely talkative
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lucid (adj.)
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clear; easily understood
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mollify (v.)
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to calm or soothe; o reduce in emotional intensity
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parody (n.)
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a humorous imitation intended for ridicule or comic effect, esp. in literature and art
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pertinent (adj.)
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relevant; germane
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platitude (n.)
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a superficial remark, esp. one offered as meaningful
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propitiate (v.)
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to appease; to conciliate
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rescind (v.)
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to invalidate; to repeal; to retract
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rhetoric (n.)
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the art or study of effective use of language for communication and persuasion
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sanction (n.)
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authoritative permission or approval; a penalty intended to enforce compliance
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shrill (adj.)
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loud and high-pitched; screeching
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soliloquy (n.)
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a speech made to oneself; a monologue
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stanza (n.)
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a group of two or more verses or lines that make up a division in a poem and correspond in...
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subpoena (n.)
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a court order requiring appearance and/or testimony
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subtle (adj.)
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not obvious; elusive; difficult to discern
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succinct (adj.)
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brief and concise
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tacit (adj.)
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implied; not explicitly stated
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taciturn (adj.)
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not talkative; reserved; uncommunicative
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tact (n.)
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discerning and sensitive use of speech; diplomacy
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tout (v.)
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to publicly praise or promote
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validity (n.)
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soundness or truthfulness
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veracity (n.)
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truthfulness; honesty
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wheedle (v.)
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to coax; to persuade, often through the use of flattery or smooth talk
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