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STEALTH
The cat stealthily crouched in the grass eyeing its intended victim and waiting for just the right moment to pounce.
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MALEVOLENT
The malevolent spirit howled profanities through the night from the depths of the old basement.
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ASSUAGE
It took about three years for my feelings of grief to assuage after the death of my father.
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| to make something uncomfortable feel better |
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DICTUM
There is an old dictum which states, "Might makes right," but I disagree.
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(dictation, dictate) |
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| a short statement that expresses a general truth or principle. |
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ARBITRATE
If your two best friends are fighting over the last piece of gum in the pack, you might arbitrate by telling them to split it.
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| to act between parties to resolve their differences |
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NAUSEATE
The first few weeks of her pregnancy were difficult because Katy woke up every morning feeling nauseated and dizzy
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| to feel sick to the point of almost vomiting |
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MELANCHOLY
The one act play was so melancholy that I felt depressed even after I left the theater!
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ALOOF
After meeting Jenine for the third time, Michael realized she wasn't shy, just aloof, because she hardly spoke and acted bored every time they went out
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| not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant. |
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BENIGN
Until Jem and Dill excluded me from their plans, she was only another lady in the neighborhood, but a relatively benign presence.
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| showing or expressing kindness or gentleness |
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ACQUIESCE
We were accustomed to prompt, if not always cheerfully acquiescing to Atticus's instructions, but from the way he stood Jem was not thinking of budging.
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| submit or comply silently or without protest; agree; consent |
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