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- acerbicadjective · 700-800 · Priority 4+ Save
Sharp and biting in tone.
- amalgamateverb · 700-800 · Priority 4+ Save
To combine into a unified whole.
- anachronisticadjective · 700-800 · Priority 4+ Save
Belonging to a different time period than the one it's placed in.
- antithesisnoun · 700-800 · Priority 4+ Save
The direct opposite of something.
- behemothnoun · 700-800 · Priority 4+ Save
Something enormous in size or power.
- catharsisnoun · 700-800 · Priority 4+ Save
A release of strong emotion, often bringing relief.
- chideverb · 700-800 · Priority 4+ Save
To scold someone mildly.
- clemencynoun · 700-800 · Priority 4+ Save
Mercy shown toward someone who could be punished.
- decorumnoun · 700-800 · Priority 4+ Save
Behavior that follows accepted social standards.
- demureadjective · 700-800 · Priority 4+ Save
Modest and reserved in behavior.
- duressnoun · 700-800 · Priority 4+ Save
Threats or pressure used to force someone to act.
- subjugateverb · 700-800 · Priority 4+ Save
To bring under domination or control.
- subversiveadjective · 700-800 · Priority 4+ Save
Seeking to undermine an established system.
- superfluousadjective · 700-800 · Priority 4+ Save
More than what is necessary.
- surreptitiousadjective · 700-800 · Priority 4+ Save
Done secretly to avoid being noticed.
- sycophantnoun · 700-800 · Priority 4+ Save
A person who flatters others to gain favor.
- taciturnadjective · 700-800 · Priority 4+ Save
Reserved and saying little.
- untenableadjective · 700-800 · Priority 4+ Save
Not able to be defended or maintained.
- vacuousadjective · 700-800 · Priority 4+ Save
Lacking thought or intelligence; empty.
- venerateverb · 700-800 · Priority 4+ Save
To regard with great respect or reverence.