vocabulary building
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obstreperous |
Because my nephew is obstreperous, he often gets in trouble at school.
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contentious |
The referee's decision was contentious; the crowd did not agree with it at all.
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umbrage |
The girl took umbrage with the judge's decision.
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palliation |
There are also drugs that offer palliative care - treating the symptoms of migraines as they arise.
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malignant |
A malignant attitude will turn others away from friendship.
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provocation |
Doubtless there was provocation, for the president did not keep his promise on the deal.
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wrathful |
It is a wrathful God who punishes his lambs with tempests and plagues.
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propensities |
Men have a greater propensity for baldness than women.
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auspicious |
They hoped that their wedding would be an auspicious occasion.
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desolate |
It was a desolate wasteland except for some grazing sheep.
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