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Verb to cause (a train, streetcar, etc.) to run off the rails of a track. to cause to fail or become deflected from a purpose; reduce or delay the chances for success or development of

Derail

Noun 1. a subtle difference or distinction in expression, meaning, response, etc.

Nuance

Verb 1. to find out or learn with certainty

Ascertain

Adjective 1. not pertaining to or connected with religion 2. going on from age to age; continuing through long ages.

Secular

Verb 1. to prevent from happening or taking place 2. to seize upon to the exclusion of others : take for oneself 3. to take the place of because of priorities, reconsideration, rescheduling, etc.; supplant

Preempt

Adjective 1. Having the freedom to act independently having autonomy; not subject to control from outside; independent

Autonomous

Verb 1. to infuse slowly or gradually into the mind or feelings.

Instill

Adjective 1. unpleasant in taste or smell 2. unappealing or disagreeable, as a pursuit 3. socially or morally objectionable or offensive

Unsavory

Transitive verb 1. to wish for earnestly 2. to desire wrongfully, inordinately, or without due regard for the rights of others

Covet

Noun a very great or indefinitely great number of persons or things. adjective of an indefinitely great number; innumerable having innumerable phases, aspects, variations, etc.

Myriad

Transitive verb 1. to free from allegation or blame 2. to get revenge for; avenge. 3. to uphold or justify by argument or evidence

Vindicate

Noun 1. the state of being annoyed, irritated, or distressed; annoyance 2. a cause of annoyance; nuisance

Vexation

Adverb 1. in a secret or unauthorized way; stealthily

Surreptitiously

Adjective 1. absolutely necessary or required

Imperative

Noun 1. an examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death. adjective 2. of, relating to, or occurring in the time following death. 3. of or relating to examination of the body after death. 4. occurring after the end of something; after the event adverb after death

Postmortem

Adjective, adverb 1. first in place, order, rank, etc. 2. first in a series or progression

Foremost

Verb 1. to establish by proof or competent evidence

Substantiate

Verb 1. to extract the essence of

Distill

Adjective 1. thoroughly proficient

Adept

Transitive verb 1. to rid of mystery or obscurity; clarify:

Demystify

Adverb 1. in a way based on theoretical deduction rather than empirical observation.

A priori

Adjective having mixed feelings about someone or something; being unable to choose between two (usually opposing) courses of action.

Ambivalent

Verb 1. To originate in or be caused by.

Stem

Adjective 1. a mean, evil, or unprincipled person

Scoundrel

Openly acknowledged or declared

Avowed

Adjective 1. lacking in natural or spontaneous quality 2. affected or produced by effort; not natural or spontaneous; forced.

Strained

Noun 1. the state of being alone or kept apart from others

Seclusion

Verb 1. the making of false statements that damage another's reputation

Slander

Noun the state or quality of being serious and dignified. Often solemnities. a solemn observance, ceremonial proceeding, or special formality:

Solemnity

Adjective 1. not having any serious purpose or value. 2. lacking in seriousness or maturity

Frivolous

Verb 1. to demand or request the presence or service of

Summon

Verb 1. ask for information from someone. 2. to make investigation (usually followed by into):

Inquire

Noun 1. a warning or caution

Caveat

Noun 1. a limitation or restriction.

Constraint

For fear that —often used after an expression denoting fear or apprehension

Lest

Adjective 1. having a liking or affection for (usually followed by of) 2. loving; affectionate 3. excessively tender or overindulgent; doting 4. cherished with strong or unreasoning feeling

Fond

Verb to reject or renounce under oath to deny vehemently or under oath. to swear falsely; commit perjury.

Forswear

Adjective having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

Supercilious

Unwilling and hesitant

Reluctant

Adjective of the greatest or highest degree or quantity

Utmost

Verb 1. to succeed in doing or achieving something difficult

Carry off

Noun an excessively favorable opinion of one's own ability, importance, wit, etc.

Conceit

Adjective having or showing an unkindly or unpleasant disposition.

Ill-natured

To consider or have the opinion that something is as stated

Reckon

Noun 1. anticipation of adversity or misfortune; suspicion or fear of future trouble or evil. 2. the act of arresting; seizure 3. the faculty or act of apprehending or understanding; perception on a direct and immediate level. 4. acceptance of or receptivity to information without passing judgment on its validity, often without complete comprehension.

Apprehension

Without interruption; constantly.

Incessantly

Verb 1. to analyze (something, as a speech or behavior) to discover its implications or uncover a deeper meaning

Parse

Noun deep sadness especially for the loss of someone or something loved

Grief

Verb to interest oneself in what is not one's concern

Meddle

Noun deep and painful regret for wrongdoing

Remorse

Verb 1. use (something) to maximum advantage. noun 1. strategic advantage

Leverage

A stupid or careless mistake.

Blunder

Showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or a lack of confidence.

Timorous

Verb to humiliate or shame, as by injury to one's pride or self-respect. to subjugate (the body, passions, etc.) by abstinence, ascetic discipline, or self-inflicted suffering.

Mortify

Verb throw or cast away

Toss away

Verb to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings noun a cause of shame

Reproach

Adjective having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment

Sensible

Noun an angry argument or disagreement, typically between people who are usually on good terms.

Quarrel

Noun A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.

Precept

Verb to attach as an attribute, condition, or consequence.

Annex

Adjective being more than is sufficient or required; excessive. unnecessary or needless.

Superfluous

Adjective showing great care and perseverance.

Assiduous

Noun a rescue from financial distress verb To leave or abandon something.

Bail out

Phrasal verb to make an empty space in (something)

Hollow out

Phrasal verb 1. to add more details or information to something

Flesh out

Noun a long angry speech or scolding

Tirade

Noun fully committed to achieving a goal

Resolute

Noun insincere or excessive praise

Flattery

Verb To regard with great respect; revere.

Venerate

Noun a grammatical mistake in speech or writing.

Solecism

Noun deception by pretending to entertain one set of intentions while acting under the influence of another

Duplicity

Verb to assign to a later time

Put off

Adjective hard to please

Fussy

Noun something of little importance

Trifle

Verb to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in

Hinder

Noun an effect that results from a problem spreading

Spillover

Adjective feeling or showing love and affection

Smitten

Adjective liable to sudden unpredictable change

Fickle

Verb to prevent the participation, consideration, or inclusion of

Rule out

Verb to become spread throughout all parts of

Pervade

Verb to grow less in scope or intensity especially gradually

Taper off

Noun the action of spending funds.

Expenditure

Adjective widely known

Prominent

Noun an agent that provokes or speeds significant change or action

Catalyst

To represent as similar: compare

Liken

Noun an agent, usually a drug or food, that arouses or is held to arouse sexual desire

Aphrodisiac

Noun 1. capable of being done, effected, or accomplished 2. probable; likely

Feasible

Phrasal verb to deal in a satisfactory or successful way with a problem or situation

Sort out

Noun an affliction

Woe

Noun. Pathology the loss of a previously held ability to speak or understand spoken or written language, due to disease or injury of the brain.

Aphasia

Noun 1. a period or state of little or no growth or decline verb 2. to stop increasing or progressing

Plateau

Verb to take the place or position of; supplant.

Supersede

Noun a commonsense rule (or set of rules) intended to increase the probability of solving some problem

Heuristic

Noun infringement or violation of a law, command, or duty

Transgression

To admit that you have done something wrong

Own up

Adjective of an argument or statement, not seeming reasonable or probable; failing to convince.

Implausible

Noun strong muscular or physical effort.

Strain

Verb to approve openly

Endorse

Verb to make more acute or effective; improve

Hone

Verb to use one's authority to reject or cancel a decision, view, etc.

Override

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