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accentuate
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1. to give emphasis or prominence to.
2. to mark or pronounce with an accent. |
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ambiguous
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1. open to or having several possible meanings or interpretations
2. of doubtful or uncertain nature; difficult to comprehend, distinguish, or classify |
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felicitous
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1. well-suited for the occasion, as an action, manner, or expression; apt; appropriate
2. having a special ability for suitable manner or expression, as a person. |
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intricacy
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1. intricate character or state.
2. an intricate part, action |
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introspective
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1. to practice introspection; consider one's own internal state or feelings.
2. to look into or examine (one's own mind, feelings, etc.) |
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provocative
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1. tending or serving to provoke; inciting, stimulating, irritating, or vexing.
2. something provocative. |
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rhetorical
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1. used for, belonging to, or concerned with mere style or effect.
2. marked by or tending to use bombast. |
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usurp
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1.to seize and hold (a position, office, power, etc.) by force or without legal right
2. to commit forcible or illegal seizure of an office, power, etc.; encroach |
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vernacular
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1. using plain, everyday, ordinary language.
2.(of language) native or indigenous (opposed to literary or learned ) 3. the native speech or language of a place |
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comprehensive
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1. of large scope; covering or involving much; inclusive
2. comprehending mentally; having an extensive mental range or grasp. |