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abridge
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vb. shorten
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accessible
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adj. available; ready for use
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antidote
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n. something that relieves or prevents; a remedy that counteracts the effects of poison
TIP: Don't confuse with "anecdote" which is a short and amusing or interesting story about a real person. |
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aspire
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vb. to work towards or to have a goal
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autonomous
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adj. independent
TIP: "auto" means "self". Autonomous means "self-rule'" |
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bolster
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vb. to support; to strengthen
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candor
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n. honesty; sincerity
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cynical
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adj. believing that all others are motivated by self-interest
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fastidious
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adj. very attentive to detail; fussy; meticulous
TIP: think of "fussy" which sounds like fastidious |
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gratify
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vb. to please or indulge
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