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Faust -- Part 1 (translated by Theil)

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abridge
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The first commercially available audiobook was a 1981 abridged version of the Doctor Who story, State of Decay.
abridged = shortened
DefinitionGenerally abridge means:
reduce in scope while retaining essential elements — especially to a book
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allay
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They have tried to allay fears by saying their weapons are of a defensive nature.
allay = reduced the intensity of
DefinitionGenerally allay means:
reduce the intensity of or calm
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amorous
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She rejected his amorous advances.
amorous = romantic or sexual
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antagonism
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There is skepticism, if not antagonism, between the two groups.
antagonism = hostility
DefinitionGenerally antagonism means:
hostility, opposition, or tension between opposing forces or ideas
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assuage
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The panel will have an equal number of Democrats and Republicans to help assuage concern that it could be used for political ends.
assuage = soothe
DefinitionGenerally assuage means:
to soothe (make something less unpleasant or frightening)
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beatific
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She has a beatific smile that makes you feel like all is well in the world.
beatific = expressing a calm joy
DefinitionGenerally beatific means:
expressing or producing a calm joy — especially from a holy source
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carouse
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They were out carousing last night.
carousing = having fun in a noisy manner while drinking alcohol
DefinitionGenerally carouse means:
having fun with others in a noisy manner while drinking alcohol
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cessation
2 uses
The Security Council called for an immediate cessation of hostilities.
cessation = ending
DefinitionGenerally cessation means:
a stopping
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edify
2 uses
She edifies and inspires supporters everywhere she speaks.
edifies = teaches or instructs
DefinitionGenerally edify means:
to instruct — morally or intellectually
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enumerate
1 use
She enumerated the many obstacles she had encountered
enumerated = to name items individually (as though making a list)
DefinitionGenerally enumerate means:
to name items individually (as though making a list); or to count
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exeunt
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Exeunt all except Hamlet.
exeunt = stage direction:  characters exit from stage
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expound
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You will be asked to expound on a teacher-selected topic from the book.
expound = discuss in detail
DefinitionGenerally expound means:
explain or discuss in detail
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filial
1 use
She tried to restrain her mother, so far as filial respect would allow.
filial = child-to-parent
DefinitionGenerally filial means:
relating to the relationship of children to their parents
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gambol
1 use
The puppies were gamboling in the back yard.
gamboling = frolicking (skipping, leaping, and/or running around in a happy, playful manner)
DefinitionGenerally gambol means:
to frolic (skip, leap, and/or run around in a happy, playful manner)
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harangue
2 uses
My parents continuously harangue me about my grades.
harangue = annoyingly try to persuade or criticize
DefinitionGenerally harangue means:
to try to persuade, or to criticize in an impassioned and often annoying manner; or a speech with such an intent
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incognito
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They are travelling incognito.
incognito = with hidden identity (perhaps false names or even disguises)
DefinitionGenerally incognito means:
with identity hidden — such as via a disguise or false name
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inextricable
1 use
the inextricable tie between culture, religion, and politics
inextricable = impossible to disentangle
DefinitionGenerally inextricable means:
impossible to extract, disentangle, or avoid; or hopelessly intricate
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infamy
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Yesterday, December 7, 1941 - a date which will live on in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.
Franklin D. Roosevelt
infamy = famous for something bad
DefinitionGenerally infamy means:
famous for something that is bad; or an extremely bad event
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omniscient
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She believes God is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent.
omniscient = all-knowing; i.e., to know everything
DefinitionGenerally omniscient means:
all-knowing (to know everything)
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spurn
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She spurned his advances.
spurned = rejected
DefinitionGenerally spurn means:
reject as not good enough
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