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| Explanation of ascetic (noun) person who leads a simple life of self-denial; recluse; hermit Sample of ascetic The monastery is filled with ascetics who have devoted their lives to religion.
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| Explanation of conciliation (noun) attempt to make friendly or placate; appeasement; compromise Sample of conciliation Information and data relating to the attempt at conciliation are confidential.
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| Explanation of unfeigned (adjective) genuine; real; sincere Sample of unfeigned Her unfeigned reaction of surprise meant she had not expected the party.
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| Explanation of spelunker (noun) person who studies caves Sample of spelunker The spelunker made a startling discovery in the old mine.
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| Explanation of abysmal (adjective) very deep; terrible Sample of abysmal The abysmal waters contained little plant life.
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| Explanation of liberalism (noun) believing in personal freedom (favoring reform or progress) Sample of liberalism If you believe in liberalism, the First Amendment is sacrosanct.
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| Explanation of zephyr (noun) gentle wind; breeze; lightweight fabric Sample of zephyr It was a beautiful day, with a zephyr blowing in from the sea. The zephyr blew the boat slowly across the lake.
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| Explanation of loiter (verb) to spend time aimlessly; to idle Sample of loiter Many teenagers loiter around the mall when there is nothing else to do.
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| Explanation of ornate (adjective) flamboyant; flowery; showy Sample of ornate The courthouse was framed by ornate friezes.
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| Explanation of pellucid (adjective) transparent; intelligible; lucid; clear; understandable Sample of pellucid The pellucid material was not an adequate shield from the sun.
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