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Definition of infer (verb)
to form an opinion; to conclude; to surmise; to derive

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From the broad outline he supplied it was easy to infer that the applicant knew a great deal about trains.

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Definition of loiter (verb)
to spend time aimlessly; to idle

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Many teenagers loiter around the mall when there is nothing else to do.

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Definition of equivocation (noun)
purposely misleading statement; prevarication

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The equivocations by the man sent the search team looking in the wrong direction.

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Definition of acerbic (adjective)
tasting sour; harsh in language or temper; bitter

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Too much Bay Leaf will make the eggplant acerbic.
The baby's mouth puckered when she was given the acerbic medicine.
The columnist's acerbic comments about the First Lady drew a strong denunciation from the President.

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Definition of derogatory (adjective)
belittling; uncomplimentary; scornful; disparaging

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He was upset because his annual review was full of derogatory comments.

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Definition of foster (verb)
to encourage; to nurture; to support; to care for; to raise

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A good practice routine fosters success.
After the severe storm the gardener fostered many of his plants back to health.

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Definition of complaisance (noun)
quality of being agreeable or eager to please; acquiescence; graciousness

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The complaisance of the new assistant made it easy for the managers to give him a lot of work without worrying that he may complain.

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Definition of amiable (adjective)
friendly; genial; pleasant

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The newcomer picked the most amiable person to sit next to during the meeting.

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Definition of benefactor (noun)
person who helps others; donor; patron; sponsor

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An anonymous benefactor donated USD 10,000 to the children's hospital.

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Definition of deride (verb)
to laugh at with contempt; to mock; to sneer; to ridicule

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No matter what he said, he was derided.
It is impolite to deride someone even if you dislike him.

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