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scathing adj.
sharp, critical, hurtful
My boss made several scathing comments on my work before firing me.

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conformist n.
someone who always thinks and acts in the same as other people
He’s such a conformist; all he cares about is what other people think.

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submissive adj.

easily giving into authority, not arguing with bosses or leaders

In the 19th century women were supposed always to be submissive towards men.

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#WSI_Word Of The Day fervent adj.

ardent, intense, passionate

The fervent protestors stood outside the building shouting slogans all night long.

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solicit v.
to ask for (formally)
My neighbor is constantly soliciting money for the various charities that she supports.

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imperative adj.
necessary, essential
It is imperative that you clear this finish these reports today.

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meager adj.
small and inadequate in size or quality
The meager quantities of food that the inhabitants manage to grow are not enough to feed their growing families.

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agriculture n.
farming
Civilization started when early humans settled in one place and began using agriculture to grow their food.

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strident adj.
harsh, loud, noisy
These insects make a characteristic strident noise which can be heard from hundreds of meters.

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vindictive adj.
not forgiving, determined to take revenge
He’s extremely vindictive; he never forgets if anyone ever harms him.

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reproach v.
to criticize, to tell off
My father always reproached me when I didn’t finish all the food on my plate.

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pinnacle n.
the highest point
Shakespeare and Goethe Book represent two of the pinnacles of European literature.

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recapitulate v.
to sum up, to repeat what one has said
To conclude the meeting, let’s just recapitulate the actions that we agreed on and who’s responsible for carrying them out.

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sedentary adj.
sitting, taking little exercise
As an office worker I lead a very sedentary life, so I always go running on the weekends.

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solvent adj.
having enough money, able to pay one’s expenses
I’m tired of going out with men who borrow money from me; I’ve decided that my next boyfriend should be solvent.

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reciprocate v.
to give something in return, to share (feelings)
I’m hopelessly in love with Samantha, but I’m afraid that she doesn’t reciprocate my feelings.

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irrevocable adj.
incapable of being taken back or reversed
The Bill of Rights is an irrevocable part of American law.

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clandestine adj.
secret
John and Sophie, who are both married, have been carrying on a clandestine affair for the past year.

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kudos n.
praise or reputation coming from one’s achievements
Although everyone in the team contributed to its success, all the kudos went to the captain.

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concise adj.
brief and direct
Keep your instructions concise please, we don’t have much time.