scoundrel |
[ˈskau̇n-drəl] |
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A mean, worthless fellow; a rascal; a villain; a person without honour or virtue. |
bonbon |
[ˈbän-ˌbän] |
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A sweet, especially a small chocolate-covered candy. |
pretense |
[ˈprē-ˌten(t)s] |
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A false or hypocritical profession |
stereotypical |
[ˌster-ē-ə-ˈti-pi-kəl] |
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Pertaining to a stereotype; conventional |
prescient |
[ˈpre-sh(ē-)ənt] |
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Exhibiting or possessing prescience: having knowledge of, or seemingly able to correctly predict, events before they take place. |
compulsion |
[kəm-ˈpəl-shən] |
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An irrational need or irresistible urge to perform some action, often despite negative consequences. |
appease |
[ə-ˈpēz] |
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To make quiet; to calm; to reduce to a state of peace; to dispel (anger or hatred). |
soothe |
[ˈsüt͟h] |
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To restore to ease, comfort, or tranquility; relieve; calm; quiet; refresh. |
entreaty |
[in-ˈtrē-tē] |
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The act of entreating or beseeching; a strong petition; pressing solicitation; begging. |
relentless |
[ri-ˈlent-ləs] |
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continuing in a severe or extreme way. |
clemency |
[ˈkle-mən(t)-sē] |
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The gentle or kind exercise of power; leniency, mercy; compassion in judging or punishing. |
smug |
[ˈsməg] |
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too pleased or satisfied about something you have achieved or something you know. |
reckoning |
[ˈre-kə-niŋ] |
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a time when somebody’s actions will be judged to be right or wrong and they may be punished. |
contentment |
[kən-ˈtent-mənt] |
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The state or degree of being contented or satisfied. |
indulge |
[in-ˈdəlj] |
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(often followed by "in"): To yield to a temptation or desire. |
censure |
[ˈsen(t)-shər] |
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The act of blaming, criticizing, or condemning as wrong; reprehension. |
impersonal |
[(ˌ)im-ˈpər-sə-nəl] |
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having no friendly human feelings or atmosphere; making you feel unimportant. |
scrupulous |
[ˈskrü-pyə-ləs] |
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Exactly and carefully conducted. |
recipient |
[ri-ˈsi-pē-ənt] |
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One who receives. |
disgruntled |
[dis-ˈgrən-tᵊld] |
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To make discontent or cross; to put in a bad temper. |
foe |
[ˈfō] |
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An enemy. |
submissive |
[səb-ˈmi-siv] |
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(BDSM) One who submits to a dominant partner in sexual practices. |
inflexible |
[(ˌ)in-ˈflek-sə-bəl] |
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Not flexible; not capable of bending or being bent |
imperious |
[im-ˈpir-ē-əs] |
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Domineering, arrogant, or overbearing. |
teaser |
[ˈtē-zər] |
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One who teases or pokes fun. |
dividend |
[ˈdi-və-ˌdend] |
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bonus. |