To make (something bad or unsatisfactory) better

A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech

To begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds

Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together

Given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior

A person or thing that precipitates an event or change

To express severe disapproval of (someone or something), typically in a formal statement

Having the ability to perceive events in the future or beyond normal sensory contact

To come together and form one mass or whole

To work jointly on an activity or project

Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others

An agreement or settlement of a dispute reached by each side making concessions

Having or showing a feeling of patronizing superiority

Compliance with standards, rules, or laws

Pleasant because of a personality, qualities, or interests that are similar to one's own

The act of coming together from different directions to meet at a point

Able to be believed; convincing

A political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument

A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing

Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties

To harm the good reputation of someone or something

The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect

Tending to be different or develop in different directions

the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

a feeling of great happiness and triumph.

to express grief, sorrow, or regret.

deserving praise and commendation.

Ostentatious (adjective)

characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice.

Perceptive (adjective)

having or showing an ability to understand or notice something easily.

Pragmatic (adjective)

dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations.

Provocative (adjective)

causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately.

Querulous (adjective)

complaining in a petulant or whining manner.

bitterness or resentfulness, especially when long-standing.

Reclusive (adjective)

avoiding the company of other people; solitary.

Reconciliation (noun)

the restoration of friendly relations.

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Abate

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To become less intense or widespread

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Abstract

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Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence

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Acclaim

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To praise enthusiastically and publicly

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Adversity

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Difficulties or misfortune

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Aesthetic

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Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty

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Alleviate

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To make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe

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Ambiguous

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Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning

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