English 11 first 50 words

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  1. prudent
    marked by sound judgment
  2. inevitable
    incapable of being avoided or prevented
  3. subtle
    difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
  4. compromise
    expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute
  5. prosperity
    the condition of having good fortune
  6. reverence
    a feeling of profound respect for someone or something
  7. compassion
    a deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering
  8. diligent
    quietly and steadily persevering in detail or exactness
  9. benevolent
    showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding
  10. haughty
    having or showing arrogant superiority
  11. disdain
    lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
  12. venerable
    profoundly honored
  13. restrained
    under control
  14. orator
    a person who delivers a speech
  15. abstain
    refrain from doing, consuming, or partaking in something
  16. resonate
    produce a deep, clear sound
  17. juxtaposition
    the act of positioning close together
  18. asylum
    a shelter from danger or hardship
  19. wary
    marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
  20. impetuous
    characterized by undue haste and lack of thought
  21. foster
    providing nurture though not related by blood or legal ties
  22. superficial
    of, affecting, or being on or near the surface
  23. abate
    become less in amount or intensity
  24. sagacious
    acutely insightful and wise
  25. superfluous
    more than is needed, desired, or required
  26. vindicate
    show to be right by providing justification or proof
  27. reconciliation
    the reestablishment of cordial relations
  28. boisterous
    marked by exuberance and high spirits
  29. bias
    a partiality preventing objective consideration of an issue
  30. discredit
    the state of being held in low esteem
  31. capitulate
    surrender under agreed conditions
  32. canny
    showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
  33. aesthetic
    characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste
  34. fortitude
    strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity
  35. brazen
    not held back by conventional ideas of behavior
  36. emulate
    strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
  37. conditional
    imposing or depending on or containing an assumption
  38. cavort
    play boisterously
  39. frugal
    avoiding waste
  40. transient
    lasting a very short time
  41. intrepid
    invulnerable to fear or intimidation
  42. adversity
    a state of misfortune or affliction
  43. submissive
    inclined or willing to give in to orders or wishes of others
  44. ostentatious
    intended to attract notice and impress others
  45. scrutinize
    examine carefully for accuracy
  46. opulent
    rich and superior in quality
  47. forbearance
    a delay in enforcing rights or claims or privileges
  48. pretentious
    creating an appearance of importance or distinction
  49. abdicate
    give up power, duties, or obligations
  50. fraught
    filled with or attended with
Created on Wed Jan 10 11:38:15 EST 2018 (updated Wed Jan 10 11:45:10 EST 2018)

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