IVB59 Crossword
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1) experienced through another by imagining: experienced through somebody else rather than at first hand, by using sympathy or the power of the imagination
endured for somebody else: done or endured by somebody as a substitute for somebody else
delegated: delegated to somebody else or performing a function that has been delegated
: experienced or felt by watching, hearing about, or reading about someone else rather than by doing something yourself
Synonyms: secondhand, displaced, mediated, indirect, remote, removed, relayed, distanced
2) : harsh and angry words
▪ His speech was full of political vitriol.
expressing bitter hatred: filled with or expressing extreme bitterness and hatred toward somebody or something
like metallic sulfate: resembling a glassy metallic sulfate
Synonyms: acidity, acidness, acridity, acridness, asperity, bile, bitterness, cattiness, corrosiveness, mordancy, tartness, virulence, virulency, acrimony
3) 1: easily hurt or harmed physically, mentally, or emotionally
▪ a vulnerable young woman▪ He was very vulnerable after his divorce.— often + to▪ The patient will be more/most vulnerable to infection immediately after surgery.
2: open to attack, harm, or damage
▪ The troops were in a vulnerable position.
Synonyms: endangered, exposed, open, sensitive, subject (to), susceptible, liable
4) 1: a large and beautiful view of an area of land or water
▪ colorful mountain vistas
2: a large number of things that may be possible in the future
▪ Computers have opened up (whole) new vistas for scientific research.
scenic view: a scenic or panoramic view
view seen through narrow opening: a view seen through a long narrow opening, e.g. between rows of trees or buildings
mental picture: a mental picture covering a wide range of objects or a long succession of events in the past or future
Synonyms: command, lookout, outlook, panorama, perspective, prospect, view
5) 1: the face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal
2: aspect, appearance
: a person's face
▪ his smiling visage
Synonyms: cast, countenance, expression, face, look
6) disapproving: having or showing a desire to hurt someone who has hurt or caused problems for you
▪ He became bitter and vindictive [=spiteful, vengeful] after his divorce.
vengeful: looking for revenge or done through a desire for revenge
spiteful: feeling, showing, or done through a desire to hurt somebody
meant to punish: describes damages awarded by a court that are set higher than the amount necessary to compensate the victim, in order to punish the defendant
Synonyms: revenge, vengeful
8) 1: to speak or write verbosely
2: to express something in words
: to express (something) in words : to say (something) in speech or writing
▪ She didn't know how to verbalize her feelings.
Synonyms: articulate, bring out, enunciate, pass, speak, state, talk, tell, utter, say, vocalize
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a: the quality or state of being changeable : mutability b: natural change or mutation visible in nature or in human affairs
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a: a favorable or unfavorable event or situation that occurs by chance : a fluctuation of state or condition b: a difficulty or hardship attendant on a way of life, a career, or a course of action and usually beyond one's control c: alternating change : succession
variability: the fact of being variable
unexpected changes: unexpected changes, especially in somebody's fortunes
11) 1: a very long and violent fight between two families or groups :blood feud
2: a series of acts done by someone over a long period of time to cause harm to a disliked person or group
▪ He waged a personal vendetta against his rivals in the Senate.
prolonged feud: a prolonged bitter feud or quarrel
blood feud between families: a feud between families started by the killing of a member of one family that is then avenged by the killing of a member of the other family
Synonyms: feud, blood feud, quarrel, dispute, grudge
14) 1: devotion to the truth : truthfulness
2: power of conveying or perceiving truth
3: conformity with truth or fact : accuracy
4: something true
The jury did not doubt the veracity of the witness.
Synonyms: integrity, probity, truthfulness, honesty, verity
16) : a long elevated roadway usually consisting of a series of short spans supported on arches, piers, or columns
: a long, high bridge that carries a road or railroad over something (such as a valley)
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6) 1: to lower in estimation or importance
2: to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
: to say or write very harsh and critical things about (someone or something)
▪ He was vilified in the press for his comments.
Synonyms: asperse, blacken, calumniate, defame, libel, malign, smear, traduce, slander
7) : having or suggesting qualities (such as strength and sexual energy) that are associated with men and that are usually considered attractive in men
▪ virile young athletes▪ a virile writing style
masculine: relating to or having the characteristics of an adult male
forceful: showing energy, power, and forcefulness
Synonyms: male, manlike, manly, mannish, man-size (or man-sized), masculine
9) feeling of respect: feelings of deep respect or awe
expressing of respect: the expression of profound respect or reverence for somebody or something
condition of being respected: the condition of being respected or revered
: a feeling of deep respect
"The veneration of man has been misdirected"
Synonyms: worship, adoration, reverence, honor, respect, admiration, regard
10) : something (such as a way of dressing or behaving) that is fashionable or popular in a particular time and place [count] ▪ the latest vogues▪ the new/current vogue for scarves
Synonyms: buzz, chic, craze, dernier cri, enthusiasm, fashion, flavor, go, hot ticket, last word, latest, mode, rage, sensation, style, ton, trend, fad
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1: the finding or decision of a jury on the matter submitted to it in trial
2: opinion, judgment
: the decision made by a jury in a trial
▪ The verdict was not guilty.▪ The jury reached a guilty verdict.
: a judgment or opinion about something
▪ Do you want my verdict on the meal?
Synonyms: award, call, conclusion, deliverance, determination, diagnosis, judgment (or judgement), opinion, resolution, decision
13) : thick or sticky : not flowing easily
▪ viscous liquids
thick and sticky: thick and sticky, reluctant to flow, and difficult to stir
having relatively high viscosity: describes a fluid that has a relatively high resistance to flow
Synonyms: viscid, sticky, glutinous, gelatinous, gluey, tacky, gooey, gummy, thick, treacly
14) special interest: a special concern in maintaining or promoting an issue or situation for reasons of private gain
person or group having special interest: a person or group with a vested interest in maintaining or promoting something
right to possess something: a right to the present or future possession of property
: a personal or private reason for wanting something to be done or to happen
▪ She has a vested interest in seeing the business sold, as she'll make a profit from the sale.
Synonyms: special interest, interest, concern, stake, investment, agenda
15) : a person who does something in a very skillful way
▪ He's a real virtuoso in the kitchen. ; especially: a very skillful musician
▪ She's a piano virtuoso.
Synonyms: ace, adept, artist, authority, cognoscente, connoisseur, crackerjack (also crackajack), dab [chiefly British], dab hand [chiefly British], fiend, geek, guru, hand, hotshot, maestro, master, maven (also mavin), meister, past master, proficient, scholar, shark, sharp, expert, whiz, wizard
16) absolute: used to emphasize a figurative concept
Synonyms: absolute, real, genuine, authentic, actual, true, proper, out-and-out
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