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pathos
/ˈpeɪθɑs/
noun
a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
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pathology
/pəˈθɑɫədʒi/
noun
a branch of medical science primarily focusing on the study of the causes and effects of disease or injury
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stripling
/ˈstɹɪpɫɪŋ/
noun
a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity
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stringent
/ˈstɹɪndʒənt/
adjective
(of a law, regulation, rule, etc.) extremely limiting and strict
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stricture
/ˈstɹɪktʃɝ/
noun
severe criticism
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dishonest
/dɪˈsɑnəst/
adjective
deceitful or intending to trick people
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discrete
/dɪsˈkɹit/
adjective
constituting a separate entity or part
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discretion
/dɪsˈkɹɛʃən/
noun
the power or freedom of making decisions in a particular situation
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to discriminate
/dɪsˈkɹɪməˌneɪt/
verb
distinguish
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to disdain
/dɪsˈdeɪn/
verb
look down on with disdain
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disheveled
/dɪˈʃɛvəɫd/
adjective
a person's untidy or messy appearance, typically their hair or clothing, as if it has not been properly groomed or cared for
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to disrobe
/dɪsɹˈoʊb/
verb
to remove one's clothing
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to excruciate
/ɛkskɹˈuːʃɪˌeɪt/
verb
subject to torture
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excusable
/ɪkˈskjuzəbəɫ/
adjective
capable of being overlooked
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exegesis
/ɛɡzɪdʒˈiːsɪs/
noun
an interpretation and thorough explanation of a piece of writing, particularly a religious one
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executor
/ɪɡˈzɛkjətɝ/
noun
a person appointed by a testator to carry out the terms of the will
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humane
/hjuˈmeɪn/
adjective
characterized by a kind and compassionate approach towards other people and animals
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humanitarian
/ˌhjuˌmænəˈtɛɹiən/, /ˌjuˌmænəˈtɛɹiən/
adjective
involved in or related to helping people who are in need to improve their living conditions
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to humanize
/ˈhjuməˌnaɪz/
verb
make more humane
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deshabille
/dˈɛshɐbˌɪl/
noun
the state of being carelessly or partially dressed
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