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authentic (adjective)

    Of the same origin as claimed; genuine.
        e.g.: The experts confirmed it was an authentic signature.
    Conforming to reality and therefore worthy of trust, reliance, or belief.
        e.g.: The report was completely authentic.

concession (noun)

    the act of conceding, especially that of defeat
    something, such as an argument, that is conceded or admitted to be wrong
    Admitting a point to strengthen one's overall case.
    the grant of some land to be used for a specified purpose

disclose (verb)

    To uncover, physically expose to view.  
    To expose to the knowledge of others; to make known, state openly, reveal.

discretion (noun)

    The quality of being discreet or circumspect.
        e.g.: Bob showed great discretion despite his knowledge of the affair.
    The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
    The freedom to make one's own judgements.
        e.g.: I leave that to your discretion.

dismal (adjective)

    Disappointingly inadequate.
        e.g.: He received a dismal compensation
    Gloomy and bleak.
        e.g.: The storm made for a dismal weekend
    Depressing.
        e.g.: She was lost in dismal thoughts of despair

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bleak (adjective)

    Without color; pale; pallid.  
    Desolate and exposed; swept by cold winds.
    Unhappy; cheerless; miserable; emotionally desolate.
        e.g.: Downtown Albany felt bleak that February after the divorce.

pallid (adjective)

    Appearing weak, pale or wan.
        e.g.: The patient left the hospital but was very pallid.

wan (adjective)

    Pale, sickly-looking.
    Dim, faint.
    Bland, uninterested.
        e.g.: A wan expression

dim (adjective)

    Not bright or colorful.
        e.g.: The lighting was too dim for me to make out his facial features.
    Not smart or intelligent.
        e.g.: He may be a bit dim, but he's not retarded.
    Indistinct, hazy or unclear.
        e.g.: His vision grew dimmer as he aged.
    Disapproving, unfavorable: rarely used outside the phrase take a dim view of.

indistinct (adjective)

    Not clearly defined or not having a sharp outline; faint or dim
    Hazy or vague
    Difficult to understand

10/23

draft (noun)

    An early version of a written work
        e.g.: I have to revise the first draft of my term paper.
    A preliminary sketch, rough outline
        e.g.: His first drafts were better than most authors' final products.

cheque (noun)

    A draft directing a bank to pay money to a named person or entity.
        e.g.: I was not carrying cash, so I wrote a cheque for the amount.

hinder (verb)

    To make difficult to accomplish; to frustrate, act as obstacle.
        e.g.: A drought hinders the growth of plants.
    To keep back; to delay or impede; to prevent.

impede (verb)

    to get in the way of; to hinder

stringent (adjective)

    Strict; binding strongly; making strict requirements; restrictive; rigid; severe
        e.g.: They have stringent quality requirements outlining what is acceptable.

10/24

competence (noun)

    The quality or state of being competent, i.e. able or suitable for a general role.
    The quality or state of being able or suitable for a particular task; the quality or state of being competent for a particular task.
    A sustainable income.
    In law, the legal authority to deal with a matter.
        e.g.: That question is out with the competence of this court and must be taken to a higher court.

dignify (verb)

    to invest with dignity or honour
    to give distinction to
    to exalt in rank
    to honor.

exalt (verb)

    To honor; to hold in high esteem.
        e.g.: They exalted their queen.
    To raise in rank, status etc., to elevate.
        e.g.: The man was exalted from a humble carpenter to a minister.

exploit (noun)

    A heroic or extraordinary deed.
    An achievement.
        e.g.: The first trek to the summit of Mount Everest was a stunning exploit.
    A program or technique that exploits a vulnerability in other software.

perk (noun)

    Perquisite.
        e.g.: Free coffee is one of the perks of the job.

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