CRASS = vulgar and insensitive, without consideration for how other people might feel. - The Olympics as shown on TV represents crass commercialism, he said. - He made crass comments about her worn-out clothes. QUAFF = (verb) to gulp down a drink in a hearty, spirited manner; (noun) a hearty draft or drink. - He opened his throat and quaffed the beer in just two swallows. - The thirsty dog happily quaffed his water.

SURROGATE = (n.) 1. a person who acts in place of another, especially in an official capacity; 2. something that takes the place of another; (adj.) taking the place of something. - When the President cannot make it to an engagement, the Vice President often serves as his surrogate. - She seems to regard him as a surrogate for her father. - For some people, reading travel books is a surrogate for actual travel. INTRINSIC = 1. being part of the fundamental nature or substance of something; 2. being contained entirely within a part of the body. - The geologist recognized the intrinsic value of the gemstone the instant he saw it. - Maths is an intrinsic part of the school curriculum. - Each human being has intrinsic dignity and worth.

BOTCH = 1. to spoil something by doing it badly. To make or do (something) in a clumsy or unskillful way. - We botched (up) our first attempt at wallpapering the bathroom. - Our landlord redecorated the bedroom, but it was such a botched job that we decided to redo it. - Thousands of women are infertile as a result of botched abortions. PURPORT = 1. to claim that something is true, but without proof. 2. the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action, to pretend to be or to do something, especially in a way that is not easy to believe. PURPORT (noun): the general meaning of someone's words or actions. - I didn't read it all but I think the purport of the letter was that he will not be returning for at least a year. - They purport to represent the wishes of the majority of parents at the school. - The study purports to show an increase in the incidence of the disease.

INSURGENCY = An organized rebellion aimed at overthrowing a government, organization, or leadership. * Many businesses are afraid to invest in the country while the rebel insurgency is underway. * An employee insurgency aimed at ousting executive management erupted when the management announced another pay freeze. MISOGYNIST = (noun) someone, usually a man, who hates women or believes that men are much better than women. * She left the Church because of its misogynist teachings on women and their position in society. * That movie is criticized for its misogynistic attitude/writer.

DELINEATE = 1. to describe, portray, or list in detail; 2. to indicate the physical boundaries of something. - The President's memo delineates the necessary steps we'll need to take before the merger can take place. - Barbed wire fences delineate the boundaries of each clan's territory. - The boundary of the park is delineated by a row of trees. STOOP = 1. to descend to a level that is beneath one's dignity, to do something even though you know it is wrong, because you think it will give you an advantage. 2.to bend the top half of the body forward and down. If someone stoops, their head and shoulders are always bent forwards and down. - The doorway was so low that we had to stoop to go through it. - Something fell out of her coat pocket and she stooped down and picked it up. - I'm a desperate woman but I wouldn't stoop to blackmail. No reputable company would stoop to selling the names of their clients to other companies.

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