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Broadening My Vocabulary
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10/23/2013

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pious
Definition
falsely appearing to be good or moral
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sartorial
Definition
of or relating to clothes
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incipient
Definition
beginning to develop or exist
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Euclidian
Definition
of, relating to, or based on the geometry of Euclid or a geometry with similar axioms
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schlock
Definition
of low quality or value
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wantonly
Definition
showing no thought or care for the rights, feelings, or safety of others
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cipher
Definition
a way of changing a message to keep it secret
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perfunctory
Definition
used to describe something that is done without energy or enthusiasm because of habit or because it is expected
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lachrymose
Definition
tending to cause tears
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iniquity
Definition
the quality of being unfair or evil
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prescience
Definition
the ability to know what will or might happen in the future
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prostrate
Definition
so tired, upset, etc., that you are unable to do anything
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enrapture
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to fill with delight
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archipelago
Definition
a group of islands
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bulwark
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something that provides protection for or against something
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ruminate
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to think carefully and deeply about something
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myopia
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a condition of the eye that makes it difficult to see objects that are far away
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fusillade
Definition
a large number of shots that are fired very quickly
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demigod
Definition
an extremely impressive or important person
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harrumph
Definition
to say (something) in a disapproving or complaining way
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fodder
Definition
material that is used for a particular purpose
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profligate
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carelessly and foolishly wasting money, materials, etc.
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axiomatic
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obviously true
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iaconic
Definition
using few words in speech or writing
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erstwhile
Definition
in the past
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consternation
Definition
a strong feeling of surprise or sudden disappointment that causes confusion
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harangue
Definition
a forceful or angry speech
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kowtow
Definition
to agree too easily or eagerly to do what someone else wants you to do
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capricious
Definition
not logical or reasonable
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quell
Definition
to end or stop (something) usually by using force
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abnegation
Definition
denial
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squalid
Definition
immoral or dishonest
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flagellate
Definition
to hit (yourself or another person) with a whip as punishment or as part of a religious ritual
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empiricist
Definition
somebody who bases ideas and theories on testing and experience
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spume
Definition
frothy matter on liquids
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lee side
Definition
protecting shelter
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prophylaxis
Definition
measures designed to preserve health and prevent the spread of disease
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fennel
Definition
a European herb
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distaff
Definition
woman's work
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masticate
Definition
to grind or crush; soften or reduce
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gustatory
Definition
the sense of taste (food)
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churl
Definition
to be rude
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resplendent
Definition
shining brilliantly (syn: splendid)
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planar
Definition
flat
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vertiginous
Definition
suffering from vertigo
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experiential
Definition
to be derived from experience
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supine
Definition
mental passivity
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lapidary
Definition
the art of cutting gems
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assuasive
Definition
soothing; calming
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palliate
Definition
to ease the symptoms without actually curing
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surfeit
Definition
an overabundant supply; excess
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sommelier
Definition
a waiter in charge of wines
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duplicitous
Definition
deceptive in words or actions
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credulity
Definition
readiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
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facsimile
Definition
an exact copy
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simulacrum
Definition
a representation of something (syn: similar)
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sedulous
Definition
to be diligent
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sybarite
Definition
to place value in luxury and sensuousness
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derelict
Definition
to abandon
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epaulet
Definition
something worn to protect the shoulders
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recompense
Definition
to compensate for something
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vomitory
Definition
an entrance protruding the seats of a theater or stadium
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libation
Definition
a ceremonious drink
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veritable
Definition
emphasizes the literalness of a supposed metaphor
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swarthy
Definition
of dark color or complexion
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agoraphobia
Definition
fear of being helpless in an embarrassing and inescapable situation; avoidance of open areas
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belle
Definition
a popular and attractive girl or woman
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diaphanous
Definition
characterized as vague and opaque
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accretion
Definition
gradual growth
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appurtenance
Definition
an incidental privelage
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intuit
Definition
to sense or understand (e.g. intuition)
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vestibule
Definition
an passageway; a body cavity
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