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ENGLISH VOCAB. FINAL
Vocabulary Workshop
300
English
10th Grade
06/03/2010

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abhor
Definition
to regard with horror or loathing; to hate deeply
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abjure
Definition
to renounce, repudiate under oath; to avoid, shun
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abrasive
Definition
causing irritation, harsh; grinding or wearing down; a substance used to smooth or polish
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accede
Definition
to yield to; to assume an office or dignity
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acclimate
Definition
to adapt to a new climate, environment, or situation
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acquiesce
Definition
to accept without protest; to agree or submit
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acrid
Definition
harsh in taste or odor; sharp in manner or temper
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adroit
Definition
skillful, expert in the use of the hands or mind (clever, deft, dexterous, slick)
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adulterate
Definition
to corrupt, make worse by the addition of something of lesser value (contaminate, pollute, sully)
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adversary
Definition
an enemy, opponent (antagonist, rival, foe)
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affiliated
Definition
associated, connected (attached, related, joined)
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alacrity
Definition
a cheerful readiness; brisk and eager action
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alienate
Definition
to turn away; to make indifferent or hositle; to transfer, convey (separate, drive apart, estrange)
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alleviate
Definition
to relieve, make more bearable
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allocate
Definition
to set apart or designate for a special purpose; to distribute
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allude
Definition
to refer to casually or indirectly
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allure
Definition
to entice, tempt; to be attractive to; a strong attraction; the power to attract, charm
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altruistic
Definition
unselfish, concerned with the welfare of others (selfless)
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ambidextrous
Definition
able to use both hands equally well; very skillful; deceitful, hypocritical (versatile, facile)
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amend
Definition
to change in a formal way; to change for the better
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amicable
Definition
peaceable, friendly (congenial, neighborly, cordial)
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animosity
Definition
strong dislike; bitter hostility
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antipathy
Definition
a strong dislike, hostile feeling
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antithesis
Definition
the direct opposite, a sharp contrast
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apathy
Definition
a lack of feeling, emotion, or interest
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appall
Definition
to fill with dismay or horror
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applicable
Definition
capable of being applied; relevant, suitable
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apprehensive
Definition
fearful or anxious, especially about the future
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ardent
Definition
very enthusiastic, impassioned
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artifice
Definition
a skillful or ingenious device; a clever trick; a clever skill; trickery (ruse, stratagem, contrivance)
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ascertain
Definition
to find out (discover, determine, establish)
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askew
Definition
twisted to one side, crooked; disapprovinly
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assent
Definition
to express agreement, agreement (concur, consent, accede)
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asset
Definition
something of value; a resource; an advantage
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assiduous
Definition
perisistent, attentive, diligent
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attainment
Definition
an accomplishment, the act of acheiving (acheivement, fulfillment)
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augment
Definition
to make larger, increase (enlarge, supplement, amplify)
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august
Definition
majestic, inspiring admiration and respect
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averse
Definition
having a deep-seated distaste; opposed, unwilling (disinclined, loath)
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bellicose
Definition
warlike in manner or temperament; quarrelsome
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belligerent
Definition
given to fighting, warlike; combative, aggressive; one at war, one engaged in war (assertive, truculent, pugnacious)
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benefactor
Definition
one who does good to others (patron, humanitarian)
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benevolent
Definition
kindly, charitable (benign, well-meaning)
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bequeath
Definition
to give or pass on as an inheritance (transmit, bestow, hand down)
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bereft
Definition
deprived of; made unhappy through a loss (bereaved)
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beset
Definition
to attack from all sides; to surround, hem in; harassed, troubled; studded (as with jewels)
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blithe
Definition
cheerful, lighthearted; casual, unconcerned
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brandish
Definition
to wave or flourish in a menacing or vigorous fashion
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brash
Definition
prone to act in a hasty manner; impudent
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buffet
Definition
to slap or cuff; to strike repeatedly; to drive or force with blows; to force one's way with difficulty; a slap, blow
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callous
Definition
emotionally hardened, unfeeling
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capricious
Definition
subject to whims or passing fancies
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chagrin
Definition
irritation or humiliation caused by disappointment or frustration; to cause such a feeling
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chaos
Definition
great confusion, disorder
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chastise
Definition
to inflict physical punishment as a means of correction; to scold severely
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chivalrous
Definition
marked by honor, courtesy, and courage; knightly (gallant, civil, valiant)
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clairvoyant
Definition
supernaturally perceptive; one who possesses extrasensory powers, seer
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clandestine
Definition
secret, concealed; underhanded
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clemency
Definition
mercy, humaneness; mildness, moderateness (leniency, forbearance, gentleness)
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coerce
Definition
to compel, force (pressure, bully, intimidate, constrain)
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cogent
Definition
forceful, convincing; relevant, to the point (persuasive, compelling)
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commend
Definition
to praise, express approval; to present as worthy of attention; to commit to the care of
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commodious
Definition
roomy, spacious
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compassion
Definition
sympathy for another's suffering pity
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compatible
Definition
able to get along or work well together; capable of use with some other model or system
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complacent
Definition
self-satisfied; overly content
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comprise
Definition
to include or contain; to be made up of
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compunction
Definition
remorse, regret
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conclusive
Definition
serving to settle an issue; final
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concur
Definition
to express agreement, approve
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condolence
Definition
an expression of sympathy
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conflagration
Definition
a large destructive fire
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consecrate
Definition
to make sacred, hallow; to set apart for a special purpose
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contentious
Definition
quarrelsome, inclined to argue
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converge
Definition
to move toward one point, approach nearer together (meet, unite, intersect, merge)
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copious
Definition
abundant; plentiful; wordy, verbose
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corrosive
Definition
eating away gradually, acidlike; bitterly sarcastic
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covet
Definition
to desire something belonging to another
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craven
Definition
cowardly, a coward (fearful, fainthearted, pusillanimous)
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crestfallen
Definition
discouraged, dejected, downcast
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culinary
Definition
of or related to cooking or the kitchen
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cursory
Definition
hasty, not thorough (quick, superificial, perfunctory)
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dearth
Definition
a lack, scarcity, inadequate supply; a famine (insufficiency, want, paucity)
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decorum
Definition
proper behavior, good taste; orderliness
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decrepit
Definition
old and feeble; worn-out, ruined
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defamation
Definition
slander or libel
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deft
Definition
skillful, nimble
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delete
Definition
to erase, wipe out, cut out (remove, cancel, expunge)
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demise
Definition
a death, especially of a person in a lofty position (decease, passing away)
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deploy
Definition
to position or arrange; to utilize; to form up (station, organize)
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deride
Definition
to ridicule, laugh at with contempt
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destitute
Definition
deprived of the necessities of life; lacking in
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deviate
Definition
to turn aside; to stray from a norm; one who departs from a norm; differing from a norm, heterodox, unconventional
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diffident
Definition
shy, lacking self-confidence; modest, reserved
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discern
Definition
to see clearly, recognize
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discrepancy
Definition
a difference; a lack of agreement (disagreement, divergence, inconsistency)
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disheveled
Definition
rumpled, mnussed; hanging in disorder
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disparage
Definition
to belittle, speak slightingly of; to undervalue
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disperse
Definition
to scatter, spread far and wide (break up, dispel)
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disreputable
Definition
not respectable, not esteemed
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dissonant
Definition
not in harmony; disagreeing, at odds
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dour
Definition
stern, unyielding, gloomy, ill-humored (harsh, bleak, forbidding, saturnine)
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droll
Definition
amusingly odd
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duplicity
Definition
treachery, deceitfulness (fraud, double-dealing, chicanery)
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duress
Definition
compulsion by threat; forcible confinement
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edict
Definition
an order issued by someone in authority
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elated
Definition
in high spirits, jubilant; extremely pleased
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elucidate
Definition
to clarify, explain
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emaciated
Definition
unnaturally thin
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embark
Definition
to go aboard; to make a start; to invest (commence, launch, begin, board)
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endemic
Definition
native or confined to a particular region or people; characteristic of or prevalent in a field
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esteem
Definition
to regard highly; a highly favorable opinion or judgment (respect, admire, honor, revere)
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exemplary
Definition
worthy of imitation, commendable; serving as a model
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exhilarate
Definition
to enliven, cheer, give spirit or liveliness to (stimulate, excite, gladden)
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explicate
Definition
to make plain or clear, explain; to interpret
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explicit
Definition
definite, clearly stated
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exponent
Definition
one who advocates, speaks for, explains, or interprets; the power to which a number, symbol, or expression is to be raised
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expunge
Definition
to erase, obliterate, destroy (delete, efface, annihilate)
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extant
Definition
still existing; not determined, destroyed, or lost
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extirpate
Definition
to tear up by the roots; to destroy totally
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extol
Definition
to praise extravagantly (glorify, applaud, acclaim, hail)
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exuberant
Definition
high-spirited, enthusiastic, unrestrained; excessive, abundant
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exult
Definition
to rejoice greatly
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facile
Definition
easily done or attained; superficial; ready, fluent; easily shown but not sincerely felt (effortless, assured, poised, specious)
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facsimile
Definition
an exact copy
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fallow
Definition
plowed but not seeded; inactive; reddish-yellow; land left unseeded; to plow but not seed (unproductive, inert, dormant)
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fathom
Definition
to understand, get to the bottom of; to determine the depth of; a measure of depth in water
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feasible
Definition
possible, able to be done (workable, practicable, viable)
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finite
Definition
having limits; lasting for a limited time (bounded, measurable)
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fortitude
Definition
courage in facing difficulties (resolve, steadfastness, mettle)
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fracas
Definition
a noisy quarrel or brawl
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gape
Definition
to stare with open mouth; to open the mouth wide; to open wide (gawk, ogle)
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garrulous
Definition
given to much talking, tediously chatty
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gibe
Definition
to utter taunting words; an expression of scorn (ridicule, mock, deride, jeer)
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gnarled
Definition
knotted, twisted, lumpy
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grimace
Definition
a wry face, facial distortion; to make a wry face (pained expression, facial contortion)
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grotesque
Definition
unnatural, distorted; bizarre
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guile
Definition
treacherous cunning, deceit
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guise
Definition
an external appearance, cover, mask (costume, semblance, pretense)
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harass
Definition
to disturb, worry; to trouble by repeated attacks (annoy, pester, bedevil, beleaguer)
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holocaust
Definition
a large-scale destruction, especially by fire; a vast slaughter; a burnt offering (conflagration, devastation, annihilation)
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imbibe
Definition
to drink; to take in, absorb
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impervious
Definition
not affected or hurt by; admitting of no passage or entrance (impenetrable, resistant, proof against)
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impetus
Definition
a moving force, impulse, stimulus (impulse, incentive, spur)
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implacable
Definition
not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding
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implicate
Definition
to involve in; to connect with or be related to
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inclement
Definition
stormy, harsh; severe in attitude or action (blustery, tempestuous, implacable)
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indelible
Definition
not able to be erased or removed; memorable
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indemnity
Definition
a payment for damage or loss
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indomitable
Definition
unconquerable, refusing to yield (unbeatable, invincible, unyielding)
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indulgent
Definition
yielding to the wishes or demands of others
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infallible
Definition
free from error; absolutely dependable (unerring, certain)
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infinitesimal
Definition
so small as to be almost immeasurable; minute
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ingenuous
Definition
innocent, simple; frank, sincere
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inkling
Definition
a hint; a vague notion
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innocuous
Definition
harmless, inoffensive; insignificant
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innopportune
Definition
coming at a bad time; not appropriate
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insidious
Definition
intended to deceive or entrap; sly, treacherous (cunning, underhanded, perfidious)
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insuperable
Definition
incapable of being overcome
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integrity
Definition
honesty, high moral standards; an unimpaired condition, completeness, soundness
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inter
Definition
to bury, commit to the earth; to consign to oblivion
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intimation
Definition
a hint, indirect suggestion (clue, indication, inkling)
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inveterate
Definition
firmly established, long-standing; habitual
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invulnerable
Definition
not able to be wounded or hurt; shielded against attack (impregnable, impervious, immune)
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ironic
Definition
suggesting an incongruity between what might be expected and what actually happens; given to irony, sarcastic
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irrelevant
Definition
not to the point, not applicable or pertinent
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itinerary
Definition
a route of travel; a record of travel; a guidebook
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jeopardy
Definition
danger (risk, hazard, peril)
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lamentable
Definition
to be regretted or pitied
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laud
Definition
to praise
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limpid
Definition
clear, transparent; readily understood
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loll
Definition
to act in a lazy manner; to lounge; to recline, droop
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loquacious
Definition
talkative, wordy; fond of talking
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magnanimous
Definition
generous in forgiving, above small meanness
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malevolent
Definition
spiteful, showing ill will (malicious, wicked, sinister, malignant)
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mandatory
Definition
required, obligatory
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martinet
Definition
a strict disciplinarian; a stickler for the rules
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meticulous
Definition
extremely careful; particular about details (fastidious, painstaking, fussy)
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militate
Definition
to have effect or force on or against someone or something, fight against
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misconstrue
Definition
to interpret wrongly, mistake the meaning of
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misnomer
Definition
misleading name
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multifarious
Definition
having great variety; numerous and diverse
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muse
Definition
to think about in a dreamy way, ponder (meditate, contemplate, daydream)
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musty
Definition
stale, moldy; out-of-date
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negligible
Definition
so unimportant that it can be disregarded (trivial, inconsequential, insignificant)
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nocturnal
Definition
of or occuring in the night; under cover of darkness
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nonchalant
Definition
cool and confident, unconcerned (composed, unruffled, indifferent, blase)
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nondescript
Definition
ordinary, not outstanding; not easily classified
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nostalgia
Definition
a long for something past; homesickness
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obnoxious
Definition
highly offensive, arousing strong dislike
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obsolete
Definition
out-of-date, no longer in use
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obviate
Definition
to anticipate and prevent; to remove, dispose of
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officious
Definition
meddling; excessively forward in offering services or assuming authority
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ominous
Definition
unfavorable, threatening, of bad omen
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omnipotent
Definition
almighty, having unlimited power or authority
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omniscient
Definition
all-knowing
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omnivorous
Definition
eating every kind of food; eagerly taking in everything, having a wide variety of tastes
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opulent
Definition
wealthy, luxurious; ample; grandiose (rich, lavish, plentiful, abundant)
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palatable
Definition
agreeable to the taste or one's sensibilities; suitable for consumption
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panacea
Definition
remedy
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pandemonium
Definition
a wild uproar, din, or commotion
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parsimonious
Definition
stingy, miserly; meager, poor, small
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patent
Definition
exclusive rights over an invention; copyright; arrange or obtain such rights; plain, open to view; copyrighted
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perpetuate
Definition
to make permanent or long lasting (continue, preserve, prolong indefinitely)
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phlegmatic
Definition
slow-moving, sluggish; unemotional
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pinnacle
Definition
a high peak or point
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placate
Definition
to appease, soothe, pacify
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placid
Definition
calm, peaceful
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plagiarism
Definition
passing off or using as one's own; the writing (or other materials) of another person
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platitude
Definition
a commonplace, stale, or trite remark
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pliable
Definition
easily bent, flexible; easily influenced (supple, adaptable, resilient)
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plod
Definition
to walk heavily or slowly; to work slowly (lumber, trudge)
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poignant
Definition
deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell
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potent
Definition
powerful; highly effective
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precedent
Definition
an example that may serve as a basis for imitation or later action (guide, tradition, model)
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premeditated
Definition
considered beforehand, deliberately planned
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pretext
Definition
a falso reason, deceptive excuse
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professed
Definition
proclaimed, declared
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protrude
Definition
to stick out, thrust forth
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prowess
Definition
distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability
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pungent
Definition
causing a sharp sensation; stinging, biting (sharp, spicy, piquant, caustic, racy)
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punitive
Definition
inflicting or aiming at punishment (penalizing, retaliatory)
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quandary
Definition
a stae of perplexity or doubt
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quell
Definition
to subdue, put down forcibly
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quiescent
Definition
inactive, at rest
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quintessence
Definition
the purest essence or form of something; the most typical example (paragon, exemplar)
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rampant
Definition
growing without check, running wild
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rancor
Definition
bitter resentment or ill-will
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raucous
Definition
disagreeably harsh-sounding; disorderly
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recalcitrant
Definition
stubbornly disobedient, resisting authority
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receptive
Definition
open and responsive to ideas or suggestions
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redress
Definition
to set right, remedy; relief from wrong or injury (rectify, correct, mitigate)
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reiterate
Definition
to say again, repeat (restate, rehash, recapitulate)
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remiss
Definition
neglectful in performance of one's duty, careless (negligent, lax, slack)
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renegade
Definition
one who leaves a group; a deserter, outlaw; traitorous; unconventional; unorthodox
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renounce
Definition
to give up or resign something
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repose
Definition
to rest; lie; place; relaxation, peace of mind, calmness (sleep, tranquility, respite)
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reprehensible
Definition
deserving blame or punishment
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repress
Definition
to hold back; to put down or check by force
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reprisal
Definition
an injury done in return for injury
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rescind
Definition
to repeal, cancel
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respite
Definition
relief
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reticent
Definition
not inclined to speak; reserved; reluctant
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retribution
Definition
just deserts
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retrogress
Definition
to move backward; to return to an earlier condition (revert, degenerate, decline)
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revel
Definition
to take great pleasure in; a wild celebration
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ruminate
Definition
to meditate, think about at length; to chew the cud
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savory
Definition
tasty, appetizing; pungent or salty, not sweet; inoffensive, respectable
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scrupulous
Definition
painstaking
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scrutinize
Definition
to examine closely (inspect, pore over)
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sedate
Definition
quiet, settled, sober; to administer a tranquilizer
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sinuous
Definition
straight, supple
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skulked
Definition
lurked
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sojourn
Definition
a temporary stay; to stay for a time (visit, stopover, brief stay)
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solace
Definition
comfort, relief; to comfort, console
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somber
Definition
dark, gloomy; depressed or melancholy in spirit
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somnolent
Definition
sleepy, drowsy; inducing sleep
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sonorous
Definition
resonant
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sophomoric
Definition
immature and overconfident; conceited
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spontaneous
Definition
arising naturally; not planned or engineered in advance
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squalid
Definition
filthy, wretched, debased
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stark
Definition
harsh, unrelieved, desolate; utterly
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stately
Definition
dignified, majestic
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stentorian
Definition
extremely loud
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stipulate
Definition
to arrange specifically; to require as a condition of agreement
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stolid
Definition
not easily moved mentally or emotionally; dull, unresponsive (impassive, phlegmatic)
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stultify
Definition
to make ineffective or useless, cripple; to have a dulling effect on
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suave
Definition
smoothly agreeable or polite; pleasing to the senses
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supercilious
Definition
disrespectful
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superficial
Definition
on or near the surface; concerned with or understanding only what is on the surface, shallow
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supple
Definition
bending easily; bending with agility; readily adaptable; servile
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suppress
Definition
to stop by force, put down
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tacit
Definition
unspoken, silent; implied, inferred
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tangible
Definition
capable of being touched; real, concrete
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temerity
Definition
rashness, boldness (recklessness, foolhardiness, effrontery)
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tentative
Definition
experimental in nature; uncertain; hesitant (provisional, inconclusive)
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tepid
Definition
lukewarm; unenthusiastic, marked by an absence of interest (insipid, halfhearted, wishy-washy)
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trenchant
Definition
incisive, keen; forceful, effective; cutting, caustic; distinct, clear-cut
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truculent
Definition
fierce and cruel; aggressive; deadly, destructive; scathingly harsh (brutal, savage, belligerent, vitriolic)
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turbulent
Definition
disorderly, riotous, violent; stormy
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ultimatum
Definition
a final proposal or statement of conditions
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uncanny
Definition
eerie
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unfeigned
Definition
sincere, real, without pretense (genuine, heartfelt)
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unkempt
Definition
not combed; untidy; not properly maintained; unpolished, rude (sloppy, disheveled, disordered, rough)
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urbane
Definition
refined in manner or style, suave (elegant)
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vanguard
Definition
cutting edge, forefront
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vehement
Definition
intense, foreful, powerful
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venal
Definition
open to or marked by bribery or corruption
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venial
Definition
excusable
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verbatim
Definition
word for word; exactly as written or spoken (exact, precisely)
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virulent
Definition
extremely poisonous; full of malice; spiteful (venomous, noxious, baneful, hateful)
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vivacious
Definition
lively, sprightly, full of energy
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vociferous
Definition
loud and noisy; compelling attention
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voluble
Definition
characterized by a ready flow of words; glib, fluent
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voluminous
Definition
of great size; numerous; writing or speaking at great length
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waive
Definition
to do without, give up voluntarily; to put off temporarily, defer
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warily
Definition
cautiously, with great care (carefully, prudently, gingerly)
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wastrel
Definition
spendthrift
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whet
Definition
to sharpen, put an edge on; to make keen or eager
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zealous
Definition
eager, earnest, devoted
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