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Frakenstein SAT words
Words from the Frakenstein Novel
200
English
12th Grade
08/17/2010

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Abhor
Definition
to loathe, detest
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adduce
Definition
to lead to; to cite as proof
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amass
Definition
to collect for oneself; to collect into a mass
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antipathy
Definition
dislike, hostility; extreme opposition or aversion.
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apoplectic
Definition
relating to, showing symptoms of, or causing stroke
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ardently
Definition
passionately, enthusiastically, fervently
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attest
Definition
to testify, stand as proof of, bear witness
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balminess
Definition
mildness, soothing
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besiege
Definition
to surround with armed forces; to press with requests; to cause worry or distress
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blight
Definition
affliction, destruction, ruin
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brooding
Definition
persistently or morbidly thoughtful
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candour
Definition
honest expression
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caprice
Definition
an impulsive change of mind, fickleness
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chimera
Definition
a fanciful mental illusion
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conduce
Definition
to lead to a particular and usually desirable outcome
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consecrate
Definition
to declare sacred; dedicate to a worship
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cull
Definition
to select, weed out
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cursory
Definition
hastily done, superficial
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denote
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to indicate; to make known; to stand for
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devoid
Definition
being without
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foreboding
Definition
an omen, prediction, or presentment of umcoming evil
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desolation
Definition
barren wasteland; sadness, loneliness
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agitation
Definition
commotion, excitement; uneasiness
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dejection
Definition
a state of depression or melancholy
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amiable
Definition
friendly, pleasant, likable
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Entreat
Definition
to plead, beg
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Inexorable
Definition
inflexible, unyielding
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Ardently
Definition
passionately, enthusiastically, fervently
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prudent
Definition
careful, cautious
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Countenance
Definition
appearence, facial expression
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Melancholy
Definition
sad, gloomy
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poignant
Definition
emotionally moving
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Irrevocably
Definition
conclusively, irreversibly
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Indefatigable
Definition
never tired
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caprice
Definition
an impulsive change of mind, fickleness
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Odious
Definition
hateful, contemptible
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Taint
Definition
to spoil or infect; to stain honor
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Apathy
Definition
lack of feeling or emotion
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Bestow
Definition
to give as a gift
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Ardour/Ardor
Definition
passion, enthusiasm
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devolve
Definition
to pass on, to degenerate gradually
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lexicon
Definition
a dictionary; the vocabulary of a language.
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discourse
Definition
to talk or converse
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disinclintation
Definition
aversion, reluctance
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inclemency
Definition
storminess; unmercifulness, lack of lenience.
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predilection
Definition
preference, liking
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chimerical
Definition
fanciful, imaginary, visionary
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cursory
Definition
hastily done, superficial
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ardour or ardor
Definition
passion, enthusiasm
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emulation
Definition
jealous rivalry, ambition to excel
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odious
Definition
hateful, contemptible
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aerial
Definition
celestial, imaginary
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intercession
Definition
the act of intervening between feuding parties to help achieve an agreement.
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dissimilitude
Definition
lack of resemblence or similarity
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docile
Definition
tame, willing to be taught
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indefatigable
Definition
never tired
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perpetually
Definition
endlessly, always
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complacency
Definition
self-satisfaction
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sacrilege
Definition
a technical violation of something, someone, or some place sacred.
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depraved
Definition
sinful, morally corrupt
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precipice
Definition
edge, steep overhang
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countenance
Definition
appearance, facial expression
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abhorrence
Definition
loathing, destestation.
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sacrilege
Definition
a technical violation of something, someone, or some place sacred.
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augment
Definition
to expand, extend
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pallid
Definition
lacking color or liveliness
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prognostication
Definition
an indication in advance; the act of forecasting
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brood
Definition
to think gloomily about
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inure
Definition
to harden; accustom; become used to.
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dissoluble
Definition
capable of being dissolved or disintegrated.
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supple
Definition
flexible, pliant
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entreaty
Definition
a plea or request
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implore
Definition
to call upon in supplication, beg
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surmount
Definition
to conquer, overcome
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innumerable
Definition
too many to be counted
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contrive
Definition
to devise, plan, or manage; to form in an artistic manner.
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lament
Definition
to deplore, grieve
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disconsolate
Definition
hopelessly sad, forlorn
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debilitated
Definition
weakened, feeble
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purloin
Definition
to steal
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procure
Definition
to obtain
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pensive
Definition
thoughtful
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venerable
Definition
respected because of age
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verdure
Definition
lush vegetation
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rapturously
Definition
with extreme joy or ecstasy
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dispel
Definition
to drive out or scatter
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intersperse
Definition
to distribute amoung, mix with
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balmy
Definition
mild and pleasant; soothing
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squalid
Definition
filthy; morally repulsive
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unsullied
Definition
unsoiled, unstained
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agile
Definition
well coordinated, nimble
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dote
Definition
to lavish attention, love to excess
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reverence
Definition
a feeling of great awe and respect
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zeal
Definition
passion or devotion to a cause
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tenet
Definition
belief, doctrine
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indelibly
Definition
permanently, lastingly
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mandate
Definition
a command or order
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adverse
Definition
against, opposed
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merit
Definition
high quality or excellence
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imbue
Definition
to infuse; dye, wet, moisten
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ravish
Definition
to overcome with emotion; to seize and take away through violence
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inexorable
Definition
inflexible, unyielding
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perturbed
Definition
disturbed and upset
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insatiate
Definition
unable to be satisfied
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ravenous
Definition
extremely hungry
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atrocious
Definition
revolting, shockingly bad, wicked
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reverie
Definition
a daydream
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contrue
Definition
to explain or interpret
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fortitude
Definition
strength, stamina
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augury
Definition
prophecy, prediction of events
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depose
Definition
to testify; to remove from a high position
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machination
Definition
plot or scheme
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visage
Definition
the appearence of a person or place
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doting
Definition
indulgent; extremely or extravagantly loving
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countenance
Definition
appearance, facial expression
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repugnance
Definition
strong dislike, distaste, or antagonism: an instance contradiction or inconsistency
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vexation
Definition
irritation, annoyance; confusion, puzzlement
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torpor
Definition
lethargy or sluggishness; dormancy
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accede
Definition
to express approval; agree to
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respite
Definition
interval of relief
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unremitting
Definition
never lessening, persistent
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satiate
Definition
to satisfy
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adversary
Definition
an opponent or enemy
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emaciated
Definition
very thin due to hunger or disease; feeble
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remonstrate
Definition
to present and urge reasons in opposition; to say or plead in protest
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omnipotent
Definition
having unlimited or universal power, authority, or force; all-powerful
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solemnization
Definition
celebration
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prophetic
Definition
foretelling events
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insurmountable
Definition
impossible, unable to be overcome
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pervade
Definition
to become diffused throughout every part of
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emulate
Definition
to copy imitate
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trasitory
Definition
short-lived, exsisiting only briefly
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inanimate
Definition
not alive, lacking energy
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obstinate
Definition
stubborn
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ellude
Definition
escape, avoid
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acme
Definition
highest point; summit
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apoplectic
Definition
relating to, showing symptoms of, or causing stroke
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deviate
Definition
to stray, wander
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avail
Definition
use or advantage
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haughty
Definition
arrogant and condescending
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revert
Definition
to backslide, regress
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repast
Definition
meal or mealtime
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invoke
Definition
to call upon, request help
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insurmountable
Definition
unable to be conquered or overcome
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subsist
Definition
to have existence; to nourish and take care of oneself
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rapture
Definition
deep absorption; ectasy or extreme or extreme joy
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enjoin
Definition
to urge, order, command; forbid or prohibit, as by judicial order
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respite
Definition
interval or relief
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tedious
Definition
tiresome because of length or dullness
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traverse
Definition
to travel across; to turn more laterally
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gibe or jibe
Definition
heckling, taunting remarks
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provision
Definition
a stock needed materials or supplies; a measure taken to deal with a need or contingency
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disencumber
Definition
to unburden or relieve
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succour or succor
Definition
relief; a thing that furnishes relief
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eloquent
Definition
persuasive and effective (often used to descibe speech)
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imprecation
Definition
curse
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apparition
Definition
an unexpected or unusual sight; a ghostly figure
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posterity
Definition
future generations; all of a person's descendants
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illustrious
Definition
famous, reowned
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eradicate
Definition
to erase or wipe out
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fraught
Definition
full of, accompanied by
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peril
Definition
danger; exposure to harmful risk
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augury
Definition
prophecy, prediction of events
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encompass
Definition
to include, cover, take in
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forbear
Definition
to refrain or resist
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wan
Definition
sickly pale
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countenance
Definition
appearence, facial expression
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listlessly
Definition
without energy or enthusiasm
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immure
Definition
to close within; to build into a wall
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dissipate
Definition
to scatter, to pursue pleasure to excess
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surmount
Definition
to conquer, overcome
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tumultuous
Definition
confusing or disorderly; agitated
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actuate
Definition
to put into a mechanical action; to move into action
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portend
Definition
to act an omen or warning
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sublime
Definition
awe-inspiring; of high spiritual or maral value
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execrate
Definition
to curse, to declare to be evil
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rustic
Definition
rural
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exult
Definition
to rejoice triumphantly
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mien
Definition
characteristics expressive of attitudeor personality
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erroneously
Definition
with errors; mistakenly
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transmute
Definition
to change in appearence or shape
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chimera
Definition
a fanciful mental illusion
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imprudence
Definition
carelessness, lack of caution
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benignnity
Definition
kindness, gentleness, charity
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ignoble
Definition
dishonorable, not noble in character
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dilatoriness
Definition
lateness, tendancy to delay
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accede
Definition
to express approval; agree to
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callous
Definition
thick-skinned, insensitive
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unremitted
Definition
never lessening, persistant
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fester
Definition
to generate puss, to rot; to cause increasing poisoning, irriatation, or bitterness
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capacious
Definition
large, roomy; extensive
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infamy
Definition
reputation for bad deeds
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adduce
Definition
to lead to; to cite as proof
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tomorous
Definition
timid, shy, full of apprehension
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obdurate
Definition
stubborn
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disquiet
Definition
to take away the peace or tranquility of
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tumult
Definition
state of cumfusion; agitation
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palpitate
Definition
to beat rapidly and strongly
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impel
Definition
to urge forward as if driven by a strong moral pressure
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sportiveness
Definition
playfulness
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