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05/19/2015

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Anomaly
Definition
deviation from what is normal
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equivical
Definition
Open to two or more interpretations and often intended to conceal the truth
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Lucid
Definition
clear and easily undrstood
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precipitate
Definition
To cause to happen, especially suddenly or prematurely
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assuage
Definition
To make (something burdensome or painful) less intense or severe
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erudite
Definition
Having or showing great knowledge or learning
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opaque
Definition
not letting light through
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prodigal
Definition
yielding abundantly; wasteful
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enigma
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a puzzle; a mystery
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fervid
Definition
intensely emotional
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placate
Definition
to soothe or pacify
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zeal
Definition
passion, excitement
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abstain
Definition
choose not to do
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audacious
Definition
fearless and daring
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desiccate
Definition
to dry out completely
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gullible
Definition
easily deceived
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laudable
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praiseworthy
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pendant
Definition
suspended from something else
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vacillate
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indecisive
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adulterate
Definition
debased or impure
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capricious
Definition
to change one's mind quickly and often
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engender
Definition
to cause to exist or to develop
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homogenous
Definition
of a similar kind
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loquacious
Definition
talkative
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pragmatic
Definition
practical as opposed to idealistic
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volatile
Definition
easily aroused or changeable
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apathy
Definition
lack of interest or emotion
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corroborate
Definition
to provide supporting evidence
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ephemeral
Definition
lasting a short time
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laconic
Definition
using few words
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mitigate
Definition
to soften or to lessen
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propriety
Definition
obedience to rules and customs
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disparage
Definition
to describe (someone or something) as unimportant, weak, bad, etc
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belie
Definition
to contradict
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bolster
Definition
to show (something) to be false or wrong
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myriad
Definition
a very large number of things
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quixotic
Definition
hopeful or romantic in a way that is not practical
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abate
Definition
to reduce in amount, degree, or severity
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abscond
Definition
to leave secretly
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abyss
Definition
an extremely deep hole
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advocate
Definition
to speak in favor of
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aesthetic
Definition
concerning the appreciation of beauty
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aggrandize
Definition
to increase in power, influence, and reputation
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alleviate
Definition
to make more bearable
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amalgamate
Definition
to combine, mix together
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ambiguous
Definition
able to be interpreted several different ways
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ameliorate
Definition
to make better; to improve
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anachronism
Definition
something out of place in time
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analogous
Definition
similar or alike in some way
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antagonize
Definition
to annoy or provoke to anger
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antipathy
Definition
extreme dislike
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arbitrate
Definition
to judge a dispute between two opposing parties
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archaic
Definition
ancient; old fashion
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ardor
Definition
intense and passionate feeling
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articulate
Definition
able to speak clearly and expressively
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attenuate
Definition
to reduce in force or degree
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