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08/12/2010

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Term
scintillate
Definition
1 : to emit sparks : spark 2 : to emit quick flashes as if throwing off sparks : sparkle
Term
precipitous
Definition
a : to throw violently
2 : to bring about especially abruptl
a : to cause to separate from solution or suspension b : to cause (vapor) to condense and fall or deposit
1 a : to fall headlong b : to fall or come suddenly into some condition
2 : to move or act precipitately
3 a : to separate from solution or suspension
b : to condense from a vapor and fall as rain or snow
Term
judicious
Definition
: having, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment : discreet
Term
laudable
Definition
: worthy of praise : commendable
Term
posthumous
Definition
1 : born after the death of the father 2 : published after the death of the author 3 : following or occurring after death
Term
malinger
Definition
: to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
Term
strident
Definition
: characterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound a strident voice commanding attention by a loud or obtrusive quality
Term
filigree
Definition
1 : ornamental work especially of fine wire of gold, silver, or copper applied chiefly to gold and silver surfaces
2 a : ornamental openwork of delicate or intricate design b : a pattern or design resembling such openwork a filigree of frost
Term
lascivious
Definition
lewd, lustful
Term
ignominious
Definition
1 : marked with or characterized by disgrace or shame : dishonorable
2 : deserving of shame or infamy : despicable
3 : humiliating, degrading suffered an ignominious defeat
Term
noxious
Definition
1 a : physically harmful or destructive to living beings b : constituting a harmful influence on mind or behavior; especially : morally corrupting
2 : disagreeable, obnoxious
Term
guile
Definition
1 : deceitful cunning : duplicity
2 obsolete : stratagem, trick
Term
prescient
Definition
: foreknowledge of events: a : divine omniscience b : human anticipation of the course of events : foresight
Term
voracious
Definition
1 : having a huge appetite : ravenous
2 : excessively eager : insatiable a voracious reader
Term
exemplary
Definition
1 a : serving as a pattern b : deserving imitation : commendable ; also : deserving imitation because of excellence 2 : serving as a warning : monitory 3 : serving as an example, instance, or illustration
Term
talismans
Definition
1 : an object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune
2 : something producing apparently magical or miraculous effects
Term
abscond
Definition
to depart clandestinely; to steal off and hide
Term
NH4 +
Definition
Ammonium. Cation.
Term
CH3CO2 -
Definition
Acetate. Singly Charged Anion
Term
CN -
Definition
Cyanide. Singly charged anion
Term
ClO -
Definition
Hypochlorite. Singly charged anion
Term
ClO2 -
Definition
Chlorite. Singly charged anion
Term
ClO3 -
Definition
Chlorate. Singly charged anion
Term
ClO4 -
Definition
Perchlorate. Singly charged anion
Term
H2PO4 -
Definition
Dihydrogen Phosphate. Singly charged anion
Term
HCO3 -
Definition
Hydrogen Carbonate (or bicarbonate). Singly charged anion
Term
HSO4 -
Definition
Hydrogen sulfate (or bisulfate). Singly charged anion
Term
OH -
Definition
Hydroxide. Singly charged anion
Term
MnO4 -
Definition
Permanganate. Singly charged anion
Term
NO2 -
Definition
Nitrite. Singly charged anion
Term
NO3 -
Definition
Nitrate. Singly charged anion
Term
CO3 2-
Definition
Carbonate. Doubly charged anion
Term
CrO4 2-
Definition
Chromate. Doubly charged anion
Term
Cr2O7 2-
Definition
Dichromate. Doubly charged anion
Term
O2 2-
Definition
Peroxide. Doubly charged anion
Term
HPO4 2-
Definition
Hydrogen phosphate. Doubly charged anion
Term
SO3 2-
Definition
Sulfite. Doubly charged anion
Term
SO4 2-
Definition
Sulfate. Doubly charged anion
Term
S2O3 2-
Definition
Thiosulfate. Doubly charged anion
Term
PO4 3-
Definition
Phosphate. Triply charged anion
Term
HNO2
Definition
Nitrous acid
Term
HNO3
Definition
Nitric acid
Term
H3PO4
Definition
Phosphoric acid
Term
H2SO3
Definition
Sulfurous acid
Term
H2SO4
Definition
Sulfuric acid
Term
HClO
Definition
Hypochlorous acid
Term
HClO2
Definition
Chlorous Acid
Term
HClO3
Definition
Chloric Acid
Term
HClO4
Definition
Perchloric Acid
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