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10/28/2018

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impetuous
Definition
acting quickly
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the prefix ex- means
Definition
out or away
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exanthem
Definition
"eruptive disease," such as smallpox.
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extol
Definition
"to praise highly"
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Animadverted
Definition
to comment critically or unfavorably
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the prefix anima-, meaning
Definition
life or spirit
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root advert, which refers to
Definition
“speaking or writing."
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root dis- means
Definition
"devoid of interest or apathetic,"
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anguish meaning,
Definition
"severe mental and physical pain," 
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Diffidence means
Definition
"lack of self-confidence."
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sangfroid means
Definition
"the ability to stay calm in difficult situations."
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root dif, meaning
Definition
"away or separate" or "not."
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interminable means
Definition
"endless"
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Contentious means
Definition
"argumentative,"
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florid refers to
Definition
an excessive use of detail. It can also mean "flushed in the face."
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noisome
Definition
"unpleasant or disagreeable." 
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fulsome, meaning
Definition
"flattering to an excessive degree."
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wholesome, meaning
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"conducive to good heath,"
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The prefix "in-" typically means
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incompatibleincongruousincomplete
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 tangential means
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"relating to" or "along a tangent," it oddly enough also has the opposite meaning of "diverging from a subject."
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Dismal, meaning
Definition
"depressed" or "moody,"
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placated, meaning
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"made more favorably inclined" or "soothed."
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Extolment
Definition
praised highly
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gastronome is a
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"connoisseur or lover of good food."
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epicure is a
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"person who takes pleasure in food and drink."
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Utilitarian means
Definition
"useful,"
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Complaisant means
Definition
"eager to please."
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Dearth means
Definition
a "scarcity." 
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Tenacious means
Definition
"keeping a firm hold on something." 
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Both ubiquitous and universal mean
Definition
"existing or being everywhere"
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Renounce
Definition
formally declare one's abandonment of 
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Denounce
Definition
publicly declare to be wrong or evil.
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 harangue
Definition
“to scold in a long or intense manner”
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irascible, meaning
Definition
"having the tendency to be short-tempered,"
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irascible, meaning
Definition
"having the tendency to be short-tempered,"
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tome is
Definition
"a large, heavy book."
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tome-like means
Definition
"of substantial size"
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Affirming means
Definition
"positive."
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Stringent, meaning
Definition
"strict,"
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Diffident
Definition
modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence.
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Impetuous
Definition
acting or done quickly and without thought or care.
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Reticent
Definition
not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily.
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Judicious, meaning
Definition
"showing good judgment,"
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Antiquarian
Definition
relating to or dealing in antiques or rare books.
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Acquisitive
Definition
excessively interested in acquiring money or material things.
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Magnanimity
Definition
very generous or forgiving, especially toward a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.
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elucidated
Definition
made clear
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floristics
Definition
  1. the branch of phytogeography concerned with the study of plant species present in an area.
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phytogeopgraphy
Definition
the branch of botany that deals with the geographical distribution of plants.
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Appropriates, meaning
Definition
"to take for one's own use," 
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Castigated means
Definition
"to be severely reprimanded." 
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Vindicated means
Definition
"to be proven right."
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Censure means
Definition
"to express formal disapproval."
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clement
Definition
  1. 1.
    (of weather) mild.
  2. 2.
    (of a person or a person's actions) merciful.
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Solipsistic means
Definition
"self-serving."
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Profligate means
Definition
"wasteful."
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salubrious
Definition
health-giving; healthy.
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deleterious
Definition
causing harm or damage.
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Inordinate means
Definition
"an excessive amount."
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prosaic
Definition
commonplace; unromantic.
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anxious, meaning
Definition
"wanting something very much,"
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willful means
Definition
"stubborn,"
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Vitriolic
Definition
filled with bitter criticism or malice.
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indubitable
Definition
impossible to doubt; unquestionable.
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impertinant
Definition
“rude or disrespectful.”
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Despondent means
Definition
"in low spirits,"
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restive
Definition
unable to keep still or silent and becoming increasingly difficult to control, especially because of impatience, dissatisfaction, or boredom.
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garish
Definition
"loud and showy."
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Levity is
Definition
"the treatment of a serious matter with humor."
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prudent
Definition
“careful,”
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Shrewd, meaning
Definition
"showing sharp powers of judgment,"
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Nascent, meaning
Definition
"beginning to display signs of future potential,"
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abstruse
Definition
difficult to understand; obscure.
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capricious
Definition
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
Term
 ignoble
Definition
"dishonorable,"
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ostensibly
Definition
apparently or purportedly, but perhaps not actually.
Term
anathema
Definition
something or someone that one vehemently dislikes.
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Nebulous means
Definition
"vague and unclear,"
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predilection is
Definition
"a bias in favor of something." 
Term
importunate
Definition
persistent, especially to the point of annoyance or intrusion.
Term
auspicious
Definition
conducive to success; favorable.
Term
diatribe, meaning
Definition
"negative statements that ridicule another’s character,"
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dither
Definition
be indecisive.
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espouse
Definition
adopt or support (a cause, belief, or way of life).
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Intransigent,
Definition
"or unwillingness to change one's views,"
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chary
Definition
cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something.
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feckless
Definition
lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible.
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Attenuate means to
Definition
"reduce the force or severity of something,"
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Foment means
Definition
"to instigate an undesirable or violent course of action."
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Deft means
Definition
"neatly skillful and quick in one's movements,"
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Obsequious, or
Definition
"obedient or servile,"
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Inimical, meaning
Definition
"tending to obstruct or harm,"
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Fell, meaning
Definition
"terribly evil or deadly,"
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ubiquitous
Definition
"exists or is seen everywhere,"
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wayward
Definition
"difficult to control or predict,"
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errant
Definition
"deviating from the standard or proper course,"
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Protean, meaning
Definition
"a tendency or ability to change frequently,"
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Propitious means
Definition
"indicating a good chance of success,"
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virtuosity
Definition
"great artistic skill."
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artful
Definition
crafty
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Egregious means
Definition
"extremely bad,"
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cupidity
Definition
"greed for possessions,"
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fracas
Definition
a noisy disturbance or quarrel.
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craven
Definition
"lacks courage,"
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Mettlesome, meaning
Definition
"full of courage," 
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Ferreting
Definition
"to search for and bring to light,"
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Austerity, meaning
Definition
"living simply and plainly,"
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paucity
Definition
the presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amounts; scarcity.
Term
subterfuge
Definition
deceit used in order to achieve one's goal.
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teleology
Definition
the explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by postulated causes.
Term
Timorous
Definition
"fearful or lacking in confidence,"
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Impetuous means
Definition
"reckless,"
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raft
Definition
"a large number,"
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disquieted
Definition
"upset and disturbed,"
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Resolute
Definition
"unwavering and determined,"
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