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07/08/2009
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TOADY
 Definition
a person who flatters in hopes of gaining favors
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TOME
 Definition
a book, usually large and acedemic
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TACIT
 Definition
implicit
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TACITURN
 Definition
silent, not talkative
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TANGENTIAL
 Definition
digressing or diverting
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TAWDRY
 Definition
cheap, gaudy, showy
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TORPOR
 Definition
extreme mental and physical sluggishness
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TRANSITORY
 Definition
temporary, lasting a short time
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TRENCHANT
 Definition
acute, sharp or effective
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TURGID
 Definition
swollen or bloated
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TYRO
 Definition
beginner or novice
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TENUOUS
 Definition
thin, rare, slim
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TORTUOUS
 Definition
winding, full of curves
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TRACTABLE
 Definition
docile, easily managed
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TRUCULENCE
 Definition
ferocity, agressiveness
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UMBRAGE
 Definition
offense or resentment
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UNCONSCIONABLE
 Definition
shockingly unfair or unjust, unscrupulous
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UNEQUIVOCAL
 Definition
absolute or certain
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UPBRAID
 Definition
to scold sharply
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USURY
 Definition
the practice of loaning money at high rates
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VACILLATE
 Definition
to sway, either physically of decisively
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VARIEGATED
 Definition
varied, diverse
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VENERABLE
 Definition
respected because of age, distinguished
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VENERATE
 Definition
to respect deeply
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VERACITY
 Definition
filled with truth or accuracy
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VERDANT
 Definition
green with vegetation
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VERNAL
 Definition
related to spring
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VESTIGE
 Definition
remnant, trace
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VEX
 Definition
to frustrate or aggravate, to confuse
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VICISSITUDE
 Definition
a change or variation, inconsistency
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VIM
 Definition
vitality or energy
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VISCOUS
 Definition
thick and adhesive
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VITUPERATE
 Definition
to abuse verbally or berate
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VOLATILE
 Definition
explosive, lively, easily changeable
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VOLUBLE
 Definition
talkative, verbose
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VIABLE
 Definition
practical, workable, able to maintain life
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