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02/07/2012
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Term
affect
 Definition
to influence
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effect
 Definition
to be cause of
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illicit
 Definition
unlawful
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elicit
 Definition
evoke
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perimeter
 Definition
outer boundary
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parameter
 Definition
mathematical quantity
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classical
 Definition
of Grrek and Roman culture
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classic
 Definition
of highest quality
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evanescent
 Definition
fading quickly
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effervescent
 Definition
bubbling
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swatch
 Definition
sample of cloth
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linchpin
 Definition
part of an axle
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console
 Definition
cabinet
Term
coiffure
 Definition
hair style
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ultraviolet
 Definition
short,invisible wavelengths
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distaff
 Definition
women
Term
hidebound
 Definition
inflexible
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taproot
 Definition
main plant root
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manger
 Definition
feed box
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highboy
 Definition
chest of drawers
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voracious
 Definition
vicious
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rapacious
 Definition
famished
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judicious
 Definition
wise
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cynical
 Definition
contemptuously distrustful
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skeptical
 Definition
unconvinced
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obtuse
 Definition
dull
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abstruse
 Definition
difficult to understand
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queue
 Definition
line of people
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cue
 Definition
guiding suggestion
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condiment
 Definition
seasoning
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winnow
 Definition
separate
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flange
 Definition
protecting rim or edge
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hutch
 Definition
toolshed
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trappings
 Definition
ornamental accessories
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napery
 Definition
household linen
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aerate
 Definition
expose to air
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impeller
 Definition
rotor blade
Term
cloche
 Definition
bell-shaped cover
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fusion
 Definition
blending
Term
taut
 Definition
tight
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churn
 Definition
to stir violently
Term
mesh
 Definition
coordinate
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boot
 Definition
start up
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squib
 Definition
short news item
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brood
 Definition
to worry about
Term
grist
 Definition
grain
Term
thrum
 Definition
to play a stringed instrument
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rasp
 Definition
harsh sound
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intransigent
 Definition
uncompromising
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scam
 Definition
swindle
Term
extemporaneous
 Definition
unrehearsed
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wry
 Definition
facial expression
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misapprehension
 Definition
misunderstanding
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niche
 Definition
recess in a wall
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disingenuous
 Definition
insincere
Term
splotch
 Definition
stain or spot
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blasphemous
 Definition
profane
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bleak
 Definition
dreary
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wane
 Definition
decrease
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quail
 Definition
lose courage
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zeal
 Definition
fervor
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bane
 Definition
cause of misery
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gig
 Definition
job
Term
rime
 Definition
frost
Term
fend
 Definition
repel
Term
preen
 Definition
dress up
Term
cairn
 Definition
mound of stones
Term
fell
 Definition
fierce
Term
bray
 Definition
donkey cry
Term
ambulatory
 Definition
able to walk
Term
broach
 Definition
to introduce or mention
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deferential
 Definition
respectful
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nee
 Definition
birth name
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manifestation
 Definition
indication
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snide
 Definition
malicious
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heterogeneous
 Definition
varied
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lee
 Definition
shelter
Term
cartographer
 Definition
map-maker
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orb
 Definition
globe
Term
mope
 Definition
to be dejected
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oration
 Definition
speech
Term
quick
 Definition
deepest feelings
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dictatorial
 Definition
overbearing
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paradox
 Definition
apparent contradiction
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dissemble
 Definition
disguise
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malediction
 Definition
curse
Term
bulwark
 Definition
defense
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solecism
 Definition
grammatical error
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succinct
 Definition
terse
Term
reprobation
 Definition
disapproval
Term
bias
 Definition
prejudice
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avidity
 Definition
intense desire
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suppliant
 Definition
asks humbly
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propriety
 Definition
respectability
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atone
 Definition
repent
Term
induce
 Definition
persuade
Term
plaintiff
 Definition
sues
Term
conundrum
 Definition
riddle
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unavailing
 Definition
useless
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pomp
 Definition
stately display
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guru
 Definition
spiritual advisor
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retrench
 Definition
economize
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precis
 Definition
summary
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modish
 Definition
fashionable
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ilk
 Definition
same kind
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medley
 Definition
assortment of items
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allay
 Definition
calm
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prevail
 Definition
triumph
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dam
 Definition
animal's female parent
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askance
 Definition
suspicion
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tinge
 Definition
color slightly
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wan
 Definition
pale
Term
bauble
 Definition
worthless trinket
Term
par
 Definition
average condition
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prig
 Definition
self-righteous
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riff
 Definition
repeated melodic phrase
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downy
 Definition
soft and fluffy
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mote
 Definition
speck
Term
lulu
 Definition
anything remarkable
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sear
 Definition
scorch
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seer
 Definition
prophet
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dun
 Definition
demand payment
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don
 Definition
put on
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nib
 Definition
point
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nub
 Definition
knob or lump
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vie
 Definition
compete
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via
 Definition
by way of
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quark
 Definition
a fundamental particle
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quirk
 Definition
odd manerism
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couch
 Definition
put into words
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vignette
 Definition
short description
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docile
 Definition
submissive
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onus
 Definition
burden
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patina
 Definition
surface film
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vagary
 Definition
whim
Term
critique
 Definition
thorough evaluation
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essay
 Definition
to try
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prescient
 Definition
having an inkling of future events
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pseudonym
 Definition
fictious name
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gnarled
 Definition
having knobby lumps
Term
fjord
 Definition
narrow inlet
Term
timre
 Definition
characteristic tone
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rancor
 Definition
resentment
Term
aegis
 Definition
protection
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berserk
 Definition
frenzied
Term
comparable
 Definition
similar
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dais
 Definition
platform
Term
germane
 Definition
relevant
Term
kudos
 Definition
praise
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unctuous
 Definition
pretending
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conch
 Definition
shell
Term
wax
 Definition
grow
Term
wag
 Definition
joker
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score
 Definition
to criticize severely
Term
scope
 Definition
range or extent
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rife
 Definition
widespread
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rile
 Definition
annoy
Term
chafe
 Definition
to rub against
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chaff
 Definition
grain huskers
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