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Mozarts25th GRE Wordlist 22
Mozarts25th GRE Wordlist 22
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09/27/2010

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Term
tapestry
Definition
A heavy cloth woven with rich, often varicolored designs or scenes, usually hung on walls for decoration and sometimes used to cover furniture.
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lop
Definition
To cut off a part or parts from; trim
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instate
Definition
to place in a position or office; install
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antipathetic
Definition
Having or showing a strong aversion or repugnance
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cimmerian
Definition
Very dark or gloomy
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innervate
Definition
To supply (an organ or a body part) with nerves.
To stimulate (a nerve, muscle, or body part) to action.
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transfix
Definition
to impale OR To render motionless, as with terror, amazement, or awe.
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convoke
Definition
to bring together
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Astringency
Definition
harshly biting; caustic OR constricting
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craggy
Definition
rugged; harsh; rough.
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balky
Definition
stubborn; obstinate
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table
Definition
delay passing into a law
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sabotage
Definition
any undermining of a cause.
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liegemen
Definition
a faithful follower.
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occultation
Definition
disappearance from view or notice.
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fend
Definition
to deflect
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nonpareil
Definition
having no equal; peerless.
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bustle
Definition
to move or act with a great show of energy
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stately
Definition
majestic; imposing in magnificence,
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envenom
Definition
make poisonous or make bitter
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countermand
Definition
revoke or cancel
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oppugn
Definition
to assail by criticism,
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indurate
Definition
to make callous, stubborn, or unfeeling:
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confederate
Definition
to unite
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flagitious
Definition
heinous or flagrant, as a crime; infamous.
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incommode
Definition
to inconvenience or discomfort, to hinder
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bestir
Definition
to stir up
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garrote
Definition
to strangle
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droll
Definition
amusing in an odd way; whimsically humorous
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monastic
Definition
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of monks or nuns OR secluded, dedicated, or austere manner of living.
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cosset
Definition
to treat as a pet; pamper; coddle
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dither
Definition
a state of flustered excitement or fear.
to vacillate
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vim
Definition
lively or energetic spirit; enthusiasm
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topical
Definition
pertaining to or dealing with matters of current or local interest
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alate
Definition
having wings; winged.
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ersatz
Definition
serving as a substitute; synthetic; artificial
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valise
Definition
a small piece of luggage that can be carried by hand, used to hold clothing, toilet articles, etc.; suitcase; traveling bag.
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phantasm
Definition
an apparition or specter.
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adenoidal
Definition
being characteristically pinched and nasal in tone quality
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underegird
Definition
to strengthen;
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orotund
Definition
characterized by strength, fullness, richness, and clearness OR Bombastic
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frangible
Definition
easily broken; breakable
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valance
Definition
a short ornamental piece of drapery placed across the top of a window.
Term
clement
Definition
mild or merciful in disposition or character; lenient; compassionate
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unavailing
Definition
ineffectual; futile
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pertinacious
Definition
stubborn
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requiem
Definition
a rest from an arduous task
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antipodal
Definition
exactly opposite
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cachet
Definition
prestige
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chagrin
Definition
embarrassment
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