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9th Grade
05/09/2012

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Monologue

 

Definition

Long Speech

 

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Tangent
Definition

To go off topic

 

My physics professor gets off topic very easily. She spent most of today's lesson on a completely unrelated ___ about her favorite tv show. 

Term
Diatribe
Definition
a bitter, sharply abusive denunciation, attack, or criticism
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Discussion
Definition
Consider other peoples thoughts
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Lecture
Definition
To make a speech
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Lacerations
Definition

Cut

 

 

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Analgesics
Definition
Pain killers
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Surgeries
Definition
Medical procedure
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Contusions
Definition

Bruises

 

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Aches
Definition
Long lasting pain
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Trial 
Definition
hearing before a court
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Appeal
Definition
request for aid
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Sentence
Definition
How much time someone serves
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Reprieve
Definition
Relieve something
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Hearing
Definition
to be in front of a judge
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successful
Definition
good at something
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blighted
Definition
any cause of impairment, destruction, ruin, or frustration
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underwater
Definition
located below a ships waterline
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effective
Definition
get something done
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barren
Definition

unproductive, unfruitful

 

(Sperm that doesn't get you pregnant!)

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isolated
Definition
seperated from other persons or things
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desolate
Definition
solitary, lonely
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abortive
Definition
failing to succeed
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robust
Definition
strong and healthy
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wasteful
Definition
given to or characterized by useless consumption or expenditure
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enhance
Definition
magnify
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magnify 
Definition
to identify something
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review
Definition
the process of going over a subject 
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arrest
Definition
to catch and hold
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manipulate
Definition
to manage or influence skillfully
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watch
Definition
to be alertly on the lookout
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release
Definition
to let go
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capture
Definition
to take control pf
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sharpen
Definition
to make somethign sharp
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exonerate
Definition
to clear, as of an accusation, from guilt or blame
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beatitudes
Definition
supreme blessedness, exalted happiness
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worship
Definition
adoring reverence or regard
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liturgy
Definition
a form of public worship
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dogma
Definition
an official system of principles or tenets concerning faith, morals, behavior, etc.
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blasphemy
Definition
impious utterance or action concerning God or sacred things
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pontificate
Definition
to speak in a pompous or dogmatic manner: Did he pontificateabout the responsibilities of a good citizen?
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whisper
Definition
to speak with soft, hushed sounds
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enunciate
Definition
to utter or pronounce (words, sentences, etc), especially in an articulate or particular manner
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mumble
Definition
to speak in a low indistinct manner, almost to anunintelligible extent; mutter.
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speak
Definition
to utter words or articulate sounds with the ordinary voice;talk: He was too ill to speak.
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articulate
Definition
uttered clearly in distinct syllables.
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murmur
Definition
a low, continuous soundas of a brook, the wind, or trees,or of low, indistinct voices.
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drawl
Definition
to say or speak in a slow manner, usually prolonging thevowels.
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blather
Definition
foolish, voluble talk: His speech was full of the most amazingblather.
Term
drone
Definition


1.
the male of the honeybee and other bees, stingless andmaking no honey.
2.
a remote control mechanism, as a radio-controlled airplaneor boat.
3.
a person who lives on the labor of others; parasitic loafer.
4.
a drudge.
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talented
Definition
having talent  or special ability; gifted.
Term
copies (copy)
Definition
an imitation, reproduction, or transcript of an original: acopy of a famous painting.
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skillful
Definition
having or exercising skill
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facsmilies
Definition

an exact copy, as of a book, painting, or manuscript.                  

                                                                                            also called a fax

 

 

 

 

 

 

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bland
Definition
1. pleasantly gentle or agreeable: a bland, affable manner.
2.
soothing or balmy, as air: a bland southern breeze.
3.
nonirritating, as food or medicines: a bland diet.
4.
not highly flavored; mild; tasteless: a bland sauce.
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descendents
Definition
1.
descending going or coming down.
2.
deriving or descending  from an ancestor.
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innovative
Definition

tending to innovate 

 

innovate - to introduce something new; make changes in anythingestablished.

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derivative

(derived)

Definition
not original, secondary
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original
Definition
1.
belonging or pertaining to the origin  or beginning ofsomething, or to a thing at its beginning: The book still has itsoriginal binding.
2.
new; fresh; inventive; novel: an original way of advertising.
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unlike
Definition
different, dissimilar, or unequal; not alike: They contributedunlike sums to charity.
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cautious
Definition
showing, using, or characterized by cautiona cautious man; To becautious is often to show wisdom.
Term
lazy
Definition

YOU! :)

 

1.
averse or disinclined to work, activity, or exertion; indolent.
2.
causing idleness or indolence: a hot, lazy afternoon.
3.
slow-moving; sluggish: a lazy stream.

 

 

Term
inattentive
Definition

not attentive negligent.                                                       attentive - characterized by or giving attention observant: an attentiveaudience.

 

 

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neglectful
Definition
characterized by neglect disregardful; careless; negligent (oftenfollowed by of ): neglectful of one's health.
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carefree
Definition
1.
without anxiety or worry.
2.
requiring little carecarefree fabrics.
Term

adversarial

 

Definition
1.
a person, group, or force that opposes or attacks;opponent; enemy; foe.
2.
a person, group, etc., that is an opponent in a contest;contestant.
3.
the Adversary, the devil; Satan.
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gregarious
Definition
1.
fond of the company of others; sociable.
2.
living in flocks or herds, as animals.
3.
Botany growing in open clusters or colonies; not mattedtogether.
4.
pertaining to a flock or crowd.
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adulated
Definition
to show excessive admiration or devotion to; flatter or admireservilely.
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sociable
Definition
1.
inclined to associate with or be in the company of others.
2.
friendly or agreeable in company; companionable.
3.
characterized by agreeable companionship: a sociable eveningat the home of friends.
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reclusive
Definition
1.
a person who lives in seclusion or apart from society, oftenfor religious meditation.
2.
Also, incluse. a religious voluntary immured in a cave, hut,or the like, or one remaining within a cell for life.
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sycophant
Definition
a self-seeking, servile flatterer; fawning parasite.
Term

usurper

(usurp)

Definition
1.
to seize and hold (a position, office, power, etc.) by force orwithout legal right: The pretender tried to usurp the throne.
2.
to use without authority or right; employ wrongfully: Themagazine usurped copyrighted material.
Term
fanatic
Definition
enthusiastic person
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skeptic
Definition
doubts others
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zealot
Definition
strongly dilegent in something 
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loquacious
Definition
1.
talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative;chattering; babbling; garrulous: a loquacious dinner guest.
2.
characterized by excessive talk; wordy: easily the mostloquacious play of the season.
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terse
Definition
1. neatly or effectively concise; brief and pithy, as language.
2.
abruptly concise; curt; brusque.
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insightful
Definition
characterized by or displaying insight perceptive.
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intrepid
Definition
resolutely fearless; dauntless: an intrepid explorer.
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exquisite
Definition
1.
of special beauty or charm, or rare and appealingexcellence, as a face, a flower, coloring, music, or poetry.
2.
extraordinarily fine or admirable; consummate: exquisiteweather.
3.
intense; acute, or keen, as pleasure or pain.
4.
of rare excellence of production or execution, as works ofart or workmanship: the exquisite statues of the Renaissance.
5.
keenly or delicately sensitive or responsive: an exquisite earfor music; an exquisite sensibility.
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gorgeous

 

Definition
splendid in appearance
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adept
Definition
very skilled, proficient
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vulgar
Definition
indescent, obscene, lewd
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calculating
Definition
1.
capable of or made for performing calculations especiallyarithmetical calculationsa calculating machine.
2.
shrewd; cautious: a wise and calculating lawyer.
3.
selfishly scheming: a cold and calculating dictator.
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helpful
Definition
giving or rendering aid or assistance; of service: Your commentswere very helpful.
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pragmatic
Definition

 

of or pertaining to a practical point of view or practicalconsiderations.

Term
punctual
Definition
1.
strictly observant of an appointed or regular time; not late;prompt.
2.
made, occurring, etc., at the scheduled or proper time:punctual payment.
Term
late
Definition
1.
occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time:late frosts; a late spring.
2.
continued until after the usual time or hour; protracted: alate business meeting.
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distributors
Definition

 

1.

a person or thing that distributes.
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medicinal
Definition
1.
of, pertaining to, or having the properties of a medicine; curative; remedial: medicinal properties; medicinal substances.
2.
unpalatable; disagreeable: a medicinal taste.
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hucksters
Definition

 

1. a retailer of small articles, especially a peddler of fruits andvegetables; hawker.
2.
a person who employs showy methods to effect a sale, winvotes, etc.: the crass methods of political hucksters.
3.
a cheaply mercenary person.
Term
shoddy
Definition
intentionally rude or inconsiderate
Term
catalogers
Definition
1.
a person who catalogs.
2.
a person or firm that offers merchandise in a catalog  fromwhich buyers may order by mail.
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sufficient
Definition
adequate for the purpose, enough
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misers
Definition

a person who lives in wretched circumstances in order tosave and hoard money.


(the grinch)

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educators
Definition
a person or thing that educates especially a teacher,principal, or other person involved in planning or directingeducation.
Term
submission
Definition
an act or instance of submitting
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kindness
Definition
the state or quality of being kind
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allegiance
Definition
loyalty or devotion to some person, group, cause, or the like
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affinity
Definition
a natural liking for or attraction to a person
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animosity
Definition
a feeling of strong dislike, ill willor enmity that tends to displayitself in action: a deep-seated animosity between two sisters; animosityagainst one's neighbor.
Term
destroyed
Definition

1.

to reduce (an object) to useless fragments, a useless form,or remains, as by rending, burning, or dissolving; injurebeyond repair or renewal; demolish; ruin; annihilate.
Term
squalor
Definition
the condition of being squalid; filth and misery.
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bolstered
Definition
1.
a long, often cylindrical, cushion or pillow for a bed, sofa,etc.
2.
anything resembling this in form or in use as a support.
3.
any pillow, cushion, or pad.
Term
torrent
Definition
a stream of water flowing with great rapidity and violence
Term
thwarted
Definition
to frustrate or battle
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downpour
Definition
a heavy, drenching rain
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increased
Definition
to make greater
Term
monsoon
Definition
1.
the seasonal wind of the Indian Ocean and southern Asia,blowing from the southwest in summer and from thenortheast in winter.
2.
(in India and nearby lands) the season during which thesouthwest monsoon blows, commonly marked by heavyrains; rainy season.
3.
any wind that changes directions with the seasons.
4.
any persistent wind established between water andadjoining land.
Term
ruined
Definition
the downfall, decay, or deconstruction of something
Term
tragedy
Definition
1.
a dramatic composition, often in verse, dealing with aserious or somber theme, typically that of a great persondestined through a flaw of character or conflict with someoverpowering forceas fate or society, to downfall ordestruction.
2.
the branch of the drama that is concerned with this form ofcomposition.
3.
the art and theory of writing and producing tragedies.
4.
any literary composition, as a novel, dealing with a sombertheme carried to a tragic  conclusion.
5.
the tragic  element of drama, of literature generally, or oflife.
Term
aficionado
Definition
an ardent devotee; fan, enthusiast.
Term
cricits
Definition
a person who judges, evaluates, or criticizes
Term
turncoats
Definition
a person who changes to the opposite party or faction, reversesprinciples, etc.; renegade.
Term
deniers
Definition

a person who denies

 

(The girl who is says she will not f*** u.. shes a denier!)

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detractor
Definition
to take away a part, as from quality, value, or reputation(usually followed by from ).
Term
contentious
Definition
1.
tending to argument or strife; quarrelsome: a contentiouscrew.
2.
causing, involving, or characterized by argument orcontroversy: contentious issues.
Term
controversial
Definition
1.
of, pertaining to, or characteristic of controversy; polemical: a controversial book.
2.
subject to controversy debatable: a controversial decision.
3.
given to controversy disputatious.
Term
inflammatory
Definition
tend to arouse anger, hostility, passion, etc
Term
epistolary
Definition
.
contained in or carried on by letters: an epistolary friendship.
2.
of, pertaining to, or consisting of letters.
Term
empowered
Definition
to enable, or permit
Term
electronic
Definition
1.
of or pertaining to electronics  or to devices, circuits, orsystems developed through electronics.
2.
of or pertaining to electrons  or to an electron.
3.
(of a musical instrument) using electric or electronic meansto produce or modify the sound.
4.
of, pertaining to, or controlled by computers, or computerproducts and services.
Term
obsolete
Definition
no longer in general use, fallen into disuse
Term
updated
Definition

to bring up to date

 

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reconfigured
Definition

to change the shape or formation of

 

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lavish
Definition

expended, bestowed, or occuring in profusion

 

using or giving in great amounts

Term
sparse
Definition
thinly scattered or distributed
Term
insufficient
Definition
lacking in what is necessary or required
Term
austere
Definition

grave, sober, solemn, serious

 

severe in manner or appearance; uncompromising; strict;forbidding: an austere teacher.

Term
deficient
Definition

1.
lacking some element or characteristic; defective: deficientin taste.

2.
insufficient; inadequate: deficient knowledge.

Term
espoused
Definition
to marry, to make one's own, adopt or embrace, as a cause
Term
genocide
Definition
the deliberate and systematic extermination of a national, racial,political, or cultural group.
Term
challenged
Definition

deficient or lacking

 

challenge -

 1 a call or summons to engage in any contest, as of skill,strength, etc.

2.
something that by its nature or character serves as a call tobattle, contest, special effort, etc.: Space exploration offers achallenge to humankind.
3.
a call to fight, as a battle, a duel, etc.
4.
a demand to explain, justify, etc.: a challenge to the treasurer toitemize expenditures.
Term
war
Definition
a state or period of armed hostility or active military
Term
asserted
Definition
resting on a statement or claim unsupported by evidence orproof; alleged: The asserted value of the property was twice the amountanyone offered.
Term
campaign
Definition
1.
Military .
a.
military operations for a specific objective.
b.
Obsolete the military operations of an army in the fieldfor one season.
2.
a systematic course of aggressive activities for somespecific purpose: a sales campaign.
3.
the competition by rival political candidates andorganizations for public office.
Term
abhorred
Definition

to regard with extreme repugnance or aversion; detest utterly;loathe; abominate.                                                                          

 

     

(this basically means to hate... figured youd get this a little more!)

 

 

 

Term
Holocaust
Definition

 

1.
a great or complete devastation or destruction, especiallyby fire.
2.
a sacrifice completely consumed by fire; burnt offering.
3.
usually initial capital letter the systematic mass slaughter ofEuropean Jews in Nazi concentration camps during WorldWar II (usually preceded by the ).
4.
any mass slaughter or reckless destruction of life.
Term

promoted

 

(promote)

Definition
1.
to help or encourage to exist or flourish; further: to promoteworld peace.
2.
to advance in rank, dignity, position, etc. ( opposed todemote).
3.
Education to put ahead to the next higher stage or grade ofa course or series of classes.
4.
to aid in organizing (business undertakings).
5.
to encourage the sales, acceptance, etc., of (a product),especially through advertising or other publicity.
Term
disease
Definition
1.
a disordered or incorrectly functioning organ, part,structure, or system of the body resulting from the effect ofgenetic or developmental errors, infection, poisons,nutritional deficiency or imbalance, toxicity, or unfavorableenvironmental factors; illness; sickness; ailment.
2.
any abnormal condition in a plant that interferes with itsvital physiological processes, caused by pathogenicmicroorganisms, parasites, unfavorable environmental,genetic, or nutritional factors, etc.
3.
any harmful, depraved, or morbid condition, as of the mindor society: His fascination with executions is a disease.
4.
decomposition of a material under special circumstances:tin disease.
Term
reasonable
Definition
1.
agreeable to reason  or sound judgment; logical: a reasonablechoice for chairman.
2.
not exceeding the limit prescribed by reason notexcessive: reasonable terms.
3.
moderate, especially in price; not expensive: The coat wasreasonable but not cheap.
4.
endowed with reason.
5.
capable of rational behavior, decisionetc.
Term
inexpensive
Definition
not expensive, not high in price, costs little
Term
modest
Definition
1.
having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one'smerits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism,boastfulness, or great pretensions.
2.
free from ostentation or showy extravagance: a modest house.
3.
having or showing regard for the decencies of behavior,speech, dress, etc.; decent: a modest neckline on a dress.
4.
limited or moderate in amount, extent, etc.: a modest increasein salary.
Term
prohibitive
Definition
serving or tending to prohibit or forbid something
Term
affordable
Definition
that can be affroded, believed to be within one's financial means
Term
straightforward
Definition
1.
going or directed straight  ahead: a straightforward gaze.
2.
direct; not roundabout: a straightforward approach to a problem.
3.
free from crookedness or deceit; honest: straightforward inone's dealings.
Term
imponderable
Definition
not ponderable, that cannot be precisely determined, measured, or evaluated
Term
forthright
Definition
1.
going straight to the point; frank; direct; outspoken: It'ssometimes difficult to be forthright and not give offense.
2.
proceeding in a straight course; direct; straightforward: aforthright glance.
Term
conspicuous 
Definition

easily seen or noticed, readily visable or observable

 

(Mom's bright yellow Xterra)

Term
self-evident
Definition
evident in itself without proof or demonstration
Term
garrulous
Definition
excessively talkative in a rambling, roundabout manner, especially about trivial matters
Term
bombast
Definition
speech to pompous for an occasion
Term
pithy
Definition
brief, forceful, and meaningful in expression
Term
terseness
Definition

neatly or effectively concise

 

Term
succinct
Definition
expressed in a few words, concise, terse
Term
congeniality
Definition

aggreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or character

 

(Like the movie.. Miss Congeniality!  And of course.. your amazing.. wonderful.. perfect.. Sister :))

Term
brevity
Definition
shortness of time or duration
Term
erudite 
Definition
characterized by great knowledge; learned or scholarly: an eruditeprofessor; an erudite commentary.
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intellect
Definition
capacity for thinking and acquiring knowledge, especially ofa high or complex order; mental capacity.
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waggish
Definition
like a wag roguish in merriment and good humor; jocular:Fielding and Sterne are waggish writers.
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venerable
Definition
commanding respect because of great age or impressivedignity; worthy of veneration  or reverence, as because ofhigh office or noble character: a venerable member of Congress.
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stoic
Definition
 a person who maintains or affects the mentalattitude advocated by the Stoics.
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portly
Definition
rather heavy, or fat
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stern
Definition

firm, strict, or uncompromising

 

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dismissing
Definition
1.
to direct (an assembly of persons) to disperse or go: Idismissed the class early.
2.
to bid or allow (a person) to go; give permission or arequest to depart.
3.
to discharge or remove, as from office or service: to dismissan employee.
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saluted
Definition
to address with expressions of goodwill, respect, etc
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praising
Definition
the act of expressing approval or admiration
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duped
Definition

a person who is easily duped or fooled

 

(someone who falls for bs.. lol)

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lauding
Definition

to praise, extol

 

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dissented
Definition

to differ in sentiment or opinion

 

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reprimanding
Definition
a severe reproof or rebuke, especially a formal one by aperson in authority.
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abstained
Definition

a severe reproof or rebuke, especially a formal one by aperson in authority.                                                                                     

                                                                                                   

It is always better to practice ABSTAINANCE! ABSTAIN FROM SEX LIKE A COOL KID!! :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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ruing
Definition
to feel sorrow over, repent of
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refrained
Definition
to abstain from an impulse to say or do something
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sabotage
Definition
1.
any underhand interference with production, work, etc., in aplant, factory, etc., as by enemy agents during wartime orby employees during a trade dispute.
2.
any undermining of a cause.
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sap
Definition
1.
the juice or vital circulating fluid of a plant, especially of awoody plant.
2.
any vital body fluid.
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salvage
Definition

 

1.
the act of saving  a ship or its cargo from perils of the seas.
2.
the property so saved.
3.
compensation given to those who voluntarily save  a ship orits cargo.
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retain
Definition

to keep possession

 

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retrench
Definition
to cut down, reduce, or diminish
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villainous
Definition
having a cruel, wicked, malicious nature or character.
2.
of, pertaining to, or befitting a villainvillainous treachery.
3.
outrageously base, wicked, or vile: a villainous attack on hischaracter.
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restive
Definition
impatient of controlrestraint, or delay, as persons;restless; uneasy.
2.
refractory; stubborn.
3.
refusing to go forward; balky: a restive horse.
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furtive
Definition
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