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The required words for PSAT Team 2010-2011
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English
11th Grade
07/21/2010

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abstemious
Definition
sparing; temperate
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admonish
Definition
to caution, to advise, or to counsel against something
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amity
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friendship
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bastion
Definition
a fortification, a stronghold
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callous
Definition
hardened; insensitive, indifferent, unsympathetic
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clemency
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leniency
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debunk
Definition
to expose the falseness or hypocrisy of something
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diffuse
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to spread in all directions
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dupe
Definition
to trick, to fool, to deceive, or to cheat; to bilk
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exorcise
Definition
to expel an evil spirit, get rid of something troublesome.
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finesse
Definition
delicate skill
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humility
Definition
the quality or state of being humble in spirit
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imperious
Definition
extremely overbearing
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larceny
Definition
the act of stealing another's property
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mirth
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gladness and merriment usually accompanied by laughter
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mollify
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to soothe or appease, to assuage
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neologism
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a newly coined word or phrase; new use of a word (often disapproved of)
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orthodox
Definition
conforming to established standards, conventional
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plight
Definition
difficult or adverse situation
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repertoire
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a list of works of music or readings that are ready for performance
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rupture
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to break apart, to burst
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solicitous
Definition
worried, concerned
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stolid
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showing little emotion
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tempestuous
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turbulent, stormy
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untenable
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not able to be defended
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accord
Definition
agreement, state of harmony
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annulment
Definition
a voiding, invalidation
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arduous
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very difficult to accomplish or achieve, very demanding (task)
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astute
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shrewd, perspicacious, perceptive
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carping
Definition
finding fault
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covert
Definition
secret, concealed
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desecrate
Definition
to violate the sanctity of something, to profane, to adulterate
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dilatory
Definition
delaying, slow
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esteem
Definition
estimate of value; approval and respect often blended with fondness
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expatriate
Definition
an exile
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fortuitous
Definition
something that happens by accident or chance (usually good)
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guileless
Definition
without deceit
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hackneyed
Definition
trite, banal, lacking freshness
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illustrious
Definition
notably outstanding, famous
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insatiable
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incapable of being satisfied
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loquacious
Definition
very talkative
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neurotic
Definition
an emotionally unstable person; emotionally unstable
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parch
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to become dry from heat, to shrivel from heat
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porous
Definition
something that permits the passage of substances through pores
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rancid
Definition
having a foul or offensive smell or taste
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reconcile
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to reestablish friendship, to resolve a dispute
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saccharine
Definition
overly sweet attitude
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sonorous
Definition
resonant, producing a full and rich sound
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tentative
Definition
not fully worked out, provisional, uncertain
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utility
Definition
usefulness
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adjunct
Definition
something joined or added to a thing but not necessarily a part of it
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anomalous
Definition
out of place, abnormal
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belligerent
Definition
waging war; inclined to or exhibiting assertiveness
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censure
Definition
to blame or to condemn
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compliance
Definition
a yielding; acquiescence
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defile
Definition
to make dirty, to desecrate, to pollute
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diligent
Definition
characterized by steady, attentive and energetic effort in pursuit of study
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expedient
Definition
appropriate for a purpose but not necessarily moral, right, or just
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flout
Definition
to treat with contempt
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galling
Definition
very irritating
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heralded
Definition
announcing or publicized
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incantation
Definition
a spell, written or recited formula of words for a particular effect
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indigenous
Definition
native to a certain area
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luscious
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very pleasant to the taste
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nomadic
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characterized by moving about from place to place as nomads
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parry
Definition
to deflect or ward off a blow
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precipitate
Definition
to cause to speedily occur, to throw headlong
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pungent
Definition
sharp or irritating to the taste or smell, acrid
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ratify
Definition
to give formal approval
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sagacious
Definition
wise, shrewd, very discerning
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slovenly
Definition
messy, untidy, careless
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spiteful
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full of spite or malice, malicious, malevolent
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tangential
Definition
slightly connected, divergent
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taper
Definition
to decrease in thickness or width
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vagrant
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a wanderer who does not have a home
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affluent
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abounding in wealth; prosperous; flowing freely
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antiquity
Definition
the quality of being ancient; ancient times
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blandishment
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flattery
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chasten
Definition
to discipline, to use punishment to correct behavior
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civility
Definition
polite and courteous behavior
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congenial
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characterized by friendly sociability
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deft
Definition
skillful
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dispatch
Definition
to send away with promptness or speed; speed, quickness
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embroil
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to entangle, to throw into confusion or strife
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expurgate
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to remove obscene or objectionable material usually before publication
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garner
Definition
to gather together, to store up
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heretical
Definition
contrary to church doctrine or accepted beliefs or standards
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iconoclast
Definition
one who attacks established beliefs or institutions
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irreproachable
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faultless, not discreditable
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mercurial
Definition
changing unpredictably, fickle
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nuance
Definition
a subtle distinction or difference
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partisan
Definition
one who exhibits extreme or possibly blind allegiance to a group or cause
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pious
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marked by showing zealous devotion to the rites of religion
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raucous
Definition
loud and boisterous,harsh, disorderly
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repugnant
Definition
disgusting, offensive
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satiric
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characterized by satire (a branch of literature ridiculing vice or folly)
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sporadic
Definition
occasionally occurring
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succulent
Definition
very juicy
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terrestrial
Definition
of the earth or pertaining to the earth
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ungainly
Definition
awkward
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aggregate
Definition
sum total, whole amount
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archipelago
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a group of islands
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boon
Definition
favorable; a blessing, a benefit
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buffoon
Definition
a clown, a silly or stupid person
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chicanery
Definition
unethical methods, trickery
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contaminant
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something that causes impurity; something that defiles or pollutes
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corrugated
Definition
bent into folds
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deleterious
Definition
harmful; dangerous; injurious
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disputatious
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inclined to fight, argue, or to debate
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emend
Definition
to correct (usually by a critic)
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fetter
Definition
to restrict by shackling or chaining
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giddy
Definition
dizzy
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heterogeneity
Definition
state of being dissimilar, composition from unlike elements
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indomitable
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incapable of being conquered
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irresolute
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indecisive, unsure of how to proceed
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metaphorically
Definition
compared nonliterally
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panacea
Definition
cure-all, remedy for all ills
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peruse
Definition
to read or examine
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prodigy
Definition
one with exceptional talents or powers; an extraordinary accomplishment
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rebuff
Definition
to snub or refuse bluntly
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resilient
Definition
ability to return to a former state
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scapegoat
Definition
one who takes the blame for others
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spurious
Definition
false or deceitful
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tractable
Definition
capable of being easily led, taught, or controlled
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vivacious
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full of life, very animated
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approbation
Definition
OFFICIAL APPROVAL, PRAISE, COMMENDATION
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assent
Definition
to agree or to concur; to give in, to yield; agreement
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boorish
Definition
rude or insensitive; ill-mannered
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circumlocution
Definition
talking around a subject
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copious
Definition
abundant
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delineation
Definition
an outline, depiction, portrayal of
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dissemble
Definition
to disguise, to pretend
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emulate
Definition
to try to equal or to be like (usually through imitation)
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fickle
Definition
likely to change, capricious
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gravity
Definition
seriousness, importance
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homely
Definition
plain or unattractive in appearance
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indigence
Definition
poverty
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jingoist
Definition
an extreme patriot, usually calls for a belligerent foreign policy
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migratory
Definition
moving from place to place, wandering, transient
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obfuscating
Definition
confusing, making unclear
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proclivity
Definition
inclination, tendency
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prostration
Definition
a stretching out due to lacking vitality and being completely overcome
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recalcitrant
Definition
very stubborn, refusing to obey, unruly
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resolute
Definition
characterized by a decided purpose
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sectarian
Definition
a member of a religious sect that is a faction with extreme beliefs
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stalwart
Definition
one who supports a cause with a firm partisanship
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tacit
Definition
understood, silent, not spoken, implicit
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transcended
Definition
surpassed, exceeded
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virtuous
Definition
having excellent morals; righteous
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whets
Definition
stimulates, sharpens
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ambulatory
Definition
able to walk or move around
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anarchy
Definition
the absence of government; a state of lawlessness
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breadth
Definition
the width of something, comprehensive quality
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cant
Definition
secret jargon or slang
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circumscribed
Definition
restricted or limited
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congeal
Definition
to solidify or coagulate
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demagogue
Definition
a person or leader who appeals to passions or prejudices
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dissonance
Definition
unrelated and harsh combination of sounds, discord
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dubious
Definition
doubtful, not clear
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engrossed
Definition
completely occupied or absorbed
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facilitate
Definition
to make less difficult
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fledgling
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an immature or inexperienced person, a young bird that is ready to fly
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gilded
Definition
covered with gold or a golden color; having a background of wealth
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graphic
Definition
vivid
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introvert
Definition
one who turns inward and concentrates thoughts upon himself
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jocular
Definition
jesting or joking
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malcontent
Definition
a person who is constantly dissatisfied and discontented
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misnomer
Definition
misnaming, use of a wrong name
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obstinate
Definition
unyielding regardless of reason or logic
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prevalent
Definition
generally or widely accepted, current, or practiced
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prudent
Definition
wise and careful about practical matters
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pulverize
Definition
to reduce into small pieces, to demolish
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recapitulation
Definition
a summary
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steadfastness
Definition
quality of being fixed with little chance of moving or changing
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tactile
Definition
perceptible by touch; capable of being felt
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abase
Definition
to degrade, to humiliate
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abdicate
Definition
to renounce or give up a power
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brazen
Definition
shameless, insolent, disrespectful
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caustic
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sarcastically biting, acrid
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commiserate
Definition
to express sympathy or pity
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decorum
Definition
appropriate conduct, correct and proper behavior
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deference
Definition
courteous going along with the opinions or wishes of another
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drone
Definition
speaking in a monotonous voice; a continuous low humming sound
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enunciate
Definition
to pronounce clearly
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girth
Definition
size or dimensions (usually the measure around a body)
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grandiose
Definition
impressive, imposing
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inception
Definition
the beginning of something
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ineffable
Definition
incapable of being expressed in speech or words
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nebulous
Definition
lacking clarity of feature or sharpness of outline
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neophyte
Definition
a recent convert, beginner, novice
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obtuse
Definition
dull of mind, insensitive, stupid
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parable
Definition
a short fictitious story that has a moral
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rant
Definition
to rave, to speak in a loud and attacking manner
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reproach
Definition
to blame for something; a disgrace
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savant
Definition
a scholar, a learned person
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stultifying
Definition
causing to be useless, crippling, causing to appear stupid
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syllabus
Definition
a brief outline outline of the main points of text or course of study
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troupe
Definition
a company or group--usually theatrical performers
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unequivocal
Definition
without a doubt, clear
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vapid
Definition
dull, inane, insipid
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