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12th Grade
10/05/2012

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indifferent
Definition
lacking a preference; neutral
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apathy
Definition
lack of emotion or interest
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obscure
Definition
unlear; clouded; partially hidden
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impartial
Definition
unbiased; neutral
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objective
Definition
without bias
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revere
Definition
to worship; to honor
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discriminate
Definition
to differentiate; to make a clear distinction
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denounce
Definition
to speak out against; to condemn
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innovate
Definition
to introduce something new
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relevent
Definition
important
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candid
Definition
honest; frank
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discernment
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insight; ability to see things clearly
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disdain
Definition
arrogant scorn; contempt
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abstract
Definition
theoretical; lacking substance
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temperate
Definition
mild; moderate; restrained
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enigma
Definition
mystery
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inevitable
Definition
unaboidable; bound to happen
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eccentric
Definition
not conventional; a little kooky; irregular
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provincial
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limited in outlook; narrow
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futile
Definition
hopeless; without effect
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diverse
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varied
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benevolent
Definition
kind; good-hearted; generous
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pious
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reverent or devout
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conciliatory
Definition
making peace; attempting to solve a dispute through goodwill
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resignation
Definition
reluctant acceptance of a bad situation
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resolute
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determined; firm; unwavering
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servile
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submissive and subservient; like a servant
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acute
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sharp; shrewd
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reticent
Definition
restrained; uncommunicative
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anarchy
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absence of government or control; lawlessness; disorder
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virulent
Definition
extremely poisonous; malignant; full of hate
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scrutinize
Definition
to examine closely
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discord
Definition
disagreement
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repudiate
Definition
to reject; to deny; to refuse to acknowledge
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diligent
Definition
hardworking
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superficial
Definition
on the surface only; shallow; not thorough
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contempt
Definition
reproachful disdain; the act of despising
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lucid
Definition
clear; easy to understand
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aesthetic
Definition
dealing with artistic beauty; attractive
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prodigal
Definition
extravagant; wasteful
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augment
Definition
to add to; to increase; to make bigger
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complacent
Definition
smug; self-satisfied; pleased with oneself; contented to a fault
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guile
Definition
conning; duplicity
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squander
Definition
to waste
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incessant
Definition
unceasing; never-ending
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laudable
Definition
worthy of praise
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deter
Definition
to prevent
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redundant
Definition
repetitive; unnecessary
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infamous
Definition
shamefully wicked; having an extremely bad reputation
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provocative
Definition
exciting; attracting attention
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depravity
Definition
moral corruption
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gravity
Definition
seriousness
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banal
Definition
unoriginal; ordinary
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extol
Definition
to praise
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euphony
Definition
pleasant sound
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deride
Definition

to ridicule; to laugh at contemptuously

 

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insipid
Definition
dull; banal
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austere
Definition
unadorned; stern; forbidding; without much money
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expedite
Definition
to make faster or easier
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heresy
Definition
an opinion violently opposed to established beliefs
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novel
Definition
new; original
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philanthropy
Definition
love of mankind; donating to charity
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tentative
Definition
experimental; temporary; uncertain
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deference
Definition
submission to another's will; respect; courtesy
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vacillate
Definition
to be indecisive; to waver back and forth
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fervor
Definition
passion; intensity
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dispassionate
Definition
without passion; objective; neutral
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pragmatic
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practical; down to earth
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rigorous
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strict; harsh; severe
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solemn
Definition
serious; grave
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alleviate
Definition
to lessen; to relieve, usually temporarily or incompletely
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negligence
Definition
carelessness
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conspicuous
Definition
standing out; obvious
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advocate
Definition
to speak in favor of; to support
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ascetic
Definition
hermitlike; practicing self-denial; one who leads a life devoid of luxuries
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profound
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deep; insightful
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ironic
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satiric; unexpected
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dogmatic
Definition
arrogantly assertive of unproven ideas or beliefs; arrogantly claiming that something is true
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condone
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to overlook; to permit to happen
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dissent
Definition
disagreement
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volition
Definition
will; conscious desire
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voluntary
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willing; unforced
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didactic
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instructive; intended to instruct
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disparate
Definition
different; incompatible
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disparage
Definition
to belittle; to make uncomplimentary remarks
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ephemeral
Definition
short-lived; fleeting
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compliant
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yielding; submissive
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prosaic
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dull; unimaginative
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profuse
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flowing; extravagant
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fastidious
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meticulous; demanding
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belligerent
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combative; quarrelsome
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astute
Definition
perceptive; intelligent
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languish
Definition
to become weak; listless; or depressed
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censure
Definition
to condemn severely
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stagnation
Definition
lack of motion; inactivity
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mitigate
Definition
to lessen the severity of something
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reprehensible
Definition
worthy of blame or censure
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engender
Definition
to create; to produce; to cause to come into existence
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exemplary
Definition
outstanding; setting an example
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relegate
Definition
to banish; to send away
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anecdote
Definition
a brief, entertaining story
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scanty
Definition
inadequate; minimal
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fallacious
Definition
false; misleading
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acclaim
Definition
praise; applause; admiration
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uniform
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consistent; unchanging; the same for everyone
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incoherent
Definition
jumbled; chaotic; impossible to understand
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repress
Definition
to hold down
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articulate
Definition
speaking clealy and well
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solicit
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to ask for; to seek
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reproach
Definition
to scold
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condescend
Definition
to stoop to someone's level; to patronize
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orthodox
Definition
adhering to established principles or doctrines, esp. in religion; by the book
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indolence
Definition
habitual laziness
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congenial
Definition
agreeably suitable; pleasant
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preclude
Definition
to prevent; to make impossible
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apprehensive
Definition
worried; anxious
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opaque
Definition
dark; unclear; impossible to see through or understand
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elaborate
Definition

1. detailed; careful

2. to speak futrher; expand

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elusive
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hard to pin down; difficult to grasp; evasive
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efface
Definition
to erase; to rub away the features of
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taciturn
Definition
disinclined to talk; silent
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ameliorate
Definition
to make better or more tolerable
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acquiesce
Definition
to give in; to agree
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atrophy
Definition
to waste away from lack of use
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dubious
Definition
doubtful; uncertain
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flagrant
Definition
shocking; outstandingly bad
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concise
Definition
brief and to the point; succinct
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immutable
Definition
unchangeable; permanent
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static
Definition

1. stationary; not changing or moving

2. interference

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credulous
Definition
believing; gullible
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blasphemy
Definition
irreverence; an insult to something held sacred
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coalesce
Definition
to come together as one; to fuse
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cryptic
Definition
mysterious; mystifying
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levity
Definition
lightness; frivolity; playfulness
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ambivalent
Definition
undecided; uncertain
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innate
Definition
existing at birth; inborn; inherent
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sycophant
Definition
a servile self-seeking flatterer; a suck-up
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amiable
Definition
friendly
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esoteric
Definition
hard to understand; understood only by a select few; peculiar
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extraneous
Definition
irrelevant; unnecessary; unimportant
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tedious
Definition
tiresome; boring
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caustic
Definition
like acid; corrosive; burning
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inadvertent
Definition
careless; without intention
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exhaustive
Definition
thorough; complete
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incongruous
Definition
not harmonious; out of place; not consistent; incompatible
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belittle
Definition
to insult
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unprecedented
Definition
happening for the first time; never seen before
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digress
Definition
to go off subject
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appease
Definition
to soothe; to pacify by giving in to
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frivolous
Definition
not serious; not solemn; with levity
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instigate
Definition
to provoke; to stir up
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sage
Definition

1. wise

2. a wise person

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predecessor
Definition
someone or something that came before another
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jeopardy
Definition
danger
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tangible
Definition
touchable; palpable; perceptible
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indulgent
Definition
lenient; yielding to desire
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remorse
Definition
sadness; regret
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pivotal
Definition
crucial
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scrupulous
Definition
strict; careful; ethical
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refute
Definition
to disprove; to prove to be false
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respite
Definition
a rest; a period of relief
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stoic
Definition
lacking emotion; transparent to pleasure or pain
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volatile
Definition
quick to evaporate; highly unstable; explosive
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peripheral
Definition
unimportant; on the edges
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hedonistic
Definition
pleasure-seeking; indulgent
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idiom
Definition
a peculiar expression
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benefactor
Definition
a generous donor
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brevity
Definition
briefness
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apocryphal
Definition
of doubtful origin or authenticity; false; spurious
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virtuoso
Definition
a masterful musician; someone accomplished in their field
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slander
Definition
to defame; to speak maliciously and untruly of someone
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animosity
Definition
resentment; hostility
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deplete
Definition
to use up; to reduce
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amity
Definition
friendship
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stringent
Definition
strict; restrictive
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voluminous
Definition
very large; spacious
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auspicious
Definition
favorable; promising; pointing to a good result
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fickle
Definition
capricious; whimsical; indecisive; erratic
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lethargy
Definition
sluggishness; laziness; drowsiness
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hackneyed
Definition
lacking in freshness or originiality
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amass
Definition
to accumulate
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willful
Definition
deliberate; obsinate; insistent of having one's way
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bastion
Definition
stronghold; fortress; fortified place
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trepidation
Definition
fear; apprehension; nervous trembling
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desecrate
Definition
to profane a holy place; to violate the sanctity of; to treat with disrespect
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fortuitous
Definition
accidentally fortunate; happening by chance
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vehement
Definition
urgent; passionate; intensely emotional; powerful
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assuage
Definition
to soothe; to pacify; to relieve
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prodigious
Definition
extraordinary; enormous
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torpor
Definition
sluggishness; inactivity; apathy
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furtive
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secretive
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supercilious
Definition
haughty; patronizing; arrogant
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prudent
Definition
careful; having foresight
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verbose
Definition
wordy; overly talkative
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pedestrian
Definition
common; ordinary; banal
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innocuous
Definition
harmless; banal
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fanatic
Definition
one who is exremely devoted to a cause or idea
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enhance
Definition
to make better; to augment
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retract
Definition
to take back; to withdraw; to pull back
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ambiguous
Definition
unclear in meaning; confusing; vague
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paucity
Definition
scarcity
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rescind
Definition
to repeal; to take back formally
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subtle
Definition
not obvious; able to make fine distinctions; crafty
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zealous
Definition
fervent; enthusiastically devoted to something
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benign
Definition
gentle; not harmful
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emulate
Definition
to strive to equal or excel; usually through imitation
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innumerable
Definition
too many to number or count
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meander
Definition
to wander slowly
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authoritarian
Definition
bossy; tyrannical
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brawn
Definition
bulk; muscles
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contrite
Definition
deeply apologetic; remorseful
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exemplify
Definition
to serve as an example of
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facilitate
Definition
to make easier
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hypothetical
Definition
unproven; theoretical
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recalcitrant
Definition
stubbornly defiant to authority or control
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ambulatory
Definition
able to walk; walking
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diffident
Definition
timid; lacking self-confidence
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drone
Definition
to talk on and on in a dull way
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gullible
Definition
overly trusting; willing to believe anything
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marred
Definition
damaged; bruised
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nullify
Definition
to cancel
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parsimony
Definition
stinginess
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propriety
Definition
properness; good manners
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rejuvenate
Definition
to make young again
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skeptical
Definition
doubting (opposite of gullible)
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tenacious
Definition
tough; hard to defeat
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animated
Definition
alive; moving
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authentic
Definition
real
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bias
Definition
prejudice; tendency; tilt
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blithe
Definition
carefree; cheerful
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dearth
Definition
a lack of; scarcity
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divert
Definition
to change the direction of; to alter the course of; to amuse
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enthrall
Definition
to thrill
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heed
Definition
to listen to; to follow, as in advice
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hindrance
Definition
an obstruction; an annoying interference or delay
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irascible
Definition
irratable
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merger
Definition
a joining
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nostalgia
Definition
a sentimental longing for the past
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pretentious
Definition
pompous; self-important; showy
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saccharaine
Definition
sweet; excessively or disgustingly sweet
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stanza
Definition
a section of a poem; verse
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venerate
Definition
to revere; to treat something as holy, esp. because of great age
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vilify
Definition
to say vile things about; to defame; to make into a villain
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trivial
Definition
unimportant; insignificant
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qualify
Definition
to state exceptions to a general statement
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detrimental
Definition
harmful; working against
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somber
Definition
gloomy; serious
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terse
Definition
brief; concise; to the point
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serene
Definition
quiet; calm; peaceful
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reprove
Definition
to criticize mildly
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ruffle
Definition
to disturb the smoothness of; to distrub mildly
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capricious
Definition
unpredictable; likely to change at any moment
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rotund
Definition
round; plump
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expunge
Definition
to erase; to strike out
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color
Definition
to affect, esp. to influence another's opinions or beliefs to misrepresent; to distort
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prevaricate
Definition
to lie
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morose
Definition
gloomy; sullen; sad
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meticulous
Definition
especially careful; paying close attention to detail
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glutton
Definition
one who eats or consumes excessively
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wary
Definition
cautious; unsure
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surreptitious
Definition
sneaky; stealthy; secret
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tonic
Definition
something that refreshes; a refreshing or invigorating drink
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surfeit
Definition
excess; excessive amount; overeating or overdrinking
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soporific
Definition
sleep inducing; extremely boring
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subjugate
Definition
to subdue and dominate; to enslave; to conquer
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resourceful
Definition
able to deal effectively with different situations
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ratify
Definition
to approve formally or officially
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stalemate
Definition
a stand-off; a situation where nobody wins
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sporadic
Definition
stopping and starting; scattered; occuring at irregular intervals
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vociferous
Definition
loud; outspoken; marked by vehement and insistent outcry
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superfluous
Definition
extra; unnecessary
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spurious
Definition
false; fake; forged; deceitful in nature or quality
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wayward
Definition
going one's own way; erratic; unpredictable; ungovernable
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slight
Definition
an insult
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affectation
Definition
artificial behavior (usually intended to impress)
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inhibit
Definition
to hold back; restrain
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stolid
Definition
emotionless
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weary
Definition
tired; exhausted
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trite
Definition
unoriginal; overused
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stupor
Definition
mental confusion
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mosaic
Definition
a detailed pattern made from many different tiles of pieces
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prose
Definition
ordinary speech or writing (no poetry)
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sullen
Definition
sulky; in a bad mood
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tirade
Definition
a long; angry speech
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rebuff
Definition
to reject; to snub; to refuse abruptly
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pompous
Definition
arrogant; cocky; showy
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profane
Definition
not having to do with religion; irreligious; unholy; disrespectful
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troupe
Definition
a company of actors, singers, or dancers
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virtuous
Definition
honest; moral; ethical
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jovial
Definition
happy; in good spirits; jolly
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vestige
Definition
the remains of something that no longer exists
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prudish
Definition
overly concerned with being modest or proper
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vindictive
Definition
revengeful
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salutary
Definition
beneficial; wholesome
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renounce
Definition
to resign; to disown; to give up formally; to reject
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hyperbole
Definition
an exaggeration
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paradigm
Definition
a good model or example
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proliferate
Definition
to spread rapidly
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stymie
Definition
to get in the way of; to hinder
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extricate
Definition
to free from difficulty; to remove something entangled; to untangle
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synergy
Definition
a combined effect greater than the individual parts
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skullduggery
Definition
dishonest actions; cheating; unscrupulous behavior
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juggernaut
Definition
a massive, unstoppable force curshing everything in its path
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maverick
Definition
an independent person who resists conformity
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altruist
Definition
a selfless person who looks out for the welfare of others
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disabuse
Definition
to free from error, fallacy, or misconception
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scintillating
Definition
brilliantly lively, stimulating, or witty
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vim
Definition
robust energy and enthusiasm
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conundrum
Definition
a puzzle or problem without a solution
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debunk
Definition
to expose the sham, falseness or nonsence of
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jingoist
Definition
a belligerent, chauvinistic patriot; a warmonger
Term
cajole
Definition
to persuade someone (especially with flattery) to do something he is reluctant to do; to coax
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calumny
Definition
a slanderous statement made with the intent of hurting another's reputation; a malicious rumor
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stratify
Definition
to divide into a series of classes or layers
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stigma
Definition
a mark of shame or discredit; a stain or curse
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stipend
Definition
a periodic payment, such as a scholarship or other allowance
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mawkish
Definition
overly sentimental
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miser
Definition
one who is extremely stingy with money
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byzantine
Definition
intricately involved; extremely complex
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precocious
Definition
advanced or mature; especally for one's age
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ineffable
Definition
incapable of being expressed in words; indescribable
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ineluctable
Definition
unavoidable; impossible to overcome; inevitable
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ossify
Definition
to harden or become bonelike; to make rigid and opposed to change
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mirth
Definition
gladness or gaiety marked by laughter
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plunder
Definition
to take by force; to loot; to ransack
Term
poignant
Definition
painfully emotional; extremely moving; sharp or astute
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enervate
Definition
to gradually reduce the strength or force of
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destitute
Definition
extremely poor; utterly lacking
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ennui
Definition
weariness and dissatisfaction; boredom
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galvanize
Definition
to startle into sudden activity; to revitalize
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cacophony
Definition
a harsh-sounding mixture of words, voices, or sounds
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balk
Definition
to abruptly refuse; to stop short
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bane
Definition
a source of harm or ruin; a curse
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despot
Definition
a ruler with absolute power and authority; a tyrant
Term
empirical
Definition
based on observation or experience; not merely theoretical
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androgynous
Definition
showing characteristics reminiscent of both man and woman
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histrionic
Definition
overly dramatic; theatrical
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feral
Definition
not domesticated or cultivated; wild, uncontrollable; brutal
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munificent
Definition
very generous; lavish
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misnomer
Definition
an incorrect naming of something
Term
anachronism
Definition
something misplaced in time or history; an incongruity
Term
obstreperous
Definition
uncontrollably aggressive; defiant, boisterous
Term
ostracize
Definition
to exclude from a group; to shun
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peccadillo
Definition
a minor fault
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perfunctory
Definition
mundane; routine; showing little care; mechanical
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quiescent
Definition
motionless; at rest; still
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inveterate
Definition
deep-rooted and persisting; firmly established; habitual
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rancor
Definition
intense ill-will; bitter resentment
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sacrosanct
Definition
sacred; treated as if holy; inviolable
Term
ubiquitous
Definition
constantly encountered; widespread
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vignette
Definition
a small, decorative design or drawing; a short literary sketch; a brief but expressive scene
Term
iconoclast
Definition
one who attacks cherished institutions or beliefs
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dilettante
Definition
someone having superficial knowldge of the arts; an amateur; a dabbler
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archetype
Definition
an original model or pattern; a perfect example
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mercurial
Definition
having an unpredibtable emotional state or rapidly changing mood
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sanguine
Definition
cheerful; optimistic
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effrontery
Definition
shameless boldness
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saturnine
Definition
moody and morose; gloomy
Term
panacea
Definition
a remedy for all ills and difficulties; a universal cure
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lionize
Definition
to praise excessively; to idolize
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zenith
Definition
the highest point attained
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heterogeneous
Definition
consisting of diverse ingredients; mixed
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gregarious
Definition
sociable; enjoying the company of others
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effusive
Definition
marked by an excessive display of feelings or emotions
Term
serendipity
Definition
accidental good fortune
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idiosyncrasy
Definition
a peculiarity; an eccentricity
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perfidious
Definition
disloyal; trecherous
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odious
Definition
deserving hatred
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alacrity
Definition
cheerful willingness; promptness in response
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watershed
Definition
a crucial event; a turning point
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luminary
Definition
something emitting light; a person widely renowned and respected in his field
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corroborate
Definition
to confirm or substntiate; to increase in certainty
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eulogy
Definition
a spoken or written tribute (usually for the deceased)
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gaffe
Definition
a social blunder; an embarrassing mistake
Term
imminent
Definition
likely to happen at any time; impending
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redoubtable
Definition
inspiring wonder or awe; worthy of respect
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redress
Definition
to remedy; to make amends for
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remission
Definition
relief from suffering; disappearance of a disease
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unfettered
Definition
free; unrestrained
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onus
Definition
a burden or responsibility
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latitude
Definition
freedom of action or choice
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erudite
Definition
scholarly; deeply learned
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jocular
Definition
given to jesting; playful; witty
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jettison
Definition
to get rid of; to discard
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seminal
Definition
creative; original; contributing to later development
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husbandry
Definition
careful control or judicious use of resources; conservation
Term
marshal
Definition
to arrange in order; to gather together for the purpose of doing something
Term
xenophobe
Definition
someone who fears or despises foreigners
Term
wax
Definition
to increase in size, numbers, strength, prosperity, or intensity
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wane
Definition
to decrease in size, extent, or degree; to dwindle; to fade away
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visceral
Definition
deeply felt; instinctive; based on emotion
Term
viscous
Definition
thick; gluey; sticky
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tout
Definition
to praise highly; to brag publicly about
Term
sybarite
Definition
a person deeply fond of pleasure or luxury
Term
sylvan
Definition
related to the woods or forest
Term
systemic
Definition
affecting the entire system, esp. the entire body
Term
protean
Definition
able to change shape; displaying great variety
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proponent
Definition
a supporter; an advocate
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propensity
Definition
an intense natural inclination or preference; leaning
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modicum
Definition
a small portion; a limited quantity
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