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11th Grade
01/28/2013

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Aegis
Definition
shield, protection, sponsorship
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enervate
Definition
to weaken, destroy the strength of
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opulent
Definition
wealthy, rich
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bland
Definition
pleasantly gentle or agreeable; dull
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impediment
Definition
obstacle, obstruction, hinderance
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adventitious
Definition
associated by chance; extrinsic
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extenuate
Definition
to underestimate, make light of
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optimum
Definition
the best or most favorable
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debacle
Definition
general breakup or dispersion; complete collapse or failure
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obloquy
Definition
censure, blame, or abusive language aimed at a person or thing, especially by numerous persons or by the general public
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bowdlerize
Definition
to censure, remove vulgarity
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impair
Definition
to diminish in ability, weaken
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quandary
Definition
state of uncertainty, dilemma
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altruism
Definition
the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others
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ephemeral
Definition
short lived
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perspicacity
Definition
keenness of mental perception and understanding
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chagrin
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marked by disappointment or humiliation
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impotent
Definition
unable, lacking ability
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ambiguous
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vague
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fecund
Definition
in abundance, very productive
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parochial
Definition
very narrow or limited in outlook
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demeanor
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mannerism
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perfunctory
Definition
performed as a routine, habitual; lacking interest, apathetic
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carnal
Definition
sensual, characterized by passions of the body
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imprecation
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curse
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rakish
Definition
having or displaying a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance.
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amorphous
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lacking definite form
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erotic
Definition
satisfying sexual desire
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rectify
Definition
to correct
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diaphanous
Definition
very sheer or light, almost transparent
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labyrinth
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maze
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bona fide
Definition
authentic, true
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glower
Definition
to stare with sullen dislike
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pedestrian
Definition
person traveling on foot
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facetious
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not meant to be taken seriously or literally
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quasi-
Definition
resembling
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deference
Definition
respectful submission or yielding to the judgement of another
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nebulous
Definition
hazy, vague, indistinct
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sanguine
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cheerfully optimistic
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besiege
Definition
to crowd around
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factious
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quarrelsome
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antithesis
Definition
opposition
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effete
Definition
exhausted of vigor or energy
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maelstrom
Definition
restless or disordered state of affairs; whirlpool
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cataclysm
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a violent upheaval, especially of political nature
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impale
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to fix upon with a pointed object
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baroque
Definition
extravagantly ornate
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fortuitous
Definition
happening by chance, fortunate
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recapitulate
Definition
to review, summarize
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ebullient
Definition
overflowing with enthusiasm or excitement
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non sequitur
Definition
a conclusion that doesn't follow the premise
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boor
Definition
a churlish, rude, or unmannerly person.
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fervent
Definition
having or showing great warmth or intensity of spirit
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bauble
Definition
a showy, usually cheap, trinket
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emendation
Definition
a correction or change
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nihilism
Definition
total rejection of establish laws and institutions
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deviate
Definition
to turn away from a course
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importune
Definition
to press for urgently and persistently
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besmirch
Definition
to soil or tarnish
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hedonism
Definition
devotion to pleasure as a way of life
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sacrosanct
Definition
extremely sacred
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elegy
Definition
a mournful, melancholy poem
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panegyric
Definition
formal or elaborate praise
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carrion
Definition
dead or decaying flesh
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ignoble
Definition
of low grade or quality
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bestial
Definition
brutal, inhuman
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gloat
Definition
egocentric thoughts about oneself
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shard
Definition
fragment
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edify
Definition
to uplift, instruct or benefit
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obfuscate
Definition
to confuse, bewilder, stupefy
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celibate
Definition
chaste, abstinent
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imperative
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very necessary
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sadistic
Definition
taking pleasure in others pain
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fop
Definition
an excessively vain man obsessed with his looks and dress
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pedantic
Definition
ostentatious in one's learning
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coherent
Definition
logical
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pertinent
Definition
relevant
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caustic
Definition
overly critical, scornfully sarcastic
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capricious
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unpredictable
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credulous
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gullible
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placate
Definition
appease or pacify
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spurious
Definition
not genuine or authentic; counterfeit
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trivial
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of little importance or value
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implicit
Definition
implied rather than stated, unquestioning or unreserved
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explicit
Definition
fully and clearly expressed
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dogmatic
Definition
opinionated, asserting opinions in a confident manner
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tenacious
Definition
firm hold; persistent
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aggregate
Definition
sum
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ascetic
Definition
self-denying
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austere
Definition
strict morals
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obsolete
Definition
no longer in use
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portentous
Definition
marvelous, amazing, momentous
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prevalent
Definition
widespread, in general use or existence
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decorum
Definition
dignified property of behavior, dress, etc.
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obstinate
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stubborn
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vocation
Definition
business, calling
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vociferous
Definition
noisily, outcry
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resilience
Definition
ability to recover readily from illness, depression, misfortune
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laudatory
Definition
containing or expressing praise
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censure
Definition
strong expression of disapproval, reprimand
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acclaim
Definition
applaud, praise; to announce or proclaim enthusiastically
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commend
Definition
Praise formally or officially;
Present as suitable for approval or acceptance; recommend
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economical
Definition
avoiding waste
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effusive
Definition
lacking reserve, excessively demonstrated in feelings of approval, praise, gratitude, pleasure
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unduly
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excessive
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eccentric
Definition
irregular, peculiar
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terse
Definition
neatly concise
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dissenting
Definition
to differ in opinion
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derisive
Definition
contemptuous, mocking
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equivocate
Definition
use unclear or ambiguous expressions
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ameliorate
Definition
to make better, more bearable
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mandate
Definition
command
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invoke
Definition
to call on, to appeal to
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circumvent
Definition
to go around
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indubitable
Definition
cannot be doubted
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astute
Definition
keen penetration, clever or cunning
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refute
Definition
prove false
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vindicate
Definition
to clear from an accusation
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recant
Definition
withdraw
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expedite
Definition
speed up the process of
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marginal
Definition
on the edge or border
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voracious
Definition
exceedingly eager; consuming large amounts of food
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ambivalence
Definition
uncertainty, inability to choose between two (usually opposing) forces
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ambiance
Definition
the mood or character of an environment
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docile
Definition
teachable, easily managed or handled
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concomitant
Definition
concurrent, occurring with something else
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apprehensive
Definition
uneasy or fearful of something
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robust
Definition
strong and healthy
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pragmatic
Definition
relating to matters of fact or practical affairs
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deign
Definition
to condescend to give or grant
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circumspection
Definition
caution
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surmise
Definition
conjecture or guess
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ascertain
Definition
to learn with certainty; determine
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countenance
Definition
expression, appearance
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mien
Definition
demeanor, character
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fastidious
Definition
excessively particular, critical, or demanding; hard to please
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cordial
Definition
courteous and gracious
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vex
Definition
irritate, annoy, provoke
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apt
Definition
inclined
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candor
Definition
freedom from bias; fairness; impartiality
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supercilious
Definition
haughtily disdainful or contemptuous, as a person or a facial expression.
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impertinent
Definition
insolently rude, uncivil; irrelevant
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adept
Definition
very skilles
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impertinent
Definition
uncivil, insolently rude; irrelevant
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complacency
Definition
a feeling of quiet pleasure or security; self-satisfaction or smug satisfaction with an existing situation
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Complaisant
Definition
agreeable or gracious, inclined to please
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insipidity
Definition
without distinctive, interesting, or stimulating qualities
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intrepid
Definition
fearless, dauntless
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indolent
Definition
Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy; causing little to no pain
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celerity
Definition
swiftness, speed
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iniquitous
Definition
characterized by injustice or wickedness; wicked; sinful
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filial
Definition
of, pertaining to, or befitting a son or daughter
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scruple
Definition
moral or ethical standards that restrains certain actions
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dilettante
Definition
someone who excels in an art, activity, or subject, but not professionally, amateur; lover of art or science
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dowager
Definition
widow
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iconoclast
Definition
person who attacks cherished beliefs, traditions, etc.
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purveyor
Definition
a person who provides or supplies food or provisions
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indigence
Definition
seriously impoverished condition
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perfidy
Definition
disloyalty, treachery
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tenacious
Definition
characterized by keeping a strong hold; highly retentive; persistent, stubborn
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retentive
Definition
capacity to retain
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aspersion
Definition
damaging or derogatory remark or criticism
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belligerence
Definition
warlike or hostile nature
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