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VOCAB FINAL
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English
12th Grade
05/05/2011
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abjure
 Definition
to renounce
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anomaly
 Definition
deviation from the norm, odd, peculiar
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equanimity
 Definition
stability, calmness
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estrange
 Definition
to alienate
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flay
 Definition
to whip, remove skin
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florid
 Definition
rosy colored, reddish
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interminable
 Definition
tiresome and long
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lugubrious
 Definition
mournful, gloom
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nondescript
 Definition
having no individuality
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propitious
 Definition
favorable, auspicious
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rife
 Definition
abundant, prevalent
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truncate
 Definition
to shorten
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ubiquitous
 Definition
ocurring everywhere, omnipresent
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vernacular
 Definition
everyday language
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zealous
 Definition
fervent, fanatical
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arable
 Definition
fit for cultivation (land)
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arable
 Definition
fit for cultivation (land)
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brigand
 Definition
a robber or bandit
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carte blanche
 Definition
authority with no bounds
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consomme
 Definition
clear soup
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contemptuous
 Definition
sornful, haughty
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cosmopolitan
 Definition
worldly, sophisticated
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discerning
 Definition
distinguishing differences, detecting
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donnybrook
 Definition
fight, uproar
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incantation
 Definition
charm, recited magical spell
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interlocutor
 Definition
questioner, an on stage speaker
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metamorphosis
 Definition
transformation or dramatic change
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nomenclature
 Definition
naming system in an art or science
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serendipity
 Definition
a fortunate discovery made by accident
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serendipity
 Definition
a fortunate discovery made by accident
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vestige
 Definition
trace, evidence
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abstemious
 Definition
eating and drinking moderately
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archaic
 Definition
no longer current or applicable, antiquted
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dulcet
 Definition
melodious, pleasant to hear
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expurgate
 Definition
to remove objectionable words from
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idyllic
 Definition
carefree, simple, nearly perfect
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iniquity
 Definition
sin, a wicked or evil act
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lithe
 Definition
supple, graceful in motion
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patronizing
 Definition
to treat in a condescending manner, talk down to
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pellucid
 Definition
transparent, clear
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perspicacious
 Definition
keen, mentally sharp
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relegate
 Definition
to assign
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scapegoat
 Definition
one who bears the blame for an offense
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talisman
 Definition
magical charm for protection
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usurp
 Definition
to take over, to seize power
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vacillate
 Definition
waver, to sway indecisively
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acme
 Definition
the highest point
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apocryphal
 Definition
of doubtful origin, fictitious
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catharsis
 Definition
an extremely emotional experience
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desiccate
 Definition
to dry up completely
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desiccate
 Definition
to dry up completely
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dissipate
 Definition
to waste, exaust
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efficacious
 Definition
effective, producing the desired outcome
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ineffable
 Definition
inexpressible, beyond description
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intrinsic
 Definition
of or relating to the basic nature of a thing, inherent
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inundate
 Definition
to cover with, to be overwhelmed with
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kudos
 Definition
praise, fame, glory
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maxim
 Definition
fundamental principle, rule, familiar statement
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putrid
 Definition
partially decayed or decomposed, having a foul smell
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revere
 Definition
to regard with respect, awe, and adoration
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servile
 Definition
submissive, slavish
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superfluous
 Definition
uneccessary, excessive
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consternation
 Definition
dismay or worry, concern
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conundrum
 Definition
a puzzle or dilemma, a problem
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coterie
 Definition
a small group of people who share interests and associate frequently, a clique
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emollient
 Definition
something softening, soothing to the skin
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expiate
 Definition
to atone, to make amends for
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extricate
 Definition
to release, disentangle
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flippancy
 Definition
disrespect
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foist
 Definition
to pass off as worthy or real
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incongruous
 Definition
incompatible, not harmonious to the situation or surroundings
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innocuous
 Definition
harmless
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inveterate
 Definition
habitual, continuing
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plethora
 Definition
abundance, excess
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preamble
 Definition
a preliminary statement
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soluble
 Definition
easily dissolved
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vitriolic
 Definition
bitterly spiteful, caustic
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camaraderie
 Definition
rapport between friends, comradeship
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haughty
 Definition
proud, arrogant
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hubris
 Definition
arrogance resulting from excessive pride
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imbroglio
 Definition
difficult situation
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impetuous
 Definition
impulsive, rash
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malinger
 Definition
to pretend to be ill or injured to avoid work
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peregrination
 Definition
traveling on foot, walking
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platitude
 Definition
cliche
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sanctimonious
 Definition
false piety or righteousness
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scullion
 Definition
a kitchen servant
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sectarian
 Definition
narrowly confined to a particular group
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stringent
 Definition
strict, rigorous
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trite
 Definition
hackneyed, cliched, lacking interest
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venerate
 Definition
to respect, worship, or revere
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wrenching
 Definition
violent, forceful twisting
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anecdote
 Definition
a short account or story
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cerebral
 Definition
relating to the brain, intelligent
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churlish
 Definition
boorish or vulgar, surly
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cogent
 Definition
convincing, sound
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convoluted
 Definition
intricate, difficult to discern, overlapping
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entreat
 Definition
to ask or petition for, plead
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gibberish
 Definition
nonsense, unintelligible speech
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incumbent
 Definition
obligatory, necessary
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inimical
 Definition
adverse, hostile
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livid
 Definition
angry, furious
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lurid
 Definition
sensational, ghastly
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promulgate
 Definition
to announce, to make known
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spurious
 Definition
false, incorrect
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staid
 Definition
sedate, dignified, proper
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surfeit
 Definition
an excessive amount
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allay
 Definition
to reduce the intensity of, relieve, pacify
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ameliorate
 Definition
to make better, improve
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asperity
 Definition
roughness or harshness, severity
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exegesis
 Definition
an analysis, interpretation of
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exradite
 Definition
to release an accused criminal to another jurisdiction
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hypocrisy
 Definition
two faced, falseness
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inveigh
 Definition
to protest, oppose
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lionize
 Definition
to honor or celebrate
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pander
 Definition
to act as a go between, to exploit weaknesses of others
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profligate
 Definition
wasteful, immoral
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recalcitrant
 Definition
stubbornly resistant
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renunciation
 Definition
rejection, abandonment
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unimpeachable
 Definition
beyond doubt, unquestionable
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unwieldy
 Definition
not easily held
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vitiate
 Definition
to reduce the value of, to corrupt or debase
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benign
 Definition
beneficial, favorable
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blithe
 Definition
carefree and lighthearted
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bumpkin
 Definition
an unsophisticated person
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corroborate
 Definition
to make more certain, add evidence to
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culpable
 Definition
blameable, responsible for
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frenetic
 Definition
frenzied
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goad
 Definition
to prod
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indecorous
 Definition
lacking good taste, improper
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indolent
 Definition
lazy
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pervasive
 Definition
permeating, present throughout
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provocative
 Definition
stimulating, inciting to action
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puitive
 Definition
punishing
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recrimination
 Definition
an accusation made to counter another
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soporific
 Definition
something that induces sleep
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toady
 Definition
a person who flatters, sycophant
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bulwark
 Definition
a wall or embankment for defense
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crescendo
 Definition
a steady increase in intensity or force
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disingenuous
 Definition
crafty, not straightforward
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dogged
 Definition
unrelenting, presistent
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etymology
 Definition
the study of word origin and change
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extant
 Definition
in existence
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impresario
 Definition
producer of entertainment, manager
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intransigent
 Definition
refusing to moderate a position, uncompromising
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lachrymose
 Definition
inclined to shed many tears, mournful
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malaise
 Definition
discomfort, unease
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pallid
 Definition
pale, dull
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palpable
 Definition
able to be handled or touched, obvious
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pundit
 Definition
a critic
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requisite
 Definition
required, important
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waive
 Definition
not enforce a rule, set aside
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assiduous
 Definition
diligent, persistent
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condescend
 Definition
to deal with in a superior way
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epiphany
 Definition
a revelation, sudden knowledge
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exhilaration
 Definition
elation, thrill
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panacea
 Definition
cure all
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physignomy
 Definition
facial features
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polyphonic
 Definition
many sounds together
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propensity
 Definition
tendency
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propinquity
 Definition
nearness, proximity
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rescind
 Definition
to repeal, void
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revel
 Definition
to enjoy, take pleasure in
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rhapsodize
 Definition
to express oneself entusiastically
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umbrage
 Definition
offense, resentment
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voluble
 Definition
talkative
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wizened
 Definition
shriveled or dried up, withered
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abrogate
 Definition
to abolish, do away with, or annul, especially by authority
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analgesic
 Definition
a medication to reduce or eliminate pain
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conflagration
 Definition
a large, destructive fire
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cumulative
 Definition
additional, increasing
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discretionary
 Definition
based on individual judgement, not compulsory
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flummox
 Definition
to confuse, perplex
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fractious
 Definition
troublesome, cranky, unruly
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histrionics
 Definition
exaggerated emotional behavior
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implicate
 Definition
to connect with, involve
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moribund
 Definition
near death
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replete
 Definition
full, abundant
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turpitude
 Definition
depravity
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unpalatable
 Definition
unpleasant, disagreeable, inedible
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veritable
 Definition
real or genuine
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viscera
 Definition
internal organs
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artisan
 Definition
skilled manual worker, craftsperson
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boondoggle
 Definition
unnecessary, wasteful work
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indiscernible
 Definition
imperceptible, not able to be seen
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opprobrium
 Definition
disgrace, infamy
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phlegmatic
 Definition
unemotional
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potentate
 Definition
monarch
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protege
 Definition
a person under the guidance or training of another
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reciprocate
 Definition
to give in response to something received
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repugnant
 Definition
offensive, repulsive
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repugnant
 Definition
offensive, repulsive
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schism
 Definition
separation, discord
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schism
 Definition
separation, discord
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somnambulism
 Definition
sleepwalking
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supine
 Definition
lying on ones back
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tenable
 Definition
defensible
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virulent
 Definition
extremely infectious, malignant
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vituperative
 Definition
fault finding, verbal abuse
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anthropocentrism
 Definition
viewing the world in terms of human values and experience
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appellation
 Definition
name or title
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autonomy
 Definition
independence
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coagulation
 Definition
thickening of a liquid
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jurisprudence
 Definition
related to law
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malevolent
 Definition
evil, malicious
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misanthrope
 Definition
one who hates or mistrusts humankind
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prognosticate
 Definition
predict
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prominence
 Definition
importance
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prosaic
 Definition
straightforward, uninteresting
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puissance
 Definition
power, might
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satiate
 Definition
to fill completely, to satisfy
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scion
 Definition
descendant, heir
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supercilious
 Definition
contemptuous, haughty
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utilitarian
 Definition
useful
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arcane
 Definition
known or understood by only a few, mysterious
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bourgeois
 Definition
conformity to the middle class or average standards
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exculpate
 Definition
to clear of guilt, declare innocent
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fulsome
 Definition
insincere, overly flattering
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masticate
 Definition
to chew
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matriculate
 Definition
t obe admitted into college
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mercurial
 Definition
volatile, quickly changing
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nascent
 Definition
emerging, beginning to exist
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parity
 Definition
equality
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salubrious
 Definition
healthful
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squelch
 Definition
to suppress, squash
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tangential
 Definition
digressive from the main point
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trenchant
 Definition
keen, incisive
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tyro
 Definition
a beginner, novice
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venial
 Definition
easily excused
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ascetic
 Definition
a person who renounces material comforts
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attenuate
 Definition
to reduce, weaken, lessen
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attribute
 Definition
to ascribe, to relate to a cause or source
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depravity
 Definition
moral corruption, perversion
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discourse
 Definition
discussion
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encomium
 Definition
praise, tribute
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ethereal
 Definition
delicate, insubstantial
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extrinsic
 Definition
foreign, not essential
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megalomania
 Definition
obsession with doing great things
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mutable
 Definition
subject to change
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poignant
 Definition
touching, sentimental
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primordial
 Definition
primitive, first, initial
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remuneration
 Definition
compensation, payment
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tactile
 Definition
able to be touched or felt
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transient
 Definition
remaining only a short time
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