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07/23/2012

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corroborate (v.)
Definition
to support, as in evidence
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loquacious (adj.)
Definition
talkative
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cacophony (n.)
Definition
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds
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enervate (adj.)
Definition
lacking in energy or vitality
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ingenuous (adj.)
Definition
innocent and unsuspecting
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venerate (v.)
Definition
to regard with reverence, respect
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antipathy (n.)
Definition
A deep-seated feeling of dislike; aversion
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deride (v.)
Definition
Express contempt for; ridicule
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obdurate (adj.)
Definition
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action
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dissonance (adj.)
Definition
a lack of harmony (among musical notes)
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garrulous (adj.)
Definition
Excessively talkative, esp. on trivial matters.
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ostentation (n.)
Definition
ulgar display, esp. of wealth, to impress
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prevaricate (v.)
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Speak or act in an evasive way...think of politicians
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soliloquy (n.)
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An act of speaking one's thoughts aloud when by oneself or regardless of any hearers, esp. by a character in a play
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mercurial (adj.)
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capricious
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impetuous (adj.)
Definition
  1. Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.
  2. Moving forcefully or rapidly: "an impetuous flow of water".
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apace (adverb)
Definition
moving swiftly, quickly
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tyro (n.)
Definition
a beginner or novice
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credulous (adj.)
Definition
Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things
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recondite (adj.)
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(of a subject or knowledge) Little known; abstruse: "recondite information".
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esoteric (adj.)
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Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.
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turbid (adj.)
Definition
Opposite of limpid; (of a liquid) Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter: "the turbid estuary"; difficult to understand
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pellucid (adj.)
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  1. Translucently clear
  2. Lucid in style or meaning; easily understood
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limpid (adj.)
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  1. (of a liquid) Free of anything that darkens; completely clear.
  2. (of a person's eyes) Unclouded; clear.
  3. Opposite of turbid.
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perspicacious (adj.)
Definition
Having a ready insight into and understanding of things.
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aspersion (n.)
Definition
An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something: "I don't think anyone is casting aspersions on you".
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calumny (n.)
Definition
The making of false and defamatory statements in order to damage someone's reputation; slander.
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diatribe (n.)
Definition
A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something
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gainsay (v.)
Definition
Deny or contradict (a fact or statement): "the impact of the railroads cannot be gainsaid".
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inveigh (v.)
Definition
Speak or write about (something) with great hostility
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obloquy (n.)
Definition
Strong public criticism or verbal abuse.
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remonstrate (v.)
Definition
Make a forcefully reproachful protest.
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vituperate (v.)
Definition
Blame or insult (someone) in strong or violent language
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lambaste (v.)
Definition
criticize
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opprobrium (n.)
Definition
  1. Harsh criticism or censure.
  2. The public disgrace arising from someone's shameful conduct.
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impugn (v.)
Definition
Dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); challenge; call into question.
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objurgate (v.)
Definition
Rebuke severely; scold.
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pillory (n. and v.)
Definition
n.
A wooden framework with holes for the head and hands, in which an offender was imprisoned and exposed to public abuse.
 
v.
Put (someone) in the pillory.
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bacchanalian (adj.)
Definition
Characterized by or given to drunken revelry; riotously drunken.
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iniquity (n.)
Definition
Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.
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licentious (adj.)
Definition
Promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters (Alex)
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salacious (adj.)
Definition
  1. (of writing, pictures, or talk) Treating sexual matters in an indecent way.
  2. Lustful; lecherous: "his salacious grin faltered"
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libertine (n.)
Definition
A person, esp. a man, who behaves without moral principles.
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libidinous (adj.)
Definition
Showing excessive sexual drive; lustful.
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ribald (adj.)
Definition
Referring to sexual matters in an amusingly rude or irreverent way
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turpitude (n.)
Definition
Depravity; wickedness: "acts of moral turpitude".
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tenable (adj.)
Definition
  1. Able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection.
  2. (of an office, position, scholarship, etc.) Able to be held or used: "the post is tenable for three years".
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paucity (n.)
Definition
The presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amounts; scarcity.
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diaphanous (adj.)
Definition
Light, delicate, and translucent
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