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11/20/2005

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vigilant
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keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties: the burglar was spotted by vigilant neighbours.
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diligent
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having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties: after diligent searching, he found a parcel.
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obsolete
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outdated: the disposal of old and obsolete machinery | the phrase was obsolete after 1625.
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pragmatic
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dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations PRACTICAL
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dogmatic
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Arrogantly authoritative; inclined to lay down principles as undeniably true: she was not tempted to be dogmatic about what she believed.
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lucid
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Expressed clearly; easy to understand
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reminiscent
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tending to remind one of something: the sights were reminiscent of my childhood.absorbed in or suggesting absorption in memories: her expression was wistful and reminiscent.
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stoic
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a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining.
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eclectic
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containing much variety: universities offering an eclectic mix of courses.
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disseminate
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spread (something, especially information) widely: Information is disseminated more rapidly than in the past
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grandeur
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splendour and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style: the majestic grandeur and simplicity of Roman architecture. his facade of grandeur.
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trivial
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of little value or importance; Vera's pain and suffering seemed to him to be only cloying and trivial.
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exonerate
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proove innocent
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denunciated
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condemn
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venerate
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honored
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belie
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misinterpret, give the false appearance of
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tepid
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dull
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precarious
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uncertain; insecure; dangerous
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capricious
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randomness or unpredictable, CAPRICORN like me, i'm random
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provocative
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tending to elicit strong opinions; Causing anger or another strong reaction, especially deliberately
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articulate
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express clearly (expression)
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exhort
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urge strongly
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exult
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rejoice triumphant elation or jubilation: exulting in her escape, Lisa closed the door behind her.
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contrite
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feeling or expressing remorse at the recognition that one has done wrong: a contrite tone.
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formidable
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inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable
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sumptuous
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adjective) Splendid and expensive-looking:
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invidious
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tending to arouse hatred; biased
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coercion
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persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats
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vestige
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remaining trace
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aberration
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a departure from what is normal, typically on an unwelcomed note
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compel
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force
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tantalize
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torment or tease (someone) with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable: such ambitious questions have long tantalized the world's best thinkers.
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