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10/04/2011

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unambiguous (adjective)
Definition
clear. ex: "The fact that he lived and worked
nearby, yet barely acknowledged his son's existence,
was taken by Charlie as an unambiguous
sign of rejection."
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assiduously (adjective)
Definition
constant in effort or application, diligent, attentive. ex: "What is it, father
love? . . . No father of mine has been looking for
me so assiduously."
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vernecular
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iconoclast (noun)
Definition
One who attacks and seeks to overthrow traditional or popular ideas or institutions. One who destroys religious icons or images.
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evanescent (Adjective)
Definition
Soon passing out of sight, memory, or existence; quickly fading or disappearing
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ephemeral (adjective)
Definition
lasting for a very short time
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paradigmatic (adjective)
Definition
constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated
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cogito
Definition
philosophical idea that one's existence is proven by one's ability to think.
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impotent
Definition
helpless
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metonymic (adj)
Definition
A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated, as in the use of Washington for the United States government
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