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CA CSR Review - Vocab 2.9
Jurat - Zepher (South Coast College)
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08/30/2010

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jurat
Definition
certificate of officer or person before whom writing was sworn to
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juxtaposition
Definition
nearness; proximity
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laconic
Definition
using a minimum of words
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languid
Definition
lacking energy or vitality; faint; weak
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languish
Definition
pine; to become weak or feeble; to fall off; fade
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latent
Definition
present but invisible or inactive
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legacy
Definition
bequest; a gift by will of personal property
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lethargy
Definition
inaction; lazy; indifferent; apathetic
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ligate
Definition
to tie or bind with a ligature (as an artery)
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malign/malignant
Definition
harmful or evil nature; having or showing a desire to cause harm to another
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mantle
Definition
cloak
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mantel
Definition
fireplace shelf
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mayhem
Definition
chaos; disfigurement; severing of limbs
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mete
Definition
to measure; give out or dole
(metes and bounds: units of measurement)
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mitigate
Definition
lessen; alleviate
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moot
Definition
debatable; open to argument; not relevant; not legally relevant; legally insignificant
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mores
Definition
habits; manners; moral attitudes
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mnemonic
Definition
helping or meant to help to memory; memory aids
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mulct
Definition
swindle; to punish by a fine or by depriving of something
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nadir
Definition
the lowest point; worst time of one's life or situation
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nebulous
Definition
indistinct; vague
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negligible
Definition
not worth considering; trifling
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nuance
Definition
subtle dustinction or variation
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numismatist
Definition
coin collector
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obdurate
Definition
stubborn; unyeilding; inflexible; not inclined to feeling sympathy or pity
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obsequious
Definition
compliant. much too willing to serve or obey; overly submissive; fawning
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obstreperous
Definition
marked by unruly or aggressive noisiness; vociferous
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obviate
Definition
to prevent
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ombudsman
Definition
elected official; troubleshooter
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ominous
Definition
threatening; having the character of an evil omen; sinister
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palate
Definition
roof of the mouth; sense of taste; part of a flower
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pander
Definition
cater; beg; to exploit weaknesses of others (a panderer is a pimp)
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paradoxical
Definition
self-contradictory; may appear to be absurd or contradictory but may be true
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paraphernalia
Definition
personal belongings; any collection of thins used in some activity; equipment
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pathos
Definition
sorrow; pity
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paucity
Definition
smallness; fewness; dearth
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pecuniary
Definition
monetary; money
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penultimate
Definition
next to last
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percipient
Definition
discerning; showing keen understanding, observation, or discernment; insightful
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perfunctory
Definition
superficial; routine; dutiful; boring
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permeate
Definition
penetrate; enter and spread throughout
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philatelist
Definition
stamp collector
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piebald
Definition
covered with spots of two colors, especially black and white
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pilfer
Definition
to steal
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pinnacle
Definition
the highest point of development or acheivement
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plenary
Definition
complete in all aspect or essentials; full; absolute; entire; complete; attended or meant to be attended by every memeber or delegate; not limited in any respect
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poignant
Definition
sharp or pungent to the smell; sharply painful to the feelings; sharp, biting, penetrating
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pontificating
Definition
making opinionated remarks; speaking about something in a knowing way, especially when not qualified to do so; to officiate as a bishop
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pragmatic
Definition
more concerned with practical results than with theories or principles
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precipitant
Definition
something which causes an abrupt release or fall
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precursory
Definition
predecessor; forerunner; original; at the initial state or preparatory stage; serving as an indication or something to come
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prerogative
Definition
prior privilege (NOTE: NOT "per-"
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presage (noun)
Definition
omen; a sign; a feeling portended that something unpleasant is about to happen
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presage (verb)
Definition
foretell something; predict
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prescient
Definition
foresight; to foretell; knowing or behaving as if you know what will happen in the future
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pretentious
Definition
self-important or affected; having a high self-image; consciously showy
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principal
Definition
main; money; school official ("pal"); sum; chief; most important
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principle
Definition
rule
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proffered
Definition
to tender; to extend an offer
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profusion
Definition
lavish expenditures; extravagant
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prognosis
Definition
the prospect of recovery; forecast
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propagate
Definition
to be fruitful and reproduce
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protocol
Definition
a code of etiquette
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provident
Definition
thrifty; frugal; saving
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prurient
Definition
lascivious; tending to excite lust
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pusillanimous
Definition
cowardly; weak-spirited
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putative
Definition
generally accepted as true; thought to exist; supposed; alleged; reported; reputed
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qualms
Definition
uneasiness about a point of conscience or not following one's better judgement; sick feeling
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quandry
Definition
a state of perplexity or doubt; a state of indecision as to what to do in a difficult situation
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quell
Definition
suppress; overwhelm
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querulous
Definition
enough members to hold a meeting
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raiment
Definition
attire; apparel
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rancor
Definition
hatred; bitter, deeply held and long-lasting resentment
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raze
Definition
demolish
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recalcitrant
Definition
stubborn; to be stubbornly disobedient to the authority of another; difficult to deal with
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redundant
Definition
superfluous; profuse; lavish
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reflect
Definition
ponder
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regimen
Definition
a regulated system; program to improve health
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renaissance
Definition
reawakening; rebirth; renewal
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repine
Definition
to be discontented or low in spirits; complain or fret
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replete
Definition
filled; plentifully supplied
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reprehend
Definition
censure; to find fault with something; criticize
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reprobate (noun)
Definition
disreputable person; a scoundrel
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reprobate (verb)
Definition
to censure or condemn someone
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repute
Definition
generally believed to be
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requisite
Definition
required; absolutely needed
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rescind
Definition
to void; repeal
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recission
Definition
cancellation of a contract
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reticence
Definition
restraint; reserve; reluctance
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reticent
Definition
silent; displaying a reluctance to talk about something
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retreat
Definition
withdrawal
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revel
Definition
to make merry; to take pleasure; delight
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ribald
Definition
crude or offensive
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robust
Definition
vigorous; full of health and strength; hardy
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ruffian
Definition
trouble maker
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sagacious
Definition
perceptive; possessing or showing sound judgement and keen perception; sapient; wise
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salacious
Definition
impure; obscene
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salient
Definition
prominent; protruding up or down; conspicuous; relevant; particularly noticeable
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sanguine
Definition
blood red; ruddy; hopeful; optimistic
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scienter
Definition
having knowledge of
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scurrilous
Definition
offensive; vulgar; coarse; abusive
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secede
Definition
to withdraw formally from membership in an organization, association, or union
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semantics
Definition
the study of meanings or language
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sentient
Definition
perceive by senses; conscious; responding with feeling rather than intellect
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sign
Definition
indication; trace; hint; suggestion; signal
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sinecure
Definition
position requiring little work
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specious
Definition
seemingly sound; deceptive; appearing to be true but actually false; superficially attractive but having no real value
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spurious
Definition
lacking authenticity or validity; not well-founded; illegitimate
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spurn
Definition
rejected
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squalid
Definition
foul; unclean
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stifle
Definition
smother; chastise
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strenuous
Definition
demanding; taxing; requiring physical strength and energy
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sublime
Definition
noble; exalted; majestic; particularly impressive; bordering on heavenly
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subornation
Definition
in induce to commit perjury; to bribe someone to tell a lie
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subterfuge
Definition
any plan, action or device used to hide one's true objective, evade a difficult or unpleasant situation, and so on; deception
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suddenly
Definition
abruptly
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supersede
Definition
replace something less efficient; to succeed somebody or something
(NOTE: spelling)
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supra
Definition
about or in the preceding paragraph (used in formal English)
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surrogate
Definition
substitute
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sycophant
Definition
parasite; a self-seeking flatterer; an obsequious person who flatters somebody powerful for personal gain; fawning flatterer
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syllogism
Definition
reasoning; deductive logic
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symmetry
Definition
balanced proportions
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tacit
Definition
implied without being stated; silent
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taciturn
Definition
to be silent; to not want to talk
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tawdry
Definition
cheap; gaudy
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tedium
Definition
boredom
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temerity
Definition
audacity; foolish boldness; recklessness; rashness; confidence to do something rude or surprising
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tenacious
Definition
holding or tending to hold firmly; persistent; stubborn; tending to stick firmly to any decision, plan, or opinion without changing or doubting it; persistent
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tenuous
Definition
weak; flimsy; not substantial
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tepid
Definition
lukewarm
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touted
Definition
advertised
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transitory
Definition
not enduring or permanent; temporary; fleeting
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trichinosis
Definition
disease caused by a parasitic worm marked by muscular pain, dyspnea (difficulty breathing), fever, and edema (swelling)
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tumultuous
Definition
loud, noisy, violent
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turgid
Definition
pompous and overcomplicated; distended (filled with fluid) or swollen
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truckling
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subservient
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ubiquitous
Definition
everywhere at the same time or seeming to be
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ultimate
Definition
final
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unctuous
Definition
oily; excessively ingratiating; attempting to charm or convince somebody in an unpleasantly suave, smug, or smooth way
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untendable
Definition
not able to be defended or occupied
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usurp
Definition
seize
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vacillate
Definition
swings back and forth; hesitates; unable to decide; keep changing opinions about something; wavers
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vagary
Definition
caprice or whim; unprdictable or eccentric change, action, or idea
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venial
Definition
excusable; not very serious; easy to forgive
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veracity
Definition
correctness; truth; truthfulness
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verbose
Definition
wordy; containing more words than necessary
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vertigo
Definition
dizziness
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vicissitude
Definition
hazard; unexpected change in fortunes; unexpected difficulties
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vilify
Definition
defame someone; malign someone; cheapen; criticize someone very strongly in a way that is not fair and that damages their reputation
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virulent
Definition
poisonous or damaging to organisms; showing great bitterness, malice, or hostility; extremely obnoxious or harsh
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vitiate
Definition
to make faulty or defective; to make ineffective; to destroy or drastically reduce the effectiveness of something or make it invalid
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vociferous
Definition
shouting noisily; characterized by noisy shouting; raucous; strident
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volatile
Definition
fickle; rapidly changing; apt to become suddenly violent or dangerous; changeable in mood, temper, or desire; short-lived; unstable
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voracious
Definition
greedy; ravenous; insatiable; gluttonous
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wane
Definition
decrease; decline
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whet
Definition
sharpen; stimulate; excite
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wily
Definition
sly; crafty; skilled at using clever tricks to deceive people; cunning; devious; scheming; clever
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winsome
Definition
charming; especially because of a naive, innocent quality; pleasant; engaging; endearing; appealing
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xenophobe
Definition
one afraid of foreign things or forgein people
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zealous
Definition
enthusiastic; full of energy, effort and enthusiasm, especially in political or religious ideas
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zephyr
Definition
mild wind; soft gentle breeze; a soft yarn or cloth
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rectitude
Definition
moral uprightness or straightness
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recuse
Definition
to disqualify or refuse
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plausible
Definition
believable