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GRE: Set 46
unctuous-veracity
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01/24/2011
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unctuous
 Definition
greasy, oily; smug and falsely earnest
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undaunted
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resolute even in adversity
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unequivocal
 Definition
absolute, certain
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unfettered
 Definition
free, unrestrained
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unfrock
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to strip of priestly duties
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ungracious
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rude, disagreeable
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unheralded
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unannounced, unexpected
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unimpeachable
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beyond question
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uninitiated
 Definition
not familiar with an area of study
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unscrupulous
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dishonest
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unstinting
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generous
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unsullied
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clean
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untoward
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not favorable; unruly
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untrammeled
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unhampered
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unwitting
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unconscious; unintentional
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upbraid
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to scold sharply
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urbane
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courteous, refined, suave
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usurp
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to seize by forse
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usury
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practice of lending money at exorbitant rates
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vacillate
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to waver, show indecision
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vacuous
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empty, void; lacking intelligence, purposeless
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vapid
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tasteless, dull
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variegated
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varied; marked with different colors
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vaunted
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boasted about, bragged about
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venal
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willing to do wrong for money
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venerable
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respected because of age
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veneration
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adoration, honor, respect
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vent (v)
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to express, say out loud
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veracious
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truthful, accurate
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veracity
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accuracy, truth
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venial
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denoting a sin that is not regarded as depriving the soul of divine grace.
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