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Positronic Man Vocab
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02/11/2016

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Innate
Definition
inborn, natural
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Invariably
Definition
in every cases or occasion; always
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Somatic
Definition
of or relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind
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Paragon
Definition
a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality
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Irascible
Definition
easily provoked to anger
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Precedent
Definition
a legal decision or form of proceeding serving as an authoritative rule
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Notorious
Definition
well known for something bad
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Impertinent
Definition
intrusive or presumptuous
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Salvageable
Definition
capable of being salvaged, saved, or repaired
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Formidible
Definition
inspiring fear or respect for being impressively large, capable, or powerful
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Positronic
Definition
a fictional processing unit for androids. In some way, it provides them with a conciousness
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Plauged
Definition
cause continual trouble or distress to
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Predominantly
Definition
mainly, for the most part
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Intransigence
Definition
a stubborn refusal to change one's view
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Tranquility
Definition
the quality of being tranquil; calm
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Perfunctory
Definition
(of an action or gesture) carried out with a minimum of effort or reflection
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Servitude
Definition
the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful
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Assailed
Definition
make a concerted or violent attack on
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Deftly
Definition
accomplished with style and skill
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Duress
Definition
violence brought upon someone against their will
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Ubuquity
Definition
being everywhere at the same time
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Obsolete
Definition
no longer produced or out of date
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Myriad
Definition
a countless or extremely great number
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Detriment
Definition
the state of being harmed or damaged
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Magnanimous
Definition
the virtue of being great of mind and heart
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Gyroscopic
Definition
a device consisting of a wheel or disc mounted so that it can spin rapidly about an axis that itself is free to alter in direction
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Commemorate
Definition
recall and show respect for someone or something in ceremony
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Indiginantly
Definition
feeling or showing anger because of something that is unfair or wrong
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Sanctity
Definition
holiness of life
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Diatribe
Definition
a bitter criticism or abusive denunciation
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Parameter
Definition
a boundary
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Ambiguity
Definition
doubtful meaning;uncertainty as to meaning
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Colloquialism
Definition
written language that reflects ordinary speech
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anomaly
Definition
deviation from the common style
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