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10th Grade
03/02/2009

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Term
candid
Definition
completely honest, straightforward
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conjecture
Definition
inference; guesswork
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didactic
Definition
instructive
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euphimism
Definition
a mild, indirect, or vague term substituting for a harsh, blunt, or offensive term
Term
extrapolate
Definition
to infer or estimate by extending or projecting known information
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incoherent
Definition
lacking cohesion or connecion
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insinuate
Definition
to introduce or communicate stealthily
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lucid
Definition
easily understood; clear
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rhetoric
Definition
the art of using language effectively and persuasively
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acumen
Definition
quickness, acuracy, and keenness of judgment or insight
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adroit
Definition
dexterous, deft
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ascertain
Definition
to find out, as through investigation or experimentation
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astute
Definition
shrewd; clever
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circumspect
Definition
careful; prudent; discreet
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disseminate
Definition
to scatter widely, as in sowing seed
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erudition
Definition
deep, extensive learning
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husbandry
Definition
the applivation of scientific principles to agriculture, excpecially to animal breeding
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pedantic
Definition
excessively concerned with book learning and formal rules
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perspicacious
Definition
shrewd; clear-sighted
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pragmatic
Definition
practical
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precocious
Definition
exhibiting unusually early intellectual aptitude or maturity
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prospectus
Definition
formal proposal
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rudimentary
Definition
basic; elementary; in the earlist stages of develpment
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abstruse
Definition
difficult to understand
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callous
Definition
emotionally hardened;unfeeling
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convoluted
Definition
intricate; complex
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enigma
Definition
a puzzle, mystery, or riddle
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inscrutable
Definition
difficult to fathom or understand; impenetrable
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reticent
Definition
inclined to keep silent; reserved
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staid
Definition
unemotional; serious
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arcane
Definition
known or understood by only a few
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assimilate
Definition
to absorb or be absorbed; tp make or become similar
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autonomy
Definition
independence; self-determination
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cosmopolitan
Definition
worldly; widely sophisticated
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derivative
Definition
something that comes from another source
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entourage
Definition
a group of attendants or associates; a retinue
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esoteric
Definition
intended or understood by only a small group
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gaffe
Definition
a clumsy social error; a faux pas
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idiosyncrasy
Definition
charecterisic peculiar to an individual or a group
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insular
Definition
isolated; narrow or provincial
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orthodox
Definition
adhering to the traditional and established, especially in religion
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potentate
Definition
one who has the powen and position to rule over others; monarch
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castigate
Definition
to scold, rebuke, or harshly criticize
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censure
Definition
to issue official blame
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denounce
Definition
to condemn openly
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reclusive
Definition
seeking or preferring seclusion or isolation
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relinquish
Definition
to retire from; give up or abandon
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renounce
Definition
to give up, especially by formal announcement
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vituperate
Definition
marked by harshly abusive condemnation
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circumscribe
Definition
to draw a circle around; to restrict
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contiguous
Definition
sharing an edge or border; touching
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conciliatory
Definition
appeasing; soothing; showing willingness to reconcile
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credible
Definition
capable of being believed; plausible
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exonerate
Definition
to free from blame
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incontrovertible
Definition
indisputable; not open to question
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indict
Definition
to officially charge with wrongdoing or a crime
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litigious
Definition
prone to lawsuits
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partisan
Definition
devoted to or biased in support of a party, group, or cause
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parity
Definition
equality, as in amount, or value
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rectitude
Definition
moral uprightness; righteousness
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remiss
Definition
lax in attending to duty; negligent
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repudiate
Definition
to reject the validity or authority of
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sanctimonious
Definition
feigning piety or righteousness
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scrupulous
Definition
principled, having a strong sense of right and wrong; conscientious and exacting
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solicitous
Definition
concerned
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sophistry
Definition
plausible but misleading or fallacious argument
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substantiate
Definition
to support with proof or evidence; verify
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veracity
Definition
adherence to the truth; truthfulness
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vindicate
Definition
to free from blame
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cajole
Definition
to urge with repeated appeals, teasing or flattery
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chicanery
Definition
trickery
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obsequious
Definition
fawning and servile
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sycophant
Definition
insincere, obsequious flatterer
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altruism
Definition
unselfish concern for the welfare of others; selflessness
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eminent
Definition
distinguished; prominent
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empathetic
Definition
identification with and understanding of another's situation, feelings, and motives.
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extol
Definition
to praise highly
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laudatory
Definition
full of praise
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magnanimous
Definition
courageously or generously noble in mind and heart
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philanthropic
Definition
humanitarian; benevolent; relating to monetary generosity
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reciprocate
Definition
to mutually take or give; to respond in kind
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defunct
Definition
no longer existing or functioning
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eradicate
Definition
to get rid of as if by tearing it up by the roots; abolish
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expurgate
Definition
to remove objectionable content before publication or release
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extirpate
Definition
to destroy
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quell
Definition
to put down forcibly; suppress
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raze
Definition
to level to the ground; demolish
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squelch
Definition
to crush as if by trampling; squash
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supplant
Definition
to usurp the place of, especially through intrigue or underhanded tactics
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stymie
Definition
to thwart or stump
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abase
Definition
to lower in rank, prestige, or esteem
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deride
Definition
to mock contemptuously
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derogatory
Definition
insulting or intended to insult
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disparage
Definition
to speak negatively; to belittle
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effrontery
Definition
brazen boldness; presumptuousness
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ignominy
Definition
great personal dishonor or humiliation; disgraceful conduct
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impugn
Definition
to attack as false or questionable
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mar
Definition
to damage, especially in a disfiguring way
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pejorative
Definition
disparaging, belittling, insulting
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vex
Definition
to annoy or bother; to perplex
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vindictive
Definition
disposed to seek revenge; revengeful; spiteful
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bombastic
Definition
given to pompous speech or writing
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ebullience
Definition
intense enthusiasm
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exorbitant
Definition
exceeding all bounds, as of custom or fairness
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exuberant
Definition
full of unrestrained enthusiasm or joy
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embellish
Definition
to ornament or decorate; to exaggerate
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flagrant
Definition
extremely or deliberately shocking or noticeable
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gratuitous
Definition
given freely; unearned; unnecessary
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lavish
Definition
extravagant
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lugubrious
Definition
mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially to an exaggerated or ludicrous degree
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opulent
Definition
displaying great wealth
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ornate
Definition
elaborately decorated
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penchant
Definition
a strong inclination or liking
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redundant
Definition
needlessly repetitive
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ubiquitous
Definition
being or seeming to be everywhere at the same time; omnipresent
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vicarious
Definition
felt or undergoing as if one were taking part in the experience or feelings of another
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vignette
Definition
a short scene or story
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amalgam
Definition
a combination of diverse elements; a mixture
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inundate
Definition
to overwhelm as if with a flood; to swamp
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multifarious
Definition
diverse; various
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multiplicity
Definition
state of being various or manifold; a great number
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alleviate
Definition
to ease a pain or burden
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ameliorate
Definition
to make something better; improve
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beneficial
Definition
producing or promoting a favorable result; helpful
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curative
Definition
able to heal or cure
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palliative
Definition
relieving or soothing the symptoms of a disease or disorder without effecting a cure
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therapeutic
Definition
having or exhibiting healing powers
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complement
Definition
something that completes, goes with, or brings to perfection
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epitome
Definition
a representative or example of a type
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felicitous
Definition
admirably suited; apt
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belie
Definition
to misrepresent
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debunk
Definition
to expose untruths, shams. or exaggerated claims
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dubious
Definition
doubtful; of unlikely authenticity
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duplicitous
Definition
deliberately deceptive
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fabricate
Definition
to make up in order to deceive
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fallacy
Definition
a false motion
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mendacious
Definition
lying; untruthful
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specious
Definition
having the ring of truth or plausibility but actually false
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ambiguous
Definition
open to more than one interpretation
Term
ambivalent
Definition
simultaneously feeling opposing feelings; uncertain
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apathetic
Definition
feeling or showing little emotion
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capricious
Definition
impulsive and unpredictable
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equivocal
Definition
open to two or more interpretations and often intended to mislead; ambiguous
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erratic
Definition
markedly inconsistent
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impetuous
Definition
suddenly and forcefully energetic or emotional; impulsive and passionate
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impetus
Definition
an impelling force or stimulus
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sporadic
Definition
occupying at irregular intervals; having no pattern or order in time
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vacillate
Definition
to sway from one side to the other; oscillate
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whimsical
Definition
characterized by whim; unpredictable
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flag
Definition
to decline in vigor or strength; to tire; to droop
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jaded
Definition
worn out; wearied
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ingenuous
Definition
lacking in cunning, guile, or worldliness
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subterfuge
Definition
a deceptive stratagem or device
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surreptitious
Definition
secretive; sneaky
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dearth
Definition
scarce supply; lack
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modicum
Definition
a small, moderate, or token amount
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paucity
Definition
smallness in number; scarcity
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squander
Definition
to spend wastefully
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temperate
Definition
moderate; restrained
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tenuous
Definition
having little substance or strength; shaky
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diligent
Definition
marked by painstaking effort; hard working
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maverick
Definition
one who is independent and resists adherence to a group
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mercenary
Definition
motivated solely by a desire for money o material gain
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obstinate
Definition
stubbornly attached to an opinion or a course of action
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proliferate
Definition
to grow or increase rapidly
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tenacity
Definition
persistence
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vigilant
Definition
on the alert; watchful
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extraneous
Definition
inessential
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juxtapose
Definition
to place side by side, especially for comparison or contrast
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superfluous
Definition
extra; unnecessary
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synergy
Definition
combined action or operation
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tangential
Definition
merely touching or slightly connected; only superficially relevant
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aesthetic
Definition
having to do with the appreciation of beauty
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aural
Definition
of or related to the ear or the sense of hearing
Term
cacophony
Definition
discordant, unpleasant noise
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dirge
Definition
a funeral hymn or lament
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eclectic
Definition
made up of a variety of sources or styles
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incongruous
Definition
lacking in harmony; incompatible
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sonorous
Definition
producing a deep or full sound
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strident
Definition
loud, harsh, grating, or shrill
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debacle
Definition
disastrous or ludicrous defeat or failure; fiasco
Term
debilitate
Definition
impair the strength of; weaken
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tumultuous
Definition
noisy and disorderly
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anachronistic
Definition
the representation of something as existing or happening in the wring time period
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archaic
Definition
characteristic of an earlier time; antiquated; old
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dilatory
Definition
habitually late
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ephemeral
Definition
lasting for only a brief time
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redolent
Definition
fragrant; aromatic; suggestive
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temporal
Definition
of, relating to, or limited by time
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onerous
Definition
troublesome or oppresice; burdensome
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portent
Definition
indication of something or calamitous about to occur; omen
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prescience
Definition
knowledge of actions or events before they occur; foreknowledge; foresight
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austere
Definition
without decoration; strict
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banal
Definition
drearily commonplace; predictable; trite
Term
hackneyed
Definition
worn out through overuse; trite
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insipid
Definition
uninteresting; unchallenging; lacking taste or savor
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prosaic
Definition
unimaginative; dull
Term
soporific
Definition
inducing or tending to induce sleep
Term
vapid
Definition
lacking liveliness, animation, or interest; dull
Term
brevity
Definition
the quality of being brief in duration
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expedient
Definition
appropriate to a purpose; convenient; speedy
Term
transient
Definition
passing quickly in time or space
Term
augment
Definition
to make greater, as in size, extent, or quantity; supplement
Term
bolster
Definition
to hearten, support or prop up
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burgeon
Definition
to grow and flourish
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copious
Definition
plentiful; having a large quantity
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distend
Definition
to swell out or expand from internal pressure, as when overly full
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grandiose
Definition
great in scope or intent; grand
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prodigious
Definition
enormous
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profundity
Definition
great depth of intellect, feeling, or meaning
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redouble
Definition
to make twice as great; to double
Term
scintillating
Definition
brilliant
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averse
Definition
strongly disinclined
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conspicuous
Definition
east to notice; obvious
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demure
Definition
modest and reserved
Term
diffidence
Definition
timidity or shyness
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docile
Definition
submissive to instruction; willing to be taught
Term
innocuous
Definition
having no adverse effect; harmless
Term
placid
Definition
calm or quiet; undisturbed
Term
quiescent
Definition
quiet, still, or at rest; inactive
Term
concord
Definition
agreement
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concur
Definition
to agree
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dogmatic
Definition
stubbornly attached to sufficiently proven beliefs
Term
fastidious
Definition
carefully attentive to detail; difficult to please
Term
intransigence
Definition
refusal to moderate a position or to compromise
Term
jocular
Definition
characterized by or given to joking
Term
meticulous
Definition
extremely careful and precise
Term
affable
Definition
easy-going; friendly
Term
alacrity
Definition
promptness in response; cheerful readiness; eagerness
Term
amiable
Definition
friendly; agreeable; good-natured
Term
benign
Definition
kind and gentle
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sanguine
Definition
cheerfully confident; optimistic
Term
belligerent
Definition
eager to fight; hostile or aggressive
Term
byzantine
Definition
extremely complicated or devious
Term
cantankerous
Definition
ill-tempered and quarrelsome; disagreeable
Term
contentious
Definition
quarrelsome
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deleterious
Definition
having a harmful effect
Term
exacerbate
Definition
to in crease the severity, violence, or bitterness of; aggravate
Term
flippant
Definition
disrespectfully humorous or casual
Term
insolent
Definition
insulting in manner or speech
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nefarious
Definition
flagrantly wicked; vicious
Term
pernicious
Definition
extremely or irrecoverably harmful; deadly
Term
rancorous
Definition
marked by bitter, deep seated ill-will
Term
repugnant
Definition
arousing disgust or aversion; offensive or repulsive
Term
tawdry
Definition
gaudy and cheap
Term
arboreal
Definition
relating to or resembling a tree
Term
invocation
Definition
a call for assistance, support, or inspiration
Term
stratify
Definition
to later or separate into layers
Term
variegated
Definition
having streaks, marks, or patches of a different color or colors; varicolored
Term
verdant
Definition
green with vegetation
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jeer
Definition
to make fun of
Term
jest
Definition
to joke
Term
Parody
Definition
a humorous imitation
Term
Recreation
Definition
something done for fun, a hobby or game
Term
Skit
Definition
a short comic scene
Term
Adjunct
Definition
an accessory, something added on
Term
Coalesce
Definition
to come together
Term
Congeal
Definition
to thicken, or change from a liquid to a solid
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Consensus
Definition
an agreement
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Contiguous
Definition
lying side by side
Term
Fission
Definition
a splitting apart
Term
Fusion
Definition
a joining together
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Integrate
Definition
to bring together and make whole
Term
Juxtapose
Definition
to place side by side
Term
Pact
Definition
a formal agreement between two countries; a bargain
Term
Rendezvous
Definition
a meeting, usually secret
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Abdicate
Definition
to give up power
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Allege
Definition
to declare that something is true without proof
Term
Accord
Definition
to be in agreement
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Asses
Definition
to evaluate or determine the worth of
Term
Condone
Definition
to forgive or disregard an offense
Term
Conventional
Definition
traditional, ordinary
Term
Counsel
Definition
to advise
Term
Debunk
Definition
to prove false
Term
Decree
Definition
an order or a comand
Term
Inquiry
Definition
a request for information
Term
Ratify
Definition
to approve, usually a law
Term
Sustain
Definition
to support
Term
Ambigous
Definition
unclear
Term
Amorphous
Definition
without shape
Term
Itinerant
Definition
nomadic, constantly moving
Term
Kinetic
Definition
moving
Term
Obscure
Definition
hidden or dark, hard to see
Term
Remote
Definition
far away, distant
Term
Writhe
Definition
to twist
Term
egress
Definition
exit
Term
Epoch
Definition
a period of time
Term
Intangible
Definition
not able to be touched or sensed
Term
Polymorphous
Definition
having many shapes
Term
Prolific
Definition
fertile, very productive
Term
Scull
Definition
a small rowboat or an oar for a rowboat
Term
Sporadic
Definition
having no pattern or order
Term
Surrogate
Definition
a substitute
Term
Variegated
Definition
having many parts or colors
Term
Akin
Definition
related to or alike
Term
Amiable
Definition
friendly, good-natured
Term
Congenial
Definition
agreeable
Term
Equivalent
Definition
equal
Term
Extol
Definition
to praise
Term
Placate
Definition
to quiet down, appease
Term
Altruistic
Definition
doing good for others
Term
Aspirant
Definition
someone reaching for something
Term
Astute
Definition
sharp, shrewd
Term
Benevolence
Definition
goodness
Term
Animosity
Definition
hostility
Term
Debilitating
Definition
weakening, harmful
Term
Deficient
Definition
lacking an essential part
Term
Insolent
Definition
disrespectful, rude
Term
Irate
Definition
enraged
Term
Notorious
Definition
known widely and unfavorably
Term
Profane
Definition
to abuse or put to ill use
Term
Recalcitrant
Definition
disobedient, stubborn
Term
Warlock
Definition
a male witch
Term
Aloof
Definition
keeping a distance
Term
Banal
Definition
unoriginal and boring
Term
Browbeat
Definition
to intimidate
Term
Choleric
Definition
irritable
Term
Garrulous
Definition
overly talkative
Term
Incompetent
Definition
not able to do something properly
Term
Insipid
Definition
lacking interest, dull, boring
Term
Ostentatious
Definition
showy, pretentious
Term
Pedantic
Definition
overly scholarly, boring
Term
Pugnacious
Definition
hostile
Term
Ravenous
Definition
extremely hungry
Term
Sanctimonious
Definition
acting morally superior, holier-than-thou
Term
Abyss
Definition
a deep narrow pit
Term
Barrage
Definition
a flood
Term
Brig
Definition
the prison of a ship
Term
Hovel
Definition
a shack
Term
Indictment
Definition
the situation of having been charged with a crime
Term
Quiver
Definition
a portable container for arrows
Term
Plight
Definition
a bad situation, a predicament
Term
rue
Definition
to regret
Term
Adverse
Definition
unfavorable, opposed, going against
Term
Aggravate
Definition
to make worse
Term
Assailable
Definition
vulnerable
Term
Corpulent
Definition
excessively overweight
Term
Founder
Definition
to sink
Term
Impasse
Definition
a deadlock, a point at which one can go no further
Term
Incumbent
Definition
someone who is currently holding a political position
Term
Insinuation
Definition
a sneaky suggestion of something bad
Term
Mar
Definition
to spoil, to mark
Term
null
Definition
zero value
Term
Repudiate
Definition
to put down, to renounce
Term
Ruse
Definition
a clever trick
Term
Sedate
Definition
to calm, especially by use of a drug
Term
slander
Definition
a false and mean-spirited statement meant to injure someone
Term
Superfluous
Definition
more than what is required or needed
Term
Benign
Definition
harmless
Term
Exquisite
Definition
beautifully make or designed
Term
Immaculate
Definition
perfectly clean, free from dirt or stain
Term
Robust
Definition
healthy
Term
Clarity
Definition
clearness
Term
Deft
Definition
skillful
Term
Meticulous
Definition
careful, paying attention to details
Term
Pious
Definition
deeply religious
Term
Illuminate
Definition
to light up or make clear
Term
Imply
Definition
to express indirectly
Term
lament
Definition
to express grief for, mourn
Term
Reminiscence
Definition
a memory, the act of recalling the past
Term
Dormant
Definition
temporarily inactive, asleep
Term
Eradicate
Definition
to erase or get rid of
Term
Excavate
Definition
to dig up
Term
Fundamental
Definition
an essential part, basic
Term
Innate
Definition
possessed a birth, not learned
Term
Merge
Definition
to blend together
Term
Adept
Definition
very skilled
Term
Facet
Definition
an aspect of something
Term
Ingenuity
Definition
innovation, or creativity
Term
Inscribe
Definition
to write or etch words on or into a surface
Term
Novice
Definition
a beginner
Term
Procure
Definition
to obtain
Term
Tenacious
Definition
holding firmly, especially to a belief, stubborn
Term
Toil
Definition
hard work, or to work hard
Term
Vend
Definition
to sell
Term
Vigor
Definition
strength, energy
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Wane
Definition
to decrease in size or strength
Term
Admiring
Definition
regarding with approval or respect
Term
Ambivalent
Definition
having opposing or mixed feelings
Term
Biased
Definition
favoring one side or opinion over another
Term
Brash
Definition
bold
Term
Cautious
Definition
careful
Term
Dubious
Definition
doubtful
Term
Ironic
Definition
the use of words to express an unintended or contradictory meaning
Term
Jubilant
Definition
overly joyful
Term
Objective
Definition
not influenced by personal opinion, just the facts
Term
sarcastic
Definition
the use of witty language to insult or show disrespect
Term
Skeptical
Definition
doubtful
Term
Somber
Definition
serious, dark, gloomy
Term
Subjective
Definition
influenced by personal opinion, biased
Term
Temperament
Definition
your usual mood or behavior
Term
Pedestrian
Definition
ordinary, dull
Term
Uniform
Definition
all the same, common
Term
Sage
Definition
wise
Term
Flag
Definition
to decrease or diminish
Term
Refrain
Definition
to hold back, abstain, or restrain
Term
Abominable
Definition
horrible or unpleasant
Term
Arid
Definition
very dry
Term
Delusion
Definition
a false opinion of idea
Term
Despair
Definition
a feeling of absolute hopelessness, or to lose hope
Term
Dread
Definition
overwhelming fear or to be very afraid
Term
Exasperate
Definition
to make very angry or impatient
Term
Gaunt
Definition
very thin and bony
Term
Impediment
Definition
an obstacle, something in the way
Term
Laden
Definition
weighed down with a heavy load, burdened
Term
Parch
Definition
to make very thirsty
Term
Pungent
Definition
a sharp, biting smell or taste
Term
Rancid
Definition
having a nasty smell or taste, roaring
Term
Repugnant
Definition
highly disgusting, offensive
Term
revile
Definition
to criticize with abusive language
Term
Scorn
Definition
to abuse or treat with no respect, or a strong feeling of dislike
Term
Abhor
Definition
to hate or detest
Term
Deleterious
Definition
harmful to one's health
Term
Disparage
Definition
to criticize or speak badly of
Term
Penurious
Definition
extremely stingy or miserly
Term
Quandry
Definition
a state of uncertainty
Term
Recuperate
Definition
to heal or return to good health
Term
Salve
Definition
something used to heal or soothe
Term
Authentic
Definition
genuine and true, not fake
Term
Era
Definition
a period of time
Term
Extinct
Definition
no longer existing
Term
Hackneyed
Definition
over used and old-fashioned
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Hoary
Definition
very old or gray from old age
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Obsolete
Definition
out of date, no longer useful
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Posterity
Definition
all of a person's descendants
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Premise
Definition
an essential fact that others are based on
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Retrospect
Definition
the review of past events, hindsight
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Absolved
Definition
freed from guilt or blame
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Concede
Definition
to give in or surrender
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Contrition
Definition
deep regret for doing something wrong
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Implore
Definition
to beg or ask earnestly
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Indignant
Definition
feeling angry or insulted from an injustice or wrongdoing
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Obdurate
Definition
stubborn
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Pardoned
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Forgiven
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Penitent
Definition
feeling or expressing remorse for a wrongdoing
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Placate
Definition
to please, or make less angry
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Revere
Definition
to deeply respect or admire
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Abridge
Definition
to shorten in length or duration
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Academic
Definition
having to do with school or education
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Adage
Definition
an old saying usually considered to be true
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Assert
Definition
to state a viewpoint
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Cumulative
Definition
increasing through successive addition
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Genre
Definition
a specific style of art or literature
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Oration
Definition
a formal speech
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Preamble
Definition
an introduction to a formal document
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Ail
Definition
to suffer from sickness
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Bewilder
Definition
to confuse
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Confound
Definition
to puzzle or confuse
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Crevice
Definition
a narrow crack, especially in a rock
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Decompose
Definition
to rot or decay
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Dilute
Definition
to weaken, especially by adding water to a solution
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Deteriorate
Definition
to get worse
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Distort
Definition
to bend or twist something out of its normal shape
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Quibble
Definition
to complain about little things
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Rift
Definition
a narrow break
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Squalid
Definition
appearing dirty and wretched
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cacophony
Definition
jarring and unpleasing sounds
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Evanescence
Definition
lasting a short time, fading away gradually
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Mercurial
Definition
characterized by rapid and unpredictable changes, fickle
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Volatile
Definition
easily changeable, quick to explode
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Circulate
Definition
to move around freely, to spread widely
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Evacuate
Definition
to leave or withdraw, as from a a dangerous area
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Exile
Definition
not being allowed back into their native country
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Exclusion
Definition
not being allowed to enter or join
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Fluctuate
Definition
to shift back and forth without regularity
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Linger
Definition
to delay or be slow in leaving
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Ramble
Definition
to move or speak without directions
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Recede
Definition
to move away or become smaller
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Rout
Definition
an overwhelming defeat or to defeat
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Audible
Definition
able to be heard
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Dingy
Definition
dirty, dull, or shabby
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Elaborate
Definition
very detailed or to explain something in greater detail
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Elongate
Definition
to lengthen
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Embroider
Definition
to decorate an object with needlework
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Emulate
Definition
to copy or imitate
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Fringe
Definition
the edge or outer portion
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Fringe
Definition
the edge or outer portion
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Hue
Definition
the color or shade of an object
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Livid
Definition
discolored, bruised, or very angry
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Lush
Definition
juicy and tender or covered with plant life
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Opulent
Definition
rich, characterized by wealth
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Plumage
Definition
the feathers on a bird
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Stark
Definition
bare, without decoration
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Sublime
Definition
without equal, awe-inspiring
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Tome
Definition
a book, especially a large and scholarly one
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Translucent
Definition
almost transparent, able to be seen through clearly
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Virtuoso
Definition
a person with great skill, especially a musician
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Vivid
Definition
very distinct and sharp, realistic
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Adamant
Definition
stubborn and persistent
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Condescend
Definition
to act as if you are better than someone
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Contradict
Definition
to disagree
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Egoist
Definition
a self-centered or conceited person
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Glutton
Definition
one who eats and drinks too much, greedy
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Imperious
Definition
arrogant, behaving like royalty
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Plunder
Definition
to steal
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Shun
Definition
to avoid deliberately
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Timid
Definition
shy
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Wily
Definition
cunning and crafty
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Abstinence
Definition
act or practice of refraining from indulging, especially in alcohol
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capricious
Definition
unpredictable and impulsive
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Contemptuous
Definition
expressing disdain or extreme dislike
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Contentious
Definition
inclined to fight or argue
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Feral
Definition
wild and untamed
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Rancorous
Definition
showing hatred or ill-will
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Staid
Definition
straightlaced and serious
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Candor
Definition
honesty, openness
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Clandestine
Definition
secret
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Correlation
Definition
connection between facts or events
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Fathom
Definition
to understand
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Frank
Definition
honest and open
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Keen
Definition
sharp-witted and intelligent
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Plausible
Definition
possible or believable
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Presume
Definition
to take for granted or to assume something to be true
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Prophetic
Definition
predicting the future
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Shrewd
Definition
very clever and smart, tricky
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Tryst
Definition
a secret meeting
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Imperious
Definition
unable to pass or enter, unable to upset or disturb
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Indifferent
Definition
having no feelings or not caring one way or another
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Languid
Definition
slow-moving
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Mirth
Definition
happiness and good cheer
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Nimble
Definition
agile and flexible
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Nonchalant
Definition
without concern, calm and cool
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Tepid
Definition
neither hot nor cold
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Burly
Definition
very stocky and muscled
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Dexterity
Definition
mental skill or quickness
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Felicity
Definition
joy and happiness
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Frugal
Definition
not wasteful or extravagant
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Idiosyncratic
Definition
a characteristic peculiar to an individual, quirk
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Integrity
Definition
a person's moral character, honesty and truth= fullness
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Paramount
Definition
having superior power and influence
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Prosperous
Definition
wealthy or fortunate
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Prudent
Definition
sensible and wise
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Thrifty
Definition
able to handle money wisely, not extravagant
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Venerate
Definition
to regard with deep regret
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Whimsical
Definition
determined by chance or fancy instead of reason, impulsive
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Exuberant
Definition
overflowing with joy or happiness
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