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11/17/2011
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Equivocate
 Definition
To hedgeMagnanimous
Term
The Equivocating politician praised both groups
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Adjective
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superfluous
 Definition
unneccessary
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A superfluous comment is a waste of time
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adjective
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bilateral
 Definition
two sided
Term
The two nations formed a bilateral agreement
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adjective
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unilateral
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one sided
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The US made a unilateral withdrawal
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adjective
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circumspect
 Definition
cautious
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A circumspect reply is safer
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adjective
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Commensurate
 Definition
of like measure
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A big job needs a commensurate reward
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adjective
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Malevolence
 Definition
evil intent
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The creature cast a malevolent glare
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adjective
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Neophyte
 Definition
beginner
Term
She is neophyte in the art world
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noun
Term
Misanthropist
 Definition
People-hater
Term
The grouchy misanthropist wouldn't contribute
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noun
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Bellicose
 Definition
warlike
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The bellicose tribe attacked without warning
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adjective
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Anthropomorphic
 Definition
man-shaped
Term
They believe in an anthropomorphic god
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adjective
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Captious
 Definition
fault-finding
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The captious remarks were not sincere
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adjective
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Neologism
 Definition
new word
Term
Create a neologism like televoraciouse
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noun
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malediction
 Definition
a curse
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The convicts muttered malediction was inaudible
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noun
Term
Incredulous
 Definition
not believing
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Her incredulous expression showed her feelings
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adjective
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omniscient
 Definition
all knowing
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you cant keep secrets from and omniscient god
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adjective
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Monomania
 Definition
obsession with one thing
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It was a hobby that became a monomania
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noun
Term
Specious
 Definition
false
Term
You have a convincing but unfortunately specious argument
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adjective
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Excoriate
 Definition
Verbally flog
Term
His speech excoriated the opponent
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verb
Term
prototype
 Definition
first model
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we saw an early prototype of the mustang
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noun
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xenophobia
 Definition
fear of foreigners
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It is a hostile xenophobic country
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adjective
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Benediction
 Definition
Blessing
Term
The popes smiling benediction was televised
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noun
Term
Amorphous
 Definition
shapeless
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a gray amorphous mass was in the corner
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adjective
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Preponderance
 Definition
bulk
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The preponderance of the evidence indicated guilt
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noun
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Magnanimous
 Definition
great minded
Term
His magnanimous victory speech showed generosity
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adjective
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