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06/24/2013
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Term
mercurial
 Definition
adj.
easily changeable,erratic
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disarray
 Definition
n.
confusion,disorder
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podium
 Definition
n.
a raised platform on for speaker
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craven
 Definition
adj.
cowardly,timid
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volatile
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adj.
tending to vary widely
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largess
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n.
generosity in giving
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hermetic
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adj.
completely sealed
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purvey
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v.
to supply
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condiment
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n.
a seasoning/relish for food
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herald
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v.
to bear news, announce
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profound
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adj.
very deep
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corollary
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n.
natural consequence
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overwrought
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adj.
extremely nervous or excited
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import
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n.
importance
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arbitrary
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adj.
determined by chance or individual preference
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engaging
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adj.
attractive,charming
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trivial
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adj.
or little worth or importance
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scintillate
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v.
to give off sparks/be brilliant
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placid
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adj.
calm
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prudent
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adj.
marked by careful planning,discreet
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conceit
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n.
fanciful idea/image
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morass
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n.
an area of swampy ground,sth that hinders
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firebrand
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n.
people who stir up trouble
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portend
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v.
act/serve as a warning of
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variegated
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adj.
distinctly marked with different colors,
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euphoria
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n.
the feel of intense happiness
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decor
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n.
decorative style of a room
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cleave
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to split with a sharp instrument
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obtuse
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adj.
slow in understanding,dull,stupid
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zenith
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n.
maximum,the highest point
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credulous
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adj.
tending to believe too easily
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obliterate
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v.
to destroy leaving no trace
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excoriate
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v.
to denounce sharply,tear/wear the skin off
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conviction
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n.
strong belief
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intricate
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adj.
elaborately detailed
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