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Cards Term acquisitive Definition (adj.) able to get and retain ideas or information; concerned with acquiring wealth or property. greedy, grasping, avaricious, retentive. Term arrogate Definition (v.) to claim or take without right. expropiate, ursurp, commandeer. Term banal Definition (adj.) hackneyed, trite, commonplace, stale, insipid. Term belabor Definition (v.) to work on excessively; to thrash soundly. overwork. -His tendency to belabor the small points often made him miss the big picture. Term carping Definition (adj.) tending to find fault, especially in a petty, nasty, or hairsplitting way; (n.) petty, nagging criticism. Term congeal Definition (v.) to change from liquid to solid, thicken; to make inflexible or rigid Term emulate Definition (v.) to imitate with the intent of equaling or surpassing the model Term encomium Definition (n.) a formal expression of praise, a lavish tribute. panegyric, eulogy, commendation Term eschew Definition (v.) to avoid, shun, keep away from. abstain from, steer clear of, forgo Term germane Definition (adj.) relevant, appropriate, apropos, fitting, pertinent. Term germane Definition (adj.) relevant, appropriate, apropos, fitting, pertinent. Term insatiable Definition (adj.) so great or demanding as not to be satisfied. unquenchable, ravenous, voracious. -People with an insatiable appetite for gossip often do not have compelling stories of their own. Term intransigent Definition (adj.) refusing to compromise, irreconcialable, uncompromising, unyielding, obdurate. Term invidious Definition (adj.) offensive, hateful; tending to cause bitteress and resentment -Teachers should avoid making invidious comparisons bwtween their students. Term largesse Definition (n.) generosity in giving; lavish or bountiful contributions. -the university was the fortunate beneficiaty of the largesse of many of its graduates. Term reconnaissance Definition (n.) a survery made for military purposes; any kind of preliminary inspection or examination. Term substantiate Definition (v.) to establish by evidencce, prove; to give concrete or substantial form to. -The prospector was unable to suvstantiate his claim to the land where the gold was found. Term taciturn Definition (adj.) habitually silent or quiet, inclined to talk very little. Term temporize Definition (v.) to stall or act evasively in order to gain time, avoid a confrontation, or postpone a decision; to compromise. Term tenable Definition (adj.) capable of being held or defended. -The reserchers put forth a tenable theory, but their conclusions would be reviewed carefully by others. Term animadversion Definition (n.) a comment indicating strong criticism or disapproval -The inexperienced filmmaker was disheartened by the animadversion of the film critic. Term brackish Definition (adj.) having a salty taste and unpleasant to drink Term celerity Definition (n.) swiftnes, rapidity of motion or action Term gambit Definition (n.) in chess, an opening move that involves risk or sacrifice of a minor piece in order to gain a later advantage; any opening move of this type. Term halcyon Definition (n.) a legendary bird identified with the kingfisher; (adj.) of or relating to the halcyon; calm, peaceful; happy, golden; prosperous, affluent. Term histrionic Definition (adj.) pertaining to actors and their techniques; theatrical, artificial; melodramatic. Term incendiary Definition (adj.) deliberately setting or causing fires; designed to start fires; tending to stir up strife or rebellion; (n.) one who deliverately sets fires, arsonist; one who causes strife. Term maelstrom Definition (n.) a whirlpool of great size and violence; a situation resembling a whirlpool in violence and destruction. -Many innocent people caught in the maelstrom of the revolution lost their lives and property. Term myopic Definition (adj.) nearsighted; lacking a broad, realistic view of a situation; lacking foresight or discernment. Term overt Definition (adj.) open, not hidden, expressed or revealed in a way that is easily recognized. Term pejorative Definition (adj.) tending to make worse; expressing disapproval or disparagement, derogatory, deprecatory, belittling. Term propriety Definition (n.) the state of being proper, appropriateness; (pl.) standards of what is proper or socially acceptable. -The social worker questioned the propriety of the police's request to see confidential records. Term sacrilege Definition (n.) improper or disrespectful treatment of something held sacred. -The anthopologist was accused of committing a sacrilege when she disturbed an ancient burial ground. Term summarily Definition (adv.) without delay or formality; briefly, concisely, promptly, abruptly, peremptorily. -As soon as there was evidence or criminal wrongdoing, the official was summarily ousted from his post. Term suppliant Definition (adj.) asking humbly and earnestly; (n.) one who makes a request humbly and earnestly, a petitioner, suitor. -He made a suppliant address to the parole board. -Stranded in the deserted ciry of Moscow, Napoleon had to turn to the Czar not as a conqueror but as a suppliant. Term decry Definition (v.) to condemn, express strong disapproval; to officially depreciate. denounce, censure, devalue Term dissemble Definition (v.) to disguise or conceal, deliberately give a false impression. dissimulate, mask, feign. -The young man was unable to dissemble his feelings and admitted to having committed the crime. Term eulogy Definition (n.) a formal statement of commendation; high praise. tribute, testimonial, encomium. Term evince Definition (v.) to display clearly, to make evident, to provoke. EXHIBIT, manifest, occasion. -The crown did not evince any signs of panic but moved in an orderly fashion to the nearest exits. Term feckless Definition (adj.) lacking in spirit and strength; ineffective, weak; irresponsible, unreliable. feeble, helpless, incompetent. -Although a feckless youth, he eventually matured into a hard-working and responsible citizen. Term murky Definition (adj.) dark and gloomy, obscure; lacking in clarity and precision. Term nefarious Definition (adj.) wicked, depraved, devoid of moral standards Term piquant Definition (adj.) stimulating to th etaste OR MIND; spicy, pungent; appealingly provocative. Term propinquity Definition (n.) nearness in place or time; kinship. proximity, similarity. -The propinquity of the two cities has created a greater metropolitan area that in effect is one city. Term unwonted Definition (adj.) not usual or expected; not in character. unusual, uncommon, unexpected, atypical. Term verbiage Definition (n.) language that is too wordy or inflated in proportion to the sense or content, wordiness; a manner of expression. verbosity. -The contract was full of meaningless verbiage that seemed designed to confuse the lay person. Term verdant Definition (adj.) green in tint or color; immature in experience or judgement.