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vocab #3
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22
English
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10/06/2005

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articulate
Definition
to pronounce distinctly, to express well in words; eloquent, expressed clearly and forcefully
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cavort
Definition
to romp, to prance, to gambol, frolic
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credence
Definition
belief, mental acceptance
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decry
Definition
to condemn, to express strong disapproval of
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derogatory
Definition
designed to belittle or demean; degrading
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dissemble
Definition
to disguise, to conceal, give a false impression
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distraught
Definition
agitated, frantic, upset, distracted
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eulogy
Definition
formal statement of praise, tribute, testimonial
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evince
Definition
to make clear, to exibit, to show
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exhume
Definition
to unearth, to bring something to life
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feckless
Definition
lacking in spirit, feeble, helpless, weak, ineffective
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intractable
Definition
hard to manage, stubborn, unruly
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murky
Definition
dark gloomy, cloudy, obscure, unclear
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nefarious
Definition
wicked, depraved, devoid of morality
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piquant
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pungy, spicy, tangy
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primordial
Definition
basis, developed at the beginning, fundamental
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propinquity
Definition
nearness, proximity
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unwonted
Definition
not usual, not expected
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utopian
Definition
impractical, idealistic, visionary, pie-in-the-sky
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verbiage
Definition
language that is too wordy; verbosity
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verdant
Definition
green in tint or color; immature in experience or judgement; naive
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viscous
Definition
having a gluey quality; lackining in fluidity, sticky
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