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VOCABULARY
From Atlas Shrugged
10
English
Undergraduate 3
01/04/2011

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Term
calamitous
189
Definition
Disastrous, extremely unfortunate, dreadful, devastating

Antonym: beneficial
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stolid
Definition
impassive, unemotional, unresponsive, dull, indifferent
Term
virile
45
Definition
manly, forceful, sexually potent
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drawl
Definition
slow way of speaking in which words are pronounced carefully
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indubitable
Definition
unquestionable, definite, positive

antonym: questionable
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reproachful
Definition
disapproving, critical, accusing

antonym: approving
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placid
Definition
calm in nature and appearance, easygoing, complacent, docile, peaceful, serene
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confidence
Definition
secret, trusting relationship (I told it to you in confidence, she took me into her confidence), classified information
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requisition
Definition
noun: demand, request

verb: demand, request, seize, take over
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gauge
Definition
evaluate, judge, assess, determine, measure
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