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Vocabulary: Week 15
List of Vocabulary Words for Week Fifeteen
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Undergraduate 1
07/25/2012

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Belittle (v.)
Definition
To regard or portray as less impressive or important; depreciate; disparage
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Captious (adj.)
Definition
1. Apt to notice and make much of trivial faults or defects; Faultfinding; overly critical
2. Designed to perplex
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Crux (n.)
Definition
A vital, basic, decisive, or pivotal point
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Deluge (n.)
Definition
1. A great flood of water; inundation
2. Anything that overwhelms like a flood
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Fallow (adj.)
Definition
Not in use; inactive
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Leery (adj.)
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1. Wary; suspicious
2. Knowing; alert
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Marginalize (v.)
Definition
To place in a position of marginal importance, influence, or power
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Piety (n.)
Definition
Dutiful respect or regard
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Reticent (adj.)
Definition
Reserved; reluctant or restrained
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Shrewd (adj.)
Definition
1. Astute or sharp in practical matters
2. Keen; piercing; artful
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