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823 words from the book WordsmartI
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Graduate
08/30/2009

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abash
Definition
to make ashamed; to embarrass
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abate
Definition
to subside; to reduce
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abdicate
Definition
to step down from a position of power or responsibility
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aberration
Definition
something not typical; a deviation from the standard
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abhor
Definition
"to hate very, very much; to detest"
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abject
Definition
hopeless; extremely sad and servile; defeated; utterly bummed out
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abnegate
Definition
to deny oneself things; to reject; to renounce
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abortive
Definition
unsuccessful
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abridge
Definition
to shorten; to condense
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absolute
Definition
total; unlimited; perfect
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absolve
Definition
to forgive or free from blame; to free from sin; to free from an obligation
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abstinent
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"abstaining; voluntarily not doing something, especially something pleasant that is bad for you or has a bad reputation"
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abstract
Definition
theoretical; impersonal
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abstruse
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hard to understand
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abysmal
Definition
extremely hopeless or wretched;
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accolade
Definition
an award; an honor
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accost
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to approach and speak to someone
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acerbic
Definition
bitter; sour; severe
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acquiesce
Definition
to comply passively; to accept; to assent; to agree
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acrid
Definition
harsh; like acid
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acrimonious
Definition
full of spite; bitter; nasty
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acumen
Definition
keenness of judgment; mental sharpness
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acute
Definition
sharp; shrewd
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adamant
Definition
stubborn; unyielding; completely inflexible
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address
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to speak to; to direct ones attention to
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adherent
Definition
follower; supporter; believer
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admonish
Definition
to scold gently; to warn
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adroit
Definition
skillful; dexterous; clever; shrewd; socially at ease
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adulation
Definition
wild or excessive admiration; flattery
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adulterate
Definition
to contaminate; to make impure
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adverse
Definition
unfavorable; antagonistic
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aesthetic
Definition
having to do with artistic beauty; artistic
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affable
Definition
easy to talk to; friendly
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affectation
Definition
"unnatural or artificial behavior, usually intended to impress "
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affinity
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sympathy; attraction; kinship; similarity
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affluent
Definition
rich; prosperous
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agenda
Definition
program; the things to be done
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agrarian
Definition
relating to land; relating to the management or farming of land
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aggregate
Definition
sum total; a collection of separate things mixed together
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agnostic
Definition
one who believes that the existence of a god can be neither proven nor disproven
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alacrity
Definition
cheerful eagerness or readiness to respond
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allege
Definition
to assert without proof
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alleviate
Definition
"to relieve, usually temporarily or incompletely; to make bearable; to lessen"
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allocate
Definition
to distribute; to assign; to allot
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alloy
Definition
"a combination of two or more things, usually metals"
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allusion
Definition
an indirect reference (often to a literary work); a hint (hint)
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aloof
Definition
uninvolved; standing off; keeping ones distance
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altruism
Definition
selflessness; generosity; devotion to the interests of others
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ambience
Definition
"atmosphere; mood; feeling , (mood)"
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ambiguous
Definition
unclear in meaning; confusing; capable of being interpreted in different ways
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ambivalent
Definition
undecided; neutral; wishy-washy
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ameliorate
Definition
to make better or more tolerable
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amenable
Definition
obedient; willing to give in to the wishes of another; agreeable
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amenity
Definition
pleasantness; attractive or comfortable feature
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amiable
Definition
friendly; agreeable
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amnesty
Definition
an official pardon for a group of people who have violated a law or policy
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amoral
Definition
"lacking a sense of right and wrong; neither good nor bad, neither moral nor immoral; without moral feelings"
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amorous
Definition
"feeling loving, especially in a sexual sense; in love relating to love"
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amorphous
Definition
shapeless; without a regular or stable shape
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anachronism
Definition
something out of place in time or history; an incongruity
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analogy
Definition
a comparison of one thing to another; similarity
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anarchy
Definition
absence of government or control; lawlessness; disorder
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anecdote
Definition
a short account of a humorous or revealing incident
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anguish
Definition
agonizing physical or mental pain
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animosity
Definition
resentment; hostility; ill will
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anomaly
Definition
an aberration; an irregularity; a deviation
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antecedent
Definition
someone or something that went before; something that provides a model for something that came after it
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antipathy
Definition
firm dislike; a dislike
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antithesis
Definition
the direct opposite
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apartheid
Definition
the abhorrent policy of racial segregation and oppression in the repubic of south africa
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apathy
Definition
lack of interest; lack of feeling
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aphorism
Definition
"a brief, often witty saying; a proverb"
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apocalypse
Definition
"a prophetic revelation, especially one concerning the end of the world "
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apocryphal
Definition
of dubious authenticity; fictitious; spurious
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apotheosis
Definition
elevation to divine status; the perfect example of something
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appease
Definition
to soothe; to pacify by giving in to
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appreciate
Definition
to increase in value
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apprehensive
Definition
worried; anxious
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approbation
Definition
approval; praise
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appropriate
Definition
to take without permission; to set aside for a particular use
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aptitude
Definition
capacity for learning; natural ability
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arbiter
Definition
one who decides; a judge
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arbitrary
Definition
"random; capricious , (random)"
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arcane
Definition
"mysterious; known only to a select few , (mysterious)"
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archaic
Definition
extremely old; ancient; outdated
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archetype
Definition
an original model or pattern
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ardent
Definition
passionate (half-hearted)
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arduous
Definition
hard; difficult
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aristocratic
Definition
of noble birth; snobbish
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artful
Definition
wily; sly(=crafty)
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artifice
Definition
a clever trick; cunning
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ascendancy
Definition
supremacy; domination
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ascetic
Definition
hermitlike; practicing self-denial
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assiduous
Definition
hardworking; busy; quite diligent
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assimilate
Definition
to take in; to absorb; to learn thoroughly
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assuage
Definition
to soothe; to pacify; to ease the pain of; to relieve
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astute
Definition
shrewd; keen in judgment
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attrition
Definition
"gradual wearing away, weakening, or loss; a natural or expected decrease in numbers of size "
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audacity
Definition
boldness; reckless daring; impertinence
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augment
Definition
to make bigger; to add to; to increase
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auspicious
Definition
favorable; promising; pointing to a good result
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austere
Definition
unadorned; stern; forbidding; without excess
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autocratic
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ruling with absolute authority; extremely bossy
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autonomous
Definition
acting independently
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avarice
Definition
"greed; excessive love of riches , "
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avow
Definition
"to claim; to declare boldly; to admit , "
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avuncular
Definition
"like an uncle, especially a nice uncle"
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awry
Definition
off course; twisted to one side
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axiom
Definition
self-evident rule or truth; a widely accepted saying
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banal
Definition
unoriginal; ordinary
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bane
Definition
poison; torment; cause of harm
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bastion
Definition
stronghold; fortress; fortified place
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beget
Definition
to give birth to; to create; to lead to; to cause
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belabor
Definition
to go over repeatedly or to an absurd extent
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beleaguer
Definition
to surround; to besiege; to harass
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belie
Definition
to give a false impression of; to contradict
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belittle
Definition
to make to seem little; to put someone down
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belligerent
Definition
combative; quarrelsome; waging war
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bemused
Definition
confused; bewildered
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benefactor
Definition
"one who provides help, especially in the form of a gift or donation "
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benevolent
Definition
generous; kind; doing good deeds
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benign
Definition
gentle; not harmful; kind; mild
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bequest
Definition
something left to someone in a will
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bereaved
Definition
"deprived or left desolate, especially through death"
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beset
Definition
harass; to surround
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blasphemy
Definition
"irreverence; an insult to something held sacred; profanity , "
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blatant
Definition
unpleasantly or offensively noisy; glaring
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blight
Definition
disease in plants; anything that injures or destroys
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blithe
Definition
carefree; cheerful
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bourgeois
Definition
"middle class, usually in a pejorative sense; boringly conventional"
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bovine
Definition
"cow related; cowlike cf)canine, equine, feline, piscine, porcine, ursine"
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brevity
Definition
briefness
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broach
Definition
"to open up a subject for discussion, often a delicate subject"
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bucolic
Definition
charmingly rural; rustic; countrylike
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bureaucracy
Definition
"a system of government administration consisting of numerous bureaus or offices, especially one run according to inflexible and inefficient rules; any large administrative system characterized by inefficiency, lots of rules, and red tape"
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burgeon
Definition
to expand; to flourish
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burlesque
Definition
"a ludicrous, mocking, or exaggerated imitation "
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cacophony
Definition
"harsh-sounding mixture of words, voices, or sounds "
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cadence
Definition
"rhythm, the rise and fall of sounds "
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cajole
Definition
to persuade someone to do something he or she doesnt want to do
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callow
Definition
immature
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candor
Definition
"truthfulness; sincere honesty , "
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Capitalism
Definition
free enterprise
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capitulate
Definition
"to surrender; to give up or give in , "
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capricious
Definition
unpredictable; like to change at any moment
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caricature
Definition
"a portrait or description that is purposely distorted or exaggerated, often to prove some point about its subject"
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castigate
Definition
to criticize severely; to chastise
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catalyst
Definition
"in chemistry,~; anyone or anything that makes something happen without being directly involved in it"
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categorical
Definition
"unconditional; absolute, "
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catharsis
Definition
"purification that brings emotional relief or renewal , "
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catholic
Definition
universal; embracing everything
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caustic
Definition
like acid; corrosive
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celibacy
Definition
abstinence from sex
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censure
Definition
to condemn severely for doing something bad
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cerebral
Definition
brainy; intellectually refined
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chagrin
Definition
humiliation; embarrassed disappointment
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charisma
Definition
a magical-seeming ability to attract followers or inspire loyalty
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charlatan
Definition
fraud; quack; con man
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chasm
Definition
"a deep, gaping hole; a gorge"
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chastise
Definition
to inflict punishment on; to discipline
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chicanery
Definition
trickery; deceitfulness; artifice; especially legal or political
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chimera
Definition
an illusion; a foolish fancy
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choleric
Definition
hot-tempered; quick to anger
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chronic
Definition
constant; lasting a long time; inveterate
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chronicle
Definition
a record of events in order of time; a history
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circuitous
Definition
roundabout; not following a direct path
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circumlocution
Definition
an indirect expression; use of wordy or evasive language
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circumscribe
Definition
to draw a line around; to set the limits; to define; to restrict.
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circumspect
Definition
cautious
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circumvent
Definition
to frustrate as though by surrounding
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civil
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"polite; civilized; courteous , "
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clemency
Definition
mercy; forgiveness; mildness
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clich
Definition
"an overused saying or idea , "
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clique
Definition
an exclusive group bound together by some shared quality or interest
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coalesce
Definition
to come together as one; to fuse; to unite
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coerce
Definition
to force someone to do or not to do something
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cogent
Definition
powerfully convincing
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cognitive
Definition
dealing with how we know the world around us through our senses; mental
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cognizant
Definition
aware; conscious
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coherent
Definition
holding together; making sense
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colloquial
Definition
conversational; informal in language
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collusion
Definition
conspiracy; secret cooperation
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commensurate
Definition
equal; proportionate
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compelling
Definition
forceful; causing to yield...
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compendium
Definition
a summary; an abridgment
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complacent
Definition
self-satisfied; overly pleased with oneself; contented to a fault
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complement
Definition
to complete or fill up; to be the perfect counterpart
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complicity
Definition
participation in wrongdoing; the act of being an accomplice
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comprehensive
Definition
covering or including everything
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comprise
Definition
"to consist of; to be composed of cf) constitute, compose"
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conciliatory
Definition
making peace; attempting to resolve a dispute through goodwill
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concise
Definition
brief and to the point; succinct
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concord
Definition
harmony; agreement
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concurrent
Definition
happening at the same time; parallel
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condescend
Definition
"to stoop to someone elses level, usually in an offensive way; to patronize"
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condone
Definition
to overlook; to permit to happen
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conducive
Definition
promoting
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confluence
Definition
"a flowing together, especially of rivers; place where they begin to flow together"
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congenial
Definition
agreeably suitable; pleasant
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congenital
Definition
a trait or condition acquired between conception and birth; innate
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conjecture
Definition
to guess; to deduce or infer on slight evidence
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conjure
Definition
to summon or bring into being as if by magic
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connoisseur
Definition
"an expert, particularly in matter of art or taste "
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consecrate
Definition
to make or declare sacred
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consensus
Definition
unanimity or general agreement
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consonant
Definition
harmonious; in agreement
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construe
Definition
to interpret
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consummate
Definition
perfect; complete; supremely skillful
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contentious
Definition
argumentative; quarrelsome
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contiguous
Definition
side by side; adjoining
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contingent
Definition
dependent; possible
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contrite
Definition
admitting guilt; especially feeling remorseful
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contrived
Definition
artificial; labored
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conventional
Definition
common; customary; unexceptional
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convivial
Definition
fond of partying; festive
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copious
Definition
abundant; plentiful
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corollary
Definition
something that follows; a natural consequence
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corroborate
Definition
to confirm; to back up with evidence
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cosmopolitan
Definition
at home in many places or situations; internationally sophisticated
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countenance
Definition
"face; facial expression, especially an encouraging one"
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coup
Definition
a brilliant victory or accomplishment; the violent overthrow of a government by a small internal group
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covenant
Definition
a solemn agreement; a contract; a pledge
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covert
Definition
secret; hidden
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covet
Definition
to wish for enviously
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credulous
Definition
eager to believe; gullible
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criterion
Definition
standard; basis for judgment
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cryptic
Definition
mysterious; mystifying; clandestine
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culinary
Definition
relating to cooking or the kitchen
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culminate
Definition
to climax; to reach full effect
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culpable
Definition
deserving blame; guilty
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cursory
Definition
hasty; superficial
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curtail
Definition
to shorten; to cut short
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cynic
Definition
one who deeply distrusts human nature; one who believes humans are motivated only by selfishness
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daunt
Definition
to make fearful; to intimidate
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dearth
Definition
lack; scarcity
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debacle
Definition
violent breakdown; sudden overthrow; overwhelming defeat
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debauchery
Definition
wild living; excessive intemperance
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debilitate
Definition
to weaken; to cripple
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decadent
Definition
"decaying or decayed, especially in terms of morals "
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decimate
Definition
to kill or destroy a large part of
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decorous
Definition
proper; in good taste; orderly
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deduce
Definition
to conclude from evidence; to infer
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defame
Definition
to libel or slander; to ruin the good name of
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deference
Definition
submission to anothers will; respect; courtesy
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definitive
Definition
conclusive; providing the last word
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degenerate
Definition
to break down; to deteriorate
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deleterious
Definition
"harmful , "
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delineate
Definition
to describe accurately; to draw in outline
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delude
Definition
to deceive
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deluge
Definition
a flood; an inundation
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demagogue
Definition
"a leader of the people, but more a rabble rouser"
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denizen
Definition
inhabitant
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depravity
Definition
extreme wickedness or corruption
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deprecate
Definition
to express disapproval of
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deride
Definition
to ridicule; to laugh at contemptuously
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derogatory
Definition
disapproving; degrading
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desiccate
Definition
to dry out
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despondent
Definition
extremely depressed; full of despair
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despot
Definition
an absolute ruler; an autocrat
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destitute
Definition
extremely poor; utterly lacking
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desultory
Definition
without a plan or purpose; disconnected; random
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dialectical
Definition
relating to discussions; relating to the rules and methods of reasoning; approaching truth in the middle of opposing extremes
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dictum
Definition
an authoritative saying; an adage; a maxim; a proverb
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didactic
Definition
intended to teach; morally instructive; pedantic
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diffident
Definition
timid; lacking in self-confidence
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digress
Definition
to stray from the main subject
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dilettante
Definition
someone with superficial knowledge of the arts; an amateur; a dabbler
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discern
Definition
"to have insight; to see things clearly, to discriminate; to differentiate"
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discreet
Definition
"prudent; judiciously reserved , "
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discrete
Definition
unconnected; separate; distinct
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discriminate
Definition
to notice or point out the difference between two or more things; to discern; to differentiate
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disdain
Definition
arrogant scorn; contempt
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disinterested
Definition
not taking sides; unbiased
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disparage
Definition
"to belittle; to say uncomplimentary things about, usually in a somewhat indirect way "
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disparate
Definition
different; incompatible; unequal
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disseminate
Definition
to spread the seeds of something; to scatter; to make widely know
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dissipate
Definition
"to thin out, drift away, or dissolve; to cause to thin out, drift away, or dissolve; to waste or squander "
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dissolution
Definition
the breaking up or dissolving of something into parts; disintegration
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distend
Definition
to swell; to extend a great deal
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distinguish
Definition
to tell apart; to cause to stand out
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docile
Definition
easily taught; obedient; easy to handle
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doctrinaire
Definition
inflexibly committed to a doctrine or theory without regard to its practicality; dogmatic
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dogmatic
Definition
arrogantly assertive of unproven ideas; stubbornly claiming that something (often a system of beliefs) is beyond dispute
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domestic
Definition
having to do with the household or family; not foreign
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dormant
Definition
"a inactive; as though asleep; asleep ~volcano, ~window"
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dubious
Definition
a full of doubt; uncertain
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duplicity
Definition
"n the act of being two-faced; double-dealing; deception cf) duplication , duplicate a n v"
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ebullient
Definition
a boiling; bubbling with excitement; exuberant;
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eccentric
Definition
a not conventional; a little kooky; irregular
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eclectic
Definition
"a choosing the best from many sources; drawn from many sources, eclecticism "
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edify
Definition
"vt to enlighten; to instruct, especially in moral or religious matters"
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efface
Definition
vt to erase; to rub away the features of eclipse
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effusion
Definition
n a pouring forth
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egalitarian
Definition
a believing in the social and economic equality of all people
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egocentric
Definition
"a selfish; believing that one is the center of everything n egoism egoistic, -tical "
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egregious
Definition
a extremely bad; flagrant
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elicit
Definition
"vt to bring out; to call forth ~a laugh from, "
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elliptical
Definition
adj oval; missing a word or words; obscure
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elusive
Definition
"adj hard to pin down; evasive , elude v elusion , "
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emigrate
Definition
v to move to a new country; to move a new place to live; to expatriate
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empirical
Definition
adj relying on experience or observation; not merely theoretical ; ~philosophy
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emulate
Definition
"vt to strive to equal or excel, usually through imitation, emulator , emulation emulous be emulous of "
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encroach
Definition
vi to make gradual or stealthy inroads into; to trespass
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endemic
Definition
a native; restricted to a particular region or era; indigenous
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enervate
Definition
"v to reduce the strength or energy of, especially to do so gradually "
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enfranchise
Definition
"v to grant the privileges of citizenship, especially the right to vote "
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engender
Definition
"v to bring into existence; to create; to cause , produce; ; ment "
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enigma
Definition
n a mystery (riddle)
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enormity
Definition
n extreme evil; a hideous offense; immensity
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ephemeral
Definition
a lasting a very short time
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epigram
Definition
n a brief and usually witty or satirical saying
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epitome
Definition
n a brief summary that captures the meaning of the whole; the perfect example of something; a paradigm
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equanimity
Definition
n composure; calm
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equitable
Definition
adj fair
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equivocal
Definition
adj ambiguous; intentionally confusing; capable of being interpreted in more than one way
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erudite
Definition
adj scholarly; deeply learned
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esoteric
Definition
adj hard to understand; understood by only a select few; peculiar
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espouse
Definition
v to support; to advocate
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ethereal
Definition
"adj heavenly, as light and insubstantial as a gas or ether"
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euphemism
Definition
n a pleasant or inoffensive expression used in place of an unpleasant or offensive one
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evanescent
Definition
adj fleeting; vanishing; happening for only the briefest period
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exacerbate
Definition
v to make worse
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exacting
Definition
adj extremely demanding; difficult; requiring great skill or care
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exalt
Definition
"v to raise high; to glorify , "
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exasperate
Definition
v to annoy thoroughly; to make very angry; to try the patience of
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exemplify
Definition
v to illustrate by example; to serve as a good example
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exhaustive
Definition
adj thorough; rigorous; complete; painstaking
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exhort
Definition
v to urge strongly; to give a serious warning to
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exigency
Definition
"n an emergency; an urgency , "
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existential
Definition
"adj having to do with existence; having to do with the body of thought called existentialism, which basically holds that human beings are responsible for their own actions but is otherwise too complicated to summarize in a single sentence "
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exonerate
Definition
v to free completely from blame; to exculpate
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expatriate
Definition
v to throw (someone) out of his or her native land; to move away from ones native land; to emigrate
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expedient
Definition
adj providing an immediate advantage; serving ones immediate self-interest; practical
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expedite
Definition
v to speed up or ease the progress of
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explicit
Definition
adj clearly and directly expressed
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extol
Definition
v to praise highly; to laud
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extraneous
Definition
adj unnecessary; irrelevant; extra
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extrapolate
Definition
v to protect or deduce from something known; to infer
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extricate
Definition
v to free from difficulty
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extrovert
Definition
"n an open, outgoing person; a person whose attention is focused on others rather than on himself or herself "
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exult
Definition
v to rejoice; to celebrate
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fabrication
Definition
n a lie; something made up
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facetious
Definition
"adj humorous; not serious; clumsily humorous , "
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facile
Definition
adj fluent; skillful in a superficial way; easy
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faction
Definition
"n a group, usually a small part of a larger group, united around some cause; disagreement within an organization"
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farcical
Definition
adj absurd; ludicrous
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fastidious
Definition
adj meticulous; demanding; finicky
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fatalist
Definition
n someone who believes that future events are already determined and that humans are powerless to change them
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fatuous
Definition
adj foolish; silly; idiotic
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fauna
Definition
"n animals cf) flora , (animal)"
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fecund
Definition
adj fertile; productive
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felicity
Definition
"n happiness; skillfulness, especially at expressing things; adeptness"
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fervor
Definition
n great warmth or earnestness; ardor; zeal (ardor)
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fetter
Definition
"v to restrain; to hamper , "
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fidelity
Definition
n faithfulness; loyalty
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figurative
Definition
adj based on figures of speech; expressing something in terms usually for something else; metaphorical
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finesse
Definition
n skillful maneuvering; subtlety; craftiness
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flagrant
Definition
adj glaringly bad; notorious; scandalous
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flaunt
Definition
v show off; to display ostentatiously
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flout
Definition
v to disregard something out of disrespect
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foible
Definition
n a minor character flaw
Term
foment
Definition
v to stir up; to instigate
Term
forbear
Definition
v to refrain from ; to abstain
Term
forgo
Definition
v to do without ; to forbear
Term
forsake
Definition
v to abandon ; to renounce ; to relinquish
Term
fortuitous
Definition
a accidental ; occurring by chance
Term
founder
Definition
v to fail ; to collapse ; to sink
Term
fraternal
Definition
"a like brothers , "
Term
frenetic
Definition
"a frantic ; frenzied , "
Term
frugal
Definition
a economical ; penny-pinching
Term
furtive
Definition
a secretive ; sly
Term
futile
Definition
"a useless ; hopeless, "
Term
garrulous
Definition
a talkative; chatty
Term
genre
Definition
"n a type or category, especially of art or writing"
Term
genteel
Definition
a refined ; polite ; aristocratic ; affecting refinement
Term
gesticulate
Definition
"v to make gestures, especially when speaking or in place of speaking "
Term
glut
Definition
n surplus ; an overabundance
Term
grandiloquent
Definition
"a pompous ; using a lot of big, fancy words in an attempt to sound impressive "
Term
grandiose
Definition
a absurdly exaggerated
Term
gratuitous
Definition
a given freely (said of something bad) ; unjustified ; unprovoked ; uncalled for
Term
gravity
Definition
n seriousness
Term
gregarious
Definition
a sociable ; enjoying the company of others
Term
guile
Definition
n cunning ; duplicity ; artfulness
Term
hackneyed
Definition
a overused ; trite ; stale
Term
hapless
Definition
"a unlucky , (unlucky) "
Term
harbinger
Definition
n a forerunner ; a signal of
Term
hedonism
Definition
n the pursuit of pleasure as a way of life
Term
hegemony
Definition
"n leadership, especially of one nation over another "
Term
heresy
Definition
n any belief that is strongly opposed to established beliefs
Term
hermetic
Definition
a impervious to external influence ; airtight
Term
heyday
Definition
n golden age ; prime (prime)
Term
hiatus
Definition
"n a break or interruption, often from work"
Term
hierarchy
Definition
n an organization based on rank or degree ; pecking order
Term
histrionic
Definition
a overly dramatic ; theatrical
Term
homily
Definition
n a sermon
Term
homogeneous
Definition
"a uniform ; made entirely of one thing , (uniform)"
Term
husbandry
Definition
n thrifty management of resources ; livestock farming
Term
hyperbole
Definition
n an exaggeration used as a figure of speech ; exaggeration
Term
hypothetical
Definition
a uncertain ; unproven
Term
iconoclast
Definition
n one who attacks popular beliefs or institution
Term
ideology
Definition
n a system of social or political ideas
Term
idiosyncrasy
Definition
n a peculiarity ; an eccentricity
Term
idyllic
Definition
a charming in a rustic way ; naturally peaceful
Term
ignominy
Definition
n deep disgrace
Term
illicit
Definition
a illegal ; not permitted
Term
imminent
Definition
a just about to happen
Term
immutable
Definition
a unchangeable
Term
impartial
Definition
a fair ; not favoring one side or the other ; unbiased
Term
impeccable
Definition
a flawless ; entirely without sin
Term
imperial`
Definition
a like an emperor or an empire
Term
impervious
Definition
a not allowing anything to pass through ; impenetrable
Term
impetuous
Definition
a impulsive ; extremely impatient
Term
implement
Definition
v to carry out
Term
impotent
Definition
a powerless ; helpless ; unable to perform
Term
impugn
Definition
"v to attack, especially to attack the truth or integrity of something"
Term
inane
Definition
a silly ; senseless
Term
inaugurate
Definition
v to begin officially ; to induct formally into office
Term
incandescent
Definition
a brilliant ; giving off heat or light
Term
incantation
Definition
n a chant ; the repetition of statements or phrases in a way reminiscent of a chant
Term
incense
Definition
a make very angry
Term
incessant
Definition
a unceasing
Term
incipient
Definition
a beginning ; emerging
Term
incisive
Definition
a cutting right to the heart of the matter
Term
incongruous
Definition
a not harmonious ; not consistent ; not appropriate not fitting in
Term
incorrigible
Definition
a incapable of being reformed
Term
increment
Definition
"n an increase ; one in a series of increases , "
Term
indifferent
Definition
a not caring one way or the other ; apathetic ; mediocre
Term
indigenous
Definition
a native ; originating in that area
Term
indigent
Definition
a poor
Term
indignant
Definition
"a angry, especially as a result of something unjust or unworthy ; insulted "
Term
indolent
Definition
a lazy
Term
indulgent
Definition
lenient ; yielding to desire
Term
ineffable
Definition
a incapable of being expressed or described
Term
inept
Definition
a clumsy ; incompetent ; gauche
Term
inert
Definition
a inactive ; sluggish ; not reacting chemically
Term
inexorable
Definition
a relentless ; inevitable ; unavoidable
Term
infamous
Definition
a shamefully wicked ; having an extremely bad reputation ; disgraceful
Term
infatuated
Definition
a foolish ; foolishly passionate or attracted ; made foolish ; foolishly in love
Term
infer
Definition
v to conclude ; to deduce
Term
infinitesimal
Definition
"a very, very, very small ; infinitely small "
Term
ingenuous
Definition
a frank ; without deception ; simple ; artless ; charmingly nave
Term
inherent
Definition
a part of the essential nature of something ; intrinsic
Term
injunction
Definition
"n a command or order, especially a court order"
Term
innate
Definition
"a existing since birth ; inborn ; inherent , "
Term
innocuous
Definition
"a harmless ; banal , "
Term
inordinate
Definition
a excessive ; unreasonable
Term
insatiable
Definition
a hard or impossible to satisfy ; greedy ; avaricious
Term
insidious
Definition
a treacherous ; sneaky
Term
insinuate
Definition
"v to hint ; to creep in , (hind)"
Term
insipid
Definition
a dull ; bland ; banal
Term
insolent
Definition
a arrogant ; insulting
Term
instigate
Definition
v to provoke ; to stir up
Term
insular
Definition
a like an island ; isolated
Term
insurgent
Definition
n a rebel ; someone who revolts against a government
Term
integral
Definition
a essential
Term
intractable
Definition
a uncontrollable ; stubborn ; disobedient
Term
intransigent
Definition
a uncompromising ; stubborn
Term
intrinsic
Definition
a part of the essential nature of something ; inherent
Term
introspective
Definition
a tending to think about oneself ; examining ones feelings
Term
inundate
Definition
v to flood ; to cover completely with water ; to overwhelm
Term
invective
Definition
n insulting or abusive speech
Term
inveterate
Definition
a habitual ; firm in habit ; deeply rooted
Term
irascible
Definition
"a easily angered or provoked ; irritable , "
Term
ironic
Definition
a meaning the opposite of what you seem to say ; using words to mean something other than what they seem to mean
Term
irrevocable
Definition
a irreversible
Term
itinerant
Definition
a moving from place to place
Term
judicious
Definition
a exercising sound judgment
Term
juxtapose
Definition
v to place side by side
Term
kinetic
Definition
a having to do with motion ; lively ; active
Term
labyrinth
Definition
n a maze ; something like a maze (maze)
Term
laconic
Definition
"a using few words, especially to the point of seeming rude"
Term
lament
Definition
v to mourn
Term
lampoon
Definition
v to satirize ; to mock ; to parody
Term
languish
Definition
"v to become weak, listless, or depressed "
Term
largess
Definition
n generous giving of gifts (or the gifts themselves) ; generosity ; philanthropy
Term
latent
Definition
a present but not visible or apparent ; potential
Term
laud
Definition
v to praise ; to applaud ; to extol ; to celebrate
Term
legacy
Definition
n something handed down from the past ; a bequest
Term
lethargy
Definition
n sluggishness ; laziness ; drowsiness ; indifference
Term
levity
Definition
n lightness ; frivolity ; unseriousnes
Term
libel
Definition
"n a written or published falsehood that injures the reputation of, or defames, someone "
Term
litigate
Definition
v to try in court ; to engage in legal proceedings
Term
loquacious
Definition
a talking a lot or too much
Term
lucid
Definition
a clear ; easy to understand
Term
lugubrious
Definition
a exaggeratedly mournful
Term
luminous
Definition
a giving off light ; glowing ; brigh
Term
machination
Definition
"n scheming activity for an evil purpose , "
Term
magnanimous
Definition
a forgiving ; unresentful ; noble in spirit ; generous
Term
magnate
Definition
"n a rich, powerful, or very successful businessperson"
Term
malaise
Definition
"n a feeling of depression, uneasiness, or queasiness"
Term
malfeasance
Definition
"n an illegal act, especially by a public official "
Term
malinger
Definition
v to pretend to be sick to avoid doing work
Term
malleable
Definition
a easy to shape or bend
Term
mandate
Definition
n a command or authorization to do something ; the will of the voters as expressed by the results of an election
Term
manifest
Definition
"a visible ; evident , "
Term
manifesto
Definition
"n a public declaration of beliefs or principles, usually political ones"
Term
marshal
Definition
v to arrange in order ; to gather together for the purpose of doing something
Term
martial
Definition
a warlike ; having to do with combat
Term
martyr
Definition
"n someone who gives up his or her life in pursuit of a cause, especially a religious one ; one who suffers for a cause ; one who makes a show of suffering in order to arouse sympathy"
Term
matriculate
Definition
"v to enroll, especially at a college"
Term
maudlin
Definition
a silly and overly sentimental
Term
maverick
Definition
n a nonconformist ; a rebel
Term
maxim
Definition
n a fundamental principle ; an old saying
Term
mediate
Definition
v to help settle differences
Term
mellifluous
Definition
a sweetly flowing
Term
mendacious
Definition
a lying ; dishonest
Term
mendicant
Definition
n a beggar (beggar)
Term
mentor
Definition
"n a teacher, tutor, counselor, or coach ; especially in business, an experienced person who shows an inexperienced person the ropes"
Term
mercenary
Definition
n a hired soldier ; someone who will do anything for money
Term
mercurial
Definition
a emotionally unpredictable ; rapidly changing in mood
Term
metamorphosis
Definition
n a magical change in form ; a striking or sudden change
Term
microcosm
Definition
n the world in miniature
Term
milieu
Definition
n environment ; surroundings
Term
minuscule
Definition
a very tiny
Term
misanthropic
Definition
"a hating mankind , "
Term
mitigate
Definition
v to moderate the effect of something
Term
mollify
Definition
v to soften ; to soothe ; to pacify
Term
monolithic
Definition
"a massive, solid, uniform, and unyielding "
Term
moribund
Definition
a dying
Term
morose
Definition
a gloomy ; sullen
Term
mortify
Definition
a to humiliate
Term
mundane
Definition
a ordinary ; pretty boring ; not heavenly and eternal
Term
munificent
Definition
"a very generous ; lavish , (lavish)"
Term
myopia
Definition
a nearsightedness ; lack of foresight
Term
myriad
Definition
n a huge number
Term
narcissism
Definition
n excessive love of ones body or oneself
Term
nebulous
Definition
a vague ; hazy ; indistinct
Term
nefarious
Definition
a evil ; flagrantly wicked
Term
neologism
Definition
n a new word or phrase ; a new usage of a word
Term
nepotism
Definition
n showing favoritism to friends of family in business or politics
Term
nihilism
Definition
n the belief that there are no values or morals in the universe
Term
nominal
Definition
a in name only ; insignificant ; a-ok (during rocket launches)
Term
nostalgia
Definition
n sentimental longing for the past ; homesickness
Term
notorious
Definition
a famous for something bad
Term
novel
Definition
a new ; original
Term
noxious
Definition
a harmful ; offensive
Term
nuance
Definition
n a subtle difference or distinction
Term
obdurate
Definition
a stubborn and insensitive
Term
obfuscate
Definition
v to darken ; to confuse ; to make confusing
Term
oblique
Definition
a indirect ; at an angle
Term
oblivion
Definition
n total forgetfulness ; the state of being forgotten
Term
obscure
Definition
a unknown ; hard to understand ; dark
Term
obsequious
Definition
a fawning ; subservient ; sucking up to
Term
obtuse
Definition
a insensitive ; blockheaded
Term
officious
Definition
a annoyingly eager to help or advise
Term
onerous
Definition
a burdensome ; oppressive
Term
opaque
Definition
a impossible to see through ; impossible to understand
Term
opulent
Definition
a luxurious
Term
orthodox
Definition
"a conventional ; adhering to established principles or doctrines, especially in religion ; by the book "
Term
ostensible
Definition
a apparent (but misleading) ; professed
Term
ostentatious
Definition
a excessively conspicuous ; showing off
Term
pacify
Definition
v to calm someone down ; to placate
Term
painstaking
Definition
a extremely careful ; =pains-taking = taking pains
Term
palliate
Definition
v to relieve or alleviate something without getting rid of the problem ; to assuage ; to mitigate
Term
palpable
Definition
a capable of being touched ; obvious ; tangible
Term
paltry
Definition
a insignificant ; worthless
Term
panacea
Definition
n something that cures everything
Term
paradigm
Definition
n a model or example
Term
paradox
Definition
"n a true statement or phenomenon that nonetheless seems to contradict itself ; an untrue statement or phenomenon that nonetheless seems logical , "
Term
parochial
Definition
a narrow or confined in point of view ; provincial
Term
parody
Definition
n a satirical imitation
Term
parsimonious
Definition
a stingy
Term
partisan
Definition
"n one who supports a particular person, cause, or idea"
Term
patent
Definition
a obvious
Term
paternal
Definition
a fatherly ; fatherlike
Term
pathology
Definition
n the science of diseases
Term
patriarch
Definition
n the male head of a family or tribe
Term
patrician
Definition
n a person of noble birth ; an aristocrat
Term
patronize
Definition
v to treat as an inferior ; to condescend to
Term
paucity
Definition
n scarcity
Term
peccadillo
Definition
n a minor offense
Term
pedantic
Definition
a boringly scholarly or academic
Term
pedestrian
Definition
a unimaginative ; banal
Term
pejorative
Definition
a negative ; disparaging
Term
penchant
Definition
n a strong taste or liking for something ; a predilection
Term
penitent
Definition
"a sorry ; repentant ; contrite, (sorry, repentant, contrite)"
Term
pensive
Definition
a thoughtful and sad
Term
peremptory
Definition
a final ; categorical ; dictatorial
Term
perennial
Definition
a continual ; happening again and again or year after year
Term
perfidy
Definition
"n treachery , (treachery)"
Term
perfunctory
Definition
a unenthusiastic ; careless
Term
peripatetic
Definition
a wandering ; traveling continually ; itinerant
Term
periphery
Definition
n the outside edge of something
Term
perjury
Definition
n lying under oath
Term
permeate
Definition
v to spread or seep through ; to penetrate
Term
pernicious
Definition
a deadly ; extremely evil(deadly)
Term
perquisite
Definition
n a privilege that goes along with a job ; a perk
Term
pertinent
Definition
"a relevant ; dealing with the matter at hand, (relevant)"
Term
perturb
Definition
v to disturb greatly
Term
peruse
Definition
v to read carefully
Term
pervade
Definition
v to spread throughout
Term
petulant
Definition
a rude ; cranky ; ill-tempered
Term
philanthropy
Definition
"n love of mankind, especially by doing good deeds "
Term
philistine
Definition
"n a smugly ignorant person with no appreciation of intellectual or artistic matters , "
Term
pious
Definition
a reverent or devout ; outwardly (and sometimes falsely) reverent or devout ; hypocritical
Term
pivotal
Definition
a crucial (crucial)
Term
placate
Definition
v to pacify ; to appease ; to soothe
Term
plaintive
Definition
a expressing sadness or sorrow
Term
platitude
Definition
n a dull or trite remark ; a cliché
Term
plebeian
Definition
n common ; vulgar ; low class ; bourgeois
Term
plethora
Definition
n an excess
Term
poignant
Definition
a painfully emotional ; extremely moving ; sharp or astute
Term
polarize
Definition
v to break up into opposing factions or groupings
Term
polemic
Definition
"n a powerful argument often make to attack or refute a controversial issue , "
Term
ponderous
Definition
a so large as to be clumsy ; massive ; dull
Term
portent
Definition
n an omen ; a sign of something coming in the future
Term
postulate
Definition
n something accepted as true without proof ; and axiom
Term
pragmatic
Definition
a practical ; down to earth ; based on experience rather than theory
Term
precedent
Definition
n an earlier example or model of something
Term
precept
Definition
"n a rule to live by ; a principle establishing a certain kind of action or behavior ; a maxim , (maxim); "
Term
precipitate
Definition
v to cause to happen abruptly
Term
precipitous
Definition
"a steep , (steep)"
Term
preclude
Definition
v to prevent something from ever happening
Term
precursor
Definition
n forerunner ; something that goes before and anticipates or paves the way for whatever it is that follows
Term
predilection
Definition
n a natural preference for something
Term
preeminent
Definition
a better than anyone else ; outstanding ; supreme
Term
preempt
Definition
v to seize something by prior right
Term
premise
Definition
n an assumption ; the basis for a conclusion
Term
prepossess
Definition
v to preoccupy ; to influence beforehand or prejudice ; to make a good impression on beforehand
Term
prerogative
Definition
"n a right or privilege connected exclusively with a position, a person, a class, a nation, or some other group or classification"
Term
prevail
Definition
"v to triumph ; to overcome rivals ; (with on, upon, or with) to persuade ,"
Term
pristine
Definition
a original ; unspoiled ; pure
Term
prodigal
Definition
a wastefully extravagant
Term
prodigious
Definition
a extraordinary; enormous; vast
Term
prodigy
Definition
"n an extremely talented child; an extraordinary accomplishment or occurrence; wonder / , ,"
Term
profane
Definition
a not having to do with religion; irreverent; blasphemous
Term
profess
Definition
"v to declare; to declare falsely or pretend; cf) professed , professional"
Term
proficient
Definition
a thoroughly competent; skillful; very good (at something)
Term
profligate
Definition
"a extravagantly wasteful and, usually, wildly immoral "
Term
profound
Definition
"a deep (several senses); ~sleep, ~knowledge, ~meaning, ~thanks, ~anxiety, ~bow n profundity, profoundness"
Term
profuse
Definition
a flowing; extravagant
Term
proletariat
Definition
n the industrial working class
Term
proliferate
Definition
v to spread or grow rapidly
Term
prolific
Definition
a abundantly productive; fruitful or fertile
Term
promulgate
Definition
v to proclaim; to publicly or formally declare something
Term
propensity
Definition
"n a natural inclination or tendency; a predilection , "
Term
propitious
Definition
a marked by favorable signs or conditions
Term
proponent
Definition
n an advocate; a supporter of a position
Term
proprietary
Definition
a characteristic of an owner of property; constituting property
Term
propriety
Definition
n properness; good manners
Term
prosaic
Definition
a dull; unimaginative; like prose (as opposed to poetry)
Term
proscribe
Definition
v to outlaw; to prohibit
Term
proselytize
Definition
v to convert (someone) from one religion or doctrine to another; to recruit converts to a religion or doctrine
Term
protagonist
Definition
"n the leading character in a novel, play, or other work; a leader or champion"
Term
protract
Definition
"v to prolong , (prolong)"
Term
provident
Definition
a preparing for the future; providing for the future; frugal
Term
provincial
Definition
a limited in outlook to ones own small corner of the world; narrow
Term
provisional
Definition
a conditional; temporary; tentative
Term
proximity
Definition
n nearness
Term
prudent
Definition
a careful; having foresight
Term
purported
Definition
a rumored; claimed
Term
putative
Definition
a commonly accepted; supposed; reputed
Term
qualify
Definition
v to modify or restrict
Term
qualitative
Definition
"a having to do with the quality or qualities of something (as opposed to the quantity) , "
Term
querulous
Definition
a complaining; grumbling; whining
Term
quixotic
Definition
a romantic or idealistic to a foolish or impractical degree
Term
ramification
Definition
n a consequence; a branching out
Term
rancor
Definition
"n bitter, long-lasting ill will or resentment "
Term
rapacious
Definition
a greedy; plundering; avaricious
Term
rebuke
Definition
"v to criticize sharply , "
Term
rebut
Definition
"v to contradict; to argue in opposition to; to prove to be false , "
Term
recalcitrant
Definition
a stubbornly defiant of authority or control; disobedient
Term
recant
Definition
v to publicly take back and deny (something previously said or believed); to openly confess error
Term
reciprocal
Definition
"a mutual; shared; interchangeable (mutual), "
Term
reclusive
Definition
a hermitlike; withdrawn from society
Term
recondite
Definition
a hard to understand; over ones head
Term
recrimination
Definition
"n a bitter counteraccusation, or the act of making a bitter counteraccusation , "
Term
redolent
Definition
a fragrant (fragrant)
Term
redundant
Definition
a unnecessarily repetitive; excessive; excessively wordy
Term
refute
Definition
v to prove to be false; to disprove
Term
reiterate
Definition
v to say again; to repeat
Term
relegate
Definition
v to banish; to send away
Term
relentless
Definition
a continuous; unstoppable
Term
relinquish
Definition
v to release or let go of; to surrender; to stop doing
Term
remonstrate
Definition
v to argue against; to protest; to raise objections
Term
renaissance
Definition
n a rebirth or revival
Term
renounce
Definition
v to give up formally or resign; to disown; to have nothing to do with anymore
Term
reparation
Definition
n paying back; making amends; compensation
Term
repercussion
Definition
n a consequence; an indirect effect
Term
replenish
Definition
v to fill again; to resupply; to restore
Term
replete
Definition
a completely filled; abounding
Term
reprehensible
Definition
a worthy of blame or censure
Term
reprisal
Definition
n a military action undertaken in revenge for another; an act of taking an eye for an eye ;
Term
reproach
Definition
"v to scold, usually in disappointment; to blame; to disgrace"
Term
reprove
Definition
v to criticize mildly
Term
repudiate
Definition
v to reject; to renounce; to disown to have nothing to do with
Term
requisite
Definition
required necessary
Term
resolute
Definition
determined; firm; unwavering
Term
respite
Definition
n a period of rest or relief
Term
reticent
Definition
"a quiet; restrained; reluctant to speak, especially about oneself"
Term
revere
Definition
v to respect highly; to honor
Term
rhetoric
Definition
n the art of formal speaking or writing; inflated discourse
Term
rigorous
Definition
a strict; harsh; severe
Term
robust
Definition
a strong and healthy; vigorous
Term
rogue
Definition
n a criminally dishonest persons; a scoundrel
Term
rudimentary
Definition
a basic; crude; unformed or undeveloped
Term
ruminate
Definition
v to contemplate; to ponder; to mull over
Term
rustic
Definition
a rural lacking urban comforts or sophistication; primitive
Term
saccharine
Definition
a sweet; excessively or disgustingly sweet
Term
sacrilege
Definition
n a violation of something sacred; blasphemy
Term
sacrosanct
Definition
a sacred; held to be inviolable
Term
sagacious
Definition
a discerning; shrewd; keen in judgment; wise
Term
salient
Definition
a sticking out; conspicuous; leaping
Term
salutary
Definition
a healthful; remedial; curative
Term
sanctimonious
Definition
a pretending to be devout; affecting religious feeling
Term
sanguine
Definition
a cheerful; optimistic; hopeful
Term
sardonic
Definition
a mocking; scornful
Term
scintillate
Definition
"v to sparkle, either literally or figuratively"
Term
scrupulous
Definition
a strict; careful; hesitant for ethical reasons
Term
scrutinize
Definition
v to examine very carefully
Term
secular
Definition
a having nothing to do with religion or spiritual concerns
Term
sedition
Definition
n treason; the incitement of public disorder or rebellion
Term
sensory
Definition
a having to do with the senses or sensation
Term
sentient
Definition
a able to perceive by the senses; conscious
Term
sequester
Definition
v to set or keep apart
Term
serendipity
Definition
accidental good fortune; discovering good things without looking for them
Term
servile
Definition
submissive and subservient; like a servant
Term
singular
Definition
unique; superior; exceptional; strange
Term
slander
Definition
to speak badly about someone publicly; to defame; to spread malicious rumor
Term
sloth
Definition
laziness; sluggishness
Term
sobriety
Definition
the state of being sober; seriousness
Term
solicitous
Definition
"eager and attentive, often to the point of hovering; anxiously caring or attentive"
Term
solvent
Definition
not broke or bankrupt; able to pay ones bills
Term
soporific
Definition
sleeping inducing; extremely boring; very sleepy
Term
sordid
Definition
"vile; filthy; squalid (filthy, squalid), (vile)"
Term
spawn
Definition
to bring forth; to produce a large number
Term
specious
Definition
deceptively plausible or attractive
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sporadic
Definition
stopping and starting; scattered; occurring in bursts every once in a while
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spurious
Definition
"false; fake (false, fake)"
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squalor
Definition
"filth; wretched, degraded, or repulsive living conditions "
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squander
Definition
to waste
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stagnation
Definition
motionlessness; inactivity
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static
Definition
stationary; not changing or moving
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staunch
Definition
firmly committed; firmly in favor of; steadfast
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steadfast
Definition
"loyal; faithful (loyal, faithful)"
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stigmatize
Definition
to brand with disgrace; to set a mark of disgrace upon
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stipulate
Definition
to require something as part of an agreement
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stoic
Definition
"indifferent (at least outwardly) to pleasure or pain, to joy or grief, to fortune or misfortune "
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stratum
Definition
a layer; a level
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stricture
Definition
a restriction; a limitation; a negative criticism
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strife
Definition
bitter conflict; discord; a struggle or clash
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stringent
Definition
strict; restrictive
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stymie
Definition
to thwart; to get in the way of; to hinder
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subjugate
Definition
to subdue and dominate; to enslave
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sublime
Definition
awesome; extremely exalted; lofty; majestic
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subordinate
Definition
"lower in importance, position, or rank; secondary"
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substantive
Definition
having substance; real; essential; solid; substantial
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subtle
Definition
not obvious; able to make fine distinctions; ingenious; crafty
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subversive
Definition
corrupting; overthrowing; undermining; insurgent
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succinct
Definition
brief and to the point; concise
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succumb
Definition
to yield or submit; to die
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supercilious
Definition
haughty; patronizing
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superficial
Definition
on the surface only; shallow; not thorough
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superfluous
Definition
extra; unnecessary; redundant
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surfeit
Definition
excess; an excessive amount; excess or overindulgence in eating or drinking
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surreptitious
Definition
sneaky; secret
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surrogate
Definition
substitute
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sycophant
Definition
one who sucks up to others
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synthesis
Definition
the combing of parts to form a whole
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tacit
Definition
implied; not spoken (implied)
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taciturn
Definition
untalkative by nature
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tangential
Definition
"only superficially related to the matter at hand; not especially relevant; peripheral , "
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tangible
Definition
"touchable; palpable (touchable, palpable)"
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tantamount
Definition
equivalent to
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tautological
Definition
redundant; circular (redundant)
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temerity
Definition
"boldness; recklessness; audacity , (boldness; recklessness; audacity)"
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temperate
Definition
mild; moderate; restrained (mild)
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tenable
Definition
"defensible, as in ones position in an argument; capable of being argued successfully; valid"
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tenacious
Definition
persistent; stubborn; not letting go
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tenet
Definition
a shared principle or belief
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tentative
Definition
experimental; temporary; uncertain
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tenuous
Definition
flimsy; extremely thin
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terse
Definition
using no unnecessary words; succinct (succinct)
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theology
Definition
the study of god or religion
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tirade
Definition
"prolonged, bitter speech"
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torpor
Definition
sluggishness; inactivity; apathy
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touchstone
Definition
a standard; a test of authenticity or quality
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tout
Definition
to praise highly; to brag publicly about
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transcend
Definition
to go beyond or above; to surpass
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transgress
Definition
"to violate (a law); to sin , (violate)"
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transient
Definition
not staying for a long time; temporary
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trepidation
Definition
fear; apprehension; nervous trembling (fear)
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turpitude
Definition
shameful wickedness; depravity
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ubiquitous
Definition
being everywhere at the same time
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unconscionable
Definition
not controlled by conscience; unscrupulous
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unctuous
Definition
"oily, both literally and figuratively; insincere "
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uniform
Definition
consistent; unchanging; the same for everyone
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unremitting
Definition
unceasing; unabated; relentless
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unwitting
Definition
unintentional; ignorant; not awar
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urbane
Definition
poised; sophisticated; refined
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usurp
Definition
to seize wrongfully
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utilitarian
Definition
stressing usefulness or utility above all other qualities; pragmatic
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utopia
Definition
an ideal society
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vacillate
Definition
to be indecisive; to waver
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vapid
Definition
without liveliness; dull; spiritless
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vehement
Definition
intense; forceful; violent
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venal
Definition
capable of being bribed; willing to do anything for money; corrupt
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venerate
Definition
"to revere; to treat as something holy, especially because of great age"
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veracity
Definition
truthfulness
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verbose
Definition
using too many words; not succinct; circumlocutory
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verisimilitude
Definition
similarity to reality; the appearance of truth; looking like real thing
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vernacular
Definition
everyday speech; slang; idiom
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vestige
Definition
a remaining bit of something; a last trace
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vex
Definition
to annoy; to pester; to confuse
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viable
Definition
capable of living; workable
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vicarious
Definition
"experienced, performed, or suffered through someone else; living through the experiences of another as though they were ones own experiences"
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vicissitude
Definition
upheaval; natural cange; change in fortune
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vilify
Definition
to say vile things about; to defame
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vindicate
Definition
to clear from all blame or suspicion; to justify
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vindictive
Definition
seeking revenge
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virtuoso
Definition
a masterful musician; a masterful practitioner in some other field
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virulent
Definition
extremely poisonous; malignant; full of hate
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visionary
Definition
a dreamer; someone with impractical goals or ideas about the future
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vitiate
Definition
to make impure; to pollute
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vitriolic
Definition
caustic; full of bitterness
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vocation
Definition
an occupation; a job
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vociferous
Definition
loud; noisy
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volatile
Definition
quick to evaporate; highly unstable; explosive
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volition
Definition
will; conscious choice
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wanton
Definition
malicious; unjustifiable; unprovoked
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willful
Definition
deliberate; obstinate; insistent on having ones way
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wistful
Definition
yearning; sadly longing
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zealous
Definition
enthusiastically devoted to something; fervent
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