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05/25/2010
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Ambivalence
 Definition
simultaneous conflicting feelings
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choler
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anger
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curfew
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time to be off the streets
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dismantle (2)
 Definition
take apart, remove the fittings from
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fathoms (2)
 Definition
unit of depth, understand thoroughly
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hemp
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plant fibers used in rope
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imperative (2)
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absolutely necessary, used for commands
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incapacitate
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disable
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innovation
 Definition
introduction of something new
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inveterate
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habitual
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magnitude
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greatness
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octagon
 Definition
eight sided figure
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progenitors (2)
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ancestor, forerunner
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resilient (2)
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springy, able to recover quickly
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stamina
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staying power
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temperate (2)
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not very hot nor very cold, moderate
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wayward (2)
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willful, changeable
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autopsy
 Definition
examination to determine the cause of death
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compunction
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remorse
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debut
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first appearance
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expository
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explanitory
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glutinous
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sticky
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homily
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lecture on moral theme
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imperial (3)
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by an emperor, small pointed beard, majestic
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infatuated
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foolishly in love
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instill (2)
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impart, introduce drop by drop
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irrational
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not governed by reason
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marauder
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attacker
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overwrought (2)
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suffering from nervous strain, too elaborate
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quandary
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state of perplexity
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reticent
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disinclined to speak
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sterilize (2)
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make free from germs, make incapable of reproduction
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unwitting (2)
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unaware, not intended
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addled (2)
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confused, rotten
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cauterize
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burn with a hot iron
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congestion (2)
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overcrowding, over accumulation of matter
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disinterested
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discontented
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exhale (2)
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breath out, give off
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filial
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of a child for it's parents
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gamester
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gambler
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harangue
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long, scolding speech
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indignity
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insulting treatment
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mausoleum
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monumental tomb
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ornithologist
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expert on birds
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philistine
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uncultured and narrow minded person
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rationalize
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seek reasons to justify
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salutary
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beneficial
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taciturn
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habitually silent
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anarchy
 Definition
complete political disorder
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censer
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vessel for burning incense
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defile (2)
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narrow tube, make unclean
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entourage
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group of attendants
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expunge
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remove
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forte(2)
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particular skill, loudly
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graphic (2)
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vivid, pictoral
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heresy
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holding views contrary to those officially taught
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insidious
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treacherous
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mediate
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work for a settlement of
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palliative
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that ease without curing
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prodigious
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enormous
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redoubtable
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formidable
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sinuous
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winding
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thrall (2)
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bondage, slave
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aqueous
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made by water
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chaste (2)
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morally pure, severely plain
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demoralize
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weaken the spirit
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euthanasia
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killing as an act of mercy
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extenuating
 Definition
that make something seem less serious
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gala
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festive
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gregarious
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enjoying the company of others
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inclement (2)
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stormy, unkind
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maldroit
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clumsy
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mendicants
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beggars
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panorama
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comprehensive view
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quadruple
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increase fourfold
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replete
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filled
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spectral
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ghostly
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transition
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change
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triumverate
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ruling body of three
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abashed
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embarrassed
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arbiter
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person able to judge or decide
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benison
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blessing
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bluff (3)
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fool, frank, steep cliff
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canker (2)
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spreading sore, evil influence
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complaisant
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obliging
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crass
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coarsely stupid
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defame
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attack the reputation of
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ennui
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boredome
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funereal
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gloomy
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ideology
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set of beliefs
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inferno (2)
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intense heat, hell
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mercenary
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hired soldier, concerned only with making money
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parsimonious
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miserly
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propaganda
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deliberately spreading ideas that will help one's own cause or injure the enemy's
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retrogress
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worsen
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surfeited
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given too much of something
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tureen
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dish
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