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absolve
to fins innocent or blameless
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Undergraduate 1
02/01/2010

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Adamant
Definition
Not giving in, Stubborn
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Amoral
Definition
Lacking a moral sense, Without principles
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Eccentric
Definition
Differing from what is customary, Odd
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Absolve
Definition
To find innocent or Blameless
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Encounter
Definition
A brief or an unexpected meeting
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Epitome
Definition
A perfect or Typical example
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Antagonist
Definition
An opponent, One who opposes or competes
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Animosity
Definition
Bitter hostility
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Malign
Definition
To make evil and often untrue statements about, Speak evil of 
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Amiable
Definition
Good-natured, Friendly  and pleasant
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Inclination
Definition
A tendency, or preference, to think, act, or behave in a certain way, a leaning
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Curt
Definition
Rudely brief when speaking to someone, abrupt
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Wary
Definition
Cautious, On guard
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Retort
Definition
To reply, especially in a quick, sharp, or witty way
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Demoralize
Definition
To lower spirits of, Weaken the confidence or cheerfulness
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Dilemma
Definition
A situation requiring a difficult choice
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Subsequent
Definition
Following, in time or order, next, later
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Zeal
Definition
Enthusiastic devotion, intense enthusiasm
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Sabatage
Definition
To deliberately destroy or damage, on Purpose
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Irate
Definition
Very Angry
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Elicit
Definition
To draw forth
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Terminate
Definition
To stop,Bring to an end
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Methodical
Definition
Orderly, Systematic
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Adjacent
Definition
Close, near (to something)
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Tangible
Definition
Able to be touched, Having  form and matter
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obsolete
Definition
No longer active  or in use, out of date
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Escalate
Definition
To increase or intensify
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Acclaim
Definition
Great praise or applause, enthusiastic approval
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Engross
Definition
To hold the full attention of, Absorb
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Exploit
Definition
To use selfishly or unethically, take unfair advantage of
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Inequity
Definition
Injustice, Unfairness, an instance of injustice
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Innovation
Definition
A new custom, method, or invention, something newly introduced
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Subjective
Definition
Based on personal opinions, feelings and attitudes
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Deterrent
Definition
Something that discourages or prevents a certain action
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Succinct
Definition
Expressed clearly in a few words, to the point, concise
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Revitalize
Definition
To renew the strength and energy of, restore to a vigorous, Give new life
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Infirmity
Definition
A physical weakness or defect, ailment
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Sparse
Definition
Distributed thinly, Not thick or crowded
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Infringe
Definition
To intrude or Trespass on, To interfere with
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Implication
Definition
An idea that is communicated indirectly, through a suggestion or Hint
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Arbitrary
Definition
Determined by personal judgment,  not rule or reason, based on impulse
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Mercenary
Definition
Motivated only by financial gain, Greedy
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Allusion
Definition
An indirect reference
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Syndrome
Definition
A group of symptoms typical of particular disease or condition
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Euphemism
Definition
A mild or vague term used as a substitute for one considered offensive or unpleasant
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Appease
Definition
To calm, especially by giving into the demands of
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Banal
Definition
Lacking originality, Overused
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Taint
Definition
To stain the honor of someone or something, or  to damage
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Assail
Definition
To attack physically or Verbally
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Altruistic
Definition
Unselfishly concerned for the welfare of others
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Quart, Quadr
Definition
Four, fourth
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Path, Pathy
Definition
Feeling, Suffering
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- Ly
Definition
In a certain manner
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Audi, Audio
Definition
Hearing, Sound
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Pend
Definition
To hang
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Ann, Enn
Definition
Year
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Hyper-
Definition
More than normal, overly, Excessively
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Cycl, Cyclo
Definition
Circle
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Non
Definition
Not, The opposite of
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