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3rd Grade
10/12/2010
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evanescent
 Definition
fleeting, momentary, short lived
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negligible
 Definition
of little importance, not noticeable
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capitulate
 Definition
to give up, to surrender
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incessant
 Definition
without end, persistent
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utopia
 Definition
an ideal place, paradise
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lethargy
 Definition
laziness, tiredness
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fluctuate
 Definition
to change, ebb and flow
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capricious
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variable, unpredictable, changeable
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venerate
 Definition
to revere, to honor
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enigma
 Definition
a puzzle, a mystery
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pompous
 Definition
conceited, arrogant
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zenith
 Definition
highest point, summit
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clandestine
 Definition
secret, conspicuous
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fortuitous
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accidental, by chance
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propensity
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preference, predisposition
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sporadic
 Definition
intermittent, infrequent
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pragmatic
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practical, sensible
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sycophant
 Definition
one who flatters
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efface
 Definition
to wipe out, to destroy
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spurious
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fake, false
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benevolent
 Definition
showing compassion
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acquiesce
 Definition
to comply, to give in
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partisan
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biased, showing favoritism
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candid
 Definition
open, honest, frank
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parochial
 Definition
narrow-minded, provincial
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rhetoric
 Definition
speech; speech that is embellished
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taciturn
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silent, introverted
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irrefutable
 Definition
undeniable, having no argument against
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cajole
 Definition
coax, wheedle, nag
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iconoclast
 Definition
one who challenges the norm
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disseminate
 Definition
to spread, distribute, scatter
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aloof
 Definition
unfriendly, cold, antisocial, snooty
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placate
 Definition
soothe, satisfy, calm
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fallacy
 Definition
false, untruth
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magnanimous
 Definition
generous, noble
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expedite
 Definition
accelerate, speed up, hurry
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salubrious
 Definition
healthy, wholesome
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innate
 Definition
acquired naturally, inherent
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elucidate
 Definition
explain, clarify
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dulcet
 Definition
melodious, pleasing to the ear
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augment
 Definition
increase, enhance, expand
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paltry
 Definition
scarce, slight, of small amount
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judicious
 Definition
shrewd, prudent, wise
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perfunctory
 Definition
lacking enthusiasm, dutiful, little interest
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winsome
 Definition
appealing, endearing, engaging
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homogeneous
 Definition
alike, same, similar
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omnivorous
 Definition
a diet of both plants and animals
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latent
 Definition
concealed, hidden
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quixotic
 Definition
idealistic, utopian, unrealistic
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stagnant
 Definition
stale, motionless
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tangible
 Definition
real, concrete, solid, touchable
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morose
 Definition
sad, glum, depressed, blue
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arduous
 Definition
difficult, laborious, grueling
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astute
 Definition
perceptive, shrewd, clever, knowing, sharp, saavy
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charlatan
 Definition
fake, bogus, phony
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superficial
 Definition
shallow, external
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nonchalant
 Definition
casual, unconcerned, unexcited
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burgeon
 Definition
to grow, increase, accelerate
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catharsis
 Definition
emotional release, release from tension
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nullify
 Definition
negate, abolish, cancel, repeal
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