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Graduate
11/21/2010

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Slake
Definition
to satisfy, quench, lessen the intensity of
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Squalid
Definition
sordid, wretched and dirt as from neglect
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Multifarious
Definition
varied, motley, greatly diversified
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Turgid
Definition
swollen, bloated, pompous, excessively ornate
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Salutory
Definition
remedial, wholesome, causing improvement
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Insouciant
Definition
unconcerned, carefree, nonchalant
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Paradox
Definition
a contradiction; a smeeingly sel-confident statement that seems to be true nonetheless
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Recalcitrant
Definition
obstinately defiant of authoirty or guidance, difficult to manage
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Querolous
Definition
prone to copmlaining or grumbling, quarrelsome
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Quotidian
Definition
occurring or recurring daily, commonplace
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Tirade
Definition
a long extremely critical speech, harsh denunciation
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Redolent
Definition
fragrant, suggestive or evocative
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Noisome
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offensive, espeicaaly to on'es sense of smell, fetid
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Approbation
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an expressoin of approval or praise
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Striated
Definition
striped, grooved, or branded
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Tenacity
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a quality of adherene of persistence to something valued
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Opaque
Definition
impermeable by light; dense in mind
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Minatory
Definition
menacing threatening
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Morose
Definition
sad, sullen, melancholy
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Mitigate
Definition
to make or become less serve or intense, moderate
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Umbrage
Definition
offense, annoyance displeasr
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