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04/27/2013

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abashed
Definition
-adj- embarrassed, ashamed
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aberration
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-noun- a departure from what is normal, usual, or expected
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abhor
Definition
-verb- to regard with disgust or hatred
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abjure
Definition
-verb- to forswear, to promise to give up
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ablative
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-adj- indicating separation, agent, instrument, or location
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abominable
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-adj- utterly hateful, monstrous
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abradant
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-noun- something that causes friction or conflict
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abrade
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-verb- to scrape or wear away
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abrasive
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-adj- causing friction or conflict
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abrogate
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-verb- to repeal or do away with
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absolution
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-noun- the forgiveness or punishment (ultimate resolution) of a sin or wrongdoing
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absolve
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-verb- to declare someone free of blame, guilt, or responsibility; to give absolution for
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abstemious
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-adj- not self-indulgent
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abstract
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-adj- existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence -verb- to consider something theoretically or separately from something else -noun- a summary or statement
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abundant
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-adj- available in large quantities
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accede
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-verb- to assume an office or position; to agree to a demand or agreement
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accolade
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-noun- a high praise, honor, or award
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accredit
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-verb- to give credit for; to defer responsibility to
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accumulate
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-verb- to gather together or acquire an increasing number or quantity of; to gradually gather or acquire
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acquiesce
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-verb- to accept; to surrender
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acquit
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-verb- to judge not guilty
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acrid
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-adj- having an irritatingly strong and unpleasant taste or smell; intensely bitter
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adage
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-noun- a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth
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ad hominem
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-noun- the logical fallacy of attacking the speaker
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admonish
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-verb- to warn, advise, or criticize to correct a fault
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adroit
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-adj- having or showing skill or cleverness; resourceful
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adulation
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-noun- excessive admiration or praise
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advent
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-noun- arrival, most often of something notable
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advocate
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-verb- to recommend or support
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affable
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-adj- friendly, good-natured
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affluent
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-adj- having a large amount of money; wealthy
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aisle
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-noun- a passage between rows of objects
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algid
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-adj- of or relating to the cold
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alias
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-noun- a false, alternate, or assumed identity
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allegation
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-noun- a claim or assertion that someone has done something wrong, typically without readied proof
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altruism
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-noun- principle of unselfish concern for or devotion to others; antithetical to egotism
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ambivalent
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-adj- having mixed feelings; ambiguous
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ambulant
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-adj- walking around; having the ability to do so
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amnesty
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-noun- a pardoning of offense
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amorphous
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-adj- without definite form; vague
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anecdote
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-noun- a short and amusing or interesting story or recounting
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anilingus
Definition
-noun- application of the mouth or other oral organ to the anus
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animosity
Definition
-noun- strong hostility
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anomalous
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-adj- deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
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antecedent
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-noun- a thing or event that existed before or logically precedes another -adj- preceding in time or order; preexisting, previous
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antedate
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-verb- to come before in date or age
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anthropomorphic
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-adj- having human form; human-like
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antipathy
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-noun- a deeply seated feeling of dislike; aversion
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antithetical
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-adj- opposed to something else
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aphorism
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-noun- a concise observation that contains a general truth
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apothecary
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-noun- one who prepares remedies and potions
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apprehension
Definition
-noun- anxiety, fear
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aptronym
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-noun- a name aptly suiting its owner
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arbalest
Definition
-noun- a crossbow with a mechanism for drawing and releasing the string
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arboreal
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-adj- like a tree
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arduous
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-adj- involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult
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armageddon
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-noun- the final momentous battle between good and evil; a universal conflict
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armature
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-noun- an organ or structure for or having the capacity to be used for combat
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armistice
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-noun- an agreement made by opposing sides to stop fighting for a certain time
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articulate
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-verb- to speak or present clearly
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ascetic
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-adj- showing restraint or self-denial
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aspersion
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-noun- an attack on the reputation or integrity of something
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asphyxiate
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-verb- to suffocate, to deprive of oxygen
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assent
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-noun- an expression of approval or agreement -verb- to express approval or agreement
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assert
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-verb- to state a fact or belief forcefully
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assiduous
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-adj- showing great care and perseverance
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assuage
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-verb- to mitigate; to satisfy or appease
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astute
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-adj- having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people
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atavistic
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-adj- characteristic of an ancestor or primitive
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attribute
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-verb- to regard as being caused by something; to regard as characteristic of -noun- a quality or feature
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audit
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-noun- an official inspection of an individuals accounts -verb- to conduct an official examination of
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augment
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-verb- to make greater by addition
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augur
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-noun- a religious official who interprets natural signs as an indication of divine approval; a diviner
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augury
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-noun- an omen or divination
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auspicious
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-adj- conductive of success, beneficial; favorable
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austere
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-adj- severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; lacking comforts or luxuries
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autonomous
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-adj- self-directing; independent
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autonym
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-noun- a word that describes itself; a person's real name
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auxiliary
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-adj- supporting, secondary
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avarice
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-noun- extreme greed for wealth or material gain
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avidity
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-noun- the quality or state of being avid; eagerness or desire; intense interest
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avuncular
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-adj- kind or friendly towards younger or less experienced persons
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axiomatic
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-adj- self-evident, obvious; unquestionable
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bamboozle
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-verb- to fool or cheat; to confound
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bawdy
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-adj- indecent, crude
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befuddle
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-verb- to make unable to think clearly; to confuse or perplex
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beget
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-verb- to bring about; to birth
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beguile
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-verb- to charm or enchant
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belay
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-verb- [imperative] to discount or ignore a formerly said command
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beleaguered
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-adj- beset with difficulty
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belie
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-verb- to fail to give a true notion or impression of; to disguise or contradict; to fail to justify or fulfill; to betray
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benediction
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-noun- a word or phrase meant to invoke prosperity, protection, or good fortune; a blessing
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benefactor
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-noun- one that gives aid
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benign
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-adj- of kind disposition
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beseech
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-verb- to ask urgently and fervently to do something
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besmirch
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-verb- to soil, sullen, or dishonor
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bigoted
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-adj- convinced of the superiority or correctness of one's own opinions and prejudiced against those who hold different opinions; intolerant
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boisterous
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-adj- loud, disruptive
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bollocks
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-intj- expression of contempt, annoyance, or exasperation -noun- testicles
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bounteous
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-adj- generously given or giving
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bridle
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-verb- to curb or check; to restrain
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brumal
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-adj- of or relating to winter
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brusque
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-adj- abrupt or informal in speech or manner
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cadaverous
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-adj- resembling a corpse
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cadence
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-noun- a modulation or inflection of the voice
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cajole
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-verb- to persuade by flattery, pleasantries, or misleading words
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callous
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-adj- showing insensitive and cruel disregard for others
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callow
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-adj- inexperienced, immature
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calodemon
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-noun- good or beneficial spirit
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candid
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-adj- truthful and straightforward; informal
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candor
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-noun- the quality of being open and honest in expression
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cantankerous
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-adj- uncooperative, argumentative, ill-tempered
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capitulate
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-verb- to cease resisting; surrender
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capricious
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-adj- given to sudden or unaccountable changes of mood or behavior; fickle; whimsical
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cardinal
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-adj- fundamental, of basic importance
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cartography
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-noun- the practice of drawing maps
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cascade
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-verb- to pour rapidly and in large quantities
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castigate
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-verb- to speak out against; to subject to judgment or punishment
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cataclysm
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-noun- a large-scale and violent event in the natural world; a sudden violent event
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caustic
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-adj- capable of corroding or burning; sarcastic or sharp; of, relating to, or denoting the light that is reflected or refracted off of a curved surface or prism
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cavalcade
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-noun- a procession of horse-mounted individuals, carriages, or other equine transportation; a noteworthy or noticeable series
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caveat
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-noun- a modification or consideration; a cautionary detail to consider so as to avoid misinterpretation
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censure
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-verb- to express severe disapproval of -noun- an expression of such disapproval; a formal expression of such
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chevalier
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-noun- knight; chivalrous person; some other merited martial person akin to a knight; honorific
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choleric
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-adj- easily angered
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circumspect
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-adj- wary and unwilling to take risks
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clairvoyance
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-noun- the ability to perceive things or events beyond normal sensory contact
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clandestine
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-adj- done secretively, typically illicit
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coalesce
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-verb- to unite
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coalition
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-noun- an alliance for combined action, often temporary
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cognizant
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-adj- aware, perceptive, considerate
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cognomen
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-noun- an extrapersonal name given rather than taken; an alternate name or title
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coherent
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-adj- logical; understandable; capable of being understood
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coincidence
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-noun- the occurrence of events that happen at the same time by accident; any such occurrence
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commence
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-verb- to begin or start
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commiserate
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-verb- to sympathize; to pity
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comparable
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-adj- able to be compared, worthy of comparison
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compulsive
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-adj- resultant of or relating to an irresistible urge
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compulsory
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-adj- required, forced
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conceit
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-noun- excessive pride in oneself
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condescend
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-verb- to address with contempt and superiority; to patronize
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conglomerate
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-noun- a number of distinct things or parts that are grouped together to form a whole but remain distinct entities -adj- of or relating to a conglomerate -verb- to gather together
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congregate
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-verb- gather into a crowd or mass -adj- communal
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congruous
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-adj- in agreement or harmony
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conjecture
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-noun- an opinion formed upon incomplete information; an assumption
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connoisseur
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-noun- one who understands the details, technique, or principles of a subject matter and is therefor competent to act as a critical judge thereof
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conscientious
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-adj- adhering to moral or personal creeds
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consequently
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-adv- as a result
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consistent
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-adj- unchanging in effect or ability over a period of time; compatible or in agreement with something
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consternation
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-noun- distress, dismay
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constituent
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-noun- a piece or subordinate part
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contemporary
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-adj- occurring at the same time; belonging to the same period of time
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contention
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-noun- heated disagreement; an assertion
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contradict
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-verb- to assert the opposite of
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contranym
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-noun- a word that can take two or more opposite meanings
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contravene
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-verb- to violate or go against the order of (a law or principle)
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contravention
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-noun- an action that violates a law or other rule
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contrive
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-verb- to bring about a situation by deliberate action
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copious
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-adj- abundant in supply
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copulate
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-verb- to engage in penetrative sexual activity
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corpulent
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-adj- large and bulk of body
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correlation
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-noun- a relationship between two or more things; interdependence of variable quantities
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coterie
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-noun- close group of friends; clique
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crass
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-adj- lacking sensitivity or due consideration
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culpable
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-adj- deserving blame or punishment
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cumbersome
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-adj- large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; inefficient
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cynical
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-adj- believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity
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debase
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-verb- to reduce the moral character of
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deceive
Definition
-verb- to cause to believe something untrue is true; to give an untrue impression
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decry
Definition
-verb- to publicly denounce
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defenestrate
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-verb- to throw out of or through a window
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deference
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-noun- humble submission and respect
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deign
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-verb- to (or ask another to) perform a task one sees as beneath them or wasteful of ability
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deliverance
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-noun- the action of being freed or rescued
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delude
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-verb- to mislead or trick
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deluge
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-noun- a severe flood -verb- to flood with a quantity of something
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delusional
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-adj- mislead or untrue; believing in something untrue or irrational
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demagogue
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-noun- a political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than using rational government
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denounce
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-verb- to publicly declare to be wrong or evil
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deontology
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-noun- "ends never justify the means"; antithetical to teleology
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deplore
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-verb- to condemn or view as wrong
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depreciate
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-verb- to diminish in value
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deride
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-verb- to express contempt for; ridicule
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desecrate
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-verb- to treat with violent disrespect; to violate or ruin
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desiccate
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-verb- to dry out thoroughly; to make lifeless or dull
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despotic
Definition
-adj- tyrannical, oppressive
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destitute
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-adj- without the basic necessities of life; not having (things)
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detrimental
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-adj- tending to cause harm or setbacks
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deus ex machina
Definition
-noun- "God out of the machine"; literary device where a miraculous turn of events solves a conflict
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diaphanous
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-adj- delicate; translucent
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diaspora
Definition
-noun- any group migration from a region
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diatribe
Definition
-noun- an angry, violent, or bitter attack with words
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dichotomy
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-noun- two parts, often opposed or contrasting
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dictate
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-verb- to issue or impose an order
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diegesis
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-noun- type of narration in which the narrator presents the actions, words, and thoughts of the characters to the reader or audience; antithetical to mimesis
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diffident
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-adj- modest or shy for lack of confidence
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dilatory
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-adj- slow; intended to cause delay
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diminutive
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-adj- extremely or unusually small; intending to belittle
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disavow
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-verb- to deny any responsibility or support for
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discernible
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-adj- apparent; visible; capable of being understood
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disclaim
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-verb- to give up claim or responsibility for
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disconcerting
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-adj- causing one to feel unsettled or perturbed
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discreet
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-adj- careful and subtle
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discrete
Definition
-adj- individual, separate, distinct
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dismal
Definition
-adj- depressing, devoid of hope
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disparage
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-verb- to regard as being of little worth
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dispassionate
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-adj- not influenced by strong emotion; impartial
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dispossess
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-verb- to deprive (someone) of something they previously had; to seize
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disquisition
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-noun- a long or elaborate essay or discussion on a particular subject, particularly one that attempts or succeeds in refuting all or a number of counterpoints, objections, or inquiries
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disrepute
Definition
-noun- shame, dishonor
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dissension
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-noun- disagreement that leads to discord
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dissertation
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-noun- a long essay on a particular subject
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dissipate
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-verb- to disperse or scatter; to disappear or be dispelled
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diurnal
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-adj- of or during the day; active during the daytime
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diviner
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-noun- one who foretells the future or performs auguries
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divinitive
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-adj- conductive or used in the practice of divination
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dogmatic
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-adj- steadfastly and fervently believing in something
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doleful
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-adj- expressing sorrow or grief; causing misfortune
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dubious
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-adj- not to be relied upon, suspect; doubted
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dun
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-adj- of a dull gray or brown color -noun- a dull gray or brown
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duplicitous
Definition
-adj- deceitful, treacherous
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ebullient
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-adj- showing activity; cheerful
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eccentric
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-adj- deviating from a norm
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edict
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-noun- an official order or proclamation
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edification
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-noun- the instruction or improvement of a person morally or intellectually; education, enlightenment
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effervescent
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-adj- giving off bubbles; fizzy; enthusiastic
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efficacious
Definition
-adj- efficient, productive; potent
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effrontery
Definition
-noun- insolent, impudent, or seditious tendencies; an act showing these qualities
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effusion
Definition
-noun- an expression of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner
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egotism
Definition
-noun- principle of maintaining and enhancing one's self or standing, generally accompanied by an inflated self image; antithetical to altruism
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egregious
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-adj- outstanding, worthy of note (often with negative connotation)
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eidetic memory
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-noun- photographic memory; the ability to recall things in precise detail
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elaborate
Definition
-verb- to develop or present in detail -adj- involving many or carefully arranged parts or details; detailed or complicated in design
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elicit
Definition
-verb- to evoke or draw out; to make that which is latent apparent
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emancipate
Definition
-verb- to set free from legal, social, or political conditions; to free a child or dependent from their guardian
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embalm
Definition
-verb- to preserve from decay
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emblazon
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-verb- to conspicuously inscribe or display on something
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embolden
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-verb- to give encouragement; to make bold
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eminent
Definition
-adj- conspicuous; standing out
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emissitious
Definition
-adj- scrutinizing, narrowly examining, prying
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emphatic
Definition
-adj- showing or giving emphasis
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employ
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-verb- to give work to with accompanying payment -noun- the state or fact or fact of working for payment
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enervate
Definition
-verb- to drain the vitality or energy of
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enigmatic
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-adj- mysterious, illusive; beyond understanding
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enmity
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-noun- the state or quality of being actively opposed or hostile to something
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ennui
Definition
-noun- bored depression
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enumerate
Definition
-verb- to mention one by one; to establish the number of
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ephemeral
Definition
-adj- not lasting, one day long
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epicaricacy
Definition
-noun- the derivation of pleasure from the misfortune of others
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epigram
Definition
-noun- a witty or pointed saying
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epiphanous
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-adj- having or being born of an epiphany
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epistemology
Definition
-noun- branch of philosophy that investigates the origin, nature, methods, and limits of human knowledge
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epitomize
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-verb- to be a perfect example of; to give a summary of
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eponymous
Definition
-adj- having something named after it; having the same name
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equitable
Definition
-adj- fair, impartial; valid
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ergo
Definition
-adv- therefor
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ergonomics
Definition
-noun- the study of efficiency in working environments
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eroberate
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-verb- to overload or overburden; to make overbearing or complex
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erudite
Definition
-adj- learned, scholarly
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esoteric
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-adj- known or understood only by a select few
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esper
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-noun- an individual possessing abilities similar to telepathy or premonition
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etymology
Definition
-noun- the study or origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed
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evanesce
Definition
-verb- to dissipate or disappear
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evident
Definition
-adj- easily seen or understood; obvious
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exalt
Definition
-verb- to glorify, to honor; to elevate
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exculpate
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-verb- to show or declare that someone is not guilty
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execrate
Definition
-verb- to curse; to swear; to loath or hate
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exemplary
Definition
-adj- serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind
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exhort
Definition
-verb- to strongly encourage or urge
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exonerate
Definition
-verb- to free from blame or restraint
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exorbitant
Definition
-adj- unreasonably luxurious
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exotic
Definition
-adj- being or characteristic of something not native
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expedient
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-adj- convenient or practical; swift
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expedite
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-verb- to facilitate the accomplishment of something; to speed up
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expiate
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-verb- to atone for; redeem
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explicate
Definition
-verb- to analyze and develop in detail
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exploit
Definition
-verb- to make full use of; to derive benefit from -noun- a bold or daring feat
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expostulate
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-verb- to express strong disapproval or disagreement
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expound
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-verb- to present and explain systematically and in detail; to explain the meaning or intent of in more detail than previously presented
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expunge
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-verb- to erase or remove completely
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expurgate
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-verb- to remove information deemed objectionable or unsuitable; to purge
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exsufflicate
Definition
-adj- empty, frivolous; without substance
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extol
Definition
-verb- to praise, to glorify
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extravagant
Definition
-adj- lacking restraint in use of resources; profuse
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extricate
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-verb- to free from constraint
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extrinsic
Definition
-adj- not belonging; coming from the outside
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facetious
Definition
-adj- not serious, joking
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feckless
Definition
-adj- ineffective; lazy, irresponsible
Term
ferocious
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-adj- savagely fierce, cruel, or violent; determined or aggressive
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fervent
Definition
-adj- intense, passionate
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fetter
Definition
-verb- to enchain or restrict
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filch
Definition
-verb- to steal in a casual or practiced way
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flaunt
Definition
-verb- to display boldly, to the end of envy or admiration
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flippant
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-adj- lacking seriousness; irresponsible
Term
flout
Definition
-verb- to openly disregard
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fluctuate
Definition
-verb- to rise and fall irregularly
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flummox
Definition
-verb- to perplex or bewilder; to at a loss for words
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forego
Definition
-verb- to go before; to precede
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forestall
Definition
-verb- to prevent or obstruct by taking preemptive action
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forgo
Definition
-verb- to do without
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fornicate
Definition
-verb- to have sexual intercourse; to procreate
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fortuitous
Definition
-adj- favorable, fortunate, playing to one's interests
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fractious
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-adj- easily irritated; bad-tempered
Term
frenetic
Definition
-adj- frantic, hectic, panicked
Term
frisk
Definition
-verb- to pass hands over in search of hidden items -noun- a playful grab or sweeping motion
Term
furtive
Definition
-adj- attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt
Term
gainsay
Definition
-verb- to deny, contradict, or retract a fact or statement; to speak against or oppose
Term
galavant (gallivant)
Definition
-verb- to go about in search of pleasure
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gall
Definition
-noun- impudence, effrontery, audacity, "nerve"
Term
garrulous
Definition
-adj- pointlessly talkative; driveling
Term
glibness
Definition
-noun- natural, familiar quality or sense
Term
gorgeous
Definition
-adj- beautiful; attractive
Term
gossamer
Definition
-adj- delicate and light; fragile
Term
grandiose
Definition
-adj- exceedingly grand or magnificent
Term
granular
Definition
-adj- grainy in composition; small and numerous
Term
grievous
Definition
-adj- causing or characterized by severe pain, suffering or sorrow
Term
harangue
Definition
-noun- a lengthy and aggressive speech; diatribe -verb- to lecture in an aggressive manner
Term
harbinger
Definition
-noun- an indicator of something to come
Term
hedonism
Definition
-noun- practice of living solely for one's own pleasure
Term
heinous
Definition
-adj- wicked, abhorrent
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henceforth
Definition
-adv- from this time on; from the point in time in question onward
Term
hereafter
Definition
-adv- from this point on -noun- the afterlife
Term
herein
Definition
-adv- in this place or document; in this matter; arising from this (event or quality)
Term
heretofore
Definition
-adv- up until this point in time, from a prior origin
Term
hiatus
Definition
-noun- a pause, absence, or gap in a sequence, series, or process
Term
hiemal
Definition
-adj- of or relating to winter
Term
hitherto
Definition
-adv- until now; until the point in time under discussion
Term
hoary
Definition
-adj- white or gray from age
Term
hoodwink
Definition
-verb- to trick or steal from
Term
hyperdarius
Definition
-adj- proactive; being eager or prepared
Term
hyponymous
Definition
-adj- being more specific than something else
Term
ideal
Definition
-adj- satisfying one's conception of what is perfect; most suitable -noun- a quality or thing regarded as perfect
Term
idol
Definition
-noun- an image or representation of a god, quality, or belief; a person or thing that is greatly admired
Term
ignominy
Definition
-noun- offense or offensive behavior; disgrace
Term
ignorant
Definition
-adj- lacking knowledge or awareness; uneducated or unsophisticated
Term
illicit
Definition
-adj- forbidden, by law, rule, or custom
Term
illustrate
Definition
-verb- to provide with pictures; to explain or make clear by use of examples or demonstrations
Term
illustrious
Definition
-adj- eminent, noticeable; impressive
Term
imminent
Definition
-adj- about to happen
Term
immutable
Definition
-adj- unchanging, unable to be changed
Term
impartial
Definition
-adj- treating all participants equally
Term
impecunious
Definition
-adj- having little or no money
Term
impede
Definition
-verb- to delay or prevent by obstruction
Term
imperative
Definition
-adj- of vital importance; crucial -noun- an essential or urgent thing
Term
imperious
Definition
-adj- domineering, overbearing
Term
implicate
Definition
-verb- to show to be involved in a crime or illicit act; to bear responsibility for
Term
implore
Definition
-verb- to beg earnestly or desperately to do something
Term
imply
Definition
-verb- to strongly suggest the truth or existence of
Term
imprecate
Definition
-verb- to curse; to invoke evil upon
Term
impudent
Definition
-adj- lacking respect; bold
Term
impugn
Definition
-verb- dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of; to challenge
Term
impunity
Definition
-noun- an exemption from punishment or consequence
Term
inadvertent
Definition
-adj- not resulting from deliberate action; accidental, unintentional
Term
inchoate
Definition
-adj- not yet fully formed
Term
incite
Definition
-verb- to invoke; to encourage; to persuade
Term
inconjurable
Definition
-adj- impossible to understand; convoluted
Term
inconsequential
Definition
-adj- not important nor significant
Term
incontrovertible
Definition
-adj- impossible to disprove or contradict
Term
incorrigible
Definition
-adj- not able to be corrected, improved, or reformed
Term
incumbent
Definition
-adj- necessary for or resting on as a duty or responsibility -noun- the holder of an office or post
Term
indebt
Definition
-verb- to bring into debt; to place under obligation
Term
indict
Definition
-verb- to formally accuse or charge with
Term
indignation (indignity)
Definition
-noun- anger or annoyance in response to unfair treatment
Term
indiscriminate
Definition
-adj- done at random or without careful judgment; not exercising discrimination
Term
induct
Definition
-verb- to admit formally to a position or organization
Term
inductive
Definition
-adj- characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances
Term
ineptitude
Definition
-noun- incapacity, inability
Term
inequity
Definition
-noun- a lack of fairness or justice
Term
inextricable
Definition
-adj- incapable of being extricated, untied, or disentangled
Term
infatuate
Definition
-verb- to be affected by an intense passion; to affect in such a way
Term
infraction
Definition
-noun- a violation or infringement of a law, agreement, or rule
Term
iniquity
Definition
-noun- immoral or grossly indulgent behavior
Term
initiate
Definition
-verb- to cause to begin -noun- a person who has recently come into a position or activity
Term
in medias res
Definition
-noun- "in the middle"; literary device of beginning without exposition
Term
innocuous
Definition
-adj- not harmful or offensive
Term
innumerable
Definition
-adj- too great of number to be counted
Term
inquire
Definition
-verb- to ask for information from someone
Term
inquisitive
Definition
-adj- curious or inquiring
Term
inscrutable
Definition
-adj- impossible to understand or interpret; impenetrable
Term
insidious
Definition
-adj- proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, as in decay or weathering; treacherous or crafty
Term
insight
Definition
-noun- the capacity to gain an accurate and deep understanding of a situation, person, or event; an understanding of this kind
Term
insignia
Definition
-noun- a badge, crest, or other distinguishing mark of office, rank, or membership; an official emblem or representation
Term
insipid
Definition
-adj- not thinking; dull, stupid, or foolish
Term
insist
Definition
-verb- to demand something forcefully; to not accept refusal or defeat
Term
insolent
Definition
-adj- showing a rude or arrogant lack of respect
Term
insurgent
Definition
-adj- rising in active revolt -noun- a rebel
Term
intercede
Definition
-verb- to intervene on behalf of another
Term
interim
Definition
-noun- temporary pause in succession or event
Term
interlope
Definition
-verb- to encroach upon the rights or actions of others
Term
interminable
Definition
-adj- never ending
Term
interrogate
Definition
-verb- to ask questions of; to obtain information from
Term
intimate
Definition
-adj- close in relationship; characterized by closeness
Term
intrinsic
Definition
-adj- belonging natively; of its own worth
Term
intuition
Definition
-noun- the ability to understand something immediately
Term
intuitive
Definition
-adj- using or based on what one feels to be true without conscious reasoning; instinctive; easy to use and understand
Term
inundate
Definition
-verb- to flood; to overwhelm
Term
invariable
Definition
-adj- unchanging, constant
Term
inveigh
Definition
-verb- to speak with great hostility
Term
invidia
Definition
-noun- envy or resentment concerning another's success
Term
irascible
Definition
-adj- easily angered
Term
iridescent
Definition
-adj-showing rainbow-like colors
Term
irreparable
Definition
-adj- impossible to rectify or repair
Term
irreverent
Definition
-adj- lacking proper respect
Term
irrevocable
Definition
-adj- not able to be changed, reverted, or recovered; final
Term
isle
Definition
-noun- an island or peninsula, esp a small one
Term
judicator
Definition
-noun- one who administers and acts upon judgments
Term
juggernaut
Definition
-noun- a powerful and overwhelming force; something possessing these qualities
Term
justicar (justiciar)
Definition
-noun- one who administers punishment based upon some judgment
Term
juxtaposition
Definition
-noun- the placement of things or ideas together
Term
Kant's categorical imperative
Definition
-noun- "universalize it" deontological tool used to determine whether an act is moral; apply the given choice of action to every being at all times
Term
lackadaisical
Definition
-adj- lazy, lax, apathetic, careless
Term
laconic
Definition
-adj- concise, short
Term
lacuna
Definition
-noun- a gap or lack or something; a lexical gap in language
Term
languid
Definition
-adj- lacking in spirit or vitality, slow, sickly
Term
languor
Definition
-noun- lethargy, laziness; apathy
Term
lascivious
Definition
-adj- lustful to an extreme
Term
lavish
Definition
-adj- profuse or indulgent -verb- to bestow something in generous quantities upon; to enjoy indulgences in an extravagant manner
Term
lecherous
Definition
-adj- inciting sexual activity
Term
levitious
Definition
-adj- having a lightness of mind or character; lack of appropriate seriousness
Term
lexicon
Definition
-noun- the vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge
Term
liberate
Definition
-verb- to set free
Term
licentious
Definition
-adj- unrestrained in sexual matters
Term
listless
Definition
-adj- lacking energy or enthusiasm
Term
logorrhea
Definition
-noun- irrepressible stream of speech caused by anxiety
Term
loquacious
Definition
-adj- overly and impertinently wordy
Term
low
Definition
-verb- to make a long, deep sound
Term
lucid
Definition
-adj- clear, tangible; easy to understand
Term
lugubrious
Definition
-adj- mournful, exceedingly sorrowful
Term
lurid
Definition
-adj- exceedingly vivid in color; shocking in imagery or coloration
Term
luscious
Definition
-adj- rich or sweet in taste; sexually attractive
Term
luxurious (luxuriant)
Definition
-adj- extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable; indulgent or sensuous in quality
Term
macrobian
Definition
-adj- long-lived
Term
macrocosm
Definition
-noun- large and complex structure considered as a whole
Term
macroptic
Definition
-adj- having large eyes
Term
magisterial
Definition
-adj- having the quality or air of authority
Term
magistrate
Definition
-noun- a civil officer or lay judge who administers the law; executive enforcer
Term
magniloquent
Definition
-adj- using high or bombastic language
Term
maledicent
Definition
-adj- slanderous, prone to speak ill of
Term
malediction
Definition
-noun- a word or phrase meant to invoke evil or destruction; a curse
Term
malefic
Definition
-adj- exerting a malevolent influence
Term
malfeasance
Definition
-noun- the doing of evil
Term
malign
Definition
-adj- evil in nature or effect -verb- to bring evil upon
Term
malleation
Definition
-noun- the of malleating or hammering; a dent or mark caused by malleation
Term
malversation
Definition
-noun- misconduct, corruption
Term
mammiferous
Definition
-adj- having breasts
Term
mandatory
Definition
-adj- required by laws or rules; conveying command
Term
mandylion
Definition
-noun- a loose garment worn over armor
Term
maniform
Definition
-adj- having the shape of a hand
Term
mansuetude
Definition
-noun- meekness; tameness, sweetness of temper
Term
margrave
Definition
-noun- titled nobleman with military responsibility for a border province of a kingdom
Term
martinet
Definition
-noun- a strict disciplinarian; one who adheres to rules
Term
mascaron
Definition
-noun- a door-knocker decoration depicting a grotesque or frightening face
Term
masticate
Definition
-verb- to chew or gnaw
Term
matriculate
Definition
-verb- to enroll as a member of a collective
Term
mattoid
Definition
-adj- on the borderline of sanity
Term
maudlin
Definition
-adj- overly sentimental, sad
Term
maunder
Definition
-verb- to grumble, drivel, or mutter
Term
meager
Definition
-adj- lacking in quantity or quality; insubstantial
Term
meconomancy
Definition
-noun- divination using sleep
Term
megalomaniac
Definition
-noun- a pathological egotist
Term
meliorate
Definition
-verb- to make better; to improve
Term
meliorism
Definition
-noun- the belief that the world tends to become better
Term
mendiloquence
Definition
-noun- the willingness, ability, and act of, lying
Term
mentation
Definition
-noun- thought, cognition, cogitation
Term
meretricious
Definition
-adj- insincere; vulgarly, showily, cheaply attractive
Term
meritorious
Definition
-adj- deserving reward or praise
Term
metaphysics
Definition
-noun- branch of philosophy that investigates the origin, nature, and limits of the universe
Term
meticulous
Definition
-adj- extremely careful of detail
Term
metonymy
Definition
-noun- the literary device of referring to something by it's association to something else ("the big chair")
Term
mimesis
Definition
-noun- type of narration in which the actions, words, and thoughts of the characters are presented as they are or would be interpreted by a participating character; antithetical to diegesis
Term
misanthrope
Definition
-noun- one who hates people
Term
mischief
Definition
-noun- a playful misbehavior or toublemaking; playfulness intended to tease, mock, or create trouble
Term
mischievous (mischievious)
Definition
-adj- causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way
Term
mitigate
Definition
-verb- to make less severe, serious, or painful
Term
monogamy
Definition
-noun- the practice or state of having a sexual relationship with only one partner
Term
motif
Definition
-noun- a decorative design or pattern; a distinctive or dominant detail
Term
motley
Definition
-noun- an assortment, a mixture or varying mass
Term
moulder
Definition
-verb- to crumble or waste away; to cause to crumble or waste away
Term
multiloquent
Definition
-adj- prone to talking, uninhibited in speech; using many words
Term
munificent
Definition
-adj- larger or more generous than is necessary
Term
myriad
Definition
-noun- a countless or extremely large number -adj- countless or extremely large in number
Term
nascent
Definition
-adj- showing future potential
Term
necessitous
Definition
-adj- lacking (things); needy
Term
neglect
Definition
-verb- to fail to care for properly; to pay little attention to
Term
negligent
Definition
-adj- failing to take proper care in doing something
Term
negligible
Definition
-adj- so small or unimportant; insignificant
Term
neologism
Definition
-noun- a newly coined word
Term
neonate
Definition
-noun- a newborn child or mammal
Term
neophyte
Definition
-noun- a person who is new to a subject, skill, belief, or religion
Term
nihilism
Definition
-noun- the practice of rejecting all religious, moral, and traditional institution
Term
nom de plume
Definition
-noun- a pen name
Term
non sequitur
Definition
-noun- an inference or statement that does not follow logically from what preceded it
Term
notoriety
Definition
-noun- reputation, fame
Term
noxious
Definition
-adj- harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant
Term
obduracy
Definition
-noun- stubbornness
Term
objective
Definition
-adj- not influenced by personal feelings or opinions when considering and representing facts -noun- a thing that is sought; a goal
Term
obligatory
Definition
-adj- required by a legal, moral, or other rule
Term
oblique
Definition
-adj- obscure; at odd angles
Term
obsequious
Definition
-adj- servile, fawning; obsessive
Term
obstinate
Definition
-adj- stubborn, unyielding, fixed and unchanging in opinion or purpose
Term
obstreperous
Definition
-adj- uncontrollable, incapable of being subdued or tamed
Term
obtrusive
Definition
-adj- noticeable or prominent in an intrusive way; ill-placed
Term
obviate
Definition
-verb- to remove
Term
Occam's Razor
Definition
-noun- the principle of simplicity, that a simpler explanation, between two equally viable explanations, is preferred
Term
occasion
Definition
-noun- an opportunity or circumstance
Term
occult
Definition
-noun- supernatural, mystical, or magical beliefs, practices, or phenomena -adj- of, involving, or relating to, supernatural, mystical, or magical powers or phenomena
Term
occupy
Definition
-verb- to reside or have one's place of business in; to fill or take up a space or time period
Term
occurrence
Definition
-noun- an incident or event; an iteration
Term
oligarchy
Definition
-noun- elitist leadership; a state governed by elitists
Term
omnispective
Definition
-adj- capable of seeing all things; all-seeing
Term
opportune
Definition
-adj- timely, favorable
Term
optimal
Definition
-adj- best or most favorable
Term
opulent
Definition
-adj- wealthy
Term
orate
Definition
-verb- to make a speech; to speak to or address a group
Term
ostentatious
Definition
-adj- characterized by vulgar or pretentious display
Term
otiose
Definition
-adj- idle; superfluous
Term
palatial
Definition
-adj- resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid
Term
palpitation
Definition
-noun- a quiver, oscillation, shake, or trembling motion
Term
pander
Definition
-verb- to gratify or indulge
Term
paradox
Definition
-noun- a seemingly self-contradictory statement or condition
Term
paramountcy
Definition
-noun- the state or quality of being absolute, dominant, or most
Term
parishioner
Definition
-noun- a servant of the church
Term
paronymous
Definition
-adj- having the same root and meaning (beautiful, beauteous)
Term
partisan
Definition
-noun- a strong supporter of a cause -adj- supportive of a particular cause
Term
peculate
Definition
-verb- to steal money; to embezzle
Term
pedagogue
Definition
-noun- an educator
Term
pedantic
Definition
-adj- overly concerned with minute details
Term
pejorative
Definition
-adj- expressing content or disapproval -noun- a word or titling expressing contempt or disapproval
Term
penchant
Definition
-noun- a strong or habitual liking for something; a tendency to do something
Term
penitent
Definition
-adj- willing to atone for sin or wrongdoing
Term
pensive
Definition
-adj- engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought
Term
penultimate
Definition
-adj- second to last
Term
penurious
Definition
-adj- extremely poor; characterized by poverty or need
Term
peremptory
Definition
-adj- insisting on immediate attention or obedience; not open to appeal or challenge, final
Term
perfidious
Definition
-adj- deceitful and untrustworthy
Term
perfunctory
Definition
-adj- carried out with minimum effort or reflection
Term
peripatetic
Definition
-adj- constantly moving
Term
permeate
Definition
-verb- to spread; to spread throughout
Term
pernicious
Definition
-adj- having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way
Term
persevere
Definition
-verb- to continue in a course of action without a discernible or attainable end or goal
Term
persist
Definition
-verb- to continue obstinately in a course of action, despite opposition; to continue to exist
Term
perspicacious
Definition
-adj- having a keen cognition, intuition, or understanding
Term
pertinent
Definition
-adj- relevant, contributing to the subject
Term
perturbed
Definition
-adj- offended, frustrated
Term
pervade
Definition
-verb- to spread throughout; to be present throughout
Term
pervasive
Definition
-adj- infectious, spreading quickly
Term
petulant
Definition
-adj- childish in anger
Term
phalanx (phallanx)
Definition
-noun- a long Macedonian spear used in formation ranks; such a military formation; a great weapon
Term
phenomenon
Definition
-noun- an exceptional, unusual, or abnormal person, thing, or occurrence
Term
phlegmatic
Definition
-adj- apathetic, not easily excited
Term
pilfer
Definition
-adj- to steal (usually of little value)
Term
pillage
Definition
-verb- to rob using violence, often in reference to the entirety of a town
Term
pillock
Definition
-noun- a stupid person
Term
pinnacle
Definition
-noun- highest point
Term
placid
Definition
-adj- not easily upset nor excited; calm, peaceful
Term
plausible
Definition
-adj- reasonable or probable; capable of happening
Term
plethora
Definition
-noun- an excess of
Term
plight
Definition
-noun- a dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation
Term
poignant
Definition
-adj- deeply moving
Term
polemarch
Definition
-noun- a senior military officer, origin ancient Greek
Term
polygamy
Definition
-noun- the practice or state of having more than one sexual partner or spouse
Term
postulate
Definition
-verb- to suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of (something) as a basis or premise for reasoning, discussion, or belief -noun- a thing suggested or assumed as true as the basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief
Term
potent
Definition
-adj- having great power, influence, or effect
Term
prattle
Definition
-verb- to talk foolishly or at tedious length about -noun- inconsequential talk
Term
precede
Definition
-verb- to come before
Term
precedent
Definition
-noun- an earlier event or action regarded as an example or guide
Term
precinct
Definition
-noun- a district of a city defined for executive purposes
Term
preeminent
Definition
-adj- dominant; absolute
Term
preempt
Definition
-verb- to action in order to prevent (an event) from happening; to act before another
Term
prefect
Definition
-noun- a chief officer; overseer
Term
prefident
Definition
-adj- overly trusting
Term
premise
Definition
-noun- a statement or circumstance that a proposition or hypothetical is based upon
Term
preponderance
Definition
-noun- great numbers; supremacy by numbers
Term
prerogative
Definition
-noun- a right or privilege exclusive to an individual or class
Term
presage
Definition
-noun- an indication, prediction; harbinger
Term
presume
Definition
-verb- to suppose that something is the case on the basis of probability; to take for granted that something is the case
Term
preternatural
Definition
-adj- exceeding what is natural or regular; extraordinary; inexplicable by ordinary means
Term
prevail
Definition
-verb- to triumph
Term
prevalent
Definition
-adj- accepted, widespread
Term
primarch
Definition
-noun- the ultimate position of military authority or prowess
Term
procession
Definition
-noun- a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an orderly fashion; the action of moving in such a way
Term
procure
Definition
-verb- to obtain with care or effort; to obtain (something) on behalf of someone else
Term
prodigal
Definition
-adj- spending money or resources freely and recklessly
Term
profligate
Definition
-adj- wasteful; prodigal; reckless to the point of ruin
Term
profuse
Definition
-adj- plentiful, abundant; far more than needed
Term
prognostic
Definition
-adj- predictive or indicative
Term
proliferate
Definition
-verb- to increase rapidly in numbers; to multiply
Term
promiscuous
Definition
-adj- having many, often short lived, sexual relationships; characterized by such relationships
Term
promontory
Definition
-adj- being an integral or prominent part of something
Term
propensity
Definition
-noun- an inclination or tendency
Term
propitious
Definition
-adj- favorable; indicating or giving a good chance of success; a favorable disposition
Term
proprietary
Definition
-adj- of or relating to an owner or ownership -noun- an owner
Term
proprietor
Definition
-noun- a holder of property; an owner
Term
propriety
Definition
-noun- the state or quality of conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals; the details or rules of behavior considered correct
Term
prudent
Definition
-adj- acting with or showing care and thought for the future
Term
psalm
Definition
-noun- a sacred song, hymn or chant
Term
puissant
Definition
-adj- powerful; potent
Term
purloin
Definition
-verb- to steal
Term
Pyrrhic victory
Definition
-noun- a victory offset by staggering losses
Term
QEF (quod erat faciendum)
Definition
Latin, "(that) which had to be done"; (it was) necessary
Term
QND (quod non demonstravit)
Definition
Latin, "(that) which has not been demonstrated"
Term
qualia
Definition
-noun- individual instances of subjective, conscious experiences; a subjective representation entertaining the following three qualities : ineffable, intrinsic, apprehensible in consciousness
Term
quarrel
Definition
-noun- an angry argument or disagreement -verb- to argue or fight
Term
querulous
Definition
-adj- whining or complaining
Term
query
Definition
-noun- a question -verb- to ask a question
Term
quintessential
Definition
-adj- perfect or atypical; representing a particular quality or archetype
Term
quixotic
Definition
-adj- idealistic; impractical
Term
quotidian
Definition
-adj- of or occurring every day; common
Term
raconteur
Definition
-noun- storyteller; one who is cable of or known for narrating in a skillful and amusing way
Term
ramification
Definition
-noun- a consequence of an action or event
Term
rampant
Definition
-adj- uncontrolled, wild
Term
rancorous
Definition
-adj- malicious; hostile
Term
rapport
Definition
-noun- a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each others feelings or ideas and communicate well
Term
rapt
Definition
-adj- completely fascinated by what one is seeing or hearing
Term
ratify
Definition
-verb- to formally approve or make official
Term
rationalize
Definition
-verb- to justify or explain with logical, plausible reasoning
Term
rebut
Definition
-verb- to claim or prove the falsity of; to drive back or repel
Term
rebuttal
Definition
-noun- a disclaim or counter argument
Term
recalcitrant
Definition
-adj- stubbornly resisting authority, discipline, guidance, or treatment
Term
reciprocate
Definition
-verb- to respond to a gesture or action by making a corresponding one; to experience the same feeling for someone as that person does for oneself
Term
recompense
Definition
-verb- to make amends for loss or harm suffered; to compensate -noun- a compensation or reward for loss or harm suffered or effort made
Term
redress
Definition
-verb- to correct; to address, to give attention to
Term
refractory
Definition
-adj- stubborn or unmanageable -noun- a substance that is resistant to heat
Term
refute
Definition
-verb- to prove to be wrong or false; to disprove
Term
relative
Definition
-adj- considered in relation or in proportion to something else -noun- a person connected by blood or marriage
Term
remit
Definition
-verb- to cancel or refrain from performing an action, often despite personal desires
Term
remonstrate
Definition
-verb- to make a forcefully reproachful protest
Term
remunerate
Definition
-verb- to pay for services rendered
Term
renounce
Definition
-verb- to formally declare one's abandonment of
Term
repercussion
Definition
-noun- a consequence or effect; a recoil or retaliation
Term
repertoire
Definition
-noun- a stock or body of items that are regularly used
Term
repose
Definition
-noun- rest, relaxation, sleep
Term
reprimand
Definition
-verb- to rebuke or admonish
Term
reprove
Definition
-verb- to criticize softly; to provide counter argument
Term
repudiate
Definition
-verb- to refuse association; to deny the validity of, falsify
Term
repudiate
Definition
-vern- to refuse to accept; to refuse association with; to deny the validity of
Term
repugnant
Definition
-adj- inciting intense disgust or disapproval
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requiem
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-noun- a mass, gathering, or service for a deceased person; a memorial or legacy of someone deceased
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requite
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-verb- to make appropriate return for; to reward; to avenge or retaliate for
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rescind
Definition
-verb- to revoke, cancel, repeal or take back; to move backwards
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resilience
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-adj- ability to recover; ability to retain a form, condition, or quality
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resplendent
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-adj- attractive and impressive; desirable
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restitution
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-noun- a restoration or compensation of something lost or destroyed
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retcon (retroactive continuity)
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-noun- the canonical consistency of a narrative work; the act of changing previous canonical events or facts to fit a more recent iteration or continuation of the narrative
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reticent
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-adj- quiet, silent
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righteous
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-adj- morally right or justifiable
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rigor
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-noun- the quality of being extremely thorough, exhaustive, or severe
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rudimentary
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-adj- limited or basic in principle; immature, undeveloped
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ruminate
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-verb- to think deeply
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saccharine
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-adj- very sweet to the taste; agreeable or ingratiating in temperament
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sacrosanct
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-adj- regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with or disturbed
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salacious
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-adj- lustful, lewd
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salutary
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-adj- producing good effects; beneficial
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sanction
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-verb- to give permission for an action; to take on responsibility for consequences incurred by such an action permitted
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sanguinary
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-adj- involving or causing bloodshed
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sanguine
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-adj- red, crimson; confident
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sardonic
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-adj- grimly mocking
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scanty
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-adj- small or insufficient in quantity
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scourge
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-noun- a widespread devastation such as that brought about by pestilence or war
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scrawl
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-verb- to write in a hurried, careless way -noun- a writing exhibiting the properties of having been written hurriedly
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scrupulous
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-adj- having moral integrity
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scurrilous
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-adj- outrageous; insulting or offensive
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sedentary
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-adj- accustomed or prone to being at rest
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seditious
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-adj- inciting rebellion
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sedulous
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-adj- showing dedication and diligence
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seizure
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-noun- the action of capturing or seizing; theft by force
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sepulchre (sepulcher)
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-noun- a burial chamber; a gravesite
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sequester
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-verb- to isolate or hide away -noun- a general cut in monetary spending
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serendipitous
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-adj- prone to making unexpected and fortunate discoveries or insights; descriptive of such an insight or discovery
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serial
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-adj- consisting of, or taking place in a series; having set ordering
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sesquipedaliophobia
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-noun- the fear of long words
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sincere
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-adj- earnest; free of deceit
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sinecure
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-noun- a position requiring little or no work
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singularity
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-noun- the state or quality of being singular and unique; a peculiarity
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sinister
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-adj- suggesting or threatening; impending
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Sisyphean
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-adj- endless, unavailing
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slattern
Definition
-noun- a dirty, untidy, or sexually loose woman
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sobriquet
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-noun- an alternate name or alias
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solace
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-noun- comfort or consolation
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solarium
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-noun- a room fitted with extensive areas of glass to admit sunlight
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solicit
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-verb- to ask for or attempt to obtain (something) from someone
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solidarity
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-noun- unity or agreement of feeling or action; mutual support within a group
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somber
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-adj- dark or dull; sullen, gloomy
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somnolent
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-adj- sleepy, drowsy; inducing sleep
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soothsayer
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-noun- one who can foresee the future
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sovereign
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-adj- dominant, powerful, absolute
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spate
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-noun- a large number of similar things or events appearing or occurring in quick succession; a sudden flood
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specious
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-adj- superficially plausible, but actually wrong; misleading in appearance
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sporadic
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-adj- occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated
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squander
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-verb- to waste in a reckless and foolish manner; to allow to pass or become lost
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stipulate
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-verb- to demand or specify; to restrain
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stolid
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-adj- apathetic; idle; passive
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stridulous
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-adj- characterized by or making a shrill grating sound
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stupefaction
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-noun- the state of being stupefied, astonishment
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stupefy
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-verb- to astonish to the point of dumbfoundedness
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stymie
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-verb- to block, hinder, or frustrate
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subjective
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-adj- based on or influenced by personal feelings or opinions
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sublime
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-adj- possessing such excellence or beauty as to inspire admiration or awe
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subservient
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-adj- extremely compliant; acquiescent
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succinct
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-adj- brief; laconic
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sufficient
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-adj- enough, adequate
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sumptuous
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-adj- splendid and expensive; beautiful
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supercilious
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-adj- arrogant, proud, egotistic
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superlative
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-adj- of the highest quality or degree -noun- something having these qualities; something having a quality of the highest degree
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supplement
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-noun- something that completes or enhances something else -verb- to add an extra element or amount to
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supplicate
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-verb- to beg humbly
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surmise
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-verb- to suppose truth without having flat evidence to confirm it; to assume
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surreptitious
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-adj- kept secret or esoteric, because of a fear of persecution
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sychophantic
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-adj- flattering, ingratiating
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syncretism
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-noun- combination or cooperation
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synod
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-noun- a council historically attributed to the church, convened to discuss issues of doctrine
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synthesize
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-verb- to make or combine into a coherent whole
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tabula rasa
Definition
Latin, "blank slate" -noun- the epistemological theory that individuals are born without built in mental content nor inclination and that all knowledge is obtained by experience; an individual who lacks knowledge; an apprentice or student
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taciturn
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-adj- reserved, uncommunicative
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tantamount
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-adj- equivalent in value, signification, or effect
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tautology
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-noun- restating, often impertinently, something said before
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taxonomy
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-noun- the branch of science concerned with classification; the classification of something
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teleology
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-noun- "ends always justify the means"; antithetical to deontology
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temerity
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-noun- reckless bravery, boldness, rashness
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tempestuous
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-adj- turbulent, strongly and constantly shifting
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tenuous
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-adj- very weak or slight; slender or fine, insubstantial
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terse
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-adj- sparring of words, laconic
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tessellate
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-verb- to decorate or cover by using the repeated use of a single shape without gaps or overlap
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testudine
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-adj- like a turtle
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thaumaturgy
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-noun- the ability to or act of performing miracles; mechanical magic
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thematic
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-adj- relevant, having to do with the given topic or subject
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therein
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-adv- in that place, document, or respect
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timorous
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-adj- fearful or timid
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toil
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-verb- to work extremely hard or continuously -noun- physical labor
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torrent
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-noun- a strong and swiftly moving body of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring of (something)
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tout
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-verb- to show or attempt to sell, typically in a pestering or bold manner
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transcend
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-verb- to go beyond, surpass
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transgression
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-noun- violation, a break of law or code
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transient
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-adj- lasting only a short time; impermanent -noun- a person who is staying or working temporarily
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transmute
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-verb- to change in form, nature, or substance; to be subject to alchemical transmutation
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transpose
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-verb- to cause two or more things to change places with each other
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trepidation
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-noun- anxiety, worry
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tribulation
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-noun- great suffering, misery, or distress
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tributary
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-noun- a river or stream that flows into a larger river or lake; a person or state that pays tribute to another state or ruler
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trivial
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-adj- of little importance
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truculent
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-adj- aggressive, belligerent
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tsar
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-noun- a male monarch, emperor, or sovereign
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tumultuous
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-adj- violently turbulent
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typify
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-verb- to be characteristic or representative of
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tyro
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-noun- a beginner or unskilled person
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ubiquitous
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-adj- omnipresent; present in all places
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ulterior
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-adj- existing beyond what is obvious or admitted; intentionally hidden; beyond the present, coming indefinitely in the future
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ultimate
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-adj- being or happening at the end; final; the best achievable of its kind
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unabiding
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-adj- not lasting, fleeting
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unctuous
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-adj- insincerely ingratiating; greasy
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undulate
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-verb- to move with a smooth wavelike motion -adj- having a wavy surface or edge
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unilateral
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-adj- one-sided, dominated by or representative of a solitary opinion
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universal
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-adj- of, affecting, or done by all people or things
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unperturbed
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-adj- calm, unconcerned
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unwieldy
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-adj- difficult to carry or move because of size, shape, or weight; unable to function as intended
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upheaval
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-noun- a violent or sudden change or disruption; an upward displacement of the earth
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urbane
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-adj- sophisticated, smooth, polite, or polished
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utilitarianism
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-noun- the teleological belief that moral good is what will bring the greatest good to the greatest number of persons
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utilize
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-verb- to make practical and effective use of
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vacillate
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-verb- to alternate or waver; to be indecisive
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vagary
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-noun- an erratic, unpredictable, or extravagant action or notion
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vagrant
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-adj- without settled home
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vain
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-adj- having or showing an excessively high opinion of anyone's appearance, abilities, or worth; producing no result
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vapid
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-adj- offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging
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vehement
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-adj- showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense
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venerate
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-verb- to regard with great respect
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verbose
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-adj- using many words; lengthy
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verisimilitude
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-noun- the appearance of truth
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vernacular
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-noun- the language or dialect spoken in a particular space or culture
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vicarious
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-adj- of or pertaining to another person
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vilify
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-verb- to speak or write about in an abusively disparaging manner; to slander or defame
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vim
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-noun- energy, enthusiasm; vigour
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vindicate
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-verb- to clear from blame or suspicion; to prove just or right
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viridian
Definition
-noun- a chrome-green color -adj- of a chrome-green color
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visceral
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-adj- emotional, instinctual
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vitreous
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-adj- of, relating to, resembling, or having the nature of, glass; glassy
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vitrify
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-verb- to change to a glassy substance
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vitriolic
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-adj- cutting or damaging; harsh
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vituperate
Definition
-verb- to blame or insult with strong or violent language
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void
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-adj- not legally binding or valid -noun- a completely empty space or region -verb- to declare that something is not valid or legally binding
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voluptuous
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-adj- sensuous; directed toward pleasure of the senses
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wherefore
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-adv- for what reason; as a result
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wherein
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-adv- in which; in what place or respect
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xenophobe
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-noun- a person with an irrational and deeply-rooted antipathy towards foreign cultures, items, or persons
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