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GRE Ubiquitous 400
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03/02/2009

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Term
abash
Definition
humiliate, embarrass
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abdicate
Definition
relinquish power or position
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aberrant
Definition
abnormal
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abet
Definition
aid, encourage (typically of crime)
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abeyance
Definition
postponement
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aboriginal
Definition
indigenous
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abridge
Definition
shorten
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abstemious
Definition
moderate
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acclimate
Definition
accustom oneself to a climate
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accost
Definition
to approach and speak to someone
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acquiesce
Definition
agree passively
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acumen
Definition
insight
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adamant
Definition
insistent
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admonish
Definition
warn gently
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adulterate
Definition
contaminate, corrupt
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adversity
Definition
hardship
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aegis
Definition
that which protects
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aesthetic
Definition
pleasing to the senses, beautiful
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affable
Definition
friendly
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affinity
Definition
fondness
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aggregate
Definition
total, collect
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aghast
Definition
horrified
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alacrity
Definition
swiftness
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alienate
Definition
estrange, antagonize
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alleviate
Definition
lessen, assuage
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altrusim
Definition
benevolence, generosity
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amalgamation
Definition
mixture
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ambiguous
Definition
unclear
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ambivalence
Definition
conflicting emotions
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amenable
Definition
agreeable
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amorphous
Definition
shapeless
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anachronistic
Definition
out of historical order
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analogous
Definition
similar
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anarchy
Definition
absence of government
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anathema
Definition
curse
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animus
Definition
hate
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anomalous
Definition
abnormal
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antipathy
Definition
repulsion, hatred
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antipodal
Definition
exactly opposite
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antiquated
Definition
outdated, obsolete
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apathy
Definition
indifference
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appease
Definition
pacify
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approbation
Definition
approval
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artless
Definition
naive, simple
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ascetic
Definition
self-denying
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assiduous
Definition
hard-working
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assimilate
Definition
absorb
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audacity
Definition
boldness
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auspicious
Definition
favorable
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austere
Definition
harsh, Spartan
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autonomous
Definition
self-governing
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avarice
Definition
greed
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axiom
Definition
self-evident truth
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banal
Definition
trite
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belie
Definition
misrepresent
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belittle
Definition
disparage
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bellicose
Definition
warlike
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benefactor
Definition
patron
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boisterous
Definition
noisy
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boor
Definition
vulgar person
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bourgeois
Definition
middle class
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bucolic
Definition
rustic
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buttress
Definition
support
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cachet
Definition
prestige
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cacophony
Definition
dissonance, harsh noise
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callow
Definition
inexperienced
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canon
Definition
rule
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capacious
Definition
spacious
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capitulate
Definition
surrender
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castigate
Definition
criticize
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cathartic
Definition
purgative, purifying
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catholic
Definition
universal, worldly
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caustic
Definition
scathing (of speech)
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censure
Definition
condemn
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chagrin
Definition
embarrassment
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charlatan
Definition
quack
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chary
Definition
cautious
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coagulate
Definition
thicken
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coda
Definition
concluding passage
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cogent
Definition
well-put, convincing
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collusion
Definition
conspiracy
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commensurate
Definition
proportionate
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commiserate
Definition
emphathize
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compensatory
Definition
redeeming
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compliant
Definition
submissive
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conciliatory
Definition
reconciling
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condone
Definition
overlook wrong doing
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conducive
Definition
helping
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connoisseur
Definition
expert, gourmet
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consensus
Definition
general agreement
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contentious
Definition
argumentative
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conundrum
Definition
puzzle, enigma
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convoluted
Definition
twisted, complicated
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covenant
Definition
agreement, pact
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covert
Definition
secret
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credence
Definition
belief
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credulous
Definition
believing
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cynical
Definition
scornful of the motives of others
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dauntless
Definition
courageous
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dearth
Definition
scarcity
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defamation
Definition
slander
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deference
Definition
courteously yielding to another
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deleterious
Definition
harmful
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delineate
Definition
draw a line around, describe
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demur
Definition
take exception
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denigrate
Definition
defame
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deprecate
Definition
belittle
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desiccate
Definition
dehydrate
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despot
Definition
tyrant
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destitute
Definition
poor
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desultory
Definition
without direction in life
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deterrent
Definition
hindrance
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devoid
Definition
empty
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devout
Definition
pious
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diatribe
Definition
long denunciation
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dichotomy
Definition
division into two parts
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didactic
Definition
instructional
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diffident
Definition
shy
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digress
Definition
ramble
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disabuse
Definition
correct a misconception
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discerning
Definition
observant
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discord
Definition
lack of harmony
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discrete
Definition
separate
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discretion
Definition
prudence
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disingenuous
Definition
deceptive
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disparate
Definition
various
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disseminate
Definition
distribute
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dissent
Definition
disagree
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dissolution
Definition
disintegration
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dissonance
Definition
discord
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distend
Definition
swell
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divest
Definition
strip, deprive
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divulge
Definition
disclose
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dogmatic
Definition
certain, unchanging in opinion
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dormant
Definition
asleep
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eclectic
Definition
from many sources
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efficacy
Definition
effectiveness
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effigy
Definition
likeness, mannequin
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effloresce
Definition
to bloom
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effrontery
Definition
insolence
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elicit
Definition
provoke
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eloquent
Definition
well-spoken
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emancipate
Definition
liberate
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embellish
Definition
exaggerate
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endemic
Definition
peculiar to a particular region
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enervate
Definition
weaken
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engender
Definition
generate
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ennui
Definition
boredom
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enumerate
Definition
count
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esoteric
Definition
known by only a few
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esthetic
Definition
artistic
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euphemism
Definition
genteel expression
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euphoria
Definition
elation
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evanescent
Definition
fleeting, very brief
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exacerbate
Definition
worsen
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exasperate
Definition
irritate
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exhibitionist
Definition
one who draws attention to himself
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exonerate
Definition
free from blame
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expedite
Definition
hasten
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extemporize
Definition
improvise
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extol
Definition
praise highly
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facetious
Definition
joking, sarcastic
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facilitate
Definition
make easier
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fallacy
Definition
false belief
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fathom
Definition
understand
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fervor
Definition
intensity
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fickle
Definition
always changing one's mind
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filibuster
Definition
long speech
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fledgling
Definition
just beginning, struggling
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flout
Definition
to show disregard for the law or rules
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foment
Definition
instigate
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forsake
Definition
abandon
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fortuitous
Definition
lucky
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foster
Definition
encourage
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frugal
Definition
thrifty
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fulminate
Definition
denounce, menace
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furtive
Definition
stealthy
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gainsay
Definition
contradict
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germane
Definition
relevant
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glib
Definition
insincere manner
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gratuitous
Definition
unwarranted, uncalled for
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gregarious
Definition
sociable
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halcyon
Definition
serene
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hamper
Definition
obstruct
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harangue
Definition
tirade
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harry
Definition
harrass
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hedonism
Definition
excessive pursuit of pleasure in life
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hegemony
Definition
authority, domination
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histrionic
Definition
overly dramatic
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homogenous
Definition
uniform
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hyperbole
Definition
exaggeration
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hypocritical
Definition
deceiving, two-faced
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iconoclast
Definition
one who rails against sacred institutions
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idiosyncrasy
Definition
peculiarity
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imminent
Definition
about to happen
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impecunious
Definition
indigent
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imperative
Definition
vital, pressing
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imperturbable
Definition
calm
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impervious
Definition
impenetrable
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impetuous
Definition
impulsive
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implicit
Definition
implied
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impolitic
Definition
unwise
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impulsive
Definition
to act suddenly
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impunity
Definition
exception from harm
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inadvertent
Definition
unintentional
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incendiary
Definition
inflammatory
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incipient
Definition
beginning
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incontrovertible
Definition
indisputable
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incorrigible
Definition
unreformable
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indifferent
Definition
unconcerned
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indigent
Definition
poor
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indolent
Definition
lazy
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indomitable
Definition
invincible
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ineffable
Definition
inexpressible
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inert
Definition
inactive
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inherent
Definition
innate, inborn
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inhibit
Definition
restrain
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inimical
Definition
adverse, hostile
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insatiable
Definition
gluttonous
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insidious
Definition
treacherous
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insipid
Definition
flat, dull
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insufferable
Definition
unbearable
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insular
Definition
narrow-minded
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intangible
Definition
not perceptible by touch
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internecine
Definition
mutually destructive
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intractable
Definition
unmanageable
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intrepid
Definition
fearless
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inundate
Definition
flood
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inure
Definition
accustom, habituate, harden
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invective
Definition
verbal insult
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inveigle
Definition
lure
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irascible
Definition
irritable
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irresolute
Definition
hesitant, uncertain
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itinerary
Definition
route
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judicious
Definition
prudent
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laconic
Definition
brief, terse
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lassitude
Definition
lethargy
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laudatory
Definition
commendable
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levity
Definition
frivolity
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lucid
Definition
clearly understood
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lurid
Definition
ghastly
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Machiavellian
Definition
politically crafty, cunning
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magnanimous
Definition
generous, kindhearted
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magnate
Definition
a powerful, successful person
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malevolence
Definition
bad intent, malice
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malinger
Definition
shirk
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malleable
Definition
moldable, tractable
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misanthrope
Definition
hater of mankind
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miscreant
Definition
evildoer
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mitigate
Definition
lessen the severity of
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mundane
Definition
ordinary
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nadir
Definition
lowest point
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narcissism
Definition
self-love
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nascent
Definition
incipient, beginning
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neologism
Definition
newly coined expression
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nonplus
Definition
confound
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noxious
Definition
toxic
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obfuscate
Definition
bewilder, muddle
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obtuse
Definition
stupid
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obviate
Definition
make unnecessary
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odious
Definition
despicable
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officious
Definition
forward, obtrusive
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omnipotent
Definition
all-powerful
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onerous
Definition
burdensome
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opprobrium
Definition
disgrace
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oscillate
Definition
waver
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paean
Definition
song of praise
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paradigm
Definition
a model
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paragon
Definition
standard of excellence
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parody
Definition
imitation, ridicule
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parsimonious
Definition
stingy
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paucity
Definition
scarcity
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pedagogical
Definition
pertaining to teaching
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pedantic
Definition
bookish
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penchant
Definition
inclination
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penury
Definition
poverty
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pernicious
Definition
destructive
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perpetuity
Definition
eternity
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perspicacious
Definition
keen
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pervade
Definition
permeate
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philanthropic
Definition
charitable
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phlegmatic
Definition
sluggish
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piety
Definition
devoutness
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pious
Definition
devout, holy
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piquant
Definition
tart-tasting, spicy
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pithy
Definition
concise
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platitude
Definition
trite remark
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platonic
Definition
nonsexual
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plethora
Definition
overabundance
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polemic
Definition
a controversy
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posthumous
Definition
after death
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pragmatic
Definition
practical
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precarious
Definition
dangerous, risky
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precipitate
Definition
cause
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precursor
Definition
forerunner
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preponderance
Definition
predominance
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presumptuous
Definition
assuming
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pretentious
Definition
affected, inflated
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pretext
Definition
excuse
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prevaricate
Definition
lie
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probity
Definition
integrity
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problematic
Definition
uncertain
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prodigal
Definition
wasteful
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prodigious
Definition
marvelous, enormous
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prodigy
Definition
a person with extraordinary ability or talent
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profligate
Definition
licentious (disregarding sexual restraints), prodigal
Term
profound
Definition
deep, knowledgeable
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profusion
Definition
overabundance
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prolific
Definition
fruitful, productive
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propensity
Definition
inclination
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proportionate
Definition
commensurate
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propriety
Definition
decorum
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prosaic
Definition
uninspired, flat
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proscribe
Definition
prohibit
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protuberance
Definition
bulge
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pundit
Definition
politically astute person
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pungent
Definition
sharp smell or taste
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qualms
Definition
misgivings
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quash
Definition
put down, suppress
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querulous
Definition
complaining
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quixotic
Definition
impractical, romantic
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raconteur
Definition
story teller
Term
recalcitrant
Definition
stubborn
Term
recant
Definition
retract
Term
redoubtable
Definition
formidable, steadfast
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refractory
Definition
obstinate
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relegate
Definition
assign to an inferior position
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renege
Definition
break a promise
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renounce
Definition
disown
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reprehensible
Definition
blameworthy
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reproach
Definition
blame
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reprobate
Definition
miscreant
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repudiate
Definition
disavow
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requisite
Definition
necessary
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rescind
Definition
revoke
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resolute
Definition
determined
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reticent
Definition
reserved
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retribution
Definition
reprisal
Term
reverent
Definition
respectful
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rhapsody
Definition
ecstasy
Term
rhetoric
Definition
elocution, grandiloquence
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sanctimonious
Definition
self-righteous
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sanction
Definition
approval
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sanguinary
Definition
gory, murderous
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satiate
Definition
satisfy fully
Term
satire
Definition
ridicule
Term
schism
Definition
rift
Term
secular
Definition
worldly, nonreligious
Term
sedulous
Definition
diligent
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severance
Definition
division
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skeptical
Definition
doubtful
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solicitous
Definition
considerate, concerned
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solvent
Definition
financially sound
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sophistry
Definition
specious reasoning
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specious
Definition
false, but plausible
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spurious
Definition
false, counterfeit
Term
squander
Definition
waste
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stolid
Definition
impressive
Term
stupefy
Definition
deaden, dumfound
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stymie
Definition
hinder, thwart
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sullen
Definition
sulky, sour
Term
supercilious
Definition
arrogant
Term
superfluous
Definition
overabundant
Term
surfeit
Definition
overabundance
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synthesis
Definition
combination
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tacit
Definition
understood without being spoken
Term
temerity
Definition
boldness
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tenuous
Definition
thin, insubstantial
Term
terse
Definition
concise
Term
torpid
Definition
lethargic, inactive
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tractable
Definition
docile, manageable
Term
transient
Definition
fleeting, temporary
Term
trenchant
Definition
incisive, penetrating
Term
truculent
Definition
fierce, savage
Term
ubiquitous
Definition
omnipresent, pervasive
Term
ulterior
Definition
hidden, covert
Term
untenable
Definition
cannot be achieved
Term
untoward
Definition
perverse
Term
urbane
Definition
refined, worldly
Term
vacillate
Definition
waver
Term
venerable
Definition
revered
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veracity
Definition
truthfulness
Term
verbose
Definition
wordy
Term
vernacular
Definition
common speech
Term
vex
Definition
annoy
Term
viable
Definition
capable of surviving
Term
vilify
Definition
defame
Term
virulent
Definition
deadly, poisonous
Term
vitriolic
Definition
scathing
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vituperative
Definition
abusive
Term
vivacious
Definition
lively
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volatile
Definition
unstable
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voluminous
Definition
bulky, extensive
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voracious
Definition
hungry
Term
xenophobia
Definition
fear of foreigners
Term
zealot
Definition
fanatic
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