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05/12/2014

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anomaly
Definition
deviates from norm
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assuage
Definition
make less intense
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enigma
Definition
a person or thing that's mysterious
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equivocal
Definition
ambiguous
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erudite
Definition
show great knowledge
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fervid
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intensely passionate
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lucid
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expressed clearly; easily understood
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opaque
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not able to see through
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placate
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make less angry or hostile
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precipitate
Definition
cause to happen suddenly
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prodigal
Definition
spending money or resources recklessly
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zeal
Definition
great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause
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abstain
Definition
retrain oneself from doing something enjoyable
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adulterate
Definition
render poorly in quality by adding another substance
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apathy
Definition
lack or interest or concern
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audacious
Definition
showing willingness in taking suprisingly bold risks
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capricious
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given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
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corroborate
Definition
confirm or give support
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desiccate
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remove moisture from
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engender
Definition
cause or give rise to
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ephemeral
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lasting for a very short time
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gullible
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easily persuaded into doing or believing something
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homogenous
Definition
same
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laconic
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using very few words
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laudable
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deserving praise of commendation
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loquacious
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talkative
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pedant
Definition
concerned with minor details
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pragmatic
Definition
dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations
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propriety
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conforming to conventionally accepted standards of behavior or morals
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vacillate
Definition
waver between opinions
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volatile
Definition
liable to change rapidly or unexpectedly
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advocate
Definition
publicly supports a cause
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antipathy
Definition
deep-seated feeling of dislike
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bolster
Definition
strengthen
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cacophony
Definition
a harsh mixture of sounds
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deride
Definition
express contempt for
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dissonance
Definition
lack of harmony
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enervate
Definition
case (someone) to feel drained of energy
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eulogy
Definition
a speech or piece of writing praising someone or their actions
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garrulous
Definition
excessively talky
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ingenuous
Definition
innocent
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lethargic
Definition
sluggish
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malleable
Definition
easily influenced
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misanthrope
Definition
a person who dislikes mankind and avoids society
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obdurate
Definition
stubbornly refuses to change one's opinion
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ostentation
Definition
pretentious and vulgar display of wealth
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paradox
Definition
self contradicting
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philanthropic
Definition
seeking to promote the welfare of others
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prevaricate
Definition
speak or act in an evasive way
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venerate
Definition
regard with great respect
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waver
Definition
shake with a quivering notion
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