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07/08/2007

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abate
Definition
subside, die down, moderate
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aberrant
Definition
deviant, abnormal
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abeyance
Definition
suspended action
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abscond
Definition
depart secretly and hide
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abstemious
Definition
sparring in eating and drinking; temperate
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admonish
Definition
warn; reprove
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adulterate
Definition
to make impure by adding tainted or inferior substances
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aesthetic
Definition
artistic; dealing with or capable of appreciating the beautiful
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aggregate
Definition
gather; accumulate
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alacrity
Definition
cheerful promptness; eagerness
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alleviate
Definition
relieve
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amalgamate
Definition
combine; unite in one body
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ambiguous
Definition
unclear or doubtful in meaning
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ambivalence
Definition
the state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional attitudes
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ameliorate
Definition
improve
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anachronism
Definition
something or someone misplaced in time
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analogous
Definition
comparable
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anarchy
Definition
absence of governing body; state of disorder
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anomalous
Definition
abnormal; irregular
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antipathy
Definition
aversion; dislike
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apathy
Definition
lack of caring; indifference
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appease
Definition
pacify or sooth; relieve
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apprise
Definition
inform
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approbation
Definition
approval
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appropriate
Definition
to acquire; take possession of
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arduous
Definition
hard; strenuous
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artless
Definition
without guile; open and honest
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ascetic
Definition
practicing self-denial; austere
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assiduous
Definition
diligent
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assuage
Definition
ease or lessen (pain); satisfy (hunger); soothe (anger)
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censure
Definition
blame; criticize
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scad
Definition
great quantity
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transience
Definition
state of being momentary; temporary; staying for a short time
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desiccate
Definition
dry up
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sumptuous
Definition
lavish; rich
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limber
Definition
flexible
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oblique
Definition
indirect; slanting
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apotheosis
Definition
elevation to godhood; an ideal example of something
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enervate
Definition
weaken
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hegemony
Definition
dominance, especially of one nation over others
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abrogate
Definition
abolish
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chary
Definition
cautious; sparing or restrained about giving
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lugubrious
Definition
mournful
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cogent
Definition
convincing
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stilted
Definition
bombastic; stiffly pompous
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disparity
Definition
difference; condition of inequality
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quixotic
Definition
idealistic but impractical
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sobriety
Definition
moderation; seriousness
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mirth
Definition
merriment; laughter
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harbinger
Definition
forerunner
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mealymouthed
Definition
indirect in speech; hypocritical; evasive
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luminary
Definition
celebrity; dignitary
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nefarious
Definition
very wicked
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lackadaisical
Definition
lacking purpose or zest; half-hearted; languid
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bilk
Definition
swindle; cheat
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occlude
Definition
shut; close
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cavil
Definition
make frivolous objections
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fledgling
Definition
inexperienced
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recalcitrant
Definition
obstinately stubborn; determined to resist authority; unruly
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repugnance
Definition
loathing
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nettle
Definition
annoy;vex
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mollify
Definition
soothe
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replete
Definition
filled to the brim or the point of being stuffed; abundantly supplied
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paltry
Definition
insignificant; petty; trifling
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asperity
Definition
sharpness (of temper)
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fetter
Definition
shackle
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slacken
Definition
slow up; loosen
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encumber
Definition
burden
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predilection
Definition
partiality; preference
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aversion
Definition
firm dislike
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seedy
Definition
run-down; decrepit; disreputable
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gambol
Definition
romp; skip about; leap playfully
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raucous
Definition
harsh and shrill; disorderly and boisterous
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mellifluous
Definition
sweetly or smoothly flowing; melodious
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taper
Definition
candle
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embroil
Definition
throw into confusion; involve in strife; entangle
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remonstrance
Definition
protest; objection
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vouchsafe
Definition
grant condescendingly; guarantee
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jettison
Definition
throw overboard
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stoic
Definition
impassive; unmoved by joy or grief
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gamely
Definition
in a spirited manner; with courage
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crestfallen
Definition
dejected; dispirited
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desultory
Definition
aimless; haphazard; digressing at random
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laud
Definition
praise
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pulchritude
Definition
beauty; comeliness
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languor
Definition
lassitude; depression
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lassitude
Definition
languor; weariness
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rancor
Definition
bitterness; hatred
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scanty
Definition
meager; insufficient
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rife
Definition
abundant; current
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protean
Definition
versatile; able to take on may forms
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loquacious
Definition
talkative
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puissant
Definition
powerful; strong; potent
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provident
Definition
displaying foresight; thrift; preparing for emergencies
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putative
Definition
supposed; reputed
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pusillanimous
Definition
cowardly; fainthearted
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restive
Definition
restlessly impatient; obstinately resisting control
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puerile
Definition
childish
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vitriolic
Definition
corrosive; sarcastic
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circumlocution
Definition
unnecessarily wordy and indirect speech; evasive speech
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obsequious
Definition
slavishly attentive; servile; sycophantic
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scurrilous
Definition
obscene; indecent
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fulminate
Definition
denounce thunderously; explode
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scotch
Definition
stamp out; thwart; hinder
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perfidious
Definition
treacherous; disloyal
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macerate
Definition
soften by soaking in liquid; waste away
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ignominy
Definition
deep disgrace; shame or dishonor
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inveterate
Definition
deep rooted; habitual
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choleric
Definition
hot-tempered
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cupidity
Definition
greed
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saturnine
Definition
gloomy
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insolvent
Definition
bankrupt; lacking money to pay
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vaunted
Definition
boasted; bragged; highly publicized
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cacophonous
Definition
discordant; inharmonious
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benison
Definition
blessing
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adulation
Definition
flattery; admiration
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amorphous
Definition
formless; lacking shape or definition
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affable
Definition
easily approachable; warmly friendly
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beatific
Definition
showing or producing joy; blissful
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clemency
Definition
disposition to be lenient; mildness, as of the weather
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serpentine
Definition
winding; twisting
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celerity
Definition
speed; rapidity
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insalubrious
Definition
unwholesome; not healthful
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heterodox
Definition
unorthodox; unconventional
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indubitable
Definition
unable to be doubted; unquestionable
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feckless
Definition
feeble and ineffective; careless and irresponsible
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mendacious
Definition
lying; habitually dishonest
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stipple
Definition
paint or cover with dots
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urbane
Definition
suave; refined; elegant
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philatelist
Definition
stamp-collector
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numismatist
Definition
person who collects coins
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nebulous
Definition
vague; hazy; cloudy
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mercenary
Definition
motivated solely by money or gain
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mendicant
Definition
beggar
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apiary
Definition
place where bees are kept
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drake
Definition
male duck
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gander
Definition
male goose
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shoal
Definition
shallow place in water
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stag
Definition
male deer
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hedonist
Definition
one who believes that pleasure is the sole aim in life
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penury
Definition
severe poverty; stinginess
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miserly
Definition
stingy; mean
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gregarious
Definition
sociable
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turpitude
Definition
depravity
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ingenuous
Definition
naive and inviting; young; sophisticated
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indigent
Definition
poor; destitute
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didactic
Definition
teaching; instructional
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hackneyed
Definition
commonplace; trite
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awl
Definition
pointed tool used for piercing
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muster
Definition
gather; assemble
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denizen
Definition
inhabit or resident; regular visitor
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apostate
Definition
one who abandons his religious faith or political beliefs
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eulogy
Definition
expression of praise, often on the occasion of someone's death
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impecunious
Definition
without money
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petulant
Definition
touchy; peevish
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snicker
Definition
half-stifled laugh
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chortle
Definition
chuckle with delight
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tirade
Definition
extended scolding; denunciation; harangue
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harangue
Definition
long, passionate and vehement speech
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aphorism
Definition
pithy maxim or statement
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pithy
Definition
concise meaning; substantial; meaty
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encomium
Definition
high praise; eulogy
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drudgery
Definition
menial work
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irksome
Definition
annoying; tedious
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glib
Definition
fluent; facile; slick
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laggard
Definition
slow; sluggish
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descry
Definition
catch sight of
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cord
Definition
to pile or stack up (wood), fasten with a cord
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indolent
Definition
lazy
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lachrymose
Definition
producing tears
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skinflint
Definition
stingy person; miser
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pugnacity
Definition
combativeness; disposition to fight
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perspicacious
Definition
having insight; penetrating; astute
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temerity
Definition
boldness; rashness
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suppliant
Definition
entreating; beseeching
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epigram
Definition
witty thought or saying, usually short
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saga
Definition
any legend; Scandinavian myth
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elegy
Definition
poem or song expressing lamentation
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tryst
Definition
meeting
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reverie
Definition
daydream; musing
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peccadillo
Definition
slight offense
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trifling
Definition
trivial; unimportant
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rout
Definition
stampede; drive out
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precept
Definition
practical rule guiding conduct
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calumny
Definition
malicious representation; slander
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aspersion
Definition
slanderous remark
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titter
Definition
nervous laugh
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fastidious
Definition
difficult to please; squeamish
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effusive
Definition
pouring forth; gushing
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blithe
Definition
carefree and unconcerned (perhaps foolishly so); cheerful and gay
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inexorable
Definition
relentless; unyielding; implacable
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apocryphal
Definition
spurious; not authentic; invented rather than true
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avarice
Definition
greediness for wealth
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acerbic
Definition
bitter or sour in nature; sharp and cutting
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paradox
Definition
something apparently contradictory in nature; statement that looks false but is actually correct
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ethereal
Definition
light; heavenly; usually refined
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heresy
Definition
opinion contrary to popular belief; opinion contrary to accepted religion
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cursory
Definition
casual; hastily done
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fortuitous
Definition
accidental; by chance
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consonance
Definition
harmony; agreement
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specious
Definition
seemingly reasonable but incorrect; misleading (often intentionally)
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truculence
Definition
aggressiveness; ferocity
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acquiescence
Definition
assent; agree passively
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vantage
Definition
position of having an advantage
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supercilious
Definition
arrogant; condescending; patronizing
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felicitous
Definition
apt; suitably expressed; well-chosen
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disinclination
Definition
unwillingness
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brook
Definition
tolerate; endure
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reticent
Definition
reserved; uncommunicative; inclined to silence
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trenchant
Definition
forceful and vigorous; cutting
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terse
Definition
concise; abrupt; pithy
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anitquated
Definition
obsolete; outdated
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fecundity
Definition
fertility; fruitfulness
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multifarious
Definition
having many aspects
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garrulous
Definition
loquacious; wordy; talkative
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intransigent
Definition
uncompromising
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rend
Definition
to tear apart, split, divide
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acarpous
Definition
producing no fruit
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abet
Definition
assist, usually in doing something wrong
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abut
Definition
border upon; adjoin
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abstruse
Definition
obscure; profound; difficult to understand
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abnegation
Definition
renunciation; self-sacrifice
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abject
Definition
wretched; lacking pride
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accost
Definition
approach and speak first to a person
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accoutre
Definition
equip
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acrimonious
Definition
bitter in words or manner
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actuate
Definition
motivate
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adroit
Definition
skillful
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adjuration
Definition
solemn urging
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addle
Definition
muddle; drive crazy; become rotten
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accolade
Definition
award or merit
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abdicate
Definition
renounce; give up
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amble
Definition
moving at an easy pace
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ambulatory
Definition
able to walk; not bedridden
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ambrosia
Definition
food of the gods
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amazon
Definition
female warrior
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agog
Definition
highly excited; intensely curious
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aegis
Definition
shield; defense
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adventitious
Definition
accidental; casual
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aggrandize
Definition
increase or intensify; raise in power, wealth, rank, or honor
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affront
Definition
insult; offense; intentional act of disrespect
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amenable
Definition
readily managed or willing to be led; answerable or accountable legally
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alimentary
Definition
supplying nourishment
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voluble
Definition
fluent; glib; talkative
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voracious
Definition
ravenous
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veracious
Definition
truthful
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waif
Definition
homeless child or animal
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waffle
Definition
to speak equivocally about an issue
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vulpine
Definition
like a fox; crafty
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waggish
Definition
mischievous; humorous; tricky
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wan
Definition
having a pale or sickly color; pallid
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pallid
Definition
pale; wan
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yore
Definition
time past
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yeoman
Definition
man owning small estate; middle-class farmer
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wrest
Definition
to pull away; take by violence
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wangle
Definition
wiggle out; fake
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wanton
Definition
unrestrained; willfully malicious; unchaste
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warble
Definition
sing; babble
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zephyr
Definition
gentle breeze; west wind
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windfall
Definition
fallen fruit; unexpected lucky event
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wheedle
Definition
cajole; coax; deceive by flattery
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yen
Definition
longing; urge
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wont
Definition
custom; habitual procedure
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wizened
Definition
withered; shriveled
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knotty
Definition
full of knots; something difficult or intricate
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lexicon
Definition
A dictionary or a vocabulary particular to a subject
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extraneous
Definition
not belonging to or directly connected with the subject or matter being dealt with
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bellicose
Definition
eager to fight; warlike; aggressive
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prodigious
Definition
very great in size, amount or degree, so as to cause amazement or admiration; enormous
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despotism
Definition
tyranny
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lithe
Definition
bending or turning easily; supple; characterized by easy flexibility and grace
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dour
Definition
stern; severe; gloomy-looking; joyless
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deft
Definition
skillful and quick, handy
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insipid
Definition
Uninteresting; weak; vapid; lacking taste or flavor; dull
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portent
Definition
sign or warning of a future (often unpleasant) event; omen
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suffuse
Definition
filled or covered by something
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gossamer
Definition
something light, delicate, or insubstantial; any very thin gauzelike fabric; also, a thin waterproof material
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myopic
Definition
short-sighted; a lack of foresight or discernment; a narrow view of something
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invidious
Definition
tending to cause discontent, animosity, or envy
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unction
Definition
action of anointing with oil as a religious rite
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impolitic
Definition
not wise
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jaunty
Definition
lighthearted; animated; easy and carefree
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beleaguer
Definition
besiege or attack; harass
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detraction
Definition
slander; aspersion
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vendetta
Definition
blood feud
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peripatetic
Definition
walking about; moving
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hamlet
Definition
very small village
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malevolent
Definition
wishing evil
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exculpate
Definition
clear from blame
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importunate
Definition
urging; demanding
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iconoclast
Definition
one who exposes or destroys impositions or shams; one who attacks cherished beliefs
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rumination
Definition
mull over; ponder
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nascent
Definition
incipient; coming into being
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moribund
Definition
dying
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obstinate
Definition
stubborn; hard to control or treat
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pliant
Definition
flexible; easily influenced
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tyro
Definition
beginner; novice
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obscure
Definition
darken; make unclear
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misapprehend
Definition
misunderstand; err
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obfuscate
Definition
confuse; muddle; make needlessly complex
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pellucid
Definition
transparent; limpid; easy to understand
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arcane
Definition
secret; mysterious; known only to the initiated
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lionize
Definition
treat as an object of great interest
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opulence
Definition
extreme wealth; luxuriousness; abundance
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surreptitious
Definition
secret; furtive; sneaky; hidden
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nadir
Definition
lowest point
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impugn
Definition
dispute or contradict (often in an insulting way); challenge; gainsay
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spurious
Definition
false; counterfeit; forged; illogical
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hamper
Definition
obstruct
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prosaic
Definition
dull and unimaginative; matter-of-fact; factual
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stentorian
Definition
extremely loud
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exigency
Definition
urgent situation; pressing needs or demands; state of requiring immediate attention
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minatory
Definition
menacing; threatening
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troth
Definition
pledge of good faith especially in betrothal
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rostrum
Definition
stage for public speaking
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augur
Definition
to foretell, especially from omens
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nubile
Definition
sexually mature; marriable
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catholic
Definition
universal, general
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slurry
Definition
an insoluble mixture of fine material, like clay
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dilatory
Definition
slow in action
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impudent
Definition
marked by disregard for others
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brash
Definition
done hastily without regard for consequences
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ubiquitous
Definition
present everywhere or in several places at the same time
Term
enrapture
Definition
fill with great delight or joy
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unequivocal
Definition
clear; having only one meaning; unmistakable
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expiation
Definition
making amends, atonement
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bucolic
Definition
relating to or typical of rural life
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gallant
Definition
Noble in spirit; brave; showy; splendid
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vagary
Definition
a whim; wandering of thoughts
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disabuse
Definition
free from error, fallacy, or misconception
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rarefied
Definition
Thinned out; made porous or less dense
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jibe
Definition
to be in accord; agree
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captious
Definition
apt or disposed to find fault
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sagacious
Definition
of keen and farsighted penetration and judgment; discerning
Term
broach
Definition
make a hole in to draw off the liquid inside; open for the first time
Term
talisman
Definition
object that is thought to bring good luck
Term
sordid
Definition
dirty and unpleasant; squalid; vile
Term
turgid
Definition
embellished; pompous and difficult to follow; boring
Term
extricate
Definition
to free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty; release
Term
embellish
Definition
make beautiful by adding ornaments; to add fictitious details
Term
effigy
Definition
carved figure or model representing a person or animal; dummy or artifact for public observation
Term
meretricious
Definition
apparently attractive but in fact valueless
Term
inculcate
Definition
to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
Term
hubris
Definition
arrogant pride
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pedagogue
Definition
teacher
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decimate
Definition
to kill or destroy all or a large proportion of
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