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General Vocab
Graduate
12/29/2010

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Term
Abscond (verb)
Definition

To depart clandestinely (suddenly or secretly); To steal off and hide

 

Ex: I absconded from Eric's wedding.

Term
Aberrant (adjective)
Definition

Deviating from the norm.  Noun form is aberration.

 

Ex: A bear deviates from the norm of an ant.

Term
Alacrity (noun)
Definition

Eager and enthusiastic willingness.

 

Ex: I have alacrity in my academic pursuits.

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Anomaly (noun)
Definition

Deviation from the normal order, form or rule; abnormality (adjective form is anomalous)

 

 

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Approbation (noun)
Definition

An expression of approval or praise.

 

Ex: You must give approval and praise to people who are on probation.

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Arduous (adjective)
Definition

Strenuous, taxing; Requiring significant effort.

 

Ex: The climb up the mountain was long and arduous.

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Assuage (verb)
Definition

To ease or lesson; to appease or pacify.

 

Ex: Please appease or pacify me by easing or lessoning this pain in my ass.  Ex: You can assuage pain.

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Audacious (adjective)
Definition
Daring and fearless; recklessly bold.  Noun form is audacity.
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