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11/10/2009

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Term
compendium
Definition
ABBREVIATED COMMUNICATION:
A brief summary of a larger work
Term
cursory
Definition
ABBREVIATED COMMUNICATION:
Done rapidly
(threw a cursory glance)
Term
curtail
Definition
ABBREVIATED COMMUNICATION:
To make less of by cutting off at some point
(curtailing the corporation's power)
Term
apace
Definition
ABBREVIATED COMMUNICATION:
swiftly
Term
impetuous
Definition
ACT QUICKLY:
Marked by impulsive vehemence or passion
Term
precipitate
Definition
ACT QUICKLY:
To bring about abruptly
Term
ancillary
Definition
ASSIST:
A subordinate or sub compartment
Term
corroborate
Definition
ASSIST:
To support with evidence or authority
Term
countenance
Definition
ASSIST:
Calm, mental composure
Term
espouse
Definition
ASSIST:
To take up, support as a cause
Term
mainstay
Definition
ASSIST:
Chief support
Term
munificent
Definition
ASSIST:
Extremely generous
Term
bilious
Definition
BAD MOOD:
Sickeningly unpleasant
(associated with "bile" aka liver malfunction)
Term
petulant
Definition
BAD MOOD:
Insolent
Term
pique
Definition
BAD MOOD:
Feeling of resentment
Term
querulous
Definition
BAD MOOD:
Habitually complaining
Term
umbrage
Definition
BAD MOOD:
Feeling of resentment
Term
waspish
Definition
BAD MOOD:
Angry, resembling wasp in behavior
Term
dilettante
Definition
BEGINNER/AMATEUR:
An admirer or lover of the arts
Term
neophyte
Definition
BEGINNER/AMATEUR:
A new convert
Term
Novitiate
Definition
BEGINNER/AMATEUR:
The period or state of being a novice
Term
proselyte
Definition
BEGINNER/AMATEUR:
A new convert
Term
tyro
Definition
BEGINNER/AMATEUR:
A novice
Term
burgeoning
Definition
BEGINNING/YOUNG:
To grow or spread rapidly
Term
callow
Definition
BEGINNING/YOUNG:
Lacking adult sophistication
Term
engender
Definition
BEGINNING/YOUNG:
To cause to exist or develop, lead to the creation of
(policies that have engendered controversy)
Term
nascent
Definition
BEGINNING/YOUNG:
Coming or having recently come into existance
Term
incipient
Definition
BEGINNING/YOUNG:
Beginning to come into being or being apparent
Term
acerbic
Definition
BITING (WIT AND TEMPER):
Acid in temper, mood or tone
Term
acidulous
Definition
BITING (WIT AND TEMPER):
Somewhat harsh in taste or manner
Term
acrimonious
Definition
BITING (WIT AND TEMPER):
Caustic, biting
Term
asperity
Definition
BITING (WIT AND TEMPER):
Roughness in manner or temper
Term
mordant
Definition
BITING (WIT AND TEMPER):
Biting, caustic
Term
trenchant
Definition
BITING (WIT AND TEMPER):
Caustic, vigorously sharp and effective
Term
banal
Definition
BORING:
Lacking originality
Term
fatuous
Definition
BORING:
Complacently or insanely foolish
Term
insipid
Definition
BORING:
Tasteless, lacking savor
Term
platitude
Definition
BORING:
The quality or state of being dull or insipid
Term
prosaic
Definition
BORING:
Everyday ordinary, commonplace
Term
quotidian
Definition
BORING:
Commonplace, occurring everyday
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