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11/12/2008

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aberration
Definition
deviating from the right or usual course of action, a mental disorder
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abstinence
Definition
the giving up of certain pleasures such as food or drink
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abstract
Definition
theoretical, not applied or practical, not concrete, hard to understand
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acclaim
Definition
loud applause, approval
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admonish
Definition
to advise against something, to warn, to scold gently, to urge strongly
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advocate
Definition
to support, to be in favor of
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aesthetic
Definition
showing an appreciation of beauty in nature or art
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aggrandizement
Definition
an increase in rank or wealth
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acquiesce
Definition
to accept the conclusions or arrangements of others, to accede, to give consent by saying nothing
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affinity
Definition
natural attraction to a person or liking for a thing, relation, connection
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altruistic
Definition
thoughtfulness of the welfare of otherse
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alienate
Definition
to turn away the normal feelings of fondness toward anyone, to enstrange
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ambiguous
Definition
permitting more than one interpretation, not clearly defined
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alleviate
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to make easier to endure, to relieve, to diminish
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aloof
Definition
indifferent, unsympathetic, not interested, apart
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anonymity
Definition
condition of being unknown
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ambivalence
Definition
condition of having conflicting attitudes
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animosity
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active dislike, ill will
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analogous
Definition
similar in certain qualities, comparable
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ameliorate
Definition
to make better or more tolerable, to improve
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augment
Definition
to increase or enlarge, become bigger in size
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atrophy
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to waste away
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articulate
Definition
able to put one's thoughts and feeling into words
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assuage
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to calm or soothe, satisfy
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arduous
Definition
hard to do, strenuous
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apocryphal
Definition
of doubtful authenticity
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antithesis
Definition
direct opposite
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antagonism
Definition
hostility, active opposition
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austere
Definition
stern in manner or appearence
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authoritarian
Definition
a person who supports the principle of subjugation to authority instead of individual freedom
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cache
Definition
hiding place or something hidden
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cacophony
Definition
discord, large harsh sound
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autonomy
Definition
independence, self-government
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aversion
Definition
strong feeling of dislike
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belittle
Definition
make small or insignificance of
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bequeath
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to leave money or property by a will
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bizarre
Definition
out of the ordinary, grotesque, odd
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blithe
Definition
happy and cheerful, gay
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bombastic
Definition
high sounding, marked by use of meaningless language
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buffoon
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a clown, trickster
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cajole
Definition
persuade by pleasant words or false promises
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callous
Definition
unfeeling, insensitive
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capitulate
Definition
surrender, ceases resisting
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capricious
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changeable
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carping
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complaining
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ebb
Definition
to decline
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duplicity
Definition
deceitfulness
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elucidate
Definition
make clear
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dormant
Definition
lying, asleep
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eclectic
Definition
consisting of selections from various sources
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elusive
Definition
hard to grasp, baffling
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dogmatic
Definition
positive and emphatic in asserting opinions
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efface
Definition
to wipe out; to erase
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effervescent
Definition
lively, giving off bubbles
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egregious
Definition
extraordinary degree of awfulness; very bad
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embellish
Definition
to decorate
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embroil
Definition
to involve in a quarrel
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emulate
Definition
to try to equal or surpass
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enervate
Definition
to weaken, to lessen the strength of
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engender
Definition
to cause, produce, bring into being
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enhance
Definition
add to, make greater
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enigma
Definition
a puzzler, a baffling situation
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ephemeral
Definition
lasting for only a short time
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euphemism
Definition
use of an indirect expression in place of one that is harsh
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exemplary
Definition
serving as a model
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esoteric
Definition
understood by only a select few
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extol
Definition
praise highly
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expedite
Definition
to make easy and quick; to speed up
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eulogy
Definition
high praise for a deceased person
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expunge
Definition
to erase or remove completely
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exacerbate
Definition
to make a situation worse; to irritate
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evanescent
Definition
gradually disappearing; fleeting
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equivocate
Definition
use double meanings in order to mislead
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equanimity
Definition
evenness of temper
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expedient
Definition
useful, advantageous, based on self interest
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fervor
Definition
intense emotion; great warmth of feeling
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fitful
Definition
spasmodic; intermittent
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flagrant
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outrageous; glaringly offensive
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fledgling
Definition
newly developed; little known
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forlorn
Definition
deserted; left alone and neglected; unhappy
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formidable
Definition
hard to overcome; to be dreaded
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fortuitous
Definition
happening by chance
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facilitate
Definition
to make easy; to help bring out
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fallacy
Definition
false idea, mistake belief
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fastidious
Definition
hard to please, dainty in taste
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furtive
Definition
done quickly and with stealth to avoid being notice; secret
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galvanize
Definition
to arouse suddenly; to startle
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garbled
Definition
confused; mixed up
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garner
Definition
to gather and store away; to collect
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garrulous
Definition
talkative
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gratuitous
Definition
freely given; unnecessary; uncalled for
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guile
Definition
crafty deceit; cunning
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gullible
Definition
easily deceived
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hackneyed
Definition
used too often; trite; commonplace
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haphazard
Definition
not planned; random
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iconoclast
Definition
a person who attacks cherished beliefs or established institutions
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hyperbole
Definition
an exaggerated statement used as a figure of speech for rhetorical effect
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hypocritical
Definition
insincere, pretending to be what one is not
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hypothetical
Definition
supposed, assumed
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heretic
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a person who upholds religious doctrine
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homogeneous
Definition
similar, uniform in nature
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imminent
Definition
about to occur
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hierarchy
Definition
organizations by rank, class, or grade
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incipient
Definition
in an early stage
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incisive
Definition
keen; penetrating
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inadvertent
Definition
not done on purpose; careless
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incongruous
Definition
inappropriate; out of place
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implausible
Definition
not having the appearance of truth or reason
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imperturbable
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not easily excited or disturbed
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impartial
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fair;just;showing no favoritism
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immutable
Definition
never changing
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impassive
Definition
without feeling or emotion; insensible
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insipid
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lacking interest or spirit
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intemperate
Definition
lacking in self control
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intractable
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hard to manage; not easily treated
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ingratiate
Definition
to make oneself acceptable
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indigent
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poverty-stricken
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indefatigable
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tireless
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incorrigible
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too firmly fixed to be changed
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inscrutable
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so mysterious that it can't be understood
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innocuous
Definition
harmless
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incontrovertible
Definition
not able to be disputed or denied
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insurgent
Definition
one who rises in revolt
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hedonist
Definition
one who lives solely for pleasure
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immaterial
Definition
insignificant, unimportant
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catalyst
Definition
someone or something that brings change
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catharsis
Definition
an emotional purification or relief
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celestial
Definition
having to do with the heavens; divine
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caustic
Definition
stinging, biting
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censure
Definition
to blame or crticize
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chastise
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to criticize severely
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chimerical
Definition
absurd, widely fanciful
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chronic
Definition
lasting a long time,constant
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circumspect
Definition
wary, unwilling to take risks
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clairvoyant
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having exceptional insight
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clandestine
Definition
secret
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clemency
Definition
mercy; mindless
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colloquial
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conversationalist
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commiserate
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to sympathize with; to feel sorrow for another's suffering
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compatible
Definition
agreeing
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composure
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calmness
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coalesce
Definition
to grow together; to combine
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conciliatory
Definition
tending to soothe or reconcile
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concise
Definition
saying much in few words; brief but full of meaning
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condone
Definition
to forgive or overlook
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cursory
Definition
without attention to detail
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criterion
Definition
standard for judging, a test
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cryptic
Definition
secret; having a hidden meaning
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crass
Definition
coarse; stupid
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corroborate
Definition
to confirm
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copious
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abundant
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conspicuous
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clearly visible; remarkable
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dearth
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shortage
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deflate
Definition
to let the air out of; behavior
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demeanor
Definition
behavior
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delineate
Definition
to describe in words; to sketch
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denunciation
Definition
expression of strong disapproval
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debilitate
Definition
to weaken
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decadence
Definition
decay; decline
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deference
Definition
great respect
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deprecate
Definition
express disapproval of
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derogatory
Definition
showing a critical or disrespectful attitude
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desecrate
Definition
treat with disrespect
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despot
Definition
tyrant
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deter
Definition
discourage from doing something
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devious
Definition
dishonest
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devoid
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empty
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diatribe
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a verbal attack against someone or something
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didactic
Definition
intended to teach
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diffuse
Definition
spread or cause to spread out
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diminution
Definition
reduction in size, extent, or importance
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discerning
Definition
having or showing good judgement
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disdain
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unworthy of respect, contempt
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dismantle
Definition
take apart
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disparage
Definition
regard as of little worth
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disparity
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a great difference
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disperse
Definition
distribute over a wide area
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disposition
Definition
tendency; nature
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dissipated
Definition
overindulge in sensual pleasures
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distraught
Definition
deeply upset and agitated
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hedonist
Definition
the pursuit of pleasure; sensual self-indulgence
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jargon
Definition
the specialized vocabulary of members of a group
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irrefutable
Definition
cannot be disproved
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lassitude
Definition
state or feeling of being tired and listless; weariness
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irrelevant
Definition
not the point; not relating to the subject
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labyrinth
Definition
a maze, complicated
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lampoon
Definition
strong; satirical writing; usually ridiculing
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laconic
Definition
brief or terse in speech; using few words
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lackluster
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lacking brightness; dull
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judicious
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wise/careful; showing sound judgement; prudent
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kindle
Definition
to ignite; inspire; arouse
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listless
Definition
easily understood; rational; clear
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lethargic
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drowsy; dull; sluggish; indifferent
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laudable
Definition
worthy of praise
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latent
Definition
present but invisible or inactive; lying hidden and undeveloped
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meager
Definition
thin; lean; of poor quality or small amount
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marred
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injured; spoiled; damaged; disfigured
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malicious
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intentionally mischievous or harmful; spiteful
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levity
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lightness; lack of seriousness; fickleness
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meandering
Definition
winding back and forth; rambling
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lucid
Definition
clear; easy to understand
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opportunist
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One who takes advantage of any opportunity without regard for principles
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meticulous
Definition
Very careful about details, fussy
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officious
Definition
meddling; giving unnecessary or unwanted advice or services
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obsolete
Definition
out-of-date
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obscure
Definition
not clear or distinct; hidden; remote; not well known
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obliterate
Definition
to blot out leaving no trace; to destroy
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nonchalance
Definition
carelessness; lack of interest or concern
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nomenclature
Definition
a systematic naming in an art or science
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morose
Definition
gloomy, bad tempered
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mitigate
Definition
to make or to become milder or less severe; to moderate
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opulent
Definition
wealthy; abundant
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overt
Definition
not hidden; open
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painstaking
Definition
very careful; dilligent
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pariah
Definition
an outcast
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parsimonious
Definition
too thrifty; stingy
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partisan
Definition
showing a strong support for a party or cause
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paucity
Definition
scarcity; smallness in number or amount
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peerless
Definition
having no equal; better than the rest
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perceptive
Definition
discerning; observant; sensitive
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perfidy
Definition
treachery; betrayal of trust
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peruse
Definition
to study; read
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philistine
Definition
narrow-minded; smugly conventional
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piety
Definition
Devotion to God (reverence and Devotion)
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pique
Definition
to hurt the feelings of or make resentful; to arouse or excite
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placate
Definition
to sooth/pacify
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placid
Definition
to take ideas and use your own
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platitude
Definition
a thought or remark that is dull, flat or weak
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pompous
Definition
self-important; stately; magnificent
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peripheral
Definition
external incidental tangential
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