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11/29/2009
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Term
vacillate
 Definition
to waver; to hestitate
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verbose
 Definition
wordy; loquacious
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voluble
 Definition
talkative; fluent
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voracious
 Definition
extremely hungry; ravenous
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wane
 Definition
decline; subside
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abhor
 Definition
to loathe, detest, hate and/or despise
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abstract
 Definition
theoretical; conceptual
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accelerate
 Definition
hasten, quicken, expedite
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acclaimed
 Definition
celebrated, revered
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acclimate
 Definition
adapt, conform, adjust
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wont
 Definition
accustomed to
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yearn
 Definition
long for
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zeal, zealous
 Definition
enthusiasm, enthusiastic
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zeanith
 Definition
peak, pinnacle, acme, high point
Term
wheedle
 Definition
coax, cajole, persuade
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adept
 Definition
expert, skillful, good at
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adjacent
 Definition
neighboring, next to, bordering
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admonish
 Definition
warn, advice, caution
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adulterate
 Definition
contaminate, taint, dilute
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dilute
 Definition
to weaken
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adversary
 Definition
enemy, opponent, foe
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acclaim
 Definition
praise, approval, fame
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accord
 Definition
agreement, consent
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accumulate
 Definition
amass, collect, gather, compile
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acute
 Definition
sharp, pointed, keen, severe, shrewd
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acquittal
 Definition
pardon, dismissal of all charges, condone
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terse
 Definition
brief, to the point
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thwart
 Definition
frustrate
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torrid
 Definition
hot, passionate
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trangress
 Definition
violate
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transitory
 Definition
short lived, temporary
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temporize
 Definition
to delay an action
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tenacious
 Definition
stubborn, persistant
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tentative
 Definition
uncertain, hesitant
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tepid
 Definition
lukewarm
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terrestrial
 Definition
earthly, living on Earth
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abase
 Definition
degrade, leave, spontaneity
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abdicate
 Definition
to give up, resign
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abstemious
 Definition
moderate, sparing
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abstruce
 Definition
complex, hard to understand
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abysmal
 Definition

bottomless, imeasurable

(negative sense = abysmal ignorance)
Term
actuate
 Definition
push, drive, move, propel
Term
adage
 Definition
proverb, maxim, saying
Term
agape
 Definition
astounded, overwhelmed
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agile/agility
 Definition
flexible, athletic, nimble
Term
alay
 Definition
ease, relieve, reduce
Term
alleviate
 Definition
to relieve, ease, lessen
Term
allude
 Definition
imply, hint, refer to indirectly
Term
altercation
 Definition
disagreement, fight, dispute
Term
altruistic
 Definition
generous, benevolent, unselfish
Term
amalgamate
 Definition
unite, to consolidate
Term
ambivalent
 Definition
indecisive, hesitant, unsure
Term
amiable
 Definition
friendly, agreeable, sociable
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amicable
 Definition
friendly, agreeable
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amorphous
 Definition
shapeless, uninteresting
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anarchy
 Definition
chaos, disorder
Term
angle
 Definition
to fish with a hook and line; to try to get something by using schemes or tricks; viewpoint; a sharp or projecting corner
Term
anecdote
 Definition
short story, tale
Term
anguish
 Definition
pain and suffering; torment
Term
annex
 Definition
add, attach, to incorperate
Term
annotate
 Definition
footnote, explain
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antipathy
 Definition
hatred, strong dislike
Term
apex
 Definition
top, peak, summit, zenith, pinnacle
Term
apparatus
 Definition
equipment, tool
Term
aria
 Definition
melody for a soloist
Term
arson
 Definition
purposely setting fire to property
Term
asphyxiate
 Definition
suffocate, smother
Term
assiduous
 Definition
hard working, diligent
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avid
 Definition
eager, enthusiastic
Term
balmy
 Definition
mild, gentle
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balustrade
 Definition
railing, banister
Term
barb
 Definition
spike, arrow, thorn, bitter remark
Term
bellicose
 Definition
hostile, aggressive, war-like
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berate
 Definition
to scold, chide, repramand
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bludgeon
 Definition
stick, bat, club
Term
blur
 Definition
to dim, to make hazy, obscure
Term
brusque
 Definition
abrupt, curt, blunt
Term
cache
 Definition
hidden reserve, treasure
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callous
 Definition
insensitive, heard-hearted
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capricious
 Definition
fickle, whimsical, changeable
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burly
 Definition
big, husky
Term
castigate
 Definition
criticize, punish
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catholic
 Definition
universal, broad-minded
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chafe
 Definition
irritation, abrasion, to feel anxious, to be angry, to provoke
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chary
 Definition
cautious, careful
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cherub
 Definition
angel, heavenly, spirit, innocent baby
Term
churlish
 Definition
rude, ill-mannered
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cleft
 Definition
split, break, crevice
Term
coerce
 Definition
to force, to compel
Term
cogent
 Definition
persuasive, convincing
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collusion
 Definition
conspiracy, intrigue, plotting for an evil purpose
Term
comely
 Definition
pretty, attractive
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conflagration
 Definition
a huge destructive fire
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conform
 Definition
agree with, consent, obey
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consecrate
 Definition
dedicate, bless
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contraband
 Definition
illegal goods, smuggled goods
Term
contrive
 Definition
to plot, to scheme
Term
convivial
 Definition
sociable, friendly, affable
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corpulent
 Definition
obese, overweight, fat
Term
corsair
 Definition
pirate, freebooter
Term
coy
 Definition
shy
Term
craven
 Definition
cowardly, fearful
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crony
 Definition
companion, associate
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cumbersome
 Definition
awkward, burdensome
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curt
 Definition
abrupt, rude
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curtail
 Definition
restrict, reduce
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compute
 Definition
calculate
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conciliate
 Definition
sooth, mollify, appease
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dank
 Definition
moist, chilly
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debase
 Definition
adulterate, deepen, disgrace
Term
deface
 Definition
ruin, mar
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defamation
 Definition
slander, libel, disparagement
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deft
 Definition
skillful, adroit
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delineate
 Definition
outline, describe
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demise
 Definition
dying, death, collapse
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deplete
 Definition
use up, exhaust, to empty
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derelict
 Definition
abandon, neglected, social outcast
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deride
 Definition
ridicule, mock, scorn
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desecrate
 Definition
to treat without respect, to despoil, to corrupt
Term
diffident
 Definition
timid, insecure, bashful
Term
diadem
 Definition
circle, jewel, royal insignia
Term
disdainful
 Definition
scornful, haughty, arrogant
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disparage
 Definition
be little, put down
Term
divest
 Definition
rid, free, undress, disrobe
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doff
 Definition
to remove or take off
Term
dogged
 Definition
stubborn, persistent, determined
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dogmatic
 Definition
opinionated, overbearing, stubborn
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dormant
 Definition
inactive, asleep
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doting
 Definition
devotedly, attached, caring
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efface
 Definition
obliterate, erase, erode
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effuse
 Definition
talkative, verbose, gushing
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egregious
 Definition
gross, flagrant, outrageous
Term
elegy
 Definition
praise, funeral song, poem
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elucidate
 Definition
to clarify, to explain
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elude
 Definition
to evade, escape from, avoid
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emaciated
 Definition
gaunt, starved, haggard, extremely thin
Term
embezzled
 Definition
misused, stolen
Term
embryonic
 Definition
undeveloped, rudimentary
Term
emissary
 Definition
messenger, delegate, diplomat
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enamored
 Definition
in love, adore
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encumber
 Definition
hinder, complicate, burden
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endeavor
 Definition
attempt, effort, try
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enervate
 Definition
weaken, deprive of strength
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ennui
 Definition
weariness, boredom
Term
epitaph
 Definition
inscription, memorial
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epitome
 Definition
archetype, typical example
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equanimity
 Definition
composure, poise, aplomb
Term
equity
 Definition
fairness, justice
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equivocate
 Definition
evade, lie, sidestep
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eradicate
 Definition
eliminate
Term
erudite
 Definition
learned, scholarly, knowledgeable
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estranged
 Definition
unfriendly, kept apart
Term
eulogize
 Definition
praise, laud, extol
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euphonious
 Definition
having a pleasant sound, harmonious
Term
evade
 Definition
avoid, shun
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exonerate
 Definition
to free from guilt or blame, absolve, acquit
Term
expedite
 Definition
hasten, make quicker, to make easy
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expiate
 Definition
to atone for, forgive
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explicit
 Definition
clear, plain precise
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extenuating
 Definition
less serious, partially excusing
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extol
 Definition
laud, praise
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extraneous
 Definition
nonessential, superfluous, irrevelant
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facet
 Definition
aspect, point, side
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fallacy
 Definition
false notion, erroneousness, misconception, falsehood
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fathom
 Definition
to measure the depth of
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feeble
 Definition
weak, frail, ineffective
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fiasco
 Definition
complete failure, disaster
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flagging
 Definition
waning, weakening
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fluctuate
 Definition
change, waver, vary
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foolhardy
 Definition
reckless, audacious, bold, rash, daring
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foray
 Definition
raid, plunder, invasion
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forge
 Definition
to form into shape, counterfeit
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forestall
 Definition
guard against, anticipate
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fracas
 Definition
a loud quarrel
Term
fraught
 Definition
loaded, filled
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freebooter
 Definition
pirate, corsair
Term
frivolous
 Definition
trivial, silly
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furtive
 Definition
stealthy, secretive
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garner
 Definition
to gather, acquire
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glean
 Definition
to gather a little by little
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glib
 Definition
fluent, smooth
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gossamer
 Definition
ultra thin, wispy, delicate
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gratis
 Definition
free of charge, complementary
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haphazard
 Definition
hit and miss, random, unsystematic
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haughtiness
 Definition
arrogance, pretentiousness
Term
hawser
 Definition
a large rope or cable
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hinder
 Definition
impede, obstruct, to get in the way of
Term
homage
 Definition
respect, deference, honor
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illicit
 Definition
illegal, unlawful
Term
imbibe
 Definition
to drink, to absorb
Term
impasse
 Definition
a dead-end, a deadlock
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impenitent
 Definition
shameless without regret
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impious
 Definition
irreligious, disrespectful towards God
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implacable
 Definition
unbending, inflexible
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impudent
 Definition
rude, insolent, sassy, impolite, cheeky
Term
impute
 Definition
attribute, charge, accuse a person of wrongdoing
Term
incarcerate
 Definition
to imprison
Term
incite
 Definition
to urge, to rile, to encourage, to permute
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incredulous
 Definition
skeptical, disbelieving
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indefatigable
 Definition
in capable of being tired out
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inept
 Definition
unsuited, bungling, insufficient
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innocuous
 Definition
harmless
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insipid
 Definition
tasteless, dull, weak
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insolvent
 Definition
bankrupt, penniless
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integrity
 Definition
honesty
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inter
 Definition
to bury
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interminable
 Definition
endless
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intermittent
 Definition
sporadic, not continuous
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intrepid
 Definition
fearless, brave
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inundate
 Definition
to cover with water, overwhelm, swamp
Term
iota
 Definition
a small quantity
Term
larceny
 Definition
theft, robbery
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laud
 Definition
to praise, extol
Term
libretto
 Definition
the words of an opera
Term
lithe
 Definition
graceful, flexible, supple
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loquacious
 Definition
talkative
Term
lurid
 Definition
ghastly, shocking, sensational, glaring
Term
magnate
 Definition
tycoon, mogul, wealthy person
Term
malign
 Definition
to slander, to speak badly of, to besmirch
Term
malignant
 Definition
evil, deadly, harmful
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marauder
 Definition
invader, raider, plunderer
Term
maxim
 Definition
a short saying, proverb
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meddle
 Definition
intrude
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mendacious
 Definition
lying, false
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mendicant
 Definition
beggar
Term
mettle
 Definition
courage, spirit
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mire
 Definition
wet and swampy ground, mud
Term
mire
 Definition
wet and swampy ground, mud
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mollify
 Definition
to pacify, calm, appease
Term
mundane
 Definition
ordinary, dull, commonplace
Term
nadir
 Definition
lowest point
Term
neophyte
 Definition
novice, beginner, believer, convert
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nostalgia
 Definition
homesickness, yearning for the past
Term
obstreperous
 Definition
noisy, vociferous, defiant, ungovernable
Term
ocular
 Definition
visual
Term
omnivorous
 Definition
eating everything, greedy, glutton
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opulence
 Definition
wealthy, plentiful
Term
ornithologist
 Definition
person who studies birds
Term
ostensible
 Definition
apparent, conspicuous
Term
ostracize
 Definition
disapprove, exclude, banish
Term
overt
 Definition
open, revealed
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palatable
 Definition
tasty, edible, pleasant
Term
panacea
 Definition
cure all remedy
Term
paradox
 Definition
contradiction, enigma, puzzle
Term
parsimonious
 Definition
stinging miserly
Term
pedagogue
 Definition
a schoolteacher
Term
pedantic
 Definition
academic, didactic, book learned
Term
perdition
 Definition
damnation, ruin, hell
Term
perennial
 Definition
continual, lasting for a long time
Term
perpetrate
 Definition
commit, to be guilty of, to do something wicked
Term
pert
 Definition
bold, saucy
Term
petulant
 Definition
irritable, rude
Term
pilfer
 Definition
steal
Term
pinnacle
 Definition
peak, high point
Term
pious
 Definition
holy, religious
Term
piquant
 Definition
spicy, sharp, flavorful
Term
platitude
 Definition
a dull or trite remark
Term
plight
 Definition
problem, situation
Term
plume
 Definition
feather
Term
posthumous
 Definition
occurring after death
Term
prate
 Definition
to babble, to talk excessively
Term
predatory
 Definition
pillaging, ravaging, plundering
Term
presume
 Definition
assume, suppose, guess
Term
prevaricate
 Definition
to lie
Term
prodigious
 Definition
enormous, vast
Term
prolific
 Definition
productive, fertile
Term
promulgate
 Definition
to advocate, to announce, promote
Term
prone
 Definition
reclining, lying flat, recline
Term
provident
 Definition
far sided, prudent, having foresight
Term
proxy
 Definition
one who acts in place of another
Term
pugnacious
 Definition
belligerent, combative
Term
pusillanimous
 Definition
cowardly, fearful
Term
quagmire
 Definition
a swamp, difficult situation
Term
qualm
 Definition
remorse, conscience, scruple, a sudden feeling of faintness, or nausea
Term
quizzical
 Definition
unusual, corky, odd, puzzled
Term
rabid
 Definition
extremely violent, foaming at the mouth
Term
range
 Definition
spectrum, gamut
Term
rankle
 Definition
irritate
Term
rationalize
 Definition
to make an excuse for
Term
recalcitrant
 Definition
disobedient, difficult to manage
Term
recant
 Definition
retract, withdraw, take back
Term
recluse
 Definition
hermit, loner
Term
relegate
 Definition
to exile, to banish, to assign to an inferior position
Term
relent
 Definition
to soften, to give in, abate
Term
remuneration
 Definition
payment for a service
Term
reprehensible
 Definition
deserving blame or censure
Term
rescind
 Definition
to cancel, to repeal
Term
revert
 Definition
regress, relapse
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retribution
 Definition
deserved punishment, retaliation or revenge
Term
rote
 Definition
ritual, formula, custom, from memory
Term
rudimentary
 Definition
basic, undeveloped
Term
ruse
 Definition
trick, ploy
Term
salient
 Definition
significant, conspicuous, prominent
Term
sardonic
 Definition
sarcastic, bitter, mocking, scornful
Term
scintillating
 Definition
sparkling, twinkling
Term
sedative
 Definition
calming, soothing
Term
seditious
 Definition
rebellious
Term
sepulcher
 Definition
tomb, burial vault
Term
servile
 Definition
like a slave
Term
simian
 Definition
apelike
Term
skittish
 Definition
restless, excitable, nervous
Term
solace
 Definition
comfort
Term
solicitous
 Definition
concerned, worried
Term
solitary
 Definition
single, one, alone
Term
sonnet
 Definition
a song-like poem, ode
Term
sordid
 Definition
dirty, filthy
Term
spurious
 Definition
false, deceitful, counterfeit
Term
stalwart
 Definition
strong, sturdy, brave
Term
stratagem
 Definition
trick, deception, plot
Term
strident
 Definition
loud and shrill
Term
stupefy
 Definition
to stun, amaze
Term
subdue
 Definition
to tone down
Term
subterfuge
 Definition
trickery, deceit
Term
sumptous
 Definition
opulent, lavish, luxurious
Term
supersede
 Definition
replace, overrule
Term
supine
 Definition
lying on the back
Term
surmount
 Definition
to overcome
Term
tacit
 Definition
silent, understood, not expressed
Term
tactile
 Definition
tangible, touchable
Term
tantamount
 Definition
equivalent to
Term
taut
 Definition
tight, tense
Term
temporize
 Definition
to be indecisive, to delay an action, procrastinate
Term
tenacious
 Definition
persistent, stubborn
Term
treble
 Definition
triple
Term
tryst
 Definition
meeting, appointment
Term
turbid
 Definition
muddy, murky, filthy
Term
turgid
 Definition
swollen, puffy
Term
unbridled
 Definition
unrestrained, unruly, uncontrolled
Term
undue
 Definition
unjustified, excessive, not just, proper or legal
Term
undulate
 Definition
to move or sway in a wavelike motion
Term
vicinity
 Definition
proximity, nearby, neighborhood
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