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03/03/2009

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ostensible
Definition
outwardly appearing as such; pretended; apparent; conspicuous
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exonerate
Definition
to clear, as of an accusation; free from guilt or blame; to relieve, as from an obligation, duty, or task
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paradigm
Definition
an example serving as a model; a set of assumptions, concepts, values, and practices that constitutes a way of viewing reality for the community that shares them
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regressive
Definition
tending to go backward; reverting to former behavior
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ubiquitous
Definition
existing or being everywhere, esp. at the same time; omnipresent
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indelible
Definition
something that cannot be removed, erased, or washed away
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neophyte
Definition
a novice; a beginner in anything
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irascible
Definition
prone to anger; easily provoked to anger; hot-tempered
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menagerie
Definition
a collection of wild or unusual animals, especially for exhibition; a diverse or varied group
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regimental
Definition
systematically ordered; characterized by uniformity and rigid order
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effusive

Definition
excessively demonstrative; giving or involving extravagant or excessive emotional expression; gushing
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inculcate
Definition
to teach and impress by frequent repetition or instruction
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relegate
Definition
to assign to an inferior position, place, or condition; OR an appropriate class or category; to send into exile; to banish
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bilk
Definition
to defraud; cheat; to frustrate
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vacuous
Definition
showing no intelligence or thought; having no meaning or direction; empty
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