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OK CLA/CP Exam
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Law
Undergraduate 4
07/07/2011

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Analogy
Definition
Inference that if two or more things agree in some respect they will probably agree in others; a likeness in one or more ways between things otherwise unlike.
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Myopia or Myopic
Definition
Condition in which visual images come to a focus in front of retina esp. in defective vision of distant objects. (Syn: Short-sited, near-sited)
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Banal
Definition
Lacking originality, freshness, or novelty (Commonplace: trite; Stale - used or heard so often as to be dull; not as strong or effective as before.)
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Rudimentary
Definition
Consisting in basic principals; of a primitive kind.
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Timorous
Definition
Of a timid disposition: afraid, mousy.
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Sanguine
Definition
Having a healthy reddish color: Ruddy, flush, glowing; anticipating the best: Confident, positive, cheerful: willing or anxious to shed blood.
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Fortuitous
Definition
Happening by chance; producing or resulting in good by chance: (syn: Accidental, fortune.)
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Tenable
Definition
Capable of being held, maintained, or defended (syn: defensible, justifiable, maintainable, supportable)
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Tenacious
Definition
Not easily pulled apart; cohesive, tough; holding fast; retentive. (syn: persevering, persistent, insistent)
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Pertinacious
Definition
Holding resolutely to an opinion or purpose; obstantly persistent. (syn: Hardheaded)
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Confabulation
Definition
Chat; Conference; a filling in of gaps in memory by fabrications.

(e.g. Witness knows only a few facts, fills in remaining information with what she thinks the interviewer wants to hear.)
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Ennui
Definition
A feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction; boredom.
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Mendacity
Definition
An untrue statement made with intent to deceive: lie (syn: fabrication, falsehood, falsity)
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Misfeasance
Definition
The performance of a lawful action in an illegal or improper manner.
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Ultra vires
Definition
Beyond the scope of legal power or authority; without authority.
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Surreptitious
Definition
Done, made, or acquired by stealth. (syn: clandestine, covert, secret, candid)
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Flout
Definition
To treat with contemptuous disregard ; taunt (syn: despise, disregard, scorn)
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Avarice
Definition
Excessive desire for wealth: greed
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Intrastate
Definition
Existing or occurring within a state.
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Interstate
Definition
Relating to, including, or connecting two or more states.
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Forum
Definition
The market place or central meeting place of a Roman City; a medium (as a publication) of open discussion; Court; a public assembly, lecture, or program involving audience or panel discussion.
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Concurrent
Definition
Happening or operating at the same time; joint or equal in authority.
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Consecutive
Definition
Following in a regular order; Successive (syn: sequential)
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Obdurate
Definition
Stubbornly resistant: unyielding; Hardened in feelings. (syn: hardheaded, mulish, peevish)
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Enscone
Definition
1. To place out of sight; conceal; 2. to settle snugly or securely. (syn: 1. cache, secrete; 2. lodge, curl up)
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Refulgent
Definition
Giving out a bright light: richly radiant. (syn: glowing, lustrous, luminous)
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Elocution
Definition
The art of effective public speaking (syn: oratory)
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Empathy
Definition
To experience as one's own feelings of another.
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Imitable
Definition
Capable or worthy of being imitated or copied.
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