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SAT 1
first 200 sat course words
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12th Grade
09/11/2009
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alchemist
 Definition
one who practices medieval chemistry or tries to change metals to gold
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contemporary
 Definition
current; modern; living or happening now
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conventional
 Definition
common; traditional
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endorse
 Definition
support; approve
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erratic
 Definition
wandering; irregular; unstable
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fundamental
 Definition
basic; essential
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inclination
 Definition
a leaning toward something; tendency
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infer
 Definition
conclude; deduce; read between the lines
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irrational
 Definition
absurd; unreasonable
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perceptive
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observant; discerning
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phenomenon
 Definition
a rare event; one of unique significance
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solitude
 Definition
loneliness; isolation; seclusion
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universal
 Definition
everywhere; affecting everything
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ascetic
 Definition
one who leads a life of self-denial
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infinitesimal
 Definition
immeasurably small
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virtue
 Definition
moral excellence; worth
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indifferent
 Definition
neutral; apathetic; laching preference
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ambiguous
 Definition
unclear in meaning
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impartial
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unbiased; equitable; fair
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objective
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without bias; (as apposed to subjective)
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discriminate
 Definition
defferentiate; make a clear distinction
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denounce
 Definition
condemn; speak out against
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innovate
 Definition
introduce something new; be creative
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candid
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honest; frank
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abstract
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theoretical; as opposed to concrete
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temper
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moderate; soften
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enigma
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mystery; puzzle
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inevitable
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unavoidable
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provincial
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narrow-minded; unsophisticated
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diverse
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varied
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resignation
 Definition
acceptance of a situation
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resolution
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determination
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reticent
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restrained; uncommunicative
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scrutinize
 Definition
examine closely
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superficial
 Definition
shallow; on the surface
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contempt
 Definition
disdain; scorn
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prodigal
 Definition
extravagant; wasteful
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assess
 Definition
estimate the value of; measure
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complacent
 Definition
smug; self-satisfied
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guile
 Definition
deceitfulness; cunning; slyness
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deter
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prevent; stop; keep from doing something
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provaocative
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exciting; attracting attention
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depravity
 Definition
moral corruption; perverted evil
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gravity
 Definition
seriousness
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deride
 Definition
ridicule;make fun of
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insipid
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bland; boring; stupid
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austere
 Definition
severe; without thrills
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expedite
 Definition
make faster or easier
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novel
 Definition
new; unusual
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philanthropy
 Definition
love of mankind; generosity
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deference
 Definition
show of respect; courteous regard for another
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fervor
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passion
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dispassionate
 Definition
objective; neutral; without passion
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rigor
 Definition
strenght; diligence; thoroughness
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buffoon
 Definition
a clown, a silly or stupid person
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alleviate
 Definition
to lessen something bad
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conspicuous
 Definition
easily seen; out in the open
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advocate
 Definition
speak in favor of; support; endorse
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profound
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deep (as spposed to superficial)
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ironic
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atiric; unexpected
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dogmatic
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stubbornly opinionated
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condone
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forgive; overlook
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dissent
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disagreement
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didactic
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instructive
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disparity
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inequality
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disparage
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to speak badly of
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ephemeral
 Definition
short-lived; fleeting
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expedient
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practical; quick
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reprehensible
 Definition
shameful; bad; distasteful
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exemplary
 Definition
outstanding; setting a great example
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relegate
 Definition
dismiss to lower position
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anecdote
 Definition
brief; entertaining story
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scanty
 Definition
minimal; inadequate; meager
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fallacious
 Definition
false; erroneous; misleading
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incoherent
 Definition
jumbled; chaotic; impossible to understand
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repress
 Definition
hold down
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articulate
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speak clearly and well
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solicit
 Definition
ask for; seek
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condescend
 Definition
talk down to
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charlatan
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a quack
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preclude
 Definition
prevent; make impossible; shut out
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elusive
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tough to catch; hard to pin down
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coterie
 Definition
a small group that shares interests
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curmudgeon
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a grumpy person
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efface
 Definition
erase; wipe out; obliterate
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infidel
 Definition
an unbeliever
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ameliorate
 Definition
to make better; improve
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dubious
 Definition
doubtful; unclear
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static
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stationary; not moving
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credulous
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believeing; gullible
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blasphemy
 Definition
heretical; irreverent remarks
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coalesce
 Definition
join; mix; merge; come together
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lax
 Definition
careless; not diligent; relaxed
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cryptic
 Definition
mysterious; puzzling, enigmatic
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ambivalent
 Definition
undecied; having conflicting feelings
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esoteric
 Definition
private; understood by only a few
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caustic
 Definition
burning; uncomplimentary
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inadvertent
 Definition
lax; careless; unintentional
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unprecedented
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novel; happening for the first time
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digress
 Definition
go off the subject; off the track
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appease
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make peace with; satisfy; pacify
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instigate
 Definition
cause; start trouble; stir up
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sage
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a wise person
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predecessor
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someone who came before another
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jeopardy
 Definition
danger; peril; at risk
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indulgent
 Definition
lenient to excess; pampering oneself
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pivotal
 Definition
crucial; important; critical
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scrupulous
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careful; diligent; moral
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refute
 Definition
disporve; to prove wrong
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peripheral
 Definition
on the edge; surrounding
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hedonistic
 Definition
indulgent; pleasure-seeking
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introvert
 Definition
one who turns inward and concentrates thoughts upon himself
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magnate
 Definition
a person of power and influence
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apocryphal
 Definition
of doubtful origin; false; spurious
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animosity
 Definition
hatred
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deplete
 Definition
use up; reduce; drain; exhaust
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stringent
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strict; severe; harsh
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voluminous
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spacious, large
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auspicious
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favorable; looking up; propitious
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fickle
 Definition
whimsical; capricious; unpredictable
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willful
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stubborn
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desecrate
 Definition
profane a holy place (as opposed to consecrate)
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vehement
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urgent; passionate
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assuage
 Definition
pacify; appease; soothe
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prudent
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cautious; circumspect
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enhance
 Definition
make better; augment
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retract
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take back; recant
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rescind
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repeal; take back formally; annul
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emulate
 Definition
to copy something admired; imitate
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meander
 Definition
wander slowly; like a winding river
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misanthrope
 Definition
a hater of mankind
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plunderer
 Definition
one who robs or loots
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progeny
 Definition
children; descendants; offspring
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raconteur
 Definition
one who is skillful at telling stories and anecdotes
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soothsayer
 Definition
a person able to predict the future
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stoic
 Definition
a person not showing passion of feeling
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contrite
 Definition
deeply apologetic; remorseful
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exemplify
 Definition
to serve as an example
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facilitate
 Definition
make easier
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hypothetical
 Definition
theoretical; for the sake of argument
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gullible
 Definition
overy trusting; believeing of anything
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marred
 Definition
damaged; bruised; blemished
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nullify
 Definition
to make valueless; annul; make void
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rejuvenate
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to make young and strong again
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skeptical
 Definition
doubting, questioning
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biased
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not neutral; prejudiced; partial to
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heed
 Definition
listen to; pay attention to
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nostalgic
 Definition
yearning for the old days
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nurture
 Definition
to educate or to bring up with care
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potent
 Definition
possessing great strenght or ability
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