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SAT words

Description

To build vocabulary, Starting from I

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310

Subject

Language - English

Level

12th Grade

Created

06/17/2007

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Term

iconoclast

Definition

one who attacks cherished traditons

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idiosyncrasy

Definition

individual trait, usually odd in nature, eccentricity

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ignominy

Definition

deep disgrace; shame or dishonor

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illicit

Definition

illegal

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illuminate

Definition

brighten; clear up or make understandable; enlighten

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illuminate

Definition

brighten; clear up or make understandable; enlighten

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illusory

Definition

deceptive, not real

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imbalence

Definition

lack of balance or symmetry; disproportion

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immaculate

Definition

spotless; flawless; absoulutely clean

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immune

Definition

resistant to; free or exempt from

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immuntable

Definition

unchangable

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impair

Definition

injure; hurt

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impartial

Definition

not biased; fair

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impassive

Definition

without feeling; imperturbable; stoical

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impeccable

Definition

faultless

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impecunious

Definition

without money

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impede

Definition

hinder; block; delay

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impel

Definition

drive or force onward

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imperceptible

Definition

unnoticeable; undetectable

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imperious

Definition

domineeering; haughty

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impervious

Definition

impenetrable; incapable of being damafed or distressed

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impetuous

Definition

violent; hasty; rash

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implemeny

Definition

put into effect; supply with tools

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implication

Definition

something hinted at or suggested

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implicit

Definition

understood but not stated;

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implore

Definition

beg

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impoverished

Definition

poor

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impregnable

Definition

able to fight off an attack; unconquerable; invulnerable

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impromptu

Definition

without previous preparation; off the cuff; on the spur of the moment

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inadvertently

Definition

by oversight; carelessly or unintentionally

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inane

Definition

silly; senseless

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inaugurate

Definition

start; initiate; install in office

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incarcerate

Definition

imprison

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incense

Definition

enrage; infuriate

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incentive

Definition

spur; motive

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incessant

Definition

uninterrupted; unceasing

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incidental

Definition

not essential; minor

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incite

Definition

arouse to action; goad; motiviate; induce to exist

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incline

Definition

slope; slant

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inclined

Definition

tending or leaning toward; bent

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inclusive

Definition

tending to include all

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incoherent

Definition

unintelligible; muddled; illogical

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incongruous

Definition

not fitting; absurd

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inconsequential

Definition

insignigicant; unimportant

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incontrovertible

Definition

indisputable; not open to questions

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incorrigible

Definition

uncorrectable

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indefatigable

Definition

tireless

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indict

Definition

charge

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indifferent

Definition

unmoved; lacking concern

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indigenous

Definition

native

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indigent

Definition

porr; destitute

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indiscriminate

Definition

choosing at random; confused

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indolent

Definition

lazy

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indomitable

Definition

unconquerable; unyielding

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indubitable

Definition

unable to be doubted; unquestionable

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induce

Definition

persuade; bring about

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indulge

Definition

humor; treat leniently

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industrious

Definition

diligent; hard-working

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ineffectual

Definition

not effective; weak

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inept

Definition

unsuited; absurb; incompetent

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inequity

Definition

fairness;

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inert

Definition

inactive; lacking power to move

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inexorable

Definition

relentless; unyielding; implacable

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infamous

Definition

notoriously bad

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infer

Definition

deduce; conclude

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infiltrate

Definition

pass into or through; penetrate

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infinitesimal

Definition

exceedingly small; so small as to be almost nonexistent

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infraction

Definition

violation; breach

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ingenious

Definition

clever; resourceful

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ingrate

Definition

ungrateful person

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inherent

Definition

firmly established by nature or habit; intrinscic

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inimicla

Definition

unfriendly; hostile; harmful; detrimental

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initiate

Definition

begin; originate; receive into a group

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injurious

Definition

harmful

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innate

Definition

inborn

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innocuous

Definition

harmless

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innoation

Definition

change; introduction or something new

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inopportune

Definition

untimely; poorly chosen

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insatible

Definition

not easily satified; greedy;

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insightful

Definition

discerning; perceptive

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insinuate

Definition

hint; imply; creep in

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insipid

Definition

lacking in flavor; dull

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insolvent

Definition

bankrupt; unable to repay on's debts

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instigate

Definition

urge; start; provoke

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insularity

Definition

narrow-mindedness; isolation

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insuperable

Definition

insurmountable; unbeatable

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insurgent

Definition

rebellious

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intangible

Definition

not material

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integral

Definition

complete; necessat for completeness

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integrity

Definition

unrightness; wholeness

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intermittent

Definition

periodic; on and off

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intervene

Definition

come between

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intimidate

Definition

frighten

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intractable

Definition

unruly; stubborn; unyielding

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intransigene

Definition

refusal of any compromise; stubborness

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intrepid

Definition

fearless

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intricate

Definition

complex; knotty; tangled

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intrinsic

Definition

essential; inhernent; built- in natural

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introspective

Definition

looking within oneself

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intuition

Definition

immediate insight; power of knowing without reasoning

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inundate

Definition

overwhelm; flood; submerge

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invert

Definition

turn upside down or inside out

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irascible

Definition

irritable; easily angered

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ironic

Definition

relating to a contradiction between an event's expected result and its actual outcome; sarcastic

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irrational

Definition

illogical; lacking reason; insane;

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irrelevant

Definition

not applicable; unrelated

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irreproachable

Definition

blameless; impeccable

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irresolute

Definition

uncertain how to act; weak

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irreverence

Definition

lack of proper respect

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jargon

Definition

language used by a special group; technical terminology; gibberish

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jocular

Definition

said or done in jest; joking

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judicious

Definition

sound in judgment; wise

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justification

Definition

good or just in reason; defense

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kindle

Definition

start a fire; inspire

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labyrinth

Definition

maze

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laconic

Definition

brief and to the point

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lament

Definition

grieve; express sorrow

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languish

Definition

lose animation; lose strength

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lassitude

Definition

languor; weariness

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laud

Definition

praise

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legacy

Definition

a gift made by a will

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lethargic

Definition

drowsy; dull

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levity

Definition

lack of seriousness; lightness

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liability

Definition

drawback; debts

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list

Definition

tilt; lean over

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listlessness

Definition

lack in spirit or energy

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loathe

Definition

detest

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lofty

Definition

very high

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loquacious

Definition

talkative

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lucid

Definition

clear; easily understood

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lurid

Definition

wild; sensation; graphic; gruesome

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magnanimous

Definition

generous

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magnate

Definition

person of prominence or influence

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maladroit

Definition

clumsy; bungling

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malevolent

Definition

wishing evil

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malice

Definition

hatred; spite

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malign

Definition

speak evil of; bad-nouth; defame

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marred

Definition

damaged; disfigured

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marinet

Definition

rigid disciplinarian

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materialism

Definition

preoccupation with physical comforts and things

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meager

Definition

scanty; inadequate

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meander

Definition

wind or turn in its course

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medley

Definition

mixture

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meek

Definition

quiet and obedient; spiritles

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melancholy

Definition

gloomy; morose; blue

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mercentary

Definition

interested in mony or gain

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mercurial

Definition

capricious; changing; fickle

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merger

Definition

combination

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methocical

Definition

systematic

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meticulous

Definition

excessively careful; painstaking; scrupulous

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minute

Definition

exrremly small

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misanthrope

Definition

one who hates mankind

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misconstrue

Definition

interpert incorrectly; misjudge

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miserly

Definition

stingy; mean

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minomer

Definition

wrong name; incorrect designation

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mitigate

Definition

appease; moderate

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mollify

Definition

soothe

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momentous

Definition

very important

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monotony

Definition

sameness leading to boredom

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morbid

Definition

given to unwholesome thought; moody

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morose

Definition

ill-humored; sullen; melancholy

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mundane

Definition

worldly opposed to spiritual

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munificent

Definition

very generous

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mutablity

Definition

ability to change in form; fickle

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muted

Definition

silent; muffled; toned down

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naivete

Definition

quality of being unsophisticated; simplicity; artlessness; gullibility

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nebulous

Definition

vague; hazy; cloudy

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nefarious

Definition

very wicked

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nonchalance

Definition

indifference; lack of concern; composure

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nonentity

Definition

person of no importance

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nostalgia

Definition

homesickness; longing for the past

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notoriety

Definition

ill-fame

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novelty

Definition

new; newness

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novice

Definition

beginner

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nuance

Definition

shade of difference in meaning

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nullify

Definition

to make invalidl void; abolish

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nuture

Definition

nourish; educate; foster

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obdurate

Definition

stubborn

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objective- adj

Definition

not influenced by emotions; fair

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objective- noun

Definition

goal; aim

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obliterate

Definition

destory completely

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oblivion

Definition

obscurity; forgetfulness

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oblivious

Definition

inattentive or unmindful

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obscure- adj

Definition

dark; vague; unclear

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obscure-verb

Definition

darken make unclear

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obsequious

Definition

slavishly attentive; servile

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obsessive

Definition

related to thinking baout something constanly; preoccypying

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obstinate

Definition

stubborn; hard to control or treat

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obtuse

Definition

blunt; stupid

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officious

Definition

meddlesome; excessively pushy

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ominous

Definition

threatening

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opaque

Definition

dark; not transparent

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opportunist

Definition

individual who sacrifices principles for expendiency by taking advantages of circumstances

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optimist

Definition

person eho looks on the good side

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optional

Definition

not compulsory; left to on's choice

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opulence

Definition

extreme wealth; luxuriousnesss; abundance

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orante

Definition

excessiely or elaborately decorated

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ostentation

Definition

showy; prententious; trying to attract attention

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pacifist

Definition

one who opposed to forcel antimiliarist

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painstaking

Definition

showing hard work; taking great care

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palliate

Definition

ease pain; make less severe or offensive

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paltry

Definition

insignificant; petty; triflinf

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paragidm

Definition

model; example; pattern

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paradox

Definition

something apparently contradicotry in nature; statement that looks false but is actually correct

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paragon

Definition

model of perfection

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parochial

Definition

narrow in outlook; provincial; related to parishes

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parody

Definition

humorous imitation; spoof; takeoff; travsty

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parry

Definition

deflect

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parsimony

Definition

stinginessl excessive frugailiy

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partial

Definition

incomplete

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partial

Definition

biased having a licking for omseting

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partisan

Definition

one-sided; prejudiced; committed to a party

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passive

Definition

not active; acted upon

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passive

Definition

not active; acted upon

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paucity

Definition

scarcity; lack

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pedantic

Definition

showing off leaning; bookish

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penchant

Definition

strong inclination; liking

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pensive

Definition

dreamilt thoughtfull thoughtful with a hint of sadnessl contemplavtive

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perceptie

Definition

insightful; aware; wise

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perfunctory

Definition

superfical

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peripheral

Definition

marginal; outer

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perjury

Definition

false testimony while under oath

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pernicious

Definition

very destrutive

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perpetate

Definition

make something last; preserve from extinction

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perturb

Definition

disturb greatly

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pervasive

Definition

pervading spread throughtout every part

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pessimism

Definition

belief that life is basically bad or evil; gloominess

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petty

Definition

trivial; unimportantl very small

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petulant

Definition

touchy peevish

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phenomena

Definition

obseravale facts; subjects of scientific incestigation

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philanthropist

Definition

love of mankind; doer of good

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pious

Definition

devout; religious

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pitfall

Definition

hidden danger; concealed trap

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pithy

Definition

concise; meaningfull substantial

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pivotal

Definition

crucial; key; vital

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placate

Definition

pacify; conciliate

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plagiarize

Definition

steal another;s ideas and pass them off as one's own

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platitude

Definition

trist remark; commonplace statement

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plausible

Definition

having a show of truth but open to doubt; specious

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pliant

Definition

flexible; easily influenced

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plight

Definition

condition state; predicament

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poignancy

Definition

quality of being deeply moving; keenness of emotion

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polemical

Definition

aggresssice in verbal attack; disputatious

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pomposity

Definition

self- important behaviour; acting like a stuffed shirt

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ponderous

Definition

weighty; unwieldy

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porous

Definition

full of pores like a sieve

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potent

Definition

powerfull persuasive; greatly influential

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pragamatic

Definition

practical; concering qwith the prarical worth or impact of something

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prattle

Definition

babble

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precarious

Definition

risky; uncertain

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precedent

Definition

someting preceding in time that may be used as an authority or huide for future action

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precipitate

Definition

rash; prematurel hasty; sudden

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precipitous

Definition

steep; overhasty

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preclude

Definition

making impossible; elimnate

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precocious

Definition

advanced in development

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predecessor

Definition

former occupant of a post

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predilection

Definition

partiality; preference

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preeminent

Definition

outstanding; superior

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premise

Definition

assumption; postualate

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preposterious

Definition

absurd; ridiculous

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prestige

Definition

impression produced by achievements or reputations

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pretentious

Definition

ostentatious; pompous; making unjustified claims; overly ambitious

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prevalent

Definition

widespread; generally accepted

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problematic

Definition

doubtful; unsettled; questionable; preplexing

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proclivity

Definition

inclintion; natural tendency

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procrastinate

Definition

postponel delay or put off

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prodigal

Definition

wasteful; reckless with money

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prodigious

Definition

marvelousl; enormous

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prodigy

Definition

marvel; highly gifted child

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profane

Definition

violate; desecrate; treat unworthily

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profligate

Definition

dissipate; wasteful; wildly immoral

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profound

Definition

deepl not superficial; complete

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profusion

Definition

overabundancel lavish expenditure

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proliferation

Definition

rapid growth; spread; multiplication

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prolific

Definition

abundantly fruitful

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prologue

Definition

introduction

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prophetic

Definition

fortelling the future

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propitious

Definition

favorable; fortunate

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propriety

Definition

fitness; correct conduct

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prosaic

Definition

dull and unimaginative; ,matter of fact; factual

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protract

Definition

prolong

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procincial

Definition

pertaining to a proince; limited in outlook; unsophisticated

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provocative

Definition