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10/03/2005

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ambivalent
Definition
having mixed feelings, contradictory
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reticent
Definition
restrained or reserved, inclined to remain silent
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interloper
Definition
an intruder, outsider, gatecrasher
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intemperate
Definition
lacking restraint, excessive
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diminutive
Definition
very small
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aesthetic
Definition
relating to what is beautiful
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eclectic
Definition
choosing or using a variety of sources
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antithesis
Definition
direct opposite
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benign
Definition
harmless, gentle
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frank
Definition
straightforward, direct, forthright
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candid
Definition
straightforward, direct, forthright
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indispensible
Definition
essential, crucial, vital
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undaunted
Definition
courageous, fearless
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intrepid
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courageous, fearless
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amalgam
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a mixture, blend, combination of different elements
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ungainly
Definition
ungraceful, clumsy, awkward
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hamper
Definition
to slow or restrict the process of, to hinder, to interfear with
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unconventional
Definition
different, atypical, unusual
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unorthodox
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different, atypical, unusual
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detrail
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to throw off, to get thrown off track
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aloof
Definition
distant physically or emotionally, reserved
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ornate
Definition
elaborate, lavish, highly decorated
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earthy
Definition
rough, unrefined, coarse
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pragmatic
Definition
pratical, realistic
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reminisce
Definition
to remember, recollect, and look back at old times
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paradox
Definition
contradictory statement
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digression
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a departure from the subject, to stray, to wander
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enigmatic
Definition
mysterious, puzzling
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futile
Definition
completely useless, doomed to failure
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subtle
Definition
so slight as to be hard to notice
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refute
Definition
disproving by argument, evidence, to proove wrong or false
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empathy
Definition
ability to see and feel things from another person's perspective, sympathetic
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nebulous
Definition
cloudy, misty, lacking form, vague
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skeptic
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a person who doubts
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charlatan
Definition
fraud, a fake
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maverick
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a nonconformist, a very independent person
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partisan
Definition
a strong supporter, an advocate
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mentor
Definition
an advisor, teacher, guide
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ascetic
Definition
a person who gives up material comforts and leads a life of self-denial, especially as an act of religious devotion
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recluse
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a person who leads a secluded life
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bungler
Definition
someone who is clumsy, a person who makes mistakes because or incompetence
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prognosticator
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someone who makes predictions of the future, a forecaster
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beneficiary
Definition
the recipient of funds, titlesproperty and other benefits
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beneficiary
Definition
the recipient of funds, titles, property and other benefits
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progenitor
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an originator of a line of descent, a founder
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iconoclast
Definition
literally someone who smashes icons or ridicules established people and ideas
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ruffian
Definition
a bully, a rowdy person
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dissembler
Definition
liar and deceiver
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