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SAT and ACT Vocabulary
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12/30/2010
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indigenous
 Definition
native, originating in a place
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subjective
 Definition
relating to the mind as the subject of experience
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paradox
 Definition
seeming contradiction or an actual contradiction
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anomalous
 Definition
irregular, unusual
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viscous
 Definition
having a thick consistency, gelatinous
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ephemeral
 Definition
fleeting, of short life or duration
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corroborate
 Definition
to confirm, to make certain
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implicit
 Definition
implied, tacitly understood
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lucid
 Definition
clear, understandable
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prodigal
 Definition
foolishly generous, not thrifty
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feign
 Definition
to pretend
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specious
 Definition
having the deceptive look of truth
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arbitrary
 Definition
random, capricious, impartial
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intrepid
 Definition
bold, fearless
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antagonism
 Definition
hostility, enmity
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antipathy
 Definition
strong feeling against, dislike for
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dogma
 Definition
firmly held belief
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pertinent
 Definition
clearly relevant
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variance
 Definition
difference, disagreement
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incompatible
 Definition
not well matched, unsuited
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isolate
 Definition
to separate and make alone or single
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sever
 Definition
to cut off completely
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synthesis
 Definition
the combination of diverse elements into one
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engender
 Definition
to create, foster
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discrete
 Definition
distinct, separate
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disperse
 Definition
to spread out
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eccentric
 Definition
unusual, strange
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redundant
 Definition
repetitive, and thus unnecessary
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precursor
 Definition
a necessary predecessor
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defer
 Definition
to postpone, or to submit to another
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catalyst
 Definition
a thing that sets another in motion or causes change
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disarm
 Definition
to deprive of weapons, or to win over, ingratiate
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prone
 Definition
inclined, or the position of lying face down
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profound
 Definition
deep, thoughtful
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torque
 Definition
rotational force, twist
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digress
 Definition
to move away from
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diverge
 Definition
to go apart in different directions
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tangential
 Definition
peripheral, not on the subject at hand
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porous
 Definition
having pores, having minute holes
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plummet
 Definition
to fall suddenly
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circumlocution
 Definition
excessive speaking, wordiness
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perturb
 Definition
to disquiet, upset
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opaque
 Definition
not transparent, not letting light through
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impenetrable
 Definition
unable to be penetrated, pierced
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desiccate
 Definition
to dry out, dehydrate
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phenomenon
 Definition
an occurrence
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tacit
 Definition
unspoken yet understood
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whimsy
 Definition
caprice, a playful thing
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abstract
 Definition
theoretical, or to summarize, or a summary
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inherent
 Definition
in the essential nature of a thing
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dubious
 Definition
doubtful, questionable
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platitude
 Definition
a trite saying, bromide
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fallacy
 Definition
a logical flaw, mistake
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demur
 Definition
to hesitate, protest
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assert
 Definition
to state without need of proof
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refute
 Definition
to disprove, to argue against
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inquisitive
 Definition
curious, seeking knowledge
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mundane
 Definition
everyday, pedestrian
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coherent
 Definition
intelligible, consistent
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equivocal
 Definition
wavering, vacillating
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harangue
 Definition
long, complaining speech
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jargon
 Definition
specialized vocabulary
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succinct
 Definition
concise, stating in few words
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diffuse
 Definition
to spread thinly, or scattered
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articulate
 Definition
well-spoken, intelligible, or to speak clearly and distinctly
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garrulous
 Definition
extremely talkative
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orate
 Definition
to make a speech, esp. pompously
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laconic
 Definition
of few words, reticent
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obscure
 Definition
to hide, or hidden, vague, not easily understood
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chicanery
 Definition
flim-flam, trickery
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furtive
 Definition
secret, sneaky
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volatile
 Definition
unstable, likely to explode or vaporize
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extemporize
 Definition
to speak spontaneously
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zealot
 Definition
one who has great enthusiasm, esp. for a cause
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espouse
 Definition
to take to oneself, to adopt a belief
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provocative
 Definition
tending to stimulate
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superfluous
 Definition
excess, extra
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expend
 Definition
to use up
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malevolent
 Definition
evil, having evil intent
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paragon
 Definition
an ideal, a perfect model
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nullify
 Definition
negate, make invalid
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consummate
 Definition
complete, accomplish; or perfect, to a higher degree
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arduous
 Definition
difficult, strenuous
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felicity
 Definition
happiness, pleasantness
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prodigy
 Definition
very talented child
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guile
 Definition
cunning, trickery
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ingenious
 Definition
extremely clever, original
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imperative
 Definition
necessary, immediately important
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constrain
 Definition
restrict, confine
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suppress
 Definition
keep secret, contain, inhibit
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capitulate
 Definition
give in, surrender
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obsequious
 Definition
sycophantic, fawning
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placate
 Definition
please, pacify
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affluent
 Definition
wealthy
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zeal
 Definition
fanatical enthusiasm
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inhibit
 Definition
restrain, forbid
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plasticity
 Definition
malleability, stretchiness
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cynic
 Definition
one who has an attitude of contempt, distrust
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bolster
 Definition
support
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resolute
 Definition
determined, faithful
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connoisseur
 Definition
one who appreciates fine things
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decorous
 Definition
in good taste, very proper
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euphemism
 Definition
mild word or phrase substituted for an offensive one
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pedantic
 Definition
overly scholarly
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bombast
 Definition
pompous speech
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convoluted
 Definition
intricate, coiled, twisted
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inextricable
 Definition
not able to be untangled
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labyrinth
 Definition
maze
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multifarious
 Definition
diverse, of great variety
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consolidate
 Definition
to join together, merge
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component
 Definition
essential element, part
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shard
 Definition
fragment, esp. of glass or pottery
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comprehensive
 Definition
all-inclusive
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pervasive
 Definition
throughout, in every part
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plethora
 Definition
multiplicity, excessive amount
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fracas
 Definition
riot, fight
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gratuitous
 Definition
uncalled for, not warranted
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pandemonium
 Definition
noisy chaos, bedlam
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sporadic
 Definition
occasional, infrequent
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prologue
 Definition
introductory passage
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incipient
 Definition
beginning, budding
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definitive
 Definition
authoritative
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nexus
 Definition
connection, center
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sequential
 Definition
in order, arranged serially
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conflate
 Definition
to blend together, esp. a text
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quorum
 Definition
number of members of a governing body necessary in order to proceed
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troupe
 Definition
group of performers
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intrinsic
 Definition
of the essential nature of a thing
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orthodox
 Definition
adhering to a strict set of beliefs
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maverick
 Definition
intrepid person, innovator
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aberrant
 Definition
deviating from the norm
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enumerate
 Definition
to count
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fusion
 Definition
merging of diverse parts into a whole
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dichotomy
 Definition
separation into two parts
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anachronism
 Definition
a thing or person out of place in time
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fledgling
 Definition
young, inexperienced
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exigent
 Definition
needing swift action
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inopportune
 Definition
not timely, inappropriate
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alacrity
 Definition
promptness, eagerness
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adjourn
 Definition
to suspend, as a meeting
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prevalent
 Definition
common, frequent
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stasis
 Definition
stagnation, equilibrium
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labile
 Definition
unstable, open to change
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equilibrium
 Definition
state of balance
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riveting
 Definition
commanding full attention, fascinating
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cessation
 Definition
stoppage, ceasing
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relinquish
 Definition
to let go of, give up
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renegade
 Definition
an outlaw, one who is unconventional
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supersede
 Definition
to supplant
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reciprocate
 Definition
to give and take, to return, to pay back
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crusade
 Definition
a zealous campaign for a cause
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seminal
 Definition
original, or relating to seeds or semen
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endow
 Definition
to grant, as a gift
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nugatory
 Definition
negligible, having no effect
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unassailable
 Definition
not questionable, not doubtable
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flaccid
 Definition
limp, drooping
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dynamic
 Definition
in motion
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viable
 Definition
capable of living, capable of working
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proliferate
 Definition
to multiply, procreate
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fallow
 Definition
barren, not cultivated or sown
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fabricate
 Definition
to create
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incubation
 Definition
period of gestation
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susceptible
 Definition
prone to, open to
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propensity
 Definition
inclination
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collaborate
 Definition
to work together, to cooperate
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connive
 Definition
to conspire, to be in secret sympathy with
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synchronous
 Definition
at the same time
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recalcitrant
 Definition
stubborn, defiant
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bucolic
 Definition
pastoral, relating to country life
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ubiquitous
 Definition
everywhere, in all places
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acculturate
 Definition
to adapt to a culture
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colossus
 Definition
giant statue, a very large thing
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dimension
 Definition
property of space, as in height, width, depth
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burgeon
 Definition
to bloom, flourish
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contiguous
 Definition
adjacent to, with borders touching
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rift
 Definition
a gap or fissure
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recapitulate
 Definition
to repeat, to sum up
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tenuous
 Definition
not solid, weak
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nadir
 Definition
low point, point opposite the zenith
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rudimentary
 Definition
basic
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recumbent
 Definition
lying down, resting
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buttress
 Definition
a supporting piece of a structure, or to strengthen, support
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transpose
 Definition
to change from one place or mode to another
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facade
 Definition
false front
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peripheral
 Definition
outside, surrounding, auxiliary
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nucleate
 Definition
to cluster, to form a nucleus
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strata
 Definition
layer
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lateral
 Definition
sideways, on the side
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amorphous
 Definition
without shape, unclassifiable
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ellipse
 Definition
oval
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tortuous
 Definition
twisty, winding, tricky
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obtuse
 Definition
difficult to understand, or unable to understand, stupid
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striate
 Definition
to stripe
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constrict
 Definition
to compress, contract
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occlude
 Definition
to obstruct, block up
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dormant
 Definition
asleep, inactive
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halcyon
 Definition
happy, prosperous, peaceful
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placid
 Definition
quiet, calm
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stagnant
 Definition
stale, foul, motionless
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accelerate
 Definition
to speed up
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precipitate
 Definition
sudden or steep, or to rain, snow, etc. or to bring about suddenly
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saunter
 Definition
to walk in an easygoing swagger
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amble
 Definition
to walk leisurely
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reconnaissance
 Definition
a survey, esp. military action
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pulverize
 Definition
to smash into dust
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avert
 Definition
to turn away, to avoid
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errant
 Definition
wandering, traveling
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converge
 Definition
to come together, merge
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egress
 Definition
exit
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lactate
 Definition
to produce milk
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secrete
 Definition
to give off, or to hide
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welter
 Definition
a chaotic mess
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cyclical
 Definition
periodic and repeating
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tepid
 Definition
lukewarm, room temperature
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luminous
 Definition
glowing, lighted
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murky
 Definition
cloudy, not clear
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translucent
 Definition
allowing light to pass through but not transparent
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encumber
 Definition
to burden
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inpermeable
 Definition
not porous, not allowing flow-through
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callous
 Definition
hardened, unsympathetic
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elasticity
 Definition
adaptability, springiness
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tractable
 Definition
controllable, cooperative
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pigment
 Definition
coloring element in paint
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spectrum
 Definition
the range of all colors, complete range
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florid
 Definition
flowery, or reddish
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iridescent
 Definition
having shiny rainbow colors, shimmery
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mosaic
 Definition
a picture made of many small parts such as tiles
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pied
 Definition
multi-colored and blotchy
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stipple
 Definition
to speckle or fleck, esp. with paint, or the effect of many small dots
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transcendental
 Definition
abstract, supernatural
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impalpable
 Definition
not physical, not able to be touched
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monolith
 Definition
a single, huge structure, or a large organization acting as one force
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hydrate
 Definition
to add water to
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emollient
 Definition
lotion that moisturizes
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ferrous
 Definition
with iron
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turbid
 Definition
muddy, obscured
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arid
 Definition
dry
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aerate
 Definition
to supply or combine with oxygen or air
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resuscitate
 Definition
to revive, renew
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carrion
 Definition
animal remains
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demise
 Definition
death, cessation
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vapid
 Definition
uninteresting, without liveliness
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cloying
 Definition
sweet, sentimental
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pungent
 Definition
strong tasting or smelling
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redolent
 Definition
aromatic, having an odor
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ostensible
 Definition
apparent, under a pretext
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discord
 Definition
argument, strife
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fatuous
 Definition
foolish, silly
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inane
 Definition
silly, empty-headed
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ludicrous
 Definition
ridiculous, absurd
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dilettante
 Definition
amateur, dabbler
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cogitate
 Definition
to think hard, ponder
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forage
 Definition
to look for food
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peruse
 Definition
to study thoroughly
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perspicacious
 Definition
keen, mentally sharp
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doctrine
 Definition
creed, belief
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naivete
 Definition
unsophisticatedness, artlessness
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belie
 Definition
to contradict, to give false cover to
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implausible
 Definition
not believable
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pontifical
 Definition
like a pontiff, a pope, extremely authoritative
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falter
 Definition
to stumble, hesitate
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