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Vocab #2
20 tough words and definitions
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Language - English
Undergraduate 1
09/18/2008

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Evocative
Definition
(adj) tending to evoke; to elicit or draw forth; to suggest.
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Reticent
Definition
(adj) dissposed to be silent; reserved.
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Conundrum
Definition
(n) a problem without a satisfactory solution.
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Gratuitous
Definition
(adj) being given something without recompense; free; gratis; unjustified.
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Miasma
Definition
(n) a thick vaporous atmosphere; any noxious atmosphere or influence.
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Dichotomy
Definition
(n) a division into 2, usually contradictory opinions.
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Enigma
Definition
(n) puzzling, ambiguous or inexplicable.
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Faux pas
Definition
(used as a noun) French; a social blunder; breech in etiquette (false step)
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Adament
Definition
(adj) firm in opinion; stubborn.
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Conjecture
Definition
(n) forming of an opinion without substantial evidence or proof. (think hypothesis)
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Vehement
Definition
(adj) characterized by forcefulness of expression or intensity of emotion, passion or conviction.
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Sycophant
Definition
(n) one who attempts to win favor by flattering those of influence. (a kiss ass)
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Myriad
Definition
(adj) amounting to a very large, indefinite number; great multitude.
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Stygian
Definition

(adj) Uppercase "S": of or pertaining to the river Sticks.

(n) Lowercase "s": dark; gloomy; infernal; hellish.

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Rail
Definition
(v) to utter bitter complaint or vehement denunciation.
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Inundate
Definition
(v) to cover with water; especially flood water; to swamp.
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Picayune
Definition
(adj) of little value or account.
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Amenable
Definition
(adj) willing to follow advice or suggestion; submissive.
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Iniquitous
Definition
(adj) being unjust, wicked.
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Emanate
Definition
(v) to come forth or proceed, as from a source of origin.
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