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Vocabulary Power Plus for the New SAT (Chapters 1-21)
Vocabulary, Reading, and Writing Exercises for High Scores (Missing a couple of words)
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05/15/2011

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Divulge
Definition
To reveal (as a secret)
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Abet
Definition
To assit/encourage
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Dogmatic
Definition
Arrogant and stubborn about one's beliefs
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Extraneous
Definition
Inessential
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Insipid
Definition
Dull, lacking flavor
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Coerce
Definition
Force by pressure
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Meticulous
Definition
Precise, careful about details
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Temerity
Definition
Recklessness
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Gregarious
Definition
Socialable
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Heresy
Definition
The crime of holding a belief that goes against authority
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Docile
Definition
Easy to teach/manage
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Libation
Definition
A drink that's usually alcoholic
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Anathema
Definition
A formal curse/A hated figure
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Banter
Definition
Teasing/Playful conversation
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Castigate
Definition
To criticize or punish severely
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Gauche
Definition
Lacking social grace
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Ignominy
Definition
Public shame, disgrace, honor
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Avarice
Definition
Greed or desire for wealth
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Furtive
Definition
Stealthy; secretive
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Extradite
Definition
To turn over to authority
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Copious
Definition
Numerous; large in quantity
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Irascible
Definition
Easily angered
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Ostracize
Definition
To banish
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Bigot
Definition
One who is intolerant of differences in others
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Expunge
Definition
To erase/eliminate
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Candid
Definition
Outspoken/blunt
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Negligence
Definition
Careless neglect
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Appease
Definition
To calm
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Strident
Definition
Harsh/grating sound
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Chaos
Definition
Complete disorder
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Rancor
Definition
Extreme hatred or ill will
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Inexorable
Definition
Unrelenting; unavoidable
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Extol
Definition
To praise highly
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Clement
Definition
Merciful; lenient
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Cliche
Definition
Worn out/overused expression
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Adamant
Definition
Unyielding; firm in opinion
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Diffident
Definition
Lacking in self-confidence; shy
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Ostensible
Definition
Professed, but not necessarily true
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Disparity
Definition
Inequality; difference
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Condone
Definition
To forgive or overlook an offense
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Nuance
Definition
A slight or subtle degree of difference
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Connoisseur
Definition
An expert in matters of culture, food or wine
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Enigma
Definition
A mystery
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Apathy
Definition
Lack of interest
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Officious
Definition
Excessively eager to deliver unasked-for or unwanted help.
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Dilettante
Definition
One who merely dabbles in an art or science
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Cynical
Definition
Doubtful or distrustful of the goodness or sincerity of human motives
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Ambivalent
Definition
Unable to decide
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Demure
Definition
Quiet and modest; reserved
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Intrepid
Definition
Brave; without fear
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Destitute
Definition
Extremely poor; lacking necessities like food and shelter
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Erudite
Definition
Scholarly; learned
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Dilemma
Definition
A choice between two difficult/unpleasant options
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Culmination
Definition
The highest point of attainment; the end or climax
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Concur
Definition
Agree with; to be of the same opinion
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Abate
Definition
To lessen in violence or intesnsity
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Decorum
Definition
Proper behavior
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Abhor
Definition
To detest/hate strongly
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Dole
Definition
To distribute
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Extrovert
Definition
One who is outgoing
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Droll
Definition
Amusing in an odd or whimsical way
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Duplicity
Definition
Intentional deceit in speech or conduct
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Austere
Definition
Stern; severe; plain
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Emulate
Definition
To strive to be equal to; to imitate
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Sere
Definition
Dry and withered
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Enhance
Definition
To increase the value or beauty of something
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Contrite
Definition
Feeling regret for doing wrongdoing
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Magnanimous
Definition
Noble; generous in forgiving
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Enunciate
Definition
To state clearly and distinctly
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Collaborate
Definition
To work with another towards a goal
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Impound
Definition
To confine; to retain in legal custody
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Impeccable
Definition
Faultless; without sin or blemish
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Evoke
Definition
To summon forth
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Inane
Definition
Without sense or meaning; silly
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Unctuous
Definition
Exaggeratedly or insencerely polite
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Frowzy
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Unkempt
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Heinous
Definition
Hatefully/shockingly evil
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Expound
Definition
To explain in detail; to clarify
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Cajole
Definition
To persuade with false promises and flattery
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Inscrutable
Definition
Not easily understood; hard to fantom
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Balk
Definition
To refuse or stop abruptly; to stop short and refuse to go on
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Acrimony
Definition
Ill-natured, bitter hostility
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Dour
Definition
Stern and ill-humored
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Exult
Definition
To rejoice; to feel triumphant
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Omniscient
Definition
Having unlimited knowledge; all-knowing
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Feasible
Definition
Reasonable; capable of being carried out
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Fiasco
Definition
A complete, ridiculous failure
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Fluctuate
Definition
To rise and fall; to vary irregularly
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Harry
Definition
To annoy or harass
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Lethargy
Definition
Lack of energy; sluggish
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Avid
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Enthusiastic
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Humility
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Humble/Without vanity
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Dolorous
Definition
Exhibiting sorrow/pain
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Arduous
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Difficult/Strenuous
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Affable
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Friendly
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Grandiloquent
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Pompous/Tantaran
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Grimace
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Fear/Dissaproval
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Harangue
Definition
Long, strongly expressed speech
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Formidable
Definition
Intimidating
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Sycophant
Definition
A flatterer/Suck-up
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Explicit
Definition
Clearly stated
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Altercation
Definition
A heated argument
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Galavanize
Definition
Stimulate/Startle into activity
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Hyperbole
Definition
Over-exaggeration
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Ominous
Definition
Foreboding/Sinister
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Audacity
Definition
Rude boldness/Insolence
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Evince
Definition
To prove/To state clearly
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Implacable
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Inflexible/Never satisfied
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Incarcerate
Definition
To put into prison
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Incisive
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Sharp/Piercing
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Expident
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Effective/Practical
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Pertinent
Definition
Relevant to the matter
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Inert
Definition
Sluggish/Unable to move
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Circumvent
Definition
To avoid/Bypass
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Clasdestine
Definition
Secret
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Aquit
Definition
To not find guilty of a crime
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Deprecate
Definition
To express strong disapproval
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Adulation
Definition
Excessive praise/Adoration
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Bawdy
Definition
Indecent/Humorously obscene
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Chastise
Definition
To punish severely
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Jocose
Definition
Joking
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Myriad
Definition
A very large number/Too numerous to be counted
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Latent
Definition
Present, but not active/Hidden
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Pernicious
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Destructive/Deadly
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Frugal
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Thrifty
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Levity
Definition
Light of disposition/Lack of seriousness
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Hoax
Definition
A trick/Fraud/Fake
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Amicable
Definition
Peaceable/Friendly
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Obstreperous
Definition
Stubborn and defiant
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Enraptured
Definition
Delighted beyond measure/Escstatic
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Bask
Definition
Expose oneself to pleasant warmth
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Genial
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Friendly
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Charlatan
Definition
Quack/Fraud
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Mundane
Definition
Commonplace
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Fickle
Definition
Likely to change their mind
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Juggarnaut
Definition
Destructive or irresistible force
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Naive
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Simple/Innocent
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Noxious
Definition
Harmful to the health
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Connive
Definition
To cooperate secretly in wrongdoing
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Chutzpah
Definition
Nerve; audacity
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Odium
Definition
Hatred
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Crass
Definition
Coarse; tasteless
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Hypercritical
Definition
Too severe in punishment
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Complacent
Definition
Smug; self-satisfied
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Befuddle
Definition
To confuse; to perplex
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Pandemonium
Definition
A wild disorder, noise or confusion
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Parsimonious
Definition
Stingy; excessively thrifty
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Verbose
Definition
Using more words than needed
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Laudable
Definition
Worthy of praise; commendable
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Indiscreet
Definition
Not wise or judicious
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Pique
Definition
To provoke; to cause resentment
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Linguistics
Definition
The scientific study of the structure, sounds and meaning of language
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Precocious
Definition
Showing early development, especially mental
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Predatory
Definition
Inclined to prey on others
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Prowess
Definition
Superior skill or ability
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Pugnacious
Definition
Eager and ready to fight; quarrelsome
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Purloin
Definition
To steal
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Pusillanimous
Definition
Cowardly; fearful
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Quell
Definition
To put an end to; at allay or quiet
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Quixotic
Definition
Very idealistic; impractical; caught up in romantic notions
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Rabble
Definition
A mob, a disorderly crowd
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Rabid
Definition
Rabin; fanatical
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Vindictive
Definition
Seeking revenge; bearing a grudge
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Circumspect
Definition
Careful; heedful
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Renegade
Definition
Traitor; outlaw
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Retribution
Definition
Something justly deserved
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Hurtle
Definition
To move or fling swiftly with great force
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Scourge
Definition
A person or thing that causes great misfortune
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Caustic
Definition
Biting; stingingly sharp or sarcastic
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Taciturn
Definition
Not fond of talking; usually quiet
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Agnostic
Definition
One who believes that the existence of god can be proved nor disproved
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Terse
Definition
Brief and to the point
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Uncanny
Definition
Weird; strange; so keen or acute to seem bizarre
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Penitent
Definition
Remorseful; sorry having done wrong
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Vindicate
Definition
To clear of suspicion or accusations
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Raillery
Definition
Good humored ridicule or teasing
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Impregnable
Definition
Impenetrable; not ale to be conquered
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Xenophobia
Definition
Intense fear or dislike of strangers
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Inherent
Definition
Essential
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Irreverent
Definition
Disrespectful
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Subjugate
Definition
To dominate, conquer or bring under control.
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Expedite
Definition
To increase the rate of progress
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Pristine
Definition
Pure; completely clean and uncontaminated
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Pithy
Definition
Full of meaning; concise
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Invective
Definition
Insult or abuse in speech
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Prodigal
Definition
Reckless, wasteful, and extravagant
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Pliable
Definition
Easily bent or flexible
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Torpid
Definition
Losing motion, feeling, or power; lacking in energy
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Tenuous
Definition
Not dense or thick; having little substance
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Discordant
Definition
Being in disagreement
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Mellifluous
Definition
Having a rich, smoothly flowing sound
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Arbiter
Definition
A judge; a person with the ability to resolve a disagreement
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Verdant
Definition
Fresh and green, referring to plant life
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Vagary
Definition
Unpredictable action or behavior
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Vacuous
Definition
Lacking intelligence
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Attrition
Definition
Wearing down over time
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Approbation
Definition
Formal approval of an act
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Commensurate
Definition
An equal measure; corresponding in size and measurement
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Coup
Definition
A surprising, brilliant and usually successful act
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Insouciant
Definition
Not concerned; free of care
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Static
Definition
Stationary; without force or movement
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Stipulate
Definition
To specify a required part of an agreement
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Proliferate
Definition
To grow or reproduce rapidly
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Ruminate
Definition
To think deeply or repeatedly
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Vigilant
Definition
Alert at all times; watchful
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Dissident
Definition
Someone who disagrees
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Petulant
Definition
Peevish; rude in behavior or speech
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Derivative
Definition
Not the original; coming from another source
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Accolade
Definition
An award or honor
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Demur
Definition
To disapprove or to take exception
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Limpid
Definition
Clear; transparent
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Invidious
Definition
Tending to cause harm, discontent, or resentment; offensively unfair
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August
Definition
Marked with grandeur or awe
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Autodidact
Definition
A self-taught person
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Asinine
Definition
Exhibiting poor judgement or intelligence
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Albeit
Definition
Although; even though
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Indefatigable
Definition
Tireless; incapable of being fatigued
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Indiscretion
Definition
A minor misdeed
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Osmosis
Definition
A gradual, often unconscious, process of absorbtion
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Picayune
Definition
Of very little value; trivial
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Behest
Definition
A command or urgent request
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