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11/27/2014

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Acumen
Definition
ability to think clearly and make good decisions
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Pragmatism
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a reasonable and logical way of doing things or of thinking about problems that is based on dealing with specific situations instead of on ideas an theories
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Fortitude
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mental strength and courage that allows someone to face danger, pain, etc.
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Truncated
Definition
cut short
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Dilettantes
Definition
a person whose interest in an art or an area of knowledge is not very deep or serious
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Fortuitous
Definition
happening by chance
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Aberrant
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different from the usual or natural type: unusual or abnormal
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Enigmatic
Definition
full of mystery and difficult to understand
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Auspies
Definition
observation by an augur especially of the flight and feeding of birds to discover omens
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Clematis
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a climbing plant that has large pink, purple, red, or white flowers
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Specious
Definition
falsely appearing to be fair, just, or right: appearing to be true but actually false
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Unfounded
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not based on facts or proof: lacking a sound basis
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Ingenuous
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obsolete: showing innocent or childlike simplicity and candidness
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Patronizing
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to give money or support to (someone or something); to talk to someone in a way that shows that you believe you are more intelligent or better than other people
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Apathetic
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having or showing little or no feeling or emotion
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Lurid
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causing shock or disgust; causing horror or revulsion
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Unwarranted
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not justified or authorized
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Erstwhile
Definition
former, previous; in the past
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Nascent
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beginning to exist: recently formed or developed
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Taper
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prgressively narrowed toward one end
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Exalts
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to raise someone/thing to a higher level; to prasie someone/thing highly

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Belies
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to give a false idea of (something); to show something to be false or wrong
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Mundane
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dull and ordinary; relating to ordinary life on earth rather than to spiritual things
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Sublime
Definition
very beautiful or good: causing strong feelings of admiration or wonder; lofy, grand, or exalted in thought, expression, or manner
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Congenial
Definition
suitable or appropriate, pleasant and enjoyable, very friendly
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Confounds
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to surprise and confuse someone or something; to prove wrong
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Repudiate
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to refuse to accept or support something; to reject
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Recapitulate
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to give a brief summary of something
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Polarize
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to cause (people, opinions, etc.) to separate into opposing groups
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Candid
Definition
opinions and feelings in an honest and sincere way
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Facetious
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used to describe speech that is meant to be funny but that is usually regarded as annoying, silly, or not proper
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Pervasive
Definition
existing in every part of something: spreading to all parts of something
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Arcane
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secret or mysterious: known or understood by only a few people
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Laudable
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deserving praise
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Construe
Definition
to understand (an action, event, remark, etc.) in a particular way
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Collude
Definition
to work with others secretly especially in order to do something illegal or dishonest
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Anoint
Definition
to put oil on as part of a religious ceremony; to officially or formally choose someone to do or to be something
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Spurious
Definition
not genuine, sincere, or authentic
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Ubiquitous
Definition
seeming to be seen everywhere
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Ebullient
Definition
lively and enthusiastic
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Garrulous
Definition
tending to talk a lot: talkative
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Solicitous
Definition
showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, etc.
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Munificent
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very generous; very liberal in giving or bestowing
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Irresolute
Definition
not certain about what to do
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Laconic
Definition
using few words in speech or writing
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Fastidious
Definition
very careful about how you do something; liking few thinks: hard to please
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Taciturn
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tending to be quiet: not speaking frequently
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Mendacity
Definition
lack of honesty
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Prevarication
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to avoid telling the truth buy not directly answering a question
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Baseness
Definition
not honest or good
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Avarice
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a strong desire to have or get money
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Temporal
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of or relating to time as opposed to eternity; not confined by time
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Partisan
Definition
a firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person; especially: one exhibiting blind, prejudiced, and unreasoning allegiance
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Erudite
Definition
having or showing knowledge that is learned by studying
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Insular
Definition
separated from other people or cultures: not knowing or interested in new or different
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Cosmopolitan
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a person who has lived in and knows about many parts of the world
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Imperturbable
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very calm: very hard to disturb or upset
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Imprudent
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not wise or sensible: not prudent
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fortuitous
Definition
happening by chance
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Imminent
Definition
happening very soon
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Unadorned
Definition
not decorated or fancy
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Multifaceted
Definition
having many different parts/facets
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Austere
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simple or plain: not fancy; of a person- having a serious and unfriendly quality
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Erroneous
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not correct
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Indefatigable
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able to work or continue for a long time without becoming tired
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Defiant
Definition
refusing to obey something or someone
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Orthographic
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correct in spelling
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Inscrutable
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difficult to understand: causing people to feel curious or confused
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Indolence
Definition
inclination to laziness
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