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VOCABULARY
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31
Writing
Undergraduate 2
02/25/2016

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deference
Definition
respectful submission or yielding to the judgment, opinion, will, etc. courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard.
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profusion
Definition
the property of being extremely abundant
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untenable
Definition
incapable of being defended or justified
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extropy
Definition
the prediction that human intelligence will enable life to expand in an orderly way throughout the entire universe
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perennial
Definition
lasting an indefinitely long time; suggesting self-renewal
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frenetic
Definition
excessively agitated
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ingratiating
Definition
capable of winning favor. calculated to please or gain favor
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pedantic
Definition
overly concerned with minute details or formalisms, especially in teaching.
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emaciated
Definition
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
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beguiling
Definition
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
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Dour
Definition
stubbornly unyielding
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suppliant
Definition
Humbly entreating
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equanimity
Definition
steadiness of mind under stress
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dogmatic
Definition
characterized by assertion of unproved or unprovable principles. (characteristic of a doctrine or code of beliefs accepted as authoritative.
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consummate (adj)
Definition
Having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
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proliferate
Definition
Increase rapidly in numbers, multiply
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inviolable
Definition
never to be broken, infringed, or dishonored.
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galvanize
Definition
Shock or excite, typically into taking action
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vociferous
Definition
(especially of a person or speech) vehement or clamorous.
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visceral
Definition
coming from strong emotions and not from logic or reason
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vacilate
Definition
alternate or waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive.
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veracity
Definition
Conformity to facts; accuracy
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proliferation
Definition
rapid increase in numbers
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beleaguered
Definition
beset with difficulties
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polemical
Definition
of or involving dispute or conroversy
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auspices
Definition
kindly endorsement and guidance
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lucid
Definition
Clear in explanation. Easily understood.
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cupidity
Definition
eager or excessive desire, especially to possess something (greed)
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castigate
Definition
to criticize or reprimand severly
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avidity
Definition
eagerness, greediness
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efficacy
Definition
capacity for producing a desired effect or result
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