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Verbs, Nouns, Adjectives
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Language - English
Undergraduate 1
01/22/2012
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Discernment
 Definition
Discrimination
Term
Animosity
 Definition
Dislike, Hatred
Term

Lure (noun)

Lured (verb)

 Definition

n. Anything that attracts

v. Entices, attracts
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Dissuade 
 Definition
Discourage
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Elided (ilaid)
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To omit, to avoid
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n. Quibble 

v. Quibbled

 Definition

n. Criticism

v. To complaint
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Abrasive
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Irritating, Annoying
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Halfhearted
 Definition
Without enthusiasm
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Petty
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Insignificant
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Alabaster
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A translucent mineral mostly used in art.
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Uncouth (ancuth)
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Uncultured
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Fulsome (adj)
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Overdose, gross
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Chattel
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Law of a land property
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Adamant (adj)
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To hard to cut, someone stubborn-- inexorable
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Wistfully (adj)
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Longing, melancholy
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Dearth
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Scarcity
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Drought
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A period of dry weather
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Relentless (adj)
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Strict or harsh
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Listless (adj)
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Having no interest
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Epitome (n)
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To be perfect example of something
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Laudable (adj)
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Praiseworthy
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Encumbrance
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Load, burden
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Sturdy (adj)
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Strongly built
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Dweller (n)
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To stay as permanent residence
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Sluggish
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Slow moving
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Relevant
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Applicable, congruent
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Surplus
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Extra
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Deject
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Depressed, down
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Devious
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Errant
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Abbeted (to abet)
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Encourage
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Albeit
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Although
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Chagrin (noun)
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Feeling of vexation, dissapointment
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Odious
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Hateful
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Laguid
 Definition
Lacking vitality
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Stoic
 Definition
From the theory of Zeno, people should not fear, struggle or feel pain
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To elude 
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To avoid or escape-- similar to elided
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Incumbent
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A role ex. a duty incumbent
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Transient (noun) oppos. of dweller
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Lasting only a short period of time
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Slovenly 
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Untidy or unclean
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Quarrel (n)
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An altercation, angry dispute
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Biased (adj)
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Showing prejudice
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Volatile 
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Explosive
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Stolid (adj)
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Unemotional
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Dirge (n)
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Funeral song
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Terse (adj)
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Abruptly concise, brusque
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Insidious (adj)
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Sneaky
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Reluctant (adj)
 Definition
Unethusiastic, uncertain
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Taciturn
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Antisocial
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Weaving (v)
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To interlace
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Enticement 
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The act of practice, verb entice
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Impromptu
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Spontaneous
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Condescent
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Tohumble oneself, agree
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Corroborate
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Certify
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To abdicate
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Renounce or reliquish a throne
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Profuse (adj)
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Extravagant, abundant
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Lavish (adj)
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Given in great amounts
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Bestow (bistou)
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To present as a gift
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Incite (v)
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To encourage
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Copious (adj)
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Abundant
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To wit
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Joke, humor
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Unremitting (adj)
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Ceaseless
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Deterrent (noun)
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Restrain
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Marauder
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Thief
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Emulate (v)
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To copy the actions in order to challenge after
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Opprobrious (adj)
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Abusive, hateful
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Impervious (adj)
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Immune
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Meritorious
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Deserving
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Deleterious (adj)
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Harmful
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Herd (n)
 Definition
Large group
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Foresee (v)
 Definition
To see beforehand
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