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12th Grade
10/05/2012
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indifferent
 Definition
lacking a preference; neutral
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apathy
 Definition
lack of emotion or interest
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obscure
 Definition
unlear; clouded; partially hidden
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impartial
 Definition
unbiased; neutral
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objective
 Definition
without bias
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revere
 Definition
to worship; to honor
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discriminate
 Definition
to differentiate; to make a clear distinction
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denounce
 Definition
to speak out against; to condemn
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innovate
 Definition
to introduce something new
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relevent
 Definition
important
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candid
 Definition
honest; frank
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discernment
 Definition
insight; ability to see things clearly
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disdain
 Definition
arrogant scorn; contempt
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abstract
 Definition
theoretical; lacking substance
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temperate
 Definition
mild; moderate; restrained
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enigma
 Definition
mystery
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inevitable
 Definition
unaboidable; bound to happen
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eccentric
 Definition
not conventional; a little kooky; irregular
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provincial
 Definition
limited in outlook; narrow
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futile
 Definition
hopeless; without effect
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diverse
 Definition
varied
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benevolent
 Definition
kind; good-hearted; generous
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pious
 Definition
reverent or devout
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conciliatory
 Definition
making peace; attempting to solve a dispute through goodwill
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resignation
 Definition
reluctant acceptance of a bad situation
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resolute
 Definition
determined; firm; unwavering
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servile
 Definition
submissive and subservient; like a servant
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acute
 Definition
sharp; shrewd
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reticent
 Definition
restrained; uncommunicative
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anarchy
 Definition
absence of government or control; lawlessness; disorder
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virulent
 Definition
extremely poisonous; malignant; full of hate
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scrutinize
 Definition
to examine closely
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discord
 Definition
disagreement
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repudiate
 Definition
to reject; to deny; to refuse to acknowledge
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diligent
 Definition
hardworking
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superficial
 Definition
on the surface only; shallow; not thorough
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contempt
 Definition
reproachful disdain; the act of despising
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lucid
 Definition
clear; easy to understand
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aesthetic
 Definition
dealing with artistic beauty; attractive
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prodigal
 Definition
extravagant; wasteful
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augment
 Definition
to add to; to increase; to make bigger
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complacent
 Definition
smug; self-satisfied; pleased with oneself; contented to a fault
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guile
 Definition
conning; duplicity
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squander
 Definition
to waste
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incessant
 Definition
unceasing; never-ending
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laudable
 Definition
worthy of praise
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deter
 Definition
to prevent
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redundant
 Definition
repetitive; unnecessary
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infamous
 Definition
shamefully wicked; having an extremely bad reputation
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provocative
 Definition
exciting; attracting attention
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depravity
 Definition
moral corruption
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gravity
 Definition
seriousness
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banal
 Definition
unoriginal; ordinary
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extol
 Definition
to praise
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euphony
 Definition
pleasant sound
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deride
 Definition

to ridicule; to laugh at contemptuously

 
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insipid
 Definition
dull; banal
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austere
 Definition
unadorned; stern; forbidding; without much money
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expedite
 Definition
to make faster or easier
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heresy
 Definition
an opinion violently opposed to established beliefs
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novel
 Definition
new; original
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philanthropy
 Definition
love of mankind; donating to charity
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tentative
 Definition
experimental; temporary; uncertain
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deference
 Definition
submission to another's will; respect; courtesy
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vacillate
 Definition
to be indecisive; to waver back and forth
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fervor
 Definition
passion; intensity
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dispassionate
 Definition
without passion; objective; neutral
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pragmatic
 Definition
practical; down to earth
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rigorous
 Definition
strict; harsh; severe
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solemn
 Definition
serious; grave
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alleviate
 Definition
to lessen; to relieve, usually temporarily or incompletely
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negligence
 Definition
carelessness
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conspicuous
 Definition
standing out; obvious
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advocate
 Definition
to speak in favor of; to support
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ascetic
 Definition
hermitlike; practicing self-denial; one who leads a life devoid of luxuries
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profound
 Definition
deep; insightful
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ironic
 Definition
satiric; unexpected
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dogmatic
 Definition
arrogantly assertive of unproven ideas or beliefs; arrogantly claiming that something is true
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condone
 Definition
to overlook; to permit to happen
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dissent
 Definition
disagreement
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volition
 Definition
will; conscious desire
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voluntary
 Definition
willing; unforced
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didactic
 Definition
instructive; intended to instruct
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disparate
 Definition
different; incompatible
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disparage
 Definition
to belittle; to make uncomplimentary remarks
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ephemeral
 Definition
short-lived; fleeting
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compliant
 Definition
yielding; submissive
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prosaic
 Definition
dull; unimaginative
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profuse
 Definition
flowing; extravagant
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fastidious
 Definition
meticulous; demanding
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belligerent
 Definition
combative; quarrelsome
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astute
 Definition
perceptive; intelligent
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languish
 Definition
to become weak; listless; or depressed
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censure
 Definition
to condemn severely
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stagnation
 Definition
lack of motion; inactivity
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mitigate
 Definition
to lessen the severity of something
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reprehensible
 Definition
worthy of blame or censure
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engender
 Definition
to create; to produce; to cause to come into existence
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exemplary
 Definition
outstanding; setting an example
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relegate
 Definition
to banish; to send away
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anecdote
 Definition
a brief, entertaining story
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scanty
 Definition
inadequate; minimal
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fallacious
 Definition
false; misleading
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acclaim
 Definition
praise; applause; admiration
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uniform
 Definition
consistent; unchanging; the same for everyone
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incoherent
 Definition
jumbled; chaotic; impossible to understand
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repress
 Definition
to hold down
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articulate
 Definition
speaking clealy and well
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solicit
 Definition
to ask for; to seek
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reproach
 Definition
to scold
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condescend
 Definition
to stoop to someone's level; to patronize
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orthodox
 Definition
adhering to established principles or doctrines, esp. in religion; by the book
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indolence
 Definition
habitual laziness
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congenial
 Definition
agreeably suitable; pleasant
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preclude
 Definition
to prevent; to make impossible
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apprehensive
 Definition
worried; anxious
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opaque
 Definition
dark; unclear; impossible to see through or understand
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elaborate
 Definition

1. detailed; careful

2. to speak futrher; expand
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elusive
 Definition
hard to pin down; difficult to grasp; evasive
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efface
 Definition
to erase; to rub away the features of
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taciturn
 Definition
disinclined to talk; silent
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ameliorate
 Definition
to make better or more tolerable
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acquiesce
 Definition
to give in; to agree
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atrophy
 Definition
to waste away from lack of use
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dubious
 Definition
doubtful; uncertain
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flagrant
 Definition
shocking; outstandingly bad
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concise
 Definition
brief and to the point; succinct
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immutable
 Definition
unchangeable; permanent
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static
 Definition

1. stationary; not changing or moving

2. interference
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credulous
 Definition
believing; gullible
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blasphemy
 Definition
irreverence; an insult to something held sacred
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coalesce
 Definition
to come together as one; to fuse
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cryptic
 Definition
mysterious; mystifying
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levity
 Definition
lightness; frivolity; playfulness
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ambivalent
 Definition
undecided; uncertain
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innate
 Definition
existing at birth; inborn; inherent
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sycophant
 Definition
a servile self-seeking flatterer; a suck-up
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amiable
 Definition
friendly
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esoteric
 Definition
hard to understand; understood only by a select few; peculiar
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extraneous
 Definition
irrelevant; unnecessary; unimportant
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tedious
 Definition
tiresome; boring
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caustic
 Definition
like acid; corrosive; burning
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inadvertent
 Definition
careless; without intention
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exhaustive
 Definition
thorough; complete
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incongruous
 Definition
not harmonious; out of place; not consistent; incompatible
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belittle
 Definition
to insult
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unprecedented
 Definition
happening for the first time; never seen before
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digress
 Definition
to go off subject
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appease
 Definition
to soothe; to pacify by giving in to
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frivolous
 Definition
not serious; not solemn; with levity
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instigate
 Definition
to provoke; to stir up
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sage
 Definition

1. wise

2. a wise person
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predecessor
 Definition
someone or something that came before another
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jeopardy
 Definition
danger
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tangible
 Definition
touchable; palpable; perceptible
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indulgent
 Definition
lenient; yielding to desire
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remorse
 Definition
sadness; regret
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pivotal
 Definition
crucial
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scrupulous
 Definition
strict; careful; ethical
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refute
 Definition
to disprove; to prove to be false
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respite
 Definition
a rest; a period of relief
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stoic
 Definition
lacking emotion; transparent to pleasure or pain
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volatile
 Definition
quick to evaporate; highly unstable; explosive
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peripheral
 Definition
unimportant; on the edges
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hedonistic
 Definition
pleasure-seeking; indulgent
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idiom
 Definition
a peculiar expression
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benefactor
 Definition
a generous donor
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brevity
 Definition
briefness
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apocryphal
 Definition
of doubtful origin or authenticity; false; spurious
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virtuoso
 Definition
a masterful musician; someone accomplished in their field
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slander
 Definition
to defame; to speak maliciously and untruly of someone
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animosity
 Definition
resentment; hostility
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deplete
 Definition
to use up; to reduce
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amity
 Definition
friendship
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stringent
 Definition
strict; restrictive
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voluminous
 Definition
very large; spacious
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auspicious
 Definition
favorable; promising; pointing to a good result
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fickle
 Definition
capricious; whimsical; indecisive; erratic
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lethargy
 Definition
sluggishness; laziness; drowsiness
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hackneyed
 Definition
lacking in freshness or originiality
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amass
 Definition
to accumulate
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willful
 Definition
deliberate; obsinate; insistent of having one's way
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bastion
 Definition
stronghold; fortress; fortified place
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trepidation
 Definition
fear; apprehension; nervous trembling
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desecrate
 Definition
to profane a holy place; to violate the sanctity of; to treat with disrespect
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fortuitous
 Definition
accidentally fortunate; happening by chance
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vehement
 Definition
urgent; passionate; intensely emotional; powerful
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assuage
 Definition
to soothe; to pacify; to relieve
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prodigious
 Definition
extraordinary; enormous
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torpor
 Definition
sluggishness; inactivity; apathy
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furtive
 Definition
secretive
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supercilious
 Definition
haughty; patronizing; arrogant
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prudent
 Definition
careful; having foresight
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verbose
 Definition
wordy; overly talkative
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pedestrian
 Definition
common; ordinary; banal
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innocuous
 Definition
harmless; banal
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fanatic
 Definition
one who is exremely devoted to a cause or idea
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enhance
 Definition
to make better; to augment
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retract
 Definition
to take back; to withdraw; to pull back
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ambiguous
 Definition
unclear in meaning; confusing; vague
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paucity
 Definition
scarcity
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rescind
 Definition
to repeal; to take back formally
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subtle
 Definition
not obvious; able to make fine distinctions; crafty
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zealous
 Definition
fervent; enthusiastically devoted to something
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benign
 Definition
gentle; not harmful
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emulate
 Definition
to strive to equal or excel; usually through imitation
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innumerable
 Definition
too many to number or count
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meander
 Definition
to wander slowly
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authoritarian
 Definition
bossy; tyrannical
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brawn
 Definition
bulk; muscles
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contrite
 Definition
deeply apologetic; remorseful
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exemplify
 Definition
to serve as an example of
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facilitate
 Definition
to make easier
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hypothetical
 Definition
unproven; theoretical
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recalcitrant
 Definition
stubbornly defiant to authority or control
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ambulatory
 Definition
able to walk; walking
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diffident
 Definition
timid; lacking self-confidence
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drone
 Definition
to talk on and on in a dull way
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gullible
 Definition
overly trusting; willing to believe anything
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marred
 Definition
damaged; bruised
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nullify
 Definition
to cancel
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parsimony
 Definition
stinginess
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propriety
 Definition
properness; good manners
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rejuvenate
 Definition
to make young again
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skeptical
 Definition
doubting (opposite of gullible)
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tenacious
 Definition
tough; hard to defeat
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animated
 Definition
alive; moving
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authentic
 Definition
real
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bias
 Definition
prejudice; tendency; tilt
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blithe
 Definition
carefree; cheerful
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dearth
 Definition
a lack of; scarcity
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divert
 Definition
to change the direction of; to alter the course of; to amuse
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enthrall
 Definition
to thrill
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heed
 Definition
to listen to; to follow, as in advice
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hindrance
 Definition
an obstruction; an annoying interference or delay
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irascible
 Definition
irratable
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merger
 Definition
a joining
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nostalgia
 Definition
a sentimental longing for the past
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pretentious
 Definition
pompous; self-important; showy
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saccharaine
 Definition
sweet; excessively or disgustingly sweet
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stanza
 Definition
a section of a poem; verse
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venerate
 Definition
to revere; to treat something as holy, esp. because of great age
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vilify
 Definition
to say vile things about; to defame; to make into a villain
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trivial
 Definition
unimportant; insignificant
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qualify
 Definition
to state exceptions to a general statement
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detrimental
 Definition
harmful; working against
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somber
 Definition
gloomy; serious
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terse
 Definition
brief; concise; to the point
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serene
 Definition
quiet; calm; peaceful
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reprove
 Definition
to criticize mildly
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ruffle
 Definition
to disturb the smoothness of; to distrub mildly
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capricious
 Definition
unpredictable; likely to change at any moment
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rotund
 Definition
round; plump
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expunge
 Definition
to erase; to strike out
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color
 Definition
to affect, esp. to influence another's opinions or beliefs to misrepresent; to distort
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prevaricate
 Definition
to lie
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morose
 Definition
gloomy; sullen; sad
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meticulous
 Definition
especially careful; paying close attention to detail
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glutton
 Definition
one who eats or consumes excessively
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wary
 Definition
cautious; unsure
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surreptitious
 Definition
sneaky; stealthy; secret
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tonic
 Definition
something that refreshes; a refreshing or invigorating drink
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surfeit
 Definition
excess; excessive amount; overeating or overdrinking
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soporific
 Definition
sleep inducing; extremely boring
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subjugate
 Definition
to subdue and dominate; to enslave; to conquer
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resourceful
 Definition
able to deal effectively with different situations
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ratify
 Definition
to approve formally or officially
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stalemate
 Definition
a stand-off; a situation where nobody wins
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sporadic
 Definition
stopping and starting; scattered; occuring at irregular intervals
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vociferous
 Definition
loud; outspoken; marked by vehement and insistent outcry
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superfluous
 Definition
extra; unnecessary
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spurious
 Definition
false; fake; forged; deceitful in nature or quality
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wayward
 Definition
going one's own way; erratic; unpredictable; ungovernable
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slight
 Definition
an insult
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affectation
 Definition
artificial behavior (usually intended to impress)
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inhibit
 Definition
to hold back; restrain
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stolid
 Definition
emotionless
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weary
 Definition
tired; exhausted
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trite
 Definition
unoriginal; overused
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stupor
 Definition
mental confusion
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mosaic
 Definition
a detailed pattern made from many different tiles of pieces
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prose
 Definition
ordinary speech or writing (no poetry)
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sullen
 Definition
sulky; in a bad mood
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tirade
 Definition
a long; angry speech
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rebuff
 Definition
to reject; to snub; to refuse abruptly
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pompous
 Definition
arrogant; cocky; showy
Term
profane
 Definition
not having to do with religion; irreligious; unholy; disrespectful
Term
troupe
 Definition
a company of actors, singers, or dancers
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virtuous
 Definition
honest; moral; ethical
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jovial
 Definition
happy; in good spirits; jolly
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vestige
 Definition
the remains of something that no longer exists
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prudish
 Definition
overly concerned with being modest or proper
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vindictive
 Definition
revengeful
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salutary
 Definition
beneficial; wholesome
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renounce
 Definition
to resign; to disown; to give up formally; to reject
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hyperbole
 Definition
an exaggeration
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paradigm
 Definition
a good model or example
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proliferate
 Definition
to spread rapidly
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stymie
 Definition
to get in the way of; to hinder
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extricate
 Definition
to free from difficulty; to remove something entangled; to untangle
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synergy
 Definition
a combined effect greater than the individual parts
Term
skullduggery
 Definition
dishonest actions; cheating; unscrupulous behavior
Term
juggernaut
 Definition
a massive, unstoppable force curshing everything in its path
Term
maverick
 Definition
an independent person who resists conformity
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altruist
 Definition
a selfless person who looks out for the welfare of others
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disabuse
 Definition
to free from error, fallacy, or misconception
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scintillating
 Definition
brilliantly lively, stimulating, or witty
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vim
 Definition
robust energy and enthusiasm
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conundrum
 Definition
a puzzle or problem without a solution
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debunk
 Definition
to expose the sham, falseness or nonsence of
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jingoist
 Definition
a belligerent, chauvinistic patriot; a warmonger
Term
cajole
 Definition
to persuade someone (especially with flattery) to do something he is reluctant to do; to coax
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calumny
 Definition
a slanderous statement made with the intent of hurting another's reputation; a malicious rumor
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stratify
 Definition
to divide into a series of classes or layers
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stigma
 Definition
a mark of shame or discredit; a stain or curse
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stipend
 Definition
a periodic payment, such as a scholarship or other allowance
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mawkish
 Definition
overly sentimental
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miser
 Definition
one who is extremely stingy with money
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byzantine
 Definition
intricately involved; extremely complex
Term
precocious
 Definition
advanced or mature; especally for one's age
Term
ineffable
 Definition
incapable of being expressed in words; indescribable
Term
ineluctable
 Definition
unavoidable; impossible to overcome; inevitable
Term
ossify
 Definition
to harden or become bonelike; to make rigid and opposed to change
Term
mirth
 Definition
gladness or gaiety marked by laughter
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plunder
 Definition
to take by force; to loot; to ransack
Term
poignant
 Definition
painfully emotional; extremely moving; sharp or astute
Term
enervate
 Definition
to gradually reduce the strength or force of
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destitute
 Definition
extremely poor; utterly lacking
Term
ennui
 Definition
weariness and dissatisfaction; boredom
Term
galvanize
 Definition
to startle into sudden activity; to revitalize
Term
cacophony
 Definition
a harsh-sounding mixture of words, voices, or sounds
Term
balk
 Definition
to abruptly refuse; to stop short
Term
bane
 Definition
a source of harm or ruin; a curse
Term
despot
 Definition
a ruler with absolute power and authority; a tyrant
Term
empirical
 Definition
based on observation or experience; not merely theoretical
Term
androgynous
 Definition
showing characteristics reminiscent of both man and woman
Term
histrionic
 Definition
overly dramatic; theatrical
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feral
 Definition
not domesticated or cultivated; wild, uncontrollable; brutal
Term
munificent
 Definition
very generous; lavish
Term
misnomer
 Definition
an incorrect naming of something
Term
anachronism
 Definition
something misplaced in time or history; an incongruity
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obstreperous
 Definition
uncontrollably aggressive; defiant, boisterous
Term
ostracize
 Definition
to exclude from a group; to shun
Term
peccadillo
 Definition
a minor fault
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perfunctory
 Definition
mundane; routine; showing little care; mechanical
Term
quiescent
 Definition
motionless; at rest; still
Term
inveterate
 Definition
deep-rooted and persisting; firmly established; habitual
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rancor
 Definition
intense ill-will; bitter resentment
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sacrosanct
 Definition
sacred; treated as if holy; inviolable
Term
ubiquitous
 Definition
constantly encountered; widespread
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vignette
 Definition
a small, decorative design or drawing; a short literary sketch; a brief but expressive scene
Term
iconoclast
 Definition
one who attacks cherished institutions or beliefs
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dilettante
 Definition
someone having superficial knowldge of the arts; an amateur; a dabbler
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archetype
 Definition
an original model or pattern; a perfect example
Term
mercurial
 Definition
having an unpredibtable emotional state or rapidly changing mood
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sanguine
 Definition
cheerful; optimistic
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effrontery
 Definition
shameless boldness
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saturnine
 Definition
moody and morose; gloomy
Term
panacea
 Definition
a remedy for all ills and difficulties; a universal cure
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lionize
 Definition
to praise excessively; to idolize
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zenith
 Definition
the highest point attained
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heterogeneous
 Definition
consisting of diverse ingredients; mixed
Term
gregarious
 Definition
sociable; enjoying the company of others
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effusive
 Definition
marked by an excessive display of feelings or emotions
Term
serendipity
 Definition
accidental good fortune
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idiosyncrasy
 Definition
a peculiarity; an eccentricity
Term
perfidious
 Definition
disloyal; trecherous
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odious
 Definition
deserving hatred
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alacrity
 Definition
cheerful willingness; promptness in response
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watershed
 Definition
a crucial event; a turning point
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luminary
 Definition
something emitting light; a person widely renowned and respected in his field
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corroborate
 Definition
to confirm or substntiate; to increase in certainty
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eulogy
 Definition
a spoken or written tribute (usually for the deceased)
Term
gaffe
 Definition
a social blunder; an embarrassing mistake
Term
imminent
 Definition
likely to happen at any time; impending
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redoubtable
 Definition
inspiring wonder or awe; worthy of respect
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redress
 Definition
to remedy; to make amends for
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remission
 Definition
relief from suffering; disappearance of a disease
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unfettered
 Definition
free; unrestrained
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onus
 Definition
a burden or responsibility
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latitude
 Definition
freedom of action or choice
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erudite
 Definition
scholarly; deeply learned
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jocular
 Definition
given to jesting; playful; witty
Term
jettison
 Definition
to get rid of; to discard
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seminal
 Definition
creative; original; contributing to later development
Term
husbandry
 Definition
careful control or judicious use of resources; conservation
Term
marshal
 Definition
to arrange in order; to gather together for the purpose of doing something
Term
xenophobe
 Definition
someone who fears or despises foreigners
Term
wax
 Definition
to increase in size, numbers, strength, prosperity, or intensity
Term
wane
 Definition
to decrease in size, extent, or degree; to dwindle; to fade away
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visceral
 Definition
deeply felt; instinctive; based on emotion
Term
viscous
 Definition
thick; gluey; sticky
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tout
 Definition
to praise highly; to brag publicly about
Term
sybarite
 Definition
a person deeply fond of pleasure or luxury
Term
sylvan
 Definition
related to the woods or forest
Term
systemic
 Definition
affecting the entire system, esp. the entire body
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protean
 Definition
able to change shape; displaying great variety
Term
proponent
 Definition
a supporter; an advocate
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propensity
 Definition
an intense natural inclination or preference; leaning
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modicum
 Definition
a small portion; a limited quantity
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