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impetus n

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Any impulse or incentive

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exhaust v

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To empty by draining off the contents

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intolerant adj

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Bigoted

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bewilder v

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To confuse the perceptions or judgment of

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breach n

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The violation of official duty, lawful right, or a legal obligation

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heartrending adj

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Very depressing

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sublingual adj

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Situated beneath the tongue

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dissension n

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Angry or violent difference of opinion

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clemency n

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Mercy

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gaseous adj

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Light and unsubstantial

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legitimacy n

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Accordance with law

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semiconscious adj

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Partially conscious

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nugatory adj

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Having no power or force

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diversity n

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Dissimilitude

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barcarole n

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A boat-song of Venetian gondoliers

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comprise v

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To consist of

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gynecocracy n

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Female supremacy

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overpay v

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To pay or reward in excess

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bibliomania n

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The passion for collecting books

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repentance n

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Sorrow for something done or left undone, with desire to make things rightby undoing the wrong

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nettle v

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To excite sensations of uneasiness or displeasure in

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incandescence n

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The state of being white or glowing with heat

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indivertible adj

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That can not be turned aside

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effuse v

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To pour forth

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genteel adj

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Well-bred or refined

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kingling n

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A petty king

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altar n

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Any raised place or structure on which sacrifices may be offered or incenseburned

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corruptible adj

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Open to bribery

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impregnate v

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To make pregnant

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pendant n

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Anything that hangs from something else, either for ornament or for use

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allotment n

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Portion

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temporary adj

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Lasting for a short time only

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derivative adj

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Coming or acquired from some origin

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alto n

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The lowest or deepest female voice or part

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quintet n

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Musical composition arranged for five voices or instruments

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differential adj

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Distinctive

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endue v

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To endow with some quality, gift, or grace, usually spiritual

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irruption n

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Sudden invasion

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stimulate v

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To rouse to activity or to quickened action

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coxswain n

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One who steers a rowboat, or one who has charge of a ship’s boat and its crewunder an officer

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veracious adj

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Habitually disposed to speak the truth

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makeup n

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The arrangements or combination of the parts of which anything is composed

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bravado n

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An aggressive display of boldness

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bodice n

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A women’s ornamental corset-shaped laced waist

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pantoscope n

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A very wide-angled photographic lens

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maharaja n

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A great Hindu prince

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transferable adj

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Capable of being conveyed from one person or place to another

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exacerbate v

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To make more sharp, severe, or virulent

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territorial adj

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Pertaining to the domain over which a sovereign state exercisesjurisdiction

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inept adj

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Not fit or suitable

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heedless adj

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Thoughtless

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philander v

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To play at courtship with a woman

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unspeakable adj

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Abominable

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auriferous adj

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Containing gold

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alleviate v

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To make less burdensome or less hard to bear

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anemic adj

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Affected with anemia

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restitution n

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Restoration of anything to the one to whom it properly belongs

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retrace v

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To follow backward or toward the place of beginning, as a track or marking

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fallacy n

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Any unsound or delusive mode of reasoning, or anything based on such reasoning.

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pestilential adj

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having the nature of or breeding pestilence

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discontinuance n

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Interruption or intermission

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surveyor n

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A land-measurer

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crevice n

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A small fissure, as between two contiguous surfaces

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indolent adj

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Habitually inactive or idle

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fusible adj

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Capable of being melted by heat

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compression n

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Constraint, as by force or authority

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contradiction n

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The assertion of the opposite of that which has been said

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excitable adj

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Nervously high-strung

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ludicrous adj

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Laughable

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precise adj

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Exact

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consecrate v

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To set apart as sacred

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effeminacy n

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Womanishness

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lurid adj

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Ghastly and sensational

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potency n

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Power

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decimal adj

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Founded on the number 10

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specie n

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A coin or coins of gold, silver, copper, or other metal

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norm n

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A model

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arrogate v

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To take, demand, or claim, especially presumptuously or without reasons orgrounds

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uppermost adj

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First in order of precedence

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intrude v

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To come in without leave or license

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stagnate v

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To become dull or inert

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imminent adj

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Dangerous and close at hand

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grandiloquent adj

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Speaking in or characterized by a pompous or bombastic style

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purl v

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To cause to whirl, as in an eddy

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prelude n

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An introductory or opening performance

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indiscreet adj

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Lacking wise judgment

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outlandish adj

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Of barbarous, uncouth, and unfamiliar aspect or action

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respondent adj

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Answering

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abstinence n

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Self denial

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isle n

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An island

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bestride v

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To get or sit upon astride, as a horse

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viceroy n

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A ruler acting with royal authority in place of the sovereign in a colony orprovince

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reign v

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To hold and exercise sovereign power

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recant v

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To withdraw formally one’s belief (in something previously believed ormaintained)

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boorish adj

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Rude

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crustacean adj

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Pertaining to a division of arthropods, containing lobsters, crabs,crawfish, etc

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profession n

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Any calling or occupation involving special mental or other specialdisciplines

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annual adj

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Occurring every year

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masquerade n

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A social party composed of persons masked and costumed so as to bedisguised

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disregard v

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To take no notice of

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obsolescence n

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The condition or process of gradually falling into disuse

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sibilant adj

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Made with a hissing sound

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laudable adj

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Praiseworthy

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effervescent adj

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Giving off bubbles of gas

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execration n

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An accursed thing

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momentous adj

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Very significant

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truculence n

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Ferocity

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malcontent n

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One who is dissatisfied with the existing state of affairs

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genealogy n

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A list, in the order of succession, of ancestors and their descendants

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infinite adj

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Measureless

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encomium n

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A formal or discriminating expression of praise

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novice n

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A beginner in any business or occupation

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torturous adj

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Marked by extreme suffering

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queue n

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A file of persons waiting in order of their arrival, as for admittance

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fragile adj

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Easily broken

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enrage v

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To infuriate

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parricide n

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The murder of a parent

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intermit v

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To cause to cease temporarily

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technography n

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The scientific description or study of human arts and industries in theirhistoric development.

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terminus n

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The final point or goal

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effective adj

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Fit for a destined purpose

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manor n

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The landed estate of a lord or nobleman

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diatomic adj

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Containing only two atoms

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adroit adj

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Having skill in the use of the bodily or mental powers

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perspiration n

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Sweat

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Anglo-Saxon n

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The entire English race wherever found, as in Europe, the United States, orIndia

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acquiesce v

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To comply; submit

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muddle v

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To confuse or becloud, especially with or as with drink

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reinstate v

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To restore to a former state, station, or authority

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service n

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Any work done for the benefit of another

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ominous adj

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Portentous

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broach v

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To mention, for the first time

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possession n

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The having, holding, or detention of property in one’s power or command

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intimidate v

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To cause to become frightened

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maidenhood n

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Virginity

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dissatisfy v

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To displease

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efficient adj

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Having and exercising the power to produce effects or results

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havoc n

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Devastation

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inspector n

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An official appointed to examine or oversee any matter of public interest orimportance

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outreach v

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To reach or go beyond

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bight n

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A slightly receding bay between headlands, formed by a long curve of acoast-line

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ally n

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A person or thing connected with another, usually in some relation of helpfulness.

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technic adj

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Technical

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engrave v

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To cut or carve in or upon some surface

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cognate adj

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Akin

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preferential adj

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Possessing, giving, or constituting preference or priority

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participate v

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To receive or have a part or share of

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coerce v

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To force

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dilate v

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To enlarge in all directions

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inquisition n

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A court or tribunal for examination and punishment of heretics

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recrudescence n

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The state of becoming raw or sore again

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Any opinion, principle, dogma, or doctrine that a person believes or maintains astrue

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A natural or artificial layer, bed, or thickness of any substance or material

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pneumatic adj

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Pertaining to or consisting of air or gas

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arbitrate v

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To act or give judgment as umpire

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origin n

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The beginning of that which becomes or is made to be

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noticeable adj

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Perceptible

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wrest v

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To pull or force away by or as by violent twisting or wringing

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incentive n

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That which moves the mind or inflames the passions

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contradictory adj

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Inconsistent with itself

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permeate v

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To pervade

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diatribe n

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A bitter or malicious criticism

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prolix adj

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Verbose

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monition n

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Friendly counsel given by way of warning and implying caution or reproof

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derelict adj

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Neglectful of obligation

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divagation n

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Digression

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requital n

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Adequate return for good or ill

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safeguard v

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To protect

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enthuse v

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To yield to or display intense and rapturous feeling

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seance n

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A meeting of spirituals for consulting spirits

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hydrometer n

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An instrument for determining the density of solids and liquids byflotation

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acquiescence n

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Passive consent

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The means of draining collectively, as a system of conduits, trenches, pipes,etc

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formation n

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Relative disposition of parts

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thereabout adv

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Near that number, quantity, degree, place, or time, approximately

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dissentient n

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One who disagrees

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delectation n

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Delight

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interpose v

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To come between other things or persons

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competitor n

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A rival

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resistless adj

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Powerless

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profligate adj

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Abandoned to vice

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censor n

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An official examiner of manuscripts empowered to prohibit their publication

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evangelical adj

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Seeking the conversion of sinners

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presumptuous adj

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Assuming too much

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bustle v

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To hurry

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sextuple adj

A

Multiplied by six

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juvenile adj

A

Characteristic of youth

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coronet n

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Inferior crown denoting, according to its form, various degrees of noble rankless than sovereign.

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vocable n

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a word, especially one regarded in relation merely to its qualities of sound

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success n

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A favorable or prosperous course or termination of anything attempted

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cornice n

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An ornamental molding running round the walls of a room close to the ceiling

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offhand adv

A

Without preparation

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shiftless adj

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Wanting in resource, energy, or executive ability

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close-hauled adj

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Having the sails set for sailing as close to the wind as possible

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denouement n

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That part of a play or story in which the mystery is cleared up

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hoodwink v

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To deceive

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disagree v

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To be opposite in opinion

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stature n

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The natural height of an animal body

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dramatist n

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One who writes plays

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hypnotism n

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An artificially induced somnambulistic state in which the mind readily actson suggestion

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covenant n

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An agreement entered into by two or more persons or parties

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nomad adj

A

Having no fixed abode

203
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usurp v

A

To take possession of by force

204
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bolster v

A

To support, as something wrong

205
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unique adj

A

Being the only one of its kind

206
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discomfit v

A

To put to confusion

207
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whet v

A

To make more keen or eager

208
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pervious adj

A

Admitting the entrance or passage of another substance

209
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nutritive adj

A

Having nutritious properties

210
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shuffle n

A

A mixing or changing the order of things

211
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stanza n

A

A group of rimed lines, usually forming one of a series of similar divisions ina poem

212
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motto n

A

An expressive word or pithy sentence enunciating some guiding rule of life, orfaith

213
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convalescent adj

A

Recovering health after sickness

214
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rejoin v

A

To reunite after separation

215
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propagate v

A

To spread abroad or from person to person

216
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regicide n

A

The killing of a king or sovereign

217
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disenfranchise v

A

To deprive of any right privilege or power

218
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overlord n

A

One who holds supremacy over another

219
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adoration n

A

Profound devotion

220
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stationary adj

A

Not moving

221
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insolent adj

A

Impudent

222
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perusal n

A

The act of reading carefully or thoughtfully

223
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scholarly adj

A

Characteristic of an erudite person

224
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topography n

A

The art of representing on a map the physical features of any locality orregion with accuracy

225
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emanate v

A

To flow forth or proceed, as from some source

226
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deceitful adj

A

Fraudulent

227
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sanguineous adj

A

Consisting of blood

228
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butte n

A

A conspicuous hill, low mountain, or natural turret, generally isolated

229
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consignor n

A

One who entrusts

230
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myriad n

A

A vast indefinite number

231
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magisterial adj

A

Having an air of authority

232
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transatlantic adj

A

Situated beyond or on the other side of the Atlantic

233
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violator n

A

One who transgresses

234
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fugacious adj

A

Fleeting

235
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assonance n

A

Resemblance or correspondence in sound

236
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surreptitious adj

A

Clandestine

237
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donate v

A

To bestow as a gift, especially for a worthy cause

238
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pretension n

A

A bold or presumptuous assertion

239
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persevere v

A

To continue striving in spite of discouragements

240
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panoply n

A

A full set of armor

241
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menagerie n

A

A collection of wild animals, especially when kept for exhibition

242
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acidify v

A

To change into acid

243
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nuptial adj

A

Of or pertaining to marriage, especially to the marriage ceremony

244
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electrotype n

A

A metallic copy of any surface, as a coin

245
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alliance n

A

Any combination or union for some common purpose

246
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stigma n

A

A mark of infamy or token of disgrace attaching to a person as the result ofevil-doing

247
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luminescence n

A

Showing increase

248
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tangible adj

A

Perceptible by touch

249
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landmark n

A

A familiar object in the landscape serving as a guide to an area otherwiseeasily lost track of

250
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plutocracy n

A

A wealthy class in a political community who control the government by meansof their money

251
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conformation n

A

General structure, form, or outline

252
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laborious adj

A

Toilsome

253
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feint n

A

Any sham, pretense, or deceptive movement

254
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precursor n

A

A forerunner or herald

255
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Artesian well n

A

A very deep bored wellwater rises due to underground pressure

256
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expulsion n

A

Forcible ejection

257
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deficiency n

A

Lack or insufficiency

258
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prehensible adj

A

Capable of being grasped

259
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beatitude n

A

Any state of great happiness

260
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hypnotize v

A

To produce a somnambulistic state in which the mind readily acts onsuggestions

261
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well-doer n

A

A performer of moral and social duties

262
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forejudge v

A

To judge of before hearing evidence

263
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outcast n

A

One rejected and despised, especially socially

264
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frivolous adj

A

Trivial

265
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exonerate v

A

To relieve or vindicate from accusation, imputation, or blame

266
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forcible adj

A

Violent

267
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vaudeville n

A

A variety show

268
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inglorious adj

A

Shameful

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moratorium n

A

An emergency legislation authorizing a government suspend some actiontemporarily

270
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extenuate v

A

To diminish the gravity or importance of

271
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desistance n

A

Cessation

272
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privilege n

A

A right or immunity not enjoyed by all, or that may be enjoyed only underspecial conditions

273
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comprehension n

A

Ability to know

274
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successor n

A

One who or that which takes the place of a predecessor or preceding thing

275
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brogan n

A

A coarse, heavy shoe

276
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magnificent adj

A

Grand or majestic in appearance, quality, or action

277
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premature adj

A

Coming too soon

278
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sedate adj

A

Even-tempered

279
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pleasurable adj

A

Affording gratification

280
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travesty n

A

A grotesque imitation

281
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misogamy n

A

Hatred of marriage

282
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kiloliter n

A

One thousand liters

283
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anecdote n

A

A brief account of some interesting event or incident

284
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operate v

A

To put in action and supervise the working of

285
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metronome n

A

An instrument for indicating and marking exact time in music

286
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plausible adj

A

Seeming likely to be true, though open to doubt

287
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ailment n

A

Slight sickness

288
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obviate v

A

To clear away or provide for, as an objection or difficulty

289
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quay n

A

A wharf or artificial landing-place on the shore of a harbor or projecting intoit

290
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admittance n

A

Entrance, or the right or permission to enter

291
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monsieur n

A

A French title of respect, equivalent to Mrand sir

292
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slight adj

A

Of a small importance or significance

293
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recreant n

A

A cowardly or faithless person

294
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rue v

A

To regret extremely

295
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nowadays adv

A

In the present time or age

296
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rabid adj

A

Affected with rabies or hydrophobia

297
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secondary adj

A

Less important or effective than that which is primary

298
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orthodox adj

A

Holding the commonly accepted faith

299
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misbehave v

A

To behave ill

300
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hilarious adj

A

Boisterously merry

301
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accession n

A

Induction or elevation, as to dignity, office, or government

302
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discover v

A

To get first sight or knowledge of, as something previously unknown orunperceived

303
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transact v

A

To do business

304
Q

protective adj

A

Sheltering

305
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baste v

A

To cover with melted fat, gravy, while cooking

306
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protuberance n

A

Something that swells out from a surrounding surface

307
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verbatim adv

A

Word for word

308
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ridicule n

A

Looks or acts expressing amused contempt

309
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pedagogics n

A

The science and art of teaching

310
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verily adv

A

In truth

311
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stultify v

A

To give an appearance of foolishness to

312
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gigantic adj

A

Tremendous

313
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retinue n

A

The body of persons who attend a person of importance in travel or publicappearance

314
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deject v

A

To dishearten

315
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whereupon adv

A

After which

316
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privy adj

A

Participating with another or others in the knowledge of a secret transaction

317
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linear adj

A

Of the nature of a line

318
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supplicate v

A

To beg

319
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malevolent adj

A

Wishing evil to others

320
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despondent adj

A

Disheartened

321
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counterpart n

A

Something taken with another for the completion of either

322
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claimant n

A

One who makes a claim or demand, as of right

323
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adjudge v

A

To award or bestow by formal decision

324
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perfectible adj

A

Capable of being made perfect

325
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needy adj

A

Being in need, want, or poverty

326
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punitive adj

A

Pertaining to punishment

327
Q

inhospitable adj

A

Not disposed to entertain strangers gratuitously

328
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ration v

A

To provide with a fixed allowance or portion, especially of food

329
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proscribe v

A

To reject, as a teaching or a practice, with condemnation or denunciation

330
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ultimatum n

A

A final statement or proposal, as concerning terms or conditions

331
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predominate v

A

To be chief in importance, quantity, or degree

332
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antiseptic n

A

Anything that destroys or restrains the growth of putrefactivemicro-organisms

333
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phlegmatic adj

A

Not easily roused to feeling or action

334
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vie v

A

To contend

335
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Jingo n

A

One of a party in Great Britain in favor of spirited and demonstrative foreignpolicy

336
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duplex adj

A

Having two parts

337
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gratuity n

A

That which is given without demand or claimTip

338
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glacier n

A

A field or stream of ice

339
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commentary n

A

A series of illustrative or explanatory notes on any important work

340
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irrigate v

A

To water, as land, by ditches or other artificial means

341
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impious adj

A

Characterized by irreverence or irreligion

342
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kimono n

A

A loose robe, fastening with a sash, the principal outer garment in Japan

343
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raillery n

A

Good-humored satire

344
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undulate v

A

To move like a wave or in waves

345
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denizen n

A

Inhabitant

346
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bronchitis n

A

Inflammation of the bronchial tubes

347
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capacious adj

A

Roomy

348
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importune v

A

To harass with persistent demands or entreaties

349
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undergarment n

A

A garment to be worn under the ordinary outer garments

350
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decameter n

A

A length of ten meters

351
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proverb n

A

A brief, pithy saying, condensing in witty or striking form the wisdom ofexperience

352
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suggestive adj

A

Stimulating to thought or reflection

353
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bilingual adj

A

Speaking two languages

354
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neocracy n

A

Government administered by new or untried persons

355
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reproduction n

A

The process by which an animal or plant gives rise to another of its kind.

356
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fanciless adj

A

Unimaginative

357
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accompaniment n

A

A subordinate part or parts, enriching or supporting the leading part

358
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phosphorescence n

A

The property of emitting light

359
Q

flexible adj

A

Pliable

360
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allot v

A

To assign a definite thing or part to a certain person

361
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alley n

A

A narrow street, garden path, walk, or the like

362
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fernery n

A

A place in which ferns are grown

363
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monotony n

A

A lack of variety

364
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inure v

A

To harden or toughen by use, exercise, or exposure

365
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pentathlon n

A

The contest of five associated exercises in the great games and the samecontestants

366
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continuance n

A

Permanence

367
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cauterize v

A

To burn or sear as with a heated iron

368
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propel v

A

To drive or urge forward

369
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melodrama n

A

A drama with a romantic story or plot and sensational situation andincidents

370
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sanctimonious adj

A

Making an ostentatious display or hypocritical pretense of holiness orpiety

371
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arid adj

A

Very dry

372
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payee n

A

A person to whom money has been or is to be paid

373
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sapience n

A

Deep wisdom or knowledge

374
Q

contrivance n

A

The act planning, devising, inventing, or adapting something to or for aspecial purpose

375
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abridgment n

A

A condensed form as of a book or play

376
Q

messieurs n

A

plGentlemen

377
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ashen adj

A

Pale

378
Q

dispossess v

A

To deprive of actual occupancy, especially of real estate

379
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viol n

A

A stringed instrument of the violin class

380
Q

luxuriate v

A

To live sumptuously

381
Q

emeritus adj

A

Retired from active service but retained to an honorary position

382
Q

disarm v

A

To deprive of weapons

383
Q

deviate v

A

To take a different course

384
Q

nostrum n

A

Any scheme or recipe of a charlatan character

385
Q

transverse adj

A

Lying or being across or in a crosswise direction

386
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dignitary n

A

One who holds high rank

387
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cupidity n

A

Avarice

388
Q

callow adj

A

Without experience of the world

389
Q

inborn adj

A

Implanted by nature

390
Q

proselyte n

A

One who has been won over from one religious belief to another

391
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indescribable adj

A

That can not be described

392
Q

exempt adj

A

Free, clear, or released, as from some liability, or restriction affectingothers

393
Q

nowhere adv

A

In no place or state

394
Q

proficient adj

A

Possessing ample and ready knowledge or of skill in any art, science, orindustry

395
Q

heterogeneous adj

A

Consisting of dissimilar elements or ingredients of different kinds

396
Q

ennoble v

A

To dignify

397
Q

benignity n

A

Kindness of feeling, disposition, or manner

398
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cornucopia n

A

The horn of plenty, symbolizing peace and prosperity

399
Q

treasonable adj

A

Of the nature of betrayal, treachery, or breech of allegiance

400
Q

superannuate v

A

To become deteriorated or incapacitated by long service

401
Q

estuary n

A

A wide lower part of a tidal river

402
Q

entangle v

A

To involve in difficulties, confusion, or complications

403
Q

glazier n

A

One who cuts and fits panes of glass, as for windows

404
Q

erudite adj

A

Very-learned

405
Q

insurgent n

A

One who takes part in forcible opposition to the constituted authorities of aplace

406
Q

plural adj

A

Containing or consisting of more than one

407
Q

rightful adj

A

Conformed to a just claim according to established laws or usage

408
Q

fuse v

A

To unite or blend as by melting together

409
Q

tricycle n

A

A three-wheeled vehicle

410
Q

Protestant n

A

A Christian who denies the authority of the Pope and holds the right ofspecial judgment

411
Q

repudiate v

A

To refuse to have anything to do with

412
Q

cataclysm n

A

Any overwhelming flood of water

413
Q

catholicity n

A

Universal prevalence or acceptance

414
Q

unbelief n

A

Doubt

415
Q

maritime adj

A

Situated on or near the sea

416
Q

superfluous adj

A

Being more than is needed

417
Q

pedestal n

A

A base or support as for a column, statue, or vase

418
Q

decagon n

A

A figure with ten sides and ten angles

419
Q

migratory adj

A

Wandering

420
Q

low-spirited adj

A

Despondent

421
Q

persistence n

A

A fixed adherence to a resolve, course of conduct, or the like

422
Q

neutral adj

A

Belonging to or under control of neither of two contestants

423
Q

luminescent adj

A

Showing increase of light

424
Q

hardihood n

A

Foolish daring

425
Q

liquor n

A

Any alcoholic or intoxicating liquid

426
Q

quarterly adj

A

Occurring or made at intervals of three months

427
Q

evict v

A

To dispossess pursuant to judicial decree

428
Q

bibliophile n

A

One who loves books

429
Q

ascetic adj

A

Given to severe self-denial and practicing excessive abstinence and devotion.

430
Q

malefactor n

A

One who injures another

431
Q

fraudulence n

A

Deceitfulness

432
Q

equanimity n

A

Evenness of mind or temper

433
Q

enrapture v

A

To delight extravagantly or intensely

434
Q

inopportune adj

A

Unsuitable or inconvenient, especially as to time

435
Q

alter v

A

To make change in

436
Q

operative adj

A

Active

437
Q

recessive adj

A

Having a tendency to go back

438
Q

passive adj

A

Unresponsive

439
Q

audible adj

A

Loud enough to be heard

440
Q

tincture n

A

A solution, usually alcoholic, of some principle used in medicine

441
Q

rendezvous n

A

A prearranged place of meeting

442
Q

versatile adj

A

Having an aptitude for applying oneself to new and varied tasks or tovarious subjects

443
Q

append v

A

To add or attach, as something accessory, subordinate, or supplementary

444
Q

unaccountable adj

A

Inexplicable

445
Q

cynical adj

A

Exhibiting moral skepticism

446
Q

toleration n

A

A spirit of charitable leniency

447
Q

Narcissus n

A

The son of the Athenian river-god Cephisus, fabled to have fallen in lovewith his reflection.

448
Q

lawgiver n

A

A legislator

449
Q

accusatory adj

A

Of, pertaining to, or involving an accusation

450
Q

ache v

A

To be in pain or distress

451
Q

durance n

A

Confinement

452
Q

countervail v

A

To offset

453
Q

admonition n

A

Gentle reproof

454
Q

acute adj

A

Having fine and penetrating discernment

455
Q

tireless adj

A

Untiring

456
Q

vegetarian n

A

One who believes in the theory that man’s food should be exclusivelyvegetable

457
Q

delirious adj

A

Raving

458
Q

mettlesome adj

A

Having courage or spirit

459
Q

forfeit v

A

To lose possession of through failure to fulfill some obligation

460
Q

ante v

A

In the game of poker, to put up a stake before the cards are dealt

461
Q

disillusion v

A

To disenchant

462
Q

insecure adj

A

Not assured of safety

463
Q

fallow n

A

Land broken up and left to become mellow or to rest

464
Q

reprehension n

A

Expression of blame

465
Q

metaphysical adj

A

Philosophical

466
Q

choral adj

A

Pertaining to, intended for, or performed by a chorus or choir

467
Q

apathy n

A

Insensibility to emotion or passionate feeling

468
Q

derive v

A

To deduce, as from a premise

469
Q

rationalism n

A

The formation of opinions by relying upon reason alone, independently ofauthority

470
Q

turpitude n

A

Depravity

471
Q

pertinent adj

A

Relevant

472
Q

unlimited adj

A

Unconstrained

473
Q

practicable adj

A

Feasible

474
Q

sequester v

A

To cause to withdraw or retire, as from society or public life

475
Q

prolific adj

A

Producing offspring or fruit

476
Q

astute adj

A

Keen in discernment

477
Q

recover v

A

To regain

478
Q

vulgarity n

A

Lack of refinement in conduct or speech

479
Q

inebriate v

A

To intoxicate

480
Q

preferable adj

A

More desirable than others

481
Q

munificent adj

A

Extraordinarily generous

482
Q

mete v

A

To apportion

483
Q

regiment n

A

A body of soldiers

484
Q

instill v

A

To infuse

485
Q

comparative adj

A

Relative

486
Q

encamp v

A

To pitch tents for a resting-place

487
Q

berth n

A

A bunk or bed in a vessel, sleeping-car, etc

488
Q

intimacy n

A

Close or confidential friendship

489
Q

paraphrase v

A

Translate freely

490
Q

martyrdom n

A

Submission to death or persecution for the sake of faith or principle

491
Q

transgress v

A

To break a law

492
Q

insufficiency n

A

Inadequacy

493
Q

seignior n

A

A title of honor or respectful address, equivalent to sir

494
Q

globose adj

A

Spherical

495
Q

resonance adj

A

Able to reinforce sound by sympathetic vibrations

496
Q

literacy n

A

The state or condition of knowing how to read and write

497
Q

pentavalent adj

A

Quinqeuvalent

498
Q

physiography n

A

Description of nature

499
Q

acquittance n

A

Release or discharge from indebtedness, obligation, or responsibility

500
Q

prudery n

A

An undue display of modesty or delicacy

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