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126-250 Flashcards

1
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deference

A

yielding to an opinion, desire, or position to another out of respect

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salient

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important, prominent, most noticeable

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unseemly

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not decent or proper

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remorse

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sadness or regret for what one has done

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mercenary

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greedy; motivated by desire for money

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fetid

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having a bad odor

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drab

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dull or dreary; monotonous

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prodigal

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exceedingly or recklessly wasteful

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patronize

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to sponsor or support; to be kind or helpful in a snobbish way, as if dealing with an inferior

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plausible

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appearing worthy of belief or trust

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allure

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the power to attract with something desirable

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lenient

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inclined not to be strict

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pertinent

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relevant

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serene

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calm and peaceful

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indubitable

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certain; indisputable (literally “not doubtable)

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inaugurate

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to formally bring into office at the beginning of a term

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covert

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concealed or disguised; not openly practiced

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solace

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comfort in time of distress

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insidious

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subtly harmful; stealthy; sneaky

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atrophy

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wasting away, esp. of body tissue

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21
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altercation

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a heated or noisy argument

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22
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foment

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to stir up negative feelings, esp. those that lead to violent action

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purloin

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to steal, oft. in violation of a trust

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caesura

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a break or pause

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25
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acquiesce

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to agree without protest

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conscientious

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showing care and precision; painstaking

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crass

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dull-witted; unrefined

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impart

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to give a portion of; to make known

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spendthrift

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one who spends money wastefully

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30
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tabulate

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to count

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31
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adroit

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naturally skillful, esp. dealing with difficult circumstances

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32
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dexterous

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skillful with the hands or mind

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redolent

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aromatic, fragrant, suggestive

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foreboding

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a sense of impending evil, esp. one without definite cause

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35
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denouement

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conclusion; resolution; the falling action of a story after its climax

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36
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subsidy

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monetary assistance

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prevalent

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dominant, widespread

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incumbent

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necessary or obligatory; n. a person who currently holds a particular position

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39
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mimic

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to copy closely, esp. with intent to ridicule

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40
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beacon

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a signaling light; a source of guidance or inspiration

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41
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supplant

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to take the place of

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42
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scythe

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a long-handled, bladed instrument used for harvesting crops

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43
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shard

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a fragment of a brittle substance, e.g., glass or pottery; a small piece of something

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44
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wayward

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stubbornly going against what is expected or required in order to satisfy one’s own desires

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45
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effrontery

A

bold or insulting behavior

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46
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vagary

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an erratic notion or action

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47
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agile

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quick and easy in movement; mentally alert

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48
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glut

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an oversupply

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49
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cursory

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superficially done; performed rapidly

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50
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spurn

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to push or drive away contemptuously with or as with the foot

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51
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comply

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to yield or act in accordance with requests, conditions, etc.

52
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peccadillo

A

a minor sin

53
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incendiary

A

causing or capable of causing fire; stirring up trouble

54
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impunity

A

exemption from punishment or harm

55
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proficient

A

very skillful, esp. through training

56
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precede

A

to go before

57
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benefactor

A

one who helps and supports others

58
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flout

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to intentionally and obviously disobey

59
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erode

A

to wear away slowly

60
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spate

A

a large number or amount of something, esp. in a brief time

61
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imbue

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to inspire; to permeate; to fill with a mood or tone

62
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credulous

A

tending to believe too easily

63
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bravura

A

a showy display

64
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omniscient

A

all-knowing

65
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untenable

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indefensible, or impossible to maintain

66
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veneer

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an attractive, ultimately misleading outward show; a thin layer

67
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legible

A

capable of being read or deciphered

68
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recount

A

to tell in detail

69
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prevaricate

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to speak or write evasively in order to avoid telling the truth

70
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sedentary

A

sitting down most of the time

71
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veracious

A

honest, truthful

72
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venerate

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to look upon with respect and honor

73
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raconteur

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one who tells stories with skill

74
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leaning

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a preference or inclination

75
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premature

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happening, done, arriving, or existing before the proper time

76
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vicarious

A

felt as if one were taking part in the experiences of another

77
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pique

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to arouse (interest, curiosity, etc.); to irritate

78
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abate

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to lessen in amount, intensity, or strength

79
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maternal

A

characteristic of a mother

80
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decorum

A

polite behavior

81
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pretentious

A

claiming dignity or importance, esp. when undeserved

82
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unwieldy

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hard to handle or manage, esp. because of size or weight

83
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homely

A

unattractive, plain-looking

84
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impromptu

A

without preparation

85
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visceral

A

instinctive; relating to the internal organs

86
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staccato

A

composed of abrupt, disconnect parts or sounds

87
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rue

A

to regret

88
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meritocracy

A

a system in which promotion is based on individual ability or achievement

89
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inveigle

A

to obtain by flattery

90
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behoove

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to be necessary or proper for

91
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austere

A

stern or severe in appearance; without luxury

92
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inert

A

unable to move or respond; sluggish

93
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mnemonic

A

pertaining to or assisting the memory

94
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censor

A

to prevent from becoming known or circulated; an official editor of material

95
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imposing

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impressive by virtue of size, power, or manner

96
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hectic

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characterized by intense activity

97
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sully

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to dirty or tarnish, esp. by disgracing

98
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insipid

A

uninteresting; having no flavor

99
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anachronism

A

something not belonging to a certain time period

100
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malady

A

a disease; illness; sickness

101
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antithesis

A

direct contrast; opposition

102
Q

camaraderie

A

loyalty; a warm, friendly feeling among members of a group

103
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undermine

A

to weaken

104
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figurative

A

based on figure of speech, not literal

105
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exact

A

to demand and obtain by force or authority

106
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terminate

A

to end

107
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apex

A

the highest point

108
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inclement

A

harsh; severe (usually of weather)

109
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vehement

A

forceful; furious

110
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rotund

A

rounded in figure; plump

111
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attest

A

to give evidence that something is true or genuine

112
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eddy

A

a current, as or water or air, moving contrary to the direction of the main current, esp. in a circular motion

113
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hamper

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to keep from moving or acting freely

114
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momentous

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of extreme importance

115
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ramification

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a development or consequence resulting from a course of action

116
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antediluvian

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very old, outdated

117
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precarious

A

dangerously insecure or unstable

118
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jar

A

to make a harsh sound; to shake by sudden impact

119
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subjugate

A

to bring under control; to conquer

120
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diligent

A

painstaking and steady

121
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coalesce

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to grow together; to merge into a single body

122
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draconian

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extremely harsh and severe

123
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burnish

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to polish

124
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vernacular

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informal speech; native language

125
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redundant

A

repeating unnecessarily

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