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luscious adj

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Rich, sweet, and delicious

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accommodate v

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To furnish something as a kindness or favor

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planisphere n

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A polar projection of the heavens on a chart

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predominance n

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Ascendancy or preponderance

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hanger-on n

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A parasite

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lovable adj

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Amiable

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bravo interj

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Well done

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pediatrics n

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The department of medical science that relates to the treatment of diseasesof childhood

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pillory n

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A wooden framework in which an offender is fastened to boards and is exposed topublic scorn.

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accelerate v

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To move faster

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Spartan adj

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Exceptionally brave; rigorously severe

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insinuate v

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To imply

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auricle n

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One of the two chambers of the heart which receives the blood from the veins

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tranquil adj

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Calm

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rivulet n

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A small stream or brook

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indestructible adj

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That can not be destroyed

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poetics n

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The rules and principles of poetry

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augur v

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To predict

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complex adj

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Complicated

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unsettle v

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To put into confusion

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penurious adj

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Excessively sparing in the use of money

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transcribe v

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To write over again (something already written)

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zenith n

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The culminating-point of prosperity, influence, or greatness

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conceive v

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To form an idea, mental image or thought of

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confront v

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To encounter, as difficulties or obstacles

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adumbrate v

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To represent beforehand in outline or by emblem

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verbose adj

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Wordy

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transferee n

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The person to whom a transfer is made

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squatter n

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One who settles on land without permission or right

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specialize v

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To assume an individual or specific character, or adopt a singular orspecial course

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harmonious adj

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Concordant in sound

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inexcusable adj

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Not to be justified

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palsy n

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Paralysis

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socialist adj

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One who advocates reconstruction of society by collective ownership of landand capital

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demurrage n

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the detention of a vessel beyond the specified time of sailing

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clairvoyance n

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Intuitive sagacity or perception

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seduce v

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To entice to surrender chastity

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synod n

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An ecclesiastical council

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bodily adj

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Corporeal

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epicycloid n

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A curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle which rolls uponanother circle

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quantity n

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Magnitude

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incisor n

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A front or cutting tooth

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influence n

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Ability to sway the will of another

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patronymic adj

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Formed after one’s father’s name

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complaisance n

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Politeness

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octagon n

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A figure with eight sides and eight angles

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complication n

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An intermingling or combination of things or parts, especially in aperplexing manner

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prologue n

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A prefatory statement or explanation to a poem, discourse, or performance

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ferocity n

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Savageness

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anemia n

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Deficiency of blood or red corpuscles

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appropriate adj

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Suitable for the purpose and circumstances

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bale n

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A large package prepared for transportation or storage

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dissentious adj

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Contentious

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intercessor n

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A mediator

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epidemic n

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Wide-spread occurrence of a disease in a certain region

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creak n

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A sharp, harsh, squeaking sound

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mutation n

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The act or process of change

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perambulate v

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To walk about

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frailty n

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Liability to be broken or destroyed

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dislocate v

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To put out of proper place or order

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vertigo n

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Dizziness

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defamation n

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Malicious and groundless injury done to the reputation or good name ofanother

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irradiance n

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Luster

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euphony n

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Agreeableness of sound

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indiscriminate adj

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Promiscuous

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quandary n

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A puzzling predicament

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desiccant n

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Any remedy which, when applied externally, dries up or absorbs moisture, asthat of wounds

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dolor n

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Lamentation

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revere v

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To regard with worshipful veneration

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overhang n

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A portion of a structure which projects or hangs over

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isolate v

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To separate from others of its kind

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referrer n

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One who refers

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severely adv

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Extremely

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drought n

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Dry weather, especially when so long continued as to cause vegetation towither

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matter of fact n

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Something that has actual and undeniable existence or reality

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prosaic adj

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Unimaginative

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powerless adj

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Impotent

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affix v

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To fasten

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submarine adj

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Existing, done, or operating beneath the surface of the sea

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servitude n

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Slavery

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tannery n

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A place where leather is tanned

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mellifluous adj

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Sweetly or smoothly flowing

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philosophy n

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The general principles, laws, or causes that furnish the rationalexplanation of anything

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animadvert v

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To pass criticism or censure

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diversion n

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Pastime

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finally adv

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At last

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heretic n

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One who holds opinions contrary to the recognized standards or tenets of anyphilosophy

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contemplate v

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To consider thoughtfully

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efface v

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To obliterate

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drowsy adj

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Heavy with sleepiness

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alderman n

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A member of a municipal legislative body, who usually exercises also certainjudicial functions.

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emphatic adj

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Spoken with any special impressiveness laid upon an act, word, or set ofwords

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impregnable adj

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That can not be taken by assault

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preface n

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A brief explanation or address to the reader, at the beginning of a book

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forepeak n

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The extreme forward part of a ship’s hold, under the lowest deck

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weal n

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Well-being

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sedulous adj

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Persevering in effort or endeavor

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seclusion n

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Solitude

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accusation n

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A charge of crime, misdemeanor, or error

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enfeeble v

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To debilitate

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permanence n

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A continuance in the same state, or without any change that destroys theessential form or nature.

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mongrel n

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The progeny resulting from the crossing of different breeds or varieties

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prepossession n

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A preconceived liking

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corollary n

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A proposition following so obviously from another that it requires littledemonstration

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vapid adj

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Having lost sparkling quality and flavor

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logic n

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The science of correct thinking

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malign v

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To speak evil of, especially to do so falsely and severely

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recruit v

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To enlist men for military or naval service

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exorcise v

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To cast or drive out by religious or magical means

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retrench v

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To cut down or reduce in extent or quantity

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inestimable adj

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Above price

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objector n

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One who objects, as to a proposition, measure, or ruling

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drachma n

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A modern and an ancient Greek coin

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laddie n

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A lad

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venom n

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The poisonous fluid that certain animals secrete

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exhaustive adj

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Thorough and complete in execution

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subside v

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To relapse into a state of repose and tranquillity

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righteousness n

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Rectitude

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disunion n

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Separation of relations or interests

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psychic adj

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Pertaining to the mind or soul

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braze v

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To make of or ornament with brass

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velvety adj

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Marked by lightness and softness

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onerous adj

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Burdensome or oppressive

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autocracy n

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Absolute government

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revert v

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To return, or turn or look back, as toward a former position or the like

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neurology n

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The science of the nervous system

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ebullient adj

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Showing enthusiasm or exhilaration of feeling

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nominee n

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One who receives a nomination

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anticyclone n

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An atmospheric condition of high central pressure, with currents flowingoutward

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pungent adj

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Affecting the sense of smell

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impersuadable adj

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Unyielding

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sympathize v

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To share the sentiments or mental states of another

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clangor n

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Clanking or a ringing, as of arms, chains, or bells; clamor

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necrology n

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A list of persons who have died in a certain place or time

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dentifrice n

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Any preparation used for cleaning the teeth

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irradiate v

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To render clear and intelligible

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irrefragable adj

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That can not be refuted or disproved

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vivify v

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To endue with life

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floral adj

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Pertaining to flowers

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itinerate v

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To wander from place to place

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declamation n

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A speech recited or intended for recitation from memory in public

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encumber v

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To impede with obstacles

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subversion n

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An overthrow, as from the foundation

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excellent adj

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Possessing distinguished merit

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assailant n

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One who attacks

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incompetence n

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General lack of capacity or fitness

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prodigy n

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A person or thing of very remarkable gifts or qualities

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inhuman adj

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Savage

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infrequence n

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Rareness

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puissant adj

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Possessing strength

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wiry adj

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Thin, but tough and sinewy

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aqueduct n

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A water-conduit, particularly one for supplying a community from a distance

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contemporaneous adj

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Living, occurring, or existing at the same time

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blase adj

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Sated with pleasure

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palinode n

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A retraction

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alcohol n

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A volatile, inflammable, colorless liquid of a penetrating odor and burningtaste

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epilogue n

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The close of a narrative or dramatic poem

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quibble n

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An utterly trivial distinction or objection

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contemptible adj

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Worthy of scorn or disdain

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expatriate v

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To drive from one’s own country

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typify v

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To serve as a characteristic example of

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academy n

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Any institution where the higher branches of learning are taught

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palette n

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A thin tablet, with a hole for the thumb, upon which artists lay their colorsfor painting

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lune n

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The moon

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Antichrist n

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Any opponent or enemy of Christ, whether a person or a power

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madden v

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To inflame with passion

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globular adj

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Spherical

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proctor n

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An agent acting for another

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coercion n

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Forcible constraint or restraint, moral or physical

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imitator n

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One who makes in imitation

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proclamation n

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Any announcement made in a public manner

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blaspheme v

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To indulge in profane oaths

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biology n

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The science of life or living organisms

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lave v

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To wash or bathe

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moonbeam n

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A ray of moonlight

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telephony n

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The art or process of communicating by telephone

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subliminal adj

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Being beneath the threshold of consciousness

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undercharge v

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To make an inadequate charge for

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liquefy v

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To convert into a liquid or into liquid form

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possible adj

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Being not beyond the reach of power natural, moral, or supernatural

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fallible adj

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Capable of erring

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substantive adj

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Solid

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credulous adj

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Easily deceived

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plummet n

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A piece of lead for making soundings, adjusting walls to the vertical

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persist v

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To continue steadfast against opposition

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decalogue n

A

The ten commandments

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abundant adj

A

Plentiful

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ridiculous adj

A

Laughable and contemptible

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incoercible adj

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Incapable of being forced, constrained, or compelled

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supplicant n

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One who asks humbly and earnestly

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oscillate v

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To swing back and forth

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explode v

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To cause to burst in pieces by force from within

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vicissitude n

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A change, especially a complete change, of condition or circumstances, asof fortune

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thesis n

A

An essay or treatise on a particular subject

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improvise v

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To do anything extemporaneously or offhand

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abrogate v

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To abolish, repeal

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knickknack n

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A small article, more for ornament that use

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compress v

A

To press together or into smaller space

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gibe v

A

To utter taunts or reproaches

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cantata n

A

A choral composition

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esthetic adj

A

Pertaining to beauty, taste, or the fine arts

202
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parish n

A

The ecclesiastical district in charge of a pastor

203
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recur v

A

To happen again or repeatedly, especially at regular intervals

204
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deliquesce v

A

To dissolve gradually and become liquid by absorption of moisture from theair

205
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resistance n

A

The exertion of opposite effort or effect

206
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disburden v

A

To disencumber

207
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dispensation n

A

That which is bestowed on or appointed to one from a higher power

208
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convulse v

A

To cause spasms in

209
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derisible adj

A

Open to ridicule

210
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bauble n

A

A trinket

211
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loch n

A

A lake

212
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decorate v

A

To embellish

213
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extradition n

A

The surrender by a government of a person accused of crime to the justiceof another government

214
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defensive adj

A

Carried on in resistance to aggression

215
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guzzle v

A

To swallow greedily or hastily; gulp

216
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apogee n

A

The climax

217
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coagulate v

A

To change into a clot or a jelly, as by heat, by chemical action, or by aferment

218
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cajole v

A

To impose on or dupe by flattering speech

219
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refragable adj

A

Capable of being refuted

220
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conciliatory adj

A

Tending to reconcile

221
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logical adj

A

Capable of or characterized by clear reasoning

222
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crag n

A

A rugged, rocky projection on a cliff or ledge

223
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truthful adj

A

Veracious

224
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exigency n

A

A critical period or condition

225
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cartilage n

A

An elastic animal tissue of firm consistence

226
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reminiscent adj

A

Pertaining to the recollection of matters of personal interest

227
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pristine adj

A

Primitive

228
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botanize v

A

To study plant-life

229
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prospectus n

A

A paper or pamphlet containing information of a proposed undertaking

230
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prolong v

A

To extend in time or duration

231
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latish adj

A

Rather late

232
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theocrasy n

A

The mixed worship of polytheism

233
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stupendous adj

A

Of prodigious size, bulk, or degree

234
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redolent adj

A

Smelling sweet and agreeable

235
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entirety n

A

A complete thing

236
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invalidate v

A

To render of no force or effect

237
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prodigious adj

A

Immense

238
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outdo v

A

To surpass

239
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understate v

A

To fail to put strongly enough, as a case

240
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micrometer n

A

An instrument for measuring very small angles or dimensions

241
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extension n

A

A reaching or stretching out, as in space, time or scope

242
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symphonic adj

A

Characterized by a harmonious or agreeable mingling of sounds

243
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wee adj

A

Very small

244
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soothsayer n

A

One who claims to have supernatural insight or foresight

245
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covert adj

A

Concealed, especially for an evil purpose

246
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underexposed adj

A

Insufficiently exposed for proper or full development, as negatives inphotography

247
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overrun v

A

To infest or ravage

248
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avarice n

A

Passion for getting and keeping riches

249
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inexpensive adj

A

Low-priced

250
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deformity n

A

A disfigurement

251
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battalion n

A

A body of infantry composed of two or more companies, forming a part of aregiment

252
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irony n

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Censure or ridicule under cover of praise or compliment

253
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capitulate v

A

To surrender or stipulate terms

254
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opportunity n

A

Favorable or advantageous chance or opening

255
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constable n

A

An officer whose duty is to maintain the peace

256
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stimulus n

A

Incentive

257
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query v

A

To make inquiry

258
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compute v

A

To ascertain by mathematical calculation

259
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phonetic adj

A

Representing articulate sounds or speech

260
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diffidence n

A

Self-distrust

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medley n

A

A composition of different songs or parts of songs arranged to run as acontinuous whole

262
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amorous adj

A

Having a propensity for falling in love

263
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non-resident adj

A

Not residing within a given jurisdiction

264
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symmetry n

A

Relative proportion and harmony

265
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incendiary n

A

Chemical or person who starts a fire-literally or figuratively

266
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introspect v

A

To look into

267
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nonentity n

A

A person or thing of little or no account

268
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vigilance n

A

Alert and intent mental watchfulness in guarding against danger

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reaction n

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Tendency towards a former, or opposite state of things, as after reform,revolution, or inflation.

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surmise v

A

To conjecture

271
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preposterous adj

A

Utterly ridiculous or absurd

272
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equilibrium n

A

A state of balance

273
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cabal n

A

A number of persons secretly united for effecting by intrigue some privatepurpose

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baritone adj

A

Having a register higher than bass and lower than tenor

275
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hoarse adj

A

Having the voice harsh or rough, as from a cold or fatigue

276
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assignee n

A

One who is appointed to act for another in the management of certain propertyand interests

277
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peevish adj

A

Petulant(irritable)

278
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packet n

A

A bundle, as of letters

279
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deity n

A

A god, goddess, or divine person

280
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transcendent adj

A

Surpassing

281
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delectable adj

A

Delightful to the taste or to the senses

282
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secant adj

A

Cutting, especially into two parts

283
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sonorous adj

A

Resonant

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obtrusive adj

A

Tending to be pushed or to push oneself into undue prominence

285
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soldier n

A

A person engaged in military service

286
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hydrostatics n

A

The branch of science that treats of the pressure and equilibrium offluids

287
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reverent adj

A

Humble

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belay v

A

To make fast, as a rope, by winding round a cleat

289
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account n

A

A record or statement of receipts and expenditures, or of businesstransactions

290
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facsimile n

A

An exact copy or reproduction

291
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satiate v

A

To satisfy fully the appetite or desire of

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doe n

A

The female of the deer

293
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upheaval n

A

Overthrow or violent disturbance of established order or condition

294
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calculus n

A

A concretion formed in various parts of the body resembling a pebble inhardness

295
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deterrent adj

A

Hindering from action through fear

296
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belate v

A

To delay past the proper hour

297
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antenatal adj

A

Occurring or existing before birth

298
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catastrophe n

A

Any great and sudden misfortune or calamity

299
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mystic n

A

One who professes direct divine illumination, or relies upon meditation toacquire truth

300
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modish adj

A

Fashionable

301
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emphasize v

A

To articulate or enunciate with special impressiveness upon a word, or agroup of words

302
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icily adv

A

Frigidly

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salacious adj

A

Having strong sexual desires

304
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extemporaneous adj

A

Done or made without much or any preparation

305
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plenipotentiary n

A

A person fully empowered to transact any business

306
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numerical adj

A

Of or pertaining to number

307
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wizen v

A

To become or cause to become withered or dry

308
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colloquial adj

A

Pertaining or peculiar to common speech as distinguished from literary

309
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refer v

A

To direct or send for information or other purpose

310
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commission v

A

To empower

311
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ceremonial adj

A

Characterized by outward form or ceremony

312
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translucent adj

A

Allowing the passage of light

313
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eschew v

A

To keep clear of

314
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unanimity n

A

The state or quality of being of one mind

315
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accompanist n

A

One who or that which accompanies

316
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indigestion n

A

Difficulty or failure in the alimentary canal in changing food intoabsorptive nutriment

317
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somnolence n

A

Oppressive drowsiness

318
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entree n

A

The act of entering

319
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contemptuous adj

A

Disdainful

320
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recapitulate v

A

To repeat again the principal points of

321
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scrupulous adj

A

Cautious in action for fear of doing wrong

322
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benefactor n

A

A doer of kindly and charitable acts

323
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vassal n

A

A slave or bondman

324
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terrify v

A

To fill with extreme fear

325
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drudgery n

A

Hard and constant work in any menial or dull occupation

326
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ambiguous adj

A

Having a double meaning

327
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commissariat n

A

The department of an army charged with the provision of its food and waterand daily needs

328
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secretary n

A

One who attends to correspondence, keeps recordsor does other writing forothers

329
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volatile adj

A

Changeable

330
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generate v

A

To produce or cause to be

331
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travail n

A

Hard or agonizing labor

332
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herbarium n

A

A collection of dried plants scientifically arranged for study

333
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hale adj

A

Of sound and vigorous health

334
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rescind v

A

To make void, as an act, by the enacting authority or a superior authority

335
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nevertheless conj

A

Notwithstanding

336
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engross v

A

To occupy completely

337
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domicile n

A

The place where one lives

338
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justification n

A

Vindication

339
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exhume v

A

To dig out of the earth (what has been buried)

340
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convenience n

A

Fitness, as of time or place

341
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negotiable v

A

To bargain with others for an agreement, as for a treaty or transfer ofproperty

342
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relinquish v

A

To give up using or having

343
Q

centenary adj

A

Pertaining to a hundred years or a period of a hundred years

344
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descendent adj

A

Proceeding downward

345
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fruition n

A

Fulfillment

346
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intension n

A

The act of stringing or stretching, or state of being strained

347
Q

brusque adj

A

Somewhat rough or rude in manner or speech

348
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sensation n

A

A condition of mind resulting from spiritual or inherent feeling

349
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lunatic n

A

An insane person

350
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mien n

A

The external appearance or manner of a person

351
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dissimilar adj

A

Different

352
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ostentation n

A

A display dictated by vanity and intended to invite applause or flattery

353
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sophism n

A

A false argument understood to be such by the reasoner himself andintentionally used to deceive

354
Q

cartridge n

A

A charge for a firearm, or for blasting

355
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tolerable adj

A

Moderately good

356
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moat n

A

A ditch on the outside of a fortress wall

357
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maltreat v

A

To treat ill, unkindly, roughly, or abusively

358
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creamy adj

A

Resembling or containing cream

359
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bowler n

A

In cricket, the player who delivers the ball

360
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clothier n

A

One who makes or sells cloth or clothing

361
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liberate v

A

To set free or release from bondage

362
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Calvary n

A

The place where Christ was crucified

363
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facilitate v

A

To make more easy

364
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diagnosis n

A

Determination of the distinctive nature of a disease

365
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up-keep n

A

Maintenance

366
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genealogist n

A

A tracer of pedigrees

367
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gauge n

A

An instrument for measuring

368
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uncommon adj

A

Rare

369
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panegyric n

A

A formal and elaborate eulogy, written or spoken, of a person or of an act

370
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bulbous adj

A

Of, or pertaining to, or like a bulb

371
Q

altercate v

A

To contend angrily or zealously in words

372
Q

duplicity n

A

Double-dealing

373
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optics n

A

The science that treats of light and vision, and all that is connected withsight

374
Q

tenure n

A

The term during which a thing is held

375
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malleable adj

A

Pliant

376
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admissible adj

A

Having the right or privilege of entry

377
Q

antiquary n

A

One who collects and examines old things, as coins, books, medals, weapons,etc

378
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dissent n

A

Disagreement

379
Q

oblong adj

A

Longer than broad: applied most commonly to rectangular objects considerablyelongated

380
Q

overtone n

A

A harmonic

381
Q

apology n

A

A disclaimer of intentional error or offense

382
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curable adj

A

Capable of being remedied or corrected

383
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adjuration n

A

A vehement appeal

384
Q

disapprove v

A

To regard with blame

385
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Milky Way n

A

The galaxy

386
Q

respite n

A

Interval of rest

387
Q

ravage v

A

To lay waste by pillage, rapine, devouring, or other destructive methods

388
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legislator n

A

A lawgiver

389
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pension n

A

A periodical allowance to an individual on account of past service done byhim/her

390
Q

came n

A

A leaden sash-bar or grooved strip for fastening panes in stained-glass windows

391
Q

readily adv

A

Without objection or reluctance

392
Q

perquisite n

A

Any profit from service beyond the amount fixed as salary or wages

393
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gluttonous adj

A

Given to excess in eating

394
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bass adj

A

Low in tone or compass

395
Q

pyrotechnic adj

A

Pertaining to fireworks or their manufacture

396
Q

orthogonal adj

A

Having or determined by right angles

397
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indicant adj

A

That which points out

398
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translator n

A

An interpreter

399
Q

annunciation n

A

Proclamation

400
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implicate v

A

To show or prove to be involved in or concerned

401
Q

introvert v

A

To turn within

402
Q

buoyancy n

A

Power or tendency to float on or in a liquid or gas

403
Q

encompass v

A

To encircle

404
Q

confectionery n

A

The candy collectively that a confectioner makes or sells, as candy

405
Q

stupor n

A

Profound lethargy

406
Q

contraband n

A

Trade forbidden by law or treaty

407
Q

aphorism n

A

Proverb

408
Q

misanthropy n

A

Hatred of mankind

409
Q

subvert v

A

To bring to ruin

410
Q

antedate v

A

To assign or affix a date to earlier than the actual one

411
Q

dragnet n

A

A net to be drawn along the bottom of the water

412
Q

extrajudicial adj

A

Happening out of court

413
Q

ossify v

A

to convert into bone

414
Q

phonogram n

A

A graphic character symbolizing an articulate sound

415
Q

Britannia n

A

The United Kingdom of Great Britain

416
Q

pitiful adj

A

Wretched

417
Q

detrude v

A

To push down forcibly

418
Q

tutorship n

A

The office of a guardian

419
Q

masonry n

A

The art or work of constructing, as buildings, walls, etc., with regularlyarranged stones

420
Q

affluence n

A

A profuse or abundant supply of riches

421
Q

posse n

A

A force of men

422
Q

dissolute adj

A

Lewd

423
Q

constrict v

A

To bind

424
Q

sonata n

A

An instrumental composition

425
Q

Neolithic adj

A

Pertaining to the later stone age

426
Q

employer n

A

One who uses or engages the services of other persons for pay

427
Q

odoriferous adj

A

Having or diffusing an odor or scent, especially an agreeable one

428
Q

confinement n

A

Restriction within limits or boundaries

429
Q

exuberance n

A

Rich supply

430
Q

salutatory n

A

The opening oration at the commencement in American colleges

431
Q

asexual adj

A

Having no distinct sexual organs

432
Q

aqueous adj

A

Of, pertaining to, or containing water

433
Q

narrator n

A

One who narrates anything

434
Q

homogeneity n

A

Congruity of the members or elements or parts

435
Q

collector n

A

One who makes a collection, as of objects of art, books, or the like

436
Q

molt v

A

To cast off, as hair, feathers, etc

437
Q

geology n

A

The department of natural science that treats of the constitution and structureof the earth

438
Q

conversant adj

A

Thoroughly informed

439
Q

grimace n

A

A distortion of the features, occasioned by some feeling of pain, disgust, etc.

440
Q

circumspect adj

A

Showing watchfulness, caution, or careful consideration

441
Q

decisive ad

A

Conclusive

442
Q

defray v

A

To make payment for

443
Q

labyrinth n

A

A maze

444
Q

officiate v

A

To act as an officer or leader

445
Q

theoretical adj

A

Directed toward knowledge for its own sake without respect toapplications

446
Q

gambol n

A

Playful leaping or frisking

447
Q

mechanics n

A

The branch of physics that treats the phenomena caused by the action offorces

448
Q

theism n

A

Belief in God

449
Q

cosmopolitan adj

A

Common to all the world

450
Q

distiller n

A

One occupied in the business of distilling alcoholic liquors

451
Q

conservatism n

A

Tendency to adhere to the existing order of things

452
Q

motley adj

A

Composed of heterogeneous or inharmonious elements

453
Q

solar adj

A

Pertaining to the sun

454
Q

emblazon v

A

To set forth publicly or in glowing terms

455
Q

vegetative adj

A

Pertaining to the process of plant-life

456
Q

octave n

A

A note at this interval above or below any other, considered in relation to thatother

457
Q

arboreal adj

A

Of or pertaining to a tree or trees

458
Q

habitual adj

A

According to usual practice

459
Q

pendulum n

A

A weight hung on a rod, serving by its oscillation to regulate the rate of aclock

460
Q

illumine v

A

To make bright or clear

461
Q

comprehensive adj

A

Large in scope or content

462
Q

merciless adj

A

Cruel

463
Q

continence n

A

Self-restraint with respect to desires, appetites, and passion

464
Q

dilapidated pa

A

Fallen into decay or partial ruin

465
Q

infirm adj

A

Lacking in bodily or mental strength

466
Q

hibernal adj

A

Pertaining to winter

467
Q

frigidarium n

A

A room kept at a low temperature for preserving fruits, meat, etc

468
Q

apostate adj

A

False

469
Q

defer v

A

To delay or put off to some other time

470
Q

indistinct adj

A

Vague

471
Q

neology n

A

The coining or using of new words or new meanings of words

472
Q

interdict n

A

Authoritative act of prohibition

473
Q

cacophony n

A

A disagreeable, harsh, or discordant sound or combination of sounds or tones.

474
Q

cull v

A

To pick or sort out from the rest

475
Q

whine v

A

To utter with complaining tone

476
Q

scythe n

A

A long curved blade for mowing, reaping, etc

477
Q

indict v

A

To find and declare chargeable with crime

478
Q

contemporary adj

A

Living or existing at the same time

479
Q

machinery n

A

The parts of a machine or engine, taken collectively

480
Q

reticence n

A

The quality of habitually keeping silent or being reserved in utterance

481
Q

imperceptible adj

A

Indiscernible

482
Q

intercept v

A

To interrupt the course of

483
Q

enormous adj

A

Gigantic

484
Q

inchoative n

A

That which begins, or expresses beginning

485
Q

humane adj

A

Compassionate

486
Q

evert v

A

To turn inside out

487
Q

fetus n

A

The young in the womb or in the egg

488
Q

insuperable adj

A

Invincible

489
Q

juncture n

A

An articulation, joint, or seam

490
Q

aforesaid adj

A

Said in a preceding part or before

491
Q

assassination n

A

Murderer, as by secret assault or treachery

492
Q

acreage n

A

Quantity or extent of land, especially of cultivated land

493
Q

actuate v

A

To move or incite to action

494
Q

loiterer n

A

One who consumes time idly

495
Q

donator n

A

One who makes a donation or present

496
Q

duet n

A

A composition for two voices or instruments

497
Q

ascent n

A

A rising, soaring, or climbing

498
Q

purport n

A

Intent

499
Q

befriend v

A

To be a friend to, especially when in need

500
Q

illuminant n

A

That which may be used to produce light

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