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intensive adj

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Adding emphasis or force

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intention n

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That upon which the mind is set

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interact v

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To act reciprocally

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intercede v

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To mediate between persons

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intercept v

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To interrupt the course of

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intercession n

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Entreaty in behalf of others

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intercessor n

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A mediator

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interdict n

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Authoritative act of prohibition

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interim n

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Time between acts or periods

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interlocutor n

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One who takes part in a conversation or oral discussion

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interlude n

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An action or event considered as coming between others of greater length

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intermediate adj

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Being in a middle place or degree or between extremes

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interminable adj

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Having no limit or end

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intermission n

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A recess

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intermit v

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To cause to cease temporarily

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intermittent adj

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A temporary discontinuance

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interpolation n

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Verbal interference

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interpose v

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To come between other things or persons

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interposition n

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A coming between

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interpreter n

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A person who makes intelligible the speech of a foreigner by oral translation

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interrogate v

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To examine formally by questioning

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interrogative adj

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Having the nature or form of a question

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interrogatory n

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A question or inquiry

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interrupt v

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To stop while in progress

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intersect v

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To cut through or into so as to divide

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intervale n

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A low tract of land between hills, especially along a river

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intervene v

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To interfere for some end

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intestacy n

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The condition resulting from one’s dying not having made a valid will

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intestate adj

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Not having made a valid will

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intestine n

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That part of the digestive tube below or behind the stomach, extending to the anus

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intimacy n

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Close or confidential friendship

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intimidate v

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To cause to become frightened

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intolerable adj

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Insufferable

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intolerance n

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Inability or unwillingness to bear or endure

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intolerant adj

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Bigoted

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intoxicant n

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Anything that unduly exhilarates or excites

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intoxicate v

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To make drunk

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intracellular adj

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Occurring or situated within a cell

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intramural adj

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Situated within the walls of a city

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intrepid adj

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Fearless and bold

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intricacy n

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Perplexity

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intricate adj

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Difficult to follow or understand

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intrigue n

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A plot or scheme, usually complicated and intended to accomplish something by secret ways

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intrinsic adj

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Inherent

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introductory adj

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Preliminary

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introgression n

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Entrance

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intromit v

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To insert

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introspect v

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To look into

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introspection n

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The act of observing and analyzing one’s own thoughts and feelings

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introversion n

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The act of turning or directing inward, physically or mentally

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introvert v

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To turn within

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intrude v

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To come in without leave or license

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intrusion n

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The act of entering without warrant or invitation; encroachment

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intuition n

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Instinctive knowledge or feeling

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inundate v

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To fill with an overflowing abundance

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inundation n

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Flood

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inure v

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To harden or toughen by use, exercise, or exposure

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invalid adj

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Having no force, weight, or cogency

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invalid n

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One who is disabled by illness or injury

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invalidate v

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To render of no force or effect

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invaluable adj

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Exceedingly precious

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invariable adj

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Unchangeable

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invasion n

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Encroachment, as by an act of intrusion or trespass

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invective n

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An utterance intended to cast censure, or reproach

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inveigh v

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To utter vehement censure or invective

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inventive adj

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Quick at contrivance

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inverse adj

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Contrary in tendency or direction

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inversion n

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Change of order so that the first shall become last and the last first

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invert v

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To turn inside out, upside down, or in opposite direction

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investigator n

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One who investigates

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investor n

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One who invests money

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inveterate adj

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Habitual

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invidious adj

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Showing or feeling envy

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invigorate v

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To animate

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invincible adj

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Not to be conquered, subdued, or overcome

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inviolable adj

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Incapable of being injured or disturbed

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invoke v

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To call on for assistance or protection

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involuntary adj

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Unwilling

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involution n

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Complication

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involve v

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To draw into entanglement, literally or figuratively

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invulnerable adj

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That can not be wounded or hurt

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inwardly adv

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With no outward manifestation

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iota n

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A small or insignificant mark or part

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irascible adj

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Prone to anger

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irate adj

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Moved to anger

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ire n

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Wrath

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iridescence n

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A many-colored appearance

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iridescent adj

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Exhibiting changing rainbow-colors due to the interference of the light

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irk v

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To afflict with pain, vexation, or fatigue

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irksome adj

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Wearisome

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irony n

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Censure or ridicule under cover of praise or compliment

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irradiance n

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Luster

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irradiate v

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To render clear and intelligible

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irrational adj

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Not possessed of reasoning powers or understanding

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irreducible adj

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That can not be lessened

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irrefragable adj

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That can not be refuted or disproved

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irrefrangible adj

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That can not be broken or violated

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irrelevant adj

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Inapplicable

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irreligious adj

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Indifferent or opposed to religion

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irreparable adj

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That can not be rectified or made amends for

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irrepressible adj

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That can not be restrained or kept down

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irresistible adj

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That can not be successfully withstood or opposed

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irresponsible adj

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Careless of or unable to meet responsibilities

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irreverence n

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The quality showing or expressing a deficiency of veneration, especially for sacred things

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irreverent adj

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Showing or expressing a deficiency of veneration, especially for sacred things

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irreverential adj

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Showing or expressing a deficiency of veneration, especially for sacred things

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irreversible adj

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Irrevocable

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irrigant adj

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Serving to water lands by artificial means

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irrigate v

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

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irritable adj

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Showing impatience or ill temper on little provocation

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irritancy n

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The quality of producing vexation

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irritant n

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A mechanical, chemical, or pathological agent of inflammation, pain, or tension

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irritate v

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To excite ill temper or impatience in

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irruption n

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Sudden invasion

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isle n

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An island

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islet n

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A little island

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isobar n

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A line joining points at which the barometric pressure is the same at a specified moment

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isochronous adj

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Relating to or denoting equal intervals of time

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isolate v

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To separate from others of its kind

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isothermal adj

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Having or marking equality of temperature

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itinerant adj

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Wandering

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itinerary n

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A detailed account or diary of a journey

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itinerate v

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To wander from place to place

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jargon n

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Confused, unintelligible speech or highly technical speech

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jaundice n

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A morbid condition, due to obstructed excretion of bile or characterized by yellowing of the skin

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jeopardize v

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To imperil

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Jingo n

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One of a party in Great Britain in favor of spirited and demonstrative foreign policy

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jocose adj

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Done or made in jest

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jocular adj

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Inclined to joke

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joggle n

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A sudden irregular shake or a push causing such a shake

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journalize v

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To keep a diary

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jovial adj

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Merry

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jubilation n

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Exultation

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judgment n

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The faculty by the exercise of which a deliberate conclusion is reached

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judicature n

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Distribution and administration of justice by trial and judgment

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judicial adj

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Pertaining to the administration of justice

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judiciary n

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That department of government which administers the law relating to civil and criminal justice

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judicious adj

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Prudent

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juggle v

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To play tricks of sleight of hand

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jugglery n

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The art or practice of sleight of hand

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jugular adj

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Pertaining to the throat

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juicy adj

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Succulent

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junction n

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The condition of being joined

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juncture n

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An articulation, joint, or seam

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junta n

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A council or assembly that deliberates in secret upon the affairs of government

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juridical adj

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Assumed by law to exist

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jurisdiction n

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Lawful power or right to exercise official authority

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jurisprudence n

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The science of rights in accordance with positive law

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juror n

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One who serves on a jury or is sworn in for jury duty in a court of justice

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joust v

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To engage in a tilt with lances on horseback

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justification n

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Vindication

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juvenile adj

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Characteristic of youth

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juxtapose v

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To place close together

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keepsake n

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Anything kept or given to be kept for the sake of the giver

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kerchief n

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A square of linen, silk, or other material, used as a covering for the head or neck

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kernel n

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A grain or seed

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kiln n

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An oven or furnace for baking, burning, or drying industrial products

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kiloliter n

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One thousand liters

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kilometer n

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A length of 1,000 meters

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kilowatt n

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One thousand watts

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kimono n

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

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kind-hearted adj

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Having a kind and sympathetic nature

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kingling n

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A petty king

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kingship n

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Royal state

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kinsfolk n

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Relatives

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knavery n

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Deceitfulness in dealing

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knead v

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To mix and work into a homogeneous mass, especially with the hands

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knickknack n

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A small article, more for ornament that use

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knight errant n

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One of the wandering knights who in the middle ages went forth in search of adventure

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knighthood n

A

Chivalry

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laborious adj

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Toilsome

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labyrinth n

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A maze

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lacerate v

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To tear rudely or raggedly

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lackadaisical adj

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Listless

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lactation n

A

The secretion of milk

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lacteal adj

A

Milky

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lactic adj

A

Pertaining to milk

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laddie n

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A lad

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ladle n

A

A cup-shaped vessel with a long handle, intended for dipping up and pouring liquids

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laggard adj

A

Falling behind

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landholder n

A

Landowner

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landlord n

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A man who owns and lets a tenement or tenements

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landmark n

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

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landscape n

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A rural view, especially one of picturesque effect, as seen from a distance or an elevation

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languid adj

A

Relaxed

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languor n

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Lassitude of body or depression

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lapse n

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A slight deviation from what is right, proper, or just

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lascivious adj

A

Lustful

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lassie n

A

A little lass

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latent adj

A

Dormant

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latency n

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The state of being dormant

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later adv

A

At a subsequent time

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lateral adj

A

Directed toward the side

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latish adj

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Rather late

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lattice n

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Openwork of metal or wood, formed by crossing or interlacing strips or bars

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laud v

A

To praise in words or song

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197
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laudable adj

A

Praiseworthy

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laudation n

A

High praise

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laudatory adj

A

Pertaining to, expressing, or containing praise

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laundress n

A

Washerwoman

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laureate adj

A

Crowned with laurel, as a mark of distinction

202
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lave v

A

To wash or bathe

203
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lawgiver n

A

A legislator

204
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lawmaker n

A

A legislator

205
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lax adj

A

Not stringent or energetic

206
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laxative adj

A

Having power to open or loosen the bowels

207
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lea n

A

A field

208
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leaflet n

A

A little leaf or a booklet

209
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leaven v

A

To make light by fermentation, as dough

210
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leeward n

A

That side or direction toward which the wind blows

211
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left-handed adj

A

Using the left hand or arm more dexterously than the right

212
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legacy n

A

A bequest

213
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legalize v

A

To give the authority of law to

214
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legging n

A

A covering for the leg

215
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legible adj

A

That may be read with ease

216
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legionary n

A

A member of an ancient Roman legion or of the modern French Legion of Honor

217
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legislate v

A

To make or enact a law or laws

218
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legislative adj

A

That makes or enacts laws

219
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legislator n

A

A lawgiver

220
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legitimacy n

A

Accordance with law

221
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legitimate adj

A

Having the sanction of law or established custom

222
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leisure n

A

Spare time

223
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leniency n

A

Forbearance

224
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lenient adj

A

Not harsh

225
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leonine adj

A

Like a lion

226
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lethargy n

A

Prolonged sluggishness of body or mind

227
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levee n

A

An embankment beside a river or stream or an arm of the sea, to prevent overflow

228
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lever n

A

That which exerts, or through which one may exert great power

229
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leviathan n

A

Any large animal, as a whale

230
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levity n

A

Frivolity

231
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levy v

A

To impose and collect by force or threat of force

232
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lewd adj

A

Characterized by lust or lasciviousness

233
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lexicographer n

A

One who makes dictionaries

234
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lexicography n

A

The making of dictionaries

235
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lexicon n

A

A dictionary

236
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liable adj

A

Justly or legally responsible

237
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libel n

A

Defamation

238
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liberalism n

A

Opposition to conservatism

239
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liberate v

A

To set free or release from bondage

240
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licentious adj

A

Wanton

241
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licit adj

A

Lawful

242
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liege adj

A

Sovereign

243
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lien n

A

A legal claim or hold on property, as security for a debt or charge

244
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lieu n

A

Stead

245
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lifelike adj

A

Realistic

246
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lifelong adj

A

Lasting or continuous through life

247
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lifetime n

A

The time that life continues

248
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ligament n

A

That which binds objects together

249
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ligature n

A

Anything that constricts, or serves for binding or tying

250
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light-hearted adj

A

Free from care

251
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ligneous adj

A

Having the texture of appearance of wood

252
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likelihood n

A

A probability

253
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likely adj

A

Plausible

254
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liking n

A

Fondness

255
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limitation n

A

A restriction

256
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linear adj

A

Of the nature of a line

257
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liner n

A

A vessel belonging to a steamship-line

258
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lingo n

A

Language

259
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lingua n

A

The tongue

260
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lingual adj

A

Pertaining to the use of the tongue in utterance

261
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linguist n

A

One who is acquainted with several languages

262
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linguistics n

A

The science of languages, or of the origin, history, and significance of words

263
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liniment n

A

A liquid preparation for rubbing on the skin in cases of bruises, inflammation, etc

264
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liquefacient adj

A

Possessing a liquefying nature or power

265
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liquefy v

A

To convert into a liquid or into liquid form

266
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liqueur n

A

An alcoholic cordial sweetened and flavored with aromatic substances

267
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liquidate v

A

To deliver the amount or value of

268
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liquor n

A

Any alcoholic or intoxicating liquid

269
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listless adj

A

Inattentive

270
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literacy n

A

The state or condition of knowing how to read and write

271
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literal adj

A

Following the exact words

272
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literature n

A

The written or printed productions of the human mind collectively

273
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lithe adj

A

Supple

274
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lithesome adj

A

Nimble

275
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lithograph n

A

A print made by printing from stone

276
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lithotype n

A

In engraving, an etched stone surface for printing

277
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litigant n

A

A party to a lawsuit

278
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litigate v

A

To cause to become the subject-matter of a suit at law

279
Q

litigious adj

A

Quarrelsome

280
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littoral adj

A

Of, pertaining to, or living on a shore

281
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liturgy n

A

A ritual

282
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livelihood n

A

Means of subsistence

283
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livid adj

A

Black-and-blue, as contused flesh

284
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loam n

A

A non-coherent mixture of sand and clay

285
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loath adj

A

Averse

286
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loathe v

A

To abominate

287
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locative adj

A

Indicating place, or the place where or wherein an action occurs

288
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loch n

A

A lake

289
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locomotion n

A

The act or power of moving from one place to another

290
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lode n

A

A somewhat continuous unstratified metal- bearing vein

291
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lodgment n

A

The act of furnishing with temporary quarters

292
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logic n

A

The science of correct thinking

293
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logical adj

A

Capable of or characterized by clear reasoning

294
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logician n

A

An expert reasoner

295
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loiterer n

A

One who consumes time idly

296
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loneliness n

A

Solitude

297
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longevity n

A

Unusually prolonged life

298
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loot v

A

To plunder

299
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loquacious adj

A

Talkative

300
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lordling n

A

A little lord

301
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lough n

A

A lake or loch

302
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louse n

A

A small insect parasitic on and sucking the blood of mammals

303
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lovable adj

A

Amiable

304
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low-spirited adj

A

Despondent

305
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lowly adv

A

Rudely

306
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lucid adj

A

Mentally sound

307
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lucrative adj

A

Highly profitable

308
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ludicrous adj

A

Laughable

309
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luminary n

A

One of the heavenly bodies as a source of light

310
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luminescent adj

A

Showing increase of light

311
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luminescence n

A

Showing increase

312
Q

luminosity n

A

The quality of giving or radiating light

313
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luminous adj

A

Giving or radiating light

314
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lunacy n

A

Mental unsoundness

315
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lunar adj

A

Pertaining to the moon

316
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lunatic n

A

An insane person

317
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lune n

A

The moon

318
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lurid adj

A

Ghastly and sensational

319
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luscious adj

A

Rich, sweet, and delicious

320
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lustrous adj

A

Shining

321
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luxuriance n

A

Excessive or superfluous growth or quantity

322
Q

luxuriant adj

A

Abundant or superabundant in growth

323
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luxuriate v

A

To live sumptuously

324
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lying n

A

Untruthfulness

325
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lyre n

A

One of the most ancient of stringed instruments of the harp class

326
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lyric adj

A

Fitted for expression in song

327
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macadamize v

A

To cover or pave, as a path or roadway, with small broken stone

328
Q

machinery n

A

The parts of a machine or engine, taken collectively

329
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machinist n

A

One who makes or repairs machines, or uses metal-working tools

330
Q

macrocosm n

A

The whole of any sphere or department of nature or knowledge to which man is related

331
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madden v

A

To inflame with passion

332
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Madonna n

A

A painted or sculptured representation of the Virgin, usually with the infant Jesus

333
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magician n

A

A sorcerer

334
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magisterial adj

A

Having an air of authority

335
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magistracy n

A

The office or dignity of a magistrate

336
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magnanimous adj

A

Generous in treating or judging others

337
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magnate n

A

A person of rank or importance

338
Q

magnet n

A

A body possessing that peculiar form of polarity found in nature in the lodestone

339
Q

magnetize v

A

To make a magnet of, permanently, or temporarily

340
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magnificence n

A

The exhibition of greatness of action, character, intellect, wealth, or power

341
Q

magnificent adj

A

Grand or majestic in appearance, quality, or action

342
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magnitude n

A

Importance

343
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maharaja n

A

A great Hindu prince

344
Q

maidenhood n

A

Virginity

345
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maintain v

A

To hold or preserve in any particular state or condition

346
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maintenance n

A

That which supports or sustains

347
Q

maize n

A

Indian corn: usually in the United States called simply corn

348
Q

makeup n

A

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

349
Q

malady n

A

Any physical disease or disorder, especially a chronic or deep-seated one

350
Q

malaria n

A

A fever characterized by alternating chills, fever, and sweating

351
Q

malcontent n

A

One who is dissatisfied with the existing state of affairs

352
Q

malediction n

A

The calling down of a curse or curses

353
Q

malefactor n

A

One who injures another

354
Q

maleficent adj

A

Mischievous

355
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malevolence n

A

Ill will

356
Q

malevolent adj

A

Wishing evil to others

357
Q

malign v

A

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

358
Q

malignant adj

A

Evil in nature or tending to do great harm or mischief

359
Q

malleable adj

A

Pliant

360
Q

mallet n

A

A wooden hammer

361
Q

maltreat v

A

To treat ill, unkindly, roughly, or abusively

362
Q

man-trap n

A

A place or structure dangerous to human life

363
Q

mandate n

A

A command

364
Q

mandatory adj

A

Expressive of positive command, as distinguished from merely directory

365
Q

mane n

A

The long hair growing upon and about the neck of certain animals, as the horse and the lion

366
Q

man-eater n

A

An animal that devours human beings

367
Q

maneuver v

A

To make adroit or artful moves: manage affairs by strategy

368
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mania n

A

Insanity

369
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maniac n

A

a person raving with madness

370
Q

manifesto n

A

A public declaration, making announcement, explanation or defense of intentions, or motives

371
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manlike adj

A

Like a man

372
Q

manliness n

A

The qualities characteristic of a true man, as bravery, resolution, etc

373
Q

mannerism n

A

Constant or excessive adherence to one manner, style, or peculiarity, as of action or conduct

374
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manor n

A

The landed estate of a lord or nobleman

375
Q

mantel n

A

The facing, sometimes richly ornamented, about a fireplace, including the usual shelf above it

376
Q

mantle n

A

A cloak

377
Q

manufacturer n

A

A person engaged in manufacturing as a business

378
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manumission n

A

Emancipation

379
Q

manumit v

A

To set free from bondage

380
Q

marine adj

A

Of or pertaining to the sea or matters connected with the sea

381
Q

maritime adj

A

Situated on or near the sea

382
Q

maroon v

A

To put ashore and abandon (a person) on a desolate coast or island

383
Q

martial adj

A

Pertaining to war or military operations

384
Q

Martian adj

A

Pertaining to Mars, either the Roman god of war or the planet

385
Q

martyrdom n

A

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

386
Q

marvel v

A

To be astonished and perplexed because of (something)

387
Q

masonry n

A

The art or work of constructing, as buildings, walls, etc, with regularly arranged stones

388
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masquerade n

A

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

389
Q

massacre n

A

The unnecessary and indiscriminate killing of human beings

390
Q

massive adj

A

Of considerable bulk and weight

391
Q

masterpiece n

A

A superior production

392
Q

mastery n

A

The attainment of superior skill

393
Q

material n

A

That of which anything is composed or may be constructed

394
Q

materialize v

A

To take perceptible or substantial form

395
Q

maternal adj

A

Pertaining or peculiar to a mother or to motherhood

396
Q

matinee n

A

An entertainment (especially theatrical) held in the daytime

397
Q

matricide n

A

The killing, especially the murdering, of one’s mother

398
Q

matrimony n

A

The union of a man and a woman in marriage

399
Q

matrix n

A

That which contains and gives shape or form to anything

400
Q

matter of fact n

A

Something that has actual and undeniable existence or reality

401
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maudlin adj

A

Foolishly and tearfully affectionate

402
Q

mausoleum n

A

A tomb of more than ordinary size or architectural pretensions

403
Q

mawkish adj

A

Sickening or insipid

404
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maxim n

A

A principle accepted as true and acted on as a rule or guide

405
Q

maze n

A

A labyrinth

406
Q

mead n

A

A meadow

407
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meager adj

A

scanty

408
Q

mealy-mouthed adj

A

Afraid to express facts or opinions plainly

409
Q

meander v

A

To wind and turn while proceeding in a course

410
Q

mechanics n

A

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

411
Q

medallion n

A

A large medal

412
Q

meddlesome adj

A

Interfering

413
Q

medial adj

A

Of or pertaining to the middle

414
Q

mediate v

A

To effect by negotiating as an agent between parties

415
Q

medicine n

A

A substance possessing or reputed to possess curative or remedial properties

416
Q

medieval adj

A

Belonging or relating to or descriptive of the middle ages

417
Q

mediocre adj

A

Ordinary

418
Q

meditation n

A

The turning or revolving of a subject in the mind

419
Q

medley n

A

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

420
Q

meliorate v

A

To make better or improve, as in quality or social or physical condition

421
Q

mellifluous adj

A

Sweetly or smoothly flowing

422
Q

melodious adj

A

Characterized by a sweet succession of sounds

423
Q

melodrama n

A

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

424
Q

memento n

A

A souvenir

425
Q

memorable adj

A

Noteworthy

426
Q

menace n

A

A threat

427
Q

menagerie n

A

A collection of wild animals, especially when kept for exhibition

428
Q

mendacious adj

A

Untrue

429
Q

mendicant n

A

A beggar

430
Q

mentality n

A

Intellectuality

431
Q

mentor n

A

A wise and faithful teacher, guide, and friend

432
Q

mercantile adj

A

Conducted or acting on business principles; commercial

433
Q

mercenary adj

A

Greedy

434
Q

merciful adj

A

Disposed to pity and forgive

435
Q

merciless adj

A

Cruel

436
Q

meretricious adj

A

Alluring by false or gaudy show

437
Q

mesmerize v

A

To hypnotize

438
Q

messieurs n

A

Gentlemen

439
Q

metal n

A

An element that forms a base by combining with oxygen, is usually hard, heavy, and lustrous

440
Q

metallurgy n

A

The art or science of extracting a metal from ores, as by smelting

441
Q

metamorphosis n

A

A passing from one form or shape into another

442
Q

metaphor n

A

A figure of speech in which one object is likened to another, by speaking as if the other

443
Q

metaphysical adj

A

Philosophical

444
Q

metaphysician n

A

One skilled in metaphysics

445
Q

metaphysics n

A

The principles of philosophy as applied to explain the methods of any particular science

446
Q

mete v

A

To apportion

447
Q

metempsychosis n

A

Transition of the soul of a human being at death into another body, whether human or beast

448
Q

meticulous adj

A

Over-cautious

449
Q

metonymy n

A

A figure of speech that consists in the naming of a thing by one of its attributes

450
Q

metric adj

A

Relating to measurement

451
Q

metronome n

A

An instrument for indicating and marking exact time in music

452
Q

metropolis n

A

A chief city, either the capital or the largest or most important city of a state

453
Q

metropolitan adj

A

Pertaining to a chief city

454
Q

mettle n

A

Courage

455
Q

mettlesome adj

A

Having courage or spirit

456
Q

microcosm n

A

The world or universe on a small scale

457
Q

micrometer n

A

An instrument for measuring very small angles or dimensions

458
Q

microphone n

A

An apparatus for magnifying faint sounds

459
Q

microscope n

A

An instrument for assisting the eye in the vision of minute objects or features of objects

460
Q

microscopic adj

A

Adapted to or characterized by minute observation

461
Q

microscopy n

A

The art of examing objects with the microscope

462
Q

midsummer n

A

The middle of the summer

463
Q

midwife n

A

A woman who makes a business of assisting at childbirth

464
Q

mien n

A

The external appearance or manner of a person

465
Q

migrant adj

A

Wandering

466
Q

migrate v

A

To remove or pass from one country, region, or habitat to another

467
Q

migratory adj

A

Wandering

468
Q

mileage n

A

A distance in miles

469
Q

militant adj

A

Of a warlike or combative disposition or tendency

470
Q

militarism n

A

A policy of maintaining great standing armies

471
Q

militate v

A

To have weight or influence (in determining a question)

472
Q

militia n

A

Those citizens, collectively, who are enrolled and drilled in temporary military organizations

473
Q

Milky Way n

A

The galaxy

474
Q

millet n

A

A grass cultivated for forage and cereal

475
Q

mimic v

A

To imitate the speech or actions of

476
Q

miniature adj

A

Much smaller than reality or that the normal size

477
Q

minimize v

A

To reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree

478
Q

minion n

A

A servile favorite

479
Q

ministration n

A

Any religious ceremonial

480
Q

ministry n

A

A service

481
Q

minority n

A

The smaller in number of two portions into which a number or a group is divided

482
Q

minute adj

A

Exceedingly small in extent or quantity

483
Q

minutia n

A

A small or unimportant particular or detail

484
Q

mirage n

A

An optical effect looking like a sheet of water in the desert

485
Q

misadventure n

A

An unlucky accident

486
Q

misanthropic adj

A

Hating mankind

487
Q

misanthropy n

A

Hatred of mankind

488
Q

misapprehend v

A

To misunderstand

489
Q

misbehave v

A

To behave ill

490
Q

misbehavior n

A

Ill or improper behavior

491
Q

mischievous adj

A

Fond of tricks

492
Q

miscount v

A

To make a mistake in counting

493
Q

miscreant n

A

A villain

494
Q

misdeed n

A

A wrong or improper act

495
Q

misdemeanor n

A

Evil conduct, small crime

496
Q

miser n

A

A person given to saving and hoarding unduly

497
Q

mishap n

A

Misfortune

498
Q

misinterpret v

A

To misunderstand

499
Q

mislay v

A

To misplace

500
Q

mismanage v

A

To manage badly, improperly, or unskillfully

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