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glower

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scowl; glare; look or stare angrily

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scowl

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frown angrily; N: angry frown

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glut

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overstock; fill beyond capacity (with food); fill to excess; N: oversupply

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glutinous

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sticky; viscous; gluey

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glutton

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someone who eats too much; ADJ. gluttonous: given to gluttony; greedy; CF. gluttony: habit of eating too much

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gnarled

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twisted

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gnarl

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protruding knot on a tree; V.

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gnome

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dwarf; underground spirit who guards treasure hoards

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goad

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urge on; drive with a goad; cause (someone) to do something by continued annoyance; Ex. They goaded him into doing it by saying he was a coward; N: sharp-pointed stick for driving cattle; stimulus; CF. annoy continually

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gorge

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narrow canyon; steep rocky cleft; ravine (made by a stream which runs through it)

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gorge

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stuff oneself (with food); glut; CF. gorgeous: dazzlingly beautiful

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gory

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bloody; N. gore: blood (from a wound)

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shudder

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shake uncontrollably; tremble; V.

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gossamer

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sheer; very light; like cobwebs; N: soft and sheer fabric; cobweb

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sheer

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pure; thin and transparent; very steep

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gouge

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tear out; cut out (as if with a gouge); Ex. gouge his eyes out; N: chisel for cutting out hollow areas in wood

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gouge

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overcharge (with high price); extort from; Ex. gouge the public; CF. usury

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gourmand

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epicure; person who takes excessive pleasure in food and drink

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gourmet

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connoisseur of food and drink; epicure

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graduated

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arranged by degrees (of height, difficulty, etc.)

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graduate

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arrange into categories or grades; divide into marked intervals (for use in measurement); Ex. graduated ruler

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granary

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storehouse for grain

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grandeur

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impressiveness; stateliness; majesty

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stately

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formal; ceremonious; grand in style or size; majestic

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grandiloquent

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(of a person or speech) using high sounding or important-sounding language; pompous; bombastic

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grandiose

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affectedly grand; pretentious; high-flown; ridiculously exaggerated; impressive; great in size or scope; grand; Ex. grandiose ideas

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high-flown

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highly pretentious or inflated

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matin'ee(matinee)

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dramatic or musical performance given in the afternoon

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granulate

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form into grains or granules; N. granule: grain or particle

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graphic

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pertaining to the art of delineating; vividly described

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vivid

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(of light or color) bright and distinct; evoking lifelike mental images; Ex. vivid red hair/description

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graphite

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black form of carbon used in lead pencils

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grapple

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wrestle; come to grips with; take hold of and struggle with; Ex. grapple with the burglar

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grate

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make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; shred by rubbing against a rough surface; Ex. grated cheese N: framework of metal bars to hold fuel in a fireplace

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gratify

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please; satisfy; Ex. gratify a desire

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gratis

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free; without charge; ADJ.

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gratuitous

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given freely; unwarranted; uncalled for; done without good reason; Ex. gratuitous comment

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gratuity

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tip

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gravity

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seriousness; ADJ. grave

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gregarious

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sociable; (of an animal) tending to form a group

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grievance

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cause of complaint; complaint

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grill

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question severely; cook on a grill; broil; N: cooking surface of parallel metal bars

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broil

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cook by direct heat; N.

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grim

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causing great fear; unrelenting; determined in spite of fear; Ex. grim smile

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grimace

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facial distortion to show feeling such as pain, disgust, etc; V.

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grisly

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ghastly; horrifying; Ex. grisly remains of the bodies

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groom

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man employed to take care of horses; V: make neat and trim; clean and brush (an animal)

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grotesque

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fantastic; comically hideous; strange and unnatural (causing fear or amusement)

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hideous

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repulsive to the sight; ugly; repugnant; Ex. hideous face/scream

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grotto

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small cavern

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grouse

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complain; fuss; grumble; grouch; N: plump chickenlike game bird

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grumble

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complain; mutter discontentedly; grouch; N.

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mutter

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utter (complaining words) indistinctly in low tones

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rumble

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make or move with a deep rolling sound (as thunder or stomach)

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grovel

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crawl or creep on ground; remain prostrate; behave in a servile manner

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grudging

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unwilling; reluctant; stingy(giving reluctantly)

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gruel

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thin liquid porridge

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porridge

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soft food made by boiling oatmeal

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oatmeal

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crushed oats used for making porridge

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grueling

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exhausting; Ex. grueling marathon race

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gruesome

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grisly; horrible

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gruff

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rough-mannered; (of a voice) rough; hoarse

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grunt

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utter a deep guttural sound (as a pig does); N.

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guffaw

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boisterous laughter; V.

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guile

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deceit; duplicity; wiliness; cunning; Ex. persuade her by guile

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cunning

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clever in deceiving; sly; N: cleverness in deceiving; deceit

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guileless

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without deceit

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guise

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outward appearance; costume; Ex. in a new guise

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gull

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trick; deceive; hoodwink; N: person who is easily tricked; dupe

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gullible

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easily deceived

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gustatory

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affecting or relating to the sense of taste

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gusto

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eager enjoyment; zest; enthusiasm

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gusty

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windy

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gust

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strong abrupt rush of wind; V. CF. bluster

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guy

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cable or chain attached to something that needs to be braced or steadied; CF. guide

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topple

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become unsteady and fall down

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overthrow

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topple; N.

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overturn

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turn over; capsize; topple

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capsize

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(of a boat) turn over

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gyroscope

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apparatus used to maintain balance, ascertain direction, etc.

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habituate

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accustom or familiarize; addict

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hackles

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hairs on back and neck, especially of a dog; Ex. make someone’s hackles rise

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growl

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low, guttural, menacing sound (as of a dog)

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hackneyed

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commonplace; trite

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haggard

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wasted away; gaunt; Ex. haggard faces of the rescued miners

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haggle

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argue about prices (in an attempt to bargain)

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halcyon

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calm; peaceful; Ex. halcyon days

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hale

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healthy

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hail

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frozen rain drop; V: salute or greet; precipitate hail

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hallowed

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blessed; consecrated; Ex. hallowed ground; V. hallow: set apart as holy

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hallucination

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delusion; false idea; false perception of objects with a compelling sense of their reality; objects so perceived; V. hallucinate; ADJ. hallucinatory

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halting

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hesitant; faltering; not fluent; Ex. halting steps/voice; V. halt: proceed or act with uncertainty; falter; hesitate; waver; stop

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waver

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move or swing back and forth; be uncertain or unsteady in decision or movement; Ex. wavering between accepting and refusing

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hamper

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obstruct; prevent the free movement of; N:

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hap

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chance; luck

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haphazard

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random; by chance; happening in an unplanned manner; Ex. haphazard growth of the town

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hapless

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unfortunate; luckless

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harangue

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long, passionate, and vehement speech; V.

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harass

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annoy by repeated attacks

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harbinger

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forerunner (which foreshadows what is to come)

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harbor

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give protection (by giving food and shelter); provide a refuge for; hide; keep in mind (thoughts or feelings); Ex. harbor a grudge/criminal; N: place of shelter; refuge

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habitat

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natural home of a plant or animal; CF. habitation

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hardy

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(of people or animals) sturdy; robust; (of plants) able to stand inclement(stormy) weather

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harping

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tiresome dwelling on a subject; V. harp: dwell on(think or speak a lot about) tediously

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harrowing

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agonizing; distressing; traumatic; V. harrow: break up and level (soil) with a harrow; inflict great distress on; agonize; N: farming machine to break up the earth

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harry

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harass, annoy, torment (by repeated attacks); raid

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hatch

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deck opening; lid covering a deck opening; V: emerge from an egg; produce (young) from an egg

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latch

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fastening or lock consisting of a movable bar that fits into a notch; V: close with a latch

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notch

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V-shaped cut in a surface; V.

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haughtiness

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pride; arrogance; ADJ. haughty

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haunt

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(of a spirit) visit (a place); come to mind continually; visit (a place) regularly; frequent; Ex. haunted house; Ex. haunted by his last words; N: place much frequented

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haven

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place of safety; refuge; harbor; Ex. tax haven

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havoc

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widespread damage; disorder; chaos

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hazardous

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dangerous

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hazard

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venture; put in danger; risk; Ex. hazard a guess; N: possible source of danger

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hazy

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slightly obscure; misty; unclear; N. haze: light mist or smoke; confused state of mind

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headlong

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hasty; rash; headfirst; ADV.

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headfirst

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moving with the head leading; headlong

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headstrong

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willful; stubborn; unyielding; determined to have one’s own way; CF. no ‘excessive’

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heckler

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person who verbally harasses others; V. heckle: verbally harass as with gibes (by interrupting a speaker or speech)

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hedonist

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one who believes that pleasure is the sole aim in life; CF. hedonism: practice of living one’s life purely for pleasure

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heedless

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not noticing; disregarding

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heed

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pay attention to; N: close attention

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hegemony

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dominance especially of one nation over others

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heinous

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atrocious; wicked; hatefully bad; Ex. heinous crime

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gross

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total; fragrant; clearly wrong; (of people’s behavior) coarse; corpulent; Ex. gross insolence/behavior; V: earn as a total amount; N: 12 dozens

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helm

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steering wheel of a ship; position of control

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herbivorous

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grain-eating; CF. herbivore

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heresy

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opinion contrary to popular belief; opinion contrary to accepted religion; ADJ. heretical; CF. heretic

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hermetic

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sealed by fusion so as to be airtight; airtight

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hermetic

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concerning alchemy or magic; obscure and mysterious; occult

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sterile

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incapable of producing young; free from microorganism; V. sterilize

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hermitage

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home of a hermit

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herpetologist

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one who studies reptiles; CF. herpetology: branch of zoology that deals with reptiles and amphibians

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heterodox

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(of beliefs) against accepted opinion; unorthodox; unconventional

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heterogeneous

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dissimilar; mixed; not homogeneous; consisting of dissimilar elements or plants

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hew

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cut to pieces with ax or sword; chop; N.

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heyday

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time of greatest success or power; prime

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prime

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period of ideal or peak condition; earliest or beginning stage; Ex. in the prime of life; Ex. prime of the year(spring); ADJ: first in importance or rank; first; V: make ready; prepare

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primary

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first in rank or importance; principal; earliest in time; Ex. primary stages; N. CF. first

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primal

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first in rank or importance; being first in time; original; Ex. man’s primal innocence

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primate

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group of mammals including humans

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hiatus

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gap; pause; gap or interruption in space or time; break

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hibernal

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wintry; wintery; of or like winter

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hibernate

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sleep throughout the winter; N. hibernation

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hierarchy

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arrangement by rank or standing; authoritarian body divided into ranks; body of persons having authority

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totem

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animal, plant, or natural object serving as a symbol of a clan or family; representation of this; Ex. totem pole

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hieroglyphic

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picture writing; ADJ.

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hilarity

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boisterous mirth(merriment; laughter); ADJ. hilarious: full of laughter

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hindmost

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furthest behind; farthest to the rear

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wage

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begin and continue (a war)

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hindrance

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block; obstacle; V. hinder

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hinterlands

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back country; inner part of a country; OP. foreland

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hireling

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one who serves for hire (usually used contemptuously); one who works solely for compensation; Ex. hireling politician

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hirsute

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hairy; having a lot of hair

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histrionic

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theatrical; excessively dramatic or emotional; affected; of actors or acting; N. histrionics: histrionic behavior

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historic

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important in history; Ex. historic battle

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historical

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connected with history; based on events in history (whether regarded as important or not)

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hoard

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stockpile; accumulate for future use; N: supply stored for future use

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hoary

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white with age

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hoax

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trick which makes someone take action; practical joke; Ex. hoax mail; V.

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holocaust

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destruction by fire; CF. burnt whole; CF. Holocaust

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holster

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leather pistol case (that hangs on a belt around the waist)

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homage

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honor; tribute; great respect; Ex. pay/do homage to

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homeostasis

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tendency of a system or organism to maintain relative stability or internal equilibrium; CF. homeo-: constant; Ex. homeotherm

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homespun

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domestic; made at home; spun or woven at home; simple and ordinary; Ex. homespun philosophy

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spin

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rotate swiftly; make (thread) by twisting (cotton, wool, etc.); N.

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homily

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sermon; tedious moralizing lecture; serious warning; ADJ. homiletic

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homogeneous

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of the same kind; uniform in composition throughout

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hone

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sharpen (a tool); N: whetstone for sharpening a tool

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hoodwink

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deceive; delude

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horde

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crowd; swarm

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swarm

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large group of insects moving in a mass; crowd of people or animals; V: move in a crowd or mass

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hortatory

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encouraging; exhortive; marked by exhortation; CF. exhort

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horticultural

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pertaining to cultivation of gardens; N. horticulture: science or art of cultivating fruits, vegetables, or ornamental plants; CF. agriculture: science or art of farming or growing crops

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hostility

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unfriendliness; hatred; enmity; ADJ. hostile

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hovel

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shack; small wretched house

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hut

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crude dwelling; shack

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shack

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crude cabin

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shed

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small roofed structure for storage and shelter; V: pour forth; lose by natural process; repel without allowing penetration; radiate; cast; Ex. shed tears/light/water/skin/leaves

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hover

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hang about; (of birds or aircraft) stay in the air in one place; (of people) wait nearby; stay around one place; waver; be in an uncertain state

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hubbub

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confused uproar; loud noise; din

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hubris

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arrogance; excessive self-conceit

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hue

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color; aspect; Ex. opinions of every hue

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hue_and_cry

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outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule

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humane

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marked by kindness or consideration; kind and compassionate; humanitarian

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humanitarian

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one devoted to the promotion of human welfare; CF. humanism

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humdrum

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dull; monotonous

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humid

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damp; N. humidity

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humility

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humbleness of spirit

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humble

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of low rank or position; modest; having a low opinion of oneself and a high opinion of others; unassuming; not proud; V. humiliate: make humble; cause to feel ashamed or to lose the respect of others

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hummock

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small hill; hillock

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humus

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substance or rich soil formed by decaying vegetable matter; CF. soil

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hurtle

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crash; rush; move with great speed; Ex. hurtling runaway train

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husband

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use sparingly; conserve; save; Ex. husband one’s energy; CF. house holder

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husbandry

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frugality; thrift; economy; agriculture; farming; Ex. animal husbandry; CF. husbandman

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hybrid

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mongrel; mixed breed; V. hybridize

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mongrel

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plant or animal (esp. a dog) of mixed breed; ADJ.

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pedigree

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line of ancestors; ancestry; lineage; ADJ. (of an animal) descended from of a chosen family; Ex. pedigree dog; CF. crane’s foot

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hydrophobia

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fear of water; rabies

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rabies

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disease passed on by the bite of an infected animal (causing madness and death)

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hygiene

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science and practice of the promotion and preservation of health; ADJ. hygienic: showing careful attention to cleanness (to prevent disease); Ex. hygienic condition

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hyperbole

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exaggeration; overstatement; ADJ. hyperbolic: of hyperbole; of a hyperbola

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hypercritical

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excessively exacting; too critical (without noticing good qualities)

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hypochondriac

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person unduly worried about his health; worrier without cause about illness; ADJ. CF. hypochondria: neurosis that one is or is becoming ill; CF. abdomen

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hypocritical

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pretending to be virtuous; deceiving; N. hypocrisy: profession of beliefs one does not possess; CF. hypocrite

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hypothetical

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based on assumptions or hypotheses; supposed; N. hypothesis

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ichthyology

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study of fish; CF. ichthyo-: fish

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icon(ikon)

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religious image; idol; image or representation

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iconoclastic

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attacking cherished traditions; N. iconoclast: one who attacks traditional ideas; one who destroys sacred images

211
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ideology

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system of ideas characteristic of a group or culture

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idiom

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expression whose meaning as a whole differs from the meanings of its individual words; distinctive style (of expression); Ex. idiom of the modern popular music; ADJ. idiomatic

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idiosyncrasy

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individual trait usually odd in nature; behavioral peculiarity; eccentricity; attitude, behavior, or opinion peculiar to a person; anything highly individual or eccentric; ADJ. idiosyncratic

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idolatry

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worship of idols; excessive admiration or devotion; ADJ. idolatrous

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idyllic

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charmingly carefree; simple and happy; Ex. idyllic scene

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idyll(idyl)

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short poem idealizing rural life; simple happy period of life (in the country); scene from such a time; Ex. idyll of two young lovers

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igneous

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produced by fire; of fire; volcanic; (of rocks) formed from lava; Ex. igneous meteorite

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ignite

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kindle; light; catch fire or set fire to

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ignoble

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unworthy; not noble; dishonorable; Ex. ignoble deed

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ignominy

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deep disgrace; shame or dishonor; ADJ. ignominious; Ex. ignominous defeat

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illicit

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illegal

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illimitable

A

infinite; limitless

223
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illuminate

A

brighten; clear up or make understandable; enlighten; enable to understand; Ex. illuminating remarks

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illusion

A

misleading vision or visual image; false idea or belief; CF. delusion

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illusive

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deceiving; based on illusion; causing illusion; deceptive

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illusory

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illusive; deceptive; not real

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imbalance

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lack of balance or symmetry; disproportion

228
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disproportion

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lack of proportion (between the parts); ADJ. disproportionate

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imbecility

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weakness of mind; state of being an imbecile; N. imbecile: stupid person; fool

230
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imbibe

A

drink in

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imbroglio

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complicated situation (as in a play); painful or complex misunderstanding (as in a play); entanglement; confused mass (as of papers); V. embroil

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imbue

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saturate(soak thoroughly); fill; Ex. imbue someone with feelings

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immaculate

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spotless; flawless; absolutely clean

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tenant

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one that pays rent to use property owned by another

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tenancy

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possession of land or building by rent; period of a tenant’s occupancy

236
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imminent

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impending; near at hand

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immobility

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state of being immovable

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immolate

A

offer or kill as a sacrifice (by fire)

239
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immune

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resistant to; free or exempt from; N. immunity

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immure

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imprison; shut up in confinement; CF. wall

241
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immutable

A

unchangeable

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impair

A

injure; hurt; damage

243
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impale

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pierce (with a sharp point); Ex. impaled by the spear

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impalpable

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imperceptible(not easily understood); intangible; OP. palpable: tangible; easily perceptible

245
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impartial

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not biased; fair; N. impartiality

246
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impart

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grant a share of; make known; Ex. news to impart

247
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impassable

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not able to be traveled or crossed

248
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impasse

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predicament(dangerous condition) from which there is no escape; situation allowing for no further progress

249
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impassive

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without feeling; expressionless; imperturbable; stoical; Ex. impassive face

250
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impeach

A

charge (a public official) with crime in office; raise doubts about; indict; Ex. impeach a witness’s credibility

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impeccable

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faultless

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credential

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evidence concerning one’s authority; written proof of a person’s position; Ex. The new ambassador presented his credentials to the court.

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impecunious

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without money

254
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impede

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hide; retard or obstruct the progress of; block

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retard

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delay (in development); ADJ. retarded: (as of a child) slower in development

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impediment

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hindrance; stumbling-block; speech defect preventing clear articulation; Ex. speech impediment

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impel

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drive or force onward; drive to take action; urge to action

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impending

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nearing; approaching; about to happen

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impenetrable

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not able to be pierced or entered; beyond understanding; impossible to understand; Ex. impenetrable mystery

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impenitent

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not repentant

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imperative

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absolutely necessary; that must be done; critically important; expressing command; Ex. It is imperative that; N: something that must be done

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imperceptible

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unnoticeable; impossible to perceive; undetectable

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imperial

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like an emperor; related to an empire; CF. imperialism

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imperil

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put in danger

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imperious

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domineering; too commanding; haughty; CF. imperial/emperor

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impermeable

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impervious; not permitting passage through its substance; impossible to permeate

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impertinent

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insolent; rude; not pertinent; N. impertinence

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imperturbable

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unshakably calm; placid

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collected

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composed; calm; self-possessed

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impervious

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impenetrable; incapable of being damaged or distressed; incapable of being affected (in one’s opinions); Ex. impervious to water/criticism

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impetuous

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violent; hasty; rash; impulsive; without careful thought; Ex. impetuous decision

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impetus

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moving force; momentum; force of a moving body; incentive; stimulus; impulse

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impiety

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irreverence; lack of respect for God or piety

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impinge

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infringe; encroach; influence; touch; collide with; Ex. The effects are impinging on every aspect of our lives.

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impious

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irreverent

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implacable

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incapable of being pacified; impossible to appease; Ex. implacable enemy

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implausible

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unlikely (to be true); unbelievable; Ex. implausible alibi

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implement

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put into effect; enforce; carry out; supply with tools; Ex. implement the plan/suggestion; N: tool or instrument

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implicate

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incriminate; involve incriminatingly; show to be involved (in a crime); Ex. implicate someone in the crime

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implication

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something hinted at or suggested; implying; implicating

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implicit

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understood but not stated; implied; unquestioning and complete; Ex. implicit trust

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implode

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burst inward; CF. vaccum tube

283
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implore

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beg

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imply

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suggest a meaning not expressed; signify

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impolitic

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not wise; not expedient; not politic

286
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imponderable

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weightless; that cannot undergo precise evaluation; CF. pound

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import

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significance; importance; meaning

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significant

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expressing a meaning; important; Ex. significant smile; N. significance: importance; meaning; V. signify: denote; mean; signal; make known; matter; be significant

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importunate

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urging; always demanding; troublesomely urgent or persistent

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importune

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beg persistently; make repeated requests (in an annoying way)

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imposture

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assuming a false identity; masquerade; CF. impostor

292
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masquerade

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wear a mask or disguise; pretend; N: costume party or ball at which masks are worn; pretense; disguise

293
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impotent

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weak; ineffective; lacking in physical strength or power

294
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crave

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desire; want intensely

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imprecation

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curse; swearword

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impregnable

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invulnerable; impossible to capture or enter by force; Ex. impregnable fort/argument; CF. take

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impregnate

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make pregnant; fill thoroughly; saturate

298
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impromptu

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without previous preparation; off the cuff(end of a sleeve); on the spur of the moment

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impropriety

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improperness; unsuitableness

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improvident

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thriftless; not providing for the future

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improvise

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compose on the spur of the moment

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imprudent

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lacking caution; not prudent; injudicious

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impudence

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impertinence; insolence

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impugn

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dispute or contradict (often in an insulting way); attack as false or questionable; challenge; gainsay; CF. fight

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impuissance

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powerlessness; feebleness

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impunity

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freedom from punishment or harm; CF. punish

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impute

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attribute; ascribe; charge; N. imputation

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inadvertently

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unintentionally; by oversight; carelessly

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oversee

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watch over and direct; supervise; N. oversight: unintentional failure to notice or do something; supervision

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inalienable

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not to be taken away; nontransferable; Ex. inalienable rights

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inane

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silly; senseless; Ex. inane remarks; N. inanity

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inanimate

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lifeless; not animate

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inarticulate

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speechless; producing indistinct speech; not articulate; not expressing oneself clearly

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speechless

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unable for the moment to speak (because of strong feeling); Ex. speechless with anger

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inaugurate

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begin formally; install in office; induct into office by a formal ceremony; N. inauguration; ADJ. inaugural

316
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incandescent

A

strikingly bright; shining with intense heat; emitting visible light when heated; Ex. incandescent light bulb; CF. candle

317
Q

incantation

A

singing or chanting of magic spells; magical formula; (the saying of) words used in magic; CF. enchant

318
Q

chant

A

tune(melody) in which a number of words are sung on the same note; V: sing (a chant); utter (a slogan) in the manner of a chant

319
Q

charm

A

quality of pleasing; amulet; action or formula thought to have magical power; spell; V: attract; cast a spell on; bewitch

320
Q

bewitch

A

cast a spell over; captivate completely

321
Q

recite

A

repeat aloud (something learned); describe; Ex. recite his complaints; N. recitation

322
Q

recital

A

act of reciting publicly; detailed account; performance of music or dance (by a solo performer)

323
Q

incapacitate

A

disable; N. incapacity: lack of capacity

324
Q

incarcerate

A

imprison

325
Q

incarnate

A

endowed with flesh; invested with bodily form; personified; Ex. devil incarnate; V: give bodily form to; embody

326
Q

incarnation

A

act of assuming a human body and human nature; one who personifies something; personification; Ex. previous incarnation/reincarnation

327
Q

personify

A

represent (an inanimate object) as a person; be the embodiment or perfect example of; Ex. She is evil/patience personified; N. personification

328
Q

incendiary

A

arsonist; ADJ: causing fire; of arson; Ex. incendiary bomb

329
Q

incense

A

enrage; infuriate(make furious); make extremely angry; outrage; N: aromatic substance burned to produce a pleasant odor

330
Q

incentive

A

spur; motive; something which encourages one to greater activity

331
Q

inception

A

start; beginning

332
Q

incessant

A

uninterrupted; unceasing

333
Q

inchoate

A

(of desire, wish, plan) recently begun; not explicit; at the beginning of development; rudimentary; elementary; Ex. inchoate mass

334
Q

incidence

A

rate of occurrence; particular occurrence; Ex. high incidence of infant mortality

335
Q

incidental

A

not essential; minor; N: something incidental

336
Q

incident

A

event; event that causes a crisis

337
Q

incinerate

A

burn to ashes

338
Q

incipient

A

beginning; in an early stage

339
Q

incisive

A

(appreciatively) cutting; sharp; Ex. incisive remarks; V. incise: make a cut into

340
Q

incite

A

arouse to action; goad; motivate; induce to exist; Ex. incite a riot/the crowd to rebellion

341
Q

inclement

A

stormy; unkind; unmerciful; CF. clement

342
Q

incline

A

slope; slant; Ex. steep incline

343
Q

inclined

A

tending or leaning toward; bent; V. incline: slant; dispose; be disposed; tend

344
Q

tend

A

have a tendency; take care of; minister; serve at; apply one’s attention; attend

345
Q

inclusive

A

tending to include all; all-inclusive; Ex. inclusive charge

346
Q

incognito

A

with identity concealed; using an assumed name; ADJ.

347
Q

incoherent

A

unintelligible; muddled; unable to express one’s thoughts in an orderly manner; illogical; lacking cohesion; not coherent

348
Q

incommodious

A

not spacious; inconvenient

349
Q

incompatible

A

inharmonious; N. incompatibility

350
Q

incongruity

A

lack of harmony; absurdity; ADJ. incongruous: lacking in harmony; inappropriate

351
Q

attire

A

clothe; N: clothing; array; apparel

352
Q

inconsequential

A

insignificant; unimportant

353
Q

inconsistency

A

state of being self-contradictory; lack of uniformity or steadiness; ADJ. inconsistent: displaying a lack of consistency; erratic; contradictory; incompatible

354
Q

incontinent

A

lacking self-restraint; not continent; licentious

355
Q

incontrovertible

A

indisputable; impossible to dispute; not open to question; unquestionable

356
Q

incorporate

A

introduce something into a larger whole; include; embody; give material form to; ADJ.

357
Q

incorporeal

A

without a material body; insubstantial

358
Q

incorrigible

A

uncorrectable

359
Q

incredulity

A

tendency to disbelief

360
Q

incredulous

A

withholding belief; skeptical; showing disbelief

361
Q

increment

A

increase

362
Q

incriminate

A

accuse of or implicate in a crime; serve as evidence against; cause to seem or make guilty of a crime; Ex. incriminating evidence

363
Q

incrustation

A

hard coating or crust; V. incrust: encrust; cover with a crust

364
Q

incubate

A

hatch; warm (eggs) with the body to promote hatching; maintain at optimal environment conditions for development; be holding in one’s body an infection which is going to develop into a disease; N. incubation; CF. incubation:disease

365
Q

inasmuch_as

A

since; owing to the fact that

366
Q

incubus

A

burden; very worriying problem; mental care; nightmare; male devil; CF. succubus

367
Q

inculcate

A

teach (ideas or principles); instill

368
Q

incumbent

A

obligatory; imposed as an obligation; currently holding an office; N: person who holds an office

369
Q

incur

A

bring upon oneself

370
Q

incursion

A

temporary invasion; CF. excursion: short journey

371
Q

indefatigable

A

tireless; untiring; showing no sign of getting tired

372
Q

indelible

A

not able to be erased

373
Q

indemnify

A

make secure against damage or loss; compensate for damage or loss; CF. make uninjured

374
Q

indentation

A

notch; deep recess; V. indent; CF. tooth

375
Q

indenture

A

bind as servant or apprentice to master; bind by indenture; N: contract binding one party into the service of another for a specified time (as between an apprentice and his master)

376
Q

indeterminate

A

uncertain; not clearly fixed; indefinite

377
Q

indicative

A

suggestive; implying; serving to indicate

378
Q

indices

A

signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student’s potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index

379
Q

indict

A

charge; N. indictment

380
Q

indifferent

A

unmoved or unconcerned by; having no interest in; mediocre; neither good nor bad

381
Q

indigence

A

poverty

382
Q

indigenous

A

native; Ex. plant indigenous to the New World

383
Q

indigent

A

poor; destitute

384
Q

indignation

A

anger at an injustice; Ex. righteous indignation; ADJ. indignant

385
Q

righteous

A

morally upright; just

386
Q

rightful

A

legally correct; Ex. rightful owner

387
Q

indignity

A

treatment or situation that causes shame or loss of dignity, respect; offensive or insulting treatment; humiliating or degrading treatment; Ex. I suffered the indignity of having to say that in front of them.

388
Q

indiscriminate

A

choosing at random; confused; not based on careful distinctions

389
Q

indisputable

A

too certain to be disputed; beyond doubt

390
Q

indissoluble

A

permanent; impossible to dissolve or disintegrate

391
Q

indite

A

write; compose

392
Q

indolent

A

lazy

393
Q

indomitable

A

unconquerable; unyielding

394
Q

indubitable

A

unable to be doubted; which cannot be doubted; unquestionable

395
Q

induce

A

persuade; lead to do something; bring about; N. inducement

396
Q

inductive

A

pertaining to induction or proceeding from the specific to the general

397
Q

induct

A

place formally in office; install; admit as a member; initiate; N. induction: inducting; process of deriving general principles from particular facts

398
Q

indulgent

A

humoring; yielding; lenient; showing indulgence

399
Q

indulge

A

yield to; gratify; allow oneself a special pleasure; Ex. indulge one’s every whim/a child/in a big cigarette; N. indulgence

400
Q

humor

A

indulge; comply with the wishes of; N. quality that makes something amusing; state of mind; mood; Ex. in a bad humor; Ex. out of humor

401
Q

industrious

A

diligent; hard-working; N. industry

402
Q

inebriated

A

habitually intoxicated; drunk; N. inebriety

403
Q

inebriate

A

make drunk; intoxicate; N. intoxicated person

404
Q

intoxicate

A

make drunk; stimulate or excite; Ex. intoxicated by all the money he might win

405
Q

ineffable

A

unutterable; not to be uttered; taboo; that cannot be expressed in speech; indescribable; unspeakable; inexpressible; Ex. ineffable name/joy

406
Q

ineffectual

A

not effective; not having a desired effect; weak

407
Q

ineluctable

A

irresistible; not to be escaped; unavoidable

408
Q

inept

A

unsuited; inappropriate; lacking skill; incompetent; CF. inapt: (of statements or ideas) inappropriate

409
Q

inequity

A

unfairness; ADJ. inequitable

410
Q

inerrancy

A

infallibility

411
Q

inert

A

inactive; lacking power to move; unable to move or act; Ex. chemically inert; N. inertia: state of being inert; force which keeps a thing in the position or state

412
Q

inevitable

A

unavoidable

413
Q

inexorable

A

relentless; unyielding; implacable; not capable of being changed by entreaty or efforts; Ex. inexorable price rises

414
Q

infallible

A

unerring; never making mistakes

415
Q

infamous

A

notoriously bad; notorious; well known for being bad; Ex. infamous behavior; N: infamy: infamous act; evil fame or reputation

416
Q

infantile

A

childish; infantlike

417
Q

infer

A

deduce; conclude; N. inference

418
Q

infernal

A

pertaining to hell; devilish; N. inferno: place of fiery heat or destruction

419
Q

infidel

A

unbeliever (with respect to a particular religion)

420
Q

infiltrate

A

pass into or through; penetrate or enter (an organization) sneakily; Ex. infiltrate the troops into enemy territory; CF. infiltrator

421
Q

penetrate

A

enter into; pierce; permeate; see through; grasp the inner significance of; understand

422
Q

infinitesimal

A

very small

423
Q

infirmity

A

weakness

424
Q

inflated

A

exaggerated; pompous; enlarged (with air or gas)

425
Q

influx

A

flowing into

426
Q

infraction

A

violation (of a rule or regulation); breach

427
Q

infringe

A

violate (a law); encroach (the right of another person)

428
Q

ingenious

A

marked by inventive skill; clever; resourceful; N. ingenuity

429
Q

resourceful

A

clever and imaginative (in dealing with difficult situations); N. resource, resourcefulness

430
Q

ingenuous

A

naive and trusting; young; unsophisticated; candid

431
Q

ingenue

A

ing'enue; young innocent girl

432
Q

ingrained

A

deeply established; firmly rooted; Ex. ingrained dirt/prejudice

433
Q

ingrate

A

ungrateful person (not expressing thanks)

434
Q

ingratiate

A

become popular with; bring (oneself) in favor of another; Ex. ingratiate himself with the boss

435
Q

inherent

A

firmly established by nature or habit; intrinsic

436
Q

inhibit

A

restrain; prohibit; retard or prevent; N. inhibition

437
Q

inhibited

A

(of a person) unable to express what one really feels

438
Q

uninhibited

A

having no inhibitions; free in behavior and feelings

439
Q

inimical

A

(of someone) unfriendly; hostile; (of something) harmful; detrimental; CF. enemy

440
Q

inimitable

A

matchless; not able to be imitated

441
Q

iniquitous

A

wicked; immoral; unrighteous; N. iniquity; Ex. den of iniquity

442
Q

initiate

A

begin; originate; receive into a group; introduce to a new field or activity; Ex. initiate someone into the mysteries of a secret religion; N: one who has been initiated

443
Q

injurious

A

harmful; causing injury

444
Q

inkling

A

hint; slight indication

445
Q

innate

A

inborn

446
Q

innocuous

A

harmless

447
Q

innovation

A

change; something newly introduced; introduction of something new; V. innovate: begin or introduce (something new); be creative; ADJ. innovative

448
Q

innuendo

A

indirect or subtle (derogatory) hint; insinuation; Ex. sexual innuendo

449
Q

inopportune

A

untimely; inappropriate or ill-timed; poorly chosen

450
Q

inordinate

A

beyond reasonable limits; unrestrained; excessive; Ex. inordinate demands

451
Q

inquisitor

A

questioner (especially harsh); investigator; person making an inquisition

452
Q

inquisitive

A

eager for knowledge; unduly curious

453
Q

insalubrious

A

unwholesome; not healthful; Ex. insalubrious place

454
Q

healthful

A

conducive to good health; Ex. healthful mountain air

455
Q

healthy

A

possessing good health; healthful

456
Q

wholesome

A

conducive to mental or physical health; healthful

457
Q

insatiable

A

not easily satisfied; unquenchable; Ex. insatiable appetite

458
Q

inscrutable

A

difficult to understand; impenetrable; not readily understood; mysterious

459
Q

insensate

A

without feeling; lacking sense; foolish

460
Q

insensible

A

unconscious; unresponsive; insensitive; unaware; imperceptible; Ex. insensible of his danger/to pain; Ex. insensible change; CF. not the opposite of sensible

461
Q

insidious

A

treacherous; stealthy; sly; working or spreading harmfully in a stealthy manner; Ex. insidious spreading of dry rot

462
Q

insightful

A

discerning; perceptive

463
Q

insinuate

A

hint; imply; suggest indirectly; creep in; introduce or insert (oneself) by artful means; Ex. insinuate himself into the boss’s favor; CF. ingratiate

464
Q

creep

A

move with body close to the ground; move stealthily or slowly; N.

465
Q

artful

A

exhibiting art or skill; deceitful; cunning; CF. artifice

466
Q

insipid

A

lacking in flavor; lacking interest; dull; Ex. insipid food/character

467
Q

insolence

A

impudent disrespect; haughtiness; ADJ. insolent; CF. haughty + rude

468
Q

insolvent

A

bankrupt; lacking money to pay; N. insolvency

469
Q

insomnia

A

wakefulness; inability to sleep

470
Q

insouciant

A

without concern or care; unconcerned; indifferent

471
Q

instigate

A

start; urge; provoke; incite; Ex. instigate a search/quarrel

472
Q

insubordination

A

disobedience; rebelliousness; ADJ. insubordinate

473
Q

insubstantial

A

lacking substance; insignificant; frail; immaterial

474
Q

insularity

A

narrow-mindedness; isolation; ADJ. insular: of an island; isolated; narrow-minded; CF. peninsula

475
Q

insuperable

A

insurmountable; unbeatable; Ex. insuperable difficulties

476
Q

odds

A

chances; probability; disagreement; Ex. The odds are that it will rain. Ex. at odds with

477
Q

insurgent

A

rebellious; N.

478
Q

insurmountable

A

overwhelming; unbeatable; insuperable

479
Q

insurrection

A

rebellion; uprising

480
Q

intangible

A

not able to be perceived by touch; vague

481
Q

integral

A

complete; necessary for completeness; Ex. integral part

482
Q

integrate

A

make whole; combine; make into one unit

483
Q

integrity

A

honesty; uprightness; wholeness; state of being whole and undivided; completeness

484
Q

upright

A

(sitting or standing) straight up; honest; moral

485
Q

intellect

A

higher mental powers; person of great intellectual ability

486
Q

intelligentsia

A

intellectuals; members of the educated elite (often used derogatorily)

487
Q

inter

A

bury; N. interment

488
Q

cemetery

A

place for burying the dead

489
Q

interdict

A

prohibit; forbid; N.

490
Q

interim

A

meantime; Ex. in the interim; ADJ. taking place during an interim; Ex. interim paper

491
Q

interloper

A

intruder; one who interferes

492
Q

interminable

A

endless

493
Q

intermittent

A

periodic; on and off; stopping and starting at intervals

494
Q

internecine

A

mutually destructive

495
Q

interpolate

A

insert between

496
Q

interregnum

A

period between two successive reigns or governments

497
Q

interrogate

A

question closely; cross-examine; cross-question

498
Q

intervene

A

come between; interfere; Ex. intervened to prevent a fight; N. intervention

499
Q

intimate

A

hint; suggest; imply; ADJ: marked by close relationship; familiar; private; personal; Ex. intimate knowledge/thoughts in the diary; N: close friend or confidant; CF. intimacy

500
Q

intimidate

A

frighten; N. intimidation

GRE Vocab (13 decks)

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