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elysian

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relating to paradise; blissful

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feint

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trick; shift; sham blow; feigned attack to draw away defensive action; V.

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clip

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cut off with shears; fasten; N: something clipped off (as a short extract from film); clasp or fastener

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dogmatic

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opinionated; holding stubbornly to one’s opinion; arbitrary; doctrinal

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infraction

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violation (of a rule or regulation); breach

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lexicon

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dictionary

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lush

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(of a plant or grass) growing very well

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martinet

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strict disciplinarian; person who demands total obedience to rules and orders; CF. Jean Martinet

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expansive

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(of a person) outgoing and sociable; broad and extensive; able to increase in size

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primp

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groom oneself with care; adorn oneself

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inveterate

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deep-rooted; habitual; CF. grow old

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warrant

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justification; written order that serves as authorization (esp. a judicial writ); Ex. search/death warrant; V: justify; guarantee

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pedant

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scholar who overemphasizes book learning, trivial details of learning, or technicalities

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derision

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ridicule; ADJ. derisive; CF. derisory

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vehement

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forceful; intensely emotional; with marked vigor; strong; N. vehemence

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dowse

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use a divining rod to search for underground water or minerals

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philology

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study of language or words

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treatise

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article treating a subject systematically and thoroughly

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benevolent

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generous; charitable; having a wish to do good

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incontrovertible

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

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remediable

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reparable

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braggadocio

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boasting

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juggernaut

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irresistible crushing force; overwhelming advancing force that crushes everything in its path

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mason

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one who builds or works with stone or brick; N. masonry: work of a mason; stonework or brickwork

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plait

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braid; interwine; interweave strands or lengths of; make by weaving strands together; Ex. plaited hair; N: braided length as of hair o fabric; CF. pigtail, ponytail

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verbatim

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word for word; in the same words; repeating the actual words exactly

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urgent

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compelling immediate action; pressing; persistent; importunate; Ex. urgent in his demands

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bowdlerize

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expurgate; CF. Thomas Bowdler

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abash

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embarrass

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reprimand

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reprove severely; rebuke; N.

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lumber

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move heavily or clumsily; Ex. The bear lumbered through the woods; N: timber

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address

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direct a speech to; speak to; deal with or discuss; direct one’s efforts or attention to; make with a destination; N: formal speech

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litigation

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lawsuit; N. litigant: one party in a lawsuit; V. litigate

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reek

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emit (an unpleasant odor or smoke); give off an unpleasant odor; give out smoke; Ex. reeking chimney; N: unpleasant odor; stench

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pulsate

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throb; beat regularly; vibrate regularly

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brazen

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insolent; without shame; bold; Ex. brazen lie; V: face with bold self-assurance or with unshamed confidence

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weird

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eerie; strange; unnatural

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ostensible

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apparent; appearing as such; professed(pretended); pretended; Ex. ostensible purpose of the expedition

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stringent

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(of rules) binding; rigid; marked by scarcity of money; Ex. stringent economic conditions

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amble

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walking at an easy unhurried pace; V: walk slowly and aimlessly

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frock

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long loose garment (worn by monks)

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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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frivolous

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lacking in seriousness; flippant; self-indulgently carefree; unworthy of serious attention; relatively unimportant; trivial

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caulk(calk)

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make watertight (by blocking up cracks as in a ship)

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bliss

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complete happiness; ADJ. blissful

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grueling

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exhausting; Ex. grueling marathon race

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cordial

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warmly friendly; gracious; heartfelt; Ex. cordial welcome

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ichthyology

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study of fish; CF. ichthyo-: fish

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voyeur

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Peeping Tom; person who derives sexual gratification from observing the sexual acts of others

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barrister

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counselor-at-law or lawyer in the higher court of law; CF. bar

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dulcet

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sweet sounding; pleasing to the ear; melodious

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jeopardize

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endanger; imperil; put at risk; N. jeopardy: danger

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economy

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efficiency or conciseness in using something; thrifty management of resources

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muster

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gather; assemble (troops); Ex. muster up one’s strength for the ordeal; N.

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delete

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erase; strike out

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hamper

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obstruct; prevent the free movement of; N: ½Ä·áÇ°À̳ª ÀǺ¹ µîÀ» ´ã´Â ¹Ù±¸´Ï

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natty

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neatly or smartly dressed; dapper; smart; Ex. natty dresser

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benefit

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advantage; anything that brings helpl, advantage, or profit; money provided by the government to the people; fund-raising public entertainment; Ex. unemployment benefit; V: receive benefits; be beneficial to; give benefits

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scurvy

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contemptible; despicable; N: disease caused by deficiency of Vitamin C

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determinate

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having a fixed order of procedure; precisely defined; invariable; fixed; conclusive; final

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inamorata

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woman whom a man loves

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magisterial

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authoritative; imperious; commanding; of a magistrate; Ex. magisterial study of Roman law; Ex. magisterial manner

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bode

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foreshadow; portend

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integrity

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

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consolidation

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unification; process of becoming firmer or stronger; V. consolidate: merge; strengthen

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wilt

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loose freshness; droop

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casualty

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serious or fatal accident; person killed or wounded in an accident or battle

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pyromaniac

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person with an insane desire to set things on fire

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drudge

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do drudgery; N: person who drudges

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matrimony

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state of being married

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candor

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frankness; open honesty; ADJ. candid

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auroral

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pertaining to the aurora borealis; CF. aurora australis

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evenhanded

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impartial; fair

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alimony

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payments made regularly to an ex-spouse after divorce

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slight

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insult to one’s dignity; snub; V: treat as if of small importance; insult; snub; ADJ. small in size; of small importance

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shackle

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chain; fetter; confine with shackles; N.

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droop

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bend or hang downward; become weakened; Ex. His shoulders drooped with tiredness; N.

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succinct

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brief, terse, compact

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topple

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become unsteady and fall down

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vitreous

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of glass; pertaining to or resembling glass; V. vitrify: change into glass; CF. petrify

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repudiate

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disown; disavow; deny

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stately

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formal; ceremonious; grand in style or size; majestic

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perennial

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something long-lasting; perennial plant; ADJ: lasting through the year or many years; lasting for a long time; enduring

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typhoon

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tropical hurricane or cyclone

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rabid

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of or suffering rabies; like a fanatic; extremely zealous; furious; CF. rabies: hydrophobia

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nutritious

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providing nourishment

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inquisitor

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

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dispirited

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lacking in spirit

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stalwart

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physically strong; brawny; steadfast; strong in mind or determination; Ex. stalwart supporter; N: stalwart follower

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accost

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approach and speak first to a person

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presumptuous

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going beyond what is right; excessively forward; arrogant; taking liberties

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insensate

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without feeling; lacking sense; foolish

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inane

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

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brook

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tolerate; endure; Ex. brook no interference; N: small stream

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mannerism

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distinctive behavioral trait; affected style in art (according to a set of styles)

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perspicuity

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clearness of expression; freedom from ambiguity

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finicky

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too particular; fussy; difficult to please; too concerned with unimportant details or quality; Ex. finicky about her food

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doom

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condemnation to a severe penalty; ruin; fate (esp. a tragic or ruinous one); V.

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nova

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star that suddenly becomes much brighter and then returns to its original brightness

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charm

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

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stymie

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thwart; present an obstacle; stump

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sonnet

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14-line poetic verse form with a fixed rhyme pattern

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forthcoming

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happening in the near future; ready; willing to help; Ex. No answer was forthcoming.

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bewitch

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cast a spell over; captivate completely

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negligence

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neglect; failure to take reasonable care; ADJ. negligent: neglectful; lax; not taking enough care

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surge

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powerful movement of or like a wave; V.

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varnish

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paint used to coat a surface with a glossy film; glossy coating produced by using this substance; Ex. nail varnish; V.

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magistrate

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official with power to administer the law

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rotunda

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circular building or hall covered with a dome

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adjutant

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staff officer assisting the commander; assistant

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authoritative

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having the weight of authority; regarded as providing knowledge that can be trusted; reliable; peremptory and dictatorial; Ex. authoritative dictionary/manner; CF. definitive

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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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trinket

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knickknack; bauble; cheap jewelry

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frail

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weak; N. frailty

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aviary

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enclosure for birds; large cage

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season

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enhance the flavor of by adding a spice, etc.; inure; harden; N. seasoning: something used in seasoning

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expeditious

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done with speed; quick; N. expedition

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pharisee

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Pharisee: member of an ancient Jewish group that emphasized strict observance of the Mosaic law (considering themselves very holy); hypocritical self-righteous person

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stratagem

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deceptive scheme; clever trick

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emanate

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issue forth; come out

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fell

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cruel; (of a disease) deadly

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cursive

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(of writing) flowing; running; having the successive letters joined

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invocation

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prayer for help (used in invoking); calling upon as a reference or support; act of invoking

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wade

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walk through a substance, such as water, that impedes movement

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zeal

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eager enthusiasm (to a cause or ideal); ADJ. zealous

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exemplary

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serving as a model; outstanding; Ex. exemplary punishment/behavior; N. exemplar: typical example; model

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copious

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tribulation

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suffering; ordeal; distress; trial

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trance

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hypnotic state; ecstatic state; detachment from one’s physical surrounding (as in contemplation or daydreaming); CF. transition

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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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daunt

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intimidate; frighten; discourage; dishearten

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covetous

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avaricious; desirous of (someone else’s possessions); V. covet: desire eagerly (someone else’s possessions)

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fresco

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painting on wet plaster (usually fresh)

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teetotalism

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practice of abstaining totally from alcoholic drinks; N. teetotaler;; ADJ. teetotal; CF. T + total

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compile

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assemble; gather; accumulate; make (a report or a book) from facts and information found in various places; Ex. compile a dictionary

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betroth

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become engaged to marry

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viscous

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(of a liquid) thick and sticky; gluey; viscid; CF. consistency

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straggle

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stray or fall behind (a main group); spread out in a scattered group; Ex. straggling marathon racer; Ex. straggling branch

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conclusive

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decisive; ending all debate

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animated

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lively; spirited

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profusion

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great amount; plenty; overabundance; excess; lavish expenditure; Ex. profusion of choices; ADJ. profuse: plentiful; copious; giving or given abundantly; extravagant

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palate

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roof of the mouth; sense of the taste

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cemetery

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place for burying the dead

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limp

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walk lamely; ADJ: lacking firmness; weak

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apprehensive

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fearful; discerning

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precinct

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division of a city for election or police purposes; precincts: space that surrounds a building; Ex. precincts of the college

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ambidextrous

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capable of using either hand with equal ease

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vigilant

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watchful; on the alert; watchfully awake; alert to spot danger; N. vigilance

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instigate

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

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enterprising

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full of initiative; showing enterprise

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schematic

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of a schema or scheme; relating to an outline or diagram; using a system of symbols; N. schema: diagrammatic representation; outline

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Shangri-la

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imaginary remote paradise on earth; CF. Lost Horizon

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spendthrift

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someone who wastes money; CF. thrift: accumulated wealth

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indentation

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

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reinstate

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restore to a previous condition or position

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choir

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group of people who sing together (esp. during religious services); place for choir

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nocturnal

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done or active at night; Ex. nocturnal animals/raids; CF. nocturne

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propriety

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fitness; quality of being proper; correct conduct; conformity to prevailing customs and usages; CF. proprietor, proprietary

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secession

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withdrawal; V. secede: withdraw formally from membership

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condole

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express condolences; N. condolence: sympathy for someone who has experienced great sorrow

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cohesion

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tendency to keep together

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list

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tilt (as of a ship); lean over (to one side)

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repress

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hold back (the natural expression of); restrain; crush; oppress; Ex. repressed child; Ex. repress a laugh/rebellion

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bemused

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confused; lost in thought; preoccupied

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servile

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slavish; cringing; N. servility

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abjure

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renounce upon oath

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umbrage

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resentment; anger; sense of injury or insult; Ex. take umbrage at his rudeness

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compensatory

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making up for; repaying

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apocalyptic

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prophetic; pertaining to revelations especially of disaster; N. apocalypse

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liaison

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contact that keeps parties in communication; communication between groups; one that maintains communication; go-between; secret love affair; V. liaise: keep a connection

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paradox

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something apparently contradictory in nature (that may nonetheless be true); statement that looks false but is actually correct

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coincidence

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the chance occurrence, at the same time, of two or more seemingly connected events; V. coincide: happen at the same time; be in agreement; CF. coincident; CF. coincidental

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ordeal

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severe trial or affliction; difficult experience; trial(test of patience or endurance); affliction

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pan

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criticize harshly

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warp

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twist out of shape; N.

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withhold

A

refuse to give; hold back; Ex. withholding tax

177
Q

precedent

A

preceding (in time, rank, etc.)

178
Q

incite

A

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

179
Q

impolitic

A

not wise; not expedient; not politic

180
Q

limbo

A

region near heaven or hell where certain souls are kept; prison (slang); Ex. Purgatory and Limbo

181
Q

irrepressible

A

unable to be restrained or held back; impossible to hold back

182
Q

astronomical

A

enormously large or extensive

183
Q

dishearten

A

discourage

184
Q

gait

A

manner of walking or running; speed

185
Q

gazette

A

official periodical publication; newspaper

186
Q

unearth

A

dig up; discover (facts) by careful searching; Ex. He unearthed some secrets about her; OP. conceal

187
Q

prosody

A

art of versification; study of the metrical structure of verse

188
Q

corrode

A

destroy or wear away gradually by chemical action (over a long period)

189
Q

sentimental

A

swayed by sentiment; appealing to the sentiments

190
Q

confiscate

A

seize; take possession of (private property) by official order (usu. as a punishment); commandeer

191
Q

deterrent

A

something that discourages or deters

192
Q

concave

A

hollow; curved inwards; OP. convex

193
Q

annals

A

records arranged in yearly parts; history

194
Q

preamble

A

introductory statement

195
Q

receptive

A

quick or willing to receive (ideas, suggestions, etc.); Ex. receptive to the proposal

196
Q

debunk

A

expose as false, exaggerated, worthless, etc.; ridicule

197
Q

rake

A

angle of a slope; V: slant from the perpendicular

198
Q

congenital

A

existing at birth

199
Q

bulge

A

protruding part; swelling of a surface; Ex. The apple made a bulge in his pocket; V: swell outward; protrude

200
Q

dingy

A

(of things and place) dirty and dull; Ex. dingy street/curtain

GRE (27 decks)

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