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manhattan prep vocab Flashcards

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abate

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reduce or diminish

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aberration

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something that stands out or is abnormal

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acclaim

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great praise or approval

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accord

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agreement

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acquisitiveness

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desire to acquire more, especially an excessive desire

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acreage

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land measured in acres

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adherent

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a person who sticks to a belief or cause

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ad-lib

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make something up on the spot, give an unprepared speech; freely, as needed, according to desire

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adopt

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take and make one’s own

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advent

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a coming into being or use

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adverse

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unfavorable, opposed

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agency

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the ability to use power or influence

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aggravate

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make worse

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altogether

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completely, overall

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ambivalent

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not decisively one or the other

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amortize

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gradually pay off a debt, or gradually write off an asset

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analogous

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corresponding in a particular way

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annex

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to add on, or something that has been added on

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annihiliate

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completely destroy

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annul

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make void or null, cancel, abolish

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anoint

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rub or sprinkle oil on, especially as part of a ceremony that makes something sacred; to crown

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antithetical

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totally opposed to

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application

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act or result of applying

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apprentice

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a person who works for someone else in order to learn a trade

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arbiter

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judge, umpire, person empowered to decide matters at hand

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aprocryphal

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of doubtful authenticity

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archaic

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characteristic of an earlier period, ancient, primitive

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aristocracy

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a hereditary ruling class, nobility

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artifact

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any object made by humans, especially those from an earlier time

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ascribe

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give credit

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assert

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affirm, claim, state or express

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assimilation

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the process by which a minority group adopts the customs and way of life of a larger group, or the process by which any new thing being introduced begins to “blend in”

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attain

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achieve

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attribute

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give credit to

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atypical

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not typical

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backfire

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to produce an unexpected and unwanted result

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balance

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the remaining part or leftover amount

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baldly

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plainly, explicitly; bluntly

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balloon

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swell or puff out; increase rapidly

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befall

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happen to, usually referring to something bad

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belie

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contradict or misrepresent

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benevolent

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expressing goodwill, helping others

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benign

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harmless; kind or beneficent, not cancerous

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blight

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disease that kills plants rapidly, or any cause of decay or destruction; ruin or cause to wither

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blunt

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to dull, weaken, or make less effective

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blur

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to make blurry, unclear, indistinct

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bogus

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fake, fraudulent

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bolster

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strengthen or support

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broad

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wide, large; in the open; liberal, tolerant; covering a wide scope of things

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brook

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suffer or tolerate; a small stream

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buffer

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something the separates two groups who potentially do not get along

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bureaucracy

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government characterized by many bureaucrats and petty administrators; excessive, seemingly meaningless requirements

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bygone

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past, former; that which is in the past

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bypass

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avoid, go around; ignore

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canon

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body of accepted rules, standards, or artistic works

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chancy

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risky, not having a certain outcome

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channel

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to direct or guide along a particular course

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check

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restrained, held back; safeguard, limitation

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chronological

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arranged in or relating to time order

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clamor

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noisy uproar or protest, as from a crowd; a loud, continuous noise

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clan

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traditional social unit or division of a tribe consisting of a number of families derived from a common ancestor

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cloak

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to cover or conceal

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coalesce

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come together, unite; fuse together

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coercion

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force; use of pressure or threats to force someone to do something

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coexistence

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existing at the same time or in the same place

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cogent

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very convincing, logical

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cognitive

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related to thinking

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collude

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conspire; cooperate for illegal or fraudulent purposes

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compliant

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obeying, submissive; following the requirements

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compound

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add interest to the principal and accrued interest; increase

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compromise

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reduce the quality or value of something

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concede

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give in, admit, yield; acknowledge reluctantly; grant or give up

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condone

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overlook, tolerate, regard as harmless

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confer

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consult, compare; bestow or give

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consequently

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as a result, therefore

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considerable

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large, significant

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considerations

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factors to be considered in making a decision

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consolidate

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unite, combine, solidify, make coherent

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contemplative

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contemplating, thoughtful, meditative

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contend

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assert, make an argument in favor of; strive, compete, struggle

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contextualize

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place in context, such as giving the background or circumstances

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contract

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shrink, pull together and thus become smaller; get or acquire

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conventional

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traditional, customary

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converge

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move toward one another or towards a common point; unite

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conversely

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in an opposite way; on the other hand

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convoluted

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twisted; very complicated

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copious

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plentiful, bountiful

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corresponding

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accompanying; having the same or almost the same relationship

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corroborate

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support, add evidence to

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countenance

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approve or tolerate

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counterintuitive

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against what a person would intuitively expect

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counterpoint

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contrasting item, opposite; a complement; the use of contrasts or interplay in a work of art

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counterproductive

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defeating the purpose; preventing the intended goal

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credibility

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believability, trustworthiness

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culminate

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reach the highest point or final stage

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currency

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money; the act of being passed from person-to-person; general acceptance or a period of time during which something is accepted

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curtail

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cut short or reduce

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cynical

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thinking the worst of others’ motivations; bitterly pessimistic

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debase

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degrade; lower in quality, value or rank; lower in moral quality

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debilitating

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weakening, disabling

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debunk

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expose, ridicule, or disprove false or exaggerated claims

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decry

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condemn openly

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deem

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judge; consider

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deflect

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cause to curve; turn aside, as in from a straight course; avoid

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delimit

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fix, mark, or define the boundaries of

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denote

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be a name or symbol for

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deride

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mock, scoff at, laugh contemptuously

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deterrent

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something that restrains or discourages

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dichotomy

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division into two parts or into two contradictory groups

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disclosure

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revealing, exposing the truth; something that has been revealed

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discount

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ignore, especially to ignore information because it is considered untrustworthy; to underestimate, minimize, regard with doubt

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discredit

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injure the reputation of, destroy credibility of or confidence in

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discrepancy

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difference or inconsistency

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discrete

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separate, distinct, detached, existing as individual parts

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discretionary

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subject to someone’s discretion or judgement

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discriminating

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judicious, discerning, having good judgement or insight

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disinterested

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unbiased, impartial; not taking a side

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dismiss

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put aside or reject, especially after only a brief consideration; allow to disperse or leave; fire from a job

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disparate

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distinct, different

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dispatch

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speed, promptness; send off or deal with in a speedy way

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disperse

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scatter, spread widely, cause to vanish

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disseminate

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scatter, spread about, broadcast

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divest

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deprive or strip of a rank, title, or of clothing or gear; to sell off holdings, as in opposite of invest

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dovetail

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join or fit together

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dubious

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doubtful, questionable, suspect

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echelon

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a level, rank, or grade; the people at that level

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stratum

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same as echelon

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eclectic

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selecting the best of everything or from many diverse sources

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eclipse

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one thing covering up another; to cover up, darken, or make less important

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effectively

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in a successful manner; in effect, but not officially

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efficacy

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the quality of being able to produce the intended effect

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egalitarian

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related to belief in the equality of all people

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egregious

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extraordinarily or conspicuously bad; glaring

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emancipate

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free from slavery or oppression

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eminent

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prominent, distinguished, of high rank

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emphasize

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give special force or attention to

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empirical

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coming from, based on, or able to be verified by experience or experimentation; not purely based on theory

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emulate

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copy in an attempt to equal or be better than

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enigma

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puzzle, mystery, riddle; mysterious or contradictory person

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enjoy

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receive pleasure from, benefit from

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ensure

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guarantee

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insure

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provide or obtain insurance for

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enumerate

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count or list; specify one-by-one

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equitable

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fair, equal, just

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equivalence

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the state of being equal or essentially equal

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equivocate

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use unclear language to deceive or avoid committing to a position

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erratic

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inconsistent, wandering, having no fixed course

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erroneous

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mistaken, in error

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erstwhile

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former, previous

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escape velocity

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the minimum velocity that an object must attain in order to completely escape a gravitational field

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estimable

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worthy of esteem, admirable; able to be estimated

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ethos

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the character, personality, or moral values specific to a person, group, or time period

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exacerbate

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make worse, inflame

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exacting

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very severe in making demands; requiring precise attention

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execute

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put into effect, do, perform

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exhaustive

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comprehensive, thorough, exhausting a topic or subject, accounting for all possibilities; draining, tending to exhaust

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exotic

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foreign, intriguingly unusual or strange

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expansionist

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wanting to expand, such as by conquering other countries

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expedient

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suitable, proper, effective

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explicit

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direct, clear, fully revealed

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extraneous

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irrelevant; foreign, coming from without, not belonging

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extrapolate

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conjecture about an unknown by projecting information about something known; predict by projecting past experience

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facilitate

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make easier, help the progress of

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faction

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a group within a larger organization, usually negative

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faculty

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an ability, often a mental ability

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fading

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declining

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fashion

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manner or way

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fathom

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understand deeply

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finding

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a discovery, report, or result of an experiment

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fishy

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suspicious, unlikely, questionable

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fledgling

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new or inexperienced

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fleeting

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passing quickly, transitory

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foreshadow

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indicate or suggest beforehand

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forestall

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delay, hinder, prevent by taking action beforehand

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glacial

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slow, cold, icy, unsympathetic; related to glaciers

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grade

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slant; blend

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gradation

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progression ir process taking place gradually, in stages

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graft

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join together plant part or skin so that two living things grow together; act of acquiring money or other benefits through illegal means, especially by abusing one’s power

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grandstand

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perform showily in an attempt to impress onlookers

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guesswork

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a set of guesses or estimates; work based on guesses or estimates

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guile

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clever deceit, cunning, craftiness

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hallmark

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a mark or indication of quality, purity, or genuineness; any distinguishing characteristic

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hallucination

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a delusion, a false or mistaken idea; seeing, sensing, or hearing things that aren’t there, such as from a mental disorder

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handpick

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pick by hand, personally select

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hardly

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almost or probably not, or not at all

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hardy

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bold, brave, capable of withstanding hardship, fatigue, cold, and so on

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hearken

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listen, pay attention to

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hedge

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avoid commitment by leaving provisions for withdrawal or changing one’s mine; protect a bet by also betting on the other side

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hegemony

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domination, authority; influence by one country over others socially, culturally, or economically

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heterogeneous

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different in type, incongruous; composed of different types of elements

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hierarchy

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a ranked series; a classification of people according to rank, ability, and so on; a ruling body

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holdings

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property, such as land, capital, and stock

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host

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a large amount

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hyperbole

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deliberate exaggeration for effect

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iconoclast

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attacker of cherished beliefs or institutions

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imminent

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ready to occur, impending

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immunity

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the state of not being susceptible to disease; exemption from a duty or liability; exemption from legal punishment

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impair

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make worse, weaken

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impartial

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unbiased, fair

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impasse

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position or road from which there is no escape; deadlock; gridlock

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impede

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hold back, obstruct the progress of

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impinge on

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trespass, violate

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implode

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burst inward; metaphorically, to collapse or break down

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imply

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hint at, suggest, say without saying

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impute

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credit to, attribute to; lay blame or responsibility for

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inadvertently

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accidentally, carelessly, as a side effect

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inasmuch

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since, because

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incentive

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something that encourages greater action or effort, such as a reward

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incidentally

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not intentionally

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incinerate

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burn, reduce to ashes, cremate

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inconsequential

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insignificant, unimportant

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incorporate

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combine, unite; form a legal corporation; embody, give physical form to

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indeterminate

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not fixed or determined, indefinite; vague

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indicative

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indicating, suggestive of

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induce

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persuade or influence; bring about, cause to happen

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inert

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inactive; having little or no power to move

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inevitable

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not able to be avoided or escaped; certain

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inexplicable

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not able to be explained

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inextricably

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in a way such that one cannot untangle or escape something

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infer

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conclude from evidence or premises

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inform

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inspire, animate; give substance, essence, or context to; be the characteristic quality of

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ingenuity

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inventive skill, imagination, cleverness, especially in design

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ingrained

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deep-rooted, forming part of the very essence; worked into the fiber

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inherent

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existing as permanent, essential quality; intrinsic

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initial

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first, at the beginning

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inordinate

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excessive, not within proper limits, unrestrained

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instrumental

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serving as a means of doing something

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insular

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pertaining to an island; detached, standing alone; narrow-minded

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interplay

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interaction, reciprocal relationship or influence

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intractable

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difficult to control, manage, or manipulate; hard to cure; stubborn

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intrepid

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fearless, brave, enduring in the face of adversity

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intrinsic

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belonging to the essential nature of a thing

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inundate

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flood, cover with water, overwhelm

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invaluable

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priceless; so valuable that value cannot be measured

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involved

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complicated, intricate; confused or tangled

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invulnerable

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immune to attack; not vulnerable; impossible to damage, injure, and so on

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isotope

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forms of the same chemical element, but with different numbers of neutrons in the nucleus or different atomic weights

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jettison

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discard, cast off; throw items overboard in order to lighten a ship in an emergency

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jumbo

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unusually large, supersized

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juncture

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point in time, especially a point made critical due to a set of circumstances; the point at which two things join together

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juxtapose

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place side-by-side, either physically or in a metaphorical way, such as to make a comparison

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kinetic

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pertaining to motion

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lackluster

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not shiny; dull, mediocre; lacking brilliance of vitality

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landmark

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object, such as a building, that stands out and can be used to navigate by; a very important place or event

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latent

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potential; existing but not visible or active

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lateral

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sideways; related to or located at the side

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lax

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not strict; careless, loose, slack

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laypeople

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regular people, nonspecialists

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levy

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collect tax from or wage war on; act of collecting tax or amount owed; or the drafting of troops into military service

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liberal

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favorable to progress or reform; believing in maximum possible individual freedom; tolerant, open-minded; generous

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lift

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remove, such as a restriction; improve or lighten, such as a person’s mood

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likewise

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also, in addition to; similarly, in the same way

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log

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keep a record of, write down; travel for or at a certain distance or speed; a written record

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machination

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crafty scheme or plot

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magma

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molten material, such as very hot liquid rock, beneath or within the earth’s crust

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magnate

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very important or influential person, especially in business

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makeshift

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improvised, relating to a temporary substitute

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jury-rig

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assemble something quickly with whatever materials you have available

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malleable

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able to be bent, shaped, or adapted

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tractable

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capable of being easily led, taught, or controlled; malleable

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manifest

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obvious, apparent, perceptible to the eye; show, make clear, prove; a list of people or goods aboard a plane, ship, or train

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mantle

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layer of the earth between the crust and the core

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maxim

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a general truth or fundamental principle, especially expressed as a proverb or saying

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max out

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take to the limit, in a good or bad way

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mediated by

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brought about by means of; assisted as an intermediary

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mercurial

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quickly and unpredictably changing moods; fickle, flighty

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militarism

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glorification of the military; government in which the military has a lot of power or in which the military is the top priority

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mired

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stuck, entangled in something, like a swamp or muddy area; soiled

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morass

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soft, swampy ground that a person can sink into; something that is so complicated and difficult to deal with that makes any progress impossible

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quagmire

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soft spongy wet ground that shakes or gives way under the foot; a difficult situation from which it is hard to escape

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muck

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mud, dirt, or a sticky natural substance such as animal waste; dirty with or as if with muck

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modest

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humble, simple rather than showy; decent, especially in terms of dress; small, limited

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mores

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customs, manners, or morals of a particular group

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municipal

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relating to local self-government

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narrative

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story, report, narrated account

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nebula

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a cloud of gas and dust in space that can form star-forming regions; a cloudy spot on a person’s eye

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net

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remaining after expenses or other factors have been deducted; ultimate; bring in as profit, or catch as in a net

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nevertheless

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however, even so, despite that, nonetheless

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nonetheless

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however, even so, despite that, nevertheless

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nontrivial

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important or big enough to matter; opposite of trivial

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normative

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implying or attempting to establish a norm; expressing value judgements or telling people what to do

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nostalgia

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longing for the past

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nuances

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subtle or delicate distinctions; small differences in tone, meaning, or expression

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nucleus

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structure within a cell containing the cell’s hereditary material; any central or essential part; core, kernel

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offhand

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casual, informal; done without preparation or forethought; rude in a short way, brusque

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offset

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counteract, compensate for

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oligarchy

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government by a few, especially by a class or a small group or clique

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omit

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remove, delete, take out

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operative

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operating; having influence, force, or effect; effective, key, significant

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optimal

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best, most desirable or favorable

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oral narratives

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stories told verbally, especially by people who are not literate or whose cultures do not have writing

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outstrip

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surpass, exceed; be larger or better than; leave behind

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paradigm

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model or pattern; worldview, set of shared assumptions or values

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paradox

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contradiction, or seeming contradiction that is actually true

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paragon

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model of excellence, perfect example

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partial

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biased, prejudiced, favoring one over others; having a special liking for something or someone; in part

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patent

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obvious, apparent, plain to see; a letter from a government guaranteeing an inventor the rights to their invention

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peddle

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travel around while selling; sell illegally; give out or disseminate

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penumbra

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outer parts of a shadow from an eclipse; any surrounding region, fringe, periphery; any area where something only partially exists

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per

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for each; by means of; according to

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periodic

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happening at regular intervals

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perpetuate

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make perpetual, cause to continue

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physiological

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relating to the normal functioning of a living thing

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piggyback

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depending on someone bigger or more important

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pilot program

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program planned as a test or trial

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plutocratic

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related to government by the wealthy

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polarized

A

divided into sharply opposed groups

308
Q

polemic

A

controversial argument, especially one attacking a specific idea

309
Q

postulate

A

claim, assert; assume the truth or reality of in order to form an argument

310
Q

pragmatic

A

practical; dealing with actual facts and reality

311
Q

predatory

A

living by preying on other animals; given to plundering, exploiting, or destroying others for one’s own benefit

312
Q

predisposed

A

having an inclination or tendency beforehand; susceptible

313
Q

predominant

A

having the greatest importance or influence; most common, main

314
Q

preempt

A

prevent; take the place of, supplant; take before someone else can

315
Q

premise

A

proposition on which an argument is based, functional parts of an argument other than the conclusion; a building an its surrounding land

316
Q

prey

A

an animal that is hunted and eaten

317
Q

priceless

A

extremely valuable; so valuable that the worth cannot even be estimated

318
Q

pristine

A

in an original, pure state; uncorrupted; very clean

319
Q

progeny

A

offspring, descendants

320
Q

prominent

A

projecting outward, sticking out; very noticeable

321
Q

pronounced

A

distinct, strong, clearly indicated

322
Q

propagate

A

breed, cause to multiply

323
Q

prospective

A

potential, aspiring

324
Q

proximity

A

closeness, the state of being near

325
Q

psyche

A

the spirit or soul; the mind

326
Q

qualified

A

modified, limited, conditional on something else

327
Q

radiometric

A

method for determining the approximate age of an ancient object by measuring the amount of radioactivity it contains

328
Q

recalcitrant

A

not obedient, resisting authority, hard to manage

329
Q

recapitulate

A

summarize, repeat in a concise way

330
Q

receptive

A

capable of or ready and willing to receive

331
Q

reconvene

A

gather, come together again, such as for a meeting

332
Q

redress

A

compensation or relief for injury or wrongdoing; set right, correct, remedy

333
Q

refute

A

prove to be false

334
Q

rehash

A

discuss or bring up again without adding anything new

335
Q

remedial

A

providing a remedy, curative; correcting a deficient skill

336
Q

reminiscent

A

looking back at the past; reminding of the past

337
Q

render

A

give, submit, surrender; translate; declare formally; cause to become

338
Q

repercussions

A

consequences, usually negative

339
Q

respectively

A

in the order given

340
Q

reticent

A

not talking much; private, restrained, reserved

341
Q

returns

A

profits

342
Q

revamp

A

renovate, redo, revise; a restructuring, upgrade, overhaul

343
Q

rife

A

happening frequently, abundant, currently being reported

344
Q

rudimentary

A

elementary, relating to the basics; undeveloped, primitive

345
Q

sanction

A

permission or approval; a legal action by one or more countries against another country to get it to comply

346
Q

satire

A

literary device in which foolishness or badness is attacked through humor, irony, or making fun of something or someone

347
Q

save

A

but or except

348
Q

scant

A

not enough or barely enough

349
Q

scarcely

A

hardly, barely, by a small margin

350
Q

scrutiny

A

close, careful observation

351
Q

seemingly

A

apparently, outwardly appearing to be a certain way

352
Q

settled

A

fixed, established, concluded

353
Q

siphon

A

tube for sucking liquid out of something

354
Q

skeptical

A

doubting, especially in a scientific way

355
Q

sketchy

A

like a sketch, incomplete, imperfect, superficial

356
Q

skirt

A

border, lie along the edge of, go around; evade

357
Q

slew

A

a large number or quantity

358
Q

slight

A

small, not very important, slender or delicate; treat as though not important; snub, ignore; a discourtesy

359
Q

smelt

A

fuse or melt ore in order to separate out metal

360
Q

sparing

A

holding back or being wise in the use of resources; deficient

361
Q

spate

A

sudden outpouring or rush; flood

362
Q

spearhead

A

be the leader of

363
Q

staggered

A

starting and ending at different times, especially occurring in overlapping intervals

364
Q

static

A

fixed, not moving or changing, lacking vitality

365
Q

stratum

A

one of many layers, such as in a rock formation or in the classes of a society

366
Q

subjective

A

existing in the mind of relating to one’s own thoughts, opinions, or emotions; personal, individual, based on feelings

367
Q

subjugation

A

conquering, domination, enslavement

368
Q

subordinate

A

having a lower order or rank, inferior, secondary

369
Q

subset

A

a set that is contained within a larger set

370
Q

subvert

A

overthrow, corrupt, cause the downfall of

371
Q

succeeding

A

coming after or following

372
Q

suffrage

A

the right tovote

373
Q

surge

A

sudden, transient increase, heavy swelling motion like that of waves

374
Q

suppress

A

prohibit, curtail, force the end of

375
Q

surpass

A

transcend, exceed, go beyond

376
Q

synchronized

A

happening at the same time, simultaneous, in unison

377
Q

syntax

A

the rules governing grammar and how words join to make sentences, the study of these rules, or any system or orderly arrangement

378
Q

synthesis

A

combining two or more things to create a unified whole

379
Q

table

A

postpone discussion of until later

380
Q

tardy

A

late, not on time

381
Q

taxonomy

A

science or technique of classification

382
Q

temperament

A

natural personality

383
Q

temperance

A

moderation, self-control, especially regarding alcohol or other desires or pleasures; total abstinence from alcohol

384
Q

terrestrial

A

relating to the earth or to land; worldly

385
Q

thenceforth

A

from that time forward

386
Q

theoretically

A

in theory, but not necessarily in reality

387
Q

thesis

A

proposition supported by an argument

388
Q

thorny

A

controversial, full of difficulties

389
Q

tides

A

periodic rise and fall of the ocean about every 12 hours, caused by the attraction of the sun and moon

390
Q

token

A

sing, symbol, mark, badge; souvenir, memento; sample, or person, thing, idea take to represent an entire group

391
Q

trajectory

A

the curved path of an object in flight

392
Q

transient

A

moving around, not settled; temporary, not lasting

393
Q

transmute

A

transform, change from one form to another

394
Q

transplantation

A

moving from one place to another

395
Q

truce

A

suspension of fighting for a specified period because of mutual agreement; cease-fire, armistice

396
Q

undergird

A

strengthen, support; opposite of undermine

397
Q

undermine

A

weaken, cause to collapse by digging away at the foundation; injure or attack in a secretive or underhanded way

398
Q

underpin

A

strengthen, corroborate, support from below

399
Q

underscore

A

emphasize or, literally, to underline text

400
Q

undifferentiated

A

not distinguished from one another, the same

401
Q

unfettered

A

free, liberated

402
Q

unforeseeable

A

not able to be predicted

403
Q

stipend

A

a fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses

404
Q

unprecedented

A

never before known or seen, without having happened previously

405
Q

untempered

A

not toned down; not moderated, controlled, or counterbalanced

406
Q

untenable

A

not defendable, not able to be lived in

407
Q

unwarranted

A

not justified or authorized

408
Q

utopian

A

related to ideal of perfection; unrealistically idealistic

409
Q

via

A

through, by means of, by way of

410
Q

wanting

A

lacking, insufficient, or not good enough

411
Q

warranted

A

justified, authorized

412
Q

whereas

A

while on the contrary, considering that

413
Q

whet

A

stimulate, make keen or eager

414
Q

wholesale

A

sale of goods in quantity to resellers; extensive, in a large way

415
Q

winnow

A

sift, analyze critically, separate the useful part from the worthless part

416
Q

yoke

A

a frame for attaching animals to each other and to a plow or other equipment, or a bar across a person’s shoulders to help carry buckets of water

417
Q

homily

A

a religious discourse which is intended primarily for spiritual edification rather than doctrinal instruction

418
Q

coda

A

the concluding passage of a piece or movement, typically forming an addition to the basic structure; a concluding event, remark, or section

419
Q

abreast

A

side by side and facing the same way; alongside or level with something; up to date with the latest news, idea, or information

420
Q

askance

A

with an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval; with a side-glance

421
Q

demarcate

A

set the boundaries or limits of; separate or distinguish from

422
Q

trumpet

A

announce something publicly, making it seem important

423
Q

improvident

A

not having or showing foresight; spendthrift or thoughtless

424
Q

spendthrift

A

a person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way

425
Q

inimical

A

tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly, hostile

426
Q

pragmatic

A

dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that’s based on practical rather than theoretical considerations

427
Q

quixotic

A

extremely idealistic; unrealistic and impractical

428
Q

gradiloquent

A

pompous or extravagant in language, style, or manner, especially in a way that is intended to impress

429
Q

cajole

A

persuade to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery

430
Q

mendacity

A

untruthfulness, lying

431
Q

mendacious

A

given to or characterized by deception or falsehood or divergence from absolute truth

432
Q

roundly

A

in a vehement or emphatic manner; so thoroughly as to leave no doubt; too plainly for politeness, bluntly

433
Q

lauded

A

highly praised or admired

434
Q

panned

A

severely criticized

435
Q

insouciance

A

a casual lack of concern, indifference

436
Q

listless

A

lacking energy or enthusiasm, enervated, lackadaisical

437
Q

steward

A

supervise arrangements or keep order at; manage or look after

438
Q

husband

A

use resources economically

439
Q

upend

A

set or turn something on its end or upside down

440
Q

galley

A

a kitchen in a ship or aircraft; a ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars

441
Q

counterfactual

A

relating to or expressing what has not happened or is not the case; a counterfactual conditional statement

442
Q

derivative

A

imitative of the work of another artists, and usually disapproved of for that reason

443
Q

torpid

A

mentally or physically inactive, lethargic; dormant, especially during hibernation

444
Q

paean

A

a song or praise or triumph

445
Q

panacea

A

a solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases

446
Q

flagging

A

becoming tired or less dynamic; declining in strength

447
Q

lissome

A

thin, supple, and graceful; lithesome

448
Q

enervated

A

drained of energy or vitality

449
Q

prolix

A

using or containing too many words; tediously lengthy speech or writing

450
Q

prolific

A

present in large numbers or quantities, plentiful

451
Q

profligate

A

recklessly extravagant or wasteful in the use of resources, prodigal; promiscuous and unprincipled

452
Q

licentious

A

promiscuous and unprincipled in sexual matters

453
Q

dissolute

A

overindulging in sensual pleasures

454
Q

insidious

A

proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with very harmful effects

455
Q

revivification

A

renewal or restoration of life

456
Q

triage

A

the preliminary assessment of patients or casualties in order to determine the urgency or their need for treatment and the nature of treatment required

457
Q

requite

A

make appropriate return for; return a favor to someone; respond to love or affection

458
Q

quotidian

A

of or occurring every day, daily; ordinary or everyday, mundane

459
Q

doyenne

A

the most respected or prominent woman in a particular field

460
Q

serendipity

A

the fact of finding interesting or valuable things by chance

461
Q

paucity

A

the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities or amounts

462
Q

mélange

A

a varied mixture; a medley

463
Q

dearth

A

a scarcity or lack of something

464
Q

tacit

A

understood or implied without being stated, implicit; unspoken

465
Q

equable

A

not easily disturbed or angered, calm and even-tempered; not varying or fluctuating greatly

466
Q

priggish

A

self-righteously moralistic and superior

467
Q

impious

A

showing a lack of respect for god or religious; wicked

468
Q

punctilious

A

showing great attention to detail or correct behavior, meticulous

469
Q

punctilio

A

a fine or petty point of conduct or procedure

470
Q

conscientious

A

wishing to do one’s work or duty well and thoroughly

471
Q

philander

A

readily or frequently enter into casual sexual relationships with women

472
Q

puckish

A

playful, especially in a mischievous way

473
Q

prurient

A

having or encouraging an excessive interest in sexual matters, especially the sexual activity of others

474
Q

wry

A

using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humor; twisted into an expression of disgust, disappointment, or annoyance

475
Q

wanton

A

deliberate and unprovoked; sexually unrestrained or having many casual sexual relationships

476
Q

apportion

A

divide up and share out; assign

477
Q

prescient

A

having or showing knowledge of events before they take place

478
Q

preternatural

A

beyond what is normal or natural

479
Q

pithy

A

containing much pithy, as of a fruit of a plant; terse and vigorously expressive language

480
Q

terse

A

sparing in the use of words, abrupt

481
Q

lionize

A

treat as an object of great interest or importance

482
Q

indemnify

A

compensate someone for harm or loss; secure someone against legal liability for their actions

483
Q

actuarial

A

relating to actuaries or their work of compiling and analyzing statistics to calculate insurance risks and premiums

484
Q

acerbic

A

tasting sour or bitter; sharp and forthright

485
Q

vicissitude

A

a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant; a change or variation occurring in the course of something

486
Q

akimbo

A

with hands on the hips and elbows turned outwards; flung out widely or haphazardly

487
Q

providential

A

coming or happening by good luck especially unexpectedly

488
Q

simpatico

A

of like mind or temperament, compatible

489
Q

inured

A

accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant

490
Q

maudlin

A

self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental

491
Q

inveigle

A

persuade someone to do something by means of deception or flatter

492
Q

hector

A

talk to someone in a bullying way

493
Q

tremulous

A

shaking or quivering slightly; timid, nervous

494
Q

coltish

A

energetic but awkward in one’s movements or behavior

495
Q

obsequious

A

obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree

496
Q

motley

A

incongruously varied in appearance or character, disparate

497
Q

facetious

A

treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor, flippant

498
Q

circumscribe

A

restrict something within limits

499
Q

putative

A

generally considered or reputed to be

500
Q

poignant

A

evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; sharp or pungent in taste or smell

501
Q

onerous

A

involving a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty, arduous

502
Q

venal

A

showing or motivated by susceptibility to bribery; corrupt

503
Q

labile

A

liable to change; easily altered

504
Q

ignominious

A

deserving or causing public disgrace or shame

505
Q

probity

A

the quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency

506
Q

farcical

A

relating to or resembling farce, especially because of absurd or ridiculous aspects; laughable

507
Q

desiccated

A

having had all moisture removed, dried out; lacking vitality or interest

508
Q

excoriate

A

censure or criticize severely; damage or remove part of the surface of the skin

509
Q

calumny

A

the making of false and defamatory statements, slander; a false and slanderous statement

510
Q

obloquy

A

strong public condemnation, or disgrace brought about by public condemnation

511
Q

garland

A

a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as decoration; a prize or distinction

512
Q

pedantry

A

excessive concern with minor details or rules

513
Q

pedantic

A

excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overscrupulous

514
Q

pulchritude

A

beauty

515
Q

parsimony

A

extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources

516
Q

canny

A

having or showing shrewdness and good judgement, especially in money and business matters

517
Q

desultory

A

lacking a plan, purpose, or enthusiasm; going constantly from one subject to another in a halfhearted way, unfocused; occurring randomly or occasionally

518
Q

metastasis

A

the development of secondary malignant growth at a distance from a primary site of cancer

519
Q

parlous

A

full of danger or uncertainty; precarious

520
Q

semiotic

A

relating to signs and symbols

521
Q

sangfroid

A

composure or coolness shown in danger or under trying circumstances

522
Q

intrepid

A

fearless, adventurous

523
Q

mercurial

A

subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind

524
Q

tirade

A

a long, angry speech of criticism or accusation

525
Q

entreaty

A

an earnest or humble request

526
Q

nadir

A

the lowest or most unsuccessful point in a situation

527
Q

paragon

A

a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality

528
Q

truism

A

a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting

529
Q

plaudits

A

expressions or praise or approval; the applause of an audience

530
Q

expatiate

A

to move about freely or at will; to speak or write at length or in detail

531
Q

distension

A

swelling, expanding by pressure from within

532
Q

arcadian

A

relating to or constituting an ideal rural paradise

533
Q

squalid

A

extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially as a result of poverty or neglect; showing or involving a contemptible lack of moral standards

534
Q

contempt

A

the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration

535
Q

hinterland

A

the remote areas of a country away from the coast or the banks of major rivers; an area lying beyond what is visible or known

536
Q

tony

A

fashionable among wealthy or stylish people

537
Q

well-heeled

A

wealthy

538
Q

effete

A

affected and overly refined; effeminate; no longer capable of effective action

539
Q

tout

A

attempt to sell something, typically by a direct or persistent approach

540
Q

halcyon

A

denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful

541
Q

leery

A

cautious or wary due to realistic suspicions

542
Q

diffident

A

modest or shy because of a lack of self-confidence

543
Q

ratify

A

sign or give formal consent to, making it officially valid

544
Q

purportedly

A

as appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so; allegedly

545
Q

congenial

A

pleasing or liked on account of having qualities or interests that are similar to one’s own; pleasant or agreeable due to being suited to one’s taste or inclination

546
Q

dispensation

A

exemption from a rule or usual requirement; a political, religious, or social system prevailing at a particular time

547
Q

earthy

A

direct and uninhibited, especially about sexual subjects or bodily functions

548
Q

heuristic

A

enabling someone to discover or learn something for themselves

549
Q

efficacious

A

successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective

550
Q

dissipation

A

overindulgence in sensual pleasures; the squandering of money, energy, or resources

551
Q

decamp

A

leave a place suddenly of secretly; break up or leave a military camp

552
Q

solvent

A

having assets in excess of liabilities, able to pay one’s debts; able to dissolve other substances

553
Q

supplant

A

supersede and replace

554
Q

supersede

A

take the place of

555
Q

imbue

A

inspire or permeate with

556
Q

fatuous

A

silly and pointless

557
Q

nonplussed

A

unsure about what to say, think, or do, perplexed; not bothered, surprised, or impressed by something

558
Q

buttress

A

a structure of stone or brick built against a wall to strengthen or support it

559
Q

dilettantes

A

a person who cultivates an area of interest, such as the arts, without real commitment or knowledge

560
Q

acumen

A

the ability to make good judgements and take quick decisions

561
Q

idealogue

A

one given to fanciful ideas or theories; someone who theorizes or speculates

562
Q

hackneyed

A

having been overused, as of a phrase or idea; unoriginal and trite

563
Q

modishness

A

quality or state of being fashionable, or elegance by virtue of being so

564
Q

balkanize

A

divide into smaller mutually hostile states or groups

565
Q

dissemble

A

conceal or disguise one’s true feelings or beliefs

566
Q

defeasible

A

open in principle to revision, valid objection, forfeiture, or annulment

567
Q

sinecure

A

a position requiring little or no work but giving the holder status or financial benefit

568
Q

volubility

A

the quality of talking fluently, readily, or incessantly; talkativeness

569
Q

perennial

A

lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time; enduring or continually recurring

570
Q

asperity

A

harshness of tone and manner

571
Q

asceticism

A

severe self-discipline and avoiding all forms of indulgence, typically for religious reasons

572
Q

vituperation

A

bitter and abusive language

573
Q

foible

A

a minor weakness or eccentricity in someone’s character

574
Q

fastidious

A

very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail

575
Q

specious

A

superficially plausible, but actually wrong

576
Q

stolid

A

calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation

577
Q

artful

A

clever or skillful, especially in a crafty or cunning way

578
Q

callow

A

inexperienced and immature

579
Q

plodding

A

slow-moving and unexciting; thorough and hard-working but lacking in imagination or intelligence

580
Q

inchoate

A

just begun and so not fully formed or developed, rudimentary

581
Q

sinuous

A

having many curves and turns; lithe and supple

582
Q

contrite

A

feeling or expressing remorse at the recognition that one has done wrong

583
Q

phlegmatic

A

having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition

584
Q

unflappable

A

having or showing calmness in a crisis

585
Q

irascible

A

having or showing a tendency to be easily angered

586
Q

jaundiced

A

affected by jaundice, in particular unnaturally yellow in complexion; affected by bitterness, resentment, or cynicism

587
Q

blandishment

A

a flattering or pleasing statement or action used as a means of gently persuading someone to do something

588
Q

apocryphal

A

of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true, such as of a story or statement

589
Q

euphony

A

the quality of being pleasing to the ear; the tendency to make phonetic change for ease of pronunciation

590
Q

sobriquet

A

a person’s nickname

591
Q

extemporaneous

A

spoken or done without preparation

592
Q

abjure

A

solemnly renounce, such as a belief, cause, or claim

593
Q

renege

A

go back on a promise, undertaking, or contract

594
Q

contravene

A

offend against a prohibition or order of; conflict with a right or principle, especially to its detriment

595
Q

shrewd

A

having or showing sharp powers of judgement, astute

596
Q

chary

A

cautiously or suspiciously reluctant to do something

597
Q

burgeoning

A

beginning to grow or increase rapidly, flourishing

598
Q

flummoxed

A

bewildered or perplexed, confounded

599
Q

opprobrium

A

harsh criticism or censure; public disgrace arising from shameful conduct

600
Q

manumit

A

release from slavery, set free

601
Q

manacle

A

confine with manacles; shackle, fetter

602
Q

adroit

A

clever or skillful

603
Q

wallop

A

strike or hit very hard

604
Q

laconic

A

using very few words

605
Q

diatribe

A

a forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something

606
Q

demagogic

A

trying to win support by exciting the emotions of ordinary people rather than by having good or morally right ideas

607
Q

belletristic

A

written and regarded for aesthetic value rather than content

608
Q

gist

A

the substance or general meaning of speech or text

609
Q

monastic

A

relating to monks, nuns, or others living under religious vows, or the buildings in which they live

610
Q

hermetic

A

complete and airtight, as of a seal or closure; relating to an ancient occult tradition encompassing alchemy, astrology, and theosophy

611
Q

hankering

A

a strong desire to have or do something

612
Q

germane

A

relevant to a subject under consideration

613
Q

congruent

A

in agreement or harmony

614
Q

piecemeal

A

characterized by unsystematic partial measures taken over a period of time

615
Q

sedulous

A

showing dedication and diligence

616
Q

mordant

A

having or showing a sharp or critical quality; biting

617
Q

jurisprudent

A

relating to the theory or philosophy of law

618
Q

trenchant

A

vigorous or incisive in expression or style

619
Q

abase

A

behave in a way that belittles or degrades

620
Q

zealous

A

showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective

621
Q

zealot

A

a person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their religious, political, or other ideals

622
Q

epicurean

A

a person devoted to sensual enjoyment, especially that derived from fine food and drink

623
Q

rejoinder

A

a reply, especially a sharp or witty one

624
Q

recrimination

A

an accusation in response to one from someone else

625
Q

acrimony

A

bitterness or ill feeling

626
Q

dear

A

expensive

627
Q

commiserate

A

express or feel sympathy or pity; sympathize

628
Q

variegated

A

exhibiting different colors, especially as irregular patches or streaks; marked by variety

629
Q

congealed

A

solidify or coagulate, especially by cooling; take shape or coalesce, especially to form a satisfying whole

630
Q

profuse

A

very plentiful, abundant

631
Q

expound

A

present and explain systematically and in detail

632
Q

hobble

A

walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury; tie or strap together the legs of an animal to prevent it from straying

633
Q

hamstring

A

cripple by cutting the hamstrings

634
Q

assiduous

A

showing great care and perseverance

635
Q

coup

A

an instance of successfully achieving something difficult

636
Q

aggrieve

A

make someone unhappy and angry; give pain or trouble to, inflict injury on

637
Q

cantankerous

A

difficult or irritating to deal with; cranky

GRE vocabulary list (6 decks)

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