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Latitude

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freedom from normal restraints, scope for freedom of action or thought

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Aloof

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distant and unsympathetic in manner, unfriendly, cool and distant, arrogance

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Detachment

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the state of being objective or aloof

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Diffidence

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lack of self-confidence

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Dissolute

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lax in morals, licentious

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Debilitated

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make weak and infirm, hider, delay

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Unadorned

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not decorated with something to increase its beauty or distinction

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Austere

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severe or strict in manner, (of living conditions) harsh and without luxury

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Spartan

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rigorously self-disciplined, resolute in the fact of pain or danger or adversity

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Locution

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a person’s style of speech

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Epistle

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a letter or a poem in the form of a letter or series of letters

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Novelty

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the quality of being new, original, or unusual

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Impressionable

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easily impressed or influenced

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Myopia

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lack of imagination or foresight, nearsightedness

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Defensible

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justifiable by argument, able to be protected

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Tender

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showing gentleness, concern, or sympathy, soft, delicate

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Progenitor

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ancestor, forefather

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Chronicler

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someone who writes chronicles (a factual account of historical events)

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Equate

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be the same as or equivalent

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Latent

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not presently active, potentially existing but not presently evident or realized

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Acute

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sharp, keen, shrewd

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Sonorous

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resonant, ringing, (of somebody’s voice or a sound) imposingly deep and full

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Aromatic

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having a pleasant and distinctive smell, fragrant, redolent

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Contentious

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causing or likely to cause an argument

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Collegial

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relating to or involving shared responsibility, as among a group of colleagues

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Indulgent

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a readiness to be generous or lenient, forgiving

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Bane

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a cause of great distress or annoyance

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Incarnation

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a person who embodies in the flesh a deity

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Adversary

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one’s opponent in a contest or dispute, enemy, rival

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Despondent

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in low spirits from loss of hope or courage, depressed, crestfallen

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Deferential

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respectful, reverent

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Cohesive

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the action or fact of forming a united whole

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Crux

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a particular point of difficulty

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Assimilation

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integrate (people, ideas, or culture) into a wider society or culture

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Inverse

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opposite or contrary in position

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Oratorical

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formal speaking, speaking marked by the use of overblown rhetoric (often pompous)

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Caricature

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cartoon, travesty, A picture, description, or imitation of a person or thing in which certain characteristics are exaggerated to create a comic or grotesqu…

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Doleful

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expressing sorrow, sad, mournful

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Compunction

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remorse, regret, a feeling of guilt

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Gratification

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pleasure or satisfaction

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Indignation

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anger or annoyance provoked by unfair treatment

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Inducement

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A thing that persuades or influences someone to do something, motive

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Portentous

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excessive pride, ominously prophetic

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Axiom

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A saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

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Fad

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An intense and widely shared enthusiasm for something, esp. one that is short-lived; a craze

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Insidious

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treacherously crafty

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Decorous

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decent, proper, polite

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Expurgating

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Remove matter thought to be objectionable or unsuitable from (a book or account)

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Lethargy

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a lack of energy, torpor, sleepiness

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Mudslinging

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The use of insults and accusations, esp. unjust ones, with the aim of damaging the reputation of an opponent.

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Obstinacy

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stubbornness: the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome.

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Grandstanding

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Seek to attract applause or favorable attention from spectators or the media.

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Erroneous

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wrong, incorrect

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Irascible

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irritable - quick-tempered - short-tempered - testy

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Unimpeachable

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Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; entirely trustworthy: “an unimpeachable witness”.

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Inimical

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hostile - adverse - unfriendly - antagonistic - enemy

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Culpable

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guilty - blameworthy - delinquent - reprehensible

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Erudite

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Having or showing great knowledge or learning.

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Incisive

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trenchant - sharp - keen - cutting - biting - acute

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Convoluted

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(esp. of an argument, story, or sentence) Extremely complex and difficult to follow.

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Benign

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benignant - kind - kindly - gentle - good - mild - genial

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Memento

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An object kept as a reminder or souvenir of a person or event.

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Proverb

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A short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice.

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Canvassed

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cover with canvas

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Paucity

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The presence of something only in small or insufficient quantities or amounts; scarcity.

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Dissipation

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Squandering of money, energy, or resources.

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Remunerative

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compensable: for which money is paid; “a paying job”; “remunerative work”; “salaried employment”

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Assiduous

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Showing great care and perseverance: “she was assiduous in pointing out every feature”, diligent

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Demeaning

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Cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for (someone or something).

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Satellite

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moon - sputnik

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Euphemism

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A mild or indirect word or expression for one too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

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Exultation

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a feeling of extreme joy.

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Aspersion

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slander - calumny - defamation - libel - smear - slur

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Despondency

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A state of low spirits caused by loss of hope or courage.

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Compromised

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Settle a dispute by mutual concession.

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Synthesized

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Combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole.

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Crystallized

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Make or become definite and clear.

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Sycophant

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toady - bootlicker - flatterer - lickspittle - groveller

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Pedant

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A person who is excessively concerned with minor details and rules or with displaying academic learning.

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Pundit

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An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called on to give opinions about it to the public.

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Polymath

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A person of wide-ranging knowledge or learning.

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Portent

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A sign or warning that something, esp. something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.

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Syllogism

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An instance of a form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises); a common or middle…

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Lexicon

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The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge.

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Entropy

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Lack of order or predictability; gradual decline into disorder.

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Hobble

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restrict the activity or development of

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Decode

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Convert (a coded message) into intelligible language.

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Disseminate

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Spread or disperse (something, esp. information) widely.

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Disconcerting

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Causing one to feel unsettled.

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Self-effacing

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reticent: reluctant to draw attention to yourself.

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Nonsensical

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absurd: incongruous;inviting ridicule;

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Intermittent

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Occurring at irregular intervals; not steady

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Vitriolic

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harsh or corrosive in tone; “an acerbic tone piercing otherwise flowery prose”; “a barrage of acid comments”;…

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Consummate

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Showing a high degree of skill and flair; complete or perfect.

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Doctrinaire

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Seeking to impose a doctrine in all circumstances without regard to practical considerations: “a doctrinaire socialist”.

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Exuberance

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the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness; ebullience

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Fickleness

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changeability, esp. as regards one’s loyalties or affections:

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Cocksureness

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presumptuously or arrogantly confident.

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Empiricism

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the theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience.

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Stoicism

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the endurance of pain or hardship without a display of feelings and without complaint.

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Subverting

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undermine the power and authority of (an established system or institution): an attempt to subvert democratic government.

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Inculcating

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instill (an attitude, idea, or habit) by persistent instruction: the failures of the churches to inculcate a sense of moral responsibility.

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Urbane

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(of a person, esp. a man) suave, courteous, and refined in manner.

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Eccentric

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(of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange: my favorite aunt is very eccentric.

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Paranoid

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unreasonably or obsessively anxious, suspicious, or mistrustful: you think I’m paranoid but I tell you there is something going on.

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Conflated

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combine (two or more texts, ideas, etc.) into one: the urban crisis conflates a number of different economic and social issues.

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Relinquished

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voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up: he relinquished his managerial role to become chief executive.

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Maladroit

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ineffective or bungling; clumsy.

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Maudlin

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self-pityingly or tearfully sentimental, often through drunkenness: the drink made her maudlin | a maudlin ballad.

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Apprise

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inform or tell (someone): I thought it right to apprise Chris of what had happened.

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Prerogative

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a right or privilege exclusive to a particular individual or class: owning an automobile was still the prerogative of the rich.

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Enumeration

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mention (a number of things) one by one: there is not space to enumerate all his works.

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Subliminal

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below the threshold of sensation or consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone’s mind without their being aware of it.

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Cathartic

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providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions; causing catharsis: crying is a cathartic release.

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Corrosive

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tending to cause corrosion.

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Meticulous

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showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise

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Aberrant

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departing from an accepted standard.

• chiefly Biology diverging from the normal type: aberrant chromosomes.

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Resolute

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admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering: she was resolute and unswerving.

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Embryonic

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(of a system, idea, or organization) in a rudimentary stage with potential for further development: the plan is still in its embryonic stages

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Convoluted

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extremely complex and difficult to follow: its convoluted narrative encompasses all manner of digressions.

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Objective

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(of a person or their judgment) not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts:

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Quotidian

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of or occurring every day; daily:

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Relevance

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closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand: the candidate’s experience is relevant to the job.

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Incrimination

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make (someone) appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing; strongly imply the guilt of (someone):

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Inclusive

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including or covering all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required: the price is inclusive, with few incidentals.

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Selection

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the action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable: such men decided the selection of candidates | they objected to his selection.

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Drudgery

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hard, menial, or dull work: domestic drudgery.

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Disavowed

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deny any responsibility or support for: he appears to be in denial of his own past, which he continually disavows.

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Transcribed

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put (thoughts, speech, or data) into written or printed form: each interview was taped and transcribed.

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Recrimination

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An accusation in response to one from someone else.

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Legislative

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Having the power to make laws: “the country’s supreme legislative body”.
Of or relating to laws or the making of them: “legislative proposals”.

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Hearsay

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Information received from other people that cannot be adequately substantiated; rumor.

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Equivocation

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evasion: a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth.

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Cosseted

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Care for and protect in an overindulgent way.

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Disingenuous

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Not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.

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Baroque

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extravagantly ornate, florid, and convoluted in character or style

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Languid

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(of a person, manner, or gesture) Displaying or having a disinclination for physical exertion or effort; slow and relaxed.
(of an occasion or period of time) Lazy and peaceful.

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Avuncular

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Kind and friendly toward a younger or less experienced person: “an avuncular manner”.

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Raiment

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Clothing.

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Detritus

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Waste or debris of any kind.

Gravel, sand, silt, or other material produced by erosion

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Periphery

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The outer limits or edge of an area or object.

A marginal or secondary position in, or part or aspect of, a group, subject, or sphere of activity.

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Vertiginous

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Causing vertigo, esp. by being extremely high or steep.

Relating to or affected by vertigo. Dizzy.

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Inconsolable

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(of a person or their grief) Not able to be consoled or comforted.

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Somnolent

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Sleepy; drowsy.

Causing or suggestive of drowsiness.

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Fractious

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Easily irritated; bad-tempered: “they fight and squabble like fractious children”.
(of an organization) Difficult to control; unruly: “the fractious coalition of Social Democrats”.

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Inveterate

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Having a particular habit, activity, or interest that is long-established and unlikely to change.

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Disposition

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A person’s inherent qualities of mind and character.

An inclination or tendency.

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Jaunty

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having or expressing a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner.

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Byzantine

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(of a system or situation) excessively complicated, typically involving a great deal of administrative detail.

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Bereft

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deprived of or lacking something, esp. a nonmaterial asset.

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Quiescent

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in a state or period of inactivity or dormancy.

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Commiseration

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sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others; compassion.

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Extirpation

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root out and destroy completely

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Canonical

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Conforming to orthodox or well-established rules or patterns, as of procedure.

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Exotically

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originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country.

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Vainly

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to no avail; “he looked for her in vain”; “the city fathers tried vainly to find a solution”

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Vanity

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excessive pride in or admiration of one’s own appearance or achievements.

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Demure

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(of a woman or her behavior) reserved, modest, and shy.

159
Q

Arcane

A

understood by few; mysterious or secret.

160
Q

Obsolescent

A

becoming obsolete.

161
Q

Evocative

A

bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind.

162
Q

Cathartic

A

providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions; causing catharsis.

163
Q

Pejorative

A

expressing contempt or disapproval.

164
Q

Disingenuous

A

not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.

165
Q

Regressive

A

becoming less advanced; returning to a former or less developed state.

166
Q

Impugned

A

dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of (a statement or motive); call into question.

167
Q

Disaffected

A

dissatisfied with the people in authority and no longer willing to support them.

168
Q

Peripheral

A

the outer limits or edge of an area or object.

169
Q

Elucidating

A

make (something) clear; explain.

170
Q

Accosting

A

approach and address (someone) boldly or aggressively.

171
Q

Berate

A

scold or criticize (someone) angrily.

172
Q

Staunch

A

loyal and committed in attitude.

173
Q

Consternation

A

feelings of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected.

174
Q

Winsome

A

attractive or appealing in appearance or character.

175
Q

Ingenuous

A

(of a person or action) innocent and unsuspecting.

176
Q

Indubitable

A

impossible to doubt; unquestionable.

177
Q

Specious

A

superficially plausible, but actually wrong.

178
Q

Conscription

A

compulsory enlistment for state service, typically into the armed forces.

179
Q

Concourse

A

a large open area inside or in front of a public building, as in an airport or train station.

180
Q

Propagate

A

spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely.

181
Q

Presage

A

(of an event) be a sign or warning that (something, typically something bad) will happen.

182
Q

Vice

A

immoral or wicked behavior.

183
Q

Debauched

A

indulging in or characterized by sensual pleasures to a degree perceived to be morally harmful; dissolute.

184
Q

Peripatetic

A

traveling from place to place, esp. working or based in various places for relatively short periods.

185
Q

Meritorious

A

deserving reward or praise.

186
Q

Prodigious

A

remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree.

187
Q

Elocution

A

the skill of clear and expressive speech, esp. of distinct pronunciation and articulation.

188
Q

Complacent

A

showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements.

189
Q

Listless

A

(of a person or their manner) lacking energy or enthusiasm.

190
Q

Pejorative

A

expressing contempt or disapproval.

191
Q

Verisimilitude

A

the appearance of being true or real.

192
Q

Placidity

A

a feeling of calmness; a quiet and undisturbed feeling

193
Q

Morose

A

sullen and ill-tempered. (usually means very sad on the SAT)

194
Q

Uncouth

A

(of a person or their appearance or behavior) lacking good manners, refinement, or grace.

195
Q

Beguiling

A

charm or enchant (someone), sometimes in a deceptive way.

196
Q

Contingency

A

a future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.

197
Q

Ostracize

A

exclude (someone) from a society or group.

198
Q

Defunct

A

no longer existing or functioning.

199
Q

Promulgate

A

promote or make widely known (an idea or cause).

200
Q

Palpable

A

able to be touched or felt.

201
Q

Pejorative

A

expressing contempt or disapproval.

202
Q

Taciturn

A

(of a person) reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little.

203
Q

Ingratiation

A

bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them.

204
Q

Obduracy

A

adamance: resoluteness by virtue of being unyielding and inflexible

205
Q

Bellicosity

A

a natural disposition to fight

206
Q

Fulsomeness

A

unction: excessive but superficial compliments given with affected charm

207
Q

Terrestrial

A

of, on, or relating to the earth.

208
Q

Equatorial

A

of, at, or near the equator.

209
Q

Sequential

A

forming or following in a logical order or sequence.

210
Q

Fantastic

A

imaginative or fanciful; remote from reality.

211
Q

Presumptive

A

of the nature of a presumption; presumed in the absence of further information.

212
Q

Providential

A

occurring at a favorable time; opportune.

213
Q

Disparate

A

essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison.

214
Q

Recondite

A

(of a subject or knowledge) little known; abstruse.

215
Q

Pernicious

A

having a harmful effect, esp. in a gradual or subtle way.

216
Q

Intransigent

A

unwilling or refusing to change one’s views or to agree about something.

217
Q

Affronted

A

offend the modesty or values of. (To be affronted is to have someone offend your modesty or values)

218
Q

Barbed

A

(of a remark or joke) deliberately hurtful.

219
Q

Droll

A

curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement.

220
Q

Recompensed

A

make amends to (someone) for loss or harm suffered; compensate.

221
Q

Reciprocity

A

the practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit, esp. privileges granted by one country or organization to another.

222
Q

Coherence

A

the quality of being logical and consistent.
OR
the quality of forming a unified whole.

223
Q

Jumble

A

an untidy collection or pile of things.

224
Q

Prescient

A

having or showing knowledge of events before they take place.

225
Q

Metaphysical

A

transcending physical matter or the laws of nature; absurd

226
Q

Labyrinthine

A

(of a network) like a labyrinth; irregular and twisting.

227
Q

Execrable

A

extremely bad or unpleasant.

228
Q

Impetuous

A

acting or done quickly and without thought or care.

229
Q

Hungering

A

have a strong desire or craving for.

230
Q

Interspersed

A

scatter among or between other things; place here and there.

231
Q

Garbled

A

reproduce (a message, sound, or transmission) in a confused and distorted way.

232
Q

Retrograde

A

directed or moving backward.

233
Q

Dilatory

A

slow to act.

234
Q

Unwieldy

A

difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.

235
Q

Egregious

A

outstandingly bad; shocking.

236
Q

Ineluctable

A

unable to be resisted or avoided; inescapable.

237
Q

Apprehension

A

anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

SAT WORDS DEFINITIONS (14 decks)

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