prepscholar's 262 vocab words to know Flashcards
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abate
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v. to become less active, less intense, or less in amount
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abstract
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adj. existing purely in the mind; not representing reality
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abysmal
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adj. extremely bad
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accordingly
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adv. in accordance to
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acquisition
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n. the act of gaining a skill or possession of something
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adapt
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v. to make suit a new purpose
v. to accommodate oneself to a new condition, setting, or situation
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adept
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adj. having particular knowledge or skill (typically in a certain area)
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adequate
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adj. having sufficient qualifications to meet a specific task or purpose
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advent
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n. the arrival or creation of something (usually historic)
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adversarial
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adj. relating to hostile opposition
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advocate
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n. someone who promotes or defends something
v. to defend or promote something (usually a belief, theory, or opinion)
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aesthetic
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adj. relating to beauty or refined taste
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afford
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v. to be able to buy
v. to be able to spare
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agitate
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v. to promote something (usually a cause)
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allow
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v. to permit or consent to
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allude
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v. to make a secretive mention of something
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altercation
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n. a noisy argument or confrontation
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ambiguous
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adj. unclear or vague in meaning
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ambitious
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adj. having a powerful desire for success or acheivement
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ambivalence
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n. the state of being uncertain or stuck between two or more options
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analogous
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adj. similar but not identical
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annihilate
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v. to destroy or cause devastating destruction
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anomaly
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n. something different from the nrom
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anomaly
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n. something different from the norm
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anticipate
v. assume to be likely to happen
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antipathy
n. a strong feeling of dislike
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apex
n. the highest point of something
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apprehension
n. fearful expectation of something
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articulate
v. to clearly express in words
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artificial
adj. something made; not occurring naturally
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assertion
n. a strong declaration
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austere
adj. extremely plain
adj. stern and forbidding
adj. relating to self-denial
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authenticity
n. the quality of being real and true instead of fake and contrived
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avenue
n. an intangible path or approach to something
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avid
adj. actively interested in or enthusiastic about something
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basic
adj. relating to the foundation or basis of something
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bear
v. to have as a characteristic
v. to have (a child)
v. to bring forth
v. to put up with
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benevolent
adj. kind, generous
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bias
n. a preconception that prevents objectivity
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bittersweet
adj. tinged with a feeling of sadness
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bolster
v. to support, strengthen, or fortify
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boost
n. an increase or growth
v. to increase or make grow
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brawl
n. an intense, loud fight
v. to fight loudly and disruptively
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brevity
n. the quality of being brief or terse
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candid
adj. direct, blunt
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candor
n. the trait of being honest and frank
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capitalize
v. to use to your advantage
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capture
v. to trap or take possession of
v. to successfully represent or imitate
v. to captivate, mesmerize
v. to catch or seize
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civic
adj. relating to the city or citizens
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clinical
adj. emotionally unattached (usu. used in medical or scientific setting)
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clout
n. special advantage or power
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coarse
adj. indicating a rough texture
adj. lacking refinement or sophistication
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coincide
v. to happen at the same time
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commission
n. the use of payment to request something
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comparable
adj. able to be compared
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competent
adj. sufficiently qualified
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complacent
adj. satisfied, with no desire to change or improve
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complement
v. to make perfect or complete
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concede
v. to be forced to agree or surrender
v. to admit to a transgression
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conceive
v. to imagine or come up with
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condone
v. to overlook, approve, or allow
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conducive
adj. able to bring about or be suitable for
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conduct
v. to control or manage
v. to behave a certain way
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confide
v. to share something secretive with someone
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confine
v. to put limits on; to restrict
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consensus
n. overall agreement
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constitute
v. to form or compose (part of) something
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contemplate
v. to think deeply about
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contend
v. to maintain or assert (an opinion)
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contradict
v. to be in contrast with
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controversial
adj. highly debatable and causing contention
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conventional
adj. abiding by accepted standards
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convey
v. to pass on or transfer
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conviction
n. a firm belief in something
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corroborate
v. to provide evidence for; to back up a claim
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counteract
v. to work in opposition to
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counterargument
n. an argument used to criticize or dismantle another argument
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counterproductive
adj. hindering the achievement of a goal
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culmination
n. the final act or climax
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cultivate
v. to foster the growth of
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decree
v. to declare formally and with authority
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deference
n. respect; regard
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deficient
adj. not enough in degree or amount
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demonstrate
v. to do as an example
v. gives evidence for
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demur
v. to object to
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deplete
v. to (over)use over time
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desolate
adj. bare, barren, empty
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devise
v. to come up with a plan
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dilemma
n. a problem, usually requiring a choice between two options
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diligence
n. conscientiousness; the quality of being committed to a task
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diminish
v. to become smaller in scope or degree
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dire
adj. hopeless and dangerous or fearful
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discord
n. disagreement
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disdain
n. a lack of respect and strong dislike
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dismay
n. hopelessness, stress, or consternation
v. to fill with woe or apprehension
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disparage
v. to belittle or speak down to
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dispatch
v. to send off a message or messenger
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diversification
n. the act of becoming diverse
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doctrine
n. a principle, theory, or position (advocated by a religion or government)
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dominion
n. power and authority
n. a legal territory
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dreary
adj. sad, gloomy, dull
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dubious
adj. doubtful, questionable
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eccentric
adj. peculiar or odd; deviating from the norm
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egregious
adj. extremely bad
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eloquent
adj. having refined or expressive communication skills in speaking or writing
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eminent
adj. superior or distinguished; high in position and status
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emit
v. to discharge, give forth, or release
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emphatic
adj. very expressive; using emphasis
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empirical
adj. derived from experience, observation, or an experiment
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endow
v. to equip or bestow (usually a quality or ability)
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endure
v. to withstand, sustain, or hold out against
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entail
v. to involve or include
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entrenched
adj. firmly established
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enumerate
v. to specify or count
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envy
n. excessive jealousy
v. to admire and be jealous of
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erratic
adj. having no fixed course
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establish
v. to enact
v. to found (a business, group, school, etc.)
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evoke
v. to draw forth or call up
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exacerbate
v. to do something extremely well or to be superior in
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excel
v. to do something extremely well or to be superior in
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exert
v. to put into use
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exhilarating
adj. invigorating, stimulating, or exciting
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expend
v. to use up (as in energy or money)
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exploit
v. to use selfishly or for profit
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facilitate
v. to aid the progress of
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feasability
n. the practicality or possibility of something
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ferocity
n. viciousness, violence
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fiscal
adj. related to (government) money
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flourish
v. to prosper, grow, or make fast progress
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fluctuate
v. to be unstable; to rise and fall
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foment
v. to stir up
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forseeable
adj. capable of being predicted or anticipated
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frankly
adv. directly, clearly
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freewheeling
adj. carefree
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fundamental
adj. the most essential or basic part
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galvanizing
adj. thrilling, exciting, stimulating
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geriatric
adj. relating to old age
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hostile
adj. harmful, dangerous
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hypothetical
adj. supposed, related to a hypothesis
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ignominious
adj. publicly shaming or humiliating
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impart
v. to transmit, bestow, or disclose
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impartiality
n. the equal and objective treatment of opposing views
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imposing
adj. impressive (especially in size or appearance)
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imposition
n. an unnecessary burden
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imprudent
adj. not cautious or prudent, rash
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incite
v. to encourage or stir up
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indifference
n. apathy, emotional detachment
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indiscriminately
adv. randomly; with little or no distinction
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indulge
v. to give into; to satisfy or gratify
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infer
v. to guess, conclude, or derive by reasoning
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innovative
adj. novel or new (especially as an idea or invention)
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insatiable
adj. can't be satisfied
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inversion
n. a reversal
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invoke
v. to call on; to appeal to (e.g., a higher power)
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irreconcilable
adj. incapable of being in harmony or agreed upon
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lament
v. to feel sorrow for; to mourn
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locomotion
n. movement
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lucrative
adj. capable of making a lot of money; profitable
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malicious
adj. harmful, spiteful
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malleable
adj. capable of being molded or changed
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materialistic
adj. superficial; focus on material possessions
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melodramatic
adj. extravagant or exaggerated (as of a melodrama)
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modest
adj. simple and humble
adj. small in size or amount
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modify
v. to change, alter, or tweak
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momentous
adj. historically significant
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novel
adj. new, innovative
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nuance
n. a subtle difference in meaning
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null
adj. legally void and ineffective
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objectivity
n. judgment based on observations instead of emotions or opinions
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obsolete
adj. no longer used; rare or uncommon
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omnipotent
adj. almighty and all powerful
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onset
n. the beginning or early stages
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opine
v. to openly express an opinion
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ornate
adj. highly detailed and decorated
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oust
v. to remove or force out of (usu. a position or office)
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paramount
adj. predominant, superior, most important
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peculiar
adj. strange, bizarre
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perish
v. to die; to pass away
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persecute
v. to cause suffering to
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petulant
adj. cranky, pouty, irritable
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pinnacle
n. highest level or degree
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Pitiable
adj. deserving pity
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Plausible
adj. reasonable and possibly true
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postulate
v. to assert
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Potent
adj. having great influence
adj. having a strong, chemical effect
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Pragmatic
adj. practical, useful
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Precedent
n. an example or subject from earlier in time
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Predecessor
n. someone who comes before you (usu. in position or office)
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Prescribe
v. to command orders
v. to issue authorization for medications
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Principle
n. basic truth, assumption, or rule
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Prohibit
v. to command against, to outlaw
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Prompt
adj. punctual, on time
n. a cue to begin something; instructions
v. to incite, propel, or cause to act
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Promulgate
v. to put into law or formally declare
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Prosecute
v. to bring criminal action against someone (in a trial)
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Provocative
adj. intending to provoke, inspire, or arouse
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Qualitative
adj. involving qualities of something (features and content)
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quantitative
adj. involving quantities (numbers and amounts)
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quirk
n. a strange habit
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Ramify
v. to split into two or more branches
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Rash
adj. without attention to danger or risk
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Raw
adj. unrefined
adj. not processed; uncooked (as in food)
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Readily
adv. right away and without difficulty
