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1
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intention (n.)

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That upon which the mind is set.

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interact (v.)

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To act reciprocally.

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intercede (v.)

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To mediate between persons.

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intercept (v.)

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To interrupt the course of.

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intercession (n.)

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Entreaty in behalf of others.

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intercessor (n.)

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A mediator.

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interdict (n.)

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Authoritative act of prohibition.

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interim (n.)

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Time between acts or periods.

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interlocutor (n.)

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One who takes part in a conversation or oral discussion.

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interlude (n.)

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An action or event considered as coming between others of greater length.

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intermediate (adj.)

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Being in a middle place or degree or between extremes.

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interminable (adj.)

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Having no limit or end.

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intermission (n.)

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A recess.

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intermit (v.)

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To cause to cease temporarily.

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intermittent (adj.)

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A temporary discontinuance.

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interpolation (n.)

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Verbal interference.

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interpose (v.)

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To come between other things or persons.

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interposition (n.)

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A coming between.

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interpreter (n.)

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A person who makes intelligible the speech of a foreigner by oral translation.

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interrogate (v.)

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To examine formally by questioning.

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interrogative (adj.)

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Having the nature or form of a question.

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interrogatory (n.)

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A question or inquiry.

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interrupt (v.)

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To stop while in progress.

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intersect (v.)

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To cut through or into so as to divide.

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intervale (n.)

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A low tract of land between hills, especially along a river.

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intervene (v.)

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To interfere for some end.

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intestacy (n.)

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The condition resulting from one’s dying not having made a valid will.

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intestate (adj.)

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Not having made a valid will.

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intestine (n.)

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That part of the digestive tube below or behind the stomach, extending to the anus.

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intimacy (n.)

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Close or confidential friendship.

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intimidate (v.)

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To cause to become frightened.

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32
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intolerable (adj.)

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Insufferable.

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33
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intolerance (n.)

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Inability or unwillingness to bear or endure.

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34
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intolerant (adj.)

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Bigoted.

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intoxicant (n.)

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Anything that unduly exhilarates or excites.

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intoxicate (v.)

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To make drunk.

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37
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intracellular (adj.)

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Occurring or situated within a cell.

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38
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intramural (adj.)

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Situated within the walls of a city.

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39
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intrepid (adj.)

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Fearless and bold.

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intricacy (n.)

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Perplexity.

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intricate (adj.)

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Difficult to follow or understand.

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42
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intrigue (n.)

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A plot or scheme, usually complicated and intended to accomplish something by secret ways.

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intrinsic (adj.)

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Inherent.

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44
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introductory (adj.)

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Preliminary.

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45
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introgression (n.)

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Entrance.

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46
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intromit (v.)

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To insert.

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47
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introspect (v.)

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To look into.

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introspection (n.)

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The act of observing and analyzing one’s own thoughts and feelings.

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introversion (n.)

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The act of turning or directing inward, physically or mentally.

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50
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introvert (v.)

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To turn within.

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51
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intrude (v.)

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To come in without leave or license.

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52
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intrusion (n.)

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The act of entering without warrant or invitation; encroachment.

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53
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intuition (n.)

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Instinctive knowledge or feeling.

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54
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inundate (v.)

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To fill with an overflowing abundance.

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55
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inundation (n.)

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Flood.

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56
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inure (v.)

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To harden or toughen by use, exercise, or exposure.

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57
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invalid (adj.)

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Having no force, weight, or cogency.

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58
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invalid (n.)

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One who is disabled by illness or injury.

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59
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invalidate (v.)

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To render of no force or effect.

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60
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invaluable (adj.)

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Exceedingly precious.

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61
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invariable (adj.)

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Unchangeable.

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invasion (n.)

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Encroachment, as by an act of intrusion or trespass.

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invective (n.)

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An utterance intended to cast censure, or reproach.

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inveigh (v.)

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To utter vehement censure or invective.

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65
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inventive (adj.)

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Quick at contrivance.

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66
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inverse (adj.)

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Contrary in tendency or direction.

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67
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inversion (n.)

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Change of order so that the first shall become last and the last first.

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68
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invert (v.)

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To turn inside out, upside down, or in opposite direction.

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69
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investigator (n.)

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One who investigates.

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70
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investor (n.)

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One who invests money.

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71
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inveterate (adj.)

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Habitual.

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72
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invidious (adj.)

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Showing or feeling envy.

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73
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invigorate (v.)

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To animate.

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74
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invincible (adj.)

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Not to be conquered, subdued, or overcome.

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75
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inviolable (adj.)

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Incapable of being injured or disturbed.

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76
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invoke (v.)

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To call on for assistance or protection.

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77
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involuntary (adj.)

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Unwilling.

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78
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involution (n.)

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Complication.

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79
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involve (v.)

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To draw into entanglement, literally or figuratively.

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80
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invulnerable (adj.)

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That can not be wounded or hurt.

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81
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inwardly (adv.)

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With no outward manifestation.

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82
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iota (n.)

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A small or insignificant mark or part.

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83
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irascible (adj.)

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Prone to anger.

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irate (adj.)

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Moved to anger.

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85
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ire (n.)

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Wrath.

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86
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iridescence (n.)

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A many-colored appearance.

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iridescent (adj.)

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Exhibiting changing rainbow-colors due to the interference of the light.

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irk (v.)

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To afflict with pain, vexation, or fatigue.

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89
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irksome (adj.)

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Wearisome.

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90
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irony (n.)

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Censure or ridicule under cover of praise or compliment.

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91
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irradiance (n.)

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Luster.

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92
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irradiate (v.)

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To render clear and intelligible.

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93
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irrational (adj.)

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Not possessed of reasoning powers or understanding.

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94
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irreducible (adj.)

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That can not be lessened.

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95
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irrefragable (adj.)

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That can not be refuted or disproved.

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irrefrangible (adj.)

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That can not be broken or violated.

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97
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irrelevant (adj.)

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Inapplicable.

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98
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irreligious (adj.)

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Indifferent or opposed to religion.

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99
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irreparable (adj.)

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That can not be rectified or made amends for.

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100
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irrepressible (adj.)

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That can not be restrained or kept down.

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101
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irresistible (adj.)

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That can not be successfully withstood or opposed.

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102
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irresponsible (adj.)

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Careless of or unable to meet responsibilities.

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103
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irreverence (n.)

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The quality showing or expressing a deficiency of veneration, especially for sacred things.

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irreverent (adj.)

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Showing or expressing a deficiency of veneration, especially for sacred things.

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105
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irreverential (adj.)

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Showing or expressing a deficiency of veneration, especially for sacred things.

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irreversible (adj.)

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Irrevocable.

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107
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irrigant (adj.)

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Serving to water lands by artificial means.

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irrigate (v.)

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To water, as land, by ditches or other artificial means.

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irritable (adj.)

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Showing impatience or ill temper on little provocation.

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110
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irritancy (n.)

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The quality of producing vexation.

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111
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irritant (n.)

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A mechanical, chemical, or pathological agent of inflammation, pain, or tension.

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112
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irritate (v.)

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To excite ill temper or impatience in.

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113
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irruption (n.)

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Sudden invasion.

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114
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isle (n.)

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An island.

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115
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islet (n.)

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A little island.

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116
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isobar (n.)

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A line joining points at which the barometric pressure is the same at a specified moment.

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isochronous (adj.)

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Relating to or denoting equal intervals of time.

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118
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isolate (v.)

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To separate from others of its kind.

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119
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isothermal (adj.)

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Having or marking equality of temperature.

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120
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itinerant (adj.)

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Wandering.

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121
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itinerary (n.)

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A detailed account or diary of a journey.

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122
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itinerate (v.)

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To wander from place to place.

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123
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jargon (n.)

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Confused, unintelligible speech or highly technical speech.

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jaundice (n.)

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A morbid condition, due to obstructed excretion of bile or characterized by yellowing of the skin.

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125
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jeopardize (v.)

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To imperil.

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126
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Jingo (n.)

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One of a party in Great Britain in favor of spirited and demonstrative foreign policy.

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127
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jocose (adj.)

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Done or made in jest.

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128
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jocular (adj.)

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Inclined to joke.

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129
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joggle (n.)

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A sudden irregular shake or a push causing such a shake.

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130
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journalize (v.)

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To keep a diary.

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131
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jovial (adj.)

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Merry.

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132
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jubilation (n.)

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Exultation.

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133
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judgment (n.)

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The faculty by the exercise of which a deliberate conclusion is reached.

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134
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judicature (n.)

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Distribution and administration of justice by trial and judgment.

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135
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judicial (adj.)

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Pertaining to the administration of justice.

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136
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judiciary (n.)

A

That department of government which administers the law relating to civil and criminal justice.

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judicious (adj.)

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Prudent.

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juggle (v.)

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To play tricks of sleight of hand.

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jugglery (n.)

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The art or practice of sleight of hand.

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jugular (adj.)

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Pertaining to the throat.

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juicy (adj.)

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Succulent.

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junction (n.)

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The condition of being joined.

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juncture (n.)

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An articulation, joint, or seam.

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junta (n.)

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A council or assembly that deliberates in secret upon the affairs of government.

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juridical (adj.)

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Assumed by law to exist.

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jurisdiction (n.)

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Lawful power or right to exercise official authority.

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jurisprudence (n.)

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The science of rights in accordance with positive law.

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juror (n.)

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One who serves on a jury or is sworn in for jury duty in a court of justice.

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joust (v.)

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To engage in a tilt with lances on horseback.

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justification (n.)

A

Vindication.

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juvenile (adj.)

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Characteristic of youth.

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juxtapose (v.)

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To place close together.

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keepsake (n.)

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Anything kept or given to be kept for the sake of the giver.

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kerchief (n.)

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A square of linen, silk, or other material, used as a covering for the head or neck.

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kernel (n.)

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A grain or seed.

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kiln (n.)

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An oven or furnace for baking, burning, or drying industrial products.

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kiloliter (n.)

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One thousand liters.

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kilometer (n.)

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A length of 1,000 meters.

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kilowatt (n.)

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One thousand watts.

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kimono (n.)

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A loose robe, fastening with a sash, the principal outer garment in Japan.

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kind-hearted (adj.)

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Having a kind and sympathetic nature.

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kingling (n.)

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A petty king.

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163
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kingship (n.)

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Royal state.

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kinsfolk (n.)

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pl. Relatives.

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knavery (n.)

A

Deceitfulness in dealing.

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knead (v.)

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To mix and work into a homogeneous mass, especially with the hands.

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knickknack (n.)

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A small article, more for ornament that use.

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knight errant (n.)

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One of the wandering knights who in the middle ages went forth in search of adventure.

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knighthood (n.)

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Chivalry.

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laborious (adj.)

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Toilsome.

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labyrinth (n.)

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A maze.

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172
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lacerate (v.)

A

To tear rudely or raggedly.

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lackadaisical (adj.)

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Listless.

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174
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lactation (n.)

A

The secretion of milk.

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175
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lacteal (adj.)

A

Milky.

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lactic (adj.)

A

Pertaining to milk.

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laddie (n.)

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A lad.

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ladle (n.)

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A cup-shaped vessel with a long handle, intended for dipping up and pouring liquids.

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laggard (adj.)

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Falling behind.

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landholder (n.)

A

Landowner.

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landlord (n.)

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A man who owns and lets a tenement or tenements.

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landmark (n.)

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A familiar object in the landscape serving as a guide to an area otherwise easily lost track of.

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landscape (n.)

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A rural view, especially one of picturesque effect, as seen from a distance or an elevation.

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languid (adj.)

A

Relaxed.

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languor (n.)

A

Lassitude of body or depression.

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lapse (n.)

A

A slight deviation from what is right, proper, or just.

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lascivious (adj.)

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Lustful.

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188
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lassie (n.)

A

A little lass.

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189
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latent (adj.)

A

Dormant.

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latency (n.)

A

The state of being dormant.

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later (adv.)

A

At a subsequent time.

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lateral (adj.)

A

Directed toward the side.

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latish (adj.)

A

Rather late.

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lattice (n.)

A

Openwork of metal or wood, formed by crossing or interlacing strips or bars.

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laud (v.)

A

To praise in words or song.

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196
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laudable (adj.)

A

Praiseworthy.

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laudation (n.)

A

High praise.

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laudatory (adj.)

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Pertaining to, expressing, or containing praise.

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laundress (n.)

A

Washerwoman.

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200
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laureate (adj.)

A

Crowned with laurel, as a mark of distinction.

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lave (v.)

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To wash or bathe.

202
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lawgiver (n.)

A

A legislator.

203
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lawmaker (n.)

A

A legislator.

204
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lax (adj.)

A

Not stringent or energetic.

205
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laxative (adj.)

A

Having power to open or loosen the bowels.

206
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lea (n.)

A

A field.

207
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leaflet (n.)

A

A little leaf or a booklet.

208
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leaven (v.)

A

To make light by fermentation, as dough.

209
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leeward (n.)

A

That side or direction toward which the wind blows.

210
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left-handed (adj.)

A

Using the left hand or arm more dexterously than the right.

211
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legacy (n.)

A

A bequest.

212
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legalize (v.)

A

To give the authority of law to.

213
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legging (n.)

A

A covering for the leg.

214
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legible (adj.)

A

That may be read with ease.

215
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legionary (n.)

A

A member of an ancient Roman legion or of the modern French Legion of Honor.

216
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legislate (v.)

A

To make or enact a law or laws.

217
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legislative (adj.)

A

That makes or enacts laws.

218
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legislator (n.)

A

A lawgiver.

219
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legitimacy (n.)

A

Accordance with law.

220
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legitimate (adj.)

A

Having the sanction of law or established custom.

221
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leisure (n.)

A

Spare time.

222
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leniency (n.)

A

Forbearance.

223
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lenient (adj.)

A

Not harsh.

224
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leonine (adj.)

A

Like a lion.

225
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lethargy (n.)

A

Prolonged sluggishness of body or mind.

226
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levee (n.)

A

An embankment beside a river or stream or an arm of the sea, to prevent overflow.

227
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lever (n.)

A

That which exerts, or through which one may exert great power.

228
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leviathan (n.)

A

Any large animal, as a whale.

229
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levity (n.)

A

Frivolity.

230
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levy (v.)

A

To impose and collect by force or threat of force.

231
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lewd (adj.)

A

Characterized by lust or lasciviousness.

232
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lexicographer (n.)

A

One who makes dictionaries.

233
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lexicography (n.)

A

The making of dictionaries.

234
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lexicon (n.)

A

A dictionary.

235
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liable (adj.)

A

Justly or legally responsible.

236
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libel (n.)

A

Defamation.

237
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liberalism (n.)

A

Opposition to conservatism.

238
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liberate (v.)

A

To set free or release from bondage.

239
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licentious (adj.)

A

Wanton.

240
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licit (adj.)

A

Lawful.

241
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liege (adj.)

A

Sovereign.

242
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lien (n.)

A

A legal claim or hold on property, as security for a debt or charge.

243
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lieu (n.)

A

Stead.

244
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lifelike (adj.)

A

Realistic.

245
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lifelong (adj.)

A

Lasting or continuous through life.

246
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lifetime (n.)

A

The time that life continues.

247
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ligament (n.)

A

That which binds objects together.

248
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ligature (n.)

A

Anything that constricts, or serves for binding or tying.

249
Q

light-hearted (adj.)

A

Free from care.

250
Q

ligneous (adj.)

A

Having the texture of appearance of wood.

251
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likelihood (n.)

A

A probability.

252
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likely (adj.)

A

Plausible.

253
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liking (n.)

A

Fondness.

254
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limitation (n.)

A

A restriction.

255
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linear (adj.)

A

Of the nature of a line.

256
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liner (n.)

A

A vessel belonging to a steamship-line.

257
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lingo (n.)

A

Language.

258
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lingua (n.)

A

The tongue.

259
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lingual (adj.)

A

Pertaining to the use of the tongue in utterance.

260
Q

linguist (n.)

A

One who is acquainted with several languages.

261
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linguistics (n.)

A

The science of languages, or of the origin, history, and significance of words.

262
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liniment (n.)

A

A liquid preparation for rubbing on the skin in cases of bruises, inflammation, etc.

263
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liquefacient (adj.)

A

Possessing a liquefying nature or power.

264
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liquefy (v.)

A

To convert into a liquid or into liquid form.

265
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liqueur (n.)

A

An alcoholic cordial sweetened and flavored with aromatic substances.

266
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liquidate (v.)

A

To deliver the amount or value of.

267
Q

liquor (n.)

A

Any alcoholic or intoxicating liquid.

268
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listless (adj.)

A

Inattentive.

269
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literacy (n.)

A

The state or condition of knowing how to read and write.

270
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literal (adj.)

A

Following the exact words.

271
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literature (n.)

A

The written or printed productions of the human mind collectively.

272
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lithe (adj.)

A

Supple.

273
Q

lithesome (adj.)

A

Nimble.

274
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lithograph (n.)

A

A print made by printing from stone.

275
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lithotype (n.)

A

In engraving, an etched stone surface for printing.

276
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litigant (n.)

A

A party to a lawsuit.

277
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litigate (v.)

A

To cause to become the subject-matter of a suit at law.

278
Q

litigious (adj.)

A

Quarrelsome.

279
Q

littoral (adj.)

A

Of, pertaining to, or living on a shore.

280
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liturgy (n.)

A

A ritual.

281
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livelihood (n.)

A

Means of subsistence.

282
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livid (adj.)

A

Black-and-blue, as contused flesh.

283
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loam (n.)

A

A non-coherent mixture of sand and clay.

284
Q

loath (adj.)

A

Averse.

285
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loathe (v.)

A

To abominate.

286
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locative (adj.)

A

Indicating place, or the place where or wherein an action occurs.

287
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loch (n.)

A

A lake.

288
Q

locomotion (n.)

A

The act or power of moving from one place to another.

289
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lode (n.)

A

A somewhat continuous unstratified metal- bearing vein.

290
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lodgment (n.)

A

The act of furnishing with temporary quarters.

291
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logic (n.)

A

The science of correct thinking.

292
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logical (adj.)

A

Capable of or characterized by clear reasoning.

293
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logician (n.)

A

An expert reasoner.

294
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loiterer (n.)

A

One who consumes time idly.

295
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loneliness (n.)

A

Solitude.

296
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longevity (n.)

A

Unusually prolonged life.

297
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loot (v.)

A

To plunder.

298
Q

loquacious (adj.)

A

Talkative.

299
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lordling (n.)

A

A little lord.

300
Q

lough (n.)

A

A lake or loch.

301
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louse (n.)

A

A small insect parasitic on and sucking the blood of mammals.

302
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lovable (adj.)

A

Amiable.

303
Q

low-spirited (adj.)

A

Despondent.

304
Q

lowly (adv.)

A

Rudely.

305
Q

lucid (adj.)

A

Mentally sound.

306
Q

lucrative (adj.)

A

Highly profitable.

307
Q

ludicrous (adj.)

A

Laughable.

308
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luminary (n.)

A

One of the heavenly bodies as a source of light.

309
Q

luminescent (adj.)

A

Showing increase of light.

310
Q

luminescence (n.)

A

Showing increase.

311
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luminosity (n.)

A

The quality of giving or radiating light.

312
Q

luminous (adj.)

A

Giving or radiating light.

313
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lunacy (n.)

A

Mental unsoundness.

314
Q

lunar (adj.)

A

Pertaining to the moon.

315
Q

lunatic (n.)

A

An insane person.

316
Q

lune (n.)

A

The moon.

317
Q

lurid (adj.)

A

Ghastly and sensational.

318
Q

luscious (adj.)

A

Rich, sweet, and delicious.

319
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lustrous (adj.)

A

Shining.

320
Q

luxuriance (n.)

A

Excessive or superfluous growth or quantity.

321
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luxuriant (adj.)

A

Abundant or superabundant in growth.

322
Q

luxuriate (v.)

A

To live sumptuously.

323
Q

lying (n.)

A

Untruthfulness.

324
Q

lyre (n.)

A

One of the most ancient of stringed instruments of the harp class.

325
Q

lyric (adj.)

A

Fitted for expression in song.

326
Q

macadamize (v.)

A

To cover or pave, as a path or roadway, with small broken stone.

327
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machinery (n.)

A

The parts of a machine or engine, taken collectively.

328
Q

machinist (n.)

A

One who makes or repairs machines, or uses metal-working tools.

329
Q

macrocosm (n.)

A

The whole of any sphere or department of nature or knowledge to which man is related.

330
Q

madden (v.)

A

To inflame with passion.

331
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Madonna (n.)

A

A painted or sculptured representation of the Virgin, usually with the infant Jesus.

332
Q

magician (n.)

A

A sorcerer.

333
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magisterial (adj.)

A

Having an air of authority.

334
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magistracy (n.)

A

The office or dignity of a magistrate.

335
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magnanimous (adj.)

A

Generous in treating or judging others.

336
Q

magnate (n.)

A

A person of rank or importance.

337
Q

magnet (n.)

A

A body possessing that peculiar form of polarity found in nature in the lodestone.

338
Q

magnetize (v.)

A

To make a magnet of, permanently, or temporarily.

339
Q

magnificence (n.)

A

The exhibition of greatness of action, character, intellect, wealth, or power.

340
Q

magnificent (adj.)

A

Grand or majestic in appearance, quality, or action.

341
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magnitude (n.)

A

Importance.

342
Q

maharaja (n.)

A

A great Hindu prince.

343
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maidenhood (n.)

A

Virginity.

344
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maintain (v.)

A

To hold or preserve in any particular state or condition.

345
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maintenance (n.)

A

That which supports or sustains.

346
Q

maize (n.)

A

Indian corn: usually in the United States called simply corn.

347
Q

makeup (n.)

A

The arrangements or combination of the parts of which anything is composed.

348
Q

malady (n.)

A

Any physical disease or disorder, especially a chronic or deep-seated one.

349
Q

malaria (n.)

A

A fever characterized by alternating chills, fever, and sweating.

350
Q

malcontent (n.)

A

One who is dissatisfied with the existing state of affairs.

351
Q

malediction (n.)

A

The calling down of a curse or curses.

352
Q

malefactor (n.)

A

One who injures another.

353
Q

maleficent (adj.)

A

Mischievous.

354
Q

malevolence (n.)

A

Ill will.

355
Q

malevolent (adj.)

A

Wishing evil to others.

356
Q

malign (v.)

A

To speak evil of, especially to do so falsely and severely.

357
Q

malignant (adj.)

A

Evil in nature or tending to do great harm or mischief.

358
Q

malleable (adj.)

A

Pliant.

359
Q

mallet (n.)

A

A wooden hammer.

360
Q

maltreat (v.)

A

To treat ill, unkindly, roughly, or abusively.

361
Q

man-trap (n.)

A

A place or structure dangerous to human life.

362
Q

mandate (n.)

A

A command.

363
Q

mandatory (adj.)

A

Expressive of positive command, as distinguished from merely directory.

364
Q

mane (n.)

A

The long hair growing upon and about the neck of certain animals, as the horse and the lion.

365
Q

man-eater (n.)

A

An animal that devours human beings.

366
Q

maneuver (v.)

A

To make adroit or artful moves: manage affairs by strategy.

367
Q

mania (n.)

A

Insanity.

368
Q

maniac (n.)

A

a person raving with madness.

369
Q

manifesto (n.)

A

A public declaration, making announcement, explanation or defense of intentions, or motives.

370
Q

manlike (adj.)

A

Like a man.

371
Q

manliness (n.)

A

The qualities characteristic of a true man, as bravery, resolution, etc.

372
Q

mannerism (n.)

A

Constant or excessive adherence to one manner, style, or peculiarity, as of action or conduct.

373
Q

manor (n.)

A

The landed estate of a lord or nobleman.

374
Q

mantel (n.)

A

The facing, sometimes richly ornamented, about a fireplace, including the usual shelf above it.

375
Q

mantle (n.)

A

A cloak.

376
Q

manufacturer (n.)

A

A person engaged in manufacturing as a business.

377
Q

manumission (n.)

A

Emancipation.

378
Q

manumit (v.)

A

To set free from bondage.

379
Q

marine (adj.)

A

Of or pertaining to the sea or matters connected with the sea.

380
Q

maritime (adj.)

A

Situated on or near the sea.

381
Q

maroon (v.)

A

To put ashore and abandon (a person) on a desolate coast or island.

382
Q

martial (adj.)

A

Pertaining to war or military operations.

383
Q

Martian (adj.)

A

Pertaining to Mars, either the Roman god of war or the planet.

384
Q

martyrdom (n.)

A

Submission to death or persecution for the sake of faith or principle.

385
Q

marvel (v.)

A

To be astonished and perplexed because of (something).

386
Q

masonry (n.)

A

The art or work of constructing, as buildings, walls, etc., with regularly arranged stones.

387
Q

masquerade (n.)

A

A social party composed of persons masked and costumed so as to be disguised.

388
Q

massacre (n.)

A

The unnecessary and indiscriminate killing of human beings.

389
Q

massive (adj.)

A

Of considerable bulk and weight.

390
Q

masterpiece (n.)

A

A superior production.

391
Q

mastery (n.)

A

The attainment of superior skill.

392
Q

material (n.)

A

That of which anything is composed or may be constructed.

393
Q

materialize (v.)

A

To take perceptible or substantial form.

394
Q

maternal (adj.)

A

Pertaining or peculiar to a mother or to motherhood.

395
Q

matinee (n.)

A

An entertainment (especially theatrical) held in the daytime.

396
Q

matricide (n.)

A

The killing, especially the murdering, of one’s mother.

397
Q

matrimony (n.)

A

The union of a man and a woman in marriage.

398
Q

matrix (n.)

A

That which contains and gives shape or form to anything.

399
Q

matter of fact (n.)

A

Something that has actual and undeniable existence or reality.

400
Q

maudlin (adj.)

A

Foolishly and tearfully affectionate.

401
Q

mausoleum (n.)

A

A tomb of more than ordinary size or architectural pretensions.

402
Q

mawkish (adj.)

A

Sickening or insipid.

403
Q

maxim (n.)

A

A principle accepted as true and acted on as a rule or guide.

404
Q

maze (n.)

A

A labyrinth.

405
Q

mead (n.)

A

A meadow.

406
Q

meager (adj.)

A

scanty.

407
Q

mealy-mouthed (adj.)

A

Afraid to express facts or opinions plainly.

408
Q

meander (v.)

A

To wind and turn while proceeding in a course.

409
Q

mechanics (n.)

A

The branch of physics that treats the phenomena caused by the action of forces.

410
Q

medallion (n.)

A

A large medal.

411
Q

meddlesome (adj.)

A

Interfering.

412
Q

medial (adj.)

A

Of or pertaining to the middle.

413
Q

mediate (v.)

A

To effect by negotiating as an agent between parties.

414
Q

medicine (n.)

A

A substance possessing or reputed to possess curative or remedial properties.

415
Q

medieval (adj.)

A

Belonging or relating to or descriptive of the middle ages.

416
Q

mediocre (adj.)

A

Ordinary.

417
Q

meditation (n.)

A

The turning or revolving of a subject in the mind.

418
Q

medley (n.)

A

A composition of different songs or parts of songs arranged to run as a continuous whole.

419
Q

meliorate (v.)

A

To make better or improve, as in quality or social or physical condition.

420
Q

mellifluous (adj.)

A

Sweetly or smoothly flowing.

421
Q

melodious (adj.)

A

Characterized by a sweet succession of sounds.

422
Q

melodrama (n.)

A

A drama with a romantic story or plot and sensational situation and incidents.

423
Q

memento (n.)

A

A souvenir.

424
Q

memorable (adj.)

A

Noteworthy.

425
Q

menace (n.)

A

A threat.

426
Q

menagerie (n.)

A

A collection of wild animals, especially when kept for exhibition.

427
Q

mendacious (adj.)

A

Untrue.

428
Q

mendicant (n.)

A

A beggar.

429
Q

mentality (n.)

A

Intellectuality.

430
Q

mentor (n.)

A

A wise and faithful teacher, guide, and friend.

431
Q

mercantile (adj.)

A

Conducted or acting on business principles; commercial.

432
Q

mercenary (adj.)

A

Greedy

433
Q

merciful (adj.)

A

Disposed to pity and forgive.

434
Q

merciless (adj.)

A

Cruel.

435
Q

meretricious (adj.)

A

Alluring by false or gaudy show.

436
Q

mesmerize (v.)

A

To hypnotize.

437
Q

messieurs (n.)

A

pl. Gentlemen.

438
Q

metal (n.)

A

An element that forms a base by combining with oxygen, is usually hard, heavy, and lustrous.

439
Q

metallurgy (n.)

A

The art or science of extracting a metal from ores, as by smelting.

440
Q

metamorphosis (n.)

A

A passing from one form or shape into another.

441
Q

metaphor (n.)

A

A figure of speech in which one object is likened to another, by speaking as if the other.

442
Q

metaphysical (adj.)

A

Philosophical.

443
Q

metaphysician (n.)

A

One skilled in metaphysics.

444
Q

metaphysics (n.)

A

The principles of philosophy as applied to explain the methods of any particular science.

445
Q

mete (v.)

A

To apportion.

446
Q

metempsychosis (n.)

A

Transition of the soul of a human being at death into another body, whether human or beast.

447
Q

meticulous (adj.)

A

Over-cautious.

448
Q

metonymy (n.)

A

A figure of speech that consists in the naming of a thing by one of its attributes.

449
Q

metric (adj.)

A

Relating to measurement.

450
Q

metronome (n.)

A

An instrument for indicating and marking exact time in music.

451
Q

metropolis (n.)

A

A chief city, either the capital or the largest or most important city of a state.

452
Q

metropolitan (adj.)

A

Pertaining to a chief city.

453
Q

mettle (n.)

A

Courage.

454
Q

mettlesome (adj.)

A

Having courage or spirit.

455
Q

microcosm (n.)

A

The world or universe on a small scale.

456
Q

micrometer (n.)

A

An instrument for measuring very small angles or dimensions.

457
Q

microphone (n.)

A

An apparatus for magnifying faint sounds.

458
Q

microscope (n.)

A

An instrument for assisting the eye in the vision of minute objects or features of objects.

459
Q

microscopic (adj.)

A

Adapted to or characterized by minute observation.

460
Q

microscopy (n.)

A

The art of examing objects with the microscope.

461
Q

midsummer (n.)

A

The middle of the summer.

462
Q

midwife (n.)

A

A woman who makes a business of assisting at childbirth.

463
Q

mien (n.)

A

The external appearance or manner of a person.

464
Q

migrant (adj.)

A

Wandering.

465
Q

migrate (v.)

A

To remove or pass from one country, region, or habitat to another.

466
Q

migratory (adj.)

A

Wandering.

467
Q

mileage (n.)

A

A distance in miles.

468
Q

militant (adj.)

A

Of a warlike or combative disposition or tendency.

469
Q

militarism (n.)

A

A policy of maintaining great standing armies.

470
Q

militate (v.)

A

To have weight or influence (in determining a question).

471
Q

militia (n.)

A

Those citizens, collectively, who are enrolled and drilled in temporary military organizations.

472
Q

Milky Way (n.)

A

The galaxy.

473
Q

millet (n.)

A

A grass cultivated for forage and cereal.

474
Q

mimic (v.)

A

To imitate the speech or actions of.

475
Q

miniature (adj.)

A

Much smaller than reality or that the normal size.

476
Q

minimize (v.)

A

To reduce to the smallest possible amount or degree.

477
Q

minion (n.)

A

A servile favorite.

478
Q

ministration (n.)

A

Any religious ceremonial.

479
Q

ministry (n.)

A

A service.

480
Q

minority (n.)

A

The smaller in number of two portions into which a number or a group is divided.

481
Q

minute (adj.)

A

Exceedingly small in extent or quantity.

482
Q

minutia (n.)

A

A small or unimportant particular or detail.

483
Q

mirage (n.)

A

An optical effect looking like a sheet of water in the desert.

484
Q

misadventure (n.)

A

An unlucky accident.

485
Q

misanthropic (adj.)

A

Hating mankind.

486
Q

misanthropy (n.)

A

Hatred of mankind.

487
Q

misapprehend (v.)

A

To misunderstand.

488
Q

misbehave (v.)

A

To behave ill.

489
Q

misbehavior (n.)

A

Ill or improper behavior.

490
Q

mischievous (adj.)

A

Fond of tricks.

491
Q

miscount (v.)

A

To make a mistake in counting.

492
Q

miscreant (n.)

A

A villain.

493
Q

misdeed (n.)

A

A wrong or improper act.

494
Q

misdemeanor (n.)

A

Evil conduct, small crime.

495
Q

miser (n.)

A

A person given to saving and hoarding unduly.

496
Q

mishap (n.)

A

Misfortune.

497
Q

misinterpret (v.)

A

To misunderstand.

498
Q

mislay (v.)

A

To misplace.

499
Q

mismanage (v.)

A

To manage badly, improperly, or unskillfully.

500
Q

misnomer (n.)

A

A name wrongly or mistakenly applied.

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