Set3 Flashcards
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incarnate
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【1】adj. invested with bodily nature and form【2】v. to constitute an embodiment or type of
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incendiary
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【1】n. a person who stirs up public feelings especially of discontent【2】adj. tending to inflame
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incense
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【1】n. a sweet or pleasant smell【2】vt. to cause to be extremely angry
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inception
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【1】n. an act, process, or instance of beginning
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incessant
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【1】adj. continuing or following without interruption
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inch
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【2】v. to move or cause to move slowly or by small degrees
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inchoate
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【1】adj. in an initial or early stage【2】adj. imperfectly formed or developed
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incinerate
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【1】vi. to cause to burn to ashes
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incipient
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【1】adj. beginning to come into being or to become apparent
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incite
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【1】vt. to provoke and urge on
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inclement
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【1】adj. lacking mildness【2】adj. showing no clemency; unmerciful
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incogitant
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【1】adj. thoughtless; inconsiderate
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incongruent
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【1】adj. not conforming to the circumstances or requirements of a situation
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inconsequential
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【1】adj. not using or following good reasoning【2】adj. of no significance
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incorrigible
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【1】adj. incapable of being corrected or amended【2】adj. difficult or impossible to control or manage
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incriminate
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【1】vt. to accuse of a crime or other wrongful act
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incursion
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【1】n. a hostile entrance into a territory
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indelible
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【1】adj. impossible to remove, erase, or wash away【2】adj. not easily forgotten
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indemnity
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【1】n. compensation for damage, loss, or injury suffered
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indict
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【1】vt. to accuse of wrongdoing; charge
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indifferent
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【1】adj. marked by impartiality【2】adj. of average to below average quality【3】adj. marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something
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indigenous
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【1】adj. originating and living or occurring naturally in an area or environment【2】adj. being a part of the innermost nature of a person or thing
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indigent
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【1】adj. lacking money or material possessions
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indoctrinate
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【1】vt. to instruct especially in fundamentals or rudiments
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inducement
【1】n. a motive or consideration that leads one to action【2】n. the act of reasoning or pleading with someone to accept a belief or course of action
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indulgent
【1】adj. showing, characterized by, or given to indulgence
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indurate
【1】adj. having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings【2】vt. to become physically firm or solid【3】vt. to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure
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ineffable
【1】adj. incapable of being expressed
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ineluctable
【1】adj. not to be avoided, changed, or resisted
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inert
【1】adj. sluggish in action or motion; deficient in active properties
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inexorable
【1】adj. not to be persuaded, moved, or stopped
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infamous
【1】adj. having an extremely and deservedly bad reputation
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infatuate
【1】vt. to inspire with unreasoning love or attachment
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inferno
【1】n. an intense fire【2】n. a place or a state that resembles or suggests hell
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infiltrate
【1】vt. to enter or take up positions in gradually or surreptitiously, as for purposes ofespionage or takeover
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infirm
【1】adj. weak in body, especially from old age or disease【2】adj. lacking firmness of will, character, or purpose
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inflame
【2】v.to make more violent
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infuse
【1】vt. to fill or cause to be filled with something【2】vt. inspire, animate
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infuriate
【1】vt. to make furious
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ingenious
【1】adj. marked by originality, resourcefulness, and cleverness in conception or execution
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ingenuity
【1】n. inventive skill or imagination
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ingenuous
【1】adj. lacking in cunning, guile, or worldliness【2】adj. openly straightforward or frank
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ingest
【1】vt. to take into the body by the mouth for digestion or absorption
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ingrained
【1】adj. forming a part of the essence or inmost being; firmly established
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ingratiating
【1】adj. capable of winning favor【2】adj. intended or adopted in order to gain favor
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inimical
【1】adj. reflecting or indicating hostility【2】adj. opposed to one's interests
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inimitable
【1】adj. not capable of being imitated
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iniquity
【1】n. gross immorality or injustice
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inkling
【1】n. a slight indication or suggestion【2】n. a slight knowledge or vague notion
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inquisitive
【1】adj. inordinately or improperly curious about the affairs of others
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insentient
【1】adj. lacking perception, consciousness, or animation【2】adj. not having or showing a deep understanding of something
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insipid
【1】adj. lacking flavor or zest; not tasty【2】adj. lacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge
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insolent
【1】adj. audaciously rude or disrespectful
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insouciant
【1】adj. free from concern, worry, or anxiety
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instate
【1】vt. to set or establish in a rank or office
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instigate
【1】vt. to goad or urge forward; to stir up
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instill
【1】v. to cause to enter drop by drop【2】v. to impart gradually
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insubordinate
【1】adj. not submissiveto authority
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insulate
【1】vt. to place in a detached situation
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insurgent
【1】n. one who breaks with or opposes constituted authority or the established order
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intangible
【1】adj. incapable of being perceived by the senses
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integral
【1】adj. essential to completeness【2】adj. not lacking any part or member that properly belongs to it
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integrity
【1】n. steadfast adherence to a strict moral or ethical code, devotion to telling the truthcommunity is still sound. 【2】n. the quality or condition of being whole or undivided
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intelligible
【1】adj. capable of being understood
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intemperate
【1】adj. not temperate or moderatetrammeled
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intensify
【1】vt. to make intense or more intensive
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inter
【1】vt. to place in a grave or tomb
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intercessor
【1】n. one that mediates
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interdict
【1】vt. to forbid in a usually formal or authoritative manner【2】vt. to stop, seize, or interrupt while in progress or on course
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interim
【1】n. an interval of time between one event, process, or period and another【2】adj. serving in a position for the time being
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interlock
【1】vi. to become united or joined closely, as by hooking or dovetailing
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interminable
【1】adj. having or seeming to have no end
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intermittent
【1】adj. coming and going at intervals, not continuous【2】adj. lacking in steadiness or regularity of occurrence
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interregnum
【1】n. break in continuity
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interrogate
【 1】vt. to question formally and systematically
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intimate
【1】adj. marked by very close association, contact, or familiarity【2】adj. not known or meant to be known by the general populace【3】n. a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another【4】v. to communicate delicately and indirectly
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intimidate
【1】vt. to make timid or fearful, frighten
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intoxicant
【1】n. an agent that intoxicates, especially an alcoholic beverage
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intransigent
【1】adj. characterized by refusal to compromise or to abandon an extreme position
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intrepid
【1】adj. characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude, and endurance
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intrigue
【 1】n. a secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends【 2】vt. to arouse the interest, desire, or curiosity of
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intrinsic
【1】adj. of or relating to the essential nature of a thing
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inundate
【1】vt. to cover with or as if with flood
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inure
【1】vt. to accustom to accept something undesirable【2】vt. to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure
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invective
【1】adj. of, relating to, or characterized by insult or abuse
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inveigh
【1】vi. to protest or complain bitterly or vehemently
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inveigle
【1】vt. to win over by coaxing, flattery, or artful talk
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inventory
【1】n. a detailed, itemized list, report, or record of things in one's possession, especially aperiodic survey of all goods and materials in stock【2】n. a short statement of the main points
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inveterate
【1】adj. firmly established by long persistence
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invidious
【1】adj. tending to cause discontent, animosity, or envy【2】adj. having or showing mean resentment of another's possessions or advantages
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invigorate
【1】vt. to impart vigor, strength, or vitality to
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invoke
【1】vt. to put into effect or operation【 2】vt. to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
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irate
【1】adj. extremely angry
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iridescent
【1】adj. displaying a play of lustrous colors like those of the rainbow
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irk
【1】n. something that is a source of irritation【2】v. to be irritating, wearisome, or vexing to
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ironclad
【1】adj. so firm or secure as to be unbreakable
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irradicable
【1】adj. impossible to uproot or destroy
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irreducible
【1】adj. incapable of being factored into polynomials of lower degree with coefficientsin some given field (as the rational numbers) or integral domain (as the integers)
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irrigate
【1】vt. to supply (dry land) with water by means of ditches, pipes, or streams; water artificially【2】vt. to flush (a body part) with a stream of liquid (as in removing a foreign body or medicating)
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jabber
【1】vi. to talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly
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jaded
【1】adj. depleted in strength, energy, or freshness【2】adj. having one's patience, interest, or pleasure exhausted
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jape
【1】v. to say or do something jokingly or mockingly
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jargon
【1】n. the specialized or technical language of a trade, profession, or similar group
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jarring
【1】adj. harsh or discordant【2】adj. causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
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jaundice
【1】n. to affect with the negativity or bitterness of jaundice; bias
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jaunty
【1】adj. sprightly in manner or appearance: lively
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jejune
【1】adj. not interesting; dull【2】adj. having or showing the annoying qualities (as silliness) associated with children
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jest
【1】n. a frivolous mood or manner
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jeopardy
【1】n. risk of loss or injury; peril or danger
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jettison
【1】vt. to cast overboard or off
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jibe
【1】vi. to be in accord: agree
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jingoist
【1】n. extreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy
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jitters
【1】n. a sense of panic or extreme nervousness
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jocular
【1】adj. characterized by joking, playful
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jocund
【1】adj. sprightly and lighthearted in disposition, character, or quality
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jog
【2】vi. to rouse or stimulate
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jolt
【1】vi. to move or dislodge with a sudden, hard blow【 2】v. to cause an unpleasant surprise for
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jot
【1】vt . to write briefly or hurriedly
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jovial
【1】adj. markedly good-humored especially as evidenced by jollity and conviviality
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jubilant
【1】adj. exultingly joyful
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judicious
【1】adj. having or exhibiting sound judgment; prudent
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juggernaut
【1】n. an overwhelming, advancing force that crushes everything in its path
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ken
【1】n. the range of vision【2】vt. to know (a person or thing)
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kindle
【1】vt. to build or fuel (a fire); to set fire to; ignite
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kindred
【1】adj. having a similar or related origin, nature, or character
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knack
【1】n. a clever trick or stratagem; a clever way of doing something
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knead
【1】vt. to make or shape by or as if by folding, pressing, and stretching with the hands
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knit
【1】vt. to form by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles【2】vt. to join closely; unite securely
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knotty
【1】adj. marked by or full of knots especially: so full of difficulties and complications as to be likely to defy solution
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kudos
【1】n. fame and renown resulting from an act or achievement【2】n. acclaim or praise for exceptional achievement
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labile
【1】adj. continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change; unstable
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laborious
【1】adj. hard-working; industrious【2】adj. marked by or requiring long, hard work
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labyrinthine
【1】adj. of, relating to, resembling, or constituting a labyrinth; extremely complexor tortuous in structure
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lacerate
【1】vt. to cause deep emotional pain to; distress
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lackluster
【1】adj. lacking brightness, luster, or vitality
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lachrymose
【1】adj. tending to cause tears, mournful
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lambaste
【1】vt. to scold sharply; berate
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lampoon
【1】n. a harsh satire usually directed against an individual
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languid
【1】adj. lacking energy or vitality; weak
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languish
【1】vi. to be or become feeble, weak, or enervated
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languor
【1】n. physical or mental inertness【2】n. weakness or weariness of body or mind
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lank
【1】adj. long, straight, and limp; not stiff in structure【2】adj. not stiff in structure
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lapse
【1】n. a slight error typically due to forgetfulness or inattention【2】v. to come to an end
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largesse
【1】n. something given to someone without expectation of a return【2】n. liberality in giving or willingness to give
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lash
【1】n. a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument【2】v. to strike against with force or violence【3】vt. to bind with or as if with a line
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latent
【1】adj. present or potential but not evident or active
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latitude
【1】n. freedom from normal restraints, limitations, or regulations
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laudatory
【1】adj. of, relating to, or expressing praise
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lavish
【1】adj. characterized by or produced with extravagance and profusion【2】v. to give readily and in large quantities; to use up carelessly
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leaven
【1】vt. to mingle or permeate with some modifying, alleviating, or vivifying element
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leer
【1】vi. to cast a sidelong glance
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leery
【1】adj. suspicious or distrustful; wary
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lethal
【1】adj. extremely harmful; devastating
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lethargic
【1】adj. of, relating to, or characterized by lethargy, sluggish
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levelheaded
【1】adj. characteristically self-composed and sensible
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levity
【1】n. excessive or unseemly frivolity
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liberal
【2】adj. marked by generosity
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libertine
【1】n. one who acts without moral restraint; a dissolute person
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licentious
【1】adj. lacking legal or moral restraints ; having a strong sexual desireindustry
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liken
【1】vt. to see, mention, or show as similar; compare
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limber
【1】adj. capable of being shaped: flexible
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limp
【1】adj. lacking firm texture, substance, or structure【2】adj. lacking strength or firmness; weak or spiritless【3】vi. to move or proceed haltingly or unsteadily
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limpid
【1】adj. characterized by transparent clearness【2】adj. free from emotional or mental agitation
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lissome
【1】adj. easily bent; supple【2】adj. having the ability to move with ease; limber
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list
【1】v. to set or cause to be at an angle
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lithe
【1】adj. characterized by easy flexibility and grace【2】adj. easily bent or flexed
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loath
【1】adj. unwilling or reluctant; disinclined
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loathe
【1】vt. to dislike someone or something greatly; abhor
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lofty
【1】adj. elevated in character and spirit, noble【2】adj. rising to a great height【3】adj. having a feeling of superiority that shows itself in an overbearing attitude
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loll
【1】vi. to act or move in a lax, lazy, or indolent manner【2】vi. to spend time doing nothing
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lopsided
【1】adj. leaning to one side【2】adj. lacking in balance, symmetry, or proportion
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loutish
【1】adj. having the characteristics of a lout; awkward, stupid, and boorish
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lubricate
【1】vt. to coat (something) with a slippery substance in order to reduce friction
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lug
【1】vt. to cause to follow by applying steady force on【2】vt. to carry laboriously
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lugubrious
【1】adj. mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially to an exaggerated or ludicrous degree
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lull
【1】n. a momentary halt in an activity【2】vt. to free from distress or disturbance
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intrigue
【 1】n. a secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends【 2】vt. to arouse the interest, desire, or curiosity of
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intrinsic
【1】adj. of or relating to the essential nature of a thing
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inundate
【1】vt. to cover with or as if with flood
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inure
【1】vt. to accustom to accept something undesirable【2】vt. to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure
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invective
【1】adj. of, relating to, or characterized by insult or abuse
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inveigh
【1】vi. to protest or complain bitterly or vehemently
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inveigle
【1】vt. to win over by coaxing, flattery, or artful talk
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inventory
【1】n. a detailed, itemized list, report, or record of things in one's possession, especially aperiodic survey of all goods and materials in stock【2】n. a short statement of the main points
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inveterate
【1】adj. firmly established by long persistence
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invidious
【1】adj. tending to cause discontent, animosity, or envy【2】adj. having or showing mean resentment of another's possessions or advantages
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invigorate
【1】vt. to impart vigor, strength, or vitality to
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invoke
【1】vt. to put into effect or operation【 2】vt. to be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind)
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irate
【1】adj. extremely angry
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iridescent
【1】adj. displaying a play of lustrous colors like those of the rainbow
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irk
【1】n. something that is a source of irritation【2】v. to be irritating, wearisome, or vexing to
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ironclad
【1】adj. so firm or secure as to be unbreakable
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irradicable
【1】adj. impossible to uproot or destroy
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irreducible
【1】adj. incapable of being factored into polynomials of lower degree with coefficientsin some given field (as the rational numbers) or integral domain (as the integers)
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irrigate
【1】vt. to supply (dry land) with water by means of ditches, pipes, or streams; water artificially【2】vt. to flush (a body part) with a stream of liquid (as in removing a foreign body or medicating)
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jabber
【1】vi. to talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly
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jaded
【1】adj. depleted in strength, energy, or freshness【2】adj. having one's patience, interest, or pleasure exhausted
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jape
【1】v. to say or do something jokingly or mockingly
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jargon
【1】n. the specialized or technical language of a trade, profession, or similar group
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jarring
【1】adj. harsh or discordant【2】adj. causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness
