Set4 Flashcards
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jaundice
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【1】n. to affect with the negativity or bitterness of jaundice; bias
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jaunty
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【1】adj. sprightly in manner or appearance: lively
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jejune
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【1】adj. not interesting; dull【2】adj. having or showing the annoying qualities (as silliness) associated with children
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jest
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【1】n. a frivolous mood or manner
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jeopardy
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【1】n. risk of loss or injury; peril or danger
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jettison
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【1】vt. to cast overboard or off
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jibe
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【1】vi. to be in accord: agree
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jingoist
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【1】n. extreme chauvinism or nationalism marked especially by a belligerent foreign policy
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jitters
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【1】n. a sense of panic or extreme nervousness
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jocular
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【1】adj. characterized by joking, playful
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jocund
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【1】adj. sprightly and lighthearted in disposition, character, or quality
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jog
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【2】vi. to rouse or stimulate
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jolt
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【1】vi. to move or dislodge with a sudden, hard blow【 2】v. to cause an unpleasant surprise for
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jot
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【1】vt . to write briefly or hurriedly
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jovial
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【1】adj. markedly good-humored especially as evidenced by jollity and conviviality
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jubilant
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【1】adj. exultingly joyful
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judicious
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【1】adj. having or exhibiting sound judgment; prudent
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juggernaut
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【1】n. an overwhelming, advancing force that crushes everything in its path
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ken
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【1】n. the range of vision【2】vt. to know (a person or thing)
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kindle
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【1】vt. to build or fuel (a fire); to set fire to; ignite
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kindred
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【1】adj. having a similar or related origin, nature, or character
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knack
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【1】n. a clever trick or stratagem; a clever way of doing something
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knead
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【1】vt. to make or shape by or as if by folding, pressing, and stretching with the hands
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knit
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【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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lumber
【2】vi. to walk or move with heavy clumsiness【3】vi. to place a weight or burden on
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luminary
【】n. a person who has achieved eminence in a specific fieldthe gala.
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lurch
【1】v. to move forward while swaying from side to side
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lurk
【1】vi. to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose
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lush
【1】adj. growing vigorously especially with luxuriant foliage【2】adj. producing abundantly【3】adj. appealing to the senses
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lustrous
【1】adj. having a shiny surface or finish
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luxurious
【1】adj. showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort【2】adj. given to or marked by excessive gratification of one's desires
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macabre
【1】adj. suggesting the horror of death and decay; gruesome
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macerate
【1】vt. to make soft by soaking or steeping in a liquid
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maculate
【1】v. to spot, blemish
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maelstrom
【1】n. a powerful often violent whirlpool sucking in objects within a given radius【2】n. a violent or turbulent situation
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maladroit
【1】adj. lacking or showing a lack of nimbleness in using one's hands
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malaise
【1】n. a vague feeling of bodily discomfort, as at the beginning of an illness
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malcontent
【1】n. one who is in active opposition to an established order or government【2】adj. dissatisfied with the existing state of affairs
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malicious
【1】adj. given to, marked by, or arising from malice; deliberately harmful
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malign
【1】adj. having or showing a desire to cause someone pain or suffering for the sheer enjoyment of it【2】vt. to utter injuriously misleading or false reports about: speak evil of
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malinger
【】 vi. to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
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malleable
【1】adj. capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure ofrollers【2】adj. capable of being altered or controlled by outside forces or influences
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mangle
【1】vt. to injure with deep disfiguring wounds by cutting, tearing, or crushing【2】vt. to ruin or spoil through ineptitude or ignorance
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mangy
【1】adj. mean; contemptible
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manifest
【1】adj. clearly apparent to the sight or understanding; obvious【2】v. to make evident or certain by showing or displaying
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mannered
【1】adj. having an artificial or stilted character
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manumit
【1】v. to release from slavery or bondage
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manuscript
【1】n. a book, document, or other composition written by hand
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marsh
【1】n. an area of soft, wet, low-lying land
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martinet
【1】n. a strict disciplinarian
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marvel
【1】n. one that evokes surprise, admiration, or wonder【2】v. to feel amazement or bewilderment at or about
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masquerade
【1】n. a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive【2】v. to disguise oneself
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mash
【1】v. to cause to become a pulpy mass
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maudlin
【1】adj. effusively or tearfully sentimental
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maven
【1】n. one who is experienced or knowledgeable: expert
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mawkish
【1】adj. excessively and objectionably sentimental
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meager
【1】adj. deficient in quantity, fullness, or extent; scanty
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meander
【1】vi. to move aimlessly and idly without fixed direction
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measly
【1】adj. so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention
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meddle
【1】vi. to intrude into other people's affairs or business; interfere
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mediocre
【1】adj. moderate to inferior in quality; ordinary
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medley
【1】adj. an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
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meek
【1】adj. showing patience and humility; gentle【2】adj. easily imposed on; submissive
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mellifluous
【1】adj. smooth and sweet
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melodramatic
【1】adj. exaggeratedly emotional or sentimental; histrionic
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menace
【1】vt. to make a show of intention to harm; to place in danger
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mendacious
【1】adj. telling or containing lies
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mercenary
【1】n. a professional soldier hired for service in a foreign army【2】adj. motivated solely by a desire for monetary or material gain
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mercurial
【1】adj. characterized by rapid and unpredictable changeableness of mood
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merited
【1】adj. being what is called for by accepted standards of right and wrong
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mesh
【1】v. to catch or hold as if in a net
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mesmeric
【1】adj. of, relating to, or induced by mesmerism【2】adj. attracting and holding interest as if by a spell
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metamorphose
【1】vt. to change into a different physical form especially by supernatural means
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metaphysical
【1】adj. dealing with or expressing a quality or idea【2】adj. of, relating to, or being part of a reality beyond the observable physical universe
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meteoric
【1】adj. similar to a meteor in speed, brilliance, or brevity
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mettle
【1】n. vigor and strength of spirit or temperament【2】n. staying quality: stamina
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miff
【1】vt. to cause to become offended or annoyed
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migratory
【1】adj. having a way of life that involves moving from one region to another typically on a seasonal basis
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milk
【1】vt. to draw or coerce profit or advantage from illicitly or to an extreme degree
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mime
【1】v. to use (someone or something) as the model for one's speech, mannerisms, or behavior
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minatory
【1】adj. being or showing a sign of evil or calamity to come
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mince
【1】vt. to cut or chop into very small pieces【2】vi. to walk with very short steps or with exaggerated primness
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mingle
【1】vi. to take part in social activities【2】vt. to mix so that the components become united
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mint
【1】n. an abundant amount, especially of money
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miniscule
【1】adj. very small
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minute
【1】adj. characterized by careful scrutiny and close examination【2】adj. very small or of small importance
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minutia
【1】n. a minute or minor detail
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mirage
【1】n. something illusory and unattainable like a mirage
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mire
【1】n. a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape【2】vt. to hamper or hold back as if by mire
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mirth
【1】n. gladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
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misanthropic
【1】adj. having or showing a deep distrust of human beings and their motives
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mischievous
【1】adj. playful in a naughty or teasing way【2】adj. causing harm or trouble
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misconstrue
【1】vt. to mistake the meaning of
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miscreant
【1】n. one who behaves criminally or viciously
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misdemeanor
【1】n. a crime less serious than a felony
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miserly
【1】adj. marked by grasping meanness and penuriousness
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misgiving
【1】n. a feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event
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mishap
【1】n. an unfortunate accident
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misrepresent
【1】vt. to give an incorrect or misleading representation of
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mite
【1】n. a very small object, creature, or particle, a very small sum of money
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modicum
【1】n. a small portion; a limited quantity
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mollycoddle
【1】vt. to treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
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molt
【1】vi. to shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically
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momentous
【1】adj. of utmost importance; of outstanding significance or consequence
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mongrel
【1】adj. of mixed origin or character
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monochromatic
【1】adj. having or consisting of one color or hue【2】adj. lacking variety, creativity, or excitement
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monologue
【1】n. a dramatic sketch performed by one actor
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montage
【1】n. an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
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morbid
【1】adj. affected with or induced by disease【2】adj. characterized by preoccupation with unwholesome thoughts or feelings
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mordant
【1】adj. biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style
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moribund
【1】adj. approaching death; about to die【2】adj. on the verge of becoming obsolete
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mosaic
【1】n. an unorganized collection or mixture of various things
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mosque
【1】n. a building used for public worship by Muslim
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moth-eaten
【1】adj. having passed its time of use or usefulness
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motile
【1】adj. exhibiting or capable of movement
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motley
【1】adj. (especially of colors) having elements of great variety or incongruity
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mottle
【1】vt. to mark with spots or blotches of different shades or colors
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muddy
【1】adj. not clean【2】adj. lacking in clarity or brightness【3】v. to make (something) unclear to the understanding
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muffle
【1】vt. to wrap or pad in order to deaden the sound
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mulish
【1】adj. unreasonably and inflexibly obstinate
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mumble
【1】v. to utter words in a low confused indistinct manner
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munificent
【1】adj. very liberal in giving
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murky
【1】adj. being without light or without much light【2】adj. lacking clarity or distinctness
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murmur
【1】n. a low, indistinct, continuous sound【2】v. to complain in low mumbling tones; grumble
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mutate
【1】v. to undergo or cause to undergo mutation
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mutter
【1】vi. to murmur complainingly or angrily
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myopic
【1】adj. a lack of foresight or discernment
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myriad
【1】adj. constituting a very large, indefinite number
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nadir
【1】n. the lowest point
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narcissism
【1】n. excessive love or admiration of oneself
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nascent
【1】adj. coming or having recently come into existence
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natty
【1】adj. trimly neat and tidy
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nauseate
【1】v. to feel or cause to feel loathing or disgust
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nautical
【1】adj. of, relating to, or characteristic of ships, shipping, sailors, or navigation on a body ofwater
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naysay
【1】vt. to oppose, deny, or take a pessimistic or negative view of
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nebulous
【1】adj. indistinct, vague
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needy
【1】adj. being in need; impoverished, poor
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nefarious
【1】adj. flagrantly wicked or impious
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negation
【1】n. the opposite or absence of something regarded as actual, positive, or affirmative
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negligent
【1】adj. failing to give proper attention or care
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nettle
【1】vt. to arouse to sharp but transitory annoyance or anger
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nicety
【1】n. careful attention to details; delicate exactness【2】n. a fine point or distinction
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nexus
【1】n. a means of connection【2】n. a thing or place that is of greatest importance to an activity or interest
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nibble
【1】vt. to eat with small, quick bites or in small morsels
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nip
【1】n. a very small amount【2】vi. to sip (alcoholic liquor) in small amounts
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nitpick
【1】v. to criticize by nit-picking
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noisome
【1】adj. noxious, harmful【2】adj. offensive to the senses and especially to the sense of smell【3】adj. highly obnoxious or objectionable
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nomad
【1】adj./n. a member of a people who have no fixed residence but move from place to place usually seasonally and within a well-defined territorywandering, wayfaring
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nominal
【1】adj. so small or unimportant as to warrant little or no attention【2】adj. existing or being something in name or form only
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nondescript
【1】adj. lacking distinctive or interesting qualities
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nonentity
【1】n. a person or thing of little consequence or significance【2】n. a conception or image created by the imagination and having no objective reality
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nonplus
【1】vt. use to be at a loss as to what to say, think, or do: perplex
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notch
【1】n. a V-shaped cut. Such a cut used for keeping a record【2】v. to obtain (as a goal) through effort
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noxious
【1】adj. harmful to living things; injurious to health【2】adj. causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment
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nuance
【1】n. a subtle distinction or variation
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nudge
【1】vt. to seek the attention of by a push of the elbow【2】vt. to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action
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nugatory
【1】adj. of little or no consequence; inconsequentialweighty
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nurture
【1】vt. to supply with nourishment【2】vt. to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
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obeisance
【1】n. a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission
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obfuscate
【1】vt. to make so confused or opaque as to be difficult to perceive or understand
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obligatory
【1】adj. of the nature of an obligation; compulsory【2】adj. used or heard so often as to be dull
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obliging
【1】adj. willing to do favors
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oblique
【1】adj. inclined or twisted to one side
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obliterate
【1】vt. to remove from existence
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oblivious
【1】adj. lacking conscious awareness; not informed about or aware of somethingwitting
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obloquy
【1】n. abusively detractive language or utterance; calumny【2】n. the state of having lost the esteem of others
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obscure
【1】adj. not clearly understood or expressed; having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning【2】adj. not prominent or famous【3】v. to make dark, dim, or indistinct
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obstreperous
【1】adj. stubbornly resistant to control; unruly; given to resisting authority or another's control【2】adj. engaging in or marked by loud and insistent cries especially of protest
