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1
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Via (preposition):

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By means of

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Extrapolate (v):

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Take and expand

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Imitable (adj):

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Capable of being copied

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Inimitable (adj):

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Not capable of being copied

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Epigram (n.):

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A short wise expression

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Maxim (n.):

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A short wise expression

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Apothegm (n.):

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A short wise expression

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Aphorism (n.):

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A short wise expression

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Adage (n.):

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A short wise expression

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*Epigraph (n.):

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A short saying at the beginning of a piece

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Figurative Language:

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Words or phrases that having meaning that are not literally true

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Connotative Meaning

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Emotions and ideas associated with a word

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Denotative Meaning

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The literal meaning of a word

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Cumulative (adj.):

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Increasing in amount

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Evoke (v):

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Coming out

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Inference (n):

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A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

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Initial (adj.):

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Occurring at the beginning

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Jesuit (adj.):

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A part of the Roman Catholic religious order (Society of Jesus) founded by Ignatius of Loyola in 1534

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Pert (adj.):

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Attractive because neat and jaunty

Also means: Kempt, Couth

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Couth (adj):

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Well-mannered and cultured

Also means: Pert, Kempt

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Kempt (adj):

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Maintained in a neat and clean condition; well cared for

Also means: Pert, Couth

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Dour (adj.):

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relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance.

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Evaluate (v.):

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form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess

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Austere (adj):

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severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance

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Diction (n.):

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Word choice

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Communal (adj.):

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Shared by all members of a community

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Theme (n.):

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The main idea or underlying meaning of a piece of work

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Conceptualize (v.):

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Form a concept or idea of something

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Exuberant (adj):

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filled with or characterized by a lively energy and excitement

Also means: Exultant

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Dislocation (n.):

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To be moved away

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Shunned (adj.):

Shun (v.):

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1) persistently avoided, ignored, or rejected

2) persistently avoid, ignore, or reject (someone or something)

Also means: alienate, ostracize

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Exultant (adj.):

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triumphantly happy

Also means: exuberant

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Ostracize (v.):

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exclude (someone) from a society or group

Also means: Alienate, Shun

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Alienate (v.):

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cause (someone) to feel isolated

Also means: ostracize, shun

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Debutante (n.):

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a young upperclass woman making her formal entrance into society

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Etiquette (n.):

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the customary code of polite behavior

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Rehabilitations: (n):

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forms of treatments

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Hirsute (adj.):

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Hairy

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Apiary (n.):

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a place where bees are kept

40
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Heifer (n.):

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Cow

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Bipedal (adj.):

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Using only 2 legs to walk

42
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Purgatory (n.):

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The place between heaven and hell / emptiness

43
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Gambol (v.):

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run or jump about playfully

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Diminished (adj.):

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made smaller or less

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Delectable (adj.):

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delicious

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Bristle (v.):

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(hair or fur) standing upright from skin due to fear or anger

47
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Infirm (adj.):

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Sick, elderly, vulnerable

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Inarticulable (adj.):

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Incomprehensible

49
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Distillate (n.):

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Hybrid

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Confer (v.):

A

have discussions; exchange opinions

51
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Inter (v.):

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Bury

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Disinter (v.):

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Unbury

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Reverie (n.):

A

daydream

54
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Egocentric (adj.):

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thinking only of oneself, without regard for the feelings or desires of others; self-centered.

55
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Ferocity (n.):

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the state of being frightening and violent

56
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Confounding (adj.):

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Causing surprise or confusion in (someone), especially by acting against their expectations

57
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Colloquial (adj.):

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used in ordinary and everyday language

58
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Precursor (n.):

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a person or thing that comes before another of the same kind

59
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Latent (adj.):

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Existing but not fully developed

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Amble (v.)

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walk or move at a slow, relaxed pace

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Taunt (v.):

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Provoke or challenge (someone) with insulting remarks

62
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Eradication (n.):

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The complete destruction of something

63
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Virulent (adj.):

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Extremely severe or harmful in its effects

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Locomote (v.):

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To move from one place to another

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Intone (v):

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say or recite with little rise and fall of the pitch of the voice

66
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Lycanthropic (adj.)

A

The study of werewolves

67
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Oblique (adj.):

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Slanting

68
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Meek (adj.):

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quiet, gentle, and submissive

69
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Conjure (adj.):

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implore to do something

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Annex (adj.):

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attached or added as an extension

71
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Aria (n.):

A

melody or tune

72
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Sophisticated (adj.):

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Having a high degree of complexity

73
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Aptitude (n.)

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A natural ability to do something

74
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Vacant (adj.):

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Empty or unoccupied

75
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Inured (v):

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Jaded to; Accustomed to (usually something unpleasant)

76
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Schism (n.):

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A split or division

77
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Cataclysm (n.):

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A major disaster in the natural world

78
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Catechism (n.):

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A summary of the principles of Christianity in the form of questions and answers used as instructions for christians

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Frog-marched (v.):

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Forced to march

80
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Muzzle (n.):

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A protective face mask

81
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Intercept (v.):

A

stop or interrupt in progress or before arrival

82
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Feral (adj.):

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in a wild state, typically after domestication

83
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Industrial (adj.):

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very great in extent or amount

84
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Recoil (v):

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To spring back from something

85
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Enunciation (n.):

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The act of pronouncing words clearly

85
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Enunciation (n.):

A

The act of pronouncing words clearly

86
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Perfunctory (adj):

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Unenthusiastic

87
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Beckon (v.):

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Make a gesture with the hand, arm, or head to encourage someone to come nearer or follow.

88
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Recapitulate (v):

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Summarize and state again

89
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Embellish (v.):

A

Add decorative details to make more attractive

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