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Vocab Flashcards

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Archipelago

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group of islands

Example sentence: The Hawaiian Islands form a beautiful archipelago.

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Assiduous

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hard-working

Example sentence: The assiduous student always completes assignments on time.

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Bay

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water surrounded by land on 3 sides

Example sentence: The bay provided a peaceful setting for the town.

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Callow

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immature and inexperienced

Example sentence: His callow behavior showed his lack of life experience.

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Carnivore

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meat eater

Example sentence: Lions are known for being carnivores.

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Circuitous

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indirect

Example sentence: The circuitous route took longer but avoided traffic.

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Cipher

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code

Example sentence: The spy used a cipher to send secret messages.

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Competence

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skill and knowledge

Example sentence: His competence in the subject impressed the professor.

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Composure

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poise

Example sentence: She maintained her composure during the stressful presentation.

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Connoisseur

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appreciator & judge of art

Example sentence: The connoisseur could identify the artist of each painting.

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Corpulent

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fat

Example sentence: The corpulent man struggled to climb the stairs.

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Daunt

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to frighten and intimidate

Example sentence: The challenging task did not daunt her.

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Decibel

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measure of sound

Example sentence: The concert reached a decibel level that required ear protection.

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Decrepit

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worn out & broken down

Example sentence: The decrepit building was scheduled for demolition.

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Derision

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mockery

Example sentence: His derision towards others revealed his lack of empathy.

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Disconsolate

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unhappy

Example sentence: The disconsolate child needed comforting.

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Drab

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dull & colorless

Example sentence: The drab room needed some bright decorations.

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Effusive

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emotionally unrestrained

Example sentence: Her effusive praise made him feel appreciated.

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Entrepreneur

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businessman

Example sentence: The entrepreneur started several successful companies.

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Erudition

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knowledge acquired by study

Example sentence: His erudition on the topic impressed the audience.

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Foolhardy

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unthinking & rash

Example sentence: His foolhardy decision led to negative consequences.

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Fragile

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easily broken

Example sentence: The fragile vase required careful handling.

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Gauche

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clumsy

Example sentence: His gauche movements made others uncomfortable.

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Gustatory

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pertaining to the sense of taste

Example sentence: The chef’s gustatory skills created delicious dishes.

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Herbivore

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plant eater

Example sentence: Deer are herbivores that feed on plants.

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Hobble

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to walk with difficulty

Example sentence: The injured runner hobbled to the finish line.

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Hone

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to improve (ex: skills)

Example sentence: She honed her presentation skills through practice.

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Humdrum

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dull

Example sentence: The humdrum routine of daily tasks became monotonous.

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Impeccable

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flawless

Example sentence: Her impeccable attention to detail ensured a perfect outcome.

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Impecunious

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poor

Example sentence: The impecunious family struggled to make ends meet.

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Impromptu

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improvised

Example sentence: The impromptu speech captivated the audience.

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Inadvertent

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unintentional

Example sentence: His inadvertent mistake caused confusion.

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Industrious

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hard-working

Example sentence: The industrious worker completed the project ahead of schedule.

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Ingenuity

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cleverness

Example sentence: The inventor’s ingenuity led to groundbreaking inventions.

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Insipid

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bland, lacking in flavor

Example sentence: The insipid soup failed to excite the diners.

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Laryngitis

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inflammation of the larynx

Example sentence: The singer had to cancel the concert due to laryngitis.

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Magnanimity

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generosity

Example sentence: Her magnanimity towards others earned her respect.

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Muffled

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lower volume

Example sentence: He muffled his voice to avoid waking the baby.

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Pork

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meat of a pig

Example sentence: The pork roast was a delicious dinner choice.

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Beef

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meat of a cow

Example sentence: The beef stew simmered on the stove for hours.

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Mutton

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meat of a sheep

Example sentence: The shepherd prepared a hearty mutton stew.

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Venison

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meat of a deer

Example sentence: The restaurant offered a venison special on the menu.

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Eulogy

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speech of praise at a funeral

Example sentence: The heartfelt eulogy honored the memory of the deceased.

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Panegyric

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speech of praise

Example sentence: The panegyric highlighted the achievements of the award recipient.

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Patron

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supporter

Example sentence: The generous patron funded the local art gallery.

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Peninsula

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land surrounded by water on 3 sides

Example sentence: The peninsula jutted out into the ocean.

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Penury

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poverty

Example sentence: The charity aimed to alleviate the penury in the community.

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Pride

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group of lions

Example sentence: The pride of lions rested in the shade.

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Regiment

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military unit

Example sentence: The regiment trained diligently for the upcoming mission.

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Ruse

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trick

Example sentence: The clever ruse deceived the unsuspecting victim.

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School

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group of fish

Example sentence: The school of fish swam gracefully in unison.

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Sever

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to cut or separate

Example sentence: The surgeon had to sever the damaged tissue.

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Silo

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something that provides mass storage space

Example sentence: The silo stored grains for the winter.

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Static

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unmoving

Example sentence: The static image remained unchanged.

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Stickler

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person who insists on something

Example sentence: He was a stickler for punctuality.

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Tiff

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minor argument

Example sentence: The couple had a tiff over the weekend plans.

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Tirade

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harangue, bitter speech

Example sentence: The tirade against the government sparked controversy.

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Valor

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bravery

Example sentence: The soldier demonstrated valor in the face of danger.

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Vex

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to annoy

Example sentence: The constant noise began to vex the neighbors.

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Abstruse

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Difficult to understand

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Objective

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Access

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Able to be accessed

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Acclaim

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To applaud or announce with great approval

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Braggart

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Person who brags

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Brevity

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Consciousness

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Buttress

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Support/ something that provides support

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Capricious

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Hard to please

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Censorious

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To criticize

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Censure

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To criticize harshly

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Coalesce

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To combine or fuse

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Coercion

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Use of force to get someone to obey

72
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Delineate

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To portray, to show

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Deplore/ Debounce

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To criticize and belittle

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Eloquence

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Persuasive speech

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Elusive

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Hard to grasp

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Embellish

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To adorn in ornaments

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Fastidious

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Hard to please

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Feasible

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Fervor

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Lots of feeling

80
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Gratuitous

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Given freely

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Gregarious

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Gullible

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Easily fooled

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Rebuttal

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Response with opposite

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Recluse

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Recount

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To count again

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Saturate

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To soak thoroughly

87
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Scanty

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Insufficiently

88
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Scanty

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Insufficiently

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Scrupulous

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Very careful

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Tranquility

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Transient

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Temporary, fleeting

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Trite

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Usurp

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Seize power or rank

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Vigor

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Strength and energy

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Vilify

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To ruin someone’s reputation

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Abduction

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Kidnapping

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Absolve

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Advent

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Aggressor

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Annul

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Annihilate

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Annotate

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Write explanator notes

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Baffle

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Frustrate, complex

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Browse

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Breach

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Breaking a contrzct

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Cache

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Hiding place

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Caliber

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Cantankerous

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Demean/degrade

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Elucidate

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To clarify

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Dexterous

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Forgo

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To give up, go without

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Immaculate

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Neophyte

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Preamble

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Introductory statement

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Retrospective

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Looking back at the past

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Subsequent

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Stealth

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Sneakiness

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