vocab500-1000 Flashcards
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dialogue
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a conversation between two persons
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major
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greater in scope or effect
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hallow
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render holy by means of religious rites
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individualism
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the quality of being a single thing or person
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text
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(computer science) an application that can be used to create and view and edit text files
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divide
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a serious disagreement between two groups of people
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civil(adj.)
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having to do with civilization; polite
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Dixieland
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the southern states that seceded from the United States in 1861
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policy
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a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
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ad
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appealing to personal considerations rather than to reason
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invisible
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impossible or nearly impossible to see
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pique
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call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response
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monitor
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someone who observes to ensure fairness or prevent mistakes
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valid
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well grounded in logic or truth or having legal force
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expose
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show; make visible or apparent
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insect(n.)
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a small invertebrate animal with six legs and two pairs of wings
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aphorism
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a short pithy instructive saying
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conclude
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reach a final opinion after a discussion or deliberation
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antebellum
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belonging to a period before a war
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epic
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a long narrative poem telling of a hero’s deeds
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agrarian
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relating to rural matters
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anxious
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causing or fraught with or showing nervousness
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verge
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the limit beyond which something happens or changes
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routine
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an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
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sufficient
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement
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complacent
contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
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acknowledge
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality of
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generosity
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
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magnetic
of or relating to or caused by attraction for iron
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bounce
spring back; spring away from an impact
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warranty
written assurance that a product or service will be provided
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siege
an action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place
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clear
readily apparent to the mind
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crafty
marked by skill in deception
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progeny
the immediate descendants of a person
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property
something owned
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location
the act of putting something in a certain place
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oration
an instance of formal speaking
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amass
collect or gather
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accelerate
move faster
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intensified
made more sharp
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fuse
any igniter used to initiate the burning of a propellant
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intimidate
compel or deter by or as if by threats
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ambitious
having a strong desire for success or achievement
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sustenance
the act of providing a means of subsistence or survival
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mention (v.)
to briefly refer to something like in passing
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infer
conclude by reasoning
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embargo
a government order imposing a trade barrier
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releasing
emotionally purging (of e.g. art)
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random
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose
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commence
set in motion, cause to start
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accurate
characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth
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lumber
the wood of trees prepared for use as building material
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epidemic
a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease
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status
the condition or someone or something at a particular time
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criterion
the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
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label
a brief description given for purposes of identification
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omniscient
knowing, seeing, or understanding everything
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replace
put something back where it belongs
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cycle (n.)
series of events happening in a specific order
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loathe
dislike intensely; feel disgust toward
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squalid
foul and run-down and repulsive
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assigned
appointed to a post or duty
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jurisdiction
the territory within which power can be exercised
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dialogue
a conversation between two persons
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beneficence
the quality of being kind or helpful or generous
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vow
a solemn pledge to do something
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ease
freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort
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scintillating
having brief brilliant points or flashes of light
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toxin
a poisonous substance produced organically
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herd (n.)
a large group of animals
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recognize
perceive to be something or something you can identify
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baggage
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
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impunity
exemption from punishment or loss
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influence
a power to affect persons or events
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demeanor
the way a person behaves toward other people
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club
a formal association of people with similar interests
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transcription
something written, copied from one medium to another
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enhance
increase
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status (n.)
a person’s standing or relative social position
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discourse
an extended communication dealing with some particular topic
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noteworthy
deserving attention
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technique
a practical method or art applied to some particular task
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mortify
cause to feel shame
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vaccine
injection of weakened or dead microbes to create antibodies
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arena
a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
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deprecate
express strong disapproval of; deplore
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analogy
drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity
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contrast
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
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maul
injure badly
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liberate
grant freedom to; free from confinement
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proceed
move ahead; travel onward in time or space
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relevance
the relation of something to the matter at hand
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shabby
showing signs of wear and tear
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approve
judge to be right or commendable; think well of
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reproach
a mild rebuke or criticism
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tantamount
being essentially equal to something
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astronomical
relating to the branch of physics studying celestial bodies
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liberate
grant freedom to; free from confinement
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immense
unusually great in size or amount or extent or scope
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insect
small invertebrate with jointed limbs and a segmented body
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enthrall
hold spellbound
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participating
taking part in an activity
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surface
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer
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declare
state emphatically and authoritatively
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credulity
tendency to believe readily
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exclude
prevent from entering; shut out
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satiate
fill to satisfaction
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edit
prepare for publication or presentation by revising
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predicament
an unpleasant or difficult situation
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panegyric
formally expressing praise
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parallelism
similarity by virtue of corresponding
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traditional
consisting of or derived from a practice of long standing
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arbitrate
act between parties with a view to reconciling differences
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haggle
an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)
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grading
evaluation of performance by assigning a score
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authentic
not counterfeit or copied
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elapse
pass by
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reinforce (v.)
to increase in amount or make stronger
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exaggerate
enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
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rant (v.)
to complain at length
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spectrum
a broad range of related objects, values, or qualities
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notify
inform somebody of something
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prepare
make ready or suitable or equip in advance
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elaborate
marked by complexity and richness of detail
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bleak
unpleasantly cold and damp
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urban
relating to a city or densely populated area
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validity
the quality of being legitimate and rigorous
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adjacent
having a common boundary or edge
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encore (n.)
an additional performance called for by the audience
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preserve
keep in safety and protect from harm, loss, or destruction
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attempt
make an effort
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guile
shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
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draft
a current of air
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feud
a bitter quarrel between two parties
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peculiar
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
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experience
the content of observation or participation in an event
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context
the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation
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prosper
make steady progress
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omnivore
an animal that feeds on both animal and vegetable substances
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paraphrase
express the same message in different words
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vengeance
harming someone in retaliation for something they have done
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propel
cause to move forward with force
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immigrant
a person who comes to a country in order to settle there
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mutation
a change or alteration in form or qualities
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hypothesis
a tentative insight that is not yet verified or tested
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flabbergast
overcome with amazement
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found
food and lodging provided in addition to money
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peer
look searchingly
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deteriorate
become worse or disintegrate
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quixotic
not sensible about practical matters
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stereotype
a conventional or formulaic conception or image
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figurative
not literal
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snare
a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose
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reduce
make smaller
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concise
expressing much in few words
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boycott
refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization
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paragraph
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text
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ignite
cause to start burning
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silhouette
a filled-in drawing of the outline of an object
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apathy
an absence of emotion or enthusiasm
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casual
without or seeming to be without plan or method; offhand
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gravity (n.)
the force that keeps you from flying into space
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manual
of or relating to the hands
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stream (n.)
narrow, shallow river
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castigate
inflict severe punishment on
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noble
of or belonging to hereditary aristocracy
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rash
imprudently incurring risk
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trite
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
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economy
the system of production and distribution and consumption
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soliloquy
speech you make to yourself
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reduce
make smaller
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default
an option that is selected automatically
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sedentary
requiring sitting or little activity
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climax
the highest point of anything
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culturally
with regard to a culture
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mirth
great merriment
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complete
having all necessary qualities
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substitute
a person or thing that can take the place of another
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enthusiastic
having or showing great excitement and interest
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malady (n.)
ailment, disease
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winsome
charming in a childlike or naive way
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compound
a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts
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predilection
a predisposition in favor of something
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settle (v.)
to reach an agreement on a dispute
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mutable
capable of or tending to change in form or quality or nature
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secession
formal separation from an alliance or federation
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static
not in physical motion
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fauna
all the animal life in a particular region or period
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scope
the state of the environment in which a situation exists
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vast
unusually great in size or amount or extent or scope
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capsize
overturn accidentally
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Tory
a member of political party in Great Britain that has been known as the Conservative Party since 1832; was the opposition party to the Whigs
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accomplish
achieve with effort
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interpreting
an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious
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emotional
of or pertaining to feelings
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literal
limited to the explicit meaning of a word or text
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quest (n.)
a search to achieve a certain goal
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pamper
treat with excessive indulgence
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flap (v.)
moving wings or arms as if preparing to fly
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absolute
perfect or complete or pure
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rely
have confidence or faith in
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develop
progress or evolve through a process of natural growth
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prominent
conspicuous in position or importance
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compact
closely and firmly united or packed together
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jovial
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
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perceived
detected by instinct or inference
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strand
a group of fibers twisted together to form a thread or rope
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light-year
the distance that light travels in a vacuum in 1 year
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expository
serving to expound or set forth
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extract
remove, usually with some force or effort
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transcend
go beyond the scope or limits of
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momentum
the product of a body's mass and its velocity
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affectation
a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display
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rhetoric
study of the technique for using language effectively
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orthodox
adhering to what is commonly accepted
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concept
an abstract or general idea inferred from specific instances
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procedure
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
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visage
the human face
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physical
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
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dense
having high compaction or concentration
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gesticulate
show, express, or direct through movement
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pause
cease an action temporarily
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challenging
requiring full use of your abilities or resources
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scurrilous
expressing offensive, insulting, or scandalous criticism
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grim
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
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duration
the period of time during which something continues
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ostracize
expel from a community or group
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plummet
drop sharply
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delineate
represented accurately or precisely
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irate
feeling or showing extreme anger
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presume
take to be the case or to be true
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brave (adj.)
showing courage when faced with danger or pain
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eulogy
a formal expression of praise for someone who has died
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dramatic
characteristic of a stage performance
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annual
occurring every year
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benignity
the quality of being kind and gentle
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damp (adj.)
something that is slightly wet
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zeal (n.)
excitement for something
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expository
serving to expound or set forth
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vacillate
be undecided about something
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vignette
a brief literary description
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combine
put or add together
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futile
producing no result or effect
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subjectivity
judgment based on individual impressions and feelings
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gravity
the force of attraction between all masses in the universe
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nomadic (adj.)
traveling from place to place, without a permanent home
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implore
beg or request earnestly and urgently
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amendment
a statement that is added to a proposal or document
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languish
become feeble
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pursue
follow in an effort to capture
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transition
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
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formulate
prepare according to instructions
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distinct
constituting a separate entity or part
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swarm
a group of many things in the air or on the ground
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calendar
a system of timekeeping that defines divisions of the year
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fluency
powerful and effective language
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resilient
recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like
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vista
the visual percept of a region
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reluctant
not eager
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onset
the beginning or early stages
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isotope
atom with same atomic number, different number of neutrons
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ingenious
showing inventiveness and skill
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bystander
a spectator who does not participate in some event
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constitutional
existing as an essential characteristic
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awkward
lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance
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pulverize
make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust
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optimist
a person disposed to take a favorable view of things
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linger
remain present although waning or gradually dying
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preserve
keep in safety and protect from harm, loss, or destruction
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concentrate
make denser, stronger, or purer
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habitat
the type of environment in which an organism normally lives
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assess
estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of
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vacuous
devoid of matter
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opprobrium
a state of extreme dishonor
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permit
allow the presence of or allow without opposing
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anathema
a formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication
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awe
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
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maternal
characteristic of a mother
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appellation
identifying words by which someone or something is called
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garment
an article of clothing
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attendance
the act of being present at a meeting or event
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geography
study of the earth's surface
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irreparable
impossible to rectify or amend
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incline
lower or bend, as in a nod or bow
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accumulate
get or gather together
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award
give, especially as an honor
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colloquialism
an expression that seeks to imitate informal speech
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nation
a politically organized body of people under a government
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flagrant
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
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convenient
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
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ajar
slightly open
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obnoxious
causing disapproval or protest
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terminate
bring to an end or halt
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furor
an interest followed with exaggerated zeal
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astute
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
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painstaking
characterized by extreme care and great effort
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inclusion
the act of making a part of something
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erudite
having or showing profound knowledge
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condone
excuse, overlook, or make allowances for
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dominate
be in control
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casualty
someone injured or killed in an accident
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apparel
clothing in general
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astute
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
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institution
a custom that has been an important feature of some group
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scuffle
fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters
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greedy (adj.)
having an intense need or desire for something
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potential
existing in possibility
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competition
the act of contending with others for rewards or resources
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focus
the concentration of attention or energy on something
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introspection
contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
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tetchy
easily irritated or annoyed
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primary
of first rank or importance or value
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cynical
believing the worst of human nature and motives
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tumult
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
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wrangling
an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)
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recede
pull back or move away or backward
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gruesome
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
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renegade
someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw
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voracious
devouring or craving food in great quantities
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browse
feed as in a meadow or pasture
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solution
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances
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concoct
make something by mixing
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clamber
climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling
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proof (n.)
evidence provided to show the truth of a statement
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steadily
in a continuous manner
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marsupial
a mammal the female of which has a pouch carrying the young
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terrain
a piece of ground having specific characteristics
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contiguous
having a common boundary or edge
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random
lacking any definite plan or order or purpose
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controversy
a dispute where there is strong disagreement
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contaminate
make impure
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machination
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your ends
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uncouth (adj.)
clumsy or impolite
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battery
a collection of related things intended for use together
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expansion
the act of increasing in size or volume or quantity or scope
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eligible
qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
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cycle
a periodically repeated sequence of events
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equivalent
being essentially comparable to something
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mimic
imitate, especially for satirical effect
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debate
a discussion with reasons for and against some proposal
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tundra
a vast treeless plain where subsoil is permanently frozen
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opportunity
a possibility from a favorable combination of circumstances
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maintain
keep in a certain state, position, or activity
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satire
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
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document
a representation of a person's thinking with symbolic marks
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treasure (n.)
a quantity of valuable object like jewels
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village (n.)
a group of buildings or houses
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drastic
forceful and extreme and rigorous
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inductive
influencing or causing to arise
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develop
progress or evolve through a process of natural growth
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integrate
make into a whole or make part of a whole
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immense
unusually great in size or amount or extent or scope
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isolation
the act of setting something apart from others
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bare (adj.)
not covered or clothed
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formula
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
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heartrending (adj.)
causing grief or sorrow
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dismal
causing dejection
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transient
lasting a very short time
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species
taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
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congratulate
say something to someone that expresses praise
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create
bring into existence
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robust
sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction
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data (n.)
information, especially in a computer
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concern
something that interests you because it is important
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energy
forceful exertion
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loathe
dislike intensely; feel disgust toward
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lurid
glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
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impact
the striking of one body against another
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prose (n.)
spoken or written language that isn’t poetry
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encumber
hold back, impede, or weigh down
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likeness
similarity in appearance or nature between persons or things
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reciprocal
concerning each of two or more persons or things
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shape
a perceptual structure
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contemporary
occurring in the same period of time
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similar
having the same or nearly the same characteristics
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instrument (n.)
a tool used to do work
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abate
become less in amount or intensity
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mistrust
regard with suspicion
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asteroid
a small celestial body composed of rock and metal
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inauspicious
boding ill
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vindictive
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
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contrary
exact opposition
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aplomb
great coolness and composure under strain
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synthesize
combine so as to form a more complex product
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adapt
make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose
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belligerence
hostile or warlike attitude or nature
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malign
speak unfavorably about
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guru
a Hindu or Buddhist religious leader and spiritual teacher
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ellipse
a closed plane curve with an oval shape
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abundant
present in great quantity
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tranquility
an untroubled state that is free from disturbances
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conserve
keep in safety and protect from harm, loss, or destruction
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defined
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
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outrageous
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
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access
the right to enter
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minute
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
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resolve
find a solution or answer
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former
the first of two or the first mentioned of two
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blatant
without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious
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envy
a desire to have something that is possessed by another
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equanimity
steadiness of mind under stress
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akin
related by blood
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chary
characterized by great caution
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quarantine
isolation to prevent the spread of infectious disease
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void
an empty area or space
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ambiguity
unclearness by virtue of having more than one meaning
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exuberant
joyously unrestrained
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disposition
your usual mood
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entrance
something that provides access to get in
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biased
favoring one person or side over another
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saga
a narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family
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Renaissance
period of European history at the close of the Middle Ages
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composure
steadiness of mind under stress
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variety
a category of things distinguished by a common quality
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grimy
thickly covered with ingrained dirt
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format
the general appearance of a publication
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confound
be confusing or perplexing to
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button
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats
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affect
have an influence upon
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present (n.)
time you are currently in
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emphasize
stress or single out as important
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denizen
a plant or animal naturalized in a region
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resilience
ability of a material to return to its original shape
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inimical
not friendly
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tangible
perceptible by the senses, especially the sense of touch
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idiom
expression whose meaning cannot be inferred from its words
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cower
crouch or curl up
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plentiful
existing in great number or quantity
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abnormal
not typical or usual or regular
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pattern
a perceptual structure
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addict
to cause to become dependent
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petition
a formal request that something be submitted to an authority
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despondent (adj.)
very sad, despairing, hopeless
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eavesdrop (v.)
to overhear or secretly listen to a conversation
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immigration
movement of people into a country or area
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poignancy
a quality that arouses emotions, especially pity or sorrow
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communicate
transfer to another
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intelligence
the ability to comprehend
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mellow (adj.)
calm, smooth
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worry (v.)
giving way to your unease or anxiety
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parable
a short moral story
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address
the place where a person or organization can be found
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exist
have a presence
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marvel
be amazed at
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recognize
perceive to be something or something you can identify
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disclose
expose to view as by removing a cover
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jagged
having a sharply uneven surface or outline
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preview
a preliminary introduction to or inspection of something
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cultivate
adapt something wild to the environment
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explanation
making something plain or intelligible
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misanthrope
someone who dislikes people in general
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consternation
sudden shock or dismay that causes confusion
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legacy
a gift of personal property by will
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reinforce
strengthen and support
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feature
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
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unremitting
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
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allege
report or maintain
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brassy
resembling the sound of a brass instrument
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future
the time yet to come
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essay
an analytic or interpretive literary composition
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nimble
moving quickly and lightly
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retaliate (v.)
to strike back against something done to you
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uncertainty
the state of being unsure of something
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braggart (n.)
someone who boasts about themselves
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leeway
a permissible difference
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yucca
any of several evergreen plants of the genus Yucca having usually tall stout stems and a terminal cluster of white flowers; warmer regions of North America
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symbolism
a system of arbitrary signs
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practice
a customary way of operation or behavior
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link
connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
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fallacy
a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
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abandon
forsake; leave behind
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decorum
propriety in manners and conduct
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peevish
easily irritated or annoyed
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unanimous
in complete agreement
476
emergence
the act of coming out into view
477
impetuous
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought
478
stack (v.)
to pile or arrange objects on top of each other
479
cringe
draw back, as with fear, pain, or embarrassment
480
sequel
something that follows something else
481
vacate
leave behind empty; move out of
482
access
the right to enter
483
safe (adj.)
to be protected from dangers
484
circular
having a circular shape
485
surprise
come upon or take unawares
486
role
the actions and activities assigned to a person or group
487
cognate
related by blood
488
indigenous
originating where it is found
489
abstruse
difficult to understand
490
evolve
undergo development
491
arid
lacking sufficient water or rainfall
492
detach
cause to become separated
493
tradition
a specific practice of long standing
494
chew (v.)
using the mouth to bite and break down food
495
pessimism (n.)
the state of expecting the worst
496
substantial
real; having a material or factual existence
497
clause
a separate section of a legal document
498
thwart (v.)
to stop from happening, to hinder
499
poverty
the state of having little or no money and possessions
500
opportune
suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
