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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

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of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement

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complacent

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contented to a fault with oneself or one’s actions

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acknowledge

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declare to be true or admit the existence or reality of

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generosity

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the trait of being willing to give your money or time

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magnetic

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of or relating to or caused by attraction for iron

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bounce

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spring back; spring away from an impact

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warranty

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written assurance that a product or service will be provided

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siege

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an action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place

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clear

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readily apparent to the mind

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crafty

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marked by skill in deception

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progeny

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the immediate descendants of a person

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property

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something owned

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location

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the act of putting something in a certain place

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oration

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an instance of formal speaking

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amass

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collect or gather

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accelerate

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move faster

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intensified

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made more sharp

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fuse

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any igniter used to initiate the burning of a propellant

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intimidate

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compel or deter by or as if by threats

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ambitious

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having a strong desire for success or achievement

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sustenance

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the act of providing a means of subsistence or survival

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mention(v.)

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to briefly refer to something like in passing

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infer

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conclude by reasoning

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embargo

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a government order imposing a trade barrier

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releasing

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emotionally purging (of e.g. art)

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random

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lacking any definite plan or order or purpose

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commence

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set in motion, cause to start

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accurate

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characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth

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lumber

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the wood of trees prepared for use as building material

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epidemic

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a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease

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status

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the condition or someone or something at a particular time

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criterion

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the ideal in terms of which something can be judged

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label

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a brief description given for purposes of identification

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omniscient

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knowing, seeing, or understanding everything

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replace

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put something back where it belongs

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cycle(n.)

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series of events happening in a specific order

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loathe

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dislike intensely; feel disgust toward

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squalid

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foul and run-down and repulsive

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assigned

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appointed to a post or duty

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jurisdiction

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the territory within which power can be exercised

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dialogue

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a conversation between two persons

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beneficence

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the quality of being kind or helpful or generous

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vow

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a solemn pledge to do something

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ease

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freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort

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scintillating

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having brief brilliant points or flashes of light

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toxin

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a poisonous substance produced organically

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herd(n.)

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a large group of animals

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recognize

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perceive to be something or something you can identify

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baggage

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cases used to carry belongings when traveling

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impunity

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exemption from punishment or loss

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influence

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a power to affect persons or events

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demeanor

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the way a person behaves toward other people

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club

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a formal association of people with similar interests

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transcription

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something written, copied from one medium to another

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enhance

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increase

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status(n.)

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a person’s standing or relative social position

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discourse

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an extended communication dealing with some particular topic

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noteworthy

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deserving attention

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technique

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a practical method or art applied to some particular task

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mortify

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cause to feel shame

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vaccine

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injection of weakened or dead microbes to create antibodies

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arena

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a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments

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deprecate

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express strong disapproval of; deplore

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analogy

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drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity

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contrast

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the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

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maul

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injure badly

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liberate

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grant freedom to; free from confinement

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proceed

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move ahead; travel onward in time or space

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relevance

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the relation of something to the matter at hand

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shabby

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showing signs of wear and tear

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approve

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judge to be right or commendable; think well of

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reproach

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a mild rebuke or criticism

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tantamount

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being essentially equal to something

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astronomical

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relating to the branch of physics studying celestial bodies

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liberate

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grant freedom to; free from confinement

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immense

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unusually great in size or amount or extent or scope

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insect

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small invertebrate with jointed limbs and a segmented body

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enthrall

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hold spellbound

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participating

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taking part in an activity

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surface

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the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer

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declare

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state emphatically and authoritatively

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credulity

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tendency to believe readily

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exclude

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prevent from entering; shut out

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satiate

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fill to satisfaction

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edit

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prepare for publication or presentation by revising

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predicament

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an unpleasant or difficult situation

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panegyric

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formally expressing praise

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parallelism

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similarity by virtue of corresponding

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traditional

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consisting of or derived from a practice of long standing

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arbitrate

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act between parties with a view to reconciling differences

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haggle

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an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)

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grading

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evaluation of performance by assigning a score

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authentic

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not counterfeit or copied

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elapse

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pass by

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reinforce(v.)

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to increase in amount or make stronger

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exaggerate

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enlarge beyond bounds or the truth

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rant(v.)

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to complain at length

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spectrum

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a broad range of related objects, values, or qualities

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notify

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inform somebody of something

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prepare

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make ready or suitable or equip in advance

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elaborate

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marked by complexity and richness of detail

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bleak

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unpleasantly cold and damp

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urban

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relating to a city or densely populated area

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validity

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the quality of being legitimate and rigorous

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adjacent

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having a common boundary or edge

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encore(n.)

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an additional performance called for by the audience

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preserve

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keep in safety and protect from harm, loss, or destruction

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attempt

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make an effort

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guile

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shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception

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draft

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a current of air

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feud

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a bitter quarrel between two parties

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peculiar

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beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

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experience

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the content of observation or participation in an event

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context

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the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation

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prosper

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make steady progress

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omnivore

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an animal that feeds on both animal and vegetable substances

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paraphrase

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express the same message in different words

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vengeance

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harming someone in retaliation for something they have done

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propel

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cause to move forward with force

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immigrant

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a person who comes to a country in order to settle there

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mutation

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a change or alteration in form or qualities

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a tentative insight that is not yet verified or tested

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overcome with amazement

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found

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food and lodging provided in addition to money

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peer

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look searchingly

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become worse or disintegrate

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not sensible about practical matters

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a conventional or formulaic conception or image

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figurative

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not literal

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a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose

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reduce

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make smaller

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concise

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expressing much in few words

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boycott

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refusal to have commercial dealings with some organization

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paragraph

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one of several distinct subdivisions of a text

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ignite

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cause to start burning

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a filled-in drawing of the outline of an object

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apathy

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an absence of emotion or enthusiasm

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casual

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without or seeming to be without plan or method; offhand

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gravity(n.)

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the force that keeps you from flying into space

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manual

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of or relating to the hands

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stream(n.)

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narrow, shallow river

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castigate

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inflict severe punishment on

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noble

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of or belonging to hereditary aristocracy

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rash

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imprudently incurring risk

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trite

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repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse

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economy

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the system of production and distribution and consumption

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soliloquy

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speech you make to yourself

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reduce

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make smaller

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default

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an option that is selected automatically

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requiring sitting or little activity

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climax

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the highest point of anything

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culturally

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with regard to a culture

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mirth

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great merriment

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complete

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having all necessary qualities

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substitute

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a person or thing that can take the place of another

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enthusiastic

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having or showing great excitement and interest

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malady(n.)

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ailment, disease

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winsome

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charming in a childlike or naive way

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compound

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a whole formed by a union of two or more elements or parts

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predilection

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a predisposition in favor of something

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settle(v.)

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to reach an agreement on a dispute

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mutable

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capable of or tending to change in form or quality or nature

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secession

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formal separation from an alliance or federation

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static

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not in physical motion

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fauna

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all the animal life in a particular region or period

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scope

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the state of the environment in which a situation exists

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vast

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unusually great in size or amount or extent or scope

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capsize

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overturn accidentally

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Tory

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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

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achieve with effort

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interpreting

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an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious

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emotional

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of or pertaining to feelings

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literal

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limited to the explicit meaning of a word or text

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quest(n.)

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a search to achieve a certain goal

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pamper

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treat with excessive indulgence

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flap(v.)

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moving wings or arms as if preparing to fly

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absolute

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perfect or complete or pure

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rely

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have confidence or faith in

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develop

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progress or evolve through a process of natural growth

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prominent

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conspicuous in position or importance

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compact

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closely and firmly united or packed together

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jovial

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full of or showing high-spirited merriment

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perceived

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detected by instinct or inference

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strand

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a group of fibers twisted together to form a thread or rope

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light-year

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the distance that light travels in a vacuum in 1 year

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expository

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serving to expound or set forth

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extract

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remove, usually with some force or effort

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transcend

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go beyond the scope or limits of

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momentum

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the product of a body’s mass and its velocity

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affectation

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a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display

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rhetoric

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study of the technique for using language effectively

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orthodox

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adhering to what is commonly accepted

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concept

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an abstract or general idea inferred from specific instances

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procedure

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a particular course of action intended to achieve a result

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visage

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the human face

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physical

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involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

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dense

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having high compaction or concentration

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gesticulate

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show, express, or direct through movement

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pause

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cease an action temporarily

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challenging

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requiring full use of your abilities or resources

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scurrilous

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expressing offensive, insulting, or scandalous criticism

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grim

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harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance

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duration

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the period of time during which something continues

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ostracize

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expel from a community or group

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plummet

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drop sharply

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delineate

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represented accurately or precisely

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irate

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feeling or showing extreme anger

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presume

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take to be the case or to be true

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brave(adj.)

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showing courage when faced with danger or pain

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eulogy

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a formal expression of praise for someone who has died

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dramatic

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characteristic of a stage performance

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annual

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occurring every year

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benignity

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the quality of being kind and gentle

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damp(adj.)

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something that is slightly wet

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zeal(n.)

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excitement for something

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expository

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serving to expound or set forth

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vacillate

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be undecided about something

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vignette

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a brief literary description

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combine

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put or add together

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futile

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producing no result or effect

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subjectivity

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judgment based on individual impressions and feelings

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gravity

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the force of attraction between all masses in the universe

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nomadic(adj.)

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traveling from place to place, without a permanent home

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implore

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beg or request earnestly and urgently

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amendment

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a statement that is added to a proposal or document

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languish

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become feeble

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pursue

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follow in an effort to capture

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transition

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the act of passing from one state or place to the next

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formulate

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prepare according to instructions

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distinct

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constituting a separate entity or part

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swarm

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a group of many things in the air or on the ground

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calendar

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a system of timekeeping that defines divisions of the year

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fluency

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powerful and effective language

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resilient

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recovering readily from adversity, depression, or the like

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vista

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the visual percept of a region

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reluctant

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not eager

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onset

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the beginning or early stages

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isotope

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atom with same atomic number, different number of neutrons

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ingenious

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showing inventiveness and skill

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bystander

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a spectator who does not participate in some event

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constitutional

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existing as an essential characteristic

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awkward

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lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance

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pulverize

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make into a powder by breaking up or cause to become dust

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optimist

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a person disposed to take a favorable view of things

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linger

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remain present although waning or gradually dying

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preserve

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keep in safety and protect from harm, loss, or destruction

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concentrate

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make denser, stronger, or purer

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habitat

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the type of environment in which an organism normally lives

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assess

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estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of

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vacuous

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devoid of matter

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opprobrium

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a state of extreme dishonor

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permit

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allow the presence of or allow without opposing

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anathema

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a formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication

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awe

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an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

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maternal

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characteristic of a mother

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appellation

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identifying words by which someone or something is called

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garment

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an article of clothing

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attendance

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the act of being present at a meeting or event

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geography

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study of the earth’s surface

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irreparable

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impossible to rectify or amend

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incline

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lower or bend, as in a nod or bow

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accumulate

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get or gather together

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award

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give, especially as an honor

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colloquialism

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an expression that seeks to imitate informal speech

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nation

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a politically organized body of people under a government

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flagrant

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conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible

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convenient

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suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

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ajar

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slightly open

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obnoxious

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causing disapproval or protest

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terminate

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bring to an end or halt

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furor

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an interest followed with exaggerated zeal

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astute

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marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

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painstaking

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characterized by extreme care and great effort

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inclusion

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the act of making a part of something

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erudite

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having or showing profound knowledge

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condone

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excuse, overlook, or make allowances for

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dominate

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be in control

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casualty

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someone injured or killed in an accident

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apparel

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clothing in general

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astute

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marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

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institution

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a custom that has been an important feature of some group

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scuffle

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fight or struggle in a confused way at close quarters

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greedy(adj.)

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having an intense need or desire for something

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potential

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existing in possibility

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competition

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the act of contending with others for rewards or resources

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focus

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the concentration of attention or energy on something

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introspection

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contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct

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tetchy

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easily irritated or annoyed

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primary

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of first rank or importance or value

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cynical

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believing the worst of human nature and motives

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tumult

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a state of commotion and noise and confusion

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wrangling

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an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)

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recede

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pull back or move away or backward

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gruesome

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shockingly repellent; inspiring horror

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renegade

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someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw

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voracious

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devouring or craving food in great quantities

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browse

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feed as in a meadow or pasture

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solution

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a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances

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concoct

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make something by mixing

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clamber

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climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

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proof(n.)

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evidence provided to show the truth of a statement

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steadily

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in a continuous manner

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a mammal the female of which has a pouch carrying the young

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terrain

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a piece of ground having specific characteristics

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contiguous

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having a common boundary or edge

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random

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lacking any definite plan or order or purpose

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controversy

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a dispute where there is strong disagreement

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contaminate

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make impure

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machination

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a crafty and involved plot to achieve your ends

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uncouth(adj.)

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clumsy or impolite

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battery

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a collection of related things intended for use together

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expansion

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the act of increasing in size or volume or quantity or scope

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eligible

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qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen

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cycle

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a periodically repeated sequence of events

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equivalent

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being essentially comparable to something

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mimic

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imitate, especially for satirical effect

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debate

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a discussion with reasons for and against some proposal

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tundra

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a vast treeless plain where subsoil is permanently frozen

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opportunity

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a possibility from a favorable combination of circumstances

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maintain

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keep in a certain state, position, or activity

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satire

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witty language used to convey insults or scorn

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document

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a representation of a person’s thinking with symbolic marks

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treasure(n.)

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a quantity of valuable object like jewels

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village(n.)

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a group of buildings or houses

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drastic

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forceful and extreme and rigorous

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inductive

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influencing or causing to arise

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develop

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progress or evolve through a process of natural growth

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integrate

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make into a whole or make part of a whole

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immense

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unusually great in size or amount or extent or scope

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isolation

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the act of setting something apart from others

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bare(adj.)

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not covered or clothed

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formula

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a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement

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heartrending(adj.)

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causing grief or sorrow

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dismal

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causing dejection

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transient

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lasting a very short time

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species

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taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

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congratulate

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say something to someone that expresses praise

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create

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bring into existence

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robust

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sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction

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data(n.)

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information, especially in a computer

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concern

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something that interests you because it is important

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energy

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forceful exertion

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loathe

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dislike intensely; feel disgust toward

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lurid

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glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism

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impact

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the striking of one body against another

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prose(n.)

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spoken or written language that isn’t poetry

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encumber

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hold back, impede, or weigh down

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likeness

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similarity in appearance or nature between persons or things

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reciprocal

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concerning each of two or more persons or things

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shape

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a perceptual structure

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contemporary

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occurring in the same period of time

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similar

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having the same or nearly the same characteristics

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instrument(n.)

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a tool used to do work

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abate

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become less in amount or intensity

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mistrust

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regard with suspicion

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asteroid

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a small celestial body composed of rock and metal

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inauspicious

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boding ill

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vindictive

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disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge

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contrary

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exact opposition

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aplomb

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great coolness and composure under strain

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synthesize

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combine so as to form a more complex product

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adapt

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make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose

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belligerence

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hostile or warlike attitude or nature

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malign

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speak unfavorably about

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guru

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a Hindu or Buddhist religious leader and spiritual teacher

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ellipse

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a closed plane curve with an oval shape

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abundant

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present in great quantity

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tranquility

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an untroubled state that is free from disturbances

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conserve

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keep in safety and protect from harm, loss, or destruction

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defined

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showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary

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outrageous

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greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

396
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access

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the right to enter

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minute

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a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

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resolve

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find a solution or answer

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former

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the first of two or the first mentioned of two

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blatant

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without any attempt at concealment; completely obvious

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envy

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a desire to have something that is possessed by another

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equanimity

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steadiness of mind under stress

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akin

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related by blood

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chary

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characterized by great caution

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quarantine

A

isolation to prevent the spread of infectious disease

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void

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an empty area or space

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ambiguity

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unclearness by virtue of having more than one meaning

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exuberant

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joyously unrestrained

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disposition

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your usual mood

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entrance

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something that provides access to get in

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biased

A

favoring one person or side over another

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saga

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a narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family

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Renaissance

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period of European history at the close of the Middle Ages

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composure

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steadiness of mind under stress

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variety

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a category of things distinguished by a common quality

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grimy

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thickly covered with ingrained dirt

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format

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the general appearance of a publication

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confound

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be confusing or perplexing to

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button

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a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats

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affect

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have an influence upon

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present(n.)

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time you are currently in

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emphasize

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stress or single out as important

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denizen

A

a plant or animal naturalized in a region

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Q

resilience

A

ability of a material to return to its original shape

425
Q

inimical

A

not friendly

426
Q

tangible

A

perceptible by the senses, especially the sense of touch

427
Q

idiom

A

expression whose meaning cannot be inferred from its words

428
Q

cower

A

crouch or curl up

429
Q

plentiful

A

existing in great number or quantity

430
Q

abnormal

A

not typical or usual or regular

431
Q

pattern

A

a perceptual structure

432
Q

addict

A

to cause to become dependent

433
Q

petition

A

a formal request that something be submitted to an authority

434
Q

despondent(adj.)

A

very sad, despairing, hopeless

435
Q

eavesdrop(v.)

A

to overhear or secretly listen to a conversation

436
Q

immigration

A

movement of people into a country or area

437
Q

poignancy

A

a quality that arouses emotions, especially pity or sorrow

438
Q

communicate

A

transfer to another

439
Q

intelligence

A

the ability to comprehend

440
Q

mellow(adj.)

A

calm, smooth

441
Q

worry(v.)

A

giving way to your unease or anxiety

442
Q

parable

A

a short moral story

443
Q

address

A

the place where a person or organization can be found

444
Q

exist

A

have a presence

445
Q

marvel

A

be amazed at

446
Q

recognize

A

perceive to be something or something you can identify

447
Q

disclose

A

expose to view as by removing a cover

448
Q

jagged

A

having a sharply uneven surface or outline

449
Q

preview

A

a preliminary introduction to or inspection of something

450
Q

cultivate

A

adapt something wild to the environment

451
Q

explanation

A

making something plain or intelligible

452
Q

misanthrope

A

someone who dislikes people in general

453
Q

consternation

A

sudden shock or dismay that causes confusion

454
Q

legacy

A

a gift of personal property by will

455
Q

reinforce

A

strengthen and support

456
Q

feature

A

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

457
Q

unremitting

A

uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing

458
Q

allege

A

report or maintain

459
Q

brassy

A

resembling the sound of a brass instrument

460
Q

future

A

the time yet to come

461
Q

essay

A

an analytic or interpretive literary composition

462
Q

nimble

A

moving quickly and lightly

463
Q

retaliate(v.)

A

to strike back against something done to you

464
Q

uncertainty

A

the state of being unsure of something

465
Q

braggart(n.)

A

someone who boasts about themselves

466
Q

leeway

A

a permissible difference

467
Q

yucca

A

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

468
Q

symbolism

A

a system of arbitrary signs

469
Q

practice

A

a customary way of operation or behavior

470
Q

link

A

connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

471
Q

fallacy

A

a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning

472
Q

abandon

A

forsake; leave behind

473
Q

decorum

A

propriety in manners and conduct

474
Q

peevish

A

easily irritated or annoyed

475
Q

unanimous

A

in complete agreement

476
Q

emergence

A

the act of coming out into view

477
Q

impetuous

A

characterized by undue haste and lack of thought

478
Q

stack(v.)

A

to pile or arrange objects on top of each other

479
Q

cringe

A

draw back, as with fear, pain, or embarrassment

480
Q

sequel

A

something that follows something else

481
Q

vacate

A

leave behind empty; move out of

482
Q

access

A

the right to enter

483
Q

safe(adj.)

A

to be protected from dangers

484
Q

circular

A

having a circular shape

485
Q

surprise

A

come upon or take unawares

486
Q

role

A

the actions and activities assigned to a person or group

487
Q

cognate

A

related by blood

488
Q

indigenous

A

originating where it is found

489
Q

abstruse

A

difficult to understand

490
Q

evolve

A

undergo development

491
Q

arid

A

lacking sufficient water or rainfall

492
Q

detach

A

cause to become separated

493
Q

tradition

A

a specific practice of long standing

494
Q

chew(v.)

A

using the mouth to bite and break down food

495
Q

pessimism(n.)

A

the state of expecting the worst

496
Q

substantial

A

real; having a material or factual existence

497
Q

clause

A

a separate section of a legal document

498
Q

thwart(v.)

A

to stop from happening, to hinder

499
Q

poverty

A

the state of having little or no money and possessions

500
Q

opportune

A

suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose

Primary School Vocab (4 decks)

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