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ABASE

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to humble; disgrace

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ABANDON

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total lack of inhibition.

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ABATE

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to decrease; reduce

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ABDICATE

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to give up a position, right, or power

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ABERRATION

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something different from the usual

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ABET

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to aid; act as an accomplice

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ABHOR

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to loathe, detest

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ABJECT

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miserable, pitiful

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ABORTIVE

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interrupted while incomplete

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ABRIDGE

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to condense, shorten

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ABROGATE

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to put an end to, abolish by authority

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ABSCOND

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to depart secretly

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ABSOLVE

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to forgive, free from blame

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ABSTAIN

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to choose not to do something

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ACCOLADE

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praise, distinction

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ACCRUE

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to accumulate, grow by additions

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ACERBIC

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bitter, sharp in taste or temper

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ACME

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highest point; summit

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ACQUIESCE

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to agree; comply quietly

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ACRID

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harsh, bitter

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ACRIMONY

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bitterness, animosity

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ACUITY

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sharpness

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ACUMEN

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sharpness of insight

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ADAGE

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old saying or proverb

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ADAMANT

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uncompromising, unyielding

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ADAPT

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to accommodate; adjust

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ADHERE

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to cling; follow without deviation

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ADJACENT

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next to

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ADMONISH

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to caution or reprimand

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ADROIT

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skillful, accomplished, highly competent

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ADULATION

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high praise

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ADUMBRATE

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to sketch, outline in a shadowy way

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ADVERSARIAL

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antagonistic, competitive

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AERIE

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nook or nest built high in the air

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AESTHETIC

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pertaining to beauty or art

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AFFABLE

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friendly, easy to approach

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AFFECTED

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pretentious, phony

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AFFLUENT

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personal offense, insult

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AGENDA

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plan, schedule

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AGILE

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well coordinated, nimble

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AGITATION

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commotion, excitement; uneasiness

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AGRAGIAN

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relating to farming or rural matters

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ALACRITY

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cheerful willingness, eagerness; speed

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ALIAS

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assumed name

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ALIENATED

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distanced, estranged

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ALLEGORY

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symbolic representation

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ALLEVIATE

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to relieve, improve partially

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ALLURE

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to entice by charm; attract

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ALLUSION

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indirect reference

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ALOOF

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detached, indifferent

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ALTRUISM

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unselfish concern for others’ welfare

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AMBIGUOUS

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uncertain; subject to multiple interpretations

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AMBIVALENCE

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attitude of uncertainty; conflicting emotions

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AMELIORATE

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to make better, improve

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AMENABLE

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agreeable, cooperative

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AMEND

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to improve or correct flaws in

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AMENITY

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pleasantness; something increasing comfort

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AMIABLE

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friendly, pleasant, likable

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AMICABLE

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friendly, agreeable

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AMORAL

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unprincipled, unethical

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AMORPHOUS

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having no definite form

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AMPHIBIAN

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creature equally at home on land or in water

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AMPLE

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abundant, plentiful

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AMULET

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ornament worn as a charm against evil spirits

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ANACHRONISTIC

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outdated; inappropriate for its time period

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ANARCHY

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absence of government or law; chaos

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ANIMATION

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enthusiasm, excitement

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ANIMOSITY

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hatred, hostility

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ANNUL

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to cancel, nullify, declare void, or make legally invalid

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ANOMALY

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irregularity or deviation from the norm

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ANONYMITY

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condition of having no name or an unknown name

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ANTAGONIST

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foe, opponent, adversary

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ANTECEDENT

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coming before in place or time

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ANTHOLOGY

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collection of literary works

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ANTIPATHY

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dislike, hostility; extreme opposition or aversion

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ANTIQUATED

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outdated, obsolete

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ANTIQUITY

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ancient times; the quality of being old

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ANTITHESIS

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exact opposite or direct contrast

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APATHY

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lack of interest or concern

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APHORISM

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old saying or short, pithy statement

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APOCRYPHAL

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not genuine; fictional

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APPEASE

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to satisfy, placate, calm, pacify

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APPROBATION

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praise; official approval

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APPROPRIATE

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to take possession of

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ABHOR

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To loathe, detest

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Abrasive

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Harsh and rough manner

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Abridge

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to condense, shorten

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Abrupt

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sudden; curt

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ABSOLVE

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To forgive, free from blame

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Accelerate

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To cause to develop or progress more quickly

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Accentuate

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To stress or emphasize; intensify

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Accessible

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Attainable, available, approachable

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Accomplice

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An associate in wrongdoing

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Accord

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To bestow upon

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Acquire

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To gain possession of

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Acrimony

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Bitterness, animosity

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Adept

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Very skilled

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Adorn

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To enhance or decorate

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Adulation

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Excessive flattery

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Advantageous

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Favorable, useful

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Adversary

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Opponent, enemy

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Adversity

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A state of hardship or misfortune

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Aerate

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Expose to air

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Aesthetic

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Pertaining to beauty or art

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Affectation

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Pretension; false display

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Affiliation

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An association with a group or organization

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Agile

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Well-coordinated, nimble

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Agitate

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Upset, disturb

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Alacrity

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Cheerful, willingness, eagerness; speed

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Allegation

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Claim without proof

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Alleviate

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To relieve, improve partially

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Amalgamation

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Consolidation of smaller parts

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Ambiguous

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Uncertain; subject to multiple interpretations

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Ambivalent

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Uncertain; emotionally conflicted

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Amiable

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Friendly, agreeable

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Amorphous

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Having no definite form

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Amplify

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Increase, intensify

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Anachronistic

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Outdated

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Anarchist

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One who aims for the overthrow of government

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Anecdote

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Short, usually funny account of an event

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Anonymous

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Unknown

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Antagonist

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Foe, adversary, opponent

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Anthology

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Collection of literary works

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Anthropocentrism

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Interpreting reality entirely based on human values

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Antidote

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A remedy; an agent used to counteract

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Apathetic

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Indifferent, unconcerned

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Appalling

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Causing dismay, frightful

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Appraise

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Evaluate, estimate the value

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Arable

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Suitable for cultivation

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Arbitration

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Settlement of a dispute by an outside party

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Archaic

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Antiquated, from an earlier time; outdated

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Archetypal

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An ideal example of a type

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Archive

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To place into storage

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Ardor

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Great emotion or passion

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Arid

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Extremely dry or deathly boring

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Ascetic

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Self-denying, abstinent, and austere

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Assertion

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Declaration, usually without proof

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Assess

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To establish a value

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Assiduous

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Diligent, persistent, hardworking

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Assurance

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Guarantee, pledge

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Astute

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Having good judgement

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Asylum

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A place offering protection and safety

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Attain

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To accomplish, gain

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Atypical

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Unusual, irregular

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Audacious

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Bold, daring, fearless

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Augment

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To expand, extend

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Auspicious

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Having favorable prospects, promising

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Authoritarian

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Demanding absolute obedience to authority

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Autonomous

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Separate, independent

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Avant-garde

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Radically new or original

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Avian

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Of, or relating to, birds

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Awe

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Reverence, respect, wonder

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Balk

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To refuse, shirk; prevent

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BANALITY

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SOMETHING THAT IS TRITE, COMMONPLACE, OR PREDICTABLE

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BANE

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CAUSE OF HARM OR RUIN; SOURCE OF ANNOYANCE

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BANISH

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DRIVE AWAY, EXPEL

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BARD

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LYRICAL POET

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BELATED

A

HAVING BEEN DELAYED, DONE TOO LATE

158
Q

BELLIGERENT

A

HOSTILE, INCLINED TO FIGHT

159
Q

BENEFACTOR

A

SOMEONE WHO HELPS OTHERS FINANCIALLY

160
Q

BENEVOLENT

A

FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL

161
Q

BENIGN

A

GENTLE, HARMLESS

162
Q

BEQUEATH

A

PASS ON, HAND DOWN

163
Q

BERATE

A

TO SCOLD HARSHLY

164
Q

BEREFT

A

DEPRIVED OF OR LACKING SOMETHING

165
Q

BETRAY

A

TO BE FALSE OR DISLOYAL TO

166
Q

BEWILDER

A

TO CONFUSE OR PUZZLE

167
Q

BIASED

A

PREJUDICED

168
Q

BILK

A

TO DEFRAUD, SWINDLE

169
Q

BLAZE

A

SHINE BRIGHTLY, FLARE UP SUDDENLY

170
Q

BLEMISH

A

IMPERFECTION, FLAW

171
Q

BOAST

A

SPEAK WITH EXCESSIVE PRIDE

172
Q

BOON

A

BLESSING, SOMETHING TO BE THANKFUL FOR

173
Q

BOURGEOIS

A

MIDDLE CLASS

174
Q

BRAGGART

A

SOMEONE WHO BOASTS CONTINUOUSLY

175
Q

BRANDISH

A

WAVE MENACINGLY

176
Q

BRUTALITY

A

RUTHLESS, CRUEL, AND UNRELENTING ACTS

177
Q

BUFFER

A

SOMETHING THAT SEPARATES TWO ENTITIES

178
Q

BUFFOONERY

A

ACTING LIKE A CLOWN OR FOOL

179
Q

BUTTRESS

A

TO REINFORCE OR SUPPORT

180
Q

BYPASS

A

AVOID

181
Q

CACOPHONY

A

JARRING, UNPLEASANT NOISE

182
Q

CADENCE

A

RHYTHMIC FLOW; MARCHING BEAT

183
Q

CAJOLE

A

FLATTER, COAX, PERSUADE

184
Q

CALAMITY

A

DISASTER, CATASTROPHE

185
Q

CALCULATING

A

SHREWD, CRAFTY

186
Q

CALUMNY

A

FALSE AND MALICIOUS ACCUSATION, MISREPRESENTATION, SLANDER

187
Q

CAMARADERIE

A

TRUST, SOCIABILITY AMONGST FRIENDS

188
Q

CANTANKEROUS

A

DISAGREEABLE, QUARRELSOME

189
Q

CARNIVOROUS

A

MEAT-EATING

190
Q

CAROUSE

A

TO PARTAKE IN DRUNKEN AMUSEMENT, DRINK EXCESSIVELY

191
Q

CARTOGRAPHER

A

SOMEONE WHO MAKES MAPS

192
Q

CASTIGATE

A

TO PUNISH, CHASTISE, CRITICIZE SEVERELY

193
Q

CATALYST

A

SOMETHING CAUSING CHANGE WITHOUT BEING CHANGED

194
Q

CATASTROPHIC

A

OF, OR RELATING TO, A TERRIBLE EVENT OR COMPLETE FAILURE

195
Q

CAUSTIC

A

BITING, SARCASTIC; ABLE TO BURN

196
Q

CENSOR

A

TO EXAMINE AND SUPPRESS INFORMATION

197
Q

CENSURE

A

TO FIND FAULT WITH AND CONDEMN AS WRONG; BLAME

198
Q

CEREBRAL

A

INTELLECTUAL

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Q

CHALLENGE

A

TAKE EXCEPTION TO, CALL INTO QUESTION

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Q

CHAPPED

A

ROUGH, CRACKED, OR REDDENED BY COLD OR EXPOSURE

201
Q

CHERISH

A

TO REMEMBER FONDLY, TREAT WITH AFFECTION

202
Q

CIRCUITOUS

A

INDIRECT, TAKING THE LONGEST ROUTE

203
Q

CIRCUMLOCUTION

A

ROUNDABOUT, LENGTHY WAY OF SAYING SOMETHING

204
Q

CIRCUMSCRIBE

A

TO ENCIRCLE; SET LIMITS ON, CONFINE

205
Q

CIVILITY

A

COURTESY, POLITENESS

206
Q

CLAIRVOYANT

A

EXCEPTIONALLY INSIGHTFUL, ABLE TO FORSEE THE FUTURE

207
Q

CLAMP

A

ESTABLISH BY AUTHORITY; IMPOSE

208
Q

CLANDESTINE

A

SECRETIVE, CONCEALED FOR A DARKER PURPOSE

209
Q

CLARITY

A

CLEARNESS; CLEAR UNDERSTANDING

210
Q

CLICHÉ

A

OVERUSED EXPRESSION OR IDEA

211
Q

CLIENTELE

A

BODY OF COSTUMERS OR PATRONS

212
Q

CLIQUE

A

SMALL EXCLUSIVE GROUP

213
Q

CLOYING

A

OVERLY SWEET TO THE POINT OF DISTASTE OR DISGUST

214
Q

COGNIZANT

A

FULLY INFORMED, CONSCIOUS

215
Q

COHERENT

A

INTELLIGIBLE, LUCID, UNDERSTANDABLE

216
Q

COHESION

A

ACT OR STATE OF STICKING TOGETHER; CLOSE UNION

217
Q

COLLABORATOR

A

SOMEONE WHO HELPS ON A TASK

218
Q

COLLAGE

A

ASSEMBLAGE OF DIVERSE ELEMENTS

219
Q

COLLOQUIAL

A

CHARACTERISTIC OF DIVERSE ELEMENTS

220
Q

COLLUSION

A

COLLABORATION, CONSPIRACY

221
Q

COLOSSAL

A

IMMENSE, ENORMOUS

222
Q

COMBATIVE

A

EAGER TO FIGHT

223
Q

COMBUSTION

A

THE PROCESS OF BURNING

224
Q

COMMEMORATE

A

TO SERVE AS A MEMORIAL TO

225
Q

COMMENTARY

A

SERIES OF EXPLANATIONS OR INTERPRETATIONS

226
Q

COMPARABLE

A

SIMILAR OR EQUIVALENT

227
Q

COMPASSION

A

SYMPATHY, HELPFULNESS, OR MERCY

228
Q

COMPELLING

A

URGENTLY REQUIRING ATTENTION, FORCEFUL

229
Q

COMPENSATE

A

TO REPAY OR REIMBURSE

230
Q

COMPLACENCE

A

SELF-SATISFACTION, LACK OF CONCERN

231
Q

COMPLEMENT

A

TO COMPLETE, PERFECT

232
Q

COMPLEX

A

INTRICATE, COMPLICATED

233
Q

COMPLIANT

A

SUBMISSIVE AND YIELDING

234
Q

COMPOSED

A

SERENE, CALM

235
Q

COMPREHENSIBLE

A

READILY UNDERSTOOD

236
Q

COMPREHENSIVE

A

VERY LARGE IN SCOPE

237
Q

COMPULSION

A

AN IRRESISTIBLE IMPULSE TO ACT

238
Q

COMPUTE

A

TO DETERMINE BY MATHEMATICS

239
Q

CONCEITED

A

HOLDING AN UNDULY HIGH OPINION OF ONESELF, VAIN

240
Q

CONCEIVABLE

A

CAPABLE OF BEING UNDERSTOOD

241
Q

CONCILIATORY

A

OVERCOMING DISTRUST OR HOSTILITY

242
Q

CONCOCT

A

TO DEVISE, USING SKILL AND INTELLIGENCE

243
Q

CONCORDANT

A

HARMONIOUS, AGREEING

244
Q

CONDEMNATION

A

AN EXPRESSION OF STRONG DISAPPROVAL

245
Q

CONDENSE

A

TO REDUCE, MAKE ORE CONCISE

246
Q

CONDESCENDING

A

POSSESSING AN ATTITUDE OF SUPERIORITY, PATRONIZING

247
Q

CONDOLENCE

A

SYMPATHY FOR A PERSON’S MISFORTUNE

248
Q

CONDONE

A

TO PARDON OR FORGIVE; OVERLOOK, JUSTIFY, OR EXCUSE A FAULT

249
Q

CONDUIT

A

TUBE, PIPE, OR SIMILAR PASSAGE

250
Q

CONFIGURATION

A

ARRANGEMENT OF PARTS OR ELEMENTS

251
Q

CONFISCATION

A

SEIZURE BY AUTHORITIES

252
Q

CONFLICT

A

A CLASH, A BATTLE

253
Q

CONFORMITY

A

SIMILARITY IN FORM OR CHARACTER

254
Q

CONFOUND

A

TO BAFFLE, PERPLEX

255
Q

CONFRONTATIONAL

A

EAGER TO COME FACE-TO-FACE WITH IN AN ADVERSARIAL MANNER

256
Q

CONGEAL

A

TO BECOME THICK OR SOLID, AS A LIQUID FREEZING

257
Q

CONSECRATE

A

TO DECLARE SACRED; DEDICATE TO A GOAL

258
Q

CONSENSUS

A

UNANIMITY, AGREEMENT OF OPINION OR ATTITUDE

259
Q

CONSERVATISM

A

INCLINATION TO MAINTAIN TRADITIONAL VALUES

260
Q

CONSERVE

A

USE SPARINGLY; PROTECT FROM LOSS OR HARM

261
Q

CONSOLATION

A

SOMETHING PROVIDING COMFORT OR SOLACE FOR A LOSS OR HARDSHIP

262
Q

CONSTELLATION

A

ACCOMPLISHED, COMPLETE, PERFECT

263
Q

CONSUMPTION

A

THE ACT OF EATING OR TAKING IN

264
Q

CONTAGIOUS

A

SPREADING FROM ONE TO ANOTHER

265
Q

CONTAMINATE

A

TO MAKE IMPURE BY CONTACT

266
Q

CONTEMPLATE

A

TO CONSIDER CAREFULLY

267
Q

CONTEMPORARY

A

BELONGING TO THE SAME PERIOD OF TIME

268
Q

CONTEMPTUOUS

A

SCORNFUL, DISDAINFUL

269
Q

CONTENT

A

SATISFIED

270
Q

CONTRACT

A

ACQUIRE, INCUR

271
Q

CONTRAINDICATION

A

STATEMENT OPPOSITE TO WHAT WAS ALREADY SAID

272
Q

CONTRITE

A

DEEPLY SORROWFUL AND REPENTANT FOR A WRONG

273
Q

CONUNDRUM

A

RIDDLE, PUZZLE, OR PROBLEM WITH NO SOLUTION

274
Q

CONVENTION

A

GENERAL ACCEPTANCE OF PRACTICES OR ATTITUDES

275
Q

CONVENTIONAL

A

TYPICAL, CUSTOMARY, COMMONPLACE

276
Q

CONVERGENCE

A

THE STATE OF SEPARATE ELEMENTS JOINING OR COMING TOGETHER

277
Q

CONVEY

A

TO TRANSPORT; TO MAKE KNOWN

278
Q

CONVICT

A

TO FIND GUILTY OF A CRIME

279
Q

CONVICTION

A

FIXED OR STRONG BELIEF

280
Q

CONVOLUTED

A

TWISTED, COMPLICATED, INVOLVED

281
Q

CORDIAL

A

WARM AND SINCERE, FRIENDLY

282
Q

CORRECTIVE

A

INTENDED TO FIX, REMEDY

283
Q

CORROBORATE

A

TO CONFIRM, VERIFY

284
Q

CORROSIVE

A

GRADUALLY DESTRUCTIVE, STEADILY HARMFUL

285
Q

COSMOPOLITAN

A

PERTINENT OR COMMON TO THE WHOLE WORLD

286
Q

COUNTERACT

A

TO OPPOSE THE EFFECTS BY CONTRARY ACTION

287
Q

CRAFTY

A

UNDERHANDED, DEVIOUS, OR DECEPTIVE

288
Q

CRASS

A

CRUDE, UNREFINED

289
Q

CREDO

A

SYSTEM OF PRINCIPLES OR BELIEFS

290
Q

CRESCENDO

A

GRADUAL INCREASE IN VOLUME, FORCE, OR INTENSITY

291
Q

CRUDE

A

UNREFINED, NATURAL; BLUNT, OFFENSIVE

292
Q

CUE

A

REMINDER, PROMPT

293
Q

CULPABLE

A

GUILTY, RESPONSIBLE FOR WRONG

294
Q

CUMULATIVE

A

RESULTING FROM GRADUAL INCREASE

295
Q

CUNNING

A

GIVEN TO ARTFUL DECEPTION

296
Q

CURATOR

A

CARETAKER AND OVERSEER OF AN EXHIBITION, ESPECIALLY IN A MUSEUM

297
Q

CURTAIL

A

TO SHORTEN

298
Q

DANGLE

A

TO HANG LOOSELY AND SWING

299
Q

DATED

A

OLD-FASHIONED, OUT OF STYLE

300
Q

DAUNTING

A

DISCOURAGING

301
Q

DEBACLE

A

DISASTROUS COLLAPSE, TOTAL FAILURE

302
Q

DEBASE

A

TO DEGRADE OR LOWER IN QUALITY OR STATURE

303
Q

DEBILITATING

A

IMPAIRING THE STRENGTH OR ENERGY OF

304
Q

DEBTOR

A

SOMEONE THAT OWES SOMETHING TO SOMEONE ELSE

305
Q

DEBUNK

A

TO EXPOSE THE FALSENESS OF

306
Q

DECEIVE

A

MISLEAD, GIVE FALSE IMPRESSION

307
Q

DECIBEL

A

UNIT OF SOUND INTENSITY

308
Q

DECISIVE

A

CONCLUSIVE; CAPABLE OF DETERMINING OUTCOME

309
Q

DECOROUS

A

PROPER, WELL BEHAVED

310
Q

DEDUCTION

A

THE DRAWING OF A CONCLUSION THROUGH LOGIC

311
Q

DEFECTIVE

A

FAULTY

312
Q

DEFERMENT

A

THE ACT OF DELAYING

313
Q

DEFIANTLY

A

BOLDY RESISTING

314
Q

DEFICIT

A

INADEQUACY, DISADVANTAGE

315
Q

DEFT

A

SKILLFUL, DEXTEROUS

316
Q

DEGRADATION

A

REDUCTION IN WORTH OR DIGNITY

317
Q

DELEGATE

A

TO GIVE POWERS TO ANOTHER

318
Q

DELETERIOUS

A

HARMFUL, DESTRUCTIVE, DETRIMENTAL

319
Q

DELIBERATION

A

DISCUSSION OR CAREFUL CONSIDERATION OF AN ISSUE

320
Q

DELINEATE

A

TO PORTRAY, DEPICT, DESCRIBE

321
Q

DEMAGOGUE

A

LEADER, RABBLE-ROUSER, USUALLY APPEALING TO EMOTION OR PREJUDICE

322
Q

DEMEAN

A

TO DEGRADE, HUMILIATE, HUMBLE

323
Q

DEMEANOR

A

THE WAY A PERSON BEHAVES

324
Q

DEMOLISH

A

DESTROY, DAMAGE SEVERITY

325
Q

DEMOLITION

A

THE ACT OF DESTROYING

326
Q

DEMONIZE

A

TO REPRESENT AS EVIL

327
Q

DESPOSE

A

TO REMOVE FROM A HIGH POSITION, AS FROM A THRONE

328
Q

DERELICT

A

NEGLECTFUL OF ONE’S OBLIGATIONS; ABANDONED

329
Q

DERIDE

A

TO MOCK, RIDICULE, MAKE FUN OF

330
Q

DERIVATIVE

A

COPIED OR ADAPTED; NOT ORIGINAL

331
Q

DESOLATE

A

DESERTED, LIFELESS, BARREN

332
Q

DESPOTISM

A

DOMINANCE THROUGH THREAT OF VIOLENCE

333
Q

DESTITUTION

A

COMPLETE POVERTY

334
Q

DETERMINE

A

TO DECIDE, ESTABLISH

335
Q

DETRACTOR

A

SOMEONE WHO BELITTLES SOMETHING ELSE

336
Q

DEVIOUS

A

SHIFTY, NOT STRAIGHTFORWARD

337
Q

DEVOUR

A

EAT GREEDILY, CONSUME

338
Q

DISCLOSE

A

TO MAKE KNOWN, EXPOSE

339
Q

DIDACTIC

A

EXCESSIVELY INSTRUCTIVE

340
Q

DIFFIDENT

A

SHY, LACKING CONFIDENCE

341
Q

DIFFUSE

A

WIDELY SPREAD OUT

342
Q

DIGNITY

A

POISE AND SELF-RESPECT

343
Q

DIGRESSION

A

THE ACT OF STRAYING; AN INSTANCE OF STRAYING

344
Q

DILATORY

A

SLOW, TENDING TO DELAY

345
Q

DIMINISH

A

TO MAKE SMALLER

346
Q

DINGY

A

SHABBY, DRAB

347
Q

DISAVOW

A

TO REFUSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE

348
Q

DISCERN

A

TO PERCEIVE SOMETHING OBSCURE

349
Q

DISCOMFIT

A

MAKE UNEASY, EMBARRASS

350
Q

DISCONCERT

A

RUFFLE, UPSET ONE’S SELF POSSESSION

351
Q

DISCORD

A

LACK OF AGREEMENT; INHARMONIOUS COMBINATION

352
Q

DISCOURSE

A

VERBAL EXCHANGE; CONVERSATION

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