Vocabulary Flashcards

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Abhor

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hate

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Bigot

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narrow-minded, prejudiced person

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Counterfeit

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fake; false

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Enfranchise

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give voting rights

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Hamper

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hinder; obstruct

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Kindle

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to start a fire

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Noxious

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harmful; poisonous; lethal

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Placid

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calm; peaceful

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Remuneration

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payment for work done

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Talisman

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lucky charm

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Abrasive

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rough; coarse; harsh

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Bilk

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cheat; defraud

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Covert

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hidden; undercover

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Engender

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cause

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Hangar

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storage area (like garage) for a plane

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Knotty

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complex; difficult to solve

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Nuance

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something subtle; a fine shade of meaning

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Plagiarism

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taking credit for someone else’s writing or ideas

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Renown

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fame

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Tangent

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going off the main subject

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Abasement

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humiliation; degradation

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Billowing

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swelling; fluttering; waving

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Cower

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recoil in fear or servility; shrink away from

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Enhance

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improve; make better or clearer

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Harangue
noisy, attacking speech
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Labyrinth a
maze
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Nullify
to counter; make unimportant
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Plaintiff
petitioner (in court of law)
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Replete
full
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Tangible
can be touched
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Abrogate
cancel; deny; repeal
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Blasphemy
speech which offends religious sentiments
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Credible
believable
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Enigma
puzzle; mystery
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Harbingers
indicators; bringers of warnings
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Labyrinthine
complicated; highly convoluted
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Nuzzle
cuddle; snuggle
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Plaudit
statement giving strong praise
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Reprehensible
shameful; very bad
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Tardy
slow; late; overdue; delayed
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Absolution
forgiveness; pardon; release
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Blatant
obvious
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Creditable
praiseworthy
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Ensconce
establish firmly in a position
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Hasten
hurry; accelerate; rush
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Laceration
a cut
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Obdurate
stubborn
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Plausible
can be believed; reasonable
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Reprieve
a respite; postponement of a sentence
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Tawdry
of little value; gaudy
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Abstain
desist; go without; withdraw
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Blighted
damaged; destroyed; ruined
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Credulous
gullible; ready to believe anything
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Enshroud
cover
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Haughtiness
arrogance; pride
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Lachrymose
tearful; sad
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Obfuscate
deliberately make something difficult to understand
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Plethora
an excess
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Repudiate
shun; eschew
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Tedium
boredom
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Abstemious
self-denying; refraining from indulging
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Blithe
free-spirited; carefree
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Crepuscular
active at dawn and dusk
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Enunciation
clear pronunciation; accent; articulation
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Headstrong
stubborn; willful
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Lackluster
dull; monotonous; bland
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Objective
unbiased; not subjective
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Pliable
flexible; not stubborn
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Rescind
retract; repeal
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Temper
to moderate; soften
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Abstruse
difficult to understand; obscure
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Blunderbuss
1. Ancient weapon (type of gun); 2. a clumsy person
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Cringe
recoil; flinch; shy away
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Envenom to
cause bitterness and bad feeling
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Hedonism
self-indulgence; pleasure-seeking
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Laconic
using few words; brief; to the point
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Oblique
indirect; slanting
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Plumage
feathers of a bird
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Resignation
acceptance of fate
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Tenacious
stubborn; resolute; holding firm to a purpose
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Accolade
tribute; honor; praise
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Bolster
support; prop up
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Cryptic
puzzling; enigmatic
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Ephemeral
short-lived
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Hedonist
a pleasure seeker
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Lamentation
expression of regret or sorrow
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Obliterate
destroy; demolish; eradicate
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Plummet
fall suddenly and steeply
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Resolution
determination
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Tentative
not certain
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Acquiesce
to agree to; give in to
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Bombast
arrogant, pompous language
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Curtail
cut short
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Epicure
someone who appreciates good food and drink
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Heed
listen to
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Lampoon
ridicule; spoof
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Oblivious
totally unaware
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Podium
raised platform
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Resonant
echoing
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Tenuous
flimsy; not solid
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Acrid
sharp; pungent (used of smells and tastes)
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Boorish
ill-mannered
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Cynical
believing that people act only out of selfish motives
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Epistle
a letter (form of communication)
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Heresy
against orthodox opinion
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Lance
spear; spike; javelin
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Obscure
difficult to understand; partially hidden
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Poignant
deeply moving; strongly affecting the emotions
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Respite
a break; intermission
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Resolution
determination
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Tentative
not certain
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Acquiesce
to agree to; give in to
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Bombast
arrogant, pompous language
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Curtail
cut short
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Epicure
someone who appreciates good food and drink
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Heed
listen to
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Podium
raised platform
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Resonant
echoing
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Tenuous
flimsy; not solid
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Acrid
sharp; pungent (used of smells and tastes)
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Boorish
ill-mannered
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Cynical
believing that people act only out of selfish motives
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Epistle
a letter (form of communication)
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Heresy
against orthodox opinion
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Lance
spear; spike; javelin
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Obscure
difficult to understand; partially hidden
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Poignant
deeply moving; strongly affecting the emotions
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Respite
a break; intermission
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Plummet
fall suddenly and steeply
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Resolution
determination
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Tentative
not certain
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Acquiesce
to agree to; give in to
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Bombast
arrogant, pompous language
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Curtail
cut short
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Heed
listen to
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Tenuous
flimsy; not solid
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Acrid
sharp; pungent (used of smells and tastes)
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Lance
spear; spike; javelin
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Poignant
deeply moving; strongly affecting the emotions
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Respite
a break; intermission
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Terse
concise; to the point
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Acrophobia
fear of heights
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Bourgeois
middle class
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Debility
weakness; incapacity
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Epistolary
concerned with letters; through correspondence
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Hiatus
interruption; pause
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Languid
tired; slow
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Obscured
hidden; covered; buried
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Poised
calm; collected; self-possessed
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Resplendent
shining; glowing
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Therapeutic
medicinal; curative
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Acuity
sharpness (mental or visual)
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Braggart
someone who boasts
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Debunking
exposing false claims or myths
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Epitomized
typified; characterized; personified
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Hidebound
rigid in opinions
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Languish
decay; fade away; get weaker
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Obsequious
servile; submissive
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Polemical
causing debate or argument
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Restorative
a tonic
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Thwart
prevent; frustrate
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Adamant
forceful; inflexible
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Brawny
muscular
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Decathlon
an athletic competition with ten events
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Equivocate
speak ambiguously; avoid telling the truth
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Hieroglyphics
1. Picture writing; 2. writing which is difficult to read or enigmatic
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Larceny
theft; robbery; stealing
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Obsession
a dominating concern
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Ponderous
weighty; slow and heavy
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Retention
preservation; withholding
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Timorous
cowardly; fearful
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Adroit
skillful / skillful
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Brevity
being brief
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Decorum
dignified, correct behavior [decorous (a)]
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Err
make a mistake
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Hinder
obstruct
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Largess
generosity
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Obsolete
no longer valid
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Pontificate
speak pompously or dogmatically
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Reticent
restrained; holding something back; uncommunicative
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Tirade
stream of verbal abuse
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Adulation
strong admiration; worship
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Bristle
to show irritation
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Dissuaded
discouraged
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Judicial
court related
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Stipulated
specified
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Nomads
wanderers
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Epoch
period in time
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Tawdry
gaudy
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Variegated
differing in color
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Chattel
piece of property
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Adamant
obstinate
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Wistfully
longingly
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Wrest
snatch
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Adhere
stick
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Listless
sluggish
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Inexorable
relentless
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Dearth
scarcity
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Epitome
the most chic
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Candid
frank
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Relevant
applicable
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Laudable
praiseworthy
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Authentic
genuine
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Abetted
encouraged
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Temperate
moderate
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Lamented
mourned
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Belligerent
quarrelsome
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Reluctant
taciturn
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Staid
sedate
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Animosity
hatred
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Volatile
explosive
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Uncouth
unpolished
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Quibble
petty
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Reiterate
repeat it
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Demented
insane
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Parliament
abdicated
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Corroborated
supported
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“horse-rider”
an equestrian
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Impromptu
spontaneous
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Profuse
lavish
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Filament
incandescent
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Doctorial
graphic
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Impediments
obstacles
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Opportune
timely
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Copious
abundant
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Emulated
imitated
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Unbalanced
deleterious
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Animation
liveliness
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Rigidity
stiffness
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Emulated
imitated
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boycott
to combine in abstaining from, or preventing dealings with, as a means of intimidation or coercion
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Decoy
lure; trap; trick
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Erratic
wandering; irregular
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Histrionic
theatrical; exaggerated
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Laud
praise
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Obstreperous
noisy and boisterous
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Portend
foretell
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Retraction
withdrawal; cancellation of a statement
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Titter
giggle quietly
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Adversity
hardship
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Broach
start to discuss; approach
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Deference
respect
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Esoteric
obscure and difficult to understand
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Hoary
old
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Lavish
on a grand scale; wasteful
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Obtuse
mentally dull
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Portent
a warning sign; omen
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Revere
worship
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Tome
large book
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Advocate
support
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Brusque
blunt; abrupt
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Defoliate
cause leaves to fall off
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Espouse
promote; take up; support
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Hone
sharpen; increase; whet
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Lax
careless; not strict
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Obviate
avoid; make unnecessary
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Poseur
someone who puts on an act
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Riddled
full of (usually full of holes)
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Torpid
inactive; lazy; stagnant
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Aesthetic
concerning art or beauty
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Bulwark
fortification; barricade; wall
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Defunct
no longer in existence
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Etymology
the study of word origins
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Hyperbole
grossly exaggerated speech
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Legend
1. key to map; 2. myth or story
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Odious
hateful
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Posterity
future generations
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Rife
common
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Torpor
dormancy; sluggishness; inactivity
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Affable
friendly; social; easygoing
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Bureaucracy
officialdom
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Degradation
deprivation; poverty; debasement
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Eulogy
praise
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Hypochondriac
a person obsessed with health; having imaginary illnesses
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Legion
in large numbers
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Officious
domineering; intrusive; meddlesome
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Posthumous
after death
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Rigor
thoroughness
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Totter
walk unsteadily
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mitosis
The process in cell division by which the nucleus divides, typically in four stages (prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase) resulting in two new nuclei, each of which has exactly the same chromosome and DNA content as the original cell.
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meiosis
a type of cell division in which a nucleus divides into four daughter nuclei, each containing half the chromosome number of the parent nucleus: occurs in all sexually reproducing organisms in which haploid gametes or spores are produced
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cretinism
a congenital disease due to absence or deficiency of normal thyroid secretion, characterized by physical deformity, dwarfism, and mental retardation, and often by goiter
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photosynthesis
the complex process by which carbon dioxide, water, and certain inorganic salts are converted into carbohydrates by green plants, algae, and certain bacteria, using energy from the sun and chlorophyll
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biome
a complex biotic community characterized by distinctive plant and animal species and maintained under the climatic conditions of the region, especially such a community that has developed to climax
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organ
Also called pipe organ. a musical instrument consisting of one or more sets of pipes sounded by means of compressed air, played by means of one or more keyboards, and capable of producing a wide range of musical effects
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organisms
a form of life composed of mutually interdependent parts that maintain various vital processes
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distillation
the volatilization or evaporation and subsequent condensation of a liquid, as when water is boiled in a retort and the steam is condensed in a cool receiver.
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osmosis
the tendency of a fluid, usually water, to pass through a semipermeable membrane into a solution where the solvent concentration is higher, thus equalizing the concentrations of materials on either side of the membrane.
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isomer
a compound displaying isomerism with one or more other compounds.
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homogenization
to break up the fat globules in (milk or cream) so that they are evenly distributed
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pasteurization
the process of heating beverages, such as milk, beer, wine, or cider, or solid foods, such as cheese or crab meat, to destroy harmful or undesirable microorganisms or to limit the rate of fermentation by the application of controlled heat
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mitochondrion
an organelle in the cytoplasm of cells that functions in energy production.
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vacuoles
a membrane-bound cavity within a cell, often containing a watery liquid or secretion.
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chloroplast
a plastid containing chlorophyll and other pigments, occurring in plants and algae that carry out photosynthesis
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tincture
a medicinal extract in a solution of alcohol
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elided
to omit (a vowel, consonant, or syllable) in pronunciation
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cryptic
mysterious in meaning; puzzling; ambiguous:
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alabaster
a fine-grained usually white, opaque, or translucent variety of gypsum used for statues, vases, etc
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motley
made up of elements of varying type, quality, etc
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prismatic
Formed by refraction of light through a prism, used especially of a spectrum of light.
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duplicity
deceitfulness in speech or conduct, as by speaking or acting in two different ways to different people concerning the same matter; double-dealing.
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travesty
farcical or grotesque imitation; mockery; parody
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circumspection
observation or action; caution; prudence
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cryptic
mysterious in meaning; puzzling; ambiguous:
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scarcity
insufficiency or shortness of supply; dearth
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xenophobe
a person who fears or hates foreigners, strange customs, etc.
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peccadillo
a very minor or slight sin or offense; a trifling fault.
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paragon
a model or pattern of excellence or of a particular excellence
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dilettante
a person who takes up an art, activity, or subject merely for amusement, especially in a desultory or superficial way; dabbler.
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appurtenances
something subordinate to another, more important thing; adjunct; accessory.
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endowments
a. the source of income with which an institution, etc, is endowed b. the income itself
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encumbrances
something that encumbers; something burdensome, useless, or superfluous; burden; hindrance:
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attenuations
A dilution, thinning, or weakening of a substance, especially a reduction in the virulence of a pathogen through repeated inoculation, growth in a different culture medium, or exposure to heat, light, air or other weakening agents.
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synapse
a region where nerve impulses are transmitted and received, encompassing the axon terminal of a neuron that releases neurotransmitters in response to an impulse, an extremely small gap across which the neurotransmitters travel, and the adjacent membrane of an axon, dendrite, or muscle or gland cell with the appropriate receptor molecules for picking up the neurotransmitters.
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lapse
an accidental or temporary decline or deviation from an expected or accepted condition or state; a temporary falling or slipping from a previous standard
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harried
to harass, annoy, or prove a nuisance to by or as if by repeated
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jaunt
a short journey, especially one taken for pleasure
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docile
easily managed or handled; tractable:
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valise
a small piece of luggage that can be carried by hand, used to hold clothing, toilet articles, etc.; suitcase; traveling bag.
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livery
a distinctive uniform, badge, or device formerly provided by someone of rank or title for his retainers, as in time of war.
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marauder
to roam or go around in quest of plunder; make a raid for booty:
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encumbrance
something that encumbers; something burdensome, useless, or superfluous; burden; hindrance:
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opprobrious
conveying or expressing opprobrium, as language or a speaker:
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dispelled
to drive off in various directions; disperse; dissipate:
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chagrined
a feeling of vexation, marked by disappointment or humiliation.
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foreboding
a prediction; portent.
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unerring
not erring; not going astray or missing the mark:
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pretext
something that is put forward to conceal a true purpose or object; an ostensible reason; excuse:
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humid
containing a high amount of water or water vapor; noticeably moist:
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mourned
to feel or express sorrow or grief.
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wrangle
to argue or dispute, especially in a noisy or angry manner
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truism
a self-evident, obvious truth.
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ominous
portending evil or harm; foreboding; threatening; inauspicious:
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odious
deserving or causing hatred; hateful; detestable.
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stoic
a person who maintains stoical qualities
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languid
lacking in vigor or vitality; slack or slow:
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endowing
to provide with a permanent fund or source of income:
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eluding
to avoid or escape by speed, cleverness, trickery, etc.; evade
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Incumbents
holding an indicated position, role, office, etc., currently:
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Transients
not lasting, enduring, or permanent; transitory.
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slovenly
untidy or unclean in appearance or habits
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quarrelsome
inclined to quarrel or disagree; belligerent
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biased
having or showing bias or prejudice
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affinity
a natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.
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antithesis
opposition; contrast
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atrophy
a wasting away of the body or of an organ or part, as from defective nutrition or nerve damage.
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anachronism
something or someone that is not in its correct historical or chronological time, especially a thing or person that belongs to an earlier time:
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stolid
not easily stirred or moved mentally; unemotional; impassive.
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discernment
the faculty of discerning; discrimination; acuteness of judgment and understanding.
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dirge
a funeral song or tune, or one expressing mourning in commemoration of the dead.
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terse
neatly or effectively concise; brief and pithy, as language.
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meritorious
deserving praise, reward, esteem, etc.; praiseworthy:
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taciturn
inclined to silence; reserved in speech; reluctant to join in conversation.
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insidious
intended to entrap or beguile
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theorem
a theoretical proposition, statement, or formula embodying something to be proved from other propositions or formulas.
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dissertation
a written essay, treatise, or thesis, especially one written by a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.
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synthesized
to form (a material or abstract entity) by combining parts or elements (opposed to analyze ):
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syndicated
a group of individuals or organizations combined or making a joint effort to undertake some specific duty or carry out specific transactions or negotiations:
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farce
a light, humorous play in which the plot depends upon a skillfully exploited situation rather than upon the development of character
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forum
the marketplace or public square of an ancient Roman city, the center of judicial and business affairs and a place of assembly for the people
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hackney
a carriage or coach for hire; cab
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envoy
a diplomatic agent.
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conducive
tending to produce; conducing; contributive; helpful; favorable (usually followed by to):
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postulate
to claim or assume the existence or truth of, especially as a basis for reasoning or arguing.
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theorem
a theoretical proposition, statement, or formula embodying something to be proved from other propositions or formulas.
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maxim
an expression of a general truth or principle, especially an aphoristic or sententious one:
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vigil
wakefulness maintained for any reason during the normal hours for sleeping.
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reign
the period during which a sovereign occupies the throne.
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reverie
a state of dreamy meditation or fanciful musing:
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abstained
to hold oneself back voluntarily, especially from something regarded as improper or unhealthy (usually followed by from):
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revoked
to take back or withdraw; annul, cancel, or reverse; rescind or repeal:
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detracted
to take away a part, as from quality, value, or reputation (usually followed by from).
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bewildered
completely puzzled or confused; perplexed.
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obstinate
firmly or stubbornly adhering to one's purpose, opinion, etc.; not yielding to argument, persuasion, or entreaty.
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disciple
a follower of the doctrines of a teacher or a school of thought
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heretic
a professed believer who maintains religious opinions contrary to those accepted by his or her church or rejects doctrines prescribed by that church.
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idolater
a person who is an immoderate admirer; devotee
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incandescent
intensely bright; brilliant.
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filament
a very fine thread or threadlike structure; a fiber or fibril:
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concise
expressing or covering much in few words; brief in form but comprehensive in scope; succinct; terse:
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impeached
to accuse (a public official) before an appropriate tribunal of misconduct in office.
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indicted
(of a grand jury) to bring a formal accusation against, as a means of bringing to trial:
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abundant
present in great quantity; more than adequate; over sufficient:
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copious
large in quantity or number; abundant; plentiful:
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unremitting
not slackening or abating; incessant
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deterrent
serving or tending to deter
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denouncer
to condemn or censure openly or publicly
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impervious
not permitting penetration or passage; impenetrable
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deleterious
injurious to health:
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opprobrious
conveying or expressing opprobrium, as language or a speaker
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concave
curved like a segment of the interior of a circle or hollow sphere; hollow and curved.
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convex
having a surface that is curved or rounded outward
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concordant
agreeing; harmonious
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decorous
characterized by dignified propriety in conduct, manners, appearance, character, etc.
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convenient
suitable or agreeable to the needs or purpose; well-suited with respect to facility or ease in use; favorable, easy, or comfortable for use.
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flippant
frivolously disrespectful, shallow, or lacking in seriousness; characterized by levity:
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recalcitrant
resisting authority or control; not obedient or compliant; refractory
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precarious
dependent on circumstances beyond one's control; uncertain; unstable; insecure:
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meandering
to proceed by or take a winding or indirect course:
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foraging
the acquisition of food by hunting, fishing, or the gathering of plant matter.
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interloping
to intrude into some region or field of trade without a proper license
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fulcrum
the support, or point of rest, on which a lever turns in moving a body.
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archaic
marked by the characteristics of an earlier period; antiquated
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loquacious
talking or tending to talk much or freely; talkative; chattering; babbling; garrulous
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grimaced
a facial expression, often ugly or contorted, that indicates disapproval, pain, etc.
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brackish
slightly salt; having a salty or briny flavor. | distasteful; unpleasant.
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daunting
to overcome with fear; intimidate. | to lessen the courage of; dishearten.
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fractious
refractory or unruly. | readily angered; peevish; irritable; quarrelsome.
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diffract
to break up or bend.
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etymology
the study of historical linguistic change, especially as manifested in individual words. a chronological account of the birth and development of a particular word or element of a word, often delineating its spread from one language to another and its evolving changes in form and meaning.
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antecedent
a preceding circumstance, event, object, style, phenomenon, etc.
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hypertonic
containing more solute than environment.
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heterozygote
having different alleles.
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homogeneous
evenly mixed; alike throughout.
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beneficent
producing good, like charitable.
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intravenous
within the veins.
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malady
illness
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omnipotent
all powerful.
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transgress
go beyond the limit, violate.
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malevolent
wishing evil.
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subcutaneous
under the skin.
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aquatic
living in or pertaining to water.
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preclude
shut beforehand; prevent.
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cognizant
knowledge about, aware.
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induce
lead to; bring about.
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dehydrate
remove water from.
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interject
throw in between.
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eulogy
speech of praise.
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zoology
animal science.
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thermometer
instrument to measure temperature.
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pedal
relating to the foot
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impend
menace, as in "hanging overhead".
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inscribe
write on autograph.
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inscription
something written.
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bisect
cut in half.
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expire
die, as in " breathe your last breath".
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convene
come together.
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vocation
profession "your calling".
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evoke
call out.
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evolve
develop "roll forward".
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revolution
a turn around.
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defensible
capable of being defended.
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despondence
state of being dejected depression.
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dramatic
pertaining to drama.
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mulish
like a mule.
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greenish
somewhat green
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deferment
act of delaying.
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regression
the act of going back to a previous place or state.
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dense
stupid; slow-witted; dull.
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vocalization
to make vocal; utter; articulate; sing.
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cull
to choose; select; pick. to gather the choice things or parts from. to collect; gather; pluck.
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amuse
to hold the attention of (someone) pleasantly; entertain or divert in an enjoyable or cheerful manner.
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anecdote
a short account of a particular incident or event, especially of an interesting or amusing nature.
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thesis
a subject for a composition or essay.
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clincher
a statement, argument, fact, situation, or the like, that is decisive or conclusive.
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blatantly
brazenly obvious; flagrant.
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topic sentence
a sentence that expresses the essential idea of a paragraph or larger section, usually appearing at the beginning.
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efficiently
performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort; having and using requisite knowledge, skill, and industry; competent; capable.
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grasped
to seize and hold by or as if by clasping with the fingers or arms.
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spur
a U -shaped device that slips over and straps to the heel of a boot and has a blunt, pointed, or roweled projection at the back for use by a mounted rider to urge a horse forward.
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morosely
gloomily or sullenly ill-humored, as a person or mood.
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earnestly
serious in intention, purpose, or effort; sincerely zealous:
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subtle
thin, tenuous, or rarefied, as a fluid or an odor.
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nostalgic
experiencing or exhibiting nostalgia, a sentimental or wistful yearning for the happiness felt in a former place, time, or situation.
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entrenched
to place in a position of strength; establish firmly or solidly
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antonyms
a word opposite in meaning to another
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omitted
to leave out; fail to include or mention.
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famished
hungry
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animosity
hatred
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discernment
acuteness of judgment and understanding.
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Root Word: Sub
Under
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Root Word: Super
Over
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Root Word: Medi
Middle
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Root Word: Extra
Beyond
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Root Word: Sol
Sun
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Root Word: Luna
Moon
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Root Word: Terra
Earth
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Root Word: Geo
Earth, Ground
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Root Word: Mar
Sea
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Sublunary
Under the moon
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Mediterranian
Middle of the earth
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Subterranean
Under the earth
483
Extraterrestial
Beyond earth
484
Root Word: Vor
Eat
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Root Word: Carne
Meat
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Carnivore
Meat-eater
487
Herbivore
Plant-eater
488
Omnivore
Eat everything
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Root Word: Omni
All, or Everything
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Root Word: Anima
Breath, Spirit or Soul
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Animal
Living, breathing creatures
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Inanimate
Lifeless
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Root Word: Cant
Sing
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Root Word: Chant
To say (word or phrase) many times in a rhythmic way.
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Root Word: Dic or dict
To speak
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Dictate
Speak aloud
497
Contradict
Speak against
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Root Word: Dic or dict
Speak
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Root Word: Diction
Choice of words
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Root Word: Locut or Loqu
Speak or talk
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Loquacious
Someone who speaks a lot
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Somnus
Roman god of sleep
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Root Word: Somnolent
Sleepy, drowsy, or causing sleep
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Somnambulist
Sleepwalker
505
Insomnia
Inability to sleep
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Benediction
Invocation of a blessing, short blessing with which public worship is concluded. Something that promotes goodness or wellbeing.
507
Valediction
An act of bidding farewell
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Valedictorian
Student who has the highest grade in graduating class and who gives a speech at graduation ceremonies.
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Carnival
Festival before Lent, including music and dancing, a farewell to meat.
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Prefix: Semi/hemi/demi
Half
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Prefix: mono
one
512
Prefix: uni
one
513
Prefix: duo
two
514
Prefix: bi
two
515
Prefix: tri
three
516
Prefix: quad/quat
four
517
Prefix: quint
five
518
Prefix: pent
five
519
Prefix: sext
six
520
Prefix: sept
seven
521
Prefix: oct
eight
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Prefix: nov
nine
523
Prefix: dec
ten
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Prefix: cent
hundred
525
Prefix: mill
thousand
526
Prefix: poly
many
527
Prefix: proto
first
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Prefix: Ped or pod
foot
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Pedal
a flat piece of metal, rubber, etc., that you push with your foot to make a machine move, work, or stop.
530
Pod
- a bit socket in a brace | - a straight groove or channel in the barrel of an auger
531
Pedestrian
- going or performed on foot | - of, relating to, or designed for walking
532
Biped
two foot animal
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Tripod
: a support or stand for a camera, telescope, etc., that has three legs
534
Centipede
centipeda "centipede," from centi- "hundred" and -peda, from ped-, pes "foot" --related to PEDESTRIAN
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Ped or Pedia
Greek root: Means child
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Root: Phobia
Fear or dislike.
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Acrophobia
Fear of heights.
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Brontophobia
Fear of thunder.
539
Pedophobia
Fear or children.
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Philophobia
Fear of love.
541
Phonophobia
Fear of sound.
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Photophobia
Fear or light.
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Pyrophobia
Fear or fire.
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Somniphobia
Fear of sleep.
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Sophophobia
Fear of learning.
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Triskaidekaphobia
Fear of the number 13
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Sesquipedalophobia
Fear of long words.
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Root: Logos
Means words
549
Monologue
Is a speech for one person.
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Root: Ology
The science or study of something
551
Archaeology
Study of ancient history.
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Biology
Study of life.
553
Cosmology
Study of the universe.
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Etymology
Study of word origins
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Genealogy
Study of family origins.
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Geology
Study of the earth.
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Graphology
Study of handwriting.
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Psychology
Study of the mind.
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Seismology
Study of earthquakes.
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Sociology
Study of society.
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Root: cide
kill
562
Root: viv
live, alive
563
Vivacious
Full of life.
564
Micro
Small; involving minute quantities or variations.
565
Macro
Being large, thick, or exceptionally prominent. Involving, or intended for use with relatively large quantities or on a large scale
566
Microscope
An instrument you use to see small things.
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Hyper
Above, over. Fiddle-footed, flighty, fluttery, high-strung, excitable, hyperactive, hyperexcitable, hyperkinetic, jittery, jumpy, nervous, skittery, skittish, spasmodic, spooky
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Hypo
Under, beneath.
569
Endo
Within
570
Exo
Out of, outside.
571
Inter
between
572
Intra
Within
573
Homo
Alike
574
Hetero
Different
575
Belli
War
576
Pace
Peace
577
Pre
Before
578
Post
After
579
Pro
Forward
580
Retro
Backward
581
a/ an
Not or without
582
a/ab
away or from
583
Anti
against, opposite
584
Contra
against
585
dis
apart, away
586
dys
bad, ill
587
mal
bad, ill
588
mis
hate
589
in/ im
not
590
non
not
591
un
not
592
e/ ex
out
593
ob/ op
against
594
bene
good
595
eu
good
596
philo
love
597
con/ com/ cor/ co
together, with
598
syn/ sym
together, with
599
pro
forward
600
Roots: Auto
Self
601
Roots: Sophos
Wisdom
602
Roots: Biblio
Book
603
Roots: Bio
Life
604
Roots: Anthropos
People
605
Roots: Morph
Form
606
Roots: Graph
Write, draw
607
Roots: Potents/ potents
Power
608
Bibliophile
Book lover
609
Misanthrope
One who hates people
610
Philosopher
Lover of wisdom
611
Anthropomorphic
In the shape of man
612
Autograph
Self-write, your signature
613
Autobiography
Your self-written story of your life
614
Postmortem
After death
615
Omnipotent
All powerful
616
Root: Pater
father
617
Roots: Mater
Mother
618
Roots: Frat
Brother
619
Roots: Sor
Sister
620
Roots: Gen
Birth
621
Progeny
Means children or offspring
622
Genesis
Means the beginning
623
Roots: Vis/ vid
See
624
Roots: Tact/ tangi
Touch
625
Roots: Audi
Hear
626
Roots: Son
Sound
627
Roots: Patho/ pathy
Feelings, suffering.
628
Roots: Corp
Body
629
Roots: Man
hand
630
Roots: ad
to
631
Roots: Ante
before
632
Roots: circum
around
633
Roots: con/ com
together, with
634
Root: de
from, down
635
Root: in/ il/ im
in, into, on
636
Root: inter
between
637
Root: intro
within
638
Roots: Peri
around, about
639
Roots: re
again, back
640
Roots: se
apart
641
Roots: tele
distant
642
Roots: trans
across, beyond
643
Roots: super
over, above
644
Transport
To carry across
645
Teleport
To carry a long distance
646
Import
To carry in
647
Report
To carry back
648
Deport
To carry away from
649
Roots: tors/ tort
Twist
650
Roots: flect/ flex
bend
651
Roots: fract/ frag
break
652
Roots: rupt
break, burst
653
Roots: prehend/ prehens
seize, grasp
654
Roots: ject
throw
655
Roots: vers/ vert
turn
656
Roots: cur/ curr/ curs
run
657
Roots: grad
step
658
Roots: deo/ theo
God
659
Roots: cred
Believe
660
Roots: fid
Faith, trust, loyalty
661
Jupiter
Father god
662
Roots: archy
Rule
663
Roots: vice/ vinc
conquer
664
Roots: cracy
Government
665
Roots: mand
order, command