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Define the following:

Utilitarian

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adj. designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive

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Define the following:

End

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n. a goal or result that one hopes to achieve

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Define the following:

Coltish

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adj. energetic but awkward in one’s movement or behavior

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Define the following:

Anthropogenic

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adj. originating in human activity (chiefly of environmental pollution or pollutants)

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Define the following:

Indictment

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n. a formal charge or accusation for a serious crime

n. a thing that serves to illustrate that a system or situation is bad and deserves to be condemned

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Define the following:

Spindly

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adj. (of a person or limb) long or tall and thin

adj. (of a thing) weak or insubstantial in construction

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Define the following:

Euphoric

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adj. characterized or feeling intense excitement and happiness

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Define the following:

Ensconce

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v. establish or settle (someone) in a safe, comfortable, or secret place

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Define the following:

Conflux (or confluence)

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n. the act or process of merging

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Define the following:

Ascertain

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v. find out (something) for certain

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Define the following:

Quiddity

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n. the inherent nature or essence of someone or something

n. a distinctive feature; a peculiarity or quirk

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Define the following:

Repository

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n. a place, building, or receptacle where things are or may be stored

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Define the following:

Receptacle

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n. an object or space used to contain something (trash receptacles)

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Define the following:

Mnemonic

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n. a device used to assist in remembering something

adj. aiding or designed to aid the memory

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Define the following:

Curtail

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v. reduce in extent or quality

v. (curtail someone of) deprive someone of (something)

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Define the following:

Vested

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adj. secured in the possession of or assigned to a person

adj. protected or established by law or contract

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Define the following:

Imperial

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adj. of or relating to an emperor (the imperial family)
adj. majestic, magnificent (the bedroom was huge and imperial)
adj. imperious or domineering
adj. of, relating to, or denoting the U.S. system of non metric measurements (e.g. foot, ounce, etc.)

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Define the following:

Autocratic

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adj. taking no account of other people’s wishes or feeling, cavalier; domineering
adj. of or relating to a ruler who has absolute power

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Define the following:

Hank

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n. a coil or skein of yarn, hair, rope, or other material (a thick hank of blonde hair)

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Define the following:

Skein

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n. a length or thread of yarn, loosely coiled and knitted
n. a complicated or tangled arrangement, snafu, or state (a skein of lies)
n. a flock of geese or swans in flight, typically in a V-shaped formation

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Define the following:

Gainly

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adj. graceful and well-proportioned

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Define the following:

Liaison

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n. a channel for communication (he provided a liaison with the guerrillas)
n. a person who acts as a connection for communication between groups of people

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Define the following:

Bank

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v. heap (a substance) into a mass or mound (snow was banked in humps on the roadside)
v. edge or surround with a row or ridge of something (steps banked with pots of chrysanthemum)
n. a slope, mass, or mound of a particular substance
n. a set or series of similar things, especially electrical or electronic devices (the DJ had big banks of lights and speakers on either side of his console)

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Define the following:

Introspection

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n. the examination or observation of one’s mental state and emotional processes

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Define the following:

Advent

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n. the arrival of a noticeable person, thing, or event (the advent of the television)

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Define the following:

Propagate

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v. breed specimens of (an animal, plant, etc.) by natural processes from the parent stock
v. spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely

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Define the following:

Sojourn

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n. a temporary stay

v. to stay somewhere temporarily

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Define the following:

Cordon

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v. prevent access to or from (an area or building) by surrounding it with police or guards

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Define the following:

Sisyphean

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adj. (of a task) such that it can’t be completed

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Define the following:

Relief

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n. the state or quality of being clearly visible or obvious due to being accentuated in some way (the setting sun threw the snow-covered peaks into relief)

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Define the following:

Disquieting

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adj. inducing feelings of anxiety or worry

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Define the following:

Heady

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adj. (of liquor) potent; intoxicating

adj. having a strong or exhilarating effect (the heady days of the birth of the women’s movement)

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Define the following:

Inordinate

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adj. unusually or disproportionately large; excessive

adj. (of a person) unrestrained in feelings or behavior; disorderly

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Define the following:

Saccharide

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n. a lump or teaspoon of sugar, used to sweeten tea or coffee

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Define the following:

Absquatulate

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v. to flee; abscond

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Define the following:

Pyrotechnic

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adj. brilliant or sensational

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Define the following:

Acuity

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n. sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing (intellectual acuity, visual acuity)

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Define the following:

Lugubrious

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adj. looking or sounding sad or dismal

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Define the following:

Dash

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v. strike or fling (something) with great force, hurl
v. strike forcefully against something (a gust of wind dashed against the rocks)
v. cause someone to lose confidence, dispirit

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Define the following:

Antiquated

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adj. old fashioned or outdated

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Define the following:

Incandescent

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adj. emitting light as a result of being heated
adj. passionate or brilliant
adj. apoplectic

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Define the following:

Polymath

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n. a person of wide-ranged knowledge or learning

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Define the following:

Sapient

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adj. wise, or attempting to appear wise

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Define the following:

Shortchange

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v. treat unfairly by withholding something of value (residents perennially complain about their own children’s needs being shortchanged)

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Define the following:

Triage

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n. the process of determining the most important people or things from amongst a large number that requires attention

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Define the following:

Enceinte

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adj. pregnant

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Define the following:

Behoove

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v. be appropriate or necessary (it behooves us to reflect on the matter)

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Define the following:

Collar

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v. seize, grasp, or apprehend (someone)

v. approach aggressively and talk to (someone who wishes to leave)

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Define the following:

Phalanx

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n. a body of troops or police officers, standing or moving in close formation (six hundred marchers set off, led by a phalanx of police)

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Define the following:

Slop

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n. spill or flow over the edge of a container, typically as a result of careless handling
n. apply or put (something) in a casual or insouciant manner

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Define the following:

Paddy

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n. a fit of temper (he sulked off in a paddy)

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Define the following:

Rapport

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n. a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other

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Define the following:

Nonpareil

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adj. having no match or equal, unrivaled

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Define the following:

Sibilant

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adj. making or characterized by a hissing sound (a sibilant whisper)

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Define the following:

Heuristic

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adj. enabling a person to discover something or learn something on their own (a “hands-on” or interactive heuristic approach to learning)

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Define the following:

Scrupulous

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adj. (of a person or process) diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details

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Define the following:

Absolve

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v. set or declare (someone) free of blame, guilt, or responsibility

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Define the following:

Rescind

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v. revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement)

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Define the following:

Field

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v. deal with a difficult question, telephone call, etc. (he has fielded five calls from salespeople)

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Define the following:

Rankle

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v. (of a comment, event, or fact) cause annoyance or resentment that persists
v. annoy or irritate (someone)

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Define the following:

Gubernatorial

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adj. of or relating to a state governor or the office of a state government

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Define the following:

Well-nigh

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adj. almost

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Define the following:

Auteur

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n. a filmmaker with their own personal artistic style

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Define the following:

Betoken

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v. be a sign of, indicate

v. be a warning or bellwether of (a future event)

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Define the following:

Pinion

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n. the outer part of a bird’s wing including the flight feathers
n. a small gear or spindle engaging with a large gear
v. tie or hold the legs or arms of (someone)

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Define the following:

Barb

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n. a deliberately hurtful remark

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Define the following:

Id

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n. the part of the mind in which innate instinctive impulses and primary processes manifest

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Define the following:

Spirit

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v. convey rapidly and secretly

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Define the following:

Convey

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v. transport or carry to a place

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Define the following:

Excise

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v. cut out surgically

v. remove (a section) from a piece of text or music

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Define the following:

Paunch

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n. a large or protruding abdomen or stomach

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Define the following:

Gripe

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v. express a complaint or grouse about something

v. to grip tightly

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Define the following:

Cantrip

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n. a mischievous or playful act; a trick

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Define the following:

Undertone

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n. a subdued or muted tone of sound or color (they were talking in undertones)

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Define the following:

Pallid

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adj. (of a person’s face) pale, typically because of poor health

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Define the following:

Liquid

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adj. having the clear shimmer of water (liquid dark eyes)

adj. (of a sound) clear, pure, and flowing; harmonious

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Define the following:

Unilateral

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adj. (of an action or decision) performed by or affecting only one person, group, or country involved in a particular situation, without the agreement or assent of another or the others

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Define the following:

Ancillary

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adj. additional; subsidiary

n. something that functions in a supplementary or supporting role

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Define the following:

Stigma

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n. a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person (the stigma of mental disorder)

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Define the following:

Prognosis

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n. a forecast for the likely outcome of an event (gloomy prognoses of overpopulation)

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Define the following:

Bate

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v. to moderate or restrain
v. beat the wings in an attempt to escape from the perch
n. an angry mood (he got into a stinking bate)

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Define the following:

Circumstantial

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adj. (of a description) containing full details

83
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Define the following:

Votary

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n. a devoted follower, adherent, or advocate of someone or something (he was a votary of John Keats)

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Define the following:

Straggling

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adj. tattered

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Define the following:

Straggle

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v. move along slowly, typically in a small irregular group, so as to remain some distance behind the person or people in the front
v. grow, spread, or be laid out in an irregular, untidy way
n. an untidy or irregularly arranged mass or group of something

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Define the following:

Pander

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v. gratify or indulge an immoral or distasteful desire, need, or habit of a person with such a desire, etc. (newspapers are pandering to people’s baser instincts)

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Define the following:

Ignominy

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n. public shame or disgrace (the ignominy of being imprisoned)

88
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Define the following:

Indisposition

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n. mild illness

n. lack of enthusiasm or inclination, reluctant (an utter indisposition to do anything whenever)

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Define the following:

Celibate

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adj. abstaining from marriage or sexual relations

n. a person who abstains from marriage or sexual relations

90
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Define the following:

Docile

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adj. submissive

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Define the following:

Pensive

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adj. engaging in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought

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Define the following:

Pigeon-toed

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adj. having the toes or feet turned inward

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Define the following:

Miasma

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n. a highly unpleasant or unhealthy smell or vapor

n. an oppressive or unpleasant atmosphere that surrounds or emanates from something

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Define the following:

Trill

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n. a quavering or vibrating sound
n. the pronunciation of a consonant, especially r, with rapid vibration of the tongue against the hard or soft palate or the uvula
v. to make either of these sounds

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Define the following:

Incumbent

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adj. (incumbent on/upon) necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility

96
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Define the following:

Panoramic

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adj. (of a view or picture) with a wide view surrounding the observer
adj. including all aspects of a subject; wide-ranging

97
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Define the following:

Palpitate

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v. (of the heart) beat strongly, rapidly, or irregularly

v. shake; tremble

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Define the following:

Congeal

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v. solidify or coagulate, especially by cooling

v. take shape or coalesce into a satisfying whole

99
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Define the following:

Averse

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adj. having a strong dislike of or opposition to something

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Define the following:

Arbitrator

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n. an arbiter

101
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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

v. breed specimens of (an animal, plant, etc.) by natural processes from the parent stock
v. spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely

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Propagate

102
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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive

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Utilitarian

103
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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. a goal or result that one hopes to achieve

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End

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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. energetic but awkward in one’s movement or behavior

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Coltish

105
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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. originating in human activity (chiefly of environmental pollution or pollutants)

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Anthropogenic

106
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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. a formal charge or accusation for a serious crime
n. a thing that serves to illustrate that a system or situation is bad and deserves to be condemned

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Indictment

107
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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. (of a person or limb) long or tall and thin
adj. (of a thing) weak or insubstantial in construction

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Spindly

108
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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. characterized or feeling intense excitement and happiness

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Euphoric

109
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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

v. establish or settle (someone) in a safe, comfortable, or secret place

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Ensconce

110
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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. the act or process of merging

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Confluence (also conflux)

111
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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

v. find out (something) for certain

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Ascertain

112
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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. the inherent nature or essence of someone or something
n. a distinctive feature; a peculiarity or quirk

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Quiddity

113
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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. a place, building, or receptacle where things are or may be stored

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Repository

114
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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. an object or space used to contain something

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Receptacle

115
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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. a device used to assist in remembering something
adj. aiding or designed to aid the memory

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Mnemonic

116
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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

v. reduce in extent or quality
v. deprive someone of (something)

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Curtail

117
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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. secured in the possession of or assigned to a person
adj. protected or established by law or contract

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Vested

118
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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. of or relating to an emperor
adj. majestic, magnificent
adj. imperious or domineering
adj. of, relating to, or denoting the U.S. system of non metric measurements (e.g. foot, ounce, etc.)

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Imperial

119
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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. taking no account of other people’s wishes or feeling, cavalier; domineering
adj. of or relating to a ruler who has absolute power

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Autocratic

120
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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. a coil or skein of yarn, hair, rope, or other material

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Hank

121
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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. a length or thread of yarn, loosely coiled and knitted
n. a complicated or tangled arrangement, snafu, or state
n. a flock of geese or swans in flight, typically in a V-shaped formation

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Skein

122
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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. graceful and well-proportioned

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Gainly

123
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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. a channel for communication
n. a person who acts as a connection for communication between groups of people

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Liaison

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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

v. heap (a substance) into a mass or mound
v. edge or surround with a row or ridge of something
n. a slope, mass, or mound of a particular substance
n. a set or series of similar things, especially electrical or electronic devices

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Bank

125
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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. the examination or observation of one’s mental state and emotional processes

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Introspection

126
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. the arrival of a noticeable person, thing, or event

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Advent

127
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. a temporary stay
v. to stay somewhere temporarily

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Sojourn

128
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

v. prevent access to or from (an area or building) by surrounding it with police or guards

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Cordon

129
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. (of a task) such that it can’t be completed

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Sisyphean

130
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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. the state or quality of being clearly visible or obvious due to being accentuated in some way

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Relief

131
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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. inducing feelings of anxiety or worry

A

Disquieting

132
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. (of liquor) potent; intoxicating
adj. having a strong or exhilarating effect

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Heady

133
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. unusually or disproportionately large; excessive
adj. (of a person) unrestrained in feelings or behavior; disorderly

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Inordinate

134
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. a lump or teaspoon of sugar, used to sweeten tea or coffee

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Saccharide

135
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

v. to flee; abscond

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Absquatulate

136
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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. brilliant or sensational

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Pyrotechnic

137
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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing

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Acuity

138
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. looking or sounding sad or dismal

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Lugubrious

139
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

v. strike or fling (something) with great force, hurl
v. strike forcefully against something
v. cause someone to lose confidence, dispirit

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Dash

140
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. old fashioned or outdated

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Antiquated

141
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. emitting light as a result of being heated
adj. passionate or brilliant
adj. apoplectic

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Incandescent

142
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. a person of wide-ranged knowledge or learning

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Polymath

143
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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. wise, or attempting to appear wise

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Sapient

144
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

v. treat unfairly by withholding something of value

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Shortchange

145
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. the process of determining the most important people or things from amongst a large number that requires attention

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Triage

146
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. pregnant

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Enceinte

147
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

v. be appropriate or necessary

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Behoove

148
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

v. seize, grasp, or apprehend (someone)
v. approach aggressively and talk to (someone who wishes to leave)

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Collar

149
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. a body of troops or police officers, standing or moving in close formation

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Phalanx

150
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. spill or flow over the edge of a container, typically as a result of careless handling
n. apply or put (something) in a casual or insouciant manner

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Slop

151
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. a fit of temper

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Paddy

152
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other

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Rapport

153
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. having no match or equal, unrivaled

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Nonpareil

154
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. making or characterized by a hissing sound

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Sibilant

155
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. enabling a person to discover something or learn something on their own

A

Heuristic

156
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. (of a person or process) diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details

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Scrupulous

157
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

v. set or declare (someone) free of blame, guilt, or responsibility

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Absolve

158
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

v. revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement)

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Rescind

159
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

v. deal with a difficult question, telephone call, etc.

A

Field

160
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

v. (of a comment, event, or fact) cause annoyance or resentment that persists
v. annoy or irritate (someone)

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Rankle

161
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. of or relating to a state governor or the office of a state government

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Gubernatorial

162
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. almost

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Well-nigh

163
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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. a filmmaker with their own personal artistic style

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Auteur

164
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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

v. be a sign of, indicate
v. be a warning or bellwether of (a future event)

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Betoken

165
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. the outer part of a bird’s wing including the flight feathers
n. a small gear or spindle engaging with a large gear
v. tie or hold the legs or arms of (someone)

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Pinion

166
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. a deliberately hurtful remark

A

Barb

167
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. the part of the mind in which innate instinctive impulses and primary processes manifest

A

Id

168
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

v. convey rapidly and secretly

A

Spirit

169
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

v. transport or carry to a place

A

Convey

170
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

v. cut out surgically
v. remove (a section) from a piece of text or music

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Excise

171
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. a large or protruding abdomen or stomach

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Paunch

172
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

v. express a complaint or grouse about something
v. to grip tightly

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Gripe

173
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. a mischievous or playful act; a trick

A

Cantrip

174
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. a subdued or muted tone of sound or color

A

Undertone

175
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. (of a person’s face) pale, typically because of poor health

A

Pallid

176
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. having the clear shimmer of water
adj. (of a sound) clear, pure, and flowing; harmonious

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Liquid

177
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. (of an action or decision) performed by or affecting only one person, group, or country involved in a particular situation, without the agreement or assent of another or the others

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Unilateral

178
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. additional; subsidiary
n. something that functions in a supplementary or supporting role

A

Ancillary

179
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. a mark of disgrace associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person

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Stigma

180
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. a forecast for the likely outcome of an event

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Prognosis

181
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

v. to moderate or restrain
v. beat the wings in an attempt to escape from the perch
n. an angry mood

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Bate

182
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. (of a description) containing full details

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Circumstantial

183
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. a devoted follower, adherent, or advocate of someone or something

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Votary

184
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. tattered

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Straggling

185
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

v. move along slowly, typically in a small irregular group, so as to remain some distance behind the person or people in the front
v. grow, spread, or be laid out in an irregular, untidy way
n. an untidy or irregularly arranged mass or group of something

A

Straggle

186
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

v. gratify or indulge an immoral or distasteful desire, need, or habit or a person with such a desire, etc.

A

Pander

187
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. public shame or disgrace

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Ignominy

188
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. mild illness
n. lack of enthusiasm or inclination, reluctant

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Indisposition

189
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. abstaining from marriage or sexual relations
n. a person who abstains from marriage or sexual relations

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Celibate

190
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. submissive

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Docile

191
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. engaging in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought

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Pensive

192
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. having the toes or feet turned inward

A

Pigeon-toed

193
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. a highly unpleasant or unhealthy smell or vapor
n. an oppressive or unpleasant atmosphere that surrounds or emanates from something

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Miasma

194
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. a quavering or vibrating sound
n. the pronunciation of a consonant, especially r, with rapid vibration of the tongue against the hard or soft palate or the uvula
v. to make either of these sounds

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Trill

195
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility

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Incumbent

196
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. (of a view or picture) with a wide view surrounding the observer
adj. including all aspects of a subject; wide-ranging

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Panoramic

197
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

v. (of the heart) beat strongly, rapidly, or irregularly
v. shake; tremble

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Palpitate

198
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

v. solidify or coagulate, especially by cooling
v. take shape or coalesce into a satisfying whole

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Congeal

199
Q

Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

adj. having a strong dislike of or opposition to something

A

Averse

200
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Which of your vocabulary words mean the following?

n. an arbiter

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Arbitrator

English Lexicon (21 decks)

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