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Graduate
06/25/2014

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ANOMALY
Definition
something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.
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ASSUAGE
Definition
to make (an unpleasent feeling) less intense
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ENIGMA
Definition
Something that is difficult to understand
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EQUIVOCAL
Definition
Open to more than one interpretation (ambiguous)
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ERUDITE
Definition
having or showing great knowledge
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FERVID
Definition
Very enthusiastic or passionate
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LUCID
Definition
Expressed clearly, easy to understand
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OPAQUE
Definition
Not transparent or translucent
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PLACATE
Definition
make less angry or hostile
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PRECIPITATE
Definition
cause an event or situation (usually bad) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly or prematurely
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PRODIGAL
Definition
spending money/resources recklessly
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ZEAL
Definition
great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause
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ABSTAIN
Definition
restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something
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ADULTERATE
Definition
making something poorer in quality by adding another substances
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APATHY
Definition
lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
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AUDACIOUS
Definition

willingness to take bold risks

 

showing a lack of respect

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CAPRICIOUS
Definition
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior.
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CORROBORATE
Definition
confirm or give support to
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DESICCATE
Definition

remove moisture to preserve something

 

lacking interest passion or energy

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ENGENDER
Definition
To cause or give rise to (feeling, situation, or condition)
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EPHEMERAL
Definition
lasting for a very short time
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HOMOGENOUS
Definition
of the same kind
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LACONIC
Definition
using very few words
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LAUDABLE
Definition
deserving praise
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LOQUACIOUS
Definition
very talkative
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MITIGATE
Definition
make less severe, serious, or painful
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PEDANT
Definition
person who is very concerned with minor details
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PRAGMATIC
Definition
dealing with problems in a realistic and rational way
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PROPRIETY
Definition
behavior that is socially acceptable and proper
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VACILLATE
Definition
to waver in mind or opinion; indecisive
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VOLATILE
Definition
likely to change rapidly and unpredictably in the wrong way
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