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07/27/2011

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languid
(adj)
Definition



lacking energy; indifferent; slow

synonyms: listless; sluggish; weak

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abdicate
(verb)
Definition



to give up a position, right, or power

synonyms: cede; relinquish; resign; quit

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amulet
(noun)
Definition


an ornament worn as a charm against evil spirits

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viscous
(adj)
Definition


thick and adhesive, like slow moving liquid

synonyms: thick, glutinous

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sardonic
(adj)
Definition



cynical; scornfully mocking

synonyms: caustic; sarcastic; satirical; snide

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polemic
(noun)
Definition



controvery; argument; verbal attack

synonyms: denunciation; refutation

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impervious
(adj)
Definition



impossible to penetrate; incapable of being affected

synonyms: impregnable; resistant

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intransigent
(adj)
Definition



uncompromising; refusing to be reconciled

synonyms: obstinate; unyielding; implacable; rigid

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invective
(noun)
Definition



abusive language

synonyms: denunciation; revilement (to assail with abusive language)

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impecunious
(adj)
[ihm pih kyoo nyuhs]
Definition



poor; having no money

synonyms: destitute, indigent; needy; impoverished

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impious
(adj)
Definition



not devout in religion

synonyms: immoral; irreverent; profane

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whimsical
(adj)
Definition

lightly acting in a fanciful or capricious manner; unpredictable

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attenuated
(verb)
[uh tehn yoo ayt]
Definition



to reduce in force or degree; weaken

synonyms: debilitate; devitalize; dilute; undo; enervate

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bevy
(noun)
Definition



group

synonyms: bunch, band, troop, pack

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assail

(verb)
Definition



to attack or assault

synonyms: strike; storm

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insurrection
(noun)
Definition



rebellion

synonyms: uprising, mutiny, revolt; revolution

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capricious
(adj)
Definition



changing one's mind quickly and often

synonyms: arbitrary; chance; fickle, whimsical; erratic

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dictum
(noun)
Definition



authoritative statement

synonyms: adage; aphorism; decree; edict

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convoluted
(adj)
Definition



intricate and complicated

synonyms: intricate; complex; elaborate; perplexing

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stolid
(adj)
[stah lihd]
Definition



unemotional; lacking sensitivity

synonyms: apathetic; impassive; indifferent; stoic

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