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GRE: Set 30
modicum-nihilism
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Language - English
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01/23/2011
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modicum
 Definition
a small amount
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mollify
 Definition
to calm or make less sever
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monastic
 Definition
extremely plain or secluded, as in a monastery
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monolith
 Definition
large block of stone
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moot
 Definition
debatable; previously decided
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mordacious
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caustic, biting
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mordant
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caustic, biting
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mores
 Definition
customs or manners
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moribund
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dying, decaying
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morose
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gloomy, sullen or surly
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mote
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small particle, speck
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motley
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many-colored; composed of diverse parts
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mottle
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to mark with spots
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multifarious
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diverse
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munificent
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generous
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mutability
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changeability
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myopic
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near=sighted
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nadir
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lowest point
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nascent
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starting to develop, coming into existence
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natal
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relating to birth
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nebulous
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vague, cloudy
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nefarious
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vicious, evil
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neologism
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new word or expression
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neophyte
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novice, beginner
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nether
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located under or below
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nettle (v)
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to irritate
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nicety
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elegant or delicate feature; minute distinction
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niggardly
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stingy
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niggling
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trifle, petty
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nihilism
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belief that existence and all traditional values are meaningless
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