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62
Language - English
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08/11/2004

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novel
Definition
(adj) completely new
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augment
Definition
(v) make greater in size
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whimsical
Definition
(adj, adv) oddly fanciful or playful
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elucidate
Definition
(v) to make clear; explain
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revere
Definition
(v) to look upon with great respect
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incomparable
Definition
(adj) so outstanding as to be beyond comparison
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contemplate
Definition
(v) think deeply
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farcical
Definition
(adj) comical, ridiculous
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hoax
Definition
(n) an act meant to trick or cheat
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amiable
Definition
(adj) friendly, good-natured
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devise
Definition
(v) to design or form
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didactic
Definition
(adj) designed to teach
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arbitrary
Definition
(adj) without order
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conventional
Definition
(adj) regular; normal; usual
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innovative
Definition
(adj) characterized by introducing something new
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tedious
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(adj) boringly repetitive
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subtle
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(adj) barely perceived
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peruse
Definition
(v) to look over
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scrupulous
Definition
(adj) honest [having scruples]
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conscientiously
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(adv) done with thought or care
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constitute
Definition
(v) to make up or form
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vast
Definition
(adj) expansive; huge
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aspire
Definition
(v) to eagerly desire to achieve something
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cogent
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(adj) valid; believable
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futile
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(adj) pointless
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meticulous
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(adj) with extreme attention to detail
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massive
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(adj) extensive; huge
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eclectic
Definition
(adj) having the quality of being selected as the best from a variety of sources
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encounter
Definition
(v) to happen upon, to meet
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assert
Definition
(v) to propose in order to convince
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vitality
Definition
(n) the quality of being lively
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insipid
Definition
(adj) bland, without flavor or interest
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abhorrent
Definition
(adj) to be hated
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discern
Definition
(v) to differentiate, to tell the difference between
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affirm
Definition
(v) to support, uphold the importance of, establish as valid
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exert
Definition
(v) to put forth vigorous effort
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environs
Definition
(n) surroundings
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scrutinize
Definition
(v) to carefully examine
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applicable
Definition
(adj) appropriate, suitable for a specific instance
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perceptive
Definition
(adj) observant, quick to perceive and understand
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explicit
Definition
(adj) specific, fully and clearly expressed; not vague
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obscure
Definition
(adj) not plain or clear, hard to understand
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ascertain
Definition
(v) to find out or gain
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treatise
Definition
(n) a scholarly written discussion
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concise
Definition
(adj) to the point; not overly wordy
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succinct
Definition
(adj) brief and to the point
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deliterious
Definition
(adj) harmful in general
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conjecture
Definition
(n) an assumption based on insufficient evidence
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admonition
Definition
(n) warning; mild criticism
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ensconced
Definition
(v) settled securely or snugly
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keen
Definition
(adj) intellectually sharp or intense
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astute
Definition
(adj) very smart or observant
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perspicacious
Definition
(adj) having a powerful, penetrating mind; quick to understand
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edification
Definition
(n) intelletcual improvement or instruction
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precepts
Definition
(n) rules for guiding conduct
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axiom
Definition
(n) self-evident accepted truth ["An apple a day keeps the doctor away."]
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transient
Definition
(adj) lasting only a short while; temporary
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pertinent
Definition
(adj) important, appropriate
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agent
Definition
(n) an active cause; something that produces an effect
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ample
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(n) sufficient; of considerable size
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irreverence
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(n) a criticism or challenge
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champion
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(n) defender or supporter
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