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06/23/2015

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Nihilist(N)
Definition
1. Total rejection of established laws and institutions.
2. Anarchy, terrorism, or other revolutionary activity.
3. Total and absolute destructiveness, especially toward the world at large and including oneself
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Svengali(N)
Definition
A person who manipulates or exerts excessive control over another
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Dementia(N)
Definition
1. A usually progressive condition (as Alzheimer's disease) marked by deteriorated cognitive functioning often with emotional apathy
2 Madness, insanity (a fanaticism bordering on dementia)
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Cynical(Adj)
Definition
1. Believing that people are generally selfish and dishonest
2. Selfish and dishonest in a way that shows no concern about treating other people fairly
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Reciprocity(N)
Definition
1. The quality or state of being reciprocal : mutual dependence, action, or influence
2 A mutual exchange of privileges; specifically : a recognition by one of two countries or institutions of the validity of licenses or privileges granted by the other
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Prescient(Adj)
Definition
Having or showing knowledge of events before they take place.
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Nascent(Adj)
Definition
Beginning to exist : recently formed or developed
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Quotient(N)
Definition
The magnitude of a specified characteristic or quality
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Egregious(Adj)
Definition
1. Very bad and easily noticed
2. Conspicuous; especially : conspicuously bad : flagrant
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Replete(Adj)
Definition
1. Having much or plenty of something : filled with something
2. Having had plenty to eat : pleasantly full
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Circumvent(V)
Definition
To avoid being stopped by (something, such as a law or rule) : to get around (something) in a clever and sometimes dishonest way
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Disavow(V)
Definition
To say that you are not responsible for (something) : to deny that you know about or are involved in (something)
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Poignant(Adj)
Definition
Evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret.
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Codependent(Adj)
Definition
Of or relating to a relationship in which one person is physically or psychologically addicted, as to alcohol or gambling, and the other person is psychologically dependent on the first in an unhealthy way.
(N) One who is codependent or in a codependent relationship.
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Histrionics(N)
Definition
1. Dramatic representation; theatricals; acting.
2. Behavior or speech for effect, as insincere or exaggerated expression of an emotion; dramatics; operatics:
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Convalesce(V)
Definition
To recover health and strength after illness; make progress toward recovery of health.
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Perverse(Adj)
Definition
showing a deliberate and obstinate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable or unacceptable.
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Solace
Definition
1.(N) comfort or consolation in a time of great distress or sadness.
2.(V) give solace to.
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Stark(Adj)
Definition
1. severe or bare in appearance or outline.
2. complete; sheer.
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Irreverence(N)
Definition
a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously.
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Androgyny(Adj)
Definition
the combination of masculine and feminine characteristics. Sexual ambiguity may be found in fashion, gender identity, sexual identity, or sexual lifestyle.
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Myopic(Adj)
Definition
lacking tolerance or understanding; narrow-minded.
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Effusive(Adj)
Definition
showing or expressing gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner
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Insipid(Adj)
Definition
lacking flavor; weak or tasteless.
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Gaily(adverb)
Definition
1. in a cheerful or light-hearted way.
2. with a bright or attractive appearance.
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Bedight(Adj)
Definition
adorned.
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Benign(Adj)
Definition
1. having a kindly disposition; gracious
2. showing or expressive of gentleness or kindness
3. favorable; propitious
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Permissive(Adj)
Definition
1. habitually or characteristically accepting or tolerant of something, as social behavior or linguistic usage, that others might disapprove or forbid.
2. granting or denoting permission
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Pervert(V)
Definition
1. to lead astray morally.
2. to turn to an improper use; misapply.
3. to misconstrue or misinterpret, especially deliberately; distort:
4. to lead into mental error or false judgment.
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Debauch(Adj)
Definition
destroy or debase the moral purity of; corrupt.
"Hitler debauched the moral climate of Germany"
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Pervasive(Adj)
Definition
spread throughout:
The corruption is so pervasive that it is accepted as the way to do business.
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