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RHHS SAT Prep - 26
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11th Grade
03/18/2010

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setting
Definition
time and place
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overabundance
Definition
a quantity that is more than what is appropriate
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thrive
Definition
to do well; to grow strong and healthy
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sorpulence
Definition
bulkiness of body; a state of obesity
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affluence
Definition
a projuse or abundant supply of riches
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vex
Definition
annoy; distress; trouble
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abound
Definition
to be plentiful, be filled
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succulent
Definition
juicy; full of juice or sap;full of richness; or plant such as a cactus
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redolent
Definition
fragrant, smelling strongly; tending to arouse memories or create an aura
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redolent
Definition
fragrant, smelling strongly; tending to arouse memories or create an aura
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cerebral
Definition
brainy. intellectually refined
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therapeutic
Definition
serving to cure or heal
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subsequent
Definition
happening afterward, following in order
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debacles
Definition
a bad situation a mess up
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thwarted
Definition
prevented, clocked, to abstruct; or frustrated
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Forfeite
Definition
to lose posession of through failure to fulfill some obligation
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implemented
Definition
carry out, acomplish; forced or compelled or pt in force
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redoubled
Definition
become much greater in intensity or size or amount
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commendable
Definition
honorable, mentionable, something to be praised
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haranguing
Definition
a long, slustering speech; tirade or accusing, nagging
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intemperate
Definition
excessive, especially in the use of alcoholic beverages
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conciliatory
Definition
reconciling, soothing, comforting, mollifying
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arduous
Definition
hard; strenuous; requiring much effort; very difficult
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gait
Definition
a manner or walking, stepping, or running; carriage of the body in going
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halting
Definition
hesitant; faltering
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robust
Definition
characterized by great strength or power of endurance
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facile
Definition
done or achieved with little effort; easy
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melodramas
Definition
a drama with a romantic story or plot and sensational situation and incidents
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imperious
Definition
arrogantly domineering or overbearing
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inscrutable
Definition
difficult to understand, mysterious
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convivial
Definition
devoted to feasting, or to good-fellowship in eating or drinking
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histrionic
Definition
excessively emotional; dramatic
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solicitous
Definition
worried, concerned
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insular
Definition
narrow-minded
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amiable
Definition
friendly; good natured
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autocrat
Definition
a ruler who has absolute power
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defiance
Definition
open disobedience or resistance
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toadies
Definition
one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors
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connoisseurs
Definition
experts with good taset/ judgement
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adulation
Definition
flattery; admiration that is more than is necessary or deserved
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sycophants
Definition
a self-seeker who attempts to win favor by flattering influential people
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callous
Definition
hardened; insensitive
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arable
Definition
suitable for plowing/ farming
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membranous
Definition
thin, pliable, and often somewhat transparent
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viscous
Definition
sticky, gluey
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articulation
Definition
the clear and precise pronunciation of words
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spontaneity
Definition
impulsive action
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profoundity
Definition
wisdom that is recondite and abstruse and profound; intellectual depth; penetrating knowledge; keen insight
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heterogeneity
Definition
the diverse nature of something
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reprehensible
Definition
deserving blame or reprimand
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palliative
Definition
a remedy that improves but doesn't cure
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depreciatory
Definition
showing low estimation or esteem
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litigious
Definition
prone ot engage in lawsuits
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compendious
Definition
stating briefly and concisely
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swindler
Definition
cheater
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nemesis
Definition
someone seeking revenge
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dearth
Definition
scarcity, as of something customary, essential, or desirable
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inevitable
Definition
certain to happen, unavoidable
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redundant
Definition
extra, repeated
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somber
Definition
gloomy
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demonstrative
Definition
showing feeling openly, affectionate
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insufferable
Definition
intolerable, unbearable
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bountiful
Definition
plentiful; abundant; generous
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wistful
Definition
full of melancholy yearning or longing; sad
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brevity
Definition
a succinct, brief expression
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regidity
Definition
stiffness; unwillingness to change or bend
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floridity
Definition
ornate and overly complicated in wording and general style
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negligible
Definition
so small, trifling, or unimportant as to be easily disregarded
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momentous
Definition
very important
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magnanimous
Definition
generous; forgiving; good-hearted
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erratic
Definition
not regular; undependable
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informal
Definition
casual, more relaxed
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idiosyncratic
Definition
peculiar to open person; highly individualized
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devoid
Definition
empty; lacking
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disparaging
Definition
insulting or degrading
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disparaging
Definition
insulting or degrading
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meddle
Definition
interfere
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temporize
Definition
gain time as by postponing an action; avoid committing oneself
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prolong
Definition
lengthen; extend; draw out
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sneer
Definition
a scornful facial expression
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vacuity
Definition
emptiness
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dalliance
Definition
a trifling way of time; to dawdle
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infelicity
Definition
the quality or state of being unhappy
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conviction
Definition
a fixed or strong belief
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rhetoric
Definition
the art of using language effectively and persuasively
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pragmatism
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practicality
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futility
Definition
uselessness; hopelessness
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boorishness
Definition
rude or clumsy behavior
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fastidious
Definition
possessing careful attention to detail; difficult to please
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sedulous
Definition
diligent, assiduous, devoted to a task
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vindictive
Definition
bearing a grudge, feeling or showing a strong tendency towards revenge
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petulant
Definition
impatient, irritable
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mercenary
Definition
motivated solely by money or gain
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treacly
Definition
overly sweet or sentimental
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cursory
Definition
casual; hastily done
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prosaic
Definition
unimaginative; dull
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meticulous
Definition
extreamly careful and precise
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consecrated
Definition
sacred; sanctified
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adept at
Definition
expert at; very skilled
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myriad
Definition
having a very large number; indefinite number
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contemptuous of
Definition
scornful, disdainful
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impassioned
Definition
filled with passion or zeal
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fortify
Definition
to portect to strengthen against attack
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conflagration
Definition
a large destructive fire
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quelled
Definition
quiet; subdued
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ineffable
Definition
to great to be described in words
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consumate
Definition
perfect, complete, supremely skilled
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presumptive
Definition
foundd on probability; having a reasonable basis for belief
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deleterious
Definition
haing a harmful effect; injurious
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vacillated
Definition
wavered; hasitated
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sermonized
Definition
to preach; give lecture
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fidelity
Definition
loyalty; accuracy
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steadfastness
Definition
loyalty; firmness of purpose
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negligence
Definition
carelessness
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heed
Definition
to pay attention; to give consideration or attention to
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inaudible
Definition
to quick to be heard
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propensity
Definition
a natural inclination or tendency
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futile
Definition
having no useful purpose; pointless
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impersonal
Definition
not influenced by, showing,, or involving personal feelings
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disintegration
Definition
the act of breaking apart or decomposing; loss of unity
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momentous
Definition
very important
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decisive
Definition
to decide; definite
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formidable
Definition
dreadful; hard to overcome
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ambiguous
Definition
unclear or doubtful in meaning; having more than one possible interpertation
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shroud
Definition
something that covers and hides from view
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attain
Definition
ahcieve, reach
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opportune
Definition
timely; well- chosen
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instantaneous
Definition
done in a instant; immediate
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intermittent
Definition
sporadic; irregular
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intermittent
Definition
sporadic; irregular
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dubious
Definition
full od doubt, uncertain
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extravagant
Definition
going beyond reasonable limits; excessive
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humility
Definition
the quality or state of being humble in spirit
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advocate
Definition
speak in favor of; support (an idea or plan); urge; plead for
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smugness
Definition
an excessive feeling or self- satisfaction
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legitimate
Definition
lawful, according to law
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regidity
Definition
appearing stiff and unyielding
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console
Definition
give comfor or sympathy to
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inane
Definition
stilly, senseless
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multifarious
Definition
having great diversity or variety
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anachronistic
Definition
out-of-date
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extrapolated
Definition
predicted on the basis of existing data; extended
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byzantine
Definition
comples or intricate
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byzantine
Definition
comples or intricate
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adroit
Definition
skillful (in using mind or hand)
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nefarious
Definition
wicked; immoral; disreputable
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conscientious
Definition
careful and principled
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devious
Definition
roundabout; erratic
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lackadaisical
Definition
lacking spirit or liveliness
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onerous
Definition
bundensome; hard to undertake
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slipshod
Definition
untidy in dress, peronal habits
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patronage
Definition
the practice of giving jobs to loyal supporters
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banter
Definition
trading one product for another
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relivance
Definition
how closely related something is
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automony
Definition
independence
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incoherence
Definition
lack of clarity, unclear
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intuition
Definition
the power of knowing things without thinking; sharp insight
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sophistry
Definition
fallacious reasoning, faulty logic
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receptivity
Definition
being open to the gospel; hearing God's word
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substantiate
Definition
to verify, confirm
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disparage
Definition
to speak of in a slighting way or negatively; to belittle
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curtails
Definition
to make less by or as if by cutting off or away some part
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epitome
Definition
a simplified representation
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proponents
Definition
promoter; supporters
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embodiment
Definition
person or thing symbolizing some idea or quality
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debunkers
Definition
people who expose/throw out old ideas
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partisanship
Definition
loyalty to a political cause or party
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partisanship
Definition
loyalty to a political cause or party
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intemperance
Definition
lack of restraint
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acumen
Definition
keenness of judgement, mental sharpness
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irreverence
Definition
lack of proper respect
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ingenuous
Definition
candid, frank, or open in character or quality
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arcane
Definition
understood or known by only a few
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abstrused
Definition
difficult to comprehend; obscure
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didactic
Definition
intended to instruct
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definitive
Definition
conclusive, representing the limit of what can be done
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concise
Definition
brief, to the point
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esoteric
Definition
hard to understand; known onl to the chosen few
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inattention
Definition
distractibility, forgetfulness, disorganization
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insolence
Definition
insulting or contemptuous behavior
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virtue
Definition
having excellent morals
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magnanimity
Definition
georgous and noble
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pettiness
Definition
of small importance
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opportunism
Definition
selfish disregarded of what is proper
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ambition
Definition
strong desired for fame, honor, or wealth
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solicitousness
Definition
a feeling of excessive concern
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erratic
Definition
not regular; undependable
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egotistical
Definition
vain, boastful
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tactful
Definition
diplomatic, polite
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inconspicuous
Definition
hard to see, not noticeable
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tenacious
Definition
persistent, resolute
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manipulative
Definition
skillful in influencing or controlling others to your own advantage
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resolute
Definition
firm determination
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indiscriminate
Definition
lacking in judgment, hephazard
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