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SAT 1
first 200 sat course words
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12th Grade
09/11/2009

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alchemist
Definition
one who practices medieval chemistry or tries to change metals to gold
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contemporary
Definition
current; modern; living or happening now
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conventional
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common; traditional
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endorse
Definition
support; approve
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erratic
Definition
wandering; irregular; unstable
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fundamental
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basic; essential
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inclination
Definition
a leaning toward something; tendency
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infer
Definition
conclude; deduce; read between the lines
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irrational
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absurd; unreasonable
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perceptive
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observant; discerning
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phenomenon
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a rare event; one of unique significance
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solitude
Definition
loneliness; isolation; seclusion
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universal
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everywhere; affecting everything
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ascetic
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one who leads a life of self-denial
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infinitesimal
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immeasurably small
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virtue
Definition
moral excellence; worth
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indifferent
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neutral; apathetic; laching preference
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ambiguous
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unclear in meaning
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impartial
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unbiased; equitable; fair
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objective
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without bias; (as apposed to subjective)
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discriminate
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defferentiate; make a clear distinction
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denounce
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condemn; speak out against
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innovate
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introduce something new; be creative
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candid
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honest; frank
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abstract
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theoretical; as opposed to concrete
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temper
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moderate; soften
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enigma
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mystery; puzzle
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inevitable
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unavoidable
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provincial
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narrow-minded; unsophisticated
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diverse
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varied
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resignation
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acceptance of a situation
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resolution
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determination
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reticent
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restrained; uncommunicative
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scrutinize
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examine closely
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superficial
Definition
shallow; on the surface
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contempt
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disdain; scorn
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prodigal
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extravagant; wasteful
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assess
Definition
estimate the value of; measure
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complacent
Definition
smug; self-satisfied
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guile
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deceitfulness; cunning; slyness
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deter
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prevent; stop; keep from doing something
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provaocative
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exciting; attracting attention
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depravity
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moral corruption; perverted evil
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gravity
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seriousness
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deride
Definition
ridicule;make fun of
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insipid
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bland; boring; stupid
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austere
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severe; without thrills
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expedite
Definition
make faster or easier
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novel
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new; unusual
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philanthropy
Definition
love of mankind; generosity
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deference
Definition
show of respect; courteous regard for another
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fervor
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passion
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dispassionate
Definition
objective; neutral; without passion
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rigor
Definition
strenght; diligence; thoroughness
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buffoon
Definition
a clown, a silly or stupid person
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alleviate
Definition
to lessen something bad
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conspicuous
Definition
easily seen; out in the open
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advocate
Definition
speak in favor of; support; endorse
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profound
Definition
deep (as spposed to superficial)
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ironic
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atiric; unexpected
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dogmatic
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stubbornly opinionated
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condone
Definition
forgive; overlook
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dissent
Definition
disagreement
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didactic
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instructive
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disparity
Definition
inequality
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disparage
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to speak badly of
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ephemeral
Definition
short-lived; fleeting
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expedient
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practical; quick
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reprehensible
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shameful; bad; distasteful
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exemplary
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outstanding; setting a great example
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relegate
Definition
dismiss to lower position
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anecdote
Definition
brief; entertaining story
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scanty
Definition
minimal; inadequate; meager
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fallacious
Definition
false; erroneous; misleading
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incoherent
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jumbled; chaotic; impossible to understand
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repress
Definition
hold down
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articulate
Definition
speak clearly and well
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solicit
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ask for; seek
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condescend
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talk down to
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charlatan
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a quack
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preclude
Definition
prevent; make impossible; shut out
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elusive
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tough to catch; hard to pin down
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coterie
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a small group that shares interests
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curmudgeon
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a grumpy person
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efface
Definition
erase; wipe out; obliterate
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infidel
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an unbeliever
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ameliorate
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to make better; improve
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dubious
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doubtful; unclear
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static
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stationary; not moving
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credulous
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believeing; gullible
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blasphemy
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heretical; irreverent remarks
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coalesce
Definition
join; mix; merge; come together
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lax
Definition
careless; not diligent; relaxed
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cryptic
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mysterious; puzzling, enigmatic
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ambivalent
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undecied; having conflicting feelings
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esoteric
Definition
private; understood by only a few
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caustic
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burning; uncomplimentary
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inadvertent
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lax; careless; unintentional
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unprecedented
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novel; happening for the first time
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digress
Definition
go off the subject; off the track
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appease
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make peace with; satisfy; pacify
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instigate
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cause; start trouble; stir up
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sage
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a wise person
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predecessor
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someone who came before another
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jeopardy
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danger; peril; at risk
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indulgent
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lenient to excess; pampering oneself
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pivotal
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crucial; important; critical
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scrupulous
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careful; diligent; moral
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refute
Definition
disporve; to prove wrong
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peripheral
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on the edge; surrounding
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hedonistic
Definition
indulgent; pleasure-seeking
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introvert
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one who turns inward and concentrates thoughts upon himself
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magnate
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a person of power and influence
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apocryphal
Definition
of doubtful origin; false; spurious
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animosity
Definition
hatred
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deplete
Definition
use up; reduce; drain; exhaust
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stringent
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strict; severe; harsh
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voluminous
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spacious, large
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auspicious
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favorable; looking up; propitious
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fickle
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whimsical; capricious; unpredictable
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willful
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stubborn
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desecrate
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profane a holy place (as opposed to consecrate)
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vehement
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urgent; passionate
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assuage
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pacify; appease; soothe
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prudent
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cautious; circumspect
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enhance
Definition
make better; augment
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retract
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take back; recant
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rescind
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repeal; take back formally; annul
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emulate
Definition
to copy something admired; imitate
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meander
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wander slowly; like a winding river
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misanthrope
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a hater of mankind
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plunderer
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one who robs or loots
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progeny
Definition
children; descendants; offspring
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raconteur
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one who is skillful at telling stories and anecdotes
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soothsayer
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a person able to predict the future
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stoic
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a person not showing passion of feeling
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contrite
Definition
deeply apologetic; remorseful
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exemplify
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to serve as an example
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facilitate
Definition
make easier
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hypothetical
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theoretical; for the sake of argument
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gullible
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overy trusting; believeing of anything
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marred
Definition
damaged; bruised; blemished
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nullify
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to make valueless; annul; make void
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rejuvenate
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to make young and strong again
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skeptical
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doubting, questioning
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biased
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not neutral; prejudiced; partial to
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heed
Definition
listen to; pay attention to
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nostalgic
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yearning for the old days
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nurture
Definition
to educate or to bring up with care
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potent
Definition
possessing great strenght or ability
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