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SAT Prep Vocabulary
Kaplan SAT Dictionary, 1000 words
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Language - English
11th Grade
10/15/2006

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abhor
Definition
to loathe, detest
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abrasive
Definition
harsh and rough in manner
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abridge
Definition
to condense, shorten
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abrupt
Definition
sudden; curt
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absolve
Definition
to forgive, free from blame
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accelerate
Definition
to cause to develop or progress more quickly
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accentuate
Definition
to stress or emphasize; intensify
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accessible
Definition
attainable, available; approachable
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accomplice
Definition
an associate in wrongdoing
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accord
Definition
to bestow upon
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acquire
Definition
to gain possession of
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acrimony
Definition
bitterness, animosity
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adept
Definition
very skilled
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adorn
Definition
to enhance or decorate
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adulation
Definition
excessive flattery
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advantageous
Definition
favorable, useful
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adversary
Definition
opponent, enemy
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adversity
Definition
a state of hardship or misfortune
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aerate
Definition
expose to air
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aesthetic
Definition
pertaining to beauty or art
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affectation
Definition
pretension; false display
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affiliation
Definition
an association with a group or organization
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agile
Definition
well-coordinated, nimble
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agitate
Definition
upset, disturb
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alacrity
Definition
cheerful willingness, eagerness; speed
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allegation
Definition
claim without proof
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alleviate
Definition
to relieve, improve, partially
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amalgamation
Definition
consolidation of smaller parts
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ambiguous
Definition
uncertain; subject to multiple interpretations
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ambivalent
Definition
uncertain; emotionally conflicted
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amiable
Definition
friendly, pleasant, likable
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amicable
Definition
friendly, agreeable
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amorphous
Definition
having no definite form
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amplify
Definition
increase, intensify
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anachronistic
Definition
outdated
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anarchist
Definition
one who aims for the overthrow of government
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anecdote
Definition
short, usually funny account of an event
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anonymous
Definition
unknown
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antagonist
Definition
foe, adversary, opponent
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anthology
Definition
collection of literary works
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anthropocentrism
Definition
interpreting reality entirely based on human values
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antidote
Definition
a remedy, an agent used to counteract
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apathetic
Definition
indifferent, unconcerned
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appalling
Definition
causing dismay, frightful
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appraise
Definition
evaluate, estimate the value
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arable
Definition
suitable for cultivation
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arbitration
Definition
settlement of a dispute by an outside party
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archaic
Definition
antiquated, from an earlier time; outdated
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archetypal
Definition
an ideal example of a type
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archive
Definition
to place into storage
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ardor
Definition
great emotion or passion
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arid
Definition
extremely dry or deathly boring
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ascetic
Definition
self-denying, abstinent, and austere
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assertion
Definition
declaration, usually without proof
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assess
Definition
to establish a value
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assiduous
Definition
diligent, persistent, hardworking
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assurance
Definition
guarantee, pledge
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astute
Definition
having good judgment
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asylum
Definition
a place offering protection and safety
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attain
Definition
to accomplish, gain
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atypical
Definition
unusual, irregular
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audacious
Definition
bold, daring, fearless
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augment
Definition
to expand, extend
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auspicious
Definition
having favorable prospects, promising
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authoritarian
Definition
demanding absolute obedience to authority
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autonomous
Definition
separate, independent
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avant-garde
Definition
radically new or original
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avian
Definition
of, or relating to, birds
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awe
Definition
reverence, respect, wonder
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balk
Definition
to refuse, shirk; prevent
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banality
Definition
something that is trite, commonplace, or predictable
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bane
Definition
cause of harm or ruin; source of annoyance
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banish
Definition
drive away, expel
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bard
Definition
lyrical poet
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belated
Definition
having been delayed, done too late
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belligerent
Definition
hostile, inclined to fight
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benefactor
Definition
someone who helps others financially
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benevolent
Definition
friendly and helpful
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benign
Definition
gentle, harmless
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bequeath
Definition
pass on, hand down
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berate
Definition
to scold harshly
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bereft
Definition
deprived of or lacking something
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betray
Definition
to be false or disloyal to
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bewilder
Definition
to confuse or puzzle
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biased
Definition
prejudiced
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bilk
Definition
to defraud, swindle
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blaze
Definition
shine brightly, flare up suddenly
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blemish
Definition
imperfection, flaw
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boast
Definition
speak with excessive pride
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boon
Definition
blessing, something to be thankful for
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bourgeois
Definition
middle class
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braggart
Definition
someone who boats continuously
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brandish
Definition
wave menacingly
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brutality
Definition
ruthless, cruel, and unrelenting acts
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buffer
Definition
something that separates two entities
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buffoonery
Definition
acting like a clown or fool
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buttress
Definition
to reinforce or support
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bypass
Definition
avoid
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cacophony
Definition
jarring, unpleasant noise
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cadence
Definition
rhythmic flow; marching beat
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cajole
Definition
flatter, coax, persuade
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calamity
Definition
disaster, catastrophe
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calculating
Definition
shrewd, crafty
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calumny
Definition
false and malicious accusation, misrepresentation, slander
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camaraderie
Definition
trust, sociability amongst friends
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cantankerous
Definition
disagreeable, quarrelsome
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carnivorous
Definition
meat-eating
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carouse
Definition
to partake in drunken amusement, drink excessively
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cartographer
Definition
someone who makes maps
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castigate
Definition
to punish, chastise, criticize severely
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catalyst
Definition
something causing change without being changed
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catastrophic
Definition
of, or relating to, a terrible event or complete failure
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caustic
Definition
biting, sarcastic; able to burn
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censor
Definition
to examine and suppress information
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censure
Definition
to find fault with and condemn as wrong; blame
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cerebral
Definition
intellectual
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challenge
Definition
take exception to, call into question
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chapped
Definition
rough, cracked, or reddened by cold or exposure
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cherish
Definition
to remember fondly, treat with affection
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circuitous
Definition
indirect, taking the longest route
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circumlocution
Definition
roundabout, lengthy way of saying something
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circumscribe
Definition
to encircle; set limits on, confine
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civility
Definition
courtesy, politeness
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clairvoyant
Definition
exceptionally insightful, able to foresee the future
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clamp
Definition
establish by authority, impose
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clandestine
Definition
secretive, concealed for a darker purpose
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clarity
Definition
clearness; clear understanding
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cliché
Definition
overused expression
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clientele
Definition
body of customers or patrons
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clique
Definition
small exclusive group
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cloying
Definition
overly sweet to the point of distaste or disgust
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cognizant
Definition
fully informed, conscious
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coherent
Definition
intelligible, lucid, understandable
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cohesion
Definition
act or state of sticking together; close union
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collaborator
Definition
someone who helps on a task
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collage
Definition
assemblage of diverse elements
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colloquial
Definition
characteristic of informal speech
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collusion
Definition
collaboration, conspiracy
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colossal
Definition
immense, enormous
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combative
Definition
eager to fight
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combustion
Definition
the process of burning
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commemorate
Definition
to serve as a memorial to
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commentary
Definition
series of explanations or interpretations
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comparable
Definition
similar or equivalent
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compassion
Definition
sympathy, helpfulness, or mercy
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compelling
Definition
urgently requiring attention, forceful
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compensate
Definition
to repay or reimburse
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complacence
Definition
self-satisfaction, lack of concern
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complement
Definition
to complete, perfect
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complex
Definition
intricate, complicated
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compliant
Definition
submissive and yielding
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composed
Definition
serene, calm
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comprehensible
Definition
readily understood
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comprehensive
Definition
very large in scope
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compulsion
Definition
an irresistible impulse to act
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compute
Definition
to determine by mathematics
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conceited
Definition
holding an unduly high opinion of oneself, vain
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conceivable
Definition
capable of being understood
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conciliatory
Definition
overcoming distrust or hostility
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concoct
Definition
to devise, using skill and intelligence
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concordant
Definition
harmonious, agreeing
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condemnation
Definition
an expression of strong disapproval
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condense
Definition
to reduce, make more concise
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condescending
Definition
possessing an attitude of superiority, patronizing
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condolence
Definition
sympathy for a person’s misfortune
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condone
Definition
to pardon or forgive; overlook, justify, or excuse a fault
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conduit
Definition
tube, pipe, or similar passage
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configuration
Definition
arrangement of parts or elements
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confiscation
Definition
seizure by authorities
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conflict
Definition
a clash, a battle
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conformity
Definition
similarity in form or character
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confound
Definition
to baffle, perplex
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confrontational
Definition
eager to come face-to-face with in an adversarial manner
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congeal
Definition
to become thick or solid, as a liquid freezing
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consecrate
Definition
to declare sacred; dedicate to a goal
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consensus
Definition
unanimity, agreement of opinion or attitude
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conservatism
Definition
inclination to maintain traditional values
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conserve
Definition
use sparingly; protect from loss or harm
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consolation
Definition
something providing comfort or solace for a loss or hardship
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constellation
Definition
a collection of stars with a perceived design
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consummate
Definition
accomplished, complete, perfect
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consumption
Definition
the act of eating or taking in
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contagious
Definition
spreading from one to another
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contaminate
Definition
to make impure by contact
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contemplate
Definition
to consider carefully
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contemporary
Definition
belonging to the same period of time
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contemptuous
Definition
scornful, disdainful
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content
Definition
satisfied
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contract
Definition
acquire, incur
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contradiction
Definition
statement opposite to what was already said
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contrite
Definition
deeply sorrowful and repentant for a wrong
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conundrum
Definition
riddle, puzzle, or problem with no solution
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convention
Definition
general acceptance of practices or attitudes
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conventional
Definition
typical, customary, commonplace
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convergence
Definition
the state of separate elements joining or coming together
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convey
Definition
to transport; to make known
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convict
Definition
to find guilty of a crime
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conviction
Definition
fixed or strong belief
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convoluted
Definition
twisted, complicated, involved
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cordial
Definition
warm and sincere, friendly
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corrective
Definition
intended to fix, remedy
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corroborate
Definition
to confirm, verify
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corrosive
Definition
gradually destructive, steadily harmful
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cosmopolitan
Definition
pertinent or common to the whole world
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counteract
Definition
to oppose the effects by contrary action
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crafty
Definition
underhanded, devious, or deceptive
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crass
Definition
crude, unrefined
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credo
Definition
system of principles or beliefs
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crescendo
Definition
gradual increase in volume, force, or intensity
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crude
Definition
unrefined, natural; blunt, offensive
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cue
Definition
reminder, prompt
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culpable
Definition
guilty, responsible for wrong
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cumulative
Definition
resulting from gradual increase
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cunning
Definition
given to artful deception
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curator
Definition
caretaker and overseer of an exhibition, especially in a museum
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curtail
Definition
to shorten
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dangle
Definition
to hang loosely and swing
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dated
Definition
old-fashioned, out of style
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daunting
Definition
discouraging
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debacle
Definition
disastrous collapse, total failure
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debase
Definition
to degrade or lower in quality or stature
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debilitating
Definition
impairing the strength or energy of
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debtor
Definition
someone that owes something to someone else
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debunk
Definition
to expose the falseness of
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deceive
Definition
mislead, give false impression
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decibel
Definition
unit of sound intensity
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decisive
Definition
conclusive; capable of determining outcome
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decorous
Definition
proper, well-behaved
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deduction
Definition
the drawing of a conclusion through logic
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defective
Definition
faulty
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deferment
Definition
the act of delaying
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defiantly
Definition
boldly resisting
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deficit
Definition
inadequacy, disadvantage
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deft
Definition
skillful, dexterous
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degradation
Definition
reduction in worth or dignity
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delegate
Definition
to give powers to another
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deleterious
Definition
harmful, destructive, detrimental
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deliberation
Definition
discussion or careful consideration of an issue
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delineate
Definition
to portray, depict, describe
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demagogue
Definition
leader, rabble-rouser, usually appealing to emotion or prejudice
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demean
Definition
to degrade, humiliate, humble
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demeanor
Definition
the way a person behaves
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demolish
Definition
destroy, damage severely
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demolition
Definition
the act of destroying
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demonize
Definition
to represent as evil
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depose
Definition
to remove from a high position, as from a throne
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derelict
Definition
neglectful of one’s obligations; abandoned
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deride
Definition
to mock, ridicule, make fun of
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derivative
Definition
copied or adapted; not original
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desolate
Definition
deserted, lifeless, barren
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despotism
Definition
dominance through threat of violence
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destitution
Definition
complete poverty
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determine
Definition
to decide, establish
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detractor
Definition
someone who belittles something else
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devious
Definition
shift, not straightforward
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