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22
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05/16/2005

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abbreviate
Definition
v. to shorten, abridge
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adulation
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n. high praise
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adversity
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n. misfortune, an unfavorable turn of events
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aesthetic
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adj. pertaining to beauty or the arts
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amicable
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adj. friendly, agreeable
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anecdote
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n. short, usually funny account of an event
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anonymous
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adj. nameless, without a disclosed identity
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antagonist
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n. foe, opponent adversary
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asylum
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n. sanctuary, shelter, place of refuge
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censure
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v. to criticize harshly
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collaborate
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v. to cooperate, work together
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compassion
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n. sympathy, helpfulness of mercy
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compromise
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v. to settle a dispute by terms agreeable to both sides
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conditional
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adj. depending on a condition
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convergence
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n. the state of separate elements joining or coming together
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demagogue
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n. leader, rabble-rouser, usually appealing to emotion or prejudice
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subtle
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adj. hard to detect or describe, perceptive
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superficial
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adj. shallow, lacking in depth
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tactful
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adj. considerate, skillful in acting to avoid offense to others
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venerable
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adj. respected because of age
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vindicate
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v. to clear from blame or suspicion
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wary
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adj. careful, cautious
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