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05/29/2006

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askance
Definition
suspiciously, skeptically, distrustfully
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attenuate
Definition
to dilure, to water down, to thin out
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benign
Definition
gentle, kind, forgiving, benevolent
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cavil
Definition
to quibble, to bicker
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charlatan
Definition
a fraud, a fake, an imposter
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concatenation
Definition
a series, a sequence, a chain
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concomitant
Definition
something that accompanies
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decimate
Definition
to kill or destroy a large part of
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foible
Definition
a weak point, a minor flaw
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forgo
Definition
to do without, to refrain from
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fraught
Definition
full of
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inure
Definition
to toughen, to harden
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luminous
Definition
radiant, bright, refulgent
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obsequious
Definition
very servile/submissive, overly helpful
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obtuse
Definition
stupid, dumb, ignorant
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oscillate
Definition
to waver, to fluctuate
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penitent
Definition
regretful, sad
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peremptory
Definition
very self-determined, resolute
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rebuff
Definition
to rejet, to snub, to repel
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reconnoiter
Definition
to make a preliminary inspection, reconnaisance mission
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shambles
Definition
a mess, a disaster, complete disorder
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sporadic
Definition
irregular, spasmatic, random
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