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Vocabulary from 76
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Language - English
11th Grade
06/15/2017

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Term

Dismantle 

 

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Definition

to take apart 

 

 

sentence: the old opera house was dismantled

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integrate

 

 

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to form into a unified whole

 

 

"integrating children with special needs into ordinary schools"

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mendacious

 

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 lying ; False esp, habitually

 

"mendacious propaganda"

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Blasphemy

 

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An act that shows contempt of God or religious matter

 

 

"he was detained on charges of blasphemy"

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Elude

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to escape from , as by daring or skill; to escape the understanding of 

 

 

"he managed to elude his pursuers by escaping into an alley"

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Redoubtable

 

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Fearsome, formidable

 

 

"he was a redoubtable debater" 

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detest

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To hate

 

"of all birds the carrion crow is the most detested by gamekeepers" 

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sweltering

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Oppresively hot and humid 

 

"the sweltering afternoon heat"

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Palatable

 

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 pleasant or acceptable to the taste

 

"a very palatable local red wine"

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gala

 

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characterized by festivity ; a festive occasion a lavish social event.

 

"a black-tie gala that begins with a cocktail reception"

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quarters

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a place of residence for esp military personnel ; assigned station or place , as for officers and crew on a war ship

they were quartered in a villa"
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eccentric

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unconventional , odd

"my favorite aunt is very eccentric"
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stigma

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Definition
A sign of disgrace , a mark that lowers a reputation.

"the stigma of having gone to prison will always be with me"
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immerse

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to cover completely in a liquid ; to engage wholly

"immerse the paper in water for twenty minutes"
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inception

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Definition
commencement, beginning, origin.

"she has been on the board since its inception two years ago"
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quaint

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odd, especially in an old fashioned way

"quaint country cottages"
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propound

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to suggest for consideration; to propose

"he began to propound the idea of a “social monarchy” as an alternative to Franco"
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insinuate

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to hint

"he was insinuating that she had slept her way to the top"
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nocturnal

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Definition
occurring at night

"most owls are nocturnal"
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agrarian

 

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related to farming
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eerie

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causing inexplicable fear or uneasiness, often because of an apparently super natural origin.

"an eerie green glow in the sky"
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ruthless

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having no compassion or pity

"a ruthless manipulator"
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ultimatum

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Definition
final demand or statement of terms

"their employers issued an ultimatum demanding an immediate return to work"
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abase

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to lower in rank or prestige

"I watched my colleagues abasing themselves before the board of trustees"
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knack

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a specific talent for doing something especially one that is difficult to teach

"the band has a knack of warping classic soul songs"
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reprehensible
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deserving to be severely criticized
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lethargic
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dull , sluggish , moving slowly
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pulpit
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A podium used for Preaching
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edible
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Definition
able to be eaten
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artifact
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Definition
an object produced by human work esp one of historical or archaeological interest.
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quiver
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to shake , to tremble from fear or cold.
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languish
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to lose strength or health; to remain neglected.
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collaborate.
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to work together ; esp at an intellectual effort.
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utopia
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An ideally perfect place.
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turbid
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cloudy, muddy , in a state of turmoil
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altruistic
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unselfish,benevolent , caring more for others than oneself.
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delve
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to look for , to search , to investigate( usually with :into")
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recede
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to go back ; to withdraw
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avocation
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hobby
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patron
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a sponsor, a supporter, a regular customer.
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raiment
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clothing
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bellow
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to yell very loudly , to shout.
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pervade
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to spread through; or be present throughout
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penitent
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feeling regret
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exude
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to give off; to emit, to radiate
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conducive
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tending to bring about.
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feral
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existing in wild or untamed state.
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vindictive
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seeking revenge, marked by a desire to hurt
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immortal
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deathless
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conspicuous
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easy to notice, obvious , apparent
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deference
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yielding an opinion, desire , position to another out of respect.
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salient
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important, prominent , noticeable
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unseemly
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not decent or proper.
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remorse
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sadness or regret for what one has done.
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mercenary
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greedy, motivated by desire for money.
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fetid
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having a bad odour
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drab
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dull or dreary; monotonous.
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prodigal
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exceedingly or recklessly wasteful
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patronize
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to sponsor or support ; to be kind of helpful in snobbish way , as if dealing with inferior.
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Plausible
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appearing worthy of belief or trust.
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allure
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the power to attract with something desirable
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lenient
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inclined not to be strict
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pertinent
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relevant
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serene
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calm and peaceful
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indubitable
Definition
certain, indisputable, (Literally not doubt-able)
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inaugurate
Definition
to formally bring into office at the beginning of a term
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covert
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concealed or disguised, not openly practiced
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solace
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comfort in a time or distress
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insidious
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subtly harmful , stealthy, sneaky
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atrophy
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a wasting away esp of body tissue
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altercation
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heated or noisy argument
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foment
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to stir up negative feelings esp those that lead to violent action
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purloin
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to steal,oft in violation of a trust
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caesura
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a break or pause
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acquiesce
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to agree without protest
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conscientious
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showing care and precision, pain staking
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crass
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dull witted ; refined.
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impart
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to give a portion of ; to make known
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spendthrift
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one who spends money wastefully
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tabulate
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to count
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adroit
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naturally skillful esp dealing with difficult circumstances.
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dexterous
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skillful with hands or mind
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redolent
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aromatic, fragrant, suggestive
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foreboding
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a sense of impending evil esp one without definite case
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denouement
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conclusion ; resolution ;the falling action of a story after its climax
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subsidy
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monetary assistance
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prevalent
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dominant, widespread
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incumbent
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necessary or obligatory, a person who currently holds a particular position
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mimic
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to copy closely , esp with intent to ridicule
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beacon
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a signalling light , a source of guidance or inspiration
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supplant
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to take the place of
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scythe
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a long handled , bladed instrument used for harvesting crops
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shard
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a fragment of brittle substance eg glass or pottery , a small piece of something.
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wayward
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stubbornly going against what is expected or required in order to satisfy one's own needs
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effrontery
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bold and insulting behavior
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vagary
Definition
an erratic notion or action
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agile
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quick and easy in movement , mentally alert
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glut
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an oversupply
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cursory
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superficially done, performed rapidly
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spurn
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to push or drive away contemptuously
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comply
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to yield or act in accordance with requests , conditions etc.
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peccadillo
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a minor sin
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incendiary
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causing or capable of causing fire, stirring up trouble
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impunity
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exemption from punishment or harm
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proficient
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very skillful esp through training
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precede
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to go before
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benefactor
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Definition
one who helps and supports others.
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flout
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to intentionally and obviously disobey
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erode
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to wear away slowly
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spate
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a large number or amount of something esp in a brief time.
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imbue
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to inspire, to permeate, to fill with a mood or tone.
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credulous
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tending to believe too early
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bravura
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a showy display
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omniscient
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all - knowing
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untenable
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indefensible , or impossible to maintain
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veneer
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an attractive, ultimately misleading out-ward show, thin layer
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legible
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Definition
capable of being read, or deciphered.
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recount
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to tell in detail
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prevaricate
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to speak or writing evasively in order to avoid telling the truth
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sedentary
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sitting down most of the time
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veracious
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honest, truthful
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venerate
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to look up on with respect and honor
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raconteur
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one who tells stories with skill
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leaning
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Definition
a preference or inclination
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premature
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happening , done arriving , or existing before the proper time
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vicarious
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felt as if one were taking part in the experiences of another
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pique
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to arouse(Interest, curiosity, etc) to irritate
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abate
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to lessen in amount , intensity or strength
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maternal
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characteristic of a mother
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decorum
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polite behavior
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pretentious
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claiming dignity or importance, esp when undeserved
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unwieldy
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hard to handle or manage esp because of size or weight.
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homely
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unattractive, plain looking
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impromptu
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without preparation
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visceral
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instinctive, relating to the internal organs.
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staccato
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composed of abrupt, disconnected parts or sounds
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rue
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to regret
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meritocracy
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a system in which promotion is based on individual ability or achievement
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inveigle
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to obtain by flattery
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behoove
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to be necessary or proper for
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austere
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stern or severe in appearance, without luxury
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inert
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unable to move or respond , sluggish
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mnemonic
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pertaining to or assisting the memory
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censor
Definition
to prevent from becoming known or circulated an official editor of material
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imposing
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impressive by virtue of size, power or manner.
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hectic
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characterized by intense activity
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sully
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to dirty or tarnish esp. by disgracing
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insipid
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uninteresting , having no flavor
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anachronism
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something not belonging to certain period
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malady
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Definition
a disease illness sickness
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