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Post-Graduate
08/17/2013

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Term
elucidate
Definition
comprehensible.
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abdicate
Definition
give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations.
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abele
Definition
a white silver poplar tree that is widely cultivated in the US; has white bark and leaves with whitish under surfaces.
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aberrance
Definition
a state or condition markedly different from the norm.
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abetment
Definition
the verbal act of urging on.
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abience
Definition
an urge to withdraw or avoid a situation or object.
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abject
Definition
of the most contemptible kind.
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torpor
Definition
a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility.
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slattern
Definition
prostitute.
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pliability
Definition
the property of being easily bent without breaking. Adaptability of mind or character.
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genteel
Definition
marked by refinement in taste.
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temporal
Definition
not eternal, a passing of time.
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abate
Definition
make less active or intense.
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posit
Definition
put something somewhere firmly.
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teetotaler
Definition
a total abstainer.
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hassock
Definition
thick cushion used as a seat.
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facetious
Definition
cleverly amusing in tone.
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maria
Definition
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon.
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slumberous
Definition
quiet and tranquil.
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sibyl
Definition
a woman who tells fortunes.
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sibilant
Definition
a consonant characterized by a hissing sound.
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sibyllic
Definition
resembling or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy.
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derelict
Definition
left or deserted, as by the owner or guardian; abandoned.
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ennoble
Definition
to elevate in degree, excellence, or respect; dignify; exalt. to confer a title of nobility on.
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concomitant
Definition
existing or occurring with something else, often in a lesser way; accompanying; concurrent.
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deluge
Definition
a great flood of water, a drenching rain, downpour.
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elysium
Definition
the abode of the blessed after death. Any place or state of perfect happiness.
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susurration
Definition
a soft murmur; whisper.
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salubrious
Definition
favorable to or promoting health.
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pertinacious
Definition
holding tenaciously to a purpose, course of action, or opinion; resolute. Stubborn or obstinate.
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prognosticate
Definition
to forecast or predict.
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diaphanous
Definition
very sheer and light, almost completely transparent or translucent.
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chiaroscuro
Definition
the distribution of light and shade in a picture.
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fastidious
Definition
excessively particular, critical, or demanding; hard to please.
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coruscate
Definition
to emit vivid flashes of light; sparkle.
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sacrosanct
Definition
extremely sacred or inviolable.
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lancinate
Definition
to stab or pierce.
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viscid
Definition
having a glutinous consistency; sticky; adhesive.
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anorectic
Definition
having no appetite.
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varigate
Definition
to make varied in appearance, as by abiding different colors.
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