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Language - English
Undergraduate 2
05/15/2009

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Term
scrupulous
Definition
1 : having moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper
2 : punctiliously exact : painstaking
Term
brachiate
Definition
verb intr.: To move by swinging from one hold to another by using arms.
adjective: Having arms.
Term
wend
Definition
To travel along a route.
Term
bludge
Definition
1 : to avoid work or responsibility
2 : to get something from or live on another by imposing on hospitality or good nature : sponge
Term
calamari
Definition
squid used as food
Term
pretermit
Definition
1. To let pass without mention.
2. To suspend or to leave undone
Term
ulterior
Definition
1 (a) : further, future
(b) : more distant : remoter
(c) : situated on the farther side : thither
2 : going beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
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cadge
Definition
To beg; to obtain by imposing on someone's generosity.
Term
whinge
Definition
: to complain fretfully : whine
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dissimulate
Definition
To disguise one's intentions, thoughts, motives, etc. by pretense
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fidelity
Definition
1 : the quality or state of being faithful
2 : accuracy
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otiose
Definition
1 : producing no useful result : futile
2 : being at leisure : idle
3 : lacking use or effect : functionless
Term
aggrandize
Definition
1 : to increase or enlarge
2 : to praise highly
3 : to enhance the power, wealth, position, or reputation of
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corrigible
Definition
Capable of being corrected.
Term
oneiric
Definition
: of or relating to dreams : dreamy
Term
gainly
Definition
Graceful; dexterous.
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embonpoint
Definition
plumpness of person : stoutness
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exorable
Definition
Capable of being persuaded or moved.
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repudiate
Definition
1 : to refuse to have anything to do with : disown
2 : to refuse to acknowledge, accept, or pay
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domiciliary
Definition
: of, relating to, or constituting a domicile: as a : provided or taking place in the home
b : providing care and living space (as for disabled veterans)
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