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agenda-
-a list of things to be done or considered |
The mmeting of our science club will be over soon if we stick with the items on our agenda.
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ardent-
-intensly eager, passionate -passionate intensity of feeling |
Inspite of Maryann's ardent praise of Walter, I was not conviced of his ability.
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brevity -
-concisness of expression, shortness of duration |
One hot day, those attending the gradutaion were gratful for the brevity of the speeches.
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chaperon - chaperone
-a person who accompanies younger people to see they behave properly -to be a chaparone to |
Wilma's parents serve as chaperones when our class visited the schince museum.
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contemplate-
-to give careful thought to/ponder -to have plans to - to intend |
Einstein comtemplated the realtionship between energy & matter
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deter-
-to discourage or prevent from taking action -deterent, anything that prevents or discourages |
Yesterday's highways detered the drivers from continuing their exploration of the sunken ship.
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flair -
-a natural skill or ability or talent |
Ada's ability to recount her experiences in an amuzing way demonstrated her flair for comedy.
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innovation-
-something new a new way of doing something -innovative- marked by freshness or originality, willing to try new things |
The students are quite enthusiastic about the latest innovations at the school cafe salad bar.
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intergral -
-neccessary to complete something essential |
The laboratory component is an intergral to the chemistry course.
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intellect-
-the ability to think and understand -a person with great intelligence |
Many German intellects sought refuge in the US in the 1930s.
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ogle-
-to stare at often in a flirtatious or bold manner |
Because she was his friend, Jasy was bothered when the other boys ogled Patsy in the corridor between classes
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risque'-
-bordering on being indecent or improper |
At the turn of the century, dresses that revealed the ankles of ladies were considerd risque'.
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stymie-
-to thwart or make difficultiesd for |
Mrs. Abernathy had to go over the proof of one of the geometry problems because it had stymied the whole class.
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vivacity -
-liveliness of manner or appearance |
Katherine Hepburn;s vivacity made her a favorite with moviegoers.
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wrangle-
-to quarreel in a noisy or angry way -to win or abtain by argument |
Sue & Jim wrangled about who would pay the bus fare.
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