English 21 Vocab

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acme

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noun [in sing. ]
the point at which someone or something is best, perfect, or most successful : physics is the acme of scientific knowledge.

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apposite

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well suited to circumstances,

adjective
apt in the circumstances or in relation to something : an apposite quotation | the observations are apposite to the discussion.

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arrears

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unpaid debts


plural noun
money that is owed and should have been paid earlier : he was suing the lessee for the arrears of rent.
PHRASES
in arrears (also chiefly Law in arrear) behind in paying money that is owed : two out of three tenants are in arrears.

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bemuse

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confuse or befuddle someone

verb [ trans. ] [usu. as adj. ] ( bemused)
puzzle, confuse, or bewilder (someone) : her bemused expression | she was accepted with bemused resignation by her parents as a hippie.

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benighted

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unenlightened intellectually, socially, or morally

adjective
1 in a state of pitiful or contemptible intellectual or moral ignorance, typically owing to a lack of opportunity : they saw themselves as bringers of culture to poor benighted peoples.
2 overtaken by darkness : a storm developed and we were forced to wait benighted near the summit.

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connive

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plan secretly to do something, secretly allow

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equitable

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characterized by justice or fairnes

2 Law valid in equity as distinct from law : the beneficiaries have an equitable

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extant

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still in existence;surviving

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imperturbable

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not easily worried, distressed, or agitated; calm

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nexus

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a connection or series of connections linking two or more things

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indict

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verb [ trans. ] (usu. be indicted)
formally accuse or charge (someone) with a serious crime : his former manager was indicted for fraud.

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integral

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forming an essential part of something

1 necessary to make a whole complete; essential or fundamental : games are an integral part of the school's curriculum | systematic training should be integral to library management.

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latent

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adjective
(of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifest; hidden; concealed : discovering her latent talent for diplomacy.

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lissome

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adjective
(of a person or their body) thin, supple, and graceful.

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lucid

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1. Easily understood; intelligible.
2. Mentally sound; sane or rational.
3. Translucent or transparent. See Synonyms at clear.

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obtrude

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become noticeable in an unwelcome or intrusive way : a sound from the reception hall obtruded into his thoughts.
• [ trans. ] impose or force (something) on someone in such a way : I felt unable to obtrude my private sorrow upon anyone.

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peculate

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embezzle or steal (money, esp. public funds) : the people accused them of having peculated the public money.

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pediment

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1: a triangular space that forms the gable of a low-pitched roof and that is usually filled with relief sculpture in classical architecture; also : a similar form used as a decoration2: a broad gently sloping bedrock surface with low relief that is situated at the base of a steeper slope and is usually thinly covered with alluvial gravel and sand

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perspicuous

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: plain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation <a perspicuous argument>
synonyms see clear

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pharisaical

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: marked by hypocritical censorious self-righteousness

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polyglot

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1 a: speaking or writing several languages : multilingual b: composed of numerous linguistic groups <a polyglot population>2: containing matter in several languages <a polyglot sign>3: composed of elements from different languages

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precipitate

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1 a: falling, flowing, or rushing with steep descent b: precipitous, steep2: exhibiting violent or unwise speed

1 : a substance separated from a solution or suspension by chemical or physical change usually as an insoluble amorphous or crystalline solid

to throw violently : hurl <the quandaries into which the release of nuclear energy has precipitated mankind — A. B. Arons> b: to throw down

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sensual*

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especially sexual

1: relating to or consisting in the gratification of the senses or the indulgence of appetite : fleshly2: sensory 13 a: devoted to or preoccupied with the senses or appetites b: voluptuous c: deficient in moral, spiritual, or intellectual interests : worldly; especially : irreligious
synonyms see carnal, sensuous

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sensuous*

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3: highly susceptible to influence through the senses


1 a: of or relating to the senses or sensible objects b: producing or characterized by gratification of the senses : having strong sensory appeal <sensuous pleasure>2: characterized by sense impressions or imagery aimed at the senses <sensuous verse>

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stultify

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1. To render useless or ineffectual; cripple.
2. To cause to appear stupid, inconsistent, or ridiculous.
3. Law To allege or prove insane and so not legally responsible.

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turbid

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1. Having sediment or foreign particles stirred up or suspended; muddy: turbid water.
2. Heavy, dark, or dense, as smoke or fog.
3. In a state of turmoil; muddled: turbid feelings.