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Cull
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V. 1. To Select.
2. To remove the unfit from a group. |
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Cupidity
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N. Extreme desire (especially for wealth).
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Cynic
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N. A person who believes all people are motivated by selfishness.
A person whose outlook is scornfully and often habitually negative. |
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Definitive
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Adj. 1. Clearly defined or explicit. 2. Authoratative or complet work on a subject ("the definitive Beatles CD collection")
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Decadence
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N. - A period of deterioration or decline, as in morals.
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Deprecatory
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Adj. - Expressing disapproval or criticism.
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Desultory
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Adj. - Leaping from one thing to another.
Etymology - "To leap from one horse to another." |
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Devious
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Adj. - Not straightforward; shifty: "a devious character."
Departing from the correct or accepted way; "achieved success by devious means." Deviating from the straight or direct course. |
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Dilettante
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N. - A dabbler in an art or a field of knowledge. (See Synonyms at amateur.)
A lover of the fine arts; a connoisseur. |
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Dipsomania
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N. - An alcoholic.
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Disinterested
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Adj. - Impartial, free of bias.
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Dissemble
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V. - To disguise or conceal one's real nature, motives, or feelings behind a false appearance.
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Distraught
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Adj. - Deeply upset and angry with concern.
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Dogmatic
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Adj. - Having an arogant opinion that shuts out other opinions.
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Dour
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Adj. - Stern and without humor.
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Dowdy
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Adj. - Lacking style, purely for function, especially in dress.
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Eccentricity
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N. - A behavior that is a deviation from the normal or expected,
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Effigy
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N. - A dummy representing a hated person or figure.
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Elucidate
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V. To shed light upon or to clarify.
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Encumber
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V. - To hinder the movement of with a heavy load; to burden.
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Ennui
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N. - Listlessness and disfatisfaction resulting from lack of interest.
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Enthrall
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V. - To capture the attention of.
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Entity
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N. - Something that exists as a particular unit.
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Equable
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Adj. - Balanced and steady.
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Evince
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V. - To show or demonstrate clearly; to give expression to. "The documentary on Haiti evinced the necessity for health care in that country."
Root - Vic or Vinc latin conquest or victory. |
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Evoke
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V. - To bring out or to call forth, as in a feeling
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Extricate
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V - To release from entanglement.
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Facet
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N. - 1. A flat polished surface on a gemstone or natural crystal. 2. One of numerous aspects of a subject or issue.
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Facetious
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Adj. - Playfully jocular; humorous.
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Faction
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N. - A subgroup with a specific agenda.
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Faux Pas
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N. - A foolish mistake, especially a social blunder.
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Fester
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V. - To rot or decay.
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Fidelity
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N. - Faithfulness to obligations.
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Flotilla
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N. - A small fleet of ships
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Flux
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N. - 1. Constant or frequent change; fluctuation. 2. A flowing
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Foppish
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Adj. - Preoccupied with, or vain about, clothes and manners. dandified.
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Foray
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N. 1. - A sudden millitary advance.
2. - An initial attempt. |
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Forte
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N. - A strong point where someone excels.
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Furtive
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Adj. - Characterized by stealth.
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Gambol
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V. - To leap around or frolic.
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Germane
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Adj. - Being right on topic; pertinent. Appropriate to the situation.
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Gourmet
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N. - An expert in fine food and drink.
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Gregarious
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Adj. - Sociable; seeking and enjoying the company of others.
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Gullible
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Adj. - Easily Deceived.
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Hedonism
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N. - Pursuit of, or devotion to, pleasure, especially pleasures of the senses.
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Hirsute
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Adj. Hairy; covered with hair.
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Hiatus
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N. - A pause, delay or temporary break in something.
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Histrionic
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Adj. - Excessively Dramatic.
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Hybrid
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N. - Something of a mixed origin.
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Iconoclastic
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adj : characterized by attack on established beliefs or institutions
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