English Vocab Final

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Exult

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(v.) to rejoice greatly

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Copious

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(adj.) abundant; plentiful; wordy, verbose

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Assiduous

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(adj.) persistent, attentive, diligent

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Inkling

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(n.) a hint; a vague notion

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Sophomoric

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(adj.) immature but overconfident; conceited

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Ardent

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(adj.) very enthusiastic, impassioned

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Capricious

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(adj.) subhect to whims or passing fancies

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Palatable

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(adj.) agreeable to the taste or one's sensibilities; suitable for consumption

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Poignant

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(adj.) deeply affecting, touching; keen or sharp in taste or smell

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Rancor

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(n.) bitter resentment or ill-will

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Askew

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(adj., adv.) twisted to one side, crooked; dissaprovingly

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Garrulous

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(adj.) given to much talking, tediously chatty

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Misnomer

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(n.) an unsuitable or misapplied name

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Vanguard

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(n.) the foremost part of an army; the leading position in any field

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Allure

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(v.) to entice, tempt; to be attrative to
(n.) a strong attraction; the power to attract, charm

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Crestfallen

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(adj.) discouraged, dejected, downcast

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Sonorous

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(adj.) full, deep, or rich in sound; impressive in style

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Contentious

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(adj.) quarrelsome, inclined to argue

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Exponent

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(n.) one who advocates, speaks for, explains, or interprets
(adj.) explanatory

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Lamentable

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(adj.) to be regretted or pitied

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Endemic

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(adj.) native or confined to a particular region or people; characteristic of or prevalent in a field

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Itenerary

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(n.) a route of travel; a record of travel; a guidebook

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Placate

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(adj.) calm, peaceful

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Fathom

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(v.) to understand; get to the bottom of; determine the depth of

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Clairvoyant

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(adj.) supernaturally perceptive
(n.) one who possesses extrasensory powers, seer

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Integrity

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(n.) honesty, high moral standards, soundness; an unimpaired condition, completeness

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Allude

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(v.) to refer to casually or indirectly

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Pretext

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(n.) a false reason, deceptive excuse

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Misconstrue

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(v.) to interpret wrongly, mistake the meaning of

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Platitude

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(n.) a commonplace, stale, or trite remark

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Trenchant

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(adj.) incisive, keen; forceful, effective; cutting, caustic; distinct, clear-cut

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Clandestine

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(adj.) secret, concealed; underhand

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Compunction

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(n.) remorse, regret

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Inveterate

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(adj.) firmly established, long-standing; habitual

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Conflagration

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(n.) a large destructive fire

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Indelible

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(adj.) not able to be erased or removed, memorable

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Ruminate

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(v.) to meditate, think about at length; to chew the cud

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Tangible

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(adj.) capable of being touched; real, concrete

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Implacable

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(adj.) not to be satisfied or pacified; unyielding

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Ultimatum

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(n.) a final proposal or statement of conditions

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Prowess

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(n.) distinguished bravery; superior skill or ability

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Stentorian

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(adj.) extremely loud

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Imbibe

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(v.) to drink, take in, absorb

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Compassion

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(n.) sympathy for another's suffering, pity

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Infinitesimal

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(adj.) so small as to be almost ommeasurable; minute

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Antipathy

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(n.) a strong dislike, hostile feeling

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Asset

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(n.) something of value; a resource; an advantage

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Decorum

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(n.) proper behavior, good taste; orderliness

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Vivacious

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(adj.) lively, sprightly, full of energy

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Phlegmatic

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(adj.) slow-moving, sluggish; unemotional

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Disparage

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(v.) to belittle, speak slightingly of; to undervalue

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Alleviate

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(v.) to relieve, make more bearable

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Antithesis

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(n.) the direct opposite; a sharp contrast

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Bellicose

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(adj.) warlike in manner or temperament; quarrelsome

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Dissonant

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(adj.) not in harmony; disagreeing, at odds

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Alacrity

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(n.) a cheerful readiness; brisk and eager action

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Whet

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(v.) to sharpen, make keen or eager

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Elucidate

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(v.) to clarify, explain

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Pandemonium

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(n.) a wild uproar, din, or commotion

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Zealous

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(adj.) eager, earnest, devoted

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Raucous

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(adj.) disagreeably harsh-sounding, disorderly

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Explicate

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(v.) to make plain or clear, explain; to interpret

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Complacent

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(adj.) self-satisfied; over content

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Somnolent

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(adj.) sleepy, drowsy; inducing sleep

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Repress

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(v.) to hold back, to put down or check by force

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Renounce

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(v.) to give up or resign from something

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Chagrin

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(n.) irritation or humiliation caused by dissapointment or frustration
(v.) to cause such a feeling

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Concur

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(v.) to express agreement, approve

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Vehement

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(adj.) intense, forceful, powerful

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Fracas

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(n.) a noisy quarrel or brawl; BROUHAHA