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infer

Back 1

deduce; conclude;

We must be particularly cautious when we infer that a person is guilty on the basis of circumstantial evidence.

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orientation

Back 2

act of finding oneself in society

Freshman orientation provides the incoming students with an opportunity to learn about their new environment and their place in it.

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grudging

Back 3

unwilling; reluctant; stingy

We received only grudging support from the mayor despite his earlier promises of aid.

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putative

Back 4

supposed; reputed;

Although there are some doubts, the putative author of this work is Massinger.

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automaton

Back 5

mechanism that imitates actions of humans

Long before science fiction readers became aware of robots, writers were creating stories of automation who could outperform humans.

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withdrawn

Back 6

introverted; remote ;

Rebuffed by his colleagues, the initially outgoing young researcher became increasingly withdrawn.

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broach

Back 7

open up

He did not even try to broach the subject of poetry.

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discursive

Back 8

digressing; rambling;

They were annoyed and bored by her discursive remarks.

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thrall

Back 9

slave; bondage;

The captured soldier was held in thrall by the conquering army.

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despise

Back 10

scorn

I despise your attempts at a reconciliation at this time and refuse to meet you.

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maelstrom

Back 11

whirlpool

The canoe was tossed about in the maelstrom.

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multiform

Back 12

having many forms

Snowflakes are multiform but always hexagonal.

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redress

Back 13

remedy; compensation;

Do you mean to tell me that I can get no redress for my injuries?.

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tortuous

Back 14

winding; full of curves ;

Because this road is so tortuous, it is unwise to go faster than twenty miles an hour on it.

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grisly

Back 15

ghastly

She shuddered at the grisly sight.

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purgatory

Back 16

place of spiritual expiation

In this purgatory, he could expect no help from his comrades.

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austerity

Back 17

sternness; severity; lack of luxuries

The austerity and dignity of the court were maintained by the new justices, who were a strict and solemn group.

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deface

Back 18

mar; disfigure;

If you deface a library book, you will have to pay a hefty fine.

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forte

Back 19

strong point or special talent

I am not eager to play this rather seious role, for my forte is comedy.

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mincing

Back 20

affectedly dainty

Yum-Yum walked across the stage with mincing steps.

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theocracy

Back 21

government of a community by religious leaders

Some Pilgrims favored the establishment of a theocracy in New England.

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desecrate

Back 22

profane; violate the sanctity of;

The soldiers desecrated the temple.

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propulsive

Back 23

driving forward

The jet plane has a greater propulsive power than the engine-driven plane.

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succor

Back 24

aid; assistance; relief

We shall be ever grateful for the succor our country gave us when we were in need.

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accolade

Back 25

award of merit

In Hollywood, an %22Oscar%22 is the highest accolade.

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bivouac

Back 26

temporary encampment

While in bivouac, we spent the night in our sleeping bags under the stars.

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gravity

Back 27

seriousness

We could tell we were in serious trouble from the gravity of her expression.

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punctilious

Back 28

laying stress on niceties of conduct or form; precise;

We must be punctilious in our planning of this affair, for any error may be regarded as a personal affront.

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expostulation

Back 29

protest; remonstrance;

Despite the teacher's scoldings and expostulations, the class remained unruly.

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seethe

Back 30

be disturbed; boil;

The nation was seething with discontent as the nobleman continued their arrogant ways.