New Sat Vocab

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adhere

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stick completely to a surface or substance* [or] believe in andfollow the practices of

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aloof

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not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant

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ambiguous

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open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning

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analyze

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examine in detail, typically for purposes of explanation andinterpretation (analysis, analytical)

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anecdote

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a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident orperson

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antagonize

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cause someone to become hostile

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anticipate

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regard as probable; expect or predict

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apprehensive

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anxious or fearful that something bad will happen

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arcane

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mysterious or secret

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assert

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state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully

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assess

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evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of

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attribute

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regard something as being caused by someone or something

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bear

Back 13

endure an ordeal or difficulty

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befall

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(of something bad) happen to someone

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burgeon

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begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish

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coherent

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logical and consistent

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compassion

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concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others

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complement

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a thing that completes or brings to perfection a larger whole

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compose

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1. write or create* 2. constitute, make up (composition, composedof)

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condescending

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having or showing a feeling of superiority

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consecutive

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following continuously; in unbroken or logical sequence

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contour

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an outline, especially one representing or bounding the shape orform of something

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contract

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decrease in size, number, or range

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correlate

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have a mutual relationship or connection (corollary, correlated)

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corollary

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a direct or natural consequence or result

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critical

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1. expressing adverse or disapproving comments or judgments 2.expressing or involving an analysis of the merits and faults of awork of literature, music, or art* 3. involving the objective analysisand evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment* 4. (of asituation or problem) having the potential to become disastrous; ata point of crisis

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cumbersome

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1. large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use 2. slow orcomplicated and therefore inefficient*

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deficit

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the amount by which something is too small

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demean

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cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for someone orsomething

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depict

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show or represent

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determine

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1. cause (something) to occur in a particular way; be the decisivefactor in 2. ascertain or establish exactly, typically as a result ofresearch or calculation*

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devoid

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entirely lacking or free from

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differentiate

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1. recognize or ascertain what makes (someone or something)different* 2. (differentiate between) identify differences between(two or more things or people) 3. make (someone or something)appear different or distinct 4. make or become different in theprocess of growth or development

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diffuse

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spread out over a large area; not concentrated

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digress

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leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing

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diminish

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make or become less

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discrepancy

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a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts

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(dis) inclined

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willing or positive about an action, belief, or attitude (disinclined:unwilling or negative about something)

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dismay

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consternation and distress, typically that caused by somethingunexpected

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disposition

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1. a person's inherent qualities of mind and character* 2. aninclination or tendency

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dynamic

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v

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eclipse

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a loss of significance, power, or prominence in relation to anotherperson or thing

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emerge

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become apparent, important, or prominent

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eminent

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famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession

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engage

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1. occupy, attract, or involve (someone's interest or attention) 2.(engage someone in) cause someone to become involved in (aconversation or discussion) 3. (engage in) participate or becomeinvolved in*

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engross

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absorb all the attention or interest of

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ethereal

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extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for thisworld

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evolve

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develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form

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exploit

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1. make full use of and derive benefit from* 2. use a situation orperson in an unfair or selfish way

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facilitate

Back 50

make an action or process easy or easier

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feign

Back 51

pretend to be affected by a feeling, state, or injury

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fleeting

Back 52

lasting for a very short time

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glaring

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extremely obvious or conspicuous

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hardship

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severe suffering or deprivation

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hurtle

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move or cause to move at a great speed, typically in anuncontrolled manner

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immerse

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involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest* [or] dip orsubmerge in a liquid

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imminent

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about to happen

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(im)mobile

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able to move or be moved freely or easily (immobile: not able to bemoved)

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impervious

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unable to be affected by

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incendiary

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1. tending to stir up conflict* 2. designed to cause fires

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incompetent

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not having or showing the necessary skills to do somethingsuccessfully

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(in)conceivable

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capable of being imagined or grasped mentally (inconceivable: notcapable of being imagined)

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(in)dissoluble

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able to be dissolved, loosened, or disconnected (indissoluble: solid,not able to be broken apart)

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inevitable

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certain to happen; unavoidable

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infer

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deduce or conclude (information) from evidence and reasoningrather than from clear statements (inference)

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integrate

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verb combine one thing with another so that they become a whole

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intuition

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noun the ability to understand something immediately, a 'gut feeling'

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justify

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verb 1. show or prove to be right or reasonable* 2. be a good reason for

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lack

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verb be without or deficient in

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latent

Back 70

adjective existing but not yet developed or obvious; hidden; concealed

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lethargic

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adjective sluggish and apathetic

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mere

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used to emphasize how small or insignificant someone orsomething is

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minute

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extremely small (pronouned MY-noot)

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mishap

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noun an unlucky accident

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nostalgia

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noun a sentimental longing or affection for the past

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notion

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noun a conception of or belief about something

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obsolete

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adjective no longer produced or used; out of date

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obstruct

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verb to be or get in the way of; prevent; hinder

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omit

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leave out or exclude (someone or something), either intentionally orforgetfully

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orient

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verb align or position something relative to a known point or landmark

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paradox

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an idea that, despite sound (or apparently sound) reasoning fromacceptable premises, leads to a conclusion that seems senseless,logically unacceptable, or self-contradictory

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pensive

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adjective engaged in, involving, or reflecting deep or serious thought

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peril

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noun serious and immediate danger

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perpetual

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occurring repeatedly; so frequent as to seem endless anduninterrupted

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ponder

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verb think about something carefully

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potent

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adjective having great power, influence, or effect

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precede

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1. come before (something) in time 2. come before in order orposition* (preceding)

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predate

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verb exist or occur at a date earlier than something

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principle

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a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation fora system of belief or behavior

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proficient

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adjective competent or skilled in doing or using something

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profound

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1. very great or intense* 2. having or showing great knowledge orinsight

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pungent

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having an intensely strong taste or smell

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reflect

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1. (of a surface or body) throw back (heat, light, or sound) without absorbing it 2. (of a mirror or shiny surface) show an image of 3. embody or represent (something) in a faithful or appropriate way 4. (reflect well/badly on) bring about a good or bad impression of: the incident reflects badly on the operating practices of the airlines. 5. (reflect on/upon) think deeply or carefully about*

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resent

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verb feel bitterness or slight anger at a circumstance, action, or person

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revive

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1. to regain life, consciousness, or strength 2. restore interest in orthe popularity of*

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rudimentary

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1. involving or limited to basic principles 2. of or relating to animmature, undeveloped, or basic form*

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sensory

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of or relating to sensation or the physical senses; transmitted orperceived by the senses

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skeptical

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of or relating to sensation or the physical senses; transmitted orperceived by the senses

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skeptical

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adjective not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

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solemn

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adjective formal and dignified; serious

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static

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adjective lacking in movement, action, or change

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superlative

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adjective of the highest quality or degree

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sustainable

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1. able to be maintained at a certain rate or level 2. conserving anecological balance by avoiding depletion of natural resources*

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trait

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noun a distinguishing quality or characteristic

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trivial

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adjective of little value or importance

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(un)realized

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give actual or physical form to (unrealized: not given form to, suchas 'unrealized plans' to have a picnic on a rainy day)

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void

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noun a completely empty space

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wholly

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adverb entirely; fully

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abundant

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adjective existing or available in large quantities; plentiful

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altitude

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noun the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level

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attribute

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a quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part ofsomeone or something

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combustion

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the process of burning something

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emit

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give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation,vapor, etc.

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erode

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verb remove soil or rock; become ground down or deteriorate

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exert

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verb put to use; make a great effort at a mental or physical task

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fuse

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verb mix together different elements; join

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gauge

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measure precisely and against a standard; determine the capacity,volume, or contents of by measurement and calculation

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generalize

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verb draw from specific cases for more general cases

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incremental

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increasing gradually by regular degrees or additions

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intact

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undamaged in any way; whole

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interval

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the distance between things; a definite length of time marked off bytwo instants

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larvae

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the active immature form of an insect, especially one that differsgreatly from the adult and forms the stage between egg and pupa,e.g., a caterpillar or grub.