Vocabulary 3

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abominate

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v- to have an intense dislike or hatred

s- loathe, abhor, despise, detest
a- relish, savor, cherish, esteem

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acculturation

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(n)- the modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend

s-adaptation

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adventitious

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(adj)- resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essention;

s-extrinsic, incidental, fortuitous
a- essential, intrinsic, inherent, congenital

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ascribe

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(v)- to assign or refer to, attribute

s- impute, credit, attribute

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circuitous

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(adj)- roundabout, not direct

s- indirect, meandering, winding
a- straight, direct

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commiserate

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(v)- to sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress

s- feel sorry for, empathize

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enjoin

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(v) to direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way, prohibit

s- bid, charge, command, adjure
a- allow, permit

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expedite

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(v)- to make easy, cause to progress faster

s- accelerate, facilitate, speed up
a- hinder, hamper,impede, obstruct

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expiate

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(v)- to make amends, to make up for; to avert

s- redeem, atone

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ferment

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(n)- a state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulance
(v)- to be in or work into such a state, to produce by alcohol by chemical action

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inadvertant

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(adj)- resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional; accidental

s- accidental
a- deliberate, intentional

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nominal

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(adj)- exhisting in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously

s- titular, token, trifling, inconsequential
a- real, actual, exorbitant, excessive

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noncommittal

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(adj)- not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position or to say yes or no

s- cagey, uninformative
a- positive, definite

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peculate

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(v)- to steal something that has been given into ones trust; to take improperly for ones own use

s- embezzle, defraud, misappropriate

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proclivity

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(n)- a natural or habitual inclination or tendency

s- natural bent, penchant, propensity
a- inability, incapacity

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sangfroid

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(n)- composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances

s- poise, self- assurance, equanimity
a- hysteria, flappability, excitability

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seditious

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(adj)- resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government

s- mutinous, rebellious, subversive
a- supportive, loyal, faithful, allegiant

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tenuous

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(adj)- thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported

s- flimsy, insubstantial, vague, hazy
a- strong, solid, valid, substantial

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vitriolic

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(adj)- bitter, sarcastic, highly caustic or biting

s- withering, acerbic, mordant
a- bland, saccharine, honeyed, sugary

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wheedle

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(v)- to use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end

s- cajole, inveigle, soft-soap
a- coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong arm