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empurple |
to tinge or color purple |
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aeon |
-an immeasurably or indefinitely long period of time -a geologic unit of time equal to one billion years |
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transgressing |
-to do something that is not allowed -to disobey a command or law |
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zealous |
-feeling or showing a strong and energetic support for a person, cause, etc. -filled with zeal |
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venerable |
-commanding respect because of age, dignity, character, or position -worthy of reverence -ancient antiquated or archaic |
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saunter |
-to walk about in an idle or leisurely matter synonym--stroll |
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extricating |
-to distinguish from a related thing -to free or remove from an entanglement or difficulty |
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vie |
-to compete with other in an attempt to get or win something |
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incredulous |
-not able or willing to believe something -feeling or showing a lack of belief |
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prescience |
the ability to know what will or might happen in the future |
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incumbent |
a person who holds a particular office or position |
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lackluster |
lacking excitement or interest |
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affable |
friendly and easy to talk to |
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eclectic |
including things taking from many different sources |
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dolent |
sorrowful |
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indict |
to formally decide that someone should be put on trial for a crime |
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loathe |
not wanting or willing to do something |
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affinity |
-a feeling of closeness and understanding that someone has for another person because of their similar qualities, interest or ideas -a liking for or an attraction to something -a quality that makes people or things suited to each other |
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earnest |
a considerate or impressive degree or amount |
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nonsensical |
words or ideas that are foolish or untrue |
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assimilation |
-learning or understanding something completely -integrating into another society |
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exigent |
-requiring immediate attention -needing to be dealt with immediately -expecting much time, attention, effort etc. from other people |
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periphery |
-the outside edge of an area -the area that surrounds the place or thing |
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relegate |
-to put someone or something in a lower or less important position/rank -to give to another person or group ex. job or responsibility |
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freer |
free |
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gregarious |
enjoying the company of other people |
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altruism |
feeling and behavior that show a desire to help other people and a lack of selfishness |
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jauntiness |
-sprightly in manner or appearance -lively |
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sprightly |
-marked by gay lightness and vivacity -having a distinctly piquant taste |
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piquant |
-engagingly provocative -having a lively charm |
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phosphorescence |
to exhibit |
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buttressing |
-something that supports or strengthens -a part that sticks out or protrudes |
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Abatement |
Act or process of reducing |
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Abound |
To be present in large numbers or quantities |
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Accosted |
To approach and speak to someone in a challenging or aggressive way |
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Accrete |
To grow or become attached |
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Agoraphobia |
The avoidance of open or public places |
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Amagnetic |
Not magnetic |
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Amicable |
Showing kindness or goodwill |
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Amorphous |
Having no definite form |
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Anachronism |
A person or thing that is chronologically out of place |
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Annul |
1) to make legally void 2) to reduce to nothing 3) to make ineffective or inoperative |
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Anteroom |
A small outer room that leads to another room |
Waiting room |
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Apropros |
Having to do with the matter at hand |
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