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n gingerly
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very carefully; ADJ.
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n girth
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distance around something; circumference
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n gist
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essence; main point; substance
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glacial
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like a glacier; of an ice age; extremely cold; Ex. glacial epoch; CF. iceberg
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n glaring
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(of something bad) highly conspicuous; harshly bright; shining intensely and blindingly
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s glare
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shine intensely and blindingly; stare fixedly and angrily; N.
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n glaze
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cover with a thin and shiny surface; apply a glaze to; N: thin, smooth, shiny coating (as for pottery); Ex. unglazed pottery
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n glean
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gather leavings; gather grain left behind by reapers; gather bit by bit (facts or information) often with difficulty
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glib
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fluent (with insincerity or superficiality); facile; slick
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s slick
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make smooth or glossy; N: smooth surface; Ex. oil slick; ADJ: smooth; glossy; deftly executed; adroit; glib
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s sleek
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smooth and shining (as from good health); V.
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n glimmer
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shine erratically; twinkle; N: dim or unsteady light; faint indication; Ex. glimmer of hope
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s glitter
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shine brightly with flashing points of light; Ex. glittering diamond ring; N: sparkling light; attractiveness; glamor; Ex. glitter of the sun on the waves
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s glamor
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compelling charm; ADJ. glamorous
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n gloat
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express evil satisfaction; look at or think about with evil satisfaction; view malevolently; Ex. The thief gloated over the stolen jewels.
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n gloss_over
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explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
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s gloss
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brief explanation note or translation of a difficult expression; V.
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glossary
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brief explanation of words used in the text
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n glossy
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smooth and shining; N. gloss: shiny brightness on a surface; superficially attractive appearance; Ex. gloss of good manners
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s mat
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not shiny; matte; having a dull finish; N: flat piece of material used as a floor covering; V.
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s finish
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surface texture; completeness of execution
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s finished
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properly made and complete; Ex. finished product/performance
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n glower
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scowl; glare; look or stare angrily
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s scowl
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frown angrily; N: angry frown
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n glut
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overstock; fill beyond capacity (with food); fill to excess; N: oversupply
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n glutinous
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sticky; viscous; gluey
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glutton
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someone who eats too much; ADJ. gluttonous: given to gluttony; greedy; CF. gluttony: habit of eating too much
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n gnarled
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twisted
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s gnarl
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protruding knot on a tree; V.
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gnome
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dwarf; underground spirit who guards treasure hoards
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goad
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urge on; drive with a goad; cause (someone) to do something by continued annoyance; Ex. They goaded him into doing it by saying he was a coward; N: sharp-pointed stick for driving cattle; stimulus; CF. annoy continually
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n gorge
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narrow canyon; steep rocky cleft; ravine (made by a stream which runs through it)
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n gorge
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stuff oneself (with food); glut; CF. gorgeous: dazzlingly beautiful
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n gory
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bloody; N. gore: blood (from a wound)
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s shudder
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shake uncontrollably; tremble; V.
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n gossamer
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sheer; very light; like cobwebs; N: soft and sheer fabric; cobweb
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s sheer
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pure; thin and transparent; very steep
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n gouge
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tear out; cut out (as if with a gouge); Ex. gouge his eyes out; N: chisel for cutting out hollow areas in wood
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n gouge
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overcharge (with high price); extort from; Ex. gouge the public; CF. usury
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n gourmand
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epicure; person who takes excessive pleasure in food and drink
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n gourmet
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connoisseur of food and drink; epicure
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graduated
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arranged by degrees (of height, difficulty, etc.)
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s graduate
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arrange into categories or grades; divide into marked intervals (for use in measurement); Ex. graduated ruler
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n granary
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storehouse for grain
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grandeur
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impressiveness; stateliness; majesty
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s stately
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formal; ceremonious; grand in style or size; majestic
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grandiloquent
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(of a person or speech) using high sounding or important-sounding language; pompous; bombastic
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grandiose
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affectedly grand; pretentious; high-flown; ridiculously exaggerated; impressive; great in size or scope; grand; Ex. grandiose ideas
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s high-flown
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highly pretentious or inflated
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s matin\'ee(matinee)
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dramatic or musical performance given in the afternoon
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n granulate
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form into grains or granules; N. granule: grain or particle
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graphic
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pertaining to the art of delineating; vividly described
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s vivid
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(of light or color) bright and distinct; evoking lifelike mental images; Ex. vivid red hair/description
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s graphite
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black form of carbon used in lead pencils
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n grapple
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wrestle; come to grips with; take hold of and struggle with; Ex. grapple with the burglar
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n grate
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make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; shred by rubbing against a rough surface; Ex. grated cheese N: framework of metal bars to hold fuel in a fireplace
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gratify
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please; satisfy; Ex. gratify a desire
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n gratis
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free; without charge; ADJ.
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gratuitous
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given freely; unwarranted; uncalled for; done without good reason; Ex. gratuitous comment
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gratuity
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tip
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gravity
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seriousness; ADJ. grave
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gregarious
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sociable; (of an animal) tending to form a group
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grievance
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cause of complaint; complaint
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n grill
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question severely; cook on a grill; broil; N: cooking surface of parallel metal bars
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s broil
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cook by direct heat; N.
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s grim
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causing great fear; unrelenting; determined in spite of fear; Ex. grim smile
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n grimace
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facial distortion to show feeling such as pain, disgust, etc; V.
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n grisly
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ghastly; horrifying; Ex. grisly remains of the bodies
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s groom
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man employed to take care of horses; V: make neat and trim; clean and brush (an animal)
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grotesque
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fantastic; comically hideous; strange and unnatural (causing fear or amusement)
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s hideous
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repulsive to the sight; ugly; repugnant; Ex. hideous face/scream
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n grotto
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small cavern
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n grouse
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complain; fuss; grumble; grouch; N: plump chickenlike game bird
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s grumble
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complain; mutter discontentedly; grouch; N.
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s mutter
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utter (complaining words) indistinctly in low tones
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s rumble
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make or move with a deep rolling sound (as thunder or stomach)
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n grovel
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crawl or creep on ground; remain prostrate; behave in a servile manner
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grudging
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unwilling; reluctant; stingy(giving reluctantly)
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n gruel
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thin liquid porridge
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s porridge
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soft food made by boiling oatmeal
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s oatmeal
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crushed oats used for making porridge
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n grueling
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exhausting; Ex. grueling marathon race
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n gruesome
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grisly; horrible
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n gruff
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rough-mannered; (of a voice) rough; hoarse
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s grunt
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utter a deep guttural sound (as a pig does); N.
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n guffaw
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boisterous laughter; V.
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guile
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deceit; duplicity; wiliness; cunning; Ex. persuade her by guile
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s cunning
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clever in deceiving; sly; N: cleverness in deceiving; deceit
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guileless
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without deceit
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guise
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outward appearance; costume; Ex. in a new guise
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n gull
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trick; deceive; hoodwink; N: person who is easily tricked; dupe
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gullible
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easily deceived
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n gustatory
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affecting or relating to the sense of taste
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n gusto
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eager enjoyment; zest; enthusiasm
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gusty
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windy
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s gust
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strong abrupt rush of wind; V. CF. bluster
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n guy
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cable or chain attached to something that needs to be braced or steadied; CF. guide
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s topple
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become unsteady and fall down
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s overthrow
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topple; N.
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s overturn
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turn over; capsize; topple
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s capsize
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(of a boat) turn over
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gyroscope
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apparatus used to maintain balance, ascertain direction, etc.
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n habituate
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accustom or familiarize; addict
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n hackles
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hairs on back and neck, especially of a dog; Ex. make someone's hackles rise
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s growl
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low, guttural, menacing sound (as of a dog)
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hackneyed
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commonplace; trite
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n haggard
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wasted away; gaunt; Ex. haggard faces of the rescued miners
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n haggle
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argue about prices (in an attempt to bargain)
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n halcyon
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calm; peaceful; Ex. halcyon days
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n hale
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healthy
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s hail
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frozen rain drop; V: salute or greet; precipitate hail
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n hallowed
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blessed; consecrated; Ex. hallowed ground; V. hallow: set apart as holy
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hallucination
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delusion; false idea; false perception of objects with a compelling sense of their reality; objects so perceived; V. hallucinate; ADJ. hallucinatory
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n halting
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hesitant; faltering; not fluent; Ex. halting steps/voice; V. halt: proceed or act with uncertainty; falter; hesitate; waver; stop
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s waver
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move or swing back and forth; be uncertain or unsteady in decision or movement; Ex. wavering between accepting and refusing
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hamper
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obstruct; prevent the free movement of; N: ___________��_____ _��_____ _____��__ _______ __________
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n hap
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chance; luck
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haphazard
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random; by chance; happening in an unplanned manner; Ex. haphazard growth of the town
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n hapless
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unfortunate; luckless
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n harangue
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long, passionate, and vehement speech; V.
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harass
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annoy by repeated attacks
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harbinger
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forerunner (which foreshadows what is to come)
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harbor
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give protection (by giving food and shelter); provide a refuge for; hide; keep in mind (thoughts or feelings); Ex. harbor a grudge/criminal; N: place of shelter; refuge
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s habitat
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natural home of a plant or animal; CF. habitation
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n hardy
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(of people or animals) sturdy; robust; (of plants) able to stand inclement(stormy) weather
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n harping
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tiresome dwelling on a subject; V. harp: dwell on(think or speak a lot about) tediously
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n harrowing
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agonizing; distressing; traumatic; V. harrow: break up and level (soil) with a harrow; inflict great distress on; agonize; N: farming machine to break up the earth
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harry
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harass, annoy, torment (by repeated attacks); raid
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hatch
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deck opening; lid covering a deck opening; V: emerge from an egg; produce (young) from an egg
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s latch
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fastening or lock consisting of a movable bar that fits into a notch; V: close with a latch
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s notch
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V-shaped cut in a surface; V.
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haughtiness
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pride; arrogance; ADJ. haughty
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s haunt
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(of a spirit) visit (a place); come to mind continually; visit (a place) regularly; frequent; Ex. haunted house; Ex. haunted by his last words; N: place much frequented
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n haven
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place of safety; refuge; harbor; Ex. tax haven
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s havoc
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widespread damage; disorder; chaos
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hazardous
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dangerous
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s hazard
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venture; put in danger; risk; Ex. hazard a guess; N: possible source of danger
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hazy
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slightly obscure; misty; unclear; N. haze: light mist or smoke; confused state of mind
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n headlong
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hasty; rash; headfirst; ADV.
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s headfirst
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moving with the head leading; headlong
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n headstrong
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willful; stubborn; unyielding; determined to have one's own way; CF. no 'excessive'
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n heckler
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person who verbally harasses others; V. heckle: verbally harass as with gibes (by interrupting a speaker or speech)
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hedonist
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one who believes that pleasure is the sole aim in life; CF. hedonism: practice of living one's life purely for pleasure
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heedless
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not noticing; disregarding
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s heed
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pay attention to; N: close attention
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n hegemony
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dominance especially of one nation over others
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n heinous
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atrocious; wicked; hatefully bad; Ex. heinous crime
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s gross
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total; fragrant; clearly wrong; (of people's behavior) coarse; corpulent; Ex. gross insolence/behavior; V: earn as a total amount; N: 12 dozens
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s helm
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steering wheel of a ship; position of control
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herbivorous
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grain-eating; CF. herbivore
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heresy
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opinion contrary to popular belief; opinion contrary to accepted religion; ADJ. heretical; CF. heretic
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n hermetic
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sealed by fusion so as to be airtight; airtight
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n hermetic
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concerning alchemy or magic; obscure and mysterious; occult
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s sterile
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incapable of producing young; free from microorganism; V. sterilize
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n hermitage
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home of a hermit
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n herpetologist
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one who studies reptiles; CF. herpetology: branch of zoology that deals with reptiles and amphibians
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n heterodox
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(of beliefs) against accepted opinion; unorthodox; unconventional
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heterogeneous
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dissimilar; mixed; not homogeneous; consisting of dissimilar elements or plants
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n hew
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cut to pieces with ax or sword; chop; N.
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n heyday
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time of greatest success or power; prime
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s prime
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period of ideal or peak condition; earliest or beginning stage; Ex. in the prime of life; Ex. prime of the year(spring); ADJ: first in importance or rank; first; V: make ready; prepare
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s primary
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first in rank or importance; principal; earliest in time; Ex. primary stages; N. CF. first
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s primal
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first in rank or importance; being first in time; original; Ex. man's primal innocence
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s primate
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group of mammals including humans
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n hiatus
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gap; pause; gap or interruption in space or time; break
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n hibernal
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wintry; wintery; of or like winter
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hibernate
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sleep throughout the winter; N. hibernation
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hierarchy
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arrangement by rank or standing; authoritarian body divided into ranks; body of persons having authority
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s totem
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animal, plant, or natural object serving as a symbol of a clan or family; representation of this; Ex. totem pole
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hieroglyphic
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picture writing; ADJ.
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n hilarity
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boisterous mirth(merriment; laughter); ADJ. hilarious: full of laughter
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n hindmost
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furthest behind; farthest to the rear
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s wage
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begin and continue (a war)
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hindrance
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block; obstacle; V. hinder
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n hinterlands
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back country; inner part of a country; OP. foreland
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n hireling
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one who serves for hire (usually used contemptuously); one who works solely for compensation; Ex. hireling politician
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n hirsute
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hairy; having a lot of hair
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n histrionic
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theatrical; excessively dramatic or emotional; affected; of actors or acting; N. histrionics: histrionic behavior
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s historic
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important in history; Ex. historic battle
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s historical
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connected with history; based on events in history (whether regarded as important or not)
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n hoard
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stockpile; accumulate for future use; N: supply stored for future use
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n hoary
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white with age
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n hoax
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trick which makes someone take action; practical joke; Ex. hoax mail; V.
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n holocaust
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destruction by fire; CF. burnt whole; CF. Holocaust
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n holster
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leather pistol case (that hangs on a belt around the waist)
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homage
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honor; tribute; great respect; Ex. pay/do homage to
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n homeostasis
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tendency of a system or organism to maintain relative stability or internal equilibrium; CF. homeo-: constant; Ex. homeotherm
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homespun
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domestic; made at home; spun or woven at home; simple and ordinary; Ex. homespun philosophy
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s spin
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rotate swiftly; make (thread) by twisting (cotton, wool, etc.); N.
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n homily
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sermon; tedious moralizing lecture; serious warning; ADJ. homiletic
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homogeneous
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of the same kind; uniform in composition throughout
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n hone
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sharpen (a tool); N: whetstone for sharpening a tool
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n hoodwink
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deceive; delude
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n horde
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crowd; swarm
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s swarm
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large group of insects moving in a mass; crowd of people or animals; V: move in a crowd or mass
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n hortatory
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encouraging; exhortive; marked by exhortation; CF. exhort
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n horticultural
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pertaining to cultivation of gardens; N. horticulture: science or art of cultivating fruits, vegetables, or ornamental plants; CF. agriculture: science or art of farming or growing crops
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hostility
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unfriendliness; hatred; enmity; ADJ. hostile
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n hovel
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shack; small wretched house
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s hut
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crude dwelling; shack
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s shack
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crude cabin
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s shed
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small roofed structure for storage and shelter; V: pour forth; lose by natural process; repel without allowing penetration; radiate; cast; Ex. shed tears/light/water/skin/leaves
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n hover
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hang about; (of birds or aircraft) stay in the air in one place; (of people) wait nearby; stay around one place; waver; be in an uncertain state
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n hubbub
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confused uproar; loud noise; din
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n hubris
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arrogance; excessive self-conceit
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n hue
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color; aspect; Ex. opinions of every hue
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n hue_and_cry
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outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
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humane
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marked by kindness or consideration; kind and compassionate; humanitarian
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humanitarian
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one devoted to the promotion of human welfare; CF. humanism
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n humdrum
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dull; monotonous
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humid
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damp; N. humidity
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n humility
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humbleness of spirit
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s humble
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of low rank or position; modest; having a low opinion of oneself and a high opinion of others; unassuming; not proud; V. humiliate: make humble; cause to feel ashamed or to lose the respect of others
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n hummock
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small hill; hillock
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n humus
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substance or rich soil formed by decaying vegetable matter; CF. soil
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n hurtle
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crash; rush; move with great speed; Ex. hurtling runaway train
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n husband
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use sparingly; conserve; save; Ex. husband one's energy; CF. house holder
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n husbandry
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frugality; thrift; economy; agriculture; farming; Ex. animal husbandry; CF. husbandman
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hybrid
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mongrel; mixed breed; V. hybridize
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s mongrel
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plant or animal (esp. a dog) of mixed breed; ADJ.
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s pedigree
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line of ancestors; ancestry; lineage; ADJ. (of an animal) descended from of a chosen family; Ex. pedigree dog; CF. crane's foot
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n hydrophobia
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fear of water; rabies
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s rabies
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disease passed on by the bite of an infected animal (causing madness and death)
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s hygiene
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science and practice of the promotion and preservation of health; ADJ. hygienic: showing careful attention to cleanness (to prevent disease); Ex. hygienic condition
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n hyperbole
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exaggeration; overstatement; ADJ. hyperbolic: of hyperbole; of a hyperbola
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hypercritical
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excessively exacting; too critical (without noticing good qualities)
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n hypochondriac
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person unduly worried about his health; worrier without cause about illness; ADJ. CF. hypochondria: neurosis that one is or is becoming ill; CF. abdomen
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hypocritical
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pretending to be virtuous; deceiving; N. hypocrisy: profession of beliefs one does not possess; CF. hypocrite
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hypothetical
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based on assumptions or hypotheses; supposed; N. hypothesis
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n ichthyology
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study of fish; CF. ichthyo-: fish
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icon(ikon)
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religious image; idol; image or representation
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n iconoclastic
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attacking cherished traditions; N. iconoclast: one who attacks traditional ideas; one who destroys sacred images
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ideology
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system of ideas characteristic of a group or culture
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n idiom
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expression whose meaning as a whole differs from the meanings of its individual words; distinctive style (of expression); Ex. idiom of the modern popular music; ADJ. idiomatic
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idiosyncrasy
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individual trait usually odd in nature; behavioral peculiarity; eccentricity; attitude, behavior, or opinion peculiar to a person; anything highly individual or eccentric; ADJ. idiosyncratic
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n idolatry
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worship of idols; excessive admiration or devotion; ADJ. idolatrous
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n idyllic
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charmingly carefree; simple and happy; Ex. idyllic scene
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s idyll(idyl)
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short poem idealizing rural life; simple happy period of life (in the country); scene from such a time; Ex. idyll of two young lovers
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n igneous
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produced by fire; of fire; volcanic; (of rocks) formed from lava; Ex. igneous meteorite
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ignite
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kindle; light; catch fire or set fire to
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n ignoble
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unworthy; not noble; dishonorable; Ex. ignoble deed
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n ignominy
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deep disgrace; shame or dishonor; ADJ. ignominious; Ex. ignominous defeat
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illicit
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illegal
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n illimitable
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infinite; limitless
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illuminate
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brighten; clear up or make understandable; enlighten; enable to understand; Ex. illuminating remarks
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illusion
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misleading vision or visual image; false idea or belief; CF. delusion
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illusive
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deceiving; based on illusion; causing illusion; deceptive
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illusory
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illusive; deceptive; not real
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imbalance
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lack of balance or symmetry; disproportion
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s disproportion
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lack of proportion (between the parts); ADJ. disproportionate
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n imbecility
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weakness of mind; state of being an imbecile; N. imbecile: stupid person; fool
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imbibe
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drink in
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n imbroglio
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complicated situation (as in a play); painful or complex misunderstanding (as in a play); entanglement; confused mass (as of papers); V. embroil
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n imbue
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saturate(soak thoroughly); fill; Ex. imbue someone with feelings
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immaculate
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spotless; flawless; absolutely clean
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s tenant
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one that pays rent to use property owned by another
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s tenancy
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possession of land or building by rent; period of a tenant's occupancy
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imminent
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impending; near at hand
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immobility
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state of being immovable
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n immolate
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offer or kill as a sacrifice (by fire)
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immune
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resistant to; free or exempt from; N. immunity
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n immure
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imprison; shut up in confinement; CF. wall
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immutable
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unchangeable
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impair
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injure; hurt; damage
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n impale
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pierce (with a sharp point); Ex. impaled by the spear
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impalpable
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imperceptible(not easily understood); intangible; OP. palpable: tangible; easily perceptible
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impartial
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not biased; fair; N. impartiality
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s impart
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grant a share of; make known; Ex. news to impart
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impassable
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not able to be traveled or crossed
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impasse
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predicament(dangerous condition) from which there is no escape; situation allowing for no further progress
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impassive
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without feeling; expressionless; imperturbable; stoical; Ex. impassive face
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n impeach
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charge (a public official) with crime in office; raise doubts about; indict; Ex. impeach a witness's credibility
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n impeccable
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faultless
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s credential
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evidence concerning one's authority; written proof of a person's position; Ex. The new ambassador presented his credentials to the court.
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impecunious
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without money
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impede
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hide; retard or obstruct the progress of; block
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s retard
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delay (in development); ADJ. retarded: (as of a child) slower in development
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impediment
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hindrance; stumbling-block; speech defect preventing clear articulation; Ex. speech impediment
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impel
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drive or force onward; drive to take action; urge to action
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impending
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nearing; approaching; about to happen
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impenetrable
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not able to be pierced or entered; beyond understanding; impossible to understand; Ex. impenetrable mystery
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impenitent
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not repentant
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imperative
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absolutely necessary; that must be done; critically important; expressing command; Ex. It is imperative that; N: something that must be done
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imperceptible
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unnoticeable; impossible to perceive; undetectable
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imperial
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like an emperor; related to an empire; CF. imperialism
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s imperil
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put in danger
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n imperious
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domineering; too commanding; haughty; CF. imperial/emperor
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impermeable
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impervious; not permitting passage through its substance; impossible to permeate
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impertinent
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insolent; rude; not pertinent; N. impertinence
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imperturbable
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unshakably calm; placid
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s collected
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composed; calm; self-possessed
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n impervious
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impenetrable; incapable of being damaged or distressed; incapable of being affected (in one's opinions); Ex. impervious to water/criticism
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impetuous
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violent; hasty; rash; impulsive; without careful thought; Ex. impetuous decision
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impetus
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moving force; momentum; force of a moving body; incentive; stimulus; impulse
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impiety
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irreverence; lack of respect for God or piety
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n impinge
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infringe; encroach; influence; touch; collide with; Ex. The effects are impinging on every aspect of our lives.
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impious
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irreverent
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implacable
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incapable of being pacified; impossible to appease; Ex. implacable enemy
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implausible
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unlikely (to be true); unbelievable; Ex. implausible alibi
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implement
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put into effect; enforce; carry out; supply with tools; Ex. implement the plan/suggestion; N: tool or instrument
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implicate
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incriminate; involve incriminatingly; show to be involved (in a crime); Ex. implicate someone in the crime
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implication
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something hinted at or suggested; implying; implicating
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implicit
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understood but not stated; implied; unquestioning and complete; Ex. implicit trust
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implode
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burst inward; CF. vaccum tube
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implore
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beg
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imply
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suggest a meaning not expressed; signify
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n impolitic
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not wise; not expedient; not politic
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imponderable
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weightless; that cannot undergo precise evaluation; CF. pound
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import
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significance; importance; meaning
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s significant
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expressing a meaning; important; Ex. significant smile; N. significance: importance; meaning; V. signify: denote; mean; signal; make known; matter; be significant
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n importunate
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urging; always demanding; troublesomely urgent or persistent
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n importune
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beg persistently; make repeated requests (in an annoying way)
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imposture
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assuming a false identity; masquerade; CF. impostor
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s masquerade
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wear a mask or disguise; pretend; N: costume party or ball at which masks are worn; pretense; disguise
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impotent
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weak; ineffective; lacking in physical strength or power
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s crave
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desire; want intensely
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n imprecation
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curse; swearword
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n impregnable
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invulnerable; impossible to capture or enter by force; Ex. impregnable fort/argument; CF. take
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s impregnate
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make pregnant; fill thoroughly; saturate
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impromptu
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without previous preparation; off the cuff(end of a sleeve); on the spur of the moment
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impropriety
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improperness; unsuitableness
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improvident
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thriftless; not providing for the future
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improvise
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compose on the spur of the moment
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imprudent
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lacking caution; not prudent; injudicious
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impudence
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impertinence; insolence
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n impugn
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dispute or contradict (often in an insulting way); attack as false or questionable; challenge; gainsay; CF. fight
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n impuissance
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powerlessness; feebleness
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impunity
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freedom from punishment or harm; CF. punish
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n impute
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attribute; ascribe; charge; N. imputation
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inadvertently
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unintentionally; by oversight; carelessly
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s oversee
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watch over and direct; supervise; N. oversight: unintentional failure to notice or do something; supervision
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inalienable
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not to be taken away; nontransferable; Ex. inalienable rights
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n inane
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silly; senseless; Ex. inane remarks; N. inanity
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inanimate
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lifeless; not animate
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n inarticulate
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speechless; producing indistinct speech; not articulate; not expressing oneself clearly
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s speechless
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unable for the moment to speak (because of strong feeling); Ex. speechless with anger
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inaugurate
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begin formally; install in office; induct into office by a formal ceremony; N. inauguration; ADJ. inaugural
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n incandescent
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strikingly bright; shining with intense heat; emitting visible light when heated; Ex. incandescent light bulb; CF. candle
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n incantation
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singing or chanting of magic spells; magical formula; (the saying of) words used in magic; CF. enchant
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s chant
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tune(melody) in which a number of words are sung on the same note; V: sing (a chant); utter (a slogan) in the manner of a chant
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s charm
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quality of pleasing; amulet; action or formula thought to have magical power; spell; V: attract; cast a spell on; bewitch
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s bewitch
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cast a spell over; captivate completely
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s recite
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repeat aloud (something learned); describe; Ex. recite his complaints; N. recitation
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s recital
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act of reciting publicly; detailed account; performance of music or dance (by a solo performer)
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n incapacitate
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disable; N. incapacity: lack of capacity
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incarcerate
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imprison
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incarnate
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endowed with flesh; invested with bodily form; personified; Ex. devil incarnate; V: give bodily form to; embody
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incarnation
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act of assuming a human body and human nature; one who personifies something; personification; Ex. previous incarnation/reincarnation
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s personify
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represent (an inanimate object) as a person; be the embodiment or perfect example of; Ex. She is evil/patience personified; N. personification
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incendiary
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arsonist; ADJ: causing fire; of arson; Ex. incendiary bomb
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incense
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enrage; infuriate(make furious); make extremely angry; outrage; N: aromatic substance burned to produce a pleasant odor
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incentive
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spur; motive; something which encourages one to greater activity
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inception
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start; beginning
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incessant
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uninterrupted; unceasing
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n inchoate
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(of desire, wish, plan) recently begun; not explicit; at the beginning of development; rudimentary; elementary; Ex. inchoate mass
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incidence
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rate of occurrence; particular occurrence; Ex. high incidence of infant mortality
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incidental
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not essential; minor; N: something incidental
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s incident
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event; event that causes a crisis
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s incinerate
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burn to ashes
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incipient
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beginning; in an early stage
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incisive
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(appreciatively) cutting; sharp; Ex. incisive remarks; V. incise: make a cut into
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incite
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arouse to action; goad; motivate; induce to exist; Ex. incite a riot/the crowd to rebellion
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n inclement
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stormy; unkind; unmerciful; CF. clement
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incline
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slope; slant; Ex. steep incline
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inclined
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tending or leaning toward; bent; V. incline: slant; dispose; be disposed; tend
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s tend
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have a tendency; take care of; minister; serve at; apply one's attention; attend
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inclusive
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tending to include all; all-inclusive; Ex. inclusive charge
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incognito
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with identity concealed; using an assumed name; ADJ.
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incoherent
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unintelligible; muddled; unable to express one's thoughts in an orderly manner; illogical; lacking cohesion; not coherent
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incommodious
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not spacious; inconvenient
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incompatible
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inharmonious; N. incompatibility
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incongruity
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lack of harmony; absurdity; ADJ. incongruous: lacking in harmony; inappropriate
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s attire
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clothe; N: clothing; array; apparel
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inconsequential
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insignificant; unimportant
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inconsistency
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state of being self-contradictory; lack of uniformity or steadiness; ADJ. inconsistent: displaying a lack of consistency; erratic; contradictory; incompatible
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incontinent
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lacking self-restraint; not continent; licentious
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incontrovertible
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indisputable; impossible to dispute; not open to question; unquestionable
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incorporate
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introduce something into a larger whole; include; embody; give material form to; ADJ.
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n incorporeal
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without a material body; insubstantial
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incorrigible
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uncorrectable
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incredulity
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tendency to disbelief
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incredulous
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withholding belief; skeptical; showing disbelief
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increment
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increase
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incriminate
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accuse of or implicate in a crime; serve as evidence against; cause to seem or make guilty of a crime; Ex. incriminating evidence
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n incrustation
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hard coating or crust; V. incrust: encrust; cover with a crust
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incubate
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hatch; warm (eggs) with the body to promote hatching; maintain at optimal environment conditions for development; be holding in one's body an infection which is going to develop into a disease; N. incubation; CF. incubation:disease
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s inasmuch_as
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since; owing to the fact that
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incubus
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burden; very worriying problem; mental care; nightmare; male devil; CF. succubus
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inculcate
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teach (ideas or principles); instill
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incumbent
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obligatory; imposed as an obligation; currently holding an office; N: person who holds an office
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incur
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bring upon oneself
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incursion
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temporary invasion; CF. excursion: short journey
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indefatigable
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tireless; untiring; showing no sign of getting tired
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indelible
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not able to be erased
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n indemnify
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make secure against damage or loss; compensate for damage or loss; CF. make uninjured
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indentation
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notch; deep recess; V. indent; CF. tooth
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n indenture
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bind as servant or apprentice to master; bind by indenture; N: contract binding one party into the service of another for a specified time (as between an apprentice and his master)
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indeterminate
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uncertain; not clearly fixed; indefinite
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indicative
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suggestive; implying; serving to indicate
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indices
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signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
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indict
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charge; N. indictment
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indifferent
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unmoved or unconcerned by; having no interest in; mediocre; neither good nor bad
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indigence
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poverty
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indigenous
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native; Ex. plant indigenous to the New World
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indigent
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poor; destitute
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indignation
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anger at an injustice; Ex. righteous indignation; ADJ. indignant
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s righteous
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morally upright; just
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s rightful
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legally correct; Ex. rightful owner
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indignity
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treatment or situation that causes shame or loss of dignity, respect; offensive or insulting treatment; humiliating or degrading treatment; Ex. I suffered the indignity of having to say that in front of them.
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indiscriminate
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choosing at random; confused; not based on careful distinctions
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indisputable
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too certain to be disputed; beyond doubt
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indissoluble
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permanent; impossible to dissolve or disintegrate
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indite
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write; compose
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indolent
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lazy
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indomitable
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unconquerable; unyielding
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n indubitable
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unable to be doubted; which cannot be doubted; unquestionable
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induce
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persuade; lead to do something; bring about; N. inducement
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inductive
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pertaining to induction or proceeding from the specific to the general
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s induct
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place formally in office; install; admit as a member; initiate; N. induction: inducting; process of deriving general principles from particular facts
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indulgent
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humoring; yielding; lenient; showing indulgence
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s indulge
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yield to; gratify; allow oneself a special pleasure; Ex. indulge one's every whim/a child/in a big cigarette; N. indulgence
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s humor
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indulge; comply with the wishes of; N. quality that makes something amusing; state of mind; mood; Ex. in a bad humor; Ex. out of humor
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industrious
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diligent; hard-working; N. industry
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n inebriated
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habitually intoxicated; drunk; N. inebriety
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s inebriate
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make drunk; intoxicate; N. intoxicated person
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s intoxicate
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make drunk; stimulate or excite; Ex. intoxicated by all the money he might win
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n ineffable
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unutterable; not to be uttered; taboo; that cannot be expressed in speech; indescribable; unspeakable; inexpressible; Ex. ineffable name/joy
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ineffectual
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not effective; not having a desired effect; weak
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n ineluctable
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irresistible; not to be escaped; unavoidable
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inept
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unsuited; inappropriate; lacking skill; incompetent; CF. inapt: (of statements or ideas) inappropriate
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inequity
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unfairness; ADJ. inequitable
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n inerrancy
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infallibility
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n inert
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inactive; lacking power to move; unable to move or act; Ex. chemically inert; N. inertia: state of being inert; force which keeps a thing in the position or state
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inevitable
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unavoidable
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n inexorable
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relentless; unyielding; implacable; not capable of being changed by entreaty or efforts; Ex. inexorable price rises
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infallible
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unerring; never making mistakes
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infamous
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notoriously bad; notorious; well known for being bad; Ex. infamous behavior; N: infamy: infamous act; evil fame or reputation
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infantile
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childish; infantlike
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infer
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deduce; conclude; N. inference
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n infernal
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pertaining to hell; devilish; N. inferno: place of fiery heat or destruction
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n infidel
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unbeliever (with respect to a particular religion)
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infiltrate
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pass into or through; penetrate or enter (an organization) sneakily; Ex. infiltrate the troops into enemy territory; CF. infiltrator
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s penetrate
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enter into; pierce; permeate; see through; grasp the inner significance of; understand
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infinitesimal
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very small
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infirmity
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weakness
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inflated
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exaggerated; pompous; enlarged (with air or gas)
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influx
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flowing into
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infraction
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violation (of a rule or regulation); breach
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infringe
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violate (a law); encroach (the right of another person)
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ingenious
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marked by inventive skill; clever; resourceful; N. ingenuity
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s resourceful
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clever and imaginative (in dealing with difficult situations); N. resource, resourcefulness
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ingenuous
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naive and trusting; young; unsophisticated; candid
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s ingenue
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ing\'enue; young innocent girl
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ingrained
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deeply established; firmly rooted; Ex. ingrained dirt/prejudice
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ingrate
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ungrateful person (not expressing thanks)
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n ingratiate
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become popular with; bring (oneself) in favor of another; Ex. ingratiate himself with the boss
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inherent
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firmly established by nature or habit; intrinsic
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inhibit
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restrain; prohibit; retard or prevent; N. inhibition
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s inhibited
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(of a person) unable to express what one really feels
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s uninhibited
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having no inhibitions; free in behavior and feelings
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n inimical
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(of someone) unfriendly; hostile; (of something) harmful; detrimental; CF. enemy
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inimitable
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matchless; not able to be imitated
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iniquitous
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wicked; immoral; unrighteous; N. iniquity; Ex. den of iniquity
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initiate
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begin; originate; receive into a group; introduce to a new field or activity; Ex. initiate someone into the mysteries of a secret religion; N: one who has been initiated
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injurious
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harmful; causing injury
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n inkling
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hint; slight indication
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innate
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inborn
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innocuous
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harmless
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innovation
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change; something newly introduced; introduction of something new; V. innovate: begin or introduce (something new); be creative; ADJ. innovative
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n innuendo
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indirect or subtle (derogatory) hint; insinuation; Ex. sexual innuendo
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inopportune
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untimely; inappropriate or ill-timed; poorly chosen
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n inordinate
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beyond reasonable limits; unrestrained; excessive; Ex. inordinate demands
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inquisitor
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questioner (especially harsh); investigator; person making an inquisition
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s inquisitive
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eager for knowledge; unduly curious
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n insalubrious
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unwholesome; not healthful; Ex. insalubrious place
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s healthful
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conducive to good health; Ex. healthful mountain air
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s healthy
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possessing good health; healthful
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s wholesome
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conducive to mental or physical health; healthful
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insatiable
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not easily satisfied; unquenchable; Ex. insatiable appetite
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n inscrutable
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difficult to understand; impenetrable; not readily understood; mysterious
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n insensate
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without feeling; lacking sense; foolish
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n insensible
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unconscious; unresponsive; insensitive; unaware; imperceptible; Ex. insensible of his danger/to pain; Ex. insensible change; CF. not the opposite of sensible
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n insidious
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treacherous; stealthy; sly; working or spreading harmfully in a stealthy manner; Ex. insidious spreading of dry rot
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insightful
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discerning; perceptive
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n insinuate
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hint; imply; suggest indirectly; creep in; introduce or insert (oneself) by artful means; Ex. insinuate himself into the boss's favor; CF. ingratiate
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s creep
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move with body close to the ground; move stealthily or slowly; N.
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s artful
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exhibiting art or skill; deceitful; cunning; CF. artifice
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n insipid
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lacking in flavor; lacking interest; dull; Ex. insipid food/character
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insolence
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impudent disrespect; haughtiness; ADJ. insolent; CF. haughty + rude
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insolvent
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bankrupt; lacking money to pay; N. insolvency
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insomnia
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wakefulness; inability to sleep
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n insouciant
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without concern or care; unconcerned; indifferent
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n instigate
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start; urge; provoke; incite; Ex. instigate a search/quarrel
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insubordination
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disobedience; rebelliousness; ADJ. insubordinate
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insubstantial
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lacking substance; insignificant; frail; immaterial
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n insularity
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narrow-mindedness; isolation; ADJ. insular: of an island; isolated; narrow-minded; CF. peninsula
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insuperable
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insurmountable; unbeatable; Ex. insuperable difficulties
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s odds
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chances; probability; disagreement; Ex. The odds are that it will rain. Ex. at odds with
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insurgent
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rebellious; N.
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insurmountable
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overwhelming; unbeatable; insuperable
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insurrection
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rebellion; uprising
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intangible
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not able to be perceived by touch; vague
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integral
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complete; necessary for completeness; Ex. integral part
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integrate
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make whole; combine; make into one unit
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integrity
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honesty; uprightness; wholeness; state of being whole and undivided; completeness
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s upright
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(sitting or standing) straight up; honest; moral
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intellect
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higher mental powers; person of great intellectual ability
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intelligentsia
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intellectuals; members of the educated elite (often used derogatorily)
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inter
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bury; N. interment
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s cemetery
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place for burying the dead
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interdict
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prohibit; forbid; N.
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interim
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meantime; Ex. in the interim; ADJ. taking place during an interim; Ex. interim paper
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n interloper
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intruder; one who interferes
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interminable
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endless
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intermittent
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periodic; on and off; stopping and starting at intervals
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internecine
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mutually destructive
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n interpolate
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insert between
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n interregnum
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period between two successive reigns or governments
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n interrogate
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question closely; cross-examine; cross-question
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intervene
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come between; interfere; Ex. intervened to prevent a fight; N. intervention
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n intimate
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hint; suggest; imply; ADJ: marked by close relationship; familiar; private; personal; Ex. intimate knowledge/thoughts in the diary; N: close friend or confidant; CF. intimacy
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intimidate
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frighten; N. intimidation
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intractable
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unruly; difficult to manage; Ex. intractable problem/child
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intransigence
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refusal of any compromise; stubbornness; ADJ. intransigent: uncompromising
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intrepid
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fearless
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intrinsic
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essential; inherent; built-in
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n introspective
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looking within oneself; N. introspection: self-examination
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introvert
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one who is introspective or inclined to think more about oneself; ADJ. introverted
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n intrude
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put or force in without being asked; trespass; enter as an uninvited person; Ex. intrude one's own opinion into the report; CF. thrust in
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intuition
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immediate insight; power of knowing without reasoning; ADJ. intuitive; V. intuit: know by intuition
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inundate
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flood; overflow; submerge; cover completely; Ex. inundated with work
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s overwhelm
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(of water) cover completely; defeat completely by much greater force; Ex. overwhelmed by grief
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s submerge
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place under water; dip; go under water; cover completely (as with water); Ex. submerged in work
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s engulf
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surround and swallow up
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n inured
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accustomed; hardened; Ex. inured to the Alaskan cold; V. inure: make used to something undesirable; harden; CF. unfeeling
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invalidate
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weaken; destroy; make invalid; nullify
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s invalid
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one incapacitated(disabled) by a chronic illness; ADJ: incapacitated by illness; not valid; null; V: allow to leave (a military force) because of ill-health
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invective
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abuse
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n inveigh
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denounce; utter censure or invective; Ex. inveigh against the evils of drink
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n inveigle
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deceive; lead astray by deception; wheedle(cajole); Ex. inveigle her into joining the club; CF. interest dishonestly
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inverse
|
opposite
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invert
|
turn upside down or inside out; reverse the position or condition of
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h 27
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inveterate
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deep-rooted; habitual; CF. grow old
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n invidious
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designed to create ill will or envy; tending to rouse ill will or envy; Ex. invidious comparison
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invincible
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unconquerable
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n inviolable
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secure from corruption, attack, or violation(or profanation); unassailable; Ex. inviolable oath/rights; N. inviolability
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n invocation
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prayer for help (used in invoking); calling upon as a reference or support; act of invoking
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n invoke
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call and bring into use (a right or law); call on/upon (a higher power or god) for help; ask for; beg for; conjure (a spirit); Ex. invoke the veto power; Ex. invoke one's advisor/God
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invulnerable
|
incapable of injury; impossible to damage or injure
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iota
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very small quantity
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n irascible
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irritable; easily angered
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n irate
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angry; CF. ire: anger; wrath
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n iridescent
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exhibiting rainbowlike colors; Ex. iridescent oil slick; N. iridescence
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irksome
|
annoying; tedious; V. irk: annoy
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ironic
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expressing irony; occurring in an unexpected and contrary manner
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n irony
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hidden sarcasm or satire; use of words that seem to mean the opposite of what they actually mean; use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning
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irreconcilable
|
impossible to reconcile; incompatible; not able to be resolved
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irrefutable
|
indisputable; incontrovertible; undeniable
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irrelevant
|
not applicable; unrelated
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irremediable
|
incurable; uncorrectable; impossible to remedy
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irreparable
|
not able to be corrected or repaired; impossible to repair
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irrepressible
|
unable to be restrained or held back; impossible to hold back
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irreproachable
|
beyond reproach; blameless; impeccable; Ex. irreproachable conduct
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irresolute
|
uncertain how to act; weak; lacking in resolution; indecisive; N. irresolution
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s indecisive
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marked by indecision; inconclusive; Ex. indecisive battle
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s indecision
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irresolution; inability to make up one's mind
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irretrievable
|
impossible to recover or regain; CF. retrieve
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irreverence
|
lack of proper respect or reverence; ADJ. irreverent
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irrevocable
|
unalterable; irreversible; impossible to revoke
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isotope
|
varying from of an element
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n isthmus
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narrow neck of land connecting two larger bodies of land
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n itinerant
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wandering; traveling from place to place (to perform work); Ex. itinerant preacher
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n itinerary
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plan of a trip; record of a trip
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n jabber
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chatter rapidly or unintelligibly
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s jab
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poke abruptly with something sharp; punch with short blows
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n jaded
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tired or uninterested by surfeit; fatigued; surfeited; worn out; wearied; Ex. jaded appetite
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jargon
|
language used by special group; technical terminology; gibberish; nonsensical or incoherent talk
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n jaundiced
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yellowed; prejudiced (envious, hostile, or resentful) from long and disappointing experience of human affairs; Ex. with a jaundiced eye
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s jaundice
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medical condition in which the skin, the white part of the eyes, etc. turn yellow; V: affect with jaundice; affect with prejudice, envy, or hostility; bias
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n jaunt
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trip; short journey
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n jaunty
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cheerful and pleased with life; lighthearted; animated; easy and carefree; dapper in appearance; Ex. jaunty person/hat
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jeopardize
|
endanger; imperil; put at risk; N. jeopardy: danger
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n jettison
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throw overboard (from a ship or plane)
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n jibe
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agree; be in harmony with; gibe
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jingoist
|
extremely aggressive and militant patriot; warlike chauvinist; N. jingoism: extreme nationalism
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n jocose
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given to(having a tendency of) joking
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n jocular
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said or done in jest or playfully; marked by joking
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s jest
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playful remark or act; V. act or speak playfully
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n jocund
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merry
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n jollity
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gaiety; cheerfulness; ADJ. jolly: merry; gay
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n jostle
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shove; bump; push against (someone) rather roughly; Ex. jostled by the crowds
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s shove
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push forward; push roughly; Ex. pushing and shoving to get on the bus; N.
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s bump
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hit or knock against with force; N.
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n jovial
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good-natured; merry; cheerful
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jubilation
|
rejoicing; great joy
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judicious
|
sound on judgment; wise
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n juggernaut
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irresistible crushing force; overwhelming advancing force that crushes everything in its path
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s jug
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pitcher; container for holding liquids
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n juncture
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crisis; point in time; joining point; joint; act of joining
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n junket
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trip especially one taken for pleasure by an official at public expense
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n junta
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group of persons joined in political intrigue; cabal; group of military officers ruling a country after seizing power (by force)
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n jurisprudence
|
science of law
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s jurisdiction
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right and power to apply the law; authority
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s juridical
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of the law and its administration; CF. judicial: of courts of law; CF. judiciary
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n juxtapose
|
place side by side; CF. next
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n kaleidoscope
|
tube in which patterns made by the reflection in mirrors of colored pieces of glass, etc. produce interesting symmetrical effects; series of changing events; Ex. kaleidoscope of European history; CF. beautiful
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n ken
|
range of knowledge; Ex. beyond one's ken
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kernel
|
central or vital part; core; whole seed (as of corn)
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n killjoy
|
grouch; spoilsport; one who intentionally spoils the pleasure of others
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s grouch
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bad-tempered complaint; person who keeps complaining; V: complain; grumble
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s spoilsport
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one who spoils the pleasure of others
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kindle
|
start a fire; ignite; inspire; arouse
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n kindred
|
related; belonging to the same group; similar in nature or character; Ex. kindred languages; N: relative; kin; kinship
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kinetic
|
producing motion; of motion
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n kismet
|
fate; destiny; Ex. Kismet is the Arabic word for fate.
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n kleptomaniac
|
person who has a compulsive desire to steal
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n knave
|
untrustworthy person; rogue; scoundrel; jack; N. knavery
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n knead
|
mix; work dough; mix and work into a uniform mass (with the hands); Ex. knead dough
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n knell
|
tolling of a bell especially to indicate a funeral, disaster, etc.; sound of the funeral bell; V.
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s toll
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sound (a large bell) slowly at regular intervals; N: sound of a bell; fixed tax or charge
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s curfew
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regulation requiring all people to leave the streets at stated times; signal (as a bell) announcing the hour of a curfew
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n knit
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contract into wrinkles; grow together; join together closely; make (a fabric or garment) by interwining yarn or thread; Ex. knit the brow; Ex. The bones should knit together in a few weeks.
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s crochet
|
make (a piece of needlework) by looping thread with a hooked needle; N. CF. crotchet
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n knoll
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little round hill; hillock
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n knotty
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intricate; difficult; tangled; CF. knot
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n kudos
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honor; glory; acclaim or praise for exceptional achievement
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s entourage
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group of attendants; retinue; CF. surround
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n labile
|
likely to change; unstable; Ex. emotionally labile; N. lability
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laborious
|
demanding much work or care; tedious
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labyrinth
|
maze
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n laceration
|
torn ragged wound; V. lacerate: tear (the skin as with broken glass); wound
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s rip
|
tear or be torn quickly and violently; Ex. The sail ripped under the force of the wind; N.
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s rag
|
scrap of cloth; ADJ. ragged: old and torn; seeming unfinished and imperfect; Ex. ragged debut/performance
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n lachrymose
|
producing tears; tearful
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n lackadaisical
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lacking interest or effort; lacking purpose or zest; lazy; halfhearted; languid
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s halfhearted
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exhibiting little interest or enthusiasm
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n lackluster
|
lacking luster(shine; gloss); dull
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n laconic
|
brief and to the point; using few words; terse
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n laggard
|
slow; sluggish; N: one who lags; straggler
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s lag
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move or develop more slowly; straggle; Ex. lag behind the rest; N.
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s straggle
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stray or fall behind (a main group); spread out in a scattered group; Ex. straggling marathon racer; Ex. straggling branch
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h 28
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n lagoon
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shallow body of water or lake near a sea; lake separated from a sea by sandbars or coral reefs
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n laity
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laypersons; laymen; persons not connected with the clergy
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s layman
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man who is not a cleric; man who is nonprofessional
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lament
|
grieve; express sorrow; N. lamentation
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n lampoon
|
ridicule; N: written attack ridiculing or satirizing a person, group, or institution
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n lancet
|
small surgical tool for making incisions
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s lance
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pierce with a lance; cut into; N: spearlike weapon
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languid
|
lacking energy or vitality; weary; sluggish; listless
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languish
|
lose animation or strength
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languor
|
lack of physical or mental energy; lassitude; depression
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n lank
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long and thin; Ex. Lank, gaunt, Abraham Lincoln
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n lap
|
take in food or drink with one's tongue; splash gently; Ex. waves lapping the shore; N: front area from the waist to the knees of a seated person
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n larceny
|
theft; Ex. petit larceny
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n larder
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pantry; place where food is kept
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n largess
|
generous gift (given to people who do not have enough)
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lascivious
|
lustful
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s lust
|
intense sexual desire; intense eagerness; V.
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n lassitude
|
languor; weariness; listlessness
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latent
|
present but not yet noticeable or active; dormant; hidden; N. latency; CF. potential
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lateral
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of or coming from the side
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n latitude
|
freedom from narrow limitations
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laud
|
praise; N. ADJ. laudable: praiseworthy; ADJ. laudatory: expressing praise
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n lavish
|
liberal; wasteful; generous or wasteful in giving or using; abundant; profuse; great; Ex. decorated lavishly; V. give in abundance
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n lax
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careless; negligent; not paying enough attention; Ex. lax service
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n leaven
|
add leaven to; cause to rise or grow lighter; enliven; N: agent, such as yeast, that causes dough to rise (by fermentation); element that lightens or enlivens
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s enliven
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make lively or spirited; animate
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lechery
|
gross lewdness; lustfulness; ADJ. lecherous; N. lecher: lecherous man
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n lectern
|
reading desk or stand for a public speaker
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n leery
|
(of someone) suspicious; wary; cautious
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n leeway
|
room to move; margin; latitude; Ex. leeway for the deadline
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s margin
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border; room; allowance beyond what is needed; Ex. margin of safety
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s marginal
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of a margin; barely within a limit; Ex. marginal effect/writing ability
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legacy
|
gift made by a will; something handed down from an ancestor
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legend
|
explanatory list of symbols on a map
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n legerdemain
|
sleight(dexterity) of hand; CF. light of hand
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leniency
|
mildness; permissiveness; ADJ. lenient: not severe in judgment or punishment
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s permissive
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allowing much freedom; lenient; Ex. permissive society
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leonine
|
like a lion
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lethal
|
deadly
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lethargic
|
drowsy; dull; N. lethargy: state of sluggishness and inactivity
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n levee
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earthen or stone embankment to prevent flooding; CF. raise
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n levitate
|
rise and float in the air (especially by magical means); CF. light
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levity
|
lack of seriousness or steadiness; frivolity; lightness of manner
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n levy
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impose (a fine); collect (a payment); impose or collect (a tax); Ex. levy a tax on tobacco
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lewd
|
lustful
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n lexicographer
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compiler of a dictionary; CF. lexicography: work of compiling a dictionary
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n lexicon
|
dictionary
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n liability
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drawback; handicap; debts; obligation; responsibility; condition of being liable; ADJ. liable: likely; responsible (for paying)
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liaison
|
contact that keeps parties in communication; communication between groups; one that maintains communication; go-between; secret love affair; V. liaise: keep a connection
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libel
|
defamatory written statement; act of writing something that smears a person's character; V. ADJ. libelous
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n libertine
|
debauched person; dissolute or licentious person; rou\'e; CF. free
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s rou\'e
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lecherous man
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libidinous
|
lustful
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n libido
|
psychic and emotional energy or urges behind human activity; sexual desire
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n libretto
|
text of an opera or oratorio; CF. book
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licentious
|
amoral; lewd and lascivious; unrestrained
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s license
|
official or legal permission; latitude of action or speech; excessive freedom that causes harm or damage; V.
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n lien
|
legal claim or right on a property
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n ligneous
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like wood
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n lilliputian
|
extremely small; CF. Lilliput in Gulliver's Travels
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n limber
|
flexible; supple; pliable; V.
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n limbo
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region near heaven or hell where certain souls are kept; prison (slang); Ex. Purgatory and Limbo
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s abode
|
dwelling place; home
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s abide
|
dwell; abide by: comply with; put up with; tolerate; Ex. abide by the rules; Ex. I can't abide rude people.
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n limn
|
draw; outline; describe; CF. line ?
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n limpid
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crystal clear
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lineage
|
descent; ancestry
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n lineaments
|
features especially of the face; distinctive shape or contour of the face; CF. line
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s feature
|
distinctive part of the faces (as the eyes or mouth); features: overall appearance of the face; prominent or distinctive quality; prominent article; film; V: make prominent
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s linger
|
loiter or dawdle; be slow in leaving; delay going; continue or persist; be slow to disappear; Ex. The smell lingered for days.
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s persist
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continue in existence; last; continue in a course of action in spite of opposition; Ex. persist in/with something; ADJ. persistent
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linguistic
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pertaining to language
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s lionize
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treat (a person) as a celebrity
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s liquidate
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settle accounts; pay off (a debt); clear up; eliminate; kill or abolish
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s list
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tilt (as of a ship); lean over (to one side)
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listless
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lacking in spirit or energy; languid
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n litany
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supplicatory prayer; prayer in which the priest calls out and the people replies in the same words
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n lithe
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flexible; supple; CF. limber
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s willowy
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flexible; pliant; slender; CF. willow
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n litigation
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lawsuit; N. litigant: one party in a lawsuit; V. litigate
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n litotes
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understatement for emphasis; Ex. ``not bad(=pretty good)''
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s understate
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state with less truth than seems warranted by the facts; Ex. He understated the seriousness of the crime; N. understatement; OP. overstate
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n livid
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lead-colored; black and blue (as from a bruise); ashen; enraged; extremely angry
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n loath
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reluctant; unwilling; disinclined; Ex. Romeo and Juliet were both loath for him to go.
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loathe
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detest; ADJ. loathsome: arousing loathing; offensive; Ex. loathsome smell
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n lode
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metal-bearing vein(long deposit of an ore)
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lofty
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very high
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s loft
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room or space under the roof; attic
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log
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record of a voyage or flight; record of day-to-day activities; section of a trunk; V.
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loiter
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hang about/around; stand idly about; linger
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n loll
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lounge about
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s lounge
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stand, sit, or lie in a lazy, relaxed way
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longevity
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long life; long duration
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n loom
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appear or take shape (usually in an enlarged, indistinct, or distorted form); Ex. The shadow of the gallows loomed threateningly. N: apparatus for making thread into cloth
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s gallows
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framework from which a noose is suspended (used for execution by hanging)
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s noose
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loop formed in a rope
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n lope
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gallop slowly
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loquacious
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talkative; N. loquacity
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h 29
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n lout
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clumsy person; ADJ. loutish; CF. from countrysides ?
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n low
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moo; make the sound of a cow
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s lubricate
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apply a lubricant to; N. lubricant: substance that reduces friction
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lucid
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easily understood; clear; intelligible; N. lucidity
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lucrative
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profitable; producing wealth
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n lucre
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money; profit; Ex. filthy lucre
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s filth
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dirty matter; ADJ. filthy
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n ludicrous
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laughable; ridiculous; trifling
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n lugubrious
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mournful; sorrowful
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n lull
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moment of calm; period of reduced activity; Ex. a lull in the rain; V: cause to become less active; cause to sleep or rest; Ex. lull the opponents into a false sense of security; CF. lullaby
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n lumber
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move heavily or clumsily; Ex. The bear lumbered through the woods; N: timber
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n lumen
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unit of light energy (one candle's worth)
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n luminary
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celebrity (in a specific field); dignitary; object that gives light (as a celestial body)
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s dignitary
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person of high rank or position
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n luminous
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shining (esp. in the dark); issuing light; Ex. luminous paint/road signs
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lunar
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pertaining to the moon
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s lunatic
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insane; Ex. lunatic asylum
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n lurid
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wild; sensational; graphic; gruesome; horrible; Ex. lurid details of the murder
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n lurk
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stealthily lie in waiting; slink; exist unperceived
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s slink
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move furtively; ADJ. slinky: stealthy; furtive; sneaky (as in ambush)
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n luscious
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pleasing to taste or smell; delicious
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n luster
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shine; gloss (of a polished surface)
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n lustrous
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shining; brilliant; Ex. lustrous hair
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n luxuriant
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abundant; growing healthily and in large amounts; excessively ornate; rich and splendid; fertile; Ex. luxuriant forests/prose; CF. luxurious, luxuriate
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n macabre
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gruesome; grisly; ghastly; CF. of death
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s morgue
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mortuary; place where bodies are kept before burial or cremation
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s cremate
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incinerate (a corpse); N. crematory, crematorium
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n mace
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ceremonial staff used as a symbol of authority; clublike medieval weapon
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n macerate
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soften by soaking in liquid; waste away; Ex. macerate powdered wood to make paper
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n Machiavellian
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crafty; double-dealing; of the political doctrine of Machiavelli, which holds that craft and deceit are justified in pursuing political power
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n machinations
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evil schemes or plots; schemes or plots to achieve an evil end; V. machinate
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n maculated
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spotted; stained; CF. immaculate
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n madrigal
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pastoral song; song for several singers without instruments
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n maelstrom
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violent whirlpool; violent or tublent situation; CF. stream
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n magisterial
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authoritative; imperious; commanding; of a magistrate; Ex. magisterial study of Roman law; Ex. magisterial manner
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s magistrate
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official with power to administer the law
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magnanimity
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generosity; ADJ. magnanimous: generous
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n magnate
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person of prominence or influence; powerful or influential person (in business or industry); Ex. oil magnate
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magniloquent
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boastful; pompous
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magnitude
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greatness (in size or extent); extent
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n maim
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mutilate; injure lastingly; disable; cripple; Ex. maimed for life
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s mangle
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tear or cut to pieces; mutilate or disfigure; Ex. badly mangled bodies
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maladroit
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clumsy; not skillful; awkward; bungling
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malady
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illness
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n malaise
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uneasiness; vague feeling of ill health (without any particular pain or appearance of disease)
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n malapropism
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comic misuse of a word; CF. Mrs. Malaprop
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s malapropos
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inappropriate; ADV.
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malcontent
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person dissatisfied with existing state of affairs; discontented person; ADJ: discontented
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malediction
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curse
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malefactor
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evildoer; criminal
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s maleficient
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doing evil; N. maleficience
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malevolent
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wishing evil; exhibiting ill will; N. malevolence
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n malfeasance
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wrongdoing; misconduct (by a public official)
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malicious
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hateful; spiteful; expressing malice; N. malice: desire to harm others; spite
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malign
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speak evil of; bad-mouth(criticize spitefully); defame; ADJ: harmful; Ex. malign influence
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malignant
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tending to cause death; highly injurious; aggressively malevolent; Ex. malignant tumor
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malingerer
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one who feigns illness to escape duty; V. malinger: feign illness to avoid work
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n malleable
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(of a metal) capable of being shaped by pounding(beating); pliable; (of someone) impressionable(easily influenced); easily controlled; tractable
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malodorous
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foul-smelling
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s compost
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mixture of decaying organic matter used as fertilizer; V: put or make compost
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mammal
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vertebrate animal whose female suckles its young
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s vertebrate
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having a backbone or spinal column; N: group of animals having a segmented spinal column
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s suckle
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give or take milk at the breast or udder
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s nurse
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suckle; take care of (as a nurse); bear in mind; Ex. nursing mother; Ex. nurse a hope/grudge against someone
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mammoth
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gigantic; enormous
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manacle
|
restrain; handcuff; N.
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n mandate
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order; charge; authoritative command; power to govern another country; power to given to a government; region under administration; V: give a mandate to; place under a mandate; Ex. mandated territory
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mandatory
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obligatory; compulsory; of a mandate
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n mangy
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shabby; wretched; suffering from mange; of bad appearance
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s mange
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skin disease (esp. of domestic animals) marked by loss of hair
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maniacal
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raging mad; insane; N. maniac: insane person; CF. mania: disorder of the mind; intense enthusiasm
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manifest
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evident; visible; obvious; V: show plainly
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n manifestation
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outward demonstration; manifesting; indication of the presence of something; Ex. manifestation of his pronounced musical bent
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s pronounced
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distinct; very noticeable; Ex. pronounced limp
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manifesto
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public declaration of principles; statement of policy
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n manifold
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many in number or kind; numerous; varied
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n manipulate
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operate with one's hands; control or play upon (people, forces, etc.) artfully; maneuver; Ex. how to manipulate publicity and men; ADJ. manipulative
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n mannered
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affected; not natural; Ex. mannered way of speech
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s mannerism
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distinctive behavioral trait; affected style in art (according to a set of styles)
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n manumit
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emancipate; free from slavery or bondage
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marital
|
pertaining to marriage
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n maritime
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bordering on(adjacent to) the sea; nautical; of the ships or the sea; Ex. Maritime Provinces
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marked
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noticeable; targeted for vengeance or attack; Ex. marked improvement/man
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n marred
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damaged; disfigured; V. mar: spoil; disfigure
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n marshal
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put in order; guide ceremoniously to the correct place; Ex. marshal the children into the museum; N: military officer; official
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s enlist
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(cause to) join the armed forces; obtain (help, sympathy, or support)
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n marsupial
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one of a family of mammals that nurse their offspring in a pouch(pocket of skin or leather); CF. kangaroo, opossum, wombat
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martial
|
warlike; of war; Ex. martial art/law
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s cadet
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student at a military school
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n martinet
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strict disciplinarian; person who demands total obedience to rules and orders; CF. Jean Martinet
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martyr
|
one who voluntarily suffers death for his or her religion or cause; great sufferer; Ex. martyr to his rheumatism
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masochist
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person who enjoys his own pain; CF. masochism
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n masticate
|
chew
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materialism
|
preoccupation with physical comforts and things; excessive regard for worldly concerns (rather than spiritual matters)
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maternal
|
motherly; N. maternity: motherhood
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matriarch
|
woman who rules a family or larger social group
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n matriculate
|
enroll (in college or graduate school); CF. matrix
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n matrix
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point of origin; array of numbers or algebraic symbols; mold or die; Ex. the matrix of Western civilization
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n maudlin
|
effusively sentimental
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s sentimental
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swayed by sentiment; appealing to the sentiments
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n maul
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handle roughly; batter; injure by beating; Ex. mauled by his overexcited fans; N: heavy long-handled hammer
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h 30
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n mausoleum
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monumental tomb; large stately tomb; CF. Mausolos
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n mauve
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pale purple
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n maverick
|
rebel; nonconformist (in a group)
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n mawkish
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mushy(sentimental) and gushy; icky-sticky sentimental; excessively and objectionably sentimental
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maxim
|
proverb; truth pithily stated
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n mayhem
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injury to body; crime of willfully maiming or crippling a person; violent disorder; Ex. mayhem in the zoo; CF. maim
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meager
|
scanty; inadequate
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n mealymouthed
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indirect in speech (when something unpleasant must be said); hypocritical; evasive
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n meander
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wind or turn in its course; follow a winding or turning course; move aimlessly and idly
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n meddlesome
|
interfering; V. meddle: interfere
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mediate
|
settle a dispute through the services of an outsider; act as an intermediary; produce by mediating; Ex. mediate a cease-fire
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s intermediary
|
intermediate; acting as a mediator; N: mediator; go-between
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mediocre
|
ordinary; commonplace; neither good nor bad
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meditation
|
reflection; thought; V. meditate
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medium
|
element that is a creature's natural environment; nutrient setting in which microorganisms are cultivated; appropriate occupation or means of expression; channel of communication; compromise; middle position between extremes; intervening substance through which something else is transmitted
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n medley
|
mixture
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n meek
|
submissive; patient and long-suffering
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s suitor
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man who is courting a woman
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n megalomania
|
mania for doing grandiose things; mental disorder characterized by delusions of wealth, power, or importance
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melancholy
|
gloomy; morose; blue; N. ADJ. melancholic; CF. melancholia
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s blue
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gloomy; depressed
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melee
|
fight
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n mellifluous
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(of words or a voice) sweetly or smoothly flowing; melodious; having a pleasant tune
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n memento
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token; reminder of the past; keepsake; Ex. memento of your visit
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memorialize
|
commemorate
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s memorial
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something, such as a monument or holiday, intended to honor the memory of a person or event; ADJ: commemorative
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n menagerie
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collection of wild animals on exhibition; zoo
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n mendacious
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lying; habitually dishonest; N. mendacity
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n mendicant
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beggar; ADJ: living as a beggar
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s alms
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money or goods given to the poor
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n menial
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suitable for servants; lowly; mean; N: someone who does menial work (esp. servant in a house)
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n mentor
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counselor; teacher
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n mercantile
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concerning trade or merchants
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mercenary
|
motivated solely by money or gain; N.
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n mercurial
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capricious; quick and changing; fickle; containing the element mercury; Ex. mercurial temper; CF. mood
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s quicksilver
|
mercury
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n meretricious
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flashy; tawdry; attractive on the surface but of no real value; Ex. metericious argument/jewel; CF. prostitute
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s vulgar
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of the common people; deficient in refinement; not refined; coarse; Ex. vulgar display of wealth; N. vulgarism: vulgarity; crudely indecent word; CF. vulgarian: vulgar person; boor; lout
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n merger
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combination (of two business corporations); act of merging
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n mesmerize
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hypnotize; N. mesmerism; CF. Franz Mesmer
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n metallurgical
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pertaining to the art of removing metals from ores; N. metallurgy: science that deals with extracting metals from ores
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metamorphosis
|
change of form; Ex. metamorphosis of caterpillar to butterfly; V. metamorphose: change by metamorphosis
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metaphor
|
implied comparison; CF. simile
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s soar
|
rise or fly high in the air; Ex. The rocket soared into the sky.
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metaphysical
|
pertaining to speculative philosophy; of metaphysics; N. metaphysics: branch of philosophy that examines the nature of reality
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n mete
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measure; distribute; administer; Ex. mete out justice/punishment
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meteoric
|
like a meteor; swift; momentarily brilliant; Ex. meteoric rise to fame; N. meteor
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methodical
|
systematic; N. method: systematic method of procedure
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meticulous
|
excessively careful (with great attention to detail); painstaking; scrupulous
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metropolis
|
large city
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n mettle
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courage (to continue bravely in spite of difficulties); spirit; ADJ. mettlesome
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n miasma
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swamp gas; heavy vaporous atmosphere often emanating from decaying matter; pervasive corrupting influence; noxious atmosphere or influence
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s swamp
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wetland; marsh; V: flood; overwhelm; drench in with liquid
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microcosm
|
small representative world; world in miniature; Ex. microcosm of English society
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n gingerly
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very carefully; ADJ.
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s miniature
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small model; small painting; ADJ: small
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n girth
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distance around something; circumference
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migrant
|
changing its habitat; wandering; Ex. migrant birds/workers; N: one that migrates
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n gist
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essence; main point; substance
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migratory
|
wandering; V. migrate: move from one region and settle in another; move periodically from one region to another
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glacial
|
like a glacier; of an ice age; extremely cold; Ex. glacial epoch; CF. iceberg
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n milieu
|
social environment; means of expression; Ex. feel out of one's milieu; Ex. His proper milieu is watercolor.
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n glaring
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(of something bad) highly conspicuous; harshly bright; shining intensely and blindingly
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militant
|
combative; bellicose; N.
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s glare
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shine intensely and blindingly; stare fixedly and angrily; N.
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n militate
|
work against; Ex. militate against the chances of promotion; CF. serve as a soldier
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n glaze
|
cover with a thin and shiny surface; apply a glaze to; N: thin, smooth, shiny coating (as for pottery); Ex. unglazed pottery
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s militia
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army composed of ordinary citizens rather than professional soldiers
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n glean
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gather leavings; gather grain left behind by reapers; gather bit by bit (facts or information) often with difficulty
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millennium
|
thousand-year period (as in the New Testament); hoped-for period of happiness and prosperity
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glib
|
fluent (with insincerity or superficiality); facile; slick
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mimicry
|
imitation
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s slick
|
make smooth or glossy; N: smooth surface; Ex. oil slick; ADJ: smooth; glossy; deftly executed; adroit; glib
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s mime
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pantomime(act without dialogue); mimicry; mimer; V: mimic; pantomime
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s sleek
|
smooth and shining (as from good health); V.
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n minatory
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menacing; threatening
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n glimmer
|
shine erratically; twinkle; N: dim or unsteady light; faint indication; Ex. glimmer of hope
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n mincing
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affectedly dainty(delicate); V. mince: cut (esp. meat) into very small pieces; walk with exaggerated primness; walk in an unnatural way, taking little short steps; Ex. The actor minced across the stage; CF. mincemeat; CF. mincer
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s glitter
|
shine brightly with flashing points of light; Ex. glittering diamond ring; N: sparkling light; attractiveness; glamor; Ex. glitter of the sun on the waves
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s dainty
|
delicate; delicately beautiful; fastidious; not easy to please; Ex. dainty movement/dress
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s glamor
|
compelling charm; ADJ. glamorous
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s exquisite
|
delicate; very finely made; extremely beautiful; Ex. exquisite piece of jewelry
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n gloat
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express evil satisfaction; look at or think about with evil satisfaction; view malevolently; Ex. The thief gloated over the stolen jewels.
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s choice
|
delicate; of very fine quality
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n gloss_over
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explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
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n minion
|
servile dependent; obsequious follower
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s gloss
|
brief explanation note or translation of a difficult expression; V.
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n minuscule(miniscule)
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extremely small
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glossary
|
brief explanation of words used in the text
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minute
|
extremely small; CF. minutes: official record of the proceedings at a meeting
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n glossy
|
smooth and shining; N. gloss: shiny brightness on a surface; superficially attractive appearance; Ex. gloss of good manners
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n minutiae
|
petty or trivial details; CF. minutia
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s mat
|
not shiny; matte; having a dull finish; N: flat piece of material used as a floor covering; V.
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mirage
|
unreal reflection; optical illusion
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s finish
|
surface texture; completeness of execution
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n mire
|
entangle; stick in swampy ground; stick or sink in mire; N: bog; deep mud; Ex. sucked deeper into the mire
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s finished
|
properly made and complete; Ex. finished product/performance
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n mirth
|
merriment; laughter
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n glower
|
scowl; glare; look or stare angrily
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n misadventure
|
mischance; ill luck; Ex. death by misadventure
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s scowl
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frown angrily; N: angry frown
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misanthrope
|
one who hates mankind; misanthropist
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n glut
|
overstock; fill beyond capacity (with food); fill to excess; N: oversupply
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s vile
|
despicable; unpleasant; disgusting; Ex. vile slander
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n glutinous
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sticky; viscous; gluey
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misapprehension
|
error; misunderstanding; V. misapprehend
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glutton
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someone who eats too much; ADJ. gluttonous: given to gluttony; greedy; CF. gluttony: habit of eating too much
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miscellany
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mixture of writings on various subjects; collection of various items
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n gnarled
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twisted
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s miscellaneous
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made up of a variety of parts
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s gnarl
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protruding knot on a tree; V.
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n mischance
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ill luck
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gnome
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dwarf; underground spirit who guards treasure hoards
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misconstrue
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interpret incorrectly; misinterpret; misjudge
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goad
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urge on; drive with a goad; cause (someone) to do something by continued annoyance; Ex. They goaded him into doing it by saying he was a coward; N: sharp-pointed stick for driving cattle; stimulus; CF. annoy continually
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n miscreant
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wretch; wrongdoer; villain; Ex. kindness to the miscreant; CF. believe
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n gorge
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narrow canyon; steep rocky cleft; ravine (made by a stream which runs through it)
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s wretch
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miserable person; bad or despicable person; ADJ. wretched: miserable; bad; contemptible; vile
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n gorge
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stuff oneself (with food); glut; CF. gorgeous: dazzlingly beautiful
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misdemeanor
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minor crime; misdeed; wrongdoing
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n gory
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bloody; N. gore: blood (from a wound)
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s misconduct
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immoral behavior; bad management; V.
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s shudder
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shake uncontrollably; tremble; V.
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miserly
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stingy; mean
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n gossamer
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sheer; very light; like cobwebs; N: soft and sheer fabric; cobweb
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n misgivings
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doubts
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s sheer
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pure; thin and transparent; very steep
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n mishap
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unfortunate accident
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h 22
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n misnomer
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wrong or improper name; incorrect designation
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n gouge
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tear out; cut out (as if with a gouge); Ex. gouge his eyes out; N: chisel for cutting out hollow areas in wood
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n gouge
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overcharge (with high price); extort from; Ex. gouge the public; CF. usury
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misogamy
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hatred of marriage
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n gourmand
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epicure; person who takes excessive pleasure in food and drink
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misogynist
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hater of woman; CF. misogyny
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n gourmet
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connoisseur of food and drink; epicure
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missile
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object to be thrown or projected
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graduated
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arranged by degrees (of height, difficulty, etc.)
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n missive
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letter; written statement; CF. sent
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s graduate
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arrange into categories or grades; divide into marked intervals (for use in measurement); Ex. graduated ruler
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n mite
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very small object or insect-like creature; small coin
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n granary
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storehouse for grain
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mitigate
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appease; moderate; make or become less in force or intensity
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grandeur
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impressiveness; stateliness; majesty
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n mnemonic
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pertaining to memory; assisting the memory; N: device, such as as formula or rhyme, used as a mnemonic aid
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s stately
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formal; ceremonious; grand in style or size; majestic
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mobile
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movable; not fixed; N. mobility
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grandiloquent
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(of a person or speech) using high sounding or important-sounding language; pompous; bombastic
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n mock
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ridicule; deride; imitate often in derision
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grandiose
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affectedly grand; pretentious; high-flown; ridiculously exaggerated; impressive; great in size or scope; grand; Ex. grandiose ideas
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mode
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prevailing style; current fashion; manner; way of doing something; Ex. in the latest mode; Ex. simple mode of life
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s high-flown
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highly pretentious or inflated
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n modicum
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limited quantity; small amount; Ex. He does not have a modicum of sense; CF. moderate
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s matin\'ee(matinee)
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dramatic or musical performance given in the afternoon
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n modish
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fashionable; conforming to the current fashion
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n granulate
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form into grains or granules; N. granule: grain or particle
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n modulate
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tone down in intensity; change the intensity or tone of; regulate; change from one musical key to another; Ex. modulate from E to G
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graphic
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pertaining to the art of delineating; vividly described
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n mogul
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powerful person; Ex. oil moguls; CF. Mogol, Moghul; CF. Mongolian
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s vivid
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(of light or color) bright and distinct; evoking lifelike mental images; Ex. vivid red hair/description
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molecule
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the smallest particle (one or more atoms) of a substance that has all the properties of that substance
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s graphite
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black form of carbon used in lead pencils
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n mollify
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soothe an angry person
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n grapple
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wrestle; come to grips with; take hold of and struggle with; Ex. grapple with the burglar
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n mollycoddle
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pamper; coddle; baby; indulge excessively
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n grate
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make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; shred by rubbing against a rough surface; Ex. grated cheese N: framework of metal bars to hold fuel in a fireplace
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n molt(moult)
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periodically shed or cast off hairs or feathers (for replacement by a new growth)
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gratify
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please; satisfy; Ex. gratify a desire
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n molten
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melted; Ex. molten lava
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n gratis
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free; without charge; ADJ.
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momentous
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very important; N. moment; CF. momentary
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gratuitous
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given freely; unwarranted; uncalled for; done without good reason; Ex. gratuitous comment
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momentum
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quantity of motion of a moving body; impetus; moving force
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gratuity
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tip
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monarchy
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government under a single ruler
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gravity
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seriousness; ADJ. grave
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monastic
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related to monks or monasteries; removed from worldly concerns
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gregarious
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sociable; (of an animal) tending to form a group
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monetary
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pertaining to money
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grievance
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cause of complaint; complaint
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monochromatic
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having only one color
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n grill
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question severely; cook on a grill; broil; N: cooking surface of parallel metal bars
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s monochrome
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painting in only one color; ADJ.
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s broil
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cook by direct heat; N.
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s monogram
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design composed of one or more initials of a name; V.
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s grim
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causing great fear; unrelenting; determined in spite of fear; Ex. grim smile
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s monograph
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scholarly article
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n grimace
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facial distortion to show feeling such as pain, disgust, etc; V.
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n monolithic
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solidly uniform; unchangeable; unyielding; N. monolith: large block of stone
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n grisly
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ghastly; horrifying; Ex. grisly remains of the bodies
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monotheism
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belief in one God
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s groom
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man employed to take care of horses; V: make neat and trim; clean and brush (an animal)
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monotony
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sameness leading to boredom; monotonousness; ADJ. monotonous; CF. monotone
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grotesque
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fantastic; comically hideous; strange and unnatural (causing fear or amusement)
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n monumental
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massive; impressively large; built as a monument
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s hideous
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repulsive to the sight; ugly; repugnant; Ex. hideous face/scream
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n moodiness
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fits of depression or gloom; ADJ. moody: given to changeable moods; subject to periods of depression; gloomy CF. mood:
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n grotto
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small cavern
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n moratorium
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legal delay of payment or action; Ex. declare moratorium on the building of new houses
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n grouse
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complain; fuss; grumble; grouch; N: plump chickenlike game bird
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n morbid
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given to unwholesome or unhealthy thought; moody; characteristic of disease; Ex. morbid curiosity; N. morbidity; CF. disease
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s grumble
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complain; mutter discontentedly; grouch; N.
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n mordant
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biting; sarcastic; stinging; (apprec.) incisive; cutting; Ex. mordant pen/wit
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s mutter
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utter (complaining words) indistinctly in low tones
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n mores
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conventions; moral standards; moral customs
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s rumble
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make or move with a deep rolling sound (as thunder or stomach)
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n moribund
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dying; at the point of death; CF. death
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n grovel
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crawl or creep on ground; remain prostrate; behave in a servile manner
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n morose
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ill-humored; sullen; sullenly melancholy
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grudging
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unwilling; reluctant; stingy(giving reluctantly)
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n mortician
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undertaker; CF. death
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n gruel
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thin liquid porridge
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s undertaker
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funeral director; one whose business is to arrange burials
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s porridge
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soft food made by boiling oatmeal
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n mortify
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humiliate by embarassing excessively; shame; punish the flesh; discipline (one's body) by self-denial; Ex. mortified by her blunder; Ex. mortify the flesh; CF. cause to die
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s oatmeal
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crushed oats used for making porridge
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mosaic
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picture made of small colorful inlaid tiles; ADJ.
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n grueling
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exhausting; Ex. grueling marathon race
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n mote
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small speck (esp. of dust)
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n gruesome
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grisly; horrible
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s speck
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small piece or mark; Ex. speck of dust in the eye
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n gruff
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rough-mannered; (of a voice) rough; hoarse
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n motif
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theme; recurrent thematic element in a musical or literary work; single or repeated pattern; figure
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s grunt
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utter a deep guttural sound (as a pig does); N.
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n motility
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ability to move spontaneously; ADJ. motile: moving spontaneously
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n guffaw
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boisterous laughter; V.
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n motley
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multi-colored (as of a garment worn by a jester); mixed; heterogeneous; CF. jester: one who jests (as a paid fool at medieval courts)
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guile
|
deceit; duplicity; wiliness; cunning; Ex. persuade her by guile
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s motto
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brief statement used to express a principle
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s cunning
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clever in deceiving; sly; N: cleverness in deceiving; deceit
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n mottled
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blotched in coloring; spotted; Ex. mottled face; V. mottle: mark with blotches of different colors
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guileless
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without deceit
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s blotch
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spot; blot; CF. blot+botch
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guise
|
outward appearance; costume; Ex. in a new guise
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s blemish
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mar; spoil the beauty or perfection of; N: flaw or defect (that spoils perfection); Ex. blemishes in the crystal; CF. unblemished
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n gull
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trick; deceive; hoodwink; N: person who is easily tricked; dupe
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n mountebank
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charlatan; boastful pretender
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gullible
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easily deceived
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s peddle
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travel about selling (wares); CF. foot
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n gustatory
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affecting or relating to the sense of taste
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n muddle
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confuse; mix up confusedly; N: state of confusion
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n gusto
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eager enjoyment; zest; enthusiasm
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n muggy
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(of weather) warm and damp
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gusty
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windy
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n mulct
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defraud a person of something; swindle; Ex. mulct the boy of his legacy
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s gust
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strong abrupt rush of wind; V. CF. bluster
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n multifarious
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varied; greatly diversified; Ex. multifarious activities
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n guy
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cable or chain attached to something that needs to be braced or steadied; CF. guide
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multiform
|
having many forms
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s topple
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become unsteady and fall down
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multilingual
|
having many languages; fluent in several languages
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s overthrow
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topple; N.
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multiplicity
|
state of being numerous or multiple; large number; Ex. multiplicity of details; ADJ. multiple: of more than one element
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s overturn
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turn over; capsize; topple
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n mundane
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worldly as opposed to spiritual; everyday; of the ordinary; Ex. mundane existence; CF. world
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s capsize
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(of a boat) turn over
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n munificent
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very generous in giving; Ex. munificent benefactor; N. munificience
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gyroscope
|
apparatus used to maintain balance, ascertain direction, etc.
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n mural
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wall painting
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n habituate
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accustom or familiarize; addict
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n murky
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dark and gloomy; thick with fog; vague; Ex. murky night/fog; N. murk: partial or complete darkness; gloom
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n hackles
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hairs on back and neck, especially of a dog; Ex. make someone's hackles rise
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n muse
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ponder at length; N: source of inspiration (esp. of a poet)
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s growl
|
low, guttural, menacing sound (as of a dog)
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n musky
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having the odor of musk; N. musk: odorous substance secreted by an Asian deer
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hackneyed
|
commonplace; trite
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n muster
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gather; assemble (troops); Ex. muster up one's strength for the ordeal; N.
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n haggard
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wasted away; gaunt; Ex. haggard faces of the rescued miners
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n musty
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stale (in odor or taste); spoiled by age; CF. moist
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n haggle
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argue about prices (in an attempt to bargain)
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mutablility
|
ability to change in form; fickleness; ADJ. mutable: able to change; fickle; CF. mutate; CF. mutant
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n halcyon
|
calm; peaceful; Ex. halcyon days
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muted
|
silent; muffled; toned down; Ex. muted traffic noise
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n hale
|
healthy
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s mute
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silent; without speech; not pronounced; unable to speak; N: one who is incapable of speech; V: soften the sound, color, shade of
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s hail
|
frozen rain drop; V: salute or greet; precipitate hail
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n mutilate
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maim; injure lastingly; deprive of a limb or an essential part
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n hallowed
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blessed; consecrated; Ex. hallowed ground; V. hallow: set apart as holy
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n mutinous
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unruly; rebellious; Ex. mutinous teenagers; N. mutiny: open rebellion; CF. mutineer
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hallucination
|
delusion; false idea; false perception of objects with a compelling sense of their reality; objects so perceived; V. hallucinate; ADJ. hallucinatory
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n myopic
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nearsighted; lacking foresight; N. myopia
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n halting
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hesitant; faltering; not fluent; Ex. halting steps/voice; V. halt: proceed or act with uncertainty; falter; hesitate; waver; stop
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n myriad
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very large number; ADJ. CF. ten thousand
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s waver
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move or swing back and forth; be uncertain or unsteady in decision or movement; Ex. wavering between accepting and refusing
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n nadir
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lowest point; point on the celestial sphere diametrically opposite the zenith
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hamper
|
obstruct; prevent the free movement of; N: ___________��_____ _��_____ _____��__ _______ __________
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naivet\'e(naivety)
|
quality of being unsophisticated; simplicity; artlessness; gullibility; ADJ. naive(na\"ive): ingenuous; lacking worldliness; simple; credulous
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n hap
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chance; luck
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narcissist
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conceited person; N. narcissism; CF. narcissus
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haphazard
|
random; by chance; happening in an unplanned manner; Ex. haphazard growth of the town
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narrative
|
related to telling a story; N: narrated account; story; V. narrate: tell (a story); CF. narration
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n hapless
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unfortunate; luckless
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n nascent
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incipient; coming into being or existence; Ex. nascent ability in music
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n harangue
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long, passionate, and vehement speech; V.
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h 32
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harass
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annoy by repeated attacks
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natation
|
swimming
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harbinger
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forerunner (which foreshadows what is to come)
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n natty
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neatly or smartly dressed; dapper; smart; Ex. natty dresser
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harbor
|
give protection (by giving food and shelter); provide a refuge for; hide; keep in mind (thoughts or feelings); Ex. harbor a grudge/criminal; N: place of shelter; refuge
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s smart
|
intelligent; quick and energetic; fashionable; Ex. smart pace/restaurant; V: cause or feel a sharp pain; N: smarting pain
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s habitat
|
natural home of a plant or animal; CF. habitation
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nauseate
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cause to become sick; fill with disgust; fill nausea
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n hardy
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(of people or animals) sturdy; robust; (of plants) able to stand inclement(stormy) weather
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s nausea
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feeling of sickness and desire to vomit; disgust; CF. seasickness
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n harping
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tiresome dwelling on a subject; V. harp: dwell on(think or speak a lot about) tediously
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s nauseous
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causing nausea; feeling nausea
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n harrowing
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agonizing; distressing; traumatic; V. harrow: break up and level (soil) with a harrow; inflict great distress on; agonize; N: farming machine to break up the earth
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nautical
|
pertaining to ships or navigation
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harry
|
harass, annoy, torment (by repeated attacks); raid
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n navigable
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(of a body of water) wide and deep enough to allow ships to pass through; (of a ship or aircraft) able to be steered
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hatch
|
deck opening; lid covering a deck opening; V: emerge from an egg; produce (young) from an egg
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n nebulous
|
vague; hazy; cloudy; of a nebula; Ex. nebulous proposal
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s latch
|
fastening or lock consisting of a movable bar that fits into a notch; V: close with a latch
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s nebula
|
diffuse mass of interstellar dust or gas; galaxy
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s notch
|
V-shaped cut in a surface; V.
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n necromancy
|
black magic; sorcery; dealings with the dead; art that professes to communicate with the spirits of the dead so as to predict the future; CF. necromancer; CF. necro+divination; CF. necro-: death; Ex. necropolis
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haughtiness
|
pride; arrogance; ADJ. haughty
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n nefarious
|
very wicked
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s haunt
|
(of a spirit) visit (a place); come to mind continually; visit (a place) regularly; frequent; Ex. haunted house; Ex. haunted by his last words; N: place much frequented
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negate
|
cancel out; nullify; cause to have no effect; deny; N. negation
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n haven
|
place of safety; refuge; harbor; Ex. tax haven
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negligence
|
neglect; failure to take reasonable care; ADJ. negligent: neglectful; lax; not taking enough care
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s havoc
|
widespread damage; disorder; chaos
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n gingerly
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very carefully; ADJ.
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negligible
|
so small, trifling, or unimportant as to be easily disregarded
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n girth
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distance around something; circumference
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hazardous
|
dangerous
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nemesis
|
someone seeking revenge; source of downfall or ruin; CF. Nemesis
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n gist
|
essence; main point; substance
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s hazard
|
venture; put in danger; risk; Ex. hazard a guess; N: possible source of danger
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n neologism
|
new or newly coined word or phrase
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hazy
|
slightly obscure; misty; unclear; N. haze: light mist or smoke; confused state of mind
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glacial
|
like a glacier; of an ice age; extremely cold; Ex. glacial epoch; CF. iceberg
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n neophyte
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recent convert; new member of a religious group; beginner; CF. plant
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n glaring
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(of something bad) highly conspicuous; harshly bright; shining intensely and blindingly
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n headlong
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hasty; rash; headfirst; ADV.
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n nepotism
|
favoritism (to a relative); CF. nephew
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s headfirst
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moving with the head leading; headlong
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s glare
|
shine intensely and blindingly; stare fixedly and angrily; N.
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s favoritism
|
display of partiality toward a favored person
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n headstrong
|
willful; stubborn; unyielding; determined to have one's own way; CF. no 'excessive'
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n glaze
|
cover with a thin and shiny surface; apply a glaze to; N: thin, smooth, shiny coating (as for pottery); Ex. unglazed pottery
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n nether
|
lower; Ex. nether garments/regions
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n heckler
|
person who verbally harasses others; V. heckle: verbally harass as with gibes (by interrupting a speaker or speech)
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n glean
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gather leavings; gather grain left behind by reapers; gather bit by bit (facts or information) often with difficulty
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n nettle
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irritate; annoy; vex; ADJ. nettlesome
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glib
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fluent (with insincerity or superficiality); facile; slick
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hedonist
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one who believes that pleasure is the sole aim in life; CF. hedonism: practice of living one's life purely for pleasure
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n nexus
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connection
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heedless
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not noticing; disregarding
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s slick
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make smooth or glossy; N: smooth surface; Ex. oil slick; ADJ: smooth; glossy; deftly executed; adroit; glib
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n nib
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beak(bill); pen point
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s heed
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pay attention to; N: close attention
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s sleek
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smooth and shining (as from good health); V.
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n nicety
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precision; accuracy; minute distinction or difference; Ex. to a nicety: exactly; precisely; Ex. distinguish between niceties
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n hegemony
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dominance especially of one nation over others
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n glimmer
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shine erratically; twinkle; N: dim or unsteady light; faint indication; Ex. glimmer of hope
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n niggardly
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meanly stingy; parsimonious; N. niggard: stingy person
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s glitter
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shine brightly with flashing points of light; Ex. glittering diamond ring; N: sparkling light; attractiveness; glamor; Ex. glitter of the sun on the waves
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n heinous
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atrocious; wicked; hatefully bad; Ex. heinous crime
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n niggle
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spend too much time on minor points (esp. when finding fault); find fault; Ex. niggle over details; ADJ. niggling
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s gross
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total; fragrant; clearly wrong; (of people's behavior) coarse; corpulent; Ex. gross insolence/behavior; V: earn as a total amount; N: 12 dozens
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s glamor
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compelling charm; ADJ. glamorous
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n nihilist
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one who considers traditional beliefs to be groundless and existence meaningless; absolute skeptic; revolutionary terrorist; CF. nihilism: belief that nothing has meaning or value; belief that destruction of existing political or social institutions is necessary for future improvement
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n gloat
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express evil satisfaction; look at or think about with evil satisfaction; view malevolently; Ex. The thief gloated over the stolen jewels.
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s helm
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steering wheel of a ship; position of control
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n nip
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snip off; stop something's growth or development; bite; make numb with cold; Ex. nip the plan; Ex. A guard dog nipped the postman; Ex. fingers nipped by the extreme chill
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n gloss_over
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explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
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herbivorous
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grain-eating; CF. herbivore
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s snip
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short quick cut with scissors; V: cut with scissors
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heresy
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opinion contrary to popular belief; opinion contrary to accepted religion; ADJ. heretical; CF. heretic
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s gloss
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brief explanation note or translation of a difficult expression; V.
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s pinch
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squeeze between the thumb and a finger, or other edges; Ex. I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming. N: amount that can be held between the thumb and a finger
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n hermetic
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sealed by fusion so as to be airtight; airtight
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glossary
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brief explanation of words used in the text
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n nirvana
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in Buddhist teachings, the ideal state in which the individual loses himself in the attainment of an impersonal beatitude
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n glossy
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smooth and shining; N. gloss: shiny brightness on a surface; superficially attractive appearance; Ex. gloss of good manners
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n hermetic
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concerning alchemy or magic; obscure and mysterious; occult
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s impersonal
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not being a person; not showing personal feelings; Ex. impersonal force/manner/organization
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s mat
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not shiny; matte; having a dull finish; N: flat piece of material used as a floor covering; V.
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s sterile
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incapable of producing young; free from microorganism; V. sterilize
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nocturnal
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done or active at night; Ex. nocturnal animals/raids; CF. nocturne
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s finish
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surface texture; completeness of execution
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n hermitage
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home of a hermit
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s finished
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properly made and complete; Ex. finished product/performance
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n herpetologist
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one who studies reptiles; CF. herpetology: branch of zoology that deals with reptiles and amphibians
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n noisome
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foul smelling; very unpleasant; unwholesome
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nomadic
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wandering; N. nomad: tribe who migrates from place to place
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n glower
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scowl; glare; look or stare angrily
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n heterodox
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(of beliefs) against accepted opinion; unorthodox; unconventional
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nomenclature
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terminology(system of specialized words); system of names or naming things
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s scowl
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frown angrily; N: angry frown
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heterogeneous
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dissimilar; mixed; not homogeneous; consisting of dissimilar elements or plants
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n glut
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overstock; fill beyond capacity (with food); fill to excess; N: oversupply
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nominal
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in name only; of a name; trifling; (of a sum of money) very small; CF. nominate: propose as a candidate; appoint
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n hew
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cut to pieces with ax or sword; chop; N.
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n glutinous
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sticky; viscous; gluey
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n heyday
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time of greatest success or power; prime
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n nonchalance
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indifference; lack of concern; composure; ADJ. nonchalant: unconcerned; cool; indifferent; Ex. nonchalant attitude to his debts
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glutton
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someone who eats too much; ADJ. gluttonous: given to gluttony; greedy; CF. gluttony: habit of eating too much
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noncommittal
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neutral; refusing commitment to a particular opinion; unpledged; undecided
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s prime
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period of ideal or peak condition; earliest or beginning stage; Ex. in the prime of life; Ex. prime of the year(spring); ADJ: first in importance or rank; first; V: make ready; prepare
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n gnarled
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twisted
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n nondescript
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undistinctive; ordinary; ordinary-looking; Ex. nondescript fellow in a crowd
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s primary
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first in rank or importance; principal; earliest in time; Ex. primary stages; N. CF. first
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s gnarl
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protruding knot on a tree; V.
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nonentity
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person of no importance; nonexistence
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s primal
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first in rank or importance; being first in time; original; Ex. man's primal innocence
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gnome
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dwarf; underground spirit who guards treasure hoards
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n nonplus
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put at a loss; bring to a halt by confusion; perplex; CF. no more
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s primate
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group of mammals including humans
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goad
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urge on; drive with a goad; cause (someone) to do something by continued annoyance; Ex. They goaded him into doing it by saying he was a coward; N: sharp-pointed stick for driving cattle; stimulus; CF. annoy continually
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nostalgia
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homesickness; longing for the past; Ex. nostalgia for the clothes of 1920s; ADJ. nostalgic
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n hiatus
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gap; pause; gap or interruption in space or time; break
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n gorge
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narrow canyon; steep rocky cleft; ravine (made by a stream which runs through it)
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n nostrum
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questionable medicine; quack medicine; CF. our (remedy)
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notable
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conspicuous; worthy of note; remarkable; important; distinguished; noted
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n gorge
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stuff oneself (with food); glut; CF. gorgeous: dazzlingly beautiful
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n hibernal
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wintry; wintery; of or like winter
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notoriety
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disrepute; ill fame
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hibernate
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sleep throughout the winter; N. hibernation
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n gory
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bloody; N. gore: blood (from a wound)
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s nova
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star that suddenly becomes much brighter and then returns to its original brightness
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hierarchy
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arrangement by rank or standing; authoritarian body divided into ranks; body of persons having authority
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s shudder
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shake uncontrollably; tremble; V.
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s totem
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animal, plant, or natural object serving as a symbol of a clan or family; representation of this; Ex. totem pole
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n gossamer
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sheer; very light; like cobwebs; N: soft and sheer fabric; cobweb
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n novelty
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something new; newness; ADJ. novel: new; original
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hieroglyphic
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picture writing; ADJ.
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s sheer
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pure; thin and transparent; very steep
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novice
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beginner
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n hilarity
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boisterous mirth(merriment; laughter); ADJ. hilarious: full of laughter
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noxious
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harmful; CF. obnoxious
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n hindmost
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furthest behind; farthest to the rear
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n nuance
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shade of slight difference in meaning or color; subtle distinction
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n gouge
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tear out; cut out (as if with a gouge); Ex. gouge his eyes out; N: chisel for cutting out hollow areas in wood
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s wage
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begin and continue (a war)
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s shade
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slight difference in degree; nuance; degree of color; Ex. shades of meaning/grey
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n gouge
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overcharge (with high price); extort from; Ex. gouge the public; CF. usury
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hindrance
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block; obstacle; V. hinder
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s gradation
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series of gradual stages; degree in such a progression
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n gourmand
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epicure; person who takes excessive pleasure in food and drink
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n hinterlands
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back country; inner part of a country; OP. foreland
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n gourmet
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connoisseur of food and drink; epicure
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n nubile
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marriageable; of marriageable age; CF. connubial
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n hireling
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one who serves for hire (usually used contemptuously); one who works solely for compensation; Ex. hireling politician
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n nugatory
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worthless; futile
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graduated
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arranged by degrees (of height, difficulty, etc.)
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n hirsute
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hairy; having a lot of hair
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s graduate
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arrange into categories or grades; divide into marked intervals (for use in measurement); Ex. graduated ruler
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nullify
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make invalid; make null; invalidate
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n histrionic
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theatrical; excessively dramatic or emotional; affected; of actors or acting; N. histrionics: histrionic behavior
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n numismatist
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person who collects coins; N. numismatics: study or collection of money, coins, and medals
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n granary
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storehouse for grain
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s historic
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important in history; Ex. historic battle
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grandeur
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impressiveness; stateliness; majesty
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n nuptial
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related to marriage or the wedding ceremony; N. nuptials: wedding ceremony
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s historical
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connected with history; based on events in history (whether regarded as important or not)
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s stately
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formal; ceremonious; grand in style or size; majestic
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n nurture
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nourish; feed; educate; rear; care for while it is growing or developing; foster; cultivate; N: something that nourishes; rearing
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n hoard
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stockpile; accumulate for future use; N: supply stored for future use
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n nutrient
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nourishing substance; ADJ: providing nourishment
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grandiloquent
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(of a person or speech) using high sounding or important-sounding language; pompous; bombastic
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n hoary
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white with age
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grandiose
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affectedly grand; pretentious; high-flown; ridiculously exaggerated; impressive; great in size or scope; grand; Ex. grandiose ideas
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s nutrition
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process of nourishing or being nourished; CF. malnutrition
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n hoax
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trick which makes someone take action; practical joke; Ex. hoax mail; V.
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s high-flown
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highly pretentious or inflated
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s nutritious
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providing nourishment
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n holocaust
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destruction by fire; CF. burnt whole; CF. Holocaust
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s matin\'ee(matinee)
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dramatic or musical performance given in the afternoon
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s nourish
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provide with food necessary for life and growth
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n granulate
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form into grains or granules; N. granule: grain or particle
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n holster
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leather pistol case (that hangs on a belt around the waist)
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s nourishment
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something that nourishes; food
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graphic
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pertaining to the art of delineating; vividly described
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homage
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honor; tribute; great respect; Ex. pay/do homage to
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n oaf
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stupid awkward person; CF. elf
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n homeostasis
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tendency of a system or organism to maintain relative stability or internal equilibrium; CF. homeo-: constant; Ex. homeotherm
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s vivid
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(of light or color) bright and distinct; evoking lifelike mental images; Ex. vivid red hair/description
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obdurate
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stubborn; refusing to change one's belief
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homespun
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domestic; made at home; spun or woven at home; simple and ordinary; Ex. homespun philosophy
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s graphite
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black form of carbon used in lead pencils
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obeisance
|
bow (to show respect and obedience)
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s spin
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rotate swiftly; make (thread) by twisting (cotton, wool, etc.); N.
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n grapple
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wrestle; come to grips with; take hold of and struggle with; Ex. grapple with the burglar
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obelisk
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tall column tapering(becoming gradually narrower toward the end) and ending in a pyramid
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obese
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excessively fat; N. obesity
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n grate
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make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; shred by rubbing against a rough surface; Ex. grated cheese N: framework of metal bars to hold fuel in a fireplace
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n homily
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sermon; tedious moralizing lecture; serious warning; ADJ. homiletic
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gratify
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please; satisfy; Ex. gratify a desire
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homogeneous
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of the same kind; uniform in composition throughout
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n obfuscate
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confuse; muddle; cause confusion; make needlessly complex; make so confused as to be difficult to understand
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n gratis
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free; without charge; ADJ.
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n hone
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sharpen (a tool); N: whetstone for sharpening a tool
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n obituary
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death notice (esp. in a newspaper); ADJ.
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objective
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not influenced by emotions; fair; N: goal; aim
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gratuitous
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given freely; unwarranted; uncalled for; done without good reason; Ex. gratuitous comment
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n hoodwink
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deceive; delude
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obligatory
|
binding; required; compulsory; V. oblige: constrain; make grateful; do a favor; accommodate
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gratuity
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tip
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n horde
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crowd; swarm
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gravity
|
seriousness; ADJ. grave
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oblique
|
indirect; slanting (deviating from the perpendicular or from a straight line); Ex. oblique reference
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s swarm
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large group of insects moving in a mass; crowd of people or animals; V: move in a crowd or mass
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obliterate
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destroy completely; wipe out; Ex. obliterate the village
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n hortatory
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encouraging; exhortive; marked by exhortation; CF. exhort
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gregarious
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sociable; (of an animal) tending to form a group
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grievance
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cause of complaint; complaint
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n horticultural
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pertaining to cultivation of gardens; N. horticulture: science or art of cultivating fruits, vegetables, or ornamental plants; CF. agriculture: science or art of farming or growing crops
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oblivion
|
obscurity; condition of being completely forgotten; forgetfulness
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n oblivious
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inattentive or unmindful; unaware; wholly absorbed; forgetful(having the habit of forgetting)
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hostility
|
unfriendliness; hatred; enmity; ADJ. hostile
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n grill
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question severely; cook on a grill; broil; N: cooking surface of parallel metal bars
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obloquy
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slander; disgrace; infamy
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n hovel
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shack; small wretched house
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s broil
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cook by direct heat; N.
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n obnoxious
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offensive; disagreeable; Ex. obnoxious smell
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s hut
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crude dwelling; shack
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s grim
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causing great fear; unrelenting; determined in spite of fear; Ex. grim smile
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obscure
|
dark; vague; unclear; not well known; Ex. obscure meaning/village; V: darken; cover; make unclear; Ex. obscure the moon/meaning
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n grimace
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facial distortion to show feeling such as pain, disgust, etc; V.
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s shack
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crude cabin
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obsequious
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slavishly attentive; servile; full of servile compliance; sycophantic
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n grisly
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ghastly; horrifying; Ex. grisly remains of the bodies
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s shed
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small roofed structure for storage and shelter; V: pour forth; lose by natural process; repel without allowing penetration; radiate; cast; Ex. shed tears/light/water/skin/leaves
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s groom
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man employed to take care of horses; V: make neat and trim; clean and brush (an animal)
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s slavish
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of or like a slave; servile; showing no originality; copied very closely; Ex. slavish devotion/copy of the original
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n hover
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hang about; (of birds or aircraft) stay in the air in one place; (of people) wait nearby; stay around one place; waver; be in an uncertain state
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n hubbub
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confused uproar; loud noise; din
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grotesque
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fantastic; comically hideous; strange and unnatural (causing fear or amusement)
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obsequy
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funeral ceremony
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s hideous
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repulsive to the sight; ugly; repugnant; Ex. hideous face/scream
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n hubris
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arrogance; excessive self-conceit
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obsessive
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related to thinking about something constantly; of an obsession; preoccupying; N. obsession: compulsive preoccupation with a fixed idea; compulsive idea; V. obsess: preoccupy the mind of excessively
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n grotto
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small cavern
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n hue
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color; aspect; Ex. opinions of every hue
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obsidian
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black volcanic rock
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s scion
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detached plant shoot used in grafting; descendant
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n hue_and_cry
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outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
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n grouse
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complain; fuss; grumble; grouch; N: plump chickenlike game bird
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humane
|
marked by kindness or consideration; kind and compassionate; humanitarian
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s grumble
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complain; mutter discontentedly; grouch; N.
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s mutter
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utter (complaining words) indistinctly in low tones
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humanitarian
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one devoted to the promotion of human welfare; CF. humanism
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obsolete
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outmoded; no longer used
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s rumble
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make or move with a deep rolling sound (as thunder or stomach)
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obstetrician
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physician specializing in delivery(assisting in giving birth) of babies; N. obstetrics; CF. midwife
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n humdrum
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dull; monotonous
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n grovel
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crawl or creep on ground; remain prostrate; behave in a servile manner
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humid
|
damp; N. humidity
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obstinate
|
stubborn; hard to control or treat; Ex. obstinate cough; N. obstinacy
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obstreperous
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boisterous; noisy and uncontrollable
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grudging
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unwilling; reluctant; stingy(giving reluctantly)
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n humility
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humbleness of spirit
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n gruel
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thin liquid porridge
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n obtrude
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push (oneself or one's ideas) forward or intrude; impose (oneself or one's ideas) on others; butt in; stick out or extrude; thrust out; Ex. obtrude A on B; ADJ. obtrusive; N. obtrusion; CF. unobtrusive
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s humble
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of low rank or position; modest; having a low opinion of oneself and a high opinion of others; unassuming; not proud; V. humiliate: make humble; cause to feel ashamed or to lose the respect of others
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obtuse
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blunt; not sharp; stupid; slow in understanding
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n hummock
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small hill; hillock
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s porridge
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soft food made by boiling oatmeal
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s oatmeal
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crushed oats used for making porridge
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n humus
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substance or rich soil formed by decaying vegetable matter; CF. soil
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obviate
|
make unnecessary; get rid of; Ex. obviate the need
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n hurtle
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crash; rush; move with great speed; Ex. hurtling runaway train
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n grueling
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exhausting; Ex. grueling marathon race
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Occident
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the West
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n husband
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use sparingly; conserve; save; Ex. husband one's energy; CF. house holder
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n occlude
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shut; close; obstruct; Ex. A blood clot occluded an artery.
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n gruesome
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grisly; horrible
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occult
|
mysterious; secret; supernatural; beyond human comprehension; CF. mysterious to human ?; OP. bare
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n husbandry
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frugality; thrift; economy; agriculture; farming; Ex. animal husbandry; CF. husbandman
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n gruff
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rough-mannered; (of a voice) rough; hoarse
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oculist
|
physician who specializes in treatment of the eyes
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s grunt
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utter a deep guttural sound (as a pig does); N.
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hybrid
|
mongrel; mixed breed; V. hybridize
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n odious
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arousing strong dislike; hateful(causing hatred); vile
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s mongrel
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plant or animal (esp. a dog) of mixed breed; ADJ.
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n guffaw
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boisterous laughter; V.
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guile
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deceit; duplicity; wiliness; cunning; Ex. persuade her by guile
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s pedigree
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line of ancestors; ancestry; lineage; ADJ. (of an animal) descended from of a chosen family; Ex. pedigree dog; CF. crane's foot
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n odium
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detestation; quality of being odious; hatefulness; disrepute (resulting from hateful conduct)
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n odoriferous
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giving off an odor
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s cunning
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clever in deceiving; sly; N: cleverness in deceiving; deceit
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n hydrophobia
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fear of water; rabies
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s rabies
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disease passed on by the bite of an infected animal (causing madness and death)
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guileless
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without deceit
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odorous
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having an odor
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s hygiene
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science and practice of the promotion and preservation of health; ADJ. hygienic: showing careful attention to cleanness (to prevent disease); Ex. hygienic condition
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n odyssey
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long, eventful, adventurous journey
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guise
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outward appearance; costume; Ex. in a new guise
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n gull
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trick; deceive; hoodwink; N: person who is easily tricked; dupe
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n hyperbole
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exaggeration; overstatement; ADJ. hyperbolic: of hyperbole; of a hyperbola
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offensive
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attacking; insulting; distasteful; V. offend: violate; hurt the feelings of; N. offense: offending; violating of a moral or social code; crime; attack; Ex. first offense
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gullible
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easily deceived
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offhand
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casual; done without prior thought or preparation
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hypercritical
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excessively exacting; too critical (without noticing good qualities)
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n gustatory
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affecting or relating to the sense of taste
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n hypochondriac
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person unduly worried about his health; worrier without cause about illness; ADJ. CF. hypochondria: neurosis that one is or is becoming ill; CF. abdomen
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n officious
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meddlesome; excessively pushy in offering one's services; overly eager in offering unwanted services or advices; Ex. officious bellboy
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n gusto
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eager enjoyment; zest; enthusiasm
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hypocritical
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pretending to be virtuous; deceiving; N. hypocrisy: profession of beliefs one does not possess; CF. hypocrite
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s pushy
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disagreeably aggressive
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hypothetical
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based on assumptions or hypotheses; supposed; N. hypothesis
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gusty
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windy
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n ogle
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look at amorously; make eyes at; Ex. old men ogling young girls
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n ichthyology
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study of fish; CF. ichthyo-: fish
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s gust
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strong abrupt rush of wind; V. CF. bluster
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n olfactory
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concerning the sense of smell
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oligarchy
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government by a privileged few
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icon(ikon)
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religious image; idol; image or representation
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n guy
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cable or chain attached to something that needs to be braced or steadied; CF. guide
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n iconoclastic
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attacking cherished traditions; N. iconoclast: one who attacks traditional ideas; one who destroys sacred images
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ominous
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threatening; of an evil omen
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s topple
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become unsteady and fall down
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ideology
|
system of ideas characteristic of a group or culture
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s threat
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sign or warning (of coming danger); Ex. threat of rain; V: express a threat; give warning of (something bad); Ex. The cloud threatens rain.
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s overthrow
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topple; N.
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omnipotent
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all-powerful; having unlimited power
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s overturn
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turn over; capsize; topple
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n idiom
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expression whose meaning as a whole differs from the meanings of its individual words; distinctive style (of expression); Ex. idiom of the modern popular music; ADJ. idiomatic
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omnipresent
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universally present; ubiquitous
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s capsize
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(of a boat) turn over
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idiosyncrasy
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individual trait usually odd in nature; behavioral peculiarity; eccentricity; attitude, behavior, or opinion peculiar to a person; anything highly individual or eccentric; ADJ. idiosyncratic
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omniscient
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all-knowing
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gyroscope
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apparatus used to maintain balance, ascertain direction, etc.
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n idolatry
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worship of idols; excessive admiration or devotion; ADJ. idolatrous
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n idyllic
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charmingly carefree; simple and happy; Ex. idyllic scene
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n habituate
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accustom or familiarize; addict
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omnivorous
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eating both plant and animal food; devouring everything
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s idyll(idyl)
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short poem idealizing rural life; simple happy period of life (in the country); scene from such a time; Ex. idyll of two young lovers
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n onerous
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burdensome
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n hackles
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hairs on back and neck, especially of a dog; Ex. make someone's hackles rise
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n onomatopoeia
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words formed in imitation of natural sounds
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n igneous
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produced by fire; of fire; volcanic; (of rocks) formed from lava; Ex. igneous meteorite
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s growl
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low, guttural, menacing sound (as of a dog)
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s rustle
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make slight sounds like silk moving or being rubbed together
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ignite
|
kindle; light; catch fire or set fire to
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hackneyed
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commonplace; trite
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onslaught
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vicious assault; fierce attack; Ex. unexpected onslaught of the enemy
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n haggard
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wasted away; gaunt; Ex. haggard faces of the rescued miners
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n ignoble
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unworthy; not noble; dishonorable; Ex. ignoble deed
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n haggle
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argue about prices (in an attempt to bargain)
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n ignominy
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deep disgrace; shame or dishonor; ADJ. ignominious; Ex. ignominous defeat
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s slaughter
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killing of animals for food; massacre; V: butcher (animals) for food; kill in large numbers
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n onus
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burden; responsibility
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illicit
|
illegal
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n halcyon
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calm; peaceful; Ex. halcyon days
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s spare
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give; use; refrain from harming; save from experiencing; exempt; Ex. spare me 5 minutes; Ex. Take this money and spare my life; Ex. The emperor was spared the onus; ADJ: kept in reserve; free for other use; unoccupied; Ex. spare time
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n illimitable
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infinite; limitless
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n hale
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healthy
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n opalescent
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iridescent; lustrous; like an opal; N. opalescence
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illuminate
|
brighten; clear up or make understandable; enlighten; enable to understand; Ex. illuminating remarks
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s hail
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frozen rain drop; V: salute or greet; precipitate hail
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illusion
|
misleading vision or visual image; false idea or belief; CF. delusion
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n hallowed
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blessed; consecrated; Ex. hallowed ground; V. hallow: set apart as holy
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opaque
|
dark; not transparent; N. opacity
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illusive
|
deceiving; based on illusion; causing illusion; deceptive
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opiate
|
medicine to induce sleep or deaden pain; something that relieves emotions or causes inaction; sleep-producing drug containing opium
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hallucination
|
delusion; false idea; false perception of objects with a compelling sense of their reality; objects so perceived; V. hallucinate; ADJ. hallucinatory
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n halting
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hesitant; faltering; not fluent; Ex. halting steps/voice; V. halt: proceed or act with uncertainty; falter; hesitate; waver; stop
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illusory
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illusive; deceptive; not real
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opportune
|
timely; well-chosen
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s waver
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move or swing back and forth; be uncertain or unsteady in decision or movement; Ex. wavering between accepting and refusing
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opportunist
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individual who sacrifices principles for expediency by taking advantage of circumstances; N. opportunism
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imbalance
|
lack of balance or symmetry; disproportion
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hamper
|
obstruct; prevent the free movement of; N: ___________��_____ _��_____ _____��__ _______ __________
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n opprobrium
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infamy; disgrace arising from shameful conduct; vilification(slander); scorn; contempt; Ex. opprobrium hurled against him; ADJ. opprobrious: expressing contempt; shameful or infamous
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s disproportion
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lack of proportion (between the parts); ADJ. disproportionate
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optician
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maker and seller of eyeglasses
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n hap
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chance; luck
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n imbecility
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weakness of mind; state of being an imbecile; N. imbecile: stupid person; fool
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optimist
|
person who looks on the bright side; N. optimism
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haphazard
|
random; by chance; happening in an unplanned manner; Ex. haphazard growth of the town
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imbibe
|
drink in
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n imbroglio
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complicated situation (as in a play); painful or complex misunderstanding (as in a play); entanglement; confused mass (as of papers); V. embroil
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optimum
|
most favorable; optimal; N: most favorable condition
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n hapless
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unfortunate; luckless
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n imbue
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saturate(soak thoroughly); fill; Ex. imbue someone with feelings
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n harangue
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long, passionate, and vehement speech; V.
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optional
|
not compulsory; left to one's choice; N. option: act of choosing; choice; freedom or power to choose; something available as a choice; Ex. have no option; Ex. two options
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h 24
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optometrist
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one who fits glasses to remedy visual defects
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harass
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annoy by repeated attacks
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harbinger
|
forerunner (which foreshadows what is to come)
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immaculate
|
spotless; flawless; absolutely clean
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opulence
|
extreme wealth; luxuriousness; abundance; ADJ. opulent: possessing great wealth; abundant
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s tenant
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one that pays rent to use property owned by another
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harbor
|
give protection (by giving food and shelter); provide a refuge for; hide; keep in mind (thoughts or feelings); Ex. harbor a grudge/criminal; N: place of shelter; refuge
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n opus
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work (esp. musical composition); Ex. magnum opus: masterpiece; CF. opera
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s tenancy
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possession of land or building by rent; period of a tenant's occupancy
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n oracular
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of an oracle; prophetic; uttered as if with divine authority; mysterious or ambiguous; hard to understand; N. oracle: wiser person; prophecy made by an oracle
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s habitat
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natural home of a plant or animal; CF. habitation
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n hardy
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(of people or animals) sturdy; robust; (of plants) able to stand inclement(stormy) weather
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orator
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public speaker
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imminent
|
impending; near at hand
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oratorio
|
dramatic poem set to music; long musical work with singing but without acting; CF. cantata
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immobility
|
state of being immovable
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n harping
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tiresome dwelling on a subject; V. harp: dwell on(think or speak a lot about) tediously
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n ordain
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decree or command; grant holy orders; predestine; install as a minister, priest, or rabbi; N. ordainment; CF. ordination
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n immolate
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offer or kill as a sacrifice (by fire)
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n harrowing
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agonizing; distressing; traumatic; V. harrow: break up and level (soil) with a harrow; inflict great distress on; agonize; N: farming machine to break up the earth
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ordeal
|
severe trial or affliction; difficult experience; trial(test of patience or endurance); affliction
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harry
|
harass, annoy, torment (by repeated attacks); raid
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immune
|
resistant to; free or exempt from; N. immunity
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ordinance
|
decree; authoritative order
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hatch
|
deck opening; lid covering a deck opening; V: emerge from an egg; produce (young) from an egg
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n immure
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imprison; shut up in confinement; CF. wall
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immutable
|
unchangeable
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s latch
|
fastening or lock consisting of a movable bar that fits into a notch; V: close with a latch
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n ordination
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ceremony conferring holy orders; ceremony of ordaining a priest
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n orgy
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wild drunken revelry; unrestrained indulgence in an activity; Ex. orgy of shopping
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impair
|
injure; hurt; damage
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s notch
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V-shaped cut in a surface; V.
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n impale
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pierce (with a sharp point); Ex. impaled by the spear
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orient
|
get one's bearings; adjust; make familiar with a situation; orientate
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haughtiness
|
pride; arrogance; ADJ. haughty
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impalpable
|
imperceptible(not easily understood); intangible; OP. palpable: tangible; easily perceptible
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s haunt
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(of a spirit) visit (a place); come to mind continually; visit (a place) regularly; frequent; Ex. haunted house; Ex. haunted by his last words; N: place much frequented
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orientation
|
act of finding oneself in society; orienting
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impartial
|
not biased; fair; N. impartiality
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n haven
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place of safety; refuge; harbor; Ex. tax haven
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n orifice
|
mouthlike opening; small opening (esp. to a cavern or passage of the body); CF. mouth
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ornate
|
excessively or elaborately decorated
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s impart
|
grant a share of; make known; Ex. news to impart
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s havoc
|
widespread damage; disorder; chaos
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n ornithologist
|
scientific student of birds; N. ornithology: scientific study of birds
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hazardous
|
dangerous
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impassable
|
not able to be traveled or crossed
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s hazard
|
venture; put in danger; risk; Ex. hazard a guess; N: possible source of danger
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orthodox
|
traditional; (of someone) conservative in belief; adhering to an established doctrine
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impasse
|
predicament(dangerous condition) from which there is no escape; situation allowing for no further progress
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hazy
|
slightly obscure; misty; unclear; N. haze: light mist or smoke; confused state of mind
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impassive
|
without feeling; expressionless; imperturbable; stoical; Ex. impassive face
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n orthography
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correct spelling; CF. ortho-: straight; correct; Ex. orthodontics
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oscillate
|
vibrate pendulumlike; waver
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n impeach
|
charge (a public official) with crime in office; raise doubts about; indict; Ex. impeach a witness's credibility
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n headlong
|
hasty; rash; headfirst; ADV.
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n osseous
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made of bone; bony
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n impeccable
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faultless
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s headfirst
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moving with the head leading; headlong
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s credential
|
evidence concerning one's authority; written proof of a person's position; Ex. The new ambassador presented his credentials to the court.
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n ossify
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change or harden into bone; become hard and unchanging in one's ideas
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n headstrong
|
willful; stubborn; unyielding; determined to have one's own way; CF. no 'excessive'
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impecunious
|
without money
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ostensible
|
apparent; appearing as such; professed(pretended); pretended; Ex. ostensible purpose of the expedition
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n heckler
|
person who verbally harasses others; V. heckle: verbally harass as with gibes (by interrupting a speaker or speech)
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impede
|
hide; retard or obstruct the progress of; block
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hedonist
|
one who believes that pleasure is the sole aim in life; CF. hedonism: practice of living one's life purely for pleasure
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s apparent
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evident; easily seen or understood; appearing as such; Ex. apparent improvement
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heedless
|
not noticing; disregarding
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s retard
|
delay (in development); ADJ. retarded: (as of a child) slower in development
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n ostentatious
|
showy; trying to attract attention; pretentious; N. ostentation: showy display
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s heed
|
pay attention to; N: close attention
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impediment
|
hindrance; stumbling-block; speech defect preventing clear articulation; Ex. speech impediment
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n ostracize
|
banish from a group; exclude from public favor; ban; Ex. His friends ostracized him. N. ostracism
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n hegemony
|
dominance especially of one nation over others
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impel
|
drive or force onward; drive to take action; urge to action
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s blackball
|
vote against (an applicant); ostracize; N: negative vote
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n heinous
|
atrocious; wicked; hatefully bad; Ex. heinous crime
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impending
|
nearing; approaching; about to happen
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n oust
|
expel; drive out; force out; N. ouster: ousting
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outlandish
|
bizzare; peculiar; unconventional
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s gross
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total; fragrant; clearly wrong; (of people's behavior) coarse; corpulent; Ex. gross insolence/behavior; V: earn as a total amount; N: 12 dozens
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impenetrable
|
not able to be pierced or entered; beyond understanding; impossible to understand; Ex. impenetrable mystery
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s helm
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steering wheel of a ship; position of control
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impenitent
|
not repentant
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outmoded
|
no longer in fashion or use; no longer stylish; old-fashioned
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herbivorous
|
grain-eating; CF. herbivore
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imperative
|
absolutely necessary; that must be done; critically important; expressing command; Ex. It is imperative that; N: something that must be done
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n outskirts
|
fringes; outer borders (as of a city); Ex. outskirts of Boston
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imperceptible
|
unnoticeable; impossible to perceive; undetectable
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heresy
|
opinion contrary to popular belief; opinion contrary to accepted religion; ADJ. heretical; CF. heretic
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outspoken
|
candid; blunt
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imperial
|
like an emperor; related to an empire; CF. imperialism
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s blunt
|
having a dull edge; abrupt and frank in speech or manner; brusque; V: make or become blunt
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n hermetic
|
sealed by fusion so as to be airtight; airtight
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s imperil
|
put in danger
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n hermetic
|
concerning alchemy or magic; obscure and mysterious; occult
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n outstrip
|
outrun; surpass; outdo
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n imperious
|
domineering; too commanding; haughty; CF. imperial/emperor
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s sterile
|
incapable of producing young; free from microorganism; V. sterilize
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outwit
|
outsmart; defeat by behaving more cleverly
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n hermitage
|
home of a hermit
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impermeable
|
impervious; not permitting passage through its substance; impossible to permeate
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n ovation
|
enthusiastic applause
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overbearing
|
bossy; domineering and arrogant; decisively important; Ex. overbearing manner/importance; V. overbear: dominate
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impertinent
|
insolent; rude; not pertinent; N. impertinence
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n herpetologist
|
one who studies reptiles; CF. herpetology: branch of zoology that deals with reptiles and amphibians
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imperturbable
|
unshakably calm; placid
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n heterodox
|
(of beliefs) against accepted opinion; unorthodox; unconventional
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overt
|
open to view; public; not secret; CF. covert
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n overweening
|
arrogant; presumptuous
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heterogeneous
|
dissimilar; mixed; not homogeneous; consisting of dissimilar elements or plants
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s collected
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composed; calm; self-possessed
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n hew
|
cut to pieces with ax or sword; chop; N.
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h 34
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n impervious
|
impenetrable; incapable of being damaged or distressed; incapable of being affected (in one's opinions); Ex. impervious to water/criticism
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n heyday
|
time of greatest success or power; prime
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impetuous
|
violent; hasty; rash; impulsive; without careful thought; Ex. impetuous decision
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n overwrought
|
nervous or excited; extremely agitated; hysterical; wrought-up; CF. wrought: made or done
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s prime
|
period of ideal or peak condition; earliest or beginning stage; Ex. in the prime of life; Ex. prime of the year(spring); ADJ: first in importance or rank; first; V: make ready; prepare
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s hysteria
|
excessive or uncontrollable excitement; N. hysteric: person suffering from hysteria; CF. hysterics: attack of hysteria
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impetus
|
moving force; momentum; force of a moving body; incentive; stimulus; impulse
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s primary
|
first in rank or importance; principal; earliest in time; Ex. primary stages; N. CF. first
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impiety
|
irreverence; lack of respect for God or piety
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ovoid
|
egg-shaped; CF. ovum; CF. ovulate
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s primal
|
first in rank or importance; being first in time; original; Ex. man's primal innocence
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pachyderm
|
thick-skinned animal
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n impinge
|
infringe; encroach; influence; touch; collide with; Ex. The effects are impinging on every aspect of our lives.
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s primate
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group of mammals including humans
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impious
|
irreverent
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pacifist
|
one opposed to force; antimilitarist; ADJ. N. pacifism: opposition to war as a means of resolving disputes
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n hiatus
|
gap; pause; gap or interruption in space or time; break
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pacify
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soothe; make calm or quiet; subdue; bring peace to
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implacable
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incapable of being pacified; impossible to appease; Ex. implacable enemy
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h 23
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n paean
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song of praise or joy; Ex. paeans celebrating the victory
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implausible
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unlikely (to be true); unbelievable; Ex. implausible alibi
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n hibernal
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wintry; wintery; of or like winter
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n painstaking
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taking pains; showing hard work; taking great care; very careful and through
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implement
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put into effect; enforce; carry out; supply with tools; Ex. implement the plan/suggestion; N: tool or instrument
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hibernate
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sleep throughout the winter; N. hibernation
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n palatable
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agreeable; pleasing to the taste
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implicate
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incriminate; involve incriminatingly; show to be involved (in a crime); Ex. implicate someone in the crime
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hierarchy
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arrangement by rank or standing; authoritarian body divided into ranks; body of persons having authority
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n palate
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roof of the mouth; sense of the taste
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implication
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something hinted at or suggested; implying; implicating
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s totem
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animal, plant, or natural object serving as a symbol of a clan or family; representation of this; Ex. totem pole
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n palatial
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of or suitable for a palace; magnificent
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implicit
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understood but not stated; implied; unquestioning and complete; Ex. implicit trust
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hieroglyphic
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picture writing; ADJ.
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implode
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burst inward; CF. vaccum tube
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n paleontology
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study of prehistoric life or fossils; CF. paleo-: ancient or prehistoric; Ex. paleography: study of ancient written documents
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n hilarity
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boisterous mirth(merriment; laughter); ADJ. hilarious: full of laughter
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palette
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board on which painter mixes pigments(coloring matters)
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implore
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beg
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n hindmost
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furthest behind; farthest to the rear
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imply
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suggest a meaning not expressed; signify
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n palimpsest
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parchment or piece of writing material used for second time after original writing has been erased
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s wage
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begin and continue (a war)
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n impolitic
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not wise; not expedient; not politic
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s parchment
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writing material made from the skin of a sheep or goat
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hindrance
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block; obstacle; V. hinder
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n pall
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become boring; grow tiresome
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imponderable
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weightless; that cannot undergo precise evaluation; CF. pound
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n hinterlands
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back country; inner part of a country; OP. foreland
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import
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significance; importance; meaning
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n pallet
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small poor bed; Ex. straw pallet
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n hireling
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one who serves for hire (usually used contemptuously); one who works solely for compensation; Ex. hireling politician
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n palliate
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ease pain (without curing); make less severe or offensive (a crime or illness)
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s significant
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expressing a meaning; important; Ex. significant smile; N. significance: importance; meaning; V. signify: denote; mean; signal; make known; matter; be significant
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n hirsute
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hairy; having a lot of hair
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n pallid
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pale; wan; Ex. pallid complexion
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n importunate
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urging; always demanding; troublesomely urgent or persistent
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n histrionic
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theatrical; excessively dramatic or emotional; affected; of actors or acting; N. histrionics: histrionic behavior
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n importune
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beg persistently; make repeated requests (in an annoying way)
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palpable
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tangible; (of something bad) easily perceptible; obvious; Ex. palpable blunder
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s historic
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important in history; Ex. historic battle
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imposture
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assuming a false identity; masquerade; CF. impostor
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n palpitate
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throb; beat rapidly; flutter; tremble; Ex. Her heart began to palpitate.
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s historical
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connected with history; based on events in history (whether regarded as important or not)
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s throb
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(of a heart or machine) beat rapidly or violently; N. Ex. hearthrob: heartbeat; sweetheart
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s masquerade
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wear a mask or disguise; pretend; N: costume party or ball at which masks are worn; pretense; disguise
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n hoard
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stockpile; accumulate for future use; N: supply stored for future use
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n paltry
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insignificant; petty; trifling; contemptible; Ex. paltry sum; CF. trash
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impotent
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weak; ineffective; lacking in physical strength or power
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n hoary
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white with age
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n pan
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criticize harshly
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s crave
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desire; want intensely
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n hoax
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trick which makes someone take action; practical joke; Ex. hoax mail; V.
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n imprecation
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curse; swearword
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panacea
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cure-all; remedy for all diseases
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n holocaust
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destruction by fire; CF. burnt whole; CF. Holocaust
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n impregnable
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invulnerable; impossible to capture or enter by force; Ex. impregnable fort/argument; CF. take
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n panache
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flair; manner of doing things without any difficulty (causing admiration); flamboyance; bunch of feathers (on a helmet); Ex. with great panache; CF. _��_ __________ ____��__ ___________ _______
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n holster
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leather pistol case (that hangs on a belt around the waist)
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s impregnate
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make pregnant; fill thoroughly; saturate
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pandemic
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widespread; affecting the majority of people; N: pandemic disease; CF. all people
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homage
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honor; tribute; great respect; Ex. pay/do homage to
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impromptu
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without previous preparation; off the cuff(end of a sleeve); on the spur of the moment
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pandemonium
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wild tumult(commotion); wild noisy disorder; CF. Paradise Lost
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n homeostasis
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tendency of a system or organism to maintain relative stability or internal equilibrium; CF. homeo-: constant; Ex. homeotherm
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impropriety
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improperness; unsuitableness
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n pander
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cater to (the low desires of others)
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homespun
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domestic; made at home; spun or woven at home; simple and ordinary; Ex. homespun philosophy
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improvident
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thriftless; not providing for the future
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s cater
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provide food and drink (for); cater to: try to satisfy (desires of a bad kind)
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s spin
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rotate swiftly; make (thread) by twisting (cotton, wool, etc.); N.
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n panegyric
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formal praise; encomium; Ex. I don't deserve such panegyrics.
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improvise
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compose on the spur of the moment
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n homily
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sermon; tedious moralizing lecture; serious warning; ADJ. homiletic
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panoramic
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denoting an unobstructed and comprehensive view; N. panorama: unbroken view of a wide area
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homogeneous
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of the same kind; uniform in composition throughout
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pantomime
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acting without dialogue; V.
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imprudent
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lacking caution; not prudent; injudicious
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impudence
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impertinence; insolence
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n hone
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sharpen (a tool); N: whetstone for sharpening a tool
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papyrus
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ancient paper made from stem of papyrus plant
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n hoodwink
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deceive; delude
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n impugn
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dispute or contradict (often in an insulting way); attack as false or questionable; challenge; gainsay; CF. fight
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n parable
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short simple story teaching a moral
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n impuissance
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powerlessness; feebleness
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n horde
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crowd; swarm
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paradigm
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model; example that serves as a model; pattern; list of all the inflectional forms of a word
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s swarm
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large group of insects moving in a mass; crowd of people or animals; V: move in a crowd or mass
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impunity
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freedom from punishment or harm; CF. punish
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paradox
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something apparently contradictory in nature (that may nonetheless be true); statement that looks false but is actually correct
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n impute
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attribute; ascribe; charge; N. imputation
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n hortatory
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encouraging; exhortive; marked by exhortation; CF. exhort
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paragon
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model of perfection; Ex. paragon of virtue
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n horticultural
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pertaining to cultivation of gardens; N. horticulture: science or art of cultivating fruits, vegetables, or ornamental plants; CF. agriculture: science or art of farming or growing crops
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inadvertently
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unintentionally; by oversight; carelessly
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parallelism
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state of being parallel; similarity; analogy
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hostility
|
unfriendliness; hatred; enmity; ADJ. hostile
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s oversee
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watch over and direct; supervise; N. oversight: unintentional failure to notice or do something; supervision
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s parallel
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similar; analogous; corresponding; N: parallel line; person or thing that is parallel (to another); similarity; Ex. know of no parallel to the case; Ex. without parallel; V: be similar to; make parallel; Ex. Your experience parallels mine; CF. unparalleled
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n hovel
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shack; small wretched house
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inalienable
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not to be taken away; nontransferable; Ex. inalienable rights
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n parameter
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limit; independent variable; Ex. parameters of the problem; Ex. within the parameters of the budget
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n inane
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silly; senseless; Ex. inane remarks; N. inanity
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s hut
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crude dwelling; shack
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paramount
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foremost in importance; supreme; CF. para-: beyond; above; Ex. paranormal
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s shack
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crude cabin
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inanimate
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lifeless; not animate
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paramour
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illicit lover
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s shed
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small roofed structure for storage and shelter; V: pour forth; lose by natural process; repel without allowing penetration; radiate; cast; Ex. shed tears/light/water/skin/leaves
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n inarticulate
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speechless; producing indistinct speech; not articulate; not expressing oneself clearly
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s inamorata
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woman whom a man loves
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n hover
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hang about; (of birds or aircraft) stay in the air in one place; (of people) wait nearby; stay around one place; waver; be in an uncertain state
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s speechless
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unable for the moment to speak (because of strong feeling); Ex. speechless with anger
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paranoia
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psychosis marked by delusions of grandeur or persecution; N: ADJ: paranoid, paranoiac
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n hubbub
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confused uproar; loud noise; din
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inaugurate
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begin formally; install in office; induct into office by a formal ceremony; N. inauguration; ADJ. inaugural
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paraphernalia
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equipment; odds and ends used in a particular activity; personal belongings; Ex. photographic paraphernalia; CF. married woman's property exclusive of her dowry
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n incandescent
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strikingly bright; shining with intense heat; emitting visible light when heated; Ex. incandescent light bulb; CF. candle
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n hubris
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arrogance; excessive self-conceit
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s dowry
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money or property brought by a bride to her husband at marriage
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n hue
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color; aspect; Ex. opinions of every hue
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n incantation
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singing or chanting of magic spells; magical formula; (the saying of) words used in magic; CF. enchant
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paraphrase
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restate a passage in one's own words while retaining thought of author; N: restatement of a text in other words
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n hue_and_cry
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outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
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s chant
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tune(melody) in which a number of words are sung on the same note; V: sing (a chant); utter (a slogan) in the manner of a chant
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parasite
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animal or plant living on another; toady; sycophant; CF. para-: beside
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humane
|
marked by kindness or consideration; kind and compassionate; humanitarian
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s charm
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quality of pleasing; amulet; action or formula thought to have magical power; spell; V: attract; cast a spell on; bewitch
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s infest
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inhabit in numbers large enough to be harmful; Ex. Mice infested the house; Ex. shark-infested waters
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humanitarian
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one devoted to the promotion of human welfare; CF. humanism
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s bewitch
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cast a spell over; captivate completely
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n parched
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extremely dry; very thirsty; V. parch: make or become extremely dry (by exposure to heat)
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n humdrum
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dull; monotonous
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s recite
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repeat aloud (something learned); describe; Ex. recite his complaints; N. recitation
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n pariah
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social outcast; Ex. Mariah the pariah
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humid
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damp; N. humidity
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s recital
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act of reciting publicly; detailed account; performance of music or dance (by a solo performer)
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s outcast
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one that has been excluded from a society; ADJ.
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n incapacitate
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disable; N. incapacity: lack of capacity
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n humility
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humbleness of spirit
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parity
|
equality; close resemblance; CF. disparate
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incarcerate
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imprison
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s humble
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of low rank or position; modest; having a low opinion of oneself and a high opinion of others; unassuming; not proud; V. humiliate: make humble; cause to feel ashamed or to lose the respect of others
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n parlance
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language; manner of speaking; idiom; Ex. in legal/common parlance
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n hummock
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small hill; hillock
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incarnate
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endowed with flesh; invested with bodily form; personified; Ex. devil incarnate; V: give bodily form to; embody
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n parley
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conference (between opponents); CF. speak
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incarnation
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act of assuming a human body and human nature; one who personifies something; personification; Ex. previous incarnation/reincarnation
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n humus
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substance or rich soil formed by decaying vegetable matter; CF. soil
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n parochial
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narrow in scope or outlook; provincial; related to parishes
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s personify
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represent (an inanimate object) as a person; be the embodiment or perfect example of; Ex. She is evil/patience personified; N. personification
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n hurtle
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crash; rush; move with great speed; Ex. hurtling runaway train
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s parish
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area in the care of a single priest and served by one main church
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incendiary
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arsonist; ADJ: causing fire; of arson; Ex. incendiary bomb
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n husband
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use sparingly; conserve; save; Ex. husband one's energy; CF. house holder
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s outlook
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point of view; view from a particular place; expectation for the future; prospect; Ex. outlook on life; Ex. pleasing outlook; Ex. weather outlook
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incense
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enrage; infuriate(make furious); make extremely angry; outrage; N: aromatic substance burned to produce a pleasant odor
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n husbandry
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frugality; thrift; economy; agriculture; farming; Ex. animal husbandry; CF. husbandman
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parody
|
humorous imitation; spoof; takeoff; travesty; V.
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incentive
|
spur; motive; something which encourages one to greater activity
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hybrid
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mongrel; mixed breed; V. hybridize
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s spoof
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parody
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inception
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start; beginning
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s mongrel
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plant or animal (esp. a dog) of mixed breed; ADJ.
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s takeoff
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burlesque; act of leaving the ground
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s pedigree
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line of ancestors; ancestry; lineage; ADJ. (of an animal) descended from of a chosen family; Ex. pedigree dog; CF. crane's foot
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incessant
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uninterrupted; unceasing
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paroxysm
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fit or attack of pain, laughter, rage; sudden outburst
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n hydrophobia
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fear of water; rabies
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h 25
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n parquet
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floor made of wood strips inlaid in a mosaic like matter; CF. strip: long narrow piece
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s rabies
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disease passed on by the bite of an infected animal (causing madness and death)
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n inchoate
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(of desire, wish, plan) recently begun; not explicit; at the beginning of development; rudimentary; elementary; Ex. inchoate mass
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parry
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ward off a blow; deflect; Ex. He parried the unwelcome question very skillfully; N. CF. _____________ _________��_ ______
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s hygiene
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science and practice of the promotion and preservation of health; ADJ. hygienic: showing careful attention to cleanness (to prevent disease); Ex. hygienic condition
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incidence
|
rate of occurrence; particular occurrence; Ex. high incidence of infant mortality
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s ward
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administrative division of a city; division in a hospital or prison; incompetent person placed under the protection of a guardian; V: guard; ward off: avert
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incidental
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not essential; minor; N: something incidental
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n hyperbole
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exaggeration; overstatement; ADJ. hyperbolic: of hyperbole; of a hyperbola
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parsimony
|
stinginess; excessive frugality; ADJ. parsimonious
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hypercritical
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excessively exacting; too critical (without noticing good qualities)
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s incident
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event; event that causes a crisis
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partial
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incomplete; favoring one side over another; having a liking for something
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s incinerate
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burn to ashes
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n hypochondriac
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person unduly worried about his health; worrier without cause about illness; ADJ. CF. hypochondria: neurosis that one is or is becoming ill; CF. abdomen
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partiality
|
state of being partial; inclination; favorable bias; special fondness; preference
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incipient
|
beginning; in an early stage
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hypocritical
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pretending to be virtuous; deceiving; N. hypocrisy: profession of beliefs one does not possess; CF. hypocrite
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n partisan
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one-sided; prejudiced; committed to a party (with dislike of any others); N: strong supporter of a party; guerrilla
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hypothetical
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based on assumptions or hypotheses; supposed; N. hypothesis
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incisive
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(appreciatively) cutting; sharp; Ex. incisive remarks; V. incise: make a cut into
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s parvenu
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upstart; newly rich person
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incite
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arouse to action; goad; motivate; induce to exist; Ex. incite a riot/the crowd to rebellion
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n ichthyology
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study of fish; CF. ichthyo-: fish
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partition
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divide into parts
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icon(ikon)
|
religious image; idol; image or representation
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n inclement
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stormy; unkind; unmerciful; CF. clement
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n pass\'e
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old-fashioned; past the prime
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incline
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slope; slant; Ex. steep incline
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n iconoclastic
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attacking cherished traditions; N. iconoclast: one who attacks traditional ideas; one who destroys sacred images
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passive
|
not active; acted upon; receiving an action without acting in return; accepting without resistance
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inclined
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tending or leaning toward; bent; V. incline: slant; dispose; be disposed; tend
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ideology
|
system of ideas characteristic of a group or culture
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n pastiche
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imitation of another's style in musical composition or in writing; work of art openly imitating the works of other artists
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s tend
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have a tendency; take care of; minister; serve at; apply one's attention; attend
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n idiom
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expression whose meaning as a whole differs from the meanings of its individual words; distinctive style (of expression); Ex. idiom of the modern popular music; ADJ. idiomatic
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pastoral
|
rural; of rural life; idyllic; of a pastor
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inclusive
|
tending to include all; all-inclusive; Ex. inclusive charge
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idiosyncrasy
|
individual trait usually odd in nature; behavioral peculiarity; eccentricity; attitude, behavior, or opinion peculiar to a person; anything highly individual or eccentric; ADJ. idiosyncratic
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patent
|
obvious; easily seen; open for the public to read; of or protected by a patent; Ex. patent to everyone; N.
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pathetic
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causing sadness, compassion, pity; touching
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n idolatry
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worship of idols; excessive admiration or devotion; ADJ. idolatrous
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incognito
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with identity concealed; using an assumed name; ADJ.
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s touching
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causing a feeling of pity or sympathy; pathetic; V. touch: cause to feel pity or sympathy; ADJ. touched
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n idyllic
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charmingly carefree; simple and happy; Ex. idyllic scene
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incoherent
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unintelligible; muddled; unable to express one's thoughts in an orderly manner; illogical; lacking cohesion; not coherent
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pathological
|
pertaining to disease; N. pathology: study of disease
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s idyll(idyl)
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short poem idealizing rural life; simple happy period of life (in the country); scene from such a time; Ex. idyll of two young lovers
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incommodious
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not spacious; inconvenient
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n pathos
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tender sorrow; pity; quality in art or literature that produces these feelings; Ex. pathos that runs through the novel
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n igneous
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produced by fire; of fire; volcanic; (of rocks) formed from lava; Ex. igneous meteorite
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incompatible
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inharmonious; N. incompatibility
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n patina
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green crust on old bronze works or copper; tone slowly taken by varnished painting
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ignite
|
kindle; light; catch fire or set fire to
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incongruity
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lack of harmony; absurdity; ADJ. incongruous: lacking in harmony; inappropriate
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s varnish
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paint used to coat a surface with a glossy film; glossy coating produced by using this substance; Ex. nail varnish; V.
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s attire
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clothe; N: clothing; array; apparel
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n ignoble
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unworthy; not noble; dishonorable; Ex. ignoble deed
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n patois
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local or provincial dialect
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n ignominy
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deep disgrace; shame or dishonor; ADJ. ignominious; Ex. ignominous defeat
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inconsequential
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insignificant; unimportant
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patriarch
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father and ruler of a family or tribe
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illicit
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illegal
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inconsistency
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state of being self-contradictory; lack of uniformity or steadiness; ADJ. inconsistent: displaying a lack of consistency; erratic; contradictory; incompatible
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n patrician
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noble; aristocratic; N: person of high rank; aristocrat; CF. member of the governing classes in ancient Rome; CF. plebian
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n illimitable
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infinite; limitless
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incontinent
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lacking self-restraint; not continent; licentious
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patronize
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support; act superior toward; treat in a condescending manner; be a customer of; N. patron: one that supports; regular customer; N. patronage; CF. boycott
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incontrovertible
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indisputable; impossible to dispute; not open to question; unquestionable
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illuminate
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brighten; clear up or make understandable; enlighten; enable to understand; Ex. illuminating remarks
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illusion
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misleading vision or visual image; false idea or belief; CF. delusion
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paucity
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scarcity; dearth
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incorporate
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introduce something into a larger whole; include; embody; give material form to; ADJ.
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illusive
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deceiving; based on illusion; causing illusion; deceptive
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n incorporeal
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without a material body; insubstantial
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pauper
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very poor person
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illusory
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illusive; deceptive; not real
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incorrigible
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uncorrectable
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n peccadillo
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slight offense or fault; CF. sin
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imbalance
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lack of balance or symmetry; disproportion
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incredulity
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tendency to disbelief
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s swipe
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hit with a sweeping motion; N.
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s disproportion
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lack of proportion (between the parts); ADJ. disproportionate
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incredulous
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withholding belief; skeptical; showing disbelief
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n imbecility
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weakness of mind; state of being an imbecile; N. imbecile: stupid person; fool
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increment
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increase
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pecuniary
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pertaining to money
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imbibe
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drink in
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incriminate
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accuse of or implicate in a crime; serve as evidence against; cause to seem or make guilty of a crime; Ex. incriminating evidence
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pedagogue
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teacher; CF. child leader
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n imbroglio
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complicated situation (as in a play); painful or complex misunderstanding (as in a play); entanglement; confused mass (as of papers); V. embroil
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pedagogy
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teaching; art of education
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n incrustation
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hard coating or crust; V. incrust: encrust; cover with a crust
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n imbue
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saturate(soak thoroughly); fill; Ex. imbue someone with feelings
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n pedant
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scholar who overemphasizes book learning, trivial details of learning, or technicalities
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incubate
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hatch; warm (eggs) with the body to promote hatching; maintain at optimal environment conditions for development; be holding in one's body an infection which is going to develop into a disease; N. incubation; CF. incubation:disease
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s inasmuch_as
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since; owing to the fact that
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n pedantic
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bookish; showing off learning; marked by an excessive ostentatious concern for book learning; N. pedantry
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immaculate
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spotless; flawless; absolutely clean
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s bookish
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fond of books and reading
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incubus
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burden; very worriying problem; mental care; nightmare; male devil; CF. succubus
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s tenant
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one that pays rent to use property owned by another
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s studious
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given to diligent study
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inculcate
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teach (ideas or principles); instill
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s tenancy
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possession of land or building by rent; period of a tenant's occupancy
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n pedestrian
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ordinary; dull; unimaginative(lacking in imagination); going on foot; Ex. pedestrian prose; N.
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incumbent
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obligatory; imposed as an obligation; currently holding an office; N: person who holds an office
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incur
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bring upon oneself
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imminent
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impending; near at hand
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s precinct
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division of a city for election or police purposes; precincts: space that surrounds a building; Ex. precincts of the college
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immobility
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state of being immovable
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incursion
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temporary invasion; CF. excursion: short journey
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s pedigree
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ancestry; lineage
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pediatrician
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physician specializing in children's diseases; N. pediatrics
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indefatigable
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tireless; untiring; showing no sign of getting tired
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n immolate
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offer or kill as a sacrifice (by fire)
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peerless
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having no equal; incomparable
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immune
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resistant to; free or exempt from; N. immunity
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indelible
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not able to be erased
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n immure
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imprison; shut up in confinement; CF. wall
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s peer
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one who has equal standing with another; nobleman; V: look intently; N. peerage; CF. peeress
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n indemnify
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make secure against damage or loss; compensate for damage or loss; CF. make uninjured
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n pejorative
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(of a word or phrase) suggesting that someone is of little value; negative in connotation; having a belittling effect; Ex. Many women now considers ``housewife'' a pejorative expression, because it patronized them.
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immutable
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unchangeable
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indentation
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notch; deep recess; V. indent; CF. tooth
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n indenture
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bind as servant or apprentice to master; bind by indenture; N: contract binding one party into the service of another for a specified time (as between an apprentice and his master)
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impair
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injure; hurt; damage
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n pell-mell
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in confusion; disorderly; Ex. dash pell-mell
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n pellucid
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transparent; limpid(crystal clear); clear in meaning; easy to understand
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n impale
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pierce (with a sharp point); Ex. impaled by the spear
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indeterminate
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uncertain; not clearly fixed; indefinite
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n penance
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self-imposed punishment for sin; Ex. do penance for one's sins; CF. penitent
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impalpable
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imperceptible(not easily understood); intangible; OP. palpable: tangible; easily perceptible
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indicative
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suggestive; implying; serving to indicate
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n penchant
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strong inclination; strong liking (esp. for something that is disapproved of by other people); Ex. penchant for fast cars
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indices
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signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
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impartial
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not biased; fair; N. impartiality
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s impart
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grant a share of; make known; Ex. news to impart
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pendant(pendent)
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hanging down from something; pending; N: ornament (hanging from a necklace etc.)
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indict
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charge; N. indictment
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s pending
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not yet decided or settled; impending; Ex. pending decision; PREP. while awaiting; until; Ex. delay the decision pending his return
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indifferent
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unmoved or unconcerned by; having no interest in; mediocre; neither good nor bad
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impassable
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not able to be traveled or crossed
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indigence
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poverty
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n pendulous
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hanging; suspended
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impasse
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predicament(dangerous condition) from which there is no escape; situation allowing for no further progress
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s suspend
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cause to stop for a period; interrupt; hold in abeyance; defer; hang from above; exclude for a period from a position; Ex. suspended state; Ex. suspend judgment; Ex. suspended from the team; N. suspension
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impassive
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without feeling; expressionless; imperturbable; stoical; Ex. impassive face
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indigenous
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native; Ex. plant indigenous to the New World
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n impeach
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charge (a public official) with crime in office; raise doubts about; indict; Ex. impeach a witness's credibility
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s suspense
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state of being undecided; anxiety or apprehension resulting from uncertainty
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indigent
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poor; destitute
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penitent
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repentant; N.
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indignation
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anger at an injustice; Ex. righteous indignation; ADJ. indignant
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n impeccable
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faultless
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s righteous
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morally upright; just
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n pensive
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dreamily or deeply thoughtful; sadly thoughtful; thoughtful with a hint of sadness; contemplative; CF. think over
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s credential
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evidence concerning one's authority; written proof of a person's position; Ex. The new ambassador presented his credentials to the court.
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n penumbra
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partial shadow (in an eclipse); CF. almost shadow
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s rightful
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legally correct; Ex. rightful owner
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impecunious
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without money
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penury
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extreme poverty; stinginess; ADJ. penurious: very poor; stingy
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impede
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hide; retard or obstruct the progress of; block
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indignity
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treatment or situation that causes shame or loss of dignity, respect; offensive or insulting treatment; humiliating or degrading treatment; Ex. I suffered the indignity of having to say that in front of them.
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n peon
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landless agricultural worker; bond servant; menial worker; N. peonage
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indiscriminate
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choosing at random; confused; not based on careful distinctions
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s retard
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delay (in development); ADJ. retarded: (as of a child) slower in development
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perceptive
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insightful; showing a good ability at perceiving and understanding; aware; wise; of perception
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indisputable
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too certain to be disputed; beyond doubt
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impediment
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hindrance; stumbling-block; speech defect preventing clear articulation; Ex. speech impediment
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n percussion
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striking one object against another sharply; Ex. percussion instrument; N: striking together of two bodies; sound caused by percussion
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impel
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drive or force onward; drive to take action; urge to action
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n perdition
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damnation; complete ruin; hell
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indissoluble
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permanent; impossible to dissolve or disintegrate
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impending
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nearing; approaching; about to happen
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s damn
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condemn; criticize severely; condemn to everlasting punishment; doom; bring to ruin; N. damnation
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indite
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write; compose
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impenetrable
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not able to be pierced or entered; beyond understanding; impossible to understand; Ex. impenetrable mystery
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s doom
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condemnation to a severe penalty; ruin; fate (esp. a tragic or ruinous one); V.
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indolent
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lazy
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impenitent
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not repentant
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peregrination
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journey; V. peregrinate
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indomitable
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unconquerable; unyielding
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n peremptory
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demanding and leaving no choice; imperative; Ex. peremptory decree/knock
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imperative
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absolutely necessary; that must be done; critically important; expressing command; Ex. It is imperative that; N: something that must be done
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n indubitable
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unable to be doubted; which cannot be doubted; unquestionable
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perennial
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something long-lasting; perennial plant; ADJ: lasting through the year or many years; lasting for a long time; enduring
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imperceptible
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unnoticeable; impossible to perceive; undetectable
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induce
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persuade; lead to do something; bring about; N. inducement
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imperial
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like an emperor; related to an empire; CF. imperialism
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perfidious
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treacherous; disloyal; N. perfidy: treachery
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inductive
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pertaining to induction or proceeding from the specific to the general
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s imperil
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put in danger
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perforate
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pierce; put a hole through
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s induct
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place formally in office; install; admit as a member; initiate; N. induction: inducting; process of deriving general principles from particular facts
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perfunctory
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done routinely and with little care; superficial; not thorough; lacking interest, care, or enthusiasm; Ex. perfunctory kiss
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n imperious
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domineering; too commanding; haughty; CF. imperial/emperor
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indulgent
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humoring; yielding; lenient; showing indulgence
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perigee
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point of moon's orbit when it is nearest the earth; CF. apogee
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impermeable
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impervious; not permitting passage through its substance; impossible to permeate
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s indulge
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yield to; gratify; allow oneself a special pleasure; Ex. indulge one's every whim/a child/in a big cigarette; N. indulgence
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perimeter
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outer boundary; length of the outer boundary; circumference
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s humor
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indulge; comply with the wishes of; N. quality that makes something amusing; state of mind; mood; Ex. in a bad humor; Ex. out of humor
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impertinent
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insolent; rude; not pertinent; N. impertinence
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s bound
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leap or spring; limit or confine; constitute the limit of; Ex. bounded by Canada; N: leap or jumping; boundary; ADJ: certain; having a duty to do something (legally or morally); confined by bonds; Ex. We are bound to be late; Ex. I am bound to say my opinion; CF. bounce, rebound
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imperturbable
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unshakably calm; placid
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industrious
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diligent; hard-working; N. industry
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s collected
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composed; calm; self-possessed
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n inebriated
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habitually intoxicated; drunk; N. inebriety
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n peripatetic
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walking about from place to place (to work); moving; Ex. peripatetic school of philosophy
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n impervious
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impenetrable; incapable of being damaged or distressed; incapable of being affected (in one's opinions); Ex. impervious to water/criticism
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s inebriate
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make drunk; intoxicate; N. intoxicated person
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n peripheral
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of a periphery; marginal; outer; of minor importance; not central; Ex. peripheral nerve/interest
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impetuous
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violent; hasty; rash; impulsive; without careful thought; Ex. impetuous decision
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s intoxicate
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make drunk; stimulate or excite; Ex. intoxicated by all the money he might win
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n periphery
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outside edge especially of a round surface; perimeter; Ex. periphery of the town
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n ineffable
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unutterable; not to be uttered; taboo; that cannot be expressed in speech; indescribable; unspeakable; inexpressible; Ex. ineffable name/joy
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perjury
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false testimony while under oath; V. perjure oneself: testify falsely under oath
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impetus
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moving force; momentum; force of a moving body; incentive; stimulus; impulse
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ineffectual
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not effective; not having a desired effect; weak
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impiety
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irreverence; lack of respect for God or piety
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permeable
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that can be permeated; penetrable; porous; allowing liquids or gas to pass through; V. permeate: spread or flow throughout; charge
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n ineluctable
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irresistible; not to be escaped; unavoidable
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n pernicious
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very harmful; deadly; very destructive; Ex. pernicious effect/anemia
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n impinge
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infringe; encroach; influence; touch; collide with; Ex. The effects are impinging on every aspect of our lives.
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impious
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irreverent
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n peroration
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conclusion of an oration; perorating; V. perorate: conclude a speech; speak at great length
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inept
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unsuited; inappropriate; lacking skill; incompetent; CF. inapt: (of statements or ideas) inappropriate
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inequity
|
unfairness; ADJ. inequitable
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n perpetrate
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commit an offense; do (something wrong)
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implacable
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incapable of being pacified; impossible to appease; Ex. implacable enemy
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n inerrancy
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infallibility
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implausible
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unlikely (to be true); unbelievable; Ex. implausible alibi
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perpetual
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everlasting
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implement
|
put into effect; enforce; carry out; supply with tools; Ex. implement the plan/suggestion; N: tool or instrument
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n inert
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inactive; lacking power to move; unable to move or act; Ex. chemically inert; N. inertia: state of being inert; force which keeps a thing in the position or state
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perpetuate
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make perpetual; make something last for a long time; preserve from extinction; N. perpetuity
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implicate
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incriminate; involve incriminatingly; show to be involved (in a crime); Ex. implicate someone in the crime
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inevitable
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unavoidable
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n perquisite(perk)
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any gain above stipulated salary; Ex. perquisites such as free meals and a car
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n personable
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attractive (in personality or appearance)
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n inexorable
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relentless; unyielding; implacable; not capable of being changed by entreaty or efforts; Ex. inexorable price rises
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implication
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something hinted at or suggested; implying; implicating
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infallible
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unerring; never making mistakes
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implicit
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understood but not stated; implied; unquestioning and complete; Ex. implicit trust
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perspicacious
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(of someone) having insight; penetrating; astute
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implode
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burst inward; CF. vaccum tube
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infamous
|
notoriously bad; notorious; well known for being bad; Ex. infamous behavior; N: infamy: infamous act; evil fame or reputation
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perspicuity
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clearness of expression; freedom from ambiguity
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perspicuous
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(of something) plainly expressed; easy to understand; Ex. perspicuous comments
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implore
|
beg
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infantile
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childish; infantlike
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n pert
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(esp. of a girl or young woman) impertinent; forward; trim; jaunty; Ex. pert young miss/hat
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imply
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suggest a meaning not expressed; signify
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infer
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deduce; conclude; N. inference
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n impolitic
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not wise; not expedient; not politic
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n infernal
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pertaining to hell; devilish; N. inferno: place of fiery heat or destruction
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s forward
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presumptuous or bold
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imponderable
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weightless; that cannot undergo precise evaluation; CF. pound
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pertinacious
|
holding tenaciously to an action; stubborn; persistent
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n infidel
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unbeliever (with respect to a particular religion)
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pertinent
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suitable; to the point; relevant
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import
|
significance; importance; meaning
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infiltrate
|
pass into or through; penetrate or enter (an organization) sneakily; Ex. infiltrate the troops into enemy territory; CF. infiltrator
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s significant
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expressing a meaning; important; Ex. significant smile; N. significance: importance; meaning; V. signify: denote; mean; signal; make known; matter; be significant
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perturb
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disturb greatly
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s penetrate
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enter into; pierce; permeate; see through; grasp the inner significance of; understand
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n peruse
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read through with care; N. perusal
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infinitesimal
|
very small
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n importunate
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urging; always demanding; troublesomely urgent or persistent
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n importune
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beg persistently; make repeated requests (in an annoying way)
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infirmity
|
weakness
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pervasive
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spread throughout; V. pervade: (of smells, ideas, feelings) spread throughout; charge; permeate
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imposture
|
assuming a false identity; masquerade; CF. impostor
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inflated
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exaggerated; pompous; enlarged (with air or gas)
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n perverse
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purposely continuing to do something wrong; stubbornly wrongheaded; perverted; directed away from what is right; wicked and unacceptable; Ex. perverse satisfaction; Ex. Hannibal Lecter in a perverse mood; N. perversity
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perversion
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corruption; turning from right to wrong
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s masquerade
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wear a mask or disguise; pretend; N: costume party or ball at which masks are worn; pretense; disguise
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influx
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flowing into
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s pervert
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corrupt; turn from right to wrong; misuse; Ex. perverted sexual desire/scientific knowledge; N: person whose sexual behavior is not natural
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impotent
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weak; ineffective; lacking in physical strength or power
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infraction
|
violation (of a rule or regulation); breach
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s wrongheaded
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stubbornly wrong
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s crave
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desire; want intensely
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pessimism
|
belief that life is basically bad or evil; gloominess; tendency to take the gloomiest possible view of a situation; ADJ. pessimistic
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infringe
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violate (a law); encroach (the right of another person)
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n imprecation
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curse; swearword
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n impregnable
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invulnerable; impossible to capture or enter by force; Ex. impregnable fort/argument; CF. take
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ingenious
|
marked by inventive skill; clever; resourceful; N. ingenuity
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n pestilential(pestilent)
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causing plague; tending to cause death; baneful; N. pestilence: fatal epidemic disease (esp. bubonic plague)
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s resourceful
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clever and imaginative (in dealing with difficult situations); N. resource, resourcefulness
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s impregnate
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make pregnant; fill thoroughly; saturate
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n pestle
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tool for mashing or grinding substances in a hard bowl or mortar
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ingenuous
|
naive and trusting; young; unsophisticated; candid
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impromptu
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without previous preparation; off the cuff(end of a sleeve); on the spur of the moment
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s mortar
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vessel in which substances are crushed with a pestle
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s ingenue
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ing\'enue; young innocent girl
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impropriety
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improperness; unsuitableness
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s mash
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crush into mash; convert into mash; N: mixture of ground grain and nutrients fed to livestock and fowl
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improvident
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thriftless; not providing for the future
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ingrained
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deeply established; firmly rooted; Ex. ingrained dirt/prejudice
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n petrify
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turn to stone; cause to become stonelike; stun or paralyze
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ingrate
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ungrateful person (not expressing thanks)
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improvise
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compose on the spur of the moment
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petty
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trivial; unimportant; very small; small-minded; petty-minded
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imprudent
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lacking caution; not prudent; injudicious
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n ingratiate
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become popular with; bring (oneself) in favor of another; Ex. ingratiate himself with the boss
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n petulant
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touchy; peevish; ill-tempered
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s phalanx
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formation of infantry carrying overlapping shields and long spears; group of men packed together (for attack or defense)
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inherent
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firmly established by nature or habit; intrinsic
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impudence
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impertinence; insolence
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n impugn
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dispute or contradict (often in an insulting way); attack as false or questionable; challenge; gainsay; CF. fight
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inhibit
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restrain; prohibit; retard or prevent; N. inhibition
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n pharisaical
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pertaining to the Pharisees, who paid scrupulous attention to tradition; self-righteous; hypocritical
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s inhibited
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(of a person) unable to express what one really feels
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n impuissance
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powerlessness; feebleness
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s pharisee
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Pharisee: member of an ancient Jewish group that emphasized strict observance of the Mosaic law (considering themselves very holy); hypocritical self-righteous person
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s uninhibited
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having no inhibitions; free in behavior and feelings
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impunity
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freedom from punishment or harm; CF. punish
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s self-righteous
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sure of one's own righteousness; moralistic
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n phenomena
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observable facts; subjects of scientific investigation; SG. phenomenon: observable fact; very unusual person, thing, or event; marvel; wonder; CF. phenomenons; ADJ. phenomenal: very unusual; extraordinary; of a phenomenon; Ex. phenomenal strength
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n inimical
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(of someone) unfriendly; hostile; (of something) harmful; detrimental; CF. enemy
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n impute
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attribute; ascribe; charge; N. imputation
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inadvertently
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unintentionally; by oversight; carelessly
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inimitable
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matchless; not able to be imitated
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philanderer
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faithless lover; flirt
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h 36
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s oversee
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watch over and direct; supervise; N. oversight: unintentional failure to notice or do something; supervision
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iniquitous
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wicked; immoral; unrighteous; N. iniquity; Ex. den of iniquity
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initiate
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begin; originate; receive into a group; introduce to a new field or activity; Ex. initiate someone into the mysteries of a secret religion; N: one who has been initiated
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inalienable
|
not to be taken away; nontransferable; Ex. inalienable rights
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philanthropist
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lover of mankind; doer of good; N. philanthropy
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injurious
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harmful; causing injury
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n inane
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silly; senseless; Ex. inane remarks; N. inanity
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n philatelist
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stamp-collector; N. philately: stamp collecting
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inanimate
|
lifeless; not animate
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n inkling
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hint; slight indication
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n philistine
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narrow-minded person, uncultured and exclusively interested in material gain; uncultured person who is indifferent to artistic and cultural values; member of an ancient people in Palestine; OP. aesthete
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n inarticulate
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speechless; producing indistinct speech; not articulate; not expressing oneself clearly
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innate
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inborn
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n philology
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study of language or words
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s speechless
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unable for the moment to speak (because of strong feeling); Ex. speechless with anger
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innocuous
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harmless
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n phlegmatic
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calm and unexcitable; not easily disturbed; CF. phlegm: sticky mucus produced in the respiratory tract
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inaugurate
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begin formally; install in office; induct into office by a formal ceremony; N. inauguration; ADJ. inaugural
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phobia
|
morbid fear
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innovation
|
change; something newly introduced; introduction of something new; V. innovate: begin or introduce (something new); be creative; ADJ. innovative
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phoenix
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symbol of immortality or rebirth; Ex. phoenix rising from its ashes
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n incandescent
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strikingly bright; shining with intense heat; emitting visible light when heated; Ex. incandescent light bulb; CF. candle
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n innuendo
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indirect or subtle (derogatory) hint; insinuation; Ex. sexual innuendo
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n incantation
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singing or chanting of magic spells; magical formula; (the saying of) words used in magic; CF. enchant
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inopportune
|
untimely; inappropriate or ill-timed; poorly chosen
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n phylum
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major classification, second to kingdom, of plants and animals; category ranking below a kingdom and above a class; division
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s chant
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tune(melody) in which a number of words are sung on the same note; V: sing (a chant); utter (a slogan) in the manner of a chant
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n physiognomy
|
face (as showing the character and the mind); art of judging human character from facial features
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n inordinate
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beyond reasonable limits; unrestrained; excessive; Ex. inordinate demands
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s charm
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quality of pleasing; amulet; action or formula thought to have magical power; spell; V: attract; cast a spell on; bewitch
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n physiological
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pertaining to the science of the function of living organisms; N. physiology
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inquisitor
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questioner (especially harsh); investigator; person making an inquisition
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s bewitch
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cast a spell over; captivate completely
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s inquisitive
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eager for knowledge; unduly curious
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n piebald
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of different colors; mottled; spotted in different colors (esp. in black and white); Ex. piebald horse; CF. pie+bald
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n piecemeal
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one part at a time; gradually; in stages; Ex. read a novel piecemeal
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s recite
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repeat aloud (something learned); describe; Ex. recite his complaints; N. recitation
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n insalubrious
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unwholesome; not healthful; Ex. insalubrious place
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n pied
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piebald; variegated(many-colored); multicolored
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s recital
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act of reciting publicly; detailed account; performance of music or dance (by a solo performer)
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s healthful
|
conducive to good health; Ex. healthful mountain air
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piety
|
devoutness; reverence for God; ADJ. pious
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n incapacitate
|
disable; N. incapacity: lack of capacity
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s healthy
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possessing good health; healthful
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incarcerate
|
imprison
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n pigment
|
coloring matter (usually powder to be mixed with water or oil)
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s wholesome
|
conducive to mental or physical health; healthful
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incarnate
|
endowed with flesh; invested with bodily form; personified; Ex. devil incarnate; V: give bodily form to; embody
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pillage
|
plunder
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insatiable
|
not easily satisfied; unquenchable; Ex. insatiable appetite
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incarnation
|
act of assuming a human body and human nature; one who personifies something; personification; Ex. previous incarnation/reincarnation
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pillory
|
punish by placing in a wooden frame or pillory; subject or expose to criticism and ridicule; N.
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n inscrutable
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difficult to understand; impenetrable; not readily understood; mysterious
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s personify
|
represent (an inanimate object) as a person; be the embodiment or perfect example of; Ex. She is evil/patience personified; N. personification
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n pine
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long for; yearn; languish from longing or grief; decline
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n insensate
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without feeling; lacking sense; foolish
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n pinion
|
restrain or immobilize by binding the wings or legs; N: bird's wing
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incendiary
|
arsonist; ADJ: causing fire; of arson; Ex. incendiary bomb
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n insensible
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unconscious; unresponsive; insensitive; unaware; imperceptible; Ex. insensible of his danger/to pain; Ex. insensible change; CF. not the opposite of sensible
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pinnacle
|
peak; highest point; acme; Ex. pinnacle of fame
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n insidious
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treacherous; stealthy; sly; working or spreading harmfully in a stealthy manner; Ex. insidious spreading of dry rot
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incense
|
enrage; infuriate(make furious); make extremely angry; outrage; N: aromatic substance burned to produce a pleasant odor
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insightful
|
discerning; perceptive
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incentive
|
spur; motive; something which encourages one to greater activity
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pious
|
devout; religious; N. piety
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n insinuate
|
hint; imply; suggest indirectly; creep in; introduce or insert (oneself) by artful means; Ex. insinuate himself into the boss's favor; CF. ingratiate
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inception
|
start; beginning
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n piquant
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pleasantly tart-tasting; spicy; pleasantly stimulating; Ex. piquant situation when my old enemy asked for my help
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s tart
|
sharp to the taste; acid-tasting; caustic; sarcastic; Ex. tart apple/reply
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s creep
|
move with body close to the ground; move stealthily or slowly; N.
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incessant
|
uninterrupted; unceasing
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s artful
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exhibiting art or skill; deceitful; cunning; CF. artifice
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s sour
|
having a sharp or acid taste; acid; tart; bad-tempered; V.
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h 25
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pique
|
irritation; resentment from wounded pride (eg. loss in a contest); V: provoke; arouse; annoy; cause to feel resentment; Ex. pique her curiosity
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n insipid
|
lacking in flavor; lacking interest; dull; Ex. insipid food/character
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n inchoate
|
(of desire, wish, plan) recently begun; not explicit; at the beginning of development; rudimentary; elementary; Ex. inchoate mass
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insolence
|
impudent disrespect; haughtiness; ADJ. insolent; CF. haughty + rude
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incidence
|
rate of occurrence; particular occurrence; Ex. high incidence of infant mortality
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n piscatorial
|
pertaining to fishing; CF. Pisces
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insolvent
|
bankrupt; lacking money to pay; N. insolvency
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incidental
|
not essential; minor; N: something incidental
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pitfall
|
hidden danger; concealed trap
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s beware
|
be cautious (of)
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insomnia
|
wakefulness; inability to sleep
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s incident
|
event; event that causes a crisis
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s incinerate
|
burn to ashes
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n pith
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core or marrow; spongelike substance in the center of stems; essence; substance
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n insouciant
|
without concern or care; unconcerned; indifferent
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n instigate
|
start; urge; provoke; incite; Ex. instigate a search/quarrel
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incipient
|
beginning; in an early stage
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s marrow
|
soft fatty tissue that fills most bone cavities and is the source of blood cells
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incisive
|
(appreciatively) cutting; sharp; Ex. incisive remarks; V. incise: make a cut into
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insubordination
|
disobedience; rebelliousness; ADJ. insubordinate
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pithy
|
concise and meaningful; substantial; meaty
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insubstantial
|
lacking substance; insignificant; frail; immaterial
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incite
|
arouse to action; goad; motivate; induce to exist; Ex. incite a riot/the crowd to rebellion
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n pittance
|
small amount (of money); small allowance or wage
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n inclement
|
stormy; unkind; unmerciful; CF. clement
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n insularity
|
narrow-mindedness; isolation; ADJ. insular: of an island; isolated; narrow-minded; CF. peninsula
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pivotal
|
of a pivot; central; critical; crucial
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placate
|
pacify; bring peace to; conciliate; appease
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incline
|
slope; slant; Ex. steep incline
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insuperable
|
insurmountable; unbeatable; Ex. insuperable difficulties
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inclined
|
tending or leaning toward; bent; V. incline: slant; dispose; be disposed; tend
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n placebo
|
harmless substance prescribed as a dummy pill
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s odds
|
chances; probability; disagreement; Ex. The odds are that it will rain. Ex. at odds with
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s tend
|
have a tendency; take care of; minister; serve at; apply one's attention; attend
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s tablet
|
small round piece of medicine; flat piece of stone or metal bearing an inscription; Ex. stone tablet on the wall
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insurgent
|
rebellious; N.
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placid
|
peaceful; calm; Ex. placid child/lake
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inclusive
|
tending to include all; all-inclusive; Ex. inclusive charge
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insurmountable
|
overwhelming; unbeatable; insuperable
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incognito
|
with identity concealed; using an assumed name; ADJ.
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n plagiarize
|
steal another's ideas or writings and pass them off as one's own; Ex. ideas plagiarized from my article; N. plagiarism; CF. kidnap
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insurrection
|
rebellion; uprising
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n plaintive
|
expressing sorrow; mournful; Ex. plaintive song
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intangible
|
not able to be perceived by touch; vague
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incoherent
|
unintelligible; muddled; unable to express one's thoughts in an orderly manner; illogical; lacking cohesion; not coherent
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incommodious
|
not spacious; inconvenient
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integral
|
complete; necessary for completeness; Ex. integral part
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n plait
|
braid; interwine; interweave strands or lengths of; make by weaving strands together; Ex. plaited hair; N: braided length as of hair o fabric; CF. pigtail, ponytail
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n plasticity
|
ability to be molded; ADJ. plastic: capable of being shaped or molded; Ex. plastic material such as clay
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integrate
|
make whole; combine; make into one unit
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incompatible
|
inharmonious; N. incompatibility
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integrity
|
honesty; uprightness; wholeness; state of being whole and undivided; completeness
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incongruity
|
lack of harmony; absurdity; ADJ. incongruous: lacking in harmony; inappropriate
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platitude
|
trite remark; commonplace statement; ADJ. platitudinous
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s attire
|
clothe; N: clothing; array; apparel
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s commonplace
|
ordinary; N: something ordinary or common; trite remark
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s upright
|
(sitting or standing) straight up; honest; moral
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inconsequential
|
insignificant; unimportant
|
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s commonwealth
|
nation governed by the people; republic; people of a nation
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intellect
|
higher mental powers; person of great intellectual ability
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platonic
|
purely spiritual; theoretical; without sensual desire
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intelligentsia
|
intellectuals; members of the educated elite (often used derogatorily)
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inconsistency
|
state of being self-contradictory; lack of uniformity or steadiness; ADJ. inconsistent: displaying a lack of consistency; erratic; contradictory; incompatible
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incontinent
|
lacking self-restraint; not continent; licentious
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n plaudit
|
praise; enthusiastic approval; round(succession or series) of applause; ADJ. plauditory; CF. applaud
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inter
|
bury; N. interment
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plausible
|
conceivably true; having a show of truth but open to doubt; specious
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s cemetery
|
place for burying the dead
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incontrovertible
|
indisputable; impossible to dispute; not open to question; unquestionable
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interdict
|
prohibit; forbid; N.
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n plebeian
|
common; vulgar; pertaining to the common people; N: common people in ancient Rome; CF. patrician
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incorporate
|
introduce something into a larger whole; include; embody; give material form to; ADJ.
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n incorporeal
|
without a material body; insubstantial
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s plebiscite
|
direct vote by the entire electorate (on an important issue)
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interim
|
meantime; Ex. in the interim; ADJ. taking place during an interim; Ex. interim paper
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incorrigible
|
uncorrectable
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s referendum
|
direct vote by all the people
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n interloper
|
intruder; one who interferes
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incredulity
|
tendency to disbelief
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n plenary
|
(of power) complete; full; fully attended by all qualified members; Ex. plenary power
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interminable
|
endless
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n plenitude
|
abundance; plenty; great amount; completeness; fullness; CF. plenary, plenty
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incredulous
|
withholding belief; skeptical; showing disbelief
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intermittent
|
periodic; on and off; stopping and starting at intervals
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increment
|
increase
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n plethora
|
excess; overabundance; Ex. a plethora of excuses
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internecine
|
mutually destructive
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incriminate
|
accuse of or implicate in a crime; serve as evidence against; cause to seem or make guilty of a crime; Ex. incriminating evidence
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n interpolate
|
insert between
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pliable
|
flexible; easily influenced; yielding; adaptable
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pliant
|
flexible; easily influenced
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n interregnum
|
period between two successive reigns or governments
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n incrustation
|
hard coating or crust; V. incrust: encrust; cover with a crust
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n interrogate
|
question closely; cross-examine; cross-question
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plight
|
difficult condition; condition or state (esp. a bad state or condition); predicament
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incubate
|
hatch; warm (eggs) with the body to promote hatching; maintain at optimal environment conditions for development; be holding in one's body an infection which is going to develop into a disease; N. incubation; CF. incubation:disease
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n pluck
|
courage; V: pull off or out; pull out the hair or feathers of; ADJ. plucky: courageous; brave
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s inasmuch_as
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since; owing to the fact that
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intervene
|
come between; interfere; Ex. intervened to prevent a fight; N. intervention
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n plumage
|
feathers of a bird;
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n intimate
|
hint; suggest; imply; ADJ: marked by close relationship; familiar; private; personal; Ex. intimate knowledge/thoughts in the diary; N: close friend or confidant; CF. intimacy
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incubus
|
burden; very worriying problem; mental care; nightmare; male devil; CF. succubus
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intimidate
|
frighten; N. intimidation
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n plumb
|
exactly vertical; N: weight on the end of a line; V: examine very carefully or critically in order to understand; measure depth (by sounding); Ex. plumb the depth of
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inculcate
|
teach (ideas or principles); instill
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intractable
|
unruly; difficult to manage; Ex. intractable problem/child
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s plumber
|
one who installs and repairs pipes and plumbing(pipes)
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incumbent
|
obligatory; imposed as an obligation; currently holding an office; N: person who holds an office
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n plummet
|
fall sharply; fall straight down; Ex. Stock prices plummeted.
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intransigence
|
refusal of any compromise; stubbornness; ADJ. intransigent: uncompromising
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incur
|
bring upon oneself
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incursion
|
temporary invasion; CF. excursion: short journey
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plutocracy
|
society ruled by the wealthy
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intrepid
|
fearless
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indefatigable
|
tireless; untiring; showing no sign of getting tired
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podiatrist
|
doctor who treats ailments of the feet; chiropodist; N. podiatrics
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intrinsic
|
essential; inherent; built-in
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n introspective
|
looking within oneself; N. introspection: self-examination
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podium
|
pedestal; raised platform
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indelible
|
not able to be erased
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n indemnify
|
make secure against damage or loss; compensate for damage or loss; CF. make uninjured
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s pedestal
|
support or base as for a pillar or statue
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introvert
|
one who is introspective or inclined to think more about oneself; ADJ. introverted
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indentation
|
notch; deep recess; V. indent; CF. tooth
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n poignancy
|
quality of being deeply moving; keenness of emotion; ADJ. poignant: touching; deeply moving; (of sorrow, grief, etc.) painful; keenly distressing to the mind; Ex. poignant memory/anxiety; CF. prick
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n intrude
|
put or force in without being asked; trespass; enter as an uninvited person; Ex. intrude one's own opinion into the report; CF. thrust in
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n indenture
|
bind as servant or apprentice to master; bind by indenture; N: contract binding one party into the service of another for a specified time (as between an apprentice and his master)
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n polarize
|
split into opposite extremes or camps
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intuition
|
immediate insight; power of knowing without reasoning; ADJ. intuitive; V. intuit: know by intuition
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s polarity
|
state of having two opposite qualities
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indeterminate
|
uncertain; not clearly fixed; indefinite
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inundate
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flood; overflow; submerge; cover completely; Ex. inundated with work
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s polar
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of a pole; characterized by opposite extremes; Ex. polar opposites
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indicative
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suggestive; implying; serving to indicate
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s overwhelm
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(of water) cover completely; defeat completely by much greater force; Ex. overwhelmed by grief
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indices
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signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
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s camp
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group sharing a common cause or opinion
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s submerge
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place under water; dip; go under water; cover completely (as with water); Ex. submerged in work
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s engulf
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surround and swallow up
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indict
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charge; N. indictment
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n polemic
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attack or defense of an opinion; controversy or refutation; argument in support of point of view; N. polemics: art of debate or controversy
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n polemical(polemic)
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aggressive in verbal attack; disputatious (rather than simply expressing opinions)
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indifferent
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unmoved or unconcerned by; having no interest in; mediocre; neither good nor bad
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n inured
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accustomed; hardened; Ex. inured to the Alaskan cold; V. inure: make used to something undesirable; harden; CF. unfeeling
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invalidate
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weaken; destroy; make invalid; nullify
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indigence
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poverty
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politic
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prudent; judicious; well judged; expedient; well devised
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s invalid
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one incapacitated(disabled) by a chronic illness; ADJ: incapacitated by illness; not valid; null; V: allow to leave (a military force) because of ill-health
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polity
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(particular form of) political organization; form of government of nation or state; Ex. student polity
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indigenous
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native; Ex. plant indigenous to the New World
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polygamist
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one who has more than one spouse at a time; CF. bigamy; CF. polyandry
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invective
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abuse
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indigent
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poor; destitute
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indignation
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anger at an injustice; Ex. righteous indignation; ADJ. indignant
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polyglot
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speaking several languages; multilingual; Ex. polyglot person/society; N.
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n inveigh
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denounce; utter censure or invective; Ex. inveigh against the evils of drink
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s righteous
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morally upright; just
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pomposity
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self-important behavior; acting like a stuffed shirt(pompous person); ADJ. pompous: self-important
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n inveigle
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deceive; lead astray by deception; wheedle(cajole); Ex. inveigle her into joining the club; CF. interest dishonestly
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s rightful
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legally correct; Ex. rightful owner
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n ponderous
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having great weight; weighty; unwieldy; lacking lightness; dull; Ex. ponderous body/style of writing
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inverse
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opposite
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indignity
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treatment or situation that causes shame or loss of dignity, respect; offensive or insulting treatment; humiliating or degrading treatment; Ex. I suffered the indignity of having to say that in front of them.
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n pontifical
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pertaining to a bishop or pope; pompous or pretentious; CF. pontiff: pope; bishop
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invert
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turn upside down or inside out; reverse the position or condition of
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indiscriminate
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choosing at random; confused; not based on careful distinctions
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n pore
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study industriously; ponder; scrutinize; Ex. pore over the book; N.
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indisputable
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too certain to be disputed; beyond doubt
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inveterate
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deep-rooted; habitual; CF. grow old
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porous
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full of pores; like a sieve
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indissoluble
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permanent; impossible to dissolve or disintegrate
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n invidious
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designed to create ill will or envy; tending to rouse ill will or envy; Ex. invidious comparison
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s interstice
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narrow space between things
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indite
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write; compose
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invincible
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unconquerable
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portend
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foretell; presage; be a sign or warning of; N. portent: sign; omen; forewarning
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indolent
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lazy
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s soothsayer
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one who foretells the future
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n inviolable
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secure from corruption, attack, or violation(or profanation); unassailable; Ex. inviolable oath/rights; N. inviolability
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indomitable
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unconquerable; unyielding
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n portly
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stout; corpulent
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n invocation
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prayer for help (used in invoking); calling upon as a reference or support; act of invoking
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n indubitable
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unable to be doubted; which cannot be doubted; unquestionable
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s stout
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rather fat; strong in body; sturdy; resolute; determined; strong in determination; Ex. stout stick/supporter
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n invoke
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call and bring into use (a right or law); call on/upon (a higher power or god) for help; ask for; beg for; conjure (a spirit); Ex. invoke the veto power; Ex. invoke one's advisor/God
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induce
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persuade; lead to do something; bring about; N. inducement
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n poseur
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person who pretends to be sophisticated, elegant, etc., to impress others; person who poses; CF. pose
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invulnerable
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incapable of injury; impossible to damage or injure
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inductive
|
pertaining to induction or proceeding from the specific to the general
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iota
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very small quantity
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s pose
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assume a particular posture; put forward; present; affect a particular attitude (to impress others); Ex. pose a threat; N.
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s induct
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place formally in office; install; admit as a member; initiate; N. induction: inducting; process of deriving general principles from particular facts
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n posterity
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descendants; future generations; Ex. go down to posterity; CF. posterior, anterior
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n irascible
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irritable; easily angered
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indulgent
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humoring; yielding; lenient; showing indulgence
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n irate
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angry; CF. ire: anger; wrath
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n posthumous
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after death (as of child born after father's death or book published after author's death); coming or occurring after one's death; Ex. posthumous fame/novel
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s indulge
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yield to; gratify; allow oneself a special pleasure; Ex. indulge one's every whim/a child/in a big cigarette; N. indulgence
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s postmortem
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autopsy; ADJ: occurring after death; of a postmortem
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n iridescent
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exhibiting rainbowlike colors; Ex. iridescent oil slick; N. iridescence
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s humor
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indulge; comply with the wishes of; N. quality that makes something amusing; state of mind; mood; Ex. in a bad humor; Ex. out of humor
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irksome
|
annoying; tedious; V. irk: annoy
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n postulate
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self-evident truth; something assumed without proof; V: assume the truth of (as a basis of an argument)
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ironic
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expressing irony; occurring in an unexpected and contrary manner
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n posture
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assume an affected pose; act artificially; N: pose; attitude
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industrious
|
diligent; hard-working; N. industry
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n inebriated
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habitually intoxicated; drunk; N. inebriety
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n irony
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hidden sarcasm or satire; use of words that seem to mean the opposite of what they actually mean; use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning
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n potable
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suitable for drinking; drinkable
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irreconcilable
|
impossible to reconcile; incompatible; not able to be resolved
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s inebriate
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make drunk; intoxicate; N. intoxicated person
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potent
|
powerful; convincing; persuasive; greatly influential
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s intoxicate
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make drunk; stimulate or excite; Ex. intoxicated by all the money he might win
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irrefutable
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indisputable; incontrovertible; undeniable
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n potentate
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monarch; sovereign
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n ineffable
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unutterable; not to be uttered; taboo; that cannot be expressed in speech; indescribable; unspeakable; inexpressible; Ex. ineffable name/joy
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irrelevant
|
not applicable; unrelated
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potential
|
expressing possibility; latent; N: capacity for growth
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ineffectual
|
not effective; not having a desired effect; weak
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irremediable
|
incurable; uncorrectable; impossible to remedy
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potion
|
dose (of liquids); liquid dose
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irreparable
|
not able to be corrected or repaired; impossible to repair
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n ineluctable
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irresistible; not to be escaped; unavoidable
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n potpourri
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heterogeneous mixture; medley; mixture of dried flower petals a pot (to give a pleasant smell to a room)
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irrepressible
|
unable to be restrained or held back; impossible to hold back
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inept
|
unsuited; inappropriate; lacking skill; incompetent; CF. inapt: (of statements or ideas) inappropriate
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n poultice
|
soothing application applied to sore and inflamed portions of the body
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inequity
|
unfairness; ADJ. inequitable
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irreproachable
|
beyond reproach; blameless; impeccable; Ex. irreproachable conduct
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practicable
|
feasible
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practical
|
based on experience; of or acquired through practice (rather than theory); useful; Ex. practical man
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irresolute
|
uncertain how to act; weak; lacking in resolution; indecisive; N. irresolution
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n inerrancy
|
infallibility
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s indecisive
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marked by indecision; inconclusive; Ex. indecisive battle
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pragmatic
|
practical (as opposed to idealistic); concerned with practical worth or impact of something; Ex. pragmatic test of the skill
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n inert
|
inactive; lacking power to move; unable to move or act; Ex. chemically inert; N. inertia: state of being inert; force which keeps a thing in the position or state
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inevitable
|
unavoidable
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pragmatist
|
practical person; N. pragmatism: pragmatic way of dealing with things
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s indecision
|
irresolution; inability to make up one's mind
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n inexorable
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relentless; unyielding; implacable; not capable of being changed by entreaty or efforts; Ex. inexorable price rises
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irretrievable
|
impossible to recover or regain; CF. retrieve
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s prance
|
move about in a spirited manner (proudly and confidently)
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infallible
|
unerring; never making mistakes
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irreverence
|
lack of proper respect or reverence; ADJ. irreverent
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n prate
|
talk idly; speak foolishly; boast idly
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infamous
|
notoriously bad; notorious; well known for being bad; Ex. infamous behavior; N: infamy: infamous act; evil fame or reputation
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irrevocable
|
unalterable; irreversible; impossible to revoke
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n prattle
|
talk idly; babble; N. CF. prate
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infantile
|
childish; infantlike
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s idle
|
not working; not employed or busy; lazy; without purpose; useless; lacking substance; baseless; not based on truth; Ex. idle worker; Ex. talk idly; V.
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isotope
|
varying from of an element
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infer
|
deduce; conclude; N. inference
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n isthmus
|
narrow neck of land connecting two larger bodies of land
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preamble
|
introductory statement
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n infernal
|
pertaining to hell; devilish; N. inferno: place of fiery heat or destruction
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n itinerant
|
wandering; traveling from place to place (to perform work); Ex. itinerant preacher
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n precarious
|
unsafe; lacking in stability; uncertain; risky; Ex. precarious living
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precedent
|
something preceding in time which may be used as an authority or guide for future action; V. precede; CF. unprecedented
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n infidel
|
unbeliever (with respect to a particular religion)
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n itinerary
|
plan of a trip; record of a trip
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infiltrate
|
pass into or through; penetrate or enter (an organization) sneakily; Ex. infiltrate the troops into enemy territory; CF. infiltrator
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precedent
|
preceding (in time, rank, etc.)
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n jabber
|
chatter rapidly or unintelligibly
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s penetrate
|
enter into; pierce; permeate; see through; grasp the inner significance of; understand
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s jab
|
poke abruptly with something sharp; punch with short blows
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infinitesimal
|
very small
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n jaded
|
tired or uninterested by surfeit; fatigued; surfeited; worn out; wearied; Ex. jaded appetite
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precept
|
practical rule guiding conduct; Ex. mother's precept
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infirmity
|
weakness
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precipice
|
cliff; dangerous position; Ex. on the edge of the precipice
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jargon
|
language used by special group; technical terminology; gibberish; nonsensical or incoherent talk
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inflated
|
exaggerated; pompous; enlarged (with air or gas)
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n jaundiced
|
yellowed; prejudiced (envious, hostile, or resentful) from long and disappointing experience of human affairs; Ex. with a jaundiced eye
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s brink
|
edge (at the top of a cliff); Ex. on the brink of the Grand Canyon
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influx
|
flowing into
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precipitant
|
something that causes a substance in a chemical solution to separate out in solid form; ____��_____; OP. solvent
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s jaundice
|
medical condition in which the skin, the white part of the eyes, etc. turn yellow; V: affect with jaundice; affect with prejudice, envy, or hostility; bias
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infraction
|
violation (of a rule or regulation); breach
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n jaunt
|
trip; short journey
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precipitate
|
hurl downward; throw headlong; hasten; cause to happen sooner; condense and fall as rain or snow; cause (a solid substance) to be separated from a solution; ADJ. hasty; rash; premature; sudden
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precipitous
|
steep; overhasty; precipitate
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n jaunty
|
cheerful and pleased with life; lighthearted; animated; easy and carefree; dapper in appearance; Ex. jaunty person/hat
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infringe
|
violate (a law); encroach (the right of another person)
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jeopardize
|
endanger; imperil; put at risk; N. jeopardy: danger
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n pr\'ecis
|
abstract; concise summing up of main points; concise summary of a text
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ingenious
|
marked by inventive skill; clever; resourceful; N. ingenuity
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precise
|
exact
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n jettison
|
throw overboard (from a ship or plane)
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s resourceful
|
clever and imaginative (in dealing with difficult situations); N. resource, resourcefulness
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n jibe
|
agree; be in harmony with; gibe
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preclude
|
make impossible; prevent; exclude; eliminate
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ingenuous
|
naive and trusting; young; unsophisticated; candid
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jingoist
|
extremely aggressive and militant patriot; warlike chauvinist; N. jingoism: extreme nationalism
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precocious
|
advanced in development; N. precocity
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s ingenue
|
ing\'enue; young innocent girl
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precursor
|
forerunner; predecessor
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n jocose
|
given to(having a tendency of) joking
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ingrained
|
deeply established; firmly rooted; Ex. ingrained dirt/prejudice
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predator
|
predatory animal or bird; predatory person; creature that seizes and devours another animal; person who robs or exploits others; ADJ. predatory: living by preying on other organisms; plundering; N. predation
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n jocular
|
said or done in jest or playfully; marked by joking
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ingrate
|
ungrateful person (not expressing thanks)
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predecessor
|
former occupant of a post
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s jest
|
playful remark or act; V. act or speak playfully
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n ingratiate
|
become popular with; bring (oneself) in favor of another; Ex. ingratiate himself with the boss
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predetermine
|
determine in advance; predestine; settle or decide beforehand; influence markedly
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n jocund
|
merry
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inherent
|
firmly established by nature or habit; intrinsic
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predicament
|
difficult situation; tricky or dangerous situation; dilemma
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n jollity
|
gaiety; cheerfulness; ADJ. jolly: merry; gay
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inhibit
|
restrain; prohibit; retard or prevent; N. inhibition
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n predilection
|
preference; partiality
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s inhibited
|
(of a person) unable to express what one really feels
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n jostle
|
shove; bump; push against (someone) rather roughly; Ex. jostled by the crowds
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n predispose
|
give an inclination toward (in advance); make susceptible to; Ex. predispose people to certain cancer; N. predisposition
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s shove
|
push forward; push roughly; Ex. pushing and shoving to get on the bus; N.
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s uninhibited
|
having no inhibitions; free in behavior and feelings
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preeminent
|
outstanding; superior
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s bump
|
hit or knock against with force; N.
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n inimical
|
(of someone) unfriendly; hostile; (of something) harmful; detrimental; CF. enemy
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inimitable
|
matchless; not able to be imitated
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n jovial
|
good-natured; merry; cheerful
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n preempt
|
prevent in advance; head off(forestall); forestall by acting first; appropriate for oneself before others; supplant; take the place of; displace; Ex. preempt any attempts; ADJ. preemptive
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iniquitous
|
wicked; immoral; unrighteous; N. iniquity; Ex. den of iniquity
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jubilation
|
rejoicing; great joy
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n preen
|
make oneself tidy in appearance; feel self-satisfaction or pride; (of a bird) smooth or clean (feathers) with the beak; Ex. preen oneself on; CF. prune
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initiate
|
begin; originate; receive into a group; introduce to a new field or activity; Ex. initiate someone into the mysteries of a secret religion; N: one who has been initiated
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prefatory
|
introductory; of a preface
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judicious
|
sound on judgment; wise
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injurious
|
harmful; causing injury
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n juggernaut
|
irresistible crushing force; overwhelming advancing force that crushes everything in its path
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n prehensile
|
capable of grasping or holding (esp. by wrapping around); Ex. prehensile tails
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n inkling
|
hint; slight indication
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n prelate
|
church dignitary; priest of high position in the church (esp. bishop)
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s jug
|
pitcher; container for holding liquids
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innate
|
inborn
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prelude
|
introduction; introductory performance or event; forerunner
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n juncture
|
crisis; point in time; joining point; joint; act of joining
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innocuous
|
harmless
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premeditate
|
plan in advance; Ex. premeditated murder
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n junket
|
trip especially one taken for pleasure by an official at public expense
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|
innovation
|
change; something newly introduced; introduction of something new; V. innovate: begin or introduce (something new); be creative; ADJ. innovative
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premise
|
assumption; postulate; proposition upon which an argument is based
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n junta
|
group of persons joined in political intrigue; cabal; group of military officers ruling a country after seizing power (by force)
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n innuendo
|
indirect or subtle (derogatory) hint; insinuation; Ex. sexual innuendo
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premonition
|
forewarning; presentiment; foreboding
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|
n jurisprudence
|
science of law
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inopportune
|
untimely; inappropriate or ill-timed; poorly chosen
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s jurisdiction
|
right and power to apply the law; authority
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premonitory
|
serving to warn
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n inordinate
|
beyond reasonable limits; unrestrained; excessive; Ex. inordinate demands
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preponderance
|
superiority of power, quantity, etc.; V. preponderate: be greater in power, weight, or importance; ADJ. preponderant
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|
s juridical
|
of the law and its administration; CF. judicial: of courts of law; CF. judiciary
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|
preposterous
|
absurd; completely unreasonable; ridiculous
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n juxtapose
|
place side by side; CF. next
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inquisitor
|
questioner (especially harsh); investigator; person making an inquisition
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n kaleidoscope
|
tube in which patterns made by the reflection in mirrors of colored pieces of glass, etc. produce interesting symmetrical effects; series of changing events; Ex. kaleidoscope of European history; CF. beautiful
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prerogative
|
privilege; unquestionable right; CF. ask before
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s inquisitive
|
eager for knowledge; unduly curious
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n ken
|
range of knowledge; Ex. beyond one's ken
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presage
|
foretell; be a warning or sign of; N: presentiment; foreboding; omen
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n insalubrious
|
unwholesome; not healthful; Ex. insalubrious place
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s healthful
|
conducive to good health; Ex. healthful mountain air
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n prescience
|
ability to foretell the future; knowledge of actions before they occur; ADJ. prescient
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|
kernel
|
central or vital part; core; whole seed (as of corn)
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presentiment
|
premonition; foreboding; feeling something will happen; anticipatory fear
|
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n killjoy
|
grouch; spoilsport; one who intentionally spoils the pleasure of others
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s healthy
|
possessing good health; healthful
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prestige
|
respect or admiration; impression produced by achievements or reputation; ADJ: causing admiration; ADJ. prestigious: having prestige
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s grouch
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bad-tempered complaint; person who keeps complaining; V: complain; grumble
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s wholesome
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conducive to mental or physical health; healthful
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n presumptuous
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going beyond what is right; excessively forward; arrogant; taking liberties
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s spoilsport
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one who spoils the pleasure of others
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insatiable
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not easily satisfied; unquenchable; Ex. insatiable appetite
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s presume
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take for granted; assume; act overconfidently; take liberties; presume on/upon: take unfair advantage of (someone's kindness or connection); N. presumption
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n inscrutable
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difficult to understand; impenetrable; not readily understood; mysterious
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kindle
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start a fire; ignite; inspire; arouse
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n pretentious
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ostentatious; showy; pompous; making unjustified claims; overambitious; Ex. pretentious films that claim to be art
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n insensate
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without feeling; lacking sense; foolish
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n kindred
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related; belonging to the same group; similar in nature or character; Ex. kindred languages; N: relative; kin; kinship
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s pretend
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feign; pretend to: claim to possess; make pretensions to; Ex. I don't pretend to much expertise; N. pretense
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kinetic
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producing motion; of motion
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n insensible
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unconscious; unresponsive; insensitive; unaware; imperceptible; Ex. insensible of his danger/to pain; Ex. insensible change; CF. not the opposite of sensible
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s pretension
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pretentiousness; claim (without foundation); Ex. I make no pretensions to skill as an artist.
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n insidious
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treacherous; stealthy; sly; working or spreading harmfully in a stealthy manner; Ex. insidious spreading of dry rot
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n kismet
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fate; destiny; Ex. Kismet is the Arabic word for fate.
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n preternatural
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beyond what is normal in nature; supernatural; Ex. preternatural strength/forces
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n kleptomaniac
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person who has a compulsive desire to steal
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insightful
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discerning; perceptive
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pretext
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excuse
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n knave
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untrustworthy person; rogue; scoundrel; jack; N. knavery
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n insinuate
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hint; imply; suggest indirectly; creep in; introduce or insert (oneself) by artful means; Ex. insinuate himself into the boss's favor; CF. ingratiate
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n prevail
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be widespread; triumph over; gain victory; prevail on: persuade; induce; Ex. Justice has prevailed; Ex. prevail on someone to do something
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n knead
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mix; work dough; mix and work into a uniform mass (with the hands); Ex. knead dough
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s creep
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move with body close to the ground; move stealthily or slowly; N.
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prevalent
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widespread; generally accepted
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s artful
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exhibiting art or skill; deceitful; cunning; CF. artifice
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n knell
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tolling of a bell especially to indicate a funeral, disaster, etc.; sound of the funeral bell; V.
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n prevaricate
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lie; hide the truth (by equivocating)
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s toll
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sound (a large bell) slowly at regular intervals; N: sound of a bell; fixed tax or charge
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n insipid
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lacking in flavor; lacking interest; dull; Ex. insipid food/character
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prey
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target of a hunt; victim; V: hunt and eat as prey; victimize; Ex. Cats prey on mice.
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insolence
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impudent disrespect; haughtiness; ADJ. insolent; CF. haughty + rude
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s curfew
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regulation requiring all people to leave the streets at stated times; signal (as a bell) announcing the hour of a curfew
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n prim
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proper to the point of affectation; very precise and formal; exceedingly proper
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insolvent
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bankrupt; lacking money to pay; N. insolvency
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n knit
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contract into wrinkles; grow together; join together closely; make (a fabric or garment) by interwining yarn or thread; Ex. knit the brow; Ex. The bones should knit together in a few weeks.
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n primogeniture
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seniority by birth; state of being the first-born child; right of the eldest child (to inherit the entire property of one or both parents)
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s crochet
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make (a piece of needlework) by looping thread with a hooked needle; N. CF. crotchet
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insomnia
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wakefulness; inability to sleep
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primordial
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existing at the beginning (of time); rudimentary
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n insouciant
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without concern or care; unconcerned; indifferent
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n knoll
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little round hill; hillock
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n primp
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groom oneself with care; adorn oneself
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n knotty
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intricate; difficult; tangled; CF. knot
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n instigate
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start; urge; provoke; incite; Ex. instigate a search/quarrel
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n pristine
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unspoiled; remaining in a pure state; characteristic of earlier times; primitive; Ex. an old book in pristine condition
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n kudos
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honor; glory; acclaim or praise for exceptional achievement
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insubordination
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disobedience; rebelliousness; ADJ. insubordinate
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n privation
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lack of the basic necessities or comforts of life; hardship; want; CF. deprive
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s entourage
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group of attendants; retinue; CF. surround
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insubstantial
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lacking substance; insignificant; frail; immaterial
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n privy
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secret; hidden; not public; made a participant in something secret; Ex. privy chamber government; Ex. be privy to a discussion; CF. private
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n insularity
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narrow-mindedness; isolation; ADJ. insular: of an island; isolated; narrow-minded; CF. peninsula
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n labile
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likely to change; unstable; Ex. emotionally labile; N. lability
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probe
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explore with a probe or tools; investigate; N: slender instrument used to explore a wound or body cavity; device designed to investigate an unknown region; thorough investigation; Ex. space probe
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laborious
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demanding much work or care; tedious
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insuperable
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insurmountable; unbeatable; Ex. insuperable difficulties
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probity
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uprightness; honesty; incorruptibility
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s odds
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chances; probability; disagreement; Ex. The odds are that it will rain. Ex. at odds with
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labyrinth
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maze
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s defalcate
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embezzle
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insurgent
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rebellious; N.
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n laceration
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torn ragged wound; V. lacerate: tear (the skin as with broken glass); wound
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n problematic
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causing a problem; open to doubt; doubtful; unsettled; questionable; Ex. Whether the arena will ever be completed is problematic.
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insurmountable
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overwhelming; unbeatable; insuperable
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proclivity
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inclination; natural tendency (esp. towards something bad)
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s rip
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tear or be torn quickly and violently; Ex. The sail ripped under the force of the wind; N.
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insurrection
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rebellion; uprising
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procrastinate
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postpone; delay or put off
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s rag
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scrap of cloth; ADJ. ragged: old and torn; seeming unfinished and imperfect; Ex. ragged debut/performance
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n lachrymose
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producing tears; tearful
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intangible
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not able to be perceived by touch; vague
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procurement
|
obtaining; V. procure: obtain by effort; obtain (a prostitute) for another
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n prod
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poke (with a pointed object); stir up; urge; goad to action; N: pointed object used to prod; prodding
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integral
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complete; necessary for completeness; Ex. integral part
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n lackadaisical
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lacking interest or effort; lacking purpose or zest; lazy; halfhearted; languid
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integrate
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make whole; combine; make into one unit
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prodigal
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wasteful; reckless with money; profuse; Ex. a mind prodigal of ideas; N. prodigality
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s halfhearted
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exhibiting little interest or enthusiasm
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n lackluster
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lacking luster(shine; gloss); dull
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integrity
|
honesty; uprightness; wholeness; state of being whole and undivided; completeness
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prodigious
|
enormous; marvelous; extraordinary; Ex. prodigious amount/memory
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s upright
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(sitting or standing) straight up; honest; moral
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n laconic
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brief and to the point; using few words; terse
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prodigy
|
highly gifted child; person with exceptional talents; marvel; wonder
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intellect
|
higher mental powers; person of great intellectual ability
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n laggard
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slow; sluggish; N: one who lags; straggler
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profane
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violate; desecrate (something holy); treat unworthily; be profane for; ADJ: secular; nonreligious; irreverent for holy things
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s lag
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move or develop more slowly; straggle; Ex. lag behind the rest; N.
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intelligentsia
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intellectuals; members of the educated elite (often used derogatorily)
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n profligate
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wasteful (of money); dissipated; wildly immoral; dissolute; N: profligate person; N. profligacy
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s straggle
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stray or fall behind (a main group); spread out in a scattered group; Ex. straggling marathon racer; Ex. straggling branch
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inter
|
bury; N. interment
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profound
|
deep; not superficial; complete; Ex. profound thinker/remark/silence/deafness; N. profundity
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s cemetery
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place for burying the dead
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profusion
|
great amount; plenty; overabundance; excess; lavish expenditure; Ex. profusion of choices; ADJ. profuse: plentiful; copious; giving or given abundantly; extravagant
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interdict
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prohibit; forbid; N.
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n lagoon
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shallow body of water or lake near a sea; lake separated from a sea by sandbars or coral reefs
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progenitor
|
ancestor
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n laity
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laypersons; laymen; persons not connected with the clergy
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interim
|
meantime; Ex. in the interim; ADJ. taking place during an interim; Ex. interim paper
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n progeny
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children; offspring; descendants
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s layman
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man who is not a cleric; man who is nonprofessional
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n interloper
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intruder; one who interferes
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prognosis
|
forecasted course of a disease; prediction; CF. prognostic
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lament
|
grieve; express sorrow; N. lamentation
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interminable
|
endless
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prognosticate
|
predict (according to present indications)
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intermittent
|
periodic; on and off; stopping and starting at intervals
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n lampoon
|
ridicule; N: written attack ridiculing or satirizing a person, group, or institution
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prohibitive
|
so high as to prohibit purchase or use; tending to prevent the purchase or use of something; prohibiting; inclined to prevent or forbid; Ex. prohibitive tax
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n lancet
|
small surgical tool for making incisions
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internecine
|
mutually destructive
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projectile
|
missile; fired or thrown object (such as stone or bullet)
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n interpolate
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insert between
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s lance
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pierce with a lance; cut into; N: spearlike weapon
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proletarian
|
member of the working class; blue collar guy; N. proletariat: working class (who have to work for wages)
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languid
|
lacking energy or vitality; weary; sluggish; listless
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n interregnum
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period between two successive reigns or governments
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proliferate
|
grow rapidly (in numbers); spread; multiply; N. proliferation
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n interrogate
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question closely; cross-examine; cross-question
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languish
|
lose animation or strength
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prolific
|
producing offspring or fruit in abundance; fertile; fecund; abundantly fruitful; producing abundant works; Ex. prolific writer
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intervene
|
come between; interfere; Ex. intervened to prevent a fight; N. intervention
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languor
|
lack of physical or mental energy; lassitude; depression
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n prolixity
|
tedious wordiness; verbosity; ADJ. prolix: wordy; verbose; diffuse
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n lank
|
long and thin; Ex. Lank, gaunt, Abraham Lincoln
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n intimate
|
hint; suggest; imply; ADJ: marked by close relationship; familiar; private; personal; Ex. intimate knowledge/thoughts in the diary; N: close friend or confidant; CF. intimacy
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prologue
|
introduction (to a poem or play)
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intimidate
|
frighten; N. intimidation
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n lap
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take in food or drink with one's tongue; splash gently; Ex. waves lapping the shore; N: front area from the waist to the knees of a seated person
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s feud
|
bitter prolonged quarrel (usually between two peoples or families); V. CF. Romeo and Juliet; CF. feudal, feudalism
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intractable
|
unruly; difficult to manage; Ex. intractable problem/child
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n larceny
|
theft; Ex. petit larceny
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prolong
|
lengthen; extend; draw out
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n larder
|
pantry; place where food is kept
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intransigence
|
refusal of any compromise; stubbornness; ADJ. intransigent: uncompromising
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prominent
|
protruding(sticking out); conspicuous; notable; eminent
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intrepid
|
fearless
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n largess
|
generous gift (given to people who do not have enough)
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n promiscuous
|
mixed indiscriminately; indiscriminate; not choosing carefully; indiscriminate in the choice of sexual partners; irregular, particularly sexually; Ex. promiscuous life/girl; N. promiscuity
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intrinsic
|
essential; inherent; built-in
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lascivious
|
lustful
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promontory
|
headland
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n introspective
|
looking within oneself; N. introspection: self-examination
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s lust
|
intense sexual desire; intense eagerness; V.
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n promote
|
advance in rank; advance; help to flourish; advocate; help actively in forming; publicize or popularize; Ex. Milk promotes health; Ex. promote a match/bill; Ex. promote a new product
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introvert
|
one who is introspective or inclined to think more about oneself; ADJ. introverted
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n lassitude
|
languor; weariness; listlessness
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n prompt
|
cause; urge; provoke; provide a cue (for an actor); ADJ: done without delay; done at the right time; punctual; on time; N: reminder or cue
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latent
|
present but not yet noticeable or active; dormant; hidden; N. latency; CF. potential
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n intrude
|
put or force in without being asked; trespass; enter as an uninvited person; Ex. intrude one's own opinion into the report; CF. thrust in
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s cue
|
word or signal (as in a play to prompt another actor's speech or entrance); reminder or hint; V: give a cue to
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lateral
|
of or coming from the side
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intuition
|
immediate insight; power of knowing without reasoning; ADJ. intuitive; V. intuit: know by intuition
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n promulgate
|
announce; proclaim a doctrine or law; make known by official publication
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n latitude
|
freedom from narrow limitations
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inundate
|
flood; overflow; submerge; cover completely; Ex. inundated with work
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prone
|
inclined to; likely to (suffer); prostrate; lying with the front downward; Ex. prone to disease/make mistakes; Ex. accident-prone
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s overwhelm
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(of water) cover completely; defeat completely by much greater force; Ex. overwhelmed by grief
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laud
|
praise; N. ADJ. laudable: praiseworthy; ADJ. laudatory: expressing praise
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propagate
|
increase in number by producing young; multiply; spread; Ex. Most plants propagate by seed; Ex. newspaper propagating their ideas
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n lavish
|
liberal; wasteful; generous or wasteful in giving or using; abundant; profuse; great; Ex. decorated lavishly; V. give in abundance
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s submerge
|
place under water; dip; go under water; cover completely (as with water); Ex. submerged in work
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propellant(propellent)
|
substance which propels or drives forward (such as an explosive charge or a rocket fuel)
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s engulf
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surround and swallow up
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n lax
|
careless; negligent; not paying enough attention; Ex. lax service
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propensity
|
natural inclination
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n leaven
|
add leaven to; cause to rise or grow lighter; enliven; N: agent, such as yeast, that causes dough to rise (by fermentation); element that lightens or enlivens
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n inured
|
accustomed; hardened; Ex. inured to the Alaskan cold; V. inure: make used to something undesirable; harden; CF. unfeeling
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prophetic
|
of a prophet or prophecy; having to do with predicting the future; N. prophecy; V. prophesy; N. prophet
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s enliven
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make lively or spirited; animate
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invalidate
|
weaken; destroy; make invalid; nullify
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prophylactic
|
used to prevent disease; N: something prophylactic; condom; N. prophylaxis: prevention of disease
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lechery
|
gross lewdness; lustfulness; ADJ. lecherous; N. lecher: lecherous man
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s invalid
|
one incapacitated(disabled) by a chronic illness; ADJ: incapacitated by illness; not valid; null; V: allow to leave (a military force) because of ill-health
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n propinquity
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nearness (in space or relationship); proximity; kinship
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n lectern
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reading desk or stand for a public speaker
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invective
|
abuse
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n propitiate
|
appease; conciliate; make peaceful; ADJ. propitiatory
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n leery
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(of someone) suspicious; wary; cautious
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n inveigh
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denounce; utter censure or invective; Ex. inveigh against the evils of drink
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n leeway
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room to move; margin; latitude; Ex. leeway for the deadline
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n inveigle
|
deceive; lead astray by deception; wheedle(cajole); Ex. inveigle her into joining the club; CF. interest dishonestly
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n propitious
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favorable; auspicious; advantageous; fortunate; Ex. propitious day/sign
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inverse
|
opposite
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s margin
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border; room; allowance beyond what is needed; Ex. margin of safety
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s horoscope
|
diagram of the positions of stars at a given moment (eg. of a person's birth) used by astrologers
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invert
|
turn upside down or inside out; reverse the position or condition of
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s marginal
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of a margin; barely within a limit; Ex. marginal effect/writing ability
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proponent
|
supporter; backer; opposite of opponent
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legacy
|
gift made by a will; something handed down from an ancestor
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propound
|
put forth for consideration or analysis; set forth; Ex. propound a problem/theory
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inveterate
|
deep-rooted; habitual; CF. grow old
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legend
|
explanatory list of symbols on a map
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propriety
|
fitness; quality of being proper; correct conduct; conformity to prevailing customs and usages; CF. proprietor, proprietary
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n invidious
|
designed to create ill will or envy; tending to rouse ill will or envy; Ex. invidious comparison
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n legerdemain
|
sleight(dexterity) of hand; CF. light of hand
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s usage
|
act or manner of using; accepted practice; way in which words are actually used
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leniency
|
mildness; permissiveness; ADJ. lenient: not severe in judgment or punishment
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invincible
|
unconquerable
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propulsive
|
driving forward; N. propulsion
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n inviolable
|
secure from corruption, attack, or violation(or profanation); unassailable; Ex. inviolable oath/rights; N. inviolability
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s permissive
|
allowing much freedom; lenient; Ex. permissive society
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n prosaic
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lacking in imagination; dull and unimaginative; matter-of-fact(concerned with facts, not imagination or feelings); factual; CF. prose
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n proscenium
|
part of stage in front of curtain; front arch of a stage
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leonine
|
like a lion
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n invocation
|
prayer for help (used in invoking); calling upon as a reference or support; act of invoking
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proscribe
|
prohibit; ostracize; banish; outlaw
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lethal
|
deadly
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n invoke
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call and bring into use (a right or law); call on/upon (a higher power or god) for help; ask for; beg for; conjure (a spirit); Ex. invoke the veto power; Ex. invoke one's advisor/God
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s outlaw
|
fugitive from the law (excluded from legal protection); V: declare (someone) to be an outlaw; deprive of the protection of the law; declare illegal; Ex. Drinking has been outlawed.
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invulnerable
|
incapable of injury; impossible to damage or injure
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lethargic
|
drowsy; dull; N. lethargy: state of sluggishness and inactivity
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n proselytize
|
(induce someone to) convert to a religion or belief; N. proselyte: new convert to a doctrine or religion
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iota
|
very small quantity
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n levee
|
earthen or stone embankment to prevent flooding; CF. raise
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n prosody
|
art of versification; study of the metrical structure of verse
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n levitate
|
rise and float in the air (especially by magical means); CF. light
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n irascible
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irritable; easily angered
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s metrical
|
metric; written in the form of poetry; Ex. metrical translation of Homer
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n irate
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angry; CF. ire: anger; wrath
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levity
|
lack of seriousness or steadiness; frivolity; lightness of manner
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s meter
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arrangement of words in the form of poetry (by accentual rhythm)
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n iridescent
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exhibiting rainbowlike colors; Ex. iridescent oil slick; N. iridescence
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n levy
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impose (a fine); collect (a payment); impose or collect (a tax); Ex. levy a tax on tobacco
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prosperity
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good fortune and financial success; physical well-being
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lewd
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lustful
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irksome
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annoying; tedious; V. irk: annoy
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n lexicographer
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compiler of a dictionary; CF. lexicography: work of compiling a dictionary
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s prosper
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become successful (esp. financially); thrive; grow well; Ex. children prospering under his care
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ironic
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expressing irony; occurring in an unexpected and contrary manner
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n irony
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hidden sarcasm or satire; use of words that seem to mean the opposite of what they actually mean; use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning
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s prosperous
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successful; rich; affluent; well-to-do; well-off
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n lexicon
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dictionary
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irreconcilable
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impossible to reconcile; incompatible; not able to be resolved
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prostrate
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stretch out full on ground; make prostrate; enervate; Ex. prostrating illness; ADJ: lying face down; having lost all strength
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n liability
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drawback; handicap; debts; obligation; responsibility; condition of being liable; ADJ. liable: likely; responsible (for paying)
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irrefutable
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indisputable; incontrovertible; undeniable
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n protean
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able to take on many forms; versatile; CF. Proteus: sea god to change his shape at will
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liaison
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contact that keeps parties in communication; communication between groups; one that maintains communication; go-between; secret love affair; V. liaise: keep a connection
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irrelevant
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not applicable; unrelated
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libel
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defamatory written statement; act of writing something that smears a person's character; V. ADJ. libelous
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prot\'eg\'e
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person receiving protection and support from a patron
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irremediable
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incurable; uncorrectable; impossible to remedy
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n protocol
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diplomatic etiquette; ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats; first copy of a treaty before its ratification; Ex. Protocol demands that the queen meet him at the airport.
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n libertine
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debauched person; dissolute or licentious person; rou\'e; CF. free
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irreparable
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not able to be corrected or repaired; impossible to repair
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prototype
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original work used as a model by others
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s rou\'e
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lecherous man
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irrepressible
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unable to be restrained or held back; impossible to hold back
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libidinous
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lustful
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protract
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prolong; lengthen in time; draw out
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irreproachable
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beyond reproach; blameless; impeccable; Ex. irreproachable conduct
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protrude
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stick out; jut; project; Ex. protruding teeth
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n libido
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psychic and emotional energy or urges behind human activity; sexual desire
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irresolute
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uncertain how to act; weak; lacking in resolution; indecisive; N. irresolution
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n protuberance
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protrusion; swelling; bulge
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n libretto
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text of an opera or oratorio; CF. book
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s indecisive
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marked by indecision; inconclusive; Ex. indecisive battle
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s bulge
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protruding part; swelling of a surface; Ex. The apple made a bulge in his pocket; V: swell outward; protrude
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licentious
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amoral; lewd and lascivious; unrestrained
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s indecision
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irresolution; inability to make up one's mind
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n provenance
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place of origin; origin or source of something; Ex. Gunpowder is of Chinese provenance; CF. come
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s license
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official or legal permission; latitude of action or speech; excessive freedom that causes harm or damage; V.
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irretrievable
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impossible to recover or regain; CF. retrieve
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n lien
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legal claim or right on a property
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n provender
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dry food for livestock; fodder
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irreverence
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lack of proper respect or reverence; ADJ. irreverent
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provident
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providing for future needs; displaying foresight; thrifty; preparing for emergencies; OP. improvident
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n ligneous
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like wood
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irrevocable
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unalterable; irreversible; impossible to revoke
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n lilliputian
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extremely small; CF. Lilliput in Gulliver's Travels
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s providence
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quality of being provident; divine care; god's care; Providence: god; Ex. It seemed like providence that the doctor happened to be there; ADJ. providential: of divine providence; fortunate
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isotope
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varying from of an element
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provincial
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pertaining to a province; limited in outlook; narrow; unsophisticated
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n limber
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flexible; supple; pliable; V.
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n isthmus
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narrow neck of land connecting two larger bodies of land
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provisional
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tentative; temporary
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n limbo
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region near heaven or hell where certain souls are kept; prison (slang); Ex. Purgatory and Limbo
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n itinerant
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wandering; traveling from place to place (to perform work); Ex. itinerant preacher
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proviso
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stipulation; condition in an agreement; provision
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s abode
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dwelling place; home
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s provision
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act of providing; something provided; preparatory measure; provisions: necessary supplies (esp. food); stipulation; condition in an agreement; Ex. According to the provisions of the agreement
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s abide
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dwell; abide by: comply with; put up with; tolerate; Ex. abide by the rules; Ex. I can't abide rude people.
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n itinerary
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plan of a trip; record of a trip
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provocative
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arousing anger or sexual interest; annoying; Ex. provocative in tight jeans; V. provoke: incite to anger; cause (an unpleasant action or feeling); N. provocation
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n limn
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draw; outline; describe; CF. line ?
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n jabber
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chatter rapidly or unintelligibly
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n prowess
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extraordinary ability; military bravery; Ex. prowess in battle
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n limpid
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crystal clear
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s jab
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poke abruptly with something sharp; punch with short blows
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lineage
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descent; ancestry
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proximity
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nearness; ADJ. proximate
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n jaded
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tired or uninterested by surfeit; fatigued; surfeited; worn out; wearied; Ex. jaded appetite
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proxy
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authorized agent; authority to act for another
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jargon
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language used by special group; technical terminology; gibberish; nonsensical or incoherent talk
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n lineaments
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features especially of the face; distinctive shape or contour of the face; CF. line
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n prude
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excessively modest or proper person (who is easily shocked by improper things, esp. of a sexual nature); N. prudery; ADJ. prudish: excessively concerned with propriety
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n jaundiced
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yellowed; prejudiced (envious, hostile, or resentful) from long and disappointing experience of human affairs; Ex. with a jaundiced eye
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s feature
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distinctive part of the faces (as the eyes or mouth); features: overall appearance of the face; prominent or distinctive quality; prominent article; film; V: make prominent
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s jaundice
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medical condition in which the skin, the white part of the eyes, etc. turn yellow; V: affect with jaundice; affect with prejudice, envy, or hostility; bias
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prudent
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cautious; careful; prudential
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s linger
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loiter or dawdle; be slow in leaving; delay going; continue or persist; be slow to disappear; Ex. The smell lingered for days.
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prune
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cut away; trim
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s persist
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continue in existence; last; continue in a course of action in spite of opposition; Ex. persist in/with something; ADJ. persistent
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n jaunt
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trip; short journey
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n prurient
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having or causing lustful desires and thoughts; arousing immoderate sexual desire
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n jaunty
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cheerful and pleased with life; lighthearted; animated; easy and carefree; dapper in appearance; Ex. jaunty person/hat
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linguistic
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pertaining to language
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n pry
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inquire impertinently (someone else's private affairs); use leverage to raise or open something; prize; N. pries: tool for prying
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jeopardize
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endanger; imperil; put at risk; N. jeopardy: danger
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s lionize
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treat (a person) as a celebrity
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n jettison
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throw overboard (from a ship or plane)
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s prize
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pry; move with a lever; value highly; esteem; Ex. his most prized possession; N: something captured during war-time (esp. an enemy ship)
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s liquidate
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settle accounts; pay off (a debt); clear up; eliminate; kill or abolish
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n gingerly
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very carefully; ADJ.
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n jibe
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agree; be in harmony with; gibe
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pseudonym
|
pen name; fictitious name assumed by an author; ADJ. pseudonymous
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s list
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tilt (as of a ship); lean over (to one side)
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n girth
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distance around something; circumference
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psyche
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soul; mind
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jingoist
|
extremely aggressive and militant patriot; warlike chauvinist; N. jingoism: extreme nationalism
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listless
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lacking in spirit or energy; languid
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n gist
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essence; main point; substance
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n jocose
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given to(having a tendency of) joking
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psychiatrist
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doctor who treats mental diseases
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n litany
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supplicatory prayer; prayer in which the priest calls out and the people replies in the same words
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glacial
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like a glacier; of an ice age; extremely cold; Ex. glacial epoch; CF. iceberg
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s psychic
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of psyche; mental; of or possessing extraordinary mental powers
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n jocular
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said or done in jest or playfully; marked by joking
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n lithe
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flexible; supple; CF. limber
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n glaring
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(of something bad) highly conspicuous; harshly bright; shining intensely and blindingly
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s willowy
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flexible; pliant; slender; CF. willow
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psychopathic
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pertaining to mental dearrangement; N. psychopath: person with an antisocial personality disorder
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s jest
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playful remark or act; V. act or speak playfully
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s glare
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shine intensely and blindingly; stare fixedly and angrily; N.
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psychosis
|
mental disorder; ADJ. N. psychotic
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n litigation
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lawsuit; N. litigant: one party in a lawsuit; V. litigate
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n jocund
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merry
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n glaze
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cover with a thin and shiny surface; apply a glaze to; N: thin, smooth, shiny coating (as for pottery); Ex. unglazed pottery
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n litotes
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understatement for emphasis; Ex. ``not bad(=pretty good)''
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s psychosomatic
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of the influence of the mind on the body (esp. with respect to disease)
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n jollity
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gaiety; cheerfulness; ADJ. jolly: merry; gay
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n glean
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gather leavings; gather grain left behind by reapers; gather bit by bit (facts or information) often with difficulty
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s understate
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state with less truth than seems warranted by the facts; Ex. He understated the seriousness of the crime; N. understatement; OP. overstate
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n pterodactyl
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extinct flying reptile; CF. wing+finger
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n jostle
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shove; bump; push against (someone) rather roughly; Ex. jostled by the crowds
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glib
|
fluent (with insincerity or superficiality); facile; slick
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s shove
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push forward; push roughly; Ex. pushing and shoving to get on the bus; N.
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n puerile
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childish; immature; CF. puer: boy
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n livid
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lead-colored; black and blue (as from a bruise); ashen; enraged; extremely angry
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s slick
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make smooth or glossy; N: smooth surface; Ex. oil slick; ADJ: smooth; glossy; deftly executed; adroit; glib
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n loath
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reluctant; unwilling; disinclined; Ex. Romeo and Juliet were both loath for him to go.
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pugilist
|
boxer; CF. pugilism: boxing
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s bump
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hit or knock against with force; N.
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s sleek
|
smooth and shining (as from good health); V.
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n pugnacity
|
combativeness; disposition to fight; ADJ. pugnacious: (of people) belligerent; combative in nature
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loathe
|
detest; ADJ. loathsome: arousing loathing; offensive; Ex. loathsome smell
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n jovial
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good-natured; merry; cheerful
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n glimmer
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shine erratically; twinkle; N: dim or unsteady light; faint indication; Ex. glimmer of hope
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n puissant
|
powerful; strong; potent; N. puissance: power
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n lode
|
metal-bearing vein(long deposit of an ore)
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jubilation
|
rejoicing; great joy
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s glitter
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shine brightly with flashing points of light; Ex. glittering diamond ring; N: sparkling light; attractiveness; glamor; Ex. glitter of the sun on the waves
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lofty
|
very high
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n pulchritude
|
beauty; comeliness; ADJ. pulchritudinous
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judicious
|
sound on judgment; wise
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s glamor
|
compelling charm; ADJ. glamorous
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n gingerly
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very carefully; ADJ.
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n pulmonary
|
pertaining to the lungs
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s loft
|
room or space under the roof; attic
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n juggernaut
|
irresistible crushing force; overwhelming advancing force that crushes everything in its path
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n gloat
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express evil satisfaction; look at or think about with evil satisfaction; view malevolently; Ex. The thief gloated over the stolen jewels.
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n girth
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distance around something; circumference
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n pulsate
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throb; beat regularly; vibrate regularly
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s jug
|
pitcher; container for holding liquids
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log
|
record of a voyage or flight; record of day-to-day activities; section of a trunk; V.
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n gist
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essence; main point; substance
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n gloss_over
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explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
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s pulse
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rhythmical throbbing of arteries; brief sudden change in a normally constant quantity; V: pulsate
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loiter
|
hang about/around; stand idly about; linger
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s gloss
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brief explanation note or translation of a difficult expression; V.
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glacial
|
like a glacier; of an ice age; extremely cold; Ex. glacial epoch; CF. iceberg
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n juncture
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crisis; point in time; joining point; joint; act of joining
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n loll
|
lounge about
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n junket
|
trip especially one taken for pleasure by an official at public expense
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pulverize
|
crush or grind into very small particles
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n glaring
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(of something bad) highly conspicuous; harshly bright; shining intensely and blindingly
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glossary
|
brief explanation of words used in the text
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s lounge
|
stand, sit, or lie in a lazy, relaxed way
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n junta
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group of persons joined in political intrigue; cabal; group of military officers ruling a country after seizing power (by force)
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n pummel
|
pommel; beat or pound with fists
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s glare
|
shine intensely and blindingly; stare fixedly and angrily; N.
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n glossy
|
smooth and shining; N. gloss: shiny brightness on a surface; superficially attractive appearance; Ex. gloss of good manners
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punctilious
|
minutely attentive (perhaps too much so) to fine points; stressing niceties of conduct or form; N. punctilio, punctiliousness: careful attention payed to every small exact detail
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n jurisprudence
|
science of law
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longevity
|
long life; long duration
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s mat
|
not shiny; matte; having a dull finish; N: flat piece of material used as a floor covering; V.
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n glaze
|
cover with a thin and shiny surface; apply a glaze to; N: thin, smooth, shiny coating (as for pottery); Ex. unglazed pottery
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s jurisdiction
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right and power to apply the law; authority
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n pundit
|
authority on a subject; expert; learned person
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n loom
|
appear or take shape (usually in an enlarged, indistinct, or distorted form); Ex. The shadow of the gallows loomed threateningly. N: apparatus for making thread into cloth
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s finish
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surface texture; completeness of execution
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n glean
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gather leavings; gather grain left behind by reapers; gather bit by bit (facts or information) often with difficulty
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s juridical
|
of the law and its administration; CF. judicial: of courts of law; CF. judiciary
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s gallows
|
framework from which a noose is suspended (used for execution by hanging)
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pungent
|
stinging; acrid; sharp in taste or smell; (of speech or writing) caustic; N. pungency
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s finished
|
properly made and complete; Ex. finished product/performance
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glib
|
fluent (with insincerity or superficiality); facile; slick
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s noose
|
loop formed in a rope
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n punitive
|
punishing; Ex. punitive measures
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n juxtapose
|
place side by side; CF. next
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s slick
|
make smooth or glossy; N: smooth surface; Ex. oil slick; ADJ: smooth; glossy; deftly executed; adroit; glib
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n glower
|
scowl; glare; look or stare angrily
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n puny
|
tiny; weak; insignificant
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n kaleidoscope
|
tube in which patterns made by the reflection in mirrors of colored pieces of glass, etc. produce interesting symmetrical effects; series of changing events; Ex. kaleidoscope of European history; CF. beautiful
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n lope
|
gallop slowly
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s scowl
|
frown angrily; N: angry frown
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s sleek
|
smooth and shining (as from good health); V.
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n ken
|
range of knowledge; Ex. beyond one's ken
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n purchase
|
secure grasp or hold; firm grasp or footing
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loquacious
|
talkative; N. loquacity
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n glimmer
|
shine erratically; twinkle; N: dim or unsteady light; faint indication; Ex. glimmer of hope
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n glut
|
overstock; fill beyond capacity (with food); fill to excess; N: oversupply
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h 29
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purgatory
|
place of spiritual expiation; temporary state or place in which the souls must expiate their sins
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kernel
|
central or vital part; core; whole seed (as of corn)
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n glutinous
|
sticky; viscous; gluey
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s glitter
|
shine brightly with flashing points of light; Ex. glittering diamond ring; N: sparkling light; attractiveness; glamor; Ex. glitter of the sun on the waves
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purge
|
remove or get rid of something or someone unwanted; eliminate; free from blame or guilt; cleanse or purify (esp. of sin, guilt, or defilement); N.
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n lout
|
clumsy person; ADJ. loutish; CF. from countrysides ?
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n killjoy
|
grouch; spoilsport; one who intentionally spoils the pleasure of others
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glutton
|
someone who eats too much; ADJ. gluttonous: given to gluttony; greedy; CF. gluttony: habit of eating too much
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s glamor
|
compelling charm; ADJ. glamorous
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purport
|
intention; purpose; meaning; V: claim; profess; Ex. order which purports to be signed by the general
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n low
|
moo; make the sound of a cow
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s grouch
|
bad-tempered complaint; person who keeps complaining; V: complain; grumble
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n gloat
|
express evil satisfaction; look at or think about with evil satisfaction; view malevolently; Ex. The thief gloated over the stolen jewels.
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n gnarled
|
twisted
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s spoilsport
|
one who spoils the pleasure of others
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purported
|
alleged; claimed; reputed or rumored; Ex. purported Satanists
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s lubricate
|
apply a lubricant to; N. lubricant: substance that reduces friction
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s gnarl
|
protruding knot on a tree; V.
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n gloss_over
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explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
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kindle
|
start a fire; ignite; inspire; arouse
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s rooster
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cock; adult male chicken
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lucid
|
easily understood; clear; intelligible; N. lucidity
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gnome
|
dwarf; underground spirit who guards treasure hoards
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s gloss
|
brief explanation note or translation of a difficult expression; V.
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n kindred
|
related; belonging to the same group; similar in nature or character; Ex. kindred languages; N: relative; kin; kinship
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lucrative
|
profitable; producing wealth
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s rabble
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mob; noisy crowd
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glossary
|
brief explanation of words used in the text
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goad
|
urge on; drive with a goad; cause (someone) to do something by continued annoyance; Ex. They goaded him into doing it by saying he was a coward; N: sharp-pointed stick for driving cattle; stimulus; CF. annoy continually
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kinetic
|
producing motion; of motion
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n lucre
|
money; profit; Ex. filthy lucre
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n purse
|
pucker; contract (lips) into wrinkles; N: wallet
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n glossy
|
smooth and shining; N. gloss: shiny brightness on a surface; superficially attractive appearance; Ex. gloss of good manners
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n gorge
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narrow canyon; steep rocky cleft; ravine (made by a stream which runs through it)
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n kismet
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fate; destiny; Ex. Kismet is the Arabic word for fate.
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s pucker
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gather into wrinkles or folds; N: wrinkle or fold
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s filth
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dirty matter; ADJ. filthy
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n gorge
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stuff oneself (with food); glut; CF. gorgeous: dazzlingly beautiful
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s mat
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not shiny; matte; having a dull finish; N: flat piece of material used as a floor covering; V.
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n purveyor
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furnisher of foodstuffs; caterer; V. purvey: supply (eg. food); furnish; CF. provide
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n kleptomaniac
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person who has a compulsive desire to steal
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n ludicrous
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laughable; ridiculous; trifling
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n gory
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bloody; N. gore: blood (from a wound)
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s finish
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surface texture; completeness of execution
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n pusillanimous
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cowardly; lacking courage; fainthearted
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n lugubrious
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mournful; sorrowful
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n knave
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untrustworthy person; rogue; scoundrel; jack; N. knavery
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s finished
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properly made and complete; Ex. finished product/performance
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s shudder
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shake uncontrollably; tremble; V.
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n knead
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mix; work dough; mix and work into a uniform mass (with the hands); Ex. knead dough
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n lull
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moment of calm; period of reduced activity; Ex. a lull in the rain; V: cause to become less active; cause to sleep or rest; Ex. lull the opponents into a false sense of security; CF. lullaby
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n putative
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supposed; reputed; generally regarded as such; Ex. putative father of the child
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n gossamer
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sheer; very light; like cobwebs; N: soft and sheer fabric; cobweb
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n glower
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scowl; glare; look or stare angrily
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n knell
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tolling of a bell especially to indicate a funeral, disaster, etc.; sound of the funeral bell; V.
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n putrid
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decayed and foul-smelling; foul; rotten; decayed; N. putridity
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n lumber
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move heavily or clumsily; Ex. The bear lumbered through the woods; N: timber
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s scowl
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frown angrily; N: angry frown
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s sheer
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pure; thin and transparent; very steep
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s putrefy
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make or become putrid; N. putrefaction
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s toll
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sound (a large bell) slowly at regular intervals; N: sound of a bell; fixed tax or charge
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n lumen
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unit of light energy (one candle's worth)
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n glut
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overstock; fill beyond capacity (with food); fill to excess; N: oversupply
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s curfew
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regulation requiring all people to leave the streets at stated times; signal (as a bell) announcing the hour of a curfew
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s putrescent
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becoming putrid; putrefying
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n luminary
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celebrity (in a specific field); dignitary; object that gives light (as a celestial body)
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n glutinous
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sticky; viscous; gluey
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n gouge
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tear out; cut out (as if with a gouge); Ex. gouge his eyes out; N: chisel for cutting out hollow areas in wood
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n knit
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contract into wrinkles; grow together; join together closely; make (a fabric or garment) by interwining yarn or thread; Ex. knit the brow; Ex. The bones should knit together in a few weeks.
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s dignitary
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person of high rank or position
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s gangrene
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decay of body tissue caused by insufficient blood supply (usually following injury); ADJ. gangrenous
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n gouge
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overcharge (with high price); extort from; Ex. gouge the public; CF. usury
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glutton
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someone who eats too much; ADJ. gluttonous: given to gluttony; greedy; CF. gluttony: habit of eating too much
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pyromaniac
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person with an insane desire to set things on fire
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s crochet
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make (a piece of needlework) by looping thread with a hooked needle; N. CF. crotchet
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n luminous
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shining (esp. in the dark); issuing light; Ex. luminous paint/road signs
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n gnarled
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twisted
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n gourmand
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epicure; person who takes excessive pleasure in food and drink
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n knoll
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little round hill; hillock
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quack
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charlatan; impostor
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lunar
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pertaining to the moon
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n gourmet
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connoisseur of food and drink; epicure
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s gnarl
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protruding knot on a tree; V.
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n knotty
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intricate; difficult; tangled; CF. knot
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s lunatic
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insane; Ex. lunatic asylum
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n quadruped
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four-footed animal; ADJ. CF. biped
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gnome
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dwarf; underground spirit who guards treasure hoards
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graduated
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arranged by degrees (of height, difficulty, etc.)
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n kudos
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honor; glory; acclaim or praise for exceptional achievement
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n quaff
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drink with zest; drink with relish(zest; hearty enjoyment); ______________ __________; CF. sip
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n lurid
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wild; sensational; graphic; gruesome; horrible; Ex. lurid details of the murder
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s graduate
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arrange into categories or grades; divide into marked intervals (for use in measurement); Ex. graduated ruler
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goad
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urge on; drive with a goad; cause (someone) to do something by continued annoyance; Ex. They goaded him into doing it by saying he was a coward; N: sharp-pointed stick for driving cattle; stimulus; CF. annoy continually
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n lurk
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stealthily lie in waiting; slink; exist unperceived
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s entourage
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group of attendants; retinue; CF. surround
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n quagmire
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bog; marsh; soft, wet, boggy land; predicament; complex or dangerous situation from which it is difficult to free oneself
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n gorge
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narrow canyon; steep rocky cleft; ravine (made by a stream which runs through it)
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n granary
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storehouse for grain
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s bog
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soft wet land; V: hinder or be hindered; Ex. bogged down in the mud
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n labile
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likely to change; unstable; Ex. emotionally labile; N. lability
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s slink
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move furtively; ADJ. slinky: stealthy; furtive; sneaky (as in ambush)
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n gorge
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stuff oneself (with food); glut; CF. gorgeous: dazzlingly beautiful
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grandeur
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impressiveness; stateliness; majesty
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n quail
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cower; shrink back in fear; lose heart
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n luscious
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pleasing to taste or smell; delicious
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laborious
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demanding much work or care; tedious
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s stately
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formal; ceremonious; grand in style or size; majestic
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n gory
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bloody; N. gore: blood (from a wound)
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n luster
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shine; gloss (of a polished surface)
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quaint
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odd in an old-fashioned way; odd; old-fashioned; picturesque
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labyrinth
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maze
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grandiloquent
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(of a person or speech) using high sounding or important-sounding language; pompous; bombastic
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s shudder
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shake uncontrollably; tremble; V.
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n lustrous
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shining; brilliant; Ex. lustrous hair
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n laceration
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torn ragged wound; V. lacerate: tear (the skin as with broken glass); wound
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qualified
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limited; restricted; V. qualify: limit the meaning of; modify
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n gossamer
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sheer; very light; like cobwebs; N: soft and sheer fabric; cobweb
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grandiose
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affectedly grand; pretentious; high-flown; ridiculously exaggerated; impressive; great in size or scope; grand; Ex. grandiose ideas
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s high-flown
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highly pretentious or inflated
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s sheer
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pure; thin and transparent; very steep
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n qualms
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uneasy feelings; misgivings; uneasy fears especially about matters of conscience; Ex. I have no qualms about giving this assignment to Helen.
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s rip
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tear or be torn quickly and violently; Ex. The sail ripped under the force of the wind; N.
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n luxuriant
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abundant; growing healthily and in large amounts; excessively ornate; rich and splendid; fertile; Ex. luxuriant forests/prose; CF. luxurious, luxuriate
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s matin\'ee(matinee)
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dramatic or musical performance given in the afternoon
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n quandary
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dilemma; state of uncertainty; Ex. She is in a quandary about whether to go.
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s rag
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scrap of cloth; ADJ. ragged: old and torn; seeming unfinished and imperfect; Ex. ragged debut/performance
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n macabre
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gruesome; grisly; ghastly; CF. of death
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h 22
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n granulate
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form into grains or granules; N. granule: grain or particle
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n lachrymose
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producing tears; tearful
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s morgue
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mortuary; place where bodies are kept before burial or cremation
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n gouge
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tear out; cut out (as if with a gouge); Ex. gouge his eyes out; N: chisel for cutting out hollow areas in wood
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n quarantine
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isolation of a person, place, or ship to prevent spread of infection; V: isolate in quarantine
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graphic
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pertaining to the art of delineating; vividly described
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s cremate
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incinerate (a corpse); N. crematory, crematorium
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n quarry
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person or animal of pursuit; victim; object of a hunt; prey
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n lackadaisical
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lacking interest or effort; lacking purpose or zest; lazy; halfhearted; languid
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n gouge
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overcharge (with high price); extort from; Ex. gouge the public; CF. usury
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s vivid
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(of light or color) bright and distinct; evoking lifelike mental images; Ex. vivid red hair/description
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n mace
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ceremonial staff used as a symbol of authority; clublike medieval weapon
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n gourmand
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epicure; person who takes excessive pleasure in food and drink
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n quarry
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dig into (to get stone); N: mine; ________��__
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s halfhearted
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exhibiting little interest or enthusiasm
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s graphite
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black form of carbon used in lead pencils
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s bank
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heap; piled-up mass; embankment; lateral tilting (as of an aircraft in turning); V: pile up; protect with a bank; tilt in turning
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n lackluster
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lacking luster(shine; gloss); dull
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n macerate
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soften by soaking in liquid; waste away; Ex. macerate powdered wood to make paper
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n gourmet
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connoisseur of food and drink; epicure
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h 39
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n grapple
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wrestle; come to grips with; take hold of and struggle with; Ex. grapple with the burglar
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n laconic
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brief and to the point; using few words; terse
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n Machiavellian
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crafty; double-dealing; of the political doctrine of Machiavelli, which holds that craft and deceit are justified in pursuing political power
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graduated
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arranged by degrees (of height, difficulty, etc.)
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n grate
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make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; shred by rubbing against a rough surface; Ex. grated cheese N: framework of metal bars to hold fuel in a fireplace
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n quash
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crush; suppress; squash; subdue; annul; Ex. quash a rebellion/the decision of the low court
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n machinations
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evil schemes or plots; schemes or plots to achieve an evil end; V. machinate
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n laggard
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slow; sluggish; N: one who lags; straggler
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s graduate
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arrange into categories or grades; divide into marked intervals (for use in measurement); Ex. graduated ruler
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s squash
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crush; quash; suppress
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s lag
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move or develop more slowly; straggle; Ex. lag behind the rest; N.
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n granary
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storehouse for grain
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gratify
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please; satisfy; Ex. gratify a desire
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n maculated
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spotted; stained; CF. immaculate
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n gratis
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free; without charge; ADJ.
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grandeur
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impressiveness; stateliness; majesty
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s straggle
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stray or fall behind (a main group); spread out in a scattered group; Ex. straggling marathon racer; Ex. straggling branch
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quay
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dock; wharf; pier; landing place (for boats)
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n madrigal
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pastoral song; song for several singers without instruments
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n queasy
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experiencing nausea; nauseated; easily nauseated; squeamish; Ex. feel a little queasy
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s stately
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formal; ceremonious; grand in style or size; majestic
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h 28
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n maelstrom
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violent whirlpool; violent or tublent situation; CF. stream
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gratuitous
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given freely; unwarranted; uncalled for; done without good reason; Ex. gratuitous comment
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n quell
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suppress; put an end to; put down forcibly; extinguish; quiet; Ex. ``Army Quells Rebellion'' in newspaper; CF. kill
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grandiloquent
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(of a person or speech) using high sounding or important-sounding language; pompous; bombastic
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gratuity
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tip
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n magisterial
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authoritative; imperious; commanding; of a magistrate; Ex. magisterial study of Roman law; Ex. magisterial manner
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n lagoon
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shallow body of water or lake near a sea; lake separated from a sea by sandbars or coral reefs
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gravity
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seriousness; ADJ. grave
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s magistrate
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official with power to administer the law
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n laity
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laypersons; laymen; persons not connected with the clergy
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grandiose
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affectedly grand; pretentious; high-flown; ridiculously exaggerated; impressive; great in size or scope; grand; Ex. grandiose ideas
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n quench
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assuage or satisfy (thrust); slake; douse or extinguish; put out; suppress
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s squelch
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produce a splashing sound (when stepping through mud); crush; squash; CF. _______��__ _��__________ _____��__ ____
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s layman
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man who is not a cleric; man who is nonprofessional
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gregarious
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sociable; (of an animal) tending to form a group
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magnanimity
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generosity; ADJ. magnanimous: generous
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s high-flown
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highly pretentious or inflated
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grievance
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cause of complaint; complaint
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lament
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grieve; express sorrow; N. lamentation
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n querulous
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given to complaining; complaining; fretful; whining
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n magnate
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person of prominence or influence; powerful or influential person (in business or industry); Ex. oil magnate
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s matin\'ee(matinee)
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dramatic or musical performance given in the afternoon
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s whine
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complain (in a sad voice); make a high sad sound (as in pain or supplication)
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n grill
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question severely; cook on a grill; broil; N: cooking surface of parallel metal bars
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n granulate
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form into grains or granules; N. granule: grain or particle
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n lampoon
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ridicule; N: written attack ridiculing or satirizing a person, group, or institution
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magniloquent
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boastful; pompous
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magnitude
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greatness (in size or extent); extent
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query
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inquiry; question; V.
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n lancet
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small surgical tool for making incisions
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graphic
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pertaining to the art of delineating; vividly described
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s broil
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cook by direct heat; N.
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queue
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line (of waiting people or vehicles)
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s lance
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pierce with a lance; cut into; N: spearlike weapon
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n maim
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mutilate; injure lastingly; disable; cripple; Ex. maimed for life
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s vivid
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(of light or color) bright and distinct; evoking lifelike mental images; Ex. vivid red hair/description
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s grim
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causing great fear; unrelenting; determined in spite of fear; Ex. grim smile
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n quibble
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minor objection or complaint; V: raise minor objections; carp; cavil
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s mangle
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tear or cut to pieces; mutilate or disfigure; Ex. badly mangled bodies
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n grimace
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facial distortion to show feeling such as pain, disgust, etc; V.
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languid
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lacking energy or vitality; weary; sluggish; listless
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s graphite
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black form of carbon used in lead pencils
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n grapple
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wrestle; come to grips with; take hold of and struggle with; Ex. grapple with the burglar
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n quiescent
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dormant; temporarily inactive; at rest; N. quiescence
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languish
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lose animation or strength
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maladroit
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clumsy; not skillful; awkward; bungling
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n grisly
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ghastly; horrifying; Ex. grisly remains of the bodies
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languor
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lack of physical or mental energy; lassitude; depression
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quietude
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tranquillity; calmness
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malady
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illness
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n grate
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make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; shred by rubbing against a rough surface; Ex. grated cheese N: framework of metal bars to hold fuel in a fireplace
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s groom
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man employed to take care of horses; V: make neat and trim; clean and brush (an animal)
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n quintessence
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purest and highest embodiment; perfect example; apotheosis; most essential element; Ex. quintessence of wit; ADJ. quintessential; CF. fifth essence
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n lank
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long and thin; Ex. Lank, gaunt, Abraham Lincoln
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gratify
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please; satisfy; Ex. gratify a desire
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n malaise
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uneasiness; vague feeling of ill health (without any particular pain or appearance of disease)
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grotesque
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fantastic; comically hideous; strange and unnatural (causing fear or amusement)
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n quip
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taunt; clever sarcastic remark; V.
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n lap
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take in food or drink with one's tongue; splash gently; Ex. waves lapping the shore; N: front area from the waist to the knees of a seated person
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n malapropism
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comic misuse of a word; CF. Mrs. Malaprop
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s hideous
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repulsive to the sight; ugly; repugnant; Ex. hideous face/scream
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n gratis
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free; without charge; ADJ.
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n grotto
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small cavern
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s taunt
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deride or provoke; challenge in derision; N.
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n larceny
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theft; Ex. petit larceny
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gratuitous
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given freely; unwarranted; uncalled for; done without good reason; Ex. gratuitous comment
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s malapropos
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inappropriate; ADV.
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n quirk
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sudden sharp turn or twist; startling twist; caprice; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity of behavior; Ex. by a quirk of fate
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malcontent
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person dissatisfied with existing state of affairs; discontented person; ADJ: discontented
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gratuity
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tip
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n larder
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pantry; place where food is kept
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n grouse
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complain; fuss; grumble; grouch; N: plump chickenlike game bird
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n largess
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generous gift (given to people who do not have enough)
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n quisling
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traitor who aids invaders; CF. Vidkun Quisling
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gravity
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seriousness; ADJ. grave
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s grumble
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complain; mutter discontentedly; grouch; N.
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malediction
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curse
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s mutter
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utter (complaining words) indistinctly in low tones
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n quiver
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case for arrows
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gregarious
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sociable; (of an animal) tending to form a group
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lascivious
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lustful
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malefactor
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evildoer; criminal
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s maleficient
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doing evil; N. maleficience
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s lust
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intense sexual desire; intense eagerness; V.
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grievance
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cause of complaint; complaint
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s rumble
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make or move with a deep rolling sound (as thunder or stomach)
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n quiver
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tremble; shake; N.
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malevolent
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wishing evil; exhibiting ill will; N. malevolence
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n lassitude
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languor; weariness; listlessness
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n grill
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question severely; cook on a grill; broil; N: cooking surface of parallel metal bars
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s leash
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restraining rope fastened to the collar of an animal (to control it); Ex. a dog on a leash
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n grovel
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crawl or creep on ground; remain prostrate; behave in a servile manner
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n malfeasance
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wrongdoing; misconduct (by a public official)
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n quixotic
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idealistic but impractical; CF. Don Quixote
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s broil
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cook by direct heat; N.
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latent
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present but not yet noticeable or active; dormant; hidden; N. latency; CF. potential
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grudging
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unwilling; reluctant; stingy(giving reluctantly)
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malicious
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hateful; spiteful; expressing malice; N. malice: desire to harm others; spite
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n gruel
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thin liquid porridge
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lateral
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of or coming from the side
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s grim
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causing great fear; unrelenting; determined in spite of fear; Ex. grim smile
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n quizzical
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curious; suggesting puzzlement (without saying); questioning; teasing; mocking; bantering; Ex. quizzical glance
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s porridge
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soft food made by boiling oatmeal
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n grimace
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facial distortion to show feeling such as pain, disgust, etc; V.
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malign
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speak evil of; bad-mouth(criticize spitefully); defame; ADJ: harmful; Ex. malign influence
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n latitude
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freedom from narrow limitations
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n quorum
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minimal number of members necessary to conduct a meeting
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n quotidian
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daily; commonplace; customary; Ex. quotidian routine
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n grisly
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ghastly; horrifying; Ex. grisly remains of the bodies
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laud
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praise; N. ADJ. laudable: praiseworthy; ADJ. laudatory: expressing praise
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s oatmeal
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crushed oats used for making porridge
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malignant
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tending to cause death; highly injurious; aggressively malevolent; Ex. malignant tumor
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n grueling
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exhausting; Ex. grueling marathon race
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malingerer
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one who feigns illness to escape duty; V. malinger: feign illness to avoid work
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n rabid
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of or suffering rabies; like a fanatic; extremely zealous; furious; CF. rabies: hydrophobia
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n lavish
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liberal; wasteful; generous or wasteful in giving or using; abundant; profuse; great; Ex. decorated lavishly; V. give in abundance
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s groom
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man employed to take care of horses; V: make neat and trim; clean and brush (an animal)
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n lax
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careless; negligent; not paying enough attention; Ex. lax service
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n malleable
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(of a metal) capable of being shaped by pounding(beating); pliable; (of someone) impressionable(easily influenced); easily controlled; tractable
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n raconteur
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story-teller; one who tells stories with wit and skill
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grotesque
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fantastic; comically hideous; strange and unnatural (causing fear or amusement)
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n gruesome
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grisly; horrible
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n gruff
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rough-mannered; (of a voice) rough; hoarse
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n ragamuffin
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dirty child in torn clothes; person wearing tattered clothes
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s hideous
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repulsive to the sight; ugly; repugnant; Ex. hideous face/scream
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n leaven
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add leaven to; cause to rise or grow lighter; enliven; N: agent, such as yeast, that causes dough to rise (by fermentation); element that lightens or enlivens
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malodorous
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foul-smelling
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s tatter
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torn piece of cloth; ADJ. tattered: (of clothes) old and torn; (of a person) dressed in old torn clothes
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s enliven
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make lively or spirited; animate
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s compost
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mixture of decaying organic matter used as fertilizer; V: put or make compost
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n grotto
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small cavern
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s grunt
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utter a deep guttural sound (as a pig does); N.
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n rail
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complain bitterly; scold; rant; Ex. the weaker railing against injustices
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lechery
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gross lewdness; lustfulness; ADJ. lecherous; N. lecher: lecherous man
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n guffaw
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boisterous laughter; V.
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mammal
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vertebrate animal whose female suckles its young
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n grouse
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complain; fuss; grumble; grouch; N: plump chickenlike game bird
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n raiment
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clothing; garments; Ex. I have no raiment fit to wear.
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guile
|
deceit; duplicity; wiliness; cunning; Ex. persuade her by guile
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s vertebrate
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having a backbone or spinal column; N: group of animals having a segmented spinal column
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s grumble
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complain; mutter discontentedly; grouch; N.
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n lectern
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reading desk or stand for a public speaker
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s cunning
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clever in deceiving; sly; N: cleverness in deceiving; deceit
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n rakish
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jaunty; stylish; sporty; morally corrupt; dissolute; Ex. He wore his hat at a rakish and jaunty angle.
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s suckle
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give or take milk at the breast or udder
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n leery
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(of someone) suspicious; wary; cautious
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s mutter
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utter (complaining words) indistinctly in low tones
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s rake
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angle of a slope; V: slant from the perpendicular
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s nurse
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suckle; take care of (as a nurse); bear in mind; Ex. nursing mother; Ex. nurse a hope/grudge against someone
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guileless
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without deceit
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s rumble
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make or move with a deep rolling sound (as thunder or stomach)
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n leeway
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room to move; margin; latitude; Ex. leeway for the deadline
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n grovel
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crawl or creep on ground; remain prostrate; behave in a servile manner
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s rake
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immoral or dissolute person
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mammoth
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gigantic; enormous
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guise
|
outward appearance; costume; Ex. in a new guise
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s margin
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border; room; allowance beyond what is needed; Ex. margin of safety
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rally
|
come or bring together; call up or summon (forces, vital powers, etc.); revive or recuperate (after illness or difficulty); N: act of rallying; mass gathering
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grudging
|
unwilling; reluctant; stingy(giving reluctantly)
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manacle
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restrain; handcuff; N.
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s marginal
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of a margin; barely within a limit; Ex. marginal effect/writing ability
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n gull
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trick; deceive; hoodwink; N: person who is easily tricked; dupe
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legacy
|
gift made by a will; something handed down from an ancestor
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ramble
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wander aimlessly (physically or mentally); digress
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n mandate
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order; charge; authoritative command; power to govern another country; power to given to a government; region under administration; V: give a mandate to; place under a mandate; Ex. mandated territory
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n gruel
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thin liquid porridge
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gullible
|
easily deceived
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legend
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explanatory list of symbols on a map
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n gustatory
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affecting or relating to the sense of taste
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mandatory
|
obligatory; compulsory; of a mandate
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ramification
|
branching out; subdivision; one branch of a system; one of the results following from an action or decision; Ex. ramifications of a business/the decision
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s porridge
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soft food made by boiling oatmeal
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n mangy
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shabby; wretched; suffering from mange; of bad appearance
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ramify
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branch out; divide into branches or subdivisions
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n legerdemain
|
sleight(dexterity) of hand; CF. light of hand
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n gusto
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eager enjoyment; zest; enthusiasm
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s oatmeal
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crushed oats used for making porridge
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n ramp
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slope; inclined plane or roadway (connecting two levels)
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leniency
|
mildness; permissiveness; ADJ. lenient: not severe in judgment or punishment
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s mange
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skin disease (esp. of domestic animals) marked by loss of hair
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gusty
|
windy
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n grueling
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exhausting; Ex. grueling marathon race
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n rampant
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growing or spreading uncontrollably; growing in profusion; unrestrained; Ex. rampant lawlessness/weed
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s permissive
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allowing much freedom; lenient; Ex. permissive society
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maniacal
|
raging mad; insane; N. maniac: insane person; CF. mania: disorder of the mind; intense enthusiasm
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s gust
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strong abrupt rush of wind; V. CF. bluster
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n gruesome
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grisly; horrible
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rampart
|
defensive mound of earth
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leonine
|
like a lion
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manifest
|
evident; visible; obvious; V: show plainly
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n gruff
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rough-mannered; (of a voice) rough; hoarse
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n guy
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cable or chain attached to something that needs to be braced or steadied; CF. guide
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s topple
|
become unsteady and fall down
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s grunt
|
utter a deep guttural sound (as a pig does); N.
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n ramshackle
|
(of a building or vehicle) poorly constructed; rickety; falling apart
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n manifestation
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outward demonstration; manifesting; indication of the presence of something; Ex. manifestation of his pronounced musical bent
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lethal
|
deadly
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s overthrow
|
topple; N.
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n guffaw
|
boisterous laughter; V.
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s rickety
|
(of buildings) likely to break or fall apart; of rickets; CF. rickets; CF. vitamin D
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s pronounced
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distinct; very noticeable; Ex. pronounced limp
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lethargic
|
drowsy; dull; N. lethargy: state of sluggishness and inactivity
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guile
|
deceit; duplicity; wiliness; cunning; Ex. persuade her by guile
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s overturn
|
turn over; capsize; topple
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s ransack
|
search thoroughly; pillage (going through a place); Ex. Enemy soldiers ransacked the town.
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n levee
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earthen or stone embankment to prevent flooding; CF. raise
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manifesto
|
public declaration of principles; statement of policy
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s capsize
|
(of a boat) turn over
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s cunning
|
clever in deceiving; sly; N: cleverness in deceiving; deceit
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n rancid
|
having the odor of stale or decomposing fat; rank
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n manifold
|
many in number or kind; numerous; varied
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n levitate
|
rise and float in the air (especially by magical means); CF. light
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gyroscope
|
apparatus used to maintain balance, ascertain direction, etc.
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levity
|
lack of seriousness or steadiness; frivolity; lightness of manner
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guileless
|
without deceit
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s rank
|
offensive in odor or flavor
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n manipulate
|
operate with one's hands; control or play upon (people, forces, etc.) artfully; maneuver; Ex. how to manipulate publicity and men; ADJ. manipulative
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n levy
|
impose (a fine); collect (a payment); impose or collect (a tax); Ex. levy a tax on tobacco
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guise
|
outward appearance; costume; Ex. in a new guise
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n habituate
|
accustom or familiarize; addict
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n rancor
|
long-lasting hatred; bitterness; Ex. negotiation without rancor; ADJ. rancorous
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n mannered
|
affected; not natural; Ex. mannered way of speech
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random
|
without definite purpose, plan, or aim; haphazard; Ex. random shots; Ex. chosen at random
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lewd
|
lustful
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n hackles
|
hairs on back and neck, especially of a dog; Ex. make someone's hackles rise
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s mannerism
|
distinctive behavioral trait; affected style in art (according to a set of styles)
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n gull
|
trick; deceive; hoodwink; N: person who is easily tricked; dupe
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s lot
|
object used in making a determination at random; fate; piece of land
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n lexicographer
|
compiler of a dictionary; CF. lexicography: work of compiling a dictionary
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gullible
|
easily deceived
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n manumit
|
emancipate; free from slavery or bondage
|
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|
s growl
|
low, guttural, menacing sound (as of a dog)
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n lexicon
|
dictionary
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n gustatory
|
affecting or relating to the sense of taste
|
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hackneyed
|
commonplace; trite
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marital
|
pertaining to marriage
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s draw
|
choosing of a lot or card
|
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n liability
|
drawback; handicap; debts; obligation; responsibility; condition of being liable; ADJ. liable: likely; responsible (for paying)
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n maritime
|
bordering on(adjacent to) the sea; nautical; of the ships or the sea; Ex. Maritime Provinces
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n gusto
|
eager enjoyment; zest; enthusiasm
|
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n haggard
|
wasted away; gaunt; Ex. haggard faces of the rescued miners
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|
|
s lottery
|
contest in which winners are selected in a drawing of lots
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gusty
|
windy
|
|
|
liaison
|
contact that keeps parties in communication; communication between groups; one that maintains communication; go-between; secret love affair; V. liaise: keep a connection
|
|
|
s raffle
|
lottery; V: award as a prize in a raffle; Ex. raffle off a new car
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|
n haggle
|
argue about prices (in an attempt to bargain)
|
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marked
|
noticeable; targeted for vengeance or attack; Ex. marked improvement/man
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n halcyon
|
calm; peaceful; Ex. halcyon days
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|
s gust
|
strong abrupt rush of wind; V. CF. bluster
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|
libel
|
defamatory written statement; act of writing something that smears a person's character; V. ADJ. libelous
|
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|
n marred
|
damaged; disfigured; V. mar: spoil; disfigure
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n rankle
|
irritate; fester; annoy
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n hale
|
healthy
|
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n marshal
|
put in order; guide ceremoniously to the correct place; Ex. marshal the children into the museum; N: military officer; official
|
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n rant
|
speak violently or excitedly; rave; talk excitedly showing anger; scold; make a grandiloquent speech; Ex. The priest ranted about the devil.
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|
n libertine
|
debauched person; dissolute or licentious person; rou\'e; CF. free
|
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|
n guy
|
cable or chain attached to something that needs to be braced or steadied; CF. guide
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|
s hail
|
frozen rain drop; V: salute or greet; precipitate hail
|
|
|
s enlist
|
(cause to) join the armed forces; obtain (help, sympathy, or support)
|
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s rou\'e
|
lecherous man
|
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n rapacious
|
voracious; ravenous; taking everything one can; excessively grasping; plundering; subsisting on live prey; Ex. rapacious birds
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s topple
|
become unsteady and fall down
|
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|
n hallowed
|
blessed; consecrated; Ex. hallowed ground; V. hallow: set apart as holy
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libidinous
|
lustful
|
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|
s overthrow
|
topple; N.
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rapport
|
close relationship; emotional closeness; harmony
|
|
|
n marsupial
|
one of a family of mammals that nurse their offspring in a pouch(pocket of skin or leather); CF. kangaroo, opossum, wombat
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|
hallucination
|
delusion; false idea; false perception of objects with a compelling sense of their reality; objects so perceived; V. hallucinate; ADJ. hallucinatory
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|
|
n libido
|
psychic and emotional energy or urges behind human activity; sexual desire
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|
s overturn
|
turn over; capsize; topple
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|
martial
|
warlike; of war; Ex. martial art/law
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|
n rapt
|
engrossed; absorbed; enchanted; Ex. rapt listener
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n halting
|
hesitant; faltering; not fluent; Ex. halting steps/voice; V. halt: proceed or act with uncertainty; falter; hesitate; waver; stop
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|
|
s capsize
|
(of a boat) turn over
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|
|
n libretto
|
text of an opera or oratorio; CF. book
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|
s cadet
|
student at a military school
|
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|
n rarefied
|
made less dense (of a gas); V. rarefy: make less dense; N. rarefaction
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s waver
|
move or swing back and forth; be uncertain or unsteady in decision or movement; Ex. wavering between accepting and refusing
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licentious
|
amoral; lewd and lascivious; unrestrained
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|
gyroscope
|
apparatus used to maintain balance, ascertain direction, etc.
|
|
|
s rare
|
(of air) thin in density; rarefied; Ex. rare air of the mountains
|
|
|
n martinet
|
strict disciplinarian; person who demands total obedience to rules and orders; CF. Jean Martinet
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|
|
hamper
|
obstruct; prevent the free movement of; N: ___________��_____ _��_____ _____��__ _______ __________
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|
n habituate
|
accustom or familiarize; addict
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|
s license
|
official or legal permission; latitude of action or speech; excessive freedom that causes harm or damage; V.
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n raspy
|
making a harsh noise; grating; harsh
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martyr
|
one who voluntarily suffers death for his or her religion or cause; great sufferer; Ex. martyr to his rheumatism
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n hap
|
chance; luck
|
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masochist
|
person who enjoys his own pain; CF. masochism
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|
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s rasp
|
(of a sound) grate on (eg. nerves); make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; rub with something rough; Ex. The cat's tongue rasped my hand.
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n hackles
|
hairs on back and neck, especially of a dog; Ex. make someone's hackles rise
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n lien
|
legal claim or right on a property
|
|
|
s growl
|
low, guttural, menacing sound (as of a dog)
|
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|
n ligneous
|
like wood
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haphazard
|
random; by chance; happening in an unplanned manner; Ex. haphazard growth of the town
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ratify
|
approve formally; confirm; verify
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|
n masticate
|
chew
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|
n hapless
|
unfortunate; luckless
|
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|
n ratiocination
|
reasoning; act of drawing conclusions from premises; V. ratiocinate: reason logically
|
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materialism
|
preoccupation with physical comforts and things; excessive regard for worldly concerns (rather than spiritual matters)
|
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n lilliputian
|
extremely small; CF. Lilliput in Gulliver's Travels
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hackneyed
|
commonplace; trite
|
|
|
n harangue
|
long, passionate, and vehement speech; V.
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n limber
|
flexible; supple; pliable; V.
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n haggard
|
wasted away; gaunt; Ex. haggard faces of the rescued miners
|
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|
maternal
|
motherly; N. maternity: motherhood
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|
|
rationale
|
fundamental reason or principle (on which a system or principle is based); fundamental reason or justification; grounds for an action
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|
harass
|
annoy by repeated attacks
|
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n limbo
|
region near heaven or hell where certain souls are kept; prison (slang); Ex. Purgatory and Limbo
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matriarch
|
woman who rules a family or larger social group
|
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|
rationalize
|
make rational; devise false reasons for (one's behavior); offer an excuse; give a plausible reason for an action in place of a true, less admirable ones; N. rationalization
|
|
|
n haggle
|
argue about prices (in an attempt to bargain)
|
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|
harbinger
|
forerunner (which foreshadows what is to come)
|
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|
n halcyon
|
calm; peaceful; Ex. halcyon days
|
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s abode
|
dwelling place; home
|
|
|
s rational
|
(of a person) having reason; (of ideas) based on reason; logical
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n matriculate
|
enroll (in college or graduate school); CF. matrix
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harbor
|
give protection (by giving food and shelter); provide a refuge for; hide; keep in mind (thoughts or feelings); Ex. harbor a grudge/criminal; N: place of shelter; refuge
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s ration
|
fixed portion; V: distribute as rations
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|
s abide
|
dwell; abide by: comply with; put up with; tolerate; Ex. abide by the rules; Ex. I can't abide rude people.
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n matrix
|
point of origin; array of numbers or algebraic symbols; mold or die; Ex. the matrix of Western civilization
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n hale
|
healthy
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s habitat
|
natural home of a plant or animal; CF. habitation
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n raucous
|
(of voice) harsh and unpleasant; (of people) disorderly and boisterous; Ex. raucous shouts
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|
n limn
|
draw; outline; describe; CF. line ?
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n maudlin
|
effusively sentimental
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s hail
|
frozen rain drop; V: salute or greet; precipitate hail
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n hardy
|
(of people or animals) sturdy; robust; (of plants) able to stand inclement(stormy) weather
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n limpid
|
crystal clear
|
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ravage
|
devastate; plunder; despoil; Ex. crops ravaged by storms
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s sentimental
|
swayed by sentiment; appealing to the sentiments
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n hallowed
|
blessed; consecrated; Ex. hallowed ground; V. hallow: set apart as holy
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n harping
|
tiresome dwelling on a subject; V. harp: dwell on(think or speak a lot about) tediously
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lineage
|
descent; ancestry
|
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s maraud
|
move in search of plunder; Ex. marauding army
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hallucination
|
delusion; false idea; false perception of objects with a compelling sense of their reality; objects so perceived; V. hallucinate; ADJ. hallucinatory
|
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|
n maul
|
handle roughly; batter; injure by beating; Ex. mauled by his overexcited fans; N: heavy long-handled hammer
|
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n harrowing
|
agonizing; distressing; traumatic; V. harrow: break up and level (soil) with a harrow; inflict great distress on; agonize; N: farming machine to break up the earth
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n lineaments
|
features especially of the face; distinctive shape or contour of the face; CF. line
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n rave
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overwhelmingly favorable review; V: talk wildly as if mad; Ex. raving lunatic
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n halting
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hesitant; faltering; not fluent; Ex. halting steps/voice; V. halt: proceed or act with uncertainty; falter; hesitate; waver; stop
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harry
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harass, annoy, torment (by repeated attacks); raid
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s feature
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distinctive part of the faces (as the eyes or mouth); features: overall appearance of the face; prominent or distinctive quality; prominent article; film; V: make prominent
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ravel
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fall apart into tangles; entangle; unravel or untwist
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s waver
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move or swing back and forth; be uncertain or unsteady in decision or movement; Ex. wavering between accepting and refusing
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n mausoleum
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monumental tomb; large stately tomb; CF. Mausolos
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hatch
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deck opening; lid covering a deck opening; V: emerge from an egg; produce (young) from an egg
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hamper
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obstruct; prevent the free movement of; N: ___________��_____ _��_____ _____��__ _______ __________
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n mauve
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pale purple
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s linger
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loiter or dawdle; be slow in leaving; delay going; continue or persist; be slow to disappear; Ex. The smell lingered for days.
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n ravenous
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extremely hungry; voracious
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s latch
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fastening or lock consisting of a movable bar that fits into a notch; V: close with a latch
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n maverick
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rebel; nonconformist (in a group)
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n ravine
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narrow valley with steep sides; gorge; CF. gully, canyon
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n hap
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chance; luck
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s persist
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continue in existence; last; continue in a course of action in spite of opposition; Ex. persist in/with something; ADJ. persistent
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s notch
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V-shaped cut in a surface; V.
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n mawkish
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mushy(sentimental) and gushy; icky-sticky sentimental; excessively and objectionably sentimental
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haphazard
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random; by chance; happening in an unplanned manner; Ex. haphazard growth of the town
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linguistic
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pertaining to language
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haughtiness
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pride; arrogance; ADJ. haughty
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raze
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destroy completely; Ex. raze the city to the ground
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maxim
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proverb; truth pithily stated
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s lionize
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treat (a person) as a celebrity
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n hapless
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unfortunate; luckless
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s haunt
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(of a spirit) visit (a place); come to mind continually; visit (a place) regularly; frequent; Ex. haunted house; Ex. haunted by his last words; N: place much frequented
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reactionary
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strongly opposed to social or political change; opposing progress; politically ultraconservative; N. OP. radical
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n mayhem
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injury to body; crime of willfully maiming or crippling a person; violent disorder; Ex. mayhem in the zoo; CF. maim
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s liquidate
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settle accounts; pay off (a debt); clear up; eliminate; kill or abolish
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n harangue
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long, passionate, and vehement speech; V.
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n haven
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place of safety; refuge; harbor; Ex. tax haven
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s reinstate
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restore to a previous condition or position
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meager
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scanty; inadequate
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s havoc
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widespread damage; disorder; chaos
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s list
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tilt (as of a ship); lean over (to one side)
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harass
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annoy by repeated attacks
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realm
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kingdom; field or sphere; Ex. not within the realms of possibility
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n mealymouthed
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indirect in speech (when something unpleasant must be said); hypocritical; evasive
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hazardous
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dangerous
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reaper
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one who harvests grain; Ex. the Grim Reaper; V. reap: cut and gather (crop); harvest a crop
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listless
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lacking in spirit or energy; languid
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harbinger
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forerunner (which foreshadows what is to come)
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n meander
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wind or turn in its course; follow a winding or turning course; move aimlessly and idly
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rebate
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return of part of a payment; discount; V.
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n litany
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supplicatory prayer; prayer in which the priest calls out and the people replies in the same words
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harbor
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give protection (by giving food and shelter); provide a refuge for; hide; keep in mind (thoughts or feelings); Ex. harbor a grudge/criminal; N: place of shelter; refuge
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s hazard
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venture; put in danger; risk; Ex. hazard a guess; N: possible source of danger
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n meddlesome
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interfering; V. meddle: interfere
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n lithe
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flexible; supple; CF. limber
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n rebuff
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reject bluntly; snub; beat back; Ex. She rebuffed his invitation; N.
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s habitat
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natural home of a plant or animal; CF. habitation
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hazy
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slightly obscure; misty; unclear; N. haze: light mist or smoke; confused state of mind
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mediate
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settle a dispute through the services of an outsider; act as an intermediary; produce by mediating; Ex. mediate a cease-fire
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n hardy
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(of people or animals) sturdy; robust; (of plants) able to stand inclement(stormy) weather
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s willowy
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flexible; pliant; slender; CF. willow
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n headlong
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hasty; rash; headfirst; ADV.
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s snub
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ignore or behave coldly toward; Ex. I made a suggestion but she snubbed me; N.
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s intermediary
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intermediate; acting as a mediator; N: mediator; go-between
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n litigation
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lawsuit; N. litigant: one party in a lawsuit; V. litigate
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n harping
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tiresome dwelling on a subject; V. harp: dwell on(think or speak a lot about) tediously
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rebuke
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scold harshly; criticize severely
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s headfirst
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moving with the head leading; headlong
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mediocre
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ordinary; commonplace; neither good nor bad
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n litotes
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understatement for emphasis; Ex. ``not bad(=pretty good)''
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n harrowing
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agonizing; distressing; traumatic; V. harrow: break up and level (soil) with a harrow; inflict great distress on; agonize; N: farming machine to break up the earth
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n headstrong
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willful; stubborn; unyielding; determined to have one's own way; CF. no 'excessive'
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n rebus
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representation of words in the form of pictures or symbols; puzzle in which pictures or letters stand for words; Ex. ``R U 18'' is a rebus for ``Are you 18''.
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meditation
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reflection; thought; V. meditate
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s understate
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state with less truth than seems warranted by the facts; Ex. He understated the seriousness of the crime; N. understatement; OP. overstate
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harry
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harass, annoy, torment (by repeated attacks); raid
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n rebuttal
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refutation; response with contrary evidence; V. rebut: refute; disprove
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n heckler
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person who verbally harasses others; V. heckle: verbally harass as with gibes (by interrupting a speaker or speech)
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medium
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element that is a creature's natural environment; nutrient setting in which microorganisms are cultivated; appropriate occupation or means of expression; channel of communication; compromise; middle position between extremes; intervening substance through which something else is transmitted
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hedonist
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one who believes that pleasure is the sole aim in life; CF. hedonism: practice of living one's life purely for pleasure
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n recalcitrant
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disobedient or resisting authority even after being punished; obstinately stubborn; determined to resist authority; unruly; Ex. recalcitrant child
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hatch
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deck opening; lid covering a deck opening; V: emerge from an egg; produce (young) from an egg
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n livid
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lead-colored; black and blue (as from a bruise); ashen; enraged; extremely angry
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n medley
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mixture
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recant
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disclaim or disavow; retract a previous statement; openly confess error; Ex. recant one's faith/a statement
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heedless
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not noticing; disregarding
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n loath
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reluctant; unwilling; disinclined; Ex. Romeo and Juliet were both loath for him to go.
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s latch
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fastening or lock consisting of a movable bar that fits into a notch; V: close with a latch
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n meek
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submissive; patient and long-suffering
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recapitulate
|
summarize
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loathe
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detest; ADJ. loathsome: arousing loathing; offensive; Ex. loathsome smell
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s heed
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pay attention to; N: close attention
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s notch
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V-shaped cut in a surface; V.
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s suitor
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man who is courting a woman
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n lode
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metal-bearing vein(long deposit of an ore)
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haughtiness
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pride; arrogance; ADJ. haughty
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n hegemony
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dominance especially of one nation over others
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n recast
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reconstruct (a sentence, story, statue, etc.); fashion again
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n megalomania
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mania for doing grandiose things; mental disorder characterized by delusions of wealth, power, or importance
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s haunt
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(of a spirit) visit (a place); come to mind continually; visit (a place) regularly; frequent; Ex. haunted house; Ex. haunted by his last words; N: place much frequented
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s fashion
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give shape to; make; Ex. fashion the pot out of clay
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lofty
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very high
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n heinous
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atrocious; wicked; hatefully bad; Ex. heinous crime
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melancholy
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gloomy; morose; blue; N. ADJ. melancholic; CF. melancholia
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n haven
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place of safety; refuge; harbor; Ex. tax haven
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receptive
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quick or willing to receive (ideas, suggestions, etc.); Ex. receptive to the proposal
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s gross
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total; fragrant; clearly wrong; (of people's behavior) coarse; corpulent; Ex. gross insolence/behavior; V: earn as a total amount; N: 12 dozens
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s loft
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room or space under the roof; attic
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s blue
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gloomy; depressed
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log
|
record of a voyage or flight; record of day-to-day activities; section of a trunk; V.
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s havoc
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widespread damage; disorder; chaos
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recession
|
withdrawal; retreat; time of low economic activity
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s helm
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steering wheel of a ship; position of control
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melee
|
fight
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hazardous
|
dangerous
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herbivorous
|
grain-eating; CF. herbivore
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s recess
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pause; temporary cessation; alcove; secret inner place; Ex. parliament in recess; V. CF. recessive
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loiter
|
hang about/around; stand idly about; linger
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n mellifluous
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(of words or a voice) sweetly or smoothly flowing; melodious; having a pleasant tune
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heresy
|
opinion contrary to popular belief; opinion contrary to accepted religion; ADJ. heretical; CF. heretic
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s hazard
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venture; put in danger; risk; Ex. hazard a guess; N: possible source of danger
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recidivism
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habitual return to crime (even after being punished); N. recidivist
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n loll
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lounge about
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n memento
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token; reminder of the past; keepsake; Ex. memento of your visit
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n hermetic
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sealed by fusion so as to be airtight; airtight
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hazy
|
slightly obscure; misty; unclear; N. haze: light mist or smoke; confused state of mind
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recipient
|
receiver
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s lounge
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stand, sit, or lie in a lazy, relaxed way
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memorialize
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commemorate
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reciprocal
|
mutual; given and received in return; exchangeable; interacting; Ex. reciprocal trade agreement
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longevity
|
long life; long duration
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n headlong
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hasty; rash; headfirst; ADV.
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n hermetic
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concerning alchemy or magic; obscure and mysterious; occult
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s memorial
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something, such as a monument or holiday, intended to honor the memory of a person or event; ADJ: commemorative
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n reciprocate
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do or give something in return; repay in kind; give or take mutually; interchange; move backwards and forwards; Ex. reciprocate his invitation by inviting him; N. reciprocity: reciprocal relationship; mutual interchange of advantages between two groups; Ex. reciprocity in trading rights
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n loom
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appear or take shape (usually in an enlarged, indistinct, or distorted form); Ex. The shadow of the gallows loomed threateningly. N: apparatus for making thread into cloth
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s sterile
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incapable of producing young; free from microorganism; V. sterilize
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s headfirst
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moving with the head leading; headlong
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n menagerie
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collection of wild animals on exhibition; zoo
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s gallows
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framework from which a noose is suspended (used for execution by hanging)
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recluse
|
hermit; loner; ADJ. reclusive
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n hermitage
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home of a hermit
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n headstrong
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willful; stubborn; unyielding; determined to have one's own way; CF. no 'excessive'
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n mendacious
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lying; habitually dishonest; N. mendacity
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n herpetologist
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one who studies reptiles; CF. herpetology: branch of zoology that deals with reptiles and amphibians
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reconcile
|
make friendly again (after quarrel); make consistent (two ideas in opposition); correct inconsistencies; Ex. reconcile one's political principles with one's religious beliefs
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s noose
|
loop formed in a rope
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n heckler
|
person who verbally harasses others; V. heckle: verbally harass as with gibes (by interrupting a speaker or speech)
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n mendicant
|
beggar; ADJ: living as a beggar
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n lope
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gallop slowly
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hedonist
|
one who believes that pleasure is the sole aim in life; CF. hedonism: practice of living one's life purely for pleasure
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n heterodox
|
(of beliefs) against accepted opinion; unorthodox; unconventional
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recondite
|
abstruse; not easily understood; profound; secret
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n gingerly
|
very carefully; ADJ.
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s alms
|
money or goods given to the poor
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heedless
|
not noticing; disregarding
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n girth
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distance around something; circumference
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loquacious
|
talkative; N. loquacity
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heterogeneous
|
dissimilar; mixed; not homogeneous; consisting of dissimilar elements or plants
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reconnaissance
|
survey of enemy by soldiers; reconnoitering; V. reconnoiter: make a preliminary inspection of (esp. to gather military information)
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n menial
|
suitable for servants; lowly; mean; N: someone who does menial work (esp. servant in a house)
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n gist
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essence; main point; substance
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n mentor
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counselor; teacher
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n recount
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narrate or tell (a story); count over again
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n hew
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cut to pieces with ax or sword; chop; N.
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s heed
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pay attention to; N: close attention
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n mercantile
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concerning trade or merchants
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recourse
|
resorting to help when in trouble; Ex. without recourse to
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n hegemony
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dominance especially of one nation over others
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n heyday
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time of greatest success or power; prime
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n lout
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clumsy person; ADJ. loutish; CF. from countrysides ?
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glacial
|
like a glacier; of an ice age; extremely cold; Ex. glacial epoch; CF. iceberg
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mercenary
|
motivated solely by money or gain; N.
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n low
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moo; make the sound of a cow
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s prime
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period of ideal or peak condition; earliest or beginning stage; Ex. in the prime of life; Ex. prime of the year(spring); ADJ: first in importance or rank; first; V: make ready; prepare
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n glaring
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(of something bad) highly conspicuous; harshly bright; shining intensely and blindingly
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n heinous
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atrocious; wicked; hatefully bad; Ex. heinous crime
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s resort
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turn to for help; Ex. resort to violence; N.
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n mercurial
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capricious; quick and changing; fickle; containing the element mercury; Ex. mercurial temper; CF. mood
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s glare
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shine intensely and blindingly; stare fixedly and angrily; N.
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s gross
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total; fragrant; clearly wrong; (of people's behavior) coarse; corpulent; Ex. gross insolence/behavior; V: earn as a total amount; N: 12 dozens
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s makeshift
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temporary expedient or substitute (in the case of urgent need); Ex. makeshift shelter
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s primary
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first in rank or importance; principal; earliest in time; Ex. primary stages; N. CF. first
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s lubricate
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apply a lubricant to; N. lubricant: substance that reduces friction
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s quicksilver
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mercury
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s recreant
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disloyal; cowardly; N: disloyal and cowardly person
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s helm
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steering wheel of a ship; position of control
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s primal
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first in rank or importance; being first in time; original; Ex. man's primal innocence
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n glaze
|
cover with a thin and shiny surface; apply a glaze to; N: thin, smooth, shiny coating (as for pottery); Ex. unglazed pottery
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lucid
|
easily understood; clear; intelligible; N. lucidity
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n meretricious
|
flashy; tawdry; attractive on the surface but of no real value; Ex. metericious argument/jewel; CF. prostitute
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n glean
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gather leavings; gather grain left behind by reapers; gather bit by bit (facts or information) often with difficulty
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lucrative
|
profitable; producing wealth
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herbivorous
|
grain-eating; CF. herbivore
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recrimination
|
countercharges; V. recriminate
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s primate
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group of mammals including humans
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s vulgar
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of the common people; deficient in refinement; not refined; coarse; Ex. vulgar display of wealth; N. vulgarism: vulgarity; crudely indecent word; CF. vulgarian: vulgar person; boor; lout
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glib
|
fluent (with insincerity or superficiality); facile; slick
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heresy
|
opinion contrary to popular belief; opinion contrary to accepted religion; ADJ. heretical; CF. heretic
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n lucre
|
money; profit; Ex. filthy lucre
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rectify
|
set right; correct; CF. rect-: right
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n hiatus
|
gap; pause; gap or interruption in space or time; break
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n merger
|
combination (of two business corporations); act of merging
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n rectitude
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moral correctness; moral uprightness; moral virtue; correctness of judgment
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s slick
|
make smooth or glossy; N: smooth surface; Ex. oil slick; ADJ: smooth; glossy; deftly executed; adroit; glib
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s filth
|
dirty matter; ADJ. filthy
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n hermetic
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sealed by fusion so as to be airtight; airtight
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n mesmerize
|
hypnotize; N. mesmerism; CF. Franz Mesmer
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n ludicrous
|
laughable; ridiculous; trifling
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s sleek
|
smooth and shining (as from good health); V.
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n hermetic
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concerning alchemy or magic; obscure and mysterious; occult
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recumbent
|
reclining; lying down completely or in part
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n hibernal
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wintry; wintery; of or like winter
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n lugubrious
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mournful; sorrowful
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s recline
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lie down
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n glimmer
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shine erratically; twinkle; N: dim or unsteady light; faint indication; Ex. glimmer of hope
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hibernate
|
sleep throughout the winter; N. hibernation
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s sterile
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incapable of producing young; free from microorganism; V. sterilize
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n metallurgical
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pertaining to the art of removing metals from ores; N. metallurgy: science that deals with extracting metals from ores
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metamorphosis
|
change of form; Ex. metamorphosis of caterpillar to butterfly; V. metamorphose: change by metamorphosis
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n hermitage
|
home of a hermit
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s glitter
|
shine brightly with flashing points of light; Ex. glittering diamond ring; N: sparkling light; attractiveness; glamor; Ex. glitter of the sun on the waves
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hierarchy
|
arrangement by rank or standing; authoritarian body divided into ranks; body of persons having authority
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recuperate
|
recover; return to health; regain; Ex. recuperate losses
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n lull
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moment of calm; period of reduced activity; Ex. a lull in the rain; V: cause to become less active; cause to sleep or rest; Ex. lull the opponents into a false sense of security; CF. lullaby
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metaphor
|
implied comparison; CF. simile
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s totem
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animal, plant, or natural object serving as a symbol of a clan or family; representation of this; Ex. totem pole
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s glamor
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compelling charm; ADJ. glamorous
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n herpetologist
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one who studies reptiles; CF. herpetology: branch of zoology that deals with reptiles and amphibians
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recurrent
|
occurring again and again
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n lumber
|
move heavily or clumsily; Ex. The bear lumbered through the woods; N: timber
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s soar
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rise or fly high in the air; Ex. The rocket soared into the sky.
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h 40
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n gloat
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express evil satisfaction; look at or think about with evil satisfaction; view malevolently; Ex. The thief gloated over the stolen jewels.
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n heterodox
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(of beliefs) against accepted opinion; unorthodox; unconventional
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n lumen
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unit of light energy (one candle's worth)
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hieroglyphic
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picture writing; ADJ.
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metaphysical
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pertaining to speculative philosophy; of metaphysics; N. metaphysics: branch of philosophy that examines the nature of reality
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heterogeneous
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dissimilar; mixed; not homogeneous; consisting of dissimilar elements or plants
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n gloss_over
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explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
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redolent
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odorous; fragrant; suggestive (of an odor); Ex. redolent of onions/mystery
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n hilarity
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boisterous mirth(merriment; laughter); ADJ. hilarious: full of laughter
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n luminary
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celebrity (in a specific field); dignitary; object that gives light (as a celestial body)
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n mete
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measure; distribute; administer; Ex. mete out justice/punishment
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s gloss
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brief explanation note or translation of a difficult expression; V.
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s dignitary
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person of high rank or position
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n hindmost
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furthest behind; farthest to the rear
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n hew
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cut to pieces with ax or sword; chop; N.
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n redoubtable
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formidable; causing fear
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meteoric
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like a meteor; swift; momentarily brilliant; Ex. meteoric rise to fame; N. meteor
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n luminous
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shining (esp. in the dark); issuing light; Ex. luminous paint/road signs
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s wage
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begin and continue (a war)
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n redress
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remedy; compensation; Ex. seek redress for the damage to your car; V: put right; remedy or rectify (a wrong); make amends for
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n heyday
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time of greatest success or power; prime
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glossary
|
brief explanation of words used in the text
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methodical
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systematic; N. method: systematic method of procedure
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redundant
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superfluous; more than is necessary; verbose; excessively wordy; repetitious
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n glossy
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smooth and shining; N. gloss: shiny brightness on a surface; superficially attractive appearance; Ex. gloss of good manners
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lunar
|
pertaining to the moon
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s prime
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period of ideal or peak condition; earliest or beginning stage; Ex. in the prime of life; Ex. prime of the year(spring); ADJ: first in importance or rank; first; V: make ready; prepare
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hindrance
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block; obstacle; V. hinder
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meticulous
|
excessively careful (with great attention to detail); painstaking; scrupulous
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s lunatic
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insane; Ex. lunatic asylum
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n reek
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emit (an unpleasant odor or smoke); give off an unpleasant odor; give out smoke; Ex. reeking chimney; N: unpleasant odor; stench
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s mat
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not shiny; matte; having a dull finish; N: flat piece of material used as a floor covering; V.
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n hinterlands
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back country; inner part of a country; OP. foreland
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s primary
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first in rank or importance; principal; earliest in time; Ex. primary stages; N. CF. first
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metropolis
|
large city
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s stench
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strong foul odor; reek; stink
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n hireling
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one who serves for hire (usually used contemptuously); one who works solely for compensation; Ex. hireling politician
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s finish
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surface texture; completeness of execution
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s primal
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first in rank or importance; being first in time; original; Ex. man's primal innocence
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n lurid
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wild; sensational; graphic; gruesome; horrible; Ex. lurid details of the murder
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n mettle
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courage (to continue bravely in spite of difficulties); spirit; ADJ. mettlesome
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s finished
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properly made and complete; Ex. finished product/performance
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s stink
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stench; V: emit a strong foul odor
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s primate
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group of mammals including humans
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n lurk
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stealthily lie in waiting; slink; exist unperceived
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n hirsute
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hairy; having a lot of hair
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n miasma
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swamp gas; heavy vaporous atmosphere often emanating from decaying matter; pervasive corrupting influence; noxious atmosphere or influence
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n hiatus
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gap; pause; gap or interruption in space or time; break
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n refectory
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dining hall; room where meals are served (in a school)
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n histrionic
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theatrical; excessively dramatic or emotional; affected; of actors or acting; N. histrionics: histrionic behavior
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s slink
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move furtively; ADJ. slinky: stealthy; furtive; sneaky (as in ambush)
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n glower
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scowl; glare; look or stare angrily
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s swamp
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wetland; marsh; V: flood; overwhelm; drench in with liquid
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n luscious
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pleasing to taste or smell; delicious
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h 23
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s scowl
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frown angrily; N: angry frown
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refraction
|
bending of a ray of light
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s historic
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important in history; Ex. historic battle
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microcosm
|
small representative world; world in miniature; Ex. microcosm of English society
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n hibernal
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wintry; wintery; of or like winter
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n luster
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shine; gloss (of a polished surface)
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n glut
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overstock; fill beyond capacity (with food); fill to excess; N: oversupply
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n refractory
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unmanageable; disobedient and stubborn; Ex. refractory horse
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s historical
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connected with history; based on events in history (whether regarded as important or not)
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s miniature
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small model; small painting; ADJ: small
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n lustrous
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shining; brilliant; Ex. lustrous hair
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hibernate
|
sleep throughout the winter; N. hibernation
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n refrain
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abstain from; resist; forbear; N: chorus
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n glutinous
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sticky; viscous; gluey
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n hoard
|
stockpile; accumulate for future use; N: supply stored for future use
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migrant
|
changing its habitat; wandering; Ex. migrant birds/workers; N: one that migrates
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hierarchy
|
arrangement by rank or standing; authoritarian body divided into ranks; body of persons having authority
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n hoary
|
white with age
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glutton
|
someone who eats too much; ADJ. gluttonous: given to gluttony; greedy; CF. gluttony: habit of eating too much
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n luxuriant
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abundant; growing healthily and in large amounts; excessively ornate; rich and splendid; fertile; Ex. luxuriant forests/prose; CF. luxurious, luxuriate
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s chorus
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phrase repeated throughout a song or poem
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migratory
|
wandering; V. migrate: move from one region and settle in another; move periodically from one region to another
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n gnarled
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twisted
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s totem
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animal, plant, or natural object serving as a symbol of a clan or family; representation of this; Ex. totem pole
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n hoax
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trick which makes someone take action; practical joke; Ex. hoax mail; V.
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refulgent
|
effulgent; brilliant; brightly shining; gleaming; Ex. refulgent moon
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n macabre
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gruesome; grisly; ghastly; CF. of death
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n milieu
|
social environment; means of expression; Ex. feel out of one's milieu; Ex. His proper milieu is watercolor.
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hieroglyphic
|
picture writing; ADJ.
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s gleam
|
brief flash of light; glow; V.
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s morgue
|
mortuary; place where bodies are kept before burial or cremation
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s gnarl
|
protruding knot on a tree; V.
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n holocaust
|
destruction by fire; CF. burnt whole; CF. Holocaust
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militant
|
combative; bellicose; N.
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n hilarity
|
boisterous mirth(merriment; laughter); ADJ. hilarious: full of laughter
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s cremate
|
incinerate (a corpse); N. crematory, crematorium
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gnome
|
dwarf; underground spirit who guards treasure hoards
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n holster
|
leather pistol case (that hangs on a belt around the waist)
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n refurbish
|
renovate; make clean, bright, or fresh (make new) again; make bright by polishing; Ex. refurbish an old theater; CF. furbish: polish
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n militate
|
work against; Ex. militate against the chances of promotion; CF. serve as a soldier
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n hindmost
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furthest behind; farthest to the rear
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homage
|
honor; tribute; great respect; Ex. pay/do homage to
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refute
|
disprove; prove to be false; N. refutation
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goad
|
urge on; drive with a goad; cause (someone) to do something by continued annoyance; Ex. They goaded him into doing it by saying he was a coward; N: sharp-pointed stick for driving cattle; stimulus; CF. annoy continually
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n mace
|
ceremonial staff used as a symbol of authority; clublike medieval weapon
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s militia
|
army composed of ordinary citizens rather than professional soldiers
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n gorge
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narrow canyon; steep rocky cleft; ravine (made by a stream which runs through it)
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regal
|
royal; of a monarch; Ex. regal manner
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n homeostasis
|
tendency of a system or organism to maintain relative stability or internal equilibrium; CF. homeo-: constant; Ex. homeotherm
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s wage
|
begin and continue (a war)
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n macerate
|
soften by soaking in liquid; waste away; Ex. macerate powdered wood to make paper
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millennium
|
thousand-year period (as in the New Testament); hoped-for period of happiness and prosperity
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n regale
|
entertain
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n gorge
|
stuff oneself (with food); glut; CF. gorgeous: dazzlingly beautiful
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n Machiavellian
|
crafty; double-dealing; of the political doctrine of Machiavelli, which holds that craft and deceit are justified in pursuing political power
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homespun
|
domestic; made at home; spun or woven at home; simple and ordinary; Ex. homespun philosophy
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hindrance
|
block; obstacle; V. hinder
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mimicry
|
imitation
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s spin
|
rotate swiftly; make (thread) by twisting (cotton, wool, etc.); N.
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n regatta
|
boat or yacht race
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n hinterlands
|
back country; inner part of a country; OP. foreland
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n gory
|
bloody; N. gore: blood (from a wound)
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n machinations
|
evil schemes or plots; schemes or plots to achieve an evil end; V. machinate
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s mime
|
pantomime(act without dialogue); mimicry; mimer; V: mimic; pantomime
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n homily
|
sermon; tedious moralizing lecture; serious warning; ADJ. homiletic
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|
regeneration
|
spiritual rebirth; Ex. regeneration of the prisoners; V. regenerate: give or obtain new life; reform spiritually
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n hireling
|
one who serves for hire (usually used contemptuously); one who works solely for compensation; Ex. hireling politician
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n maculated
|
spotted; stained; CF. immaculate
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s shudder
|
shake uncontrollably; tremble; V.
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n minatory
|
menacing; threatening
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s penology
|
study of prison management and criminal rehabilitation
|
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homogeneous
|
of the same kind; uniform in composition throughout
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n hirsute
|
hairy; having a lot of hair
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|
n madrigal
|
pastoral song; song for several singers without instruments
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n gossamer
|
sheer; very light; like cobwebs; N: soft and sheer fabric; cobweb
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n mincing
|
affectedly dainty(delicate); V. mince: cut (esp. meat) into very small pieces; walk with exaggerated primness; walk in an unnatural way, taking little short steps; Ex. The actor minced across the stage; CF. mincemeat; CF. mincer
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n histrionic
|
theatrical; excessively dramatic or emotional; affected; of actors or acting; N. histrionics: histrionic behavior
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n hone
|
sharpen (a tool); N: whetstone for sharpening a tool
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|
s sheer
|
pure; thin and transparent; very steep
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|
regicide
|
murder of a king or queen
|
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n maelstrom
|
violent whirlpool; violent or tublent situation; CF. stream
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s dainty
|
delicate; delicately beautiful; fastidious; not easy to please; Ex. dainty movement/dress
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s historic
|
important in history; Ex. historic battle
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regime
|
method of system or government
|
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|
n magisterial
|
authoritative; imperious; commanding; of a magistrate; Ex. magisterial study of Roman law; Ex. magisterial manner
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n hoodwink
|
deceive; delude
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|
h 22
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|
s exquisite
|
delicate; very finely made; extremely beautiful; Ex. exquisite piece of jewelry
|
|
|
s magistrate
|
official with power to administer the law
|
|
|
n regimen
|
prescribed course of diet or exercise; prescribed diet and habits; Ex. daily regimen of a dancer
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n gouge
|
tear out; cut out (as if with a gouge); Ex. gouge his eyes out; N: chisel for cutting out hollow areas in wood
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n horde
|
crowd; swarm
|
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|
s historical
|
connected with history; based on events in history (whether regarded as important or not)
|
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|
s choice
|
delicate; of very fine quality
|
|
|
n regiment
|
military unit; V: subject to strict order; Ex. regimented society
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|
magnanimity
|
generosity; ADJ. magnanimous: generous
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|
n hoard
|
stockpile; accumulate for future use; N: supply stored for future use
|
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|
s swarm
|
large group of insects moving in a mass; crowd of people or animals; V: move in a crowd or mass
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|
n gouge
|
overcharge (with high price); extort from; Ex. gouge the public; CF. usury
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n minion
|
servile dependent; obsequious follower
|
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|
n hoary
|
white with age
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|
n gourmand
|
epicure; person who takes excessive pleasure in food and drink
|
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|
n magnate
|
person of prominence or influence; powerful or influential person (in business or industry); Ex. oil magnate
|
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|
n hortatory
|
encouraging; exhortive; marked by exhortation; CF. exhort
|
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|
rehabilitate
|
restore to proper condition (health or useful life); restore the former rank of
|
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n minuscule(miniscule)
|
extremely small
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|
n gourmet
|
connoisseur of food and drink; epicure
|
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|
n hoax
|
trick which makes someone take action; practical joke; Ex. hoax mail; V.
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|
n horticultural
|
pertaining to cultivation of gardens; N. horticulture: science or art of cultivating fruits, vegetables, or ornamental plants; CF. agriculture: science or art of farming or growing crops
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|
magniloquent
|
boastful; pompous
|
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|
reimburse
|
repay; pay back
|
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|
minute
|
extremely small; CF. minutes: official record of the proceedings at a meeting
|
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|
graduated
|
arranged by degrees (of height, difficulty, etc.)
|
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|
hostility
|
unfriendliness; hatred; enmity; ADJ. hostile
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|
reiterate
|
repeat
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magnitude
|
greatness (in size or extent); extent
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|
n holocaust
|
destruction by fire; CF. burnt whole; CF. Holocaust
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n minutiae
|
petty or trivial details; CF. minutia
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n maim
|
mutilate; injure lastingly; disable; cripple; Ex. maimed for life
|
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|
n holster
|
leather pistol case (that hangs on a belt around the waist)
|
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|
n rejoinder
|
reply; retort; comeback; V. rejoin: say in reply
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n hovel
|
shack; small wretched house
|
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|
s graduate
|
arrange into categories or grades; divide into marked intervals (for use in measurement); Ex. graduated ruler
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mirage
|
unreal reflection; optical illusion
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|
s hut
|
crude dwelling; shack
|
|
|
s mangle
|
tear or cut to pieces; mutilate or disfigure; Ex. badly mangled bodies
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s comeback
|
retort; quick clever reply; return to former status
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n granary
|
storehouse for grain
|
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|
homage
|
honor; tribute; great respect; Ex. pay/do homage to
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n mire
|
entangle; stick in swampy ground; stick or sink in mire; N: bog; deep mud; Ex. sucked deeper into the mire
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grandeur
|
impressiveness; stateliness; majesty
|
|
|
n homeostasis
|
tendency of a system or organism to maintain relative stability or internal equilibrium; CF. homeo-: constant; Ex. homeotherm
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|
s shack
|
crude cabin
|
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|
rejuvenate
|
make young again
|
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|
maladroit
|
clumsy; not skillful; awkward; bungling
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n mirth
|
merriment; laughter
|
|
|
n relegate
|
put into a lower or worse place; banish to an inferior position; delegate; assign; Ex. relegate the old furniture to the children's room; Ex. relegated to the second division
|
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s stately
|
formal; ceremonious; grand in style or size; majestic
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malady
|
illness
|
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|
s shed
|
small roofed structure for storage and shelter; V: pour forth; lose by natural process; repel without allowing penetration; radiate; cast; Ex. shed tears/light/water/skin/leaves
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|
homespun
|
domestic; made at home; spun or woven at home; simple and ordinary; Ex. homespun philosophy
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|
n misadventure
|
mischance; ill luck; Ex. death by misadventure
|
|
|
grandiloquent
|
(of a person or speech) using high sounding or important-sounding language; pompous; bombastic
|
|
|
n malaise
|
uneasiness; vague feeling of ill health (without any particular pain or appearance of disease)
|
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|
s spin
|
rotate swiftly; make (thread) by twisting (cotton, wool, etc.); N.
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n hover
|
hang about; (of birds or aircraft) stay in the air in one place; (of people) wait nearby; stay around one place; waver; be in an uncertain state
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relent
|
become less severe; give in(surrender); ADJ. relentless: unyielding; continuously severe
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|
misanthrope
|
one who hates mankind; misanthropist
|
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n hubbub
|
confused uproar; loud noise; din
|
|
|
grandiose
|
affectedly grand; pretentious; high-flown; ridiculously exaggerated; impressive; great in size or scope; grand; Ex. grandiose ideas
|
|
|
n malapropism
|
comic misuse of a word; CF. Mrs. Malaprop
|
|
|
relevant
|
having importance; pertinent; referring to the case in hand; N. relevance, relevancy
|
|
|
n homily
|
sermon; tedious moralizing lecture; serious warning; ADJ. homiletic
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s vile
|
despicable; unpleasant; disgusting; Ex. vile slander
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|
homogeneous
|
of the same kind; uniform in composition throughout
|
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|
n hubris
|
arrogance; excessive self-conceit
|
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n relic
|
surviving remnant (from an extinct culture); memento; keepsake; relics: corpse; Ex. ancient relics; Ex. relics of his travel; Ex. His relics are buried at X.
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|
s malapropos
|
inappropriate; ADV.
|
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|
s high-flown
|
highly pretentious or inflated
|
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|
misapprehension
|
error; misunderstanding; V. misapprehend
|
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|
n hue
|
color; aspect; Ex. opinions of every hue
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malcontent
|
person dissatisfied with existing state of affairs; discontented person; ADJ: discontented
|
|
|
s matin\'ee(matinee)
|
dramatic or musical performance given in the afternoon
|
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n hone
|
sharpen (a tool); N: whetstone for sharpening a tool
|
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|
relinquish
|
give up something (with reluctance); yield; release; Ex. relinquish power/the claim to the land/his hold on my arm
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|
miscellany
|
mixture of writings on various subjects; collection of various items
|
|
|
n hue_and_cry
|
outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
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n hoodwink
|
deceive; delude
|
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|
n granulate
|
form into grains or granules; N. granule: grain or particle
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n relish
|
enjoy; savor; N: enjoyment; zest
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|
malediction
|
curse
|
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s miscellaneous
|
made up of a variety of parts
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n horde
|
crowd; swarm
|
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graphic
|
pertaining to the art of delineating; vividly described
|
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humane
|
marked by kindness or consideration; kind and compassionate; humanitarian
|
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remediable
|
reparable
|
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malefactor
|
evildoer; criminal
|
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|
s maleficient
|
doing evil; N. maleficience
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n mischance
|
ill luck
|
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|
s swarm
|
large group of insects moving in a mass; crowd of people or animals; V: move in a crowd or mass
|
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|
humanitarian
|
one devoted to the promotion of human welfare; CF. humanism
|
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|
s vivid
|
(of light or color) bright and distinct; evoking lifelike mental images; Ex. vivid red hair/description
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reminiscence
|
recollection; V. reminisce: recollect the past
|
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misconstrue
|
interpret incorrectly; misinterpret; misjudge
|
|
|
s reminiscent
|
suggestive of something (in the past); of reminiscence
|
|
|
n hortatory
|
encouraging; exhortive; marked by exhortation; CF. exhort
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|
n humdrum
|
dull; monotonous
|
|
|
s graphite
|
black form of carbon used in lead pencils
|
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|
malevolent
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wishing evil; exhibiting ill will; N. malevolence
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n miscreant
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wretch; wrongdoer; villain; Ex. kindness to the miscreant; CF. believe
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remiss
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negligent; careless about a duty
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n grapple
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wrestle; come to grips with; take hold of and struggle with; Ex. grapple with the burglar
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humid
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damp; N. humidity
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n horticultural
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pertaining to cultivation of gardens; N. horticulture: science or art of cultivating fruits, vegetables, or ornamental plants; CF. agriculture: science or art of farming or growing crops
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n malfeasance
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wrongdoing; misconduct (by a public official)
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s wretch
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miserable person; bad or despicable person; ADJ. wretched: miserable; bad; contemptible; vile
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hostility
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unfriendliness; hatred; enmity; ADJ. hostile
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remission
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temporary moderation (of disease symptoms); remitting of a debt or punishment; cancelation of a debt; pardon; Ex. The disease went into remission; Ex. Christians pray for the remission of sins.
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n grate
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make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; shred by rubbing against a rough surface; Ex. grated cheese N: framework of metal bars to hold fuel in a fireplace
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malicious
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hateful; spiteful; expressing malice; N. malice: desire to harm others; spite
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n humility
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humbleness of spirit
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misdemeanor
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minor crime; misdeed; wrongdoing
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malign
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speak evil of; bad-mouth(criticize spitefully); defame; ADJ: harmful; Ex. malign influence
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s remit
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transmit (money) in payment; free someone from a debt or punishment
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n hovel
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shack; small wretched house
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gratify
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please; satisfy; Ex. gratify a desire
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s humble
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of low rank or position; modest; having a low opinion of oneself and a high opinion of others; unassuming; not proud; V. humiliate: make humble; cause to feel ashamed or to lose the respect of others
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s misconduct
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immoral behavior; bad management; V.
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s remittance
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remitting of money; amount of money remitted
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s hut
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crude dwelling; shack
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n gratis
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free; without charge; ADJ.
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malignant
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tending to cause death; highly injurious; aggressively malevolent; Ex. malignant tumor
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n hummock
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small hill; hillock
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miserly
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stingy; mean
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malingerer
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one who feigns illness to escape duty; V. malinger: feign illness to avoid work
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s shack
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crude cabin
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gratuitous
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given freely; unwarranted; uncalled for; done without good reason; Ex. gratuitous comment
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remnant
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remainder
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n humus
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substance or rich soil formed by decaying vegetable matter; CF. soil
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n misgivings
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doubts
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s shed
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small roofed structure for storage and shelter; V: pour forth; lose by natural process; repel without allowing penetration; radiate; cast; Ex. shed tears/light/water/skin/leaves
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n malleable
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(of a metal) capable of being shaped by pounding(beating); pliable; (of someone) impressionable(easily influenced); easily controlled; tractable
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remonstrate
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protest; objection; V. remonstrate: say in protest
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gratuity
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tip
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n hurtle
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crash; rush; move with great speed; Ex. hurtling runaway train
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n mishap
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unfortunate accident
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n hover
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hang about; (of birds or aircraft) stay in the air in one place; (of people) wait nearby; stay around one place; waver; be in an uncertain state
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malodorous
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foul-smelling
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remorse
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deep regret for wrongdoing; guilt; self-reproach
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gravity
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seriousness; ADJ. grave
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n husband
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use sparingly; conserve; save; Ex. husband one's energy; CF. house holder
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n misnomer
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wrong or improper name; incorrect designation
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s compost
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mixture of decaying organic matter used as fertilizer; V: put or make compost
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n husbandry
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frugality; thrift; economy; agriculture; farming; Ex. animal husbandry; CF. husbandman
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gregarious
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sociable; (of an animal) tending to form a group
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n hubbub
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confused uproar; loud noise; din
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remunerative
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(of work) compensating; rewarding; profitable; well-paid; V. remunerate: reward; pay (someone) for work or trouble
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h 31
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hybrid
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mongrel; mixed breed; V. hybridize
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grievance
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cause of complaint; complaint
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n hubris
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arrogance; excessive self-conceit
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mammal
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vertebrate animal whose female suckles its young
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rend
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split; tear apart; N. rent; CF. heartrending: causing deep sorrow
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misogamy
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hatred of marriage
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render
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give; deliver; provide; represent in verbal or artistic form; depict; perform; make; translate; Ex. render the song beautifully
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s vertebrate
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having a backbone or spinal column; N: group of animals having a segmented spinal column
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n grill
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question severely; cook on a grill; broil; N: cooking surface of parallel metal bars
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s mongrel
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plant or animal (esp. a dog) of mixed breed; ADJ.
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n hue
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color; aspect; Ex. opinions of every hue
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misogynist
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hater of woman; CF. misogyny
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n hue_and_cry
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outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
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s broil
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cook by direct heat; N.
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s pedigree
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line of ancestors; ancestry; lineage; ADJ. (of an animal) descended from of a chosen family; Ex. pedigree dog; CF. crane's foot
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s suckle
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give or take milk at the breast or udder
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rendezvous
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meeting place; meeting at a set time or place; V.
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missile
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object to be thrown or projected
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rendition
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rendering; translation; artistic interpretation of a song, etc
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n hydrophobia
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fear of water; rabies
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s nurse
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suckle; take care of (as a nurse); bear in mind; Ex. nursing mother; Ex. nurse a hope/grudge against someone
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s grim
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causing great fear; unrelenting; determined in spite of fear; Ex. grim smile
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humane
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marked by kindness or consideration; kind and compassionate; humanitarian
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n missive
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letter; written statement; CF. sent
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s rabies
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disease passed on by the bite of an infected animal (causing madness and death)
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humanitarian
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one devoted to the promotion of human welfare; CF. humanism
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n grimace
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facial distortion to show feeling such as pain, disgust, etc; V.
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n renegade
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deserter; traitor; ADJ.
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mammoth
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gigantic; enormous
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n mite
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very small object or insect-like creature; small coin
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s hygiene
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science and practice of the promotion and preservation of health; ADJ. hygienic: showing careful attention to cleanness (to prevent disease); Ex. hygienic condition
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n humdrum
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dull; monotonous
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manacle
|
restrain; handcuff; N.
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n renege
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break a promise; deny; go back on; Ex. renege on the contract/paying off the debt
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n grisly
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ghastly; horrifying; Ex. grisly remains of the bodies
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mitigate
|
appease; moderate; make or become less in force or intensity
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renounce
|
abandon; give up (by formal announcement); disown; repudiate; Ex. renounce one's claim to the property/one's religion; N. renunciation
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n hyperbole
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exaggeration; overstatement; ADJ. hyperbolic: of hyperbole; of a hyperbola
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s groom
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man employed to take care of horses; V: make neat and trim; clean and brush (an animal)
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n mandate
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order; charge; authoritative command; power to govern another country; power to given to a government; region under administration; V: give a mandate to; place under a mandate; Ex. mandated territory
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humid
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damp; N. humidity
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n mnemonic
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pertaining to memory; assisting the memory; N: device, such as as formula or rhyme, used as a mnemonic aid
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renovate
|
restore to good condition; renew
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grotesque
|
fantastic; comically hideous; strange and unnatural (causing fear or amusement)
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hypercritical
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excessively exacting; too critical (without noticing good qualities)
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n humility
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humbleness of spirit
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mandatory
|
obligatory; compulsory; of a mandate
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mobile
|
movable; not fixed; N. mobility
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renown
|
fame; ADJ. renowned
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s hideous
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repulsive to the sight; ugly; repugnant; Ex. hideous face/scream
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n mangy
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shabby; wretched; suffering from mange; of bad appearance
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s humble
|
of low rank or position; modest; having a low opinion of oneself and a high opinion of others; unassuming; not proud; V. humiliate: make humble; cause to feel ashamed or to lose the respect of others
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n hypochondriac
|
person unduly worried about his health; worrier without cause about illness; ADJ. CF. hypochondria: neurosis that one is or is becoming ill; CF. abdomen
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s herald
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messenger; sign of something to come; V: announce; proclaim; Ex. unheralded researcher
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n mock
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ridicule; deride; imitate often in derision
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n grotto
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small cavern
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hypocritical
|
pretending to be virtuous; deceiving; N. hypocrisy: profession of beliefs one does not possess; CF. hypocrite
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s mange
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skin disease (esp. of domestic animals) marked by loss of hair
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n hummock
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small hill; hillock
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n rent
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tear made by rending; rip; split
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mode
|
prevailing style; current fashion; manner; way of doing something; Ex. in the latest mode; Ex. simple mode of life
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n grouse
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complain; fuss; grumble; grouch; N: plump chickenlike game bird
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reparable
|
capable of being repaired
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maniacal
|
raging mad; insane; N. maniac: insane person; CF. mania: disorder of the mind; intense enthusiasm
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n modicum
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limited quantity; small amount; Ex. He does not have a modicum of sense; CF. moderate
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hypothetical
|
based on assumptions or hypotheses; supposed; N. hypothesis
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n humus
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substance or rich soil formed by decaying vegetable matter; CF. soil
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s grumble
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complain; mutter discontentedly; grouch; N.
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n modish
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fashionable; conforming to the current fashion
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n ichthyology
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study of fish; CF. ichthyo-: fish
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n hurtle
|
crash; rush; move with great speed; Ex. hurtling runaway train
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n reparation
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compensation (for loss or wrong); amends; Ex. make reparation for the damage; CF. repair
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manifest
|
evident; visible; obvious; V: show plainly
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s mutter
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utter (complaining words) indistinctly in low tones
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n husband
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use sparingly; conserve; save; Ex. husband one's energy; CF. house holder
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repartee
|
quick clever reply
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icon(ikon)
|
religious image; idol; image or representation
|
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n manifestation
|
outward demonstration; manifesting; indication of the presence of something; Ex. manifestation of his pronounced musical bent
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n modulate
|
tone down in intensity; change the intensity or tone of; regulate; change from one musical key to another; Ex. modulate from E to G
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s rumble
|
make or move with a deep rolling sound (as thunder or stomach)
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n husbandry
|
frugality; thrift; economy; agriculture; farming; Ex. animal husbandry; CF. husbandman
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n repast
|
meal; feast; banquet
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n mogul
|
powerful person; Ex. oil moguls; CF. Mogol, Moghul; CF. Mongolian
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n iconoclastic
|
attacking cherished traditions; N. iconoclast: one who attacks traditional ideas; one who destroys sacred images
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n grovel
|
crawl or creep on ground; remain prostrate; behave in a servile manner
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s pronounced
|
distinct; very noticeable; Ex. pronounced limp
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hybrid
|
mongrel; mixed breed; V. hybridize
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repeal
|
revoke; annul
|
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manifesto
|
public declaration of principles; statement of policy
|
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|
molecule
|
the smallest particle (one or more atoms) of a substance that has all the properties of that substance
|
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s mongrel
|
plant or animal (esp. a dog) of mixed breed; ADJ.
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grudging
|
unwilling; reluctant; stingy(giving reluctantly)
|
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ideology
|
system of ideas characteristic of a group or culture
|
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|
repel
|
drive away; disgust; Ex. repel the attack/moisture; Ex. repelled by the dirty room; CF. repulsion
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n mollify
|
soothe an angry person
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n manifold
|
many in number or kind; numerous; varied
|
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|
n idiom
|
expression whose meaning as a whole differs from the meanings of its individual words; distinctive style (of expression); Ex. idiom of the modern popular music; ADJ. idiomatic
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n gruel
|
thin liquid porridge
|
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|
s pedigree
|
line of ancestors; ancestry; lineage; ADJ. (of an animal) descended from of a chosen family; Ex. pedigree dog; CF. crane's foot
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repellent
|
driving away; disgusting; offensive; repulsive; unattractive; N.
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n mollycoddle
|
pamper; coddle; baby; indulge excessively
|
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idiosyncrasy
|
individual trait usually odd in nature; behavioral peculiarity; eccentricity; attitude, behavior, or opinion peculiar to a person; anything highly individual or eccentric; ADJ. idiosyncratic
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|
|
n hydrophobia
|
fear of water; rabies
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s porridge
|
soft food made by boiling oatmeal
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n manipulate
|
operate with one's hands; control or play upon (people, forces, etc.) artfully; maneuver; Ex. how to manipulate publicity and men; ADJ. manipulative
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repercussion
|
rebound; reaction; reverberation; Ex. serious repercussion
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n idolatry
|
worship of idols; excessive admiration or devotion; ADJ. idolatrous
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n molt(moult)
|
periodically shed or cast off hairs or feathers (for replacement by a new growth)
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n mannered
|
affected; not natural; Ex. mannered way of speech
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s oatmeal
|
crushed oats used for making porridge
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s rabies
|
disease passed on by the bite of an infected animal (causing madness and death)
|
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|
repertoire
|
list of works of music, drama, etc., a performer is prepared to present; CF. repertory
|
|
|
s mannerism
|
distinctive behavioral trait; affected style in art (according to a set of styles)
|
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|
s hygiene
|
science and practice of the promotion and preservation of health; ADJ. hygienic: showing careful attention to cleanness (to prevent disease); Ex. hygienic condition
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n grueling
|
exhausting; Ex. grueling marathon race
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n idyllic
|
charmingly carefree; simple and happy; Ex. idyllic scene
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n molten
|
melted; Ex. molten lava
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n repine
|
fret; complain; be annoyed; Ex. repine over the undone work
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momentous
|
very important; N. moment; CF. momentary
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|
n hyperbole
|
exaggeration; overstatement; ADJ. hyperbolic: of hyperbole; of a hyperbola
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|
n manumit
|
emancipate; free from slavery or bondage
|
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replenish
|
fill up again
|
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|
n gruesome
|
grisly; horrible
|
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s idyll(idyl)
|
short poem idealizing rural life; simple happy period of life (in the country); scene from such a time; Ex. idyll of two young lovers
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replete
|
fully filled; filled to the brim or to the point of being stuffed; abundantly supplied; Ex. report replete with errors
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marital
|
pertaining to marriage
|
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momentum
|
quantity of motion of a moving body; impetus; moving force
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n igneous
|
produced by fire; of fire; volcanic; (of rocks) formed from lava; Ex. igneous meteorite
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n gruff
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rough-mannered; (of a voice) rough; hoarse
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hypercritical
|
excessively exacting; too critical (without noticing good qualities)
|
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s memoir
|
memoirs; autobiography; biography
|
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ignite
|
kindle; light; catch fire or set fire to
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n hypochondriac
|
person unduly worried about his health; worrier without cause about illness; ADJ. CF. hypochondria: neurosis that one is or is becoming ill; CF. abdomen
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s grunt
|
utter a deep guttural sound (as a pig does); N.
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n maritime
|
bordering on(adjacent to) the sea; nautical; of the ships or the sea; Ex. Maritime Provinces
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monarchy
|
government under a single ruler
|
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s brim
|
uppermost edge of a cup; projecting rim (as on a hat); Ex. The glass was full to the brim; V: be full to the brim
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n ignoble
|
unworthy; not noble; dishonorable; Ex. ignoble deed
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hypocritical
|
pretending to be virtuous; deceiving; N. hypocrisy: profession of beliefs one does not possess; CF. hypocrite
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marked
|
noticeable; targeted for vengeance or attack; Ex. marked improvement/man
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monastic
|
related to monks or monasteries; removed from worldly concerns
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n guffaw
|
boisterous laughter; V.
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replica
|
copy
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n marred
|
damaged; disfigured; V. mar: spoil; disfigure
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n ignominy
|
deep disgrace; shame or dishonor; ADJ. ignominious; Ex. ignominous defeat
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guile
|
deceit; duplicity; wiliness; cunning; Ex. persuade her by guile
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hypothetical
|
based on assumptions or hypotheses; supposed; N. hypothesis
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monetary
|
pertaining to money
|
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s cunning
|
clever in deceiving; sly; N: cleverness in deceiving; deceit
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replicate
|
reproduce; duplicate
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monochromatic
|
having only one color
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n marshal
|
put in order; guide ceremoniously to the correct place; Ex. marshal the children into the museum; N: military officer; official
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n ichthyology
|
study of fish; CF. ichthyo-: fish
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illicit
|
illegal
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guileless
|
without deceit
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icon(ikon)
|
religious image; idol; image or representation
|
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|
s monochrome
|
painting in only one color; ADJ.
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n illimitable
|
infinite; limitless
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guise
|
outward appearance; costume; Ex. in a new guise
|
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s enlist
|
(cause to) join the armed forces; obtain (help, sympathy, or support)
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repository
|
storehouse
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n marsupial
|
one of a family of mammals that nurse their offspring in a pouch(pocket of skin or leather); CF. kangaroo, opossum, wombat
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s repose
|
resting; state of being at rest; calmness; V: lie at rest; relax; put or place; Ex. repose our hopes in a single man
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n gull
|
trick; deceive; hoodwink; N: person who is easily tricked; dupe
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s monogram
|
design composed of one or more initials of a name; V.
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n iconoclastic
|
attacking cherished traditions; N. iconoclast: one who attacks traditional ideas; one who destroys sacred images
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illuminate
|
brighten; clear up or make understandable; enlighten; enable to understand; Ex. illuminating remarks
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reprehensible
|
deserving blame; blameworthy; V. reprehend: blame
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illusion
|
misleading vision or visual image; false idea or belief; CF. delusion
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ideology
|
system of ideas characteristic of a group or culture
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martial
|
warlike; of war; Ex. martial art/law
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s monograph
|
scholarly article
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gullible
|
easily deceived
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repress
|
hold back (the natural expression of); restrain; crush; oppress; Ex. repressed child; Ex. repress a laugh/rebellion
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s cadet
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student at a military school
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n gustatory
|
affecting or relating to the sense of taste
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illusive
|
deceiving; based on illusion; causing illusion; deceptive
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|
n idiom
|
expression whose meaning as a whole differs from the meanings of its individual words; distinctive style (of expression); Ex. idiom of the modern popular music; ADJ. idiomatic
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n monolithic
|
solidly uniform; unchangeable; unyielding; N. monolith: large block of stone
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|
reprieve
|
postponement or cancelation of a punishment; temporary stay; V: postpone or cancel the punishment of
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n martinet
|
strict disciplinarian; person who demands total obedience to rules and orders; CF. Jean Martinet
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|
idiosyncrasy
|
individual trait usually odd in nature; behavioral peculiarity; eccentricity; attitude, behavior, or opinion peculiar to a person; anything highly individual or eccentric; ADJ. idiosyncratic
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n gusto
|
eager enjoyment; zest; enthusiasm
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monotheism
|
belief in one God
|
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illusory
|
illusive; deceptive; not real
|
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|
reprimand
|
reprove severely; rebuke; N.
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n idolatry
|
worship of idols; excessive admiration or devotion; ADJ. idolatrous
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monotony
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sameness leading to boredom; monotonousness; ADJ. monotonous; CF. monotone
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imbalance
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lack of balance or symmetry; disproportion
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gusty
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windy
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martyr
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one who voluntarily suffers death for his or her religion or cause; great sufferer; Ex. martyr to his rheumatism
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reprisal
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retaliation
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n idyllic
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charmingly carefree; simple and happy; Ex. idyllic scene
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s gust
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strong abrupt rush of wind; V. CF. bluster
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s disproportion
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lack of proportion (between the parts); ADJ. disproportionate
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masochist
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person who enjoys his own pain; CF. masochism
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n monumental
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massive; impressively large; built as a monument
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n moodiness
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fits of depression or gloom; ADJ. moody: given to changeable moods; subject to periods of depression; gloomy CF. mood:
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n guy
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cable or chain attached to something that needs to be braced or steadied; CF. guide
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n masticate
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chew
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n reprise
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musical repetition; repeating of a piece of music; repeat performance; recurrent action; Ex. reprise in the finale; Ex. constant reprises
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n imbecility
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weakness of mind; state of being an imbecile; N. imbecile: stupid person; fool
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s idyll(idyl)
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short poem idealizing rural life; simple happy period of life (in the country); scene from such a time; Ex. idyll of two young lovers
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reproach
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blame (not angrily but sadly); express disapproval or disappointment; N. ADJ. reproachful
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n igneous
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produced by fire; of fire; volcanic; (of rocks) formed from lava; Ex. igneous meteorite
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imbibe
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drink in
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n moratorium
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legal delay of payment or action; Ex. declare moratorium on the building of new houses
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s topple
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become unsteady and fall down
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materialism
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preoccupation with physical comforts and things; excessive regard for worldly concerns (rather than spiritual matters)
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n reprobate
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morally disapproved person; person hardened in sin, devoid of a sense of decency; CF. disapproved by God ?
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ignite
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kindle; light; catch fire or set fire to
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n morbid
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given to unwholesome or unhealthy thought; moody; characteristic of disease; Ex. morbid curiosity; N. morbidity; CF. disease
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n imbroglio
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complicated situation (as in a play); painful or complex misunderstanding (as in a play); entanglement; confused mass (as of papers); V. embroil
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maternal
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motherly; N. maternity: motherhood
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s overthrow
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topple; N.
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reprobation
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severe disapproval; CF. approbation
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n imbue
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saturate(soak thoroughly); fill; Ex. imbue someone with feelings
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n mordant
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biting; sarcastic; stinging; (apprec.) incisive; cutting; Ex. mordant pen/wit
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matriarch
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woman who rules a family or larger social group
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s overturn
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turn over; capsize; topple
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n ignoble
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unworthy; not noble; dishonorable; Ex. ignoble deed
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reprove
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censure; rebuke; N. reproof
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n matriculate
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enroll (in college or graduate school); CF. matrix
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n ignominy
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deep disgrace; shame or dishonor; ADJ. ignominious; Ex. ignominous defeat
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n mores
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conventions; moral standards; moral customs
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s capsize
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(of a boat) turn over
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repudiate
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disown; disavow; deny
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n moribund
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dying; at the point of death; CF. death
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illicit
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illegal
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gyroscope
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apparatus used to maintain balance, ascertain direction, etc.
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n matrix
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point of origin; array of numbers or algebraic symbols; mold or die; Ex. the matrix of Western civilization
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immaculate
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spotless; flawless; absolutely clean
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repugnance
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disgust; strong dislike; loathing; ADJ. repugnant: arousing disgust; repulsive
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n morose
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ill-humored; sullen; sullenly melancholy
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n habituate
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accustom or familiarize; addict
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n maudlin
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effusively sentimental
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n illimitable
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infinite; limitless
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s tenant
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one that pays rent to use property owned by another
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repulsion
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distaste; disgust; act of driving back; ADJ. repulsive: causing disgust; tending to drive away; V. repel (not `repulse')
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s sentimental
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swayed by sentiment; appealing to the sentiments
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n hackles
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hairs on back and neck, especially of a dog; Ex. make someone's hackles rise
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s tenancy
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possession of land or building by rent; period of a tenant's occupancy
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n mortician
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undertaker; CF. death
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illuminate
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brighten; clear up or make understandable; enlighten; enable to understand; Ex. illuminating remarks
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s repulse
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reject with rudeness or coldness (an offer or friendship); drive back (an enemy attack); CF. repulse $\neq$ cause repulsion
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imminent
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impending; near at hand
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n maul
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handle roughly; batter; injure by beating; Ex. mauled by his overexcited fans; N: heavy long-handled hammer
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s growl
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low, guttural, menacing sound (as of a dog)
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s undertaker
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funeral director; one whose business is to arrange burials
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illusion
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misleading vision or visual image; false idea or belief; CF. delusion
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reputable
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respectable; having a good reputation
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hackneyed
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commonplace; trite
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immobility
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state of being immovable
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illusive
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deceiving; based on illusion; causing illusion; deceptive
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n mortify
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humiliate by embarassing excessively; shame; punish the flesh; discipline (one's body) by self-denial; Ex. mortified by her blunder; Ex. mortify the flesh; CF. cause to die
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reputed
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supposed; Ex. reputed father of the child; V. repute: consider; N. repute: reputation; esteem
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n mausoleum
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monumental tomb; large stately tomb; CF. Mausolos
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n immolate
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offer or kill as a sacrifice (by fire)
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n haggard
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wasted away; gaunt; Ex. haggard faces of the rescued miners
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mosaic
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picture made of small colorful inlaid tiles; ADJ.
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illusory
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illusive; deceptive; not real
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requiem
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mass for the dead; dirge
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immune
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resistant to; free or exempt from; N. immunity
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n mote
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small speck (esp. of dust)
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imbalance
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lack of balance or symmetry; disproportion
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n haggle
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argue about prices (in an attempt to bargain)
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n mauve
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pale purple
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s mass
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Christian religious ceremony; CF. Mass: ceremony of the Eucharist
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s speck
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small piece or mark; Ex. speck of dust in the eye
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n immure
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imprison; shut up in confinement; CF. wall
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s disproportion
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lack of proportion (between the parts); ADJ. disproportionate
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n halcyon
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calm; peaceful; Ex. halcyon days
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n maverick
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rebel; nonconformist (in a group)
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requisite
|
necessary requirement; something required; ADJ: required; necessary
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immutable
|
unchangeable
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n mawkish
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mushy(sentimental) and gushy; icky-sticky sentimental; excessively and objectionably sentimental
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n hale
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healthy
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n imbecility
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weakness of mind; state of being an imbecile; N. imbecile: stupid person; fool
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n motif
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theme; recurrent thematic element in a musical or literary work; single or repeated pattern; figure
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s requisition
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formal demand or request; Ex. requisition for more computing equipment; V.
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s hail
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frozen rain drop; V: salute or greet; precipitate hail
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n motility
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ability to move spontaneously; ADJ. motile: moving spontaneously
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maxim
|
proverb; truth pithily stated
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impair
|
injure; hurt; damage
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imbibe
|
drink in
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n requite
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make return for; repay; reciprocate; revenge; N. requittal
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n hallowed
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blessed; consecrated; Ex. hallowed ground; V. hallow: set apart as holy
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n mayhem
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injury to body; crime of willfully maiming or crippling a person; violent disorder; Ex. mayhem in the zoo; CF. maim
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n imbroglio
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complicated situation (as in a play); painful or complex misunderstanding (as in a play); entanglement; confused mass (as of papers); V. embroil
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n motley
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multi-colored (as of a garment worn by a jester); mixed; heterogeneous; CF. jester: one who jests (as a paid fool at medieval courts)
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n impale
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pierce (with a sharp point); Ex. impaled by the spear
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h 41
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meager
|
scanty; inadequate
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n imbue
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saturate(soak thoroughly); fill; Ex. imbue someone with feelings
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s motto
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brief statement used to express a principle
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hallucination
|
delusion; false idea; false perception of objects with a compelling sense of their reality; objects so perceived; V. hallucinate; ADJ. hallucinatory
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impalpable
|
imperceptible(not easily understood); intangible; OP. palpable: tangible; easily perceptible
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rescind
|
repeal; annul; cancel (a law, decision, or agreement)
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n mottled
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blotched in coloring; spotted; Ex. mottled face; V. mottle: mark with blotches of different colors
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h 24
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impartial
|
not biased; fair; N. impartiality
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n halting
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hesitant; faltering; not fluent; Ex. halting steps/voice; V. halt: proceed or act with uncertainty; falter; hesitate; waver; stop
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n mealymouthed
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indirect in speech (when something unpleasant must be said); hypocritical; evasive
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resentment
|
indignation; bitterness; displeasure; V. resent: feel anger about
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s waver
|
move or swing back and forth; be uncertain or unsteady in decision or movement; Ex. wavering between accepting and refusing
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s impart
|
grant a share of; make known; Ex. news to impart
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immaculate
|
spotless; flawless; absolutely clean
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n meander
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wind or turn in its course; follow a winding or turning course; move aimlessly and idly
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s blotch
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spot; blot; CF. blot+botch
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reserve
|
self-control; self-restraint; formal but distant manner; reticence; Ex. without reserve: freely and openly; ADJ. reserved: shy and uncommunicative
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impassable
|
not able to be traveled or crossed
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hamper
|
obstruct; prevent the free movement of; N: ___Ñ_____á______å____ ____á____ _________ _______Ç ___ô_______è
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n meddlesome
|
interfering; V. meddle: interfere
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s tenant
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one that pays rent to use property owned by another
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s blemish
|
mar; spoil the beauty or perfection of; N: flaw or defect (that spoils perfection); Ex. blemishes in the crystal; CF. unblemished
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residue
|
remainder; balance
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impasse
|
predicament(dangerous condition) from which there is no escape; situation allowing for no further progress
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n hap
|
chance; luck
|
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mediate
|
settle a dispute through the services of an outsider; act as an intermediary; produce by mediating; Ex. mediate a cease-fire
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n mountebank
|
charlatan; boastful pretender
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s tenancy
|
possession of land or building by rent; period of a tenant's occupancy
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s residual
|
remaining; left over; of a residue; N: residue
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imminent
|
impending; near at hand
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impassive
|
without feeling; expressionless; imperturbable; stoical; Ex. impassive face
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s peddle
|
travel about selling (wares); CF. foot
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s intermediary
|
intermediate; acting as a mediator; N: mediator; go-between
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haphazard
|
random; by chance; happening in an unplanned manner; Ex. haphazard growth of the town
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resignation
|
patiently submissiveness; statement that one is quitting a job; ADJ. resigned: acquiescent
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immobility
|
state of being immovable
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n muddle
|
confuse; mix up confusedly; N: state of confusion
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n impeach
|
charge (a public official) with crime in office; raise doubts about; indict; Ex. impeach a witness's credibility
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mediocre
|
ordinary; commonplace; neither good nor bad
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n hapless
|
unfortunate; luckless
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s resign
|
give up (a position, right, or claim); submit (oneself) passively
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n immolate
|
offer or kill as a sacrifice (by fire)
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n muggy
|
(of weather) warm and damp
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n harangue
|
long, passionate, and vehement speech; V.
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meditation
|
reflection; thought; V. meditate
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n impeccable
|
faultless
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resilient
|
elastic; having the power of springing back; able to recover quickly (as from misfortune)
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harass
|
annoy by repeated attacks
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n mulct
|
defraud a person of something; swindle; Ex. mulct the boy of his legacy
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s credential
|
evidence concerning one's authority; written proof of a person's position; Ex. The new ambassador presented his credentials to the court.
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immune
|
resistant to; free or exempt from; N. immunity
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medium
|
element that is a creature's natural environment; nutrient setting in which microorganisms are cultivated; appropriate occupation or means of expression; channel of communication; compromise; middle position between extremes; intervening substance through which something else is transmitted
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s elastic
|
able to spring back into shape; quick to recover (as from disappointment); able to adapt to change; Ex. elastic plans; N: elastic material
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impecunious
|
without money
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n multifarious
|
varied; greatly diversified; Ex. multifarious activities
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n immure
|
imprison; shut up in confinement; CF. wall
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harbinger
|
forerunner (which foreshadows what is to come)
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n medley
|
mixture
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resolution
|
determination; resoluteness; ADJ. resolute: firm or determined in purpose
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multiform
|
having many forms
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harbor
|
give protection (by giving food and shelter); provide a refuge for; hide; keep in mind (thoughts or feelings); Ex. harbor a grudge/criminal; N: place of shelter; refuge
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immutable
|
unchangeable
|
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impede
|
hide; retard or obstruct the progress of; block
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n meek
|
submissive; patient and long-suffering
|
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|
resolve
|
determination; resolution; firmness of purpose
|
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|
s habitat
|
natural home of a plant or animal; CF. habitation
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multilingual
|
having many languages; fluent in several languages
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s suitor
|
man who is courting a woman
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s retard
|
delay (in development); ADJ. retarded: (as of a child) slower in development
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impair
|
injure; hurt; damage
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resolve
|
decide; settle; solve; separate; make a determined decision; N. resolution
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multiplicity
|
state of being numerous or multiple; large number; Ex. multiplicity of details; ADJ. multiple: of more than one element
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n megalomania
|
mania for doing grandiose things; mental disorder characterized by delusions of wealth, power, or importance
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n impale
|
pierce (with a sharp point); Ex. impaled by the spear
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impediment
|
hindrance; stumbling-block; speech defect preventing clear articulation; Ex. speech impediment
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n hardy
|
(of people or animals) sturdy; robust; (of plants) able to stand inclement(stormy) weather
|
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resonant
|
(of a sound) echoing; resounding(sounding loudly); deep and full in sound; producing resonance; Ex. resonant voice; N. resonance
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n mundane
|
worldly as opposed to spiritual; everyday; of the ordinary; Ex. mundane existence; CF. world
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melancholy
|
gloomy; morose; blue; N. ADJ. melancholic; CF. melancholia
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impalpable
|
imperceptible(not easily understood); intangible; OP. palpable: tangible; easily perceptible
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n harping
|
tiresome dwelling on a subject; V. harp: dwell on(think or speak a lot about) tediously
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impel
|
drive or force onward; drive to take action; urge to action
|
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s resound
|
(of a place) be filled with sound; (of a sound) sound loudly; sound back; echo; Ex. hall resounded with laughter
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n munificent
|
very generous in giving; Ex. munificent benefactor; N. munificience
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impending
|
nearing; approaching; about to happen
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s blue
|
gloomy; depressed
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impartial
|
not biased; fair; N. impartiality
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n harrowing
|
agonizing; distressing; traumatic; V. harrow: break up and level (soil) with a harrow; inflict great distress on; agonize; N: farming machine to break up the earth
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respiration
|
breathing; exhalation; ADJ. respiratory
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melee
|
fight
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impenetrable
|
not able to be pierced or entered; beyond understanding; impossible to understand; Ex. impenetrable mystery
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harry
|
harass, annoy, torment (by repeated attacks); raid
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s impart
|
grant a share of; make known; Ex. news to impart
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n mural
|
wall painting
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|
n respite
|
time for rest; interval of relief; delay in punishment; reprieve
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impassable
|
not able to be traveled or crossed
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|
n mellifluous
|
(of words or a voice) sweetly or smoothly flowing; melodious; having a pleasant tune
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impenitent
|
not repentant
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hatch
|
deck opening; lid covering a deck opening; V: emerge from an egg; produce (young) from an egg
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n murky
|
dark and gloomy; thick with fog; vague; Ex. murky night/fog; N. murk: partial or complete darkness; gloom
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resplendent
|
brilliant; splendid in appearance; dazzling; glorious
|
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imperative
|
absolutely necessary; that must be done; critically important; expressing command; Ex. It is imperative that; N: something that must be done
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impasse
|
predicament(dangerous condition) from which there is no escape; situation allowing for no further progress
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|
n muse
|
ponder at length; N: source of inspiration (esp. of a poet)
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s latch
|
fastening or lock consisting of a movable bar that fits into a notch; V: close with a latch
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n memento
|
token; reminder of the past; keepsake; Ex. memento of your visit
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responsiveness
|
state of reacting readily to appeals, orders, etc.; ADJ. responsive: readily reacting; Ex. responsive to treatment
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impassive
|
without feeling; expressionless; imperturbable; stoical; Ex. impassive face
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|
s notch
|
V-shaped cut in a surface; V.
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n musky
|
having the odor of musk; N. musk: odorous substance secreted by an Asian deer
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imperceptible
|
unnoticeable; impossible to perceive; undetectable
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memorialize
|
commemorate
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|
n restitution
|
returning something (lost or stolen) to the rightful owner; reparation; indemnification; compensation for loss, damage, or injury
|
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n impeach
|
charge (a public official) with crime in office; raise doubts about; indict; Ex. impeach a witness's credibility
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imperial
|
like an emperor; related to an empire; CF. imperialism
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n muster
|
gather; assemble (troops); Ex. muster up one's strength for the ordeal; N.
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s memorial
|
something, such as a monument or holiday, intended to honor the memory of a person or event; ADJ: commemorative
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haughtiness
|
pride; arrogance; ADJ. haughty
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n restive
|
impatiently restless (induced by external coercion or restriction); restlessly impatient; obstinately resisting control; Ex. restive horses because of wolves; CF. not a general synonym for `restless'
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s imperil
|
put in danger
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s haunt
|
(of a spirit) visit (a place); come to mind continually; visit (a place) regularly; frequent; Ex. haunted house; Ex. haunted by his last words; N: place much frequented
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n menagerie
|
collection of wild animals on exhibition; zoo
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n impeccable
|
faultless
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n musty
|
stale (in odor or taste); spoiled by age; CF. moist
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restraint
|
moderation or self-control; controlling force; restriction
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n mendacious
|
lying; habitually dishonest; N. mendacity
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|
s credential
|
evidence concerning one's authority; written proof of a person's position; Ex. The new ambassador presented his credentials to the court.
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n imperious
|
domineering; too commanding; haughty; CF. imperial/emperor
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n haven
|
place of safety; refuge; harbor; Ex. tax haven
|
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mutablility
|
ability to change in form; fickleness; ADJ. mutable: able to change; fickle; CF. mutate; CF. mutant
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resumption
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taking up again; recommencement; V. resume: begin or take up again; take or occupy again; Ex. Kindly resume your seats.
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impecunious
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without money
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n mendicant
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beggar; ADJ: living as a beggar
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s havoc
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widespread damage; disorder; chaos
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muted
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silent; muffled; toned down; Ex. muted traffic noise
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impermeable
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impervious; not permitting passage through its substance; impossible to permeate
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n resurge
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rise again; flow to and fro; N. resurgence; ADJ. resurgent: (of ideas or beliefs) experiencing revival; surging again
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s alms
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money or goods given to the poor
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hazardous
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dangerous
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impede
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hide; retard or obstruct the progress of; block
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impertinent
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insolent; rude; not pertinent; N. impertinence
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s mute
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silent; without speech; not pronounced; unable to speak; N: one who is incapable of speech; V: soften the sound, color, shade of
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s resurrect
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revive
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s retard
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delay (in development); ADJ. retarded: (as of a child) slower in development
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imperturbable
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unshakably calm; placid
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n mutilate
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maim; injure lastingly; deprive of a limb or an essential part
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n menial
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suitable for servants; lowly; mean; N: someone who does menial work (esp. servant in a house)
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s hazard
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venture; put in danger; risk; Ex. hazard a guess; N: possible source of danger
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n mentor
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counselor; teacher
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hazy
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slightly obscure; misty; unclear; N. haze: light mist or smoke; confused state of mind
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n mutinous
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unruly; rebellious; Ex. mutinous teenagers; N. mutiny: open rebellion; CF. mutineer
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resuscitate
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revive; bring back to life or consciousness; Ex. resuscitate the drowned child
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impediment
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hindrance; stumbling-block; speech defect preventing clear articulation; Ex. speech impediment
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s collected
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composed; calm; self-possessed
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retain
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keep; maintain possession of; employ (esp. a lawyer or advisor); N. retainer: servant; fee paid to retain an advisor
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impel
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drive or force onward; drive to take action; urge to action
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n headlong
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hasty; rash; headfirst; ADV.
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n impervious
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impenetrable; incapable of being damaged or distressed; incapable of being affected (in one's opinions); Ex. impervious to water/criticism
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n myopic
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nearsighted; lacking foresight; N. myopia
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n mercantile
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concerning trade or merchants
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retaliate
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repay in kind (usually for bad treatment); V. retaliate
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impending
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nearing; approaching; about to happen
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n myriad
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very large number; ADJ. CF. ten thousand
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s headfirst
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moving with the head leading; headlong
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mercenary
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motivated solely by money or gain; N.
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impetuous
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violent; hasty; rash; impulsive; without careful thought; Ex. impetuous decision
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n retentive
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holding; able to retain things (esp. facts in the mind); having a good memory
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n headstrong
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willful; stubborn; unyielding; determined to have one's own way; CF. no 'excessive'
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n mercurial
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capricious; quick and changing; fickle; containing the element mercury; Ex. mercurial temper; CF. mood
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impenetrable
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not able to be pierced or entered; beyond understanding; impossible to understand; Ex. impenetrable mystery
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n nadir
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lowest point; point on the celestial sphere diametrically opposite the zenith
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impetus
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moving force; momentum; force of a moving body; incentive; stimulus; impulse
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n reticent
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inclined to silence; uncommunicative; reserved; Ex. He was reticent about the reasons; N. reticence
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n heckler
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person who verbally harasses others; V. heckle: verbally harass as with gibes (by interrupting a speaker or speech)
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s quicksilver
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mercury
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impiety
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irreverence; lack of respect for God or piety
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impenitent
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not repentant
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naivet\'e(naivety)
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quality of being unsophisticated; simplicity; artlessness; gullibility; ADJ. naive(na\"ive): ingenuous; lacking worldliness; simple; credulous
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retinue
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following; attendants
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n impinge
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infringe; encroach; influence; touch; collide with; Ex. The effects are impinging on every aspect of our lives.
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hedonist
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one who believes that pleasure is the sole aim in life; CF. hedonism: practice of living one's life purely for pleasure
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imperative
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absolutely necessary; that must be done; critically important; expressing command; Ex. It is imperative that; N: something that must be done
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n meretricious
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flashy; tawdry; attractive on the surface but of no real value; Ex. metericious argument/jewel; CF. prostitute
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narcissist
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conceited person; N. narcissism; CF. narcissus
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n retiring
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shy and reserved (of a person); modest; Ex. her retiring personality
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impious
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irreverent
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heedless
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not noticing; disregarding
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narrative
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related to telling a story; N: narrated account; story; V. narrate: tell (a story); CF. narration
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imperceptible
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unnoticeable; impossible to perceive; undetectable
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s vulgar
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of the common people; deficient in refinement; not refined; coarse; Ex. vulgar display of wealth; N. vulgarism: vulgarity; crudely indecent word; CF. vulgarian: vulgar person; boor; lout
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retort
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quick sharp reply; V.
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n merger
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combination (of two business corporations); act of merging
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implacable
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incapable of being pacified; impossible to appease; Ex. implacable enemy
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s heed
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pay attention to; N: close attention
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n nascent
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incipient; coming into being or existence; Ex. nascent ability in music
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imperial
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like an emperor; related to an empire; CF. imperialism
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retract
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withdraw; take back; draw back; Ex. retract a statement/an offer/claws; N. retraction; CF. retractile
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s imperil
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put in danger
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n hegemony
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dominance especially of one nation over others
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implausible
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unlikely (to be true); unbelievable; Ex. implausible alibi
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n mesmerize
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hypnotize; N. mesmerism; CF. Franz Mesmer
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n retrench
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cut down; cut down expenses; economize
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n imperious
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domineering; too commanding; haughty; CF. imperial/emperor
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implement
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put into effect; enforce; carry out; supply with tools; Ex. implement the plan/suggestion; N: tool or instrument
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natation
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swimming
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n metallurgical
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pertaining to the art of removing metals from ores; N. metallurgy: science that deals with extracting metals from ores
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n heinous
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atrocious; wicked; hatefully bad; Ex. heinous crime
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n retribution
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deserved punishment for wrongdoing; punishment for offenses; compensation; vengeance; CF. pay back
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metamorphosis
|
change of form; Ex. metamorphosis of caterpillar to butterfly; V. metamorphose: change by metamorphosis
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s gross
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total; fragrant; clearly wrong; (of people's behavior) coarse; corpulent; Ex. gross insolence/behavior; V: earn as a total amount; N: 12 dozens
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implicate
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incriminate; involve incriminatingly; show to be involved (in a crime); Ex. implicate someone in the crime
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n natty
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neatly or smartly dressed; dapper; smart; Ex. natty dresser
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impermeable
|
impervious; not permitting passage through its substance; impossible to permeate
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retrieve
|
recover; put right; find and bring in; regain; Ex. retrieve the situation
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s helm
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steering wheel of a ship; position of control
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implication
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something hinted at or suggested; implying; implicating
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impertinent
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insolent; rude; not pertinent; N. impertinence
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s smart
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intelligent; quick and energetic; fashionable; Ex. smart pace/restaurant; V: cause or feel a sharp pain; N: smarting pain
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metaphor
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implied comparison; CF. simile
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n retroactive
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taking effect before its enactment (as a law) or imposition (as a tax); (of a law) having effect on the past as well as the future
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implicit
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understood but not stated; implied; unquestioning and complete; Ex. implicit trust
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herbivorous
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grain-eating; CF. herbivore
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s soar
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rise or fly high in the air; Ex. The rocket soared into the sky.
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nauseate
|
cause to become sick; fill with disgust; fill nausea
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imperturbable
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unshakably calm; placid
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s enact
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make (a bill) into law
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s collected
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composed; calm; self-possessed
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heresy
|
opinion contrary to popular belief; opinion contrary to accepted religion; ADJ. heretical; CF. heretic
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implode
|
burst inward; CF. vaccum tube
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metaphysical
|
pertaining to speculative philosophy; of metaphysics; N. metaphysics: branch of philosophy that examines the nature of reality
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s nausea
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feeling of sickness and desire to vomit; disgust; CF. seasickness
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n retrograde
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go backwards; recede; degenerate; deteriorate; ADJ.
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n hermetic
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sealed by fusion so as to be airtight; airtight
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n impervious
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impenetrable; incapable of being damaged or distressed; incapable of being affected (in one's opinions); Ex. impervious to water/criticism
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implore
|
beg
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n mete
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measure; distribute; administer; Ex. mete out justice/punishment
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s nauseous
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causing nausea; feeling nausea
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retrospective
|
looking back on the past; N. retrospection; V. retrospect
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impetuous
|
violent; hasty; rash; impulsive; without careful thought; Ex. impetuous decision
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imply
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suggest a meaning not expressed; signify
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n hermetic
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concerning alchemy or magic; obscure and mysterious; occult
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meteoric
|
like a meteor; swift; momentarily brilliant; Ex. meteoric rise to fame; N. meteor
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nautical
|
pertaining to ships or navigation
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n revelry
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boisterous merrymaking; V. revel: engage boisterous festivities; enjoy greatly; N: boisterous festivity or celebration
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n navigable
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(of a body of water) wide and deep enough to allow ships to pass through; (of a ship or aircraft) able to be steered
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impetus
|
moving force; momentum; force of a moving body; incentive; stimulus; impulse
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methodical
|
systematic; N. method: systematic method of procedure
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n impolitic
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not wise; not expedient; not politic
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s sterile
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incapable of producing young; free from microorganism; V. sterilize
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n reverberate
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echo repeatedly; resound; Ex. The thunder reverberated across the valley.
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n nebulous
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vague; hazy; cloudy; of a nebula; Ex. nebulous proposal
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meticulous
|
excessively careful (with great attention to detail); painstaking; scrupulous
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n hermitage
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home of a hermit
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impiety
|
irreverence; lack of respect for God or piety
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imponderable
|
weightless; that cannot undergo precise evaluation; CF. pound
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reverent
|
respectful; worshipful; V. revere: regard with reverence; N. reverence: profound respect
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n impinge
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infringe; encroach; influence; touch; collide with; Ex. The effects are impinging on every aspect of our lives.
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n herpetologist
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one who studies reptiles; CF. herpetology: branch of zoology that deals with reptiles and amphibians
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s nebula
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diffuse mass of interstellar dust or gas; galaxy
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metropolis
|
large city
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import
|
significance; importance; meaning
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s reverend
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deserving reverence; N: priest
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n heterodox
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(of beliefs) against accepted opinion; unorthodox; unconventional
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n mettle
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courage (to continue bravely in spite of difficulties); spirit; ADJ. mettlesome
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impious
|
irreverent
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s significant
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expressing a meaning; important; Ex. significant smile; N. significance: importance; meaning; V. signify: denote; mean; signal; make known; matter; be significant
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n necromancy
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black magic; sorcery; dealings with the dead; art that professes to communicate with the spirits of the dead so as to predict the future; CF. necromancer; CF. necro+divination; CF. necro-: death; Ex. necropolis
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n reverie
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daydream; abstracted musing
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n miasma
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swamp gas; heavy vaporous atmosphere often emanating from decaying matter; pervasive corrupting influence; noxious atmosphere or influence
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heterogeneous
|
dissimilar; mixed; not homogeneous; consisting of dissimilar elements or plants
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n nefarious
|
very wicked
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n importunate
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urging; always demanding; troublesomely urgent or persistent
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implacable
|
incapable of being pacified; impossible to appease; Ex. implacable enemy
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revert
|
relapse; backslide; turn back to; return to the former owner; N. reversion
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negate
|
cancel out; nullify; cause to have no effect; deny; N. negation
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n hew
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cut to pieces with ax or sword; chop; N.
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n importune
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beg persistently; make repeated requests (in an annoying way)
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s swamp
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wetland; marsh; V: flood; overwhelm; drench in with liquid
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implausible
|
unlikely (to be true); unbelievable; Ex. implausible alibi
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s relapse
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return to a former state (esp. after improvement); N.
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imposture
|
assuming a false identity; masquerade; CF. impostor
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implement
|
put into effect; enforce; carry out; supply with tools; Ex. implement the plan/suggestion; N: tool or instrument
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microcosm
|
small representative world; world in miniature; Ex. microcosm of English society
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n heyday
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time of greatest success or power; prime
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negligence
|
neglect; failure to take reasonable care; ADJ. negligent: neglectful; lax; not taking enough care
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s backslide
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revert (to bad habits); N. reverter
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negligible
|
so small, trifling, or unimportant as to be easily disregarded
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s prime
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period of ideal or peak condition; earliest or beginning stage; Ex. in the prime of life; Ex. prime of the year(spring); ADJ: first in importance or rank; first; V: make ready; prepare
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s miniature
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small model; small painting; ADJ: small
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implicate
|
incriminate; involve incriminatingly; show to be involved (in a crime); Ex. implicate someone in the crime
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s masquerade
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wear a mask or disguise; pretend; N: costume party or ball at which masks are worn; pretense; disguise
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n revile
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attack with abusive language; vilify(slander)
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nemesis
|
someone seeking revenge; source of downfall or ruin; CF. Nemesis
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implication
|
something hinted at or suggested; implying; implicating
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migrant
|
changing its habitat; wandering; Ex. migrant birds/workers; N: one that migrates
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s primary
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first in rank or importance; principal; earliest in time; Ex. primary stages; N. CF. first
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impotent
|
weak; ineffective; lacking in physical strength or power
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revoke
|
cancel; retract; CF. irrevocable
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migratory
|
wandering; V. migrate: move from one region and settle in another; move periodically from one region to another
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implicit
|
understood but not stated; implied; unquestioning and complete; Ex. implicit trust
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s crave
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desire; want intensely
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s primal
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first in rank or importance; being first in time; original; Ex. man's primal innocence
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n neologism
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new or newly coined word or phrase
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n revulsion
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sudden strong feeling of disgust; sudden violent change of feeling; negative reaction; Ex. revulsion from the scenes of torture
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s primate
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group of mammals including humans
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n neophyte
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recent convert; new member of a religious group; beginner; CF. plant
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implode
|
burst inward; CF. vaccum tube
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n imprecation
|
curse; swearword
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n milieu
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social environment; means of expression; Ex. feel out of one's milieu; Ex. His proper milieu is watercolor.
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n rhapsodize
|
speak or write in an exaggeratedly enthusiastic manner; Ex. rhapsodize over the beauty of the scenery
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n hiatus
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gap; pause; gap or interruption in space or time; break
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n impregnable
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invulnerable; impossible to capture or enter by force; Ex. impregnable fort/argument; CF. take
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n nepotism
|
favoritism (to a relative); CF. nephew
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implore
|
beg
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militant
|
combative; bellicose; N.
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s rhapsody
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excessively enthusiastic expression of feeling; musical composition of irregular form (as if made up as one plays it)
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imply
|
suggest a meaning not expressed; signify
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s favoritism
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display of partiality toward a favored person
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n militate
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work against; Ex. militate against the chances of promotion; CF. serve as a soldier
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s impregnate
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make pregnant; fill thoroughly; saturate
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n rhetoric
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art of effective communication; art of using language effectively and persuasively; style of speaking or writing; grandiloquent language; Ex. political rhetoric; ADJ. rhetorical; CF. rhetorical question: question to which no answer is expected as ``Who knows it ?''
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n impolitic
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not wise; not expedient; not politic
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n nether
|
lower; Ex. nether garments/regions
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s militia
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army composed of ordinary citizens rather than professional soldiers
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impromptu
|
without previous preparation; off the cuff(end of a sleeve); on the spur of the moment
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n hibernal
|
wintry; wintery; of or like winter
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n ribald
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marked by vulgar lewd humor; wanton; profane; N. ribaldry: ribald language or joke
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hibernate
|
sleep throughout the winter; N. hibernation
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impropriety
|
improperness; unsuitableness
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imponderable
|
weightless; that cannot undergo precise evaluation; CF. pound
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n nettle
|
irritate; annoy; vex; ADJ. nettlesome
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millennium
|
thousand-year period (as in the New Testament); hoped-for period of happiness and prosperity
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n riddle
|
pierce with holes; permeate or spread throughout; Ex. The gunman riddled the car with bullets; Ex. The whole report is riddled with errors; N. large sieve (separating earth from stone)
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hierarchy
|
arrangement by rank or standing; authoritarian body divided into ranks; body of persons having authority
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mimicry
|
imitation
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n nexus
|
connection
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n rider
|
amendment or clause added to a legislative bill
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improvident
|
thriftless; not providing for the future
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import
|
significance; importance; meaning
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s totem
|
animal, plant, or natural object serving as a symbol of a clan or family; representation of this; Ex. totem pole
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s mime
|
pantomime(act without dialogue); mimicry; mimer; V: mimic; pantomime
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n rife
|
(of something bad) widespread; abundant; current
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s significant
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expressing a meaning; important; Ex. significant smile; N. significance: importance; meaning; V. signify: denote; mean; signal; make known; matter; be significant
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improvise
|
compose on the spur of the moment
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n nib
|
beak(bill); pen point
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hieroglyphic
|
picture writing; ADJ.
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n minatory
|
menacing; threatening
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imprudent
|
lacking caution; not prudent; injudicious
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n rift
|
narrow opening in a large mass; break in a friendly relation; Ex. through a rift in the clouds; OP. reconcilation
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n nicety
|
precision; accuracy; minute distinction or difference; Ex. to a nicety: exactly; precisely; Ex. distinguish between niceties
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n importunate
|
urging; always demanding; troublesomely urgent or persistent
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n hilarity
|
boisterous mirth(merriment; laughter); ADJ. hilarious: full of laughter
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n importune
|
beg persistently; make repeated requests (in an annoying way)
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n niggardly
|
meanly stingy; parsimonious; N. niggard: stingy person
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impudence
|
impertinence; insolence
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n rig
|
fix or manipulate; manipulate dishonestly for personal gain; Ex. rig the election
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n mincing
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affectedly dainty(delicate); V. mince: cut (esp. meat) into very small pieces; walk with exaggerated primness; walk in an unnatural way, taking little short steps; Ex. The actor minced across the stage; CF. mincemeat; CF. mincer
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n hindmost
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furthest behind; farthest to the rear
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n impugn
|
dispute or contradict (often in an insulting way); attack as false or questionable; challenge; gainsay; CF. fight
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n niggle
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spend too much time on minor points (esp. when finding fault); find fault; Ex. niggle over details; ADJ. niggling
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imposture
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assuming a false identity; masquerade; CF. impostor
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s rig
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arrangement of masts and sails; V: equip (a ship) with rigging; ADJ. rigging: ropes that hold up a ship's sails
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s dainty
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delicate; delicately beautiful; fastidious; not easy to please; Ex. dainty movement/dress
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s wage
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begin and continue (a war)
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s masquerade
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wear a mask or disguise; pretend; N: costume party or ball at which masks are worn; pretense; disguise
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n nihilist
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one who considers traditional beliefs to be groundless and existence meaningless; absolute skeptic; revolutionary terrorist; CF. nihilism: belief that nothing has meaning or value; belief that destruction of existing political or social institutions is necessary for future improvement
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s exquisite
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delicate; very finely made; extremely beautiful; Ex. exquisite piece of jewelry
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rigid
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hard and unbending; stiff and unyielding; fixed in behavior or views; strict; rigorous; Ex. rigid rule
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n impuissance
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powerlessness; feebleness
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hindrance
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block; obstacle; V. hinder
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rigor
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severity; Ex. rigors of the Russian winter
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impunity
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freedom from punishment or harm; CF. punish
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n nip
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snip off; stop something's growth or development; bite; make numb with cold; Ex. nip the plan; Ex. A guard dog nipped the postman; Ex. fingers nipped by the extreme chill
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impotent
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weak; ineffective; lacking in physical strength or power
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s choice
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delicate; of very fine quality
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n hinterlands
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back country; inner part of a country; OP. foreland
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n impute
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attribute; ascribe; charge; N. imputation
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s snip
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short quick cut with scissors; V: cut with scissors
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n rile
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irritate; vex; muddy
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n minion
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servile dependent; obsequious follower
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s crave
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desire; want intensely
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n hireling
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one who serves for hire (usually used contemptuously); one who works solely for compensation; Ex. hireling politician
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n riveting
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holding one's attention; absorbing; engrossing
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inadvertently
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unintentionally; by oversight; carelessly
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n minuscule(miniscule)
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extremely small
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s pinch
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squeeze between the thumb and a finger, or other edges; Ex. I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming. N: amount that can be held between the thumb and a finger
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n imprecation
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curse; swearword
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n hirsute
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hairy; having a lot of hair
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n impregnable
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invulnerable; impossible to capture or enter by force; Ex. impregnable fort/argument; CF. take
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minute
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extremely small; CF. minutes: official record of the proceedings at a meeting
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s oversee
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watch over and direct; supervise; N. oversight: unintentional failure to notice or do something; supervision
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n nirvana
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in Buddhist teachings, the ideal state in which the individual loses himself in the attainment of an impersonal beatitude
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s rivet
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metal pin used for fastening metal plates together; V: fasten with a rivet; engross
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n histrionic
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theatrical; excessively dramatic or emotional; affected; of actors or acting; N. histrionics: histrionic behavior
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n rivulet
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small stream; CF. rill < rivulet < river
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inalienable
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not to be taken away; nontransferable; Ex. inalienable rights
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s impersonal
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not being a person; not showing personal feelings; Ex. impersonal force/manner/organization
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s impregnate
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make pregnant; fill thoroughly; saturate
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n minutiae
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petty or trivial details; CF. minutia
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s historic
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important in history; Ex. historic battle
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s historical
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connected with history; based on events in history (whether regarded as important or not)
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mirage
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unreal reflection; optical illusion
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impromptu
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without previous preparation; off the cuff(end of a sleeve); on the spur of the moment
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robust
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strong; vigorous
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nocturnal
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done or active at night; Ex. nocturnal animals/raids; CF. nocturne
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n inane
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silly; senseless; Ex. inane remarks; N. inanity
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n mire
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entangle; stick in swampy ground; stick or sink in mire; N: bog; deep mud; Ex. sucked deeper into the mire
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impropriety
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improperness; unsuitableness
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rococo
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ornate; highly decorated; N. CF. 18th century
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inanimate
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lifeless; not animate
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n noisome
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foul smelling; very unpleasant; unwholesome
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n hoard
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stockpile; accumulate for future use; N: supply stored for future use
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n mirth
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merriment; laughter
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n inarticulate
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speechless; producing indistinct speech; not articulate; not expressing oneself clearly
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improvident
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thriftless; not providing for the future
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n hoary
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white with age
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nomadic
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wandering; N. nomad: tribe who migrates from place to place
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n roil
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make liquids murky by stirring up sediment; disturb
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n misadventure
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mischance; ill luck; Ex. death by misadventure
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nomenclature
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terminology(system of specialized words); system of names or naming things
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n roseate
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rosy; optimistic; Ex. roseate views
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s speechless
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unable for the moment to speak (because of strong feeling); Ex. speechless with anger
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improvise
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compose on the spur of the moment
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n hoax
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trick which makes someone take action; practical joke; Ex. hoax mail; V.
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misanthrope
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one who hates mankind; misanthropist
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inaugurate
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begin formally; install in office; induct into office by a formal ceremony; N. inauguration; ADJ. inaugural
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n roster
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list (of names)
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n holocaust
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destruction by fire; CF. burnt whole; CF. Holocaust
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imprudent
|
lacking caution; not prudent; injudicious
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nominal
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in name only; of a name; trifling; (of a sum of money) very small; CF. nominate: propose as a candidate; appoint
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s vile
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despicable; unpleasant; disgusting; Ex. vile slander
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n incandescent
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strikingly bright; shining with intense heat; emitting visible light when heated; Ex. incandescent light bulb; CF. candle
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n rostrum
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raised platform for speech-making; pulpit
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n nonchalance
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indifference; lack of concern; composure; ADJ. nonchalant: unconcerned; cool; indifferent; Ex. nonchalant attitude to his debts
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impudence
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impertinence; insolence
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n holster
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leather pistol case (that hangs on a belt around the waist)
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misapprehension
|
error; misunderstanding; V. misapprehend
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homage
|
honor; tribute; great respect; Ex. pay/do homage to
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n impugn
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dispute or contradict (often in an insulting way); attack as false or questionable; challenge; gainsay; CF. fight
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s pulpit
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raised platform used in preaching (in a church)
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n incantation
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singing or chanting of magic spells; magical formula; (the saying of) words used in magic; CF. enchant
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noncommittal
|
neutral; refusing commitment to a particular opinion; unpledged; undecided
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miscellany
|
mixture of writings on various subjects; collection of various items
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n nondescript
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undistinctive; ordinary; ordinary-looking; Ex. nondescript fellow in a crowd
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n impuissance
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powerlessness; feebleness
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n homeostasis
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tendency of a system or organism to maintain relative stability or internal equilibrium; CF. homeo-: constant; Ex. homeotherm
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n rote
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repetition; memorization through repetition without understanding; Ex. learn poetry by rote
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s chant
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tune(melody) in which a number of words are sung on the same note; V: sing (a chant); utter (a slogan) in the manner of a chant
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s miscellaneous
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made up of a variety of parts
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nonentity
|
person of no importance; nonexistence
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impunity
|
freedom from punishment or harm; CF. punish
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s charm
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quality of pleasing; amulet; action or formula thought to have magical power; spell; V: attract; cast a spell on; bewitch
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homespun
|
domestic; made at home; spun or woven at home; simple and ordinary; Ex. homespun philosophy
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n rotunda
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circular building or hall covered with a dome
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n mischance
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ill luck
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n impute
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attribute; ascribe; charge; N. imputation
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n rotundity
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roundness; sonorousness of speech
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s bewitch
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cast a spell over; captivate completely
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s spin
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rotate swiftly; make (thread) by twisting (cotton, wool, etc.); N.
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n nonplus
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put at a loss; bring to a halt by confusion; perplex; CF. no more
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misconstrue
|
interpret incorrectly; misinterpret; misjudge
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s rotund
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(of a person) fat and round
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s recite
|
repeat aloud (something learned); describe; Ex. recite his complaints; N. recitation
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n homily
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sermon; tedious moralizing lecture; serious warning; ADJ. homiletic
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nostalgia
|
homesickness; longing for the past; Ex. nostalgia for the clothes of 1920s; ADJ. nostalgic
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inadvertently
|
unintentionally; by oversight; carelessly
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n miscreant
|
wretch; wrongdoer; villain; Ex. kindness to the miscreant; CF. believe
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n rousing
|
lively; inducing excitement; stirring; V. rouse: waken; arouse from sleep or depression; excite; stir up
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s recital
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act of reciting publicly; detailed account; performance of music or dance (by a solo performer)
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n nostrum
|
questionable medicine; quack medicine; CF. our (remedy)
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homogeneous
|
of the same kind; uniform in composition throughout
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s oversee
|
watch over and direct; supervise; N. oversight: unintentional failure to notice or do something; supervision
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s wretch
|
miserable person; bad or despicable person; ADJ. wretched: miserable; bad; contemptible; vile
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notable
|
conspicuous; worthy of note; remarkable; important; distinguished; noted
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inalienable
|
not to be taken away; nontransferable; Ex. inalienable rights
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rout
|
put to rout; stampede; drive out; N: complete defeat and disorderly retreat
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n hone
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sharpen (a tool); N: whetstone for sharpening a tool
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n incapacitate
|
disable; N. incapacity: lack of capacity
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misdemeanor
|
minor crime; misdeed; wrongdoing
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n inane
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silly; senseless; Ex. inane remarks; N. inanity
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s stampede
|
sudden frenzied rush (of panic-stricken animals or people); V: participate in or cause stampede; Ex. stampede before the price rises
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notoriety
|
disrepute; ill fame
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n hoodwink
|
deceive; delude
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incarcerate
|
imprison
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s misconduct
|
immoral behavior; bad management; V.
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rubble
|
fragments (esp. from a destroyed building)
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inanimate
|
lifeless; not animate
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n horde
|
crowd; swarm
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s nova
|
star that suddenly becomes much brighter and then returns to its original brightness
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incarnate
|
endowed with flesh; invested with bodily form; personified; Ex. devil incarnate; V: give bodily form to; embody
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miserly
|
stingy; mean
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s swarm
|
large group of insects moving in a mass; crowd of people or animals; V: move in a crowd or mass
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s mason
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one who builds or works with stone or brick; N. masonry: work of a mason; stonework or brickwork
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n inarticulate
|
speechless; producing indistinct speech; not articulate; not expressing oneself clearly
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n novelty
|
something new; newness; ADJ. novel: new; original
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incarnation
|
act of assuming a human body and human nature; one who personifies something; personification; Ex. previous incarnation/reincarnation
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n misgivings
|
doubts
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n hortatory
|
encouraging; exhortive; marked by exhortation; CF. exhort
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s personify
|
represent (an inanimate object) as a person; be the embodiment or perfect example of; Ex. She is evil/patience personified; N. personification
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s speechless
|
unable for the moment to speak (because of strong feeling); Ex. speechless with anger
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novice
|
beginner
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n rubric
|
title or heading (in red print); directions for religious ceremony; protocol
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n mishap
|
unfortunate accident
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n ruddy
|
reddish; (of the face) reddish and healthy-looking
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n horticultural
|
pertaining to cultivation of gardens; N. horticulture: science or art of cultivating fruits, vegetables, or ornamental plants; CF. agriculture: science or art of farming or growing crops
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inaugurate
|
begin formally; install in office; induct into office by a formal ceremony; N. inauguration; ADJ. inaugural
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incendiary
|
arsonist; ADJ: causing fire; of arson; Ex. incendiary bomb
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noxious
|
harmful; CF. obnoxious
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n misnomer
|
wrong or improper name; incorrect designation
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rudimentary
|
elementary; not developed; crude; N. rudiment: fundamental element or principle; Ex. rudiments of the language
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hostility
|
unfriendliness; hatred; enmity; ADJ. hostile
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incense
|
enrage; infuriate(make furious); make extremely angry; outrage; N: aromatic substance burned to produce a pleasant odor
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n nuance
|
shade of slight difference in meaning or color; subtle distinction
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n incandescent
|
strikingly bright; shining with intense heat; emitting visible light when heated; Ex. incandescent light bulb; CF. candle
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h 31
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n rue
|
regret; lament; mourn; Ex. He will rue the day; N. ADJ. rueful
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n incantation
|
singing or chanting of magic spells; magical formula; (the saying of) words used in magic; CF. enchant
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incentive
|
spur; motive; something which encourages one to greater activity
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s shade
|
slight difference in degree; nuance; degree of color; Ex. shades of meaning/grey
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n hovel
|
shack; small wretched house
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misogamy
|
hatred of marriage
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inception
|
start; beginning
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s chant
|
tune(melody) in which a number of words are sung on the same note; V: sing (a chant); utter (a slogan) in the manner of a chant
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n ruffian
|
violent scoundrel; bully
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s gradation
|
series of gradual stages; degree in such a progression
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s hut
|
crude dwelling; shack
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misogynist
|
hater of woman; CF. misogyny
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s charm
|
quality of pleasing; amulet; action or formula thought to have magical power; spell; V: attract; cast a spell on; bewitch
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s shack
|
crude cabin
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n nubile
|
marriageable; of marriageable age; CF. connubial
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n ruminate
|
chew over and over (mentally or, like cows, physically); mull over(ponder)
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incessant
|
uninterrupted; unceasing
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missile
|
object to be thrown or projected
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s bewitch
|
cast a spell over; captivate completely
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s shed
|
small roofed structure for storage and shelter; V: pour forth; lose by natural process; repel without allowing penetration; radiate; cast; Ex. shed tears/light/water/skin/leaves
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h 25
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n nugatory
|
worthless; futile
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s ruminant
|
animal that ruminates; ADJ.
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n missive
|
letter; written statement; CF. sent
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n inchoate
|
(of desire, wish, plan) recently begun; not explicit; at the beginning of development; rudimentary; elementary; Ex. inchoate mass
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s recite
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repeat aloud (something learned); describe; Ex. recite his complaints; N. recitation
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rummage
|
ransack; thoroughly search
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nullify
|
make invalid; make null; invalidate
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n hover
|
hang about; (of birds or aircraft) stay in the air in one place; (of people) wait nearby; stay around one place; waver; be in an uncertain state
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n mite
|
very small object or insect-like creature; small coin
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s recital
|
act of reciting publicly; detailed account; performance of music or dance (by a solo performer)
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incidence
|
rate of occurrence; particular occurrence; Ex. high incidence of infant mortality
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n hubbub
|
confused uproar; loud noise; din
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n runic
|
mysterious; set down in an ancient alphabet; N. rune: one of the letters of an alphabet used by ancient Germanic peoples (cut on stone or wood); magic charm
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n numismatist
|
person who collects coins; N. numismatics: study or collection of money, coins, and medals
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mitigate
|
appease; moderate; make or become less in force or intensity
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incidental
|
not essential; minor; N: something incidental
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n nuptial
|
related to marriage or the wedding ceremony; N. nuptials: wedding ceremony
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n hubris
|
arrogance; excessive self-conceit
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n ruse
|
trick to deceive; stratagem
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n incapacitate
|
disable; N. incapacity: lack of capacity
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n mnemonic
|
pertaining to memory; assisting the memory; N: device, such as as formula or rhyme, used as a mnemonic aid
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s incident
|
event; event that causes a crisis
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rustic
|
pertaining to country people; unsophisticated; simple; crude; uncouth; (of furniture) rough with the bark left on; N. rural person; rustic person
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incarcerate
|
imprison
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n nurture
|
nourish; feed; educate; rear; care for while it is growing or developing; foster; cultivate; N: something that nourishes; rearing
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n hue
|
color; aspect; Ex. opinions of every hue
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mobile
|
movable; not fixed; N. mobility
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s incinerate
|
burn to ashes
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n nutrient
|
nourishing substance; ADJ: providing nourishment
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rusticate
|
banish to the country; dwell in the country
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n hue_and_cry
|
outcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
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incarnate
|
endowed with flesh; invested with bodily form; personified; Ex. devil incarnate; V: give bodily form to; embody
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n mock
|
ridicule; deride; imitate often in derision
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incarnation
|
act of assuming a human body and human nature; one who personifies something; personification; Ex. previous incarnation/reincarnation
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incipient
|
beginning; in an early stage
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s nutrition
|
process of nourishing or being nourished; CF. malnutrition
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ruthless
|
pitiless; merciless; cruel
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humane
|
marked by kindness or consideration; kind and compassionate; humanitarian
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mode
|
prevailing style; current fashion; manner; way of doing something; Ex. in the latest mode; Ex. simple mode of life
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s nutritious
|
providing nourishment
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s personify
|
represent (an inanimate object) as a person; be the embodiment or perfect example of; Ex. She is evil/patience personified; N. personification
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saboteur
|
one who commits sabotage; destroyer of property; N. sabotage: destruction of property (usually carried out secretly)
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humanitarian
|
one devoted to the promotion of human welfare; CF. humanism
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incisive
|
(appreciatively) cutting; sharp; Ex. incisive remarks; V. incise: make a cut into
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n modicum
|
limited quantity; small amount; Ex. He does not have a modicum of sense; CF. moderate
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incendiary
|
arsonist; ADJ: causing fire; of arson; Ex. incendiary bomb
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incite
|
arouse to action; goad; motivate; induce to exist; Ex. incite a riot/the crowd to rebellion
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saccharine
|
cloying sweet; characteristic of sugar or saccharin
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n humdrum
|
dull; monotonous
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s nourish
|
provide with food necessary for life and growth
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n modish
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fashionable; conforming to the current fashion
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n inclement
|
stormy; unkind; unmerciful; CF. clement
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s nourishment
|
something that nourishes; food
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incense
|
enrage; infuriate(make furious); make extremely angry; outrage; N: aromatic substance burned to produce a pleasant odor
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humid
|
damp; N. humidity
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sacrilegious
|
desecrating; profane; N. sacrilege: desecration, misuse, or theft of something sacred
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n modulate
|
tone down in intensity; change the intensity or tone of; regulate; change from one musical key to another; Ex. modulate from E to G
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n humility
|
humbleness of spirit
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incline
|
slope; slant; Ex. steep incline
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incentive
|
spur; motive; something which encourages one to greater activity
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n sacrosanct
|
invioably sacred; most sacred; inviolable
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n oaf
|
stupid awkward person; CF. elf
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n mogul
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powerful person; Ex. oil moguls; CF. Mogol, Moghul; CF. Mongolian
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obdurate
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stubborn; refusing to change one's belief
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s humble
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of low rank or position; modest; having a low opinion of oneself and a high opinion of others; unassuming; not proud; V. humiliate: make humble; cause to feel ashamed or to lose the respect of others
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inclined
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tending or leaning toward; bent; V. incline: slant; dispose; be disposed; tend
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inception
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start; beginning
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molecule
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the smallest particle (one or more atoms) of a substance that has all the properties of that substance
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s tend
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have a tendency; take care of; minister; serve at; apply one's attention; attend
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obeisance
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bow (to show respect and obedience)
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n sadistic
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inclined to cruelty; N. sadism: delight in cruelty
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incessant
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uninterrupted; unceasing
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n hummock
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small hill; hillock
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n mollify
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soothe an angry person
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n humus
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substance or rich soil formed by decaying vegetable matter; CF. soil
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obelisk
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tall column tapering(becoming gradually narrower toward the end) and ending in a pyramid
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saga
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Scandinavian myth; any legend; long heroic narrative
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inclusive
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tending to include all; all-inclusive; Ex. inclusive charge
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n mollycoddle
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pamper; coddle; baby; indulge excessively
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n sagacious
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wise; perceptive; shrewd; having insight; N. sagacity
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incognito
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with identity concealed; using an assumed name; ADJ.
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obese
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excessively fat; N. obesity
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n hurtle
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crash; rush; move with great speed; Ex. hurtling runaway train
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n inchoate
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(of desire, wish, plan) recently begun; not explicit; at the beginning of development; rudimentary; elementary; Ex. inchoate mass
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n molt(moult)
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periodically shed or cast off hairs or feathers (for replacement by a new growth)
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n obfuscate
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confuse; muddle; cause confusion; make needlessly complex; make so confused as to be difficult to understand
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n husband
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use sparingly; conserve; save; Ex. husband one's energy; CF. house holder
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incidence
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rate of occurrence; particular occurrence; Ex. high incidence of infant mortality
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incoherent
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unintelligible; muddled; unable to express one's thoughts in an orderly manner; illogical; lacking cohesion; not coherent
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n molten
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melted; Ex. molten lava
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incidental
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not essential; minor; N: something incidental
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momentous
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very important; N. moment; CF. momentary
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n obituary
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death notice (esp. in a newspaper); ADJ.
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n husbandry
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frugality; thrift; economy; agriculture; farming; Ex. animal husbandry; CF. husbandman
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s incident
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event; event that causes a crisis
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incommodious
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not spacious; inconvenient
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objective
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not influenced by emotions; fair; N: goal; aim
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momentum
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quantity of motion of a moving body; impetus; moving force
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hybrid
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mongrel; mixed breed; V. hybridize
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incompatible
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inharmonious; N. incompatibility
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s incinerate
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burn to ashes
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obligatory
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binding; required; compulsory; V. oblige: constrain; make grateful; do a favor; accommodate
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monarchy
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government under a single ruler
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s mongrel
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plant or animal (esp. a dog) of mixed breed; ADJ.
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incongruity
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lack of harmony; absurdity; ADJ. incongruous: lacking in harmony; inappropriate
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incipient
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beginning; in an early stage
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oblique
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indirect; slanting (deviating from the perpendicular or from a straight line); Ex. oblique reference
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monastic
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related to monks or monasteries; removed from worldly concerns
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s pedigree
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line of ancestors; ancestry; lineage; ADJ. (of an animal) descended from of a chosen family; Ex. pedigree dog; CF. crane's foot
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s attire
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clothe; N: clothing; array; apparel
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incisive
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(appreciatively) cutting; sharp; Ex. incisive remarks; V. incise: make a cut into
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obliterate
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destroy completely; wipe out; Ex. obliterate the village
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monetary
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pertaining to money
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n hydrophobia
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fear of water; rabies
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inconsequential
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insignificant; unimportant
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incite
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arouse to action; goad; motivate; induce to exist; Ex. incite a riot/the crowd to rebellion
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monochromatic
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having only one color
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oblivion
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obscurity; condition of being completely forgotten; forgetfulness
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s rabies
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disease passed on by the bite of an infected animal (causing madness and death)
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inconsistency
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state of being self-contradictory; lack of uniformity or steadiness; ADJ. inconsistent: displaying a lack of consistency; erratic; contradictory; incompatible
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n inclement
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stormy; unkind; unmerciful; CF. clement
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s hygiene
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science and practice of the promotion and preservation of health; ADJ. hygienic: showing careful attention to cleanness (to prevent disease); Ex. hygienic condition
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incontinent
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lacking self-restraint; not continent; licentious
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incline
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slope; slant; Ex. steep incline
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n oblivious
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inattentive or unmindful; unaware; wholly absorbed; forgetful(having the habit of forgetting)
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s monochrome
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painting in only one color; ADJ.
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s monogram
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design composed of one or more initials of a name; V.
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obloquy
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slander; disgrace; infamy
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n hyperbole
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exaggeration; overstatement; ADJ. hyperbolic: of hyperbole; of a hyperbola
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inclined
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tending or leaning toward; bent; V. incline: slant; dispose; be disposed; tend
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incontrovertible
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indisputable; impossible to dispute; not open to question; unquestionable
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s monograph
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scholarly article
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n obnoxious
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offensive; disagreeable; Ex. obnoxious smell
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hypercritical
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excessively exacting; too critical (without noticing good qualities)
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s tend
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have a tendency; take care of; minister; serve at; apply one's attention; attend
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incorporate
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introduce something into a larger whole; include; embody; give material form to; ADJ.
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n monolithic
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solidly uniform; unchangeable; unyielding; N. monolith: large block of stone
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obscure
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dark; vague; unclear; not well known; Ex. obscure meaning/village; V: darken; cover; make unclear; Ex. obscure the moon/meaning
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n hypochondriac
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person unduly worried about his health; worrier without cause about illness; ADJ. CF. hypochondria: neurosis that one is or is becoming ill; CF. abdomen
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n incorporeal
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without a material body; insubstantial
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inclusive
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tending to include all; all-inclusive; Ex. inclusive charge
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monotheism
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belief in one God
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obsequious
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slavishly attentive; servile; full of servile compliance; sycophantic
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hypocritical
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pretending to be virtuous; deceiving; N. hypocrisy: profession of beliefs one does not possess; CF. hypocrite
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incognito
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with identity concealed; using an assumed name; ADJ.
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incorrigible
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uncorrectable
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s slavish
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of or like a slave; servile; showing no originality; copied very closely; Ex. slavish devotion/copy of the original
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monotony
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sameness leading to boredom; monotonousness; ADJ. monotonous; CF. monotone
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hypothetical
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based on assumptions or hypotheses; supposed; N. hypothesis
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incoherent
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unintelligible; muddled; unable to express one's thoughts in an orderly manner; illogical; lacking cohesion; not coherent
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incredulity
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tendency to disbelief
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obsequy
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funeral ceremony
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n ichthyology
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study of fish; CF. ichthyo-: fish
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n monumental
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massive; impressively large; built as a monument
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incredulous
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withholding belief; skeptical; showing disbelief
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incommodious
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not spacious; inconvenient
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icon(ikon)
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religious image; idol; image or representation
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n moodiness
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fits of depression or gloom; ADJ. moody: given to changeable moods; subject to periods of depression; gloomy CF. mood:
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obsessive
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related to thinking about something constantly; of an obsession; preoccupying; N. obsession: compulsive preoccupation with a fixed idea; compulsive idea; V. obsess: preoccupy the mind of excessively
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incompatible
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inharmonious; N. incompatibility
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increment
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increase
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obsidian
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black volcanic rock
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n iconoclastic
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attacking cherished traditions; N. iconoclast: one who attacks traditional ideas; one who destroys sacred images
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n moratorium
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legal delay of payment or action; Ex. declare moratorium on the building of new houses
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incongruity
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lack of harmony; absurdity; ADJ. incongruous: lacking in harmony; inappropriate
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incriminate
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accuse of or implicate in a crime; serve as evidence against; cause to seem or make guilty of a crime; Ex. incriminating evidence
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s scion
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detached plant shoot used in grafting; descendant
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n morbid
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given to unwholesome or unhealthy thought; moody; characteristic of disease; Ex. morbid curiosity; N. morbidity; CF. disease
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ideology
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system of ideas characteristic of a group or culture
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n incrustation
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hard coating or crust; V. incrust: encrust; cover with a crust
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s attire
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clothe; N: clothing; array; apparel
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n mordant
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biting; sarcastic; stinging; (apprec.) incisive; cutting; Ex. mordant pen/wit
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n idiom
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expression whose meaning as a whole differs from the meanings of its individual words; distinctive style (of expression); Ex. idiom of the modern popular music; ADJ. idiomatic
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incubate
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hatch; warm (eggs) with the body to promote hatching; maintain at optimal environment conditions for development; be holding in one's body an infection which is going to develop into a disease; N. incubation; CF. incubation:disease
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inconsequential
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insignificant; unimportant
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obsolete
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outmoded; no longer used
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idiosyncrasy
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individual trait usually odd in nature; behavioral peculiarity; eccentricity; attitude, behavior, or opinion peculiar to a person; anything highly individual or eccentric; ADJ. idiosyncratic
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n mores
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conventions; moral standards; moral customs
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inconsistency
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state of being self-contradictory; lack of uniformity or steadiness; ADJ. inconsistent: displaying a lack of consistency; erratic; contradictory; incompatible
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s inasmuch_as
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since; owing to the fact that
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n idolatry
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worship of idols; excessive admiration or devotion; ADJ. idolatrous
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obstetrician
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physician specializing in delivery(assisting in giving birth) of babies; N. obstetrics; CF. midwife
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n moribund
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dying; at the point of death; CF. death
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incubus
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burden; very worriying problem; mental care; nightmare; male devil; CF. succubus
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incontinent
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lacking self-restraint; not continent; licentious
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n morose
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ill-humored; sullen; sullenly melancholy
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obstinate
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stubborn; hard to control or treat; Ex. obstinate cough; N. obstinacy
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n idyllic
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charmingly carefree; simple and happy; Ex. idyllic scene
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inculcate
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teach (ideas or principles); instill
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incontrovertible
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indisputable; impossible to dispute; not open to question; unquestionable
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n mortician
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undertaker; CF. death
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s idyll(idyl)
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short poem idealizing rural life; simple happy period of life (in the country); scene from such a time; Ex. idyll of two young lovers
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obstreperous
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boisterous; noisy and uncontrollable
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incorporate
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introduce something into a larger whole; include; embody; give material form to; ADJ.
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incumbent
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obligatory; imposed as an obligation; currently holding an office; N: person who holds an office
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s undertaker
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funeral director; one whose business is to arrange burials
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n igneous
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produced by fire; of fire; volcanic; (of rocks) formed from lava; Ex. igneous meteorite
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n obtrude
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push (oneself or one's ideas) forward or intrude; impose (oneself or one's ideas) on others; butt in; stick out or extrude; thrust out; Ex. obtrude A on B; ADJ. obtrusive; N. obtrusion; CF. unobtrusive
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n incorporeal
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without a material body; insubstantial
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incur
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bring upon oneself
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n mortify
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humiliate by embarassing excessively; shame; punish the flesh; discipline (one's body) by self-denial; Ex. mortified by her blunder; Ex. mortify the flesh; CF. cause to die
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ignite
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kindle; light; catch fire or set fire to
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obtuse
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blunt; not sharp; stupid; slow in understanding
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incursion
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temporary invasion; CF. excursion: short journey
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incorrigible
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uncorrectable
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mosaic
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picture made of small colorful inlaid tiles; ADJ.
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obviate
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make unnecessary; get rid of; Ex. obviate the need
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n ignoble
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unworthy; not noble; dishonorable; Ex. ignoble deed
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incredulity
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tendency to disbelief
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indefatigable
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tireless; untiring; showing no sign of getting tired
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n mote
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small speck (esp. of dust)
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Occident
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the West
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n ignominy
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deep disgrace; shame or dishonor; ADJ. ignominious; Ex. ignominous defeat
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indelible
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not able to be erased
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incredulous
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withholding belief; skeptical; showing disbelief
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s speck
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small piece or mark; Ex. speck of dust in the eye
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n occlude
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shut; close; obstruct; Ex. A blood clot occluded an artery.
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illicit
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illegal
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increment
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increase
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n indemnify
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make secure against damage or loss; compensate for damage or loss; CF. make uninjured
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occult
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mysterious; secret; supernatural; beyond human comprehension; CF. mysterious to human ?; OP. bare
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n illimitable
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infinite; limitless
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n motif
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theme; recurrent thematic element in a musical or literary work; single or repeated pattern; figure
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indentation
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notch; deep recess; V. indent; CF. tooth
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incriminate
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accuse of or implicate in a crime; serve as evidence against; cause to seem or make guilty of a crime; Ex. incriminating evidence
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illuminate
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brighten; clear up or make understandable; enlighten; enable to understand; Ex. illuminating remarks
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n motility
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ability to move spontaneously; ADJ. motile: moving spontaneously
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oculist
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physician who specializes in treatment of the eyes
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n indenture
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bind as servant or apprentice to master; bind by indenture; N: contract binding one party into the service of another for a specified time (as between an apprentice and his master)
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n incrustation
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hard coating or crust; V. incrust: encrust; cover with a crust
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illusion
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misleading vision or visual image; false idea or belief; CF. delusion
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n motley
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multi-colored (as of a garment worn by a jester); mixed; heterogeneous; CF. jester: one who jests (as a paid fool at medieval courts)
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n odious
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arousing strong dislike; hateful(causing hatred); vile
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indeterminate
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uncertain; not clearly fixed; indefinite
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incubate
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hatch; warm (eggs) with the body to promote hatching; maintain at optimal environment conditions for development; be holding in one's body an infection which is going to develop into a disease; N. incubation; CF. incubation:disease
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s motto
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brief statement used to express a principle
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n odium
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detestation; quality of being odious; hatefulness; disrepute (resulting from hateful conduct)
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illusive
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deceiving; based on illusion; causing illusion; deceptive
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s inasmuch_as
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since; owing to the fact that
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indicative
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suggestive; implying; serving to indicate
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n mottled
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blotched in coloring; spotted; Ex. mottled face; V. mottle: mark with blotches of different colors
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n odoriferous
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giving off an odor
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illusory
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illusive; deceptive; not real
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indices
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signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
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incubus
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burden; very worriying problem; mental care; nightmare; male devil; CF. succubus
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s blotch
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spot; blot; CF. blot+botch
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imbalance
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lack of balance or symmetry; disproportion
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odorous
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having an odor
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indict
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charge; N. indictment
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inculcate
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teach (ideas or principles); instill
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n odyssey
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long, eventful, adventurous journey
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s disproportion
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lack of proportion (between the parts); ADJ. disproportionate
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s blemish
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mar; spoil the beauty or perfection of; N: flaw or defect (that spoils perfection); Ex. blemishes in the crystal; CF. unblemished
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indifferent
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unmoved or unconcerned by; having no interest in; mediocre; neither good nor bad
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incumbent
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obligatory; imposed as an obligation; currently holding an office; N: person who holds an office
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n imbecility
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weakness of mind; state of being an imbecile; N. imbecile: stupid person; fool
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offensive
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attacking; insulting; distasteful; V. offend: violate; hurt the feelings of; N. offense: offending; violating of a moral or social code; crime; attack; Ex. first offense
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n mountebank
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charlatan; boastful pretender
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incur
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bring upon oneself
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indigence
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poverty
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offhand
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casual; done without prior thought or preparation
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s peddle
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travel about selling (wares); CF. foot
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imbibe
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drink in
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indigenous
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native; Ex. plant indigenous to the New World
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incursion
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temporary invasion; CF. excursion: short journey
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n officious
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meddlesome; excessively pushy in offering one's services; overly eager in offering unwanted services or advices; Ex. officious bellboy
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n imbroglio
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complicated situation (as in a play); painful or complex misunderstanding (as in a play); entanglement; confused mass (as of papers); V. embroil
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n muddle
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confuse; mix up confusedly; N: state of confusion
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indigent
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poor; destitute
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indefatigable
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tireless; untiring; showing no sign of getting tired
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n imbue
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saturate(soak thoroughly); fill; Ex. imbue someone with feelings
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s pushy
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disagreeably aggressive
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n muggy
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(of weather) warm and damp
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indelible
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not able to be erased
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indignation
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anger at an injustice; Ex. righteous indignation; ADJ. indignant
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n ogle
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look at amorously; make eyes at; Ex. old men ogling young girls
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n mulct
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defraud a person of something; swindle; Ex. mulct the boy of his legacy
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n indemnify
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make secure against damage or loss; compensate for damage or loss; CF. make uninjured
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s righteous
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morally upright; just
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n multifarious
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varied; greatly diversified; Ex. multifarious activities
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immaculate
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spotless; flawless; absolutely clean
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n olfactory
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concerning the sense of smell
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s rightful
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legally correct; Ex. rightful owner
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indentation
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notch; deep recess; V. indent; CF. tooth
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s tenant
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one that pays rent to use property owned by another
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multiform
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having many forms
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oligarchy
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government by a privileged few
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indignity
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treatment or situation that causes shame or loss of dignity, respect; offensive or insulting treatment; humiliating or degrading treatment; Ex. I suffered the indignity of having to say that in front of them.
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n indenture
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bind as servant or apprentice to master; bind by indenture; N: contract binding one party into the service of another for a specified time (as between an apprentice and his master)
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s tenancy
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possession of land or building by rent; period of a tenant's occupancy
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multilingual
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having many languages; fluent in several languages
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ominous
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threatening; of an evil omen
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indiscriminate
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choosing at random; confused; not based on careful distinctions
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indeterminate
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uncertain; not clearly fixed; indefinite
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multiplicity
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state of being numerous or multiple; large number; Ex. multiplicity of details; ADJ. multiple: of more than one element
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imminent
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impending; near at hand
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s threat
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sign or warning (of coming danger); Ex. threat of rain; V: express a threat; give warning of (something bad); Ex. The cloud threatens rain.
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indicative
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suggestive; implying; serving to indicate
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indisputable
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too certain to be disputed; beyond doubt
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n mundane
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worldly as opposed to spiritual; everyday; of the ordinary; Ex. mundane existence; CF. world
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immobility
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state of being immovable
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omnipotent
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all-powerful; having unlimited power
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indices
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signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
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indissoluble
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permanent; impossible to dissolve or disintegrate
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n munificent
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very generous in giving; Ex. munificent benefactor; N. munificience
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n immolate
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offer or kill as a sacrifice (by fire)
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omnipresent
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universally present; ubiquitous
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indite
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write; compose
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indict
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charge; N. indictment
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immune
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resistant to; free or exempt from; N. immunity
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n mural
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wall painting
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omniscient
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all-knowing
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indolent
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lazy
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indifferent
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unmoved or unconcerned by; having no interest in; mediocre; neither good nor bad
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n murky
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dark and gloomy; thick with fog; vague; Ex. murky night/fog; N. murk: partial or complete darkness; gloom
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n immure
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imprison; shut up in confinement; CF. wall
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omnivorous
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eating both plant and animal food; devouring everything
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indigence
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poverty
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indomitable
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unconquerable; unyielding
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immutable
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unchangeable
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n muse
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ponder at length; N: source of inspiration (esp. of a poet)
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n onerous
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burdensome
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indigenous
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native; Ex. plant indigenous to the New World
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n indubitable
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unable to be doubted; which cannot be doubted; unquestionable
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n onomatopoeia
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words formed in imitation of natural sounds
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impair
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injure; hurt; damage
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n musky
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having the odor of musk; N. musk: odorous substance secreted by an Asian deer
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indigent
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poor; destitute
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induce
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persuade; lead to do something; bring about; N. inducement
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s rustle
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make slight sounds like silk moving or being rubbed together
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n impale
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pierce (with a sharp point); Ex. impaled by the spear
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n muster
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gather; assemble (troops); Ex. muster up one's strength for the ordeal; N.
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indignation
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anger at an injustice; Ex. righteous indignation; ADJ. indignant
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onslaught
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vicious assault; fierce attack; Ex. unexpected onslaught of the enemy
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inductive
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pertaining to induction or proceeding from the specific to the general
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n musty
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stale (in odor or taste); spoiled by age; CF. moist
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impalpable
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imperceptible(not easily understood); intangible; OP. palpable: tangible; easily perceptible
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s righteous
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morally upright; just
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s induct
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place formally in office; install; admit as a member; initiate; N. induction: inducting; process of deriving general principles from particular facts
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impartial
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not biased; fair; N. impartiality
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mutablility
|
ability to change in form; fickleness; ADJ. mutable: able to change; fickle; CF. mutate; CF. mutant
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s slaughter
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killing of animals for food; massacre; V: butcher (animals) for food; kill in large numbers
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s rightful
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legally correct; Ex. rightful owner
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indulgent
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humoring; yielding; lenient; showing indulgence
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n onus
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burden; responsibility
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s impart
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grant a share of; make known; Ex. news to impart
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muted
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silent; muffled; toned down; Ex. muted traffic noise
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indignity
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treatment or situation that causes shame or loss of dignity, respect; offensive or insulting treatment; humiliating or degrading treatment; Ex. I suffered the indignity of having to say that in front of them.
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s indulge
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yield to; gratify; allow oneself a special pleasure; Ex. indulge one's every whim/a child/in a big cigarette; N. indulgence
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s spare
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give; use; refrain from harming; save from experiencing; exempt; Ex. spare me 5 minutes; Ex. Take this money and spare my life; Ex. The emperor was spared the onus; ADJ: kept in reserve; free for other use; unoccupied; Ex. spare time
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s mute
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silent; without speech; not pronounced; unable to speak; N: one who is incapable of speech; V: soften the sound, color, shade of
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impassable
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not able to be traveled or crossed
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indiscriminate
|
choosing at random; confused; not based on careful distinctions
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s humor
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indulge; comply with the wishes of; N. quality that makes something amusing; state of mind; mood; Ex. in a bad humor; Ex. out of humor
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n mutilate
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maim; injure lastingly; deprive of a limb or an essential part
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impasse
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predicament(dangerous condition) from which there is no escape; situation allowing for no further progress
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n opalescent
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iridescent; lustrous; like an opal; N. opalescence
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indisputable
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too certain to be disputed; beyond doubt
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impassive
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without feeling; expressionless; imperturbable; stoical; Ex. impassive face
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n mutinous
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unruly; rebellious; Ex. mutinous teenagers; N. mutiny: open rebellion; CF. mutineer
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opaque
|
dark; not transparent; N. opacity
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industrious
|
diligent; hard-working; N. industry
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indissoluble
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permanent; impossible to dissolve or disintegrate
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n myopic
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nearsighted; lacking foresight; N. myopia
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n impeach
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charge (a public official) with crime in office; raise doubts about; indict; Ex. impeach a witness's credibility
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opiate
|
medicine to induce sleep or deaden pain; something that relieves emotions or causes inaction; sleep-producing drug containing opium
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n inebriated
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habitually intoxicated; drunk; N. inebriety
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indite
|
write; compose
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s inebriate
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make drunk; intoxicate; N. intoxicated person
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n impeccable
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faultless
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n myriad
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very large number; ADJ. CF. ten thousand
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opportune
|
timely; well-chosen
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indolent
|
lazy
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indomitable
|
unconquerable; unyielding
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n nadir
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lowest point; point on the celestial sphere diametrically opposite the zenith
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s credential
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evidence concerning one's authority; written proof of a person's position; Ex. The new ambassador presented his credentials to the court.
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opportunist
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individual who sacrifices principles for expediency by taking advantage of circumstances; N. opportunism
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s intoxicate
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make drunk; stimulate or excite; Ex. intoxicated by all the money he might win
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naivet\'e(naivety)
|
quality of being unsophisticated; simplicity; artlessness; gullibility; ADJ. naive(na\"ive): ingenuous; lacking worldliness; simple; credulous
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n indubitable
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unable to be doubted; which cannot be doubted; unquestionable
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n opprobrium
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infamy; disgrace arising from shameful conduct; vilification(slander); scorn; contempt; Ex. opprobrium hurled against him; ADJ. opprobrious: expressing contempt; shameful or infamous
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impecunious
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without money
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n ineffable
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unutterable; not to be uttered; taboo; that cannot be expressed in speech; indescribable; unspeakable; inexpressible; Ex. ineffable name/joy
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narcissist
|
conceited person; N. narcissism; CF. narcissus
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induce
|
persuade; lead to do something; bring about; N. inducement
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optician
|
maker and seller of eyeglasses
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ineffectual
|
not effective; not having a desired effect; weak
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impede
|
hide; retard or obstruct the progress of; block
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narrative
|
related to telling a story; N: narrated account; story; V. narrate: tell (a story); CF. narration
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inductive
|
pertaining to induction or proceeding from the specific to the general
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optimist
|
person who looks on the bright side; N. optimism
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s retard
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delay (in development); ADJ. retarded: (as of a child) slower in development
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n ineluctable
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irresistible; not to be escaped; unavoidable
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n nascent
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incipient; coming into being or existence; Ex. nascent ability in music
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inept
|
unsuited; inappropriate; lacking skill; incompetent; CF. inapt: (of statements or ideas) inappropriate
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optimum
|
most favorable; optimal; N: most favorable condition
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impediment
|
hindrance; stumbling-block; speech defect preventing clear articulation; Ex. speech impediment
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s induct
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place formally in office; install; admit as a member; initiate; N. induction: inducting; process of deriving general principles from particular facts
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impel
|
drive or force onward; drive to take action; urge to action
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optional
|
not compulsory; left to one's choice; N. option: act of choosing; choice; freedom or power to choose; something available as a choice; Ex. have no option; Ex. two options
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indulgent
|
humoring; yielding; lenient; showing indulgence
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inequity
|
unfairness; ADJ. inequitable
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natation
|
swimming
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n inerrancy
|
infallibility
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impending
|
nearing; approaching; about to happen
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optometrist
|
one who fits glasses to remedy visual defects
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s indulge
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yield to; gratify; allow oneself a special pleasure; Ex. indulge one's every whim/a child/in a big cigarette; N. indulgence
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n natty
|
neatly or smartly dressed; dapper; smart; Ex. natty dresser
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opulence
|
extreme wealth; luxuriousness; abundance; ADJ. opulent: possessing great wealth; abundant
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impenetrable
|
not able to be pierced or entered; beyond understanding; impossible to understand; Ex. impenetrable mystery
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s humor
|
indulge; comply with the wishes of; N. quality that makes something amusing; state of mind; mood; Ex. in a bad humor; Ex. out of humor
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n inert
|
inactive; lacking power to move; unable to move or act; Ex. chemically inert; N. inertia: state of being inert; force which keeps a thing in the position or state
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s smart
|
intelligent; quick and energetic; fashionable; Ex. smart pace/restaurant; V: cause or feel a sharp pain; N: smarting pain
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impenitent
|
not repentant
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n opus
|
work (esp. musical composition); Ex. magnum opus: masterpiece; CF. opera
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inevitable
|
unavoidable
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industrious
|
diligent; hard-working; N. industry
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nauseate
|
cause to become sick; fill with disgust; fill nausea
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n oracular
|
of an oracle; prophetic; uttered as if with divine authority; mysterious or ambiguous; hard to understand; N. oracle: wiser person; prophecy made by an oracle
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imperative
|
absolutely necessary; that must be done; critically important; expressing command; Ex. It is imperative that; N: something that must be done
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n inebriated
|
habitually intoxicated; drunk; N. inebriety
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n inexorable
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relentless; unyielding; implacable; not capable of being changed by entreaty or efforts; Ex. inexorable price rises
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s nausea
|
feeling of sickness and desire to vomit; disgust; CF. seasickness
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orator
|
public speaker
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s inebriate
|
make drunk; intoxicate; N. intoxicated person
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imperceptible
|
unnoticeable; impossible to perceive; undetectable
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infallible
|
unerring; never making mistakes
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s nauseous
|
causing nausea; feeling nausea
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s intoxicate
|
make drunk; stimulate or excite; Ex. intoxicated by all the money he might win
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oratorio
|
dramatic poem set to music; long musical work with singing but without acting; CF. cantata
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imperial
|
like an emperor; related to an empire; CF. imperialism
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nautical
|
pertaining to ships or navigation
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infamous
|
notoriously bad; notorious; well known for being bad; Ex. infamous behavior; N: infamy: infamous act; evil fame or reputation
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n ineffable
|
unutterable; not to be uttered; taboo; that cannot be expressed in speech; indescribable; unspeakable; inexpressible; Ex. ineffable name/joy
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s imperil
|
put in danger
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n navigable
|
(of a body of water) wide and deep enough to allow ships to pass through; (of a ship or aircraft) able to be steered
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n ordain
|
decree or command; grant holy orders; predestine; install as a minister, priest, or rabbi; N. ordainment; CF. ordination
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infantile
|
childish; infantlike
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ineffectual
|
not effective; not having a desired effect; weak
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n imperious
|
domineering; too commanding; haughty; CF. imperial/emperor
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n nebulous
|
vague; hazy; cloudy; of a nebula; Ex. nebulous proposal
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ordeal
|
severe trial or affliction; difficult experience; trial(test of patience or endurance); affliction
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infer
|
deduce; conclude; N. inference
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n ineluctable
|
irresistible; not to be escaped; unavoidable
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s nebula
|
diffuse mass of interstellar dust or gas; galaxy
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impermeable
|
impervious; not permitting passage through its substance; impossible to permeate
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ordinance
|
decree; authoritative order
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n infernal
|
pertaining to hell; devilish; N. inferno: place of fiery heat or destruction
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inept
|
unsuited; inappropriate; lacking skill; incompetent; CF. inapt: (of statements or ideas) inappropriate
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impertinent
|
insolent; rude; not pertinent; N. impertinence
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n ordination
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ceremony conferring holy orders; ceremony of ordaining a priest
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n necromancy
|
black magic; sorcery; dealings with the dead; art that professes to communicate with the spirits of the dead so as to predict the future; CF. necromancer; CF. necro+divination; CF. necro-: death; Ex. necropolis
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n infidel
|
unbeliever (with respect to a particular religion)
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inequity
|
unfairness; ADJ. inequitable
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n nefarious
|
very wicked
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imperturbable
|
unshakably calm; placid
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n orgy
|
wild drunken revelry; unrestrained indulgence in an activity; Ex. orgy of shopping
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infiltrate
|
pass into or through; penetrate or enter (an organization) sneakily; Ex. infiltrate the troops into enemy territory; CF. infiltrator
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n inerrancy
|
infallibility
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s collected
|
composed; calm; self-possessed
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s penetrate
|
enter into; pierce; permeate; see through; grasp the inner significance of; understand
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negate
|
cancel out; nullify; cause to have no effect; deny; N. negation
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orient
|
get one's bearings; adjust; make familiar with a situation; orientate
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n inert
|
inactive; lacking power to move; unable to move or act; Ex. chemically inert; N. inertia: state of being inert; force which keeps a thing in the position or state
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orientation
|
act of finding oneself in society; orienting
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n impervious
|
impenetrable; incapable of being damaged or distressed; incapable of being affected (in one's opinions); Ex. impervious to water/criticism
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negligence
|
neglect; failure to take reasonable care; ADJ. negligent: neglectful; lax; not taking enough care
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infinitesimal
|
very small
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inevitable
|
unavoidable
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n orifice
|
mouthlike opening; small opening (esp. to a cavern or passage of the body); CF. mouth
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infirmity
|
weakness
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impetuous
|
violent; hasty; rash; impulsive; without careful thought; Ex. impetuous decision
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negligible
|
so small, trifling, or unimportant as to be easily disregarded
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n inexorable
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relentless; unyielding; implacable; not capable of being changed by entreaty or efforts; Ex. inexorable price rises
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inflated
|
exaggerated; pompous; enlarged (with air or gas)
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ornate
|
excessively or elaborately decorated
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impetus
|
moving force; momentum; force of a moving body; incentive; stimulus; impulse
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nemesis
|
someone seeking revenge; source of downfall or ruin; CF. Nemesis
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infallible
|
unerring; never making mistakes
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influx
|
flowing into
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n neologism
|
new or newly coined word or phrase
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n ornithologist
|
scientific student of birds; N. ornithology: scientific study of birds
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impiety
|
irreverence; lack of respect for God or piety
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infamous
|
notoriously bad; notorious; well known for being bad; Ex. infamous behavior; N: infamy: infamous act; evil fame or reputation
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infraction
|
violation (of a rule or regulation); breach
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n impinge
|
infringe; encroach; influence; touch; collide with; Ex. The effects are impinging on every aspect of our lives.
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n neophyte
|
recent convert; new member of a religious group; beginner; CF. plant
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orthodox
|
traditional; (of someone) conservative in belief; adhering to an established doctrine
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infantile
|
childish; infantlike
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n orthography
|
correct spelling; CF. ortho-: straight; correct; Ex. orthodontics
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impious
|
irreverent
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n nepotism
|
favoritism (to a relative); CF. nephew
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infer
|
deduce; conclude; N. inference
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implacable
|
incapable of being pacified; impossible to appease; Ex. implacable enemy
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infringe
|
violate (a law); encroach (the right of another person)
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s favoritism
|
display of partiality toward a favored person
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oscillate
|
vibrate pendulumlike; waver
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n infernal
|
pertaining to hell; devilish; N. inferno: place of fiery heat or destruction
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ingenious
|
marked by inventive skill; clever; resourceful; N. ingenuity
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n nether
|
lower; Ex. nether garments/regions
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implausible
|
unlikely (to be true); unbelievable; Ex. implausible alibi
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n osseous
|
made of bone; bony
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n infidel
|
unbeliever (with respect to a particular religion)
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s resourceful
|
clever and imaginative (in dealing with difficult situations); N. resource, resourcefulness
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implement
|
put into effect; enforce; carry out; supply with tools; Ex. implement the plan/suggestion; N: tool or instrument
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n nettle
|
irritate; annoy; vex; ADJ. nettlesome
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n ossify
|
change or harden into bone; become hard and unchanging in one's ideas
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infiltrate
|
pass into or through; penetrate or enter (an organization) sneakily; Ex. infiltrate the troops into enemy territory; CF. infiltrator
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ostensible
|
apparent; appearing as such; professed(pretended); pretended; Ex. ostensible purpose of the expedition
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implicate
|
incriminate; involve incriminatingly; show to be involved (in a crime); Ex. implicate someone in the crime
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n nexus
|
connection
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ingenuous
|
naive and trusting; young; unsophisticated; candid
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s penetrate
|
enter into; pierce; permeate; see through; grasp the inner significance of; understand
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s ingenue
|
ing\'enue; young innocent girl
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n nib
|
beak(bill); pen point
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s apparent
|
evident; easily seen or understood; appearing as such; Ex. apparent improvement
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implication
|
something hinted at or suggested; implying; implicating
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infinitesimal
|
very small
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ingrained
|
deeply established; firmly rooted; Ex. ingrained dirt/prejudice
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n ostentatious
|
showy; trying to attract attention; pretentious; N. ostentation: showy display
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implicit
|
understood but not stated; implied; unquestioning and complete; Ex. implicit trust
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n nicety
|
precision; accuracy; minute distinction or difference; Ex. to a nicety: exactly; precisely; Ex. distinguish between niceties
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infirmity
|
weakness
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ingrate
|
ungrateful person (not expressing thanks)
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n niggardly
|
meanly stingy; parsimonious; N. niggard: stingy person
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implode
|
burst inward; CF. vaccum tube
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n ostracize
|
banish from a group; exclude from public favor; ban; Ex. His friends ostracized him. N. ostracism
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inflated
|
exaggerated; pompous; enlarged (with air or gas)
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n ingratiate
|
become popular with; bring (oneself) in favor of another; Ex. ingratiate himself with the boss
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s blackball
|
vote against (an applicant); ostracize; N: negative vote
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implore
|
beg
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n niggle
|
spend too much time on minor points (esp. when finding fault); find fault; Ex. niggle over details; ADJ. niggling
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influx
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flowing into
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imply
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suggest a meaning not expressed; signify
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n oust
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expel; drive out; force out; N. ouster: ousting
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n nihilist
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one who considers traditional beliefs to be groundless and existence meaningless; absolute skeptic; revolutionary terrorist; CF. nihilism: belief that nothing has meaning or value; belief that destruction of existing political or social institutions is necessary for future improvement
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inherent
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firmly established by nature or habit; intrinsic
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infraction
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violation (of a rule or regulation); breach
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n impolitic
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not wise; not expedient; not politic
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n nip
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snip off; stop something's growth or development; bite; make numb with cold; Ex. nip the plan; Ex. A guard dog nipped the postman; Ex. fingers nipped by the extreme chill
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outlandish
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bizzare; peculiar; unconventional
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inhibit
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restrain; prohibit; retard or prevent; N. inhibition
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outmoded
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no longer in fashion or use; no longer stylish; old-fashioned
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imponderable
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weightless; that cannot undergo precise evaluation; CF. pound
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s inhibited
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(of a person) unable to express what one really feels
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s snip
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short quick cut with scissors; V: cut with scissors
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infringe
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violate (a law); encroach (the right of another person)
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import
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significance; importance; meaning
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n outskirts
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fringes; outer borders (as of a city); Ex. outskirts of Boston
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s pinch
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squeeze between the thumb and a finger, or other edges; Ex. I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming. N: amount that can be held between the thumb and a finger
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s uninhibited
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having no inhibitions; free in behavior and feelings
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ingenious
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marked by inventive skill; clever; resourceful; N. ingenuity
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s significant
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expressing a meaning; important; Ex. significant smile; N. significance: importance; meaning; V. signify: denote; mean; signal; make known; matter; be significant
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outspoken
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candid; blunt
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n nirvana
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in Buddhist teachings, the ideal state in which the individual loses himself in the attainment of an impersonal beatitude
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n inimical
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(of someone) unfriendly; hostile; (of something) harmful; detrimental; CF. enemy
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s resourceful
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clever and imaginative (in dealing with difficult situations); N. resource, resourcefulness
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inimitable
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matchless; not able to be imitated
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s impersonal
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not being a person; not showing personal feelings; Ex. impersonal force/manner/organization
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s blunt
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having a dull edge; abrupt and frank in speech or manner; brusque; V: make or become blunt
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n importunate
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urging; always demanding; troublesomely urgent or persistent
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ingenuous
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naive and trusting; young; unsophisticated; candid
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iniquitous
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wicked; immoral; unrighteous; N. iniquity; Ex. den of iniquity
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nocturnal
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done or active at night; Ex. nocturnal animals/raids; CF. nocturne
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n outstrip
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outrun; surpass; outdo
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n importune
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beg persistently; make repeated requests (in an annoying way)
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s ingenue
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ing\'enue; young innocent girl
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n noisome
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foul smelling; very unpleasant; unwholesome
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imposture
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assuming a false identity; masquerade; CF. impostor
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initiate
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begin; originate; receive into a group; introduce to a new field or activity; Ex. initiate someone into the mysteries of a secret religion; N: one who has been initiated
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outwit
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outsmart; defeat by behaving more cleverly
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ingrained
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deeply established; firmly rooted; Ex. ingrained dirt/prejudice
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s masquerade
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wear a mask or disguise; pretend; N: costume party or ball at which masks are worn; pretense; disguise
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injurious
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harmful; causing injury
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nomadic
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wandering; N. nomad: tribe who migrates from place to place
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n ovation
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enthusiastic applause
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ingrate
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ungrateful person (not expressing thanks)
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impotent
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weak; ineffective; lacking in physical strength or power
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n inkling
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hint; slight indication
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overbearing
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bossy; domineering and arrogant; decisively important; Ex. overbearing manner/importance; V. overbear: dominate
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nomenclature
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terminology(system of specialized words); system of names or naming things
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n ingratiate
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become popular with; bring (oneself) in favor of another; Ex. ingratiate himself with the boss
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s crave
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desire; want intensely
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overt
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open to view; public; not secret; CF. covert
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innate
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inborn
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nominal
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in name only; of a name; trifling; (of a sum of money) very small; CF. nominate: propose as a candidate; appoint
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inherent
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firmly established by nature or habit; intrinsic
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n nonchalance
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indifference; lack of concern; composure; ADJ. nonchalant: unconcerned; cool; indifferent; Ex. nonchalant attitude to his debts
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n overweening
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arrogant; presumptuous
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n imprecation
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curse; swearword
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innocuous
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harmless
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inhibit
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restrain; prohibit; retard or prevent; N. inhibition
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noncommittal
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neutral; refusing commitment to a particular opinion; unpledged; undecided
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innovation
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change; something newly introduced; introduction of something new; V. innovate: begin or introduce (something new); be creative; ADJ. innovative
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n impregnable
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invulnerable; impossible to capture or enter by force; Ex. impregnable fort/argument; CF. take
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h 34
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s inhibited
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(of a person) unable to express what one really feels
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n overwrought
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nervous or excited; extremely agitated; hysterical; wrought-up; CF. wrought: made or done
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n innuendo
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indirect or subtle (derogatory) hint; insinuation; Ex. sexual innuendo
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n nondescript
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undistinctive; ordinary; ordinary-looking; Ex. nondescript fellow in a crowd
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s impregnate
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make pregnant; fill thoroughly; saturate
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s uninhibited
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having no inhibitions; free in behavior and feelings
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nonentity
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person of no importance; nonexistence
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inopportune
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untimely; inappropriate or ill-timed; poorly chosen
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s hysteria
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excessive or uncontrollable excitement; N. hysteric: person suffering from hysteria; CF. hysterics: attack of hysteria
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impromptu
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without previous preparation; off the cuff(end of a sleeve); on the spur of the moment
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n inimical
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(of someone) unfriendly; hostile; (of something) harmful; detrimental; CF. enemy
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n inordinate
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beyond reasonable limits; unrestrained; excessive; Ex. inordinate demands
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impropriety
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improperness; unsuitableness
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ovoid
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egg-shaped; CF. ovum; CF. ovulate
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n nonplus
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put at a loss; bring to a halt by confusion; perplex; CF. no more
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inimitable
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matchless; not able to be imitated
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inquisitor
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questioner (especially harsh); investigator; person making an inquisition
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improvident
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thriftless; not providing for the future
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pachyderm
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thick-skinned animal
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nostalgia
|
homesickness; longing for the past; Ex. nostalgia for the clothes of 1920s; ADJ. nostalgic
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iniquitous
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wicked; immoral; unrighteous; N. iniquity; Ex. den of iniquity
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s inquisitive
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eager for knowledge; unduly curious
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initiate
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begin; originate; receive into a group; introduce to a new field or activity; Ex. initiate someone into the mysteries of a secret religion; N: one who has been initiated
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pacifist
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one opposed to force; antimilitarist; ADJ. N. pacifism: opposition to war as a means of resolving disputes
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n nostrum
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questionable medicine; quack medicine; CF. our (remedy)
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improvise
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compose on the spur of the moment
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n insalubrious
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unwholesome; not healthful; Ex. insalubrious place
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pacify
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soothe; make calm or quiet; subdue; bring peace to
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imprudent
|
lacking caution; not prudent; injudicious
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notable
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conspicuous; worthy of note; remarkable; important; distinguished; noted
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injurious
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harmful; causing injury
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s healthful
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conducive to good health; Ex. healthful mountain air
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impudence
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impertinence; insolence
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n paean
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song of praise or joy; Ex. paeans celebrating the victory
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notoriety
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disrepute; ill fame
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n inkling
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hint; slight indication
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s healthy
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possessing good health; healthful
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n painstaking
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taking pains; showing hard work; taking great care; very careful and through
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n impugn
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dispute or contradict (often in an insulting way); attack as false or questionable; challenge; gainsay; CF. fight
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s nova
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star that suddenly becomes much brighter and then returns to its original brightness
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innate
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inborn
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n novelty
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something new; newness; ADJ. novel: new; original
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n impuissance
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powerlessness; feebleness
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n palatable
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agreeable; pleasing to the taste
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s wholesome
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conducive to mental or physical health; healthful
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innocuous
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harmless
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n palate
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roof of the mouth; sense of the taste
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novice
|
beginner
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impunity
|
freedom from punishment or harm; CF. punish
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insatiable
|
not easily satisfied; unquenchable; Ex. insatiable appetite
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innovation
|
change; something newly introduced; introduction of something new; V. innovate: begin or introduce (something new); be creative; ADJ. innovative
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noxious
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harmful; CF. obnoxious
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n palatial
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of or suitable for a palace; magnificent
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n impute
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attribute; ascribe; charge; N. imputation
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n inscrutable
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difficult to understand; impenetrable; not readily understood; mysterious
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n innuendo
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indirect or subtle (derogatory) hint; insinuation; Ex. sexual innuendo
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n paleontology
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study of prehistoric life or fossils; CF. paleo-: ancient or prehistoric; Ex. paleography: study of ancient written documents
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inadvertently
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unintentionally; by oversight; carelessly
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n nuance
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shade of slight difference in meaning or color; subtle distinction
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n insensate
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without feeling; lacking sense; foolish
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inopportune
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untimely; inappropriate or ill-timed; poorly chosen
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n insensible
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unconscious; unresponsive; insensitive; unaware; imperceptible; Ex. insensible of his danger/to pain; Ex. insensible change; CF. not the opposite of sensible
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palette
|
board on which painter mixes pigments(coloring matters)
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s shade
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slight difference in degree; nuance; degree of color; Ex. shades of meaning/grey
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s oversee
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watch over and direct; supervise; N. oversight: unintentional failure to notice or do something; supervision
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n inordinate
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beyond reasonable limits; unrestrained; excessive; Ex. inordinate demands
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n insidious
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treacherous; stealthy; sly; working or spreading harmfully in a stealthy manner; Ex. insidious spreading of dry rot
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inalienable
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not to be taken away; nontransferable; Ex. inalienable rights
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n palimpsest
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parchment or piece of writing material used for second time after original writing has been erased
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s gradation
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series of gradual stages; degree in such a progression
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inquisitor
|
questioner (especially harsh); investigator; person making an inquisition
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insightful
|
discerning; perceptive
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n inane
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silly; senseless; Ex. inane remarks; N. inanity
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n nubile
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marriageable; of marriageable age; CF. connubial
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s parchment
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writing material made from the skin of a sheep or goat
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s inquisitive
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eager for knowledge; unduly curious
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n pall
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become boring; grow tiresome
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n insinuate
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hint; imply; suggest indirectly; creep in; introduce or insert (oneself) by artful means; Ex. insinuate himself into the boss's favor; CF. ingratiate
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inanimate
|
lifeless; not animate
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n nugatory
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worthless; futile
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n insalubrious
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unwholesome; not healthful; Ex. insalubrious place
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nullify
|
make invalid; make null; invalidate
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n pallet
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small poor bed; Ex. straw pallet
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s creep
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move with body close to the ground; move stealthily or slowly; N.
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n inarticulate
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speechless; producing indistinct speech; not articulate; not expressing oneself clearly
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s healthful
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conducive to good health; Ex. healthful mountain air
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s speechless
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unable for the moment to speak (because of strong feeling); Ex. speechless with anger
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s artful
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exhibiting art or skill; deceitful; cunning; CF. artifice
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n numismatist
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person who collects coins; N. numismatics: study or collection of money, coins, and medals
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n palliate
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ease pain (without curing); make less severe or offensive (a crime or illness)
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s healthy
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possessing good health; healthful
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n pallid
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pale; wan; Ex. pallid complexion
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n nuptial
|
related to marriage or the wedding ceremony; N. nuptials: wedding ceremony
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inaugurate
|
begin formally; install in office; induct into office by a formal ceremony; N. inauguration; ADJ. inaugural
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n insipid
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lacking in flavor; lacking interest; dull; Ex. insipid food/character
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s wholesome
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conducive to mental or physical health; healthful
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n nurture
|
nourish; feed; educate; rear; care for while it is growing or developing; foster; cultivate; N: something that nourishes; rearing
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n incandescent
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strikingly bright; shining with intense heat; emitting visible light when heated; Ex. incandescent light bulb; CF. candle
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insolence
|
impudent disrespect; haughtiness; ADJ. insolent; CF. haughty + rude
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palpable
|
tangible; (of something bad) easily perceptible; obvious; Ex. palpable blunder
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insatiable
|
not easily satisfied; unquenchable; Ex. insatiable appetite
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insolvent
|
bankrupt; lacking money to pay; N. insolvency
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n incantation
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singing or chanting of magic spells; magical formula; (the saying of) words used in magic; CF. enchant
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n palpitate
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throb; beat rapidly; flutter; tremble; Ex. Her heart began to palpitate.
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n nutrient
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nourishing substance; ADJ: providing nourishment
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n inscrutable
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difficult to understand; impenetrable; not readily understood; mysterious
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s nutrition
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process of nourishing or being nourished; CF. malnutrition
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insomnia
|
wakefulness; inability to sleep
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s chant
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tune(melody) in which a number of words are sung on the same note; V: sing (a chant); utter (a slogan) in the manner of a chant
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s throb
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(of a heart or machine) beat rapidly or violently; N. Ex. hearthrob: heartbeat; sweetheart
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n insensate
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without feeling; lacking sense; foolish
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s nutritious
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providing nourishment
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n insouciant
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without concern or care; unconcerned; indifferent
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s charm
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quality of pleasing; amulet; action or formula thought to have magical power; spell; V: attract; cast a spell on; bewitch
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n paltry
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insignificant; petty; trifling; contemptible; Ex. paltry sum; CF. trash
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n insensible
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unconscious; unresponsive; insensitive; unaware; imperceptible; Ex. insensible of his danger/to pain; Ex. insensible change; CF. not the opposite of sensible
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s bewitch
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cast a spell over; captivate completely
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n instigate
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start; urge; provoke; incite; Ex. instigate a search/quarrel
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n pan
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criticize harshly
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s nourish
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provide with food necessary for life and growth
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n insidious
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treacherous; stealthy; sly; working or spreading harmfully in a stealthy manner; Ex. insidious spreading of dry rot
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s recite
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repeat aloud (something learned); describe; Ex. recite his complaints; N. recitation
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panacea
|
cure-all; remedy for all diseases
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s nourishment
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something that nourishes; food
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insubordination
|
disobedience; rebelliousness; ADJ. insubordinate
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insightful
|
discerning; perceptive
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n panache
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flair; manner of doing things without any difficulty (causing admiration); flamboyance; bunch of feathers (on a helmet); Ex. with great panache; CF. _��_ __________ ____��__ ___________ _______
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s recital
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act of reciting publicly; detailed account; performance of music or dance (by a solo performer)
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n oaf
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stupid awkward person; CF. elf
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insubstantial
|
lacking substance; insignificant; frail; immaterial
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n insinuate
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hint; imply; suggest indirectly; creep in; introduce or insert (oneself) by artful means; Ex. insinuate himself into the boss's favor; CF. ingratiate
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pandemic
|
widespread; affecting the majority of people; N: pandemic disease; CF. all people
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obdurate
|
stubborn; refusing to change one's belief
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n incapacitate
|
disable; N. incapacity: lack of capacity
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n insularity
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narrow-mindedness; isolation; ADJ. insular: of an island; isolated; narrow-minded; CF. peninsula
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s creep
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move with body close to the ground; move stealthily or slowly; N.
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insuperable
|
insurmountable; unbeatable; Ex. insuperable difficulties
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pandemonium
|
wild tumult(commotion); wild noisy disorder; CF. Paradise Lost
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obeisance
|
bow (to show respect and obedience)
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incarcerate
|
imprison
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s artful
|
exhibiting art or skill; deceitful; cunning; CF. artifice
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incarnate
|
endowed with flesh; invested with bodily form; personified; Ex. devil incarnate; V: give bodily form to; embody
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n pander
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cater to (the low desires of others)
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obelisk
|
tall column tapering(becoming gradually narrower toward the end) and ending in a pyramid
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s odds
|
chances; probability; disagreement; Ex. The odds are that it will rain. Ex. at odds with
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n insipid
|
lacking in flavor; lacking interest; dull; Ex. insipid food/character
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incarnation
|
act of assuming a human body and human nature; one who personifies something; personification; Ex. previous incarnation/reincarnation
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insurgent
|
rebellious; N.
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obese
|
excessively fat; N. obesity
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s cater
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provide food and drink (for); cater to: try to satisfy (desires of a bad kind)
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insolence
|
impudent disrespect; haughtiness; ADJ. insolent; CF. haughty + rude
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n obfuscate
|
confuse; muddle; cause confusion; make needlessly complex; make so confused as to be difficult to understand
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s personify
|
represent (an inanimate object) as a person; be the embodiment or perfect example of; Ex. She is evil/patience personified; N. personification
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n panegyric
|
formal praise; encomium; Ex. I don't deserve such panegyrics.
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insurmountable
|
overwhelming; unbeatable; insuperable
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insolvent
|
bankrupt; lacking money to pay; N. insolvency
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panoramic
|
denoting an unobstructed and comprehensive view; N. panorama: unbroken view of a wide area
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insurrection
|
rebellion; uprising
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incendiary
|
arsonist; ADJ: causing fire; of arson; Ex. incendiary bomb
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n obituary
|
death notice (esp. in a newspaper); ADJ.
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insomnia
|
wakefulness; inability to sleep
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objective
|
not influenced by emotions; fair; N: goal; aim
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intangible
|
not able to be perceived by touch; vague
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incense
|
enrage; infuriate(make furious); make extremely angry; outrage; N: aromatic substance burned to produce a pleasant odor
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pantomime
|
acting without dialogue; V.
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n insouciant
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without concern or care; unconcerned; indifferent
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obligatory
|
binding; required; compulsory; V. oblige: constrain; make grateful; do a favor; accommodate
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papyrus
|
ancient paper made from stem of papyrus plant
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integral
|
complete; necessary for completeness; Ex. integral part
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incentive
|
spur; motive; something which encourages one to greater activity
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n instigate
|
start; urge; provoke; incite; Ex. instigate a search/quarrel
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inception
|
start; beginning
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integrate
|
make whole; combine; make into one unit
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n parable
|
short simple story teaching a moral
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oblique
|
indirect; slanting (deviating from the perpendicular or from a straight line); Ex. oblique reference
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insubordination
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disobedience; rebelliousness; ADJ. insubordinate
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paradigm
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model; example that serves as a model; pattern; list of all the inflectional forms of a word
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obliterate
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destroy completely; wipe out; Ex. obliterate the village
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incessant
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uninterrupted; unceasing
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integrity
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honesty; uprightness; wholeness; state of being whole and undivided; completeness
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insubstantial
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lacking substance; insignificant; frail; immaterial
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s upright
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(sitting or standing) straight up; honest; moral
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oblivion
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obscurity; condition of being completely forgotten; forgetfulness
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paradox
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something apparently contradictory in nature (that may nonetheless be true); statement that looks false but is actually correct
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n insularity
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narrow-mindedness; isolation; ADJ. insular: of an island; isolated; narrow-minded; CF. peninsula
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n inchoate
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(of desire, wish, plan) recently begun; not explicit; at the beginning of development; rudimentary; elementary; Ex. inchoate mass
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n oblivious
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inattentive or unmindful; unaware; wholly absorbed; forgetful(having the habit of forgetting)
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intellect
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higher mental powers; person of great intellectual ability
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paragon
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model of perfection; Ex. paragon of virtue
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insuperable
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insurmountable; unbeatable; Ex. insuperable difficulties
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parallelism
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state of being parallel; similarity; analogy
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obloquy
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slander; disgrace; infamy
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incidence
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rate of occurrence; particular occurrence; Ex. high incidence of infant mortality
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intelligentsia
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intellectuals; members of the educated elite (often used derogatorily)
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s odds
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chances; probability; disagreement; Ex. The odds are that it will rain. Ex. at odds with
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n obnoxious
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offensive; disagreeable; Ex. obnoxious smell
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s parallel
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similar; analogous; corresponding; N: parallel line; person or thing that is parallel (to another); similarity; Ex. know of no parallel to the case; Ex. without parallel; V: be similar to; make parallel; Ex. Your experience parallels mine; CF. unparalleled
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inter
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bury; N. interment
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incidental
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not essential; minor; N: something incidental
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insurgent
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rebellious; N.
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obscure
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dark; vague; unclear; not well known; Ex. obscure meaning/village; V: darken; cover; make unclear; Ex. obscure the moon/meaning
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s cemetery
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place for burying the dead
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n parameter
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limit; independent variable; Ex. parameters of the problem; Ex. within the parameters of the budget
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s incident
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event; event that causes a crisis
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insurmountable
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overwhelming; unbeatable; insuperable
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obsequious
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slavishly attentive; servile; full of servile compliance; sycophantic
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paramount
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foremost in importance; supreme; CF. para-: beyond; above; Ex. paranormal
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interdict
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prohibit; forbid; N.
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s incinerate
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burn to ashes
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insurrection
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rebellion; uprising
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paramour
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illicit lover
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s slavish
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of or like a slave; servile; showing no originality; copied very closely; Ex. slavish devotion/copy of the original
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incipient
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beginning; in an early stage
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interim
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meantime; Ex. in the interim; ADJ. taking place during an interim; Ex. interim paper
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intangible
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not able to be perceived by touch; vague
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obsequy
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funeral ceremony
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incisive
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(appreciatively) cutting; sharp; Ex. incisive remarks; V. incise: make a cut into
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n interloper
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intruder; one who interferes
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s inamorata
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woman whom a man loves
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integral
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complete; necessary for completeness; Ex. integral part
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incite
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arouse to action; goad; motivate; induce to exist; Ex. incite a riot/the crowd to rebellion
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paranoia
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psychosis marked by delusions of grandeur or persecution; N: ADJ: paranoid, paranoiac
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interminable
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endless
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obsessive
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related to thinking about something constantly; of an obsession; preoccupying; N. obsession: compulsive preoccupation with a fixed idea; compulsive idea; V. obsess: preoccupy the mind of excessively
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integrate
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make whole; combine; make into one unit
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intermittent
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periodic; on and off; stopping and starting at intervals
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n inclement
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stormy; unkind; unmerciful; CF. clement
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obsidian
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black volcanic rock
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paraphernalia
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equipment; odds and ends used in a particular activity; personal belongings; Ex. photographic paraphernalia; CF. married woman's property exclusive of her dowry
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integrity
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honesty; uprightness; wholeness; state of being whole and undivided; completeness
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s scion
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detached plant shoot used in grafting; descendant
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incline
|
slope; slant; Ex. steep incline
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internecine
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mutually destructive
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s dowry
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money or property brought by a bride to her husband at marriage
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s upright
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(sitting or standing) straight up; honest; moral
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paraphrase
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restate a passage in one's own words while retaining thought of author; N: restatement of a text in other words
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inclined
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tending or leaning toward; bent; V. incline: slant; dispose; be disposed; tend
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n interpolate
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insert between
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intellect
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higher mental powers; person of great intellectual ability
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n interregnum
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period between two successive reigns or governments
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parasite
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animal or plant living on another; toady; sycophant; CF. para-: beside
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obsolete
|
outmoded; no longer used
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s tend
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have a tendency; take care of; minister; serve at; apply one's attention; attend
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intelligentsia
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intellectuals; members of the educated elite (often used derogatorily)
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obstetrician
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physician specializing in delivery(assisting in giving birth) of babies; N. obstetrics; CF. midwife
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s infest
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inhabit in numbers large enough to be harmful; Ex. Mice infested the house; Ex. shark-infested waters
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inclusive
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tending to include all; all-inclusive; Ex. inclusive charge
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n interrogate
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question closely; cross-examine; cross-question
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inter
|
bury; N. interment
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obstinate
|
stubborn; hard to control or treat; Ex. obstinate cough; N. obstinacy
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n parched
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extremely dry; very thirsty; V. parch: make or become extremely dry (by exposure to heat)
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intervene
|
come between; interfere; Ex. intervened to prevent a fight; N. intervention
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incognito
|
with identity concealed; using an assumed name; ADJ.
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s cemetery
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place for burying the dead
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incoherent
|
unintelligible; muddled; unable to express one's thoughts in an orderly manner; illogical; lacking cohesion; not coherent
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obstreperous
|
boisterous; noisy and uncontrollable
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n pariah
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social outcast; Ex. Mariah the pariah
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n intimate
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hint; suggest; imply; ADJ: marked by close relationship; familiar; private; personal; Ex. intimate knowledge/thoughts in the diary; N: close friend or confidant; CF. intimacy
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interdict
|
prohibit; forbid; N.
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incommodious
|
not spacious; inconvenient
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intimidate
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frighten; N. intimidation
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s outcast
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one that has been excluded from a society; ADJ.
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n obtrude
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push (oneself or one's ideas) forward or intrude; impose (oneself or one's ideas) on others; butt in; stick out or extrude; thrust out; Ex. obtrude A on B; ADJ. obtrusive; N. obtrusion; CF. unobtrusive
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interim
|
meantime; Ex. in the interim; ADJ. taking place during an interim; Ex. interim paper
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parity
|
equality; close resemblance; CF. disparate
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incompatible
|
inharmonious; N. incompatibility
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obtuse
|
blunt; not sharp; stupid; slow in understanding
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intractable
|
unruly; difficult to manage; Ex. intractable problem/child
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n interloper
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intruder; one who interferes
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n parlance
|
language; manner of speaking; idiom; Ex. in legal/common parlance
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intransigence
|
refusal of any compromise; stubbornness; ADJ. intransigent: uncompromising
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interminable
|
endless
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incongruity
|
lack of harmony; absurdity; ADJ. incongruous: lacking in harmony; inappropriate
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obviate
|
make unnecessary; get rid of; Ex. obviate the need
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s attire
|
clothe; N: clothing; array; apparel
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n parley
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conference (between opponents); CF. speak
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intermittent
|
periodic; on and off; stopping and starting at intervals
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intrepid
|
fearless
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Occident
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the West
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n parochial
|
narrow in scope or outlook; provincial; related to parishes
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internecine
|
mutually destructive
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n occlude
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shut; close; obstruct; Ex. A blood clot occluded an artery.
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inconsequential
|
insignificant; unimportant
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intrinsic
|
essential; inherent; built-in
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s parish
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area in the care of a single priest and served by one main church
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n interpolate
|
insert between
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n introspective
|
looking within oneself; N. introspection: self-examination
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occult
|
mysterious; secret; supernatural; beyond human comprehension; CF. mysterious to human ?; OP. bare
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inconsistency
|
state of being self-contradictory; lack of uniformity or steadiness; ADJ. inconsistent: displaying a lack of consistency; erratic; contradictory; incompatible
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s outlook
|
point of view; view from a particular place; expectation for the future; prospect; Ex. outlook on life; Ex. pleasing outlook; Ex. weather outlook
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oculist
|
physician who specializes in treatment of the eyes
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n interregnum
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period between two successive reigns or governments
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incontinent
|
lacking self-restraint; not continent; licentious
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introvert
|
one who is introspective or inclined to think more about oneself; ADJ. introverted
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parody
|
humorous imitation; spoof; takeoff; travesty; V.
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n interrogate
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question closely; cross-examine; cross-question
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n odious
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arousing strong dislike; hateful(causing hatred); vile
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n intrude
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put or force in without being asked; trespass; enter as an uninvited person; Ex. intrude one's own opinion into the report; CF. thrust in
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incontrovertible
|
indisputable; impossible to dispute; not open to question; unquestionable
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s spoof
|
parody
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n odium
|
detestation; quality of being odious; hatefulness; disrepute (resulting from hateful conduct)
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intervene
|
come between; interfere; Ex. intervened to prevent a fight; N. intervention
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intuition
|
immediate insight; power of knowing without reasoning; ADJ. intuitive; V. intuit: know by intuition
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incorporate
|
introduce something into a larger whole; include; embody; give material form to; ADJ.
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s takeoff
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burlesque; act of leaving the ground
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n odoriferous
|
giving off an odor
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n intimate
|
hint; suggest; imply; ADJ: marked by close relationship; familiar; private; personal; Ex. intimate knowledge/thoughts in the diary; N: close friend or confidant; CF. intimacy
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n incorporeal
|
without a material body; insubstantial
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inundate
|
flood; overflow; submerge; cover completely; Ex. inundated with work
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paroxysm
|
fit or attack of pain, laughter, rage; sudden outburst
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incorrigible
|
uncorrectable
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intimidate
|
frighten; N. intimidation
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odorous
|
having an odor
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s overwhelm
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(of water) cover completely; defeat completely by much greater force; Ex. overwhelmed by grief
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n parquet
|
floor made of wood strips inlaid in a mosaic like matter; CF. strip: long narrow piece
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incredulity
|
tendency to disbelief
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intractable
|
unruly; difficult to manage; Ex. intractable problem/child
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n odyssey
|
long, eventful, adventurous journey
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s submerge
|
place under water; dip; go under water; cover completely (as with water); Ex. submerged in work
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parry
|
ward off a blow; deflect; Ex. He parried the unwelcome question very skillfully; N. CF. _____________ _________��_ ______
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intransigence
|
refusal of any compromise; stubbornness; ADJ. intransigent: uncompromising
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offensive
|
attacking; insulting; distasteful; V. offend: violate; hurt the feelings of; N. offense: offending; violating of a moral or social code; crime; attack; Ex. first offense
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incredulous
|
withholding belief; skeptical; showing disbelief
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s engulf
|
surround and swallow up
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s ward
|
administrative division of a city; division in a hospital or prison; incompetent person placed under the protection of a guardian; V: guard; ward off: avert
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increment
|
increase
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offhand
|
casual; done without prior thought or preparation
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n inured
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accustomed; hardened; Ex. inured to the Alaskan cold; V. inure: make used to something undesirable; harden; CF. unfeeling
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intrepid
|
fearless
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parsimony
|
stinginess; excessive frugality; ADJ. parsimonious
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invalidate
|
weaken; destroy; make invalid; nullify
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incriminate
|
accuse of or implicate in a crime; serve as evidence against; cause to seem or make guilty of a crime; Ex. incriminating evidence
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n officious
|
meddlesome; excessively pushy in offering one's services; overly eager in offering unwanted services or advices; Ex. officious bellboy
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intrinsic
|
essential; inherent; built-in
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partial
|
incomplete; favoring one side over another; having a liking for something
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s pushy
|
disagreeably aggressive
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s invalid
|
one incapacitated(disabled) by a chronic illness; ADJ: incapacitated by illness; not valid; null; V: allow to leave (a military force) because of ill-health
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n incrustation
|
hard coating or crust; V. incrust: encrust; cover with a crust
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n introspective
|
looking within oneself; N. introspection: self-examination
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partiality
|
state of being partial; inclination; favorable bias; special fondness; preference
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introvert
|
one who is introspective or inclined to think more about oneself; ADJ. introverted
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n ogle
|
look at amorously; make eyes at; Ex. old men ogling young girls
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invective
|
abuse
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incubate
|
hatch; warm (eggs) with the body to promote hatching; maintain at optimal environment conditions for development; be holding in one's body an infection which is going to develop into a disease; N. incubation; CF. incubation:disease
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n partisan
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one-sided; prejudiced; committed to a party (with dislike of any others); N: strong supporter of a party; guerrilla
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n intrude
|
put or force in without being asked; trespass; enter as an uninvited person; Ex. intrude one's own opinion into the report; CF. thrust in
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n inveigh
|
denounce; utter censure or invective; Ex. inveigh against the evils of drink
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n olfactory
|
concerning the sense of smell
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s inasmuch_as
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since; owing to the fact that
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s parvenu
|
upstart; newly rich person
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incubus
|
burden; very worriying problem; mental care; nightmare; male devil; CF. succubus
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n inveigle
|
deceive; lead astray by deception; wheedle(cajole); Ex. inveigle her into joining the club; CF. interest dishonestly
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oligarchy
|
government by a privileged few
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intuition
|
immediate insight; power of knowing without reasoning; ADJ. intuitive; V. intuit: know by intuition
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partition
|
divide into parts
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inculcate
|
teach (ideas or principles); instill
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ominous
|
threatening; of an evil omen
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inverse
|
opposite
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inundate
|
flood; overflow; submerge; cover completely; Ex. inundated with work
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n pass\'e
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old-fashioned; past the prime
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s threat
|
sign or warning (of coming danger); Ex. threat of rain; V: express a threat; give warning of (something bad); Ex. The cloud threatens rain.
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s overwhelm
|
(of water) cover completely; defeat completely by much greater force; Ex. overwhelmed by grief
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invert
|
turn upside down or inside out; reverse the position or condition of
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incumbent
|
obligatory; imposed as an obligation; currently holding an office; N: person who holds an office
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passive
|
not active; acted upon; receiving an action without acting in return; accepting without resistance
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omnipotent
|
all-powerful; having unlimited power
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incur
|
bring upon oneself
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|
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s submerge
|
place under water; dip; go under water; cover completely (as with water); Ex. submerged in work
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n pastiche
|
imitation of another's style in musical composition or in writing; work of art openly imitating the works of other artists
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s engulf
|
surround and swallow up
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omnipresent
|
universally present; ubiquitous
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incursion
|
temporary invasion; CF. excursion: short journey
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inveterate
|
deep-rooted; habitual; CF. grow old
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pastoral
|
rural; of rural life; idyllic; of a pastor
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n inured
|
accustomed; hardened; Ex. inured to the Alaskan cold; V. inure: make used to something undesirable; harden; CF. unfeeling
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n invidious
|
designed to create ill will or envy; tending to rouse ill will or envy; Ex. invidious comparison
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indefatigable
|
tireless; untiring; showing no sign of getting tired
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omniscient
|
all-knowing
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patent
|
obvious; easily seen; open for the public to read; of or protected by a patent; Ex. patent to everyone; N.
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indelible
|
not able to be erased
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invalidate
|
weaken; destroy; make invalid; nullify
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invincible
|
unconquerable
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omnivorous
|
eating both plant and animal food; devouring everything
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pathetic
|
causing sadness, compassion, pity; touching
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n inviolable
|
secure from corruption, attack, or violation(or profanation); unassailable; Ex. inviolable oath/rights; N. inviolability
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s invalid
|
one incapacitated(disabled) by a chronic illness; ADJ: incapacitated by illness; not valid; null; V: allow to leave (a military force) because of ill-health
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n onerous
|
burdensome
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n indemnify
|
make secure against damage or loss; compensate for damage or loss; CF. make uninjured
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s touching
|
causing a feeling of pity or sympathy; pathetic; V. touch: cause to feel pity or sympathy; ADJ. touched
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n invocation
|
prayer for help (used in invoking); calling upon as a reference or support; act of invoking
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invective
|
abuse
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indentation
|
notch; deep recess; V. indent; CF. tooth
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n onomatopoeia
|
words formed in imitation of natural sounds
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pathological
|
pertaining to disease; N. pathology: study of disease
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n invoke
|
call and bring into use (a right or law); call on/upon (a higher power or god) for help; ask for; beg for; conjure (a spirit); Ex. invoke the veto power; Ex. invoke one's advisor/God
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n indenture
|
bind as servant or apprentice to master; bind by indenture; N: contract binding one party into the service of another for a specified time (as between an apprentice and his master)
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s rustle
|
make slight sounds like silk moving or being rubbed together
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n inveigh
|
denounce; utter censure or invective; Ex. inveigh against the evils of drink
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n pathos
|
tender sorrow; pity; quality in art or literature that produces these feelings; Ex. pathos that runs through the novel
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onslaught
|
vicious assault; fierce attack; Ex. unexpected onslaught of the enemy
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invulnerable
|
incapable of injury; impossible to damage or injure
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n inveigle
|
deceive; lead astray by deception; wheedle(cajole); Ex. inveigle her into joining the club; CF. interest dishonestly
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indeterminate
|
uncertain; not clearly fixed; indefinite
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n patina
|
green crust on old bronze works or copper; tone slowly taken by varnished painting
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iota
|
very small quantity
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s slaughter
|
killing of animals for food; massacre; V: butcher (animals) for food; kill in large numbers
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inverse
|
opposite
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indicative
|
suggestive; implying; serving to indicate
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s varnish
|
paint used to coat a surface with a glossy film; glossy coating produced by using this substance; Ex. nail varnish; V.
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invert
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turn upside down or inside out; reverse the position or condition of
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n onus
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burden; responsibility
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indices
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signs; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
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n irascible
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irritable; easily angered
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n patois
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local or provincial dialect
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s spare
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give; use; refrain from harming; save from experiencing; exempt; Ex. spare me 5 minutes; Ex. Take this money and spare my life; Ex. The emperor was spared the onus; ADJ: kept in reserve; free for other use; unoccupied; Ex. spare time
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indict
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charge; N. indictment
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n irate
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angry; CF. ire: anger; wrath
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patriarch
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father and ruler of a family or tribe
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n iridescent
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exhibiting rainbowlike colors; Ex. iridescent oil slick; N. iridescence
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inveterate
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deep-rooted; habitual; CF. grow old
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n opalescent
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iridescent; lustrous; like an opal; N. opalescence
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indifferent
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unmoved or unconcerned by; having no interest in; mediocre; neither good nor bad
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n patrician
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noble; aristocratic; N: person of high rank; aristocrat; CF. member of the governing classes in ancient Rome; CF. plebian
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irksome
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annoying; tedious; V. irk: annoy
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opaque
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dark; not transparent; N. opacity
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indigence
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poverty
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n invidious
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designed to create ill will or envy; tending to rouse ill will or envy; Ex. invidious comparison
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patronize
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support; act superior toward; treat in a condescending manner; be a customer of; N. patron: one that supports; regular customer; N. patronage; CF. boycott
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invincible
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unconquerable
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indigenous
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native; Ex. plant indigenous to the New World
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ironic
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expressing irony; occurring in an unexpected and contrary manner
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opiate
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medicine to induce sleep or deaden pain; something that relieves emotions or causes inaction; sleep-producing drug containing opium
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paucity
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scarcity; dearth
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n inviolable
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secure from corruption, attack, or violation(or profanation); unassailable; Ex. inviolable oath/rights; N. inviolability
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indigent
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poor; destitute
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opportune
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timely; well-chosen
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n irony
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hidden sarcasm or satire; use of words that seem to mean the opposite of what they actually mean; use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning
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pauper
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very poor person
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indignation
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anger at an injustice; Ex. righteous indignation; ADJ. indignant
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irreconcilable
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impossible to reconcile; incompatible; not able to be resolved
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n invocation
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prayer for help (used in invoking); calling upon as a reference or support; act of invoking
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opportunist
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individual who sacrifices principles for expediency by taking advantage of circumstances; N. opportunism
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n peccadillo
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slight offense or fault; CF. sin
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n invoke
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call and bring into use (a right or law); call on/upon (a higher power or god) for help; ask for; beg for; conjure (a spirit); Ex. invoke the veto power; Ex. invoke one's advisor/God
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irrefutable
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indisputable; incontrovertible; undeniable
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s righteous
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morally upright; just
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n opprobrium
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infamy; disgrace arising from shameful conduct; vilification(slander); scorn; contempt; Ex. opprobrium hurled against him; ADJ. opprobrious: expressing contempt; shameful or infamous
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s swipe
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hit with a sweeping motion; N.
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optician
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maker and seller of eyeglasses
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s rightful
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legally correct; Ex. rightful owner
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invulnerable
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incapable of injury; impossible to damage or injure
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irrelevant
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not applicable; unrelated
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h 35
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optimist
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person who looks on the bright side; N. optimism
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indignity
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treatment or situation that causes shame or loss of dignity, respect; offensive or insulting treatment; humiliating or degrading treatment; Ex. I suffered the indignity of having to say that in front of them.
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irremediable
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incurable; uncorrectable; impossible to remedy
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iota
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very small quantity
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pecuniary
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pertaining to money
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n irascible
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irritable; easily angered
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optimum
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most favorable; optimal; N: most favorable condition
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indiscriminate
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choosing at random; confused; not based on careful distinctions
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irreparable
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not able to be corrected or repaired; impossible to repair
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pedagogue
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teacher; CF. child leader
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n irate
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angry; CF. ire: anger; wrath
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indisputable
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too certain to be disputed; beyond doubt
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optional
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not compulsory; left to one's choice; N. option: act of choosing; choice; freedom or power to choose; something available as a choice; Ex. have no option; Ex. two options
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irrepressible
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unable to be restrained or held back; impossible to hold back
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pedagogy
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teaching; art of education
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indissoluble
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permanent; impossible to dissolve or disintegrate
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irreproachable
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beyond reproach; blameless; impeccable; Ex. irreproachable conduct
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optometrist
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one who fits glasses to remedy visual defects
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n iridescent
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exhibiting rainbowlike colors; Ex. iridescent oil slick; N. iridescence
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n pedant
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scholar who overemphasizes book learning, trivial details of learning, or technicalities
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indite
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write; compose
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irresolute
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uncertain how to act; weak; lacking in resolution; indecisive; N. irresolution
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irksome
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annoying; tedious; V. irk: annoy
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opulence
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extreme wealth; luxuriousness; abundance; ADJ. opulent: possessing great wealth; abundant
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n pedantic
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bookish; showing off learning; marked by an excessive ostentatious concern for book learning; N. pedantry
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s indecisive
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marked by indecision; inconclusive; Ex. indecisive battle
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n opus
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work (esp. musical composition); Ex. magnum opus: masterpiece; CF. opera
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indolent
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lazy
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ironic
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expressing irony; occurring in an unexpected and contrary manner
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s bookish
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fond of books and reading
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n oracular
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of an oracle; prophetic; uttered as if with divine authority; mysterious or ambiguous; hard to understand; N. oracle: wiser person; prophecy made by an oracle
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s indecision
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irresolution; inability to make up one's mind
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n irony
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hidden sarcasm or satire; use of words that seem to mean the opposite of what they actually mean; use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning
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indomitable
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unconquerable; unyielding
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s studious
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given to diligent study
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irretrievable
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impossible to recover or regain; CF. retrieve
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n indubitable
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unable to be doubted; which cannot be doubted; unquestionable
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irreconcilable
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impossible to reconcile; incompatible; not able to be resolved
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orator
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public speaker
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n pedestrian
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ordinary; dull; unimaginative(lacking in imagination); going on foot; Ex. pedestrian prose; N.
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induce
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persuade; lead to do something; bring about; N. inducement
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irrefutable
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indisputable; incontrovertible; undeniable
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irreverence
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lack of proper respect or reverence; ADJ. irreverent
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oratorio
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dramatic poem set to music; long musical work with singing but without acting; CF. cantata
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s precinct
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division of a city for election or police purposes; precincts: space that surrounds a building; Ex. precincts of the college
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inductive
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pertaining to induction or proceeding from the specific to the general
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irrelevant
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not applicable; unrelated
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n ordain
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decree or command; grant holy orders; predestine; install as a minister, priest, or rabbi; N. ordainment; CF. ordination
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irrevocable
|
unalterable; irreversible; impossible to revoke
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s pedigree
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ancestry; lineage
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ordeal
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severe trial or affliction; difficult experience; trial(test of patience or endurance); affliction
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irremediable
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incurable; uncorrectable; impossible to remedy
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s induct
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place formally in office; install; admit as a member; initiate; N. induction: inducting; process of deriving general principles from particular facts
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isotope
|
varying from of an element
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pediatrician
|
physician specializing in children's diseases; N. pediatrics
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irreparable
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not able to be corrected or repaired; impossible to repair
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indulgent
|
humoring; yielding; lenient; showing indulgence
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n isthmus
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narrow neck of land connecting two larger bodies of land
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ordinance
|
decree; authoritative order
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peerless
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having no equal; incomparable
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s indulge
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yield to; gratify; allow oneself a special pleasure; Ex. indulge one's every whim/a child/in a big cigarette; N. indulgence
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n itinerant
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wandering; traveling from place to place (to perform work); Ex. itinerant preacher
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irrepressible
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unable to be restrained or held back; impossible to hold back
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n ordination
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ceremony conferring holy orders; ceremony of ordaining a priest
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s peer
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one who has equal standing with another; nobleman; V: look intently; N. peerage; CF. peeress
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n itinerary
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plan of a trip; record of a trip
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irreproachable
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beyond reproach; blameless; impeccable; Ex. irreproachable conduct
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n orgy
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wild drunken revelry; unrestrained indulgence in an activity; Ex. orgy of shopping
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s humor
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indulge; comply with the wishes of; N. quality that makes something amusing; state of mind; mood; Ex. in a bad humor; Ex. out of humor
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n pejorative
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(of a word or phrase) suggesting that someone is of little value; negative in connotation; having a belittling effect; Ex. Many women now considers ``housewife'' a pejorative expression, because it patronized them.
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n jabber
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chatter rapidly or unintelligibly
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irresolute
|
uncertain how to act; weak; lacking in resolution; indecisive; N. irresolution
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orient
|
get one's bearings; adjust; make familiar with a situation; orientate
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industrious
|
diligent; hard-working; N. industry
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n pell-mell
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in confusion; disorderly; Ex. dash pell-mell
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s indecisive
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marked by indecision; inconclusive; Ex. indecisive battle
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orientation
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act of finding oneself in society; orienting
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n inebriated
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habitually intoxicated; drunk; N. inebriety
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s jab
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poke abruptly with something sharp; punch with short blows
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n pellucid
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transparent; limpid(crystal clear); clear in meaning; easy to understand
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s indecision
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irresolution; inability to make up one's mind
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n orifice
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mouthlike opening; small opening (esp. to a cavern or passage of the body); CF. mouth
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s inebriate
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make drunk; intoxicate; N. intoxicated person
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n jaded
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tired or uninterested by surfeit; fatigued; surfeited; worn out; wearied; Ex. jaded appetite
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n penance
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self-imposed punishment for sin; Ex. do penance for one's sins; CF. penitent
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irretrievable
|
impossible to recover or regain; CF. retrieve
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jargon
|
language used by special group; technical terminology; gibberish; nonsensical or incoherent talk
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ornate
|
excessively or elaborately decorated
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s intoxicate
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make drunk; stimulate or excite; Ex. intoxicated by all the money he might win
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n penchant
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strong inclination; strong liking (esp. for something that is disapproved of by other people); Ex. penchant for fast cars
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irreverence
|
lack of proper respect or reverence; ADJ. irreverent
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n ornithologist
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scientific student of birds; N. ornithology: scientific study of birds
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n jaundiced
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yellowed; prejudiced (envious, hostile, or resentful) from long and disappointing experience of human affairs; Ex. with a jaundiced eye
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n ineffable
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unutterable; not to be uttered; taboo; that cannot be expressed in speech; indescribable; unspeakable; inexpressible; Ex. ineffable name/joy
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pendant(pendent)
|
hanging down from something; pending; N: ornament (hanging from a necklace etc.)
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ineffectual
|
not effective; not having a desired effect; weak
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s jaundice
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medical condition in which the skin, the white part of the eyes, etc. turn yellow; V: affect with jaundice; affect with prejudice, envy, or hostility; bias
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orthodox
|
traditional; (of someone) conservative in belief; adhering to an established doctrine
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irrevocable
|
unalterable; irreversible; impossible to revoke
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s pending
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not yet decided or settled; impending; Ex. pending decision; PREP. while awaiting; until; Ex. delay the decision pending his return
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isotope
|
varying from of an element
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n ineluctable
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irresistible; not to be escaped; unavoidable
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n orthography
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correct spelling; CF. ortho-: straight; correct; Ex. orthodontics
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n jaunt
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trip; short journey
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n pendulous
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hanging; suspended
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inept
|
unsuited; inappropriate; lacking skill; incompetent; CF. inapt: (of statements or ideas) inappropriate
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n isthmus
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narrow neck of land connecting two larger bodies of land
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n jaunty
|
cheerful and pleased with life; lighthearted; animated; easy and carefree; dapper in appearance; Ex. jaunty person/hat
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oscillate
|
vibrate pendulumlike; waver
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s suspend
|
cause to stop for a period; interrupt; hold in abeyance; defer; hang from above; exclude for a period from a position; Ex. suspended state; Ex. suspend judgment; Ex. suspended from the team; N. suspension
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n itinerant
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wandering; traveling from place to place (to perform work); Ex. itinerant preacher
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inequity
|
unfairness; ADJ. inequitable
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jeopardize
|
endanger; imperil; put at risk; N. jeopardy: danger
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n osseous
|
made of bone; bony
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s suspense
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state of being undecided; anxiety or apprehension resulting from uncertainty
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n itinerary
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plan of a trip; record of a trip
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n inerrancy
|
infallibility
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n jettison
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throw overboard (from a ship or plane)
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n ossify
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change or harden into bone; become hard and unchanging in one's ideas
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penitent
|
repentant; N.
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n inert
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inactive; lacking power to move; unable to move or act; Ex. chemically inert; N. inertia: state of being inert; force which keeps a thing in the position or state
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ostensible
|
apparent; appearing as such; professed(pretended); pretended; Ex. ostensible purpose of the expedition
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n jibe
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agree; be in harmony with; gibe
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n jabber
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chatter rapidly or unintelligibly
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n pensive
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dreamily or deeply thoughtful; sadly thoughtful; thoughtful with a hint of sadness; contemplative; CF. think over
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s jab
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poke abruptly with something sharp; punch with short blows
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s apparent
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evident; easily seen or understood; appearing as such; Ex. apparent improvement
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inevitable
|
unavoidable
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jingoist
|
extremely aggressive and militant patriot; warlike chauvinist; N. jingoism: extreme nationalism
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n penumbra
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partial shadow (in an eclipse); CF. almost shadow
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n jaded
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tired or uninterested by surfeit; fatigued; surfeited; worn out; wearied; Ex. jaded appetite
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n inexorable
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relentless; unyielding; implacable; not capable of being changed by entreaty or efforts; Ex. inexorable price rises
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n jocose
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given to(having a tendency of) joking
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n ostentatious
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showy; trying to attract attention; pretentious; N. ostentation: showy display
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penury
|
extreme poverty; stinginess; ADJ. penurious: very poor; stingy
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jargon
|
language used by special group; technical terminology; gibberish; nonsensical or incoherent talk
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n ostracize
|
banish from a group; exclude from public favor; ban; Ex. His friends ostracized him. N. ostracism
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infallible
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unerring; never making mistakes
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n peon
|
landless agricultural worker; bond servant; menial worker; N. peonage
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s blackball
|
vote against (an applicant); ostracize; N: negative vote
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n jaundiced
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yellowed; prejudiced (envious, hostile, or resentful) from long and disappointing experience of human affairs; Ex. with a jaundiced eye
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infamous
|
notoriously bad; notorious; well known for being bad; Ex. infamous behavior; N: infamy: infamous act; evil fame or reputation
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n jocular
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said or done in jest or playfully; marked by joking
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n oust
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expel; drive out; force out; N. ouster: ousting
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perceptive
|
insightful; showing a good ability at perceiving and understanding; aware; wise; of perception
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s jest
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playful remark or act; V. act or speak playfully
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s jaundice
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medical condition in which the skin, the white part of the eyes, etc. turn yellow; V: affect with jaundice; affect with prejudice, envy, or hostility; bias
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infantile
|
childish; infantlike
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n jaunt
|
trip; short journey
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outlandish
|
bizzare; peculiar; unconventional
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infer
|
deduce; conclude; N. inference
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n percussion
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striking one object against another sharply; Ex. percussion instrument; N: striking together of two bodies; sound caused by percussion
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n jocund
|
merry
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n jollity
|
gaiety; cheerfulness; ADJ. jolly: merry; gay
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n infernal
|
pertaining to hell; devilish; N. inferno: place of fiery heat or destruction
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n perdition
|
damnation; complete ruin; hell
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outmoded
|
no longer in fashion or use; no longer stylish; old-fashioned
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n jaunty
|
cheerful and pleased with life; lighthearted; animated; easy and carefree; dapper in appearance; Ex. jaunty person/hat
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s damn
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condemn; criticize severely; condemn to everlasting punishment; doom; bring to ruin; N. damnation
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n outskirts
|
fringes; outer borders (as of a city); Ex. outskirts of Boston
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n infidel
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unbeliever (with respect to a particular religion)
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jeopardize
|
endanger; imperil; put at risk; N. jeopardy: danger
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n jostle
|
shove; bump; push against (someone) rather roughly; Ex. jostled by the crowds
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outspoken
|
candid; blunt
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infiltrate
|
pass into or through; penetrate or enter (an organization) sneakily; Ex. infiltrate the troops into enemy territory; CF. infiltrator
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s doom
|
condemnation to a severe penalty; ruin; fate (esp. a tragic or ruinous one); V.
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n jettison
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throw overboard (from a ship or plane)
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s shove
|
push forward; push roughly; Ex. pushing and shoving to get on the bus; N.
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s penetrate
|
enter into; pierce; permeate; see through; grasp the inner significance of; understand
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s blunt
|
having a dull edge; abrupt and frank in speech or manner; brusque; V: make or become blunt
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s bump
|
hit or knock against with force; N.
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n jibe
|
agree; be in harmony with; gibe
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peregrination
|
journey; V. peregrinate
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n outstrip
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outrun; surpass; outdo
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jingoist
|
extremely aggressive and militant patriot; warlike chauvinist; N. jingoism: extreme nationalism
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n peremptory
|
demanding and leaving no choice; imperative; Ex. peremptory decree/knock
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infinitesimal
|
very small
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n jovial
|
good-natured; merry; cheerful
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outwit
|
outsmart; defeat by behaving more cleverly
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jubilation
|
rejoicing; great joy
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perennial
|
something long-lasting; perennial plant; ADJ: lasting through the year or many years; lasting for a long time; enduring
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n jocose
|
given to(having a tendency of) joking
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infirmity
|
weakness
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n ovation
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enthusiastic applause
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perfidious
|
treacherous; disloyal; N. perfidy: treachery
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n jocular
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said or done in jest or playfully; marked by joking
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inflated
|
exaggerated; pompous; enlarged (with air or gas)
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judicious
|
sound on judgment; wise
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n juggernaut
|
irresistible crushing force; overwhelming advancing force that crushes everything in its path
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perforate
|
pierce; put a hole through
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influx
|
flowing into
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overbearing
|
bossy; domineering and arrogant; decisively important; Ex. overbearing manner/importance; V. overbear: dominate
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s jest
|
playful remark or act; V. act or speak playfully
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s jug
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pitcher; container for holding liquids
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overt
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open to view; public; not secret; CF. covert
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perfunctory
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done routinely and with little care; superficial; not thorough; lacking interest, care, or enthusiasm; Ex. perfunctory kiss
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n jocund
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merry
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infraction
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violation (of a rule or regulation); breach
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n overweening
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arrogant; presumptuous
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perigee
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point of moon's orbit when it is nearest the earth; CF. apogee
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n jollity
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gaiety; cheerfulness; ADJ. jolly: merry; gay
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n juncture
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crisis; point in time; joining point; joint; act of joining
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n jostle
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shove; bump; push against (someone) rather roughly; Ex. jostled by the crowds
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infringe
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violate (a law); encroach (the right of another person)
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n junket
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trip especially one taken for pleasure by an official at public expense
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perimeter
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outer boundary; length of the outer boundary; circumference
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s shove
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push forward; push roughly; Ex. pushing and shoving to get on the bus; N.
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ingenious
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marked by inventive skill; clever; resourceful; N. ingenuity
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s bound
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leap or spring; limit or confine; constitute the limit of; Ex. bounded by Canada; N: leap or jumping; boundary; ADJ: certain; having a duty to do something (legally or morally); confined by bonds; Ex. We are bound to be late; Ex. I am bound to say my opinion; CF. bounce, rebound
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n junta
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group of persons joined in political intrigue; cabal; group of military officers ruling a country after seizing power (by force)
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n overwrought
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nervous or excited; extremely agitated; hysterical; wrought-up; CF. wrought: made or done
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n peripatetic
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walking about from place to place (to work); moving; Ex. peripatetic school of philosophy
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s bump
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hit or knock against with force; N.
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n jurisprudence
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science of law
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s resourceful
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clever and imaginative (in dealing with difficult situations); N. resource, resourcefulness
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s hysteria
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excessive or uncontrollable excitement; N. hysteric: person suffering from hysteria; CF. hysterics: attack of hysteria
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n peripheral
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of a periphery; marginal; outer; of minor importance; not central; Ex. peripheral nerve/interest
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ingenuous
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naive and trusting; young; unsophisticated; candid
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n jovial
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good-natured; merry; cheerful
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ovoid
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egg-shaped; CF. ovum; CF. ovulate
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s jurisdiction
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right and power to apply the law; authority
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n periphery
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outside edge especially of a round surface; perimeter; Ex. periphery of the town
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s ingenue
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ing\'enue; young innocent girl
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jubilation
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rejoicing; great joy
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pachyderm
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thick-skinned animal
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s juridical
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of the law and its administration; CF. judicial: of courts of law; CF. judiciary
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pacifist
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one opposed to force; antimilitarist; ADJ. N. pacifism: opposition to war as a means of resolving disputes
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n juxtapose
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place side by side; CF. next
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ingrained
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deeply established; firmly rooted; Ex. ingrained dirt/prejudice
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perjury
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false testimony while under oath; V. perjure oneself: testify falsely under oath
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judicious
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sound on judgment; wise
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permeable
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that can be permeated; penetrable; porous; allowing liquids or gas to pass through; V. permeate: spread or flow throughout; charge
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n juggernaut
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irresistible crushing force; overwhelming advancing force that crushes everything in its path
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ingrate
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ungrateful person (not expressing thanks)
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n kaleidoscope
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tube in which patterns made by the reflection in mirrors of colored pieces of glass, etc. produce interesting symmetrical effects; series of changing events; Ex. kaleidoscope of European history; CF. beautiful
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pacify
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soothe; make calm or quiet; subdue; bring peace to
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n ken
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range of knowledge; Ex. beyond one's ken
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n ingratiate
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become popular with; bring (oneself) in favor of another; Ex. ingratiate himself with the boss
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n pernicious
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very harmful; deadly; very destructive; Ex. pernicious effect/anemia
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n paean
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song of praise or joy; Ex. paeans celebrating the victory
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s jug
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pitcher; container for holding liquids
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inherent
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firmly established by nature or habit; intrinsic
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kernel
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central or vital part; core; whole seed (as of corn)
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n painstaking
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taking pains; showing hard work; taking great care; very careful and through
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n juncture
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crisis; point in time; joining point; joint; act of joining
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n peroration
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conclusion of an oration; perorating; V. perorate: conclude a speech; speak at great length
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inhibit
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restrain; prohibit; retard or prevent; N. inhibition
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n junket
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trip especially one taken for pleasure by an official at public expense
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n perpetrate
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commit an offense; do (something wrong)
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n palatable
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agreeable; pleasing to the taste
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n killjoy
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grouch; spoilsport; one who intentionally spoils the pleasure of others
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s inhibited
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(of a person) unable to express what one really feels
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s grouch
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bad-tempered complaint; person who keeps complaining; V: complain; grumble
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perpetual
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everlasting
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n junta
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group of persons joined in political intrigue; cabal; group of military officers ruling a country after seizing power (by force)
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n palate
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roof of the mouth; sense of the taste
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s uninhibited
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having no inhibitions; free in behavior and feelings
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s spoilsport
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one who spoils the pleasure of others
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n palatial
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of or suitable for a palace; magnificent
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n jurisprudence
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science of law
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perpetuate
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make perpetual; make something last for a long time; preserve from extinction; N. perpetuity
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n inimical
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(of someone) unfriendly; hostile; (of something) harmful; detrimental; CF. enemy
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kindle
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start a fire; ignite; inspire; arouse
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n perquisite(perk)
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any gain above stipulated salary; Ex. perquisites such as free meals and a car
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s jurisdiction
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right and power to apply the law; authority
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n paleontology
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study of prehistoric life or fossils; CF. paleo-: ancient or prehistoric; Ex. paleography: study of ancient written documents
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inimitable
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matchless; not able to be imitated
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palette
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board on which painter mixes pigments(coloring matters)
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n personable
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attractive (in personality or appearance)
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n kindred
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related; belonging to the same group; similar in nature or character; Ex. kindred languages; N: relative; kin; kinship
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s juridical
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of the law and its administration; CF. judicial: of courts of law; CF. judiciary
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iniquitous
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wicked; immoral; unrighteous; N. iniquity; Ex. den of iniquity
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kinetic
|
producing motion; of motion
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perspicacious
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(of someone) having insight; penetrating; astute
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n juxtapose
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place side by side; CF. next
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n palimpsest
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parchment or piece of writing material used for second time after original writing has been erased
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initiate
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begin; originate; receive into a group; introduce to a new field or activity; Ex. initiate someone into the mysteries of a secret religion; N: one who has been initiated
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n kaleidoscope
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tube in which patterns made by the reflection in mirrors of colored pieces of glass, etc. produce interesting symmetrical effects; series of changing events; Ex. kaleidoscope of European history; CF. beautiful
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perspicuity
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clearness of expression; freedom from ambiguity
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n kismet
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fate; destiny; Ex. Kismet is the Arabic word for fate.
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s parchment
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writing material made from the skin of a sheep or goat
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injurious
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harmful; causing injury
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n pall
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become boring; grow tiresome
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n kleptomaniac
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person who has a compulsive desire to steal
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perspicuous
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(of something) plainly expressed; easy to understand; Ex. perspicuous comments
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n ken
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range of knowledge; Ex. beyond one's ken
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n inkling
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hint; slight indication
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n pallet
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small poor bed; Ex. straw pallet
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n pert
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(esp. of a girl or young woman) impertinent; forward; trim; jaunty; Ex. pert young miss/hat
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n knave
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untrustworthy person; rogue; scoundrel; jack; N. knavery
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kernel
|
central or vital part; core; whole seed (as of corn)
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innate
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inborn
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n knead
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mix; work dough; mix and work into a uniform mass (with the hands); Ex. knead dough
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s forward
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presumptuous or bold
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n palliate
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ease pain (without curing); make less severe or offensive (a crime or illness)
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n killjoy
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grouch; spoilsport; one who intentionally spoils the pleasure of others
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innocuous
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harmless
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s grouch
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bad-tempered complaint; person who keeps complaining; V: complain; grumble
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n pallid
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pale; wan; Ex. pallid complexion
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n knell
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tolling of a bell especially to indicate a funeral, disaster, etc.; sound of the funeral bell; V.
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pertinacious
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holding tenaciously to an action; stubborn; persistent
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innovation
|
change; something newly introduced; introduction of something new; V. innovate: begin or introduce (something new); be creative; ADJ. innovative
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s spoilsport
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one who spoils the pleasure of others
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palpable
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tangible; (of something bad) easily perceptible; obvious; Ex. palpable blunder
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pertinent
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suitable; to the point; relevant
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s toll
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sound (a large bell) slowly at regular intervals; N: sound of a bell; fixed tax or charge
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n innuendo
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indirect or subtle (derogatory) hint; insinuation; Ex. sexual innuendo
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kindle
|
start a fire; ignite; inspire; arouse
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perturb
|
disturb greatly
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n palpitate
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throb; beat rapidly; flutter; tremble; Ex. Her heart began to palpitate.
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inopportune
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untimely; inappropriate or ill-timed; poorly chosen
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s curfew
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regulation requiring all people to leave the streets at stated times; signal (as a bell) announcing the hour of a curfew
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n kindred
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related; belonging to the same group; similar in nature or character; Ex. kindred languages; N: relative; kin; kinship
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s throb
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(of a heart or machine) beat rapidly or violently; N. Ex. hearthrob: heartbeat; sweetheart
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n peruse
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read through with care; N. perusal
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n inordinate
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beyond reasonable limits; unrestrained; excessive; Ex. inordinate demands
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n knit
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contract into wrinkles; grow together; join together closely; make (a fabric or garment) by interwining yarn or thread; Ex. knit the brow; Ex. The bones should knit together in a few weeks.
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kinetic
|
producing motion; of motion
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s crochet
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make (a piece of needlework) by looping thread with a hooked needle; N. CF. crotchet
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n paltry
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insignificant; petty; trifling; contemptible; Ex. paltry sum; CF. trash
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pervasive
|
spread throughout; V. pervade: (of smells, ideas, feelings) spread throughout; charge; permeate
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inquisitor
|
questioner (especially harsh); investigator; person making an inquisition
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n kismet
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fate; destiny; Ex. Kismet is the Arabic word for fate.
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s inquisitive
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eager for knowledge; unduly curious
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n pan
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criticize harshly
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n knoll
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little round hill; hillock
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n perverse
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purposely continuing to do something wrong; stubbornly wrongheaded; perverted; directed away from what is right; wicked and unacceptable; Ex. perverse satisfaction; Ex. Hannibal Lecter in a perverse mood; N. perversity
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n kleptomaniac
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person who has a compulsive desire to steal
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perversion
|
corruption; turning from right to wrong
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n knotty
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intricate; difficult; tangled; CF. knot
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n insalubrious
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unwholesome; not healthful; Ex. insalubrious place
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panacea
|
cure-all; remedy for all diseases
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n knave
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untrustworthy person; rogue; scoundrel; jack; N. knavery
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n kudos
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honor; glory; acclaim or praise for exceptional achievement
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n panache
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flair; manner of doing things without any difficulty (causing admiration); flamboyance; bunch of feathers (on a helmet); Ex. with great panache; CF. _��_ __________ ____��__ ___________ _______
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s healthful
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conducive to good health; Ex. healthful mountain air
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s pervert
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corrupt; turn from right to wrong; misuse; Ex. perverted sexual desire/scientific knowledge; N: person whose sexual behavior is not natural
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n knead
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mix; work dough; mix and work into a uniform mass (with the hands); Ex. knead dough
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s wrongheaded
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stubbornly wrong
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s healthy
|
possessing good health; healthful
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pandemic
|
widespread; affecting the majority of people; N: pandemic disease; CF. all people
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s entourage
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group of attendants; retinue; CF. surround
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n knell
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tolling of a bell especially to indicate a funeral, disaster, etc.; sound of the funeral bell; V.
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pandemonium
|
wild tumult(commotion); wild noisy disorder; CF. Paradise Lost
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n labile
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likely to change; unstable; Ex. emotionally labile; N. lability
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s wholesome
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conducive to mental or physical health; healthful
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pessimism
|
belief that life is basically bad or evil; gloominess; tendency to take the gloomiest possible view of a situation; ADJ. pessimistic
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s toll
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sound (a large bell) slowly at regular intervals; N: sound of a bell; fixed tax or charge
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laborious
|
demanding much work or care; tedious
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n pestilential(pestilent)
|
causing plague; tending to cause death; baneful; N. pestilence: fatal epidemic disease (esp. bubonic plague)
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n pander
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cater to (the low desires of others)
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insatiable
|
not easily satisfied; unquenchable; Ex. insatiable appetite
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s curfew
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regulation requiring all people to leave the streets at stated times; signal (as a bell) announcing the hour of a curfew
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labyrinth
|
maze
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n knit
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contract into wrinkles; grow together; join together closely; make (a fabric or garment) by interwining yarn or thread; Ex. knit the brow; Ex. The bones should knit together in a few weeks.
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s cater
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provide food and drink (for); cater to: try to satisfy (desires of a bad kind)
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n inscrutable
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difficult to understand; impenetrable; not readily understood; mysterious
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n pestle
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tool for mashing or grinding substances in a hard bowl or mortar
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n laceration
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torn ragged wound; V. lacerate: tear (the skin as with broken glass); wound
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n insensate
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without feeling; lacking sense; foolish
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s crochet
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make (a piece of needlework) by looping thread with a hooked needle; N. CF. crotchet
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s mortar
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vessel in which substances are crushed with a pestle
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n panegyric
|
formal praise; encomium; Ex. I don't deserve such panegyrics.
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s rip
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tear or be torn quickly and violently; Ex. The sail ripped under the force of the wind; N.
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n insensible
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unconscious; unresponsive; insensitive; unaware; imperceptible; Ex. insensible of his danger/to pain; Ex. insensible change; CF. not the opposite of sensible
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s mash
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crush into mash; convert into mash; N: mixture of ground grain and nutrients fed to livestock and fowl
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panoramic
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denoting an unobstructed and comprehensive view; N. panorama: unbroken view of a wide area
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n knoll
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little round hill; hillock
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s rag
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scrap of cloth; ADJ. ragged: old and torn; seeming unfinished and imperfect; Ex. ragged debut/performance
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n insidious
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treacherous; stealthy; sly; working or spreading harmfully in a stealthy manner; Ex. insidious spreading of dry rot
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n petrify
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turn to stone; cause to become stonelike; stun or paralyze
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pantomime
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acting without dialogue; V.
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n knotty
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intricate; difficult; tangled; CF. knot
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n lachrymose
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producing tears; tearful
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n kudos
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honor; glory; acclaim or praise for exceptional achievement
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papyrus
|
ancient paper made from stem of papyrus plant
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petty
|
trivial; unimportant; very small; small-minded; petty-minded
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insightful
|
discerning; perceptive
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n lackadaisical
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lacking interest or effort; lacking purpose or zest; lazy; halfhearted; languid
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n insinuate
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hint; imply; suggest indirectly; creep in; introduce or insert (oneself) by artful means; Ex. insinuate himself into the boss's favor; CF. ingratiate
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n petulant
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touchy; peevish; ill-tempered
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n parable
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short simple story teaching a moral
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s entourage
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group of attendants; retinue; CF. surround
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s halfhearted
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exhibiting little interest or enthusiasm
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n labile
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likely to change; unstable; Ex. emotionally labile; N. lability
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s phalanx
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formation of infantry carrying overlapping shields and long spears; group of men packed together (for attack or defense)
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paradigm
|
model; example that serves as a model; pattern; list of all the inflectional forms of a word
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s creep
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move with body close to the ground; move stealthily or slowly; N.
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n lackluster
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lacking luster(shine; gloss); dull
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s artful
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exhibiting art or skill; deceitful; cunning; CF. artifice
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paradox
|
something apparently contradictory in nature (that may nonetheless be true); statement that looks false but is actually correct
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n pharisaical
|
pertaining to the Pharisees, who paid scrupulous attention to tradition; self-righteous; hypocritical
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laborious
|
demanding much work or care; tedious
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n laconic
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brief and to the point; using few words; terse
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n insipid
|
lacking in flavor; lacking interest; dull; Ex. insipid food/character
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s pharisee
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Pharisee: member of an ancient Jewish group that emphasized strict observance of the Mosaic law (considering themselves very holy); hypocritical self-righteous person
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labyrinth
|
maze
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paragon
|
model of perfection; Ex. paragon of virtue
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n laggard
|
slow; sluggish; N: one who lags; straggler
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insolence
|
impudent disrespect; haughtiness; ADJ. insolent; CF. haughty + rude
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s self-righteous
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sure of one's own righteousness; moralistic
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parallelism
|
state of being parallel; similarity; analogy
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n laceration
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torn ragged wound; V. lacerate: tear (the skin as with broken glass); wound
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s lag
|
move or develop more slowly; straggle; Ex. lag behind the rest; N.
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insolvent
|
bankrupt; lacking money to pay; N. insolvency
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n phenomena
|
observable facts; subjects of scientific investigation; SG. phenomenon: observable fact; very unusual person, thing, or event; marvel; wonder; CF. phenomenons; ADJ. phenomenal: very unusual; extraordinary; of a phenomenon; Ex. phenomenal strength
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s parallel
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similar; analogous; corresponding; N: parallel line; person or thing that is parallel (to another); similarity; Ex. know of no parallel to the case; Ex. without parallel; V: be similar to; make parallel; Ex. Your experience parallels mine; CF. unparalleled
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s rip
|
tear or be torn quickly and violently; Ex. The sail ripped under the force of the wind; N.
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s straggle
|
stray or fall behind (a main group); spread out in a scattered group; Ex. straggling marathon racer; Ex. straggling branch
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insomnia
|
wakefulness; inability to sleep
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philanderer
|
faithless lover; flirt
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n parameter
|
limit; independent variable; Ex. parameters of the problem; Ex. within the parameters of the budget
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s rag
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scrap of cloth; ADJ. ragged: old and torn; seeming unfinished and imperfect; Ex. ragged debut/performance
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paramount
|
foremost in importance; supreme; CF. para-: beyond; above; Ex. paranormal
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n insouciant
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without concern or care; unconcerned; indifferent
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n lachrymose
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producing tears; tearful
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h 36
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n lagoon
|
shallow body of water or lake near a sea; lake separated from a sea by sandbars or coral reefs
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n instigate
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start; urge; provoke; incite; Ex. instigate a search/quarrel
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paramour
|
illicit lover
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n lackadaisical
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lacking interest or effort; lacking purpose or zest; lazy; halfhearted; languid
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philanthropist
|
lover of mankind; doer of good; N. philanthropy
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n laity
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laypersons; laymen; persons not connected with the clergy
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insubordination
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disobedience; rebelliousness; ADJ. insubordinate
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s inamorata
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woman whom a man loves
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n philatelist
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stamp-collector; N. philately: stamp collecting
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s halfhearted
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exhibiting little interest or enthusiasm
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s layman
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man who is not a cleric; man who is nonprofessional
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paranoia
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psychosis marked by delusions of grandeur or persecution; N: ADJ: paranoid, paranoiac
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insubstantial
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lacking substance; insignificant; frail; immaterial
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n lackluster
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lacking luster(shine; gloss); dull
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n philistine
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narrow-minded person, uncultured and exclusively interested in material gain; uncultured person who is indifferent to artistic and cultural values; member of an ancient people in Palestine; OP. aesthete
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lament
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grieve; express sorrow; N. lamentation
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n philology
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study of language or words
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paraphernalia
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equipment; odds and ends used in a particular activity; personal belongings; Ex. photographic paraphernalia; CF. married woman's property exclusive of her dowry
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n laconic
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brief and to the point; using few words; terse
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n insularity
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narrow-mindedness; isolation; ADJ. insular: of an island; isolated; narrow-minded; CF. peninsula
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n lampoon
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ridicule; N: written attack ridiculing or satirizing a person, group, or institution
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insuperable
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insurmountable; unbeatable; Ex. insuperable difficulties
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n phlegmatic
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calm and unexcitable; not easily disturbed; CF. phlegm: sticky mucus produced in the respiratory tract
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n laggard
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slow; sluggish; N: one who lags; straggler
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s dowry
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money or property brought by a bride to her husband at marriage
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s odds
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chances; probability; disagreement; Ex. The odds are that it will rain. Ex. at odds with
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n lancet
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small surgical tool for making incisions
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paraphrase
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restate a passage in one's own words while retaining thought of author; N: restatement of a text in other words
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s lag
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move or develop more slowly; straggle; Ex. lag behind the rest; N.
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phobia
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morbid fear
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insurgent
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rebellious; N.
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s straggle
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stray or fall behind (a main group); spread out in a scattered group; Ex. straggling marathon racer; Ex. straggling branch
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phoenix
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symbol of immortality or rebirth; Ex. phoenix rising from its ashes
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s lance
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pierce with a lance; cut into; N: spearlike weapon
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parasite
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animal or plant living on another; toady; sycophant; CF. para-: beside
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insurmountable
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overwhelming; unbeatable; insuperable
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s infest
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inhabit in numbers large enough to be harmful; Ex. Mice infested the house; Ex. shark-infested waters
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n phylum
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major classification, second to kingdom, of plants and animals; category ranking below a kingdom and above a class; division
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languid
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lacking energy or vitality; weary; sluggish; listless
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h 28
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insurrection
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rebellion; uprising
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n physiognomy
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face (as showing the character and the mind); art of judging human character from facial features
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n parched
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extremely dry; very thirsty; V. parch: make or become extremely dry (by exposure to heat)
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languish
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lose animation or strength
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n lagoon
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shallow body of water or lake near a sea; lake separated from a sea by sandbars or coral reefs
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intangible
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not able to be perceived by touch; vague
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n physiological
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pertaining to the science of the function of living organisms; N. physiology
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n laity
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laypersons; laymen; persons not connected with the clergy
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languor
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lack of physical or mental energy; lassitude; depression
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n pariah
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social outcast; Ex. Mariah the pariah
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integral
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complete; necessary for completeness; Ex. integral part
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s outcast
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one that has been excluded from a society; ADJ.
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s layman
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man who is not a cleric; man who is nonprofessional
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n piebald
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of different colors; mottled; spotted in different colors (esp. in black and white); Ex. piebald horse; CF. pie+bald
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n lank
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long and thin; Ex. Lank, gaunt, Abraham Lincoln
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integrate
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make whole; combine; make into one unit
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parity
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equality; close resemblance; CF. disparate
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n lap
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take in food or drink with one's tongue; splash gently; Ex. waves lapping the shore; N: front area from the waist to the knees of a seated person
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n piecemeal
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one part at a time; gradually; in stages; Ex. read a novel piecemeal
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integrity
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honesty; uprightness; wholeness; state of being whole and undivided; completeness
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lament
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grieve; express sorrow; N. lamentation
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n parlance
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language; manner of speaking; idiom; Ex. in legal/common parlance
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n larceny
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theft; Ex. petit larceny
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n pied
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piebald; variegated(many-colored); multicolored
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n lampoon
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ridicule; N: written attack ridiculing or satirizing a person, group, or institution
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s upright
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(sitting or standing) straight up; honest; moral
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n parley
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conference (between opponents); CF. speak
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piety
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devoutness; reverence for God; ADJ. pious
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intellect
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higher mental powers; person of great intellectual ability
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n lancet
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small surgical tool for making incisions
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n larder
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pantry; place where food is kept
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n parochial
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narrow in scope or outlook; provincial; related to parishes
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s lance
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pierce with a lance; cut into; N: spearlike weapon
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n largess
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generous gift (given to people who do not have enough)
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intelligentsia
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intellectuals; members of the educated elite (often used derogatorily)
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n pigment
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coloring matter (usually powder to be mixed with water or oil)
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s parish
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area in the care of a single priest and served by one main church
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languid
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lacking energy or vitality; weary; sluggish; listless
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pillage
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plunder
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inter
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bury; N. interment
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lascivious
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lustful
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s outlook
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point of view; view from a particular place; expectation for the future; prospect; Ex. outlook on life; Ex. pleasing outlook; Ex. weather outlook
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pillory
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punish by placing in a wooden frame or pillory; subject or expose to criticism and ridicule; N.
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languish
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lose animation or strength
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s lust
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intense sexual desire; intense eagerness; V.
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s cemetery
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place for burying the dead
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parody
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humorous imitation; spoof; takeoff; travesty; V.
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n pine
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long for; yearn; languish from longing or grief; decline
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interdict
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prohibit; forbid; N.
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languor
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lack of physical or mental energy; lassitude; depression
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n lassitude
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languor; weariness; listlessness
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s spoof
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parody
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latent
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present but not yet noticeable or active; dormant; hidden; N. latency; CF. potential
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interim
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meantime; Ex. in the interim; ADJ. taking place during an interim; Ex. interim paper
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n lank
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long and thin; Ex. Lank, gaunt, Abraham Lincoln
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n pinion
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restrain or immobilize by binding the wings or legs; N: bird's wing
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s takeoff
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burlesque; act of leaving the ground
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n interloper
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intruder; one who interferes
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lateral
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of or coming from the side
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pinnacle
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peak; highest point; acme; Ex. pinnacle of fame
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n lap
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take in food or drink with one's tongue; splash gently; Ex. waves lapping the shore; N: front area from the waist to the knees of a seated person
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paroxysm
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fit or attack of pain, laughter, rage; sudden outburst
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pious
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devout; religious; N. piety
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interminable
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endless
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n latitude
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freedom from narrow limitations
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n larceny
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theft; Ex. petit larceny
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n parquet
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floor made of wood strips inlaid in a mosaic like matter; CF. strip: long narrow piece
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laud
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praise; N. ADJ. laudable: praiseworthy; ADJ. laudatory: expressing praise
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n piquant
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pleasantly tart-tasting; spicy; pleasantly stimulating; Ex. piquant situation when my old enemy asked for my help
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n larder
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pantry; place where food is kept
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intermittent
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periodic; on and off; stopping and starting at intervals
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parry
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ward off a blow; deflect; Ex. He parried the unwelcome question very skillfully; N. CF. _____________ _________��_ ______
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n lavish
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liberal; wasteful; generous or wasteful in giving or using; abundant; profuse; great; Ex. decorated lavishly; V. give in abundance
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n largess
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generous gift (given to people who do not have enough)
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internecine
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mutually destructive
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s tart
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sharp to the taste; acid-tasting; caustic; sarcastic; Ex. tart apple/reply
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s ward
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administrative division of a city; division in a hospital or prison; incompetent person placed under the protection of a guardian; V: guard; ward off: avert
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s sour
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having a sharp or acid taste; acid; tart; bad-tempered; V.
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n interpolate
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insert between
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lascivious
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lustful
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n lax
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careless; negligent; not paying enough attention; Ex. lax service
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parsimony
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stinginess; excessive frugality; ADJ. parsimonious
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pique
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irritation; resentment from wounded pride (eg. loss in a contest); V: provoke; arouse; annoy; cause to feel resentment; Ex. pique her curiosity
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n interregnum
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period between two successive reigns or governments
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s lust
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intense sexual desire; intense eagerness; V.
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n leaven
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add leaven to; cause to rise or grow lighter; enliven; N: agent, such as yeast, that causes dough to rise (by fermentation); element that lightens or enlivens
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partial
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incomplete; favoring one side over another; having a liking for something
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n piscatorial
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pertaining to fishing; CF. Pisces
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n interrogate
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question closely; cross-examine; cross-question
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n lassitude
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languor; weariness; listlessness
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partiality
|
state of being partial; inclination; favorable bias; special fondness; preference
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s enliven
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make lively or spirited; animate
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pitfall
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hidden danger; concealed trap
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intervene
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come between; interfere; Ex. intervened to prevent a fight; N. intervention
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latent
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present but not yet noticeable or active; dormant; hidden; N. latency; CF. potential
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s beware
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be cautious (of)
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n partisan
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one-sided; prejudiced; committed to a party (with dislike of any others); N: strong supporter of a party; guerrilla
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n intimate
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hint; suggest; imply; ADJ: marked by close relationship; familiar; private; personal; Ex. intimate knowledge/thoughts in the diary; N: close friend or confidant; CF. intimacy
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lechery
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gross lewdness; lustfulness; ADJ. lecherous; N. lecher: lecherous man
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lateral
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of or coming from the side
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n lectern
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reading desk or stand for a public speaker
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intimidate
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frighten; N. intimidation
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s parvenu
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upstart; newly rich person
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n pith
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core or marrow; spongelike substance in the center of stems; essence; substance
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n latitude
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freedom from narrow limitations
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n leery
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(of someone) suspicious; wary; cautious
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s marrow
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soft fatty tissue that fills most bone cavities and is the source of blood cells
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partition
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divide into parts
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intractable
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unruly; difficult to manage; Ex. intractable problem/child
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laud
|
praise; N. ADJ. laudable: praiseworthy; ADJ. laudatory: expressing praise
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n leeway
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room to move; margin; latitude; Ex. leeway for the deadline
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pithy
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concise and meaningful; substantial; meaty
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n pass\'e
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old-fashioned; past the prime
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intransigence
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refusal of any compromise; stubbornness; ADJ. intransigent: uncompromising
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n lavish
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liberal; wasteful; generous or wasteful in giving or using; abundant; profuse; great; Ex. decorated lavishly; V. give in abundance
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s margin
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border; room; allowance beyond what is needed; Ex. margin of safety
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n pittance
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small amount (of money); small allowance or wage
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intrepid
|
fearless
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passive
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not active; acted upon; receiving an action without acting in return; accepting without resistance
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n lax
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careless; negligent; not paying enough attention; Ex. lax service
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s marginal
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of a margin; barely within a limit; Ex. marginal effect/writing ability
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pivotal
|
of a pivot; central; critical; crucial
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intrinsic
|
essential; inherent; built-in
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n pastiche
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imitation of another's style in musical composition or in writing; work of art openly imitating the works of other artists
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n leaven
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add leaven to; cause to rise or grow lighter; enliven; N: agent, such as yeast, that causes dough to rise (by fermentation); element that lightens or enlivens
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placate
|
pacify; bring peace to; conciliate; appease
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n introspective
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looking within oneself; N. introspection: self-examination
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legacy
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gift made by a will; something handed down from an ancestor
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pastoral
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rural; of rural life; idyllic; of a pastor
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s enliven
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make lively or spirited; animate
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legend
|
explanatory list of symbols on a map
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n placebo
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harmless substance prescribed as a dummy pill
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patent
|
obvious; easily seen; open for the public to read; of or protected by a patent; Ex. patent to everyone; N.
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lechery
|
gross lewdness; lustfulness; ADJ. lecherous; N. lecher: lecherous man
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introvert
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one who is introspective or inclined to think more about oneself; ADJ. introverted
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s tablet
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small round piece of medicine; flat piece of stone or metal bearing an inscription; Ex. stone tablet on the wall
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pathetic
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causing sadness, compassion, pity; touching
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n legerdemain
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sleight(dexterity) of hand; CF. light of hand
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n intrude
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put or force in without being asked; trespass; enter as an uninvited person; Ex. intrude one's own opinion into the report; CF. thrust in
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n lectern
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reading desk or stand for a public speaker
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intuition
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immediate insight; power of knowing without reasoning; ADJ. intuitive; V. intuit: know by intuition
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s touching
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causing a feeling of pity or sympathy; pathetic; V. touch: cause to feel pity or sympathy; ADJ. touched
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placid
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peaceful; calm; Ex. placid child/lake
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leniency
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mildness; permissiveness; ADJ. lenient: not severe in judgment or punishment
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n leery
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(of someone) suspicious; wary; cautious
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n plagiarize
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steal another's ideas or writings and pass them off as one's own; Ex. ideas plagiarized from my article; N. plagiarism; CF. kidnap
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pathological
|
pertaining to disease; N. pathology: study of disease
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inundate
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flood; overflow; submerge; cover completely; Ex. inundated with work
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n leeway
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room to move; margin; latitude; Ex. leeway for the deadline
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s permissive
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allowing much freedom; lenient; Ex. permissive society
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n plaintive
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expressing sorrow; mournful; Ex. plaintive song
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n pathos
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tender sorrow; pity; quality in art or literature that produces these feelings; Ex. pathos that runs through the novel
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leonine
|
like a lion
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s margin
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border; room; allowance beyond what is needed; Ex. margin of safety
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s overwhelm
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(of water) cover completely; defeat completely by much greater force; Ex. overwhelmed by grief
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lethal
|
deadly
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s marginal
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of a margin; barely within a limit; Ex. marginal effect/writing ability
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n patina
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green crust on old bronze works or copper; tone slowly taken by varnished painting
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n plait
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braid; interwine; interweave strands or lengths of; make by weaving strands together; Ex. plaited hair; N: braided length as of hair o fabric; CF. pigtail, ponytail
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s submerge
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place under water; dip; go under water; cover completely (as with water); Ex. submerged in work
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lethargic
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drowsy; dull; N. lethargy: state of sluggishness and inactivity
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legacy
|
gift made by a will; something handed down from an ancestor
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s varnish
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paint used to coat a surface with a glossy film; glossy coating produced by using this substance; Ex. nail varnish; V.
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s engulf
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surround and swallow up
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n plasticity
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ability to be molded; ADJ. plastic: capable of being shaped or molded; Ex. plastic material such as clay
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n levee
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earthen or stone embankment to prevent flooding; CF. raise
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n patois
|
local or provincial dialect
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n inured
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accustomed; hardened; Ex. inured to the Alaskan cold; V. inure: make used to something undesirable; harden; CF. unfeeling
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legend
|
explanatory list of symbols on a map
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platitude
|
trite remark; commonplace statement; ADJ. platitudinous
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n levitate
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rise and float in the air (especially by magical means); CF. light
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invalidate
|
weaken; destroy; make invalid; nullify
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n legerdemain
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sleight(dexterity) of hand; CF. light of hand
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patriarch
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father and ruler of a family or tribe
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s commonplace
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ordinary; N: something ordinary or common; trite remark
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levity
|
lack of seriousness or steadiness; frivolity; lightness of manner
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s invalid
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one incapacitated(disabled) by a chronic illness; ADJ: incapacitated by illness; not valid; null; V: allow to leave (a military force) because of ill-health
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n patrician
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noble; aristocratic; N: person of high rank; aristocrat; CF. member of the governing classes in ancient Rome; CF. plebian
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leniency
|
mildness; permissiveness; ADJ. lenient: not severe in judgment or punishment
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s commonwealth
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nation governed by the people; republic; people of a nation
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patronize
|
support; act superior toward; treat in a condescending manner; be a customer of; N. patron: one that supports; regular customer; N. patronage; CF. boycott
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invective
|
abuse
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s permissive
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allowing much freedom; lenient; Ex. permissive society
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platonic
|
purely spiritual; theoretical; without sensual desire
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n levy
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impose (a fine); collect (a payment); impose or collect (a tax); Ex. levy a tax on tobacco
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leonine
|
like a lion
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paucity
|
scarcity; dearth
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n inveigh
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denounce; utter censure or invective; Ex. inveigh against the evils of drink
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lewd
|
lustful
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n plaudit
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praise; enthusiastic approval; round(succession or series) of applause; ADJ. plauditory; CF. applaud
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lethal
|
deadly
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pauper
|
very poor person
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plausible
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conceivably true; having a show of truth but open to doubt; specious
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n lexicographer
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compiler of a dictionary; CF. lexicography: work of compiling a dictionary
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n inveigle
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deceive; lead astray by deception; wheedle(cajole); Ex. inveigle her into joining the club; CF. interest dishonestly
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n lexicon
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dictionary
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n peccadillo
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slight offense or fault; CF. sin
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lethargic
|
drowsy; dull; N. lethargy: state of sluggishness and inactivity
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inverse
|
opposite
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n plebeian
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common; vulgar; pertaining to the common people; N: common people in ancient Rome; CF. patrician
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n levee
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earthen or stone embankment to prevent flooding; CF. raise
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n liability
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drawback; handicap; debts; obligation; responsibility; condition of being liable; ADJ. liable: likely; responsible (for paying)
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invert
|
turn upside down or inside out; reverse the position or condition of
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s swipe
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hit with a sweeping motion; N.
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s plebiscite
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direct vote by the entire electorate (on an important issue)
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liaison
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contact that keeps parties in communication; communication between groups; one that maintains communication; go-between; secret love affair; V. liaise: keep a connection
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n levitate
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rise and float in the air (especially by magical means); CF. light
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s referendum
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direct vote by all the people
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h 27
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h 35
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inveterate
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deep-rooted; habitual; CF. grow old
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levity
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lack of seriousness or steadiness; frivolity; lightness of manner
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pecuniary
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pertaining to money
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n plenary
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(of power) complete; full; fully attended by all qualified members; Ex. plenary power
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libel
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defamatory written statement; act of writing something that smears a person's character; V. ADJ. libelous
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n plenitude
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abundance; plenty; great amount; completeness; fullness; CF. plenary, plenty
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pedagogue
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teacher; CF. child leader
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n levy
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impose (a fine); collect (a payment); impose or collect (a tax); Ex. levy a tax on tobacco
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n libertine
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debauched person; dissolute or licentious person; rou\'e; CF. free
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n invidious
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designed to create ill will or envy; tending to rouse ill will or envy; Ex. invidious comparison
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n plethora
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excess; overabundance; Ex. a plethora of excuses
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lewd
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lustful
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pedagogy
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teaching; art of education
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s rou\'e
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lecherous man
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invincible
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unconquerable
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libidinous
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lustful
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n pedant
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scholar who overemphasizes book learning, trivial details of learning, or technicalities
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n lexicographer
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compiler of a dictionary; CF. lexicography: work of compiling a dictionary
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n inviolable
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secure from corruption, attack, or violation(or profanation); unassailable; Ex. inviolable oath/rights; N. inviolability
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pliable
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flexible; easily influenced; yielding; adaptable
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n libido
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psychic and emotional energy or urges behind human activity; sexual desire
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n pedantic
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bookish; showing off learning; marked by an excessive ostentatious concern for book learning; N. pedantry
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n invocation
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prayer for help (used in invoking); calling upon as a reference or support; act of invoking
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n lexicon
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dictionary
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pliant
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flexible; easily influenced
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s bookish
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fond of books and reading
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n liability
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drawback; handicap; debts; obligation; responsibility; condition of being liable; ADJ. liable: likely; responsible (for paying)
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plight
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difficult condition; condition or state (esp. a bad state or condition); predicament
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n libretto
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text of an opera or oratorio; CF. book
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n invoke
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call and bring into use (a right or law); call on/upon (a higher power or god) for help; ask for; beg for; conjure (a spirit); Ex. invoke the veto power; Ex. invoke one's advisor/God
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s studious
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given to diligent study
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licentious
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amoral; lewd and lascivious; unrestrained
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liaison
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contact that keeps parties in communication; communication between groups; one that maintains communication; go-between; secret love affair; V. liaise: keep a connection
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invulnerable
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incapable of injury; impossible to damage or injure
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n pluck
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courage; V: pull off or out; pull out the hair or feathers of; ADJ. plucky: courageous; brave
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s license
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official or legal permission; latitude of action or speech; excessive freedom that causes harm or damage; V.
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n plumage
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feathers of a bird;
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n pedestrian
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ordinary; dull; unimaginative(lacking in imagination); going on foot; Ex. pedestrian prose; N.
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libel
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defamatory written statement; act of writing something that smears a person's character; V. ADJ. libelous
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iota
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very small quantity
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s precinct
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division of a city for election or police purposes; precincts: space that surrounds a building; Ex. precincts of the college
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n lien
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legal claim or right on a property
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n libertine
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debauched person; dissolute or licentious person; rou\'e; CF. free
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n irascible
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irritable; easily angered
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n plumb
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exactly vertical; N: weight on the end of a line; V: examine very carefully or critically in order to understand; measure depth (by sounding); Ex. plumb the depth of
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n ligneous
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like wood
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s plumber
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one who installs and repairs pipes and plumbing(pipes)
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s rou\'e
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lecherous man
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n irate
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angry; CF. ire: anger; wrath
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s pedigree
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ancestry; lineage
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libidinous
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lustful
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n plummet
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fall sharply; fall straight down; Ex. Stock prices plummeted.
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n iridescent
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exhibiting rainbowlike colors; Ex. iridescent oil slick; N. iridescence
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n lilliputian
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extremely small; CF. Lilliput in Gulliver's Travels
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pediatrician
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physician specializing in children's diseases; N. pediatrics
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plutocracy
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society ruled by the wealthy
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n libido
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psychic and emotional energy or urges behind human activity; sexual desire
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peerless
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having no equal; incomparable
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n limber
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flexible; supple; pliable; V.
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irksome
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annoying; tedious; V. irk: annoy
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s peer
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one who has equal standing with another; nobleman; V: look intently; N. peerage; CF. peeress
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podiatrist
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doctor who treats ailments of the feet; chiropodist; N. podiatrics
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n libretto
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text of an opera or oratorio; CF. book
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n limbo
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region near heaven or hell where certain souls are kept; prison (slang); Ex. Purgatory and Limbo
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ironic
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expressing irony; occurring in an unexpected and contrary manner
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n pejorative
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(of a word or phrase) suggesting that someone is of little value; negative in connotation; having a belittling effect; Ex. Many women now considers ``housewife'' a pejorative expression, because it patronized them.
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podium
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pedestal; raised platform
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licentious
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amoral; lewd and lascivious; unrestrained
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n irony
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hidden sarcasm or satire; use of words that seem to mean the opposite of what they actually mean; use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning
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s abode
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dwelling place; home
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n pell-mell
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in confusion; disorderly; Ex. dash pell-mell
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s pedestal
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support or base as for a pillar or statue
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s abide
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dwell; abide by: comply with; put up with; tolerate; Ex. abide by the rules; Ex. I can't abide rude people.
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s license
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official or legal permission; latitude of action or speech; excessive freedom that causes harm or damage; V.
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irreconcilable
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impossible to reconcile; incompatible; not able to be resolved
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n pellucid
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transparent; limpid(crystal clear); clear in meaning; easy to understand
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n limn
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draw; outline; describe; CF. line ?
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n lien
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legal claim or right on a property
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n poignancy
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quality of being deeply moving; keenness of emotion; ADJ. poignant: touching; deeply moving; (of sorrow, grief, etc.) painful; keenly distressing to the mind; Ex. poignant memory/anxiety; CF. prick
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irrefutable
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indisputable; incontrovertible; undeniable
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n penance
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self-imposed punishment for sin; Ex. do penance for one's sins; CF. penitent
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n polarize
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split into opposite extremes or camps
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n ligneous
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like wood
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n limpid
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crystal clear
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irrelevant
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not applicable; unrelated
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irremediable
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incurable; uncorrectable; impossible to remedy
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n lilliputian
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extremely small; CF. Lilliput in Gulliver's Travels
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s polarity
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state of having two opposite qualities
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n penchant
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strong inclination; strong liking (esp. for something that is disapproved of by other people); Ex. penchant for fast cars
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lineage
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descent; ancestry
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n lineaments
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features especially of the face; distinctive shape or contour of the face; CF. line
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s polar
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of a pole; characterized by opposite extremes; Ex. polar opposites
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pendant(pendent)
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hanging down from something; pending; N: ornament (hanging from a necklace etc.)
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irreparable
|
not able to be corrected or repaired; impossible to repair
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n limber
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flexible; supple; pliable; V.
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s feature
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distinctive part of the faces (as the eyes or mouth); features: overall appearance of the face; prominent or distinctive quality; prominent article; film; V: make prominent
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n limbo
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region near heaven or hell where certain souls are kept; prison (slang); Ex. Purgatory and Limbo
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s camp
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group sharing a common cause or opinion
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irrepressible
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unable to be restrained or held back; impossible to hold back
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s pending
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not yet decided or settled; impending; Ex. pending decision; PREP. while awaiting; until; Ex. delay the decision pending his return
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n polemic
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attack or defense of an opinion; controversy or refutation; argument in support of point of view; N. polemics: art of debate or controversy
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s abode
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dwelling place; home
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s linger
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loiter or dawdle; be slow in leaving; delay going; continue or persist; be slow to disappear; Ex. The smell lingered for days.
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n pendulous
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hanging; suspended
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irreproachable
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beyond reproach; blameless; impeccable; Ex. irreproachable conduct
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n polemical(polemic)
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aggressive in verbal attack; disputatious (rather than simply expressing opinions)
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s persist
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continue in existence; last; continue in a course of action in spite of opposition; Ex. persist in/with something; ADJ. persistent
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s suspend
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cause to stop for a period; interrupt; hold in abeyance; defer; hang from above; exclude for a period from a position; Ex. suspended state; Ex. suspend judgment; Ex. suspended from the team; N. suspension
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s abide
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dwell; abide by: comply with; put up with; tolerate; Ex. abide by the rules; Ex. I can't abide rude people.
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irresolute
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uncertain how to act; weak; lacking in resolution; indecisive; N. irresolution
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politic
|
prudent; judicious; well judged; expedient; well devised
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s suspense
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state of being undecided; anxiety or apprehension resulting from uncertainty
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n limn
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draw; outline; describe; CF. line ?
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s indecisive
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marked by indecision; inconclusive; Ex. indecisive battle
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linguistic
|
pertaining to language
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polity
|
(particular form of) political organization; form of government of nation or state; Ex. student polity
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s indecision
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irresolution; inability to make up one's mind
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penitent
|
repentant; N.
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n limpid
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crystal clear
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s lionize
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treat (a person) as a celebrity
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polygamist
|
one who has more than one spouse at a time; CF. bigamy; CF. polyandry
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lineage
|
descent; ancestry
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n pensive
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dreamily or deeply thoughtful; sadly thoughtful; thoughtful with a hint of sadness; contemplative; CF. think over
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irretrievable
|
impossible to recover or regain; CF. retrieve
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s liquidate
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settle accounts; pay off (a debt); clear up; eliminate; kill or abolish
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polyglot
|
speaking several languages; multilingual; Ex. polyglot person/society; N.
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n lineaments
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features especially of the face; distinctive shape or contour of the face; CF. line
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irreverence
|
lack of proper respect or reverence; ADJ. irreverent
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s list
|
tilt (as of a ship); lean over (to one side)
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n penumbra
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partial shadow (in an eclipse); CF. almost shadow
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pomposity
|
self-important behavior; acting like a stuffed shirt(pompous person); ADJ. pompous: self-important
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irrevocable
|
unalterable; irreversible; impossible to revoke
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s feature
|
distinctive part of the faces (as the eyes or mouth); features: overall appearance of the face; prominent or distinctive quality; prominent article; film; V: make prominent
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listless
|
lacking in spirit or energy; languid
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penury
|
extreme poverty; stinginess; ADJ. penurious: very poor; stingy
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n ponderous
|
having great weight; weighty; unwieldy; lacking lightness; dull; Ex. ponderous body/style of writing
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isotope
|
varying from of an element
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n peon
|
landless agricultural worker; bond servant; menial worker; N. peonage
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n litany
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supplicatory prayer; prayer in which the priest calls out and the people replies in the same words
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s linger
|
loiter or dawdle; be slow in leaving; delay going; continue or persist; be slow to disappear; Ex. The smell lingered for days.
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n pontifical
|
pertaining to a bishop or pope; pompous or pretentious; CF. pontiff: pope; bishop
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n isthmus
|
narrow neck of land connecting two larger bodies of land
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n lithe
|
flexible; supple; CF. limber
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perceptive
|
insightful; showing a good ability at perceiving and understanding; aware; wise; of perception
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s persist
|
continue in existence; last; continue in a course of action in spite of opposition; Ex. persist in/with something; ADJ. persistent
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n pore
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study industriously; ponder; scrutinize; Ex. pore over the book; N.
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s willowy
|
flexible; pliant; slender; CF. willow
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linguistic
|
pertaining to language
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n percussion
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striking one object against another sharply; Ex. percussion instrument; N: striking together of two bodies; sound caused by percussion
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porous
|
full of pores; like a sieve
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n itinerant
|
wandering; traveling from place to place (to perform work); Ex. itinerant preacher
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n litigation
|
lawsuit; N. litigant: one party in a lawsuit; V. litigate
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n itinerary
|
plan of a trip; record of a trip
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n perdition
|
damnation; complete ruin; hell
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s lionize
|
treat (a person) as a celebrity
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s interstice
|
narrow space between things
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n litotes
|
understatement for emphasis; Ex. ``not bad(=pretty good)''
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s liquidate
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settle accounts; pay off (a debt); clear up; eliminate; kill or abolish
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s damn
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condemn; criticize severely; condemn to everlasting punishment; doom; bring to ruin; N. damnation
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n jabber
|
chatter rapidly or unintelligibly
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portend
|
foretell; presage; be a sign or warning of; N. portent: sign; omen; forewarning
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s understate
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state with less truth than seems warranted by the facts; Ex. He understated the seriousness of the crime; N. understatement; OP. overstate
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s list
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tilt (as of a ship); lean over (to one side)
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s jab
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poke abruptly with something sharp; punch with short blows
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s soothsayer
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one who foretells the future
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s doom
|
condemnation to a severe penalty; ruin; fate (esp. a tragic or ruinous one); V.
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n livid
|
lead-colored; black and blue (as from a bruise); ashen; enraged; extremely angry
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listless
|
lacking in spirit or energy; languid
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n portly
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stout; corpulent
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peregrination
|
journey; V. peregrinate
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n jaded
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tired or uninterested by surfeit; fatigued; surfeited; worn out; wearied; Ex. jaded appetite
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n loath
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reluctant; unwilling; disinclined; Ex. Romeo and Juliet were both loath for him to go.
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jargon
|
language used by special group; technical terminology; gibberish; nonsensical or incoherent talk
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n litany
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supplicatory prayer; prayer in which the priest calls out and the people replies in the same words
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s stout
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rather fat; strong in body; sturdy; resolute; determined; strong in determination; Ex. stout stick/supporter
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n peremptory
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demanding and leaving no choice; imperative; Ex. peremptory decree/knock
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loathe
|
detest; ADJ. loathsome: arousing loathing; offensive; Ex. loathsome smell
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n poseur
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person who pretends to be sophisticated, elegant, etc., to impress others; person who poses; CF. pose
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n jaundiced
|
yellowed; prejudiced (envious, hostile, or resentful) from long and disappointing experience of human affairs; Ex. with a jaundiced eye
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n lithe
|
flexible; supple; CF. limber
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perennial
|
something long-lasting; perennial plant; ADJ: lasting through the year or many years; lasting for a long time; enduring
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n lode
|
metal-bearing vein(long deposit of an ore)
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s willowy
|
flexible; pliant; slender; CF. willow
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perfidious
|
treacherous; disloyal; N. perfidy: treachery
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s pose
|
assume a particular posture; put forward; present; affect a particular attitude (to impress others); Ex. pose a threat; N.
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s jaundice
|
medical condition in which the skin, the white part of the eyes, etc. turn yellow; V: affect with jaundice; affect with prejudice, envy, or hostility; bias
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lofty
|
very high
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perforate
|
pierce; put a hole through
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n jaunt
|
trip; short journey
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n posterity
|
descendants; future generations; Ex. go down to posterity; CF. posterior, anterior
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n litigation
|
lawsuit; N. litigant: one party in a lawsuit; V. litigate
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s loft
|
room or space under the roof; attic
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n jaunty
|
cheerful and pleased with life; lighthearted; animated; easy and carefree; dapper in appearance; Ex. jaunty person/hat
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n posthumous
|
after death (as of child born after father's death or book published after author's death); coming or occurring after one's death; Ex. posthumous fame/novel
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n litotes
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understatement for emphasis; Ex. ``not bad(=pretty good)''
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perfunctory
|
done routinely and with little care; superficial; not thorough; lacking interest, care, or enthusiasm; Ex. perfunctory kiss
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log
|
record of a voyage or flight; record of day-to-day activities; section of a trunk; V.
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s understate
|
state with less truth than seems warranted by the facts; Ex. He understated the seriousness of the crime; N. understatement; OP. overstate
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jeopardize
|
endanger; imperil; put at risk; N. jeopardy: danger
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s postmortem
|
autopsy; ADJ: occurring after death; of a postmortem
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perigee
|
point of moon's orbit when it is nearest the earth; CF. apogee
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loiter
|
hang about/around; stand idly about; linger
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n livid
|
lead-colored; black and blue (as from a bruise); ashen; enraged; extremely angry
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n jettison
|
throw overboard (from a ship or plane)
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perimeter
|
outer boundary; length of the outer boundary; circumference
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n postulate
|
self-evident truth; something assumed without proof; V: assume the truth of (as a basis of an argument)
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n loll
|
lounge about
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n jibe
|
agree; be in harmony with; gibe
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s bound
|
leap or spring; limit or confine; constitute the limit of; Ex. bounded by Canada; N: leap or jumping; boundary; ADJ: certain; having a duty to do something (legally or morally); confined by bonds; Ex. We are bound to be late; Ex. I am bound to say my opinion; CF. bounce, rebound
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n loath
|
reluctant; unwilling; disinclined; Ex. Romeo and Juliet were both loath for him to go.
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n posture
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assume an affected pose; act artificially; N: pose; attitude
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s lounge
|
stand, sit, or lie in a lazy, relaxed way
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jingoist
|
extremely aggressive and militant patriot; warlike chauvinist; N. jingoism: extreme nationalism
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loathe
|
detest; ADJ. loathsome: arousing loathing; offensive; Ex. loathsome smell
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n peripatetic
|
walking about from place to place (to work); moving; Ex. peripatetic school of philosophy
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n potable
|
suitable for drinking; drinkable
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longevity
|
long life; long duration
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potent
|
powerful; convincing; persuasive; greatly influential
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n jocose
|
given to(having a tendency of) joking
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n peripheral
|
of a periphery; marginal; outer; of minor importance; not central; Ex. peripheral nerve/interest
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n loom
|
appear or take shape (usually in an enlarged, indistinct, or distorted form); Ex. The shadow of the gallows loomed threateningly. N: apparatus for making thread into cloth
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n lode
|
metal-bearing vein(long deposit of an ore)
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n potentate
|
monarch; sovereign
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lofty
|
very high
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n jocular
|
said or done in jest or playfully; marked by joking
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n periphery
|
outside edge especially of a round surface; perimeter; Ex. periphery of the town
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s gallows
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framework from which a noose is suspended (used for execution by hanging)
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potential
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expressing possibility; latent; N: capacity for growth
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s jest
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playful remark or act; V. act or speak playfully
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s noose
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loop formed in a rope
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perjury
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false testimony while under oath; V. perjure oneself: testify falsely under oath
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s loft
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room or space under the roof; attic
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potion
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dose (of liquids); liquid dose
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permeable
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that can be permeated; penetrable; porous; allowing liquids or gas to pass through; V. permeate: spread or flow throughout; charge
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log
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record of a voyage or flight; record of day-to-day activities; section of a trunk; V.
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n jocund
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merry
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n lope
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gallop slowly
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n potpourri
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heterogeneous mixture; medley; mixture of dried flower petals a pot (to give a pleasant smell to a room)
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n pernicious
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very harmful; deadly; very destructive; Ex. pernicious effect/anemia
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n jollity
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gaiety; cheerfulness; ADJ. jolly: merry; gay
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n poultice
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soothing application applied to sore and inflamed portions of the body
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loquacious
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talkative; N. loquacity
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loiter
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hang about/around; stand idly about; linger
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n peroration
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conclusion of an oration; perorating; V. perorate: conclude a speech; speak at great length
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practicable
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feasible
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n loll
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lounge about
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n jostle
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shove; bump; push against (someone) rather roughly; Ex. jostled by the crowds
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n perpetrate
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commit an offense; do (something wrong)
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n lout
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clumsy person; ADJ. loutish; CF. from countrysides ?
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s shove
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push forward; push roughly; Ex. pushing and shoving to get on the bus; N.
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s lounge
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stand, sit, or lie in a lazy, relaxed way
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practical
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based on experience; of or acquired through practice (rather than theory); useful; Ex. practical man
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perpetual
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everlasting
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pragmatic
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practical (as opposed to idealistic); concerned with practical worth or impact of something; Ex. pragmatic test of the skill
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n low
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moo; make the sound of a cow
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longevity
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long life; long duration
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s bump
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hit or knock against with force; N.
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perpetuate
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make perpetual; make something last for a long time; preserve from extinction; N. perpetuity
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n jovial
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good-natured; merry; cheerful
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n loom
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appear or take shape (usually in an enlarged, indistinct, or distorted form); Ex. The shadow of the gallows loomed threateningly. N: apparatus for making thread into cloth
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pragmatist
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practical person; N. pragmatism: pragmatic way of dealing with things
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s lubricate
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apply a lubricant to; N. lubricant: substance that reduces friction
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n perquisite(perk)
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any gain above stipulated salary; Ex. perquisites such as free meals and a car
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s gallows
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framework from which a noose is suspended (used for execution by hanging)
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lucid
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easily understood; clear; intelligible; N. lucidity
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jubilation
|
rejoicing; great joy
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s prance
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move about in a spirited manner (proudly and confidently)
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n personable
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attractive (in personality or appearance)
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judicious
|
sound on judgment; wise
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s noose
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loop formed in a rope
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n prate
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talk idly; speak foolishly; boast idly
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lucrative
|
profitable; producing wealth
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perspicacious
|
(of someone) having insight; penetrating; astute
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n prattle
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talk idly; babble; N. CF. prate
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n juggernaut
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irresistible crushing force; overwhelming advancing force that crushes everything in its path
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n lope
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gallop slowly
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n lucre
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money; profit; Ex. filthy lucre
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perspicuity
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clearness of expression; freedom from ambiguity
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loquacious
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talkative; N. loquacity
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s filth
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dirty matter; ADJ. filthy
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s jug
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pitcher; container for holding liquids
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s idle
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not working; not employed or busy; lazy; without purpose; useless; lacking substance; baseless; not based on truth; Ex. idle worker; Ex. talk idly; V.
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perspicuous
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(of something) plainly expressed; easy to understand; Ex. perspicuous comments
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n ludicrous
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laughable; ridiculous; trifling
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preamble
|
introductory statement
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n juncture
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crisis; point in time; joining point; joint; act of joining
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n pert
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(esp. of a girl or young woman) impertinent; forward; trim; jaunty; Ex. pert young miss/hat
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n lugubrious
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mournful; sorrowful
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n junket
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trip especially one taken for pleasure by an official at public expense
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n precarious
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unsafe; lacking in stability; uncertain; risky; Ex. precarious living
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n lout
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clumsy person; ADJ. loutish; CF. from countrysides ?
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s forward
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presumptuous or bold
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n low
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moo; make the sound of a cow
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n lull
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moment of calm; period of reduced activity; Ex. a lull in the rain; V: cause to become less active; cause to sleep or rest; Ex. lull the opponents into a false sense of security; CF. lullaby
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n junta
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group of persons joined in political intrigue; cabal; group of military officers ruling a country after seizing power (by force)
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precedent
|
something preceding in time which may be used as an authority or guide for future action; V. precede; CF. unprecedented
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pertinacious
|
holding tenaciously to an action; stubborn; persistent
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s lubricate
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apply a lubricant to; N. lubricant: substance that reduces friction
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n lumber
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move heavily or clumsily; Ex. The bear lumbered through the woods; N: timber
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precedent
|
preceding (in time, rank, etc.)
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n jurisprudence
|
science of law
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pertinent
|
suitable; to the point; relevant
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lucid
|
easily understood; clear; intelligible; N. lucidity
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s jurisdiction
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right and power to apply the law; authority
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perturb
|
disturb greatly
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n lumen
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unit of light energy (one candle's worth)
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s juridical
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of the law and its administration; CF. judicial: of courts of law; CF. judiciary
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n peruse
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read through with care; N. perusal
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n luminary
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celebrity (in a specific field); dignitary; object that gives light (as a celestial body)
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precept
|
practical rule guiding conduct; Ex. mother's precept
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lucrative
|
profitable; producing wealth
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n juxtapose
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place side by side; CF. next
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pervasive
|
spread throughout; V. pervade: (of smells, ideas, feelings) spread throughout; charge; permeate
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n lucre
|
money; profit; Ex. filthy lucre
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precipice
|
cliff; dangerous position; Ex. on the edge of the precipice
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s dignitary
|
person of high rank or position
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n kaleidoscope
|
tube in which patterns made by the reflection in mirrors of colored pieces of glass, etc. produce interesting symmetrical effects; series of changing events; Ex. kaleidoscope of European history; CF. beautiful
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s filth
|
dirty matter; ADJ. filthy
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s brink
|
edge (at the top of a cliff); Ex. on the brink of the Grand Canyon
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n luminous
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shining (esp. in the dark); issuing light; Ex. luminous paint/road signs
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n perverse
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purposely continuing to do something wrong; stubbornly wrongheaded; perverted; directed away from what is right; wicked and unacceptable; Ex. perverse satisfaction; Ex. Hannibal Lecter in a perverse mood; N. perversity
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n ken
|
range of knowledge; Ex. beyond one's ken
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perversion
|
corruption; turning from right to wrong
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n ludicrous
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laughable; ridiculous; trifling
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lunar
|
pertaining to the moon
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precipitant
|
something that causes a substance in a chemical solution to separate out in solid form; ____��_____; OP. solvent
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kernel
|
central or vital part; core; whole seed (as of corn)
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n lugubrious
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mournful; sorrowful
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s pervert
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corrupt; turn from right to wrong; misuse; Ex. perverted sexual desire/scientific knowledge; N: person whose sexual behavior is not natural
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precipitate
|
hurl downward; throw headlong; hasten; cause to happen sooner; condense and fall as rain or snow; cause (a solid substance) to be separated from a solution; ADJ. hasty; rash; premature; sudden
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s lunatic
|
insane; Ex. lunatic asylum
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n killjoy
|
grouch; spoilsport; one who intentionally spoils the pleasure of others
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s wrongheaded
|
stubbornly wrong
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n lull
|
moment of calm; period of reduced activity; Ex. a lull in the rain; V: cause to become less active; cause to sleep or rest; Ex. lull the opponents into a false sense of security; CF. lullaby
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precipitous
|
steep; overhasty; precipitate
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n lurid
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wild; sensational; graphic; gruesome; horrible; Ex. lurid details of the murder
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s grouch
|
bad-tempered complaint; person who keeps complaining; V: complain; grumble
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n lurk
|
stealthily lie in waiting; slink; exist unperceived
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n lumber
|
move heavily or clumsily; Ex. The bear lumbered through the woods; N: timber
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pessimism
|
belief that life is basically bad or evil; gloominess; tendency to take the gloomiest possible view of a situation; ADJ. pessimistic
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n pr\'ecis
|
abstract; concise summing up of main points; concise summary of a text
|
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s spoilsport
|
one who spoils the pleasure of others
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s slink
|
move furtively; ADJ. slinky: stealthy; furtive; sneaky (as in ambush)
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precise
|
exact
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|
n lumen
|
unit of light energy (one candle's worth)
|
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n pestilential(pestilent)
|
causing plague; tending to cause death; baneful; N. pestilence: fatal epidemic disease (esp. bubonic plague)
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kindle
|
start a fire; ignite; inspire; arouse
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preclude
|
make impossible; prevent; exclude; eliminate
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n luscious
|
pleasing to taste or smell; delicious
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n luminary
|
celebrity (in a specific field); dignitary; object that gives light (as a celestial body)
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n pestle
|
tool for mashing or grinding substances in a hard bowl or mortar
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n kindred
|
related; belonging to the same group; similar in nature or character; Ex. kindred languages; N: relative; kin; kinship
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s dignitary
|
person of high rank or position
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precocious
|
advanced in development; N. precocity
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n luster
|
shine; gloss (of a polished surface)
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s mortar
|
vessel in which substances are crushed with a pestle
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kinetic
|
producing motion; of motion
|
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precursor
|
forerunner; predecessor
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s mash
|
crush into mash; convert into mash; N: mixture of ground grain and nutrients fed to livestock and fowl
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n luminous
|
shining (esp. in the dark); issuing light; Ex. luminous paint/road signs
|
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n lustrous
|
shining; brilliant; Ex. lustrous hair
|
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n kismet
|
fate; destiny; Ex. Kismet is the Arabic word for fate.
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predator
|
predatory animal or bird; predatory person; creature that seizes and devours another animal; person who robs or exploits others; ADJ. predatory: living by preying on other organisms; plundering; N. predation
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lunar
|
pertaining to the moon
|
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n petrify
|
turn to stone; cause to become stonelike; stun or paralyze
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n luxuriant
|
abundant; growing healthily and in large amounts; excessively ornate; rich and splendid; fertile; Ex. luxuriant forests/prose; CF. luxurious, luxuriate
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n kleptomaniac
|
person who has a compulsive desire to steal
|
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n macabre
|
gruesome; grisly; ghastly; CF. of death
|
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petty
|
trivial; unimportant; very small; small-minded; petty-minded
|
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s lunatic
|
insane; Ex. lunatic asylum
|
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predecessor
|
former occupant of a post
|
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n knave
|
untrustworthy person; rogue; scoundrel; jack; N. knavery
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|
predetermine
|
determine in advance; predestine; settle or decide beforehand; influence markedly
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s morgue
|
mortuary; place where bodies are kept before burial or cremation
|
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n petulant
|
touchy; peevish; ill-tempered
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n lurid
|
wild; sensational; graphic; gruesome; horrible; Ex. lurid details of the murder
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n knead
|
mix; work dough; mix and work into a uniform mass (with the hands); Ex. knead dough
|
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s cremate
|
incinerate (a corpse); N. crematory, crematorium
|
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|
predicament
|
difficult situation; tricky or dangerous situation; dilemma
|
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|
s phalanx
|
formation of infantry carrying overlapping shields and long spears; group of men packed together (for attack or defense)
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n lurk
|
stealthily lie in waiting; slink; exist unperceived
|
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n knell
|
tolling of a bell especially to indicate a funeral, disaster, etc.; sound of the funeral bell; V.
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n mace
|
ceremonial staff used as a symbol of authority; clublike medieval weapon
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n predilection
|
preference; partiality
|
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n pharisaical
|
pertaining to the Pharisees, who paid scrupulous attention to tradition; self-righteous; hypocritical
|
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|
s slink
|
move furtively; ADJ. slinky: stealthy; furtive; sneaky (as in ambush)
|
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|
s toll
|
sound (a large bell) slowly at regular intervals; N: sound of a bell; fixed tax or charge
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n predispose
|
give an inclination toward (in advance); make susceptible to; Ex. predispose people to certain cancer; N. predisposition
|
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|
s pharisee
|
Pharisee: member of an ancient Jewish group that emphasized strict observance of the Mosaic law (considering themselves very holy); hypocritical self-righteous person
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n luscious
|
pleasing to taste or smell; delicious
|
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|
n macerate
|
soften by soaking in liquid; waste away; Ex. macerate powdered wood to make paper
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|
s curfew
|
regulation requiring all people to leave the streets at stated times; signal (as a bell) announcing the hour of a curfew
|
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|
n Machiavellian
|
crafty; double-dealing; of the political doctrine of Machiavelli, which holds that craft and deceit are justified in pursuing political power
|
|
|
n luster
|
shine; gloss (of a polished surface)
|
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|
s self-righteous
|
sure of one's own righteousness; moralistic
|
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|
preeminent
|
outstanding; superior
|
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|
n knit
|
contract into wrinkles; grow together; join together closely; make (a fabric or garment) by interwining yarn or thread; Ex. knit the brow; Ex. The bones should knit together in a few weeks.
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n phenomena
|
observable facts; subjects of scientific investigation; SG. phenomenon: observable fact; very unusual person, thing, or event; marvel; wonder; CF. phenomenons; ADJ. phenomenal: very unusual; extraordinary; of a phenomenon; Ex. phenomenal strength
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n machinations
|
evil schemes or plots; schemes or plots to achieve an evil end; V. machinate
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n lustrous
|
shining; brilliant; Ex. lustrous hair
|
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|
n preempt
|
prevent in advance; head off(forestall); forestall by acting first; appropriate for oneself before others; supplant; take the place of; displace; Ex. preempt any attempts; ADJ. preemptive
|
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|
s crochet
|
make (a piece of needlework) by looping thread with a hooked needle; N. CF. crotchet
|
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|
philanderer
|
faithless lover; flirt
|
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|
n luxuriant
|
abundant; growing healthily and in large amounts; excessively ornate; rich and splendid; fertile; Ex. luxuriant forests/prose; CF. luxurious, luxuriate
|
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n preen
|
make oneself tidy in appearance; feel self-satisfaction or pride; (of a bird) smooth or clean (feathers) with the beak; Ex. preen oneself on; CF. prune
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n maculated
|
spotted; stained; CF. immaculate
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n knoll
|
little round hill; hillock
|
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h 36
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n knotty
|
intricate; difficult; tangled; CF. knot
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n madrigal
|
pastoral song; song for several singers without instruments
|
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|
prefatory
|
introductory; of a preface
|
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|
n macabre
|
gruesome; grisly; ghastly; CF. of death
|
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|
philanthropist
|
lover of mankind; doer of good; N. philanthropy
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n prehensile
|
capable of grasping or holding (esp. by wrapping around); Ex. prehensile tails
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|
n maelstrom
|
violent whirlpool; violent or tublent situation; CF. stream
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|
n philatelist
|
stamp-collector; N. philately: stamp collecting
|
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|
n kudos
|
honor; glory; acclaim or praise for exceptional achievement
|
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|
s morgue
|
mortuary; place where bodies are kept before burial or cremation
|
|
|
n prelate
|
church dignitary; priest of high position in the church (esp. bishop)
|
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|
n magisterial
|
authoritative; imperious; commanding; of a magistrate; Ex. magisterial study of Roman law; Ex. magisterial manner
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|
s entourage
|
group of attendants; retinue; CF. surround
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s cremate
|
incinerate (a corpse); N. crematory, crematorium
|
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|
n philistine
|
narrow-minded person, uncultured and exclusively interested in material gain; uncultured person who is indifferent to artistic and cultural values; member of an ancient people in Palestine; OP. aesthete
|
|
|
n mace
|
ceremonial staff used as a symbol of authority; clublike medieval weapon
|
|
|
s magistrate
|
official with power to administer the law
|
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|
n labile
|
likely to change; unstable; Ex. emotionally labile; N. lability
|
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|
prelude
|
introduction; introductory performance or event; forerunner
|
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|
n philology
|
study of language or words
|
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|
premeditate
|
plan in advance; Ex. premeditated murder
|
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|
magnanimity
|
generosity; ADJ. magnanimous: generous
|
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|
n macerate
|
soften by soaking in liquid; waste away; Ex. macerate powdered wood to make paper
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|
laborious
|
demanding much work or care; tedious
|
|
|
n phlegmatic
|
calm and unexcitable; not easily disturbed; CF. phlegm: sticky mucus produced in the respiratory tract
|
|
|
labyrinth
|
maze
|
|
|
n Machiavellian
|
crafty; double-dealing; of the political doctrine of Machiavelli, which holds that craft and deceit are justified in pursuing political power
|
|
|
n magnate
|
person of prominence or influence; powerful or influential person (in business or industry); Ex. oil magnate
|
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|
premise
|
assumption; postulate; proposition upon which an argument is based
|
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|
phobia
|
morbid fear
|
|
|
premonition
|
forewarning; presentiment; foreboding
|
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|
n laceration
|
torn ragged wound; V. lacerate: tear (the skin as with broken glass); wound
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|
magniloquent
|
boastful; pompous
|
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|
n machinations
|
evil schemes or plots; schemes or plots to achieve an evil end; V. machinate
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|
phoenix
|
symbol of immortality or rebirth; Ex. phoenix rising from its ashes
|
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n maculated
|
spotted; stained; CF. immaculate
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premonitory
|
serving to warn
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|
magnitude
|
greatness (in size or extent); extent
|
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|
s rip
|
tear or be torn quickly and violently; Ex. The sail ripped under the force of the wind; N.
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n phylum
|
major classification, second to kingdom, of plants and animals; category ranking below a kingdom and above a class; division
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n madrigal
|
pastoral song; song for several singers without instruments
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|
s rag
|
scrap of cloth; ADJ. ragged: old and torn; seeming unfinished and imperfect; Ex. ragged debut/performance
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n maim
|
mutilate; injure lastingly; disable; cripple; Ex. maimed for life
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n physiognomy
|
face (as showing the character and the mind); art of judging human character from facial features
|
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|
preponderance
|
superiority of power, quantity, etc.; V. preponderate: be greater in power, weight, or importance; ADJ. preponderant
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|
n maelstrom
|
violent whirlpool; violent or tublent situation; CF. stream
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|
s mangle
|
tear or cut to pieces; mutilate or disfigure; Ex. badly mangled bodies
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n lachrymose
|
producing tears; tearful
|
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|
preposterous
|
absurd; completely unreasonable; ridiculous
|
|
|
n physiological
|
pertaining to the science of the function of living organisms; N. physiology
|
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|
n magisterial
|
authoritative; imperious; commanding; of a magistrate; Ex. magisterial study of Roman law; Ex. magisterial manner
|
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|
prerogative
|
privilege; unquestionable right; CF. ask before
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|
maladroit
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clumsy; not skillful; awkward; bungling
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n piebald
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of different colors; mottled; spotted in different colors (esp. in black and white); Ex. piebald horse; CF. pie+bald
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n lackadaisical
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lacking interest or effort; lacking purpose or zest; lazy; halfhearted; languid
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s magistrate
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official with power to administer the law
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n piecemeal
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one part at a time; gradually; in stages; Ex. read a novel piecemeal
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presage
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foretell; be a warning or sign of; N: presentiment; foreboding; omen
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malady
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illness
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s halfhearted
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exhibiting little interest or enthusiasm
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magnanimity
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generosity; ADJ. magnanimous: generous
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n lackluster
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lacking luster(shine; gloss); dull
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n malaise
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uneasiness; vague feeling of ill health (without any particular pain or appearance of disease)
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n pied
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piebald; variegated(many-colored); multicolored
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n prescience
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ability to foretell the future; knowledge of actions before they occur; ADJ. prescient
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n magnate
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person of prominence or influence; powerful or influential person (in business or industry); Ex. oil magnate
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piety
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devoutness; reverence for God; ADJ. pious
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n laconic
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brief and to the point; using few words; terse
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n malapropism
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comic misuse of a word; CF. Mrs. Malaprop
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presentiment
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premonition; foreboding; feeling something will happen; anticipatory fear
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magniloquent
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boastful; pompous
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prestige
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respect or admiration; impression produced by achievements or reputation; ADJ: causing admiration; ADJ. prestigious: having prestige
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s malapropos
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inappropriate; ADV.
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n pigment
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coloring matter (usually powder to be mixed with water or oil)
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n laggard
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slow; sluggish; N: one who lags; straggler
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magnitude
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greatness (in size or extent); extent
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malcontent
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person dissatisfied with existing state of affairs; discontented person; ADJ: discontented
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pillage
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plunder
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s lag
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move or develop more slowly; straggle; Ex. lag behind the rest; N.
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n presumptuous
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going beyond what is right; excessively forward; arrogant; taking liberties
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n maim
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mutilate; injure lastingly; disable; cripple; Ex. maimed for life
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s straggle
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stray or fall behind (a main group); spread out in a scattered group; Ex. straggling marathon racer; Ex. straggling branch
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malediction
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curse
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s presume
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take for granted; assume; act overconfidently; take liberties; presume on/upon: take unfair advantage of (someone's kindness or connection); N. presumption
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pillory
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punish by placing in a wooden frame or pillory; subject or expose to criticism and ridicule; N.
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s mangle
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tear or cut to pieces; mutilate or disfigure; Ex. badly mangled bodies
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malefactor
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evildoer; criminal
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h 28
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n pine
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long for; yearn; languish from longing or grief; decline
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n pretentious
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ostentatious; showy; pompous; making unjustified claims; overambitious; Ex. pretentious films that claim to be art
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maladroit
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clumsy; not skillful; awkward; bungling
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n lagoon
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shallow body of water or lake near a sea; lake separated from a sea by sandbars or coral reefs
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s maleficient
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doing evil; N. maleficience
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s pretend
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feign; pretend to: claim to possess; make pretensions to; Ex. I don't pretend to much expertise; N. pretense
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n pinion
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restrain or immobilize by binding the wings or legs; N: bird's wing
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malady
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illness
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n laity
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laypersons; laymen; persons not connected with the clergy
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pinnacle
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peak; highest point; acme; Ex. pinnacle of fame
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s pretension
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pretentiousness; claim (without foundation); Ex. I make no pretensions to skill as an artist.
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malevolent
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wishing evil; exhibiting ill will; N. malevolence
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n malaise
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uneasiness; vague feeling of ill health (without any particular pain or appearance of disease)
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n preternatural
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beyond what is normal in nature; supernatural; Ex. preternatural strength/forces
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s layman
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man who is not a cleric; man who is nonprofessional
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pious
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devout; religious; N. piety
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n malfeasance
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wrongdoing; misconduct (by a public official)
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n malapropism
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comic misuse of a word; CF. Mrs. Malaprop
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malicious
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hateful; spiteful; expressing malice; N. malice: desire to harm others; spite
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pretext
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excuse
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n piquant
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pleasantly tart-tasting; spicy; pleasantly stimulating; Ex. piquant situation when my old enemy asked for my help
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lament
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grieve; express sorrow; N. lamentation
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s malapropos
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inappropriate; ADV.
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n prevail
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be widespread; triumph over; gain victory; prevail on: persuade; induce; Ex. Justice has prevailed; Ex. prevail on someone to do something
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malign
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speak evil of; bad-mouth(criticize spitefully); defame; ADJ: harmful; Ex. malign influence
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s tart
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sharp to the taste; acid-tasting; caustic; sarcastic; Ex. tart apple/reply
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n lampoon
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ridicule; N: written attack ridiculing or satirizing a person, group, or institution
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malcontent
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person dissatisfied with existing state of affairs; discontented person; ADJ: discontented
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malignant
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tending to cause death; highly injurious; aggressively malevolent; Ex. malignant tumor
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s sour
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having a sharp or acid taste; acid; tart; bad-tempered; V.
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prevalent
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widespread; generally accepted
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n lancet
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small surgical tool for making incisions
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malediction
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curse
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s lance
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pierce with a lance; cut into; N: spearlike weapon
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pique
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irritation; resentment from wounded pride (eg. loss in a contest); V: provoke; arouse; annoy; cause to feel resentment; Ex. pique her curiosity
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n prevaricate
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lie; hide the truth (by equivocating)
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malingerer
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one who feigns illness to escape duty; V. malinger: feign illness to avoid work
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malefactor
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evildoer; criminal
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languid
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lacking energy or vitality; weary; sluggish; listless
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prey
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target of a hunt; victim; V: hunt and eat as prey; victimize; Ex. Cats prey on mice.
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n piscatorial
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pertaining to fishing; CF. Pisces
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n malleable
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(of a metal) capable of being shaped by pounding(beating); pliable; (of someone) impressionable(easily influenced); easily controlled; tractable
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s maleficient
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doing evil; N. maleficience
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languish
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lose animation or strength
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n prim
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proper to the point of affectation; very precise and formal; exceedingly proper
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pitfall
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hidden danger; concealed trap
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malodorous
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foul-smelling
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malevolent
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wishing evil; exhibiting ill will; N. malevolence
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s beware
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be cautious (of)
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languor
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lack of physical or mental energy; lassitude; depression
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n primogeniture
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seniority by birth; state of being the first-born child; right of the eldest child (to inherit the entire property of one or both parents)
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s compost
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mixture of decaying organic matter used as fertilizer; V: put or make compost
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n malfeasance
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wrongdoing; misconduct (by a public official)
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n pith
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core or marrow; spongelike substance in the center of stems; essence; substance
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primordial
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existing at the beginning (of time); rudimentary
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n lank
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long and thin; Ex. Lank, gaunt, Abraham Lincoln
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mammal
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vertebrate animal whose female suckles its young
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malicious
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hateful; spiteful; expressing malice; N. malice: desire to harm others; spite
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s marrow
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soft fatty tissue that fills most bone cavities and is the source of blood cells
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n lap
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take in food or drink with one's tongue; splash gently; Ex. waves lapping the shore; N: front area from the waist to the knees of a seated person
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s vertebrate
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having a backbone or spinal column; N: group of animals having a segmented spinal column
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n primp
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groom oneself with care; adorn oneself
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n larceny
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theft; Ex. petit larceny
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malign
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speak evil of; bad-mouth(criticize spitefully); defame; ADJ: harmful; Ex. malign influence
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pithy
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concise and meaningful; substantial; meaty
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s suckle
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give or take milk at the breast or udder
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n pittance
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small amount (of money); small allowance or wage
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s nurse
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suckle; take care of (as a nurse); bear in mind; Ex. nursing mother; Ex. nurse a hope/grudge against someone
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malignant
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tending to cause death; highly injurious; aggressively malevolent; Ex. malignant tumor
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n pristine
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unspoiled; remaining in a pure state; characteristic of earlier times; primitive; Ex. an old book in pristine condition
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n larder
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pantry; place where food is kept
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pivotal
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of a pivot; central; critical; crucial
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n largess
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generous gift (given to people who do not have enough)
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mammoth
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gigantic; enormous
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n privation
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lack of the basic necessities or comforts of life; hardship; want; CF. deprive
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malingerer
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one who feigns illness to escape duty; V. malinger: feign illness to avoid work
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placate
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pacify; bring peace to; conciliate; appease
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n privy
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secret; hidden; not public; made a participant in something secret; Ex. privy chamber government; Ex. be privy to a discussion; CF. private
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n malleable
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(of a metal) capable of being shaped by pounding(beating); pliable; (of someone) impressionable(easily influenced); easily controlled; tractable
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lascivious
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lustful
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manacle
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restrain; handcuff; N.
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n placebo
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harmless substance prescribed as a dummy pill
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probe
|
explore with a probe or tools; investigate; N: slender instrument used to explore a wound or body cavity; device designed to investigate an unknown region; thorough investigation; Ex. space probe
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malodorous
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foul-smelling
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n mandate
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order; charge; authoritative command; power to govern another country; power to given to a government; region under administration; V: give a mandate to; place under a mandate; Ex. mandated territory
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s lust
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intense sexual desire; intense eagerness; V.
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s tablet
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small round piece of medicine; flat piece of stone or metal bearing an inscription; Ex. stone tablet on the wall
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probity
|
uprightness; honesty; incorruptibility
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s compost
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mixture of decaying organic matter used as fertilizer; V: put or make compost
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mandatory
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obligatory; compulsory; of a mandate
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n lassitude
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languor; weariness; listlessness
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placid
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peaceful; calm; Ex. placid child/lake
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s defalcate
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embezzle
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n plagiarize
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steal another's ideas or writings and pass them off as one's own; Ex. ideas plagiarized from my article; N. plagiarism; CF. kidnap
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n mangy
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shabby; wretched; suffering from mange; of bad appearance
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mammal
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vertebrate animal whose female suckles its young
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latent
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present but not yet noticeable or active; dormant; hidden; N. latency; CF. potential
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n problematic
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causing a problem; open to doubt; doubtful; unsettled; questionable; Ex. Whether the arena will ever be completed is problematic.
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lateral
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of or coming from the side
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n plaintive
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expressing sorrow; mournful; Ex. plaintive song
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s vertebrate
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having a backbone or spinal column; N: group of animals having a segmented spinal column
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s mange
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skin disease (esp. of domestic animals) marked by loss of hair
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proclivity
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inclination; natural tendency (esp. towards something bad)
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n latitude
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freedom from narrow limitations
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n plait
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braid; interwine; interweave strands or lengths of; make by weaving strands together; Ex. plaited hair; N: braided length as of hair o fabric; CF. pigtail, ponytail
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maniacal
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raging mad; insane; N. maniac: insane person; CF. mania: disorder of the mind; intense enthusiasm
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s suckle
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give or take milk at the breast or udder
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procrastinate
|
postpone; delay or put off
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laud
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praise; N. ADJ. laudable: praiseworthy; ADJ. laudatory: expressing praise
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s nurse
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suckle; take care of (as a nurse); bear in mind; Ex. nursing mother; Ex. nurse a hope/grudge against someone
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n plasticity
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ability to be molded; ADJ. plastic: capable of being shaped or molded; Ex. plastic material such as clay
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manifest
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evident; visible; obvious; V: show plainly
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procurement
|
obtaining; V. procure: obtain by effort; obtain (a prostitute) for another
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mammoth
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gigantic; enormous
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n lavish
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liberal; wasteful; generous or wasteful in giving or using; abundant; profuse; great; Ex. decorated lavishly; V. give in abundance
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platitude
|
trite remark; commonplace statement; ADJ. platitudinous
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n prod
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poke (with a pointed object); stir up; urge; goad to action; N: pointed object used to prod; prodding
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n manifestation
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outward demonstration; manifesting; indication of the presence of something; Ex. manifestation of his pronounced musical bent
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manacle
|
restrain; handcuff; N.
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s commonplace
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ordinary; N: something ordinary or common; trite remark
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s pronounced
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distinct; very noticeable; Ex. pronounced limp
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n lax
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careless; negligent; not paying enough attention; Ex. lax service
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prodigal
|
wasteful; reckless with money; profuse; Ex. a mind prodigal of ideas; N. prodigality
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n mandate
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order; charge; authoritative command; power to govern another country; power to given to a government; region under administration; V: give a mandate to; place under a mandate; Ex. mandated territory
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s commonwealth
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nation governed by the people; republic; people of a nation
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manifesto
|
public declaration of principles; statement of policy
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prodigious
|
enormous; marvelous; extraordinary; Ex. prodigious amount/memory
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n leaven
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add leaven to; cause to rise or grow lighter; enliven; N: agent, such as yeast, that causes dough to rise (by fermentation); element that lightens or enlivens
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mandatory
|
obligatory; compulsory; of a mandate
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platonic
|
purely spiritual; theoretical; without sensual desire
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n manifold
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many in number or kind; numerous; varied
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s enliven
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make lively or spirited; animate
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prodigy
|
highly gifted child; person with exceptional talents; marvel; wonder
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n mangy
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shabby; wretched; suffering from mange; of bad appearance
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n manipulate
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operate with one's hands; control or play upon (people, forces, etc.) artfully; maneuver; Ex. how to manipulate publicity and men; ADJ. manipulative
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n plaudit
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praise; enthusiastic approval; round(succession or series) of applause; ADJ. plauditory; CF. applaud
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lechery
|
gross lewdness; lustfulness; ADJ. lecherous; N. lecher: lecherous man
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profane
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violate; desecrate (something holy); treat unworthily; be profane for; ADJ: secular; nonreligious; irreverent for holy things
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s mange
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skin disease (esp. of domestic animals) marked by loss of hair
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n profligate
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wasteful (of money); dissipated; wildly immoral; dissolute; N: profligate person; N. profligacy
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n lectern
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reading desk or stand for a public speaker
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plausible
|
conceivably true; having a show of truth but open to doubt; specious
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n mannered
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affected; not natural; Ex. mannered way of speech
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maniacal
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raging mad; insane; N. maniac: insane person; CF. mania: disorder of the mind; intense enthusiasm
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profound
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deep; not superficial; complete; Ex. profound thinker/remark/silence/deafness; N. profundity
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n leery
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(of someone) suspicious; wary; cautious
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n plebeian
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common; vulgar; pertaining to the common people; N: common people in ancient Rome; CF. patrician
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s mannerism
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distinctive behavioral trait; affected style in art (according to a set of styles)
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manifest
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evident; visible; obvious; V: show plainly
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s plebiscite
|
direct vote by the entire electorate (on an important issue)
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profusion
|
great amount; plenty; overabundance; excess; lavish expenditure; Ex. profusion of choices; ADJ. profuse: plentiful; copious; giving or given abundantly; extravagant
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n leeway
|
room to move; margin; latitude; Ex. leeway for the deadline
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n manumit
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emancipate; free from slavery or bondage
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n manifestation
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outward demonstration; manifesting; indication of the presence of something; Ex. manifestation of his pronounced musical bent
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marital
|
pertaining to marriage
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progenitor
|
ancestor
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s margin
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border; room; allowance beyond what is needed; Ex. margin of safety
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s referendum
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direct vote by all the people
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s pronounced
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distinct; very noticeable; Ex. pronounced limp
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n maritime
|
bordering on(adjacent to) the sea; nautical; of the ships or the sea; Ex. Maritime Provinces
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s marginal
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of a margin; barely within a limit; Ex. marginal effect/writing ability
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n progeny
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children; offspring; descendants
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n plenary
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(of power) complete; full; fully attended by all qualified members; Ex. plenary power
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manifesto
|
public declaration of principles; statement of policy
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legacy
|
gift made by a will; something handed down from an ancestor
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n plenitude
|
abundance; plenty; great amount; completeness; fullness; CF. plenary, plenty
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prognosis
|
forecasted course of a disease; prediction; CF. prognostic
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n manifold
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many in number or kind; numerous; varied
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marked
|
noticeable; targeted for vengeance or attack; Ex. marked improvement/man
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n marred
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damaged; disfigured; V. mar: spoil; disfigure
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legend
|
explanatory list of symbols on a map
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prognosticate
|
predict (according to present indications)
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n plethora
|
excess; overabundance; Ex. a plethora of excuses
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n manipulate
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operate with one's hands; control or play upon (people, forces, etc.) artfully; maneuver; Ex. how to manipulate publicity and men; ADJ. manipulative
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pliable
|
flexible; easily influenced; yielding; adaptable
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n marshal
|
put in order; guide ceremoniously to the correct place; Ex. marshal the children into the museum; N: military officer; official
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n legerdemain
|
sleight(dexterity) of hand; CF. light of hand
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n mannered
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affected; not natural; Ex. mannered way of speech
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prohibitive
|
so high as to prohibit purchase or use; tending to prevent the purchase or use of something; prohibiting; inclined to prevent or forbid; Ex. prohibitive tax
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pliant
|
flexible; easily influenced
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leniency
|
mildness; permissiveness; ADJ. lenient: not severe in judgment or punishment
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s enlist
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(cause to) join the armed forces; obtain (help, sympathy, or support)
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projectile
|
missile; fired or thrown object (such as stone or bullet)
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s mannerism
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distinctive behavioral trait; affected style in art (according to a set of styles)
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plight
|
difficult condition; condition or state (esp. a bad state or condition); predicament
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proletarian
|
member of the working class; blue collar guy; N. proletariat: working class (who have to work for wages)
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s permissive
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allowing much freedom; lenient; Ex. permissive society
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n marsupial
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one of a family of mammals that nurse their offspring in a pouch(pocket of skin or leather); CF. kangaroo, opossum, wombat
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n manumit
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emancipate; free from slavery or bondage
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n pluck
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courage; V: pull off or out; pull out the hair or feathers of; ADJ. plucky: courageous; brave
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martial
|
warlike; of war; Ex. martial art/law
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proliferate
|
grow rapidly (in numbers); spread; multiply; N. proliferation
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leonine
|
like a lion
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marital
|
pertaining to marriage
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n plumage
|
feathers of a bird;
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n maritime
|
bordering on(adjacent to) the sea; nautical; of the ships or the sea; Ex. Maritime Provinces
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prolific
|
producing offspring or fruit in abundance; fertile; fecund; abundantly fruitful; producing abundant works; Ex. prolific writer
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s cadet
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student at a military school
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lethal
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deadly
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n plumb
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exactly vertical; N: weight on the end of a line; V: examine very carefully or critically in order to understand; measure depth (by sounding); Ex. plumb the depth of
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n prolixity
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tedious wordiness; verbosity; ADJ. prolix: wordy; verbose; diffuse
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marked
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noticeable; targeted for vengeance or attack; Ex. marked improvement/man
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lethargic
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drowsy; dull; N. lethargy: state of sluggishness and inactivity
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n martinet
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strict disciplinarian; person who demands total obedience to rules and orders; CF. Jean Martinet
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s plumber
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one who installs and repairs pipes and plumbing(pipes)
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prologue
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introduction (to a poem or play)
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n marred
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damaged; disfigured; V. mar: spoil; disfigure
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n levee
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earthen or stone embankment to prevent flooding; CF. raise
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martyr
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one who voluntarily suffers death for his or her religion or cause; great sufferer; Ex. martyr to his rheumatism
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n plummet
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fall sharply; fall straight down; Ex. Stock prices plummeted.
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n marshal
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put in order; guide ceremoniously to the correct place; Ex. marshal the children into the museum; N: military officer; official
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s feud
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bitter prolonged quarrel (usually between two peoples or families); V. CF. Romeo and Juliet; CF. feudal, feudalism
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masochist
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person who enjoys his own pain; CF. masochism
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n levitate
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rise and float in the air (especially by magical means); CF. light
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plutocracy
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society ruled by the wealthy
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levity
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lack of seriousness or steadiness; frivolity; lightness of manner
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s enlist
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(cause to) join the armed forces; obtain (help, sympathy, or support)
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n masticate
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chew
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prolong
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lengthen; extend; draw out
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podiatrist
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doctor who treats ailments of the feet; chiropodist; N. podiatrics
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materialism
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preoccupation with physical comforts and things; excessive regard for worldly concerns (rather than spiritual matters)
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n levy
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impose (a fine); collect (a payment); impose or collect (a tax); Ex. levy a tax on tobacco
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n marsupial
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one of a family of mammals that nurse their offspring in a pouch(pocket of skin or leather); CF. kangaroo, opossum, wombat
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prominent
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protruding(sticking out); conspicuous; notable; eminent
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podium
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pedestal; raised platform
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lewd
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lustful
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maternal
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motherly; N. maternity: motherhood
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n promiscuous
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mixed indiscriminately; indiscriminate; not choosing carefully; indiscriminate in the choice of sexual partners; irregular, particularly sexually; Ex. promiscuous life/girl; N. promiscuity
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martial
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warlike; of war; Ex. martial art/law
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s pedestal
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support or base as for a pillar or statue
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matriarch
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woman who rules a family or larger social group
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promontory
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headland
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n lexicographer
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compiler of a dictionary; CF. lexicography: work of compiling a dictionary
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s cadet
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student at a military school
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n poignancy
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quality of being deeply moving; keenness of emotion; ADJ. poignant: touching; deeply moving; (of sorrow, grief, etc.) painful; keenly distressing to the mind; Ex. poignant memory/anxiety; CF. prick
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n martinet
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strict disciplinarian; person who demands total obedience to rules and orders; CF. Jean Martinet
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n promote
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advance in rank; advance; help to flourish; advocate; help actively in forming; publicize or popularize; Ex. Milk promotes health; Ex. promote a match/bill; Ex. promote a new product
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n lexicon
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dictionary
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n matriculate
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enroll (in college or graduate school); CF. matrix
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n polarize
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split into opposite extremes or camps
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martyr
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one who voluntarily suffers death for his or her religion or cause; great sufferer; Ex. martyr to his rheumatism
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n prompt
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cause; urge; provoke; provide a cue (for an actor); ADJ: done without delay; done at the right time; punctual; on time; N: reminder or cue
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n liability
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drawback; handicap; debts; obligation; responsibility; condition of being liable; ADJ. liable: likely; responsible (for paying)
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n matrix
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point of origin; array of numbers or algebraic symbols; mold or die; Ex. the matrix of Western civilization
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s polarity
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state of having two opposite qualities
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masochist
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person who enjoys his own pain; CF. masochism
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liaison
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contact that keeps parties in communication; communication between groups; one that maintains communication; go-between; secret love affair; V. liaise: keep a connection
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s cue
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word or signal (as in a play to prompt another actor's speech or entrance); reminder or hint; V: give a cue to
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n maudlin
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effusively sentimental
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s polar
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of a pole; characterized by opposite extremes; Ex. polar opposites
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n masticate
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chew
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s camp
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group sharing a common cause or opinion
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s sentimental
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swayed by sentiment; appealing to the sentiments
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n promulgate
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announce; proclaim a doctrine or law; make known by official publication
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libel
|
defamatory written statement; act of writing something that smears a person's character; V. ADJ. libelous
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materialism
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preoccupation with physical comforts and things; excessive regard for worldly concerns (rather than spiritual matters)
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n maul
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handle roughly; batter; injure by beating; Ex. mauled by his overexcited fans; N: heavy long-handled hammer
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prone
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inclined to; likely to (suffer); prostrate; lying with the front downward; Ex. prone to disease/make mistakes; Ex. accident-prone
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maternal
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motherly; N. maternity: motherhood
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n libertine
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debauched person; dissolute or licentious person; rou\'e; CF. free
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n polemic
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attack or defense of an opinion; controversy or refutation; argument in support of point of view; N. polemics: art of debate or controversy
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h 30
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n polemical(polemic)
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aggressive in verbal attack; disputatious (rather than simply expressing opinions)
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matriarch
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woman who rules a family or larger social group
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propagate
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increase in number by producing young; multiply; spread; Ex. Most plants propagate by seed; Ex. newspaper propagating their ideas
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s rou\'e
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lecherous man
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n mausoleum
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monumental tomb; large stately tomb; CF. Mausolos
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politic
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prudent; judicious; well judged; expedient; well devised
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n matriculate
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enroll (in college or graduate school); CF. matrix
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libidinous
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lustful
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propellant(propellent)
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substance which propels or drives forward (such as an explosive charge or a rocket fuel)
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n mauve
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pale purple
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polity
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(particular form of) political organization; form of government of nation or state; Ex. student polity
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n libido
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psychic and emotional energy or urges behind human activity; sexual desire
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n matrix
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point of origin; array of numbers or algebraic symbols; mold or die; Ex. the matrix of Western civilization
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propensity
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natural inclination
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n maverick
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rebel; nonconformist (in a group)
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n maudlin
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effusively sentimental
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polygamist
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one who has more than one spouse at a time; CF. bigamy; CF. polyandry
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n libretto
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text of an opera or oratorio; CF. book
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prophetic
|
of a prophet or prophecy; having to do with predicting the future; N. prophecy; V. prophesy; N. prophet
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n mawkish
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mushy(sentimental) and gushy; icky-sticky sentimental; excessively and objectionably sentimental
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prophylactic
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used to prevent disease; N: something prophylactic; condom; N. prophylaxis: prevention of disease
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s sentimental
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swayed by sentiment; appealing to the sentiments
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polyglot
|
speaking several languages; multilingual; Ex. polyglot person/society; N.
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licentious
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amoral; lewd and lascivious; unrestrained
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maxim
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proverb; truth pithily stated
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pomposity
|
self-important behavior; acting like a stuffed shirt(pompous person); ADJ. pompous: self-important
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n propinquity
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nearness (in space or relationship); proximity; kinship
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s license
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official or legal permission; latitude of action or speech; excessive freedom that causes harm or damage; V.
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n maul
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handle roughly; batter; injure by beating; Ex. mauled by his overexcited fans; N: heavy long-handled hammer
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n mayhem
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injury to body; crime of willfully maiming or crippling a person; violent disorder; Ex. mayhem in the zoo; CF. maim
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n propitiate
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appease; conciliate; make peaceful; ADJ. propitiatory
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h 30
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n lien
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legal claim or right on a property
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n ponderous
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having great weight; weighty; unwieldy; lacking lightness; dull; Ex. ponderous body/style of writing
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meager
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scanty; inadequate
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h 38
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n pontifical
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pertaining to a bishop or pope; pompous or pretentious; CF. pontiff: pope; bishop
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n ligneous
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like wood
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n mausoleum
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monumental tomb; large stately tomb; CF. Mausolos
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n mealymouthed
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indirect in speech (when something unpleasant must be said); hypocritical; evasive
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n lilliputian
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extremely small; CF. Lilliput in Gulliver's Travels
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n mauve
|
pale purple
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n propitious
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favorable; auspicious; advantageous; fortunate; Ex. propitious day/sign
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n pore
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study industriously; ponder; scrutinize; Ex. pore over the book; N.
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n meander
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wind or turn in its course; follow a winding or turning course; move aimlessly and idly
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n limber
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flexible; supple; pliable; V.
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porous
|
full of pores; like a sieve
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s horoscope
|
diagram of the positions of stars at a given moment (eg. of a person's birth) used by astrologers
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n maverick
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rebel; nonconformist (in a group)
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n meddlesome
|
interfering; V. meddle: interfere
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n limbo
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region near heaven or hell where certain souls are kept; prison (slang); Ex. Purgatory and Limbo
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s interstice
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narrow space between things
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proponent
|
supporter; backer; opposite of opponent
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n mawkish
|
mushy(sentimental) and gushy; icky-sticky sentimental; excessively and objectionably sentimental
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mediate
|
settle a dispute through the services of an outsider; act as an intermediary; produce by mediating; Ex. mediate a cease-fire
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s abode
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dwelling place; home
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propound
|
put forth for consideration or analysis; set forth; Ex. propound a problem/theory
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portend
|
foretell; presage; be a sign or warning of; N. portent: sign; omen; forewarning
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s intermediary
|
intermediate; acting as a mediator; N: mediator; go-between
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maxim
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proverb; truth pithily stated
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s abide
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dwell; abide by: comply with; put up with; tolerate; Ex. abide by the rules; Ex. I can't abide rude people.
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propriety
|
fitness; quality of being proper; correct conduct; conformity to prevailing customs and usages; CF. proprietor, proprietary
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s soothsayer
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one who foretells the future
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mediocre
|
ordinary; commonplace; neither good nor bad
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n mayhem
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injury to body; crime of willfully maiming or crippling a person; violent disorder; Ex. mayhem in the zoo; CF. maim
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n limn
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draw; outline; describe; CF. line ?
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s usage
|
act or manner of using; accepted practice; way in which words are actually used
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n portly
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stout; corpulent
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meditation
|
reflection; thought; V. meditate
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meager
|
scanty; inadequate
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n limpid
|
crystal clear
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s stout
|
rather fat; strong in body; sturdy; resolute; determined; strong in determination; Ex. stout stick/supporter
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medium
|
element that is a creature's natural environment; nutrient setting in which microorganisms are cultivated; appropriate occupation or means of expression; channel of communication; compromise; middle position between extremes; intervening substance through which something else is transmitted
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propulsive
|
driving forward; N. propulsion
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n mealymouthed
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indirect in speech (when something unpleasant must be said); hypocritical; evasive
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lineage
|
descent; ancestry
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n prosaic
|
lacking in imagination; dull and unimaginative; matter-of-fact(concerned with facts, not imagination or feelings); factual; CF. prose
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n poseur
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person who pretends to be sophisticated, elegant, etc., to impress others; person who poses; CF. pose
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n meander
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wind or turn in its course; follow a winding or turning course; move aimlessly and idly
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n medley
|
mixture
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n lineaments
|
features especially of the face; distinctive shape or contour of the face; CF. line
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s pose
|
assume a particular posture; put forward; present; affect a particular attitude (to impress others); Ex. pose a threat; N.
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n proscenium
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part of stage in front of curtain; front arch of a stage
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n meek
|
submissive; patient and long-suffering
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n meddlesome
|
interfering; V. meddle: interfere
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s feature
|
distinctive part of the faces (as the eyes or mouth); features: overall appearance of the face; prominent or distinctive quality; prominent article; film; V: make prominent
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mediate
|
settle a dispute through the services of an outsider; act as an intermediary; produce by mediating; Ex. mediate a cease-fire
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proscribe
|
prohibit; ostracize; banish; outlaw
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s suitor
|
man who is courting a woman
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n posterity
|
descendants; future generations; Ex. go down to posterity; CF. posterior, anterior
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s linger
|
loiter or dawdle; be slow in leaving; delay going; continue or persist; be slow to disappear; Ex. The smell lingered for days.
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s outlaw
|
fugitive from the law (excluded from legal protection); V: declare (someone) to be an outlaw; deprive of the protection of the law; declare illegal; Ex. Drinking has been outlawed.
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s intermediary
|
intermediate; acting as a mediator; N: mediator; go-between
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n megalomania
|
mania for doing grandiose things; mental disorder characterized by delusions of wealth, power, or importance
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n posthumous
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after death (as of child born after father's death or book published after author's death); coming or occurring after one's death; Ex. posthumous fame/novel
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s persist
|
continue in existence; last; continue in a course of action in spite of opposition; Ex. persist in/with something; ADJ. persistent
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n proselytize
|
(induce someone to) convert to a religion or belief; N. proselyte: new convert to a doctrine or religion
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mediocre
|
ordinary; commonplace; neither good nor bad
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melancholy
|
gloomy; morose; blue; N. ADJ. melancholic; CF. melancholia
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s postmortem
|
autopsy; ADJ: occurring after death; of a postmortem
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linguistic
|
pertaining to language
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s blue
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gloomy; depressed
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n prosody
|
art of versification; study of the metrical structure of verse
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n postulate
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self-evident truth; something assumed without proof; V: assume the truth of (as a basis of an argument)
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meditation
|
reflection; thought; V. meditate
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s lionize
|
treat (a person) as a celebrity
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melee
|
fight
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|
s metrical
|
metric; written in the form of poetry; Ex. metrical translation of Homer
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medium
|
element that is a creature's natural environment; nutrient setting in which microorganisms are cultivated; appropriate occupation or means of expression; channel of communication; compromise; middle position between extremes; intervening substance through which something else is transmitted
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n posture
|
assume an affected pose; act artificially; N: pose; attitude
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s liquidate
|
settle accounts; pay off (a debt); clear up; eliminate; kill or abolish
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n medley
|
mixture
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s meter
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arrangement of words in the form of poetry (by accentual rhythm)
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n potable
|
suitable for drinking; drinkable
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n mellifluous
|
(of words or a voice) sweetly or smoothly flowing; melodious; having a pleasant tune
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s list
|
tilt (as of a ship); lean over (to one side)
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n memento
|
token; reminder of the past; keepsake; Ex. memento of your visit
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prosperity
|
good fortune and financial success; physical well-being
|
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potent
|
powerful; convincing; persuasive; greatly influential
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n meek
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submissive; patient and long-suffering
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listless
|
lacking in spirit or energy; languid
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memorialize
|
commemorate
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s prosper
|
become successful (esp. financially); thrive; grow well; Ex. children prospering under his care
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s suitor
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man who is courting a woman
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n potentate
|
monarch; sovereign
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n litany
|
supplicatory prayer; prayer in which the priest calls out and the people replies in the same words
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|
|
s memorial
|
something, such as a monument or holiday, intended to honor the memory of a person or event; ADJ: commemorative
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|
potential
|
expressing possibility; latent; N: capacity for growth
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|
s prosperous
|
successful; rich; affluent; well-to-do; well-off
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|
n megalomania
|
mania for doing grandiose things; mental disorder characterized by delusions of wealth, power, or importance
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|
n lithe
|
flexible; supple; CF. limber
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|
n menagerie
|
collection of wild animals on exhibition; zoo
|
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|
melancholy
|
gloomy; morose; blue; N. ADJ. melancholic; CF. melancholia
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|
potion
|
dose (of liquids); liquid dose
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|
prostrate
|
stretch out full on ground; make prostrate; enervate; Ex. prostrating illness; ADJ: lying face down; having lost all strength
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|
s willowy
|
flexible; pliant; slender; CF. willow
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n mendacious
|
lying; habitually dishonest; N. mendacity
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|
n protean
|
able to take on many forms; versatile; CF. Proteus: sea god to change his shape at will
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s blue
|
gloomy; depressed
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|
n potpourri
|
heterogeneous mixture; medley; mixture of dried flower petals a pot (to give a pleasant smell to a room)
|
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|
n litigation
|
lawsuit; N. litigant: one party in a lawsuit; V. litigate
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n mendicant
|
beggar; ADJ: living as a beggar
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prot\'eg\'e
|
person receiving protection and support from a patron
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n poultice
|
soothing application applied to sore and inflamed portions of the body
|
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|
melee
|
fight
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|
n litotes
|
understatement for emphasis; Ex. ``not bad(=pretty good)''
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n protocol
|
diplomatic etiquette; ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats; first copy of a treaty before its ratification; Ex. Protocol demands that the queen meet him at the airport.
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s alms
|
money or goods given to the poor
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|
n mellifluous
|
(of words or a voice) sweetly or smoothly flowing; melodious; having a pleasant tune
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practicable
|
feasible
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s understate
|
state with less truth than seems warranted by the facts; Ex. He understated the seriousness of the crime; N. understatement; OP. overstate
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practical
|
based on experience; of or acquired through practice (rather than theory); useful; Ex. practical man
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n memento
|
token; reminder of the past; keepsake; Ex. memento of your visit
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prototype
|
original work used as a model by others
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n menial
|
suitable for servants; lowly; mean; N: someone who does menial work (esp. servant in a house)
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n livid
|
lead-colored; black and blue (as from a bruise); ashen; enraged; extremely angry
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n loath
|
reluctant; unwilling; disinclined; Ex. Romeo and Juliet were both loath for him to go.
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memorialize
|
commemorate
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|
n mentor
|
counselor; teacher
|
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|
pragmatic
|
practical (as opposed to idealistic); concerned with practical worth or impact of something; Ex. pragmatic test of the skill
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protract
|
prolong; lengthen in time; draw out
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n mercantile
|
concerning trade or merchants
|
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|
loathe
|
detest; ADJ. loathsome: arousing loathing; offensive; Ex. loathsome smell
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protrude
|
stick out; jut; project; Ex. protruding teeth
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pragmatist
|
practical person; N. pragmatism: pragmatic way of dealing with things
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|
|
s memorial
|
something, such as a monument or holiday, intended to honor the memory of a person or event; ADJ: commemorative
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|
mercenary
|
motivated solely by money or gain; N.
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n protuberance
|
protrusion; swelling; bulge
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n lode
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metal-bearing vein(long deposit of an ore)
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n menagerie
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collection of wild animals on exhibition; zoo
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s prance
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move about in a spirited manner (proudly and confidently)
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n mercurial
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capricious; quick and changing; fickle; containing the element mercury; Ex. mercurial temper; CF. mood
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lofty
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very high
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n prate
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talk idly; speak foolishly; boast idly
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s bulge
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protruding part; swelling of a surface; Ex. The apple made a bulge in his pocket; V: swell outward; protrude
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s quicksilver
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mercury
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n mendacious
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lying; habitually dishonest; N. mendacity
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s loft
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room or space under the roof; attic
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n mendicant
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beggar; ADJ: living as a beggar
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n meretricious
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flashy; tawdry; attractive on the surface but of no real value; Ex. metericious argument/jewel; CF. prostitute
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n provenance
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place of origin; origin or source of something; Ex. Gunpowder is of Chinese provenance; CF. come
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n prattle
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talk idly; babble; N. CF. prate
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log
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record of a voyage or flight; record of day-to-day activities; section of a trunk; V.
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s alms
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money or goods given to the poor
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s vulgar
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of the common people; deficient in refinement; not refined; coarse; Ex. vulgar display of wealth; N. vulgarism: vulgarity; crudely indecent word; CF. vulgarian: vulgar person; boor; lout
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n provender
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dry food for livestock; fodder
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s idle
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not working; not employed or busy; lazy; without purpose; useless; lacking substance; baseless; not based on truth; Ex. idle worker; Ex. talk idly; V.
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loiter
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hang about/around; stand idly about; linger
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n menial
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suitable for servants; lowly; mean; N: someone who does menial work (esp. servant in a house)
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preamble
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introductory statement
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n merger
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combination (of two business corporations); act of merging
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provident
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providing for future needs; displaying foresight; thrifty; preparing for emergencies; OP. improvident
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n loll
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lounge about
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n mentor
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counselor; teacher
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s providence
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quality of being provident; divine care; god's care; Providence: god; Ex. It seemed like providence that the doctor happened to be there; ADJ. providential: of divine providence; fortunate
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n precarious
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unsafe; lacking in stability; uncertain; risky; Ex. precarious living
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n mesmerize
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hypnotize; N. mesmerism; CF. Franz Mesmer
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s lounge
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stand, sit, or lie in a lazy, relaxed way
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n mercantile
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concerning trade or merchants
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precedent
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something preceding in time which may be used as an authority or guide for future action; V. precede; CF. unprecedented
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provincial
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pertaining to a province; limited in outlook; narrow; unsophisticated
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n metallurgical
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pertaining to the art of removing metals from ores; N. metallurgy: science that deals with extracting metals from ores
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longevity
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long life; long duration
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mercenary
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motivated solely by money or gain; N.
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provisional
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tentative; temporary
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metamorphosis
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change of form; Ex. metamorphosis of caterpillar to butterfly; V. metamorphose: change by metamorphosis
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precedent
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preceding (in time, rank, etc.)
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n loom
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appear or take shape (usually in an enlarged, indistinct, or distorted form); Ex. The shadow of the gallows loomed threateningly. N: apparatus for making thread into cloth
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metaphor
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implied comparison; CF. simile
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proviso
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stipulation; condition in an agreement; provision
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h 37
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n mercurial
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capricious; quick and changing; fickle; containing the element mercury; Ex. mercurial temper; CF. mood
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s gallows
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framework from which a noose is suspended (used for execution by hanging)
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s quicksilver
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mercury
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s provision
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act of providing; something provided; preparatory measure; provisions: necessary supplies (esp. food); stipulation; condition in an agreement; Ex. According to the provisions of the agreement
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precept
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practical rule guiding conduct; Ex. mother's precept
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s soar
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rise or fly high in the air; Ex. The rocket soared into the sky.
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s noose
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loop formed in a rope
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provocative
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arousing anger or sexual interest; annoying; Ex. provocative in tight jeans; V. provoke: incite to anger; cause (an unpleasant action or feeling); N. provocation
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metaphysical
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pertaining to speculative philosophy; of metaphysics; N. metaphysics: branch of philosophy that examines the nature of reality
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n meretricious
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flashy; tawdry; attractive on the surface but of no real value; Ex. metericious argument/jewel; CF. prostitute
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precipice
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cliff; dangerous position; Ex. on the edge of the precipice
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n lope
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gallop slowly
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n mete
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measure; distribute; administer; Ex. mete out justice/punishment
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n prowess
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extraordinary ability; military bravery; Ex. prowess in battle
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s brink
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edge (at the top of a cliff); Ex. on the brink of the Grand Canyon
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s vulgar
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of the common people; deficient in refinement; not refined; coarse; Ex. vulgar display of wealth; N. vulgarism: vulgarity; crudely indecent word; CF. vulgarian: vulgar person; boor; lout
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loquacious
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talkative; N. loquacity
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meteoric
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like a meteor; swift; momentarily brilliant; Ex. meteoric rise to fame; N. meteor
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proximity
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nearness; ADJ. proximate
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precipitant
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something that causes a substance in a chemical solution to separate out in solid form; ____��_____; OP. solvent
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n merger
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combination (of two business corporations); act of merging
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n mesmerize
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hypnotize; N. mesmerism; CF. Franz Mesmer
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proxy
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authorized agent; authority to act for another
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methodical
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systematic; N. method: systematic method of procedure
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precipitate
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hurl downward; throw headlong; hasten; cause to happen sooner; condense and fall as rain or snow; cause (a solid substance) to be separated from a solution; ADJ. hasty; rash; premature; sudden
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n lout
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clumsy person; ADJ. loutish; CF. from countrysides ?
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n prude
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excessively modest or proper person (who is easily shocked by improper things, esp. of a sexual nature); N. prudery; ADJ. prudish: excessively concerned with propriety
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precipitous
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steep; overhasty; precipitate
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meticulous
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excessively careful (with great attention to detail); painstaking; scrupulous
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n metallurgical
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pertaining to the art of removing metals from ores; N. metallurgy: science that deals with extracting metals from ores
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n low
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moo; make the sound of a cow
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n pr\'ecis
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abstract; concise summing up of main points; concise summary of a text
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metropolis
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large city
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metamorphosis
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change of form; Ex. metamorphosis of caterpillar to butterfly; V. metamorphose: change by metamorphosis
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prudent
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cautious; careful; prudential
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s lubricate
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apply a lubricant to; N. lubricant: substance that reduces friction
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prune
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cut away; trim
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metaphor
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implied comparison; CF. simile
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precise
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exact
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n mettle
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courage (to continue bravely in spite of difficulties); spirit; ADJ. mettlesome
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lucid
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easily understood; clear; intelligible; N. lucidity
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s soar
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rise or fly high in the air; Ex. The rocket soared into the sky.
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n prurient
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having or causing lustful desires and thoughts; arousing immoderate sexual desire
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n miasma
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swamp gas; heavy vaporous atmosphere often emanating from decaying matter; pervasive corrupting influence; noxious atmosphere or influence
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preclude
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make impossible; prevent; exclude; eliminate
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lucrative
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profitable; producing wealth
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metaphysical
|
pertaining to speculative philosophy; of metaphysics; N. metaphysics: branch of philosophy that examines the nature of reality
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n pry
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inquire impertinently (someone else's private affairs); use leverage to raise or open something; prize; N. pries: tool for prying
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precocious
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advanced in development; N. precocity
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s swamp
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wetland; marsh; V: flood; overwhelm; drench in with liquid
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n lucre
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money; profit; Ex. filthy lucre
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n mete
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measure; distribute; administer; Ex. mete out justice/punishment
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s prize
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pry; move with a lever; value highly; esteem; Ex. his most prized possession; N: something captured during war-time (esp. an enemy ship)
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microcosm
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small representative world; world in miniature; Ex. microcosm of English society
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precursor
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forerunner; predecessor
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s filth
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dirty matter; ADJ. filthy
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pseudonym
|
pen name; fictitious name assumed by an author; ADJ. pseudonymous
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s miniature
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small model; small painting; ADJ: small
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predator
|
predatory animal or bird; predatory person; creature that seizes and devours another animal; person who robs or exploits others; ADJ. predatory: living by preying on other organisms; plundering; N. predation
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meteoric
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like a meteor; swift; momentarily brilliant; Ex. meteoric rise to fame; N. meteor
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n ludicrous
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laughable; ridiculous; trifling
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migrant
|
changing its habitat; wandering; Ex. migrant birds/workers; N: one that migrates
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predecessor
|
former occupant of a post
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psyche
|
soul; mind
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methodical
|
systematic; N. method: systematic method of procedure
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n lugubrious
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mournful; sorrowful
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meticulous
|
excessively careful (with great attention to detail); painstaking; scrupulous
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psychiatrist
|
doctor who treats mental diseases
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predetermine
|
determine in advance; predestine; settle or decide beforehand; influence markedly
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migratory
|
wandering; V. migrate: move from one region and settle in another; move periodically from one region to another
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n lull
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moment of calm; period of reduced activity; Ex. a lull in the rain; V: cause to become less active; cause to sleep or rest; Ex. lull the opponents into a false sense of security; CF. lullaby
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metropolis
|
large city
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s psychic
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of psyche; mental; of or possessing extraordinary mental powers
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n milieu
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social environment; means of expression; Ex. feel out of one's milieu; Ex. His proper milieu is watercolor.
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predicament
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difficult situation; tricky or dangerous situation; dilemma
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n lumber
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move heavily or clumsily; Ex. The bear lumbered through the woods; N: timber
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militant
|
combative; bellicose; N.
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n mettle
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courage (to continue bravely in spite of difficulties); spirit; ADJ. mettlesome
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psychopathic
|
pertaining to mental dearrangement; N. psychopath: person with an antisocial personality disorder
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n predilection
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preference; partiality
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n lumen
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unit of light energy (one candle's worth)
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n militate
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work against; Ex. militate against the chances of promotion; CF. serve as a soldier
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psychosis
|
mental disorder; ADJ. N. psychotic
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n predispose
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give an inclination toward (in advance); make susceptible to; Ex. predispose people to certain cancer; N. predisposition
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n miasma
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swamp gas; heavy vaporous atmosphere often emanating from decaying matter; pervasive corrupting influence; noxious atmosphere or influence
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n luminary
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celebrity (in a specific field); dignitary; object that gives light (as a celestial body)
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preeminent
|
outstanding; superior
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s militia
|
army composed of ordinary citizens rather than professional soldiers
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s swamp
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wetland; marsh; V: flood; overwhelm; drench in with liquid
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s psychosomatic
|
of the influence of the mind on the body (esp. with respect to disease)
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s dignitary
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person of high rank or position
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n pterodactyl
|
extinct flying reptile; CF. wing+finger
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n preempt
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prevent in advance; head off(forestall); forestall by acting first; appropriate for oneself before others; supplant; take the place of; displace; Ex. preempt any attempts; ADJ. preemptive
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microcosm
|
small representative world; world in miniature; Ex. microcosm of English society
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millennium
|
thousand-year period (as in the New Testament); hoped-for period of happiness and prosperity
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n luminous
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shining (esp. in the dark); issuing light; Ex. luminous paint/road signs
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n preen
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make oneself tidy in appearance; feel self-satisfaction or pride; (of a bird) smooth or clean (feathers) with the beak; Ex. preen oneself on; CF. prune
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n puerile
|
childish; immature; CF. puer: boy
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mimicry
|
imitation
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s miniature
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small model; small painting; ADJ: small
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lunar
|
pertaining to the moon
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prefatory
|
introductory; of a preface
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pugilist
|
boxer; CF. pugilism: boxing
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s mime
|
pantomime(act without dialogue); mimicry; mimer; V: mimic; pantomime
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migrant
|
changing its habitat; wandering; Ex. migrant birds/workers; N: one that migrates
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s lunatic
|
insane; Ex. lunatic asylum
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n minatory
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menacing; threatening
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n pugnacity
|
combativeness; disposition to fight; ADJ. pugnacious: (of people) belligerent; combative in nature
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n prehensile
|
capable of grasping or holding (esp. by wrapping around); Ex. prehensile tails
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migratory
|
wandering; V. migrate: move from one region and settle in another; move periodically from one region to another
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n lurid
|
wild; sensational; graphic; gruesome; horrible; Ex. lurid details of the murder
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n mincing
|
affectedly dainty(delicate); V. mince: cut (esp. meat) into very small pieces; walk with exaggerated primness; walk in an unnatural way, taking little short steps; Ex. The actor minced across the stage; CF. mincemeat; CF. mincer
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n prelate
|
church dignitary; priest of high position in the church (esp. bishop)
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n milieu
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social environment; means of expression; Ex. feel out of one's milieu; Ex. His proper milieu is watercolor.
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n puissant
|
powerful; strong; potent; N. puissance: power
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n lurk
|
stealthily lie in waiting; slink; exist unperceived
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militant
|
combative; bellicose; N.
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n pulchritude
|
beauty; comeliness; ADJ. pulchritudinous
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s dainty
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delicate; delicately beautiful; fastidious; not easy to please; Ex. dainty movement/dress
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prelude
|
introduction; introductory performance or event; forerunner
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s slink
|
move furtively; ADJ. slinky: stealthy; furtive; sneaky (as in ambush)
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n pulmonary
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pertaining to the lungs
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n militate
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work against; Ex. militate against the chances of promotion; CF. serve as a soldier
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s exquisite
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delicate; very finely made; extremely beautiful; Ex. exquisite piece of jewelry
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premeditate
|
plan in advance; Ex. premeditated murder
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n luscious
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pleasing to taste or smell; delicious
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s militia
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army composed of ordinary citizens rather than professional soldiers
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premise
|
assumption; postulate; proposition upon which an argument is based
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n pulsate
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throb; beat regularly; vibrate regularly
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s choice
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delicate; of very fine quality
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n luster
|
shine; gloss (of a polished surface)
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s pulse
|
rhythmical throbbing of arteries; brief sudden change in a normally constant quantity; V: pulsate
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n minion
|
servile dependent; obsequious follower
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premonition
|
forewarning; presentiment; foreboding
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millennium
|
thousand-year period (as in the New Testament); hoped-for period of happiness and prosperity
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n lustrous
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shining; brilliant; Ex. lustrous hair
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n minuscule(miniscule)
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extremely small
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mimicry
|
imitation
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premonitory
|
serving to warn
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pulverize
|
crush or grind into very small particles
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n luxuriant
|
abundant; growing healthily and in large amounts; excessively ornate; rich and splendid; fertile; Ex. luxuriant forests/prose; CF. luxurious, luxuriate
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minute
|
extremely small; CF. minutes: official record of the proceedings at a meeting
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n pummel
|
pommel; beat or pound with fists
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preponderance
|
superiority of power, quantity, etc.; V. preponderate: be greater in power, weight, or importance; ADJ. preponderant
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s mime
|
pantomime(act without dialogue); mimicry; mimer; V: mimic; pantomime
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n macabre
|
gruesome; grisly; ghastly; CF. of death
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n minutiae
|
petty or trivial details; CF. minutia
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n minatory
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menacing; threatening
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punctilious
|
minutely attentive (perhaps too much so) to fine points; stressing niceties of conduct or form; N. punctilio, punctiliousness: careful attention payed to every small exact detail
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preposterous
|
absurd; completely unreasonable; ridiculous
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s morgue
|
mortuary; place where bodies are kept before burial or cremation
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mirage
|
unreal reflection; optical illusion
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n mincing
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affectedly dainty(delicate); V. mince: cut (esp. meat) into very small pieces; walk with exaggerated primness; walk in an unnatural way, taking little short steps; Ex. The actor minced across the stage; CF. mincemeat; CF. mincer
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prerogative
|
privilege; unquestionable right; CF. ask before
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n pundit
|
authority on a subject; expert; learned person
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s cremate
|
incinerate (a corpse); N. crematory, crematorium
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pungent
|
stinging; acrid; sharp in taste or smell; (of speech or writing) caustic; N. pungency
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presage
|
foretell; be a warning or sign of; N: presentiment; foreboding; omen
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s dainty
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delicate; delicately beautiful; fastidious; not easy to please; Ex. dainty movement/dress
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n mire
|
entangle; stick in swampy ground; stick or sink in mire; N: bog; deep mud; Ex. sucked deeper into the mire
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n mace
|
ceremonial staff used as a symbol of authority; clublike medieval weapon
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n punitive
|
punishing; Ex. punitive measures
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n mirth
|
merriment; laughter
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s exquisite
|
delicate; very finely made; extremely beautiful; Ex. exquisite piece of jewelry
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n prescience
|
ability to foretell the future; knowledge of actions before they occur; ADJ. prescient
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n macerate
|
soften by soaking in liquid; waste away; Ex. macerate powdered wood to make paper
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s choice
|
delicate; of very fine quality
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presentiment
|
premonition; foreboding; feeling something will happen; anticipatory fear
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n puny
|
tiny; weak; insignificant
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n misadventure
|
mischance; ill luck; Ex. death by misadventure
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n Machiavellian
|
crafty; double-dealing; of the political doctrine of Machiavelli, which holds that craft and deceit are justified in pursuing political power
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n minion
|
servile dependent; obsequious follower
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prestige
|
respect or admiration; impression produced by achievements or reputation; ADJ: causing admiration; ADJ. prestigious: having prestige
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n purchase
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secure grasp or hold; firm grasp or footing
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misanthrope
|
one who hates mankind; misanthropist
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n machinations
|
evil schemes or plots; schemes or plots to achieve an evil end; V. machinate
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n presumptuous
|
going beyond what is right; excessively forward; arrogant; taking liberties
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s vile
|
despicable; unpleasant; disgusting; Ex. vile slander
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purgatory
|
place of spiritual expiation; temporary state or place in which the souls must expiate their sins
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n minuscule(miniscule)
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extremely small
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n maculated
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spotted; stained; CF. immaculate
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minute
|
extremely small; CF. minutes: official record of the proceedings at a meeting
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|
purge
|
remove or get rid of something or someone unwanted; eliminate; free from blame or guilt; cleanse or purify (esp. of sin, guilt, or defilement); N.
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misapprehension
|
error; misunderstanding; V. misapprehend
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s presume
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take for granted; assume; act overconfidently; take liberties; presume on/upon: take unfair advantage of (someone's kindness or connection); N. presumption
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n madrigal
|
pastoral song; song for several singers without instruments
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n pretentious
|
ostentatious; showy; pompous; making unjustified claims; overambitious; Ex. pretentious films that claim to be art
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purport
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intention; purpose; meaning; V: claim; profess; Ex. order which purports to be signed by the general
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n minutiae
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petty or trivial details; CF. minutia
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miscellany
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mixture of writings on various subjects; collection of various items
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n maelstrom
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violent whirlpool; violent or tublent situation; CF. stream
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s pretend
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feign; pretend to: claim to possess; make pretensions to; Ex. I don't pretend to much expertise; N. pretense
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purported
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alleged; claimed; reputed or rumored; Ex. purported Satanists
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mirage
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unreal reflection; optical illusion
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s miscellaneous
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made up of a variety of parts
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n magisterial
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authoritative; imperious; commanding; of a magistrate; Ex. magisterial study of Roman law; Ex. magisterial manner
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s pretension
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pretentiousness; claim (without foundation); Ex. I make no pretensions to skill as an artist.
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n mire
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entangle; stick in swampy ground; stick or sink in mire; N: bog; deep mud; Ex. sucked deeper into the mire
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n mischance
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ill luck
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s rooster
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cock; adult male chicken
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s magistrate
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official with power to administer the law
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magnanimity
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generosity; ADJ. magnanimous: generous
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misconstrue
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interpret incorrectly; misinterpret; misjudge
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n mirth
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merriment; laughter
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n preternatural
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beyond what is normal in nature; supernatural; Ex. preternatural strength/forces
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s rabble
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mob; noisy crowd
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pretext
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excuse
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n purse
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pucker; contract (lips) into wrinkles; N: wallet
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n misadventure
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mischance; ill luck; Ex. death by misadventure
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n miscreant
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wretch; wrongdoer; villain; Ex. kindness to the miscreant; CF. believe
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n magnate
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person of prominence or influence; powerful or influential person (in business or industry); Ex. oil magnate
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n prevail
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be widespread; triumph over; gain victory; prevail on: persuade; induce; Ex. Justice has prevailed; Ex. prevail on someone to do something
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s pucker
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gather into wrinkles or folds; N: wrinkle or fold
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s wretch
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miserable person; bad or despicable person; ADJ. wretched: miserable; bad; contemptible; vile
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magniloquent
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boastful; pompous
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misanthrope
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one who hates mankind; misanthropist
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prevalent
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widespread; generally accepted
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misdemeanor
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minor crime; misdeed; wrongdoing
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n purveyor
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furnisher of foodstuffs; caterer; V. purvey: supply (eg. food); furnish; CF. provide
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s vile
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despicable; unpleasant; disgusting; Ex. vile slander
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magnitude
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greatness (in size or extent); extent
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n prevaricate
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lie; hide the truth (by equivocating)
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n pusillanimous
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cowardly; lacking courage; fainthearted
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s misconduct
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immoral behavior; bad management; V.
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n maim
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mutilate; injure lastingly; disable; cripple; Ex. maimed for life
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misapprehension
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error; misunderstanding; V. misapprehend
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s mangle
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tear or cut to pieces; mutilate or disfigure; Ex. badly mangled bodies
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n putative
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supposed; reputed; generally regarded as such; Ex. putative father of the child
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miscellany
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mixture of writings on various subjects; collection of various items
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miserly
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stingy; mean
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prey
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target of a hunt; victim; V: hunt and eat as prey; victimize; Ex. Cats prey on mice.
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maladroit
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clumsy; not skillful; awkward; bungling
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n putrid
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decayed and foul-smelling; foul; rotten; decayed; N. putridity
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n misgivings
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doubts
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s miscellaneous
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made up of a variety of parts
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n prim
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proper to the point of affectation; very precise and formal; exceedingly proper
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malady
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illness
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n mischance
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ill luck
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s putrefy
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make or become putrid; N. putrefaction
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n primogeniture
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seniority by birth; state of being the first-born child; right of the eldest child (to inherit the entire property of one or both parents)
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n mishap
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unfortunate accident
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n malaise
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uneasiness; vague feeling of ill health (without any particular pain or appearance of disease)
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misconstrue
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interpret incorrectly; misinterpret; misjudge
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primordial
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existing at the beginning (of time); rudimentary
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n misnomer
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wrong or improper name; incorrect designation
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s putrescent
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becoming putrid; putrefying
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n malapropism
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comic misuse of a word; CF. Mrs. Malaprop
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n primp
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groom oneself with care; adorn oneself
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s gangrene
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decay of body tissue caused by insufficient blood supply (usually following injury); ADJ. gangrenous
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n miscreant
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wretch; wrongdoer; villain; Ex. kindness to the miscreant; CF. believe
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s malapropos
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inappropriate; ADV.
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s wretch
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miserable person; bad or despicable person; ADJ. wretched: miserable; bad; contemptible; vile
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n pristine
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unspoiled; remaining in a pure state; characteristic of earlier times; primitive; Ex. an old book in pristine condition
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pyromaniac
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person with an insane desire to set things on fire
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misogamy
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hatred of marriage
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malcontent
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person dissatisfied with existing state of affairs; discontented person; ADJ: discontented
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misdemeanor
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minor crime; misdeed; wrongdoing
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n privation
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lack of the basic necessities or comforts of life; hardship; want; CF. deprive
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misogynist
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hater of woman; CF. misogyny
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quack
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charlatan; impostor
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malediction
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curse
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n privy
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secret; hidden; not public; made a participant in something secret; Ex. privy chamber government; Ex. be privy to a discussion; CF. private
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s misconduct
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immoral behavior; bad management; V.
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n quadruped
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four-footed animal; ADJ. CF. biped
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malefactor
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evildoer; criminal
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missile
|
object to be thrown or projected
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miserly
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stingy; mean
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probe
|
explore with a probe or tools; investigate; N: slender instrument used to explore a wound or body cavity; device designed to investigate an unknown region; thorough investigation; Ex. space probe
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s maleficient
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doing evil; N. maleficience
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n quaff
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drink with zest; drink with relish(zest; hearty enjoyment); ______________ __________; CF. sip
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n missive
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letter; written statement; CF. sent
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probity
|
uprightness; honesty; incorruptibility
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n misgivings
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doubts
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malevolent
|
wishing evil; exhibiting ill will; N. malevolence
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n quagmire
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bog; marsh; soft, wet, boggy land; predicament; complex or dangerous situation from which it is difficult to free oneself
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n mite
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very small object or insect-like creature; small coin
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n mishap
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unfortunate accident
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s defalcate
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embezzle
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n malfeasance
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wrongdoing; misconduct (by a public official)
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s bog
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soft wet land; V: hinder or be hindered; Ex. bogged down in the mud
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mitigate
|
appease; moderate; make or become less in force or intensity
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n misnomer
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wrong or improper name; incorrect designation
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n problematic
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causing a problem; open to doubt; doubtful; unsettled; questionable; Ex. Whether the arena will ever be completed is problematic.
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n quail
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cower; shrink back in fear; lose heart
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malicious
|
hateful; spiteful; expressing malice; N. malice: desire to harm others; spite
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n mnemonic
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pertaining to memory; assisting the memory; N: device, such as as formula or rhyme, used as a mnemonic aid
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proclivity
|
inclination; natural tendency (esp. towards something bad)
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quaint
|
odd in an old-fashioned way; odd; old-fashioned; picturesque
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malign
|
speak evil of; bad-mouth(criticize spitefully); defame; ADJ: harmful; Ex. malign influence
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mobile
|
movable; not fixed; N. mobility
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misogamy
|
hatred of marriage
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procrastinate
|
postpone; delay or put off
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malignant
|
tending to cause death; highly injurious; aggressively malevolent; Ex. malignant tumor
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qualified
|
limited; restricted; V. qualify: limit the meaning of; modify
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n mock
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ridicule; deride; imitate often in derision
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procurement
|
obtaining; V. procure: obtain by effort; obtain (a prostitute) for another
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misogynist
|
hater of woman; CF. misogyny
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malingerer
|
one who feigns illness to escape duty; V. malinger: feign illness to avoid work
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n qualms
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uneasy feelings; misgivings; uneasy fears especially about matters of conscience; Ex. I have no qualms about giving this assignment to Helen.
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mode
|
prevailing style; current fashion; manner; way of doing something; Ex. in the latest mode; Ex. simple mode of life
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n prod
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poke (with a pointed object); stir up; urge; goad to action; N: pointed object used to prod; prodding
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missile
|
object to be thrown or projected
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n malleable
|
(of a metal) capable of being shaped by pounding(beating); pliable; (of someone) impressionable(easily influenced); easily controlled; tractable
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n quandary
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dilemma; state of uncertainty; Ex. She is in a quandary about whether to go.
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n modicum
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limited quantity; small amount; Ex. He does not have a modicum of sense; CF. moderate
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n missive
|
letter; written statement; CF. sent
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prodigal
|
wasteful; reckless with money; profuse; Ex. a mind prodigal of ideas; N. prodigality
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n quarantine
|
isolation of a person, place, or ship to prevent spread of infection; V: isolate in quarantine
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malodorous
|
foul-smelling
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n modish
|
fashionable; conforming to the current fashion
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n mite
|
very small object or insect-like creature; small coin
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prodigious
|
enormous; marvelous; extraordinary; Ex. prodigious amount/memory
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n quarry
|
person or animal of pursuit; victim; object of a hunt; prey
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s compost
|
mixture of decaying organic matter used as fertilizer; V: put or make compost
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n modulate
|
tone down in intensity; change the intensity or tone of; regulate; change from one musical key to another; Ex. modulate from E to G
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mitigate
|
appease; moderate; make or become less in force or intensity
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prodigy
|
highly gifted child; person with exceptional talents; marvel; wonder
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n quarry
|
dig into (to get stone); N: mine; ________��__
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mammal
|
vertebrate animal whose female suckles its young
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n mogul
|
powerful person; Ex. oil moguls; CF. Mogol, Moghul; CF. Mongolian
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n mnemonic
|
pertaining to memory; assisting the memory; N: device, such as as formula or rhyme, used as a mnemonic aid
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profane
|
violate; desecrate (something holy); treat unworthily; be profane for; ADJ: secular; nonreligious; irreverent for holy things
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s vertebrate
|
having a backbone or spinal column; N: group of animals having a segmented spinal column
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mobile
|
movable; not fixed; N. mobility
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molecule
|
the smallest particle (one or more atoms) of a substance that has all the properties of that substance
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s bank
|
heap; piled-up mass; embankment; lateral tilting (as of an aircraft in turning); V: pile up; protect with a bank; tilt in turning
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n profligate
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wasteful (of money); dissipated; wildly immoral; dissolute; N: profligate person; N. profligacy
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s suckle
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give or take milk at the breast or udder
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n mock
|
ridicule; deride; imitate often in derision
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profound
|
deep; not superficial; complete; Ex. profound thinker/remark/silence/deafness; N. profundity
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n mollify
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soothe an angry person
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h 39
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s nurse
|
suckle; take care of (as a nurse); bear in mind; Ex. nursing mother; Ex. nurse a hope/grudge against someone
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n mollycoddle
|
pamper; coddle; baby; indulge excessively
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mode
|
prevailing style; current fashion; manner; way of doing something; Ex. in the latest mode; Ex. simple mode of life
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n quash
|
crush; suppress; squash; subdue; annul; Ex. quash a rebellion/the decision of the low court
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profusion
|
great amount; plenty; overabundance; excess; lavish expenditure; Ex. profusion of choices; ADJ. profuse: plentiful; copious; giving or given abundantly; extravagant
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mammoth
|
gigantic; enormous
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n molt(moult)
|
periodically shed or cast off hairs or feathers (for replacement by a new growth)
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n modicum
|
limited quantity; small amount; Ex. He does not have a modicum of sense; CF. moderate
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s squash
|
crush; quash; suppress
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progenitor
|
ancestor
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manacle
|
restrain; handcuff; N.
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n modish
|
fashionable; conforming to the current fashion
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quay
|
dock; wharf; pier; landing place (for boats)
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n progeny
|
children; offspring; descendants
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n molten
|
melted; Ex. molten lava
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n mandate
|
order; charge; authoritative command; power to govern another country; power to given to a government; region under administration; V: give a mandate to; place under a mandate; Ex. mandated territory
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prognosis
|
forecasted course of a disease; prediction; CF. prognostic
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n queasy
|
experiencing nausea; nauseated; easily nauseated; squeamish; Ex. feel a little queasy
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momentous
|
very important; N. moment; CF. momentary
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n modulate
|
tone down in intensity; change the intensity or tone of; regulate; change from one musical key to another; Ex. modulate from E to G
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mandatory
|
obligatory; compulsory; of a mandate
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|
n mogul
|
powerful person; Ex. oil moguls; CF. Mogol, Moghul; CF. Mongolian
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n quell
|
suppress; put an end to; put down forcibly; extinguish; quiet; Ex. ``Army Quells Rebellion'' in newspaper; CF. kill
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momentum
|
quantity of motion of a moving body; impetus; moving force
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prognosticate
|
predict (according to present indications)
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n mangy
|
shabby; wretched; suffering from mange; of bad appearance
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molecule
|
the smallest particle (one or more atoms) of a substance that has all the properties of that substance
|
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|
prohibitive
|
so high as to prohibit purchase or use; tending to prevent the purchase or use of something; prohibiting; inclined to prevent or forbid; Ex. prohibitive tax
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n quench
|
assuage or satisfy (thrust); slake; douse or extinguish; put out; suppress
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monarchy
|
government under a single ruler
|
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s mange
|
skin disease (esp. of domestic animals) marked by loss of hair
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n mollify
|
soothe an angry person
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s squelch
|
produce a splashing sound (when stepping through mud); crush; squash; CF. _______��__ _��__________ _____��__ ____
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monastic
|
related to monks or monasteries; removed from worldly concerns
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projectile
|
missile; fired or thrown object (such as stone or bullet)
|
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maniacal
|
raging mad; insane; N. maniac: insane person; CF. mania: disorder of the mind; intense enthusiasm
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proletarian
|
member of the working class; blue collar guy; N. proletariat: working class (who have to work for wages)
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n mollycoddle
|
pamper; coddle; baby; indulge excessively
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n querulous
|
given to complaining; complaining; fretful; whining
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monetary
|
pertaining to money
|
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manifest
|
evident; visible; obvious; V: show plainly
|
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proliferate
|
grow rapidly (in numbers); spread; multiply; N. proliferation
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n molt(moult)
|
periodically shed or cast off hairs or feathers (for replacement by a new growth)
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s whine
|
complain (in a sad voice); make a high sad sound (as in pain or supplication)
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monochromatic
|
having only one color
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n manifestation
|
outward demonstration; manifesting; indication of the presence of something; Ex. manifestation of his pronounced musical bent
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s monochrome
|
painting in only one color; ADJ.
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query
|
inquiry; question; V.
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prolific
|
producing offspring or fruit in abundance; fertile; fecund; abundantly fruitful; producing abundant works; Ex. prolific writer
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n molten
|
melted; Ex. molten lava
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s pronounced
|
distinct; very noticeable; Ex. pronounced limp
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queue
|
line (of waiting people or vehicles)
|
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n prolixity
|
tedious wordiness; verbosity; ADJ. prolix: wordy; verbose; diffuse
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momentous
|
very important; N. moment; CF. momentary
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s monogram
|
design composed of one or more initials of a name; V.
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manifesto
|
public declaration of principles; statement of policy
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n quibble
|
minor objection or complaint; V: raise minor objections; carp; cavil
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s monograph
|
scholarly article
|
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momentum
|
quantity of motion of a moving body; impetus; moving force
|
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prologue
|
introduction (to a poem or play)
|
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n manifold
|
many in number or kind; numerous; varied
|
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s feud
|
bitter prolonged quarrel (usually between two peoples or families); V. CF. Romeo and Juliet; CF. feudal, feudalism
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monarchy
|
government under a single ruler
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n monolithic
|
solidly uniform; unchangeable; unyielding; N. monolith: large block of stone
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n quiescent
|
dormant; temporarily inactive; at rest; N. quiescence
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n manipulate
|
operate with one's hands; control or play upon (people, forces, etc.) artfully; maneuver; Ex. how to manipulate publicity and men; ADJ. manipulative
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monotheism
|
belief in one God
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quietude
|
tranquillity; calmness
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prolong
|
lengthen; extend; draw out
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monastic
|
related to monks or monasteries; removed from worldly concerns
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n mannered
|
affected; not natural; Ex. mannered way of speech
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monetary
|
pertaining to money
|
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n quintessence
|
purest and highest embodiment; perfect example; apotheosis; most essential element; Ex. quintessence of wit; ADJ. quintessential; CF. fifth essence
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prominent
|
protruding(sticking out); conspicuous; notable; eminent
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monotony
|
sameness leading to boredom; monotonousness; ADJ. monotonous; CF. monotone
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s mannerism
|
distinctive behavioral trait; affected style in art (according to a set of styles)
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n quip
|
taunt; clever sarcastic remark; V.
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n monumental
|
massive; impressively large; built as a monument
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n promiscuous
|
mixed indiscriminately; indiscriminate; not choosing carefully; indiscriminate in the choice of sexual partners; irregular, particularly sexually; Ex. promiscuous life/girl; N. promiscuity
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monochromatic
|
having only one color
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n manumit
|
emancipate; free from slavery or bondage
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s monochrome
|
painting in only one color; ADJ.
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n moodiness
|
fits of depression or gloom; ADJ. moody: given to changeable moods; subject to periods of depression; gloomy CF. mood:
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promontory
|
headland
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s taunt
|
deride or provoke; challenge in derision; N.
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marital
|
pertaining to marriage
|
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|
s monogram
|
design composed of one or more initials of a name; V.
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|
n moratorium
|
legal delay of payment or action; Ex. declare moratorium on the building of new houses
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n quirk
|
sudden sharp turn or twist; startling twist; caprice; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity of behavior; Ex. by a quirk of fate
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n promote
|
advance in rank; advance; help to flourish; advocate; help actively in forming; publicize or popularize; Ex. Milk promotes health; Ex. promote a match/bill; Ex. promote a new product
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n maritime
|
bordering on(adjacent to) the sea; nautical; of the ships or the sea; Ex. Maritime Provinces
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n quisling
|
traitor who aids invaders; CF. Vidkun Quisling
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n morbid
|
given to unwholesome or unhealthy thought; moody; characteristic of disease; Ex. morbid curiosity; N. morbidity; CF. disease
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s monograph
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scholarly article
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n prompt
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cause; urge; provoke; provide a cue (for an actor); ADJ: done without delay; done at the right time; punctual; on time; N: reminder or cue
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marked
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noticeable; targeted for vengeance or attack; Ex. marked improvement/man
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n quiver
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case for arrows
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n monolithic
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solidly uniform; unchangeable; unyielding; N. monolith: large block of stone
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s cue
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word or signal (as in a play to prompt another actor's speech or entrance); reminder or hint; V: give a cue to
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n mordant
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biting; sarcastic; stinging; (apprec.) incisive; cutting; Ex. mordant pen/wit
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n marred
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damaged; disfigured; V. mar: spoil; disfigure
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monotheism
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belief in one God
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n promulgate
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announce; proclaim a doctrine or law; make known by official publication
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n quiver
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tremble; shake; N.
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n mores
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conventions; moral standards; moral customs
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n marshal
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put in order; guide ceremoniously to the correct place; Ex. marshal the children into the museum; N: military officer; official
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prone
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inclined to; likely to (suffer); prostrate; lying with the front downward; Ex. prone to disease/make mistakes; Ex. accident-prone
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monotony
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sameness leading to boredom; monotonousness; ADJ. monotonous; CF. monotone
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s leash
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restraining rope fastened to the collar of an animal (to control it); Ex. a dog on a leash
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n moribund
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dying; at the point of death; CF. death
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s enlist
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(cause to) join the armed forces; obtain (help, sympathy, or support)
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n quixotic
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idealistic but impractical; CF. Don Quixote
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n monumental
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massive; impressively large; built as a monument
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propagate
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increase in number by producing young; multiply; spread; Ex. Most plants propagate by seed; Ex. newspaper propagating their ideas
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n morose
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ill-humored; sullen; sullenly melancholy
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n marsupial
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one of a family of mammals that nurse their offspring in a pouch(pocket of skin or leather); CF. kangaroo, opossum, wombat
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n moodiness
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fits of depression or gloom; ADJ. moody: given to changeable moods; subject to periods of depression; gloomy CF. mood:
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propellant(propellent)
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substance which propels or drives forward (such as an explosive charge or a rocket fuel)
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n mortician
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undertaker; CF. death
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n quizzical
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curious; suggesting puzzlement (without saying); questioning; teasing; mocking; bantering; Ex. quizzical glance
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martial
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warlike; of war; Ex. martial art/law
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n moratorium
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legal delay of payment or action; Ex. declare moratorium on the building of new houses
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n quorum
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minimal number of members necessary to conduct a meeting
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propensity
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natural inclination
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s undertaker
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funeral director; one whose business is to arrange burials
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s cadet
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student at a military school
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n morbid
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given to unwholesome or unhealthy thought; moody; characteristic of disease; Ex. morbid curiosity; N. morbidity; CF. disease
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n mortify
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humiliate by embarassing excessively; shame; punish the flesh; discipline (one's body) by self-denial; Ex. mortified by her blunder; Ex. mortify the flesh; CF. cause to die
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n quotidian
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daily; commonplace; customary; Ex. quotidian routine
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prophetic
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of a prophet or prophecy; having to do with predicting the future; N. prophecy; V. prophesy; N. prophet
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n martinet
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strict disciplinarian; person who demands total obedience to rules and orders; CF. Jean Martinet
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n mordant
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biting; sarcastic; stinging; (apprec.) incisive; cutting; Ex. mordant pen/wit
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n rabid
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of or suffering rabies; like a fanatic; extremely zealous; furious; CF. rabies: hydrophobia
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mosaic
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picture made of small colorful inlaid tiles; ADJ.
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prophylactic
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used to prevent disease; N: something prophylactic; condom; N. prophylaxis: prevention of disease
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martyr
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one who voluntarily suffers death for his or her religion or cause; great sufferer; Ex. martyr to his rheumatism
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n mote
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small speck (esp. of dust)
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n raconteur
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story-teller; one who tells stories with wit and skill
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n propinquity
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nearness (in space or relationship); proximity; kinship
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n mores
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conventions; moral standards; moral customs
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masochist
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person who enjoys his own pain; CF. masochism
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n propitiate
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appease; conciliate; make peaceful; ADJ. propitiatory
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n ragamuffin
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dirty child in torn clothes; person wearing tattered clothes
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n moribund
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dying; at the point of death; CF. death
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s speck
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small piece or mark; Ex. speck of dust in the eye
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n masticate
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chew
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n motif
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theme; recurrent thematic element in a musical or literary work; single or repeated pattern; figure
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n morose
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ill-humored; sullen; sullenly melancholy
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s tatter
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torn piece of cloth; ADJ. tattered: (of clothes) old and torn; (of a person) dressed in old torn clothes
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h 38
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materialism
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preoccupation with physical comforts and things; excessive regard for worldly concerns (rather than spiritual matters)
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n mortician
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undertaker; CF. death
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n propitious
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favorable; auspicious; advantageous; fortunate; Ex. propitious day/sign
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n motility
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ability to move spontaneously; ADJ. motile: moving spontaneously
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n rail
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complain bitterly; scold; rant; Ex. the weaker railing against injustices
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maternal
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motherly; N. maternity: motherhood
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n motley
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multi-colored (as of a garment worn by a jester); mixed; heterogeneous; CF. jester: one who jests (as a paid fool at medieval courts)
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n raiment
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clothing; garments; Ex. I have no raiment fit to wear.
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s horoscope
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diagram of the positions of stars at a given moment (eg. of a person's birth) used by astrologers
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s undertaker
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funeral director; one whose business is to arrange burials
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matriarch
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woman who rules a family or larger social group
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proponent
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supporter; backer; opposite of opponent
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s motto
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brief statement used to express a principle
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n mortify
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humiliate by embarassing excessively; shame; punish the flesh; discipline (one's body) by self-denial; Ex. mortified by her blunder; Ex. mortify the flesh; CF. cause to die
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n rakish
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jaunty; stylish; sporty; morally corrupt; dissolute; Ex. He wore his hat at a rakish and jaunty angle.
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n matriculate
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enroll (in college or graduate school); CF. matrix
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mosaic
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picture made of small colorful inlaid tiles; ADJ.
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propound
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put forth for consideration or analysis; set forth; Ex. propound a problem/theory
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s rake
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angle of a slope; V: slant from the perpendicular
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n mottled
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blotched in coloring; spotted; Ex. mottled face; V. mottle: mark with blotches of different colors
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n matrix
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point of origin; array of numbers or algebraic symbols; mold or die; Ex. the matrix of Western civilization
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n mote
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small speck (esp. of dust)
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propriety
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fitness; quality of being proper; correct conduct; conformity to prevailing customs and usages; CF. proprietor, proprietary
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s rake
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immoral or dissolute person
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s blotch
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spot; blot; CF. blot+botch
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n maudlin
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effusively sentimental
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s speck
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small piece or mark; Ex. speck of dust in the eye
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s blemish
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mar; spoil the beauty or perfection of; N: flaw or defect (that spoils perfection); Ex. blemishes in the crystal; CF. unblemished
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s usage
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act or manner of using; accepted practice; way in which words are actually used
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rally
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come or bring together; call up or summon (forces, vital powers, etc.); revive or recuperate (after illness or difficulty); N: act of rallying; mass gathering
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s sentimental
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swayed by sentiment; appealing to the sentiments
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n motif
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theme; recurrent thematic element in a musical or literary work; single or repeated pattern; figure
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propulsive
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driving forward; N. propulsion
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n mountebank
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charlatan; boastful pretender
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ramble
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wander aimlessly (physically or mentally); digress
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n maul
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handle roughly; batter; injure by beating; Ex. mauled by his overexcited fans; N: heavy long-handled hammer
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s peddle
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travel about selling (wares); CF. foot
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ramification
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branching out; subdivision; one branch of a system; one of the results following from an action or decision; Ex. ramifications of a business/the decision
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n prosaic
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lacking in imagination; dull and unimaginative; matter-of-fact(concerned with facts, not imagination or feelings); factual; CF. prose
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n motility
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ability to move spontaneously; ADJ. motile: moving spontaneously
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ramify
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branch out; divide into branches or subdivisions
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n muddle
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confuse; mix up confusedly; N: state of confusion
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n motley
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multi-colored (as of a garment worn by a jester); mixed; heterogeneous; CF. jester: one who jests (as a paid fool at medieval courts)
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n proscenium
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part of stage in front of curtain; front arch of a stage
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n mausoleum
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monumental tomb; large stately tomb; CF. Mausolos
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proscribe
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prohibit; ostracize; banish; outlaw
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n muggy
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(of weather) warm and damp
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n ramp
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slope; inclined plane or roadway (connecting two levels)
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s motto
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brief statement used to express a principle
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n mauve
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pale purple
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s outlaw
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fugitive from the law (excluded from legal protection); V: declare (someone) to be an outlaw; deprive of the protection of the law; declare illegal; Ex. Drinking has been outlawed.
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n mulct
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defraud a person of something; swindle; Ex. mulct the boy of his legacy
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n rampant
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growing or spreading uncontrollably; growing in profusion; unrestrained; Ex. rampant lawlessness/weed
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n mottled
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blotched in coloring; spotted; Ex. mottled face; V. mottle: mark with blotches of different colors
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n maverick
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rebel; nonconformist (in a group)
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s blotch
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spot; blot; CF. blot+botch
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rampart
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defensive mound of earth
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n multifarious
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varied; greatly diversified; Ex. multifarious activities
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n proselytize
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(induce someone to) convert to a religion or belief; N. proselyte: new convert to a doctrine or religion
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n mawkish
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mushy(sentimental) and gushy; icky-sticky sentimental; excessively and objectionably sentimental
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s blemish
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mar; spoil the beauty or perfection of; N: flaw or defect (that spoils perfection); Ex. blemishes in the crystal; CF. unblemished
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n prosody
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art of versification; study of the metrical structure of verse
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n ramshackle
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(of a building or vehicle) poorly constructed; rickety; falling apart
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multiform
|
having many forms
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maxim
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proverb; truth pithily stated
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s metrical
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metric; written in the form of poetry; Ex. metrical translation of Homer
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multilingual
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having many languages; fluent in several languages
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s rickety
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(of buildings) likely to break or fall apart; of rickets; CF. rickets; CF. vitamin D
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n mountebank
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charlatan; boastful pretender
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n mayhem
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injury to body; crime of willfully maiming or crippling a person; violent disorder; Ex. mayhem in the zoo; CF. maim
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s peddle
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travel about selling (wares); CF. foot
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multiplicity
|
state of being numerous or multiple; large number; Ex. multiplicity of details; ADJ. multiple: of more than one element
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s meter
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arrangement of words in the form of poetry (by accentual rhythm)
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s ransack
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search thoroughly; pillage (going through a place); Ex. Enemy soldiers ransacked the town.
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meager
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scanty; inadequate
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n muddle
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confuse; mix up confusedly; N: state of confusion
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prosperity
|
good fortune and financial success; physical well-being
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n mundane
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worldly as opposed to spiritual; everyday; of the ordinary; Ex. mundane existence; CF. world
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n rancid
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having the odor of stale or decomposing fat; rank
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n mealymouthed
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indirect in speech (when something unpleasant must be said); hypocritical; evasive
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n munificent
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very generous in giving; Ex. munificent benefactor; N. munificience
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s prosper
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become successful (esp. financially); thrive; grow well; Ex. children prospering under his care
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s rank
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offensive in odor or flavor
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n muggy
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(of weather) warm and damp
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n meander
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wind or turn in its course; follow a winding or turning course; move aimlessly and idly
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n rancor
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long-lasting hatred; bitterness; Ex. negotiation without rancor; ADJ. rancorous
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s prosperous
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successful; rich; affluent; well-to-do; well-off
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n mulct
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defraud a person of something; swindle; Ex. mulct the boy of his legacy
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n mural
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wall painting
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n meddlesome
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interfering; V. meddle: interfere
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random
|
without definite purpose, plan, or aim; haphazard; Ex. random shots; Ex. chosen at random
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n multifarious
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varied; greatly diversified; Ex. multifarious activities
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prostrate
|
stretch out full on ground; make prostrate; enervate; Ex. prostrating illness; ADJ: lying face down; having lost all strength
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n murky
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dark and gloomy; thick with fog; vague; Ex. murky night/fog; N. murk: partial or complete darkness; gloom
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mediate
|
settle a dispute through the services of an outsider; act as an intermediary; produce by mediating; Ex. mediate a cease-fire
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n muse
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ponder at length; N: source of inspiration (esp. of a poet)
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multiform
|
having many forms
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n protean
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able to take on many forms; versatile; CF. Proteus: sea god to change his shape at will
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s lot
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object used in making a determination at random; fate; piece of land
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s intermediary
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intermediate; acting as a mediator; N: mediator; go-between
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n musky
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having the odor of musk; N. musk: odorous substance secreted by an Asian deer
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multilingual
|
having many languages; fluent in several languages
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prot\'eg\'e
|
person receiving protection and support from a patron
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s draw
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choosing of a lot or card
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mediocre
|
ordinary; commonplace; neither good nor bad
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n muster
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gather; assemble (troops); Ex. muster up one's strength for the ordeal; N.
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multiplicity
|
state of being numerous or multiple; large number; Ex. multiplicity of details; ADJ. multiple: of more than one element
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n protocol
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diplomatic etiquette; ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats; first copy of a treaty before its ratification; Ex. Protocol demands that the queen meet him at the airport.
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s lottery
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contest in which winners are selected in a drawing of lots
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meditation
|
reflection; thought; V. meditate
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n mundane
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worldly as opposed to spiritual; everyday; of the ordinary; Ex. mundane existence; CF. world
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prototype
|
original work used as a model by others
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n musty
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stale (in odor or taste); spoiled by age; CF. moist
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s raffle
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lottery; V: award as a prize in a raffle; Ex. raffle off a new car
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medium
|
element that is a creature's natural environment; nutrient setting in which microorganisms are cultivated; appropriate occupation or means of expression; channel of communication; compromise; middle position between extremes; intervening substance through which something else is transmitted
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mutablility
|
ability to change in form; fickleness; ADJ. mutable: able to change; fickle; CF. mutate; CF. mutant
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protract
|
prolong; lengthen in time; draw out
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n munificent
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very generous in giving; Ex. munificent benefactor; N. munificience
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n rankle
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irritate; fester; annoy
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n medley
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mixture
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protrude
|
stick out; jut; project; Ex. protruding teeth
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muted
|
silent; muffled; toned down; Ex. muted traffic noise
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n rant
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speak violently or excitedly; rave; talk excitedly showing anger; scold; make a grandiloquent speech; Ex. The priest ranted about the devil.
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n mural
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wall painting
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n meek
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submissive; patient and long-suffering
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n protuberance
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protrusion; swelling; bulge
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n rapacious
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voracious; ravenous; taking everything one can; excessively grasping; plundering; subsisting on live prey; Ex. rapacious birds
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s mute
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silent; without speech; not pronounced; unable to speak; N: one who is incapable of speech; V: soften the sound, color, shade of
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n murky
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dark and gloomy; thick with fog; vague; Ex. murky night/fog; N. murk: partial or complete darkness; gloom
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s suitor
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man who is courting a woman
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n mutilate
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maim; injure lastingly; deprive of a limb or an essential part
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rapport
|
close relationship; emotional closeness; harmony
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n muse
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ponder at length; N: source of inspiration (esp. of a poet)
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s bulge
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protruding part; swelling of a surface; Ex. The apple made a bulge in his pocket; V: swell outward; protrude
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n megalomania
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mania for doing grandiose things; mental disorder characterized by delusions of wealth, power, or importance
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n mutinous
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unruly; rebellious; Ex. mutinous teenagers; N. mutiny: open rebellion; CF. mutineer
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n musky
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having the odor of musk; N. musk: odorous substance secreted by an Asian deer
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n rapt
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engrossed; absorbed; enchanted; Ex. rapt listener
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n provenance
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place of origin; origin or source of something; Ex. Gunpowder is of Chinese provenance; CF. come
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melancholy
|
gloomy; morose; blue; N. ADJ. melancholic; CF. melancholia
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n myopic
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nearsighted; lacking foresight; N. myopia
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n provender
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dry food for livestock; fodder
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n muster
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gather; assemble (troops); Ex. muster up one's strength for the ordeal; N.
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n rarefied
|
made less dense (of a gas); V. rarefy: make less dense; N. rarefaction
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s blue
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gloomy; depressed
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provident
|
providing for future needs; displaying foresight; thrifty; preparing for emergencies; OP. improvident
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n musty
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stale (in odor or taste); spoiled by age; CF. moist
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s rare
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(of air) thin in density; rarefied; Ex. rare air of the mountains
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n myriad
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very large number; ADJ. CF. ten thousand
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melee
|
fight
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mutablility
|
ability to change in form; fickleness; ADJ. mutable: able to change; fickle; CF. mutate; CF. mutant
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s providence
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quality of being provident; divine care; god's care; Providence: god; Ex. It seemed like providence that the doctor happened to be there; ADJ. providential: of divine providence; fortunate
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n raspy
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making a harsh noise; grating; harsh
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n nadir
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lowest point; point on the celestial sphere diametrically opposite the zenith
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n mellifluous
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(of words or a voice) sweetly or smoothly flowing; melodious; having a pleasant tune
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naivet\'e(naivety)
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quality of being unsophisticated; simplicity; artlessness; gullibility; ADJ. naive(na\"ive): ingenuous; lacking worldliness; simple; credulous
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provincial
|
pertaining to a province; limited in outlook; narrow; unsophisticated
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s rasp
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(of a sound) grate on (eg. nerves); make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; rub with something rough; Ex. The cat's tongue rasped my hand.
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muted
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silent; muffled; toned down; Ex. muted traffic noise
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n memento
|
token; reminder of the past; keepsake; Ex. memento of your visit
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s mute
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silent; without speech; not pronounced; unable to speak; N: one who is incapable of speech; V: soften the sound, color, shade of
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provisional
|
tentative; temporary
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narcissist
|
conceited person; N. narcissism; CF. narcissus
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ratify
|
approve formally; confirm; verify
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memorialize
|
commemorate
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n ratiocination
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reasoning; act of drawing conclusions from premises; V. ratiocinate: reason logically
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narrative
|
related to telling a story; N: narrated account; story; V. narrate: tell (a story); CF. narration
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proviso
|
stipulation; condition in an agreement; provision
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n mutilate
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maim; injure lastingly; deprive of a limb or an essential part
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s memorial
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something, such as a monument or holiday, intended to honor the memory of a person or event; ADJ: commemorative
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n mutinous
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unruly; rebellious; Ex. mutinous teenagers; N. mutiny: open rebellion; CF. mutineer
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n nascent
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incipient; coming into being or existence; Ex. nascent ability in music
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s provision
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act of providing; something provided; preparatory measure; provisions: necessary supplies (esp. food); stipulation; condition in an agreement; Ex. According to the provisions of the agreement
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rationale
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fundamental reason or principle (on which a system or principle is based); fundamental reason or justification; grounds for an action
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n menagerie
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collection of wild animals on exhibition; zoo
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n myopic
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nearsighted; lacking foresight; N. myopia
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provocative
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arousing anger or sexual interest; annoying; Ex. provocative in tight jeans; V. provoke: incite to anger; cause (an unpleasant action or feeling); N. provocation
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rationalize
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make rational; devise false reasons for (one's behavior); offer an excuse; give a plausible reason for an action in place of a true, less admirable ones; N. rationalization
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h 32
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n mendacious
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lying; habitually dishonest; N. mendacity
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n myriad
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very large number; ADJ. CF. ten thousand
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n prowess
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extraordinary ability; military bravery; Ex. prowess in battle
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natation
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swimming
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s rational
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(of a person) having reason; (of ideas) based on reason; logical
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n mendicant
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beggar; ADJ: living as a beggar
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proximity
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nearness; ADJ. proximate
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n nadir
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lowest point; point on the celestial sphere diametrically opposite the zenith
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s ration
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fixed portion; V: distribute as rations
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n natty
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neatly or smartly dressed; dapper; smart; Ex. natty dresser
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s alms
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money or goods given to the poor
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proxy
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authorized agent; authority to act for another
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n raucous
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(of voice) harsh and unpleasant; (of people) disorderly and boisterous; Ex. raucous shouts
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s smart
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intelligent; quick and energetic; fashionable; Ex. smart pace/restaurant; V: cause or feel a sharp pain; N: smarting pain
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naivet\'e(naivety)
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quality of being unsophisticated; simplicity; artlessness; gullibility; ADJ. naive(na\"ive): ingenuous; lacking worldliness; simple; credulous
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n menial
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suitable for servants; lowly; mean; N: someone who does menial work (esp. servant in a house)
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narcissist
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conceited person; N. narcissism; CF. narcissus
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ravage
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devastate; plunder; despoil; Ex. crops ravaged by storms
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nauseate
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cause to become sick; fill with disgust; fill nausea
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n prude
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excessively modest or proper person (who is easily shocked by improper things, esp. of a sexual nature); N. prudery; ADJ. prudish: excessively concerned with propriety
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n mentor
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counselor; teacher
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prudent
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cautious; careful; prudential
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narrative
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related to telling a story; N: narrated account; story; V. narrate: tell (a story); CF. narration
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s nausea
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feeling of sickness and desire to vomit; disgust; CF. seasickness
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s maraud
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move in search of plunder; Ex. marauding army
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n mercantile
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concerning trade or merchants
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n nascent
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incipient; coming into being or existence; Ex. nascent ability in music
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s nauseous
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causing nausea; feeling nausea
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prune
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cut away; trim
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n rave
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overwhelmingly favorable review; V: talk wildly as if mad; Ex. raving lunatic
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mercenary
|
motivated solely by money or gain; N.
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nautical
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pertaining to ships or navigation
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h 32
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n prurient
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having or causing lustful desires and thoughts; arousing immoderate sexual desire
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ravel
|
fall apart into tangles; entangle; unravel or untwist
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n navigable
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(of a body of water) wide and deep enough to allow ships to pass through; (of a ship or aircraft) able to be steered
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natation
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swimming
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n ravenous
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extremely hungry; voracious
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n pry
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inquire impertinently (someone else's private affairs); use leverage to raise or open something; prize; N. pries: tool for prying
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n mercurial
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capricious; quick and changing; fickle; containing the element mercury; Ex. mercurial temper; CF. mood
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s quicksilver
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mercury
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n natty
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neatly or smartly dressed; dapper; smart; Ex. natty dresser
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n nebulous
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vague; hazy; cloudy; of a nebula; Ex. nebulous proposal
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s prize
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pry; move with a lever; value highly; esteem; Ex. his most prized possession; N: something captured during war-time (esp. an enemy ship)
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n ravine
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narrow valley with steep sides; gorge; CF. gully, canyon
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n meretricious
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flashy; tawdry; attractive on the surface but of no real value; Ex. metericious argument/jewel; CF. prostitute
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s smart
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intelligent; quick and energetic; fashionable; Ex. smart pace/restaurant; V: cause or feel a sharp pain; N: smarting pain
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s nebula
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diffuse mass of interstellar dust or gas; galaxy
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raze
|
destroy completely; Ex. raze the city to the ground
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pseudonym
|
pen name; fictitious name assumed by an author; ADJ. pseudonymous
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s vulgar
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of the common people; deficient in refinement; not refined; coarse; Ex. vulgar display of wealth; N. vulgarism: vulgarity; crudely indecent word; CF. vulgarian: vulgar person; boor; lout
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psyche
|
soul; mind
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reactionary
|
strongly opposed to social or political change; opposing progress; politically ultraconservative; N. OP. radical
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n necromancy
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black magic; sorcery; dealings with the dead; art that professes to communicate with the spirits of the dead so as to predict the future; CF. necromancer; CF. necro+divination; CF. necro-: death; Ex. necropolis
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nauseate
|
cause to become sick; fill with disgust; fill nausea
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n merger
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combination (of two business corporations); act of merging
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s reinstate
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restore to a previous condition or position
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psychiatrist
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doctor who treats mental diseases
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n nefarious
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very wicked
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s nausea
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feeling of sickness and desire to vomit; disgust; CF. seasickness
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n mesmerize
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hypnotize; N. mesmerism; CF. Franz Mesmer
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realm
|
kingdom; field or sphere; Ex. not within the realms of possibility
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s psychic
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of psyche; mental; of or possessing extraordinary mental powers
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s nauseous
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causing nausea; feeling nausea
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negate
|
cancel out; nullify; cause to have no effect; deny; N. negation
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n metallurgical
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pertaining to the art of removing metals from ores; N. metallurgy: science that deals with extracting metals from ores
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reaper
|
one who harvests grain; Ex. the Grim Reaper; V. reap: cut and gather (crop); harvest a crop
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psychopathic
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pertaining to mental dearrangement; N. psychopath: person with an antisocial personality disorder
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negligence
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neglect; failure to take reasonable care; ADJ. negligent: neglectful; lax; not taking enough care
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nautical
|
pertaining to ships or navigation
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metamorphosis
|
change of form; Ex. metamorphosis of caterpillar to butterfly; V. metamorphose: change by metamorphosis
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rebate
|
return of part of a payment; discount; V.
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psychosis
|
mental disorder; ADJ. N. psychotic
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negligible
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so small, trifling, or unimportant as to be easily disregarded
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n navigable
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(of a body of water) wide and deep enough to allow ships to pass through; (of a ship or aircraft) able to be steered
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metaphor
|
implied comparison; CF. simile
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nemesis
|
someone seeking revenge; source of downfall or ruin; CF. Nemesis
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n nebulous
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vague; hazy; cloudy; of a nebula; Ex. nebulous proposal
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s psychosomatic
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of the influence of the mind on the body (esp. with respect to disease)
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n rebuff
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reject bluntly; snub; beat back; Ex. She rebuffed his invitation; N.
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s soar
|
rise or fly high in the air; Ex. The rocket soared into the sky.
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s snub
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ignore or behave coldly toward; Ex. I made a suggestion but she snubbed me; N.
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n pterodactyl
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extinct flying reptile; CF. wing+finger
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s nebula
|
diffuse mass of interstellar dust or gas; galaxy
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n neologism
|
new or newly coined word or phrase
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metaphysical
|
pertaining to speculative philosophy; of metaphysics; N. metaphysics: branch of philosophy that examines the nature of reality
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n puerile
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childish; immature; CF. puer: boy
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n necromancy
|
black magic; sorcery; dealings with the dead; art that professes to communicate with the spirits of the dead so as to predict the future; CF. necromancer; CF. necro+divination; CF. necro-: death; Ex. necropolis
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n neophyte
|
recent convert; new member of a religious group; beginner; CF. plant
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rebuke
|
scold harshly; criticize severely
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n mete
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measure; distribute; administer; Ex. mete out justice/punishment
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n nefarious
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very wicked
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n nepotism
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favoritism (to a relative); CF. nephew
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n rebus
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representation of words in the form of pictures or symbols; puzzle in which pictures or letters stand for words; Ex. ``R U 18'' is a rebus for ``Are you 18''.
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pugilist
|
boxer; CF. pugilism: boxing
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meteoric
|
like a meteor; swift; momentarily brilliant; Ex. meteoric rise to fame; N. meteor
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n pugnacity
|
combativeness; disposition to fight; ADJ. pugnacious: (of people) belligerent; combative in nature
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n rebuttal
|
refutation; response with contrary evidence; V. rebut: refute; disprove
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s favoritism
|
display of partiality toward a favored person
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negate
|
cancel out; nullify; cause to have no effect; deny; N. negation
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methodical
|
systematic; N. method: systematic method of procedure
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n recalcitrant
|
disobedient or resisting authority even after being punished; obstinately stubborn; determined to resist authority; unruly; Ex. recalcitrant child
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n puissant
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powerful; strong; potent; N. puissance: power
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negligence
|
neglect; failure to take reasonable care; ADJ. negligent: neglectful; lax; not taking enough care
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n nether
|
lower; Ex. nether garments/regions
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meticulous
|
excessively careful (with great attention to detail); painstaking; scrupulous
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n pulchritude
|
beauty; comeliness; ADJ. pulchritudinous
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recant
|
disclaim or disavow; retract a previous statement; openly confess error; Ex. recant one's faith/a statement
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n nettle
|
irritate; annoy; vex; ADJ. nettlesome
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negligible
|
so small, trifling, or unimportant as to be easily disregarded
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metropolis
|
large city
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recapitulate
|
summarize
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n pulmonary
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pertaining to the lungs
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nemesis
|
someone seeking revenge; source of downfall or ruin; CF. Nemesis
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n nexus
|
connection
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n mettle
|
courage (to continue bravely in spite of difficulties); spirit; ADJ. mettlesome
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n pulsate
|
throb; beat regularly; vibrate regularly
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n nib
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beak(bill); pen point
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n recast
|
reconstruct (a sentence, story, statue, etc.); fashion again
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n neologism
|
new or newly coined word or phrase
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n miasma
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swamp gas; heavy vaporous atmosphere often emanating from decaying matter; pervasive corrupting influence; noxious atmosphere or influence
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n nicety
|
precision; accuracy; minute distinction or difference; Ex. to a nicety: exactly; precisely; Ex. distinguish between niceties
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s pulse
|
rhythmical throbbing of arteries; brief sudden change in a normally constant quantity; V: pulsate
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n neophyte
|
recent convert; new member of a religious group; beginner; CF. plant
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s fashion
|
give shape to; make; Ex. fashion the pot out of clay
|
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s swamp
|
wetland; marsh; V: flood; overwhelm; drench in with liquid
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pulverize
|
crush or grind into very small particles
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n nepotism
|
favoritism (to a relative); CF. nephew
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n niggardly
|
meanly stingy; parsimonious; N. niggard: stingy person
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receptive
|
quick or willing to receive (ideas, suggestions, etc.); Ex. receptive to the proposal
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microcosm
|
small representative world; world in miniature; Ex. microcosm of English society
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n pummel
|
pommel; beat or pound with fists
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n niggle
|
spend too much time on minor points (esp. when finding fault); find fault; Ex. niggle over details; ADJ. niggling
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s favoritism
|
display of partiality toward a favored person
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recession
|
withdrawal; retreat; time of low economic activity
|
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s miniature
|
small model; small painting; ADJ: small
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punctilious
|
minutely attentive (perhaps too much so) to fine points; stressing niceties of conduct or form; N. punctilio, punctiliousness: careful attention payed to every small exact detail
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s recess
|
pause; temporary cessation; alcove; secret inner place; Ex. parliament in recess; V. CF. recessive
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n nether
|
lower; Ex. nether garments/regions
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n nihilist
|
one who considers traditional beliefs to be groundless and existence meaningless; absolute skeptic; revolutionary terrorist; CF. nihilism: belief that nothing has meaning or value; belief that destruction of existing political or social institutions is necessary for future improvement
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migrant
|
changing its habitat; wandering; Ex. migrant birds/workers; N: one that migrates
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n pundit
|
authority on a subject; expert; learned person
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n nettle
|
irritate; annoy; vex; ADJ. nettlesome
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n nip
|
snip off; stop something's growth or development; bite; make numb with cold; Ex. nip the plan; Ex. A guard dog nipped the postman; Ex. fingers nipped by the extreme chill
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recidivism
|
habitual return to crime (even after being punished); N. recidivist
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migratory
|
wandering; V. migrate: move from one region and settle in another; move periodically from one region to another
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pungent
|
stinging; acrid; sharp in taste or smell; (of speech or writing) caustic; N. pungency
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n nexus
|
connection
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s snip
|
short quick cut with scissors; V: cut with scissors
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recipient
|
receiver
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n milieu
|
social environment; means of expression; Ex. feel out of one's milieu; Ex. His proper milieu is watercolor.
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n punitive
|
punishing; Ex. punitive measures
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n nib
|
beak(bill); pen point
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s pinch
|
squeeze between the thumb and a finger, or other edges; Ex. I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming. N: amount that can be held between the thumb and a finger
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reciprocal
|
mutual; given and received in return; exchangeable; interacting; Ex. reciprocal trade agreement
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militant
|
combative; bellicose; N.
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n nicety
|
precision; accuracy; minute distinction or difference; Ex. to a nicety: exactly; precisely; Ex. distinguish between niceties
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n nirvana
|
in Buddhist teachings, the ideal state in which the individual loses himself in the attainment of an impersonal beatitude
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n reciprocate
|
do or give something in return; repay in kind; give or take mutually; interchange; move backwards and forwards; Ex. reciprocate his invitation by inviting him; N. reciprocity: reciprocal relationship; mutual interchange of advantages between two groups; Ex. reciprocity in trading rights
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n puny
|
tiny; weak; insignificant
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n militate
|
work against; Ex. militate against the chances of promotion; CF. serve as a soldier
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n niggardly
|
meanly stingy; parsimonious; N. niggard: stingy person
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recluse
|
hermit; loner; ADJ. reclusive
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n purchase
|
secure grasp or hold; firm grasp or footing
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s impersonal
|
not being a person; not showing personal feelings; Ex. impersonal force/manner/organization
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s militia
|
army composed of ordinary citizens rather than professional soldiers
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purgatory
|
place of spiritual expiation; temporary state or place in which the souls must expiate their sins
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reconcile
|
make friendly again (after quarrel); make consistent (two ideas in opposition); correct inconsistencies; Ex. reconcile one's political principles with one's religious beliefs
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n niggle
|
spend too much time on minor points (esp. when finding fault); find fault; Ex. niggle over details; ADJ. niggling
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nocturnal
|
done or active at night; Ex. nocturnal animals/raids; CF. nocturne
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millennium
|
thousand-year period (as in the New Testament); hoped-for period of happiness and prosperity
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n noisome
|
foul smelling; very unpleasant; unwholesome
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n nihilist
|
one who considers traditional beliefs to be groundless and existence meaningless; absolute skeptic; revolutionary terrorist; CF. nihilism: belief that nothing has meaning or value; belief that destruction of existing political or social institutions is necessary for future improvement
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recondite
|
abstruse; not easily understood; profound; secret
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purge
|
remove or get rid of something or someone unwanted; eliminate; free from blame or guilt; cleanse or purify (esp. of sin, guilt, or defilement); N.
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mimicry
|
imitation
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nomadic
|
wandering; N. nomad: tribe who migrates from place to place
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n nip
|
snip off; stop something's growth or development; bite; make numb with cold; Ex. nip the plan; Ex. A guard dog nipped the postman; Ex. fingers nipped by the extreme chill
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purport
|
intention; purpose; meaning; V: claim; profess; Ex. order which purports to be signed by the general
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reconnaissance
|
survey of enemy by soldiers; reconnoitering; V. reconnoiter: make a preliminary inspection of (esp. to gather military information)
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s mime
|
pantomime(act without dialogue); mimicry; mimer; V: mimic; pantomime
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s snip
|
short quick cut with scissors; V: cut with scissors
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nomenclature
|
terminology(system of specialized words); system of names or naming things
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purported
|
alleged; claimed; reputed or rumored; Ex. purported Satanists
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n recount
|
narrate or tell (a story); count over again
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n minatory
|
menacing; threatening
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nominal
|
in name only; of a name; trifling; (of a sum of money) very small; CF. nominate: propose as a candidate; appoint
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s rooster
|
cock; adult male chicken
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recourse
|
resorting to help when in trouble; Ex. without recourse to
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s pinch
|
squeeze between the thumb and a finger, or other edges; Ex. I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming. N: amount that can be held between the thumb and a finger
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n mincing
|
affectedly dainty(delicate); V. mince: cut (esp. meat) into very small pieces; walk with exaggerated primness; walk in an unnatural way, taking little short steps; Ex. The actor minced across the stage; CF. mincemeat; CF. mincer
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s rabble
|
mob; noisy crowd
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n nirvana
|
in Buddhist teachings, the ideal state in which the individual loses himself in the attainment of an impersonal beatitude
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s resort
|
turn to for help; Ex. resort to violence; N.
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n nonchalance
|
indifference; lack of concern; composure; ADJ. nonchalant: unconcerned; cool; indifferent; Ex. nonchalant attitude to his debts
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s dainty
|
delicate; delicately beautiful; fastidious; not easy to please; Ex. dainty movement/dress
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noncommittal
|
neutral; refusing commitment to a particular opinion; unpledged; undecided
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s impersonal
|
not being a person; not showing personal feelings; Ex. impersonal force/manner/organization
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s makeshift
|
temporary expedient or substitute (in the case of urgent need); Ex. makeshift shelter
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n purse
|
pucker; contract (lips) into wrinkles; N: wallet
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s exquisite
|
delicate; very finely made; extremely beautiful; Ex. exquisite piece of jewelry
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n nondescript
|
undistinctive; ordinary; ordinary-looking; Ex. nondescript fellow in a crowd
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s recreant
|
disloyal; cowardly; N: disloyal and cowardly person
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nocturnal
|
done or active at night; Ex. nocturnal animals/raids; CF. nocturne
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|
s pucker
|
gather into wrinkles or folds; N: wrinkle or fold
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s choice
|
delicate; of very fine quality
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nonentity
|
person of no importance; nonexistence
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n minion
|
servile dependent; obsequious follower
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|
recrimination
|
countercharges; V. recriminate
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n noisome
|
foul smelling; very unpleasant; unwholesome
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n purveyor
|
furnisher of foodstuffs; caterer; V. purvey: supply (eg. food); furnish; CF. provide
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n pusillanimous
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cowardly; lacking courage; fainthearted
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nomadic
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wandering; N. nomad: tribe who migrates from place to place
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rectify
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set right; correct; CF. rect-: right
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n nonplus
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put at a loss; bring to a halt by confusion; perplex; CF. no more
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n minuscule(miniscule)
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extremely small
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n putative
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supposed; reputed; generally regarded as such; Ex. putative father of the child
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minute
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extremely small; CF. minutes: official record of the proceedings at a meeting
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nomenclature
|
terminology(system of specialized words); system of names or naming things
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nostalgia
|
homesickness; longing for the past; Ex. nostalgia for the clothes of 1920s; ADJ. nostalgic
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n rectitude
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moral correctness; moral uprightness; moral virtue; correctness of judgment
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recumbent
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reclining; lying down completely or in part
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n minutiae
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petty or trivial details; CF. minutia
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n nostrum
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questionable medicine; quack medicine; CF. our (remedy)
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n putrid
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decayed and foul-smelling; foul; rotten; decayed; N. putridity
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nominal
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in name only; of a name; trifling; (of a sum of money) very small; CF. nominate: propose as a candidate; appoint
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s recline
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lie down
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notable
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conspicuous; worthy of note; remarkable; important; distinguished; noted
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mirage
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unreal reflection; optical illusion
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s putrefy
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make or become putrid; N. putrefaction
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n nonchalance
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indifference; lack of concern; composure; ADJ. nonchalant: unconcerned; cool; indifferent; Ex. nonchalant attitude to his debts
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recuperate
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recover; return to health; regain; Ex. recuperate losses
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notoriety
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disrepute; ill fame
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s putrescent
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becoming putrid; putrefying
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noncommittal
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neutral; refusing commitment to a particular opinion; unpledged; undecided
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n mire
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entangle; stick in swampy ground; stick or sink in mire; N: bog; deep mud; Ex. sucked deeper into the mire
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n nondescript
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undistinctive; ordinary; ordinary-looking; Ex. nondescript fellow in a crowd
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s gangrene
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decay of body tissue caused by insufficient blood supply (usually following injury); ADJ. gangrenous
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n mirth
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merriment; laughter
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recurrent
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occurring again and again
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s nova
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star that suddenly becomes much brighter and then returns to its original brightness
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n misadventure
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mischance; ill luck; Ex. death by misadventure
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pyromaniac
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person with an insane desire to set things on fire
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n novelty
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something new; newness; ADJ. novel: new; original
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nonentity
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person of no importance; nonexistence
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redolent
|
odorous; fragrant; suggestive (of an odor); Ex. redolent of onions/mystery
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misanthrope
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one who hates mankind; misanthropist
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novice
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beginner
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quack
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charlatan; impostor
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n nonplus
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put at a loss; bring to a halt by confusion; perplex; CF. no more
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nostalgia
|
homesickness; longing for the past; Ex. nostalgia for the clothes of 1920s; ADJ. nostalgic
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n redoubtable
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formidable; causing fear
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s vile
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despicable; unpleasant; disgusting; Ex. vile slander
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n quadruped
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four-footed animal; ADJ. CF. biped
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noxious
|
harmful; CF. obnoxious
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n quaff
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drink with zest; drink with relish(zest; hearty enjoyment); ______________ __________; CF. sip
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misapprehension
|
error; misunderstanding; V. misapprehend
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n nostrum
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questionable medicine; quack medicine; CF. our (remedy)
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n redress
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remedy; compensation; Ex. seek redress for the damage to your car; V: put right; remedy or rectify (a wrong); make amends for
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n nuance
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shade of slight difference in meaning or color; subtle distinction
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n quagmire
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bog; marsh; soft, wet, boggy land; predicament; complex or dangerous situation from which it is difficult to free oneself
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notable
|
conspicuous; worthy of note; remarkable; important; distinguished; noted
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s shade
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slight difference in degree; nuance; degree of color; Ex. shades of meaning/grey
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miscellany
|
mixture of writings on various subjects; collection of various items
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redundant
|
superfluous; more than is necessary; verbose; excessively wordy; repetitious
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s bog
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soft wet land; V: hinder or be hindered; Ex. bogged down in the mud
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notoriety
|
disrepute; ill fame
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n reek
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emit (an unpleasant odor or smoke); give off an unpleasant odor; give out smoke; Ex. reeking chimney; N: unpleasant odor; stench
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s gradation
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series of gradual stages; degree in such a progression
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s miscellaneous
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made up of a variety of parts
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n quail
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cower; shrink back in fear; lose heart
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n mischance
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ill luck
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n nubile
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marriageable; of marriageable age; CF. connubial
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s stench
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strong foul odor; reek; stink
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s nova
|
star that suddenly becomes much brighter and then returns to its original brightness
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quaint
|
odd in an old-fashioned way; odd; old-fashioned; picturesque
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misconstrue
|
interpret incorrectly; misinterpret; misjudge
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n nugatory
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worthless; futile
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s stink
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stench; V: emit a strong foul odor
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n novelty
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something new; newness; ADJ. novel: new; original
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qualified
|
limited; restricted; V. qualify: limit the meaning of; modify
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nullify
|
make invalid; make null; invalidate
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novice
|
beginner
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n miscreant
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wretch; wrongdoer; villain; Ex. kindness to the miscreant; CF. believe
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n refectory
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dining hall; room where meals are served (in a school)
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n qualms
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uneasy feelings; misgivings; uneasy fears especially about matters of conscience; Ex. I have no qualms about giving this assignment to Helen.
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refraction
|
bending of a ray of light
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noxious
|
harmful; CF. obnoxious
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s wretch
|
miserable person; bad or despicable person; ADJ. wretched: miserable; bad; contemptible; vile
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n numismatist
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person who collects coins; N. numismatics: study or collection of money, coins, and medals
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n quandary
|
dilemma; state of uncertainty; Ex. She is in a quandary about whether to go.
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n quarantine
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isolation of a person, place, or ship to prevent spread of infection; V: isolate in quarantine
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n nuance
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shade of slight difference in meaning or color; subtle distinction
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n nuptial
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related to marriage or the wedding ceremony; N. nuptials: wedding ceremony
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misdemeanor
|
minor crime; misdeed; wrongdoing
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n refractory
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unmanageable; disobedient and stubborn; Ex. refractory horse
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s misconduct
|
immoral behavior; bad management; V.
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s shade
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slight difference in degree; nuance; degree of color; Ex. shades of meaning/grey
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n nurture
|
nourish; feed; educate; rear; care for while it is growing or developing; foster; cultivate; N: something that nourishes; rearing
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n quarry
|
person or animal of pursuit; victim; object of a hunt; prey
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n refrain
|
abstain from; resist; forbear; N: chorus
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miserly
|
stingy; mean
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n nutrient
|
nourishing substance; ADJ: providing nourishment
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s gradation
|
series of gradual stages; degree in such a progression
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n quarry
|
dig into (to get stone); N: mine; ________��__
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s chorus
|
phrase repeated throughout a song or poem
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n misgivings
|
doubts
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s bank
|
heap; piled-up mass; embankment; lateral tilting (as of an aircraft in turning); V: pile up; protect with a bank; tilt in turning
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s nutrition
|
process of nourishing or being nourished; CF. malnutrition
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refulgent
|
effulgent; brilliant; brightly shining; gleaming; Ex. refulgent moon
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n nubile
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marriageable; of marriageable age; CF. connubial
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h 39
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s nutritious
|
providing nourishment
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n nugatory
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worthless; futile
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s gleam
|
brief flash of light; glow; V.
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n mishap
|
unfortunate accident
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n quash
|
crush; suppress; squash; subdue; annul; Ex. quash a rebellion/the decision of the low court
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nullify
|
make invalid; make null; invalidate
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n misnomer
|
wrong or improper name; incorrect designation
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s nourish
|
provide with food necessary for life and growth
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n refurbish
|
renovate; make clean, bright, or fresh (make new) again; make bright by polishing; Ex. refurbish an old theater; CF. furbish: polish
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s squash
|
crush; quash; suppress
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s nourishment
|
something that nourishes; food
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n numismatist
|
person who collects coins; N. numismatics: study or collection of money, coins, and medals
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refute
|
disprove; prove to be false; N. refutation
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|
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quay
|
dock; wharf; pier; landing place (for boats)
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n nuptial
|
related to marriage or the wedding ceremony; N. nuptials: wedding ceremony
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misogamy
|
hatred of marriage
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n oaf
|
stupid awkward person; CF. elf
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regal
|
royal; of a monarch; Ex. regal manner
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n queasy
|
experiencing nausea; nauseated; easily nauseated; squeamish; Ex. feel a little queasy
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obdurate
|
stubborn; refusing to change one's belief
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n nurture
|
nourish; feed; educate; rear; care for while it is growing or developing; foster; cultivate; N: something that nourishes; rearing
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misogynist
|
hater of woman; CF. misogyny
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n regale
|
entertain
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n quell
|
suppress; put an end to; put down forcibly; extinguish; quiet; Ex. ``Army Quells Rebellion'' in newspaper; CF. kill
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missile
|
object to be thrown or projected
|
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obeisance
|
bow (to show respect and obedience)
|
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|
n nutrient
|
nourishing substance; ADJ: providing nourishment
|
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n regatta
|
boat or yacht race
|
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obelisk
|
tall column tapering(becoming gradually narrower toward the end) and ending in a pyramid
|
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|
n missive
|
letter; written statement; CF. sent
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regeneration
|
spiritual rebirth; Ex. regeneration of the prisoners; V. regenerate: give or obtain new life; reform spiritually
|
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n quench
|
assuage or satisfy (thrust); slake; douse or extinguish; put out; suppress
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s nutrition
|
process of nourishing or being nourished; CF. malnutrition
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obese
|
excessively fat; N. obesity
|
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|
n mite
|
very small object or insect-like creature; small coin
|
|
|
s penology
|
study of prison management and criminal rehabilitation
|
|
|
s nutritious
|
providing nourishment
|
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s squelch
|
produce a splashing sound (when stepping through mud); crush; squash; CF. _______��__ _��__________ _____��__ ____
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n obfuscate
|
confuse; muddle; cause confusion; make needlessly complex; make so confused as to be difficult to understand
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s nourish
|
provide with food necessary for life and growth
|
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|
regicide
|
murder of a king or queen
|
|
|
mitigate
|
appease; moderate; make or become less in force or intensity
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|
n querulous
|
given to complaining; complaining; fretful; whining
|
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|
n obituary
|
death notice (esp. in a newspaper); ADJ.
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s nourishment
|
something that nourishes; food
|
|
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n mnemonic
|
pertaining to memory; assisting the memory; N: device, such as as formula or rhyme, used as a mnemonic aid
|
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|
regime
|
method of system or government
|
|
|
s whine
|
complain (in a sad voice); make a high sad sound (as in pain or supplication)
|
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|
objective
|
not influenced by emotions; fair; N: goal; aim
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|
n oaf
|
stupid awkward person; CF. elf
|
|
|
query
|
inquiry; question; V.
|
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|
n regimen
|
prescribed course of diet or exercise; prescribed diet and habits; Ex. daily regimen of a dancer
|
|
|
mobile
|
movable; not fixed; N. mobility
|
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|
obdurate
|
stubborn; refusing to change one's belief
|
|
|
n regiment
|
military unit; V: subject to strict order; Ex. regimented society
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n mock
|
ridicule; deride; imitate often in derision
|
|
|
queue
|
line (of waiting people or vehicles)
|
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obligatory
|
binding; required; compulsory; V. oblige: constrain; make grateful; do a favor; accommodate
|
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obeisance
|
bow (to show respect and obedience)
|
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|
n quibble
|
minor objection or complaint; V: raise minor objections; carp; cavil
|
|
|
oblique
|
indirect; slanting (deviating from the perpendicular or from a straight line); Ex. oblique reference
|
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|
mode
|
prevailing style; current fashion; manner; way of doing something; Ex. in the latest mode; Ex. simple mode of life
|
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|
rehabilitate
|
restore to proper condition (health or useful life); restore the former rank of
|
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obelisk
|
tall column tapering(becoming gradually narrower toward the end) and ending in a pyramid
|
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|
n modicum
|
limited quantity; small amount; Ex. He does not have a modicum of sense; CF. moderate
|
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|
obliterate
|
destroy completely; wipe out; Ex. obliterate the village
|
|
|
n quiescent
|
dormant; temporarily inactive; at rest; N. quiescence
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|
reimburse
|
repay; pay back
|
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|
obese
|
excessively fat; N. obesity
|
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|
oblivion
|
obscurity; condition of being completely forgotten; forgetfulness
|
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|
quietude
|
tranquillity; calmness
|
|
|
n modish
|
fashionable; conforming to the current fashion
|
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|
reiterate
|
repeat
|
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|
n modulate
|
tone down in intensity; change the intensity or tone of; regulate; change from one musical key to another; Ex. modulate from E to G
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|
n quintessence
|
purest and highest embodiment; perfect example; apotheosis; most essential element; Ex. quintessence of wit; ADJ. quintessential; CF. fifth essence
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n obfuscate
|
confuse; muddle; cause confusion; make needlessly complex; make so confused as to be difficult to understand
|
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|
n oblivious
|
inattentive or unmindful; unaware; wholly absorbed; forgetful(having the habit of forgetting)
|
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|
n rejoinder
|
reply; retort; comeback; V. rejoin: say in reply
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n quip
|
taunt; clever sarcastic remark; V.
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|
obloquy
|
slander; disgrace; infamy
|
|
|
n mogul
|
powerful person; Ex. oil moguls; CF. Mogol, Moghul; CF. Mongolian
|
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|
s comeback
|
retort; quick clever reply; return to former status
|
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|
n obituary
|
death notice (esp. in a newspaper); ADJ.
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n obnoxious
|
offensive; disagreeable; Ex. obnoxious smell
|
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|
molecule
|
the smallest particle (one or more atoms) of a substance that has all the properties of that substance
|
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|
rejuvenate
|
make young again
|
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|
objective
|
not influenced by emotions; fair; N: goal; aim
|
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|
s taunt
|
deride or provoke; challenge in derision; N.
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|
obscure
|
dark; vague; unclear; not well known; Ex. obscure meaning/village; V: darken; cover; make unclear; Ex. obscure the moon/meaning
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|
n mollify
|
soothe an angry person
|
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|
n relegate
|
put into a lower or worse place; banish to an inferior position; delegate; assign; Ex. relegate the old furniture to the children's room; Ex. relegated to the second division
|
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n quirk
|
sudden sharp turn or twist; startling twist; caprice; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity of behavior; Ex. by a quirk of fate
|
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|
obligatory
|
binding; required; compulsory; V. oblige: constrain; make grateful; do a favor; accommodate
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|
obsequious
|
slavishly attentive; servile; full of servile compliance; sycophantic
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|
n mollycoddle
|
pamper; coddle; baby; indulge excessively
|
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|
n quisling
|
traitor who aids invaders; CF. Vidkun Quisling
|
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relent
|
become less severe; give in(surrender); ADJ. relentless: unyielding; continuously severe
|
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|
oblique
|
indirect; slanting (deviating from the perpendicular or from a straight line); Ex. oblique reference
|
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|
s slavish
|
of or like a slave; servile; showing no originality; copied very closely; Ex. slavish devotion/copy of the original
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n molt(moult)
|
periodically shed or cast off hairs or feathers (for replacement by a new growth)
|
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|
relevant
|
having importance; pertinent; referring to the case in hand; N. relevance, relevancy
|
|
|
obliterate
|
destroy completely; wipe out; Ex. obliterate the village
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n quiver
|
case for arrows
|
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obsequy
|
funeral ceremony
|
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|
n relic
|
surviving remnant (from an extinct culture); memento; keepsake; relics: corpse; Ex. ancient relics; Ex. relics of his travel; Ex. His relics are buried at X.
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n molten
|
melted; Ex. molten lava
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n quiver
|
tremble; shake; N.
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oblivion
|
obscurity; condition of being completely forgotten; forgetfulness
|
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|
obsessive
|
related to thinking about something constantly; of an obsession; preoccupying; N. obsession: compulsive preoccupation with a fixed idea; compulsive idea; V. obsess: preoccupy the mind of excessively
|
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relinquish
|
give up something (with reluctance); yield; release; Ex. relinquish power/the claim to the land/his hold on my arm
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momentous
|
very important; N. moment; CF. momentary
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obsidian
|
black volcanic rock
|
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|
n oblivious
|
inattentive or unmindful; unaware; wholly absorbed; forgetful(having the habit of forgetting)
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s leash
|
restraining rope fastened to the collar of an animal (to control it); Ex. a dog on a leash
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n relish
|
enjoy; savor; N: enjoyment; zest
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obloquy
|
slander; disgrace; infamy
|
|
|
momentum
|
quantity of motion of a moving body; impetus; moving force
|
|
|
n quixotic
|
idealistic but impractical; CF. Don Quixote
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|
s scion
|
detached plant shoot used in grafting; descendant
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remediable
|
reparable
|
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monarchy
|
government under a single ruler
|
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n quizzical
|
curious; suggesting puzzlement (without saying); questioning; teasing; mocking; bantering; Ex. quizzical glance
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n obnoxious
|
offensive; disagreeable; Ex. obnoxious smell
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|
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reminiscence
|
recollection; V. reminisce: recollect the past
|
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monastic
|
related to monks or monasteries; removed from worldly concerns
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obscure
|
dark; vague; unclear; not well known; Ex. obscure meaning/village; V: darken; cover; make unclear; Ex. obscure the moon/meaning
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n quorum
|
minimal number of members necessary to conduct a meeting
|
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s reminiscent
|
suggestive of something (in the past); of reminiscence
|
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obsolete
|
outmoded; no longer used
|
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monetary
|
pertaining to money
|
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n quotidian
|
daily; commonplace; customary; Ex. quotidian routine
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remiss
|
negligent; careless about a duty
|
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obsequious
|
slavishly attentive; servile; full of servile compliance; sycophantic
|
|
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obstetrician
|
physician specializing in delivery(assisting in giving birth) of babies; N. obstetrics; CF. midwife
|
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monochromatic
|
having only one color
|
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remission
|
temporary moderation (of disease symptoms); remitting of a debt or punishment; cancelation of a debt; pardon; Ex. The disease went into remission; Ex. Christians pray for the remission of sins.
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s slavish
|
of or like a slave; servile; showing no originality; copied very closely; Ex. slavish devotion/copy of the original
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n rabid
|
of or suffering rabies; like a fanatic; extremely zealous; furious; CF. rabies: hydrophobia
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obstinate
|
stubborn; hard to control or treat; Ex. obstinate cough; N. obstinacy
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s monochrome
|
painting in only one color; ADJ.
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obstreperous
|
boisterous; noisy and uncontrollable
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obsequy
|
funeral ceremony
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n raconteur
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story-teller; one who tells stories with wit and skill
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s remit
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transmit (money) in payment; free someone from a debt or punishment
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s monogram
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design composed of one or more initials of a name; V.
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obsessive
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related to thinking about something constantly; of an obsession; preoccupying; N. obsession: compulsive preoccupation with a fixed idea; compulsive idea; V. obsess: preoccupy the mind of excessively
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n ragamuffin
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dirty child in torn clothes; person wearing tattered clothes
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n obtrude
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push (oneself or one's ideas) forward or intrude; impose (oneself or one's ideas) on others; butt in; stick out or extrude; thrust out; Ex. obtrude A on B; ADJ. obtrusive; N. obtrusion; CF. unobtrusive
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s remittance
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remitting of money; amount of money remitted
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s monograph
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scholarly article
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obtuse
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blunt; not sharp; stupid; slow in understanding
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s tatter
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torn piece of cloth; ADJ. tattered: (of clothes) old and torn; (of a person) dressed in old torn clothes
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remnant
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remainder
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n monolithic
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solidly uniform; unchangeable; unyielding; N. monolith: large block of stone
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obsidian
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black volcanic rock
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remonstrate
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protest; objection; V. remonstrate: say in protest
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n rail
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complain bitterly; scold; rant; Ex. the weaker railing against injustices
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obviate
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make unnecessary; get rid of; Ex. obviate the need
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monotheism
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belief in one God
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s scion
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detached plant shoot used in grafting; descendant
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remorse
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deep regret for wrongdoing; guilt; self-reproach
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n raiment
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clothing; garments; Ex. I have no raiment fit to wear.
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Occident
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the West
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monotony
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sameness leading to boredom; monotonousness; ADJ. monotonous; CF. monotone
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h 33
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n rakish
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jaunty; stylish; sporty; morally corrupt; dissolute; Ex. He wore his hat at a rakish and jaunty angle.
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remunerative
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(of work) compensating; rewarding; profitable; well-paid; V. remunerate: reward; pay (someone) for work or trouble
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n occlude
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shut; close; obstruct; Ex. A blood clot occluded an artery.
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n monumental
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massive; impressively large; built as a monument
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obsolete
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outmoded; no longer used
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s rake
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angle of a slope; V: slant from the perpendicular
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occult
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mysterious; secret; supernatural; beyond human comprehension; CF. mysterious to human ?; OP. bare
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rend
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split; tear apart; N. rent; CF. heartrending: causing deep sorrow
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n moodiness
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fits of depression or gloom; ADJ. moody: given to changeable moods; subject to periods of depression; gloomy CF. mood:
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obstetrician
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physician specializing in delivery(assisting in giving birth) of babies; N. obstetrics; CF. midwife
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s rake
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immoral or dissolute person
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render
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give; deliver; provide; represent in verbal or artistic form; depict; perform; make; translate; Ex. render the song beautifully
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oculist
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physician who specializes in treatment of the eyes
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obstinate
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stubborn; hard to control or treat; Ex. obstinate cough; N. obstinacy
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n moratorium
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legal delay of payment or action; Ex. declare moratorium on the building of new houses
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rally
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come or bring together; call up or summon (forces, vital powers, etc.); revive or recuperate (after illness or difficulty); N: act of rallying; mass gathering
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n odious
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arousing strong dislike; hateful(causing hatred); vile
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rendezvous
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meeting place; meeting at a set time or place; V.
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obstreperous
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boisterous; noisy and uncontrollable
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rendition
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rendering; translation; artistic interpretation of a song, etc
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n odium
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detestation; quality of being odious; hatefulness; disrepute (resulting from hateful conduct)
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n morbid
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given to unwholesome or unhealthy thought; moody; characteristic of disease; Ex. morbid curiosity; N. morbidity; CF. disease
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ramble
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wander aimlessly (physically or mentally); digress
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n obtrude
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push (oneself or one's ideas) forward or intrude; impose (oneself or one's ideas) on others; butt in; stick out or extrude; thrust out; Ex. obtrude A on B; ADJ. obtrusive; N. obtrusion; CF. unobtrusive
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n odoriferous
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giving off an odor
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n mordant
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biting; sarcastic; stinging; (apprec.) incisive; cutting; Ex. mordant pen/wit
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ramification
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branching out; subdivision; one branch of a system; one of the results following from an action or decision; Ex. ramifications of a business/the decision
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n renegade
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deserter; traitor; ADJ.
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obtuse
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blunt; not sharp; stupid; slow in understanding
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n mores
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conventions; moral standards; moral customs
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n renege
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break a promise; deny; go back on; Ex. renege on the contract/paying off the debt
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odorous
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having an odor
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ramify
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branch out; divide into branches or subdivisions
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obviate
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make unnecessary; get rid of; Ex. obviate the need
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n moribund
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dying; at the point of death; CF. death
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n ramp
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slope; inclined plane or roadway (connecting two levels)
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renounce
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abandon; give up (by formal announcement); disown; repudiate; Ex. renounce one's claim to the property/one's religion; N. renunciation
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n odyssey
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long, eventful, adventurous journey
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Occident
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the West
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n morose
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ill-humored; sullen; sullenly melancholy
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n rampant
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growing or spreading uncontrollably; growing in profusion; unrestrained; Ex. rampant lawlessness/weed
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renovate
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restore to good condition; renew
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offensive
|
attacking; insulting; distasteful; V. offend: violate; hurt the feelings of; N. offense: offending; violating of a moral or social code; crime; attack; Ex. first offense
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n occlude
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shut; close; obstruct; Ex. A blood clot occluded an artery.
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rampart
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defensive mound of earth
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offhand
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casual; done without prior thought or preparation
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n mortician
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undertaker; CF. death
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renown
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fame; ADJ. renowned
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occult
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mysterious; secret; supernatural; beyond human comprehension; CF. mysterious to human ?; OP. bare
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n ramshackle
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(of a building or vehicle) poorly constructed; rickety; falling apart
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s undertaker
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funeral director; one whose business is to arrange burials
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n officious
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meddlesome; excessively pushy in offering one's services; overly eager in offering unwanted services or advices; Ex. officious bellboy
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s herald
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messenger; sign of something to come; V: announce; proclaim; Ex. unheralded researcher
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oculist
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physician who specializes in treatment of the eyes
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s pushy
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disagreeably aggressive
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n mortify
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humiliate by embarassing excessively; shame; punish the flesh; discipline (one's body) by self-denial; Ex. mortified by her blunder; Ex. mortify the flesh; CF. cause to die
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s rickety
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(of buildings) likely to break or fall apart; of rickets; CF. rickets; CF. vitamin D
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n rent
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tear made by rending; rip; split
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n odious
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arousing strong dislike; hateful(causing hatred); vile
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reparable
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capable of being repaired
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s ransack
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search thoroughly; pillage (going through a place); Ex. Enemy soldiers ransacked the town.
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n ogle
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look at amorously; make eyes at; Ex. old men ogling young girls
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n odium
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detestation; quality of being odious; hatefulness; disrepute (resulting from hateful conduct)
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mosaic
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picture made of small colorful inlaid tiles; ADJ.
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n reparation
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compensation (for loss or wrong); amends; Ex. make reparation for the damage; CF. repair
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n mote
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small speck (esp. of dust)
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n rancid
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having the odor of stale or decomposing fat; rank
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n odoriferous
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giving off an odor
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repartee
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quick clever reply
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n olfactory
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concerning the sense of smell
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s speck
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small piece or mark; Ex. speck of dust in the eye
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n repast
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meal; feast; banquet
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s rank
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offensive in odor or flavor
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odorous
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having an odor
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oligarchy
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government by a privileged few
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n motif
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theme; recurrent thematic element in a musical or literary work; single or repeated pattern; figure
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n odyssey
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long, eventful, adventurous journey
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ominous
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threatening; of an evil omen
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repeal
|
revoke; annul
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n rancor
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long-lasting hatred; bitterness; Ex. negotiation without rancor; ADJ. rancorous
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n motility
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ability to move spontaneously; ADJ. motile: moving spontaneously
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repel
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drive away; disgust; Ex. repel the attack/moisture; Ex. repelled by the dirty room; CF. repulsion
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offensive
|
attacking; insulting; distasteful; V. offend: violate; hurt the feelings of; N. offense: offending; violating of a moral or social code; crime; attack; Ex. first offense
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random
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without definite purpose, plan, or aim; haphazard; Ex. random shots; Ex. chosen at random
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s threat
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sign or warning (of coming danger); Ex. threat of rain; V: express a threat; give warning of (something bad); Ex. The cloud threatens rain.
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s lot
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object used in making a determination at random; fate; piece of land
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omnipotent
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all-powerful; having unlimited power
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repellent
|
driving away; disgusting; offensive; repulsive; unattractive; N.
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offhand
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casual; done without prior thought or preparation
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n motley
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multi-colored (as of a garment worn by a jester); mixed; heterogeneous; CF. jester: one who jests (as a paid fool at medieval courts)
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s draw
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choosing of a lot or card
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omnipresent
|
universally present; ubiquitous
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s motto
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brief statement used to express a principle
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s lottery
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contest in which winners are selected in a drawing of lots
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repercussion
|
rebound; reaction; reverberation; Ex. serious repercussion
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n officious
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meddlesome; excessively pushy in offering one's services; overly eager in offering unwanted services or advices; Ex. officious bellboy
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omniscient
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all-knowing
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s raffle
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lottery; V: award as a prize in a raffle; Ex. raffle off a new car
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s pushy
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disagreeably aggressive
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n mottled
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blotched in coloring; spotted; Ex. mottled face; V. mottle: mark with blotches of different colors
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repertoire
|
list of works of music, drama, etc., a performer is prepared to present; CF. repertory
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omnivorous
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eating both plant and animal food; devouring everything
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n rankle
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irritate; fester; annoy
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n repine
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fret; complain; be annoyed; Ex. repine over the undone work
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n ogle
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look at amorously; make eyes at; Ex. old men ogling young girls
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n onerous
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burdensome
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s blotch
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spot; blot; CF. blot+botch
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n rant
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speak violently or excitedly; rave; talk excitedly showing anger; scold; make a grandiloquent speech; Ex. The priest ranted about the devil.
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replenish
|
fill up again
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n olfactory
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concerning the sense of smell
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s blemish
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mar; spoil the beauty or perfection of; N: flaw or defect (that spoils perfection); Ex. blemishes in the crystal; CF. unblemished
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n onomatopoeia
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words formed in imitation of natural sounds
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n rapacious
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voracious; ravenous; taking everything one can; excessively grasping; plundering; subsisting on live prey; Ex. rapacious birds
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n mountebank
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charlatan; boastful pretender
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rapport
|
close relationship; emotional closeness; harmony
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s rustle
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make slight sounds like silk moving or being rubbed together
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replete
|
fully filled; filled to the brim or to the point of being stuffed; abundantly supplied; Ex. report replete with errors
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s peddle
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travel about selling (wares); CF. foot
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oligarchy
|
government by a privileged few
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n rapt
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engrossed; absorbed; enchanted; Ex. rapt listener
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ominous
|
threatening; of an evil omen
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n muddle
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confuse; mix up confusedly; N: state of confusion
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onslaught
|
vicious assault; fierce attack; Ex. unexpected onslaught of the enemy
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s memoir
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memoirs; autobiography; biography
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n rarefied
|
made less dense (of a gas); V. rarefy: make less dense; N. rarefaction
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s threat
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sign or warning (of coming danger); Ex. threat of rain; V: express a threat; give warning of (something bad); Ex. The cloud threatens rain.
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s brim
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uppermost edge of a cup; projecting rim (as on a hat); Ex. The glass was full to the brim; V: be full to the brim
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s slaughter
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killing of animals for food; massacre; V: butcher (animals) for food; kill in large numbers
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n muggy
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(of weather) warm and damp
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s rare
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(of air) thin in density; rarefied; Ex. rare air of the mountains
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replica
|
copy
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omnipotent
|
all-powerful; having unlimited power
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n onus
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burden; responsibility
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n mulct
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defraud a person of something; swindle; Ex. mulct the boy of his legacy
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n raspy
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making a harsh noise; grating; harsh
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replicate
|
reproduce; duplicate
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omnipresent
|
universally present; ubiquitous
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s spare
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give; use; refrain from harming; save from experiencing; exempt; Ex. spare me 5 minutes; Ex. Take this money and spare my life; Ex. The emperor was spared the onus; ADJ: kept in reserve; free for other use; unoccupied; Ex. spare time
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n multifarious
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varied; greatly diversified; Ex. multifarious activities
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s rasp
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(of a sound) grate on (eg. nerves); make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; rub with something rough; Ex. The cat's tongue rasped my hand.
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repository
|
storehouse
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omniscient
|
all-knowing
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multiform
|
having many forms
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n opalescent
|
iridescent; lustrous; like an opal; N. opalescence
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ratify
|
approve formally; confirm; verify
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omnivorous
|
eating both plant and animal food; devouring everything
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s repose
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resting; state of being at rest; calmness; V: lie at rest; relax; put or place; Ex. repose our hopes in a single man
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opaque
|
dark; not transparent; N. opacity
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multilingual
|
having many languages; fluent in several languages
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n ratiocination
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reasoning; act of drawing conclusions from premises; V. ratiocinate: reason logically
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reprehensible
|
deserving blame; blameworthy; V. reprehend: blame
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opiate
|
medicine to induce sleep or deaden pain; something that relieves emotions or causes inaction; sleep-producing drug containing opium
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multiplicity
|
state of being numerous or multiple; large number; Ex. multiplicity of details; ADJ. multiple: of more than one element
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rationale
|
fundamental reason or principle (on which a system or principle is based); fundamental reason or justification; grounds for an action
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n onerous
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burdensome
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repress
|
hold back (the natural expression of); restrain; crush; oppress; Ex. repressed child; Ex. repress a laugh/rebellion
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opportune
|
timely; well-chosen
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n mundane
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worldly as opposed to spiritual; everyday; of the ordinary; Ex. mundane existence; CF. world
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rationalize
|
make rational; devise false reasons for (one's behavior); offer an excuse; give a plausible reason for an action in place of a true, less admirable ones; N. rationalization
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reprieve
|
postponement or cancelation of a punishment; temporary stay; V: postpone or cancel the punishment of
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n onomatopoeia
|
words formed in imitation of natural sounds
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n munificent
|
very generous in giving; Ex. munificent benefactor; N. munificience
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opportunist
|
individual who sacrifices principles for expediency by taking advantage of circumstances; N. opportunism
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s rational
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(of a person) having reason; (of ideas) based on reason; logical
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s rustle
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make slight sounds like silk moving or being rubbed together
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n mural
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wall painting
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reprimand
|
reprove severely; rebuke; N.
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n opprobrium
|
infamy; disgrace arising from shameful conduct; vilification(slander); scorn; contempt; Ex. opprobrium hurled against him; ADJ. opprobrious: expressing contempt; shameful or infamous
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s ration
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fixed portion; V: distribute as rations
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n murky
|
dark and gloomy; thick with fog; vague; Ex. murky night/fog; N. murk: partial or complete darkness; gloom
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onslaught
|
vicious assault; fierce attack; Ex. unexpected onslaught of the enemy
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optician
|
maker and seller of eyeglasses
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reprisal
|
retaliation
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n raucous
|
(of voice) harsh and unpleasant; (of people) disorderly and boisterous; Ex. raucous shouts
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s slaughter
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killing of animals for food; massacre; V: butcher (animals) for food; kill in large numbers
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optimist
|
person who looks on the bright side; N. optimism
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n reprise
|
musical repetition; repeating of a piece of music; repeat performance; recurrent action; Ex. reprise in the finale; Ex. constant reprises
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n muse
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ponder at length; N: source of inspiration (esp. of a poet)
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ravage
|
devastate; plunder; despoil; Ex. crops ravaged by storms
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n musky
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having the odor of musk; N. musk: odorous substance secreted by an Asian deer
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n onus
|
burden; responsibility
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optimum
|
most favorable; optimal; N: most favorable condition
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reproach
|
blame (not angrily but sadly); express disapproval or disappointment; N. ADJ. reproachful
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s maraud
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move in search of plunder; Ex. marauding army
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n reprobate
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morally disapproved person; person hardened in sin, devoid of a sense of decency; CF. disapproved by God ?
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s spare
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give; use; refrain from harming; save from experiencing; exempt; Ex. spare me 5 minutes; Ex. Take this money and spare my life; Ex. The emperor was spared the onus; ADJ: kept in reserve; free for other use; unoccupied; Ex. spare time
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n muster
|
gather; assemble (troops); Ex. muster up one's strength for the ordeal; N.
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optional
|
not compulsory; left to one's choice; N. option: act of choosing; choice; freedom or power to choose; something available as a choice; Ex. have no option; Ex. two options
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n rave
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overwhelmingly favorable review; V: talk wildly as if mad; Ex. raving lunatic
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n musty
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stale (in odor or taste); spoiled by age; CF. moist
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optometrist
|
one who fits glasses to remedy visual defects
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reprobation
|
severe disapproval; CF. approbation
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n opalescent
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iridescent; lustrous; like an opal; N. opalescence
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ravel
|
fall apart into tangles; entangle; unravel or untwist
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reprove
|
censure; rebuke; N. reproof
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mutablility
|
ability to change in form; fickleness; ADJ. mutable: able to change; fickle; CF. mutate; CF. mutant
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opaque
|
dark; not transparent; N. opacity
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opulence
|
extreme wealth; luxuriousness; abundance; ADJ. opulent: possessing great wealth; abundant
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n ravenous
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extremely hungry; voracious
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opiate
|
medicine to induce sleep or deaden pain; something that relieves emotions or causes inaction; sleep-producing drug containing opium
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muted
|
silent; muffled; toned down; Ex. muted traffic noise
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repudiate
|
disown; disavow; deny
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n opus
|
work (esp. musical composition); Ex. magnum opus: masterpiece; CF. opera
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n ravine
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narrow valley with steep sides; gorge; CF. gully, canyon
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s mute
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silent; without speech; not pronounced; unable to speak; N: one who is incapable of speech; V: soften the sound, color, shade of
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opportune
|
timely; well-chosen
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n oracular
|
of an oracle; prophetic; uttered as if with divine authority; mysterious or ambiguous; hard to understand; N. oracle: wiser person; prophecy made by an oracle
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repugnance
|
disgust; strong dislike; loathing; ADJ. repugnant: arousing disgust; repulsive
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raze
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destroy completely; Ex. raze the city to the ground
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n mutilate
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maim; injure lastingly; deprive of a limb or an essential part
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orator
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public speaker
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repulsion
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distaste; disgust; act of driving back; ADJ. repulsive: causing disgust; tending to drive away; V. repel (not `repulse')
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opportunist
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individual who sacrifices principles for expediency by taking advantage of circumstances; N. opportunism
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reactionary
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strongly opposed to social or political change; opposing progress; politically ultraconservative; N. OP. radical
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n mutinous
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unruly; rebellious; Ex. mutinous teenagers; N. mutiny: open rebellion; CF. mutineer
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oratorio
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dramatic poem set to music; long musical work with singing but without acting; CF. cantata
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n opprobrium
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infamy; disgrace arising from shameful conduct; vilification(slander); scorn; contempt; Ex. opprobrium hurled against him; ADJ. opprobrious: expressing contempt; shameful or infamous
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s repulse
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reject with rudeness or coldness (an offer or friendship); drive back (an enemy attack); CF. repulse $\neq$ cause repulsion
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s reinstate
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restore to a previous condition or position
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n ordain
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decree or command; grant holy orders; predestine; install as a minister, priest, or rabbi; N. ordainment; CF. ordination
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n myopic
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nearsighted; lacking foresight; N. myopia
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reputable
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respectable; having a good reputation
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optician
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maker and seller of eyeglasses
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realm
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kingdom; field or sphere; Ex. not within the realms of possibility
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ordeal
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severe trial or affliction; difficult experience; trial(test of patience or endurance); affliction
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optimist
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person who looks on the bright side; N. optimism
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reputed
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supposed; Ex. reputed father of the child; V. repute: consider; N. repute: reputation; esteem
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n myriad
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very large number; ADJ. CF. ten thousand
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reaper
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one who harvests grain; Ex. the Grim Reaper; V. reap: cut and gather (crop); harvest a crop
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requiem
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mass for the dead; dirge
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ordinance
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decree; authoritative order
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optimum
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most favorable; optimal; N: most favorable condition
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n nadir
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lowest point; point on the celestial sphere diametrically opposite the zenith
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rebate
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return of part of a payment; discount; V.
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n ordination
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ceremony conferring holy orders; ceremony of ordaining a priest
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s mass
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Christian religious ceremony; CF. Mass: ceremony of the Eucharist
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naivet\'e(naivety)
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quality of being unsophisticated; simplicity; artlessness; gullibility; ADJ. naive(na\"ive): ingenuous; lacking worldliness; simple; credulous
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optional
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not compulsory; left to one's choice; N. option: act of choosing; choice; freedom or power to choose; something available as a choice; Ex. have no option; Ex. two options
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n rebuff
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reject bluntly; snub; beat back; Ex. She rebuffed his invitation; N.
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requisite
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necessary requirement; something required; ADJ: required; necessary
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n orgy
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wild drunken revelry; unrestrained indulgence in an activity; Ex. orgy of shopping
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narcissist
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conceited person; N. narcissism; CF. narcissus
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optometrist
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one who fits glasses to remedy visual defects
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s snub
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ignore or behave coldly toward; Ex. I made a suggestion but she snubbed me; N.
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orient
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get one's bearings; adjust; make familiar with a situation; orientate
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s requisition
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formal demand or request; Ex. requisition for more computing equipment; V.
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narrative
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related to telling a story; N: narrated account; story; V. narrate: tell (a story); CF. narration
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opulence
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extreme wealth; luxuriousness; abundance; ADJ. opulent: possessing great wealth; abundant
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rebuke
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scold harshly; criticize severely
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n nascent
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incipient; coming into being or existence; Ex. nascent ability in music
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orientation
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act of finding oneself in society; orienting
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n opus
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work (esp. musical composition); Ex. magnum opus: masterpiece; CF. opera
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n requite
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make return for; repay; reciprocate; revenge; N. requittal
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n rebus
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representation of words in the form of pictures or symbols; puzzle in which pictures or letters stand for words; Ex. ``R U 18'' is a rebus for ``Are you 18''.
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n orifice
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mouthlike opening; small opening (esp. to a cavern or passage of the body); CF. mouth
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h 32
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n oracular
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of an oracle; prophetic; uttered as if with divine authority; mysterious or ambiguous; hard to understand; N. oracle: wiser person; prophecy made by an oracle
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h 41
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n rebuttal
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refutation; response with contrary evidence; V. rebut: refute; disprove
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natation
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swimming
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ornate
|
excessively or elaborately decorated
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rescind
|
repeal; annul; cancel (a law, decision, or agreement)
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orator
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public speaker
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n recalcitrant
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disobedient or resisting authority even after being punished; obstinately stubborn; determined to resist authority; unruly; Ex. recalcitrant child
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resentment
|
indignation; bitterness; displeasure; V. resent: feel anger about
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oratorio
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dramatic poem set to music; long musical work with singing but without acting; CF. cantata
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n natty
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neatly or smartly dressed; dapper; smart; Ex. natty dresser
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n ornithologist
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scientific student of birds; N. ornithology: scientific study of birds
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recant
|
disclaim or disavow; retract a previous statement; openly confess error; Ex. recant one's faith/a statement
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reserve
|
self-control; self-restraint; formal but distant manner; reticence; Ex. without reserve: freely and openly; ADJ. reserved: shy and uncommunicative
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orthodox
|
traditional; (of someone) conservative in belief; adhering to an established doctrine
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s smart
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intelligent; quick and energetic; fashionable; Ex. smart pace/restaurant; V: cause or feel a sharp pain; N: smarting pain
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n ordain
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decree or command; grant holy orders; predestine; install as a minister, priest, or rabbi; N. ordainment; CF. ordination
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recapitulate
|
summarize
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nauseate
|
cause to become sick; fill with disgust; fill nausea
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ordeal
|
severe trial or affliction; difficult experience; trial(test of patience or endurance); affliction
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n orthography
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correct spelling; CF. ortho-: straight; correct; Ex. orthodontics
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residue
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remainder; balance
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n recast
|
reconstruct (a sentence, story, statue, etc.); fashion again
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oscillate
|
vibrate pendulumlike; waver
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s residual
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remaining; left over; of a residue; N: residue
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s nausea
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feeling of sickness and desire to vomit; disgust; CF. seasickness
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ordinance
|
decree; authoritative order
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s fashion
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give shape to; make; Ex. fashion the pot out of clay
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s nauseous
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causing nausea; feeling nausea
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n osseous
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made of bone; bony
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n ordination
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ceremony conferring holy orders; ceremony of ordaining a priest
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resignation
|
patiently submissiveness; statement that one is quitting a job; ADJ. resigned: acquiescent
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receptive
|
quick or willing to receive (ideas, suggestions, etc.); Ex. receptive to the proposal
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s resign
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give up (a position, right, or claim); submit (oneself) passively
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n orgy
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wild drunken revelry; unrestrained indulgence in an activity; Ex. orgy of shopping
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nautical
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pertaining to ships or navigation
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n ossify
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change or harden into bone; become hard and unchanging in one's ideas
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recession
|
withdrawal; retreat; time of low economic activity
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n navigable
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(of a body of water) wide and deep enough to allow ships to pass through; (of a ship or aircraft) able to be steered
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resilient
|
elastic; having the power of springing back; able to recover quickly (as from misfortune)
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orient
|
get one's bearings; adjust; make familiar with a situation; orientate
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ostensible
|
apparent; appearing as such; professed(pretended); pretended; Ex. ostensible purpose of the expedition
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s recess
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pause; temporary cessation; alcove; secret inner place; Ex. parliament in recess; V. CF. recessive
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orientation
|
act of finding oneself in society; orienting
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s elastic
|
able to spring back into shape; quick to recover (as from disappointment); able to adapt to change; Ex. elastic plans; N: elastic material
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n nebulous
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vague; hazy; cloudy; of a nebula; Ex. nebulous proposal
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s apparent
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evident; easily seen or understood; appearing as such; Ex. apparent improvement
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recidivism
|
habitual return to crime (even after being punished); N. recidivist
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resolution
|
determination; resoluteness; ADJ. resolute: firm or determined in purpose
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s nebula
|
diffuse mass of interstellar dust or gas; galaxy
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n orifice
|
mouthlike opening; small opening (esp. to a cavern or passage of the body); CF. mouth
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n ostentatious
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showy; trying to attract attention; pretentious; N. ostentation: showy display
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recipient
|
receiver
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resolve
|
determination; resolution; firmness of purpose
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ornate
|
excessively or elaborately decorated
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n necromancy
|
black magic; sorcery; dealings with the dead; art that professes to communicate with the spirits of the dead so as to predict the future; CF. necromancer; CF. necro+divination; CF. necro-: death; Ex. necropolis
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n ostracize
|
banish from a group; exclude from public favor; ban; Ex. His friends ostracized him. N. ostracism
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reciprocal
|
mutual; given and received in return; exchangeable; interacting; Ex. reciprocal trade agreement
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resolve
|
decide; settle; solve; separate; make a determined decision; N. resolution
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n ornithologist
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scientific student of birds; N. ornithology: scientific study of birds
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s blackball
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vote against (an applicant); ostracize; N: negative vote
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n nefarious
|
very wicked
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n reciprocate
|
do or give something in return; repay in kind; give or take mutually; interchange; move backwards and forwards; Ex. reciprocate his invitation by inviting him; N. reciprocity: reciprocal relationship; mutual interchange of advantages between two groups; Ex. reciprocity in trading rights
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negate
|
cancel out; nullify; cause to have no effect; deny; N. negation
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resonant
|
(of a sound) echoing; resounding(sounding loudly); deep and full in sound; producing resonance; Ex. resonant voice; N. resonance
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orthodox
|
traditional; (of someone) conservative in belief; adhering to an established doctrine
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n oust
|
expel; drive out; force out; N. ouster: ousting
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recluse
|
hermit; loner; ADJ. reclusive
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negligence
|
neglect; failure to take reasonable care; ADJ. negligent: neglectful; lax; not taking enough care
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s resound
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(of a place) be filled with sound; (of a sound) sound loudly; sound back; echo; Ex. hall resounded with laughter
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outlandish
|
bizzare; peculiar; unconventional
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n orthography
|
correct spelling; CF. ortho-: straight; correct; Ex. orthodontics
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reconcile
|
make friendly again (after quarrel); make consistent (two ideas in opposition); correct inconsistencies; Ex. reconcile one's political principles with one's religious beliefs
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respiration
|
breathing; exhalation; ADJ. respiratory
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negligible
|
so small, trifling, or unimportant as to be easily disregarded
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oscillate
|
vibrate pendulumlike; waver
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outmoded
|
no longer in fashion or use; no longer stylish; old-fashioned
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recondite
|
abstruse; not easily understood; profound; secret
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n outskirts
|
fringes; outer borders (as of a city); Ex. outskirts of Boston
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nemesis
|
someone seeking revenge; source of downfall or ruin; CF. Nemesis
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n respite
|
time for rest; interval of relief; delay in punishment; reprieve
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n osseous
|
made of bone; bony
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reconnaissance
|
survey of enemy by soldiers; reconnoitering; V. reconnoiter: make a preliminary inspection of (esp. to gather military information)
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outspoken
|
candid; blunt
|
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n neologism
|
new or newly coined word or phrase
|
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resplendent
|
brilliant; splendid in appearance; dazzling; glorious
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n ossify
|
change or harden into bone; become hard and unchanging in one's ideas
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n recount
|
narrate or tell (a story); count over again
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s blunt
|
having a dull edge; abrupt and frank in speech or manner; brusque; V: make or become blunt
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ostensible
|
apparent; appearing as such; professed(pretended); pretended; Ex. ostensible purpose of the expedition
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n neophyte
|
recent convert; new member of a religious group; beginner; CF. plant
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responsiveness
|
state of reacting readily to appeals, orders, etc.; ADJ. responsive: readily reacting; Ex. responsive to treatment
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recourse
|
resorting to help when in trouble; Ex. without recourse to
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n nepotism
|
favoritism (to a relative); CF. nephew
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n outstrip
|
outrun; surpass; outdo
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s apparent
|
evident; easily seen or understood; appearing as such; Ex. apparent improvement
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n restitution
|
returning something (lost or stolen) to the rightful owner; reparation; indemnification; compensation for loss, damage, or injury
|
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s resort
|
turn to for help; Ex. resort to violence; N.
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n ostentatious
|
showy; trying to attract attention; pretentious; N. ostentation: showy display
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n restive
|
impatiently restless (induced by external coercion or restriction); restlessly impatient; obstinately resisting control; Ex. restive horses because of wolves; CF. not a general synonym for `restless'
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outwit
|
outsmart; defeat by behaving more cleverly
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s favoritism
|
display of partiality toward a favored person
|
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s makeshift
|
temporary expedient or substitute (in the case of urgent need); Ex. makeshift shelter
|
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restraint
|
moderation or self-control; controlling force; restriction
|
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n nether
|
lower; Ex. nether garments/regions
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n ovation
|
enthusiastic applause
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n ostracize
|
banish from a group; exclude from public favor; ban; Ex. His friends ostracized him. N. ostracism
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s recreant
|
disloyal; cowardly; N: disloyal and cowardly person
|
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s blackball
|
vote against (an applicant); ostracize; N: negative vote
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n nettle
|
irritate; annoy; vex; ADJ. nettlesome
|
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|
resumption
|
taking up again; recommencement; V. resume: begin or take up again; take or occupy again; Ex. Kindly resume your seats.
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overbearing
|
bossy; domineering and arrogant; decisively important; Ex. overbearing manner/importance; V. overbear: dominate
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recrimination
|
countercharges; V. recriminate
|
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overt
|
open to view; public; not secret; CF. covert
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n oust
|
expel; drive out; force out; N. ouster: ousting
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n resurge
|
rise again; flow to and fro; N. resurgence; ADJ. resurgent: (of ideas or beliefs) experiencing revival; surging again
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n nexus
|
connection
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rectify
|
set right; correct; CF. rect-: right
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n overweening
|
arrogant; presumptuous
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s resurrect
|
revive
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n nib
|
beak(bill); pen point
|
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outlandish
|
bizzare; peculiar; unconventional
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n rectitude
|
moral correctness; moral uprightness; moral virtue; correctness of judgment
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|
n nicety
|
precision; accuracy; minute distinction or difference; Ex. to a nicety: exactly; precisely; Ex. distinguish between niceties
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resuscitate
|
revive; bring back to life or consciousness; Ex. resuscitate the drowned child
|
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outmoded
|
no longer in fashion or use; no longer stylish; old-fashioned
|
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|
h 34
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recumbent
|
reclining; lying down completely or in part
|
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n niggardly
|
meanly stingy; parsimonious; N. niggard: stingy person
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retain
|
keep; maintain possession of; employ (esp. a lawyer or advisor); N. retainer: servant; fee paid to retain an advisor
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n outskirts
|
fringes; outer borders (as of a city); Ex. outskirts of Boston
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n overwrought
|
nervous or excited; extremely agitated; hysterical; wrought-up; CF. wrought: made or done
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s recline
|
lie down
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s hysteria
|
excessive or uncontrollable excitement; N. hysteric: person suffering from hysteria; CF. hysterics: attack of hysteria
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outspoken
|
candid; blunt
|
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retaliate
|
repay in kind (usually for bad treatment); V. retaliate
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n niggle
|
spend too much time on minor points (esp. when finding fault); find fault; Ex. niggle over details; ADJ. niggling
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recuperate
|
recover; return to health; regain; Ex. recuperate losses
|
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ovoid
|
egg-shaped; CF. ovum; CF. ovulate
|
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n retentive
|
holding; able to retain things (esp. facts in the mind); having a good memory
|
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n nihilist
|
one who considers traditional beliefs to be groundless and existence meaningless; absolute skeptic; revolutionary terrorist; CF. nihilism: belief that nothing has meaning or value; belief that destruction of existing political or social institutions is necessary for future improvement
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|
s blunt
|
having a dull edge; abrupt and frank in speech or manner; brusque; V: make or become blunt
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recurrent
|
occurring again and again
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n outstrip
|
outrun; surpass; outdo
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n reticent
|
inclined to silence; uncommunicative; reserved; Ex. He was reticent about the reasons; N. reticence
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n nip
|
snip off; stop something's growth or development; bite; make numb with cold; Ex. nip the plan; Ex. A guard dog nipped the postman; Ex. fingers nipped by the extreme chill
|
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pachyderm
|
thick-skinned animal
|
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|
h 40
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outwit
|
outsmart; defeat by behaving more cleverly
|
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|
s snip
|
short quick cut with scissors; V: cut with scissors
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|
pacifist
|
one opposed to force; antimilitarist; ADJ. N. pacifism: opposition to war as a means of resolving disputes
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retinue
|
following; attendants
|
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redolent
|
odorous; fragrant; suggestive (of an odor); Ex. redolent of onions/mystery
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s pinch
|
squeeze between the thumb and a finger, or other edges; Ex. I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming. N: amount that can be held between the thumb and a finger
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pacify
|
soothe; make calm or quiet; subdue; bring peace to
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n retiring
|
shy and reserved (of a person); modest; Ex. her retiring personality
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n ovation
|
enthusiastic applause
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n redoubtable
|
formidable; causing fear
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n nirvana
|
in Buddhist teachings, the ideal state in which the individual loses himself in the attainment of an impersonal beatitude
|
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overbearing
|
bossy; domineering and arrogant; decisively important; Ex. overbearing manner/importance; V. overbear: dominate
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n paean
|
song of praise or joy; Ex. paeans celebrating the victory
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retort
|
quick sharp reply; V.
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n redress
|
remedy; compensation; Ex. seek redress for the damage to your car; V: put right; remedy or rectify (a wrong); make amends for
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retract
|
withdraw; take back; draw back; Ex. retract a statement/an offer/claws; N. retraction; CF. retractile
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s impersonal
|
not being a person; not showing personal feelings; Ex. impersonal force/manner/organization
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overt
|
open to view; public; not secret; CF. covert
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n painstaking
|
taking pains; showing hard work; taking great care; very careful and through
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redundant
|
superfluous; more than is necessary; verbose; excessively wordy; repetitious
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n palatable
|
agreeable; pleasing to the taste
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n overweening
|
arrogant; presumptuous
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|
n retrench
|
cut down; cut down expenses; economize
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|
nocturnal
|
done or active at night; Ex. nocturnal animals/raids; CF. nocturne
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n reek
|
emit (an unpleasant odor or smoke); give off an unpleasant odor; give out smoke; Ex. reeking chimney; N: unpleasant odor; stench
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n palate
|
roof of the mouth; sense of the taste
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n retribution
|
deserved punishment for wrongdoing; punishment for offenses; compensation; vengeance; CF. pay back
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|
h 34
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s stench
|
strong foul odor; reek; stink
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n noisome
|
foul smelling; very unpleasant; unwholesome
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n palatial
|
of or suitable for a palace; magnificent
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retrieve
|
recover; put right; find and bring in; regain; Ex. retrieve the situation
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n overwrought
|
nervous or excited; extremely agitated; hysterical; wrought-up; CF. wrought: made or done
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s stink
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stench; V: emit a strong foul odor
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nomadic
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wandering; N. nomad: tribe who migrates from place to place
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n paleontology
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study of prehistoric life or fossils; CF. paleo-: ancient or prehistoric; Ex. paleography: study of ancient written documents
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n retroactive
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taking effect before its enactment (as a law) or imposition (as a tax); (of a law) having effect on the past as well as the future
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s hysteria
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excessive or uncontrollable excitement; N. hysteric: person suffering from hysteria; CF. hysterics: attack of hysteria
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n refectory
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dining hall; room where meals are served (in a school)
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nomenclature
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terminology(system of specialized words); system of names or naming things
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palette
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board on which painter mixes pigments(coloring matters)
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s enact
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make (a bill) into law
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ovoid
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egg-shaped; CF. ovum; CF. ovulate
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refraction
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bending of a ray of light
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nominal
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in name only; of a name; trifling; (of a sum of money) very small; CF. nominate: propose as a candidate; appoint
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n retrograde
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go backwards; recede; degenerate; deteriorate; ADJ.
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n palimpsest
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parchment or piece of writing material used for second time after original writing has been erased
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pachyderm
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thick-skinned animal
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n refractory
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unmanageable; disobedient and stubborn; Ex. refractory horse
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n nonchalance
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indifference; lack of concern; composure; ADJ. nonchalant: unconcerned; cool; indifferent; Ex. nonchalant attitude to his debts
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pacifist
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one opposed to force; antimilitarist; ADJ. N. pacifism: opposition to war as a means of resolving disputes
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retrospective
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looking back on the past; N. retrospection; V. retrospect
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s parchment
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writing material made from the skin of a sheep or goat
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n refrain
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abstain from; resist; forbear; N: chorus
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noncommittal
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neutral; refusing commitment to a particular opinion; unpledged; undecided
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pacify
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soothe; make calm or quiet; subdue; bring peace to
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n revelry
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boisterous merrymaking; V. revel: engage boisterous festivities; enjoy greatly; N: boisterous festivity or celebration
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n pall
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become boring; grow tiresome
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s chorus
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phrase repeated throughout a song or poem
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n nondescript
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undistinctive; ordinary; ordinary-looking; Ex. nondescript fellow in a crowd
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n reverberate
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echo repeatedly; resound; Ex. The thunder reverberated across the valley.
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n paean
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song of praise or joy; Ex. paeans celebrating the victory
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n pallet
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small poor bed; Ex. straw pallet
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refulgent
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effulgent; brilliant; brightly shining; gleaming; Ex. refulgent moon
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n palliate
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ease pain (without curing); make less severe or offensive (a crime or illness)
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n painstaking
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taking pains; showing hard work; taking great care; very careful and through
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nonentity
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person of no importance; nonexistence
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reverent
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respectful; worshipful; V. revere: regard with reverence; N. reverence: profound respect
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s gleam
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brief flash of light; glow; V.
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n pallid
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pale; wan; Ex. pallid complexion
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n nonplus
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put at a loss; bring to a halt by confusion; perplex; CF. no more
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s reverend
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deserving reverence; N: priest
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n palatable
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agreeable; pleasing to the taste
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n refurbish
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renovate; make clean, bright, or fresh (make new) again; make bright by polishing; Ex. refurbish an old theater; CF. furbish: polish
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n palate
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roof of the mouth; sense of the taste
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n reverie
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daydream; abstracted musing
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nostalgia
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homesickness; longing for the past; Ex. nostalgia for the clothes of 1920s; ADJ. nostalgic
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palpable
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tangible; (of something bad) easily perceptible; obvious; Ex. palpable blunder
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refute
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disprove; prove to be false; N. refutation
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n palatial
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of or suitable for a palace; magnificent
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revert
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relapse; backslide; turn back to; return to the former owner; N. reversion
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n palpitate
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throb; beat rapidly; flutter; tremble; Ex. Her heart began to palpitate.
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n nostrum
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questionable medicine; quack medicine; CF. our (remedy)
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regal
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royal; of a monarch; Ex. regal manner
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s throb
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(of a heart or machine) beat rapidly or violently; N. Ex. hearthrob: heartbeat; sweetheart
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notable
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conspicuous; worthy of note; remarkable; important; distinguished; noted
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s relapse
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return to a former state (esp. after improvement); N.
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n paleontology
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study of prehistoric life or fossils; CF. paleo-: ancient or prehistoric; Ex. paleography: study of ancient written documents
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n regale
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entertain
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notoriety
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disrepute; ill fame
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n paltry
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insignificant; petty; trifling; contemptible; Ex. paltry sum; CF. trash
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palette
|
board on which painter mixes pigments(coloring matters)
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s backslide
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revert (to bad habits); N. reverter
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n regatta
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boat or yacht race
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n palimpsest
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parchment or piece of writing material used for second time after original writing has been erased
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n revile
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attack with abusive language; vilify(slander)
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n pan
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criticize harshly
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s nova
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star that suddenly becomes much brighter and then returns to its original brightness
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regeneration
|
spiritual rebirth; Ex. regeneration of the prisoners; V. regenerate: give or obtain new life; reform spiritually
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panacea
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cure-all; remedy for all diseases
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n novelty
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something new; newness; ADJ. novel: new; original
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s parchment
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writing material made from the skin of a sheep or goat
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revoke
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cancel; retract; CF. irrevocable
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s penology
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study of prison management and criminal rehabilitation
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n panache
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flair; manner of doing things without any difficulty (causing admiration); flamboyance; bunch of feathers (on a helmet); Ex. with great panache; CF. _��_ __________ ____��__ ___________ _______
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novice
|
beginner
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n revulsion
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sudden strong feeling of disgust; sudden violent change of feeling; negative reaction; Ex. revulsion from the scenes of torture
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n pall
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become boring; grow tiresome
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regicide
|
murder of a king or queen
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pandemic
|
widespread; affecting the majority of people; N: pandemic disease; CF. all people
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noxious
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harmful; CF. obnoxious
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n rhapsodize
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speak or write in an exaggeratedly enthusiastic manner; Ex. rhapsodize over the beauty of the scenery
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n pallet
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small poor bed; Ex. straw pallet
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regime
|
method of system or government
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n palliate
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ease pain (without curing); make less severe or offensive (a crime or illness)
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pandemonium
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wild tumult(commotion); wild noisy disorder; CF. Paradise Lost
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n nuance
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shade of slight difference in meaning or color; subtle distinction
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s rhapsody
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excessively enthusiastic expression of feeling; musical composition of irregular form (as if made up as one plays it)
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n regimen
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prescribed course of diet or exercise; prescribed diet and habits; Ex. daily regimen of a dancer
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n pallid
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pale; wan; Ex. pallid complexion
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n rhetoric
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art of effective communication; art of using language effectively and persuasively; style of speaking or writing; grandiloquent language; Ex. political rhetoric; ADJ. rhetorical; CF. rhetorical question: question to which no answer is expected as ``Who knows it ?''
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n pander
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cater to (the low desires of others)
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s shade
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slight difference in degree; nuance; degree of color; Ex. shades of meaning/grey
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n regiment
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military unit; V: subject to strict order; Ex. regimented society
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s cater
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provide food and drink (for); cater to: try to satisfy (desires of a bad kind)
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palpable
|
tangible; (of something bad) easily perceptible; obvious; Ex. palpable blunder
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s gradation
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series of gradual stages; degree in such a progression
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n ribald
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marked by vulgar lewd humor; wanton; profane; N. ribaldry: ribald language or joke
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rehabilitate
|
restore to proper condition (health or useful life); restore the former rank of
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n nubile
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marriageable; of marriageable age; CF. connubial
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n riddle
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pierce with holes; permeate or spread throughout; Ex. The gunman riddled the car with bullets; Ex. The whole report is riddled with errors; N. large sieve (separating earth from stone)
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n panegyric
|
formal praise; encomium; Ex. I don't deserve such panegyrics.
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n palpitate
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throb; beat rapidly; flutter; tremble; Ex. Her heart began to palpitate.
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reimburse
|
repay; pay back
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panoramic
|
denoting an unobstructed and comprehensive view; N. panorama: unbroken view of a wide area
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s throb
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(of a heart or machine) beat rapidly or violently; N. Ex. hearthrob: heartbeat; sweetheart
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n nugatory
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worthless; futile
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n rider
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amendment or clause added to a legislative bill
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reiterate
|
repeat
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pantomime
|
acting without dialogue; V.
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n paltry
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insignificant; petty; trifling; contemptible; Ex. paltry sum; CF. trash
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n rife
|
(of something bad) widespread; abundant; current
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nullify
|
make invalid; make null; invalidate
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n rejoinder
|
reply; retort; comeback; V. rejoin: say in reply
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papyrus
|
ancient paper made from stem of papyrus plant
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n numismatist
|
person who collects coins; N. numismatics: study or collection of money, coins, and medals
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n pan
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criticize harshly
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n rift
|
narrow opening in a large mass; break in a friendly relation; Ex. through a rift in the clouds; OP. reconcilation
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s comeback
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retort; quick clever reply; return to former status
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n parable
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short simple story teaching a moral
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n rig
|
fix or manipulate; manipulate dishonestly for personal gain; Ex. rig the election
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n nuptial
|
related to marriage or the wedding ceremony; N. nuptials: wedding ceremony
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panacea
|
cure-all; remedy for all diseases
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rejuvenate
|
make young again
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paradigm
|
model; example that serves as a model; pattern; list of all the inflectional forms of a word
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n nurture
|
nourish; feed; educate; rear; care for while it is growing or developing; foster; cultivate; N: something that nourishes; rearing
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n panache
|
flair; manner of doing things without any difficulty (causing admiration); flamboyance; bunch of feathers (on a helmet); Ex. with great panache; CF. _��_ __________ ____��__ ___________ _______
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s rig
|
arrangement of masts and sails; V: equip (a ship) with rigging; ADJ. rigging: ropes that hold up a ship's sails
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pandemic
|
widespread; affecting the majority of people; N: pandemic disease; CF. all people
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paradox
|
something apparently contradictory in nature (that may nonetheless be true); statement that looks false but is actually correct
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n nutrient
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nourishing substance; ADJ: providing nourishment
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n relegate
|
put into a lower or worse place; banish to an inferior position; delegate; assign; Ex. relegate the old furniture to the children's room; Ex. relegated to the second division
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rigid
|
hard and unbending; stiff and unyielding; fixed in behavior or views; strict; rigorous; Ex. rigid rule
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relent
|
become less severe; give in(surrender); ADJ. relentless: unyielding; continuously severe
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pandemonium
|
wild tumult(commotion); wild noisy disorder; CF. Paradise Lost
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rigor
|
severity; Ex. rigors of the Russian winter
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paragon
|
model of perfection; Ex. paragon of virtue
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s nutrition
|
process of nourishing or being nourished; CF. malnutrition
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relevant
|
having importance; pertinent; referring to the case in hand; N. relevance, relevancy
|
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n pander
|
cater to (the low desires of others)
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parallelism
|
state of being parallel; similarity; analogy
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s nutritious
|
providing nourishment
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n rile
|
irritate; vex; muddy
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n relic
|
surviving remnant (from an extinct culture); memento; keepsake; relics: corpse; Ex. ancient relics; Ex. relics of his travel; Ex. His relics are buried at X.
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s parallel
|
similar; analogous; corresponding; N: parallel line; person or thing that is parallel (to another); similarity; Ex. know of no parallel to the case; Ex. without parallel; V: be similar to; make parallel; Ex. Your experience parallels mine; CF. unparalleled
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s cater
|
provide food and drink (for); cater to: try to satisfy (desires of a bad kind)
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s nourish
|
provide with food necessary for life and growth
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n riveting
|
holding one's attention; absorbing; engrossing
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relinquish
|
give up something (with reluctance); yield; release; Ex. relinquish power/the claim to the land/his hold on my arm
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n panegyric
|
formal praise; encomium; Ex. I don't deserve such panegyrics.
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s nourishment
|
something that nourishes; food
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s rivet
|
metal pin used for fastening metal plates together; V: fasten with a rivet; engross
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n parameter
|
limit; independent variable; Ex. parameters of the problem; Ex. within the parameters of the budget
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n relish
|
enjoy; savor; N: enjoyment; zest
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n oaf
|
stupid awkward person; CF. elf
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panoramic
|
denoting an unobstructed and comprehensive view; N. panorama: unbroken view of a wide area
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n rivulet
|
small stream; CF. rill < rivulet < river
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paramount
|
foremost in importance; supreme; CF. para-: beyond; above; Ex. paranormal
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remediable
|
reparable
|
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obdurate
|
stubborn; refusing to change one's belief
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pantomime
|
acting without dialogue; V.
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paramour
|
illicit lover
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robust
|
strong; vigorous
|
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reminiscence
|
recollection; V. reminisce: recollect the past
|
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obeisance
|
bow (to show respect and obedience)
|
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rococo
|
ornate; highly decorated; N. CF. 18th century
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s inamorata
|
woman whom a man loves
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papyrus
|
ancient paper made from stem of papyrus plant
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s reminiscent
|
suggestive of something (in the past); of reminiscence
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n parable
|
short simple story teaching a moral
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paranoia
|
psychosis marked by delusions of grandeur or persecution; N: ADJ: paranoid, paranoiac
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n roil
|
make liquids murky by stirring up sediment; disturb
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obelisk
|
tall column tapering(becoming gradually narrower toward the end) and ending in a pyramid
|
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remiss
|
negligent; careless about a duty
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n roseate
|
rosy; optimistic; Ex. roseate views
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paraphernalia
|
equipment; odds and ends used in a particular activity; personal belongings; Ex. photographic paraphernalia; CF. married woman's property exclusive of her dowry
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obese
|
excessively fat; N. obesity
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paradigm
|
model; example that serves as a model; pattern; list of all the inflectional forms of a word
|
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|
remission
|
temporary moderation (of disease symptoms); remitting of a debt or punishment; cancelation of a debt; pardon; Ex. The disease went into remission; Ex. Christians pray for the remission of sins.
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s dowry
|
money or property brought by a bride to her husband at marriage
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n obfuscate
|
confuse; muddle; cause confusion; make needlessly complex; make so confused as to be difficult to understand
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paradox
|
something apparently contradictory in nature (that may nonetheless be true); statement that looks false but is actually correct
|
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n roster
|
list (of names)
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s remit
|
transmit (money) in payment; free someone from a debt or punishment
|
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paragon
|
model of perfection; Ex. paragon of virtue
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n obituary
|
death notice (esp. in a newspaper); ADJ.
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n rostrum
|
raised platform for speech-making; pulpit
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paraphrase
|
restate a passage in one's own words while retaining thought of author; N: restatement of a text in other words
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s remittance
|
remitting of money; amount of money remitted
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objective
|
not influenced by emotions; fair; N: goal; aim
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parasite
|
animal or plant living on another; toady; sycophant; CF. para-: beside
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s pulpit
|
raised platform used in preaching (in a church)
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parallelism
|
state of being parallel; similarity; analogy
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remnant
|
remainder
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n rote
|
repetition; memorization through repetition without understanding; Ex. learn poetry by rote
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s infest
|
inhabit in numbers large enough to be harmful; Ex. Mice infested the house; Ex. shark-infested waters
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s parallel
|
similar; analogous; corresponding; N: parallel line; person or thing that is parallel (to another); similarity; Ex. know of no parallel to the case; Ex. without parallel; V: be similar to; make parallel; Ex. Your experience parallels mine; CF. unparalleled
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obligatory
|
binding; required; compulsory; V. oblige: constrain; make grateful; do a favor; accommodate
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remonstrate
|
protest; objection; V. remonstrate: say in protest
|
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oblique
|
indirect; slanting (deviating from the perpendicular or from a straight line); Ex. oblique reference
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n rotunda
|
circular building or hall covered with a dome
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n parameter
|
limit; independent variable; Ex. parameters of the problem; Ex. within the parameters of the budget
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n parched
|
extremely dry; very thirsty; V. parch: make or become extremely dry (by exposure to heat)
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remorse
|
deep regret for wrongdoing; guilt; self-reproach
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obliterate
|
destroy completely; wipe out; Ex. obliterate the village
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paramount
|
foremost in importance; supreme; CF. para-: beyond; above; Ex. paranormal
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n pariah
|
social outcast; Ex. Mariah the pariah
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n rotundity
|
roundness; sonorousness of speech
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remunerative
|
(of work) compensating; rewarding; profitable; well-paid; V. remunerate: reward; pay (someone) for work or trouble
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s outcast
|
one that has been excluded from a society; ADJ.
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paramour
|
illicit lover
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oblivion
|
obscurity; condition of being completely forgotten; forgetfulness
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|
s rotund
|
(of a person) fat and round
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rend
|
split; tear apart; N. rent; CF. heartrending: causing deep sorrow
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s inamorata
|
woman whom a man loves
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parity
|
equality; close resemblance; CF. disparate
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n rousing
|
lively; inducing excitement; stirring; V. rouse: waken; arouse from sleep or depression; excite; stir up
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n oblivious
|
inattentive or unmindful; unaware; wholly absorbed; forgetful(having the habit of forgetting)
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render
|
give; deliver; provide; represent in verbal or artistic form; depict; perform; make; translate; Ex. render the song beautifully
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rout
|
put to rout; stampede; drive out; N: complete defeat and disorderly retreat
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obloquy
|
slander; disgrace; infamy
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|
paranoia
|
psychosis marked by delusions of grandeur or persecution; N: ADJ: paranoid, paranoiac
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n parlance
|
language; manner of speaking; idiom; Ex. in legal/common parlance
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rendezvous
|
meeting place; meeting at a set time or place; V.
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s stampede
|
sudden frenzied rush (of panic-stricken animals or people); V: participate in or cause stampede; Ex. stampede before the price rises
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paraphernalia
|
equipment; odds and ends used in a particular activity; personal belongings; Ex. photographic paraphernalia; CF. married woman's property exclusive of her dowry
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n parley
|
conference (between opponents); CF. speak
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n obnoxious
|
offensive; disagreeable; Ex. obnoxious smell
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rendition
|
rendering; translation; artistic interpretation of a song, etc
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rubble
|
fragments (esp. from a destroyed building)
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s dowry
|
money or property brought by a bride to her husband at marriage
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obscure
|
dark; vague; unclear; not well known; Ex. obscure meaning/village; V: darken; cover; make unclear; Ex. obscure the moon/meaning
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n parochial
|
narrow in scope or outlook; provincial; related to parishes
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n renegade
|
deserter; traitor; ADJ.
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paraphrase
|
restate a passage in one's own words while retaining thought of author; N: restatement of a text in other words
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obsequious
|
slavishly attentive; servile; full of servile compliance; sycophantic
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s parish
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area in the care of a single priest and served by one main church
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s mason
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one who builds or works with stone or brick; N. masonry: work of a mason; stonework or brickwork
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n renege
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break a promise; deny; go back on; Ex. renege on the contract/paying off the debt
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s outlook
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point of view; view from a particular place; expectation for the future; prospect; Ex. outlook on life; Ex. pleasing outlook; Ex. weather outlook
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n rubric
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title or heading (in red print); directions for religious ceremony; protocol
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s slavish
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of or like a slave; servile; showing no originality; copied very closely; Ex. slavish devotion/copy of the original
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parasite
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animal or plant living on another; toady; sycophant; CF. para-: beside
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renounce
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abandon; give up (by formal announcement); disown; repudiate; Ex. renounce one's claim to the property/one's religion; N. renunciation
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parody
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humorous imitation; spoof; takeoff; travesty; V.
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n ruddy
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reddish; (of the face) reddish and healthy-looking
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obsequy
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funeral ceremony
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s infest
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inhabit in numbers large enough to be harmful; Ex. Mice infested the house; Ex. shark-infested waters
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renovate
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restore to good condition; renew
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s spoof
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parody
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rudimentary
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elementary; not developed; crude; N. rudiment: fundamental element or principle; Ex. rudiments of the language
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n parched
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extremely dry; very thirsty; V. parch: make or become extremely dry (by exposure to heat)
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obsessive
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related to thinking about something constantly; of an obsession; preoccupying; N. obsession: compulsive preoccupation with a fixed idea; compulsive idea; V. obsess: preoccupy the mind of excessively
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renown
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fame; ADJ. renowned
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n rue
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regret; lament; mourn; Ex. He will rue the day; N. ADJ. rueful
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s takeoff
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burlesque; act of leaving the ground
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n pariah
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social outcast; Ex. Mariah the pariah
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obsidian
|
black volcanic rock
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s herald
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messenger; sign of something to come; V: announce; proclaim; Ex. unheralded researcher
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paroxysm
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fit or attack of pain, laughter, rage; sudden outburst
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n ruffian
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violent scoundrel; bully
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s outcast
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one that has been excluded from a society; ADJ.
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s scion
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detached plant shoot used in grafting; descendant
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n rent
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tear made by rending; rip; split
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n ruminate
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chew over and over (mentally or, like cows, physically); mull over(ponder)
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parity
|
equality; close resemblance; CF. disparate
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n parquet
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floor made of wood strips inlaid in a mosaic like matter; CF. strip: long narrow piece
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reparable
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capable of being repaired
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parry
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ward off a blow; deflect; Ex. He parried the unwelcome question very skillfully; N. CF. _____________ _________��_ ______
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n parlance
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language; manner of speaking; idiom; Ex. in legal/common parlance
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obsolete
|
outmoded; no longer used
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s ruminant
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animal that ruminates; ADJ.
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n reparation
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compensation (for loss or wrong); amends; Ex. make reparation for the damage; CF. repair
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n parley
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conference (between opponents); CF. speak
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s ward
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administrative division of a city; division in a hospital or prison; incompetent person placed under the protection of a guardian; V: guard; ward off: avert
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rummage
|
ransack; thoroughly search
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obstetrician
|
physician specializing in delivery(assisting in giving birth) of babies; N. obstetrics; CF. midwife
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repartee
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quick clever reply
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n parochial
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narrow in scope or outlook; provincial; related to parishes
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parsimony
|
stinginess; excessive frugality; ADJ. parsimonious
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n runic
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mysterious; set down in an ancient alphabet; N. rune: one of the letters of an alphabet used by ancient Germanic peoples (cut on stone or wood); magic charm
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obstinate
|
stubborn; hard to control or treat; Ex. obstinate cough; N. obstinacy
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n repast
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meal; feast; banquet
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s parish
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area in the care of a single priest and served by one main church
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obstreperous
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boisterous; noisy and uncontrollable
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partial
|
incomplete; favoring one side over another; having a liking for something
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n ruse
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trick to deceive; stratagem
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repeal
|
revoke; annul
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s outlook
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point of view; view from a particular place; expectation for the future; prospect; Ex. outlook on life; Ex. pleasing outlook; Ex. weather outlook
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n obtrude
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push (oneself or one's ideas) forward or intrude; impose (oneself or one's ideas) on others; butt in; stick out or extrude; thrust out; Ex. obtrude A on B; ADJ. obtrusive; N. obtrusion; CF. unobtrusive
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rustic
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pertaining to country people; unsophisticated; simple; crude; uncouth; (of furniture) rough with the bark left on; N. rural person; rustic person
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partiality
|
state of being partial; inclination; favorable bias; special fondness; preference
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repel
|
drive away; disgust; Ex. repel the attack/moisture; Ex. repelled by the dirty room; CF. repulsion
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n partisan
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one-sided; prejudiced; committed to a party (with dislike of any others); N: strong supporter of a party; guerrilla
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obtuse
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blunt; not sharp; stupid; slow in understanding
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rusticate
|
banish to the country; dwell in the country
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parody
|
humorous imitation; spoof; takeoff; travesty; V.
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repellent
|
driving away; disgusting; offensive; repulsive; unattractive; N.
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obviate
|
make unnecessary; get rid of; Ex. obviate the need
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s parvenu
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upstart; newly rich person
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s spoof
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parody
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ruthless
|
pitiless; merciless; cruel
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repercussion
|
rebound; reaction; reverberation; Ex. serious repercussion
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partition
|
divide into parts
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Occident
|
the West
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saboteur
|
one who commits sabotage; destroyer of property; N. sabotage: destruction of property (usually carried out secretly)
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s takeoff
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burlesque; act of leaving the ground
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repertoire
|
list of works of music, drama, etc., a performer is prepared to present; CF. repertory
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saccharine
|
cloying sweet; characteristic of sugar or saccharin
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n occlude
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shut; close; obstruct; Ex. A blood clot occluded an artery.
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paroxysm
|
fit or attack of pain, laughter, rage; sudden outburst
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n pass\'e
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old-fashioned; past the prime
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n repine
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fret; complain; be annoyed; Ex. repine over the undone work
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occult
|
mysterious; secret; supernatural; beyond human comprehension; CF. mysterious to human ?; OP. bare
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passive
|
not active; acted upon; receiving an action without acting in return; accepting without resistance
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n parquet
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floor made of wood strips inlaid in a mosaic like matter; CF. strip: long narrow piece
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sacrilegious
|
desecrating; profane; N. sacrilege: desecration, misuse, or theft of something sacred
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replenish
|
fill up again
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parry
|
ward off a blow; deflect; Ex. He parried the unwelcome question very skillfully; N. CF. _____________ _________��_ ______
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oculist
|
physician who specializes in treatment of the eyes
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n sacrosanct
|
invioably sacred; most sacred; inviolable
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n pastiche
|
imitation of another's style in musical composition or in writing; work of art openly imitating the works of other artists
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replete
|
fully filled; filled to the brim or to the point of being stuffed; abundantly supplied; Ex. report replete with errors
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s ward
|
administrative division of a city; division in a hospital or prison; incompetent person placed under the protection of a guardian; V: guard; ward off: avert
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n odious
|
arousing strong dislike; hateful(causing hatred); vile
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pastoral
|
rural; of rural life; idyllic; of a pastor
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s memoir
|
memoirs; autobiography; biography
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patent
|
obvious; easily seen; open for the public to read; of or protected by a patent; Ex. patent to everyone; N.
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n sadistic
|
inclined to cruelty; N. sadism: delight in cruelty
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parsimony
|
stinginess; excessive frugality; ADJ. parsimonious
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n odium
|
detestation; quality of being odious; hatefulness; disrepute (resulting from hateful conduct)
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s brim
|
uppermost edge of a cup; projecting rim (as on a hat); Ex. The glass was full to the brim; V: be full to the brim
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pathetic
|
causing sadness, compassion, pity; touching
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n odoriferous
|
giving off an odor
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saga
|
Scandinavian myth; any legend; long heroic narrative
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partial
|
incomplete; favoring one side over another; having a liking for something
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replica
|
copy
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partiality
|
state of being partial; inclination; favorable bias; special fondness; preference
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odorous
|
having an odor
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n sagacious
|
wise; perceptive; shrewd; having insight; N. sagacity
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s touching
|
causing a feeling of pity or sympathy; pathetic; V. touch: cause to feel pity or sympathy; ADJ. touched
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replicate
|
reproduce; duplicate
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n partisan
|
one-sided; prejudiced; committed to a party (with dislike of any others); N: strong supporter of a party; guerrilla
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n odyssey
|
long, eventful, adventurous journey
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pathological
|
pertaining to disease; N. pathology: study of disease
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repository
|
storehouse
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s parvenu
|
upstart; newly rich person
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s repose
|
resting; state of being at rest; calmness; V: lie at rest; relax; put or place; Ex. repose our hopes in a single man
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offensive
|
attacking; insulting; distasteful; V. offend: violate; hurt the feelings of; N. offense: offending; violating of a moral or social code; crime; attack; Ex. first offense
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partition
|
divide into parts
|
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n pathos
|
tender sorrow; pity; quality in art or literature that produces these feelings; Ex. pathos that runs through the novel
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reprehensible
|
deserving blame; blameworthy; V. reprehend: blame
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n pass\'e
|
old-fashioned; past the prime
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n patina
|
green crust on old bronze works or copper; tone slowly taken by varnished painting
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offhand
|
casual; done without prior thought or preparation
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repress
|
hold back (the natural expression of); restrain; crush; oppress; Ex. repressed child; Ex. repress a laugh/rebellion
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passive
|
not active; acted upon; receiving an action without acting in return; accepting without resistance
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s varnish
|
paint used to coat a surface with a glossy film; glossy coating produced by using this substance; Ex. nail varnish; V.
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n officious
|
meddlesome; excessively pushy in offering one's services; overly eager in offering unwanted services or advices; Ex. officious bellboy
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reprieve
|
postponement or cancelation of a punishment; temporary stay; V: postpone or cancel the punishment of
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|
n pastiche
|
imitation of another's style in musical composition or in writing; work of art openly imitating the works of other artists
|
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|
n patois
|
local or provincial dialect
|
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s pushy
|
disagreeably aggressive
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reprimand
|
reprove severely; rebuke; N.
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pastoral
|
rural; of rural life; idyllic; of a pastor
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patriarch
|
father and ruler of a family or tribe
|
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n ogle
|
look at amorously; make eyes at; Ex. old men ogling young girls
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reprisal
|
retaliation
|
|
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patent
|
obvious; easily seen; open for the public to read; of or protected by a patent; Ex. patent to everyone; N.
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|
n patrician
|
noble; aristocratic; N: person of high rank; aristocrat; CF. member of the governing classes in ancient Rome; CF. plebian
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n olfactory
|
concerning the sense of smell
|
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n reprise
|
musical repetition; repeating of a piece of music; repeat performance; recurrent action; Ex. reprise in the finale; Ex. constant reprises
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patronize
|
support; act superior toward; treat in a condescending manner; be a customer of; N. patron: one that supports; regular customer; N. patronage; CF. boycott
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oligarchy
|
government by a privileged few
|
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pathetic
|
causing sadness, compassion, pity; touching
|
|
|
reproach
|
blame (not angrily but sadly); express disapproval or disappointment; N. ADJ. reproachful
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|
paucity
|
scarcity; dearth
|
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|
ominous
|
threatening; of an evil omen
|
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|
s touching
|
causing a feeling of pity or sympathy; pathetic; V. touch: cause to feel pity or sympathy; ADJ. touched
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n reprobate
|
morally disapproved person; person hardened in sin, devoid of a sense of decency; CF. disapproved by God ?
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|
pathological
|
pertaining to disease; N. pathology: study of disease
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pauper
|
very poor person
|
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|
s threat
|
sign or warning (of coming danger); Ex. threat of rain; V: express a threat; give warning of (something bad); Ex. The cloud threatens rain.
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n peccadillo
|
slight offense or fault; CF. sin
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|
n pathos
|
tender sorrow; pity; quality in art or literature that produces these feelings; Ex. pathos that runs through the novel
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|
|
omnipotent
|
all-powerful; having unlimited power
|
|
|
reprobation
|
severe disapproval; CF. approbation
|
|
|
reprove
|
censure; rebuke; N. reproof
|
|
|
omnipresent
|
universally present; ubiquitous
|
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s swipe
|
hit with a sweeping motion; N.
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n patina
|
green crust on old bronze works or copper; tone slowly taken by varnished painting
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|
repudiate
|
disown; disavow; deny
|
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|
h 35
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s varnish
|
paint used to coat a surface with a glossy film; glossy coating produced by using this substance; Ex. nail varnish; V.
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omniscient
|
all-knowing
|
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repugnance
|
disgust; strong dislike; loathing; ADJ. repugnant: arousing disgust; repulsive
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pecuniary
|
pertaining to money
|
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|
n patois
|
local or provincial dialect
|
|
|
omnivorous
|
eating both plant and animal food; devouring everything
|
|
|
repulsion
|
distaste; disgust; act of driving back; ADJ. repulsive: causing disgust; tending to drive away; V. repel (not `repulse')
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patriarch
|
father and ruler of a family or tribe
|
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pedagogue
|
teacher; CF. child leader
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n onerous
|
burdensome
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s repulse
|
reject with rudeness or coldness (an offer or friendship); drive back (an enemy attack); CF. repulse $\neq$ cause repulsion
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pedagogy
|
teaching; art of education
|
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|
n patrician
|
noble; aristocratic; N: person of high rank; aristocrat; CF. member of the governing classes in ancient Rome; CF. plebian
|
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|
n onomatopoeia
|
words formed in imitation of natural sounds
|
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reputable
|
respectable; having a good reputation
|
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patronize
|
support; act superior toward; treat in a condescending manner; be a customer of; N. patron: one that supports; regular customer; N. patronage; CF. boycott
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n pedant
|
scholar who overemphasizes book learning, trivial details of learning, or technicalities
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s rustle
|
make slight sounds like silk moving or being rubbed together
|
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|
reputed
|
supposed; Ex. reputed father of the child; V. repute: consider; N. repute: reputation; esteem
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n pedantic
|
bookish; showing off learning; marked by an excessive ostentatious concern for book learning; N. pedantry
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paucity
|
scarcity; dearth
|
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onslaught
|
vicious assault; fierce attack; Ex. unexpected onslaught of the enemy
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|
requiem
|
mass for the dead; dirge
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|
s bookish
|
fond of books and reading
|
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pauper
|
very poor person
|
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|
s slaughter
|
killing of animals for food; massacre; V: butcher (animals) for food; kill in large numbers
|
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|
s mass
|
Christian religious ceremony; CF. Mass: ceremony of the Eucharist
|
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|
n peccadillo
|
slight offense or fault; CF. sin
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|
s studious
|
given to diligent study
|
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|
n onus
|
burden; responsibility
|
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|
requisite
|
necessary requirement; something required; ADJ: required; necessary
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|
n pedestrian
|
ordinary; dull; unimaginative(lacking in imagination); going on foot; Ex. pedestrian prose; N.
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s swipe
|
hit with a sweeping motion; N.
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s spare
|
give; use; refrain from harming; save from experiencing; exempt; Ex. spare me 5 minutes; Ex. Take this money and spare my life; Ex. The emperor was spared the onus; ADJ: kept in reserve; free for other use; unoccupied; Ex. spare time
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s requisition
|
formal demand or request; Ex. requisition for more computing equipment; V.
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s precinct
|
division of a city for election or police purposes; precincts: space that surrounds a building; Ex. precincts of the college
|
|
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n opalescent
|
iridescent; lustrous; like an opal; N. opalescence
|
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|
n requite
|
make return for; repay; reciprocate; revenge; N. requittal
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pecuniary
|
pertaining to money
|
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s pedigree
|
ancestry; lineage
|
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opaque
|
dark; not transparent; N. opacity
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h 41
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pediatrician
|
physician specializing in children's diseases; N. pediatrics
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pedagogue
|
teacher; CF. child leader
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opiate
|
medicine to induce sleep or deaden pain; something that relieves emotions or causes inaction; sleep-producing drug containing opium
|
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rescind
|
repeal; annul; cancel (a law, decision, or agreement)
|
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|
pedagogy
|
teaching; art of education
|
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|
peerless
|
having no equal; incomparable
|
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opportune
|
timely; well-chosen
|
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|
resentment
|
indignation; bitterness; displeasure; V. resent: feel anger about
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|
n pedant
|
scholar who overemphasizes book learning, trivial details of learning, or technicalities
|
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|
opportunist
|
individual who sacrifices principles for expediency by taking advantage of circumstances; N. opportunism
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s peer
|
one who has equal standing with another; nobleman; V: look intently; N. peerage; CF. peeress
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reserve
|
self-control; self-restraint; formal but distant manner; reticence; Ex. without reserve: freely and openly; ADJ. reserved: shy and uncommunicative
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|
n opprobrium
|
infamy; disgrace arising from shameful conduct; vilification(slander); scorn; contempt; Ex. opprobrium hurled against him; ADJ. opprobrious: expressing contempt; shameful or infamous
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|
n pedantic
|
bookish; showing off learning; marked by an excessive ostentatious concern for book learning; N. pedantry
|
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|
n pejorative
|
(of a word or phrase) suggesting that someone is of little value; negative in connotation; having a belittling effect; Ex. Many women now considers ``housewife'' a pejorative expression, because it patronized them.
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residue
|
remainder; balance
|
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optician
|
maker and seller of eyeglasses
|
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|
s bookish
|
fond of books and reading
|
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n pell-mell
|
in confusion; disorderly; Ex. dash pell-mell
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|
s residual
|
remaining; left over; of a residue; N: residue
|
|
|
optimist
|
person who looks on the bright side; N. optimism
|
|
|
s studious
|
given to diligent study
|
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|
n pellucid
|
transparent; limpid(crystal clear); clear in meaning; easy to understand
|
|
|
resignation
|
patiently submissiveness; statement that one is quitting a job; ADJ. resigned: acquiescent
|
|
|
n pedestrian
|
ordinary; dull; unimaginative(lacking in imagination); going on foot; Ex. pedestrian prose; N.
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|
|
optimum
|
most favorable; optimal; N: most favorable condition
|
|
|
n penance
|
self-imposed punishment for sin; Ex. do penance for one's sins; CF. penitent
|
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|
s resign
|
give up (a position, right, or claim); submit (oneself) passively
|
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s precinct
|
division of a city for election or police purposes; precincts: space that surrounds a building; Ex. precincts of the college
|
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|
optional
|
not compulsory; left to one's choice; N. option: act of choosing; choice; freedom or power to choose; something available as a choice; Ex. have no option; Ex. two options
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n penchant
|
strong inclination; strong liking (esp. for something that is disapproved of by other people); Ex. penchant for fast cars
|
|
|
resilient
|
elastic; having the power of springing back; able to recover quickly (as from misfortune)
|
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|
optometrist
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one who fits glasses to remedy visual defects
|
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s pedigree
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ancestry; lineage
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pendant(pendent)
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hanging down from something; pending; N: ornament (hanging from a necklace etc.)
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s elastic
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able to spring back into shape; quick to recover (as from disappointment); able to adapt to change; Ex. elastic plans; N: elastic material
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s pending
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not yet decided or settled; impending; Ex. pending decision; PREP. while awaiting; until; Ex. delay the decision pending his return
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pediatrician
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physician specializing in children's diseases; N. pediatrics
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opulence
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extreme wealth; luxuriousness; abundance; ADJ. opulent: possessing great wealth; abundant
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resolution
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determination; resoluteness; ADJ. resolute: firm or determined in purpose
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peerless
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having no equal; incomparable
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n pendulous
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hanging; suspended
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n opus
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work (esp. musical composition); Ex. magnum opus: masterpiece; CF. opera
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resolve
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determination; resolution; firmness of purpose
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s suspend
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cause to stop for a period; interrupt; hold in abeyance; defer; hang from above; exclude for a period from a position; Ex. suspended state; Ex. suspend judgment; Ex. suspended from the team; N. suspension
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s peer
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one who has equal standing with another; nobleman; V: look intently; N. peerage; CF. peeress
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n oracular
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of an oracle; prophetic; uttered as if with divine authority; mysterious or ambiguous; hard to understand; N. oracle: wiser person; prophecy made by an oracle
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resolve
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decide; settle; solve; separate; make a determined decision; N. resolution
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n pejorative
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(of a word or phrase) suggesting that someone is of little value; negative in connotation; having a belittling effect; Ex. Many women now considers ``housewife'' a pejorative expression, because it patronized them.
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s suspense
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state of being undecided; anxiety or apprehension resulting from uncertainty
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orator
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public speaker
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resonant
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(of a sound) echoing; resounding(sounding loudly); deep and full in sound; producing resonance; Ex. resonant voice; N. resonance
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penitent
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repentant; N.
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n pell-mell
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in confusion; disorderly; Ex. dash pell-mell
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oratorio
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dramatic poem set to music; long musical work with singing but without acting; CF. cantata
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s resound
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(of a place) be filled with sound; (of a sound) sound loudly; sound back; echo; Ex. hall resounded with laughter
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n pellucid
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transparent; limpid(crystal clear); clear in meaning; easy to understand
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n pensive
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dreamily or deeply thoughtful; sadly thoughtful; thoughtful with a hint of sadness; contemplative; CF. think over
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n ordain
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decree or command; grant holy orders; predestine; install as a minister, priest, or rabbi; N. ordainment; CF. ordination
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respiration
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breathing; exhalation; ADJ. respiratory
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n penumbra
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partial shadow (in an eclipse); CF. almost shadow
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n penance
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self-imposed punishment for sin; Ex. do penance for one's sins; CF. penitent
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ordeal
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severe trial or affliction; difficult experience; trial(test of patience or endurance); affliction
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n respite
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time for rest; interval of relief; delay in punishment; reprieve
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n penchant
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strong inclination; strong liking (esp. for something that is disapproved of by other people); Ex. penchant for fast cars
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penury
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extreme poverty; stinginess; ADJ. penurious: very poor; stingy
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ordinance
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decree; authoritative order
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resplendent
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brilliant; splendid in appearance; dazzling; glorious
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pendant(pendent)
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hanging down from something; pending; N: ornament (hanging from a necklace etc.)
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n peon
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landless agricultural worker; bond servant; menial worker; N. peonage
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n ordination
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ceremony conferring holy orders; ceremony of ordaining a priest
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responsiveness
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state of reacting readily to appeals, orders, etc.; ADJ. responsive: readily reacting; Ex. responsive to treatment
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perceptive
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insightful; showing a good ability at perceiving and understanding; aware; wise; of perception
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s pending
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not yet decided or settled; impending; Ex. pending decision; PREP. while awaiting; until; Ex. delay the decision pending his return
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n orgy
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wild drunken revelry; unrestrained indulgence in an activity; Ex. orgy of shopping
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n restitution
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returning something (lost or stolen) to the rightful owner; reparation; indemnification; compensation for loss, damage, or injury
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n pendulous
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hanging; suspended
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orient
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get one's bearings; adjust; make familiar with a situation; orientate
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n percussion
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striking one object against another sharply; Ex. percussion instrument; N: striking together of two bodies; sound caused by percussion
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n restive
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impatiently restless (induced by external coercion or restriction); restlessly impatient; obstinately resisting control; Ex. restive horses because of wolves; CF. not a general synonym for `restless'
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n perdition
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damnation; complete ruin; hell
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s suspend
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cause to stop for a period; interrupt; hold in abeyance; defer; hang from above; exclude for a period from a position; Ex. suspended state; Ex. suspend judgment; Ex. suspended from the team; N. suspension
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orientation
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act of finding oneself in society; orienting
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restraint
|
moderation or self-control; controlling force; restriction
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s suspense
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state of being undecided; anxiety or apprehension resulting from uncertainty
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s damn
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condemn; criticize severely; condemn to everlasting punishment; doom; bring to ruin; N. damnation
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n orifice
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mouthlike opening; small opening (esp. to a cavern or passage of the body); CF. mouth
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resumption
|
taking up again; recommencement; V. resume: begin or take up again; take or occupy again; Ex. Kindly resume your seats.
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s doom
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condemnation to a severe penalty; ruin; fate (esp. a tragic or ruinous one); V.
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penitent
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repentant; N.
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ornate
|
excessively or elaborately decorated
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n resurge
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rise again; flow to and fro; N. resurgence; ADJ. resurgent: (of ideas or beliefs) experiencing revival; surging again
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n pensive
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dreamily or deeply thoughtful; sadly thoughtful; thoughtful with a hint of sadness; contemplative; CF. think over
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n ornithologist
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scientific student of birds; N. ornithology: scientific study of birds
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peregrination
|
journey; V. peregrinate
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s resurrect
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revive
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orthodox
|
traditional; (of someone) conservative in belief; adhering to an established doctrine
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n penumbra
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partial shadow (in an eclipse); CF. almost shadow
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n peremptory
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demanding and leaving no choice; imperative; Ex. peremptory decree/knock
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resuscitate
|
revive; bring back to life or consciousness; Ex. resuscitate the drowned child
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penury
|
extreme poverty; stinginess; ADJ. penurious: very poor; stingy
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n orthography
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correct spelling; CF. ortho-: straight; correct; Ex. orthodontics
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perennial
|
something long-lasting; perennial plant; ADJ: lasting through the year or many years; lasting for a long time; enduring
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retain
|
keep; maintain possession of; employ (esp. a lawyer or advisor); N. retainer: servant; fee paid to retain an advisor
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oscillate
|
vibrate pendulumlike; waver
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n peon
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landless agricultural worker; bond servant; menial worker; N. peonage
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perfidious
|
treacherous; disloyal; N. perfidy: treachery
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retaliate
|
repay in kind (usually for bad treatment); V. retaliate
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perforate
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pierce; put a hole through
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n osseous
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made of bone; bony
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perceptive
|
insightful; showing a good ability at perceiving and understanding; aware; wise; of perception
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n retentive
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holding; able to retain things (esp. facts in the mind); having a good memory
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n ossify
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change or harden into bone; become hard and unchanging in one's ideas
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perfunctory
|
done routinely and with little care; superficial; not thorough; lacking interest, care, or enthusiasm; Ex. perfunctory kiss
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n percussion
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striking one object against another sharply; Ex. percussion instrument; N: striking together of two bodies; sound caused by percussion
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n reticent
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inclined to silence; uncommunicative; reserved; Ex. He was reticent about the reasons; N. reticence
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perigee
|
point of moon's orbit when it is nearest the earth; CF. apogee
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ostensible
|
apparent; appearing as such; professed(pretended); pretended; Ex. ostensible purpose of the expedition
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n perdition
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damnation; complete ruin; hell
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retinue
|
following; attendants
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perimeter
|
outer boundary; length of the outer boundary; circumference
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s apparent
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evident; easily seen or understood; appearing as such; Ex. apparent improvement
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s damn
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condemn; criticize severely; condemn to everlasting punishment; doom; bring to ruin; N. damnation
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n retiring
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shy and reserved (of a person); modest; Ex. her retiring personality
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n ostentatious
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showy; trying to attract attention; pretentious; N. ostentation: showy display
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s bound
|
leap or spring; limit or confine; constitute the limit of; Ex. bounded by Canada; N: leap or jumping; boundary; ADJ: certain; having a duty to do something (legally or morally); confined by bonds; Ex. We are bound to be late; Ex. I am bound to say my opinion; CF. bounce, rebound
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s doom
|
condemnation to a severe penalty; ruin; fate (esp. a tragic or ruinous one); V.
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retort
|
quick sharp reply; V.
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n ostracize
|
banish from a group; exclude from public favor; ban; Ex. His friends ostracized him. N. ostracism
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peregrination
|
journey; V. peregrinate
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n peripatetic
|
walking about from place to place (to work); moving; Ex. peripatetic school of philosophy
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retract
|
withdraw; take back; draw back; Ex. retract a statement/an offer/claws; N. retraction; CF. retractile
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n peremptory
|
demanding and leaving no choice; imperative; Ex. peremptory decree/knock
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n peripheral
|
of a periphery; marginal; outer; of minor importance; not central; Ex. peripheral nerve/interest
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s blackball
|
vote against (an applicant); ostracize; N: negative vote
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n retrench
|
cut down; cut down expenses; economize
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perennial
|
something long-lasting; perennial plant; ADJ: lasting through the year or many years; lasting for a long time; enduring
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n periphery
|
outside edge especially of a round surface; perimeter; Ex. periphery of the town
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n oust
|
expel; drive out; force out; N. ouster: ousting
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n retribution
|
deserved punishment for wrongdoing; punishment for offenses; compensation; vengeance; CF. pay back
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perfidious
|
treacherous; disloyal; N. perfidy: treachery
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perjury
|
false testimony while under oath; V. perjure oneself: testify falsely under oath
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outlandish
|
bizzare; peculiar; unconventional
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retrieve
|
recover; put right; find and bring in; regain; Ex. retrieve the situation
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perforate
|
pierce; put a hole through
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permeable
|
that can be permeated; penetrable; porous; allowing liquids or gas to pass through; V. permeate: spread or flow throughout; charge
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outmoded
|
no longer in fashion or use; no longer stylish; old-fashioned
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n retroactive
|
taking effect before its enactment (as a law) or imposition (as a tax); (of a law) having effect on the past as well as the future
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perfunctory
|
done routinely and with little care; superficial; not thorough; lacking interest, care, or enthusiasm; Ex. perfunctory kiss
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n pernicious
|
very harmful; deadly; very destructive; Ex. pernicious effect/anemia
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n outskirts
|
fringes; outer borders (as of a city); Ex. outskirts of Boston
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s enact
|
make (a bill) into law
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perigee
|
point of moon's orbit when it is nearest the earth; CF. apogee
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n peroration
|
conclusion of an oration; perorating; V. perorate: conclude a speech; speak at great length
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outspoken
|
candid; blunt
|
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n retrograde
|
go backwards; recede; degenerate; deteriorate; ADJ.
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perimeter
|
outer boundary; length of the outer boundary; circumference
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n perpetrate
|
commit an offense; do (something wrong)
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s blunt
|
having a dull edge; abrupt and frank in speech or manner; brusque; V: make or become blunt
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retrospective
|
looking back on the past; N. retrospection; V. retrospect
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perpetual
|
everlasting
|
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|
s bound
|
leap or spring; limit or confine; constitute the limit of; Ex. bounded by Canada; N: leap or jumping; boundary; ADJ: certain; having a duty to do something (legally or morally); confined by bonds; Ex. We are bound to be late; Ex. I am bound to say my opinion; CF. bounce, rebound
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n outstrip
|
outrun; surpass; outdo
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n revelry
|
boisterous merrymaking; V. revel: engage boisterous festivities; enjoy greatly; N: boisterous festivity or celebration
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perpetuate
|
make perpetual; make something last for a long time; preserve from extinction; N. perpetuity
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n peripatetic
|
walking about from place to place (to work); moving; Ex. peripatetic school of philosophy
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outwit
|
outsmart; defeat by behaving more cleverly
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n reverberate
|
echo repeatedly; resound; Ex. The thunder reverberated across the valley.
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n peripheral
|
of a periphery; marginal; outer; of minor importance; not central; Ex. peripheral nerve/interest
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n perquisite(perk)
|
any gain above stipulated salary; Ex. perquisites such as free meals and a car
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n ovation
|
enthusiastic applause
|
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reverent
|
respectful; worshipful; V. revere: regard with reverence; N. reverence: profound respect
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n periphery
|
outside edge especially of a round surface; perimeter; Ex. periphery of the town
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n personable
|
attractive (in personality or appearance)
|
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overbearing
|
bossy; domineering and arrogant; decisively important; Ex. overbearing manner/importance; V. overbear: dominate
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s reverend
|
deserving reverence; N: priest
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perjury
|
false testimony while under oath; V. perjure oneself: testify falsely under oath
|
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|
perspicacious
|
(of someone) having insight; penetrating; astute
|
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overt
|
open to view; public; not secret; CF. covert
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n reverie
|
daydream; abstracted musing
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n overweening
|
arrogant; presumptuous
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perspicuity
|
clearness of expression; freedom from ambiguity
|
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permeable
|
that can be permeated; penetrable; porous; allowing liquids or gas to pass through; V. permeate: spread or flow throughout; charge
|
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|
revert
|
relapse; backslide; turn back to; return to the former owner; N. reversion
|
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|
n pernicious
|
very harmful; deadly; very destructive; Ex. pernicious effect/anemia
|
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|
perspicuous
|
(of something) plainly expressed; easy to understand; Ex. perspicuous comments
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|
h 34
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s relapse
|
return to a former state (esp. after improvement); N.
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n pert
|
(esp. of a girl or young woman) impertinent; forward; trim; jaunty; Ex. pert young miss/hat
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n peroration
|
conclusion of an oration; perorating; V. perorate: conclude a speech; speak at great length
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n overwrought
|
nervous or excited; extremely agitated; hysterical; wrought-up; CF. wrought: made or done
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s backslide
|
revert (to bad habits); N. reverter
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s forward
|
presumptuous or bold
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n perpetrate
|
commit an offense; do (something wrong)
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s hysteria
|
excessive or uncontrollable excitement; N. hysteric: person suffering from hysteria; CF. hysterics: attack of hysteria
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n revile
|
attack with abusive language; vilify(slander)
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perpetual
|
everlasting
|
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|
pertinacious
|
holding tenaciously to an action; stubborn; persistent
|
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ovoid
|
egg-shaped; CF. ovum; CF. ovulate
|
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|
revoke
|
cancel; retract; CF. irrevocable
|
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pertinent
|
suitable; to the point; relevant
|
|
|
pachyderm
|
thick-skinned animal
|
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perpetuate
|
make perpetual; make something last for a long time; preserve from extinction; N. perpetuity
|
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perturb
|
disturb greatly
|
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pacifist
|
one opposed to force; antimilitarist; ADJ. N. pacifism: opposition to war as a means of resolving disputes
|
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n perquisite(perk)
|
any gain above stipulated salary; Ex. perquisites such as free meals and a car
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n revulsion
|
sudden strong feeling of disgust; sudden violent change of feeling; negative reaction; Ex. revulsion from the scenes of torture
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n rhapsodize
|
speak or write in an exaggeratedly enthusiastic manner; Ex. rhapsodize over the beauty of the scenery
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n personable
|
attractive (in personality or appearance)
|
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pacify
|
soothe; make calm or quiet; subdue; bring peace to
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n peruse
|
read through with care; N. perusal
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s rhapsody
|
excessively enthusiastic expression of feeling; musical composition of irregular form (as if made up as one plays it)
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perspicacious
|
(of someone) having insight; penetrating; astute
|
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|
n paean
|
song of praise or joy; Ex. paeans celebrating the victory
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pervasive
|
spread throughout; V. pervade: (of smells, ideas, feelings) spread throughout; charge; permeate
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n rhetoric
|
art of effective communication; art of using language effectively and persuasively; style of speaking or writing; grandiloquent language; Ex. political rhetoric; ADJ. rhetorical; CF. rhetorical question: question to which no answer is expected as ``Who knows it ?''
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n perverse
|
purposely continuing to do something wrong; stubbornly wrongheaded; perverted; directed away from what is right; wicked and unacceptable; Ex. perverse satisfaction; Ex. Hannibal Lecter in a perverse mood; N. perversity
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perspicuity
|
clearness of expression; freedom from ambiguity
|
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n painstaking
|
taking pains; showing hard work; taking great care; very careful and through
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n ribald
|
marked by vulgar lewd humor; wanton; profane; N. ribaldry: ribald language or joke
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perversion
|
corruption; turning from right to wrong
|
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perspicuous
|
(of something) plainly expressed; easy to understand; Ex. perspicuous comments
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n palatable
|
agreeable; pleasing to the taste
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n riddle
|
pierce with holes; permeate or spread throughout; Ex. The gunman riddled the car with bullets; Ex. The whole report is riddled with errors; N. large sieve (separating earth from stone)
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n pert
|
(esp. of a girl or young woman) impertinent; forward; trim; jaunty; Ex. pert young miss/hat
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s pervert
|
corrupt; turn from right to wrong; misuse; Ex. perverted sexual desire/scientific knowledge; N: person whose sexual behavior is not natural
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n palate
|
roof of the mouth; sense of the taste
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n rider
|
amendment or clause added to a legislative bill
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s wrongheaded
|
stubbornly wrong
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n palatial
|
of or suitable for a palace; magnificent
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s forward
|
presumptuous or bold
|
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n rife
|
(of something bad) widespread; abundant; current
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pessimism
|
belief that life is basically bad or evil; gloominess; tendency to take the gloomiest possible view of a situation; ADJ. pessimistic
|
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pertinacious
|
holding tenaciously to an action; stubborn; persistent
|
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n paleontology
|
study of prehistoric life or fossils; CF. paleo-: ancient or prehistoric; Ex. paleography: study of ancient written documents
|
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n rift
|
narrow opening in a large mass; break in a friendly relation; Ex. through a rift in the clouds; OP. reconcilation
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pertinent
|
suitable; to the point; relevant
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n pestilential(pestilent)
|
causing plague; tending to cause death; baneful; N. pestilence: fatal epidemic disease (esp. bubonic plague)
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palette
|
board on which painter mixes pigments(coloring matters)
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n rig
|
fix or manipulate; manipulate dishonestly for personal gain; Ex. rig the election
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n palimpsest
|
parchment or piece of writing material used for second time after original writing has been erased
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n pestle
|
tool for mashing or grinding substances in a hard bowl or mortar
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perturb
|
disturb greatly
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s rig
|
arrangement of masts and sails; V: equip (a ship) with rigging; ADJ. rigging: ropes that hold up a ship's sails
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s parchment
|
writing material made from the skin of a sheep or goat
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s mortar
|
vessel in which substances are crushed with a pestle
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n peruse
|
read through with care; N. perusal
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rigid
|
hard and unbending; stiff and unyielding; fixed in behavior or views; strict; rigorous; Ex. rigid rule
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s mash
|
crush into mash; convert into mash; N: mixture of ground grain and nutrients fed to livestock and fowl
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n pall
|
become boring; grow tiresome
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pervasive
|
spread throughout; V. pervade: (of smells, ideas, feelings) spread throughout; charge; permeate
|
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rigor
|
severity; Ex. rigors of the Russian winter
|
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n petrify
|
turn to stone; cause to become stonelike; stun or paralyze
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n pallet
|
small poor bed; Ex. straw pallet
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n perverse
|
purposely continuing to do something wrong; stubbornly wrongheaded; perverted; directed away from what is right; wicked and unacceptable; Ex. perverse satisfaction; Ex. Hannibal Lecter in a perverse mood; N. perversity
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n rile
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irritate; vex; muddy
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perversion
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corruption; turning from right to wrong
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n palliate
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ease pain (without curing); make less severe or offensive (a crime or illness)
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petty
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trivial; unimportant; very small; small-minded; petty-minded
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n riveting
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holding one's attention; absorbing; engrossing
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n pallid
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pale; wan; Ex. pallid complexion
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n petulant
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touchy; peevish; ill-tempered
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s pervert
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corrupt; turn from right to wrong; misuse; Ex. perverted sexual desire/scientific knowledge; N: person whose sexual behavior is not natural
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s rivet
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metal pin used for fastening metal plates together; V: fasten with a rivet; engross
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palpable
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tangible; (of something bad) easily perceptible; obvious; Ex. palpable blunder
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s phalanx
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formation of infantry carrying overlapping shields and long spears; group of men packed together (for attack or defense)
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s wrongheaded
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stubbornly wrong
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n rivulet
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small stream; CF. rill < rivulet < river
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pessimism
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belief that life is basically bad or evil; gloominess; tendency to take the gloomiest possible view of a situation; ADJ. pessimistic
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n pharisaical
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pertaining to the Pharisees, who paid scrupulous attention to tradition; self-righteous; hypocritical
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n palpitate
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throb; beat rapidly; flutter; tremble; Ex. Her heart began to palpitate.
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robust
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strong; vigorous
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n pestilential(pestilent)
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causing plague; tending to cause death; baneful; N. pestilence: fatal epidemic disease (esp. bubonic plague)
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s pharisee
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Pharisee: member of an ancient Jewish group that emphasized strict observance of the Mosaic law (considering themselves very holy); hypocritical self-righteous person
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s throb
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(of a heart or machine) beat rapidly or violently; N. Ex. hearthrob: heartbeat; sweetheart
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rococo
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ornate; highly decorated; N. CF. 18th century
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n pestle
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tool for mashing or grinding substances in a hard bowl or mortar
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s self-righteous
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sure of one's own righteousness; moralistic
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n paltry
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insignificant; petty; trifling; contemptible; Ex. paltry sum; CF. trash
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n roil
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make liquids murky by stirring up sediment; disturb
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n phenomena
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observable facts; subjects of scientific investigation; SG. phenomenon: observable fact; very unusual person, thing, or event; marvel; wonder; CF. phenomenons; ADJ. phenomenal: very unusual; extraordinary; of a phenomenon; Ex. phenomenal strength
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s mortar
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vessel in which substances are crushed with a pestle
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n pan
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criticize harshly
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n roseate
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rosy; optimistic; Ex. roseate views
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s mash
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crush into mash; convert into mash; N: mixture of ground grain and nutrients fed to livestock and fowl
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philanderer
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faithless lover; flirt
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panacea
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cure-all; remedy for all diseases
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n roster
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list (of names)
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n petrify
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turn to stone; cause to become stonelike; stun or paralyze
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n panache
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flair; manner of doing things without any difficulty (causing admiration); flamboyance; bunch of feathers (on a helmet); Ex. with great panache; CF. ____ú ___Ü_______é _É_______ ___________Ç ___ò____
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n rostrum
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raised platform for speech-making; pulpit
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petty
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trivial; unimportant; very small; small-minded; petty-minded
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philanthropist
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lover of mankind; doer of good; N. philanthropy
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pandemic
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widespread; affecting the majority of people; N: pandemic disease; CF. all people
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s pulpit
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raised platform used in preaching (in a church)
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n petulant
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touchy; peevish; ill-tempered
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n philatelist
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stamp-collector; N. philately: stamp collecting
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pandemonium
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wild tumult(commotion); wild noisy disorder; CF. Paradise Lost
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n rote
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repetition; memorization through repetition without understanding; Ex. learn poetry by rote
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s phalanx
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formation of infantry carrying overlapping shields and long spears; group of men packed together (for attack or defense)
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n philistine
|
narrow-minded person, uncultured and exclusively interested in material gain; uncultured person who is indifferent to artistic and cultural values; member of an ancient people in Palestine; OP. aesthete
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n pander
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cater to (the low desires of others)
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n rotunda
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circular building or hall covered with a dome
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n philology
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study of language or words
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n pharisaical
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pertaining to the Pharisees, who paid scrupulous attention to tradition; self-righteous; hypocritical
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s cater
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provide food and drink (for); cater to: try to satisfy (desires of a bad kind)
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n rotundity
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roundness; sonorousness of speech
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n phlegmatic
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calm and unexcitable; not easily disturbed; CF. phlegm: sticky mucus produced in the respiratory tract
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s pharisee
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Pharisee: member of an ancient Jewish group that emphasized strict observance of the Mosaic law (considering themselves very holy); hypocritical self-righteous person
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n panegyric
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formal praise; encomium; Ex. I don't deserve such panegyrics.
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s rotund
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(of a person) fat and round
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s self-righteous
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sure of one's own righteousness; moralistic
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phobia
|
morbid fear
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panoramic
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denoting an unobstructed and comprehensive view; N. panorama: unbroken view of a wide area
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n rousing
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lively; inducing excitement; stirring; V. rouse: waken; arouse from sleep or depression; excite; stir up
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pantomime
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acting without dialogue; V.
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phoenix
|
symbol of immortality or rebirth; Ex. phoenix rising from its ashes
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n phenomena
|
observable facts; subjects of scientific investigation; SG. phenomenon: observable fact; very unusual person, thing, or event; marvel; wonder; CF. phenomenons; ADJ. phenomenal: very unusual; extraordinary; of a phenomenon; Ex. phenomenal strength
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rout
|
put to rout; stampede; drive out; N: complete defeat and disorderly retreat
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n phylum
|
major classification, second to kingdom, of plants and animals; category ranking below a kingdom and above a class; division
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papyrus
|
ancient paper made from stem of papyrus plant
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philanderer
|
faithless lover; flirt
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s stampede
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sudden frenzied rush (of panic-stricken animals or people); V: participate in or cause stampede; Ex. stampede before the price rises
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n parable
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short simple story teaching a moral
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n physiognomy
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face (as showing the character and the mind); art of judging human character from facial features
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h 36
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rubble
|
fragments (esp. from a destroyed building)
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paradigm
|
model; example that serves as a model; pattern; list of all the inflectional forms of a word
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n physiological
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pertaining to the science of the function of living organisms; N. physiology
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philanthropist
|
lover of mankind; doer of good; N. philanthropy
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s mason
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one who builds or works with stone or brick; N. masonry: work of a mason; stonework or brickwork
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paradox
|
something apparently contradictory in nature (that may nonetheless be true); statement that looks false but is actually correct
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n piebald
|
of different colors; mottled; spotted in different colors (esp. in black and white); Ex. piebald horse; CF. pie+bald
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n philatelist
|
stamp-collector; N. philately: stamp collecting
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n rubric
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title or heading (in red print); directions for religious ceremony; protocol
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n piecemeal
|
one part at a time; gradually; in stages; Ex. read a novel piecemeal
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paragon
|
model of perfection; Ex. paragon of virtue
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n philistine
|
narrow-minded person, uncultured and exclusively interested in material gain; uncultured person who is indifferent to artistic and cultural values; member of an ancient people in Palestine; OP. aesthete
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n ruddy
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reddish; (of the face) reddish and healthy-looking
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parallelism
|
state of being parallel; similarity; analogy
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n pied
|
piebald; variegated(many-colored); multicolored
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n philology
|
study of language or words
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rudimentary
|
elementary; not developed; crude; N. rudiment: fundamental element or principle; Ex. rudiments of the language
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s parallel
|
similar; analogous; corresponding; N: parallel line; person or thing that is parallel (to another); similarity; Ex. know of no parallel to the case; Ex. without parallel; V: be similar to; make parallel; Ex. Your experience parallels mine; CF. unparalleled
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n phlegmatic
|
calm and unexcitable; not easily disturbed; CF. phlegm: sticky mucus produced in the respiratory tract
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piety
|
devoutness; reverence for God; ADJ. pious
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n rue
|
regret; lament; mourn; Ex. He will rue the day; N. ADJ. rueful
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n ruffian
|
violent scoundrel; bully
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n parameter
|
limit; independent variable; Ex. parameters of the problem; Ex. within the parameters of the budget
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n pigment
|
coloring matter (usually powder to be mixed with water or oil)
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phobia
|
morbid fear
|
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paramount
|
foremost in importance; supreme; CF. para-: beyond; above; Ex. paranormal
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n ruminate
|
chew over and over (mentally or, like cows, physically); mull over(ponder)
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pillage
|
plunder
|
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phoenix
|
symbol of immortality or rebirth; Ex. phoenix rising from its ashes
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paramour
|
illicit lover
|
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|
n phylum
|
major classification, second to kingdom, of plants and animals; category ranking below a kingdom and above a class; division
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pillory
|
punish by placing in a wooden frame or pillory; subject or expose to criticism and ridicule; N.
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s ruminant
|
animal that ruminates; ADJ.
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s inamorata
|
woman whom a man loves
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n pine
|
long for; yearn; languish from longing or grief; decline
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n physiognomy
|
face (as showing the character and the mind); art of judging human character from facial features
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rummage
|
ransack; thoroughly search
|
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paranoia
|
psychosis marked by delusions of grandeur or persecution; N: ADJ: paranoid, paranoiac
|
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n physiological
|
pertaining to the science of the function of living organisms; N. physiology
|
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n runic
|
mysterious; set down in an ancient alphabet; N. rune: one of the letters of an alphabet used by ancient Germanic peoples (cut on stone or wood); magic charm
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n pinion
|
restrain or immobilize by binding the wings or legs; N: bird's wing
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paraphernalia
|
equipment; odds and ends used in a particular activity; personal belongings; Ex. photographic paraphernalia; CF. married woman's property exclusive of her dowry
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pinnacle
|
peak; highest point; acme; Ex. pinnacle of fame
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n piebald
|
of different colors; mottled; spotted in different colors (esp. in black and white); Ex. piebald horse; CF. pie+bald
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n ruse
|
trick to deceive; stratagem
|
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s dowry
|
money or property brought by a bride to her husband at marriage
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pious
|
devout; religious; N. piety
|
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rustic
|
pertaining to country people; unsophisticated; simple; crude; uncouth; (of furniture) rough with the bark left on; N. rural person; rustic person
|
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n piecemeal
|
one part at a time; gradually; in stages; Ex. read a novel piecemeal
|
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|
paraphrase
|
restate a passage in one's own words while retaining thought of author; N: restatement of a text in other words
|
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rusticate
|
banish to the country; dwell in the country
|
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n pied
|
piebald; variegated(many-colored); multicolored
|
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n piquant
|
pleasantly tart-tasting; spicy; pleasantly stimulating; Ex. piquant situation when my old enemy asked for my help
|
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|
parasite
|
animal or plant living on another; toady; sycophant; CF. para-: beside
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ruthless
|
pitiless; merciless; cruel
|
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|
piety
|
devoutness; reverence for God; ADJ. pious
|
|
|
s tart
|
sharp to the taste; acid-tasting; caustic; sarcastic; Ex. tart apple/reply
|
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|
s infest
|
inhabit in numbers large enough to be harmful; Ex. Mice infested the house; Ex. shark-infested waters
|
|
|
saboteur
|
one who commits sabotage; destroyer of property; N. sabotage: destruction of property (usually carried out secretly)
|
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|
s sour
|
having a sharp or acid taste; acid; tart; bad-tempered; V.
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|
n pigment
|
coloring matter (usually powder to be mixed with water or oil)
|
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|
n parched
|
extremely dry; very thirsty; V. parch: make or become extremely dry (by exposure to heat)
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pillage
|
plunder
|
|
|
pique
|
irritation; resentment from wounded pride (eg. loss in a contest); V: provoke; arouse; annoy; cause to feel resentment; Ex. pique her curiosity
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|
saccharine
|
cloying sweet; characteristic of sugar or saccharin
|
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|
n pariah
|
social outcast; Ex. Mariah the pariah
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|
n piscatorial
|
pertaining to fishing; CF. Pisces
|
|
|
pillory
|
punish by placing in a wooden frame or pillory; subject or expose to criticism and ridicule; N.
|
|
|
sacrilegious
|
desecrating; profane; N. sacrilege: desecration, misuse, or theft of something sacred
|
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|
s outcast
|
one that has been excluded from a society; ADJ.
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|
pitfall
|
hidden danger; concealed trap
|
|
|
n pine
|
long for; yearn; languish from longing or grief; decline
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|
n sacrosanct
|
invioably sacred; most sacred; inviolable
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parity
|
equality; close resemblance; CF. disparate
|
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|
n pinion
|
restrain or immobilize by binding the wings or legs; N: bird's wing
|
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|
s beware
|
be cautious (of)
|
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|
h 42
|
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|
|
n parlance
|
language; manner of speaking; idiom; Ex. in legal/common parlance
|
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|
n pith
|
core or marrow; spongelike substance in the center of stems; essence; substance
|
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|
pinnacle
|
peak; highest point; acme; Ex. pinnacle of fame
|
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|
n sadistic
|
inclined to cruelty; N. sadism: delight in cruelty
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n parley
|
conference (between opponents); CF. speak
|
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|
saga
|
Scandinavian myth; any legend; long heroic narrative
|
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|
pious
|
devout; religious; N. piety
|
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|
s marrow
|
soft fatty tissue that fills most bone cavities and is the source of blood cells
|
|
|
n parochial
|
narrow in scope or outlook; provincial; related to parishes
|
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|
n sagacious
|
wise; perceptive; shrewd; having insight; N. sagacity
|
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n piquant
|
pleasantly tart-tasting; spicy; pleasantly stimulating; Ex. piquant situation when my old enemy asked for my help
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|
pithy
|
concise and meaningful; substantial; meaty
|
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|
s parish
|
area in the care of a single priest and served by one main church
|
|
|
n pittance
|
small amount (of money); small allowance or wage
|
|
|
s outlook
|
point of view; view from a particular place; expectation for the future; prospect; Ex. outlook on life; Ex. pleasing outlook; Ex. weather outlook
|
|
|
s tart
|
sharp to the taste; acid-tasting; caustic; sarcastic; Ex. tart apple/reply
|
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|
parody
|
humorous imitation; spoof; takeoff; travesty; V.
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pivotal
|
of a pivot; central; critical; crucial
|
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|
s sour
|
having a sharp or acid taste; acid; tart; bad-tempered; V.
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s spoof
|
parody
|
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placate
|
pacify; bring peace to; conciliate; appease
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pique
|
irritation; resentment from wounded pride (eg. loss in a contest); V: provoke; arouse; annoy; cause to feel resentment; Ex. pique her curiosity
|
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|
s takeoff
|
burlesque; act of leaving the ground
|
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|
n placebo
|
harmless substance prescribed as a dummy pill
|
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|
paroxysm
|
fit or attack of pain, laughter, rage; sudden outburst
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|
n piscatorial
|
pertaining to fishing; CF. Pisces
|
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|
s tablet
|
small round piece of medicine; flat piece of stone or metal bearing an inscription; Ex. stone tablet on the wall
|
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pitfall
|
hidden danger; concealed trap
|
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|
n parquet
|
floor made of wood strips inlaid in a mosaic like matter; CF. strip: long narrow piece
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placid
|
peaceful; calm; Ex. placid child/lake
|
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|
s beware
|
be cautious (of)
|
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|
parry
|
ward off a blow; deflect; Ex. He parried the unwelcome question very skillfully; N. CF. _______Ç___ô___Ç ____________å ___Ü___î
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|
n plagiarize
|
steal another's ideas or writings and pass them off as one's own; Ex. ideas plagiarized from my article; N. plagiarism; CF. kidnap
|
|
|
s ward
|
administrative division of a city; division in a hospital or prison; incompetent person placed under the protection of a guardian; V: guard; ward off: avert
|
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|
n pith
|
core or marrow; spongelike substance in the center of stems; essence; substance
|
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|
n plaintive
|
expressing sorrow; mournful; Ex. plaintive song
|
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parsimony
|
stinginess; excessive frugality; ADJ. parsimonious
|
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|
s marrow
|
soft fatty tissue that fills most bone cavities and is the source of blood cells
|
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|
n plait
|
braid; interwine; interweave strands or lengths of; make by weaving strands together; Ex. plaited hair; N: braided length as of hair o fabric; CF. pigtail, ponytail
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|
partial
|
incomplete; favoring one side over another; having a liking for something
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|
pithy
|
concise and meaningful; substantial; meaty
|
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|
n plasticity
|
ability to be molded; ADJ. plastic: capable of being shaped or molded; Ex. plastic material such as clay
|
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partiality
|
state of being partial; inclination; favorable bias; special fondness; preference
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|
n pittance
|
small amount (of money); small allowance or wage
|
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|
platitude
|
trite remark; commonplace statement; ADJ. platitudinous
|
|
|
pivotal
|
of a pivot; central; critical; crucial
|
|
|
n partisan
|
one-sided; prejudiced; committed to a party (with dislike of any others); N: strong supporter of a party; guerrilla
|
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|
s commonplace
|
ordinary; N: something ordinary or common; trite remark
|
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placate
|
pacify; bring peace to; conciliate; appease
|
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|
s parvenu
|
upstart; newly rich person
|
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|
s commonwealth
|
nation governed by the people; republic; people of a nation
|
|
|
n placebo
|
harmless substance prescribed as a dummy pill
|
|
|
partition
|
divide into parts
|
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|
platonic
|
purely spiritual; theoretical; without sensual desire
|
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|
s tablet
|
small round piece of medicine; flat piece of stone or metal bearing an inscription; Ex. stone tablet on the wall
|
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|
n pass\'e
|
old-fashioned; past the prime
|
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|
n plaudit
|
praise; enthusiastic approval; round(succession or series) of applause; ADJ. plauditory; CF. applaud
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passive
|
not active; acted upon; receiving an action without acting in return; accepting without resistance
|
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placid
|
peaceful; calm; Ex. placid child/lake
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plausible
|
conceivably true; having a show of truth but open to doubt; specious
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|
n plagiarize
|
steal another's ideas or writings and pass them off as one's own; Ex. ideas plagiarized from my article; N. plagiarism; CF. kidnap
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n pastiche
|
imitation of another's style in musical composition or in writing; work of art openly imitating the works of other artists
|
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n plebeian
|
common; vulgar; pertaining to the common people; N: common people in ancient Rome; CF. patrician
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n plaintive
|
expressing sorrow; mournful; Ex. plaintive song
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pastoral
|
rural; of rural life; idyllic; of a pastor
|
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s plebiscite
|
direct vote by the entire electorate (on an important issue)
|
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patent
|
obvious; easily seen; open for the public to read; of or protected by a patent; Ex. patent to everyone; N.
|
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|
n plait
|
braid; interwine; interweave strands or lengths of; make by weaving strands together; Ex. plaited hair; N: braided length as of hair o fabric; CF. pigtail, ponytail
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|
s referendum
|
direct vote by all the people
|
|
|
pathetic
|
causing sadness, compassion, pity; touching
|
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|
n plasticity
|
ability to be molded; ADJ. plastic: capable of being shaped or molded; Ex. plastic material such as clay
|
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|
n plenary
|
(of power) complete; full; fully attended by all qualified members; Ex. plenary power
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|
s touching
|
causing a feeling of pity or sympathy; pathetic; V. touch: cause to feel pity or sympathy; ADJ. touched
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|
platitude
|
trite remark; commonplace statement; ADJ. platitudinous
|
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|
n plenitude
|
abundance; plenty; great amount; completeness; fullness; CF. plenary, plenty
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|
pathological
|
pertaining to disease; N. pathology: study of disease
|
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|
s commonplace
|
ordinary; N: something ordinary or common; trite remark
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n plethora
|
excess; overabundance; Ex. a plethora of excuses
|
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s commonwealth
|
nation governed by the people; republic; people of a nation
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n pathos
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tender sorrow; pity; quality in art or literature that produces these feelings; Ex. pathos that runs through the novel
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pliable
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flexible; easily influenced; yielding; adaptable
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n patina
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green crust on old bronze works or copper; tone slowly taken by varnished painting
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platonic
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purely spiritual; theoretical; without sensual desire
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pliant
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flexible; easily influenced
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s varnish
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paint used to coat a surface with a glossy film; glossy coating produced by using this substance; Ex. nail varnish; V.
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n plaudit
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praise; enthusiastic approval; round(succession or series) of applause; ADJ. plauditory; CF. applaud
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plight
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difficult condition; condition or state (esp. a bad state or condition); predicament
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plausible
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conceivably true; having a show of truth but open to doubt; specious
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n patois
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local or provincial dialect
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n pluck
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courage; V: pull off or out; pull out the hair or feathers of; ADJ. plucky: courageous; brave
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patriarch
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father and ruler of a family or tribe
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n plebeian
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common; vulgar; pertaining to the common people; N: common people in ancient Rome; CF. patrician
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n plumage
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feathers of a bird;
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s plebiscite
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direct vote by the entire electorate (on an important issue)
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n patrician
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noble; aristocratic; N: person of high rank; aristocrat; CF. member of the governing classes in ancient Rome; CF. plebian
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n plumb
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exactly vertical; N: weight on the end of a line; V: examine very carefully or critically in order to understand; measure depth (by sounding); Ex. plumb the depth of
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s referendum
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direct vote by all the people
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patronize
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support; act superior toward; treat in a condescending manner; be a customer of; N. patron: one that supports; regular customer; N. patronage; CF. boycott
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s plumber
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one who installs and repairs pipes and plumbing(pipes)
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paucity
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scarcity; dearth
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n plenary
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(of power) complete; full; fully attended by all qualified members; Ex. plenary power
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n plummet
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fall sharply; fall straight down; Ex. Stock prices plummeted.
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pauper
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very poor person
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n plenitude
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abundance; plenty; great amount; completeness; fullness; CF. plenary, plenty
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plutocracy
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society ruled by the wealthy
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n peccadillo
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slight offense or fault; CF. sin
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n plethora
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excess; overabundance; Ex. a plethora of excuses
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podiatrist
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doctor who treats ailments of the feet; chiropodist; N. podiatrics
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s swipe
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hit with a sweeping motion; N.
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pliable
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flexible; easily influenced; yielding; adaptable
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podium
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pedestal; raised platform
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pliant
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flexible; easily influenced
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s pedestal
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support or base as for a pillar or statue
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pecuniary
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pertaining to money
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plight
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difficult condition; condition or state (esp. a bad state or condition); predicament
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n poignancy
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quality of being deeply moving; keenness of emotion; ADJ. poignant: touching; deeply moving; (of sorrow, grief, etc.) painful; keenly distressing to the mind; Ex. poignant memory/anxiety; CF. prick
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pedagogue
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teacher; CF. child leader
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n pluck
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courage; V: pull off or out; pull out the hair or feathers of; ADJ. plucky: courageous; brave
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n polarize
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split into opposite extremes or camps
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n plumage
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feathers of a bird;
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pedagogy
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teaching; art of education
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s polarity
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state of having two opposite qualities
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n plumb
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exactly vertical; N: weight on the end of a line; V: examine very carefully or critically in order to understand; measure depth (by sounding); Ex. plumb the depth of
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n pedant
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scholar who overemphasizes book learning, trivial details of learning, or technicalities
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s polar
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of a pole; characterized by opposite extremes; Ex. polar opposites
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s plumber
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one who installs and repairs pipes and plumbing(pipes)
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n pedantic
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bookish; showing off learning; marked by an excessive ostentatious concern for book learning; N. pedantry
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s camp
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group sharing a common cause or opinion
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s bookish
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fond of books and reading
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n plummet
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fall sharply; fall straight down; Ex. Stock prices plummeted.
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n polemic
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attack or defense of an opinion; controversy or refutation; argument in support of point of view; N. polemics: art of debate or controversy
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s studious
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given to diligent study
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plutocracy
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society ruled by the wealthy
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n polemical(polemic)
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aggressive in verbal attack; disputatious (rather than simply expressing opinions)
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n pedestrian
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ordinary; dull; unimaginative(lacking in imagination); going on foot; Ex. pedestrian prose; N.
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podiatrist
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doctor who treats ailments of the feet; chiropodist; N. podiatrics
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politic
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prudent; judicious; well judged; expedient; well devised
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s precinct
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division of a city for election or police purposes; precincts: space that surrounds a building; Ex. precincts of the college
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podium
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pedestal; raised platform
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polity
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(particular form of) political organization; form of government of nation or state; Ex. student polity
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s pedestal
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support or base as for a pillar or statue
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s pedigree
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ancestry; lineage
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polygamist
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one who has more than one spouse at a time; CF. bigamy; CF. polyandry
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n poignancy
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quality of being deeply moving; keenness of emotion; ADJ. poignant: touching; deeply moving; (of sorrow, grief, etc.) painful; keenly distressing to the mind; Ex. poignant memory/anxiety; CF. prick
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pediatrician
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physician specializing in children's diseases; N. pediatrics
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polyglot
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speaking several languages; multilingual; Ex. polyglot person/society; N.
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peerless
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having no equal; incomparable
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n polarize
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split into opposite extremes or camps
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pomposity
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self-important behavior; acting like a stuffed shirt(pompous person); ADJ. pompous: self-important
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s polarity
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state of having two opposite qualities
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s peer
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one who has equal standing with another; nobleman; V: look intently; N. peerage; CF. peeress
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n ponderous
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having great weight; weighty; unwieldy; lacking lightness; dull; Ex. ponderous body/style of writing
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s polar
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of a pole; characterized by opposite extremes; Ex. polar opposites
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n pejorative
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(of a word or phrase) suggesting that someone is of little value; negative in connotation; having a belittling effect; Ex. Many women now considers ``housewife'' a pejorative expression, because it patronized them.
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n pontifical
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pertaining to a bishop or pope; pompous or pretentious; CF. pontiff: pope; bishop
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s camp
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group sharing a common cause or opinion
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n pell-mell
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in confusion; disorderly; Ex. dash pell-mell
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n pore
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study industriously; ponder; scrutinize; Ex. pore over the book; N.
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n pellucid
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transparent; limpid(crystal clear); clear in meaning; easy to understand
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n polemic
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attack or defense of an opinion; controversy or refutation; argument in support of point of view; N. polemics: art of debate or controversy
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porous
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full of pores; like a sieve
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n penance
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self-imposed punishment for sin; Ex. do penance for one's sins; CF. penitent
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n polemical(polemic)
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aggressive in verbal attack; disputatious (rather than simply expressing opinions)
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s interstice
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narrow space between things
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n penchant
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strong inclination; strong liking (esp. for something that is disapproved of by other people); Ex. penchant for fast cars
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politic
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prudent; judicious; well judged; expedient; well devised
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portend
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foretell; presage; be a sign or warning of; N. portent: sign; omen; forewarning
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polity
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(particular form of) political organization; form of government of nation or state; Ex. student polity
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pendant(pendent)
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hanging down from something; pending; N: ornament (hanging from a necklace etc.)
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s soothsayer
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one who foretells the future
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polygamist
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one who has more than one spouse at a time; CF. bigamy; CF. polyandry
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s pending
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not yet decided or settled; impending; Ex. pending decision; PREP. while awaiting; until; Ex. delay the decision pending his return
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n portly
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stout; corpulent
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n pendulous
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hanging; suspended
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polyglot
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speaking several languages; multilingual; Ex. polyglot person/society; N.
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s stout
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rather fat; strong in body; sturdy; resolute; determined; strong in determination; Ex. stout stick/supporter
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s suspend
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cause to stop for a period; interrupt; hold in abeyance; defer; hang from above; exclude for a period from a position; Ex. suspended state; Ex. suspend judgment; Ex. suspended from the team; N. suspension
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pomposity
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self-important behavior; acting like a stuffed shirt(pompous person); ADJ. pompous: self-important
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n poseur
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person who pretends to be sophisticated, elegant, etc., to impress others; person who poses; CF. pose
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n ponderous
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having great weight; weighty; unwieldy; lacking lightness; dull; Ex. ponderous body/style of writing
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s suspense
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state of being undecided; anxiety or apprehension resulting from uncertainty
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s pose
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assume a particular posture; put forward; present; affect a particular attitude (to impress others); Ex. pose a threat; N.
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n pontifical
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pertaining to a bishop or pope; pompous or pretentious; CF. pontiff: pope; bishop
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penitent
|
repentant; N.
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n posterity
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descendants; future generations; Ex. go down to posterity; CF. posterior, anterior
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n pore
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study industriously; ponder; scrutinize; Ex. pore over the book; N.
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n pensive
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dreamily or deeply thoughtful; sadly thoughtful; thoughtful with a hint of sadness; contemplative; CF. think over
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n posthumous
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after death (as of child born after father's death or book published after author's death); coming or occurring after one's death; Ex. posthumous fame/novel
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n penumbra
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partial shadow (in an eclipse); CF. almost shadow
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porous
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full of pores; like a sieve
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s postmortem
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autopsy; ADJ: occurring after death; of a postmortem
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s interstice
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narrow space between things
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penury
|
extreme poverty; stinginess; ADJ. penurious: very poor; stingy
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n postulate
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self-evident truth; something assumed without proof; V: assume the truth of (as a basis of an argument)
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portend
|
foretell; presage; be a sign or warning of; N. portent: sign; omen; forewarning
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n peon
|
landless agricultural worker; bond servant; menial worker; N. peonage
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n posture
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assume an affected pose; act artificially; N: pose; attitude
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s soothsayer
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one who foretells the future
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perceptive
|
insightful; showing a good ability at perceiving and understanding; aware; wise; of perception
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n potable
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suitable for drinking; drinkable
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n percussion
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striking one object against another sharply; Ex. percussion instrument; N: striking together of two bodies; sound caused by percussion
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n portly
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stout; corpulent
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potent
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powerful; convincing; persuasive; greatly influential
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s stout
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rather fat; strong in body; sturdy; resolute; determined; strong in determination; Ex. stout stick/supporter
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n perdition
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damnation; complete ruin; hell
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n potentate
|
monarch; sovereign
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n poseur
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person who pretends to be sophisticated, elegant, etc., to impress others; person who poses; CF. pose
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s damn
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condemn; criticize severely; condemn to everlasting punishment; doom; bring to ruin; N. damnation
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potential
|
expressing possibility; latent; N: capacity for growth
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s pose
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assume a particular posture; put forward; present; affect a particular attitude (to impress others); Ex. pose a threat; N.
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s doom
|
condemnation to a severe penalty; ruin; fate (esp. a tragic or ruinous one); V.
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potion
|
dose (of liquids); liquid dose
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n posterity
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descendants; future generations; Ex. go down to posterity; CF. posterior, anterior
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peregrination
|
journey; V. peregrinate
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n potpourri
|
heterogeneous mixture; medley; mixture of dried flower petals a pot (to give a pleasant smell to a room)
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n posthumous
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after death (as of child born after father's death or book published after author's death); coming or occurring after one's death; Ex. posthumous fame/novel
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n peremptory
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demanding and leaving no choice; imperative; Ex. peremptory decree/knock
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n poultice
|
soothing application applied to sore and inflamed portions of the body
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perennial
|
something long-lasting; perennial plant; ADJ: lasting through the year or many years; lasting for a long time; enduring
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s postmortem
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autopsy; ADJ: occurring after death; of a postmortem
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practicable
|
feasible
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n postulate
|
self-evident truth; something assumed without proof; V: assume the truth of (as a basis of an argument)
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perfidious
|
treacherous; disloyal; N. perfidy: treachery
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practical
|
based on experience; of or acquired through practice (rather than theory); useful; Ex. practical man
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perforate
|
pierce; put a hole through
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n posture
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assume an affected pose; act artificially; N: pose; attitude
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pragmatic
|
practical (as opposed to idealistic); concerned with practical worth or impact of something; Ex. pragmatic test of the skill
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perfunctory
|
done routinely and with little care; superficial; not thorough; lacking interest, care, or enthusiasm; Ex. perfunctory kiss
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n potable
|
suitable for drinking; drinkable
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pragmatist
|
practical person; N. pragmatism: pragmatic way of dealing with things
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potent
|
powerful; convincing; persuasive; greatly influential
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perigee
|
point of moon's orbit when it is nearest the earth; CF. apogee
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s prance
|
move about in a spirited manner (proudly and confidently)
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perimeter
|
outer boundary; length of the outer boundary; circumference
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n potentate
|
monarch; sovereign
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n prate
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talk idly; speak foolishly; boast idly
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potential
|
expressing possibility; latent; N: capacity for growth
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s bound
|
leap or spring; limit or confine; constitute the limit of; Ex. bounded by Canada; N: leap or jumping; boundary; ADJ: certain; having a duty to do something (legally or morally); confined by bonds; Ex. We are bound to be late; Ex. I am bound to say my opinion; CF. bounce, rebound
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n prattle
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talk idly; babble; N. CF. prate
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potion
|
dose (of liquids); liquid dose
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n peripatetic
|
walking about from place to place (to work); moving; Ex. peripatetic school of philosophy
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s idle
|
not working; not employed or busy; lazy; without purpose; useless; lacking substance; baseless; not based on truth; Ex. idle worker; Ex. talk idly; V.
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n peripheral
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of a periphery; marginal; outer; of minor importance; not central; Ex. peripheral nerve/interest
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n potpourri
|
heterogeneous mixture; medley; mixture of dried flower petals a pot (to give a pleasant smell to a room)
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preamble
|
introductory statement
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n poultice
|
soothing application applied to sore and inflamed portions of the body
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n periphery
|
outside edge especially of a round surface; perimeter; Ex. periphery of the town
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n precarious
|
unsafe; lacking in stability; uncertain; risky; Ex. precarious living
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perjury
|
false testimony while under oath; V. perjure oneself: testify falsely under oath
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practicable
|
feasible
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precedent
|
something preceding in time which may be used as an authority or guide for future action; V. precede; CF. unprecedented
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practical
|
based on experience; of or acquired through practice (rather than theory); useful; Ex. practical man
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permeable
|
that can be permeated; penetrable; porous; allowing liquids or gas to pass through; V. permeate: spread or flow throughout; charge
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precedent
|
preceding (in time, rank, etc.)
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n pernicious
|
very harmful; deadly; very destructive; Ex. pernicious effect/anemia
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pragmatic
|
practical (as opposed to idealistic); concerned with practical worth or impact of something; Ex. pragmatic test of the skill
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n peroration
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conclusion of an oration; perorating; V. perorate: conclude a speech; speak at great length
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pragmatist
|
practical person; N. pragmatism: pragmatic way of dealing with things
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precept
|
practical rule guiding conduct; Ex. mother's precept
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n perpetrate
|
commit an offense; do (something wrong)
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s prance
|
move about in a spirited manner (proudly and confidently)
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precipice
|
cliff; dangerous position; Ex. on the edge of the precipice
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perpetual
|
everlasting
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n prate
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talk idly; speak foolishly; boast idly
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s brink
|
edge (at the top of a cliff); Ex. on the brink of the Grand Canyon
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perpetuate
|
make perpetual; make something last for a long time; preserve from extinction; N. perpetuity
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n prattle
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talk idly; babble; N. CF. prate
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precipitant
|
something that causes a substance in a chemical solution to separate out in solid form; ____��_____; OP. solvent
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n perquisite(perk)
|
any gain above stipulated salary; Ex. perquisites such as free meals and a car
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s idle
|
not working; not employed or busy; lazy; without purpose; useless; lacking substance; baseless; not based on truth; Ex. idle worker; Ex. talk idly; V.
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precipitate
|
hurl downward; throw headlong; hasten; cause to happen sooner; condense and fall as rain or snow; cause (a solid substance) to be separated from a solution; ADJ. hasty; rash; premature; sudden
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n personable
|
attractive (in personality or appearance)
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preamble
|
introductory statement
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precipitous
|
steep; overhasty; precipitate
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perspicacious
|
(of someone) having insight; penetrating; astute
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n precarious
|
unsafe; lacking in stability; uncertain; risky; Ex. precarious living
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n pr\'ecis
|
abstract; concise summing up of main points; concise summary of a text
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precedent
|
something preceding in time which may be used as an authority or guide for future action; V. precede; CF. unprecedented
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perspicuity
|
clearness of expression; freedom from ambiguity
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precise
|
exact
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perspicuous
|
(of something) plainly expressed; easy to understand; Ex. perspicuous comments
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precedent
|
preceding (in time, rank, etc.)
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preclude
|
make impossible; prevent; exclude; eliminate
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n pert
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(esp. of a girl or young woman) impertinent; forward; trim; jaunty; Ex. pert young miss/hat
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precocious
|
advanced in development; N. precocity
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s forward
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presumptuous or bold
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precept
|
practical rule guiding conduct; Ex. mother's precept
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precursor
|
forerunner; predecessor
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pertinacious
|
holding tenaciously to an action; stubborn; persistent
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precipice
|
cliff; dangerous position; Ex. on the edge of the precipice
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predator
|
predatory animal or bird; predatory person; creature that seizes and devours another animal; person who robs or exploits others; ADJ. predatory: living by preying on other organisms; plundering; N. predation
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s brink
|
edge (at the top of a cliff); Ex. on the brink of the Grand Canyon
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pertinent
|
suitable; to the point; relevant
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predecessor
|
former occupant of a post
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perturb
|
disturb greatly
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precipitant
|
something that causes a substance in a chemical solution to separate out in solid form; ____��_____; OP. solvent
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predetermine
|
determine in advance; predestine; settle or decide beforehand; influence markedly
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n peruse
|
read through with care; N. perusal
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precipitate
|
hurl downward; throw headlong; hasten; cause to happen sooner; condense and fall as rain or snow; cause (a solid substance) to be separated from a solution; ADJ. hasty; rash; premature; sudden
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predicament
|
difficult situation; tricky or dangerous situation; dilemma
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precipitous
|
steep; overhasty; precipitate
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pervasive
|
spread throughout; V. pervade: (of smells, ideas, feelings) spread throughout; charge; permeate
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n predilection
|
preference; partiality
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n pr\'ecis
|
abstract; concise summing up of main points; concise summary of a text
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n perverse
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purposely continuing to do something wrong; stubbornly wrongheaded; perverted; directed away from what is right; wicked and unacceptable; Ex. perverse satisfaction; Ex. Hannibal Lecter in a perverse mood; N. perversity
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n predispose
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give an inclination toward (in advance); make susceptible to; Ex. predispose people to certain cancer; N. predisposition
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precise
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exact
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perversion
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corruption; turning from right to wrong
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preeminent
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outstanding; superior
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preclude
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make impossible; prevent; exclude; eliminate
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s pervert
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corrupt; turn from right to wrong; misuse; Ex. perverted sexual desire/scientific knowledge; N: person whose sexual behavior is not natural
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n preempt
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prevent in advance; head off(forestall); forestall by acting first; appropriate for oneself before others; supplant; take the place of; displace; Ex. preempt any attempts; ADJ. preemptive
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s wrongheaded
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stubbornly wrong
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precocious
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advanced in development; N. precocity
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n preen
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make oneself tidy in appearance; feel self-satisfaction or pride; (of a bird) smooth or clean (feathers) with the beak; Ex. preen oneself on; CF. prune
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pessimism
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belief that life is basically bad or evil; gloominess; tendency to take the gloomiest possible view of a situation; ADJ. pessimistic
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precursor
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forerunner; predecessor
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prefatory
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introductory; of a preface
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predator
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predatory animal or bird; predatory person; creature that seizes and devours another animal; person who robs or exploits others; ADJ. predatory: living by preying on other organisms; plundering; N. predation
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n pestilential(pestilent)
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causing plague; tending to cause death; baneful; N. pestilence: fatal epidemic disease (esp. bubonic plague)
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n prehensile
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capable of grasping or holding (esp. by wrapping around); Ex. prehensile tails
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n pestle
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tool for mashing or grinding substances in a hard bowl or mortar
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predecessor
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former occupant of a post
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n prelate
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church dignitary; priest of high position in the church (esp. bishop)
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s mortar
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vessel in which substances are crushed with a pestle
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predetermine
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determine in advance; predestine; settle or decide beforehand; influence markedly
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prelude
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introduction; introductory performance or event; forerunner
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predicament
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difficult situation; tricky or dangerous situation; dilemma
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s mash
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crush into mash; convert into mash; N: mixture of ground grain and nutrients fed to livestock and fowl
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premeditate
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plan in advance; Ex. premeditated murder
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n predilection
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preference; partiality
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n petrify
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turn to stone; cause to become stonelike; stun or paralyze
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premise
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assumption; postulate; proposition upon which an argument is based
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petty
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trivial; unimportant; very small; small-minded; petty-minded
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n predispose
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give an inclination toward (in advance); make susceptible to; Ex. predispose people to certain cancer; N. predisposition
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premonition
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forewarning; presentiment; foreboding
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n petulant
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touchy; peevish; ill-tempered
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preeminent
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outstanding; superior
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premonitory
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serving to warn
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s phalanx
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formation of infantry carrying overlapping shields and long spears; group of men packed together (for attack or defense)
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n preempt
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prevent in advance; head off(forestall); forestall by acting first; appropriate for oneself before others; supplant; take the place of; displace; Ex. preempt any attempts; ADJ. preemptive
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preponderance
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superiority of power, quantity, etc.; V. preponderate: be greater in power, weight, or importance; ADJ. preponderant
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n preen
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make oneself tidy in appearance; feel self-satisfaction or pride; (of a bird) smooth or clean (feathers) with the beak; Ex. preen oneself on; CF. prune
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n pharisaical
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pertaining to the Pharisees, who paid scrupulous attention to tradition; self-righteous; hypocritical
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preposterous
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absurd; completely unreasonable; ridiculous
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prefatory
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introductory; of a preface
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s pharisee
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Pharisee: member of an ancient Jewish group that emphasized strict observance of the Mosaic law (considering themselves very holy); hypocritical self-righteous person
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prerogative
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privilege; unquestionable right; CF. ask before
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n prehensile
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capable of grasping or holding (esp. by wrapping around); Ex. prehensile tails
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s self-righteous
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sure of one's own righteousness; moralistic
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presage
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foretell; be a warning or sign of; N: presentiment; foreboding; omen
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n prelate
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church dignitary; priest of high position in the church (esp. bishop)
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n phenomena
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observable facts; subjects of scientific investigation; SG. phenomenon: observable fact; very unusual person, thing, or event; marvel; wonder; CF. phenomenons; ADJ. phenomenal: very unusual; extraordinary; of a phenomenon; Ex. phenomenal strength
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n prescience
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ability to foretell the future; knowledge of actions before they occur; ADJ. prescient
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prelude
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introduction; introductory performance or event; forerunner
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philanderer
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faithless lover; flirt
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presentiment
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premonition; foreboding; feeling something will happen; anticipatory fear
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h 36
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premeditate
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plan in advance; Ex. premeditated murder
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prestige
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respect or admiration; impression produced by achievements or reputation; ADJ: causing admiration; ADJ. prestigious: having prestige
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philanthropist
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lover of mankind; doer of good; N. philanthropy
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premise
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assumption; postulate; proposition upon which an argument is based
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n presumptuous
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going beyond what is right; excessively forward; arrogant; taking liberties
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n philatelist
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stamp-collector; N. philately: stamp collecting
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premonition
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forewarning; presentiment; foreboding
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s presume
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take for granted; assume; act overconfidently; take liberties; presume on/upon: take unfair advantage of (someone's kindness or connection); N. presumption
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premonitory
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serving to warn
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n philistine
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narrow-minded person, uncultured and exclusively interested in material gain; uncultured person who is indifferent to artistic and cultural values; member of an ancient people in Palestine; OP. aesthete
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n pretentious
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ostentatious; showy; pompous; making unjustified claims; overambitious; Ex. pretentious films that claim to be art
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n philology
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study of language or words
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preponderance
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superiority of power, quantity, etc.; V. preponderate: be greater in power, weight, or importance; ADJ. preponderant
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s pretend
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feign; pretend to: claim to possess; make pretensions to; Ex. I don't pretend to much expertise; N. pretense
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preposterous
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absurd; completely unreasonable; ridiculous
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n phlegmatic
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calm and unexcitable; not easily disturbed; CF. phlegm: sticky mucus produced in the respiratory tract
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s pretension
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pretentiousness; claim (without foundation); Ex. I make no pretensions to skill as an artist.
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phobia
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morbid fear
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prerogative
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privilege; unquestionable right; CF. ask before
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n preternatural
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beyond what is normal in nature; supernatural; Ex. preternatural strength/forces
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presage
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foretell; be a warning or sign of; N: presentiment; foreboding; omen
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phoenix
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symbol of immortality or rebirth; Ex. phoenix rising from its ashes
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pretext
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excuse
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n phylum
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major classification, second to kingdom, of plants and animals; category ranking below a kingdom and above a class; division
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n prescience
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ability to foretell the future; knowledge of actions before they occur; ADJ. prescient
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n prevail
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be widespread; triumph over; gain victory; prevail on: persuade; induce; Ex. Justice has prevailed; Ex. prevail on someone to do something
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n physiognomy
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face (as showing the character and the mind); art of judging human character from facial features
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presentiment
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premonition; foreboding; feeling something will happen; anticipatory fear
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prevalent
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widespread; generally accepted
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n physiological
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pertaining to the science of the function of living organisms; N. physiology
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prestige
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respect or admiration; impression produced by achievements or reputation; ADJ: causing admiration; ADJ. prestigious: having prestige
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n prevaricate
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lie; hide the truth (by equivocating)
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n presumptuous
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going beyond what is right; excessively forward; arrogant; taking liberties
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n piebald
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of different colors; mottled; spotted in different colors (esp. in black and white); Ex. piebald horse; CF. pie+bald
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prey
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target of a hunt; victim; V: hunt and eat as prey; victimize; Ex. Cats prey on mice.
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n piecemeal
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one part at a time; gradually; in stages; Ex. read a novel piecemeal
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s presume
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take for granted; assume; act overconfidently; take liberties; presume on/upon: take unfair advantage of (someone's kindness or connection); N. presumption
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n prim
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proper to the point of affectation; very precise and formal; exceedingly proper
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n pretentious
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ostentatious; showy; pompous; making unjustified claims; overambitious; Ex. pretentious films that claim to be art
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n pied
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piebald; variegated(many-colored); multicolored
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n primogeniture
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seniority by birth; state of being the first-born child; right of the eldest child (to inherit the entire property of one or both parents)
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s pretend
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feign; pretend to: claim to possess; make pretensions to; Ex. I don't pretend to much expertise; N. pretense
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piety
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devoutness; reverence for God; ADJ. pious
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primordial
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existing at the beginning (of time); rudimentary
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n pigment
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coloring matter (usually powder to be mixed with water or oil)
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s pretension
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pretentiousness; claim (without foundation); Ex. I make no pretensions to skill as an artist.
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n primp
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groom oneself with care; adorn oneself
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pillage
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plunder
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n preternatural
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beyond what is normal in nature; supernatural; Ex. preternatural strength/forces
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n pristine
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unspoiled; remaining in a pure state; characteristic of earlier times; primitive; Ex. an old book in pristine condition
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pretext
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excuse
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pillory
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punish by placing in a wooden frame or pillory; subject or expose to criticism and ridicule; N.
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n privation
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lack of the basic necessities or comforts of life; hardship; want; CF. deprive
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n pine
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long for; yearn; languish from longing or grief; decline
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n prevail
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be widespread; triumph over; gain victory; prevail on: persuade; induce; Ex. Justice has prevailed; Ex. prevail on someone to do something
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n privy
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secret; hidden; not public; made a participant in something secret; Ex. privy chamber government; Ex. be privy to a discussion; CF. private
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prevalent
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widespread; generally accepted
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n pinion
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restrain or immobilize by binding the wings or legs; N: bird's wing
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probe
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explore with a probe or tools; investigate; N: slender instrument used to explore a wound or body cavity; device designed to investigate an unknown region; thorough investigation; Ex. space probe
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n prevaricate
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lie; hide the truth (by equivocating)
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pinnacle
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peak; highest point; acme; Ex. pinnacle of fame
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probity
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uprightness; honesty; incorruptibility
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pious
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devout; religious; N. piety
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prey
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target of a hunt; victim; V: hunt and eat as prey; victimize; Ex. Cats prey on mice.
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s defalcate
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embezzle
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n piquant
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pleasantly tart-tasting; spicy; pleasantly stimulating; Ex. piquant situation when my old enemy asked for my help
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n prim
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proper to the point of affectation; very precise and formal; exceedingly proper
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n problematic
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causing a problem; open to doubt; doubtful; unsettled; questionable; Ex. Whether the arena will ever be completed is problematic.
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s tart
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sharp to the taste; acid-tasting; caustic; sarcastic; Ex. tart apple/reply
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n primogeniture
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seniority by birth; state of being the first-born child; right of the eldest child (to inherit the entire property of one or both parents)
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proclivity
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inclination; natural tendency (esp. towards something bad)
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s sour
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having a sharp or acid taste; acid; tart; bad-tempered; V.
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primordial
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existing at the beginning (of time); rudimentary
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procrastinate
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postpone; delay or put off
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n primp
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groom oneself with care; adorn oneself
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pique
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irritation; resentment from wounded pride (eg. loss in a contest); V: provoke; arouse; annoy; cause to feel resentment; Ex. pique her curiosity
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procurement
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obtaining; V. procure: obtain by effort; obtain (a prostitute) for another
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n piscatorial
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pertaining to fishing; CF. Pisces
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n pristine
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unspoiled; remaining in a pure state; characteristic of earlier times; primitive; Ex. an old book in pristine condition
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n prod
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poke (with a pointed object); stir up; urge; goad to action; N: pointed object used to prod; prodding
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pitfall
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hidden danger; concealed trap
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n privation
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lack of the basic necessities or comforts of life; hardship; want; CF. deprive
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prodigal
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wasteful; reckless with money; profuse; Ex. a mind prodigal of ideas; N. prodigality
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s beware
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be cautious (of)
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n privy
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secret; hidden; not public; made a participant in something secret; Ex. privy chamber government; Ex. be privy to a discussion; CF. private
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prodigious
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enormous; marvelous; extraordinary; Ex. prodigious amount/memory
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n pith
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core or marrow; spongelike substance in the center of stems; essence; substance
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probe
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explore with a probe or tools; investigate; N: slender instrument used to explore a wound or body cavity; device designed to investigate an unknown region; thorough investigation; Ex. space probe
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prodigy
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highly gifted child; person with exceptional talents; marvel; wonder
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probity
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uprightness; honesty; incorruptibility
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s marrow
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soft fatty tissue that fills most bone cavities and is the source of blood cells
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profane
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violate; desecrate (something holy); treat unworthily; be profane for; ADJ: secular; nonreligious; irreverent for holy things
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pithy
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concise and meaningful; substantial; meaty
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s defalcate
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embezzle
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n profligate
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wasteful (of money); dissipated; wildly immoral; dissolute; N: profligate person; N. profligacy
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n problematic
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causing a problem; open to doubt; doubtful; unsettled; questionable; Ex. Whether the arena will ever be completed is problematic.
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n pittance
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small amount (of money); small allowance or wage
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profound
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deep; not superficial; complete; Ex. profound thinker/remark/silence/deafness; N. profundity
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proclivity
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inclination; natural tendency (esp. towards something bad)
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pivotal
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of a pivot; central; critical; crucial
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profusion
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great amount; plenty; overabundance; excess; lavish expenditure; Ex. profusion of choices; ADJ. profuse: plentiful; copious; giving or given abundantly; extravagant
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placate
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pacify; bring peace to; conciliate; appease
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procrastinate
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postpone; delay or put off
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progenitor
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ancestor
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n placebo
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harmless substance prescribed as a dummy pill
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procurement
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obtaining; V. procure: obtain by effort; obtain (a prostitute) for another
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n progeny
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children; offspring; descendants
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n prod
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poke (with a pointed object); stir up; urge; goad to action; N: pointed object used to prod; prodding
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s tablet
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small round piece of medicine; flat piece of stone or metal bearing an inscription; Ex. stone tablet on the wall
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prognosis
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forecasted course of a disease; prediction; CF. prognostic
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placid
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peaceful; calm; Ex. placid child/lake
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prodigal
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wasteful; reckless with money; profuse; Ex. a mind prodigal of ideas; N. prodigality
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prognosticate
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predict (according to present indications)
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n plagiarize
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steal another's ideas or writings and pass them off as one's own; Ex. ideas plagiarized from my article; N. plagiarism; CF. kidnap
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prodigious
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enormous; marvelous; extraordinary; Ex. prodigious amount/memory
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prohibitive
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so high as to prohibit purchase or use; tending to prevent the purchase or use of something; prohibiting; inclined to prevent or forbid; Ex. prohibitive tax
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n plaintive
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expressing sorrow; mournful; Ex. plaintive song
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prodigy
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highly gifted child; person with exceptional talents; marvel; wonder
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projectile
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missile; fired or thrown object (such as stone or bullet)
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profane
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violate; desecrate (something holy); treat unworthily; be profane for; ADJ: secular; nonreligious; irreverent for holy things
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n plait
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braid; interwine; interweave strands or lengths of; make by weaving strands together; Ex. plaited hair; N: braided length as of hair o fabric; CF. pigtail, ponytail
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proletarian
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member of the working class; blue collar guy; N. proletariat: working class (who have to work for wages)
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n plasticity
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ability to be molded; ADJ. plastic: capable of being shaped or molded; Ex. plastic material such as clay
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n profligate
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wasteful (of money); dissipated; wildly immoral; dissolute; N: profligate person; N. profligacy
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proliferate
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grow rapidly (in numbers); spread; multiply; N. proliferation
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profound
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deep; not superficial; complete; Ex. profound thinker/remark/silence/deafness; N. profundity
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platitude
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trite remark; commonplace statement; ADJ. platitudinous
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prolific
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producing offspring or fruit in abundance; fertile; fecund; abundantly fruitful; producing abundant works; Ex. prolific writer
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s commonplace
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ordinary; N: something ordinary or common; trite remark
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profusion
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great amount; plenty; overabundance; excess; lavish expenditure; Ex. profusion of choices; ADJ. profuse: plentiful; copious; giving or given abundantly; extravagant
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n prolixity
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tedious wordiness; verbosity; ADJ. prolix: wordy; verbose; diffuse
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s commonwealth
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nation governed by the people; republic; people of a nation
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progenitor
|
ancestor
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prologue
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introduction (to a poem or play)
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platonic
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purely spiritual; theoretical; without sensual desire
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n progeny
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children; offspring; descendants
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s feud
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bitter prolonged quarrel (usually between two peoples or families); V. CF. Romeo and Juliet; CF. feudal, feudalism
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prognosis
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forecasted course of a disease; prediction; CF. prognostic
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n plaudit
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praise; enthusiastic approval; round(succession or series) of applause; ADJ. plauditory; CF. applaud
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prolong
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lengthen; extend; draw out
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plausible
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conceivably true; having a show of truth but open to doubt; specious
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prognosticate
|
predict (according to present indications)
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prominent
|
protruding(sticking out); conspicuous; notable; eminent
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n plebeian
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common; vulgar; pertaining to the common people; N: common people in ancient Rome; CF. patrician
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prohibitive
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so high as to prohibit purchase or use; tending to prevent the purchase or use of something; prohibiting; inclined to prevent or forbid; Ex. prohibitive tax
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n promiscuous
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mixed indiscriminately; indiscriminate; not choosing carefully; indiscriminate in the choice of sexual partners; irregular, particularly sexually; Ex. promiscuous life/girl; N. promiscuity
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projectile
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missile; fired or thrown object (such as stone or bullet)
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s plebiscite
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direct vote by the entire electorate (on an important issue)
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promontory
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headland
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s referendum
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direct vote by all the people
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proletarian
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member of the working class; blue collar guy; N. proletariat: working class (who have to work for wages)
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n promote
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advance in rank; advance; help to flourish; advocate; help actively in forming; publicize or popularize; Ex. Milk promotes health; Ex. promote a match/bill; Ex. promote a new product
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proliferate
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grow rapidly (in numbers); spread; multiply; N. proliferation
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n plenary
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(of power) complete; full; fully attended by all qualified members; Ex. plenary power
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n prompt
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cause; urge; provoke; provide a cue (for an actor); ADJ: done without delay; done at the right time; punctual; on time; N: reminder or cue
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prolific
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producing offspring or fruit in abundance; fertile; fecund; abundantly fruitful; producing abundant works; Ex. prolific writer
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n plenitude
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abundance; plenty; great amount; completeness; fullness; CF. plenary, plenty
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s cue
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word or signal (as in a play to prompt another actor's speech or entrance); reminder or hint; V: give a cue to
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n prolixity
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tedious wordiness; verbosity; ADJ. prolix: wordy; verbose; diffuse
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n plethora
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excess; overabundance; Ex. a plethora of excuses
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n promulgate
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announce; proclaim a doctrine or law; make known by official publication
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pliable
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flexible; easily influenced; yielding; adaptable
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prologue
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introduction (to a poem or play)
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prone
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inclined to; likely to (suffer); prostrate; lying with the front downward; Ex. prone to disease/make mistakes; Ex. accident-prone
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s feud
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bitter prolonged quarrel (usually between two peoples or families); V. CF. Romeo and Juliet; CF. feudal, feudalism
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pliant
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flexible; easily influenced
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propagate
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increase in number by producing young; multiply; spread; Ex. Most plants propagate by seed; Ex. newspaper propagating their ideas
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plight
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difficult condition; condition or state (esp. a bad state or condition); predicament
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prolong
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lengthen; extend; draw out
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propellant(propellent)
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substance which propels or drives forward (such as an explosive charge or a rocket fuel)
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n pluck
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courage; V: pull off or out; pull out the hair or feathers of; ADJ. plucky: courageous; brave
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prominent
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protruding(sticking out); conspicuous; notable; eminent
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propensity
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natural inclination
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n plumage
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feathers of a bird;
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n promiscuous
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mixed indiscriminately; indiscriminate; not choosing carefully; indiscriminate in the choice of sexual partners; irregular, particularly sexually; Ex. promiscuous life/girl; N. promiscuity
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prophetic
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of a prophet or prophecy; having to do with predicting the future; N. prophecy; V. prophesy; N. prophet
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promontory
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headland
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n plumb
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exactly vertical; N: weight on the end of a line; V: examine very carefully or critically in order to understand; measure depth (by sounding); Ex. plumb the depth of
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prophylactic
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used to prevent disease; N: something prophylactic; condom; N. prophylaxis: prevention of disease
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n promote
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advance in rank; advance; help to flourish; advocate; help actively in forming; publicize or popularize; Ex. Milk promotes health; Ex. promote a match/bill; Ex. promote a new product
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s plumber
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one who installs and repairs pipes and plumbing(pipes)
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n propinquity
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nearness (in space or relationship); proximity; kinship
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n plummet
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fall sharply; fall straight down; Ex. Stock prices plummeted.
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n propitiate
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appease; conciliate; make peaceful; ADJ. propitiatory
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n prompt
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cause; urge; provoke; provide a cue (for an actor); ADJ: done without delay; done at the right time; punctual; on time; N: reminder or cue
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plutocracy
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society ruled by the wealthy
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s cue
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word or signal (as in a play to prompt another actor's speech or entrance); reminder or hint; V: give a cue to
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podiatrist
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doctor who treats ailments of the feet; chiropodist; N. podiatrics
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n promulgate
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announce; proclaim a doctrine or law; make known by official publication
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n propitious
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favorable; auspicious; advantageous; fortunate; Ex. propitious day/sign
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podium
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pedestal; raised platform
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prone
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inclined to; likely to (suffer); prostrate; lying with the front downward; Ex. prone to disease/make mistakes; Ex. accident-prone
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s horoscope
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diagram of the positions of stars at a given moment (eg. of a person's birth) used by astrologers
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s pedestal
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support or base as for a pillar or statue
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propagate
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increase in number by producing young; multiply; spread; Ex. Most plants propagate by seed; Ex. newspaper propagating their ideas
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proponent
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supporter; backer; opposite of opponent
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n poignancy
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quality of being deeply moving; keenness of emotion; ADJ. poignant: touching; deeply moving; (of sorrow, grief, etc.) painful; keenly distressing to the mind; Ex. poignant memory/anxiety; CF. prick
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propellant(propellent)
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substance which propels or drives forward (such as an explosive charge or a rocket fuel)
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propound
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put forth for consideration or analysis; set forth; Ex. propound a problem/theory
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n polarize
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split into opposite extremes or camps
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propensity
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natural inclination
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propriety
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fitness; quality of being proper; correct conduct; conformity to prevailing customs and usages; CF. proprietor, proprietary
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s polarity
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state of having two opposite qualities
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prophetic
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of a prophet or prophecy; having to do with predicting the future; N. prophecy; V. prophesy; N. prophet
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s usage
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act or manner of using; accepted practice; way in which words are actually used
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s polar
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of a pole; characterized by opposite extremes; Ex. polar opposites
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prophylactic
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used to prevent disease; N: something prophylactic; condom; N. prophylaxis: prevention of disease
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propulsive
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driving forward; N. propulsion
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s camp
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group sharing a common cause or opinion
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n propinquity
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nearness (in space or relationship); proximity; kinship
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n prosaic
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lacking in imagination; dull and unimaginative; matter-of-fact(concerned with facts, not imagination or feelings); factual; CF. prose
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n polemic
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attack or defense of an opinion; controversy or refutation; argument in support of point of view; N. polemics: art of debate or controversy
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n propitiate
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appease; conciliate; make peaceful; ADJ. propitiatory
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n proscenium
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part of stage in front of curtain; front arch of a stage
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n polemical(polemic)
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aggressive in verbal attack; disputatious (rather than simply expressing opinions)
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proscribe
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prohibit; ostracize; banish; outlaw
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politic
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prudent; judicious; well judged; expedient; well devised
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n propitious
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favorable; auspicious; advantageous; fortunate; Ex. propitious day/sign
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s outlaw
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fugitive from the law (excluded from legal protection); V: declare (someone) to be an outlaw; deprive of the protection of the law; declare illegal; Ex. Drinking has been outlawed.
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s horoscope
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diagram of the positions of stars at a given moment (eg. of a person's birth) used by astrologers
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polity
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(particular form of) political organization; form of government of nation or state; Ex. student polity
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n proselytize
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(induce someone to) convert to a religion or belief; N. proselyte: new convert to a doctrine or religion
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proponent
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supporter; backer; opposite of opponent
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polygamist
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one who has more than one spouse at a time; CF. bigamy; CF. polyandry
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n prosody
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art of versification; study of the metrical structure of verse
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propound
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put forth for consideration or analysis; set forth; Ex. propound a problem/theory
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polyglot
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speaking several languages; multilingual; Ex. polyglot person/society; N.
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s metrical
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metric; written in the form of poetry; Ex. metrical translation of Homer
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propriety
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fitness; quality of being proper; correct conduct; conformity to prevailing customs and usages; CF. proprietor, proprietary
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pomposity
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self-important behavior; acting like a stuffed shirt(pompous person); ADJ. pompous: self-important
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s meter
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arrangement of words in the form of poetry (by accentual rhythm)
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s usage
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act or manner of using; accepted practice; way in which words are actually used
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n ponderous
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having great weight; weighty; unwieldy; lacking lightness; dull; Ex. ponderous body/style of writing
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prosperity
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good fortune and financial success; physical well-being
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n pontifical
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pertaining to a bishop or pope; pompous or pretentious; CF. pontiff: pope; bishop
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propulsive
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driving forward; N. propulsion
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s prosper
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become successful (esp. financially); thrive; grow well; Ex. children prospering under his care
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n prosaic
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lacking in imagination; dull and unimaginative; matter-of-fact(concerned with facts, not imagination or feelings); factual; CF. prose
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n pore
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study industriously; ponder; scrutinize; Ex. pore over the book; N.
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s prosperous
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successful; rich; affluent; well-to-do; well-off
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porous
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full of pores; like a sieve
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n proscenium
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part of stage in front of curtain; front arch of a stage
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prostrate
|
stretch out full on ground; make prostrate; enervate; Ex. prostrating illness; ADJ: lying face down; having lost all strength
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s interstice
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narrow space between things
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proscribe
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prohibit; ostracize; banish; outlaw
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n protean
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able to take on many forms; versatile; CF. Proteus: sea god to change his shape at will
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portend
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foretell; presage; be a sign or warning of; N. portent: sign; omen; forewarning
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s outlaw
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fugitive from the law (excluded from legal protection); V: declare (someone) to be an outlaw; deprive of the protection of the law; declare illegal; Ex. Drinking has been outlawed.
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prot\'eg\'e
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person receiving protection and support from a patron
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s soothsayer
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one who foretells the future
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n proselytize
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(induce someone to) convert to a religion or belief; N. proselyte: new convert to a doctrine or religion
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n protocol
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diplomatic etiquette; ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats; first copy of a treaty before its ratification; Ex. Protocol demands that the queen meet him at the airport.
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n prosody
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art of versification; study of the metrical structure of verse
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n portly
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stout; corpulent
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prototype
|
original work used as a model by others
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s metrical
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metric; written in the form of poetry; Ex. metrical translation of Homer
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s stout
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rather fat; strong in body; sturdy; resolute; determined; strong in determination; Ex. stout stick/supporter
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protract
|
prolong; lengthen in time; draw out
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s meter
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arrangement of words in the form of poetry (by accentual rhythm)
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n poseur
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person who pretends to be sophisticated, elegant, etc., to impress others; person who poses; CF. pose
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protrude
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stick out; jut; project; Ex. protruding teeth
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prosperity
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good fortune and financial success; physical well-being
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s pose
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assume a particular posture; put forward; present; affect a particular attitude (to impress others); Ex. pose a threat; N.
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n protuberance
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protrusion; swelling; bulge
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n posterity
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descendants; future generations; Ex. go down to posterity; CF. posterior, anterior
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s prosper
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become successful (esp. financially); thrive; grow well; Ex. children prospering under his care
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s bulge
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protruding part; swelling of a surface; Ex. The apple made a bulge in his pocket; V: swell outward; protrude
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n posthumous
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after death (as of child born after father's death or book published after author's death); coming or occurring after one's death; Ex. posthumous fame/novel
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s prosperous
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successful; rich; affluent; well-to-do; well-off
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n provenance
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place of origin; origin or source of something; Ex. Gunpowder is of Chinese provenance; CF. come
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s postmortem
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autopsy; ADJ: occurring after death; of a postmortem
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prostrate
|
stretch out full on ground; make prostrate; enervate; Ex. prostrating illness; ADJ: lying face down; having lost all strength
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n provender
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dry food for livestock; fodder
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n postulate
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self-evident truth; something assumed without proof; V: assume the truth of (as a basis of an argument)
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n protean
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able to take on many forms; versatile; CF. Proteus: sea god to change his shape at will
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provident
|
providing for future needs; displaying foresight; thrifty; preparing for emergencies; OP. improvident
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n posture
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assume an affected pose; act artificially; N: pose; attitude
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prot\'eg\'e
|
person receiving protection and support from a patron
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s providence
|
quality of being provident; divine care; god's care; Providence: god; Ex. It seemed like providence that the doctor happened to be there; ADJ. providential: of divine providence; fortunate
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n protocol
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diplomatic etiquette; ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats; first copy of a treaty before its ratification; Ex. Protocol demands that the queen meet him at the airport.
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n potable
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suitable for drinking; drinkable
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provincial
|
pertaining to a province; limited in outlook; narrow; unsophisticated
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potent
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powerful; convincing; persuasive; greatly influential
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prototype
|
original work used as a model by others
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provisional
|
tentative; temporary
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n potentate
|
monarch; sovereign
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protract
|
prolong; lengthen in time; draw out
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proviso
|
stipulation; condition in an agreement; provision
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potential
|
expressing possibility; latent; N: capacity for growth
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protrude
|
stick out; jut; project; Ex. protruding teeth
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s provision
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act of providing; something provided; preparatory measure; provisions: necessary supplies (esp. food); stipulation; condition in an agreement; Ex. According to the provisions of the agreement
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potion
|
dose (of liquids); liquid dose
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n protuberance
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protrusion; swelling; bulge
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provocative
|
arousing anger or sexual interest; annoying; Ex. provocative in tight jeans; V. provoke: incite to anger; cause (an unpleasant action or feeling); N. provocation
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n potpourri
|
heterogeneous mixture; medley; mixture of dried flower petals a pot (to give a pleasant smell to a room)
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s bulge
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protruding part; swelling of a surface; Ex. The apple made a bulge in his pocket; V: swell outward; protrude
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n prowess
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extraordinary ability; military bravery; Ex. prowess in battle
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n poultice
|
soothing application applied to sore and inflamed portions of the body
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proximity
|
nearness; ADJ. proximate
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n provenance
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place of origin; origin or source of something; Ex. Gunpowder is of Chinese provenance; CF. come
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practicable
|
feasible
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proxy
|
authorized agent; authority to act for another
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n provender
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dry food for livestock; fodder
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practical
|
based on experience; of or acquired through practice (rather than theory); useful; Ex. practical man
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provident
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providing for future needs; displaying foresight; thrifty; preparing for emergencies; OP. improvident
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n prude
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excessively modest or proper person (who is easily shocked by improper things, esp. of a sexual nature); N. prudery; ADJ. prudish: excessively concerned with propriety
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pragmatic
|
practical (as opposed to idealistic); concerned with practical worth or impact of something; Ex. pragmatic test of the skill
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prudent
|
cautious; careful; prudential
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s providence
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quality of being provident; divine care; god's care; Providence: god; Ex. It seemed like providence that the doctor happened to be there; ADJ. providential: of divine providence; fortunate
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pragmatist
|
practical person; N. pragmatism: pragmatic way of dealing with things
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provincial
|
pertaining to a province; limited in outlook; narrow; unsophisticated
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prune
|
cut away; trim
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s prance
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move about in a spirited manner (proudly and confidently)
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provisional
|
tentative; temporary
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n prurient
|
having or causing lustful desires and thoughts; arousing immoderate sexual desire
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n prate
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talk idly; speak foolishly; boast idly
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proviso
|
stipulation; condition in an agreement; provision
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n pry
|
inquire impertinently (someone else's private affairs); use leverage to raise or open something; prize; N. pries: tool for prying
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n prattle
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talk idly; babble; N. CF. prate
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s prize
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pry; move with a lever; value highly; esteem; Ex. his most prized possession; N: something captured during war-time (esp. an enemy ship)
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s provision
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act of providing; something provided; preparatory measure; provisions: necessary supplies (esp. food); stipulation; condition in an agreement; Ex. According to the provisions of the agreement
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s idle
|
not working; not employed or busy; lazy; without purpose; useless; lacking substance; baseless; not based on truth; Ex. idle worker; Ex. talk idly; V.
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provocative
|
arousing anger or sexual interest; annoying; Ex. provocative in tight jeans; V. provoke: incite to anger; cause (an unpleasant action or feeling); N. provocation
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pseudonym
|
pen name; fictitious name assumed by an author; ADJ. pseudonymous
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preamble
|
introductory statement
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n prowess
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extraordinary ability; military bravery; Ex. prowess in battle
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psyche
|
soul; mind
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n precarious
|
unsafe; lacking in stability; uncertain; risky; Ex. precarious living
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proximity
|
nearness; ADJ. proximate
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psychiatrist
|
doctor who treats mental diseases
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precedent
|
something preceding in time which may be used as an authority or guide for future action; V. precede; CF. unprecedented
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s psychic
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of psyche; mental; of or possessing extraordinary mental powers
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proxy
|
authorized agent; authority to act for another
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precedent
|
preceding (in time, rank, etc.)
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n prude
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excessively modest or proper person (who is easily shocked by improper things, esp. of a sexual nature); N. prudery; ADJ. prudish: excessively concerned with propriety
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psychopathic
|
pertaining to mental dearrangement; N. psychopath: person with an antisocial personality disorder
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psychosis
|
mental disorder; ADJ. N. psychotic
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prudent
|
cautious; careful; prudential
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precept
|
practical rule guiding conduct; Ex. mother's precept
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s psychosomatic
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of the influence of the mind on the body (esp. with respect to disease)
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prune
|
cut away; trim
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precipice
|
cliff; dangerous position; Ex. on the edge of the precipice
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n pterodactyl
|
extinct flying reptile; CF. wing+finger
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n prurient
|
having or causing lustful desires and thoughts; arousing immoderate sexual desire
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s brink
|
edge (at the top of a cliff); Ex. on the brink of the Grand Canyon
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n pry
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inquire impertinently (someone else's private affairs); use leverage to raise or open something; prize; N. pries: tool for prying
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n puerile
|
childish; immature; CF. puer: boy
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precipitant
|
something that causes a substance in a chemical solution to separate out in solid form; _Ñ________Å__; OP. solvent
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pugilist
|
boxer; CF. pugilism: boxing
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s prize
|
pry; move with a lever; value highly; esteem; Ex. his most prized possession; N: something captured during war-time (esp. an enemy ship)
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precipitate
|
hurl downward; throw headlong; hasten; cause to happen sooner; condense and fall as rain or snow; cause (a solid substance) to be separated from a solution; ADJ. hasty; rash; premature; sudden
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n pugnacity
|
combativeness; disposition to fight; ADJ. pugnacious: (of people) belligerent; combative in nature
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pseudonym
|
pen name; fictitious name assumed by an author; ADJ. pseudonymous
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precipitous
|
steep; overhasty; precipitate
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psyche
|
soul; mind
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n puissant
|
powerful; strong; potent; N. puissance: power
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n pr\'ecis
|
abstract; concise summing up of main points; concise summary of a text
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psychiatrist
|
doctor who treats mental diseases
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n pulchritude
|
beauty; comeliness; ADJ. pulchritudinous
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precise
|
exact
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n pulmonary
|
pertaining to the lungs
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s psychic
|
of psyche; mental; of or possessing extraordinary mental powers
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preclude
|
make impossible; prevent; exclude; eliminate
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n pulsate
|
throb; beat regularly; vibrate regularly
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psychopathic
|
pertaining to mental dearrangement; N. psychopath: person with an antisocial personality disorder
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precocious
|
advanced in development; N. precocity
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s pulse
|
rhythmical throbbing of arteries; brief sudden change in a normally constant quantity; V: pulsate
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psychosis
|
mental disorder; ADJ. N. psychotic
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precursor
|
forerunner; predecessor
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pulverize
|
crush or grind into very small particles
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s psychosomatic
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of the influence of the mind on the body (esp. with respect to disease)
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predator
|
predatory animal or bird; predatory person; creature that seizes and devours another animal; person who robs or exploits others; ADJ. predatory: living by preying on other organisms; plundering; N. predation
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n pterodactyl
|
extinct flying reptile; CF. wing+finger
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n pummel
|
pommel; beat or pound with fists
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predecessor
|
former occupant of a post
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n puerile
|
childish; immature; CF. puer: boy
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punctilious
|
minutely attentive (perhaps too much so) to fine points; stressing niceties of conduct or form; N. punctilio, punctiliousness: careful attention payed to every small exact detail
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predetermine
|
determine in advance; predestine; settle or decide beforehand; influence markedly
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pugilist
|
boxer; CF. pugilism: boxing
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n pundit
|
authority on a subject; expert; learned person
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predicament
|
difficult situation; tricky or dangerous situation; dilemma
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pungent
|
stinging; acrid; sharp in taste or smell; (of speech or writing) caustic; N. pungency
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n pugnacity
|
combativeness; disposition to fight; ADJ. pugnacious: (of people) belligerent; combative in nature
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n predilection
|
preference; partiality
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n puissant
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powerful; strong; potent; N. puissance: power
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n punitive
|
punishing; Ex. punitive measures
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n predispose
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give an inclination toward (in advance); make susceptible to; Ex. predispose people to certain cancer; N. predisposition
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n puny
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tiny; weak; insignificant
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n pulchritude
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beauty; comeliness; ADJ. pulchritudinous
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preeminent
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outstanding; superior
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n pulmonary
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pertaining to the lungs
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n purchase
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secure grasp or hold; firm grasp or footing
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n preempt
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prevent in advance; head off(forestall); forestall by acting first; appropriate for oneself before others; supplant; take the place of; displace; Ex. preempt any attempts; ADJ. preemptive
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purgatory
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place of spiritual expiation; temporary state or place in which the souls must expiate their sins
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n pulsate
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throb; beat regularly; vibrate regularly
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n preen
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make oneself tidy in appearance; feel self-satisfaction or pride; (of a bird) smooth or clean (feathers) with the beak; Ex. preen oneself on; CF. prune
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purge
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remove or get rid of something or someone unwanted; eliminate; free from blame or guilt; cleanse or purify (esp. of sin, guilt, or defilement); N.
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s pulse
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rhythmical throbbing of arteries; brief sudden change in a normally constant quantity; V: pulsate
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prefatory
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introductory; of a preface
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pulverize
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crush or grind into very small particles
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purport
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intention; purpose; meaning; V: claim; profess; Ex. order which purports to be signed by the general
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n prehensile
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capable of grasping or holding (esp. by wrapping around); Ex. prehensile tails
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n pummel
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pommel; beat or pound with fists
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purported
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alleged; claimed; reputed or rumored; Ex. purported Satanists
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n prelate
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church dignitary; priest of high position in the church (esp. bishop)
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s rooster
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cock; adult male chicken
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punctilious
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minutely attentive (perhaps too much so) to fine points; stressing niceties of conduct or form; N. punctilio, punctiliousness: careful attention payed to every small exact detail
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prelude
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introduction; introductory performance or event; forerunner
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n pundit
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authority on a subject; expert; learned person
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s rabble
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mob; noisy crowd
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premeditate
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plan in advance; Ex. premeditated murder
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pungent
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stinging; acrid; sharp in taste or smell; (of speech or writing) caustic; N. pungency
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n purse
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pucker; contract (lips) into wrinkles; N: wallet
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premise
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assumption; postulate; proposition upon which an argument is based
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s pucker
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gather into wrinkles or folds; N: wrinkle or fold
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n punitive
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punishing; Ex. punitive measures
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premonition
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forewarning; presentiment; foreboding
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n puny
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tiny; weak; insignificant
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n purveyor
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furnisher of foodstuffs; caterer; V. purvey: supply (eg. food); furnish; CF. provide
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premonitory
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serving to warn
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n pusillanimous
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cowardly; lacking courage; fainthearted
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n purchase
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secure grasp or hold; firm grasp or footing
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preponderance
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superiority of power, quantity, etc.; V. preponderate: be greater in power, weight, or importance; ADJ. preponderant
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purgatory
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place of spiritual expiation; temporary state or place in which the souls must expiate their sins
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n putative
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supposed; reputed; generally regarded as such; Ex. putative father of the child
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preposterous
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absurd; completely unreasonable; ridiculous
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n putrid
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decayed and foul-smelling; foul; rotten; decayed; N. putridity
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purge
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remove or get rid of something or someone unwanted; eliminate; free from blame or guilt; cleanse or purify (esp. of sin, guilt, or defilement); N.
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prerogative
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privilege; unquestionable right; CF. ask before
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purport
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intention; purpose; meaning; V: claim; profess; Ex. order which purports to be signed by the general
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s putrefy
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make or become putrid; N. putrefaction
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presage
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foretell; be a warning or sign of; N: presentiment; foreboding; omen
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purported
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alleged; claimed; reputed or rumored; Ex. purported Satanists
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s putrescent
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becoming putrid; putrefying
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s rooster
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cock; adult male chicken
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n prescience
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ability to foretell the future; knowledge of actions before they occur; ADJ. prescient
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s gangrene
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decay of body tissue caused by insufficient blood supply (usually following injury); ADJ. gangrenous
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presentiment
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premonition; foreboding; feeling something will happen; anticipatory fear
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pyromaniac
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person with an insane desire to set things on fire
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s rabble
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mob; noisy crowd
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prestige
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respect or admiration; impression produced by achievements or reputation; ADJ: causing admiration; ADJ. prestigious: having prestige
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quack
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charlatan; impostor
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n purse
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pucker; contract (lips) into wrinkles; N: wallet
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n presumptuous
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going beyond what is right; excessively forward; arrogant; taking liberties
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s pucker
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gather into wrinkles or folds; N: wrinkle or fold
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n quadruped
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four-footed animal; ADJ. CF. biped
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s presume
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take for granted; assume; act overconfidently; take liberties; presume on/upon: take unfair advantage of (someone's kindness or connection); N. presumption
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n purveyor
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furnisher of foodstuffs; caterer; V. purvey: supply (eg. food); furnish; CF. provide
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n quaff
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drink with zest; drink with relish(zest; hearty enjoyment); ______________ __________; CF. sip
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n pretentious
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ostentatious; showy; pompous; making unjustified claims; overambitious; Ex. pretentious films that claim to be art
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n quagmire
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bog; marsh; soft, wet, boggy land; predicament; complex or dangerous situation from which it is difficult to free oneself
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n pusillanimous
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cowardly; lacking courage; fainthearted
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s pretend
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feign; pretend to: claim to possess; make pretensions to; Ex. I don't pretend to much expertise; N. pretense
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n putative
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supposed; reputed; generally regarded as such; Ex. putative father of the child
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s bog
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soft wet land; V: hinder or be hindered; Ex. bogged down in the mud
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s pretension
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pretentiousness; claim (without foundation); Ex. I make no pretensions to skill as an artist.
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n putrid
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decayed and foul-smelling; foul; rotten; decayed; N. putridity
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n quail
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cower; shrink back in fear; lose heart
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n preternatural
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beyond what is normal in nature; supernatural; Ex. preternatural strength/forces
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quaint
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odd in an old-fashioned way; odd; old-fashioned; picturesque
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s putrefy
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make or become putrid; N. putrefaction
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pretext
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excuse
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s putrescent
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becoming putrid; putrefying
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qualified
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limited; restricted; V. qualify: limit the meaning of; modify
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n prevail
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be widespread; triumph over; gain victory; prevail on: persuade; induce; Ex. Justice has prevailed; Ex. prevail on someone to do something
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n qualms
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uneasy feelings; misgivings; uneasy fears especially about matters of conscience; Ex. I have no qualms about giving this assignment to Helen.
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s gangrene
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decay of body tissue caused by insufficient blood supply (usually following injury); ADJ. gangrenous
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prevalent
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widespread; generally accepted
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pyromaniac
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person with an insane desire to set things on fire
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n quandary
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dilemma; state of uncertainty; Ex. She is in a quandary about whether to go.
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n prevaricate
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lie; hide the truth (by equivocating)
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n quarantine
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isolation of a person, place, or ship to prevent spread of infection; V: isolate in quarantine
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quack
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charlatan; impostor
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prey
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target of a hunt; victim; V: hunt and eat as prey; victimize; Ex. Cats prey on mice.
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n quadruped
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four-footed animal; ADJ. CF. biped
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n quarry
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person or animal of pursuit; victim; object of a hunt; prey
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n prim
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proper to the point of affectation; very precise and formal; exceedingly proper
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n quaff
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drink with zest; drink with relish(zest; hearty enjoyment); ______________ __________; CF. sip
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n quarry
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dig into (to get stone); N: mine; ________��__
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n primogeniture
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seniority by birth; state of being the first-born child; right of the eldest child (to inherit the entire property of one or both parents)
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n quagmire
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bog; marsh; soft, wet, boggy land; predicament; complex or dangerous situation from which it is difficult to free oneself
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s bank
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heap; piled-up mass; embankment; lateral tilting (as of an aircraft in turning); V: pile up; protect with a bank; tilt in turning
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primordial
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existing at the beginning (of time); rudimentary
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h 39
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s bog
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soft wet land; V: hinder or be hindered; Ex. bogged down in the mud
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n primp
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groom oneself with care; adorn oneself
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n quash
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crush; suppress; squash; subdue; annul; Ex. quash a rebellion/the decision of the low court
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n quail
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cower; shrink back in fear; lose heart
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n pristine
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unspoiled; remaining in a pure state; characteristic of earlier times; primitive; Ex. an old book in pristine condition
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s squash
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crush; quash; suppress
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quaint
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odd in an old-fashioned way; odd; old-fashioned; picturesque
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n privation
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lack of the basic necessities or comforts of life; hardship; want; CF. deprive
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quay
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dock; wharf; pier; landing place (for boats)
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qualified
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limited; restricted; V. qualify: limit the meaning of; modify
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n privy
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secret; hidden; not public; made a participant in something secret; Ex. privy chamber government; Ex. be privy to a discussion; CF. private
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n queasy
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experiencing nausea; nauseated; easily nauseated; squeamish; Ex. feel a little queasy
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n qualms
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uneasy feelings; misgivings; uneasy fears especially about matters of conscience; Ex. I have no qualms about giving this assignment to Helen.
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probe
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explore with a probe or tools; investigate; N: slender instrument used to explore a wound or body cavity; device designed to investigate an unknown region; thorough investigation; Ex. space probe
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n quandary
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dilemma; state of uncertainty; Ex. She is in a quandary about whether to go.
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n quell
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suppress; put an end to; put down forcibly; extinguish; quiet; Ex. ``Army Quells Rebellion'' in newspaper; CF. kill
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probity
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uprightness; honesty; incorruptibility
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n quarantine
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isolation of a person, place, or ship to prevent spread of infection; V: isolate in quarantine
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n quench
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assuage or satisfy (thrust); slake; douse or extinguish; put out; suppress
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s defalcate
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embezzle
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s squelch
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produce a splashing sound (when stepping through mud); crush; squash; CF. _______��__ _��__________ _____��__ ____
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n quarry
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person or animal of pursuit; victim; object of a hunt; prey
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n problematic
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causing a problem; open to doubt; doubtful; unsettled; questionable; Ex. Whether the arena will ever be completed is problematic.
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n quarry
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dig into (to get stone); N: mine; ________��__
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n querulous
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given to complaining; complaining; fretful; whining
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proclivity
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inclination; natural tendency (esp. towards something bad)
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s bank
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heap; piled-up mass; embankment; lateral tilting (as of an aircraft in turning); V: pile up; protect with a bank; tilt in turning
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procrastinate
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postpone; delay or put off
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s whine
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complain (in a sad voice); make a high sad sound (as in pain or supplication)
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h 39
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query
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inquiry; question; V.
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procurement
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obtaining; V. procure: obtain by effort; obtain (a prostitute) for another
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n quash
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crush; suppress; squash; subdue; annul; Ex. quash a rebellion/the decision of the low court
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n prod
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poke (with a pointed object); stir up; urge; goad to action; N: pointed object used to prod; prodding
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queue
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line (of waiting people or vehicles)
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s squash
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crush; quash; suppress
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n quibble
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minor objection or complaint; V: raise minor objections; carp; cavil
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prodigal
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wasteful; reckless with money; profuse; Ex. a mind prodigal of ideas; N. prodigality
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quay
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dock; wharf; pier; landing place (for boats)
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prodigious
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enormous; marvelous; extraordinary; Ex. prodigious amount/memory
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n quiescent
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dormant; temporarily inactive; at rest; N. quiescence
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n queasy
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experiencing nausea; nauseated; easily nauseated; squeamish; Ex. feel a little queasy
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prodigy
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highly gifted child; person with exceptional talents; marvel; wonder
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quietude
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tranquillity; calmness
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n quell
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suppress; put an end to; put down forcibly; extinguish; quiet; Ex. ``Army Quells Rebellion'' in newspaper; CF. kill
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profane
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violate; desecrate (something holy); treat unworthily; be profane for; ADJ: secular; nonreligious; irreverent for holy things
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n quintessence
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purest and highest embodiment; perfect example; apotheosis; most essential element; Ex. quintessence of wit; ADJ. quintessential; CF. fifth essence
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n quench
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assuage or satisfy (thrust); slake; douse or extinguish; put out; suppress
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n quip
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taunt; clever sarcastic remark; V.
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n profligate
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wasteful (of money); dissipated; wildly immoral; dissolute; N: profligate person; N. profligacy
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s squelch
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produce a splashing sound (when stepping through mud); crush; squash; CF. _______��__ _��__________ _____��__ ____
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s taunt
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deride or provoke; challenge in derision; N.
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profound
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deep; not superficial; complete; Ex. profound thinker/remark/silence/deafness; N. profundity
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n querulous
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given to complaining; complaining; fretful; whining
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profusion
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great amount; plenty; overabundance; excess; lavish expenditure; Ex. profusion of choices; ADJ. profuse: plentiful; copious; giving or given abundantly; extravagant
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n quirk
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sudden sharp turn or twist; startling twist; caprice; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity of behavior; Ex. by a quirk of fate
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s whine
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complain (in a sad voice); make a high sad sound (as in pain or supplication)
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n quisling
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traitor who aids invaders; CF. Vidkun Quisling
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progenitor
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ancestor
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query
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inquiry; question; V.
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n quiver
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case for arrows
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n progeny
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children; offspring; descendants
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queue
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line (of waiting people or vehicles)
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prognosis
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forecasted course of a disease; prediction; CF. prognostic
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n quiver
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tremble; shake; N.
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n quibble
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minor objection or complaint; V: raise minor objections; carp; cavil
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prognosticate
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predict (according to present indications)
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s leash
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restraining rope fastened to the collar of an animal (to control it); Ex. a dog on a leash
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n quiescent
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dormant; temporarily inactive; at rest; N. quiescence
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n quixotic
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idealistic but impractical; CF. Don Quixote
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prohibitive
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so high as to prohibit purchase or use; tending to prevent the purchase or use of something; prohibiting; inclined to prevent or forbid; Ex. prohibitive tax
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quietude
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tranquillity; calmness
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projectile
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missile; fired or thrown object (such as stone or bullet)
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n quizzical
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curious; suggesting puzzlement (without saying); questioning; teasing; mocking; bantering; Ex. quizzical glance
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n quintessence
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purest and highest embodiment; perfect example; apotheosis; most essential element; Ex. quintessence of wit; ADJ. quintessential; CF. fifth essence
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n quorum
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minimal number of members necessary to conduct a meeting
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proletarian
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member of the working class; blue collar guy; N. proletariat: working class (who have to work for wages)
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n quip
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taunt; clever sarcastic remark; V.
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n quotidian
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daily; commonplace; customary; Ex. quotidian routine
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proliferate
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grow rapidly (in numbers); spread; multiply; N. proliferation
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s taunt
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deride or provoke; challenge in derision; N.
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n rabid
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of or suffering rabies; like a fanatic; extremely zealous; furious; CF. rabies: hydrophobia
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prolific
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producing offspring or fruit in abundance; fertile; fecund; abundantly fruitful; producing abundant works; Ex. prolific writer
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n quirk
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sudden sharp turn or twist; startling twist; caprice; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity of behavior; Ex. by a quirk of fate
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n raconteur
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story-teller; one who tells stories with wit and skill
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n prolixity
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tedious wordiness; verbosity; ADJ. prolix: wordy; verbose; diffuse
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n quisling
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traitor who aids invaders; CF. Vidkun Quisling
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prologue
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introduction (to a poem or play)
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n ragamuffin
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dirty child in torn clothes; person wearing tattered clothes
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n quiver
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case for arrows
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s feud
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bitter prolonged quarrel (usually between two peoples or families); V. CF. Romeo and Juliet; CF. feudal, feudalism
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s tatter
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torn piece of cloth; ADJ. tattered: (of clothes) old and torn; (of a person) dressed in old torn clothes
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n quiver
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tremble; shake; N.
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prolong
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lengthen; extend; draw out
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n rail
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complain bitterly; scold; rant; Ex. the weaker railing against injustices
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s leash
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restraining rope fastened to the collar of an animal (to control it); Ex. a dog on a leash
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prominent
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protruding(sticking out); conspicuous; notable; eminent
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n raiment
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clothing; garments; Ex. I have no raiment fit to wear.
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n quixotic
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idealistic but impractical; CF. Don Quixote
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n rakish
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jaunty; stylish; sporty; morally corrupt; dissolute; Ex. He wore his hat at a rakish and jaunty angle.
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n promiscuous
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mixed indiscriminately; indiscriminate; not choosing carefully; indiscriminate in the choice of sexual partners; irregular, particularly sexually; Ex. promiscuous life/girl; N. promiscuity
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n quizzical
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curious; suggesting puzzlement (without saying); questioning; teasing; mocking; bantering; Ex. quizzical glance
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s rake
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angle of a slope; V: slant from the perpendicular
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promontory
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headland
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n quorum
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minimal number of members necessary to conduct a meeting
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s rake
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immoral or dissolute person
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n promote
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advance in rank; advance; help to flourish; advocate; help actively in forming; publicize or popularize; Ex. Milk promotes health; Ex. promote a match/bill; Ex. promote a new product
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n quotidian
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daily; commonplace; customary; Ex. quotidian routine
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n prompt
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cause; urge; provoke; provide a cue (for an actor); ADJ: done without delay; done at the right time; punctual; on time; N: reminder or cue
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rally
|
come or bring together; call up or summon (forces, vital powers, etc.); revive or recuperate (after illness or difficulty); N: act of rallying; mass gathering
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n rabid
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of or suffering rabies; like a fanatic; extremely zealous; furious; CF. rabies: hydrophobia
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ramble
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wander aimlessly (physically or mentally); digress
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s cue
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word or signal (as in a play to prompt another actor's speech or entrance); reminder or hint; V: give a cue to
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n raconteur
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story-teller; one who tells stories with wit and skill
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ramification
|
branching out; subdivision; one branch of a system; one of the results following from an action or decision; Ex. ramifications of a business/the decision
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n promulgate
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announce; proclaim a doctrine or law; make known by official publication
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n ragamuffin
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dirty child in torn clothes; person wearing tattered clothes
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prone
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inclined to; likely to (suffer); prostrate; lying with the front downward; Ex. prone to disease/make mistakes; Ex. accident-prone
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ramify
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branch out; divide into branches or subdivisions
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s tatter
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torn piece of cloth; ADJ. tattered: (of clothes) old and torn; (of a person) dressed in old torn clothes
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propagate
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increase in number by producing young; multiply; spread; Ex. Most plants propagate by seed; Ex. newspaper propagating their ideas
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n ramp
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slope; inclined plane or roadway (connecting two levels)
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n rail
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complain bitterly; scold; rant; Ex. the weaker railing against injustices
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n rampant
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growing or spreading uncontrollably; growing in profusion; unrestrained; Ex. rampant lawlessness/weed
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propellant(propellent)
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substance which propels or drives forward (such as an explosive charge or a rocket fuel)
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n raiment
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clothing; garments; Ex. I have no raiment fit to wear.
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rampart
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defensive mound of earth
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propensity
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natural inclination
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n rakish
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jaunty; stylish; sporty; morally corrupt; dissolute; Ex. He wore his hat at a rakish and jaunty angle.
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n ramshackle
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(of a building or vehicle) poorly constructed; rickety; falling apart
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prophetic
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of a prophet or prophecy; having to do with predicting the future; N. prophecy; V. prophesy; N. prophet
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s rake
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angle of a slope; V: slant from the perpendicular
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s rickety
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(of buildings) likely to break or fall apart; of rickets; CF. rickets; CF. vitamin D
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prophylactic
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used to prevent disease; N: something prophylactic; condom; N. prophylaxis: prevention of disease
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s rake
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immoral or dissolute person
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s ransack
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search thoroughly; pillage (going through a place); Ex. Enemy soldiers ransacked the town.
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n propinquity
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nearness (in space or relationship); proximity; kinship
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rally
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come or bring together; call up or summon (forces, vital powers, etc.); revive or recuperate (after illness or difficulty); N: act of rallying; mass gathering
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n propitiate
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appease; conciliate; make peaceful; ADJ. propitiatory
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n rancid
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having the odor of stale or decomposing fat; rank
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ramble
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wander aimlessly (physically or mentally); digress
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h 38
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s rank
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offensive in odor or flavor
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ramification
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branching out; subdivision; one branch of a system; one of the results following from an action or decision; Ex. ramifications of a business/the decision
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n propitious
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favorable; auspicious; advantageous; fortunate; Ex. propitious day/sign
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n rancor
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long-lasting hatred; bitterness; Ex. negotiation without rancor; ADJ. rancorous
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ramify
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branch out; divide into branches or subdivisions
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random
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without definite purpose, plan, or aim; haphazard; Ex. random shots; Ex. chosen at random
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s horoscope
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diagram of the positions of stars at a given moment (eg. of a person's birth) used by astrologers
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n ramp
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slope; inclined plane or roadway (connecting two levels)
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proponent
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supporter; backer; opposite of opponent
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s lot
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object used in making a determination at random; fate; piece of land
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n rampant
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growing or spreading uncontrollably; growing in profusion; unrestrained; Ex. rampant lawlessness/weed
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propound
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put forth for consideration or analysis; set forth; Ex. propound a problem/theory
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s draw
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choosing of a lot or card
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rampart
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defensive mound of earth
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s lottery
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contest in which winners are selected in a drawing of lots
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propriety
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fitness; quality of being proper; correct conduct; conformity to prevailing customs and usages; CF. proprietor, proprietary
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n ramshackle
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(of a building or vehicle) poorly constructed; rickety; falling apart
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s usage
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act or manner of using; accepted practice; way in which words are actually used
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s raffle
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lottery; V: award as a prize in a raffle; Ex. raffle off a new car
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s rickety
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(of buildings) likely to break or fall apart; of rickets; CF. rickets; CF. vitamin D
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propulsive
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driving forward; N. propulsion
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n rankle
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irritate; fester; annoy
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s ransack
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search thoroughly; pillage (going through a place); Ex. Enemy soldiers ransacked the town.
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n prosaic
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lacking in imagination; dull and unimaginative; matter-of-fact(concerned with facts, not imagination or feelings); factual; CF. prose
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n rant
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speak violently or excitedly; rave; talk excitedly showing anger; scold; make a grandiloquent speech; Ex. The priest ranted about the devil.
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n rancid
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having the odor of stale or decomposing fat; rank
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n proscenium
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part of stage in front of curtain; front arch of a stage
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n rapacious
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voracious; ravenous; taking everything one can; excessively grasping; plundering; subsisting on live prey; Ex. rapacious birds
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s rank
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offensive in odor or flavor
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rapport
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close relationship; emotional closeness; harmony
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proscribe
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prohibit; ostracize; banish; outlaw
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n rancor
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long-lasting hatred; bitterness; Ex. negotiation without rancor; ADJ. rancorous
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n rapt
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engrossed; absorbed; enchanted; Ex. rapt listener
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s outlaw
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fugitive from the law (excluded from legal protection); V: declare (someone) to be an outlaw; deprive of the protection of the law; declare illegal; Ex. Drinking has been outlawed.
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random
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without definite purpose, plan, or aim; haphazard; Ex. random shots; Ex. chosen at random
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n proselytize
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(induce someone to) convert to a religion or belief; N. proselyte: new convert to a doctrine or religion
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n rarefied
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made less dense (of a gas); V. rarefy: make less dense; N. rarefaction
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s lot
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object used in making a determination at random; fate; piece of land
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n prosody
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art of versification; study of the metrical structure of verse
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s rare
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(of air) thin in density; rarefied; Ex. rare air of the mountains
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s draw
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choosing of a lot or card
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n raspy
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making a harsh noise; grating; harsh
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s metrical
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metric; written in the form of poetry; Ex. metrical translation of Homer
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s lottery
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contest in which winners are selected in a drawing of lots
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s meter
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arrangement of words in the form of poetry (by accentual rhythm)
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s rasp
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(of a sound) grate on (eg. nerves); make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; rub with something rough; Ex. The cat's tongue rasped my hand.
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s raffle
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lottery; V: award as a prize in a raffle; Ex. raffle off a new car
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prosperity
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good fortune and financial success; physical well-being
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ratify
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approve formally; confirm; verify
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n rankle
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irritate; fester; annoy
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n ratiocination
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reasoning; act of drawing conclusions from premises; V. ratiocinate: reason logically
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s prosper
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become successful (esp. financially); thrive; grow well; Ex. children prospering under his care
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n rant
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speak violently or excitedly; rave; talk excitedly showing anger; scold; make a grandiloquent speech; Ex. The priest ranted about the devil.
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rationale
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fundamental reason or principle (on which a system or principle is based); fundamental reason or justification; grounds for an action
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s prosperous
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successful; rich; affluent; well-to-do; well-off
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n rapacious
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voracious; ravenous; taking everything one can; excessively grasping; plundering; subsisting on live prey; Ex. rapacious birds
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rationalize
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make rational; devise false reasons for (one's behavior); offer an excuse; give a plausible reason for an action in place of a true, less admirable ones; N. rationalization
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prostrate
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stretch out full on ground; make prostrate; enervate; Ex. prostrating illness; ADJ: lying face down; having lost all strength
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rapport
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close relationship; emotional closeness; harmony
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n rapt
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engrossed; absorbed; enchanted; Ex. rapt listener
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s rational
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(of a person) having reason; (of ideas) based on reason; logical
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n protean
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able to take on many forms; versatile; CF. Proteus: sea god to change his shape at will
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prot\'eg\'e
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person receiving protection and support from a patron
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s ration
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fixed portion; V: distribute as rations
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n rarefied
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made less dense (of a gas); V. rarefy: make less dense; N. rarefaction
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n protocol
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diplomatic etiquette; ceremony and etiquette observed by diplomats; first copy of a treaty before its ratification; Ex. Protocol demands that the queen meet him at the airport.
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n raucous
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(of voice) harsh and unpleasant; (of people) disorderly and boisterous; Ex. raucous shouts
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s rare
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(of air) thin in density; rarefied; Ex. rare air of the mountains
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prototype
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original work used as a model by others
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ravage
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devastate; plunder; despoil; Ex. crops ravaged by storms
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n raspy
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making a harsh noise; grating; harsh
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protract
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prolong; lengthen in time; draw out
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s maraud
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move in search of plunder; Ex. marauding army
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s rasp
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(of a sound) grate on (eg. nerves); make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; rub with something rough; Ex. The cat's tongue rasped my hand.
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protrude
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stick out; jut; project; Ex. protruding teeth
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n rave
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overwhelmingly favorable review; V: talk wildly as if mad; Ex. raving lunatic
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ratify
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approve formally; confirm; verify
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ravel
|
fall apart into tangles; entangle; unravel or untwist
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n protuberance
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protrusion; swelling; bulge
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n ratiocination
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reasoning; act of drawing conclusions from premises; V. ratiocinate: reason logically
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n ravenous
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extremely hungry; voracious
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s bulge
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protruding part; swelling of a surface; Ex. The apple made a bulge in his pocket; V: swell outward; protrude
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rationale
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fundamental reason or principle (on which a system or principle is based); fundamental reason or justification; grounds for an action
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n provenance
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place of origin; origin or source of something; Ex. Gunpowder is of Chinese provenance; CF. come
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n ravine
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narrow valley with steep sides; gorge; CF. gully, canyon
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rationalize
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make rational; devise false reasons for (one's behavior); offer an excuse; give a plausible reason for an action in place of a true, less admirable ones; N. rationalization
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raze
|
destroy completely; Ex. raze the city to the ground
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n provender
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dry food for livestock; fodder
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s rational
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(of a person) having reason; (of ideas) based on reason; logical
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provident
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providing for future needs; displaying foresight; thrifty; preparing for emergencies; OP. improvident
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reactionary
|
strongly opposed to social or political change; opposing progress; politically ultraconservative; N. OP. radical
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s ration
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fixed portion; V: distribute as rations
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s providence
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quality of being provident; divine care; god's care; Providence: god; Ex. It seemed like providence that the doctor happened to be there; ADJ. providential: of divine providence; fortunate
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s reinstate
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restore to a previous condition or position
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n raucous
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(of voice) harsh and unpleasant; (of people) disorderly and boisterous; Ex. raucous shouts
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provincial
|
pertaining to a province; limited in outlook; narrow; unsophisticated
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realm
|
kingdom; field or sphere; Ex. not within the realms of possibility
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ravage
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devastate; plunder; despoil; Ex. crops ravaged by storms
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provisional
|
tentative; temporary
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reaper
|
one who harvests grain; Ex. the Grim Reaper; V. reap: cut and gather (crop); harvest a crop
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s maraud
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move in search of plunder; Ex. marauding army
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rebate
|
return of part of a payment; discount; V.
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proviso
|
stipulation; condition in an agreement; provision
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n rave
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overwhelmingly favorable review; V: talk wildly as if mad; Ex. raving lunatic
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n rebuff
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reject bluntly; snub; beat back; Ex. She rebuffed his invitation; N.
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s provision
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act of providing; something provided; preparatory measure; provisions: necessary supplies (esp. food); stipulation; condition in an agreement; Ex. According to the provisions of the agreement
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ravel
|
fall apart into tangles; entangle; unravel or untwist
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s snub
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ignore or behave coldly toward; Ex. I made a suggestion but she snubbed me; N.
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provocative
|
arousing anger or sexual interest; annoying; Ex. provocative in tight jeans; V. provoke: incite to anger; cause (an unpleasant action or feeling); N. provocation
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n ravenous
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extremely hungry; voracious
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rebuke
|
scold harshly; criticize severely
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n prowess
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extraordinary ability; military bravery; Ex. prowess in battle
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n ravine
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narrow valley with steep sides; gorge; CF. gully, canyon
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proximity
|
nearness; ADJ. proximate
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n rebus
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representation of words in the form of pictures or symbols; puzzle in which pictures or letters stand for words; Ex. ``R U 18'' is a rebus for ``Are you 18''.
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raze
|
destroy completely; Ex. raze the city to the ground
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n rebuttal
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refutation; response with contrary evidence; V. rebut: refute; disprove
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proxy
|
authorized agent; authority to act for another
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reactionary
|
strongly opposed to social or political change; opposing progress; politically ultraconservative; N. OP. radical
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n recalcitrant
|
disobedient or resisting authority even after being punished; obstinately stubborn; determined to resist authority; unruly; Ex. recalcitrant child
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n prude
|
excessively modest or proper person (who is easily shocked by improper things, esp. of a sexual nature); N. prudery; ADJ. prudish: excessively concerned with propriety
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s reinstate
|
restore to a previous condition or position
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prudent
|
cautious; careful; prudential
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recant
|
disclaim or disavow; retract a previous statement; openly confess error; Ex. recant one's faith/a statement
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realm
|
kingdom; field or sphere; Ex. not within the realms of possibility
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recapitulate
|
summarize
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prune
|
cut away; trim
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reaper
|
one who harvests grain; Ex. the Grim Reaper; V. reap: cut and gather (crop); harvest a crop
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n recast
|
reconstruct (a sentence, story, statue, etc.); fashion again
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n prurient
|
having or causing lustful desires and thoughts; arousing immoderate sexual desire
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rebate
|
return of part of a payment; discount; V.
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s fashion
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give shape to; make; Ex. fashion the pot out of clay
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n pry
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inquire impertinently (someone else's private affairs); use leverage to raise or open something; prize; N. pries: tool for prying
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n rebuff
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reject bluntly; snub; beat back; Ex. She rebuffed his invitation; N.
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s prize
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pry; move with a lever; value highly; esteem; Ex. his most prized possession; N: something captured during war-time (esp. an enemy ship)
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receptive
|
quick or willing to receive (ideas, suggestions, etc.); Ex. receptive to the proposal
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s snub
|
ignore or behave coldly toward; Ex. I made a suggestion but she snubbed me; N.
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pseudonym
|
pen name; fictitious name assumed by an author; ADJ. pseudonymous
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recession
|
withdrawal; retreat; time of low economic activity
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rebuke
|
scold harshly; criticize severely
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s recess
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pause; temporary cessation; alcove; secret inner place; Ex. parliament in recess; V. CF. recessive
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psyche
|
soul; mind
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n rebus
|
representation of words in the form of pictures or symbols; puzzle in which pictures or letters stand for words; Ex. ``R U 18'' is a rebus for ``Are you 18''.
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psychiatrist
|
doctor who treats mental diseases
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recidivism
|
habitual return to crime (even after being punished); N. recidivist
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n rebuttal
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refutation; response with contrary evidence; V. rebut: refute; disprove
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recipient
|
receiver
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s psychic
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of psyche; mental; of or possessing extraordinary mental powers
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n recalcitrant
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disobedient or resisting authority even after being punished; obstinately stubborn; determined to resist authority; unruly; Ex. recalcitrant child
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reciprocal
|
mutual; given and received in return; exchangeable; interacting; Ex. reciprocal trade agreement
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psychopathic
|
pertaining to mental dearrangement; N. psychopath: person with an antisocial personality disorder
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recant
|
disclaim or disavow; retract a previous statement; openly confess error; Ex. recant one's faith/a statement
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psychosis
|
mental disorder; ADJ. N. psychotic
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n reciprocate
|
do or give something in return; repay in kind; give or take mutually; interchange; move backwards and forwards; Ex. reciprocate his invitation by inviting him; N. reciprocity: reciprocal relationship; mutual interchange of advantages between two groups; Ex. reciprocity in trading rights
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recapitulate
|
summarize
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recluse
|
hermit; loner; ADJ. reclusive
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s psychosomatic
|
of the influence of the mind on the body (esp. with respect to disease)
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n recast
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reconstruct (a sentence, story, statue, etc.); fashion again
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reconcile
|
make friendly again (after quarrel); make consistent (two ideas in opposition); correct inconsistencies; Ex. reconcile one's political principles with one's religious beliefs
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n pterodactyl
|
extinct flying reptile; CF. wing+finger
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s fashion
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give shape to; make; Ex. fashion the pot out of clay
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n puerile
|
childish; immature; CF. puer: boy
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recondite
|
abstruse; not easily understood; profound; secret
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receptive
|
quick or willing to receive (ideas, suggestions, etc.); Ex. receptive to the proposal
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pugilist
|
boxer; CF. pugilism: boxing
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reconnaissance
|
survey of enemy by soldiers; reconnoitering; V. reconnoiter: make a preliminary inspection of (esp. to gather military information)
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recession
|
withdrawal; retreat; time of low economic activity
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n pugnacity
|
combativeness; disposition to fight; ADJ. pugnacious: (of people) belligerent; combative in nature
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n recount
|
narrate or tell (a story); count over again
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s recess
|
pause; temporary cessation; alcove; secret inner place; Ex. parliament in recess; V. CF. recessive
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recourse
|
resorting to help when in trouble; Ex. without recourse to
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n puissant
|
powerful; strong; potent; N. puissance: power
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recidivism
|
habitual return to crime (even after being punished); N. recidivist
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n pulchritude
|
beauty; comeliness; ADJ. pulchritudinous
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s resort
|
turn to for help; Ex. resort to violence; N.
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recipient
|
receiver
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s makeshift
|
temporary expedient or substitute (in the case of urgent need); Ex. makeshift shelter
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n pulmonary
|
pertaining to the lungs
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reciprocal
|
mutual; given and received in return; exchangeable; interacting; Ex. reciprocal trade agreement
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n pulsate
|
throb; beat regularly; vibrate regularly
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s recreant
|
disloyal; cowardly; N: disloyal and cowardly person
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n reciprocate
|
do or give something in return; repay in kind; give or take mutually; interchange; move backwards and forwards; Ex. reciprocate his invitation by inviting him; N. reciprocity: reciprocal relationship; mutual interchange of advantages between two groups; Ex. reciprocity in trading rights
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s pulse
|
rhythmical throbbing of arteries; brief sudden change in a normally constant quantity; V: pulsate
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recrimination
|
countercharges; V. recriminate
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recluse
|
hermit; loner; ADJ. reclusive
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pulverize
|
crush or grind into very small particles
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rectify
|
set right; correct; CF. rect-: right
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reconcile
|
make friendly again (after quarrel); make consistent (two ideas in opposition); correct inconsistencies; Ex. reconcile one's political principles with one's religious beliefs
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n rectitude
|
moral correctness; moral uprightness; moral virtue; correctness of judgment
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n pummel
|
pommel; beat or pound with fists
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recondite
|
abstruse; not easily understood; profound; secret
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recumbent
|
reclining; lying down completely or in part
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punctilious
|
minutely attentive (perhaps too much so) to fine points; stressing niceties of conduct or form; N. punctilio, punctiliousness: careful attention payed to every small exact detail
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reconnaissance
|
survey of enemy by soldiers; reconnoitering; V. reconnoiter: make a preliminary inspection of (esp. to gather military information)
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s recline
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lie down
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n pundit
|
authority on a subject; expert; learned person
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n recount
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narrate or tell (a story); count over again
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pungent
|
stinging; acrid; sharp in taste or smell; (of speech or writing) caustic; N. pungency
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recuperate
|
recover; return to health; regain; Ex. recuperate losses
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recourse
|
resorting to help when in trouble; Ex. without recourse to
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n punitive
|
punishing; Ex. punitive measures
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recurrent
|
occurring again and again
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s resort
|
turn to for help; Ex. resort to violence; N.
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h 40
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n puny
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tiny; weak; insignificant
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s makeshift
|
temporary expedient or substitute (in the case of urgent need); Ex. makeshift shelter
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redolent
|
odorous; fragrant; suggestive (of an odor); Ex. redolent of onions/mystery
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n purchase
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secure grasp or hold; firm grasp or footing
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n redoubtable
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formidable; causing fear
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s recreant
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disloyal; cowardly; N: disloyal and cowardly person
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purgatory
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place of spiritual expiation; temporary state or place in which the souls must expiate their sins
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n redress
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remedy; compensation; Ex. seek redress for the damage to your car; V: put right; remedy or rectify (a wrong); make amends for
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recrimination
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countercharges; V. recriminate
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purge
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remove or get rid of something or someone unwanted; eliminate; free from blame or guilt; cleanse or purify (esp. of sin, guilt, or defilement); N.
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redundant
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superfluous; more than is necessary; verbose; excessively wordy; repetitious
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rectify
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set right; correct; CF. rect-: right
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purport
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intention; purpose; meaning; V: claim; profess; Ex. order which purports to be signed by the general
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n reek
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emit (an unpleasant odor or smoke); give off an unpleasant odor; give out smoke; Ex. reeking chimney; N: unpleasant odor; stench
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n rectitude
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moral correctness; moral uprightness; moral virtue; correctness of judgment
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purported
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alleged; claimed; reputed or rumored; Ex. purported Satanists
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s stench
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strong foul odor; reek; stink
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recumbent
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reclining; lying down completely or in part
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s rooster
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cock; adult male chicken
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s stink
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stench; V: emit a strong foul odor
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s recline
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lie down
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s rabble
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mob; noisy crowd
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n refectory
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dining hall; room where meals are served (in a school)
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n purse
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pucker; contract (lips) into wrinkles; N: wallet
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recuperate
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recover; return to health; regain; Ex. recuperate losses
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refraction
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bending of a ray of light
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s pucker
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gather into wrinkles or folds; N: wrinkle or fold
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recurrent
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occurring again and again
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n refractory
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unmanageable; disobedient and stubborn; Ex. refractory horse
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n purveyor
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furnisher of foodstuffs; caterer; V. purvey: supply (eg. food); furnish; CF. provide
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n refrain
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abstain from; resist; forbear; N: chorus
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n pusillanimous
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cowardly; lacking courage; fainthearted
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redolent
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odorous; fragrant; suggestive (of an odor); Ex. redolent of onions/mystery
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s chorus
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phrase repeated throughout a song or poem
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n putative
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supposed; reputed; generally regarded as such; Ex. putative father of the child
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n redoubtable
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formidable; causing fear
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refulgent
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effulgent; brilliant; brightly shining; gleaming; Ex. refulgent moon
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n putrid
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decayed and foul-smelling; foul; rotten; decayed; N. putridity
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s gleam
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brief flash of light; glow; V.
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n redress
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remedy; compensation; Ex. seek redress for the damage to your car; V: put right; remedy or rectify (a wrong); make amends for
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s putrefy
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make or become putrid; N. putrefaction
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n refurbish
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renovate; make clean, bright, or fresh (make new) again; make bright by polishing; Ex. refurbish an old theater; CF. furbish: polish
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redundant
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superfluous; more than is necessary; verbose; excessively wordy; repetitious
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s putrescent
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becoming putrid; putrefying
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refute
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disprove; prove to be false; N. refutation
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s gangrene
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decay of body tissue caused by insufficient blood supply (usually following injury); ADJ. gangrenous
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n reek
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emit (an unpleasant odor or smoke); give off an unpleasant odor; give out smoke; Ex. reeking chimney; N: unpleasant odor; stench
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regal
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royal; of a monarch; Ex. regal manner
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s stench
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strong foul odor; reek; stink
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pyromaniac
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person with an insane desire to set things on fire
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n regale
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entertain
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s stink
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stench; V: emit a strong foul odor
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quack
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charlatan; impostor
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n regatta
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boat or yacht race
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n refectory
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dining hall; room where meals are served (in a school)
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n quadruped
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four-footed animal; ADJ. CF. biped
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regeneration
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spiritual rebirth; Ex. regeneration of the prisoners; V. regenerate: give or obtain new life; reform spiritually
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refraction
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bending of a ray of light
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n quaff
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drink with zest; drink with relish(zest; hearty enjoyment); ___ú_______ú____ _______É___ô; CF. sip
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s penology
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study of prison management and criminal rehabilitation
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n refractory
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unmanageable; disobedient and stubborn; Ex. refractory horse
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n quagmire
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bog; marsh; soft, wet, boggy land; predicament; complex or dangerous situation from which it is difficult to free oneself
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regicide
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murder of a king or queen
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n refrain
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abstain from; resist; forbear; N: chorus
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regime
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method of system or government
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s bog
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soft wet land; V: hinder or be hindered; Ex. bogged down in the mud
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s chorus
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phrase repeated throughout a song or poem
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n quail
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cower; shrink back in fear; lose heart
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n regimen
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prescribed course of diet or exercise; prescribed diet and habits; Ex. daily regimen of a dancer
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refulgent
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effulgent; brilliant; brightly shining; gleaming; Ex. refulgent moon
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n regiment
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military unit; V: subject to strict order; Ex. regimented society
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quaint
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odd in an old-fashioned way; odd; old-fashioned; picturesque
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s gleam
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brief flash of light; glow; V.
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qualified
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limited; restricted; V. qualify: limit the meaning of; modify
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rehabilitate
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restore to proper condition (health or useful life); restore the former rank of
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n refurbish
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renovate; make clean, bright, or fresh (make new) again; make bright by polishing; Ex. refurbish an old theater; CF. furbish: polish
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reimburse
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repay; pay back
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n qualms
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uneasy feelings; misgivings; uneasy fears especially about matters of conscience; Ex. I have no qualms about giving this assignment to Helen.
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refute
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disprove; prove to be false; N. refutation
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n quandary
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dilemma; state of uncertainty; Ex. She is in a quandary about whether to go.
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reiterate
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repeat
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regal
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royal; of a monarch; Ex. regal manner
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n rejoinder
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reply; retort; comeback; V. rejoin: say in reply
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n quarantine
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isolation of a person, place, or ship to prevent spread of infection; V: isolate in quarantine
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n regale
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entertain
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s comeback
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retort; quick clever reply; return to former status
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n quarry
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person or animal of pursuit; victim; object of a hunt; prey
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n regatta
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boat or yacht race
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n quarry
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dig into (to get stone); N: mine; _É___________
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rejuvenate
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make young again
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regeneration
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spiritual rebirth; Ex. regeneration of the prisoners; V. regenerate: give or obtain new life; reform spiritually
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s bank
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heap; piled-up mass; embankment; lateral tilting (as of an aircraft in turning); V: pile up; protect with a bank; tilt in turning
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n relegate
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put into a lower or worse place; banish to an inferior position; delegate; assign; Ex. relegate the old furniture to the children's room; Ex. relegated to the second division
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s penology
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study of prison management and criminal rehabilitation
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relent
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become less severe; give in(surrender); ADJ. relentless: unyielding; continuously severe
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regicide
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murder of a king or queen
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n quash
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crush; suppress; squash; subdue; annul; Ex. quash a rebellion/the decision of the low court
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relevant
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having importance; pertinent; referring to the case in hand; N. relevance, relevancy
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regime
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method of system or government
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s squash
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crush; quash; suppress
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n relic
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surviving remnant (from an extinct culture); memento; keepsake; relics: corpse; Ex. ancient relics; Ex. relics of his travel; Ex. His relics are buried at X.
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n regimen
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prescribed course of diet or exercise; prescribed diet and habits; Ex. daily regimen of a dancer
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quay
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dock; wharf; pier; landing place (for boats)
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relinquish
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give up something (with reluctance); yield; release; Ex. relinquish power/the claim to the land/his hold on my arm
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n regiment
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military unit; V: subject to strict order; Ex. regimented society
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n relish
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enjoy; savor; N: enjoyment; zest
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n queasy
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experiencing nausea; nauseated; easily nauseated; squeamish; Ex. feel a little queasy
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rehabilitate
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restore to proper condition (health or useful life); restore the former rank of
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remediable
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reparable
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n quell
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suppress; put an end to; put down forcibly; extinguish; quiet; Ex. ``Army Quells Rebellion'' in newspaper; CF. kill
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reminiscence
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recollection; V. reminisce: recollect the past
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reimburse
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repay; pay back
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n quench
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assuage or satisfy (thrust); slake; douse or extinguish; put out; suppress
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s reminiscent
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suggestive of something (in the past); of reminiscence
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reiterate
|
repeat
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s squelch
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produce a splashing sound (when stepping through mud); crush; squash; CF. _Å___à_______ _____________ _________ ____
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n rejoinder
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reply; retort; comeback; V. rejoin: say in reply
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remiss
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negligent; careless about a duty
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n querulous
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given to complaining; complaining; fretful; whining
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remission
|
temporary moderation (of disease symptoms); remitting of a debt or punishment; cancelation of a debt; pardon; Ex. The disease went into remission; Ex. Christians pray for the remission of sins.
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s comeback
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retort; quick clever reply; return to former status
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s whine
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complain (in a sad voice); make a high sad sound (as in pain or supplication)
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s remit
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transmit (money) in payment; free someone from a debt or punishment
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rejuvenate
|
make young again
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query
|
inquiry; question; V.
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s remittance
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remitting of money; amount of money remitted
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n relegate
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put into a lower or worse place; banish to an inferior position; delegate; assign; Ex. relegate the old furniture to the children's room; Ex. relegated to the second division
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queue
|
line (of waiting people or vehicles)
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remnant
|
remainder
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relent
|
become less severe; give in(surrender); ADJ. relentless: unyielding; continuously severe
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n quibble
|
minor objection or complaint; V: raise minor objections; carp; cavil
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remonstrate
|
protest; objection; V. remonstrate: say in protest
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relevant
|
having importance; pertinent; referring to the case in hand; N. relevance, relevancy
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n quiescent
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dormant; temporarily inactive; at rest; N. quiescence
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remorse
|
deep regret for wrongdoing; guilt; self-reproach
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n relic
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surviving remnant (from an extinct culture); memento; keepsake; relics: corpse; Ex. ancient relics; Ex. relics of his travel; Ex. His relics are buried at X.
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quietude
|
tranquillity; calmness
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remunerative
|
(of work) compensating; rewarding; profitable; well-paid; V. remunerate: reward; pay (someone) for work or trouble
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relinquish
|
give up something (with reluctance); yield; release; Ex. relinquish power/the claim to the land/his hold on my arm
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n quintessence
|
purest and highest embodiment; perfect example; apotheosis; most essential element; Ex. quintessence of wit; ADJ. quintessential; CF. fifth essence
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rend
|
split; tear apart; N. rent; CF. heartrending: causing deep sorrow
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n relish
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enjoy; savor; N: enjoyment; zest
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n quip
|
taunt; clever sarcastic remark; V.
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render
|
give; deliver; provide; represent in verbal or artistic form; depict; perform; make; translate; Ex. render the song beautifully
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remediable
|
reparable
|
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s taunt
|
deride or provoke; challenge in derision; N.
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rendezvous
|
meeting place; meeting at a set time or place; V.
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reminiscence
|
recollection; V. reminisce: recollect the past
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n quirk
|
sudden sharp turn or twist; startling twist; caprice; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity of behavior; Ex. by a quirk of fate
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rendition
|
rendering; translation; artistic interpretation of a song, etc
|
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s reminiscent
|
suggestive of something (in the past); of reminiscence
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n quisling
|
traitor who aids invaders; CF. Vidkun Quisling
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n renegade
|
deserter; traitor; ADJ.
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n quiver
|
case for arrows
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remiss
|
negligent; careless about a duty
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n renege
|
break a promise; deny; go back on; Ex. renege on the contract/paying off the debt
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remission
|
temporary moderation (of disease symptoms); remitting of a debt or punishment; cancelation of a debt; pardon; Ex. The disease went into remission; Ex. Christians pray for the remission of sins.
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n quiver
|
tremble; shake; N.
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renounce
|
abandon; give up (by formal announcement); disown; repudiate; Ex. renounce one's claim to the property/one's religion; N. renunciation
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s remit
|
transmit (money) in payment; free someone from a debt or punishment
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s leash
|
restraining rope fastened to the collar of an animal (to control it); Ex. a dog on a leash
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renovate
|
restore to good condition; renew
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s remittance
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remitting of money; amount of money remitted
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n quixotic
|
idealistic but impractical; CF. Don Quixote
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renown
|
fame; ADJ. renowned
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n quizzical
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curious; suggesting puzzlement (without saying); questioning; teasing; mocking; bantering; Ex. quizzical glance
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remnant
|
remainder
|
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s herald
|
messenger; sign of something to come; V: announce; proclaim; Ex. unheralded researcher
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remonstrate
|
protest; objection; V. remonstrate: say in protest
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n quorum
|
minimal number of members necessary to conduct a meeting
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n rent
|
tear made by rending; rip; split
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n quotidian
|
daily; commonplace; customary; Ex. quotidian routine
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remorse
|
deep regret for wrongdoing; guilt; self-reproach
|
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reparable
|
capable of being repaired
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remunerative
|
(of work) compensating; rewarding; profitable; well-paid; V. remunerate: reward; pay (someone) for work or trouble
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n rabid
|
of or suffering rabies; like a fanatic; extremely zealous; furious; CF. rabies: hydrophobia
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n reparation
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compensation (for loss or wrong); amends; Ex. make reparation for the damage; CF. repair
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n raconteur
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story-teller; one who tells stories with wit and skill
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rend
|
split; tear apart; N. rent; CF. heartrending: causing deep sorrow
|
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repartee
|
quick clever reply
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n ragamuffin
|
dirty child in torn clothes; person wearing tattered clothes
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render
|
give; deliver; provide; represent in verbal or artistic form; depict; perform; make; translate; Ex. render the song beautifully
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n repast
|
meal; feast; banquet
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s tatter
|
torn piece of cloth; ADJ. tattered: (of clothes) old and torn; (of a person) dressed in old torn clothes
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rendezvous
|
meeting place; meeting at a set time or place; V.
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repeal
|
revoke; annul
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rendition
|
rendering; translation; artistic interpretation of a song, etc
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n rail
|
complain bitterly; scold; rant; Ex. the weaker railing against injustices
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repel
|
drive away; disgust; Ex. repel the attack/moisture; Ex. repelled by the dirty room; CF. repulsion
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n renegade
|
deserter; traitor; ADJ.
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n raiment
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clothing; garments; Ex. I have no raiment fit to wear.
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repellent
|
driving away; disgusting; offensive; repulsive; unattractive; N.
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n renege
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break a promise; deny; go back on; Ex. renege on the contract/paying off the debt
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n rakish
|
jaunty; stylish; sporty; morally corrupt; dissolute; Ex. He wore his hat at a rakish and jaunty angle.
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repercussion
|
rebound; reaction; reverberation; Ex. serious repercussion
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renounce
|
abandon; give up (by formal announcement); disown; repudiate; Ex. renounce one's claim to the property/one's religion; N. renunciation
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s rake
|
angle of a slope; V: slant from the perpendicular
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repertoire
|
list of works of music, drama, etc., a performer is prepared to present; CF. repertory
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renovate
|
restore to good condition; renew
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s rake
|
immoral or dissolute person
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n repine
|
fret; complain; be annoyed; Ex. repine over the undone work
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renown
|
fame; ADJ. renowned
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rally
|
come or bring together; call up or summon (forces, vital powers, etc.); revive or recuperate (after illness or difficulty); N: act of rallying; mass gathering
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replenish
|
fill up again
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s herald
|
messenger; sign of something to come; V: announce; proclaim; Ex. unheralded researcher
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ramble
|
wander aimlessly (physically or mentally); digress
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replete
|
fully filled; filled to the brim or to the point of being stuffed; abundantly supplied; Ex. report replete with errors
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n rent
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tear made by rending; rip; split
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ramification
|
branching out; subdivision; one branch of a system; one of the results following from an action or decision; Ex. ramifications of a business/the decision
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s memoir
|
memoirs; autobiography; biography
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ramify
|
branch out; divide into branches or subdivisions
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reparable
|
capable of being repaired
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s brim
|
uppermost edge of a cup; projecting rim (as on a hat); Ex. The glass was full to the brim; V: be full to the brim
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n ramp
|
slope; inclined plane or roadway (connecting two levels)
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n reparation
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compensation (for loss or wrong); amends; Ex. make reparation for the damage; CF. repair
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replica
|
copy
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repartee
|
quick clever reply
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n rampant
|
growing or spreading uncontrollably; growing in profusion; unrestrained; Ex. rampant lawlessness/weed
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replicate
|
reproduce; duplicate
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n repast
|
meal; feast; banquet
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rampart
|
defensive mound of earth
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repository
|
storehouse
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repeal
|
revoke; annul
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n ramshackle
|
(of a building or vehicle) poorly constructed; rickety; falling apart
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s repose
|
resting; state of being at rest; calmness; V: lie at rest; relax; put or place; Ex. repose our hopes in a single man
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repel
|
drive away; disgust; Ex. repel the attack/moisture; Ex. repelled by the dirty room; CF. repulsion
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s rickety
|
(of buildings) likely to break or fall apart; of rickets; CF. rickets; CF. vitamin D
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reprehensible
|
deserving blame; blameworthy; V. reprehend: blame
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s ransack
|
search thoroughly; pillage (going through a place); Ex. Enemy soldiers ransacked the town.
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repellent
|
driving away; disgusting; offensive; repulsive; unattractive; N.
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repress
|
hold back (the natural expression of); restrain; crush; oppress; Ex. repressed child; Ex. repress a laugh/rebellion
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n rancid
|
having the odor of stale or decomposing fat; rank
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repercussion
|
rebound; reaction; reverberation; Ex. serious repercussion
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reprieve
|
postponement or cancelation of a punishment; temporary stay; V: postpone or cancel the punishment of
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repertoire
|
list of works of music, drama, etc., a performer is prepared to present; CF. repertory
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s rank
|
offensive in odor or flavor
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reprimand
|
reprove severely; rebuke; N.
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n repine
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fret; complain; be annoyed; Ex. repine over the undone work
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n rancor
|
long-lasting hatred; bitterness; Ex. negotiation without rancor; ADJ. rancorous
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reprisal
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retaliation
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replenish
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fill up again
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random
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without definite purpose, plan, or aim; haphazard; Ex. random shots; Ex. chosen at random
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n reprise
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musical repetition; repeating of a piece of music; repeat performance; recurrent action; Ex. reprise in the finale; Ex. constant reprises
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s lot
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object used in making a determination at random; fate; piece of land
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replete
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fully filled; filled to the brim or to the point of being stuffed; abundantly supplied; Ex. report replete with errors
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reproach
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blame (not angrily but sadly); express disapproval or disappointment; N. ADJ. reproachful
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s memoir
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memoirs; autobiography; biography
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s draw
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choosing of a lot or card
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n reprobate
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morally disapproved person; person hardened in sin, devoid of a sense of decency; CF. disapproved by God ?
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s lottery
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contest in which winners are selected in a drawing of lots
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s brim
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uppermost edge of a cup; projecting rim (as on a hat); Ex. The glass was full to the brim; V: be full to the brim
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reprobation
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severe disapproval; CF. approbation
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replica
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copy
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s raffle
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lottery; V: award as a prize in a raffle; Ex. raffle off a new car
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reprove
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censure; rebuke; N. reproof
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n rankle
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irritate; fester; annoy
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replicate
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reproduce; duplicate
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repudiate
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disown; disavow; deny
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repository
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storehouse
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n rant
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speak violently or excitedly; rave; talk excitedly showing anger; scold; make a grandiloquent speech; Ex. The priest ranted about the devil.
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repugnance
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disgust; strong dislike; loathing; ADJ. repugnant: arousing disgust; repulsive
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s repose
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resting; state of being at rest; calmness; V: lie at rest; relax; put or place; Ex. repose our hopes in a single man
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n rapacious
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voracious; ravenous; taking everything one can; excessively grasping; plundering; subsisting on live prey; Ex. rapacious birds
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repulsion
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distaste; disgust; act of driving back; ADJ. repulsive: causing disgust; tending to drive away; V. repel (not `repulse')
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reprehensible
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deserving blame; blameworthy; V. reprehend: blame
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rapport
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close relationship; emotional closeness; harmony
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s repulse
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reject with rudeness or coldness (an offer or friendship); drive back (an enemy attack); CF. repulse $\neq$ cause repulsion
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repress
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hold back (the natural expression of); restrain; crush; oppress; Ex. repressed child; Ex. repress a laugh/rebellion
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n rapt
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engrossed; absorbed; enchanted; Ex. rapt listener
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reputable
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respectable; having a good reputation
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n rarefied
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made less dense (of a gas); V. rarefy: make less dense; N. rarefaction
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reprieve
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postponement or cancelation of a punishment; temporary stay; V: postpone or cancel the punishment of
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reputed
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supposed; Ex. reputed father of the child; V. repute: consider; N. repute: reputation; esteem
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reprimand
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reprove severely; rebuke; N.
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s rare
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(of air) thin in density; rarefied; Ex. rare air of the mountains
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requiem
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mass for the dead; dirge
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n raspy
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making a harsh noise; grating; harsh
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reprisal
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retaliation
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s mass
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Christian religious ceremony; CF. Mass: ceremony of the Eucharist
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s rasp
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(of a sound) grate on (eg. nerves); make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; rub with something rough; Ex. The cat's tongue rasped my hand.
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n reprise
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musical repetition; repeating of a piece of music; repeat performance; recurrent action; Ex. reprise in the finale; Ex. constant reprises
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requisite
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necessary requirement; something required; ADJ: required; necessary
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reproach
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blame (not angrily but sadly); express disapproval or disappointment; N. ADJ. reproachful
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ratify
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approve formally; confirm; verify
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s requisition
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formal demand or request; Ex. requisition for more computing equipment; V.
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n ratiocination
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reasoning; act of drawing conclusions from premises; V. ratiocinate: reason logically
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n reprobate
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morally disapproved person; person hardened in sin, devoid of a sense of decency; CF. disapproved by God ?
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n requite
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make return for; repay; reciprocate; revenge; N. requittal
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rationale
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fundamental reason or principle (on which a system or principle is based); fundamental reason or justification; grounds for an action
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reprobation
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severe disapproval; CF. approbation
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reprove
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censure; rebuke; N. reproof
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rationalize
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make rational; devise false reasons for (one's behavior); offer an excuse; give a plausible reason for an action in place of a true, less admirable ones; N. rationalization
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rescind
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repeal; annul; cancel (a law, decision, or agreement)
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s rational
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(of a person) having reason; (of ideas) based on reason; logical
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repudiate
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disown; disavow; deny
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resentment
|
indignation; bitterness; displeasure; V. resent: feel anger about
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s ration
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fixed portion; V: distribute as rations
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repugnance
|
disgust; strong dislike; loathing; ADJ. repugnant: arousing disgust; repulsive
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reserve
|
self-control; self-restraint; formal but distant manner; reticence; Ex. without reserve: freely and openly; ADJ. reserved: shy and uncommunicative
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n raucous
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(of voice) harsh and unpleasant; (of people) disorderly and boisterous; Ex. raucous shouts
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repulsion
|
distaste; disgust; act of driving back; ADJ. repulsive: causing disgust; tending to drive away; V. repel (not `repulse')
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residue
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remainder; balance
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s repulse
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reject with rudeness or coldness (an offer or friendship); drive back (an enemy attack); CF. repulse $\neq$ cause repulsion
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ravage
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devastate; plunder; despoil; Ex. crops ravaged by storms
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s residual
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remaining; left over; of a residue; N: residue
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reputable
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respectable; having a good reputation
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s maraud
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move in search of plunder; Ex. marauding army
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resignation
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patiently submissiveness; statement that one is quitting a job; ADJ. resigned: acquiescent
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reputed
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supposed; Ex. reputed father of the child; V. repute: consider; N. repute: reputation; esteem
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n rave
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overwhelmingly favorable review; V: talk wildly as if mad; Ex. raving lunatic
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s resign
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give up (a position, right, or claim); submit (oneself) passively
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ravel
|
fall apart into tangles; entangle; unravel or untwist
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requiem
|
mass for the dead; dirge
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resilient
|
elastic; having the power of springing back; able to recover quickly (as from misfortune)
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n ravenous
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extremely hungry; voracious
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s mass
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Christian religious ceremony; CF. Mass: ceremony of the Eucharist
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s elastic
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able to spring back into shape; quick to recover (as from disappointment); able to adapt to change; Ex. elastic plans; N: elastic material
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requisite
|
necessary requirement; something required; ADJ: required; necessary
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n ravine
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narrow valley with steep sides; gorge; CF. gully, canyon
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resolution
|
determination; resoluteness; ADJ. resolute: firm or determined in purpose
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raze
|
destroy completely; Ex. raze the city to the ground
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s requisition
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formal demand or request; Ex. requisition for more computing equipment; V.
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resolve
|
determination; resolution; firmness of purpose
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n requite
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make return for; repay; reciprocate; revenge; N. requittal
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reactionary
|
strongly opposed to social or political change; opposing progress; politically ultraconservative; N. OP. radical
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resolve
|
decide; settle; solve; separate; make a determined decision; N. resolution
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s reinstate
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restore to a previous condition or position
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resonant
|
(of a sound) echoing; resounding(sounding loudly); deep and full in sound; producing resonance; Ex. resonant voice; N. resonance
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realm
|
kingdom; field or sphere; Ex. not within the realms of possibility
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rescind
|
repeal; annul; cancel (a law, decision, or agreement)
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s resound
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(of a place) be filled with sound; (of a sound) sound loudly; sound back; echo; Ex. hall resounded with laughter
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resentment
|
indignation; bitterness; displeasure; V. resent: feel anger about
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reaper
|
one who harvests grain; Ex. the Grim Reaper; V. reap: cut and gather (crop); harvest a crop
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respiration
|
breathing; exhalation; ADJ. respiratory
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rebate
|
return of part of a payment; discount; V.
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reserve
|
self-control; self-restraint; formal but distant manner; reticence; Ex. without reserve: freely and openly; ADJ. reserved: shy and uncommunicative
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n respite
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time for rest; interval of relief; delay in punishment; reprieve
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residue
|
remainder; balance
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n rebuff
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reject bluntly; snub; beat back; Ex. She rebuffed his invitation; N.
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resplendent
|
brilliant; splendid in appearance; dazzling; glorious
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s residual
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remaining; left over; of a residue; N: residue
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s snub
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ignore or behave coldly toward; Ex. I made a suggestion but she snubbed me; N.
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responsiveness
|
state of reacting readily to appeals, orders, etc.; ADJ. responsive: readily reacting; Ex. responsive to treatment
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rebuke
|
scold harshly; criticize severely
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resignation
|
patiently submissiveness; statement that one is quitting a job; ADJ. resigned: acquiescent
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n restitution
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returning something (lost or stolen) to the rightful owner; reparation; indemnification; compensation for loss, damage, or injury
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s resign
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give up (a position, right, or claim); submit (oneself) passively
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n rebus
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representation of words in the form of pictures or symbols; puzzle in which pictures or letters stand for words; Ex. ``R U 18'' is a rebus for ``Are you 18''.
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n restive
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impatiently restless (induced by external coercion or restriction); restlessly impatient; obstinately resisting control; Ex. restive horses because of wolves; CF. not a general synonym for `restless'
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resilient
|
elastic; having the power of springing back; able to recover quickly (as from misfortune)
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n rebuttal
|
refutation; response with contrary evidence; V. rebut: refute; disprove
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restraint
|
moderation or self-control; controlling force; restriction
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s elastic
|
able to spring back into shape; quick to recover (as from disappointment); able to adapt to change; Ex. elastic plans; N: elastic material
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n recalcitrant
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disobedient or resisting authority even after being punished; obstinately stubborn; determined to resist authority; unruly; Ex. recalcitrant child
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resumption
|
taking up again; recommencement; V. resume: begin or take up again; take or occupy again; Ex. Kindly resume your seats.
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resolution
|
determination; resoluteness; ADJ. resolute: firm or determined in purpose
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recant
|
disclaim or disavow; retract a previous statement; openly confess error; Ex. recant one's faith/a statement
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n resurge
|
rise again; flow to and fro; N. resurgence; ADJ. resurgent: (of ideas or beliefs) experiencing revival; surging again
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resolve
|
determination; resolution; firmness of purpose
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s resurrect
|
revive
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recapitulate
|
summarize
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resolve
|
decide; settle; solve; separate; make a determined decision; N. resolution
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n recast
|
reconstruct (a sentence, story, statue, etc.); fashion again
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resuscitate
|
revive; bring back to life or consciousness; Ex. resuscitate the drowned child
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resonant
|
(of a sound) echoing; resounding(sounding loudly); deep and full in sound; producing resonance; Ex. resonant voice; N. resonance
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s fashion
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give shape to; make; Ex. fashion the pot out of clay
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retain
|
keep; maintain possession of; employ (esp. a lawyer or advisor); N. retainer: servant; fee paid to retain an advisor
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s resound
|
(of a place) be filled with sound; (of a sound) sound loudly; sound back; echo; Ex. hall resounded with laughter
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receptive
|
quick or willing to receive (ideas, suggestions, etc.); Ex. receptive to the proposal
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retaliate
|
repay in kind (usually for bad treatment); V. retaliate
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respiration
|
breathing; exhalation; ADJ. respiratory
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n retentive
|
holding; able to retain things (esp. facts in the mind); having a good memory
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recession
|
withdrawal; retreat; time of low economic activity
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n respite
|
time for rest; interval of relief; delay in punishment; reprieve
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n reticent
|
inclined to silence; uncommunicative; reserved; Ex. He was reticent about the reasons; N. reticence
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s recess
|
pause; temporary cessation; alcove; secret inner place; Ex. parliament in recess; V. CF. recessive
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resplendent
|
brilliant; splendid in appearance; dazzling; glorious
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recidivism
|
habitual return to crime (even after being punished); N. recidivist
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retinue
|
following; attendants
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responsiveness
|
state of reacting readily to appeals, orders, etc.; ADJ. responsive: readily reacting; Ex. responsive to treatment
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n retiring
|
shy and reserved (of a person); modest; Ex. her retiring personality
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recipient
|
receiver
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n restitution
|
returning something (lost or stolen) to the rightful owner; reparation; indemnification; compensation for loss, damage, or injury
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reciprocal
|
mutual; given and received in return; exchangeable; interacting; Ex. reciprocal trade agreement
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retort
|
quick sharp reply; V.
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n restive
|
impatiently restless (induced by external coercion or restriction); restlessly impatient; obstinately resisting control; Ex. restive horses because of wolves; CF. not a general synonym for `restless'
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retract
|
withdraw; take back; draw back; Ex. retract a statement/an offer/claws; N. retraction; CF. retractile
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n reciprocate
|
do or give something in return; repay in kind; give or take mutually; interchange; move backwards and forwards; Ex. reciprocate his invitation by inviting him; N. reciprocity: reciprocal relationship; mutual interchange of advantages between two groups; Ex. reciprocity in trading rights
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restraint
|
moderation or self-control; controlling force; restriction
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n retrench
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cut down; cut down expenses; economize
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recluse
|
hermit; loner; ADJ. reclusive
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resumption
|
taking up again; recommencement; V. resume: begin or take up again; take or occupy again; Ex. Kindly resume your seats.
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n retribution
|
deserved punishment for wrongdoing; punishment for offenses; compensation; vengeance; CF. pay back
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reconcile
|
make friendly again (after quarrel); make consistent (two ideas in opposition); correct inconsistencies; Ex. reconcile one's political principles with one's religious beliefs
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n resurge
|
rise again; flow to and fro; N. resurgence; ADJ. resurgent: (of ideas or beliefs) experiencing revival; surging again
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retrieve
|
recover; put right; find and bring in; regain; Ex. retrieve the situation
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s resurrect
|
revive
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recondite
|
abstruse; not easily understood; profound; secret
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n retroactive
|
taking effect before its enactment (as a law) or imposition (as a tax); (of a law) having effect on the past as well as the future
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reconnaissance
|
survey of enemy by soldiers; reconnoitering; V. reconnoiter: make a preliminary inspection of (esp. to gather military information)
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resuscitate
|
revive; bring back to life or consciousness; Ex. resuscitate the drowned child
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s enact
|
make (a bill) into law
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n recount
|
narrate or tell (a story); count over again
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retain
|
keep; maintain possession of; employ (esp. a lawyer or advisor); N. retainer: servant; fee paid to retain an advisor
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n retrograde
|
go backwards; recede; degenerate; deteriorate; ADJ.
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retaliate
|
repay in kind (usually for bad treatment); V. retaliate
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recourse
|
resorting to help when in trouble; Ex. without recourse to
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retrospective
|
looking back on the past; N. retrospection; V. retrospect
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s resort
|
turn to for help; Ex. resort to violence; N.
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n retentive
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holding; able to retain things (esp. facts in the mind); having a good memory
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n revelry
|
boisterous merrymaking; V. revel: engage boisterous festivities; enjoy greatly; N: boisterous festivity or celebration
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s makeshift
|
temporary expedient or substitute (in the case of urgent need); Ex. makeshift shelter
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n reticent
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inclined to silence; uncommunicative; reserved; Ex. He was reticent about the reasons; N. reticence
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n reverberate
|
echo repeatedly; resound; Ex. The thunder reverberated across the valley.
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retinue
|
following; attendants
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s recreant
|
disloyal; cowardly; N: disloyal and cowardly person
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reverent
|
respectful; worshipful; V. revere: regard with reverence; N. reverence: profound respect
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recrimination
|
countercharges; V. recriminate
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n retiring
|
shy and reserved (of a person); modest; Ex. her retiring personality
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s reverend
|
deserving reverence; N: priest
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rectify
|
set right; correct; CF. rect-: right
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n reverie
|
daydream; abstracted musing
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retort
|
quick sharp reply; V.
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n rectitude
|
moral correctness; moral uprightness; moral virtue; correctness of judgment
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retract
|
withdraw; take back; draw back; Ex. retract a statement/an offer/claws; N. retraction; CF. retractile
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revert
|
relapse; backslide; turn back to; return to the former owner; N. reversion
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recumbent
|
reclining; lying down completely or in part
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n retrench
|
cut down; cut down expenses; economize
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s relapse
|
return to a former state (esp. after improvement); N.
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s recline
|
lie down
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n retribution
|
deserved punishment for wrongdoing; punishment for offenses; compensation; vengeance; CF. pay back
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s backslide
|
revert (to bad habits); N. reverter
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recuperate
|
recover; return to health; regain; Ex. recuperate losses
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n revile
|
attack with abusive language; vilify(slander)
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retrieve
|
recover; put right; find and bring in; regain; Ex. retrieve the situation
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recurrent
|
occurring again and again
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n retroactive
|
taking effect before its enactment (as a law) or imposition (as a tax); (of a law) having effect on the past as well as the future
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revoke
|
cancel; retract; CF. irrevocable
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|
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s enact
|
make (a bill) into law
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n revulsion
|
sudden strong feeling of disgust; sudden violent change of feeling; negative reaction; Ex. revulsion from the scenes of torture
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redolent
|
odorous; fragrant; suggestive (of an odor); Ex. redolent of onions/mystery
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n retrograde
|
go backwards; recede; degenerate; deteriorate; ADJ.
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n rhapsodize
|
speak or write in an exaggeratedly enthusiastic manner; Ex. rhapsodize over the beauty of the scenery
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n redoubtable
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formidable; causing fear
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retrospective
|
looking back on the past; N. retrospection; V. retrospect
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s rhapsody
|
excessively enthusiastic expression of feeling; musical composition of irregular form (as if made up as one plays it)
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n redress
|
remedy; compensation; Ex. seek redress for the damage to your car; V: put right; remedy or rectify (a wrong); make amends for
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n rhetoric
|
art of effective communication; art of using language effectively and persuasively; style of speaking or writing; grandiloquent language; Ex. political rhetoric; ADJ. rhetorical; CF. rhetorical question: question to which no answer is expected as ``Who knows it ?''
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n revelry
|
boisterous merrymaking; V. revel: engage boisterous festivities; enjoy greatly; N: boisterous festivity or celebration
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redundant
|
superfluous; more than is necessary; verbose; excessively wordy; repetitious
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n reverberate
|
echo repeatedly; resound; Ex. The thunder reverberated across the valley.
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n ribald
|
marked by vulgar lewd humor; wanton; profane; N. ribaldry: ribald language or joke
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n reek
|
emit (an unpleasant odor or smoke); give off an unpleasant odor; give out smoke; Ex. reeking chimney; N: unpleasant odor; stench
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reverent
|
respectful; worshipful; V. revere: regard with reverence; N. reverence: profound respect
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n riddle
|
pierce with holes; permeate or spread throughout; Ex. The gunman riddled the car with bullets; Ex. The whole report is riddled with errors; N. large sieve (separating earth from stone)
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s stench
|
strong foul odor; reek; stink
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n rider
|
amendment or clause added to a legislative bill
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s reverend
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deserving reverence; N: priest
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s stink
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stench; V: emit a strong foul odor
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n rife
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(of something bad) widespread; abundant; current
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n reverie
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daydream; abstracted musing
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n refectory
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dining hall; room where meals are served (in a school)
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n rift
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narrow opening in a large mass; break in a friendly relation; Ex. through a rift in the clouds; OP. reconcilation
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revert
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relapse; backslide; turn back to; return to the former owner; N. reversion
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refraction
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bending of a ray of light
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s relapse
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return to a former state (esp. after improvement); N.
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n rig
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fix or manipulate; manipulate dishonestly for personal gain; Ex. rig the election
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n refractory
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unmanageable; disobedient and stubborn; Ex. refractory horse
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s backslide
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revert (to bad habits); N. reverter
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s rig
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arrangement of masts and sails; V: equip (a ship) with rigging; ADJ. rigging: ropes that hold up a ship's sails
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n refrain
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abstain from; resist; forbear; N: chorus
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n revile
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attack with abusive language; vilify(slander)
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rigid
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hard and unbending; stiff and unyielding; fixed in behavior or views; strict; rigorous; Ex. rigid rule
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s chorus
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phrase repeated throughout a song or poem
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revoke
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cancel; retract; CF. irrevocable
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rigor
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severity; Ex. rigors of the Russian winter
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refulgent
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effulgent; brilliant; brightly shining; gleaming; Ex. refulgent moon
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n revulsion
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sudden strong feeling of disgust; sudden violent change of feeling; negative reaction; Ex. revulsion from the scenes of torture
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n rile
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irritate; vex; muddy
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s gleam
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brief flash of light; glow; V.
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n rhapsodize
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speak or write in an exaggeratedly enthusiastic manner; Ex. rhapsodize over the beauty of the scenery
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n riveting
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holding one's attention; absorbing; engrossing
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n refurbish
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renovate; make clean, bright, or fresh (make new) again; make bright by polishing; Ex. refurbish an old theater; CF. furbish: polish
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s rhapsody
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excessively enthusiastic expression of feeling; musical composition of irregular form (as if made up as one plays it)
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s rivet
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metal pin used for fastening metal plates together; V: fasten with a rivet; engross
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refute
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disprove; prove to be false; N. refutation
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n rhetoric
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art of effective communication; art of using language effectively and persuasively; style of speaking or writing; grandiloquent language; Ex. political rhetoric; ADJ. rhetorical; CF. rhetorical question: question to which no answer is expected as ``Who knows it ?''
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n rivulet
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small stream; CF. rill < rivulet < river
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regal
|
royal; of a monarch; Ex. regal manner
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n ribald
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marked by vulgar lewd humor; wanton; profane; N. ribaldry: ribald language or joke
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robust
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strong; vigorous
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n regale
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entertain
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rococo
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ornate; highly decorated; N. CF. 18th century
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n riddle
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pierce with holes; permeate or spread throughout; Ex. The gunman riddled the car with bullets; Ex. The whole report is riddled with errors; N. large sieve (separating earth from stone)
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n regatta
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boat or yacht race
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n rider
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amendment or clause added to a legislative bill
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n roil
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make liquids murky by stirring up sediment; disturb
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regeneration
|
spiritual rebirth; Ex. regeneration of the prisoners; V. regenerate: give or obtain new life; reform spiritually
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n rife
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(of something bad) widespread; abundant; current
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n roseate
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rosy; optimistic; Ex. roseate views
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s penology
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study of prison management and criminal rehabilitation
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n roster
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list (of names)
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n rift
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narrow opening in a large mass; break in a friendly relation; Ex. through a rift in the clouds; OP. reconcilation
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regicide
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murder of a king or queen
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n rig
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fix or manipulate; manipulate dishonestly for personal gain; Ex. rig the election
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n rostrum
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raised platform for speech-making; pulpit
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regime
|
method of system or government
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s rig
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arrangement of masts and sails; V: equip (a ship) with rigging; ADJ. rigging: ropes that hold up a ship's sails
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s pulpit
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raised platform used in preaching (in a church)
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n regimen
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prescribed course of diet or exercise; prescribed diet and habits; Ex. daily regimen of a dancer
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n rote
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repetition; memorization through repetition without understanding; Ex. learn poetry by rote
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rigid
|
hard and unbending; stiff and unyielding; fixed in behavior or views; strict; rigorous; Ex. rigid rule
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n regiment
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military unit; V: subject to strict order; Ex. regimented society
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n rotunda
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circular building or hall covered with a dome
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rigor
|
severity; Ex. rigors of the Russian winter
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rehabilitate
|
restore to proper condition (health or useful life); restore the former rank of
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n rile
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irritate; vex; muddy
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n rotundity
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roundness; sonorousness of speech
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reimburse
|
repay; pay back
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s rotund
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(of a person) fat and round
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n riveting
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holding one's attention; absorbing; engrossing
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reiterate
|
repeat
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s rivet
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metal pin used for fastening metal plates together; V: fasten with a rivet; engross
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n rousing
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lively; inducing excitement; stirring; V. rouse: waken; arouse from sleep or depression; excite; stir up
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n rejoinder
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reply; retort; comeback; V. rejoin: say in reply
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n rivulet
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small stream; CF. rill < rivulet < river
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rout
|
put to rout; stampede; drive out; N: complete defeat and disorderly retreat
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s comeback
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retort; quick clever reply; return to former status
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robust
|
strong; vigorous
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s stampede
|
sudden frenzied rush (of panic-stricken animals or people); V: participate in or cause stampede; Ex. stampede before the price rises
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rejuvenate
|
make young again
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rococo
|
ornate; highly decorated; N. CF. 18th century
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rubble
|
fragments (esp. from a destroyed building)
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n relegate
|
put into a lower or worse place; banish to an inferior position; delegate; assign; Ex. relegate the old furniture to the children's room; Ex. relegated to the second division
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n roil
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make liquids murky by stirring up sediment; disturb
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s mason
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one who builds or works with stone or brick; N. masonry: work of a mason; stonework or brickwork
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relent
|
become less severe; give in(surrender); ADJ. relentless: unyielding; continuously severe
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n rubric
|
title or heading (in red print); directions for religious ceremony; protocol
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n roseate
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rosy; optimistic; Ex. roseate views
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relevant
|
having importance; pertinent; referring to the case in hand; N. relevance, relevancy
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n roster
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list (of names)
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n ruddy
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reddish; (of the face) reddish and healthy-looking
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n relic
|
surviving remnant (from an extinct culture); memento; keepsake; relics: corpse; Ex. ancient relics; Ex. relics of his travel; Ex. His relics are buried at X.
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n rostrum
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raised platform for speech-making; pulpit
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rudimentary
|
elementary; not developed; crude; N. rudiment: fundamental element or principle; Ex. rudiments of the language
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relinquish
|
give up something (with reluctance); yield; release; Ex. relinquish power/the claim to the land/his hold on my arm
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s pulpit
|
raised platform used in preaching (in a church)
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n rue
|
regret; lament; mourn; Ex. He will rue the day; N. ADJ. rueful
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n relish
|
enjoy; savor; N: enjoyment; zest
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n ruffian
|
violent scoundrel; bully
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n rote
|
repetition; memorization through repetition without understanding; Ex. learn poetry by rote
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remediable
|
reparable
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n rotunda
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circular building or hall covered with a dome
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n ruminate
|
chew over and over (mentally or, like cows, physically); mull over(ponder)
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reminiscence
|
recollection; V. reminisce: recollect the past
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s ruminant
|
animal that ruminates; ADJ.
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n rotundity
|
roundness; sonorousness of speech
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s reminiscent
|
suggestive of something (in the past); of reminiscence
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s rotund
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(of a person) fat and round
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rummage
|
ransack; thoroughly search
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remiss
|
negligent; careless about a duty
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n runic
|
mysterious; set down in an ancient alphabet; N. rune: one of the letters of an alphabet used by ancient Germanic peoples (cut on stone or wood); magic charm
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n rousing
|
lively; inducing excitement; stirring; V. rouse: waken; arouse from sleep or depression; excite; stir up
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remission
|
temporary moderation (of disease symptoms); remitting of a debt or punishment; cancelation of a debt; pardon; Ex. The disease went into remission; Ex. Christians pray for the remission of sins.
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rout
|
put to rout; stampede; drive out; N: complete defeat and disorderly retreat
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n ruse
|
trick to deceive; stratagem
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s remit
|
transmit (money) in payment; free someone from a debt or punishment
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rustic
|
pertaining to country people; unsophisticated; simple; crude; uncouth; (of furniture) rough with the bark left on; N. rural person; rustic person
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s stampede
|
sudden frenzied rush (of panic-stricken animals or people); V: participate in or cause stampede; Ex. stampede before the price rises
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s remittance
|
remitting of money; amount of money remitted
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rubble
|
fragments (esp. from a destroyed building)
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rusticate
|
banish to the country; dwell in the country
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remnant
|
remainder
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s mason
|
one who builds or works with stone or brick; N. masonry: work of a mason; stonework or brickwork
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ruthless
|
pitiless; merciless; cruel
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remonstrate
|
protest; objection; V. remonstrate: say in protest
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saboteur
|
one who commits sabotage; destroyer of property; N. sabotage: destruction of property (usually carried out secretly)
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remorse
|
deep regret for wrongdoing; guilt; self-reproach
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n rubric
|
title or heading (in red print); directions for religious ceremony; protocol
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saccharine
|
cloying sweet; characteristic of sugar or saccharin
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n ruddy
|
reddish; (of the face) reddish and healthy-looking
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remunerative
|
(of work) compensating; rewarding; profitable; well-paid; V. remunerate: reward; pay (someone) for work or trouble
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sacrilegious
|
desecrating; profane; N. sacrilege: desecration, misuse, or theft of something sacred
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rend
|
split; tear apart; N. rent; CF. heartrending: causing deep sorrow
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rudimentary
|
elementary; not developed; crude; N. rudiment: fundamental element or principle; Ex. rudiments of the language
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n sacrosanct
|
invioably sacred; most sacred; inviolable
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render
|
give; deliver; provide; represent in verbal or artistic form; depict; perform; make; translate; Ex. render the song beautifully
|
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n rue
|
regret; lament; mourn; Ex. He will rue the day; N. ADJ. rueful
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|
h 42
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n ruffian
|
violent scoundrel; bully
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rendezvous
|
meeting place; meeting at a set time or place; V.
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n sadistic
|
inclined to cruelty; N. sadism: delight in cruelty
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|
rendition
|
rendering; translation; artistic interpretation of a song, etc
|
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n ruminate
|
chew over and over (mentally or, like cows, physically); mull over(ponder)
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|
saga
|
Scandinavian myth; any legend; long heroic narrative
|
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|
s ruminant
|
animal that ruminates; ADJ.
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|
n renegade
|
deserter; traitor; ADJ.
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|
n sagacious
|
wise; perceptive; shrewd; having insight; N. sagacity
|
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|
rummage
|
ransack; thoroughly search
|
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|
n runic
|
mysterious; set down in an ancient alphabet; N. rune: one of the letters of an alphabet used by ancient Germanic peoples (cut on stone or wood); magic charm
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|
n renege
|
break a promise; deny; go back on; Ex. renege on the contract/paying off the debt
|
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|
renounce
|
abandon; give up (by formal announcement); disown; repudiate; Ex. renounce one's claim to the property/one's religion; N. renunciation
|
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n ruse
|
trick to deceive; stratagem
|
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|
renovate
|
restore to good condition; renew
|
|
|
rustic
|
pertaining to country people; unsophisticated; simple; crude; uncouth; (of furniture) rough with the bark left on; N. rural person; rustic person
|
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|
renown
|
fame; ADJ. renowned
|
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rusticate
|
banish to the country; dwell in the country
|
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s herald
|
messenger; sign of something to come; V: announce; proclaim; Ex. unheralded researcher
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ruthless
|
pitiless; merciless; cruel
|
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n rent
|
tear made by rending; rip; split
|
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|
saboteur
|
one who commits sabotage; destroyer of property; N. sabotage: destruction of property (usually carried out secretly)
|
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|
reparable
|
capable of being repaired
|
|
|
saccharine
|
cloying sweet; characteristic of sugar or saccharin
|
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|
n reparation
|
compensation (for loss or wrong); amends; Ex. make reparation for the damage; CF. repair
|
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|
sacrilegious
|
desecrating; profane; N. sacrilege: desecration, misuse, or theft of something sacred
|
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repartee
|
quick clever reply
|
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n sacrosanct
|
invioably sacred; most sacred; inviolable
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n repast
|
meal; feast; banquet
|
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|
h 42
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repeal
|
revoke; annul
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n sadistic
|
inclined to cruelty; N. sadism: delight in cruelty
|
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|
repel
|
drive away; disgust; Ex. repel the attack/moisture; Ex. repelled by the dirty room; CF. repulsion
|
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|
saga
|
Scandinavian myth; any legend; long heroic narrative
|
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|
repellent
|
driving away; disgusting; offensive; repulsive; unattractive; N.
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n sagacious
|
wise; perceptive; shrewd; having insight; N. sagacity
|
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|
repercussion
|
rebound; reaction; reverberation; Ex. serious repercussion
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repertoire
|
list of works of music, drama, etc., a performer is prepared to present; CF. repertory
|
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n repine
|
fret; complain; be annoyed; Ex. repine over the undone work
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replenish
|
fill up again
|
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replete
|
fully filled; filled to the brim or to the point of being stuffed; abundantly supplied; Ex. report replete with errors
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s memoir
|
memoirs; autobiography; biography
|
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s brim
|
uppermost edge of a cup; projecting rim (as on a hat); Ex. The glass was full to the brim; V: be full to the brim
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replica
|
copy
|
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|
replicate
|
reproduce; duplicate
|
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repository
|
storehouse
|
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s repose
|
resting; state of being at rest; calmness; V: lie at rest; relax; put or place; Ex. repose our hopes in a single man
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|
reprehensible
|
deserving blame; blameworthy; V. reprehend: blame
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repress
|
hold back (the natural expression of); restrain; crush; oppress; Ex. repressed child; Ex. repress a laugh/rebellion
|
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|
reprieve
|
postponement or cancelation of a punishment; temporary stay; V: postpone or cancel the punishment of
|
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reprimand
|
reprove severely; rebuke; N.
|
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reprisal
|
retaliation
|
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n reprise
|
musical repetition; repeating of a piece of music; repeat performance; recurrent action; Ex. reprise in the finale; Ex. constant reprises
|
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reproach
|
blame (not angrily but sadly); express disapproval or disappointment; N. ADJ. reproachful
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n reprobate
|
morally disapproved person; person hardened in sin, devoid of a sense of decency; CF. disapproved by God ?
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reprobation
|
severe disapproval; CF. approbation
|
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|
reprove
|
censure; rebuke; N. reproof
|
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|
repudiate
|
disown; disavow; deny
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|
repugnance
|
disgust; strong dislike; loathing; ADJ. repugnant: arousing disgust; repulsive
|
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repulsion
|
distaste; disgust; act of driving back; ADJ. repulsive: causing disgust; tending to drive away; V. repel (not `repulse')
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s repulse
|
reject with rudeness or coldness (an offer or friendship); drive back (an enemy attack); CF. repulse $\neq$ cause repulsion
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reputable
|
respectable; having a good reputation
|
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reputed
|
supposed; Ex. reputed father of the child; V. repute: consider; N. repute: reputation; esteem
|
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requiem
|
mass for the dead; dirge
|
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|
s mass
|
Christian religious ceremony; CF. Mass: ceremony of the Eucharist
|
|
|
requisite
|
necessary requirement; something required; ADJ: required; necessary
|
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|
s requisition
|
formal demand or request; Ex. requisition for more computing equipment; V.
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n requite
|
make return for; repay; reciprocate; revenge; N. requittal
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|
h 41
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rescind
|
repeal; annul; cancel (a law, decision, or agreement)
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resentment
|
indignation; bitterness; displeasure; V. resent: feel anger about
|
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|
reserve
|
self-control; self-restraint; formal but distant manner; reticence; Ex. without reserve: freely and openly; ADJ. reserved: shy and uncommunicative
|
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|
residue
|
remainder; balance
|
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|
s residual
|
remaining; left over; of a residue; N: residue
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resignation
|
patiently submissiveness; statement that one is quitting a job; ADJ. resigned: acquiescent
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|
s resign
|
give up (a position, right, or claim); submit (oneself) passively
|
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resilient
|
elastic; having the power of springing back; able to recover quickly (as from misfortune)
|
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s elastic
|
able to spring back into shape; quick to recover (as from disappointment); able to adapt to change; Ex. elastic plans; N: elastic material
|
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|
resolution
|
determination; resoluteness; ADJ. resolute: firm or determined in purpose
|
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|
resolve
|
determination; resolution; firmness of purpose
|
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|
resolve
|
decide; settle; solve; separate; make a determined decision; N. resolution
|
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|
resonant
|
(of a sound) echoing; resounding(sounding loudly); deep and full in sound; producing resonance; Ex. resonant voice; N. resonance
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|
s resound
|
(of a place) be filled with sound; (of a sound) sound loudly; sound back; echo; Ex. hall resounded with laughter
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respiration
|
breathing; exhalation; ADJ. respiratory
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|
n respite
|
time for rest; interval of relief; delay in punishment; reprieve
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|
resplendent
|
brilliant; splendid in appearance; dazzling; glorious
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|
responsiveness
|
state of reacting readily to appeals, orders, etc.; ADJ. responsive: readily reacting; Ex. responsive to treatment
|
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|
n restitution
|
returning something (lost or stolen) to the rightful owner; reparation; indemnification; compensation for loss, damage, or injury
|
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n restive
|
impatiently restless (induced by external coercion or restriction); restlessly impatient; obstinately resisting control; Ex. restive horses because of wolves; CF. not a general synonym for `restless'
|
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restraint
|
moderation or self-control; controlling force; restriction
|
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|
resumption
|
taking up again; recommencement; V. resume: begin or take up again; take or occupy again; Ex. Kindly resume your seats.
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n resurge
|
rise again; flow to and fro; N. resurgence; ADJ. resurgent: (of ideas or beliefs) experiencing revival; surging again
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|
s resurrect
|
revive
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resuscitate
|
revive; bring back to life or consciousness; Ex. resuscitate the drowned child
|
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retain
|
keep; maintain possession of; employ (esp. a lawyer or advisor); N. retainer: servant; fee paid to retain an advisor
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|
retaliate
|
repay in kind (usually for bad treatment); V. retaliate
|
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|
n retentive
|
holding; able to retain things (esp. facts in the mind); having a good memory
|
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n reticent
|
inclined to silence; uncommunicative; reserved; Ex. He was reticent about the reasons; N. reticence
|
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|
retinue
|
following; attendants
|
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n retiring
|
shy and reserved (of a person); modest; Ex. her retiring personality
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retort
|
quick sharp reply; V.
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|
retract
|
withdraw; take back; draw back; Ex. retract a statement/an offer/claws; N. retraction; CF. retractile
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n retrench
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cut down; cut down expenses; economize
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n retribution
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deserved punishment for wrongdoing; punishment for offenses; compensation; vengeance; CF. pay back
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retrieve
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recover; put right; find and bring in; regain; Ex. retrieve the situation
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n retroactive
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taking effect before its enactment (as a law) or imposition (as a tax); (of a law) having effect on the past as well as the future
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s enact
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make (a bill) into law
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n retrograde
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go backwards; recede; degenerate; deteriorate; ADJ.
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retrospective
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looking back on the past; N. retrospection; V. retrospect
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n revelry
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boisterous merrymaking; V. revel: engage boisterous festivities; enjoy greatly; N: boisterous festivity or celebration
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n reverberate
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echo repeatedly; resound; Ex. The thunder reverberated across the valley.
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reverent
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respectful; worshipful; V. revere: regard with reverence; N. reverence: profound respect
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s reverend
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deserving reverence; N: priest
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n reverie
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daydream; abstracted musing
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revert
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relapse; backslide; turn back to; return to the former owner; N. reversion
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s relapse
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return to a former state (esp. after improvement); N.
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s backslide
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revert (to bad habits); N. reverter
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n revile
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attack with abusive language; vilify(slander)
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revoke
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cancel; retract; CF. irrevocable
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n revulsion
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sudden strong feeling of disgust; sudden violent change of feeling; negative reaction; Ex. revulsion from the scenes of torture
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n rhapsodize
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speak or write in an exaggeratedly enthusiastic manner; Ex. rhapsodize over the beauty of the scenery
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s rhapsody
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excessively enthusiastic expression of feeling; musical composition of irregular form (as if made up as one plays it)
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n rhetoric
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art of effective communication; art of using language effectively and persuasively; style of speaking or writing; grandiloquent language; Ex. political rhetoric; ADJ. rhetorical; CF. rhetorical question: question to which no answer is expected as ``Who knows it ?''
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n ribald
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marked by vulgar lewd humor; wanton; profane; N. ribaldry: ribald language or joke
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n riddle
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pierce with holes; permeate or spread throughout; Ex. The gunman riddled the car with bullets; Ex. The whole report is riddled with errors; N. large sieve (separating earth from stone)
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n rider
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amendment or clause added to a legislative bill
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n rife
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(of something bad) widespread; abundant; current
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n rift
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narrow opening in a large mass; break in a friendly relation; Ex. through a rift in the clouds; OP. reconcilation
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n rig
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fix or manipulate; manipulate dishonestly for personal gain; Ex. rig the election
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s rig
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arrangement of masts and sails; V: equip (a ship) with rigging; ADJ. rigging: ropes that hold up a ship's sails
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rigid
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hard and unbending; stiff and unyielding; fixed in behavior or views; strict; rigorous; Ex. rigid rule
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rigor
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severity; Ex. rigors of the Russian winter
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n rile
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irritate; vex; muddy
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n riveting
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holding one's attention; absorbing; engrossing
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s rivet
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metal pin used for fastening metal plates together; V: fasten with a rivet; engross
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n rivulet
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small stream; CF. rill < rivulet < river
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robust
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strong; vigorous
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rococo
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ornate; highly decorated; N. CF. 18th century
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n roil
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make liquids murky by stirring up sediment; disturb
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n roseate
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rosy; optimistic; Ex. roseate views
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n roster
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list (of names)
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n rostrum
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raised platform for speech-making; pulpit
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s pulpit
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raised platform used in preaching (in a church)
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n rote
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repetition; memorization through repetition without understanding; Ex. learn poetry by rote
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n rotunda
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circular building or hall covered with a dome
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n rotundity
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roundness; sonorousness of speech
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s rotund
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(of a person) fat and round
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n rousing
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lively; inducing excitement; stirring; V. rouse: waken; arouse from sleep or depression; excite; stir up
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rout
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put to rout; stampede; drive out; N: complete defeat and disorderly retreat
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s stampede
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sudden frenzied rush (of panic-stricken animals or people); V: participate in or cause stampede; Ex. stampede before the price rises
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rubble
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fragments (esp. from a destroyed building)
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s mason
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one who builds or works with stone or brick; N. masonry: work of a mason; stonework or brickwork
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n rubric
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title or heading (in red print); directions for religious ceremony; protocol
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n ruddy
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reddish; (of the face) reddish and healthy-looking
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rudimentary
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elementary; not developed; crude; N. rudiment: fundamental element or principle; Ex. rudiments of the language
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n rue
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regret; lament; mourn; Ex. He will rue the day; N. ADJ. rueful
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n ruffian
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violent scoundrel; bully
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n ruminate
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chew over and over (mentally or, like cows, physically); mull over(ponder)
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s ruminant
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animal that ruminates; ADJ.
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rummage
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ransack; thoroughly search
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n runic
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mysterious; set down in an ancient alphabet; N. rune: one of the letters of an alphabet used by ancient Germanic peoples (cut on stone or wood); magic charm
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n ruse
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trick to deceive; stratagem
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rustic
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pertaining to country people; unsophisticated; simple; crude; uncouth; (of furniture) rough with the bark left on; N. rural person; rustic person
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rusticate
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banish to the country; dwell in the country
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ruthless
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pitiless; merciless; cruel
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saboteur
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one who commits sabotage; destroyer of property; N. sabotage: destruction of property (usually carried out secretly)
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saccharine
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cloying sweet; characteristic of sugar or saccharin
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sacrilegious
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desecrating; profane; N. sacrilege: desecration, misuse, or theft of something sacred
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n sacrosanct
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invioably sacred; most sacred; inviolable
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n sadistic
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inclined to cruelty; N. sadism: delight in cruelty
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saga
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Scandinavian myth; any legend; long heroic narrative
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n sagacious
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wise; perceptive; shrewd; having insight; N. sagacity
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