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Post by vocabulitis5 on May 12, 2009 10:36:23 GMT -8
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Post by NextStep Admin on May 12, 2009 16:30:16 GMT -8
canine look like a dog
denotation
miserly
frugal
hand out
hint
keep asking
die
amble walk
walks before introduction
dirty cheap
shortened
ant. depreciate
mouth, evil
who has to pay attention to everything
claim, disclaim
I don't have any responsibility
for - before
sight- see
see before something happens
who pretends to be someone else
mater- mother
instinct of a mother
exact
low move through a surface
gave up his power, position
capture the criminal
worries, fears
understand something
use cuppons
thrift saving money
con with together
sens to feel
feel together
general agreement
unclose it - to open it
fore- before
stall- stop
stop before it happens - prevent
very poor
matr- mother
arch- rule
mother ruler
determined prehand
my destiny is already written
beer
he acquired it somehow
irritable
matching
dis- away
cord- harmony
lack of harmony
concord
to go without
do without
fortress
unable to get through
invulner able not weak
very sad
overly sad
pre before
something that leads into the war
introduction to war
full of senses
something that pleases my senses
a person who abets
help support
measuring how good you are
go through all the neighborhood
canvass the neighborhood
show some sympathy
my condolesence
no harmony
sad and lonely depressed
without any preparation
extremporaneous
to be thrown into a lion
to think about before
a person who is a guard
hate detest dislike
water
large capacity
make it into one solid
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Post by NextStep Admin on Jun 2, 2009 8:29:02 GMT -8
No notes for lessons 64 to 70
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Jun 9, 2009 12:26:58 GMT -8
71
accelerate
v
car accelerated
to cause to move faster
71
artless
a
artless child
without guile; open and honest
71
catapult
n
attack with catapults
slingshot; a hurling machine
71
contingent
a
the deal is contingent on a condition
dependent on; conditional
71
dislodge
v
dislodge the food caught in his throat
remove
71
friction
n
friction in the group; friction of rubbing
clash in opinion; rubbing against
71
inclement
a
inclement weather
stormy; unkind
71
metropolis
n
move to the metropolis
large city
71
pungent
a
pungent odor
stinging; sharp in taste or smell; caustic
71
simplistic
a
simplistic answer
oversimplified
72
accessory
a
auto accessories
supplementary part or object; decoration
72
ascend
v
ascend the mountain
go up; climb
72
catastrophe
n
the flood was a catastrophe
calamity
72
contortions
n
contortions of the patient
twisting; distortions
72
dismal
a
dismal mood
gloomy; cheerless; dreary
72
frigid
a
Frigidaire refrigerators
intensely cold
72
incline
n
steep incline
slope; slant
72
microcosm
n
the microcosm within Korea town
small world; the world in miniature
72
punitive
a
punitive laws
punishing
72
simulate
v
flight simulator
feign; pretend
73
acclimate
v
acclimate to the climate
to become accustomed to new environment
73
ascertain
v
ascertain the truth
find out for certain
73
causal
a
causal connection
implying a cause and effect relationship
73
contraband
n
officers seized the contraband
illegal trade; illegal good
73
dismantle
v
dismantle the engine
take apart
73
frolic
v
children frolicked about
play in a frisky, lighthearted manner
73
inclined
a
inclined to procrastinate
tending or leaning toward; bent
73
migrant
a
migrant workers
changing its habitat; wandering
73
puny
a
puny kid
insignificant; tiny; weak
73
sinister
a
sinister ghosts
evil
74
acclivity
n
go up the acclivity
an upward slope
74
aseptic
a
aseptic hospital rooms
preventing infection
74
caustic
a
caustic remark
burning; sarcastically biting
74
convene
v
Congress convened
assemble
74
dismay
v
dismayed by the low score
discourage; frighten
74
frustrate
v
frustrate the enemy's plan
thwart; defeat
74
incoherent
a
incoherent murmur
unintelligible; muddled; illogical
74
migratory
a
migratory birds
wandering
74
pyromaniac
n
fire set by a pyromaniac
a person crazy about fire
74
skimp
v
skimp and save
provide scantily; live very economically
75
accolade
n
Oscar award is the highest accolade
award or honor
75
aspirant
n
aspirant for public office
seeker after position or status
75
cede
v
cede territory
yield (title, territory) to; surrender
75
convention
n
the common convention; computer
convention
social or moral custom; large meeting
75
dismember
v
dismember the body parts
cut into small parts
75
fugitive(a)
a
fugitive thoughts
fleeting or transitory; roving
75
incompatible
a
incompatible personalities
inharmonious
75
militant
a
militant organization
combative; bellicose
75
quack
n
that doctor's a quack
charlatan; imposter
75
slander
n
sued for slander
defamation; utterance of false and malicious statements
76
accommodate
v
accommodate the guest
to provide for; for act kindly to
76
assail
v
assail the victim
assault; attack
76
celerity
n
work with celerity
speed; rapidity
76
conventional
a
conventional oven
ordinary; typical
76
disparate
a
two disparate beliefs
basically different; unrelated
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fundamental
v
fundamental rules
basic; primary; essential
76
inconsistency
n
inconsistency in the testimonies
state of being self-contradictory
76
mimicry
n
mimicry of parrots
imitation
76
quadruped
n
four-footed quadruped
four-footed animal
76
slither
v
snake slithers
slip or slide
77
accomplice
n
accomplice to the murder
person who helps in a crime
77
assent
v
assent to the idea
agree; accept
77
celestial
a
celestial planets
heavenly
77
converse(n)
n
converse of a theorem
opposite
77
dispatch
n
police dispatcher / finish with all dispatch
speediness; message sent with all due speed
77
furor
n
a furor on the Stock Exchange
frenzy; great excitement
77
incredulous
a
incredulous look
withholding belief; skeptical
77
minuscule
a
minuscule size
extremely small
77
queasy
a
I feel queasy
easily nauseated; squeamish
77
smelt
v
smelt metal
melt or blend ores, changing their chemical composition
78
accord
a
she was in accord with the verdict
to be in agreement
78
assessment
n
What is your assessment of the situation?
evaluation; judgment
78
celibate
a
priests must stay celibate
unmarried; abstaining from sex
78
converse(v)
v
converse with friends
to talk with others
78
dispel
v
dispel the mystery
scatter; drive away; cause to vanish
78
fusion
n
fusion of many groups
union; coalition
78
increment
n
10 dollar increments
increase
78
minute
a
minute size
extremely small
78
quell
v
quell the riot
extinguish; put down; quiet
78
smirk
n
wipe that smirk off your face
conceited smile
79
accost
v
the principal accosted the student
to confront boldly; to approach
79
assiduous
a
assiduous worker
diligent; hard working
79
censor
n
uncensored movie
overseer of morals
79
convert(n)
n
a religious convert
one who changes religion
79
dispirited
a
dispirited team
lacking in spirit
79
futile
a
futile attempt
useless; hopeless; ineffectual
79
incriminate
v
incriminating evidence
accuse
79
mirage
n
mirage in the desert
unreal reflection; optical illusion
79
quench
v
quench your thirst
douse or extinguish; assuage or satisfy
79
sobriety
n
sobriety check point
moderation (esp. with alcohol); seriousness
80
accrued
a
accrued interest
added repeatedly over some period
80
assimilate
v
assimilate to the culture
absorb; become accustomed to
80
cerebral
a
cerebral discussion
pertaining to the brain or intellect
80
convert(v)
v
convert Fahrenheit to Celsius
to change
80
dissect
v
dissect frogs
analyze; cut apart in order to examine
80
gainsay
v
gainsay the truth
deny
80
incur
v
incurred a large debt
bring upon oneself
80
mirth
n
mirth of the holidays
merriment; laughter
80
quiver(n)
n
arrows in a quiver
case for arrows
80
solicit
v
no soliciting allowed
request earnestly; seek
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Jun 16, 2009 14:06:33 GMT -8
81
acetic
a
acetic flavor
pertaining to vinegar or acetic acid
81
assumption
n
wrong assumption
something taken for granted
81
ceremonious
a
ceremonious affair
marked by formality
81
convex
a
convex lens
curving outward
81
dissident
a
political dissidents
dissenting; rebellious
81
gait
n
gait of a horse
manner of walking or running; speed
81
indentation
n
indentation on the door
notch; deep recess
81
misapprehensi
on
n
misapprehension of the facts
error; misunderstanding
81
quiver(v)
v
quiver in fear
tremble; shake
81
solicitous
a
solicitous about his health
worried; concerned
82
acidulous
a
acidulous remark
slightly sour; sharp or caustic
82
assurance
n
you have my assurance
promise or pledge; certainty
82
certitude
n
no certitude of getting the job
certainty
82
convivial
a
convivial celebrations
festive; gay
82
dissuade
v
dissuade him from running away
persuade not to do; discourage
82
galaxy
n
stars in the galaxy
group of stars
82
indenture
v
indentured servants
bind as servant or apprentice to master
82
misdemeanor
n
charged with a misdemeanor
minor crime
82
ramp
n
wheelchair ramp
slope; inclined plane
82
soliloquy
n
Hamlet's soliloquy
talking to oneself
83
acme
a
acme bomb
highest point, summit, peak
83
asteroid
n
asteroids in space
small planet
83
cessation
n
cessation of all activities
stoppage
83
copious
a
copious amount
plentiful
83
distant
a
distant manner
reserved or aloof; cold in manner
83
gale
n
dangerous gale; gale of laughter
windstorm; gust of wind; emotional outburst (laughter,
tears)
83
indeterminate
a
indeterminate number
uncertain; not clearly fixed; indefinite
83
misgivings
n
misgivings about taking the trip
doubts
83
rampant
a
rampant gang violence
growing in profusion; unrestrained
83
solitude
n
live in solitude
state of being alone; seclusion
84
acoustic
n
acoustic guitar
pertaining to sound or sense of hearing
84
astral
a
astral signs
relating to the stars
84
chafe
v
neck was chafed by the collar
worn by rubbing; make sore (by rubbing)
84
corollary
n
corollary of the theorem
consequence; accompaniment
84
distill
v
distilled water
extract the essence; purify; refine
84
galleon
n
galleons of the navy
large sailing ship
84
indicative
a
indicative of a problem
suggestive; implying
84
mishap
n
unfortunate mishap
accident
84
ramshackle
a
ramshackle house
rickety; falling apart
84
soluble
a
soluble in water
able to be dissolved; able to be explained
85
acquittal
n
OJ's acquittal
finding that a defendant is not guilty
85
astronomical
a
astronomical number
enormously large or extensive
85
chaff
n
separate the wheat from the chaff
worthless products of an endeavor
85
corpulent
a
the corpulent man moved slowly
very fat
85
distinction
n
distinction between two things
honor; contrast; discrimination
85
gambit
n
fooled by the gambit
opening in chess in which a piece is sacrificed
85
indigent
a
indigent family
poor; destitute
85
missile
n
nuclear missile
object to be thrown or projected
85
random
a
random number
without definite purpose, plan, or aim; haphazard
85
solvent
a
solvent business
able to pay all debts
86
acrid
a
acrid odor
sharp and biting to the taste or smell
86
asylum
n
political asylum
place of refuge or shelter
86
chagrin
n
to his chagrin, he failed the class
vexation; disappointment
86
correlation
n
correlation between IQ and grades
mutual relationship
86
distort
v
distort the facts
to twist out of shape; to misrepresent
86
gamut
n
it runs the gamut from A to Z
entire range
86
indisputable
a
indisputable evidence
too certain to be disputed
86
mnemonic
a
memorize with mnemonics
pertaining to memory
86
ravenous
a
ravenous appetite
extremely hungry
86
sophisticated
a
sophisticated gentleman
worldly wise and urbane; complex
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Post by vocabulitis5 on Jun 23, 2009 11:34:18 GMT -8
87
actuate
v
actuate the students to act
to incite or move to action; to motivate
87
asymmetric
a
asymmetric face
not identical on both sides
87
champion
v
champion the rights of minorities
support militantly
87
corrode rush erode wasting away getting destroyed
v
rain corroded the metal
destroy by chemical action
87
distraught a child ran away from home
a
distraught parents
upset; distracted by anxiety
87
gape surprised
v adj agape
he gaped at the monster
open widely; stare open-mouthed
87
indulgent
a
indulgent parents
humoring; yielding; lenient
87
mobile
a
mobile home
moving
87
reactionary
a politically conservatively
reactionary attitudes
recoiling from progress; politically ultraconservative
87
sophomoric
a wise moron very silly childish
sophomoric humor
immature; half-baked
88
acuity
n
acuity of mind
sharpness, acuteness, keenness
88
atheistic
a a- not theo- god there is no god
agnostic or atheist
denying the existence of God
88
chaotic mess
a
chaotic mess
in utter disorder
88
corrosive
a
corrosive chemicals
eating away by chemical or disease
88
diverge
v split
the road diverged into two
vary; go in different directions
88
garbled
a can't understand
garbled message
mixed up; jumbled; distortion
88
industrious
a productive
industrious workers
diligent; hard-working
88
mode
n way of doing something types
new mode of dress
prevailing style; manner; way of doing something
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realm
n
the king's realm
the area of control; kingdom
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sordid
a dirty
sordid housing
filthy; base; vile
89
acumen
n
business acumen
keen insight; shrewdness
89
atone
v make up for
atone for his sins
make amends for; pay for
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charisma magic th
n
charismatic leader
divine gift; charm or appeal
89
cosmic star
a
cosmic rays
pertaining to the universe; vast
89
diverse
a
diverse population
differing in some characteristics; various
89
gargantuan
a
gargantuan wrestler
huge; enormous
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inebriated
a drunk
inebriated driver
habitually intoxicated; drunk
89
molecule
n
water molecule
the smallest particle (one or more atoms) of a
substance
89
reaper
n
the Grim Reaper
one who harvests grain
89
spangle
n spangled
star spangled banner
small metallic piece sewn to clothing for
ornamentation
90
acute sharp minded
a
acute young doctor
severe; sharp in intellect or insight
90
atrocity
n brutal
Nazi atrocities
brutal deed
90
charlatan
n pretends to be someone
fooled by the charlatan
quack; pretender to knowledge
90
countermand
v
the general countermanded his orders
cancel; revoke
90
diversion
n turn away from pastime
diversion from work
act of turning aside; pastime
90
garner
v gathering things together
garner knowledge
gather; store up
90
ineffectual
a
ineffectual method
not effective; weak
90
molten
a
molten lava
melted
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rebuff
v reject negative way
rebuffed the offer
snub; beat back
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Spartan
a ½ºÆĸ£Å¸
Spartan training
avoiding luxury and comfort; sternly disciplined
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adage
n old saying
an old adage
traditional saying; proverb
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attentive
a paying attention
attentive nanny
alert and watchful
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chary no free lunch
a
chary of free gifts
cautious
91
counterpart
n
night and day are counterparts
a thing that completes; things much alike
91
diversity
n
racial diversity
variety; dissimilitude
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garnish
v meal
garnished with parsley
decorate
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inept
a adept inept
inept repairman
lacking skill; unsuited; incompetent
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momentous
a obama
momentous event
very important
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rebuke
v scold
rebuked the child
scold harshly; criticize severely
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spatial
a space
spatial exploration; spatial perception
relating to space
92
adamant
a demanding unyielding
adamant in his opinion
unyielding in attitude or opinion
92
attribute
n
physical attribute
essential quality
92
chasm
n bottomless -
separated by a chasm
abyss
92
coup
n Äà coup de tat
a successful coup
highly successful action or sudden attack
92
divine (a)
a
divine powers
godly
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gaudy
a
gaudy decorations
flashy; showy
92
inequity
n diffenence unequalness
social inequities
unfairness
92
momentum
n ongbak
keep moving by momentum
quantity of motion of a moving body; impetus
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recession
n to go back
recession of the flood waters;
economic recession
withdrawal; retreat; time of low economic activity
92
spatula
n
flip eggs with a spatula
broad-bladed instrument used for spreading or mixing
93
adapt
v
adapt to the environment
to adjust or modify to fit
93
atypical
a not usual
atypical response
not normal
93
chaste
a
chaste young woman
pure
93
couple
v put together
high GPA coupled with high SAT score
join; unite
93
divine (v)
v acting like a god
ability to divine the future
perceive intuitively; foresee the future
93
gaunt
a weak
gaunt face
lean and angular; barren
93
inevitable
a
inevitable result
unavoidable; it must happen
93
monarchy
n one
British monarchy
government under a single ruler (king or queen)
93
recipient
n
recipient of the benefits
receiver
93
spectrum
n
color spectrum
colored band produced when beam of light passes
through a prism
94
addiction
n so much
drug addiction
being enslaved to a habit or substance
94
audit
v
IRS audit
examination of accounts
94
chasten
v punish in order to make better
God chastens his children
discipline; punish in order to correct
94
courier
n delivery person
delivered by a courier
messenger
94
docile
a
docile puppy
obedient; easily managed
94
gavel
n
judge slammed the gavel
hammer-like tool; mallet
94
infantile
a
infantile behavior
childish
94
monetary
a
monetary value
pertaining to money
94
reciprocal
a 1/2 - 2/1 fair
reciprocal trade agreement
mutual; exchangeable; interacting
94
spendthrift
n
wasteful spendthrift
someone who wastes money
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address
v
address the assembly
to direct a speech or statement to
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augment
v
augment the forces
increase; add to
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chastise
v
chastise the troublemakers
punish
95
covenant
n
God's covenant with man
agreement
95
dogged
a
dogged pursuit
determined; stubborn
95
genealogy
n
traced his genealogy to a king
record of descent; lineage
95
inflated
a
inflated prices; inflate the tires
exaggerated; pompous; enlarged (with air or gas)
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monotony
n
monotonous lecture
sameness leading to boredom
95
reciprocate
v
reciprocate the favor
repay in kind
95
spontaneous
a
spontaneous combustion
happening suddenly without preparation
96
adept
a
adept at fixing cars
very skilled; proficient; expert
96
auspicious
a
auspicious moment for attack
opportune; favorable
96
chattel
n
Negroes were considered chattel
personal property
96
covert
a
covert military operation
secret; hidden; implied
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doleful
a
the puppy's doleful expression
sorrowful
96
generality
n
report was full of generalities
vague statement
96
informal
a
informal discussion
lacking ceremony; casual
96
monumental
a
monumental achievement
massive
96
reconcile
v
reconcile with her ex; reconcile the
checkbook
become friendly after a quarrel; correct
inconsistencies
96
stalemate
n
game ended in a stalemate
deadlock
97
adhere
v
adhere to the opinion
to stay attached; stick to
97
austerity
n
austerity of the court
strictness; sternness
97
chauvinist
n
male chauvinist pig
blindly devoted patriot
97
covetous
a
thou shalt not covet
avaricious
97
dolt
n
classroom full of dolts
stupid person
97
generate
v
power generator
cause; produce; create
97
infuriate
v
he infuriated the teacher
enrage; anger
97
moodiness
n
he gets moody
fits of depression or gloom
97
recourse
n
there was no recourse
resorting to help when in trouble
97
stamina
n
stamina of a runner
strength; staying power
98
adherent
n
adherents of the religion
supporter; follower
98
authenticate
v
expert authenticated the document
prove genuine
98
check
v
hand check; body check
stop motion; curb or restrain
98
cower
v
cower in the corner in fear
shrink quivering, as from fear
98
domicile
n
domicile in the suburbs
home
98
generic
a
a common, generic trait
characteristic of an entire class or species
98
ingrate
n
what an ingrate!
person who is not thankful when he should be
98
morbid
a
morbid thoughts of death
given to unwholesome thought; moody; characteristic
of disease
98
recuperate
v
recuperate from his illness
recover
98
stanza
n
4 stanzas of the poem
division of a poem
99
admonish
v
admonish the children
to caution or advise against something
99
authoritative
a
authoritative explanation
having the weight of authority
99
chide
v
chide the child
scold
99
coy
a
don't be coy
shy; modest; coquettish
99
domineer
v
teacher domineered the students
rule over tyrannically
99
genesis
n
Book of Genesis
beginning; origin
99
inimitable
a
inimitable talent
matchless; not able to be imitated
99
mortify
v
mortified by his mistake
humiliate; punish the flesh
99
recurrent
a
recurrent events
occurring again and again
99
statute
n
statute of limitations
law enacted by the legislature
100
adopt
a
adopt a child
to make one's own
100
automaton
n
work done by automatons
a robot
100
chiropodist
n
chiropodist treated the foot
podiatrist (foot doctor)
100
crass
a
it's crass to scratch your ass
very unrefined; grossly insensible
100
doodle
v
doodled all over the book
scribble or draw aimlessly; waste time
100
geniality
n
geniality of the waitresses
cheerfulness; kindliness; sympathy
100
initiate
v
initiate a new program
begin; originate; receive into a group
100
multilingual
a
multilingual speaker
having many languages
100
reek
v
your breath reeks
emit (odor)
100
stealth
n
stealth bomber
slyness; sneakiness; secretiveness
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abase
v
refused to abase himself
to reduce or lower, as in rank
1
attribute
v
attributed her success to her
parents
ascribe, explain; give credit
1
cryptic
a
cryptic message
mysterious; puzzling
1
ebullient
a
the girl's ebullient nature
showing excitement
1
falter
v
her courage did not falter
hesitate; stop short
1
incite
v
incite a riot
arouse to action; goad; motivate
1
lurid
a
lurid cover stories
wild; sensational; graphic; gruesome
1
pervasive
a
pervasive odor
pervading; spread throughout
1
remorse
n
feel remorse for his crime
guilt; self-reproach
1
subside
v
storm subsided
settle down; descend; grow quiet
2
abridge
v
abridged dictionary
shorten
2
audacious
a
audacious attempt
daring, bold
2
cursory
a
cursory review
casual; hastily done
2
eccentric
a
eccentric personality
irregular; odd; whimsical; bizarre
2
fanaticism
n
religious fanatics
excessive zeal
2
inclusive
a
from 1 to 10, inclusive
tending to include all
2
luxuriant
a
luxuriant hair
abundant; rich and splendid
2
pessimism
n
pessimistic view of life
seeing the bad side only
2
renounce
v
renounce her beliefs
abandon; disown; repudiate
2
substantiate
v
substantiate the claim with facts
establish by evidence; verify; support
3
abstemious
a eating habits
abstemious eating habits
moderate in eating and drinking
3
austere
a
austere judge
strict, stern
3
curtail
v
curtail the program
shorten; reduce
3
eclectic
a
eclectic research
from many disparate sources
3
fastidious
a
fastidious dresser
difficult to please
3
incongruous
a
incongruous attire
not fitting; absurd
3
magnanimous
a
magnanimous priest
generous; great-hearted
3
phenomena
n
kept records of the phenomena
observable facts
3
repel
v
insect repellant
drive away; disgust
3
subtlety
n
subtle humor
perceptiveness; ingenuity; delicacy
4
abstract
a
abstract noun
theoretical; difficult to understand
4
authoritarian
a
authoritarian government
exercising total control
4
cynical
a
a cynical writer
distrustful of human motives
4
edify
v instruct morally
edify the church members
instruct, correct morally
4
feasible
a
feasible plan
practical; workable; likely
4
inconsequenti
al
a
inconsequential to the result
insignificant; unimportant
4
malicious
a
Cinderella's malicious sisters
hateful; spiteful
4
philanthropist
n
donation by the philanthropist
lover of mankind
4
replete
a
replete with books
abundantly filled
4
succinct
a
succinct answer
brief; terse; compact
5
abstruse
a
abstruse essay
hard to understand; esoteric
5
autonomous
a nomous law order
50 autonomous states
self-governing
5
daunt
v
undaunted by the threat
intimidate
5
efface
v
efface the graffiti
rub out
5
fell
v
lumberjack felled the tree
cut or knock down
5
incontrovertible
le
a
incontrovertible evidence
indisputable; not open to question
5
marred
a
marred surface of the table
damaged; disfigured
5
piety
n pious
piety of the nuns
religious devotion; godliness
5
reprehensible
a
reprehensible actions of the
terrorists
deserving blame
5
superficial
a
superficial knowledge of grammar
trivial; shallow
6
accessible
a
accessible on foot
easy to approach, reach, enter,
6
aversion
n to turn away from
strong aversion to snakes
firm dislike
6
debilitate
v weakened
debilitated by old age
weaken; enfeeble
6
elaboration
n
elaborate on the idea
addition of details
6
fervor
n
fervor of the protesters
glowing ardor; intensity of feeling
6
incorrigible
a to correct habit that you can not correct
incorrigible habit
not correctable
6
materialism
n
materialistic society
preoccupation with physical comforts and things
6
pitfall
n
pitfalls of life
hidden danger
6
reprove
v
reprove the unruly student
censure; rebuke
6
superfluous
a
superfluous details
unnecessary; excessive; overabundance
7
acclaim
v
acclaim the heroes
applaud
7
banal
a
banal essay
hackneyed; commonplace; trite
7
decorous
a
her decorous behavior was praised
(decorum)
proper
7
elated
a
elated child at Disneyland
overjoyed
7
fitful
a
several fitful attempts
spasmodic; intermittent
7
indefatigable
a
indefatigable marathon runner
tireless
7
meager
a
meager earnings
scanty; inadequate
7
pithy
a
pithy remark
concise; meaningful
7
repudiate
v
repudiate all debts
disown; disavow
7
surpass
v
surpassed his rival
exceed
ped - foot
pedestal - base of the statue
bi - 2
quadr - 4
kyklos(cycle) - wheel
bifocal focal- focus
cuspis - point
bivalve - 2 shelled shellfish
phone - sound
later - side
uni - 1
annus - year
enn - year
semi - 1/2
per - through
tri - three
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acclaim
v praise
acclaim the heroes
applaud
7
banal
a very typical
banal essay
hackneyed; commonplace; trite
7
decorous
a gentleman
her decorous behavior was praised
n(decorum)
proper
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elated
a very happy
elated child at Disneyland
overjoyed
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fitful
a go stop go stop go stop go stop go stop
several fitful attempts
spasmodic; intermittent
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indefatigable
a fatigue
indefatigable marathon runner
tireless
7
meager
a Mcdonalds
meager earnings
scanty; inadequate
7
pithy
a pit concise
pithy remark
concise; meaningful
7
repudiate
v disvow
repudiate all debts
disown; disavow
7
surpass
v pass
surpassed his rival
exceed
8
acknowledge
v it is real
acknowledge the truth
admit to be real or true
8
barren
a unproductive
barren desert
desolate; fruitless and unproductive
8
defame
v down ruin
defamed my character
harm someone's reputation
8
elegy
n moaning something
elegy for the dead
poem or song of lamentation
8
flagrant
a very open and clearly wrong
flagrant violation of the rules
blatant
8
indelible
a unable to erase
indelible ink
not able to be erased
8
meander
v wandering
meander through the park
wind or turn in its course
8
placate
v calm make happy
placate the angry customer
pacify; conciliate
8
rescind
v avoid
rescind the contract
cancel
8
surreptitious
a hidden thieflike
surreptitious peek
secret; furtive; sneaky; hidden
9
acquiesce
v give into submit compley
acquiesce to the demand
submit or comply silently or without protest
9
beguile
v deceived
beguiled by the devil
mislead or delude
9
deference
n defer respect
show deference to elders
respectful submission to opinion of others
9
elicit
v pull out answers from students
elicit answers from students
draw out by discussion
9
florid
a flower reddish
florid complexion
ruddy; reddish; flowery
9
indict
v catch jail evidence (indict)
indict the suspect
charge
9
mercenary
a only money
selfish and mercenary
interested in money or gain
9
ponderous
a very heavy on me
ponderous lecture; ponderous
burden
weighty; unwieldy
9
reserve
n manerism
judge's air of reserve
self-control
9
susceptible
a easily affected
susceptible to colds
impressionable; easily influenced
10
acquire
v instead of get
acquire wealth
to gain for oneself
10
belie
v gives the false impression
his size belies his strength
contradict; give false impression
10
degrade
v down grade
movies degrade the minorities
lower in rank; debase
10
eloquence
n fluent
eloquence of the speaker
expressiveness
10
foolhardy
a fool
don't be foolhardy
rash, bold
10
indifferent
a don't care
feel indifferent toward the poor
unmoved or unconcerned by
10
methodical
a using methods
methodical approach to the
problem
systematic
10
pragmatic
a practical usable
pragmatic considerations
practical
10
resigned
a given up trying to fight accept
resigned to die
accepting one's fate
10
sustain
v get
sustain an injury / sustain life
experience; support; nourish
11
adroit
a good at handling
adroit handling of the ball
nimble in use hand or body; skillful
11
benevolent
a good volo good wishing
the benevolent priest
generous; charitable
11
delineate
v de down line draw a picture of to tell a picture
delineate the riot in pictures
portray
11
elucidate
v lucid ¢ælear
elucidate the theory
explain; enlighten
11
frivolous
a minor usless lacking seriousliness
frivolous point / frivolous lawsuit
lacking in seriousness
11
indigenous
a
the indigenous people
native
11
meticulous
a
meticulous housekeeper
excessively careful; painstaking; scrupulous
11
prattle
v nonsense
baby prattled on
babble
11
resolution
n study ten hours every day
New Year's resolution
determination
11
sycophant
n yes man
I'm sick of sycophants
servile flatterer; yes man
12
adulation
n
adulation of the fans
flattery; admiration
12
benign
a good harmless malignant
benign sun; benign tumor
kindly; favorable
12
denounce
v
denounce the crime
condemn; criticize
12
elusive
a
elusive quarterback
evasive; baffling
12
frugality
n
the frugal gourmet
thrift; economy
12
indiscriminate
a
you should read indiscriminately
choosing at random; confused
12
misanthrope
n
evil misanthrope
one who hates mankind
12
precarious
a
precarious investment
uncertain; risky
12
resolve
n
a firm resolve
determination
12
taciturn
a
taciturn cowboy
habitually silent; talking little
13
adversary
n
defeat the adversary
opponent; enemy; foe
13
bequeath
v
bequeath the family fortune
leave to someone by a will
13
deplore
v
I deplore laziness
regret; disapprove of
13
emaciated
a
emaciated children in Africa
thin and wasted
13
furtive
a
furtive glances
stealthy; sneaky
13
indolent
a lazy
indolent couch potato
lazy
13
miserly
a
miserly old man
stingy; mean
13
preclude
v
preclude the possibility
make impossible; eliminate
13
respite
n
no time for respite
interval of relief; time for rest
13
taint
v
tainted food
contaminate; cause to lose purity
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adverse
a
adverse wind / adverse reaction
unfavorable or antagonistic
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blasphemy
n
thou shalt not blaspheme
cursing; irreverence; sacrilege
14
depravity
n
depravity of the criminals
corruption; wickedness
14
embellish
v
embellish the truth / embellish the
dress
adorn; ornament
14
garrulous
a
garrulous old men
loquacious; wordy; talkative
14
induce
v
sleep inducing pills
persuade; bring about
14
misnomer
n
'Indian' was a misnomer
wrong name; incorrect designation
14
precocious
a
precocious child
advanced in development
14
resplendent
a
resplendent new clothes
dazzling; glorious; brilliant
14
tantamount
a
statement tantamount to a
confession
equivalent in effect or value
15
advocate
v
Lincoln advocated freedom of the
slaves
speak or write in favor of
15
blighted
a
blighted by the storm
suffering from a disease; destroyed
15
deprecate
v
the teacher deprecated the use of
slang
express disapproval of
15
emulate
v
emulate the tutor
imitate; rival
15
glutton
n
gluttony is a deadly sin
one who eats too much
15
inert
a
remain inert in bed
inactive; lacking power to move
15
mitigate
v
mitigate his anger
appease; moderate
15
predator
n
predators of the jungle
creature that eats another animal
15
restraint
n
show some restraint
moderation or self-control
15
temper
v
temper your temper
moderate; tone down or restrain
16
aesthetic
a
aesthetic value
pertaining to a sense of the beautiful
16
bolster
v
bolster the argument with facts
support; prop up
16
deride
v
people derided Noah
scoff at
16
endorse
v
endorse the candidate / endorse the
check
approve; support
16
gratify
v
she felt gratified by the praise
to please
16
infamous
a
OJ's infamous trials
notoriously bad
16
mock
v
mock the teacher
ridicule; imitate, often in derision
16
predecessor
n
Clinton's predecessor
former occupant of a post
16
reticence
n
reticence of the suspect
reserve; uncommunicativeness
16
tenacity
n
tenacity of the detective
firmness; persistence
17
affable
a
kids love their affable teacher
friendly; cordial
17
braggart
n
my brother's a braggart
boaster
17
derivative
n
a derivative of the original formula
unoriginal; derived from another source
17
engender
v
confidence engenders success
cause; produce
17
gratuitous
a
gratuitous violence in movies
given freely; unwarranted
17
infer
v
what can you infer from the
passage?
deduce; conclude
17
mollify
v
mollify the angry customer
soothe
17
predilection
n
predilection for classical music
partiality; preference
17
retract
v
retract his statement
withdraw; take back
17
tentative
a
tentative plan
hesitant; not fully worked out or developed
18
affirm
v
OJ affirmed his innocence
to assert positively; maintain as true
18
brevity
n
brevity of a telegram
conciseness
18
despondent
a
despondent mood
depressed; gloomy
18
enhance
v
enhance the program
increase; improve
18
gravity
n
gravity of the situation
seriousness
18
ingenious
a
what an ingenious idea
clever; resourceful
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morose
a
sad and morose
ill-humored; sullen; melancholy
18
presumptuou
s
a
presumptuous challenge
arrogant; taking liberties
18
reverent
a
reverent worshippers
respectful; worshipful
18
terse
a
terse and short
concise; abrupt; pithy
19
agenda
n
morning agenda
outline of things to be done
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cajole
v
cajoled into doing all the work
coax; wheedle
19
despot
n
despotic ruler
tyrant; harsh
19
enigma
n
he's an enigma
puzzle; mystery
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gregarious
a
gregarious partygoers
sociable
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inherent
a
inherent characteristic
firmly established by nature or habit
19
mundane
a
talk about mundane matters
worldly as opposed to spiritual
19
pretentious
a
pretentious teacher
ostentatious; pompous
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rhetorical
a
rhetorical skills in speech
pertaining to effective communication
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threadbare
a
threadbare sweater
shabby and poor
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alleviate
v
alleviate the pain
to lessen; mitigate
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calculated
a
calculated decision
deliberately planned
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detached
a emotionally removed
feel detached from his family
emotionally removed; calm and objective
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enmity
n enemy
enmity between the enemies
ill will; hatred
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guile
n deceitful
guile and deceit
deceit; duplicity; wiliness
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innate
a
innate talent for music
inborn
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munificent
a
munificent benefactor
very generous
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prevalent
a common view
prevalent view
widespread; generally accepted
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rigor
n severity
rigor of military training
severity
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thrive
v very healthy
bees thrive in the summer
prosper; flourish
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aloof
a not gregarious
aloof at parties
at a distance; reserved or reticent
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candor
n candid very open and honest
thanks for your candor
frankness
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deterrent
n deter prevent by with fear punishment
death sentence deters crime
something that discourages
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enunciate
v speack clearily
enunciate every syllable
speak distinctly
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gullible
a believe everything
don't be so gullible
easily deceived
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innocuous
a inconcessequential to the deal
innocuous error
harmless
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nefarious
a very evil
nefarious villain
very wicked
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prodigal
a wasteful
prodigal son
wasteful; reckless with money
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robust
a strong vigorous
a robust young man
vigorous; strong
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tirade
n teacher's yelling
teacher's lengthy tirade
extended scolding; denunciation
22
altruistic
a alter= other altr
altruistic donation
unselfishly concerned for others
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capricious
a unpredicatble
capricious storm
fickle; incalculable
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detrimental
a very harmful
detrimental to your health
harmful; damaging
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ephemeral
a short
ephemeral life
short-lived; fleeting
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hackneyed
a very unoriginal
hackneyed plot
commonplace; trite
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innovation
n nova new
innovation in technology
change; introduction of something new
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negate
v make the opposite it is sunny it is rainny
negate the argument
cancel out; nullify; deny
22
prodigious
a
prodigious strength
marvelous; enormous
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ruthless
a no mercy
ruthless murderer
pitiless; cruel
22
torpor
n torpid
torpor of a hibernating bear
lethargy; sluggishness; dormancy
23
ambiguous
a
ambiguous answer
having several possible meanings
23
caricature
n eggagerate
caricature of the president
distortion; burlesque
23
devious
a devilish going erratic
the devil's devious ways
going astray; erratic; cunning
23
erroneous
a incorrect
erroneous answer
mistaken; wrong
23
hamper
v obstacle
hamper the progress
obstruct; to block the path
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insipid
a dull boring
insipid design
lacking in flavor; dull
23
nonchalance
n don't care
nonchalant about his grades
indifference; lack of concern; composure
23
profane
v say something that violates
profane the name of God
violate; desecrate
23
sage
n
consult the sage
wise person
23
tranquility
n
tranquil waters
calmness; peace
24
ambivalent
a love hate relationship
she felt ambivalent
uncertainty or fluctuations
24
censorious
a
censorious church groups
critical
24
devise
v to make up
devise a plan
think up; plan
24
erratic
a
erratic behavior
odd; unpredictable
24
hardy
a robust
hardy plants
sturdy, robust
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insolvent
a
insolvent business
bankrupt; unable to repay one's debts
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notoriety
n very famous in negative way
OJ's notoriety
disrepute; ill fame
24
profligate
a
wild and profligate companions
dissipated; wasteful; wildly immoral
24
sanction
v
sanction the new policy
approve; ratify
24
transient
a
transient guests at a hotel
momentary; temporary
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analogous
a similar
analogous situation
corresponding in some particular
25
censure
v to tell you what is good and bad
teacher censured the student
blame; criticize
25
didactic
a instructional
didactic puzzle
teaching; instructional
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equivocal
a equal in voice
equivocal answer
ambiguous
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haughtiness
n proud
haughtiness of the cheerleaders
pride; arrogance
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instigate
v get other people into riot
instigate the people to revolt
urge; start; provoke
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novelty
n new
novelty of a new toy
something new; newness
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profound
a
profound idea
deep; not superficial; complete
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satirical
a makes fun of something
satirical humor
mocking
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trepidation
n fear worries
feel trepidation about the interview
fear; nervous apprehension
im- not
impede slow you down pede foot
expedite speed up
expeditious done quickly
exclude include
verto - to turn
extro- outward
intro- inward
extrovert- out going person
sesqui - one and one and a half
cura care curator in charge of sth
sine without
sinecure without care
convert
change
verto versus
turn
re again
revert turn back
per - through
pervert - twist
vertigo - dizziness
vertibra - backbone
versatile - able to do alot of things
versa - turn easily from one thing to another
podium
tri - three
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anarchist
n
anarchy in the USA
one who advocates no law
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clemency
n forgiveness
show clemency to prisoners
being lenient; mildness
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diffuse
v one thing passig to another
diffusion of the gas
spread widely
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erudite
a very smart he knows alot
erudite professor
learned; scholarly
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heed
v
heed my warning
pay attention to; consider
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insularity
n insulated by other countries
insularity of the islanders
narrow-mindedness; isolation
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nullify
v nul nothing
nullify the contract
to make invalid
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profusion
n a lot
apologized profusely
overabundance; lavish expenditure; excess
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saturate
v
saturate the sponge
soak thoroughly
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trifling
a minor
a trifling matter
trivial; unimportant
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anecdote
n
speech began with an anecdote
a short account of an incident (often amusing)
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coercion
n force
they coerced him to confess
use of force to get compliance
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digression
n step away
one of the teacher's digressions
wandering away from subject
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esoteric
a hard to understand
esoteric theory
hard to understand
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heresy
n
Galileo was tried for heresy
opinion contrary to popular belief (or religion)
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insuperable
a
insuperable barrier
insurmountable; unbeatable
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nurture
v take care of
nurture the children
nourish; educate; foster
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proliferation
n increase
proliferation of gang violence
rapid growth; spread; multiplication
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savory
a
savory meal
tasty; pleasing, attractive or agreeable
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trite
a banal
trite conversation in movies
hackneyed; commonplace
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antagonistic
a
antagonistic antagonist
acting in opposition; hostile
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compile
v
compile data
to gather together
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diligence
n
work with diligence
steadiness of effort
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eulogy
n eu-good logy- words
eulogy for the heroes
expression of praise (often in funerals)
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homogeneous
a heterogeneous
homogeneous population
of the same kind
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integrity
n being good
honesty and integrity
uprightness; wholeness
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obdurate
a stubborn
obdurate in his refusal
stubborn
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prolific
a produces a lot
prolific writer
abundantly fruitful
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scanty
a
scanty supply of food
meager; insufficient
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truncate
v
truncate the number
cut the top off
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antidote
n
antidote for the poison
a medicine that counteracts poison
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complacent
a just happy
complacent look
self-satisfied
29
diminution
n less value
diminution of value
lessening; reduction
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euphemism
n die - passed away
euphemism for 'dead'
mild expression for harsh one
29
hyperbole
n i'm so hugry that I can eat a horse
hyperbole in poems
exaggeration; overstatement
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intervene
v
intervene in the dispute
come between
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objective
a no personal feeling
objective opinion
not influenced by emotions; fair
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propriety
n
behave with propriety
fitness; correct conduct
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scrupulous
a good moral
scrupulous worker
conscientious; extremely thorough
29
turbulence
n
plane experienced some turbulence
state of violent agitation
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antiquated
a
antiquated antiques
old-fashioned; old
30
compliance
n
compliance with the school rules
conformity to requirements
30
discerning
a
discerning professor
mentally quick and observant; having insight
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evanescent
a
evanescent pleasure
fleeting; vanishing
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hypocritical
a
hypocritical church members
pretending to be virtuous
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intimidate
v
the bully intimidated the kids
frighten
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obliterate
v
obliterate the enemy forces
destroy completely
30
protract
v
protract the discussion
prolong
30
scrutinize
v teacher
teacher scrutinized every detail
examine closely and critically
30
turmoil
n
political turmoil
great commotion and confusion
31
apathy
n a no pathy feeling
apathy for the poor
lack of interest or concern
31
composure
n composed calm
nothing would shake her
composure
mental calmness
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discriminating
a discerning
discriminating taste in art
able to see differences
31
exacerbate
v make worse
exacerbate the situation
worsen; embitter
31
hypothetical
a imagining a situation
a hypothetical situation
supposed; based on assumptions
31
intractable
a tract-pull
intractable teenager
unruly; stubborn; unyielding
31
oblivion
n day dreaming
his mind was lost in oblivion
obscurity; forgetfulness
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provincial
a province
provincial attitude
unsophisticated; pertaining to a province
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seclusion
n alone away
live in seclusion
isolation; solitude
31
undermine
v weakening challenging
undermined the teacher's authority
weaken; sap
tri- three
sectus
sect- cut
three parts
enotomology
quiadrisect 4 cuts
bilingual 2 language
plico - ple ply plic
---fold
imply
fold
plywood multiple woods folded together
ad- to toward
implicit - implied
explicit - nothing is hidden bad words
explicit explanation - clear very clear
explicate the poem - out fold
quintus - five
sextus - six
septem - seven
octo - eight
trans - across
duo - two
trio- three
quartet -4
quintet -5
sextet - 6
sistet - 6
are you insinuating that I cheated?
= imply
fer - bring carry
infer tranfer
transfer change school
con with or together
dis away apart
confer bring ideas together conference
de- down or away
defer - postpone
recede - backward
duplex - one bulidng house two family
complicated- mixed up
pliers - grab metal wires
pod - foot
podiatrist
chiro - hand
graph - to write
phonograph - record player sound machines
chirography - hand writting
chiropractor - hand massage person
pous - pod
octoroon - 1/8 black
gonia -angle
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apocryphal
a
apocryphal tales
untrue; made up
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comprehensive
a
comprehensive review for the test
thorough, inclusive
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disdain
v
I disdain the poor
treat with scorn or contempt
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exalt
v
exalt the name of God
praise; raise in rank or dignity
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iconoclastic
a don't like the world
iconoclastic hippies of the 60's
attacking traditions
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inundate
v
inundated with homework
overwhelm; flood; submerge
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obscure
v
obscure meaning
darken; make unclear
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provoke
v provokative
provoke the dog to attack
stir to anger; cause retaliation
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sedentary
a
sedentary occupation
requiring sitting
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uniformity
n
uniformity of style
sameness; monotony
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appease
a
appease the Germans
to make calm or content
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concede
v
he conceded that he was wrong
admit; yield
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disinclination
n
disinclination to study
unwillingness
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excerpt
n
an excerpt from the novel
selected passage
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idiosyncrasy
n
everyone has his idiosyncrasies
individual trait, usually odd
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invert
v
invert the fraction
turn upside down or inside out
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obstinate
a
obstinate child
stubborn
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proximity
n
close proximity to school
nearness
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servile
a
servile obedience
slavish; cringing
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unkempt
a
unkempt lawn
disheveled; uncared for in appearance
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apprehension
n not study
feeling of apprehension
fear of future trouble
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conciliatory
a
angry despite conciliatory words
reconciling; soothing
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dismiss
v
teacher dismissed the idea
put away from consideration; reject
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execute
v
execute the program
put into effect; carry out
34
ignominy
n
ignominy of his defeat
deep disgrace; shame or dishonor
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ironic
a
ironic result
resulting in a contrary outcome
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ominous
a
ominous storm clouds
threatening
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prudent
a
prudent investor
cautious; careful
34
skeptic
n
couldn't convince the skeptic
doubter
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unobtrusive
a
unobtrusive undercover agent
inconspicuous; not blatant
35
arable
a farming
arable land
fit for growing crops
35
concise
a short right to the point
concise definition
brief and compact
35
disparage
v dis not away
disparage his rival's effort
belittle
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exemplary
a good exampe to others
exemplary student
serving as a model; outstanding
35
illicit
a elicit - draw out answers
illicit drugs
illegal
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irreproachabl
e
a not blamable
irreproachable conduct
blameless; impeccable
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opaque
a can't see through
opaque shower window
dark; not transparent
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qualified
a limited statement
qualified answer
limited; restricted
35
sluggish
a slug - slow to get up can't think move
felt sluggish in the mornings
slow; lazy; lethargic
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unprecedente
d
a precedent - that has occured before
unprecedented success
novel; unparalleled
36
arbitrary
a random
arbitrary decision
contingent solely upon one's discretion
36
concur
v con - with or together cur- run
I concur with the decision
agree
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disparity
n
disparity in rank
difference
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exemplify
v
exemplify the idea
serve as an example of
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illusory
a
illusory promises
deceptive; not real
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irresolute
a
irresolute in his decision
uncertain how to act; weak
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opportunist
n negative cheat people
betrayed by the opportunist
one who chooses expediency over principles
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quandary
n dilemma
in a quandary about which school
to attend
dilemma
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somber
a serious
somber news / somber colors
gloomy; depressing; dark; drab
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unwarranted
a
unwarranted rudeness
unjustified; groundless; undeserved
37
arbitrate
v judge
arbitrate the dispute
to decide as a third person (as a judge)
37
condone
v not allow have to punish
I cannot condone your behavior
overlook; forgive
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dispassionate
a no personal feeling
dispassionate judge
calm; impartial - fair
37
exhaustive
a a lot of effort put it
exhaustive research
thorough; comprehensive
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immutable
a mute - change
nothing is immutable
unchangeable
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jocular
a
jocular jokes
said or done in jest
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optimism
n possitve
optimistic outlook
seeing the positive sides to everything
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quiescent
a quiet
quiescent volcano
at rest; dormant; temporarily inactive
37
soporific
a
soporific lectures
sleep-causing; marked by sleepiness
37
usurp
v
usurp the throne
seize another's power or rank
Etymology Review Quiz: IWP 1-10
Roots (40Questions X 2pts)
ped
foot
bi
two
later
side
cycle
circle
quadr
four
uni
one
semi
half
phone
sound
ann
annual
enn
yearly
centum
hundred
mill
1/1000
meter
measure
optiko
vision
chronos
time
in, im
not
ex
out
verto
turn
intro
inward
extro
out
manus
hand
cura
care
sectus
six
lingua
language
plico
fold
ad
toward
inter
between
duo
two
octo
eight
trans
across
con
together
re
again
dis
away
de
back
fero
bring carry
chiro
hand
graph
to write
gonia
angle
octoginta
eighty
tele
distance
Vocab (20Questions X 1pt)
biped
two leg
unilateral
decision made by only one group
bicentennial
200
chronic
time lasting
chronometer
accurate clock
millennium
1000 years
expedite
done more quickly
introvert
quiet shy person
curator
charge of museum
optometrist
person who are dealing with glasses
impede
hinder
revert
go back to something
linguistics
who studies language
recede
decrease
quadrisect
cut into four pieces
explicate
explain
pliable
easily bent
duplex
two floor
podiatrist
person who treats feet
octogenarian
eighty's
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arbitrator
n
arbitrator arbitrates
judge
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conflagration
n
conflagration of 1666
great fire
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disperse
v
disperse the crowd
scatter
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exhilarating
a
exhilarating workout
invigorating and refreshing
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impair
v
closed captioned for the hearing
impaired
injure; hurt
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judicious
a
judicious investment
sound in judgment; wise
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opulence
n
opulence of the ballroom
extreme wealth; luxuriousness
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ramble
v
ramble on for hours
wander aimlessly (physically or mentally)
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sporadic
a
sporadic occurrence
occurring irregularly
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vacillate
v
don't vacillate when making
decisions
waver; fluctuate
39
archaic
a
archaic words
antiquated; of an earlier period
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confound
v
confounded by the SAT questions
confuse; puzzle
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disputatious
a
disputatious lawyer
argumentative
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exonerate
v
OJ was exonerated
acquit; exculpate
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impeccable
a
impeccable manner
faultless
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labyrinth
n
lost in the labyrinth
maze
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orator
n
orator's speech
public speaker
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rancor
n
rancor against the foe
bitterness; hatred
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spurious
a
spurious arguments
false; counterfeit; illogical
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vaporize
v
vaporize the liquid
turn into vapor
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arid
a
arid desert
extremely dry; parched
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constraint
n
time constraint
compulsion; repression of feelings
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disseminate
v
disseminate the propaganda
scatter (like seeds)
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expedient
a
most expedient method
suitable; practical; politic
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impecunious
a
impecunious bum
without money
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laconic
a
laconic reply
brief and to the point
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ornate
a
ornate Italian sofa
excessively decorated
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ratify
v
ratify the amendment
approve formally; confirm; verify
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spurn
v
spurn the villain's offer
reject; scorn
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venerate
v
venerate the leader
revere
41
arrogance
n
arrogance of the teacher
stuck-up; offensive display of self-importance
41
contend
v
the author contends that . . .
struggle; assert earnestly
41
dissent
v
dissent from majority
disagree
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expedite
v
expedite the delivery
hasten
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impede
v
impede progress
hinder; block; delay
41
lament
v
lament the death of the King
grieve; express sorrow
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ostentatious
a
ostentatious dresser
showy; pretentious
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raze
v
raze the building
destroy completely
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squander
v
squander the money
waste
41
verbose
a
verbose speaker
wordy
42
articulate
a
articulate speaker
using language fluently
42
contentious
a
loud and contentious voices
quarrelsome
42
dissonance
n
dissonance in music
discord
42
explicit
a
explicit instructions / explicit
language
totally clear; definite
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implausible
a
implausible excuse
unlikely; unbelievable
42
lampoon
v
lampoon the President in
caricatures
ridicule
42
pacifist
n
peace-loving pacifists
one opposed to violence
42
rebuttal
n
rebuttal to the argument
refutation; response with contrary evidence
42
stagnant
a
stagnant pool of water
motionless; stale; dull
42
viable
a
a viable plan
practical or workable
43
artifacts
n
Roman artifacts
any handmade object of earlier period
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contract
v
contract the muscle / contract a
disease
compress or shrink; to catch a disease
43
divergent
a
two divergent paths
differing; deviating
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exploit
v
exploit the illegal immigrants
make use of, sometimes unjustly
43
implement
v
implement the plan; kitchen
implement
put into effect; tool
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languish
v
languished in prison for years
lose animation; lose strength
43
parody
n
parody of the song
humorous imitation
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recant
v
recant the testimony
disclaim or disavow; retract a previous statement
43
static
a
static character
unchanging; lacking development
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vigor
n
vigor of a young man
active strength
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artisan
n
skilled artisans
a craftsperson
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contrite
a
contrite tears
penitent; feeling sorry for past actions
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doctrine
n
religious doctrine
principle, position, or policy
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extol
v
extol the heroes
praise; glorify
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implication
n
implications of the law
something hinted or suggested
44
laud
v
laud the heroes
praise
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parsimony
n
parsimonious parents
stinginess
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recluse
n
live as a recluse
hermit; loner
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steadfast
a
God is steadfast
loyal; unswerving
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vilify
v
vilify the President
slander
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ascendancy
n
ascendancy over the followers
controlling influence; dominance
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converge
v
marchers converged in Washington
come together
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document
v
document the evidence
provide written evidence
45
extraneous
a
extraneous details
not essential; superfluous
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implicit
a
implicit agreement
understood but not stated
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lavish
a
lavish gifts
liberal; wasteful
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partisan
a
partisan supporters
one-sided; prejudiced
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recount
v
recount the events
narrate or tell; count over again
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stoic
a
ever-stoic Mr. Spock
impassive; unmoved by joy or grief
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vindicate
v
vindicate his honor
clear from blame; exonerate; justify or support
46
ascetic
a
ascetic monk
practicing self-denial; austere
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conviction
n
religious convictions
strongly held belief
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dogmatic
a
dogmatic teachings
asserting opinions in arrogant manner
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extricate
v
extricate the trapped whales
free; disentangle
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impudence
n
impudence of rude students
impertinence; insolence
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lethargic
a
feel lethargic after lunch
drowsy; dull
46
paucity
n
paucity of customers
scarcity
46
rectify
v
rectify the situation
set right; correct
46
stolid
a
stolid personality
dull; impassive
46
virtuoso
n
virtuoso of the violin
highly skilled artist
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aspire
v
aspire to be an actress
to seek ambitiously
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cordial
a
cordial invitation
gracious; heartfelt
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dormant
a
bears stay dormant for the winter
sleeping; lethargic
47
exuberance
n
exuberance of welcome
overflowing abundance; joyful enthusiasm
47
inane
a
inane remarks
silly; senseless
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levity
n
levity of the jokes
lack of seriousness; lightness
47
penury
n
penury of the homeless
severe poverty; stinginess
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redundant
a
redundant explanation
superfluous; repetitious; excessively wordy
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strident
a
strident laughter
loud and harsh; insistent
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virulent
a
virulent disease; virulent attitude
extremely poisonous; hostile; bitter
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assuage
v
assuage the pain
ease, lessen
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corroborate
v
a witness corroborated the
suspect's story
confirm
48
dubious
a
dubious reply
doubtful; filled with questions
48
facilitate
v
facilitate recovery
help bring about; make less difficult
48
inception
n
at the inception of the program
start; beginning
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linger
v
linger at the playground for hours
loiter or dawdle
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perfunctory
a
perfunctory proof-reading
superficial; not thorough
48
refute
v
refute the argument
disprove
48
stupefy
v
stupefied by the dumb answer
make numb; stun; amaze
48
volatile
a
volatile chemical; volatile temper
changeable; explosive;
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astute
a
astute answer
wise, shrewd
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credulity
n
don't be so credulous
belief on slight evidence
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duplicity
n
duplicity of character
double-dealing; hypocrisy
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fallacious
a
fallacious reasoning
false; misleading
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incidental
a
incidental expenses
not essential; minor
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listless
a
listless mood
lacking in spirit or energy
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peripheral
a
peripheral view
marginal; outer
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relegate
v
relegated to a lower position
banish to an inferior position; delegate; assign
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submissive
a
submissive students
yielding; timid
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voluble
a
voluble speaker
fluent; glib; talkative
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atrophy
n
atrophy of the skin
wasting away
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criterion
n
criterion for admissions
standard used in judging
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duration
n
duration of the trip
length of time something lasts
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fallow
a
fallow land
plowed but not sowed
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incisive
a
incisive criticism
cutting; sharp
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lofty
a
lofty goals
very high
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perpetuate
v
perpetual motion
make something last
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relevant
a
relevant to the issue
pertinent; referring to the case in hand
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subordinate
a
subordinate officer
occupying a lower rank; inferior
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zealot
n
religious zealot
fanatic; person who shows excessive zeal
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