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abash
v
abashed by his grades
make ashamed or embarrassed- embarrased.
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append
v
append a bibliography
attach- pend- hang (neckless). attach a list , tag on
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camouflage
n
camouflage uniform
hiding by blending into the surrounding-in order to hide in enviornment..
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connoisseur
n
connoisseur of fine art
person competent to act as a judge of art- judge of art.
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disband
v
The soldiers disbanded
to break up or dissolve- break
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forensic
a
forensic evidence; lawyer's forensic
manner
suitable for debate in court-
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imply
v
what does the author imply?
suggest a meaning not expressed; signify- suggesting.
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martial
a
martial arts; martial law
warlike- force by power.
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practical
a
practical knowledge
based on experience; useful- pragmatic, useful
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sedition
n
sedition against the government
resistance to authority; insubordination
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abate
v
storm abated
to reduce in amount or degree
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appraise
v
appraise the pearl
estimate value of
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canine
a
K-9 police unit
related to dogs
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connotation
n
negative connotations of the word
suggested or implied meaning of an expression-
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disburse
v
disburse scholarship funds
to pay out money for expenses- pay for expenses.
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foreshadow
v
foreshadow the ending
give an indication beforehand; portend; prefigure- implication.
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importune
v
importuned her for donations
beg persistently- beg for donation.
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martyr
n
died as a martyr
one who voluntarily suffers death for his religion or
cause- someone who dies who fight for a couse and becomes a symbol.
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preamble
n
Preamble to the Constitution
introductory statement-pre= before, amble- walk. constitution has preamble.
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seedy
a
seedy motel room
run-down; decrepit; disreputable- run down.
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abbreviate
v
she abbreviated her speech
to shorten- curtail.
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appreciate
v
stock prices appreciated
increase in worth- depreciated- decreased, = increased.
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canker
n
canker sore
any ulcerous sore; any evil- any evil.
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conscientious
a
a conscientious editor
scrupulous; careful- meticulous
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disclaim
v
disclaim responsibility / read the
disclaimer
disavow; disown- not responsible.
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foresight
n
enough foresight to be prepared
ability to foresee future happenings; prudence
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impostor
n
fooled by an impostor
someone who assumes a false identity- someone who fakes identity.
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maternal
a
maternal instincts
pertaining to a mother- mother
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precise
a
precise answer
exact- absolute.
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seep
v
water seeped through
ooze; trickle- hit,
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abdicate
v
abdicate the throne
to give up or renounce
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apprehend
v
apprehend the criminal
arrest; dread; perceive- arrest.
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canny
a
canny customers
shrewd; thrift-thrifty.
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consensus
n
decided by a consensus
general agreement- con= together, sense- feel. general agreement.
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disclose
v
disclose secret information
to make known; reveal or uncover
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forestall
v
forestall the enemy attack
prevent by taking action in advance- to stop.
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impoverished
a
impoverished family
poor
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matriarch
n
ruled by a matriarch
woman who rules a family or larger social group- monarchy, matriarch= ruled by mother.
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predetermine
v
predetermined fate
predestine; settle or decide beforehand; influence
markedly
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seethe
v
seethed with anger
be disturbed; boil-boil
55
aberrant
a
aberrant behavior
not normal or usual- not going to usual course.
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appropriate
v
appropriated the land
acquire; take possession- you acquire the land.
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cantankerous
a
cantankerous old man
ill humored; irritable-eaily irretated.
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consistency
n
their stories lacked consistency
absence of contradictions
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discord
n
discord between partners
lack of concord or harmony
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forgo
v
forgo desserts for a week
give up; do without- give up,
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impregnable
a
impregnable fort
invulnerable- not weak at any point.
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maudlin
a
maudlin ending
effusively sentimental- very sad.
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prelude
n
prelude to war
introduction; forerunner
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sensual
a
sensual experience
devoted to the pleasures of the senses; carnal;
voluptuous
56
abettor
n
aiding and abetting
someone who supports or aids (a wrongdoing)
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aptitude
n
aptitude test
fitness; talent- talent.
56
canvass
v
canvass the neighborhood
to solicit votes, subscriptions, opinions, etc- opinion
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console
v
console the widow
lessen sadness or disappointment
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discordant
a
discordant sounds
being at variance; disagreeing; incongruous- cacophony= off sound.
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forlorn
a
sad and forlorn
sad and lonely; wretched
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impromptu
a
impromptu speech
without previous preparation
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maul
v
mauled by a lion
handle roughly
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premeditate
v
premeditated murder
plan in advance
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sentinel
n
sentinels on guard
sentry; lookout
sensation, sense- to feel.
extramarital- marriage. extramural- out side of school wall
murus- wall. immure- putsomeone inside the wall (prisoner)
intra- inside, urbs- ciry, intraurban= inside the city.
urbane- city like. exurb- outside the city.
specio, spectus- to look.
consensus- general agreement. dissension- minority is thinking something else.
fluo- flow, fluent- good flow. influenza-
effluent- gas out. efflvium- pollution.
philos, biblion- book/ bibliography- list of books.
shophos- wisdom, sophisticated,
misein- hate. gyne- woman.
moros- fool, moron- fool, sophomore-
pejor- worse, pejorative- worse. moronism, moronity.
misogynous- hate women. gynecology- medical deal with woman.
gamos- marriage, misogamy- hate marriage, mono, bigoamy- 1, 2 marriage.
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abhor
v
I abhor chemistry
detest; loathe; abominate
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aquatic
a
aquatic sports
pertaining to water
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capacious
a
capacious trunk
spacious
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consolidation
n
debt consolidation
unification; becoming firmer or stronger
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unt
v
unt the new theory
to deduct a certain amount; to disregard- disregard.
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formality
n
formality of the ceremony
ceremonious quality; something done just for form's
sake- being formal
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improvise
v
improvise the lines
make up without planning-make up something
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maxim
n
moral maxims
proverb; a truth pithily stated-proverb.
57
premise
n
premise of the argument
assumption; postulate
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sequester
v
sequester the jury
isolate; retire from public life; segregate
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abolish
v
abolish slavery
to put an end to; make void
58
arboretum
n
trees in the arboretum
place where trees are exhibited\p z o gp vimbb
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capitulate
v
the captain capitulated
surrender- surrender
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consonance
n
out of consonance
harmony; agreement
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urse
n
philosophical urse
conversation; formal discussion
58
formidable
a
a formidable foe
menacing; threatening- enemy who is very threatening
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impunity
n
violate laws with impunity
freedom from punishment or harm
58
mediate
v
mediate the dispute
settle a dispute through the services of an outsider- to stop between a fight.
58
preposterous
a
that's preposterous!
absurd; ridiculous
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serenity
n
serene waters
calmness; placidity
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abominate
v
abominable snowman
dislike strongly
59
arcade
n
shop at the arcade
a covered passageway with shops
59
caprice
n
don't act on caprice
whim-capricious
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conspicuous
a
conspicuous error
easily seen; obvious
59
discredit
v
discredit the witness
to injure the credit or reputation of
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forsake
v
why have you forsaken me
desert; abandon; renounce
59
inadvertent
a
inadvertent mistake
unintentionally; by oversight; carelessly
59
mediocre
a
mediocre quality
ordinary; commonplace
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prestige
n
prestige of the university
impression produced by achievements or reputation
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serpentine
a
serpentine road
winding; twisting
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aboriginal
a
Australian aborigines
native; indigenous
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arcane
a
arcane tradition
secret, mysterious
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caption
n
caption of a cartoon
title; text under illustration
60
conspiracy
n
conspiracy to kill the president
treacherous plot
60
discrepancy
n
discrepancy in the testimonies
difference; inconsistency
60
forte
n
vocabulary is my forte
strong point or special talent
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inalienable
a
inalienable rights
not to be taken away
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meditation
n
decide after some meditation
reflection; thought
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prevail
v
truth shall prevail
induce; triumph over
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servitude
n
life of servitude
slavery; compulsory labor
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abortive
a
abortive attempt
unsuccessful; imperfectly developed
61
archaeology
n
Indiana Jones studies archaeology
study of mankind
61
carafe
n
carafe of wine
glass water bottle
61
constituent
n
letters from angry constituents
supporter
61
discrete
a
two discrete problems
separate; distinct
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forthright
a
forthright honesty
outspoken; straightforward; frank
61
inanimate
a
inanimate objects
lifeless
61
meek
a
blessed are the meek
quiet and obedient; spiritless
61
prey
n
predator and prey
animals chased as food
61
sever
v
sever the rope
cut; separate
62
abrasive
a
abrasive cleaning powder
tending to scratch or scrape
62
archetype
n
archetypal symbols
prototype; primitive pattern
62
carat
n
one carat diamond
unit of weight for precious metals
62
construe
v
you have misconstrued my meaning
explain; interpret
62
discretion
n
parental discretion advised
freedom of judgment or choice
62
fortuitous
a
fortuitous meeting
accidental; by chance
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inarticulate
a
inarticulate in front of girls
speechless; producing indistinct speech
62
melancholy
a
melancholy mood
gloomy; morose; blue
62
problematic
a
problematic issue
doubtful; unsettled; questionable; perplexing
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severity
n
severity of the punishment
harshness; intensity; sternness; austerity
63
abrogate
v
abrogate the outdated law
to abolish; put an end to
63
archipelago
n
visit the archipelago
group of closely located islands
63
cardinal
a
the cardinal rule
chief; most important
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consummate
a
consummate liar / consummate the
deal
complete; the best
63
disembark
v
disembark from the ship
to go ashore from a ship
63
foster
v
foster home; foster an idea
rear; encourage
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inaugurate
v
inaugurate the President
start; initiate; install in office
63
memento
n
memento of the visit
token; reminder
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procrastinate
v
procrastinate till the last day
postpone; delay or put off
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shackle
v
legs were shackled
chain; fetter
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abscond
v
abscond with the money
to depart in secret manner- running away from the law
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archives
n
records in the archives
public records; place for such records- storage place for imformation.
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carnal
a
carnal pleasures
fleshly- pleasures of your body.
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contaminate
v
contaminated water
pollute
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disfigure
v
disfigured face
to mar the appearance or beauty of; deform; deface
64
frail
a
frail creature
delicate; weak
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incapacitate
v
incapacitated by the illness
disable
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menial
a
menial work
suitable for servants; lowly; mean
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promote
v
promote world peace
help to flourish; advance in rank; publicize- to give more aware make is grow.
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sham
v
a sham offer
pretend- trying to cheat you.
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absolute
a
absolute or relative
complete; perfect- perfect.
65
ardent
a
ardent love letter
expressing intense feeling; passionate- lots of expression.
65
carnivorous
a
carnivorous animals
meat-eating- meat eating animals.
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contemporary
n
Shakespeare's contemporaries
person belonging to the same period
65
disgruntled
a
disgruntled workers
displeased and discontented; sulky; peevish- un happy.
65
franchise
n
McDonalds franchise
right granted by authority; right to vote; business
licensed to sell in one territory- right to sell in an area.
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incarcerate
v
incarcerate the prisoners
imprison- immure. mure= wall. put inside the wall.
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mentor
n
my teacher and my mentor
a wise and trusted counselor or teacher
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prophetic
a
prophetic visions
foretelling the future
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shambles
n
left in shambles
wreck; mess- mess
66
abstain
v
abstain from drinking
to refrain from doing something- you stay away from action.
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arduous
a
arduous efforts
hard; strenuous- hard effort.
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cascade
n
cascade of fresh rain
small waterfall- small fall
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contempt
contempt and hatred
scorn; disdain
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dishearten
v
disheartened by low test grades
discourage; cause to lose hope
66
frantic
a
frantic protesters
desperate, wild, excited- people going wild.
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incendiary(a)
a
incendiary bomb; incendiary speech
used for starting a fire; tending to inflame the senses
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merger
n
business merger
combination (of two business corporations)
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proponent
n
proponents of the new law
supporter; backer; opposite of opponent
66
sheathe
v
sheathe the dagger
place into a case
67
abstinence
n
abstinence from drinking
any self-restraint or self-denial
67
aristocracy
n
ruled by aristocracy
hereditary nobility; privileged class
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caste
n
caste system of India
one of the social classes in Hindu society
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contention
n
It is our contention that...
claim; thesis
67
disheveled
a
disheveled appearance
untidy
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fraudulent
a
fraudulent advertising
cheating; deceitful
67
incendiary(n)
n
burned down by an incendiary
arsonist- person who start a fire.
67
mesmerize
v
the show mesmerized the kids
hypnotize-trick
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prosperity
n
economic prosperity
good fortune; financial success; physical well-being-everything is going well
67
shrewd
a
shrewd investor
clever; astute- very cleaver.
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abusive
a
abusive parents
mistreating; wrongly used
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armada
n
Spanish Armada
fleet of warships
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castigate
v
OJ should be castigated
punish- to be punished
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contest
v
he contested the answer
dispute-challenge it.
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disingenuous
a
disingenuous excuse
lacking in frankness or candor; insincere- not being sincere - hiding something.
68
fray
n
jump into the fray
brawl- fighting.
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incentive
n
an incentive to study
spur; motive
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metamorphosis
n
metamorphosis of a butterfly
change of form; major transformation- Kafka.
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prototype
n
prototype of the new car
original work used as a model by others- first model. original.
68
shun
v
shunned his old friends
keep away from
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abut
v
houses that abut
to be adjacent- right next to
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aromatic
a
aromatic coffee
fragrant- good smell
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casualty
n
casualties of war
serious or fatal account- people are killed.
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context
n
meaning in context
the writing preceding and following the quoted part
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disinterested
a
disinterested judge
unprejudiced
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frenzied
a
frenzied animals
madly excited
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incessant
a
incessant chatter
uninterrupted; unceasing
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metaphor
n
comparison by metaphor
implied comparison
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pseudonym
n
author's pseudonym
pen name- false name
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sibling
n
sibling rivalry
brother or sister- brother or sister
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ROOTS
1. ad-
2. amo
3. annus
4. anthropos
5. bi
6. biblion
7. bona, bonus
8. cedo
9. centum
10. cheir (chiro-)
11. chronos
12. circum-
13. con-
14. cornu
15. cuspis
16. deka
17. deus
18. dipsa
19. dis-
20. ego
21. extra-
22. fidelis
23. fides
24. fluo
25. gonia
26. graphein
27. gyne
28. in-
29. intra-
30. jacio-, ject
31. kleptes
32. kyklos
33. later
34. megas
35. metron
36. mille
37. misein
38. monos
39. moros
40. murus
41. nihil
42. nonaginta
43. nymphe
44. ob-
45. octoginta
46. okto
47. optiko
48. ped
49. pejor
50. per
51. philos
52. phone
53. polys
54. pous
55. pre-
56. pyros
57. quadr
58. re-
59. satyr
60. sedeo
61. semi
62. sentio, sensus
63. septuaginta
64. sesqui
65. sonus
66. sophos
67. specio, spectus
68. sub-
69. super-
70. theos
71. therme
72. tri
73. unus
74. urbs
75. valva
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VOCABULARY
Roots Used
Definition
pedestrian
watch for pedestrians
pedestal
girlfriend on a pedestal
biped
humans are bipeds
quadruped
dogs are quadrupeds
bimonthly
bimonthly publication
quadraphonic
quadraphonic sound effects
annuity
his annuity is his only income
biennial
biennial event
quadrennial
quadrennial elections
semiannual
semiannual visits
biannual
biannual field trips
impede
illegible writing impedes reading
impediment
he has a speech impediment
expedite
please expedite this delivery
exclude
the book excludes pertinent facts
extrovert
he is an extrovert at church
introvert
he is an introvert at school
expedition
shopping expedition
sesquipedalian
befuddled by sesquipedalians
curator
curator of the museum
sinecure
get my son a sinecure
pedicure
we gave the dog a pedicure
covert
CIA’s covert operations
revert
revert to our old methods
pervert
he has perverted the story of Eden
invert
invert the fraction
vertebrae
damage to the vertebrae can be fatal
versatile
versatile musician
podium
the principal spoke from the podium
tripod
tripod for the camera
bisect
bisect the angle
bilingual
bilingual students
linguistics
linguistics course
linguist
a linguist joined the research
imply
what does the author imply?
implicit
implicit message
explicit
explicit language
explicate
explicate the poem
duplicate
duplicate copies
triplicate
triplicate copies
insinuate
are you insinuating that I cheated?
infer
to infer from the passage
confer
I have to confer with my teacher
differ
I beg to differ!
defer
deferred payments
dissect
dissect the frog
recede
the tide is receding
complicate
don’t complicate the issue
complex
complex math problem
pliable
pliable young student
pliers
bend it with pliers
podiatrist
see a podiatrist about your toe
chirography
chirography is an obsolete art
chiropractor
see a chiropractor about your back
octagon
house in a shape of an octagon
octogenarian
my grandpa is an octogenarian
decade
I’m a decade older than you are
decalogue
you must obey the decalogue
decagon
draw a decagon
pentagon
draw a pentagon
centenarian
I have known only one centenarian
sedentary
sedentary job
sediment
sediment in the lake
sedate
sedate judge
sedative
I need some sedative for the pain
supersede
new tax law supersedes the old
inject
inject fumes into the room
recession
recession of the 80’s
eject
he ejected from the plane
dejected
I feel dejection
injection
received an injection of sedatives
preside
president presides a meeting
reside
you reside at you residence
precede
A precedes B
dissident
all dissidents will be killed!
subnormal
you math skills are subnormal
subside
his anger will subside soon
insidious
insidious plot to kill the president
annihilate
let’s annihilate the enemy!
nihilist
Albert Camus may be a nihilist
session
two tutoring sessions per week
obsess
he obsesses over his new car
assiduous
assiduous student
sentiment
your sentiments about the OJ case
sentimental
sentimental value
presentiment
his presentiment became reality
sentient
animals are sentient beings
dissent
dissidents dissent from the group
resent
I resent that!
assent
the classmates assented to plan
consent
parental consent for the field trip
sensitive
sensitive skin
insensitive
an insensitive remark
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
76
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
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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
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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
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
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